bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Клинический случай пациентки с синдромом раздраженного кишечника
Authors: Sirchak Ye.S.
Published: June 2018

Синдром раздраженного кишечника (СРК) занимает одно из лидирующих мест по распространенности среди заболеваний органов пищеварения. В статье представлен клинический случай пациентки М. с диагнозом СРК с преобладанием диареи, установленным в соответствии с Римскими критериями IV 2016 г. Согласно этому документу, B. infantis 35624 (Альфлорекс) обладает способностью значительно уменьшать все симптомы СРК (абдоминальную боль/дискомфорт, вздутие, диарею, запор). С учетом этого пациентке М. назначен препарат Альфлорекс. Альфлорекс показал высокую эффективность в купировании всех симптомов СРК у пациентки уже с первых дней приема. Учитывая высокий уровень безопасности, удобство приема (1 раз/сутки), препарат В. infantis 35624 (Альфлорекс) открывает новые перспективы для пациента и врача в успешном контроле симптомов СРК.
Застосування азитроміцину в клінічній практиці
Authors: Kramarov S.O. , Yevtushenko V.V.
Published: June 2018

Азитроміцин є антибіотиком, який зазвичай призначається для лікування інфекцій верхніх і нижніх дихальних шляхів у дітей. Незважаючи на його високу популярність, останніми роками збільшились побоювання щодо зростаючої резистентності збудників респіраторних захворювань до цього препарату. Розглянуто фармакокінетику, спектр активності, проблему стійких бактерій і клінічні аспекти, а також рекомендації щодо застосування. Азитроміцин рекомендується як антибіотик вибору для емпіричної й селективної терапії основних бактеріальних збудників гострих кишкових інфекцій у дітей, для етіотропного лікування коклюшу, при хворобі Лайма та для тривалої імуномодулюючої терапії при муковісцидозі.
Фармакотерапія при інфекційних захворюваннях (огляд ключових питань науково-практичної конференції)
Authors: Trykhlib V.I.
Published: June 2018

12–13 квітня в приміщенні актової зали клубу Національного військово-медичного клінічного центру «ГВКГ» була проведена науково-практична конференція «Фармакотерапія при інфекційних захворюваннях», яку організували та провели фахівці Української військово-медичної академії, ДУ «Інститут епідеміології та інфекційних хвороб імені Л.В. Громашевського НАМН України», Національного військово-медичного клінічного центру «ГВКГ» МО України, кафедри дитячих інфекційних хвороб Національного медичного університету імені О.О. Богомольця, кафедри інфекційних хвороб Національної медичної академії післядипломної освіти імені П.Л. Шупика МОЗ України.
Solving the DNA fragment assembly problem with a parallel discrete firefly algorithm implemented on GPU
Authors: Vidal Pablo , Olivera Ana
Published: June 2018

The Deoxyribonucleic Acid Fragment Assembly Problem (DNA-FAP) consists in reconstructing a DNA chain from a set of fragments taken randomly. This problem represents an important step in the genome project. Several authors are proposed different approaches to solve the DNA-FAP. In particular, nature-inspired algorithms have been used for its resolution. Even they were obtaining good results; its computational time associated is high. The bio-inspired algorithms are iterative search processes that can explore and exploit efficiently the solution space. Firefly Algorithm is one of the recent evolutionary computing models which is inspired by the flashing light behaviour of fireflies. Recently, the Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) technology are emerge as a novel environment for a parallel implementation and execution of bio-inspired algorithms. Therefore, the use of GPU-based parallel computing it is possible as a complementary tool to speed-up the search. In this work, we design and implement a Discrete Firefly Algorithm (DFA) on a GPU architecture in order to speed-up the search process for solving the DNA Fragment Assembly Problem. Through several experiments, the efficiency of the algorithm and the quality of the results are demonstrated with the potential to applied for longer sequences or sequences of unknown length as well.
Properties of geopolymers
Authors: Janosevic Natalija , Djoric-Veljkovic Snezana , Toplicic-Curcic Gordana , Karamarkovic Jugoslav
Published: June 2018

Especially geopolymers are novel environmental friendly materials, with
promises of considerable progress in the near future. These materials, with
unique physical, chemical and mechanical properties can be used for many
different applications. They are produced by using waste-products from the
industry, and turning them into a high value construction material needed
for infrastructure developments.
Numerical modeling of ultrasonic wave propagation - by using of explicit FEM in ABAQUS
Authors: Markovic Nemanja , Stojic Dragoslav , Cvetkovic Radovan , Radojicic Vladimir , Conic Stefan
Published: June 2018

Monitoring of structures implies integration of sensors and actuators, smart
materials, data transfer as well as computer analyses and simulations with
the purpose of damage detection, localization, assessment and prediction of
the state of damage at the certain moment and in time. This paper presents
the application of the explicit finite element method for modeling of the
wave propagation. The examples of concrete plates and thin steel plates in
which the propagation of the Lamb waves occur were analyzed. Explicit finite
element method was shown to be very efficient even for the waves in
ultrasound range. Efficiency, ease of the use and reliability of the wave
propagation modeling by the explicit finite element method can contribute to
the development of a new and the improvement of the existing methods for the
monitoring of structures. The main purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a
waveform propagation model using an explicit FEM in ABAQUS software.
Which factors shape the intention of secondary school students in Serbia to pursue entrepreneurship?
Authors: Sevkusic Slavica , Stojanovic Ljubomir , Simijonovic Radmila
Published: June 2018

In spite of numerous initiatives for promoting entrepreneurship in Serbia and
the endeavours to encourage young people through education to think as
entrepreneurs and start their own business, there are almost no papers in our
psychological and educational literature that deal with this topic. Starting
from Eisen?s theory of entrepreneurial behaviour as planned and intentional,
we conducted a research with the aim of determining the factors which
influence the intention of young people in Serbia to choose entrepreneurship
as a career option. The focus in the research was on the following factors:
personal initiative, entrepreneurial experience (close persons as
entrepreneurial role models) and entrepreneurship education. Additionally,
the role of gender, school achievement and parental education was analysed,
as well as the role of perceiving the socioeconomic context in which young
people live. The sample was convenient and comprised 222 fourth-grade
students from two schools of economics and three grammar schools in Serbia.
Robitschek?s scale (PGISS-II) was used for measuring personal initiative,
while other instruments were constructed for the purposes of the research.
The used statistical procedures included descriptive statistics, Chi-square,
t-test, Pearson?s coefficient of linear correlation, as well as standard
multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that the personal growth
initiative, entrepreneurial experience (especially parents who are
entrepreneurs) and the perception of the context in which young people live
are the most important factors for forming an entrepreneurial intention in
secondary school students in Serbia. The obtained findings are discussed,
first and foremost, in the context of implications for entrepreneurship
education in which the desirable educational strategies refer to encouraging
student initiative and engaging successful entrepreneurs in teaching as
mentors.
Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Among Lesbian, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Women: Findings From the Nurses’ Health Study II
Authors: Corliss Heather L. , VanKim Nicole A. , Jun Hee-Jin , Austin S. Bryn , Hong Biling , Wang Molin , Hu Frank B.
Published: June 2018

OBJECTIVE

Lesbian and bisexual (LB) women are more likely than heterosexual women to exhibit risk factors for type 2 diabetes, but studies estimating the burden of type 2 diabetes among LB women are uncommon and limited to cross-sectional designs. This study investigated incidence of type 2 diabetes in LB women and heterosexual women in a large, longitudinal U.S. cohort.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Women participating in the Nurses’ Health Study II (NHS II) ages 24–44 years in 1989 were prospectively followed through 2013. Self-reported clinician diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was assessed every other year to identify incidence. Of the participants, 1,267 identified as lesbian or bisexual and 92,983 identified as heterosexual. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to model incidence of type 2 diabetes.

RESULTS

LB women had a 27% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than heterosexual women (adjusted incidence rate ratio [IRR] 1.27, 95% CI 1.05, 1.54). Differences between LB women and heterosexual women in risk of type 2 diabetes were greater during younger ages (sexual orientation–by-age interaction, P < 0.001). BMI mediated the relationship between sexual orientation and type 2 diabetes; the IRR was completely attenuated when BMI was added to the model (IRR 0.85, 95% CI 0.70, 1.03).

CONCLUSIONS

Findings indicate that LB women develop type 2 diabetes at younger ages than heterosexual women. Higher BMI in LB women is an important contributor to this disparity. Public health and clinical efforts to prevent, detect, and manage obesity and type 2 diabetes among LB women are warranted.
Breddat deltagande för studenter med funktionsnedsättning – En utmaning för den högre utbildningen
Authors: Anderson Lotta , Egard Hanna , Nordgren Camilla , Staaf Patrica
Published: June 2018

Frågor kring breddad rekrytering och breddat deltagande utgör en del av den sociala dimensionen av högre utbildning och är ett prioriterat område för det europeiska samarbetet. 2017 års förslag om att ändra i högskolelagen och vidga lärosätenas uppdrag till att aktivt främja ett brett deltagande gav upphov till en debatt bland såväl politiker som företrädare för lärosäten, vilken synliggjorde flera utmaningar, förhoppningar och farhågor. Föreliggande reflektion tar avstamp i denna debatt och fördjupar sig i frågor kring breddat deltagande för studenter med funktionsnedsättning. Syftet med reflektionen är att diskutera och reflektera kring vad breddat deltagande för denna målgrupp innebär och vilka krav det ställer på resurser, tillgänglighet, bemötande och attityder samt på högskolepedagogisk kompetensutveckling, kunskap om funktionsnedsättning och funktionshinder samt inkluderande pedagogik. Utgångspunkten för reflektionen är svensk forskning och pågående utvecklingsarbete om breddat deltagande för studenter med funktionsnedsättning samt författarnas erfarenhetsbaserade kunskaper om högskolepedagogisk undervisning och kompetensutveckling.
Custodian Legal Culture - Enabling Multi-Stakeholder Research Collaborations Between Academia and Government in the UK
Authors: Aidinlis Stergios
Published: June 2018

BackgroundEmpirical studies suggest that some public bodies in England are very reluctant to grant access to administrative data for various purposes. This poster presents the conclusions drawn in my so-far research on the driving forces of administrative discretion in respect of data sharing for social research in the public interest in England.

ObjectivesThis poster aims to work towards answering a fundamental question for methodological models for engagement and research co-production between academia and government. This question is: what are the driving forces behind the exercise of data custodian discretion when it comes to deciding whether they will disclose it or not for research purposes?

Methods (including data)First, this poster presents the findings of a qualitative case-study involving semi-structured interviews with individuals working for three different public bodies in England, two data providers and a body facilitating administrative data sharing for research. Second, it integrates a pilot survey which will aim to elicit the perspectives of ADR conference attendees, both admin data researchers and other stakeholders, on the crucial questions that revolve around the disclosure of data for research by different providers across the UK.

FindingsI propose a distinction between structural (e.g. the law/ infrastructural decision-making models) and cultural (e.g. perceptions of data ownership / trust-distrust in data sharing collaborators) influences, claiming that the latter are more salient in steering custodian discretion to share administrative data for research in practice than the former. I identify five main candidate cultural drivers and elaborate on them.

ConclusionsWithout a sound socio-legal understanding of the driving forces of discretionary legal powers to share data on behalf of the providers, building bridges between them and the academic community in the interest of promoting social research in the public interest will remain a resilient challenge.
The Provision of Careers Guidance in Welsh Schools
Authors: Davies Rhys , Yunus Suhaer
Published: June 2018

Background and ObjectivesCareers guidance for young people is regarded as important for supporting positive labour market outcomes. In particular, by helping young people to develop their career management competencies and their roles as learners and workers, careers guidance can help reduce the number of young people who fall outside of the education, training or employment system and from becoming ‘NEETS’. While the practice of career guidance implicitly reflects a commitment to social equality, there are concerns that the provision of career services may not be taken up by those with the greatest need. Previous research suggests that higher achieving pupils are more likely to receive careers guidance interventions (Anderson et al. 2004), while learners from under-privileged and ethnic minority backgrounds may have relatively limited access to educational, vocational and employment information (Liu and Middleton; 1995; Brown et al. 1991; Watson and Stead, 1990). This paper examines these issues in the context of the provision of careers advice to school pupils in Wales.

MethodsData from the Welsh National Pupil Database is combined with client information held by Careers Wales to examine the incidence and nature of careers guidance received by children and how their characteristics effect the likelihood of receivingcareers-related services. Logistic regression is used to identify factors associated with the likelihood of receiving careers advice within schools.

FindingsThe findings reveal that students receive more careers information, advice and guidance when they are in Year 10. Generally, careers interventions within schools are more likely to be accessed by those students with the greatest need.

ConclusionsSteps take to enhance educational and career opportunities of pupils in Welsh schools are effective, as students who have the most need for such interventions are receiving the services.
A linked administrative data study examining the association between patterns of self-reported functional impairment and mortality in the ageing (65+) population in Northern Ireland.
Authors: De Cock Paul , Ferry Finola , Rosato Michael , Curran Emma , Leavey Gerard
Published: June 2018

BackgroundThe 2011 Northern Ireland Census asked whether individuals considered themselves to have a ‘limiting long-term health problem or disability’. This question was followed by 11 questions as to the nature of the long-term (12+ months) functional impairment(s) people are experiencing (problems with: hearing, sight, communication, mobility, learning difficulties, mental health, pain, breathing, memory, chronic conditions or other conditions).

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to assess in what way selfreported functional impairment and disability predicts all-cause mortality in older people (age 65+) while taking into account socio-economic and demographic variables.

MethodThe sample includes all individuals in Northern Ireland above age 65 at the time of the Census (2011). Data from the Census was linked to mortality data from Northern Ireland for 33 months after the time of the Census. To assess patterns of selfreported functional impairment, latent class analysis was used to derive groups of individuals who reported similar patterns on the 11-item list of functional impairments. These patterns were used to predict subsequent mortality, while controlling for demographic and socio-economic background factors.

FindingsPreliminary results indicate the presence of four classes of self-reported functional impairment which can be described as: 1) Low impairment, 2) Pain/Mobility problems, 3) Cognitive/ Mental impairments, 4) Sensory and mobility problems. Initial analyses indicate that these classes were associated with large differences in subsequent mortality.

ConclusionsDisability and functional impairment questionnaires can be effective tools to describe observed differences in mortality.
Social and spatial mobility and self-reported heath in older-age: linkage of the Scottish Longitudinal Study to the Scottish Mental Survey 1947
Authors: Forrest Lynne , Dibben Chris , Feng Zhiqiang , Deary Ian , Popham Frank
Published: June 2018

BackgroundThere is debate within the literature as to whether social mobility inflates or constrains health inequalities. The role of geographical mobility is unknown.

ObjectivesWe were interested in exploring how spatial and social mobility might impact on health in older age using linked administrative and cohort data.

MethodsThe Scottish Mental Survey 1947 (a 1936 birth cohort of 70,805 individuals with age 11 cognitive ability test scores) was linked to the Scottish Longitudinal Study (a semi-random sample of 5.3% of the Scottish population), and the 1939 register to obtain measures of occupation and geographical location in 1939 and 1991. We examined the movement between three geographical areas (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Other) in Scotland. Four social mobility trajectories were derived. We modelled the relationship between social and geographic mobility and likelihood of having self-reported limiting long term illness (LLTI) at age 65.

FindingsThose who were geographically mobile to Edinburgh had the lowest rates of self-reported LLTI and those who remained resident in the Glasgow area had the highest rates. The lowest and highest rates of LLTI were found in the socially-static at the top and bottom of the social scale respectively, with intermediate rates seen in the upwardly and downwardly mobile. However neither social nor spatial mobility were significantly associated with health in later life in the fully adjusted model when highest educational qualifications and cognitive ability were included. Being female, having higher education qualifications and being in a higher social class in childhood and adulthood reduced the likelihood of poor health at age 65.

ConclusionsAlthough both social class and geographical location were associated with the likelihood of LLTI in later life, social and spatial mobility were not, when factors such as education and cognitive ability were controlled for.
Lifetime Interpersonal Polyvictimization: Abuse Typologies and Mental Health Outcomes in a Nationally Representative Sample of Men from the United States
Authors: Burns Carol Rhonda , Armour Cherie
Published: June 2018

BackgroundInterpersonal polyvictimisation experiences are a specific type of traumatic experience that include physical, sexual or psychological attacks against a person and much research has concentrated on female only or mixed samples. Being a victim of one form of victimisation experience increases the risk of further victimisation experience resulting in polyvictimisation, and elevates the likelihood on negative mental health outcomes.

ObjectivesThe current study seeks to establish interpersonal polyvictimisation typologies within a male sub-population of a large epidemiologic sample and establish associated risk of psychopathology across a range of mental health outcomes.

MethodsUsing data from 15,794 adult males, aged over 18 years who completed the NESARC III, a Latent Class Analysis (LCA) of the endorsement of interpersonal victimisation experiences was conducted to establish latent profiles of interpersonal polyvictimisation. Subsequently regression analysis was conducted to establish risk of psychopathology across a series of DSM 5 diagnosed mental health conditions.

FindingsA three-class solution was deemed optimal in line with published fit statistics. Class 3 was categorised by low/no endorsement and was labelled ‘normative’, Class 2 was categorised by high endorsement of childhood indicators and was labelled ‘childhood’, class 1 showed a moderate endorsement across life-course victimisation indicators and was labelled ‘lifecourse’. Interpersonal polyvictimisation profiles showed increased risk of negative mental health outcomes in adulthood suggesting that distinct typologies of interpersonal polyvictimisation exist within the adult male only population.

ConclusionsExperiences of interpersonal polyvictimisation are robustly associated with adult psychopathology in males including elevated rates of the likelihood of PTSD, Anxiety and Depression in a dose response fashion. Interventions and support services should therefore be developed and implemented that are targeted to gender specific distinctiveness.
The Impact of Migration on Polish Nurses – Pilot Study
Authors: Majda Anna , Zalewska-Puchała Joanna , Cholewa Kinga , Bodys-Cupak Iwona , Kamińska Alicja
Published: June 2018

Introduction. Migration of professional nurses is a global phenomenon. Polish nurses usually migrate to the relatively richer countries, especially in Europe, thanks to the opening of the borders of the European Union (2004) and legal regulations in the field of education of nurses (Directive 2005/36/EC). Aim. The analysis of symptoms and determinants of acculturative stress and acculturative strategies among Polish migrant nurses working in the UK. Material and methods. The study used a proprietary questionnaire and standardized tool the East Asian Acculturation Measure - Scale of Acculturative Strategy. The research was carried out through Internet among 62 people. Statistical analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Dunn test, coefficient Spearman. Results. The main reason for the migration of respondents to the UK was the desire to improve financial situation and professional development. Responders found job as a nurse, including a charge nurse and managers in hospitals and nursing homes. Acculturative stress manifested most often in social functioning, then in the emotional, cognitive and physical aspects. It was characterized by a sense of lack of interest from British people, sadness, feelings of loneliness, lower self-confidence and shyness. It was determined significantly by the age of the respondents, the length of stay in the UK, knowledge of English and maintaining social contacts with the British. The most commonly used acculturation strategy was integration, conditioned by the length of stay in the UK and symptoms of acculturative stress. Conclusions. Working in a foreign country is associated with acculturative stress, implementation of acculturation adaptive and non-adaptive strategies.
smart factory: Jdf and XJdf
Authors:   Stuttgart Media University, Stuttgart, Germany, Hoffmann-Walbeck Thomas
Published: June 2018

In this paper, the relation between “Industry 4.0” and the metadata formats JDF/XJDF is discussed. While “Industry 4.0” is a term for a certain method of production in general, the XML-based data formats JDF/XJDF are commonly considered being technologies for implementing Industry 4.0 production in the graphic arts industry. The paper shows that the original architecture behind JDF, however, is more compat-ible with Industry 4.0 that the new XJDF format. For this purpose, some important features of these two data formats are outlined.
Incidencia y mortalidad por cáncer en Barranquilla, Colombia. 2008-2012
Authors: Vargas Moranth Rusvelt , Navarro-Lechuga Edgar
Published: June 2018

Objetivo: Describir el comportamiento de la incidencia y mortalidad del cáncer durante el período 2008-2012, en el Distrito de Barranquilla, Colombia.Métodos: La información fue obtenida del Registro Poblacional de Cáncer de Barranquilla y el DANE. Se analizaron casos incidentes y muertes por cáncer en residentes de Barranquilla, desde enero 1 de 2008 hasta diciembre 31 de 2012. Los casos informados corresponden a tumores malignos primarios invasivos en todas las localizaciones, excepto carcinomas de células escamosas y células basales en piel. Se verificó la consistencia interna de los datos y se aplicaron indicadores de calidad sugeridos por la IARC. La población en riesgo se obtuvo de proyecciones poblacionales (1985-2020, DANE). Se estimaron tasas específicas por sexo y edad (grupos quinquenales) y se estandarizaron por método directo utilizando como referencia población mundial.Resultados: Se identificaron 8,182 casos de cáncer, (62.8% en mujeres). 83.0% tuvieron verificación histológica y 5.2% fueron capturados solo por certificado de defunción. La tasa global de incidencia de cáncer por 100,000 personas /año ajustada por edad fue 116.5 en hombres y 155.4 en mujeres. Las localizaciones más frecuentes de neoplasias malignas fueron: próstata y pulmón en hombres, y mama y cérvix para mujeres. Las mayores tasas de mortalidad se presentaron por los tumores de mama en mujeres y próstata en hombres.Conclusión: la incidencia y mortalidad por cáncer en Barranquilla presentan aumentos importantes en los principales tumores (mama y próstata) con respecto a otras regiones de Colombia. Los datos aportados pueden considerarse representativos del comportamiento epidemiológico del cáncer en el caribe colombiano.
Cancer risk management in Colombia, 2016
Authors: Acuña Merchan Lizbeth Alexandra , Ramírez Paula Ximena
Published: June 2018

Objective: To describe the outcomes of risk management indicators for five types of cancer in population that is affiliated to the General System of Social Security in Health, in six cities of Colombia.Methods: Based on the data available from the administrative cancer registry for the period 2016, the High Cost Disease Fund (CAC in Spanish) as a technical organization lo the Colombian health system, processed and analyzed the data for the calculation of risk management indicators established in consensus based on the evidence in six citiesResults: There is a diversity in the indicators results among the different cities, evidencing strengths and weaknesses in each of them for the different types of cancer. From the set of indicators, those with the best results presented are related to the greater detection of cancer in early stages or in situ, as well as a decrease in mortality, especially in colorectal and in prostate cancer. Most indicators in gastric cancer showed optimal results. Important measurements such as the opportunity for diagnosis and treatment are below the proposed standard for most types in all six cities.Conclusions: The descriptive analysis of cancer risk management indicators shows certain weaknesses in the quality and timeliness of the care of cancer patients, the standards agreed upon in the consensus with the different actors of the system are not being reached, situation which may be due to a reality of problems of the Colombian health system, as well as deficiencies in the quality of the report to the CAC.
EVALUACIÓN DEL NIVEL DE INGLÉS DE LOS ESTUDIANTES EGRESADOS DEL TERCER AÑO DE BACHILLERATO DE LOS COLEGIOS FISCALES DE LA PROVINCIA DE SANTA ELENA
Authors: González Reyes Sara , Caamaño López Sandra , Cevallos Alcívar Jeannette , Almeida Briones Xavier
Published: June 2018

El presente artículo explora las condiciones y el nivel de conocimientos del idioma inglés de los estudiantes egresados del tercer año de bachillerato de los colegios públicos de la provincia de Santa Elena; el campo de interés está centrado en el conocimiento  de esta lengua y el manejo  de la habilidades de lectura (reading)  y habilidad auditiva (listening), así como  el uso de la gramática, las metodologías ,estrategias, y recursos didácticos  aplicados por los docentes en el proceso de enseñanza- aprendizaje. Se aplicaron métodos como el exploratorio, descriptivo y cuantitativo; así como técnicas de investigación específicas y de campo para la recopilación de la información que permitió conocer las falencias de los estudiantes con el idioma inglés. En la identificación de las causales, la investigación demostró que los estudiantes presentaban un menor nivel de conocimientos y práctica en la habilidad auditiva (listening), un menor porcentaje exteriorizó un desinterés en aprender el idioma de la misma manera se identificó que los docentes poseen poco conocimiento y preparación en el dominio de inglés y de los recursos didácticos tecnológicos. Los resultados permitieron establecer recomendaciones y buscar alternativas para corregir las falencias y nivelar los conocimientos de los estudiantes.

Palabras clave: Evaluación, proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, nivel de conocimientos de inglés, habilidades

ABSTRACT

 

This article explores the conditions and level of knowledge of the English students of the third year bachillerato at Public schools from the province of Santa Elena, the area of interest is focused on the knowledge of this language and the management of the Reading and Listening skills, as well as the use of grammar, methodologies, strategies and didactic resources applied by teachers in the teaching-learning process. Specific research methods and techniques such as the descriptive, quantitative and field were applied in order to collect the information that allowed to determine the difficulties of the students with the English language. In the identification of the causes, it was verified that the students have presented a deeper difficulty with the listening skill, and a lower percentage exteriorized a lack of interest in learning the language. On the other hand, it was also identified that teachers have poor knowledge about how to use technological and didactic resources, as well as not enough knowledge and preparation in the mastery of English. The results allowed to establish recommendations and look for alternatives to correct the failures and level the knowledge of the students.
Estrés académico y valores de cortisol en estudiantes de medicina.
Authors: Conchado Martínez Julio , Alvarez Ochoa Robert , Cordero Cordero Gabriela , Gutiérrez Ortega Fausto , Terán Palacios Francisco
Published: June 2018

El estrés constituye uno de los problemas de salud más generalizado actualmente. Con el objetivo de determinar la influencia del estrés académico (EA) sobre los niveles de cortisol, se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal que incluyó 113 estudiantes (49 hombres y 64 mujeres) del primer ciclo de medicina de la Sede Azogues de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca, a los cuales se aplicó el inventario SISCO al concluir el último examen final, procediendo posteriormente a extraer muestra de sangre para la determinación de los valores de cortisol. Los principales resultados muestran que el total de estudiantes tuvieron niveles medio (13.3% hombres, 15.9% mujeres) y alto (30.1% hombres, 40.7% mujeres) de EA. El nivel de EA alto se presentó en un porcentaje significativamente superior de estudiantes y en mujeres. Los valores de cortisol fueron significativamente más elevados en los hombres que en las mujeres en el nivel de EA medio y similares en el alto. En ambos géneros y en general los estudiantes con niveles de EA alto presentaron valores de cortisol significativamente más elevados. Concluyendo, la totalidad de los estudiantes manifiestan niveles medios y altos de EA, constituyendo el cortisol una hormona cuyo incremento desempeña mediación química clave en la respuesta al mismo.

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Stress is one of the most widespread health problems today. The main objective of this research was to determine the relation between levels of academic stress (AE) perceived and the concentrations of cortisol in blood, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out that included 113 students (49 men and 64 women) from the first cycle of medicine at the Catholic University of Cuenca (UCACUE)-Ext. Azogues, to which the SISCO inventory was applied at the conclusion of the last final examination, proceeding subsequently to extract a blood sample for the determination of cortisol values. The main results show that the total of students had average levels (13.3% men, 15.9% women) and high (30.1% men, 40.7% women) of academic stress. The high level of academic stress was presented in a significantly high percentage of students and in female gender. Cortisol values were significantly higher in men than in women at the level of average academic stress and similar in the high level. In both genders and in general, students with high academic stress levels had significantly higher cortisol values. In conclusion, all the students manifest medium and high levels of academic stress, being cortisol a hormone whose increase plays a key chemical mediation in response to stress.
Chronic platelet-derived growth factor receptor signaling exerts control over initiation of protein translation in glioma
Authors: Zhou Shuang , Appleman Vicky A , Rose Christopher M , Jun Hyun Jung , Yang Juechen , Zhou Yue , Bronson Roderick T , Gygi Steve P , Charest Al
Published: June 2018

Activation of the platelet-derived growth factor receptors (PDGFRs) gives rise to some of the most important signaling pathways that regulate mammalian cellular growth, survival, proliferation, and differentiation and their misregulation is common in a variety of diseases. Herein, we present a comprehensive and detailed map of PDGFR signaling pathways assembled from literature and integrate this map in a bioinformatics protocol designed to extract meaningful information from large-scale quantitative proteomics mass spectrometry data. We demonstrate the usefulness of this approach using a new genetically engineered mouse model of PDGFRα-driven glioma. We discovered that acute PDGFRα stimulation differs considerably from chronic receptor activation in the regulation of protein translation initiation. Transient stimulation activates several key components of the translation initiation machinery, whereas the clinically relevant chronic activity of PDGFRα is associated with a significant shutdown of translational members. Our work defines a step-by-step approach to extract biologically relevant insights from global unbiased phospho-protein datasets to uncover targets for therapeutic assessment.
The mathematical description of the functional transformations of a signal with angular modulation in sequentially the connected quantizers of a phase and tension
Authors:   Military Aerospace Defense Academy, Viktorov D. S. , Plastinina E. V. ,   Military Aerospace Defense Academy
Published: June 2018

The most important constituent of the modern terrestrial stations of satellite communication are digital synthesizers of signals. With their help various composite signals indicators. The interest of developers in use in the created and perspective terrestrial stations of satellite communication of digital synthesizers of signals is caused by a number of the objective reasons: – digital synthesizers of signals, in comparison with analog, have high stability of parameters of the formed signals and low level of phase noise; – the combination of broad functionality to high speed of switching and a small step of reorganization on the frequency (a share of hertz) allows to form with use of the same device signals of various frequency with a high precision of installation and speed of switching; – the quick action of the modern element base allows to form heterodyne signals in the wide working range of frequencies making hundreds of megacycles. Enough scientific works is devoted to a research of methods and devices of digital formation of different types of signals. Digital synthesizers of signals with angular modulation are considered in them insufficiently fully, as a rule, separately from each other, without identification of common for them regularities and features of the analysis. The analysis of transformations of the digital signal with angular modulation in digital synthesizers of signals presented by function of several variables, as a rule, is based on numerical methods. For its carrying out it is necessary to receive the mathematical description of transformations of signals with angular modulation in an analytical look. The functional dependences describing transformations of signals with angular modulation in sequentially the connected quantizers of a phase and tension with use of a method of display of signals and a method of planimetric integrals are presented in article. The received dependences allow to estimate distortions of the formed signal by means of spectral and correlation analysis.
States of Self as Agents of Self-Killing: An Egogram-based Suicide Note Analysis Study in Russia
Authors: Shustov Dmitri , Tuchina Olga , Agibalova Tatiana , Zuykova Nadezhda
Published: June 2018

The article presents findings of the egogram-based suicide note analysis, which was undertaken by three experts (MDs, PhDs, certified in TA) in a sample of 26 people (36 suicide notes) in Ryazan, Russia, in 2000 and 2017. The results of the study imply that the presuicidal intrapersonal activity is quite diverse and evolving, and may vary between those who complete suicide lethally and those who survive their suicide attempt. Lethal suicides were characterised by elevated levels of Adult and Adapted Child whereas non-lethal suicide attempts showed an apparent increase in Adapted Child and negative Controlling Parent levels. The authors inferred that suicidal individuals with serious lethal intent might maintain moderate levels of Adapted Child (suffering) so as to enable Adult to accumulate energy needed to perform a fatal suicide attempt. In attempted suicides, high levels of negative Controlling Parent targeting relevant others may diffuse the energy necessary for completion of suicide. Attempted suicide egograms were illustrative of the manipulative nature of the non-lethal suicide attempts, whereas completed suicides did not. Egograms of non-lethal suicide attempts and intoxicated completed suicides had similar distribution of ego state levels, which may reflect the effect of alcohol interfering with the activity of protective Parental substructures and strengthening the role of the negative Controlling Parent targeting either one’s inner self or relevant others.Citation - APA format:Shustov, D., Tuchina, O., Agibalova, T., & Zuykova, N. (2018). States of Self as Agents of Self-Killing: An Egogram-based Suicide Note Analysis Study in Russia. International Journal of Transactional Analysis Research & Practice, 9(1), 5-22. https://doi.org/10.29044/v9i1p5
Book Review: This is me! Becoming who you are using Transactional Analysis by Lieuwe Koopmans
Authors: McQuaid Cathy
Published: June 2018

Lieuwe Koopmans (2017) This is me! Becoming who you are using Transactional Analysis Hertford: Sherwood Publishing -  118 pages pbk/ebookReviewed by Cathy McQuaid Citation - APA format:McQuaid, C. (2018). Psychological Boundaries and Psychological Bridges: A Categorisation and the Application of Transactional Analysis Concepts. International Journal of Transactional Analysis Research & Practice, 9(1), 82-84. https://doi.org/10.29044/v9i1p82
Influence of salinity and drought stresses on seed germination and seedling growth characteristics in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: Kızıl Sibel , Yol Engin
Published: June 2018

﻿In the present study, the potential for salt and drought tolerance of sesame genotypes were assessed. Seeds of three registered cultivars (Golmarmara, Muganli-57 and Uzun) were treated to seven levels (0, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 and 200 mM) of NaCl to determine salinity influence on seeds. The drought condition was provided by Polyethylene glycol (PEG) induced water deficit. Seeds were germinated under stress of aqueous PEG solutions mixed to create water potentials of -2, -4, -6, -8 and -10 MPa. Effects of these abiotic stresses were assessed with the use of germination rate and early seedling growth traits which were root and shoot length, root fresh and dry weight, shoot fresh and dry weight. There is no germination at -8 and -10 MPa PEG applications for all the cultivars. Increasing concentrations of PEG from -2 to -6 MPa drastically reduced root length and the lowest value was recorded at -6 MPa. The cultivar, The treatment of different NaCl levels showed that increasing salt stress significantly decreased germination rate and seedling growth traits. The traits of the germination rate, root fresh weight and shoot dry weight were less affected at lower levels of salinity. However the concentration of >150 mM NaCI drastically reduced all the studied traits. The overall results suggest that germination and seedling growth traits were strongly inhibited by > -6 MPa PEG and 150 mM NaCl levels therefore lower concentrations should take into consideration for sustainable sesame production.
Jean-Paul II et la compréhension moderne du politique
Authors: Portier Philippe
Published: June 2018

This text presents pope Jean Paul II’s thought on modernity. It highlights the existence of an ambivalence. The Polish pope, very widely inspired by the phenomenology and by the conciliar event, is situated by no means in a traditionalist perspective: the modern world, he says, is stemming from the Christian matrix; it continues to carry the essential values, such as freedom, equality and brotherhood. However, this world is not flawless. By separating from God’s law, it locked itself into a ‘culture of death’ of which it shows, for example, the anomic legislations on the family. The analysis calls a model of ‘integralist’ reinvestment, structured around the program of ‘new evangelization’.
Le pape François et la mondialisation
Authors: Vian Giovanni
Published: June 2018

The essay aims to analyse Francis’s pontificate in the context of globalisation. First of all, it sights to understand the conception of time and the role of the Church in contemporary history according to Bergoglio. Secondly, it is Pope Francis’ own report to globalisation that is examined. The main axes of the mission of the Church traced by the pontificate of Francis draw inspiration from the Second Vatican Council, in a non-static and formalistic way, but rather dynamic, in order to give strength to the announcement of the Gospel of mercy in contemporary history and to help humanity overcome its dramatic conflicts.
Research In Medical Regulation: An Active Demonstration of Accountability
Authors: Wenghofer Elizabeth F.
Published: June 2018

To a large extent, health care regulation has been an “evidence-free” zone largely informed by anecdotal, traditional and legal considerations. Medical regulatory authorities (MRAs) are the owners of unique and valuable information regarding the performance of the medical profession. Innovative partnerships between teams of researchers and MRAs can be conducted ethically, securely and confidentially and will enable MRAs to undertake research that would otherwise be beyond their technical capabilities. Research will allow MRAs to gain a more nuanced understanding of the personal and environmental factors that impact on physician performance as well as how performance can be best maintained and improved. Additionally, the MRAs are the primary decision-making bodies able to capitalize on the results of such research activities in their policy making processes. By engaging in research, MRAs can advance the state of knowledge in medical regulation and, in doing so, actively demonstrate their commitment to accountability and transparency to both the public and the profession. Actively working to generate evidence to support accountability in decision making is a step towards making evidence-informed medical regulation a reality.
An Empirical Study on the Effects of listed small-Korea stock market and bond market Around Reform of internal accounting management system
Authors:   Asia-Europe Perspective Association, Kim Taejung
Published: June 2018

This research is an empirical study on the effects of listed small-Korea stock market and bond market around reform of internal accounting management system. Listed small-Korea stock index and relevance with the bond market base and theoretical reflections on the methodology for analyzing the economic tools to quantify some of the cleanup, and this on the basis of the stock market's listed small-Korea stock market and bond market around reform of internal accounting management system for the multifaceted study. Listed small-Korea stock market and bond market around reform of internal accounting management system base on how they relate to the study of the correlation of these variables analysis after days had to relate to one another, few systematic studies for that number. Therefore, this study complements the existing studies had limitations.
Therefore, this study was listed small-Korea stock market and bond market around reform of internal accounting management system and its relationship with listed small-Korea stock market and bond market base for analysis.
This study is an empirical research methods and research methods of the literature ever. Study on the relationship between economic variables through the literature ever for existing research review, and time series data analysis methods are called sensitive nature. and this study tests the dynamic interrelationship between listed small-Korea stock market and bond market around reform of internal accounting management system. The data of small-Korea stock Index and bond market for analysis are 268 trading daily data from December 1, 2005 to December 28, 2006 before Reform of internal accounting management system. For this purpose we employ both impulse response analysis based on the vector autoregressive model. Considering the co-integration relationship between listed small-Korea stock market and bond market around reform of internal accounting management system, we incorporate the error correction term into the VAR model.
An important result of this study are summarized as follows:First, the correlation coefficient between before and after the reform of internal accounting management system, as in the correlation of the listed small-Korea stock market and bond market from + 0.012833 to - 0.044873 changes. Second, the listed small-Korea stock market and bond market unit root test of raw materials in the series result have unit roots. Third, the listed small-Korea stock market and bond market 1 difference in time series data on unit root test for the listed small-Korea stock market and bond market have no unit roots. Fourth, there is at least one cointegration the listed small-Korea stock market and bond market. Fifth, the listed small-Korea stock market and bond market on the base since the reform of internal accounting management system as the listed small-Korea stock market was being affected by the enlargement.