bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psammomatoid Calcification-Rich Oncocytic Thyroid Adenoma With Clear-Cell Change
Authors: Handra-Luca Adriana , Belleannee Genevieve , Straub Beate
Published: March 2019

Abundant calcifications and clear-cell change may occur in oncocytic thyroid adenoma (OTA). We aimed to report the features of a case of OTA peculiar by the presence of extensive calcifications and of a clear-cell component. The OTA was detected on a right thyroid lobectomy specimen. Clear-cell change was observed in 15%-20% of the cells. Numerous, focally confluent psammomatoid calcifications, resulting in macrocalcifications, were identified. The nodule cells, uni- or multinucleated oncocytes, including those with clear cytoplasm, expressed heterogeneously TTF1, S100 protein, Bcl2, CD10, as well as CD138 and CD56. Lipid-droplet markers adipophilin and TIP47 were also expressed. In conclusion, we report a rare type of OTA, peculiar by the presence of numerous psammomatoid calcifications and of macrocalcification and by the presence of clear-cell change. Heterogeneity in membrane CD56 and/or CD138 expression as well as cytoplasmic heterogeneity of Bcl2 and lipid-droplet marker TIP47 might be relevant for calcification and clear-cell change, requiring further investigation.
Anticonvulsant Prophylaxis and Steroid Use in Adults With Metastatic Brain Tumors: ASCO and SNO Endorsement of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Guidelines
Authors: Chang Susan M. , Messersmith Hans , Ahluwalia Manmeet , Andrews David , Brastianos Priscilla K. , Gaspar Laurie E. , Gatson Na Tosha N. , Jordan Justin T. , Khasraw Mustafa , Lassman Andrew B. , Maues Julia , Mrugala Maciej , Raizer Jeffrey , Schiff David , Stevens Glen , Sumrall Ashley , van den Bent Martin , Vogelbaum Michael A.
Published: March 2019

PURPOSE

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has developed a series of guidelines for the treatment of adults with metastatic brain tumors, including systemic therapy and supportive care topics. ASCO has a policy and set of procedures for endorsing clinical practice guidelines that have been developed by other professional organizations.

METHODS

Two CNS guidelines were reviewed for developmental rigor by methodologists, and an independent multidisciplinary Expert Panel was formed to review the content and assess agreement with the recommendations. The Expert Panel voted to endorse the two guidelines, and ASCO and Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) independently reviewed and approved the ASCO/SNO guideline endorsement.

RESULTS

The ASCO/SNO Expert Panel determined that the recommendations from the CNS anticonvulsants and steroids guidelines, published January 9, 2019, are clear, thorough, and based on the most relevant scientific evidence. ASCO/SNO endorsed these two CNS guidelines with minor alterations.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Key recommendations include the following: prophylactic antiepileptic drugs were not recommended for routine use; and corticosteroids, specifically dexamethasone, were recommended for temporary symptomatic relief in patients with neurologic symptoms and signs related to mass effect from brain metastases. Additional information is available at www.asco.org/neurooncology-guidelines .
Cangrelor Bridging Within 6 Months of a Drug-Eluting Stent in a Patient for Emergency Cervical Spine Surgery: A Case Report
Authors: Hu Tiffany Y. , Peeters Sophie M. , Nagasawa Daniel T. , Kamdar Nirav V. , Brook Rachel P. , Sun Jesse , Park Sandy , Moreland Natalie C. , Cruz Daniel , Macyszyn Luke , Press Marcella Calfon
Published: March 2019

The recommended duration of dual antiplatelet therapy after drug-eluting stent placement presents a dilemma for patients with recent stenting who require urgent or emergency noncardiac surgery. We present the case of a patient with recent drug-eluting stent placement (<6 months) on dual antiplatelet therapy who underwent successful emergency cervical spine surgery with antiplatelet therapy bridged using cangrelor, an intravenous P2Y12 inhibitor antiplatelet agent. Our experience illustrates the multidisciplinary approach to a patient with high thrombotic and bleeding risk who underwent neurosurgery off both aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor.
Pgc suppresses the zygotically acting RNA decay pathway to protect germ plasm RNAs in the Drosophila embryo
Authors: Hanyu-Nakamura Kazuko , Matsuda Kazuki , Cohen Stephen M. , Nakamura Akira
Published: March 2019

Specification of germ cells is pivotal to ensure continuation of animal species. In many animal embryos, germ cell specification depends on maternally supplied determinants in the germ plasm. Drosophila polar granule component (pgc) mRNA is a component of the germ plasm. pgc encodes a small protein that is transiently expressed in newly formed pole cells, the germline progenitors, where it globally represses mRNA transcription. pgc is also required for pole cell survival, but the mechanism linking transcriptional repression to pole cell survival remains elusive. We report that pole cells lacking pgc show premature loss of germ plasm mRNAs, including the germ cell survival factor nanos, and undergo apoptosis. We found that pgc– pole cells misexpress multiple miRNA genes. Reduction of miRNA pathway activity in pgc– embryos partially suppressed germ plasm mRNA degradation and pole cell death, suggesting that Pgc represses zygotic miRNA transcription in pole cells to protect germ plasm mRNAs. Interestingly, germ plasm mRNAs are protected from miRNA-mediated degradation in vertebrates, albeit by a different mechanism. Thus, independently evolved mechanisms are used to silence miRNAs during germ cell specification.
Fatigue and recovery measured with dynamic properties vs isometric force: effects of exercise intensity
Authors: Krüger Renata L. , Aboodarda Saied Jalal , Jaimes Libia Marcela , MacIntosh Brian R. , Samozino Pierre , Millet Guillaume Y.
Published: March 2019

While fatigue can be defined as an exercise-related decrease in the maximal power or isometric force, most studies have assessed only isometric force. The main purpose of this experiment was to compare dynamic measures of fatigue [maximal torque (Tmax), maximal velocity (Vmax) and maximal power (Pmax)] with measures associated with maximal isometric force [isometric maximal voluntary contraction (IMVC) and maximal rate of force development (MRFD)] 10 s after different fatiguing exercises and during the recovery period (1-8 min after). Ten young men completed 6 experimental sessions (3 fatiguing exercises×2 types of fatigue measurements). The fatiguing exercises were: a 30-s all out (WING), 10-min at severe-intensity (SEV) and 90-min at moderate-intensity (MOD). Relative Pmax decreased more than IMVC after WING (p=0.005) while the opposite was found after SEV (p=0.005) and MOD tasks (p<0.001). There was no difference between the decrease in IMVC and Tmax after the WING, but IMVC decreased more than Tmax immediately following and during the recovery from the SEV (p=0.042) and MOD exercises (p<0.001). Depression of MRFD was greater than Vmax after all the fatiguing exercises and during recovery (all p<0.05). Despite the general definition of fatigue, isometric assessment of fatigue is not interchangeable with dynamic assessment following dynamic exercises with large muscle mass of different intensities, i.e. the results from isometric function cannot be used to estimate dynamic function and vice-versa. This implies different physiological mechanisms for the various measures of fatigue.
Selective Synthesis and Photocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Activities of Tantalum/Nitrogen-Codoped Anatase, Brookite and Rutile Titanium Dioxide
Authors: Nishioka Shunta , Kobayashi Makoto , Lu Daling , Kakihana Masato , Maeda Kazuhiko
Published: March 2019

Tantalum/nitrogen codoped titanium dioxide (TiO2:Ta,N) having a rutile structure has recently been reported to be a good photocatalyst for visible-light water oxidation. In this work, three different polymorphs of TiO2:Ta,N (anatase, brookite and rutile) were synthesized by a hydrothermal method using water-soluble titanium/tantalum complexes as precursors, followed by thermal nitridation with dry ammonia gas. Effects of the physicochemical properties on photocatalytic activity for O2 evolution from an aqueous silver nitrate solution under visible light (λ > 400 nm) were investigated. Experimental results indicated that defect formation during the nitridation procedure was the dominant factor for photocatalytic activity. Anatase TiO2:Ta,N was the most active for O2 evolution among the three polymorphs, and also served as an O2 evolution photocatalyst in Z-scheme overall water splitting in combination with Rh-doped strontium titanate (SrTiO3:Rh) and an Fe3+/Fe2+ redox-shuttle mediator.
Θρησκεία, δημοκρατία και εκπαίδευση
Authors: Ζαμπέτα Eύη
Published: March 2019

The aim of this article is to examine some critical aspects of contemporary enquiry regarding the place of religion in the public sphere and its implications for basic individual freedoms and human rights. It particularly focuses on the debate between Critical Theory and Communitarianism. Modern globalized societies are confronted with critical dilemmas stemming from the politics of identity, which in some cases are followed by a peculiar resurgence of religion. These aspects are reflected on political and social practices and impact on political culture and human rights. Finally, in the light of the above dilemmas, the article examines recent education policy on religious teaching in Greek public schools.
Religious education between inter - school function, religious perceptions and social practices of the religious field: A case study
Authors: Καραμούζης Πολύκαρπος
Published: March 2019

The social and political characteristics of religion influence the lesson of Religious Education in modern school and the functioning of the Religious Field, the conflicts within it and the efforts to control its content. However, in a pluralistic society, how important is the presence of a lesson of interreligious education on terms and criteria of school learning rather than religious inclusion? Can the school bring religion back into the public debate with the conditions of the functioning of a secular society, or the restoration of religion will be a return to the pre-modern situation? In this direction we considered it appropriate to investigate the perceptions of 540 students, mainly from the Theological and the Pedagogical Faculties, about the content of the lesson, their religious perceptions and the Greek society.
The Theory of Self-Identification and Categorical Research Method
Authors: Попей-олл С. , Popey-oll S.
Published: March 2019

This article presents a categorical method for analyzing the complex processes of personal identity. Human experiences are a result of conscious generalizations that dominate culture and are fixed in semantic categories. The rapid transformation of society fragments a life into many identifying parameters. Therefore, «a self-concept» and a semantic category of being may not be consistent with each other. The harmonious level of self-organization is manifested in the sensory coherence of people: an intention and an expectation. And fragmentation is a chaos of self-awareness and loss of an emotional stability. In a complicating society, the identity of a person becomes multiple and ambiguous. These studies will determine not only the social level of human self-organization, but begin the search for a method to maintain them. The article attempts to consider a categorical method for analyzing the self-identification properties of a people.
Significance and Directions for Optimizing the Psychological Support of Police Activities in Crowded Places
Authors: Мальцева Т. , Maltseva T. , Власов Д. , Vlasov D.
Published: March 2019

The geopolitical, socio-cultural, economic changes that have arisen in society are an impetus to the development of extremist manifestations and the terrorist threat, which causes and underlines the urgency and vital need for a deeper study and improvement of the psychological training of police officers in places of public events. The study was aimed at improving the process of psychological support of the activities of employees of internal affairs bodies in order to increase efficiency in the performance of official duties in crowded places. The theoretical and methodological basis of the work consisted of regulatory legal acts, the work of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of mass psychology, work psychology, legal psychology, psychological theory of activity and organization of psychological support for the profession, as well as empirical data obtained during the study of the psychological support of police officers in crowded places. The pilot phase of the work was based on a questionnaire and statistical data processing methods. 100 respondents took part in the survey. The results obtained served as the basis for developing recommendations for improving the psychological support of police officers in crowded places. The proposals to improve the psychological support of the activities of police officers in crowded places were formulated.
Dynamics of Ethnic Stereotypes of Russian and Ukrainian Youth under the Changing Social and Political Situation
Authors: Гайнанова А. , Gaynanova A.
Published: March 2019

The article addresses the concept of ethnicity, interethnic relations. There has been made an analysis of the concept of ethnic stereotype, identification of its components, determination of types of ethnic stereotypes, study of the reasons for the transformation of ethnic stereotypes. The goal of this study is to evaluate the changes in social and political situation on ethnic stereotypes of Russian and Ukrainian students. The article features results of an empiric study which reveals changes in contents, quantity and orientation of ethnic stereotypes of Russian and Ukrainian students in connection with the social and political situation between the Russian Federation and the Ukraine. The number of genuine stereotypes both at Russian and Ukrainian students has decreased. The contents and number of auto stereotypes has changed: increased at the Russians, decreased at the Ukrainians. The number of heterostereotypes has declined, the attitude towards members of its own ethnic group has remained positive, while towards members of another ethnic group has become less positive.
Finding a Needle in a Haystack: The Effects of Searching and Learning on Pick-Worker Performance
Authors: Batt Robert J. , Gallino Santiago
Published: March 2019

The rise in online and multichannel retailing has pushed retailers to give increased attention to their order-fulfillment operations. We study “chaotic storage” fulfillment systems in which dissimilar items are stored together in a single location. This necessitates a searching task as part of the picking process, which has not been previously studied. We show that pick times increase by as much as 16% as the searching task becomes more difficult. However, the deleterious effect of searching decreases with pick-worker experience. Using simulation, we show that pick times can be improved by incorporating distance, bin density, and picker experience into pick assignments and pick routing. Through properly combining the details of the task and the workers, order-fulfillment productivity can be increased by approximately 5%.

This paper was accepted by Vishal Gaur, operations management.
Efeitos dos exercícios de vibração de corpo inteiro na flexibilidade e no nível da dor de mulheres com síndrome metabólica: um estudo piloto
Authors: Paiva Patrícia C. , Figueiredo Claudia A. , Francisca-Santos Arlete , Silva Aline R. , Paineiras-Domingos Laisa , Sá-Caputo, Danúbia C. , Bernardo-Filho Mario
Published: March 2019

Efeitos dos exercícios de vibração de corpo inteiro na flexibilidade e no nível da dor de mulheres com síndrome metabólica: um estudo piloto A síndrome metabólica (SMet) é caracterizada por um conjunto de fatores de risco, como diabetes e/ou resistência insulínica, obesidade abdominal, dislipidemia, hipertrigliceridemia e pressão arterial elevada, que aumenta o risco cardiovascular do indivíduo. O exercício físico regular promove a redução dos fatores de risco coronariano, bem como dos efeitos deletérios da SMet. Os exercícios de vibração de corpo inteiro (EVCI) executados na plataforma oscilante/vibratória (POV) são uma alternativa de fácil aplicação para a melhora também da força muscular e da qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos cumulativos dos EVCI na flexibilidade e na dor em mulheres com SMet. Material e Métodos: Os efeitos cumulativos do EVCI (seis semanas) sobre a flexibilidade e a dor de dez mulheres, sendo cinco no grupo controle (GC) e cinco no grupo de EVCI (GEVCI), foram avaliados por meio do teste de flexão anterior de tronco (FAT) e do nível de dor pela escala numérica de dor (END). Resultados: Em relação à flexibilidade, os resultados sugerem que no efeito cumulativo houve melhora (p≤0,05) no GEVCI. Considerando o nível de dor, também foi verificado no efeito cumulativo uma redução da dor. Conclusão: Os EVCI seriam capazes de gerar respostas fisiológicas para melhorar a flexibilidade de mulheres com SMet, assim como alterar o nível de dor, no efeito cumulativo.Descritores: Síndrome metabólica; Exercício de vibração decorpo inteiro; Flexibilidade; Dor.
Efeitos do treino com plataforma vibratória sobre a força muscular em idosas hígidas
Authors: Flores Bárbara , Machado Greice Raquel , Pinto Kauan P. , Fischer Nadiéle C. , Waechter Caroline Franciele , Cardoso Dannuey M. , Wagner Litiele Evelin , Albuquerque Isabella M. , Bernardo- Filho Mario , Paiva Dulciane N.
Published: March 2019

Introdução: A vibração de corpo inteiro (VCI) empregueatravés da plataforma vibratória (PV) tem sido utilizada comométodo coadjunto à reabilitação física, ocasionando reduçãoda perda mineral óssea e aumento do desempenho físico emidosos. Objetivos: O presente estudo objetivou avaliar os efeitosda VCI por meio da PV sobre a força muscular de membrosinferiores de idosas hígidas. Métodos: Estudo experimental queavaliou idosas hígidas alocadas randomicamente no GrupoPlataforma Vibratória (GPV), que realizaram treino na PV;e no Grupo Controle (GC), no qual as idosas permaneceramsobre a PV desligada durante 20 minutos. Avaliou-se o perfilantropométrico e a força muscular do membro inferior pormeio do Teste de 1 Repetição Máxima (1-RM) antes e após doismeses de treinamento com VCI através da PV com frequênciade 35 Hz e amplitude de 2 mm, durante 2 meses, três vezes nasemana com 1 minuto de treino intercalado com 1 minuto dedescanso, totalizando 20 minutos de treinamento em posiçãoortostática. Resultados: Amostra (n=17, GPV: n=7 e GC: n=10)com média de idade de 65,4±6,6 anos. Houve aumento significativoda força muscular dos adutores de quadril (p=0,014)e dos músculos extensores de joelho (p=0,012). Conclusões:A VCI ocasionou aumento da força muscular de membrosinferiores das idosas hígidas avaliadas.Descritores: Envelhecimento; Força muscular; Terapiascomplementares
Perfil clínico e uso de serviços de saúde em idosos
Authors: Ribeiro Pricila C. C. , Banhato Eliane F. C. , Guedes Danielle V.
Published: March 2019

Introdução: Conhecer o perfil clínico-funcional e os fatoresassociados ao uso de serviços de saúde entre idosos pode auxiliarprofissionais no desenvolvimento de ações preventivas ede cuidado voltadas para esta população. Objetivo: Descrevero perfil clínico de idosos da comunidade, apresentando as prevalênciasdas doenças crônicas e agravos à saúde. Verificou-setambém a associação das condições patológicas com o usode serviços de saúde e com características sociodemográficas.Materiais e métodos: Inquérito realizado no Estudo FIBRA-JF,conduzido com 426 idosos (>65 anos) do município de Juizde Fora-MG. Os dados sociodemográficos, de diagnósticosdas doenças crônicas, de agravos e de uso de serviços de saúdeforam obtidos por autorrelato. Resultados: O perfil clínico daamostra apresentou idosos sem grandes prejuízos funcionais,sendo a hipertensão arterial a patologia mais prevalente(37,9%). Cardiopatias (p=0,072) e câncer (p=0,013) foram maisprevalentes entre os homens, e entre as mulheres, artritereumatoide (p=0,002), depressão (p=0,040), incontinênciaurinária (p=0,037) e osteoporose (p<0,001). A prevalência defraturas por quedas foi mais alta para o grupo com 85 anos oumais, comparado às demais faixas etárias (p=0,003). Foi alta afrequência de idosos com acesso a plano de saúde (60,2%), oque esteve associado a um maior número de consultas médicas(p=0,01). Conclusões: Os resultados foram compatíveis como que vem sendo relatado na literatura. O acesso a plano desaúde foi mais amplo, comparado à população idosa geral nopaís, o que pode explicar o uso mais frequente de serviços desaúde como consultas e internações hospitalares.Descritores: Perfil de saúde; Serviços de saúde; Envelhecimento.
Velocidade de marcha, quedas e sua autoeficácia como modelos preditores de fragilidade
Authors: Atalaia-Silva Lilian , Atalaia-Silva Kelly C. , Banhato Eliane F.C. , Guedes Danielle V. , Lourenço Roberto A. , Mármora Cláudia Helena C.
Published: March 2019

Introdução: A fragilidade é uma síndrome que acomete idososmais vulneráveis, predispondo à incapacidade funcional e atéao óbito. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi investigar se omodelo composto por velocidade de marcha, número de quedase sua autoeficácia poderia explicar o desfecho fragilidadeem idosos. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversalem uma amostra de idosos da comunidade da cidadede Juiz de Fora (MG). Foram utilizados os instrumentos FallsEfficacy Scale International (FES-I); cálculo da velocidade demarcha e questionário sobre quedas. Resultados: A amostra foicomposta por 427 idosos, sendo 40 considerados frágeis pelofenótipo de fragilidade. O beta encontrado foi de 2,259 e todasas variáveis foram estatisticamente significativas (p<0,001). O Rde Nagelkerke foi de 0,468, indicando que o modelo, compostopor velocidade de marcha, FES-I e número de quedas, explica47% da variável dependente: fragilidade. Discussão: As variáveisanalisadas mostraram-se boas preditoras da síndrome dafragilidade. Com base nesses dados, poderão ser desenvolvidosmodelos de diagnóstico e cuidado para o idoso frágil (detecçãoprecoce e tratamento) e para o idoso não frágil (prevenção primária)com a utilização de instrumentos validados para o país,considerando que ainda não existem trabalhos dessa naturezae com essa abrangência na realidade brasileira. Conclusão:Velocidade de marcha, número de quedas e FES-I parecemser preditores importantes do desfecho fragilidade em umaamostra representativa de idosos comunitários.Descritores: Fragilidade; Marcha; Cognição; Acidentespor quedas.
Chronic wound slough revisited: why its removal aids healing
Authors: Jones June
Published: March 2019

In non-healing wounds, excess slough is an ideal environment for bacterial proliferation and biofilm formation. Its prompt and effective removal are required
Latest clinical research
Authors: Greener Mark
Published: March 2019

Mark Greener rounds up the latest papers and reports relevant to primary care nurses
Understanding faltering growth in primary care settings
Authors: Patience Sara
Published: March 2019

Sara Patience explains how to diagnose, assess and intervene when infant development stalls
NRC celebrates 20 years of service to the care home sector
Authors: Allen Mark , Ashurst Adrian , Cook Glenda , Harrison-Dening Karen , Hong Chia Swee , Johnson Karen , Swann Julie
Published: March 2019

This month sees the 20thanniversary of Nursing and Residential Care. Mark Allen, the Chairman of the Mark Allen Group and members of the NRC editorial board look back at how the care home sector and the journal have evolved over the years.
Tax simplification: a work in progress
Authors: Morton Paul
Published: March 2019

The UK tax system is extensive and complicated, which can lead to people feeling discouraged to start or expand businesses. Paul Morton explains the work of the Office of Tax Simplification and its achievements so far.
Using sign language interpreters in training
Authors: Ashurst Adrian
Published: March 2019

Learning should be open to all and be made accessible for those with disabilities. Adrian Ashurst talks about his experiences using sign language interpreters and advises on how to communicate with deaf participants.
Reducing prescribing risks in primary care
Authors: Baylis Diane
Published: March 2019

Diane Baylis explains how almost 88% of prescribing risks were reduced in two projects with NHS Lambeth CCG to identify and reduce repeat prescribing hazards – a target that exceeded expectations
Is your waiting area patient friendly?
Authors: Hancock Dave
Published: March 2019

Patients attending a general practice appointment have many and varied needs, but are you catering for them? Dave Hancock looks at the range of requirements for your waiting room
l-state Solutions of the Relativistic and Non-Relativistic Wave Equations for Modified Hylleraas-Hulthen Potential Using the Nikiforov-Uvarov Quantum Formalism
Authors: Louis Hitler , B. Iserom Ita , U. Akakuru Ozioma , A. Nzeata-Ibe Nelson , I. Ikeuba Alexander , O. Magu Thomas , I. Amos Pigweh , O. Collins Edet
Published: March 2019

An exact analytical and approximate solution of the relativistic and non-relativistic wave equations for central potentials has attracted enormous interest in recent years. By using the basic Nikiforov-Uvarov quantum mechanical concepts and formalism, the energy eigenvalue equations and the corresponding wave functions of the Klein–Gordon and Schrodinger equations with the interaction of Modified Hylleraas-Hulthen Potentials (MHHP) were obtained using the conventional Pekeris-type approximation scheme to the orbital centrifugal term. The corresponding unnormalized eigen functions are evaluated in terms of Jacobi polynomials.
Improved Estimator of Population Variance Using Measure of Dispersion of Auxiliary Variable
Authors: Khalil Muhammad , Ali Muhammad , Shahzad Usman , Hanif Muhammad , Jamal Nasir
Published: March 2019

This research study is designed to obtain a more precise class of estimators of a population variance by taking advantage of relation between auxiliary variable and study variable. Here a class of new modified ratio type estimators of population variance by using coefficient of variation (CV), standard deviation, mean and median of auxiliary variable. Further empirical study is made to compare bias and mean square error (MSE) of proposed estimators with the existing estimators. Expressions for bias and MSE are obtained. Few secondary data sets are used to check the efficiency of proposed estimators of population variance.
Behavior of Organic Compounds with Different Functional Groups based on Surface Tension, Ramsey-Shields-EÖTVÖS Constants (k), Order of Association (x) and Trouton’s Rule
Authors: Sanjeev R. , Jagannadham V.
Published: March 2019

Hydrocarbons and organic compounds having different functional groups with hetero atoms have shown a discriminative behavior toward surface tension, EÖTVÖS constants (k), order of association (x) and Trouton’s rule. This was explained in terms of associative and non-associative behavior of these compounds.
Elimination of Methylene Blue from Solution Using Modified Scrap Tire
Authors: Fadhil Nassar Eman , Zageer Dheaa , H. Fadhil Dhuha , S. Khlaf Majid
Published: March 2019

The disposal of the waste tires has become a serious problem faced by many countries today, recycling offers a powerful solution to this problem, for example using it as an adsorbent. In this research, we studied the modification of scrap tire by radiation with gamma ray in trichloroacetic acid solution and elucidated the possibility of using it as an adsorbent to remove Methylene Blue dye (MB) from aqueous solution. The effect of various variables, such as time passing, primary concentration of MB, the quantity of adsorbent and PH of the medium was studied in order to obtain the maximum dye removal. Equilibrium time was at 45 min, maximum adsorption was at PH=9. The results showed the scrap tires ability to be modified and the possibility of using it as an available and inexpensive adsorbent, as well as providing a safe disposal of solid waste.
Modification of Styrofoam Waste as a Low-Cost Adsorbent for Removal of Cadmium Ion in Aqueous Solution
Authors: M. N. Milla Ismi , A. Syahri Mia , T. Wahyuni Endang , Roto Roto , Siswanta Dwi
Published: March 2019

waste has been modified by sulfonation using sulfuric acid to form its corresponding sulfonated adsorbent and was further used for removing cadmium ion in its aqueous solution. The effect of the styrofoam weight, sulfuric acid concentration, temperature and time on the sulfonation result was evaluated. The prepared adsorbent was characterized by XRD, FTIR, and SEM. The cadmium ion adsorption was conducted by batch technique, where the kinetic parameters were determined. The research results attribute that the sulfonated styrofoam has been successfully prepared, and the highest sulfonation is exhibited by using 18M of the sulfuric acid, at 60 oC for 6 h with 5 g of styrofoam. The cadmium adsorption by the sulfonated styrofoam fits with the pseudo-second-order and the Langmuir isotherm model, while the native styrofoam follows the intraparticle diffusion mechanism and Freundlich isotherm model. The adsorption capacities of the sulfonated and the native styrofoam are 51.6 mg/g and 7.09 mg/g respectively, and their respective adsorption rate are 8.20 10-3 mg. g-1. min-1 and 26.9 10-3 mg.g-1 min-1/2 .
Asymptomatic Embolization After Percutaneous Ostium Primum Atrial Septal Defect Closure: a Rare Complication
Authors: Vijiala Sergiu , Eeckhout Eric , Girod Grégoire , Girod Grégoire
Published: March 2019

Percutaneous device closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) has proven to be safe and it is nowadays the standard treatment for ASDs. Immediate or late device embolization is a rare but potential complication of every attempted ASD device closure. We report a case of asymptomatic Amplatzer Septal Occluder into the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) detected by routine transthoracic echocardiography 3 months after successful implantation in a stable patient.
Inclusive Practice and Transformative Leadership Are Entwined
Authors: Opiyo Rose Atieno
Published: March 2019

Inclusive Education (IE) is arguably a popular discourse in education systems as, not merely a concept that addresses needs of Learners with Special Needs (LSEN), but rather a relatively broad approach, continuous process that looks into how to transform both formal and non-formal education systems and other learning environments to respond to diversity. IE is placed at the core of   human rights movement, Education for All (EFA) and social equity agenda with lots of educational social and economic premiums attached to this movement. While a lot is documented on the factors that slows down the progress towards more inclusive schools   in Kenya, less is known about leadership acumen of school leaders yet, the art and science of transformation of the school into an effective inclusive environment squarely lies in the province of school leaders. This  theoretical review is underpinned in the social model of disability. Based on personal inquiries, consultations with researchers in the area of transformative education  and  an extensive review  of World Wide Web of organizations, databases, references, and on-line publications of  empiric literature on transformative leadership, education management  and inclusive education, this paper provides evidence that  inclusive IE  and transformative leadership are closely knit .It urges that IE initiatives geared towards supporting effective implementation and sustainability of inclusive schooling must interrogate  leadership ability of school leaders and develop them as critical ingredients in  turning round schools into effective inclusive learning environments.
Examining Child Development from an African Cultural Context
Authors: Mucherah Winnie , Mbogori Teresia
Published: March 2019

Human development is multifaceted and characterized by physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects. This development is strongly shaped by one’s socio-cultural context. It’s impossible to separate one’s culture explaining their development fully. For example, constructs like motivation for academic achievement, self-concept, self-esteem, and identity development can only be adequately understood within one’s social-cultural contexts. What motivates a student in Kenya to achieve academically may be different from what motivates a student in the US to achieve.  Unfortunately most frames of reference in explaining “optimal” development seem to be based on Western and/or European standards. Most examples in textbooks are Western or European based, hardly any from an African perspective, unless it’s explaining “inadequate” development. Clearly, there is a need for transformation in the education system on the continent of Africa. This paper will address five key aspects of child development that needs to be critically examined within the African context.
The Reliability and Validity Study of ‘Classroom Practices in Inclusive Preschool Education Environment with Talented and Gifted Children Scale
Authors: Dağlıoğlu Hacer Elif , Ömeroğlu Esra , Turupcu Doğan Aysun , Şahin Melek Gülşah , Sarıcı Bulut Safiye , Sabancı Osman , Kukul Volkan , Kılıç Çakmak Ebru , Karataş Serçin
Published: March 2019

The aim is to develop a scale to demonstrate the instructional approaches that teachers apply in inclusive preschool classrooms, where typically developed and talented/gifted children are educated together. A total of 156 teachers working in inclusive preschools in Ankara formed the study group. The scale consists of 22 five-point, Likert-type items. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, a structure consisting of three factors and 18 items was obtained. The first factor termed as ‘Differentiation’ consists of seven items, while the second factor, ‘Detection and Development of Potential’ consists of eight items, and the third factor of the scale, ‘Motivation’ consists of three items. The scale accounts for 44.61% of the total variance. As a result of the confirmatory factor analysis, it determined that the scale was in good agreement with the model in general. The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale is defined as .88 and the reliability of the subscales is determined between .76 and .83. In addition, the correlation coefficients of the items in each factor are higher than .30. In general, it is found that the three-factor structure of the scale is valid and reliable.
OPTIONS FOR SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CHRONIC C2 ODONTOID FRACTURES
Authors: Kuleshov A. A. , Shkarubo A. N. , Eskin N. A. , Vetrile M. S. , Lisyansky I. N. , Makarov S. N. , Ponomarenko G. P. , Chernov I. V.
Published: March 2019

The paper presents a review of three clinical cases of treating patients with chronic fractures of the odontoid process of C2 vertebra using various combinations of surgical techniques. In all cases, complete decompression of the spinal cord and stabilization of the upper cervical segment of the spine were achieved. A decrease in the range of motion in the cervical spine was observed, which did not affect patient satisfaction. A gradual regression of the neurological status and increase in muscle strength were recorded. Comparative analysis of the neurological status was carried out before and after surgical treatment. When assessing the general condition of patients using the index of disability due to pain in the neck (NDI), an improvement in the quality of life was noted. These data show the opportunities and peculiarities of methods for treating patients with chronic C2 odontoid fractures.

Type of publication: description of clinical cases. Evidence level: IV.
DEGENERATIVE SPINE DISORDERS COMPLICATED BY RADICULAR SYNDROME IN CHILDREN: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF A 17-YEAR REGIONAL COHORT STUDY
Authors: Snishchuk V. P. , Mushkin A. Yu.
Published: March 2019

Objective.To analyze epidemiological and clinical features of degenerative disease of the spine complicated by radicular syndrome in children, as well as the effectiveness of its treatment on the example of one of the largest regions of the Russian Federation.

Material and Methods.Design of the study corresponds to a retrospective cohort clinical and epidemiological study for 17 years. The study included 201 patients aged 10–17 years with degenerative changes in the spine complicated by radicular syndrome. An epidemiological analysis included the assessment of the regional incidence of degenerative diseases of the spine in children, and clinical analysis – the effectiveness of conservative and surgical treatment. The age and sex structure of the cohort, the level of pathology, the effectiveness of surgical treatment, and age-related features of early spinal discosis in children as compared with degenerative lesions of the spine in adults were analyzed.

Results.The epidemiological frequency of degenerative diseases accompanied by clinical manifestations and requiring special treatment in the Leningrad Region was assessed as 8.7 per 100 thousand children aged 10–17 years. Conservative treatment was effective in 172 patients, and 29 patients were treated with surgery. Surgical results were followed up for 1 to 16 years after surgery and were evaluated as excellent, good, and satisfactory respectively in 4 (14 %), 20 (69 %), and 5 (17 %) cases. Complications were reported in two cases: migration of the interbody stabilizing implant and positional neuropathy of the peroneal nerve associated with the position on the operating table.

Conclusion. The epidemiological analysis conducted on a regional cohort of the Leningrad Region can be used in assessing the potential need for conservative and surgical treatment of children with degenerative pathology in other regions of Russia. Conservative treatment of this pathology is quite effective, and surgical decompression of nerve roots was required only in 14.4 % of cases.
THE EXPERIENCE OF DENERVATION OF FACET JOINTS IN THE LUMBAR SPINE
Authors: Shpagin M. V. , Yarikov A. V. , Nazmeev I. A. , Gorelov S. A. , Fraerman A. P.
Published: March 2019

Objective.To analyze the immediate and long-term results of denervation of facet joints for facet syndrome in the lumbar spine.

Material and Methods.The immediate and long-term results of the treatment of 59 patients with severe pain in the lumbar spine who underwent facet joints denervation were studied.

Results.On a MacNab scale, 39 (66.1 %) patients rated the treatment results as good, and 20 (33.9 %) as mediocre. According to the Nurick scale, the 2nd level results of treatment (improvement) were recorded in 55 (93.2 %) cases, the 3rd level ones (unaltered) – in 4 (6.8 %). The follow-up data were collected on 37 (62.7 %) patients from 1.7 months up to 1.5 years after surgery: 13 (35.2 %) of them rated the long-term treatment results as good, 8 (21.6 %) – as mediocre, and 16 (43.2 %) – as bad.

Conclusions.Denervation of facet joints is an effective minimally invasive method for treating facet syndrome caused by spondyloarthrosis. It allows significantly reducing pain and improving the quality of life of patients in the early and long-term postoperative period.
RADIOLOGICAL AND OPTICAL METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE SPINO-PELVIC RELATIONSHIPS IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL HIP DISLOCATION
Authors: Shnaider L. S. , Sarnadsky V. N. , Pavlov V. V.
Published: March 2019

Objective. To determine the correlation between the data of sagittal radiography of the spine and computer optical topography (COMOT) results.

Material and Methods. The study included 47 patients (5 men, 42 women) who underwent the treatment for hip dysplasia in 2010–2018. The patients were divided into two groups: Group I included 26 patients with unilateral congenital hip dislocation, and Group II – 21 patients with bilateral dislocation. All patients underwent hip replacement with corrective osteotomy.

Results. An average value of the sacral slope was 46.4° ± 9.9°, which reflects the excessive sacral slope and exceeds the norm (39.6° ± 7.9°) by 10° in cases of maximum values. Global lumbar lordosis has an average value of 64.1° ± 13.5° and directly depends on the sacral slope. The COMOT parameters showed that physiological curves were less pronounced in patients of Group I (the height of the lumbar lordosis (HIL), 2.4 ± 0,7 sm, the height of the thoracic kyphosis (HIK), 2.7 ± 0.6 sm) than in patients of Group II (HIL, 3.0 ± 0.5 sm, HIK, 3.2 ± 0.5 sm). In Group II, there was an excessive inclination of the sacrum anteriorly (-33.9° ± 4.5°). In both groups, anterior torso inclination was observed, with greater statistical differences in Group I than in Group II: in Group I, the anterior inclination was -3.5° ± 3.6°, in Group II, -0.4° ± 2.7°.

Conclusion. The average correlation was found only between the parameters of the sacral slope and the integral index of the posture state in the sagittal plane (r = 0.513); in all other cases, only a moderate correlation was found.
EN BLOCK RESECTION OF THE GIANT INVASIVE SCHWANNOMA IN THE THORACOLUMBAR SPINE
Authors: Kuklin D. V. , Naumov D. G. , Belyakov M. V. , Sovpenchuk I. A. , Serdobintsev M. S.
Published: March 2019

The paper presents a rare clinical case of surgical treatment of a patient with a giant invasive schwannoma of the thoracolumbar spine. A single-stage en block resection of the tumor through a combined posteroanterior approach was performed followed by replacement of post-resection interbody diastasis with a carbon implant and by posterior instrumental fixation of the spine. The pain syndrome regressed from VAS scores 7 and 8 (back, lower limbs) to scores 4 and 1, respectively. The follow-up examination was conducted at 6 and 12 months after surgery: there were no signs of relapse. Publications on giant invasive spinal schwannomas were analyzed.
PATENTING OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF NEUROSURGERY: REALITY AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Erivantseva T. N.
Published: March 2019

Implementation of the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 7, 2018, No. 204 “On the national goals and strategic tasks of the development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2024” assumes that Russia should move from 8th to 5th position in the world for the number of patent applications for inventions during 6 years. The paper analyzes the patent activity of inventors in the field of medicine on the example of spinal neurosurgery. Analysis of patent documents demonstrates that developments in the field of spinal neurosurgery have currently a high potential for commercialization throughout the world. However, domestic developers should pay due attention to the full scope of legal protection of their inventions to take a leading position in the world market.
Study on alternative textiles to Tetex TR for use as reinforcement material in the restoration of paintings on canvas support: first results
Authors: Morales Martín Daniel , Sánchez Ortiz Alicia
Published: March 2019

The present work shows the outcomes from a first experimental analysis that aimed to find a support fabric with the functional features of Tetex TR (a polyester fabric), which, currently, is no longer produced. The study is divided in different stages: on the one hand, four different fabrics were selected and tested by a visual exam under a microscope in order to determine their main structural features; on the other hand, several mock-ups were prepared to compare and evaluate the mechanical behavior, chemical stability and reversibility of the fabrics, before and after an artificial ageing process. The results show the possibility of replacing Tetex TR some of the tested fabrics for local interventions on textile support, introducing new accessible and affordable materials into the field of canvas painting restoration.
Mitochondrial gene cytochrome c oxidase I (CO1) used for molecular identification of Bactrocera zonata in Pakistan
Authors: Amad Ikrma , Hafeez Faisal , Khan Muhammad Asaf , Nahid Nazia , Javed Muhammad Rizwan , Shaheen Shabnum , Farooq Muhammad , Khan Aqib Zafar , Hussain Khadim
Published: March 2019

Bactrocera zonata is fruit pest mostly attacked on peach and cause heavy destruction in production of peach fruits by sucking their juice. For their management, we start to detect them on basis of their molecular characterization. As mitochondrial genome encodes a gene COI used as biomarker for identification of eukaryotes including insects. In present study, we amplified COI gene and cloned into pTZ57R/T vector (Fermentas). Cloned gene was confirmed through restriction analysis and sequenced through its entirety on both strands from Macrogen (South Korea) by Sanger sequencing method. Different computational tools were utilized for comparative analysis of sequence with other related sequences retrieved from databases. Related species were identified through phylogenetic analysis using Mega 7 tool. Pairwise sequence alignment showed the sequence identity about 96% with Bactrocera zonata. By identifying the pests with more authentic molecular biomarker may help the research to control them more effectively in future.
W roku 2008 o Tadeuszu Strumille (1880-1958) i Aleksandrze Kamińskim (1903-1978) w rocznicę Ich śmierci
Authors: Głowacka-Sobiech Edyta
Published: March 2019

The article has a biographical and anniversary character. Its purpose is to recollect the profilesof two characters whose life and activity largely influenced the development of Polish educationand the scouting movement: Tadeusz Strumiłło (1880-1958) and Aleksander Kamiński(1903-1978). In 2008 there occur the anniversaries of their death. Tadeusz Strumiłło becamefamous as a philosopher, promoter of alcohol abstinence, a scoutmaster of the internar period(among others, he was a chairman and vice-chairman of ZHP [Polish Scouts’ Association]). Aleksander Kaminski, in turn, is known as a writer, historian, founder of the cub scouting, co-founder of the Szare Szeregi (Grey Ranks - underground scouting association during World War II), initiator of Organizacja Małego Sabotażu (Organization of Small Sabotage) “Wawer” and the editor of “Biuletyn Informacyjny” (Information Bulletin), an outstanding social pedagogue of the 20th century.
Zakład Historii i Teorii Wychowania w Filii Akademii Świętokrzyskiej w Piotrkowie Trybunalskim oraz Piotrkowskie Koło Towarzystwa Historii Edukacji
Authors: Felchner Andrzej
Published: March 2019

In Piotrków Trybunalski, in the academic year of 1984-1985, a 5-year Master’s Degree Studies in Pedagogics were launched. The school, over the 25-year span, has been significantly enlarged. At present, the Institute of Pedagogic Studies forms a part of the faculty of Social Sciences of the Jan Kochanowski University of Humanities and Sciences in Kielce. From the start, the history of learning, education and pedagogical thought have been taught. The current didactic and scientific activities in this subject are conducted by the Department of History and Theory of Education. The institution was successively directed by professors: Ryszard Wołoszyński, Teresa Wróblewska, Jerzy Kukulski and today by Andrzej Felchner. Additionally, in 2007, Piotrków Trybunalski Circle of the History of Education Society was established. It groups scholars from the Branch as well as the employees of other educational institutions from Piotrków Trybunalski.
Joanna Schiller de Schindelfeld, Universitas rossica. Koncepcja rosyjskiego uniwersytetu 1863-1917, Monografie z dziejów oświaty, Instytut Historii Nauki PAN, Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego, Warszawa 2008, ss. 709
Authors: Jamrożek Wiesław
Published: March 2019

Joanna Schiller de Schindelfeld, Universitas rossica. Koncepcja rosyjskiego uniwersytetu 1863-1917, Monografie z dziejów oświaty, Instytut Historii Nauki PAN, Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego, Warszawa 2008, ss. 709.