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Role of P53 protein in activation of atm- and parp-mediated dna damage repair (DDR) pathways induced by topoisomerase type II inhibitors
Authors: Ramazanov B R , Khusnutdinov R R , Galembikova A R , Dunaev P D , Boichuk S V
Published: April 2016

Aim. To study the mechanisms of doxorubicin genotoxic effects in terms of poly-(ADP)-ribose-polymerase (PARP) and the ATM-kinase (Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated) inhibition in cell lines with different p53 status.Methods. The study was conducted on BJ and BJp53DD human fibroblasts cell lines, cultured in DMEM medium supplemented with fetal bovine serum, L-glutamine and antibiotics. Inhibition of PARP and ATM-kinase activity was attained by adding synthetic inhibitors Nu1025 and Ku55933 respectively. Chemotherapy drug doxorubicin was used to induce deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damages. Cell viability analysis was performed using MTS-test. Repair system proteins and apoptotic markers expression was assessed by western blotting. Cells distribution by cell cycle phases was performed by flow cytometry.Results. Adding PARP and ATM-kinase inhibitors to the BJ p53DD cell line culture resulted in a significant reduction in the viable cells number amid DNA damage induction caused by doxorubicin. Cell death in these samples occurs according to the apoptosis mechanism, what was confirmed by the increase in hypodiploid cells number and increased expression of cleaved forms of PARP-1 and caspase-3. The above-described effects of the type II topoisomerase inhibitor doxorubicin were significantly higher in BJ fibroblasts line with non-functional p53 protein (p53DD) compared with conventional BJ human fibroblasts line.Conclusion. In the context of the failure of p53-dependent mechanisms of cell cycle regulation in BJ p53DD human fibroblasts, PARP and ATM-kinase activity inhibition leads to increased cell death by apoptosis mechanism induced by the doxorubicin action.
Possibilities of positron emission tomography in the metastatic breast cancer diagnosis
Authors: Ramazanova M S , Kislichko A G , Glushkov E A
Published: April 2016

An analysis of published data on the possibilities of the positron emission tomography method application in complex diagnostic and treatment activities in metastatic breast cancer was performed. The possibilities are described and the method characteristics according to series of studies, in particular with regard to the various localization metastases identification are given. It is noted that, compared with conventional imaging techniques, positron emission tomography is more sensitive and specific method of distant metastases diagnosis. The results of clinical studies on assessment of the method application possibilities in the detection of breast cancer metastases in lymph nodes, various organs and bone metastases are given. It has been shown that the introduction of sodium fluoride into practice allowed to use this agent as bone tissue biomarker, which can be used in positron emission tomography performing. The data that the simultaneous use of positron emission tomography with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose and computed tomography has a high diagnostic value in relation to the breast cancer distant metastases detection are presented. The method possibilities for the various forms of primary invasive breast cancer identification, including invasive ductal and lobular cancer are considered. The prospects analysis for a further increase of opportunities for positron emission tomography application is performed, in particular, reports on the possibility of so-called hybrid scanning using positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are considered. It is highlighted that the most important aim of the method use in clinical practice in the prospect may be local-regional recurrence and distant metastasis monitoring after primary treatment for breast cancer.
To the history of «compassionate widows» activities and training in St. Petersburg and Moscow hospitals for the poor during the emperor Alexander I reign
Authors: Blokhina N N
Published: April 2016

The article considers the «compassionate widows» activities and training at the beginning of the ХIХ century - the time of «Compassionate Widows’ Institute» formation in the Russian Empire. Empress Maria Fedorovna set up hospitals for the poor in St. Petersburg and Moscow, in each of which 200 patients in need of medical care were treated. Patients in the vast majority claimed to not only the close attention of the doctors who performed treatment at their time level, but also careful care. That is why in these hospitals quite many «khozhatyy» and «sidel’nitsa» worked. There should be quite intent control over them. In 1815, in St. Petersburg after a year of testing of «volunteered widows of the St. Petersburg Widows’ House», who cared for the sick at St. Petersburg hospital for the poor, after a solemn oath the title of «compassionate widow» was given to 16 of 24 widows. In January, 1818, Empress Maria Fedorovna ordered to engage «compassionate widows» to the patients care in the Moscow hospital for the poor, what was put into practice by this hospital main physician Kh.F. Oppel’. In the same year «compassionate widows» (two experienced and four under consideration) were taken to this hospital, sent to the two-week duty from Moscow Widow’s House. The probationary period lasted for a year, after which «compassionate widows» took the oath in the temple of the church. In the hospitals for the poor (in 1828 known as the «Marian») both in St. Petersburg and in Moscow «compassionate widows» who voluntarily devoted themselves to «look after the sick», were trained and instructed by clinicians. Evidence of «compassionate widows» extensive training in Moscow is a famous physician Kh.F. Oppel’ guidance «Guidelines and rules, how to look after the sick, for the benefit of everyone engaged in this duty, and in particular for compassionate widows, especially dedicated themselves to this title». This is the first Russian book, dedicated to the upbringing in female nursing staff the feelings of mercy and humanity when practicing their professional and civic duty. Kh.F. Oppels’ book is a remarkable historical and medical literary monument. It is the first medical guidance for the patients care, published in our country in Russian and addressed directly to the female medical staff.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA RECICLAGEM DOS MATERIAIS METÁLICOS E DA CAPACITAÇÃO DO PESSOAL ENVOLVIDO - O DESPERTAR DO EMPREENDEDORISMO
Authors: Paiva Reginaldo Florêncio , ARAÚJO Bruno Allison , MENESES Danylo
Published: April 2016

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar o trabalho desenvolvido em um projeto de extensão para a capacitação de catadores de materiais recicláveis da região de Cajazeiras-PB, empregando-se o alumínio como matéria-prima para estudo. O alumínio é um metal não-ferroso 100% reciclável. Por esse motivo, pode ser reutilizado inúmeras vezes, sem ter perdas consideráveis de propriedades. Sendo assim, o seu reaproveitamento incidirá em benefícios ambientais diretos e redução de custos na obtenção de materiais, gerando uma cadeia produtiva desde os consumidores, coletores até os produtores finais. Diante disso, o presente trabalho tem por finalidade promover capacitações voltadas à reciclagem do alumínio, para catadores de materiais recicláveis, o que poderá abrir um leque de possibilidades para estes, pois sabe-se que os catadores apenas repassam o material coletado, já que não possuem capacitação para agregar mais valor ao mesmo. Logo, com a execução deste projeto, espera-se um benefício direto tanto a comunidade quanto para as associações de catadores, benefício este que poderá proporcionar um aumento na rentabilidade dos envolvidos, diante das possibilidades que existirão após a realização das capacitações planejadas.
O PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL TÉCNICA DE JOVENS E ADULTOS: ESTRATÉGIAS PARA A AÇÃO DOCENTE
Authors: Gomes Maria de Fátima Feitosa Amorim , Santos Maria do Socorro Ferreira dos
Published: April 2016

Este artigo tem o objetivo relatar o processo de elaboração e condução de projetos de extensão que se configuram como estratégias adotadas para subsidiar o processo ensino aprendizagem dos estudantes. O método utilizado se deu por meio de encontros semanais com alunos bolsistas e voluntários onde ocorreram reuniões de estudo, com discussão de material científico, instrumentos de coleta de dados e visita técnica ao serviço de alimentação da unidade escolar indicada pela secretaria de educação municipal de Marechal Deodoro. Ficou evidente o quanto as ações de extensão têm contribuído para a formação dos alunos, tornando o processo ensino-aprendizagem e, consequentemente, o conhecimento dos critérios legais relativos a segurança do alimento um assunto de domínio simples, que proporcionou o desenvolvimento de uma visão crítica. Tivemos  a oportunidade de refletir que a ação docente vai além de conhecimentos teóricos  e práticos, mas perpassa pelo âmbito do compartilhar esses conhecimentos, de reconhecer fragilidades e estabelecer um compromisso com a sociedade.
CONDIÇÕES DE ARMAZENAMENTO DA MERENDA ESCOLAR EM UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA ESTADUAL DA CIDADE DE CAMPINA GRANDE - PB
Authors: Brito Kátia Davi
Published: April 2016

A merenda escolar fornecida em escolas públicas assume papel importante na permanência do aluno na escola. Entretanto, a forma como os alimentos são armazenados é desprovida de orientações sobre as condições adequadas de higiene, disposição e manipulação dos alimentos, o que pode ocasionar riscos à segurança alimentar dos alunos, principais consumidores da merenda escolar. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo diagnosticar e corrigir o atual sistema de armazenamento dos produtos alimentícios fornecidos para a merenda de uma escola pública estadual localizada no bairro da Prata na cidade de Campina Grande – PB. A pesquisa foi realizada através da aplicação de checklist com os itens de conformidade e não conformidade das condições de armazenamento em relação às instalações/edificações, equipamentos e utensílios, higiene, recebimento da matéria-prima, armazenamento, preparo e distribuição. Os resultados mostraram que os itens avaliados através do checklist estavam na maioria não conformes quanto às boas práticas higiênico-sanitárias. Desta forma, evidenciou-se a necessidade da capacitação dos profissionais envolvidos no processo, quanto a implantação e aplicação das BPF’s, bem como a confecção de uma cartilha educativa que aborda informações técnicas sobre as condições adequadas da disposição, manipulação e armazenamento dos alimentos.
DIAGNÓSTICO DA QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA PARA ABASTECIMENTO HUMANO NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO JOSÉ DE PRINCESA/PB
Authors: Ferreira Alana Ventura , Da Silva Cicera Tiburtino , Araújo Adriana Oliveira , Antas Renato Nogueira , De Sousa José Reybson Nicácio
Published: April 2016

O município de São José de Princesa, localizado no Estado da Paraíba, tem enfrentado problemas relacionados às instalações insuficientes para o Sistema de Abastecimento de Água (SAA) que contempla a população da cidade. Deste modo, este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a qualidade da água que é fornecida de acordo com as variáveis físicas e químicas, visando uma melhoria da qualidade de vida para os munícipes. Foram realizadas visitas in loco e entrevistas com parte da população. Este estudo desempenha um trabalho com finalidade de avaliar os riscos que a população possa estar exposta com efeitos adversos que um SAA mal planejado possa oferecer.
QUALIFICAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL COM O USO DE TÉCNICAS CONSTRUTIVAS DA CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL
Authors: Azevedo dos Santos Fabianne , Souza Leovegildo Douglas Pereira , Araújo Thayane Bezerra , Costa Amanda Kelly Sousa
Published: April 2016

O mercado da construção civil vem sendo desafiado a desenvolver práticas que acompanhem o crescimento dos setores econômicos. É necessário que haja o investimento em programas de capacitação profissional para atender a necessidade de mão de obra qualificada no setor. Desta forma, o projeto de extensão EdIFicar do IFPB – Campi Campina Grande, tem como objetivo capacitar pessoas na tentativa de inseri-las no mercado de trabalho da construção civil. Esse projeto adotou como metodologia a disseminação do conhecimento técnico da área para as pessoas que não teriam acesso ao meio acadêmico. A primeira instituição atendida foi “O Resgate”, cujo trabalho é voltado para ressocialização de homens, com dependência química. Então, foram fornecidos cursos de capacitação, nos quais os alunos participaram de uma fase teórica (aulas expositivas) e aplicação de exercícios práticos, como por exemplo, a construção de plantas baixas. Por fim, unindo os conhecimentos teóricos, foi viabilizado o desenvolvimento de um projeto referente à construção de uma academia, colocando em prática as técnicas construtivas aprendidas o que contribuiu para a capacitação deles no mercado de trabalho.
EDIFICANDO UMA CONSCIÊNCIA AMBIENTAL NA ONG O RESGATE, NO MUNICÍPIO DE CAMPINA GRANDE - PB
Authors: Medeiros Mellyne Palmeira , Guimarães Williams Idelfonso , Silva Anne Gabriele Arcanjo da , Almeida Amanda Martins , Barbosa Pedro Augusto Oliveira , Pereira David Eduardo
Published: April 2016

O núcleo de extensão EDIFICAR, do Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba – Campus Campina Grande, formado por discentes e docentes do curso técnico em mineração e do curso tecnólogo em construção de edifícios, firmou parceria com a ONG “O Resgate”, localizada no município de Campina Grande - PB, que trabalha com a recuperação de dependentes químicos e alcoólicos, visando à formação de uma identidade sustentável em indivíduos que estão passando por processo de reabilitação na sociedade. A partir disso e observando o contexto ambiental em que vivemos, verificou-se que a conscientização ambiental pode ser uma ferramenta importante para a preservação do meio ambiente, tendo em vista que este é utilizado pelo ser humano de forma não consciente, acarretando, assim, na sua degradação. Com o objetivo de promover a conscientização ambiental assim como fornecer uma terapia ocupacional no processo de reabilitação dos internos, foram utilizadas atividades teóricas e práticas sobre coleta seletiva, compostagem, educação ambiental, criação de horta vertical e aproveitamento de água da chuva. Portanto, promoveu a conscientização ambiental a partir da aprendizagem do sentido das coisas conforme a vida cotidiana.
PREPARANDO PARA O ENEM: UMA INICIATIVA EXTENSIONISTA DE AUXÍLIO A ESTUDANTES DE ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DE CAJAZEIRAS E REGIÃO
Authors: Nóbrega Baldoino Sonildo , Damaceno Heberton Linhares , Grangero Mayza Ornella , Gomes Carlos Celso Formiga , Damaceno Higor Linhares , Bandeira Analine Pinto Valeriano
Published: April 2016

O presente trabalho relata a experiência vivenciada através do projeto de extensão intitulado “Preparando para o ENEM”, desenvolvido no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba – Campus Cajazeiras. O referido projeto teve como objetivo principal subsidiar a aprendizagem de estudantes concluintes e egressos do Ensino Médio de escolas públicas do município de Cajazeiras e região que se submeteriam ao Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM), em 2015. A iniciativa extensionista focava especialmente no campo das Ciências Exatas, com ênfase no aprimoramento de conceitos específicos frequentes no Exame nas áreas de Matemática e Ciências da Natureza e suas Tecnologias; e consistia na realização de aulas de revisão e técnicas de resolução de questões, atividades práticas em laboratório e “aulões” multidisciplinares abertos a toda comunidade. A equipe responsável pelo projeto era composta por alunos do Curso de Engenharia Civil, do Curso Técnico Integrado ao ensino médio em edificações e de professores de Matemática, Física, Geografia, Português e Redação.
PROGRAMA BOLSA FAMÍLIA: AVALIAÇÃO DA MATRÍCULA ESCOLAR
Authors: Xavier Daniel Duarte , Wilbert Marcelo Driemeyer , Araujo Neto Luiz Medeiros de , Serrano André Luiz Marques
Published: April 2016

O Programa Bolsa Família (PBF), criado pelo Governo Federal em 2004, consiste na junção de outros programas assistenciais existentes e o seu objetivo é beneficiar famílias que vivem em situação de pobreza e extrema pobreza em todo o país. Uma das condicionalidades para a obtenção de benefícios pecuniários no PBF reforça a vinculação à educação. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo é analisar se o PBF foi capaz de aumentar o número de matrículas no ensino do 1º e 2º grau, no período de 2004 a 2013. A pesquisa foi realizada a partir de revisão normativa e documental da criação e funcionamento do PBF e da coleta de dados do repasse ao PBF de 2004 a 2013 e das matrículas de 1ª série do ensino fundamental até o 3º ano do ensino médio nos anos de 2001 a 2013. A justificativa para a pesquisa está na elevada materialidade e relevância desse programa, que no período em questão repassou às famílias beneficiárias por volta de R$ 157 bilhões. Os resultados sinalizam para uma relação oposta ao esperado. Antes da introdução do PBF, em 2001 as matrículas totalizavam 83,1% da população em idade escolar, chegando a 87,8% em 2003. Porém, a partir de 2004, quando teve início o PBF, as matrículas apresentaram diminuição, passando de 82,8% neste ano, para 74,9% das pessoas em idade escolar em 2013, indicando uma queda de 7,9 pontos percentuais.
PIB e o Fluxo das Fusões e Aquisições Internacionais por Empresas Brasileiras
Authors: Silva Alandey Severo Leite da , Luna Roger Augusto , Forte Sergio Henrique Arruda Cavalcante , Moura Alexandre Ramos de
Published: April 2016

Esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de geral de verificar, por meio do montante financeiro registrado de 2000 a 2012 dos índices do Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) a possível correlação deste com o número o (in) fluxo de Fusões e Aquisições (F&A) de empresas internacionais por empresas brasileiras. Como forma de contribuição acerca do tema de internacionalização das empresas brasileiras, foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, por meio de dados secundários do Produto Interno Bruto (PIB) e o total de fusões e aquisições internacionais por empresas brasileiras entre os anos de 2000 e 2012 perfazendo 13 observações. Para embasar a presente pesquisa, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sobre internacionalização das empresas, tanto no seu enfoque econômico quanto em uma abordagem mais teórica. Como resultados da pesquisa pode-se identificar a correlação entre o PIB e as F&A, afirmando que fatores econômicos e financeiros são tão relevantes neste processo, quanto politicas estruturais, educacionais e tecnológicas.
Transferência de Conhecimento Tácito em Empresas de Base Tecnológica
Authors: Mendes Celson Guimarães , Ziviani Fabricio , Ferreira Marta Araújo Tavares
Published: April 2016

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar os fatores de transferência do conhecimento tácito em empresas de base tecnológica no estado de Minas Gerais. A proposta de pesquisa foi estruturada a partir do modelo desenvolvido por Lemos (2008). O modelo de pesquisa está estruturado em identificar práticas de transferência do conhecimento tácito, baseada nos fatores idiossincráticos, nos fatores organizacionais, na estrutura organizacional, na estratégia de transferência de conhecimento. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionários estruturados do tipo survey, com escala Likert de sete pontos. A pesquisa foi respondida por 242 empregados de 72 empresas. Os dados foram analisados utilizando estatística multivariada. O estudo indica que as empresas de base tecnológica possuem uma estratégia de transferência do conhecimento definida, onde existe a valorização e o reconhecimento em relação à transferência do conhecimento. Com relação ao fator estrutura organizacional a forma mais utilizada para a transferência do conhecimento é a conversa pessoal, telefone e e-mails, o que pode facilitar a transferência do conhecimento tácito, a hierarquia não atua como barreira para a transferência do conhecimento e existe uma rede de relacionamento entre os funcionários das empresas de base tecnológica. 
Prevalencia de prescripción conjunta incorrecta de fármacos anticonvulsivantes y anticonceptivos hormonales Colombia, 2014
Authors: Machado-Alba Jorge Enrique , Gallo-Gómez Yeinson Nabor , Hinojosa-Millán Salomé
Published: April 2016

Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia de prescripción conjunta de fármacos antiepilépticos para identificar formulación incorrecta que podría afectar la efectividad de los anticonceptivos hormonales en un grupo de mujeres afiliadas al Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud de Colombia.

Materiales y métodos: estudio de corte transversal, en el que se seleccionaron registros de mujeres de 15 a 45 años que recibían al menos un fármaco antiepiléptico, entre el 1 y el 31 de marzo de 2014, en una base de datos poblacional de dispensación de medicamentos de un operador logístico en Colombia, para población perteneciente al régimen contributivo y subsidiado en el Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud de Colombia. Se evaluaron el tipo de anticonceptivo hormonal y de fármaco antiepiléptico. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva.

Resultados: de un total de 2092 pacientes usuarias de fármacos antiepilépticos, se identificaron 89 (4,3 %) casos que tenían por lo menos un antiepiléptico y un anticonceptivo simultáneamente. En 48 mujeres (54 %) se encontró formulación incorrecta de métodos de planificación, como el uso de fármacos antiepilépticos inductores enzimáticos e inyectables combinados (20 casos), el uso de anticonceptivos orales combinados de bajas dosis de estrógenos (16 casos), de progestinas orales (10 casos), y el uso de antiepilépticos no inductores enzimáticos y anticonceptivos orales combinados y dosis altas de estrógenos (2 casos).

Conclusiones: un importante número de mujeres usuarias de medicamentos antiepilépticos utiliza métodos hormonales de anticoncepción, y cerca de la mitad de ellas tenían una prescripción anticonceptiva incorrecta, lo que podría resultar en embarazos no deseados o incremento del riesgo de enfermedad tromboembólica.
Síndrome de cáncer hereditario de mama y ovario: aplicación clínica
Authors: González-Teshima Laura Yuriko , Vargas-Cely Fabio Samir , Muñoz-Sandoval Juan Sebastián , Ramírez-Cheyne Julián , Saldarriaga-Gil Wilmar
Published: April 2016

Objetivo: aportar al ginecólogo herramientas para la identificación de pacientes con riesgo de síndrome de cáncer hereditario de mama y ovario (SCHMO), y brindar consejería en el manejo preventivo de pacientes con este síndrome.

Materiales y métodos: a partir de un caso hipotético se formulan preguntas relacionadas con el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer de mama y ovario en pacientes con SCHMO. Para responder estas preguntas se realizó una revisión de la literatura pertinente en las bases de datos Medline vía PubMed, ScienceDirect y SciELO. Se utilizaron los términos MESH “Síndrome de cáncer de mama y ovario hereditario”, “Neoplasias ováricas”, “Neoplasias de la mama”, “Genes BRCA1”, “Genes BRCA2” y su equivalente en inglés. Los resultados se restringieron a artículos publicados entre el 2005 y 2015.

Resultados: a través de la búsqueda en PubMed se obtuvieron 56 artículos, de los cuales se seleccionaron 45. En ScienceDirect y SciELO se encontraron 7 artículos. Además, se incluyeron 4 artículos de fuentes no ligadas a estas bases de datos.

Conclusiones: el ginecoobstetra debe identificar pacientes con riesgo de presentar el síndrome de cáncer hereditario de mama y ovario, y explicar a los pacientes la importancia de la realización de las pruebas moleculares de los genes BRCA1 y BRCA2 y de participar en equipos multidisciplinarios que además deben incluir al genetista, cirujano, los oncólogos y al paciente para la toma de decisiones médicas de acuerdo con los resultados moleculares.
La Ínsula Barataria. Filosofía política en El Quijote
Authors: Sanmartín José J.
Published: April 2016

Este artículo explora la filosofía política que Cervantes transmitió en El Quijote donde, además de una crítica latente al poder constituido, también se expresaba una seria advertencia contra el egoísmo creciente de la sociedad. La ética aparece como principio rector de la vida privada y de la actuación pública.
Al-Faruqi’s Fundamental Ideas and Philosophy of Education
Authors: Amir Ahmad Nabil , Rahman Tasnim Abdul , Wan Yusof Wan Sabri , Rashid Zuriati Mohd
Published: April 2016

This paper discusses the fundamental ideal and philosophy of education advocated by Ismail Raji al-Faruqi (1921-1986) in realizing the Islamization of knowledge (IOK) project. The concept and perspective of education projected by al-Faruqi was constructed on the worldview of tawhid that reflected the essence and intrinsic philosophy and paradigm of knowledge rooted on Islamic vision of reality and truth. It embodied the comprehensive and holistic vision of education that seeks to integrate the fundamental element of revealed and acquired knowledge. The project envisaged to undertake significant reform in the practice and method of education of the ummah that need to be recast and reproject based on the intrinsic value and paradigm of the Qur’an and its approach to knowledge. This paper will analyse this significant idea and principle and its importance in realizing the IOK vision and reforming the educational system in the Muslim world.
A Study of English Language Learning Beliefs, Strategies, and English Academic Achievement of the ESP Students of STIENAS Samarinda
Authors: Hayati Noor
Published: April 2016

Abstract:This research aimed to investigate; students’ English academic achievement, beliefs about English language learning, English language learning strategies, and the relationship of them.Descriptive and correlational design, quantitative methods were applied in this research. The students’ final English scores of the first year, BALLI, and SILL were used as the instruments. The samples of this research were sixty six-first year students majoring Management at STIENAS Samarinda. The data of the research were analyzed using descriptive statistic, multivariate correlation, and Pearson Product Moment correlation.The students’ beliefs about motivation and expectation were the most beliefs held by the students (M=3,65) followed by the nature of language learning (M=3,35), foreign language aptitude (M=2,97), learning and communication strategy (M=2,86), and the difficulty of language learning (M=2,74) . The most preferred strategy used by the students was metacognitive (M=3,35) followed by memory (M=3,28), cognitive (M=3,28), affective (M=3,24), social (M=3,28), and compensation (M=3,18). There was a positive and weak correlation of beliefs and strategies with students’ English academic achievement (R .035). Positive and insignificant correlation was found between English academic achievement and beliefs about English language learning (r = .145, p 0.245 > 0.05) and negative and significant correlation between English language learning strategies and English academic achievement (r = -.144, p 0,248 > 0.05).
The Effect of Transcribing on Elementary Iranian EFL Learners’ Listening Comprehension
Authors: Afsharrad Mohammad , Nafchi Asghar Moulavi
Published: April 2016

This study is motivated by the gap existing between theory and practice in teaching listening. Most of the techniques used to teach listening put more emphasis on top-down processing while listeners’ problems are more of perceptive ones (bottom-up). In order to address the pervasive decoding problem in listening, this study suggests using transcribing exercise as an input enhancement device and investigates its effect on beginning learners’ listening ability. To this end, 31 learners participated in the study. The control group did not have any transcribing practice while the experimental group received transcribing exercise. In the data analysis step, an independent samples t test was employed to compare the two groups. The results show that transcribing has a significant positive effect on beginning learners’ listening comprehension. The findings of the study as well as advantages of transcribing exercise are discussed. Implications of the study and scope for future research are also addressed.
Characterization of buffalo milk production system in Bangladesh
Authors: Uddin MK , Mintoo AA , Awal TM , Kondo M , Kabir AKMA
Published: April 2016

This survey study was conducted in Tangail, Jamalpur, Bogra, Sirajganj, Pabna and Thakurgaon districts for household farming, and in Bhola, Noakhali, Lakshmipur and Patuakhali districts for bathan farming to undertake an assessment on the management factors in household and bathan farming for identifying the potentiality and constraints in milk production from buffalo. A 90 number of pre-designed questionnaire was used for data collection by direct interviewing of buffalo farmers. From this study, it was revealed that 82% of the farmers have 1 to 3 buffalo per household and 73% of the farmers have 51 to 200 buffalo per bathan. Buffaloes were raised in homestead and approximately 5-7 hours were grazes per day in household farming. Small quantity of concentrate feeds were offered to buffalo by the rich farmers during dry season. On the other hand, in bathan, farmers were fully depended to feed the buffalo on grazing at public land. In household, the average daily milk production was 3 to 8 liters and total milk yield was 799 liters in a lactation length of 270 days. In bathan, the average daily milk production was 1 to 2 liters and total milk yield was 435 liters in a lactation length of 215 days. The average age of first calving, service per conception, gestation period and calving interval were 39 months, 1.9 numbers, 310 days and 490 days, respectively in household farming. The average age of first calving, service per conception, gestation period and calving interval were 40 months, 2.1 numbers, 315 days and 530 days, respectively in bathan farming; however, further study is required on the buffalo nutrition in the bathan farming.Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2016. 45 (1):69-77
Reconstructing Sessions from Data Discovery and Access Logs to Build a Semantic Knowledge Base for Improving Data Discovery
Authors: Jiang Yongyao , Li Yun , Yang Chaowei , Armstrong Edward , Huang Thomas , Moroni David
Published: April 2016

Big geospatial data are archived and made available through online web discovery and access. However, finding the right data for scientific research and application development is still a challenge. This paper aims to improve the data discovery by mining the user knowledge from log files. Specifically, user web session reconstruction is focused upon in this paper as a critical step for extracting usage patterns. However, reconstructing user sessions from raw web logs has always been difficult, as a session identifier tends to be missing in most data portals. To address this problem, we propose two session identification methods, including time-clustering-based and time-referrer-based methods. We also present the workflow of session reconstruction and discuss the approach of selecting appropriate thresholds for relevant steps in the workflow. The proposed session identification methods and workflow are proven to be able to extract data access patterns for further pattern analyses of user behavior and improvement of data discovery for more relevancy data ranking, suggestion, and navigation.
An Extensive Evaluation of Different Knee Stability Assessment Measures: A Systematic Review
Authors: Abulhasan Jawad , Snow Martyn , Anley Cameron , Bakhsh Mohammad , Grey Michael
Published: April 2016

Re-injury to a recently rehabilitated or operated knee is a common occurrence that can result in significant loss of function. Knee stability measures have been used to diagnose and assess knee stability before and after rehabilitation interventions. Here, we systematically review the literature and evaluate the different anterior-posterior and rotational knee stability measures currently in use. A computer-assisted literature search of the Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed and Cochrane databases was conducted using keywords related to knee stability measures. In a second step, we conducted a manual search of the references cited in these articles to capture any studies that may have been missed in the searched databases. The literature search strategy identified a total of 574 potential studies. After revisiting the titles and abstracts, 34 full-text articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Most articles compared knee stability measures, whilst other studies assessed their sensitivity and specificity. Several techniques and devices used to measure knee stability are reported in the literature. However, there are only a limited number of quality studies where these techniques and/or devices have been evaluated. Further development and investigation with high quality study designs is necessary to robustly evaluate the existing devices/techniques.
In Vitro Evaluation and Mechanism Analysis of the Fiber Shedding Property of Textile Pile Debridement Materials
Authors: Fu Yijun , Xie Qixue , Lao Jihong , Wang Lu
Published: April 2016

Fiber shedding is a critical problem in biomedical textile debridement materials, which leads to infection and impairs wound healing. In this work, single fiber pull-out test was proposed as an in vitro evaluation for the fiber shedding property of a textile pile debridement material. Samples with different structural design (pile densities, numbers of ground yarns and coating times) were prepared and estimated under this testing method. Results show that single fiber pull-out test offers an appropriate in vitro evaluation for the fiber shedding property of textile pile debridement materials. Pull-out force for samples without back-coating exhibited a slight escalating trend with the supplement in pile density and number of ground yarn plies, while back-coating process significantly raised the single fiber pull-out force. For fiber shedding mechanism analysis, typical pull-out behavior and failure modes of the single fiber pull-out test were analyzed in detail. Three failure modes were found in this study, i.e., fiber slippage, coating point rupture and fiber breakage. In summary, to obtain samples with desirable fiber shedding property, fabric structural design, preparation process and raw materials selection should be taken into full consideration.
Study of n-Butyl Acrylate Self-Initiation Reaction Experimentally and via Macroscopic Mechanistic Modeling
Authors: Arabi Shamsabadi Ahmad , Moghadam Nazanin , Srinivasan Sriraj , Corcoran Patrick , Grady Michael , Rappe Andrew , Soroush Masoud
Published: April 2016

This paper presents an experimental study of the self-initiation reaction of n-butyl acrylate (n-BA) in free-radical polymerization. For the first time, the frequency factor and activation energy of the monomer self-initiation reaction are estimated from measurements of n-BA conversion in free-radical homo-polymerization initiated only by the monomer. The estimation was carried out using a macroscopic mechanistic mathematical model of the reactor. In addition to already-known reactions that contribute to the polymerization, the model considers a n-BA self-initiation reaction mechanism that is based on our previous electronic-level first-principles theoretical study of the self-initiation reaction. Reaction rate equations are derived using the method of moments. The reaction-rate parameter estimates obtained from conversion measurements agree well with estimates obtained via our purely-theoretical quantum chemical calculations.
Assessment of Construction Cost Saving by Concrete Mixing the Activator Material
Authors: Kim Tae
Published: April 2016

Studies which reduce cement usage, develop an alternative by partial replacement of cement with blast-furnace slag, fly ash, or such industrial byproducts, and evaluate the environmental load and economic value of concrete mixed with such are in high demand. In this study, A-BFS (Activator Blast Furnace Slag), which is mixed with an activator in order to induce early-age strength manifestation of BFS mixed concrete was used to execute a physical property evaluation of concrete. This study first conducted physical property tests for compression strength of concrete that partially replaced OPC (ordinary Portland cement) with A-BFS and executed a comparison/analysis with 100% OPC. It was thought that if concrete early strength is manifested through this process when applied to RC (Reinforced Concrete) building, at most a three to four day construction cycle would be possible, according to which the economic value of the construction period reduction was evaluated. For this evaluation, general apartment houses (Case 1) were taken as the evaluation subject, and for comparison, Cases 2, 3, and 4 were set up by the mix ratio of A-BFS, and the economic value evaluation range was established. As a result, it was found that Case 2 had no change from Case 1, while Case 3 saved about 106,654,762 KRW (Korea Won) and Case 4 saved about 159,982,143 KRW.
AGES OF MASSIVE GALAXIES AT 0.5 > z > 2.0 FROM 3D-HST REST-FRAME OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY
Authors: Fumagalli Mattia , Franx Marijn , Dokkum Pieter van , Whitaker Katherine E. , Skelton Rosalind E. , Brammer Gabriel , Nelson Erica , Maseda Michael , Momcheva Ivelina , Kriek Mariska , Labbé Ivo , Lundgren Britt , Rix Hans-Walter
Published: April 2016

We present low-resolution near-infrared stacked spectra from the 3D–HST survey up to z = 2.0 and fit them with commonly used stellar population synthesis models: BC03, FSPS10 (Flexible Stellar Population Synthesis), and FSPS-C3K. The accuracy of the grism redshifts allows the unambiguous detection of many emission and absorption features and thus a first systematic exploration of the rest-frame optical spectra of galaxies up to z = 2. We select massive galaxies (

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SiO MASERS AROUND WX PSC MAPPED WITH THE KVN AND VERA ARRAY (KaVA)
Authors: Yun Youngjoo , Cho Se-Hyung , Imai Hiroshi , Kim Jaeheon , Asaki Yoshiharu , Chibueze James O. , Choi Yoon Kyung , Dodson Richard , Kim Dong-Jin , Kusuno Kozue , Matsumoto Naoko , Min Cheulhong , Oyadomari Miyako , Rioja María J. , Yoon Dong-Hwan , Byun Do-Young , Chung Hyunsoo , Chung Moon-Hee , Hagiwara Yoshiaki , Han Myoung-Hee , Han Seog-Tae , Hirota Tomoya , Honma Mareki , Hwang Jung-Wook , Je Do-Heung , Jike Takaaki , Jung Dong-Kyu , Jung Taehyun , Kang Ji-Hyun , Kang Jiman , Kang Yong-Woo , Kan-ya Yukitoshi , Kanaguchi Masahiro , Kawaguchi Noriyuki , Kim Bong Gyu , Kim Hyo Ryoung , Kim Hyun-Goo , Kim Jongsoo , Kim Kee-Tae , Kim Mikyoung , Kobayashi Hideyuki , Kono Yusuke , Kurayama Tomoharu , Lee Changhoon , Lee Jeewon , Lee Jeong Ae , Lee Jung-Won , Lee Sang Hyun , Lee Sang-Sung , Lyo A-Ran , Minh Young Chol , Oh Chungsik , Oh Se-Jin , Oyama Tomoaki , Roh Duk-Gyoo , Sawada-Satoh Satoko , Shibata Katsunori M. , Sohn Bong Won , Song Min-Gyu , Tamura Yoshiaki , Wi Seog-Oh , Yeom Jae-Hwan
Published: April 2016

We present the first images of the v = 1 and v = 2 J = 1 → 0 SiO maser lines taken with KaVA, i.e., the combined array of the Korean Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) Network and the VLBI Exploration of Radio Astrometry (VERA), toward the OH/IR star WX Psc. The combination of long and short antenna baselines enabled us to detect a large number of maser spots, which exhibit a typical ring-like structure in both the v = 1 and v = 2 J = 1 → 0 SiO masers as those that have been found in previous VLBI observational results of WX Psc. The relative alignment of the v = 1 and v = 2 SiO maser spots are precisely derived from astrometric analysis, due to the absolute coordinates of the reference maser spot that were well determined in an independent astrometric observation with VERA. The superposition of the v = 1 and v = 2 maser spot maps shows a good spatial correlation between the v = 1 and v = 2 SiO maser features. Nevertheless, it is also shown that the v = 2 SiO maser spot is distributed in an inner region compared to the v = 1 SiO maser by about 0.5 mas on average. These results provide good support for the recent theoretical studies of the SiO maser pumping, in which both the collisional and the radiative pumping predict the strong spatial correlation and the small spatial discrepancy between the v = 1 and v = 2 SiO maser.
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Authors: Sexton Martha , Baessler Matthew
Published: April 2016

The need for change in the delivery of health care could not be more imminent due to the multiple breaches in patient safety occurring in virtually all health care settings across the United States and internationally. The concept of health care teams working together is not new; however, implementing a culture of change, where concepts such as patient safety, mutual respect, shared decision making, and patient-centered care is the norm, remains a novel and often fleeting idea in most health care facilities.

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Use of Psychotherapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Authors: Moukaddam Nidal , Hashmi Ali M. , Nguyen Phuong
Published: April 2016

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a difficult disease to treat, and single interventions, such as pharmacologic treatment, are often inadequate. Treatment resistance can occur in up to 20% of patients with depression, but psychotherapy can help in managing symptoms and achieving remission status. Psychotherapy can help target depressive symptoms, as well as comorbid symptomatology that exacerbates or triggers depression, such as anxiety, personality disorders/traits, and medical issues. The most-studied therapeutic interventions are cognitive-behavioral therapies, but evidence exists for Acceptance and Commitment Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in the treatment of TRD, and there are some promising data for psychodynamic therapies as well. Obstacles to implementing psychotherapy in patients with TRD pertain mostly to access, although they also relate to lack of training in manualized therapies and financial/cost challenges. Clinicians are encouraged to incorporate psychotherapy in TRD treatment as early as possible to avoid worsening symptom chronicity.

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Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression in Intensive Outpatient Programs
Authors: Tamez Jeannine , Du Ye Beverly , Shah Asim A.
Published: April 2016

Considered a step-down care approach, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) provide a cost-effective, practical, and less restrictive alternative to inpatient hospitalization for those needing more frequent follow-up care but do not meet criteria for hospitalization. Additionally, patients who are transitioning from inpatient care, but require additional supportive services prior to fully reintegrating back into the community also greatly benefit from IOPs. IOPs offer ongoing group and individual psychotherapy and allow for frequent medication checks to monitor changes in the symptom report. Most research on IOPs has focused on the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy with mood and personality disorders. However, limited research is available on the efficacy of IOPs with treatment-resistant depression despite the growing need to better understand how to adequately treat this disorder.

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Weight Management Counseling for Wrestling Athletes
Authors: Woodroffe Lisa , Donnenwerth Jesse J. , Peterson Andrew R.
Published: April 2016

Helping a wrestler manage body weight can be a daunting process for a pediatric health care provider. Each high school wrestling program has been mandated by the National Federation of State High School Associations to determine an appropriate weight classification for each individual wrestler. This article discusses how an appropriate weight class is determined, the methods for ascertaining a person's hydration status and body density, and the importance of a fully hydrated and normally nourished state that will allow for optimal athletic performance for a wrestler.

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Atypical Patients
Authors: Whyte Noelle , Sullivan Christopher
Published: April 2016

When patients who are thin present with knee pain, it can be easy to overlook the possibility of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). Although 80% of patients with a “slip” are obese, thin children are not immune to this problem. Endocrinopathies, especially hypothyroidism, can be associated with SCFE. This article describes guidelines for evaluating patients for a slip and highlights some important considerations for the atypical SCFE. Patients with open growth plates with thigh or knee pain should routinely have a hip examination as part of the evaluation. Plain radiographs, with an emphasis on obtaining a frog lateral image, are usually sufficient to make the diagnosis of SCFE. Patients diagnosed with SCFE should be immediately referred to an orthopedic surgeon because treatment for this condition is always surgical.

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Developmental Trigger Thumb
Authors: Twu Jonathan , Angeles Jovito
Published: April 2016

Developmental trigger thumb, although uncommon, can be easily identifiable in the pediatric outpatient visit. Patients often present with their thumb locked in flexion and a firm nodule at the base of the thumb. The thumb is usually passively correctable and nonpainful. It is important to examine the opposite thumb as bilateral trigger thumbs occur at a rate of 25% to 30%. Nonsurgical options have been proposed in the past including watchful waiting, extension exercises, splinting, and steroid injections with mixed results. Surgical intervention is indicated when there is painful triggering or the thumb is not passively correctable. Surgical treatment is an outpatient procedure that involves releasing the thumb flexor tendon from a small fibrous sheath called the A1 pulley. The overall recurrence rate after surgery is 1.4%. Our recommendation is for early referral to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon to evaluate for the need for surgical intervention.

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