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Risk Factor Management in Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Brandes Axel ,   Department of Cardiology, Cardiology Research Unit, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark, Smit Marcelle D ,   Thoraxcentre, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre, Groningen, The Netherlands, Nguyen Bao Oanh ,   Thoraxcentre, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre, Groningen, The Netherlands, Rienstra Michiel ,   Thoraxcentre, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre, Groningen, The Netherlands, Van Gelder Isabelle C ,   Thoraxcentre, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre, Groningen, The Netherlands
Published: June 2018

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinical arrhythmia and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There is growing evidence that numerous cardiovascular diseases and risk factors are associated with incident AF and that lone AF is rare. Beyond oral anticoagulant therapy, rate and rhythm control, therapy targeting risk factors and underlying conditions is an emerging AF management strategy that warrants better implementation in clinical practice. This review describes current evidence regarding the association between known modifiable risk factors and underlying conditions and the development and progression of AF. It discusses evidence for the early management of underlying conditions to improve AF outcomes. It also provides perspective on the implementation of tailored AF management in daily clinical practice.
His Bundle Pacing: A New Frontier in the Treatment of Heart Failure
Authors: Ali Nadine ,   National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK, Keene Daniel ,   National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK, Arnold Ahran ,   National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK, Shun-Shin Matthew ,   National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK, Whinnett Zachary I ,   National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK, Sohaib SM Afzal ,   National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK
Published: June 2018

Biventricular pacing has revolutionised the treatment of heart failure in patients with sinus rhythm and left bundle branch block; however, left ventricular-lead placement is not always technically possible. Furthermore, biventricular pacing does not fully normalise ventricular activation and, therefore, the ventricular resynchronisation is imperfect. Right ventricular pacing for bradycardia may cause or worsen heart failure in some patients by causing dyssynchronous ventricular activation. His bundle pacing activates the ventricles via the native His-Purkinje system, resulting in true physiological pacing, and, therefore, is a promising alternate site for pacing in bradycardia and traditional CRT indications in cases where it can overcome left bundle branch block. Furthermore, it may open up new indications for pacing therapy in heart failure, such as targeting patients with PR prolongation, but a narrow QRS duration. In this article we explore the physiology, technology and potential roles of His bundle pacing in the prevention and treatment of heart failure.
Закономірності кількісної динаміки тканинних компонентів лімфатичних вузлів кролів м’ясного напрямку використання
Authors: Gavrilin P.M. , Gibert I.I.
Published: June 2018

Метою роботи було визначити закономірності вікової динаміки відносної площі строми, компонентів лімфоїдної паренхіми та системи внутрішньовузлового лімфатичного русла деяких соматичних та вісцеральних лімфатичних вузлів кролів м’ясного напрямку використання. Проведено комплексний аналіз гістоархітектоніки лімфатичних вузлів на різних етапах постнатального онтогенезу. Подано результати комплексного дослідження структурно-функціональних особливостей соматичних (підколінних, підщелепних) та вісцеральних (каудальних брижових та середостінних) лімфатичних вузлів від 1- до 90-добового віку. Наведено морфометричні показники кількісної динаміки тканевих компонентів (стромального апарату, функціональних зон паренхіми та системи синусів) з особливостями їхнього співвідношення в межах функціональних сегментів. З’ясовано, що на структурно-функціональному рівні організації всі без винятку лімфатичні вузли кролів представлені скупченням компартментів, кожен з яких складається з лімфатичних вузликів та прилеглих до них територій паренхіми, мозкових тяжів, що продовжуються в глибину мозкової речовини, та розвиненої системи синусів. Проведеними дослідженнями встановленно, що у лімфатичних вузлах переважає  відносна площа лімфоїдної паренхіми, найбільш розвиненими структурно-функціональними зонами якої є одиниці глибокої кори та мозкові тяжі. Визначено, що в момент народження у кролів лімфатичні вузли представленні скупченням лімфоїдної тканини та стромою. Зі збільшенням віку тварин в лімфатичних вузлах збільшується кількість сполучної тканини, потовщується капсула та трабекули. Одночасно з цим у вузлах зменшується кількість кіркової речовини і відносно збільшується кількість мозкової. Встановлено, що активне формування лімфатичних вузликів починається з 20-денного віку, а остаточна зональна диференціація лімфатичних вузлів у кролів досягається після 30-го дня. Кількісна вікова динаміка паренхіми на пізніх етапах онтогенезу по досягненню 90 днів визначається переважанням розвитку лімфатичних вузликів з центрами розмноження, особливо у вісцеральних лімфатичних вузлах, які мають різнорівневий характер розташування та розміщуються на бокових поверхнях одиниць глибокої кори, на їх полюсах, а також в глибоких шарах паренхіми. Мозкові синуси  широкі  та займають більшу площу, ніж підкапсулярні та проміжні як в соматичних, так і в вісцеральних лімфатичних вузлах, незалежно від віку тварин.
Influence of high temperature on dairy productivity of Ukrainian Schwyz
Authors: Vasilenko Т.О. , Milostiviy R.V. , Kalinichenko О.О. , Gutsulyak G.S. , Sazykina E.M.
Published: June 2018

In monitoring studies of recent years, global warming is reported. This is a significant problem for dairy farming in much of Europe, especially in the central and southern regions, as reported by numerous studies. Dairy cattle highly productive are extremely sensitive to hot temperatures; their consequence is health problems, a significant reduction in milk yield and milk quality. Unfortunately, heat stress remains an unrecognized problem for domestic cattle breeding, although the financial losses from its harmful influence in European are quite substantial. The aim of our work was to study the effect of high temperatures on milk yield of cows of Ukrainian Schwitz on one of the complexes of high-tech milk production. At the beginning of the research, we decided to test the hypothesis of increasing hot air temperatures in the warm period of the year compared with the long-term data. Then we studied how the milk of Schwitz breed varies during the hot season, depending on the magnitude of the maximum temperature values. According to the results of the study, it can be noted that the air temperature during the warm period of 2017 tended to increase (+0.6 °С) in comparison with the long-term data. In August, the air temperature significantly exceeded the long-term data by +3 °C (td = 2.89, P < 0.05). The relationship between the temperature and milk yield of cows is revealed by an average degree of reliability (r = -0.45, P < 0.05). Compared with the most favorable external conditions in May, the cows' milk yield decreased in June by 3.0%, the yield of milk fat by 5.2%, the milk protein content by 3.4% (P < 0.001). In July and August, the cows' milk yield decreased by 4.6 and 5.5% (P < 0.001), the yield of milk fat decreased by 3.1 and 7.3% (P < 0.01–0.001), the yield of milk protein 3.4 and 5.7% (P < 0.001). Thus, high temperatures during the summer period contributed to a decrease in milk yield and the main components of milk of the Ukrainian Schwitz, which can lead to tangible financial losses.
Патоморфологія та діагностика отруєння собак ізоніазидом
Authors: Kotsyumbas H.I. , Dancovych R.S. , Vretsona N.P.
Published: June 2018

У статті подано результати патологоанатомічних, гістологічних та токсикологічних досліджень внутрішніх органів собак за отруєння ізоніазидом. Проведено патологоанатомічний розтин 17 трупів собак різного віку та породи, які, згідно анамнестичних даних власників тварин, гинули внаслідок отруєння. Для гістологічного дослідження відбирали взірці печінки, нирок, підшлункової залози, серця, легень, головного мозку, які фіксували в 10% водному розчині нейтрального формаліну. Виготовляли гістозрізи на мікротомі МС–2, фарбували гематоксиліном і еозином. Для токсикологічного дослідження відібрали печінку та нирки. У більшості загинувших собак за патологоанатомічного дослідження відзначали: загальну венозну гіперемію, гостру дилатацію правого шлуночка серця, гостру застійну гіперемію та набряк легень, гіперемію та дистрофію печінки, нирок, гострий катаральний гастроентерит, крововиливи в підшлунковій залазі та панкреонекроз. За гістологічного дослідження встановлено: в міокарді та легенях – гостру застійну гіперемію, діапедезні крововиливи і набряк; у печінці – застійну гіперемію, діапедезні крововиливи, зернисту дистрофію та некрози гепатоцитів (останні локалізувались поблизу міжчасточкових судин переважно у перипортальних ділянках); у нирках – розлади циркуляції крові та дистрофічно-некротичні зміни нефроцитів, що були найбільш вираженими в проксимальних відділах звивистих канальців; у підшлунковій залозі – гостру застійну гіперемію, дрібні крововиливи, а в окремих тварин – панкреонекроз; у шлунково-кишковому тракті – гострий катаральний та катарально-геморагічний гастроентерит; у головному мозку – венозну гіперемію, діапедезні крововиливи, периваскулярні і перицелюлярні набряки, гідропічну дистрофію нейронів. За токсикологічного дослідження витяжки, одержаної з печінки та нирок, отримано позитивну якісну реакцію з ванадатом амонію та з саліциловим альдегідом, що свідчить про наявність в організмі гідразидів карбонових кислот, та їх похідних. Аналіз отриманих результатів даного дослідження дав можливість встановити, що в якості отрути використовували ізоніазид.
Productivity of bumpers for the microelemental correction of their rations
Authors: Farionik T.V.
Published: June 2018

One of the most important factors in the full feeding of animals is the optimal supply of nutrients and biologically active substances, namely, trace elements. Lacking or excessive MI in rations leads to a disturbance of metabolism in the body, inhibits development and growth, reduces productive qualities, and, by reducing immunity, causes various diseases. The final factor is the close interconnection of trace elements with proteins, carbohydrates, fats, which ultimately reflects on the physiological state of a living organism. Soil and climatic conditions of the central region are characterized by a lack of feed and water of the following trace elements: cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, zinc. The bioavailability of these microelements for the animal organism is lower than the physiological norm. Increase of biological availability of trace elements by tissues of an organism can be achieved due to their connection with an organic ligand, and in our case with an essential amino acid methionine, thus creating chelating compounds – metionates. The purpose of the article is to analyze the influence of chelate compounds on the protein metabolism of fattening bulls. The results of hemoglobin studies showed us that its content was also dependent on the applied trace elements. Similarly, an increase in the number of erythrocytes also increased the concentration of hemoglobin. Three months after the application of corrective supplements, the hemoglobin content in the blood of experimental bovine animals in the 2, 3, 4th experimental groups was increased compared to the control group. In addition, a similar picture was observed in the dynamics during the whole experimental period of fattening. The best effect on the hemoglobin content in the blood was shown by the addition of chelates (metionates) in the 4th experimental group, which is also confirmed statistically. The results of the obtained data indicate that the correctional additives of the microelements and their chelates (metionates) used by us increase the level of total protein in the blood serum of fattening bulls. During the trial period, their concentration in the bulls of the control group also increased, but this is due to the age and growth of animals. However, in the Bugites of experimental groups, the content of total protein significantly increased under the influence of corrective supplementation of trace elements, and especially under the influence of their chelate compounds (metionates). Already three months after the micronutrient supplement was fed, the level of total protein in the serum of bulls in all experimental groups significantly increased compared to the animals in the control group.
Conditional pathogenic microflora and its role in the eithiology of acute digestion disorders with features of diarrhea of newborned calves
Authors: Kurtyak B.M. , Romanovych M.S. , Pundyak T.O. , Romanovych L.V. , Sobko G.V. , Romanovych М.М.
Published: June 2018

The problem of treatment of acute digestive disorders with signs of diarrhea in calves remains relevant and important, as there are no sufficiently effective drugs, including antimicrobial effects. The low effectiveness of antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents and therapies in the vast majority of farms dictates the need to find new drugs. The purpose of our work was to study the significance of opportunistic microorganisms in the etiology of calving diarrhea. The research was conducted at farms of Lviv and Volyn regions. The incidence of newborn calves with acute digestive disorders with signs of diarrhea ranged from 36.8 to 100%, and mortality ranged from 17.4 to 30.8%. Bacteriological study was subjected to patmaterial from 20 dead calves at the age of 1–7 days. In this case, 88 cultures have been isolated from the internal organs, mesenteric lymph nodes, bone marrow, brain, walls and intestines. According to the culture – morphological properties, the cultures were classified into the following species: Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Diplococcus capsulatus, Clostridium perfringens. In the bacteriological study of all microorganisms isolated - Diplococcus capsulatus 29.5%, Escherichia coli 30.7%, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 19.3%, Clostridium perfringens 11.4%, Proteus vulgaris 9.1%. Out of the 14 households, the causes of the disease of calves with acute gastrointestinal disorders in 35.7% of cases were certain opportunistic pathogens (Escherichia coli, Diplococcus capsulatus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium perfringens, Proteus vulgaris). In most farms (64.28%), the disease was caused by association (2, 3 and more) types of microbes. The pathogenic properties of the isolated cultures were tested on white mice. In determining the pathogenicity of isolated cultures from dead calves on white mice, the most pathogenic were microorganisms of the species Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Experimental mice (42.0%) died within 6–12 hours after infection. Highly pathogenic were mixed cultures of E. coli, diplococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which killed 58.0% of infected mice 24–48 hours after infection. This indicates an increase in the pathogenic properties of microorganisms in the association. In order not to allow the passage of conditionally pathogenic microflora, it is necessary to adhere to the sanitary regime in dispensaries and maternity departments, and the terms of disinfection with variable sectional retention.
Influence of the supplement «Press-Acid» on protein-mineral metabolism and resistance of piglets
Authors: Chеrniy N.V. , Matsenko E.V. , Shchepetilnikov Yu.A. , Maslak Yu. V. , Machula O.S. , Furda I.V. , Voronyak V.V. , Gutyj B.V.
Published: June 2018

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supplement «Press-Acid» on some parameters of mineral and protein metabolism and resistance of piglets. The study was done in condition «Meta» on two groups of piglets of the F-1 (BWхL) genotype. There were determined indexes of bacterial and lysocim activity of blood serum, calcium and phosphorus in piglets at the age of 21–30–45–75 days. Effect of supplement on the growth rate, morbidity and safety of pigs were revealed. We used hygienic, zootechnical, hematological, biochemical, immunological and statistical methods of analysis. The influence of «Press-Acid», which consist of formic, lactic, citric and fumaric acids, was established for the first time. The concentration of calcium in blood serum of experimental group of piglets were lower than in animals of control group. The level of phosphorus increased in blood serum of experimental animals on 11.83% (30 day), on 3.74% (45%), on 17.65% (75 day) respectively. Concentration of hemoglobin and the amount of erythrocytes increased on 11.8% and on 1.82% (30 day) in animals that feed the supplement. There were established the increase of viability of the pigs with gastro-intestinal diseases which were given the supplement in comparison with that, who did not feed it. Severity of diseases was determined using the Melenberg coefficient which did not higher than 1.2–2.4 score, it was lower on 6,0–9,3 unit than in control group. Using the supplement allowed to increase the intensity of growth of piglets by 3.7% (45 day) and 9.4% (75 day) respectively. Concentration of total protein, albumines and globulins increased on 8.66%, 9.90%, 7.3% respectively. The activity of alaninaminotransphaerasae in the blood serum of experimental animals were lower on 3.45% than in control piglets. Lysocym and bacterial activity of blood serum were higher in experimental group of piglets. Feeding piglets with addition supplement Press Acid promotes higher grow rates in experimental animals, that can be explained increases of oxidative-reducing processes in them organism. Feeding piglets with acidifier «Press-Acid», «Nifulin», zinc oxide, probiotics «Lactisan Complex» promotes growth energy, increase of morphological, biochemical and immunological parameters which indicates a higher level of oxidative reaction in the body. A low coefficient of Melenberg is recorded in the piglets at the age of 1 day. Safety was within 92.1–97.0%. That indicates a more successful elimination of complexes of protein, mineral substances, humoral protection in blood of experimental group of animals.
FARMERS’ SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO LOCAL COMMUNITY: DOES EDUCATION MATTER?
Authors: Crowther David , Vilkė Rita
Published: June 2018

The agrarian discourse of social responsibility as a scientific paradigm is rarely addressed in research. Thus the problem arise how to apply the paradigm of social responsibility to the agrarian discourse so that it could help disclose farmers’ social responsibility to local community and it’s affecting factors. The aim of this study is to propose a methodology for assessing the social responsibility of farmers to local communities with regard to education and to explore further possibilities of its application. The research is based on original empirical data collected through structured telephone interviews from 1108 Lithuanian farmers in January-February 2017. The results of the study confirm that the agrarian discourse of social responsibility as a scientific paradigm is applicable to disclose farmer’s social responsibility to local community with regard to education. Assessment of other factors affecting farmer’s social responsibility is on demand for future research.
CLUSTER APPROACH IN ADMINISTRATION OF RURAL AREAS
Authors: Prysiazhniuk Oksana , Plotnikova Maria , Buluy Oleksiy
Published: June 2018

Formation of new administrative-territorial entities defines a need to innovative approach to managing. Is it possible to facilitate development processes with the means of the local community? Objective: to substantiate the expediency of using the cluster approach in the administration and possibility of its practical implementation in smart-community. We make a sociological survey of 800 rural residents in 6 regions of Ukraine. Study period 2013–2017. The outcome of the study is an integrated cluster-creative approach through the practice of patina management and inclusive development. Most fully he found his manifestation in the conditions of tribal estates and tribal settlements.
DOMINANTS OF UKRAINE’S FOREIGN TRADE INTELLECTUALIZATION
Authors: Tsygankova Tetiana , Iatsenko Oleksandr
Published: June 2018

The article raises the problem of identifying dominants and assessing the level of international trade intellectualization in the context of the formation of prerequisites for the optimal use of intellectual technologies under integration of Ukraine into the world economy. The purpose of the article is to define key dominants of international trade intellectualization and to assess their development in Ukraine's foreign trade. The applicable estimation is carried out by introduction of the international trade intellectualization index – an integrated index based on the sum of weighted average group indicators. Also, the nature of international trade intellectualization processes is discovered, their forms and peculiarities both in government and business are identified. Current state and problems limiting intellectualization of Ukraine's foreign trade are characterized. The dominants of Ukraine's foreign trade intellectualization and regulatory mechanisms intensifying the export potential of its economy are defined.
HOLOCENE FORAMINIFERAL FAUNA AT THE REGION OF PHAN VINH ISLAND, TRUONG SA ARCHIPELAGO AND SOME RELATED PROBLEMS
Authors: Ngoc Nguyen
Published: June 2018

Holocene Foraminiferal fauna at the area of Phan Vinh island, Truong Sa archipelago is relatively abundant and diverse in both taxonomic composition and ecological characteristics. The initial research results have identified 69 species (excluding several ones unidentified) belonging to 42 genera, 25 families and 6 orders. Among them, the representatives of the genera of Calcarina, Amphistegina, Heterostegina, Elphidium, Amphisorus, Marginopora, Sorites, Parasorites, Peneroplis, Archaias, Siphonipheroides, Septotextularia are predominant. They characterized by the shallow, transparent and warm marine environments of the region of Truong Sa archipelago during Holocene. Some problems related to this fauna at the area of Phan Vinh island such as biodiversity of coral-reef ecosystems, stratigraphic and paleogeographical significances, and its role of reef - building are also mentioned in this article. In addition, for the modern Foraminifera in the world, today they are being used as ‘biomarkers’ (bioindicators) in assessing and monitoring environmental quality of coral reef ecosystems in particular and marine environment in general. In Vietnam, this method has not been applied, but in the future, this is one of the methods that should be concerned. In addition, in aquaculture the Foraminifera is also a source of nutrition that should not be ignored.
Assessment of health/functioning of older adults who consume psychoactive substances
Authors: Cruz Vania Dias , Santos Silvana Sidney Costa , Tomaschewski-Barlem Jamila Geri , Silva Bárbara Tarouco da , Lange Celmira , Abreu Daiane Porto Gautério de , Oliveira Flávia Seles
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the health/functioning of the older adult who consumes psychoactive substances through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, considering the theory of complexity. Method: Qualitative case study, with 11 older adults, held between December 2015 and February 2016 in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, using interviews, documents and non-systematic observation. It was approved by the ethics committee. The analysis followed the propositions of the case study, using the complexity of Morin as theoretical basis. Results: We identified older adults who consider themselves healthy and show alterations - the alterations can be exacerbated by the use of psychoactive substances - of health/functioning expected according to the natural course of aging such as: systemic arterial hypertension; depressive symptoms; dizziness; tinnitus; harmed sleep/rest; and inadequate food and water consumption. Final consideration: The assessment of health/functioning of older adults who use psychoactive substances, guided by complex thinking, exceeds the accuracy limits to risk the understanding of the phenomena in its complexity.
Intervention in social skills and bullying
Authors: Silva Jorge Luiz da , Oliveira Wanderlei Abadio de , Carlos Diene Monique , Lizzi Elisangela Aparecida da Silva , Rosário Rafaela , Silva Marta Angélica Iossi
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify if the improvement of social and emotional skills reduces bullying victimization in 6th grade students 12 months after the end of the intervention. Method: Quasi-experimental study with 78 students who were bullying victims. A cognitive behavioral intervention based on social skills was conducted with the intervention group. The eight sessions addressed politeness, making friendships, self-control, emotional expressiveness, empathy, assertiveness and solution of interpersonal problems. Data were analyzed using Poisson regression with random effect. Results: Quasi-experimental study with 78 students who were bullying victims. A cognitive behavioral intervention based on social skills was conducted with the intervention group. The eight sessions addressed politeness, making friendships, self-control, emotional expressiveness, empathy, assertiveness and solution of interpersonal problems. Data were analyzed using Poisson regression with random effect. Conclusion: Social skills are important in anti-bullying interventions and can be the basis for intersectoral interventions in the health area, aimed at favoring the empowerment of victims by improving their social interactions and quality of life in school.
Coordination of health care with the community in the clinical management of tuberculosis
Authors: Pinto Erika Simone Galvão , Queiroz Rosimeire Fontes de , Carreiro Gisele Santana Pereira , Morais Luana Jordana , Medeiros Eliabe Rodrigues de , Villa Tereza Cristina Scatena
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: determine the coordination of Primary Health Care with community resources in the clinical management of tuberculosis. Method: descriptive study, of quantitative approach, with participation of one hundred health professionals. Part of a questionnaire was used in evaluating local institutional capacity for the model of chronic conditions care, adapted for tuberculosis care. Results: the coordination between health units, individuals with tuberculosis, and community organizations; the partnerships between institutions and local health councils/committees showed limited capacity. On the other hand, the component for the participation of the Community Health Agent presented more favorable capacity. Conclusion: the municipality has unfavorable capacity for coordination of health units and the community. It is reinforced the need to promote these coordinations in search of symptomatic cases in the communities, in the directly observed treatment, and in promoting the association between different social actors.
Education practices: research-action with nurses of Family Health Strategy
Authors: Ramos Carlos Frank Viga , Araruna Raimunda da Costa , Lima Charlene Maria Ferreira de , Santana Carmen Lúcia Albuquerque de , Tanaka Luiza Hiromi
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the factors that determine the implementation of educational practices of health promotion and to construct proposals to implement the educational actions of the nurses of the Family Health Units (FHU). Method: research-action in which individual interviews and focus group were conducted, with 17 nurses from 12 FHU in the city of Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre state, Brazil. The results were organized by the thematic analysis method. Results: the thematic units emerged from the analysis: dichotomy between knowledge and doing in the production of care and health; the nurse’s qualification for educational practices; and conditions favorable to health education practices. Conclusion: the thematic analysis showed that the educational practice is hampered by the high demand for care in the unit, lack of physical structure and professional qualification for health education. In the action phase, nurses and local managers agreed on actions to improve the quality of educational practices.
Validation of a care protocol for the septic patient in the Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Pedrosa Karilena Karlla de Amorim , Oliveira Suelen Alves de , Machado Regimar Carla
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to elaborate and validate a protocol for the care of the nurse to the septic patient in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Method: instrument validation study. Two steps were followed: instrument development and content validation according to the Delphi technique. Results: the validation of contents related to the nurse’s assistance to the septic patient in intensive care was initially composed of eighteen items analyzed by the evaluators/judges. From this, through the Content Validity Index (CVI), thirteen items with strong evidence of validation were identified, CVI = 0.79. Then the instrument was refined, being then composed of fifteen items, which in the second phase Delphi had a percentage of agreement above 84% for the variables pertinent to the protocol. Conclusion: the method was effective to validate the contents of a protocol for the nurse’s assistance to the septic patient in the ICU.
Effect of educational and self-care therapies on masticatory performance of women with painful temporomandibular disorder
Authors: GIRO Gabriela , MARIN Danny Omar Mendoza , SILVA Marcela Dantas Dias da , GONÇALVES Daniela Aparecida de Godoi , PERO Ana Carolina
Published: June 2018

Abstract Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can compromise masticatory performance due to the presence of pain, muscular dysfunction and limitation of mandibular movements. Substantial improvements in TMD pain can be achieved through therapeutic approaches including education and self-care. Objective The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of these treatment modalities in the masticatory performance of women with painful TMD. Material and method Fifty-two women were randomly divided into three groups: Control Group (CG); Education Group (received education about TMD) (EG); Self-Care and Education Group (received education about TMD and instructions self-care therapies) (SEG). The education instructions about TMD and self-care therapies were transmitted through a video and printed illustrative material. The masticatory performance was evaluated through the sieves method with natural tested foods in the evaluation periods: baseline evaluation, 30 days after and 60 days of follow-up. Data were analyzed and used with a one-way ANOVA parametric test for mean comparison of CG, EG and SEG groups (α = 0.05). Result The masticatory performance of the participants was similar, irrespective of the proposed treatments, at baseline (p=.604), 30 days (p=.450) and 60 days (p=.669). Conclusions The results indicated that treatment with educational and self-care therapies over a period of 60 days had no impact on the masticatory performance of women with painful TMD.
Cerrados in Argentina? Structure, diversity and biogeography of the woody component of a savanna in the Misiones Province
Authors: Velazco Santiago José Elías , Galvão Franklin , Keller Héctor Alejandro , Bedrij Natalia Alejandra
Published: June 2018

Abstract The Teyú Cuaré field, in Misiones province, Argentina, has been renowned for its flora and physiognomy, which led researchers to indicate that it could be a relict of Cerrado biome. We analyzed the floristic structure of the woody component of a savanna community in this site, and discussed the processes that could contribute to the permanence of this vegetation type over time. Perimeter and height of all woody individuals ≥ 10 cm of perimeter at soil height were collected in 12 square plots (400 m2 each one). We found 15 families and 17 species in our site and compared the woody flora surveyed at this site with the flora of other Cerrado áreas from Brazil and Paraguay. Leptolobium elegans had the highest importance value. The woody flora of the área is closely related to the Cerrado areas from Paraná state in Brazil and Canindeyú and Amambay in Paraguay. This site probably reflects old open physiognomies which were predominant in Misiones and Southern of Brazil in the late Pleistocene and middle Holocene. We inferred that the permanence of open physiognomies at Teyú Cuaré is probably related to mechanisms that act at different levels, such as geological, edaphic, anthropic, and fire disturbance.
Crianças com Deficiência Física, Síndrome de Down e Autismo: Comparação de Características Familiares na Perspectiva Materna na Realidade Brasileira
Authors: SPINAZOLA Cariza de Cássia , CIA Fabiana , AZEVEDO Tássia Lopes de , GUALDA Danielli Silva
Published: June 2018

RESUMO: O presente estudo teve por objetivo identificar e comparar as necessidades familiares e o suporte social das famílias de crianças com deficiência física, síndrome de Down e autismo, na perspectiva das mães. Participaram da pesquisa 60 mães de crianças com deficiência na faixa etária de 7 meses a 6 anos de idade, que foram divididas em três grupos: G1(DF) formado por 20 mães de crianças com deficiência física, G2(SD) formado por 20 mães de crianças com síndrome de Down e G3(A), com 20 mães de crianças com autismo. A coleta de dados ocorreu nas residências das mães e/ou nas dependências de uma universidade. Os instrumentos utilizados como medidas avaliativas foram: o Questionário de necessidades familiares (QNF) e o Questionário de suporte social (QSS). A análise dos dados foi por meio de média e de desvio padrão. Para comparação dos grupos, foi realizado teste-t. Como resultados, relacionado às necessidades, identificaram-se diferenças estatisticamente significativas, como, por exemplo, o G1 apresentou diferenças significativas em relação ao G2 e G3 nas necessidades financeiras. O G2 frente às necessidades de apoio e de funcionamento da vida familiar, e G3 no que diz respeito a explicar a situação do filho e do desenvolvimento do filho. Com relação ao suporte social, o G2 apresentou maior número de pessoas suportivas, seguido do G3 e G1, porém o G1 mostrou-se mais satisfeito com o tipo de suporte recebido. Conclui-se que o estudo pode contribuir para conhecimento das principais necessidades e do suporte que as famílias de crianças com diferentes deficiências possuem.
Adult human kidney tissue cell dissociation (on ice) v1
Authors: Potter Andrew
Published: June 2018

This protocol can be used to dissociate adult human kidney “on ice” - maintaining authentic gene expression profiles. It was designed using a mix of Collagenases (Type 4, and A) which provide broad proteolytic activity, but preferentially cleave extracellular bonds, largely leaving cells intact. The total incubation time is 1 hour 20 minutes divided into two layers. At the end of the procedure, RBC lysis is performed. The total yield at the end of the procedure is ~1200 (non-RBC) cells released per mg tissue with 87% viability. In the digest mix, there is trypsin inhibitor from soybean which is designed to limit the activity of tryptic proteins in the collagenase mix which can damage the integrity of the cell. There is also 5 mM CaCl2, an activator of collagenase activity, in addition to DNAse - which chews up DNA released from dead cells, reducing cell clumping. The dissociation itself it carried out in two layers. The first layer is 30 minutes and includes trituration and shaking. After this layer, tissue clumps are settled for 1 min, and the supernatant containing released cells is removed and filtered using a 30 µM filter and rinsed with ice-cold PBS-BSA. This helps to preserve the integrity of released cells while continuing the digest clumps of undissociated cells. To the residual clumps, an additional 1 mL of enzyme mix is added and the digestion is continued for 50 additional minutes (1 hr 20 mins total time).
FACS Staining of phosphorylated antigens v1
Authors: Lücke Karsten
Published: June 2018

This is a protocol for the detection of phosphorylated antigens via flow cytometry without the use of commercially available kits. It is adapted from the publication linked after the description
Adult human small intestine cell dissociation (on ice) v5
Authors: Potter Andrew
Published: June 2018

Protocol for human small intestine cell dissociation, performed on ice to reduce artifact gene expression.
THE NEED FOR POLICE ACTION CONTROL
Authors: Matisāns Juris
Published: June 2018

Police authorities within the competence fulfils an important role ensuring public interest in the resolution of different types of situations and conflicts. Ways police is controlled is considered to be an issue. Unlimited discretion of authorities is not allowed, but independence would be considered one of the prerequisites for the effective operation of the authority. Aim of this article is to draw attention to certain factors that illustrate different approaches to police control over the time.
THE PROBLEMS OF OBTAINING AND PROCESSING DNA SAMPLES IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors: Lieljuksis Aldis
Published: June 2018

The article deals with the issue raised in the society regarding constitutional complaint a submitted to the Constitutional Court against the national DNA database and the compliance of the legal norms with Section 96 of the Satversme. The author of the article writes about the issues related to the legal framework of DNA and biometric data sampling from suspects in the context of the EP Resolution No. 2008/615 / JHA, the requirements of the ECHR and the Estonian Criminal procedure regulation. In conclusion, the author is of the opinion that the current DNA sampling legislation does not provide many options for process facilitator and DNA samples must be obtained from all suspected persons to whom such status is applied regardless of the qualification of the offence and the need for criminal proceedings.
CONCEPT OF TORTURE IN A CRIMINAL LAW
Authors: Kipāne Aldona
Published: June 2018

The paper considers basic provisions about the concept of torture in a Criminal Law and characteristics of torture. Torture constitutes a serious crime with traumatic physical and psychological consequences. The ban on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is well articulated in national and international instruments. The paper provides analyses of various scientists, theories of Criminal Law, it also analyses the existing judicial practice.
СRIME CONNECTED WITH TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS IN THE MIRROR OF VICTIMOLOGICAL STATISTICS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Bekmagambetov Alimzhan
Published: June 2018

In article aimed on researching victimological aspects of the crime connected with trafficking in persons in the Republic of Kazakhstan through the prism of official statistics of the UN Committee on Drugs and Crime, the International Organization for Migration in Kazakhstan, the Commission on Human Rights under the President, the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Accounts of the Prosecutor General's Office and the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan. . The novelty of this publication is that the author for the first time in the country attempted a comprehensive study of diverse empirical material, doctrinal views, expert assessments of practitioners and the formulation of conclusions of a theoretical and applied nature. Тhe author comes to a conclusion about lack of a united integral victimological picture concerning the group of criminal acts connected «with human turnover». In the global plan, the opinion on further development of practices in the sphere of conceptual justification and the practical embodiment of victimological policy is supported.
POPULARIZATION OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE PRACTICE IN THE MEDIA
Authors: Rimanas Oļegs
Published: June 2018

The article briefly examines the 10-year positive experience of JSC Rimano biuras (Lithuania) in promoting the activities of private detectives in the main forms of periodic dissemination of mass information, for mutually beneficial cooperation with journalists.
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF JOURNAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Authors: Indrikovs Zenons
Published: June 2018

In dem Artikel "Der Zeitschrift ist 20" setzt der Autor ein Ziel, die Publikationen zu verallgemeinern und die Übereinstimmung des Inhaltes der Zeitschrift mit den vom Gründer (Polizeiakademie Lettlands) und den Herausgebern der Zeitschrift (Polizeiakademie Lettlands und Baltische Internationale Akademie) festgelegten Zielen zu bewerten. Eine solche Analyse wurde in den zwanzig Jahren der Existenz der Zeitschrift nicht durchgeführt. In jedem von 80 Zeitschriftheften stellte die Redaktion des Magazins qualitativ hochwertige Publikationen zur Verfügung, die den Aufgaben des Gründers und Verlegers sowie die Anforderungen des Wissenschaftsrates von Lettland völlig entsprachen. Die Veränderung der Verlage wirkte sich nicht auf die Universalität und Qualität der Publikationen aus. Mehr als 70% der Publikationen sind in der Liste der allgemein anerkannten wissenschaftlichen Publikationen der wissenschaftlichen Auflagen des Wissenschaftsrates von Lettland enthalten. Die Zeitschrift Administratīvā un Kriminālā Justīcija (Verwaltungs- und Strafjustiz) ist die einzige in Lettland, die regelmäßig die Forschung in den verschiedenen Teilbereichen der Rechtswissenschaft publiziert: Kriminalistik und Theorie der operativen Fahndungtätigkeit; Polizeirecht.
INSTITUTIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN THE BALTIC (19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
Authors: Beljaeva Larisa
Published: June 2018

The article considers the peculiarities of formation and development of the institutions for juvenile offenders. The relevance of the study determined that a retrospective analysis allows to better understand contemporary problems, to identify patterns of development of theory and practice. The aim of the research is the analysis and generalization of experience of activities of these institutions. Methods: we used General scientific research methods such as analysis, synthesis, comparison. In the result of the study obtained new knowledge about the practice, education of juvenile offenders in the institutions of the Baltic in the XIX – early XX centuries. Conclusions: institutions for juvenile offenders developed in the Baltic in accordance with the General trends and characteristics typical of the culture and traditions of the region.
PROCEEDING OF SOLDIER MILITARY DISCIPLINE OFFENSE
Authors: Golta Iveta
Published: June 2018

The article, based on the theoretical and practical analysis of military discipline infringement proceedings the military, identified the shortcomings of the legal framework in Latvia, when the rules allows an interested party in the investigation commission and does not exclude a conflict of interest situation that poses a significant soldier breaches disciplinary context. To prevent them, it is necessary to supplement the Military Service Act of 15. the first subparagraph of Article 5 of the Rules of Procedure and the Military Service Regulations, to establish the ban on the soldier from the performance of the activities related to the office of illegally using his official position or conflict of interest, and amendment of the National guard soldiers and military discipline of the Rules of Procedure 83. point and to specify that, if the performer of the investigation is, directly or indirectly, interested in the outcome of the internal investigation, or there are other circumstances which prevent the internal investigation, he is obliged to submit a report to the commander (superior officer).
LEGAL REGULATION OF THE MEDICAL TOURISM AS A TYPE OF ECONOMICAL ACTIVITY
Authors: Gņediks Jevgeņijs
Published: June 2018

The article is devoted to the problems of legal regulation of medical tourism as a type of economic activity. The definition of medical tourism, its structural components and peculiarities of legal regulation are given.Medical tourism is a type of tourist activity, characterized by the formation and sale of a tourist product. This product includes a package of general tourist services, as well as a package of medical services. There are such structural components of medical tourism: 1) curative tourism, providing medical and diagnostic services that can be provided only by entities that have the status of medical institutions; 2) rehabilitation and wellness tourism, which provides diagnostic, sanatorium-resort, preventive and other types of medical services that can be provided by medical institutions and other entities.The expediency of creating a single legal regime in the field of medical tourism is argued. This legal regime is necessary for effective protection of patients' rights to life and health.
Los vínculos entre lenguajes/experiencias/genealogías en escritos de dos autoras feministas del sur = Exploring the links among languages/experiences/genealogies in the writings of two feminist authors from the South
Authors: Grasselli Fabiana , Yañez Sabrina Soledad
Published: June 2018

ResumenInterrogar los vínculos entre experiencia, lenguaje y política ha sido central para la teoría y la política feministas puesto que ha permitido repensar las vivencias de lxs subalternizadxs, los anudamientos de las dimensiones subjetiva y colectiva de lo vivido, y las posibilidades para decirlo en clave propia que habilitan prácticas transformadoras. En ese sentido este trabajo se propone abordar textos de dos pensadoras feministas del Sur, Gilda Luongo (Chile) y val flores (Argentina), tras las huellas de sus conceptualizaciones acerca de las formas en que mujeres y lesbianas articulan sus narrativas. Indagamos en nuestro ejercicio de interpretación en las apuestas/propuestas de las dos autoras explorando las modulaciones de la tensión entre experiencias y lenguaje feministas y la función genealógica de la intertextualidad feminista/lesbiana.AbstractInquiring about the linkages among experiences, language and politics has been a central task in feminist theory and politics. The exploration of those linkages enables a critical revision of subaltern lives, revealing the interconnectedness of the subjective and collective dimensions of experience, and the possibilities of enunciating them in a language crafted in search of transformative practices. Taking into account these considerations, we focus on the writings of two feminist thinkers located in the global South - Gilda Luongo (Chile) and val flores (Argentina) - on the lookout for the trails of their conceptualizations regarding the ways in which women and lesbians inscribe their experiential narratives. Our interpretive exercise explores the authors’ endeavors/suggestions around the tension between feminist experience and language, and the genealogical function of feminist/lesbian intertextuality.