bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Shaping the Future of Research: A perspective from early career researchers in Vancouver, Canada
Authors: Clark Peter G.K. , McCoy James M. , Chik Jenny H.L. , HajiHosseini Azadeh , Lasalle Manuel , Kent Brianne A. , Vogt Stefanie L.
Published: July 2018

Future of Research is an organization dedicated to championing, engaging, and empowering early career researchers (ECRs). The organization was founded in 2014 and has since inspired other groups to advocate for a more equitable and sustainable research enterprise. Here we report the findings of the Future of Research Vancouver Symposium. The goals of the Vancouver symposium were to ascertain the perspective of ECRs in Canada and to outline pathways to a sustainable future for Canadian research. The symposium had two sessions. The first session was a series of talks that were intended to prepare attendees with an informed understanding of several perspectives in the science enterprise, with a particular focus on the Canadian system. The second session was a series of interactive workshops to identify the greatest challenges facing ECRs in Canada and to propose solutions.  The results of the workshops illuminated three main themes for the challenges facing Canadian ECRs: funding, mentorship, and the divide between academia and other sectors. These themes are similar to those discussed at the Future of Research symposiums in the United States, emphasizing that these issues are not isolated to Canada; however, Canadian policies are trailing behind the progress being made in other countries.
Circulating Proenkephalin, Acute Kidney Injury, and Its Improvement in Patients with Severe Sepsis or Shock
Authors: Caironi Pietro , Latini Roberto , Struck Joachim , Hartmann Oliver , Bergmann Andreas , Bellato Valentina , Ferraris Sandra , Tognoni Gianni , Pesenti Antonio , Gattinoni Luciano , Masson Serge
Published: July 2018

BACKGROUND

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in many critically ill patients and is associated with high mortality. We examined whether proenkephalin could predict incident AKI and its improvement in septic patients.

METHODS

Plasma proenkephalin A 119–159 (penKid) was assayed in 956 patients with sepsis or septic shock enrolled in the multicenter Albumin Italian Outcome Sepsis (ALBIOS) trial to test its association with incident AKI, improvement of renal function, need for renal replacement therapy (RRT), and mortality.

RESULTS

Median [Q1–Q3] plasma penKid concentration on day 1 [84 (20–159) pmol/L[ was correlated with serum creatinine concentration (r = 0.74); it was higher in patients with chronic renal failure and rose progressively with the renal Sequential Organ Failure Assessment subscore. It predicted incident AKI within 48 h (adjusted odds ratio, 3.3; 95% CI, 2.1–5.1; P < 0.0001) or 1 week [adjusted hazard ratio, 2.1 (1.7–2.8); P < 0.0001] and future RRT during the intensive care unit stay [odds ratio, 4.0 (3.0–5.4)]. PenKid was also associated with improvements in renal function in patients with baseline serum creatinine >2 mg/dL, both within the next 48 h [adjusted odds ratio, 0.31 (0.18–0.54), P < 0.0001] and 1 week [0.23 (0.12–0.45)]. The time course of penKid concentrations predicted AKI and 90-day mortality.

CONCLUSIONS

Early measurement and the trajectory of penKid predict incident AKI, improvement of renal function, and the need for RRT in the acute phase after intensive care unit admission during sepsis or septic shock. PenKid measurement may be a valuable tool to test early therapies aimed at preventing the risk of AKI in sepsis.
Environmental Protection meets Consumer Sales
Authors: Beckers Anna
Published: July 2018

This article discusses the legal consequences of corporate market communication in the field of environmental protection in European consumer sales law. It analyses first the potential of such market communication to influence the seller’s obligations within a consumer contract. Second, it suggests that the assessment of such market communication as to its market fairness under European unfair commercial practices law may influence the assessment of the correct contract performance under the Consumer Sales Directive. Finally, the article focuses on the remedies that are available to the consumer against the seller in case of a breach of such a contractual environmental obligation. On this point, it is argued that the remedies under consumer sales law for the delivery of a non-conforming good need to be interpreted in the light of the public (environmental) purpose that can reasonably be expected by the consumer who is addressed by such environmental market communication.
Second Order Solutions of THz Response of Gated Two-Dimensional Electron Gas in Magnetic Field
Authors: Wang Daipeng , Sun Jiuxun , Yang Chao , Dong Yan , Yan Zhenlin
Published: July 2018

In this work, the Lifshits-Dyakonov theory for THz response of gated two-dimensional electron gas in magnetic field are analyzed and improved. Instead an approximate processing method for the response in original theory to the second order solution, the second order equations are strictly solved. The numerical results show that both first and second order solutions are damped oscillating functions of coordinate, but all amplitudes would decrease as magnetic field B increasing except for the first order solution of voltage. The variation of second order response as a function of B also shows damped oscillating variations, the agreement with experimental curves is reasonable.
Green synthesis of the innovative super paramagnetic nanoparticles from the leaves extract of Fraxinus chinensis Roxb and their application for the decolourisation of toxic dyes
Authors: Ali Imran , Peng Changsheng , Lin Dichu , Naz Iffat
Published: July 2018

The leaves extract of Fraxinus chinensis Roxb was used for the synthesis of the innovative phytogenic magnetic nanoparticles (PMNPs) without adding toxic surfactants. The formation, morphology, elemental composition, size, thermal stability, structure and magnetic properties of these PMNPs were examined by UV-visible spectrophotometry, FT-IR, XRD, SEM, EDX, TEM, VSM, XPS, BET and TGA. The reactivity of the obtained PMNPs against decolourising toxic dyes, namely, malachite green (MG), crystal violet (CV) and methylene blue (MB), were investigated by UV-vis spectrophotometry. Further, the factors affecting the removal of dyes, including solution pH, adsorbent dosages, initial concentration of dyes, reaction temperature and contact time, were also investigated. The results revealed the decolourisation of 99.12% of MG and 98.23% of CV within 60 min, and 97.52% of MB within 200 min by the PMNPs using dyes concentration of 25 mg/l at pH 6.5 and 298.15 K. The kinetics outcome indicated that the degradation of dyes matched well to the pseudo first-order reaction kinetics model. Furthermore, the probable degradation mechanism of dyes by the PMNPs, including the adsorption of cationic dye molecules onto the negatively charged surface of adsorbent and the oxidation of the Fe° in the solution, were discussed. Thus, the PMNPs can be produced by the bulk and have great potential to be employed for biomedical/environmental remediation.
A utilidade do resultado integral: caso Euronext Lisbon
Authors: Gonçalves Cristina , Andraz Georgette , Guerreiro José , Fernandes Santana
Published: July 2018

Analisa-se a relevância do resultado integral versus resultado líquido das componentes do outro resultado integral, considerando os fatores ano e setor, para o preço e retorno dos títulos cotados na Euronext Lisbon. Com base nos relatórios e contas consolidadas do período 2010-2015 (36 empresas e 211 observações), procura-se aferir se as componentes do resultado integral acrescentam poder explicativo ao resultado líquido e, recorrendo aos modelos do preço e do retorno, se são incorporadas no valor de mercado. A análise comparada dos modelos permite conclusões mais robustas e pertinentes sobre a utilidade do outro resultado integral. Confirma-se uma diferença estatisticamente significativa entre o resultado integral e o resultado líquido. Numa análise anual e sectorial, essa diferença não é consistente, sugerindo o efeito das características de cada setor e a natureza irregular (valor e sinal) das componentes do outro resultado integral em cada ano. Essa informação é refletida no valor das ações quando é material ou sinaliza riscos de mercado. As conclusões são consistentes com outros estudos e são pertinentes para as entidades normalizadoras e reguladoras, por permitir equacionar a informação a detalhar no resultado integral, para analistas e investidores, pela natureza dos impactos esperados na formação do valor de mercado.
Conocimientos, actitudes, percepciones y prácticas comunitarias sobre la malaria urbana. Tumaco, Colombia
Authors: Molineros-Gallón Luis Fernando , Hernández-Carrillo Mauricio , Castro-Espinosa Jobany , Trujillo de Cisneros Elizabeth
Published: July 2018

Objetivo Describir el padecimiento de la malaria en la Comuna 5 de San Andrés de Tumaco–Nariño, Colombia, en cuanto a conocimientos, actitudes, percepciones, y prácticas comunitarias.Materiales y Métodos Estudio de corte transversal, realizado entre enero y mayo de 2014. Se realizó análisis logístico de la encuesta CAP-PP de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS). El modelamiento estadístico se ajustó a través del test del logaritmo de la verosimilitud, el Pseudo R2, el Akaike’s Information Criterion (AIC) y el Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC).Resultados Las variables que influyen en el padecimiento de la malaria son: tomar medicamentos, examen para malaria y control de vectores mediante rociamiento en casa. Es importante mantener las zanjas limpias alrededor de la vivienda para protegerse contra la enfermedad.Conclusión A pesar de que la población manifiesta tener conocimientos, actitudes, prácticas comunitarias y percepciones, estas no generan protección contra la enfermedad. Variables como la realización de actividades en la familia y el desconocimiento del nombre del mosquito que trasmite la malaria deben ser tenidas en cuenta para la formulación de planes de intervención comunitaria.
DNA microarray technology and bioinformatic web services
Authors: Behzadi Payam , Ranjbar Reza
Published: July 2018

The pan-genomic microarray technique is used for environmental and/or clinical studies. Although microarray is an accurate and sharp diagnostic tool, the expertized bioinformaticians were able to minimize the outcome biases and maximize the flexibility and accuracy of the technique. The knowledge of bioinformatics plays a key role in association with probe designing and the utilization of correct probe sets and platforms. This technique is divided into two parts as dry lab (in silico studies) and wet lab (in vitro studies). Each part covers the other and are known as complementary divisions. In the case of microarray probe designing, a wide range of software, tools, and databases are necessary. Obviously, the application of right databases, software, and tools decreases the probable biases in the outcomes. Due to the importance of suitable probe designing, this article has focused its look onto a variety of online/offline databases, software, and tools.
Prevalence of Internet addiction disorder in Chinese university students: A comprehensive meta-analysis of observational studies
Authors: Li Lu , Xu Dan-Dan , Chai Jing-Xin , Wang Di , Li Lin , Zhang Ling , Lu Li , Ng Chee H. , Ungvari Gabor S. , Mei Song-Li , Xiang Yu-Tao
Published: July 2018

Background and aims

Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is common in university students. A number of studies have examined the prevalence of IAD in Chinese university students, but the results have been inconsistent. This is a meta-analysis of the prevalence of IAD and its associated factors in Chinese university students.

Methods

Both English (PubMed, PsycINFO, and Embase) and Chinese (Wan Fang Database and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure) databases were systematically and independently searched from their inception until January 16, 2017.

Results

Altogether 70 studies covering 122,454 university students were included in the meta-analysis. Using the random-effects model, the pooled overall prevalence of IAD was 11.3% (95% CI: 10.1%–12.5%). When using the 8-item Young Diagnostic Questionnaire, the 10-item modified Young Diagnostic Questionnaire, the 20-item Internet Addiction Test, and the 26-item Chen Internet Addiction Scale, the pooled prevalence of IAD was 8.4% (95% CI: 6.7%–10.4%), 9.3% (95% CI: 7.6%–11.4%), 11.2% (95% CI: 8.8%–14.3%), and 14.0% (95% CI: 10.6%–18.4%), respectively. Subgroup analyses revealed that the pooled prevalence of IAD was significantly associated with the measurement instrument (Q = 9.41,p = .024). Male gender, higher grade, and urban abode were also significantly associated with IAD. The prevalence of IAD was also higher in eastern and central of China than in its northern and western regions (10.7% vs. 8.1%,Q = 4.90,p = .027).

Conclusions

IAD is common among Chinese university students. Appropriate strategies for the prevention and treatment of IAD in this population need greater attention.
El proyecto común de lectura: explotación didáctica interdisciplinar de Las aventuras de Pinocchio (1882-1883), a partir de la metodología del centro de interés
Authors: Parisi-Moreno Verónica , Llonch Molina Nayra , Selfa Sastre Moisés
Published: July 2018

The Proyecto Común de Lectura is an initiative of different educational members related to the reading and use of literary texts. This article presents and critically evaluates the reading activities that the members of this project implemented from a common interest in reading. Those activities included facilitating the solid construction of reading and literary competence in students in early years, Primary Education and Secondary Education. The literary text that was selected for this purpose was The Adventures of Pinocchio (1882-1883), by Carlo Collodi. This approach also shows how interdisciplinary reading contributes, through focused methodology, to its use in several fields of knowledge at different levels of teaching and learning, and from different perspectives of reading and comprehension of the literary text.
The relationship between proton pump inhibitors and renal disease
Authors: Morschel Carine Franco , Mafra Denise , Eduardo José Carlos Carraro
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) bind to enzyme H+/K+-ATPase and inhibit its activity in the stomach, thus decreasing the secretion of gastric acid. PPIs may trigger acute interstitial nephritis, a potentially severe adverse event commonly associated with acute kidney injury. Studies have found that prolonged use of PPIs may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The increase in prescription and inadequate use of this class of medication calls for studies on the effects of prolonged PPI therapy on renal function. Therefore, this review aimed to analyze recent studies on the matter and discuss the possible consequences of the long-term use of PPIs on renal function.
Durability of crushed fine recycled aggregate concrete assessed by permeability-related properties
Authors: Evangelista Luís , de Brito Jorge
Published: July 2018

One of the paths taken towards the greening of concrete has been through the use of recycled aggregates as replacement of their natural counterparts. After decades of studies, the partial use of coarse recycled aggregates is considered acceptable, yet the use of fine recycled aggregates (FRAs) is highly restricted in concrete production. This restriction is based on technical concerns; for example, the presence of FRAs in concrete allegedly hinders its performance beyond acceptance. More recently, several studies seem to point to different conclusions regarding the use of FRAs in concrete: if the materials’ specificities are considered during the mixing and composition design of concrete, FRAs may be considered a viable source for concrete production even if, from a durability point of view, they might still present some limitations. This paper presents some results for the durability of FRA concrete by assessing the materials’ permeability properties. Different compositions were cast and tested for durability-related properties, such as water absorption by immersion, capillary absorption, carbonation, chloride penetration and electrical resistivity. The results show that the use of FRAs in concrete production is viable, meaning that it is possible to use FRAs in concrete production without neglecting the existing criteria for structural purposes.
An exploration of the roles and the effect of role expectations on the academic performance of first year occupational therapy students: a University of the Free State case study
Authors: Swanepoel A , van Heerden SM
Published: July 2018

First-year students in occupational therapy enter higher education and take on different roles while engaging in occupations such as academics, instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and social participation. Some of the roles are new and pose challenges to students which in turn influence their academic performance. A qualitative research approach was applied by making use of a case study research design to explore possible factors that influence the students' academic performance. Eighteen first-year occupational therapy students from the University of the Free State were randomly selected to take part in the study. Data were collected from documentation and Nominal Group Technique discussions. The aim of this article is to report on some of the significant findings from the initial study, namely the roles students adopt to meet the challenges during their first year at university. Four roles were identified: role of a student, role of an independent young adult, role of a friend and role of a member of a campus residence. The identification of these roles should make educators take note of the need for support to the first-year student on a departmental as well as faculty level. Key words: Academic performance; First-year Occupational Therapy students; Occupational engagement, role fulfilment
MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TUMORS SUBSTRATE IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA PATIENTS COMPLICATED WITH PLASMACYTOMA
Authors: Firsova M. V. , Mendeleeva L. P. , Kovrigina A. M. , Deyneko N. I. , Soloviev M. V. , Gemdzhyan E. G. , Savchenko V. G.
Published: July 2018

Objective. To study the histological structure of bone marrow (BM) and plasmacytoma tumor substrate in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Materials and methods. The study included 35 patients (19 men and 16 women) aged 23 to 73 years with newly diagnosed MM. At the first onset of the disease plasmacytoma was diagnosed in 21 patients: bone plasmacytoma, associated with skeletal bones – in 14 patients; extramedullary plasmacytoma, emerging in various organs not connected with bone tissue – in 7 patients. All patients underwent BM trephine biopsy and plasmacytoma biopsy with subsequent histological examination. BM and plasmacytoma histological specimens were studied using LEICA DM4000B microscope. Frequency domain analysis (cross tables, Fisher–Freeman test) was used for data statistical analysis.

Results. The analysis showed that the histological features of BM in MM patients with extramedullary plasmacytoma statistically significantly differed from that in MM patients with bone plasmacytoma and without plasmacytoma. As a result of the analysis, the relationship between BM morphological variant and tumor advancement became apparent. When comparing the morphological pattern of the bone and extramedullary plasmacytomas, no significant differences were found, however, the substrate of the extramedullary plasmacytoma was more often represented by tumor cells with immature morphology as compared to the substrate of the bone plasmacytoma.

Conclusion. The established differences in the histological structure of the BM in MM patients with extramedullary plasmacytoma suggest that this type of the disease stands apart and requires further detailed pathomorphological study.
Height categories as a healthier alternative to weight categories in taekwondo competition
Authors: De la Fuente García Ana
Published: July 2018

Weight division is the most common way of categorizing athletes for competition in martial arts and combat sports. Eating disorders and the use of rapid weight loss methods are common among combat sports athletes, both at young and adult ages at all competition levels. Meanwhile, height is commonly regarded as determinant in kicking combat sports. The present study aimed to examine whether height categories can be used as a healthier alternative to weight categories for official competition. The height and weight of 153 male (n=80) and female (n=73) competitive taekwondo athletes aged between 10 and 16 were measured. Participants were classified by age, sex, and official weight category. Athletes were then sorted into ten hypothetical numbered height categories established in every age and sex group, according to World Health Organization (WHO) percentiles. There was a strong correlation between height and weight (r=0.843, p<0.01), and between height and weight categorization (r=0.681, p<0.01), and 68.18% of participants stayed the same, or moved only ±1 category by height from their original weight category. We conclude that young competitive taekwondo athletes can be categorized by height in official competition, as a healthier and more equitable alternative to the current weight divisions.
Tai-sabaki for the piano, tai-sabaki for the tatami – A tribute to Prof. em. David B. Waterhouse (1936-2017)
Authors: De Crée Carl
Published: July 2018

David B. Waterhouse (1936-2017) was a Professor emeritus, Japanese studies scholar, and humanities polymath. Educated to concert pianist level, he graduated in Western Classics, Moral Sciences, and Oriental Studies from the University of Cambridge. It is there where during his freshman year he had attended for first time a live judo demonstration, and had decided to start his judo career. Professor Waterhouse would eventually join the University of Toronto, where he would spend the rest of his professional career as an educator and scholar. David aptly understood and taught judo as it was meant by its founder, i.e. as a form of pedagogy striving for both physical and intellectual development. Consequently, his academic judo classes at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies attracted an enthusiastic crowd of students. Professor Waterhouse’s scholarly legacy is vast, showing a remarkable breadth in topics which he surveyed, investigated and mastered, but he was particularly proud of his magnum opus, i.e. a two-volume catalogue of woodcuts by Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu published in 2013. The manuscript of his book on judo’s cultural and technical history, unfortunately, remains unfinished due to his untimely passing.
Éxitos del judo español a nivel internacional: una perspectiva histórica
Authors: Gutiérrez García Carlos , Santos Luis , Montero-Carretero Carlos , Escobar-Molina Raquel
Published: July 2018

El objetivo del presente estudio fue recopilar y analizar globalmente los éxitos deportivos del judo español (categoría sénior) en los Juegos Olímpicos, Campeonatos del Mundo y Campeonatos de Europa. La recogida de información se realizó a través de diversas páginas web específicas de judo. Hasta mayo de 2018 se lograron un total de 141 medallas (seis en Juegos Olímpicos, 21 en Campeonatos del Mundo y 114 en Campeonatos de Europa). Las décadas de 1990 y 2000 fueron aquellas en las que se consiguieron más medallas, mientras que en la década de 2010 se está produciendo una importante reducción. La consecución de éxitos fue mayor en categoría femenina, sumando el 69,5% del total de medallas y, cualitativamente, los éxitos más relevantes del judo español.
Importancia del entrenamiento técnico-táctico y de condición física en el proceso de formación de los judokas olímpicos españoles
Authors: Robles Rodríguez Andrés , Robles Rodríguez José , Giménez Fuentes-Guerra Francisco Javier , Abad Robles Manuel Tomás
Published: July 2018

Con el objetivo de conocer cómo se ha llevado a cabo el trabajo técnico-táctico y de condición física en el proceso de formación deportiva de los judokas españoles olímpicos, se aplicó una entrevista semi-estructurada a 20 judokas, concretamente a 12 mujeres (60%) y 8 hombres (40%). Los resultados muestran que los judokas olímpicos consideran que no han trabajo de un modo adecuado los aspectos tácticos durante su formación deportiva, además no hay unanimidad respecto a la edad en la que se debe profundizar en los aspectos técnicos. Por otra parte, la totalidad de los entrevistados dan mucha importancia al trabajo físico. La mayoría opinan que se debe trabajar de manera integrada, completándola con sesiones específicas. Consideran la fuerza como la capacidad física más importante en categorías de iniciación, mientras que en la élite son la resistencia y la fuerza.
Análisis del perfil de flexibilidad en jóvenes taekwondistas
Authors: Cejudo Palomo Antonio , San Cirilo Soriano Blanca , Robles Palazón Francisco Javier , Saiz De Baranda María Del Pilar
Published: July 2018

El objetivo principal del presente estudio fue determinar el perfil de flexibilidad de la extremidad inferior en atletas jóvenes de taewwondo, así como identificar los deportistas con cortedad muscular. Para ello, un total de 17 taekwondistas jóvenes participaron en el presente estudio; siete deportistas pertenecían a la selección española y diez a la selección Murciana. El rango de movimiento de los principales movimientos de la extremidad inferior fue valorado mediante el protocolo “ROM SPORT” y se realizó un análisis descriptivo de cada una de las variables cuantitativas. Se aplicó la prueba t-test de Student o Wilcoxon dependiendo de la normalidad de los datos. Los valores de ROM de cada movimiento se clasificaron como “normal” o “cortedad” de acuerdo con valores de referencia previamente justificados. Los resultados definen como perfil de flexibilidad en 23º para psoas-iliaco, 28º para piramidal, 37º para gemelos, 42º para sóleo, 46º para aductores, 46º para rotadores externos, 56º para rotadores internos, 77º para aductores monoarticulares, 80º para isquiosurales, 140º para cuádriceps y 145º para glúteo mayor. La medición individual del ROM identificó cortedad muscular en 11 deportistas en piramidal (64,7%), 13 deportistas en sóleo (76,4%), 8 deportistas en rotadores externos (47%), 14 deportistas en aductores monoarticulares (82,3%), 13 deportistas en isquiosural (76,4%), 4 deportistas en cuádriceps (23,5%) y 12 en glúteo mayor (70,5%). Este perfil de flexibilidad puede ayudar a los profesionales del deporte a marcar objetivos cuantificables en el entrenamiento de la flexibilidad en este deporte. La inclusión de estiramientos, o el aumento de la dosis deben de aplicarse sobre las cortedades identificadas en piramidal, sóleo, rotadores externos de cadera, aductores monoarticulares, isquiosural, cuádriceps y glúteo mayor.
CrVMoO7: MICROWAVE SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION
Authors: Çelik Gül Gülşah
Published: July 2018

In this study, microwave
synthesis method was operated to obtain CrVMoO7. Structural
characterization of the compound was realized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD)
and fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR). Morphological property and
elemental composition were determined via scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDS). Thermal nature of the sample was
identified by thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA).
Mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I-sequence variation in three scorpion species from southeast Turkey
Authors: Toprak Þahin , Parmaksýz Arif , Aslan Nevin
Published: July 2018

Southeastern Anatolia is the richest region in Turkey in terms of scorpion fauna. In this region, a number of studies on the fauna of scorpions, as well as epidemiology and clinical findings of scorpion stings in terms of public health, have been carried out, but there is no study on the phylogenetic relationships between species. In this study, 18 individuals of three species were collected from five locations. Sequence analysis was conducted by amplification of a 546 base region from part of mtDNA COI region. Six polymorphic regions and four haplotypes were determined for A. crassicauda, a species important for humans and mean haplotype and nucleotide variations were 0.602 and 0.00555 respectively. Sequences from all individuals were subjected to the blast tool of the NCBI database and assessed with close species, so a phylogenetic tree was formed. On the tree, samples from Þanlýurfa and Diyarbakýr were on different branches while the sample from Iran (HM567333) was on a branch from the other two. The species that was the closest to Scorpio maurus from Batman (KF953944) was the sample from Diyarbakýr. Because there was no other sequence for Buthacus macrocentrus, it was located close to the Buthacus sp. (KF548116) sample. As a result, the locations of sample species were determined as a result of phylogenetic analyses.
The Relationship between Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction in Turkey: A Meta-analytical Study
Authors: GULEC Dilek , SAMANCI Simge
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to analyse previous studies regarding the relationship
between job satisfaction and organisational commitment in Turkey utilising
meta-analysis. A total of 249 studies were identified from the Council of
Higher Education Thesis Center and Tubitak Ulakbim Journal Park databases, and
37 out of a sample of 10461 studies that met the selection criteria were
included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis revealed that there was no
publication bias and that a high level of heterogeneity existed among the
studies. Thus, all analyses were conducted using a random effect model. The
results indicate that the mean effect size between job satisfaction and
organisational commitment (r: 0,506) was significant. Moreover, the moderator
analysis showed that, statistically, the relationship between job satisfaction
and organisational commitment differed significantly based on field of work.
The Impacts of Adult Attachment Styles on Marital Relationships
Authors: MUŞDAL ÇELEBİ Burcu
Published: July 2018

Marriage is well-known to be one of the most significant areas in the
lives of individuals. Having a satisfying marital life has been positively
affecting individuals in many different ways. Many people who have consulted a
psychotherapist with depression complaint are known to suffer marital problems.
The couples bring their various past experiences, personal characteristics and habits to their marital lives when they get
married. They also try to adapt to each other. Several
research show that attachment styles
have an impact on marital relationships. The attachment patterns that develop
between the infant and the mother/caregiver during babyhood continue in a
similar manner as the partner in
adulthood. In this study, adult attachment styles will be explained in a
theoretical context. Additionally, the analyses that show how adult attachment
styles affect marital satisfaction will be told. Knowing the impacts of adult
attachment styles on marriage might contribute to couple therapy studies.
Elaboração de um instrumento de sistematização da assistência de enfermagem: relato de experiência
Authors: Tavares Fernanda Maryneve Menezes , Tavares Walter De Souza
Published: July 2018

Objetivo: descrever a experiência do enfermeiro residente de enfermagem cirúrgica na elaboração de um instrumento de sistematização da assistência de enfermagem baseado na teoria das necessidades humanas básicas de Wanda Aguiar Horta. Métodos: trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, exploratória com abordagem qualitativa, do tipo relato de experiência realizada em hospital púbico. Resultados: criação de um instrumento que contempla todas as fases do processo de enfermagem baseado na teoria das necessidades humanas básicas, onde a assistência de enfermagem seria sistematizada e documentada e, assim, arquivada no prontuário do paciente. Conclusão: o instrumento elaborado é uma importante estratégia para a organização das ações e operacionalização do processo de enfermagem.
Perfil sociodemográfico y síntomas musculoesqueléticos referidos por mototaxistas de una empresa de Lima.
Authors: Tucto García Lourdes , Campos-Coronel Hugo , Leyva-Gonzales Nattaly , Huanay-Jara Mayela , Farro-Peña Gianina
Published: July 2018

Objetivos: Determinar el perfil sociodemográfico y los síntomas musculoesqueléticos de mototaxistas de la empresa de transporte Los Chasquis-Lima, 2017. Material y métodos: estudio no experimental, descriptivo de corte transversal. La muestra estuvo conformada por 50 mototaxistas del consorcio Los Chasquis que cumplieron con los criterios de selección. La recolección de datos se realizó a través del Cuestionario Nórdico Estandarizado con una escala de dolor adicionada y una Hoja de registro para el perfil sociodemográfico; estos fueron sometidos a las pruebas de validez y confiabilidad, y criterios éticos. Los resultados se tabularon en el programa Excel 2010, posteriormente analizados en el programa SPSS versión 22. Resultados: respecto a los síntomas musculoesqueléticos, se evidencia que el 52% de los mototaxistas refiere dolor, entumecimiento u hormigueo en el cuello. El 96% refiere haber presentado incapacidad para desarrollar alguna actividad habitual en los últimos 12 meses por dolor en diferentes zonas del cuerpo. Asimismo, el 100% refiere molestias durante los últimos 7 días en la zona del cuello de intensidades leve y moderada; además, en el codo/antebrazo izquierdo de intensidades leve y moderada. Conclusiones: es importante que se implementen programas de salud ocupacional para la disminución de estas sintomatologías musculo esqueléticas que afectan la salud de los mototaxistas. Asimismo, establecer estrategias específicas para capacitar a estos trabajadores en técnicas que permitan disminuir las patologías ocasionadas por el oficio de mototaxista, las cuales deben ser normadas y previstos en los planes de capacitación de la empresa.
Determination of the Visual Preferences of Different Habitat Types
Authors: Eroğlu Engin , Kaya Sertaç , Dogan Tuba Gul , Meral Alperen , Demirci Sena , Başaran Nermin , Corbaci Omer Lutfu
Published: July 2018

The unique qualities of areas with natural landscape features help provide sustainability. Moreover, their different vegetation covers and ecosystems contribute to the preservation of their visual attraction. In recent years, the demand for natural areas has not only been seen at a recreational level, but has also become associated with the conservation and sustainability of those areas. Although the concept of sustainability is expressed from an ecological point of view, studies indicate that the visual aspect is also an important component. Thus, in this study, a visual quality assessment was carried out which considered both objective and subjective evaluations of different habitat types. Efteni lake-wetland and Melen Ağzı dunes (Düzce), Anzer, Ayder, and Çat Düzü highlands (Rize), and Sultanmurat and Taşli highlands (Trabzon) were selected as the study areas. A visual quality analysis was conducted with a total of 43 participants (23 students, 16 local inhabitants and four lecturers) in order establish their preferences in areas with different landscape characteristics. For the determination of the visual qualifications of these areas, a total of 24 photographs showing typical images representing each habitat type (three photographs for each) were employed. Taking perceptual parameters into consideration, assessment of visual quality was made according to the points given to each photo by the participants. Consequently, differences in visual quality were found to be influenced by the demographic status of the participants, differences in habitat types, recreational trends and the conservation status of the habitats.
Functional Outcome Assessment in Hip Preservation Surgery
Authors: Beckmann James T. , Havrilak Eren E. , Millis Michael B. , Wylie James D.
Published: July 2018

* Outcome assessment in hip preservation surgical procedures started with hip arthroplasty questionnaires and progressed to validated measures for young patients.

* Functional outcome assessment includes general health-related quality-of-life instruments, validated hip-specific questionnaires, patient activity level, return to sport, patient satisfaction, and objective measures of lower-extremity function.

* The best-validated questionnaires in this population include the International Hip Outcome Tool and the Hip Outcome Score.

* The National Institutes of Health Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System and the computer adaptive test are emerging as powerful outcome tools available to surgeons.
Green coffee extract as a natural antioxidant in chill stored Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) mince
Authors: Parvathy U. , Sivaraman G. K. , Murthy L. N. , Visnuvinayagam S. , Jeyakumari A. , Ravishankar C. N.
Published: July 2018

This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of green coffee extract as a natural antioxidant for retarding lipid oxidation and protein degradation in mackerel mince. Based on preliminary product acceptability study, mackerel mince with two different concentrations of the extract (1.0 and 1.5%) and a control with no added extracts were prepared. Butylated hydroxytoluene, BHT (200 ppm) was used for reference. The experimental lots were stored at 4°C and samples were collected at regular intervals for a period of 8 days and analysed for nutritional quality indices. Green coffee extract was found to be effective in retarding lipid oxidation, as indicated by low levels of thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance (TBARS), peroxide values and subsequent protein changes by salt soluble nitrogen (SSN) degradation and loss of sulphydryl group. A shelf life extension of two days was observed in green coffee extract incorporated mince, compared to control and BHT treated lots. Study suggested a concentration of 1% green coffee extract to be effective as natural antioxidant in oxidation sensitive systems like mackerel mince.
Professor Dzhanhuraz Ishkabulov: founder of children’s nephrology in Uzbekistan
Authors: Dilmuradova K. R.
Published: July 2018

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The modern concept of therapy for acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses in children
Authors: Boikova N. E.
Published: July 2018

The article considered the characteristics of the course of rhinosinusitis in children, discussed the treatment regimens of this pathology according to the clinical guidelines, and placed emphasis on the topical intranasal combination therapy.
Ultrasound-Guided Sciatic Nerve Block in Below Knee Amputation Surgery: Sub Gluteal Versus Popliteal Approach
Authors: Hussien Rania Maher , Ibrahim Dalia Ahmed , Abdelnaby Islam Gamal Hamed
Published: July 2018

Background:

Ultrasound guided sciatic nerve block has been proved to be effective in pain control for lower limb surgeries, fortunately, it can be performed at different levels via different approaches.

Aims:

To compare the effectiveness of the sub-gluteal and the popliteal approaches of blocking the sciatic nerve as well as their success rate.

Settings and Design:

After approval of the ethical committee and obtaining a written informed consent from 56 ASA II, III patients aged 45–75 year, this prospective, randomized, interventional double blinded study was done to patients undergoing elective below knee amputation.

Methods:

Patients were randomly assigned to receive either sciatic nerve block using a popliteal approach (group P, n 28) or a sub gluteal approach (group G, n 28). femoral nerve block done for sensory block of the medial side of the leg. Time to complete sensory and motor block, time taken to perform the block, block-related complications, block duration, time for asking for rescue analgesia in the first 24 h and both patients′ and surgeons′ level of satisfaction were recorded. Success of the block was considered when the block is solid and doesn’t require shifting to GA.

Result:

Patients in the P group had a 100% success rate, shorter time to perform the block, less overall complications, required no postoperative rescue analgesia. Yet, more surgeons preferred the sub-gluteal approach.

Conclusion:

Popliteal approach is as effective as the sub-gluteal approach block providing adequate analgesia with a 100% success rate
Upanaha Sveda and its modification - A Critical Review
Authors: Satish S. Vasan , Kavyashree M. R. , Ashvinikumar M. , Lohith B. A.
Published: July 2018

A fired building is best saved by pouring water”, in the same way tropical problems are successfully managed by tropical treatment rather than systemic treatment. Upanaha is an ideal tropical treatment. Pradeha, Sankara/Panda Sveda, Bandhana are three varieties of Upanaha. It helps in reducing Vata Dosha, Sheeta (coldness), Shoola (pain), Sthambha (stiffness), Gouravatha (heaviness). It induces sweating and brings Doshavilayana. Sveda helps in Gatravinamana (increase the flexibility of body). Upanaha there is a need for upanaha - a well known Ayurvedic tropical application to get evolved and adapt with changing time and easy practice, without changing its efficacy. An attempt is made in this article to bring some modification in Upanaha.
Concepts of Shalya Tantra in Kampo - Japanese system of Traditional Medicine
Authors: Gururaja D.
Published: July 2018

History of medicine is very fascinating. We can find many traditional systems of medicine developed in different regions and served humans for many centuries before the development of modern medicine. The system developed in India is known as Ayurveda and system developed in Japan is known as Kampo. We can find many similarities in the basic concepts between these systems. Apart from use of internal medicines both the systems have used sharp instruments, Fire etc in the management. Treatment like excision, Incision etc using different sharp instruments comes under a separate branch as Shalya tantra in Ayurveda but there is no independent branch for surgery in Kampo system. We can find many similarities in surgical concepts between these two systems. By adopting and combining these concepts we can develop a universal system for alternative medicine.
A Review on the concept of Anupana in Ayurveda
Authors: S. Vikram , Rao Sangeeta , S. Deepika , Valsan Smrithi , R Swati
Published: July 2018

Ayurveda which is the science of life is famous all over the world because of its unique concepts and
practising methods. The main aim of Ayurveda is to attain Dhatusamyakriya, and through that
maintain the Swasthyata of the body. Anupana is one of the unique concept of Ayurveda which plays
an important role in the treatment. Anupana is that material which is consumed along with food or
medicine. It can increase the palatability of the food or medicine, can improve the digestion and
absorption and also act as a vehicle which carries the drug to their target site. Hence this article deals
with the importance of Anupana in the Ayurvedic practise.
Analisis kualitas soal di perguruan tinggi berbasis aplikasi TAP
Authors: Iskandar Akbar , Rizal Muhammad
Published: July 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan butir instrumen yang berkualitas berdasarkan tingkat validitas, reliabilitas, tingkat kesukaran, daya beda dan pengecoh. Jenis penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian ex post facto. Objek penelitian semua jawaban hasil tes calon mahasiswa baru tahun 2014-2016. Data dikumpulkan dengan metode Observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa untuk validitas isi ditemukan nilai validitas isi (vi) sebesar 0,42 termasuk kategori sedang. Selanjutnya tampak bahwa nilai koefisien reliabilitas instrumen sebesar 0,514. Jumlah butir soal yang sukar sebanyak 57,5%, kategori sedang sebanyak 42,5% dan tidak terdapat soal kategori mudah. Selain itu, butir soal yang memiliki daya beda sangat baik sebanyak 5%, baik sebanyak 20%, perlu revisi sebanyak 13,75%, tidak baik sebanyak 61,25%. Sedangkan option yang tidak berfungsi dengan baik pada saat dijadikan sebagai pengecoh sebanyak 5 butir soal, akan tetapi terdapat 40 butir soal yang harus direvisi karena option pengecoh malah dianggap sebagai kunci jawaban oleh peserta yang pintar.Kata kunci: validitas, reliabilitas, tingkat kesukaran, daya beda,pengecoh,TAP ANALYSIS OF EXAMINATION INSTRUMENTS QUALITY AT UNIVERSITY BASED ON TAP APPLICATIONAbstractThis study is aimed at finding the items of quality instruments based on the level of validity, reliability, difficulty, differentiation, and distraction. This study was an ex post facto research. The object of research was all the answers of enrollment test results of prospective students in 2014-2016. The data were collected by using observation, interview, and documentation methods, and the data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative technique. The results of the research show that the value of the content validity found is 0.42, which belongs to medium category. Furthermore, it appears that the value of the instrument reliability coefficient is 0.514. The number of the question items which belongs to difficult category is 57.5%, medium category is 42.5%, and no item is in easy category. In addition, the percentage of the question items that belong to the category of very good, good, need a little revision, and not good, in terms of the items’ differentiation, are respectively 5%, 20%, 13.75%, and 61.25%. Further, the options that do not work properly when used as distractors are 5 items, but there are 40 items that must be revised because the distractive option is even considered as the key answer by smart participants.Keywords: validity, reliability, difficulty level, differentiation, distraction, TAP
KIDNEY OPEN RESECTION IN RENAL CELL CARCINOMA
Authors: Shkodkin S. V. , Idashkin Yu. B. , Fironov S. A. , Fentisov V. V. , Udovenko A. N.
Published: July 2018

Introduction.Generally recognized critical moments in kidney resection are the time of ischemia and the adequacy of hemostasis. Until now, one of the main contraindications to nephron-sparing treatment is the inability to provide hemostasis in middle-segment tumors, especially when they are intrarenal.

Purpose of research.To evaluate the effectiveness of open resection of the kidney.

Materials and methods.For the period 2005 to 2018 us made 152 open partial nephrectomy (OPN) for renal cell carcinoma. The algorithm OPN included extra peritoneal lumbotome access in the IX intercostal space with resection of the X rib resection under conditions of warm ischemia for compression of the blood vessel, in 92.8% of cases completed the clamping of segmental or aberrant arteries. Resection was performed, retreating from the tumor 0.5-1 cm within the unchanged renal parenchyma.

Results.The mean age of patients was 55.4±16.2 years; male/female ratio was 52.6/47.4%; right-sided/ left-sided tumor localization was 42.1/57.9%, respectively. The duration of the operation was 109.6±56.7 min, the time of partial ischemia was 15.1±8.3 min, the volume of blood loss was 258±93 ml the Discharge along the drains lasted for 4-12 hours after the operation and averaged 35.7±22.1 ml. Patients were activated after 24 hours, when the urethral catheter was removed, in 59 (38.8%) cases, bladder drainage was not performed. Average postoperative hospital stay was 10.1±4.2 per day.

Conclusion.The technique of open resection of the kidney with a margin from the border of the visible tumor and visual control of the surgical edge provides good oncological results, does not require the «Express» histology and is an alternative to nephrectomy in patients with high risk of complications, calculated on morphometric scales.

Disclosure: The study did not have sponsorship. The authors declare no conflict of interest.