bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A new species of Enosis Mabille, 1889 (Lepidoptera, Hesperiidae, Hesperiinae) from southern Brazil and notes on Enosis angularis (Möschler, 1877)
Authors: LEMES JOSÉ RICARDO ASSMANN , MIELKE OLAF HERMANN HENDRIK , CASAGRANDE MIRNA MARTINS
Published: January 2020

A new species of Enosis Mabille, 1889 from southern Brazil, E. ester Lemes, Mielke & Casagrande sp. nov, is described and illustrated. The new species is closely related to Enosis angularis (Möschler, 1877) but can be distinguishable by a set of characters on wings and male genitalia. An updated geographic distribution for E. angularis is given and illustrations of the female genitalia are provided for the first time.
Fabrication of 3D Electrospun Polycaprolactone Sponge Incorporated with Pt@AuNPs for Biomedical Applications
Authors: Jaswal Richa , Hwang Tae In , Kumar Dinesh , Lee Jeong Chan , Park Chan Hee , Kim Cheol Sang
Published: January 2020

Here, we report the synthesis of three-dimensional (3D) polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofiber incorporated with core-satellite platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs, 2–3 nm) coated gold nanospheres (AuNPs, 30 nm) via the simple lactic acid assisted self-assembly electrospinning technique.
The Pt-AuNPs nanoparticle in core-satellite form has been prepared by following solution based methods and characterized with TEM, HR-TEM, UV-Visible, and XRD spectroscopic techniques. The surface morphology and structural analysis of 3D nanofiber scaffolds have been performed with FTIR, TGA,
FESEM, and HR-TEM analysis techniques and shown the successful preparation of 3D electrospun fibrous structure composed of Pt-AuNPs loaded PCL (PCL@Pt-AuNPs) as a potential biomaterial for bone tissue engineering applications.
Preparation and Characterization of Poly Methyl Methacrylate/Clay Nanocomposite Powders by Microwave-Assisted In-Situ Suspension Polymerization
Authors: Seo Seong Deok , Kang Kyung Chan , Jeong Ji Won , Lee Seung Min , Lee Ju Dong , Kim Dong Hyun
Published: January 2020

The PMMA (poly methyl methacrylate)/clay nanocomposite powders were synthesized by In-Situ suspension polymerizations using microwave heating. The PMMA/clay nanocomposites were also sampled using injection moulding to make specimens for material characterization. Transmission
electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicated the formation of a highly intercalated clay layer in the nanocomposites. It was found that the microstructure of PMMA/clay nanocomposites was strongly dependent of content of clay. Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated an
improvement in the thermal stability of nanocomposites compared to that of the pure PMMA. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed that the nanocomposites had a higher glass transition (Tg) temperature than the PMMA. Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy indicated
an interaction between the carbonyl group of PMMA and hydroxyl group of the clay. Therefore, a possible reason in enhanced material properties of nanocomposites is that the chemical interaction and nanostructure of PMMA polymer and intercalated inorganic silicate layer has increased the thermal
stability of the PMMA/clay nanocomposites.
High Temperature Oxidation Behavior of Cr–Al–Si–N Nanocomposite Films Deposited by Filtered Arc Ion Plating Technique
Authors: Kim Wang Ryeol , Heo Sungbo , Kim Hyundong , Kim Jun-Ho , Park In-Wook , Chung Wonsub
Published: January 2020

High temperature oxidation behavior of nanocomposite films is very important characteristics for application of machining and cutting tools. Quaternary Cr–Al–Si–N nanocomposite films with various compositions were deposited onto WC-Co and Si wafer substrates using
a filtered arc ion plating technique. The composition of the films were controlled by different combinations of CrAl2 and Cr4Si composite target power in a reactive gas mixture of high purity Ar and N2 during depositions. The instrumental analyses revealed
that the synthesized Cr–Al–Si–N films with Si content of 2.78 at.% were nanocomposites consisting of nano-sized crystallites (3–7 nm in dia.) and a thin layer of amorphous Si3N4 phases. The nanohardness of the Cr–Al–Si–N films
exhibited the maximum values of ~42 GPa at a Si content of ~2.78 at.% due to the microstructural change to nanocomposite as well as solid-solution hardening. The Cr–Al–Si–N film shows superior result of oxidation resistance at 1050 °C for 30 min in air. Based on the XRD
and GDOES analyses on the oxidized films, it could be revealed that the enrichment of Al (17.94 at.%) and Cr (26.24 at.%) elements in the film leads to form an Al2O3 and Cr2O3 layer on the Cr–Al–Si–N film surface. Therefore, in
this study, the microstructural changes on the mechanical properties and oxidation behavior with various compositions in the Cr–Al–Si–N nanocomposite films were discussed and correlated with the deposition parameters.
Letters to the Deaf: Present‐Day Relevance of History’s Earliest Social Analysis of Deafness
Authors: Naples James , Valdez Tulio A.
Published: January 2020

Harriet Martineau was a 19th‐century sociologist who had a progressive form of deafness. Her 1834 essay, Letters to the Deaf, was the earliest historical document depicting the social challenges of hearing loss. Martineau details complex situations that hard‐of‐hearing people experienced in the 19th century such as social isolation due to frustrations with communication, physician shortcomings, limited music appreciation, and the stigma of hearing amplification devices. Her descriptions of these experiences are commonly faced by hard‐of‐hearing people in present‐day society. Advancements in technology and recognition of the negative social impact of hearing loss have improved the social experience for the hard of hearing; however, social challenges remain relevant. In this article, we review Letters to the Deaf and note the ways in which this essay provides a dual perspective regarding how much we have advanced as a society and how much we still have to overcome in addressing the social challenges of hearing loss.
Facebook Group Use among Parents of Children with Tracheostomy
Authors: Huestis Mikayla J. , Kahn Chase I. , Tracy Lauren F. , Levi Jessica R.
Published: January 2020

Tracheotomy in the pediatric population creates unique challenges for parents. Parents often feel underprepared to provide adequate tracheostomy care. Social media is used as a resource for many medical conditions. We looked at Facebook use among parents of children with a tracheostomy to determine how this resource is used as support and to assess common concerns that require improved education prior to discharge. We joined 8 Facebook groups focused on children with a tracheostomy, analyzed the posts for how the groups were used, and identified recurring content. The primary focus of the groups was parental support and general information about tracheostomy care. A common theme identified was patients not receiving medical supplies on time, and groups provided a forum to obtain supplies. Groups also provided general advice about how to travel with a tracheostomy and medical advice, such as when to worry about blood in the tracheostomy tube.
Development of a General Fabrication Strategy for Carbonaceous Noble Metal Nanocomposites with Photothermal Property
Authors: Zhu Hongmei , Jiang Xuchuan
Published: January 2020

This study demonstrates a simple hydrothermal method while can be generalized for controllable synthesis of noble metallic carbonaceous nanostructures (e.g., Au@C, Ag@C) under mild conditions (180–200 °C), which also provides a unique approach for fabricating hollow carbonaceous structures by removal of cores (e.g., silver) via a redox etching process. The microstructure and composition of the as-achieved nanoparticles have been characterized using various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), serving as a surfactant in the reaction system, plays a key role in the formation of Ag@C, Au@C nanocables, and their corresponding hollow carbonaceous nanotubes in this work. The dynamic growth and formation mechanism of carbonaceous nanostructures was discussed in detail. And finally, laser-induced photothermal property of Au@C nanocomposites was examined. The results may be useful for designing and constructing carbonaceous metal(s) or metal oxide(s) nanostructures with potential applications in the areas of electrochemical catalysis, energy storage, adsorbents, and biomedicine.

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Ternary nanocomposite carriers based on organic clay-lipid vesicles as an effective colon-targeted drug delivery system: preparation and in vitro/in vivo characterization
Authors: Kim Hyeon Young , Cheon Jae Hee , Lee Sang Hoon , Min Jeong Youn , Back Seung-Yun , Song Jae Geun , Kim Da Hye , Lim Soo-Jeong , Han Hyo-Kyung
Published: January 2020

This study aimed to develop a new colon-targeted drug delivery system via the preparation of ternary nanocomposite carriers based on organic polymer, aminoclay and lipid vesicles. Budesonide (Bud), an anti-inflammatory drug was chosen as a model drug and encapsulated into three different formulations: liposome (Bud-Lip), aminoclay-coated liposome (AC-Bud-Lip), and Eudragit® S100-aminoclay double coated liposome (EAC-Bud-Lip). The formation of the aminoclay-lipid vesicle nanocomposite was confirmed by energy dispersive X-ray spectrum, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. All formulations were produced with a high encapsulation efficiency in a narrow size distribution. Drug release from EAC-Bud-Lip was approximately 10% for 2-h incubation at pH 1.2, implying the minimal drug release in acidic gastric condition. At pH 7.4, EAC-Bud-Lip underwent significant size reduction and exhibited drug release profiles similar to that from AC-Bud-Lip, implying the pH-dependent removal of the outer coating layer. Compared to free Bud solution, EAC-Bud-Lip achieved a higher drug uptake in Caco-2 cells and exhibited a stronger inhibition of TNF-α and IL-6 secretion in LPS-stimulated Raw264.7 cells. Furthermore, a bio-distribution study in mice demonstrated that Eudragit® S100-aminoclay dual coating led to a higher colonic distribution with a longer residence time, which correlated well with the delayed systemic drug exposure in rats. Taken together, the present study suggests that the ternary nanocomposite carrier consisting of Eudragit® S100, aminoclay, and lipid vesicle might be useful as an effective colon-targeted drug delivery system.
A retrospective register study comparing fibrinogen treated trauma patients with an injury severity score matched control group
Authors: Almskog Lou M. , Hammar Ulf , Wikman Agneta , Östlund Anders , Svensson Jonas , Wanecek Michael , Ågren Anna
Published: January 2020

Background

Fibrinogen concentrate (FC) is frequently used to treat bleeding trauma patients, although the clinical effects are not well known. In this study we describe demographic and clinical outcome data in a cohort of trauma patients receiving FC, compared to a matched control group, who did not receive FC.

Methods

This retrospective, single-center, observational study included adult trauma patients admitted to a level 1-trauma center in Sweden between January 2013 and June 2015. The study population consisted of patients to whom FC was administrated within 24 h (n = 138, “Fib+”). Patients with Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 49 and/or deceased within 1 h from arrival were excluded (n = 30). Controls (n = 108) were matched for age, gender and ISS (“Fib-“). Primary outcome was mortality (24 h−/30 days−/1 year-), and secondary outcomes were blood transfusions, thromboembolic events and organ failure.

Results

The Fib+ group, despite having similar ISS as Fib-, had higher prevalence of penetrating trauma and lower Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), indicating more severe injuries. Patients receiving FC had a higher mortality after 24 h/ 30 days/ 1 year compared to controls (Fib-). However, in a propensity score matched model, the differences in mortality between Fib+ and Fib- were no longer significant. Blood transfusions were more common in the Fib+ group, but no difference was observed in thromboembolic events or organ failure. In both groups, low as well as high P-fibrinogen levels at arrival were associated with increased mortality, with the lowest mortality observed at P-fibrinogen values of 2–3 g/l.

Conclusions

Despite equal ISS, patients receiving FC had a higher mortality compared to the control group, presumably associated to the fact that these patients were bleeding and physiologically deranged on arrival. When applying a propensity score matching approach, the difference in mortality between the groups was no longer significant. No differences were observed between the groups regarding thromboembolic events or organ failure, despite higher transfusion volumes in patients receiving FC.
Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of independent pharmacist prescribing in care homes: the CHIPPS study
Authors:   On behalf of the CHIPPS Team, Bond Christine M. , Holland Richard , Alldred David P. , Arthur Antony , Barton Garry , Blyth Annie , Desborough James , Ford Joanna , Handford Christine , Hill Helen , Hughes Carmel M. , Maskrey Vivienne , Massey Kate , Myint Phyo K. , Norris Nigel , Poland Fiona M. , Shepstone Lee , Turner David , Zermansky Arnold , Wright David
Published: January 2020

Background

Prescribing, monitoring and administration of medicines in care homes could be improved. Research has identified the need for one person to assume overall responsibility for the management of medicines within each care home. and shown that a pharmacist independent prescriber service is feasible in this context.

Aims and objectives

To conduct a cluster randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a pharmacist-independent prescribing service in care homes compared to usual general practitioner (GP)-led care.

Objectives

To perform a definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) with an internal pilot to determine the intervention’s effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and enable modelling beyond the end of the trial.

Methods

This protocol is for a cluster RCT with a 3-month internal pilot to confirm that recruitment is achievable, and there are no safety concerns. The unit of randomisation is a triad comprising a pharmacist-independent prescriber (PIP) based in a GP practice with sufficient registered patients resident in one or more care homes to allow recruitment of an average of 20 participants. In the intervention group, the PIP will, in collaboration with the GP: assume responsibility for prescribing and managing residents’ medicines including medication review and pharmaceutical care planning; support systematic ordering and administration in the care home, GP practice and supplying pharmacy; train care home and GP practice staff; communicate with GP practice, care home, supplying community pharmacy and study team.

The intervention will last 6 months. The primary outcome will be resident falls at 6 months. Secondary outcomes include resident health-related quality of life, falls at 3 months, medication burden, medication appropriateness, mortality and hospitalisations. A full health economic analysis will be undertaken. The target sample size is 880 residents (440) in each arm) from 44 triads. This number is sufficient to detect a decrease in fall rate from 1.5 per individual to 1.178 (relative reduction of 21%) with 80% power and an ICC of 0.05 or less.

Discussion

Recruitment is on-going and the trial should complete in early 2020. The trial results will have implications for the future management of residents in care homes and the ongoing implementation of independent pharmacist prescribing.

Trial registration

ISRCTN, ID: 17847169. Registered on 15 December 2017.
Morphological and genetic characteristics of F1 hybrids introgressed from Brassica napus to B. rapa in Taiwan
Authors: Tu Yuan-Kai , Chen Han-Wei , Tseng Kuang-Yu , Lin Yen-Chun , Kuo Bo-Jein
Published: January 2020

Background

Unintentional introgression from genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape (Brassica napus) to a relative is inevitable in the open field. A feasible and practical strategy for restricting the spread of GM offspring is to set a reasonable isolated distance between GM B. napus and the relatives. To define the isolated distance, a pollen donor/recipient pair is a prerequisite to conducting the field trial of pollen flow. However, because the cultivation of GM B. napus is prohibited in Taiwan, it is difficult to obtain relevant information. Thus, this study explored the morphological and genetic characteristics of five varieties of B. napus (donor), three varieties of B. rapa (recipient), and the 15 corresponding F1 hybrids, aiming to construct phenotypic data and genetic variation data and to select the most appropriate pollen donor/recipient for future field trials of pollen flow.

Results

The genome size of all F1 hybrids estimated using flow cytometry showed intermediate DNA content between B. napus and B. rapa varieties. Most of the F1 hybrids had intermediate plant height and blooming period, and the rosette leaves type and colors resembled those of B. napus varieties. The results of sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) showed an average of 9.52 bands per primer combination and 67.87 polymorphic bands among the F1 hybrid population. Similarity and cluster analyses revealed higher similarity between F1 hybrids and B. napus varieties than between F1 hybrids and B. rapa varieties. Furthermore, we identified a specific 1100-bp band (LOC106302894) in F1 hybrids and B. napus varieties but not in B. rapa varieties.

Conclusions

The rosette leaves and the DNA marker LOC106302894 observed in F1 hybrids are consistent phenotypic and genetic characteristics that can be used to identify the presence of unintentional hybridization from B. napus to B. rapa in Taiwan. Due to the prohibition of GM crop cultivation, the hybridization system of non-GM Brassica species in this study can be utilized as a mimic scheme to conduct pollen flow trials, thus facilitating the determination of the proper isolated distance.
Evaluation of inhaled beta-2 agonist in management of transient tachypnea of the newborn
Authors: Talaat Ahmed A. , Abohashish Maha M. A. , Farid Tarek M. , Salah Mohab M.
Published: January 2020

Background

Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a common cause of early neonatal respiratory distress. It is due to delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid.

Aim

To evaluate the effect of inhaled salbutamol, a beta-2 adrenergic agonist (β2AA), in management of TTN and to detect any side effects as a result of using it

Methods

A total of 100 infants with TTN were randomly divided into two groups to receive either inhaled salbutamol (treatment group) or an equal volume of normal saline solution (placebo group) at the time of diagnosis. At enrollment (by the 6th hour), complete blood count, blood glucose, serum potassium (K+), arterial blood gasses, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (O2Sat), fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2), and TTN clinical score were determined for all patients. At 0.5, 1, and 4 h after drug administration, respiratory rate, heart rate, O2Sat, FiO2, and the clinical TTN score were recorded. At 4 h after treatment, arterial blood gasses, serum K+, and blood glucose levels were measured again. The duration of total respiratory support and the duration of hospitalization were recorded as well.

Results

No statistically significant differences existed between both groups in terms of gestational age, birth weight, gender, mode of delivery, Apgar score, or maternal risk factors. The duration of respiratory support and duration of hospitalization were significantly shorter in the treatment (salbutamol) group (P < 0.0005,P < 0.0002, respectively). In the treatment (salbutamol) group; the respiratory rate, FiO2and TTN score were significantly lower after treatment (P < 0.0001,P < 0.0000,P < 0.0000, respectively). Also the PaO2significantly increased (P < 0.0000) with significant improvement in PH (P < 0.0001) and significant reduction in PaCO2(P < 0.03). However, there were no statistically significant differences in heart rates, serum K+, or glucose levels after treatment.

Conclusion

Inhaled salbutamol, a β2AA, was effective in reducing the duration of respiratory support and hospitalization in TTN, with no detected side effects.
Application of the ASCO Value Framework and ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale to Assess the Value of Abiraterone and Enzalutamide in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Authors: Wong Sarah E. , Everest Louis , Jiang Di M. , Saluja Ronak , Chan Kelvin K.W. , Sridhar Srikala S.
Published: January 2020

PURPOSE:

As novel hormonal therapies, such as abiraterone and enzalutamide, move into earlier stages of treatment of advanced prostate cancer, there are significant cost implications. We used the ASCO Value Framework (AVF) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (MCBS) to quantify and compare the incremental clinical benefit and costs of these agents in the metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) settings.

METHODS:

We searched PubMed for randomized phase III trials of abiraterone and enzalutamide in mCRPC and mCSPC. Incremental clinical benefit was quantified using the AVF and ESMO-MCBS by 2 independent assessors. Incremental drug costs were calculated using average wholesale prices (AWPs) from the RED BOOK Online.

RESULTS:

In mCRPC, 2 abiraterone trials (COU-AA-301 and COU-AA-302) and 2 enzalutamide trials (AFFIRM and PREVAIL) met search criteria. AVF scores ranged from 46.3 to 66.6, suggesting clinical benefit; ESMO-MCBS scores ranged from 3 to 5, with lower clinical benefit in the mCRPC predocetaxel setting. The overall incremental AWP ranged from $83,460.94 to $205,128.85. In mCSPC, 4 trials met criteria (LATITUDE, STAMPEDE, ENZAMET, and ARCHES; AVF scores were 79.8, 33.3, 59, and 17, respectively). All of the studies showed benefit except ARCHES. By ESMO-MCBS, both LATITUDE and STAMPEDE showed benefit (score for 4 for both studies); ENZAMET and ARCHES were not evaluable. The overall cost of treatment was significantly higher in the mCSPC setting.

CONCLUSION:

The AVF and ESMO-MCBS frameworks generated slightly different results but suggested that abiraterone and enzalutamide show clinical benefit in both mCRPC and mCSPC but trended to lower clinical benefit and increased costs in earlier disease stages. Further refinement of the AVF and ESMO-MCBS is needed to facilitate their use and their ability to inform clinical practice in a rapidly changing treatment landscape.
Comparison of enteral and parenteral nutrition in critically ill patient of Intensive Care Unit: a systematic review
Authors: Patsiou Eirini-Chrysovalanto , Rousou Erofili , Kelesi Martha , Fasoi Georgia
Published: January 2020

Background: The enteral nutrition (EN) is the first choice of  nutritional support for  critically ill patients. Despite the fact that the most common practice is choosing continuous EN, there is a controversy about which is the safest and most effective method of nutrition.Aim: The aim of this systematic review was the analysis of the effect of EN compared to PN for patients that are hospitalized in ICUs, as a function of to the cost and the time of hospitalisation, the hospital-acquired infections, complications and mortality.Material and Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in English and Greek language, of published articles during the past 5 years. Articles were unidentified in electronic databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library and Iatrotek using keywords. Grey literature was also taken involved. Finally, 4 studies were included in the systematic review, after the application of exclusion and inclusion criteria.Results: Eight hundred thirty-eight articles (838) were recovered using keywords. The studies that were finally included and further analysed consisted of 2 systematic reviews and meta-analyses, one randomised clinical trial, a multicentre controlled randomised trial and a systematic review. The method of nutrition (enteral or parenteral) is not related to mortality. The EN is related to less blood bacterial infections and reduction in the time of hospitalization. On the other hand, it causes more gastrointestinal complications. On average, the cost of parenteral nutrition is higher than intestinal.Conclusions: The EN is indicated to be the primary nutritional support of ICU-treated patients, with the advantage of reduced haematogenous infections and organ failure, beside the fact that it still is a challenging procedure. Critically ill patients are a heterogeneous group, in which each patient needs a personalised diet, depending on the diagnosis, the time spent in the ICU and the variety of possible complications.
The emergence of depression in teenagers and the role of health professionals
Authors: Argyriadis Alexandros , Tryfonos Andria , Gourni Maritsa , Asimakopoulou Evanthia , Sapountzi-Krepia Despoina , Agyriadi Agathi
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Depression is one of the most common mental disorders and a serious disease that plagues many people today who end up in this through their various problems. The prevention and treatment of adolescent depression is a major issue for the society and for this reason it is important to further study this issue.Aim: This study aims to explore research studies about teenagers’ depression and its effects as well as ways to prevent and address it. Moreover, it aims to seek all cultural and historical aspects of the individual and his/her family to further understand the issue. Material and Method: This is a systematic review of research studies in the electronic databases EBSCO, MedLine, Pubmed journals and books and articles referring to the issue of teenage depression.Results: This systematic review showed that depression is a daily occurrence that affects many people and that adolescents with depression tend to multiply rather than diminish. Among the most important methods of treatment are psychotherapy and reading books.Conclusions: Young people with depression problems find difficulties in their performance in school and society and often have changes in their eating habits as they stretch their weight very often. The consequence of all the above is often suicidal behavior and suicidal tendencies or even thoughts of suicide. So the necessary prevention is needed to avoid unpleasant situations.
Biomarkers of acute kidney injury in a mixed ICU population. a narrative review
Authors: Panagidis Dimitrios , Nanas Serafim , Kokkoris Stelios
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Acute kidney injury is a severe complication occurring in critically ill patients treated in the intensive care units, which has a significant impact on morbidity and mortality in these patients. Moreover, despite technological and pharmaceutical advances during the last decades, acute kidney injury is still associated with markedly increased morbidity and mortality. Creatinine, the most common renal dysfunction biomarker in use, has poor predictive accuracy for renal injury due to time delay in its increase and the influence by other factors on its serum concentration such as age, gender, muscle mass etc. Therefore, the need for better renal biomarkers in order to early detect and intervene for acute kidney injury prevention is imperative. During the last years several new acute kidney injury biomarkers have been discovered and validated to improve early detection of patients in risk groups for progressive renal failure, need for renal replacement therapy or death. Aim: The purpose of the present article is to review the studies that have tested the predictive ability of those biomarkers (in urine and/or plasma) for early detection of acute kidney injury in the mixed adult intensive care unit population. Material and Method: We searched Medline (PubMed) using the keywords: acute kidney injury, biomarkers, renal failure, ICU.Results: The most relevant articles were included in this review.Conclusions: During the past decade, multiple AKI biomarkers have been studied and viewed as promising. Further studies are needed to determine their clinical utility.
SYNTHESIS AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL METHOD: EVIDENCE OF USING THE SEMANTIC DIFFERENTIAL METHOD
Authors: Ray Tatyana Ivanovna
Published: January 2020

Статья посвящена психологическому осмыслению содержательной и формальной методологии. В статье приведены результаты теоретического исследования в области интегральной парадигмы и синтетического подхода в методологии психологии. Представлена формальная методология интеграции дифференцированных факторов на примере методики класса «Семантический дифференциал». Получены выводы, которые позволяют на более высоком уровне обобщения и абстракции описывать системы как целостные феномены, и таким образом определять их специфичность, структуру и закономерности функционирования. Было раскрыто семантическое пространство понятия «смысл», которое обнаруживает общую структуру и порядок в многообразии индивидуальных для разных наук уникальных и изменчивых смыслов, обусловленных конкретным этапом историческо-эволюционного развития. Смысл представляется в виде целостного символа – схемы феномена, условно обозначая в нем системные связи, показывая иерархию, определяя объемы занимаемых семантических пространств, а также центры тяжести, как генерализующие движущие силы рассматриваемых явлений.
Problem of Personnel Support by Qualified Specialists on the Example of Company “N”
Authors: Novickiy A. , Lysenko E.
Published: January 2020

This article reveals the problem of staffi ng in the modern realities of the market. It should be just “circles on the water” ... It must be that we clearly agree with the facts of reality, or we need to deal with the problem at the very beginning, namely with the advent of training personnel. Can we say with confi dence that in 10 years both directions will be as relevant as they are now, and young potential personnel will go in this direction? The study of reproducible personnel in diff erent economic conditions, the proof that during the period of a planned economy, the solution of problems should be confi rmed that the authorities at all levels eff ectively regulate all four stages of the reproducible process. Under market conditions has declined signifi cantly. Despite the reduction in the number of products in which there were catastrophic shortages of qualified personnel. There are no reliable mechanisms for infl uencing individual stages of the reproductive process. The introduction of market relations is due to the need to create new systems for managing consultations, defi ning criteria and indicators for assessing its eff ectiveness. An important modern problem that requires serious and in-depth study. For all categories of workers, providing enterprises with qualifi ed personnel, it is necessary to create a system of continuing professional education. Ministry of Education of Russia on the implementation of the Concept of modernization of Russian education.
Entrepreneurial Bricolage As a Component of Organizational Culture
Authors: Titova N. , Titov S.
Published: January 2020

Development of entrepreneurial competencies in corporations is often limited by the established organizational culture, which supports and is rooted in the current models of non-entrepreneurial, performing behavior. The article examines the real experience of a Russian company in introducing entrepreneurial behavior in the context of a project in a protracted crisis. The study was carried out using the concept of entrepreneurial bricolage and the network model of organizational culture. The management of the company and many project participants, realizing the urgent need to find new opportunities for the project, strove to introduce models of entrepreneurial behavior and values that support them, but without success. The author comes to the conclusion that the inability to change the negative trajectory of the project by introducing the practices and values of entrepreneurial bricolage is largely related to the organizational culture, which had fixed the behavior of non-entrepreneurial adherence to the plan at the level of organizational attitudes and values.
UTILIZAÇÃO DE MEDICAMENTOS POR GESTANTES: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DA LITERATURA
Authors: SILVA LÍCIA KAIRA PEREIRA , Marques Ana Emilia Formiga
Published: January 2020

Introdução: A gravidez é período em que o organismo da mulher sofre grandes alterações, sendo a maioria dessas alterações não patológicas e em decorrência dessas alterações fisiológicas. Objetivo: Analisar a produção científica acerca do uso de medicamentos no período da gestação. Metodologia: Realizou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura onde foram analisados artigos indexados nas bases de dados LILACS, SCIELO e MEDLINE com os descritores: Gestantes, Uso de medicamentos e Farmacoepidemiologia, no período entre 2013 e 2018. Resultados: A revisão sistemática foi estruturada por meio de 11 artigos e após a análise dos dados constatou-se que com exceção do ácido fólico, a maioria das gestantes relatadas nos estudos fez uso de pelo menos um medicamento, sendo os antibióticos os mais prescritos. A maior parte dos medicamentos utilizados são pertencentes a classes que o seu uso é considerado seguro durante a gravidez. Em relação à automedicação, observou-se que muitas mulheres gestantes fazem uso de medicamentos por contra própria para tratar sintomas comuns à gravidez, sendo o percentual mais alto de automedicação antes do início do pré-natal. Conclusão: Assim conclui-se que as gestantes apresentam desconhecimento dos riscos da automedicação e que o profissional farmacêutico é de fundamental importância no acompanhamento da gestante, visando prevenir possíveis complicações tanto na mãe quanto no feto.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DA MOBILIDADE FUNCIONAL E MEDO DE QUEDAS DE IDOSAS COMUNITÁRIAS
Authors: MÜLLER DANIELA VIROTE KASSICK , De Bastos JÉSSICA SANCHOTENE
Published: January 2020

Introdução: A população mundial está envelhecendo e, com isso, podem ocorrer diversas modificações estruturais e fisiológicas no organismo que podem levá-lo ao déficit de equilíbrio e quedas. Tais quedas podem trazer tanto consequências físicas quanto psicológicas, portanto a importância de preveni-las. Objetivo: Comparar a mobilidade funcional de idosas com e sem medo de cair. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo comparativo, realizado com 88 idosas comunitárias residentes no município de Uruguaiana/RS, com média de idade de 69,88±5,77. Foram realizadas avaliações seguindo o seguinte protocolo: a) aplicação de questionário sobre o perfil sócio demográfico, nível de atividade física, histórico de quedas e outras alterações associadas, tais como alterações visuais, auditivas e labirínticas; b) investigação sobre a preocupação em sofrer quedas (FES-I); c) mobilidade funcional (Timed Up and Go - TUG e velocidade de marcha). A partir da aplicação do FES-I, as idosas foram divididas em dois grupos de acordo com sua classificação: idosas sem medo de cair (grupo 1= 48 idosas (54,5%)) e o grupo 2 pelas idosas com medo de cair (40 idosas - 45,5%). Os resultados demonstraram que a média do TUG entre as idosas do grupo 1 foi menor (p=0,005), assim como a velocidade da marcha foi maior entre estas idosas (p=0,006). Resultados e Conclusões: Sendo assim, o estudo demonstrou que aquelas idosas que apresentam mais medo de cair apresentam piores resultados na sua mobilidade funcional quando comparadas a idosas sem este medo.
Acoso escolar: adolescentes víctimas y agresores. La implicación en ciclos de violencia
Authors: Ruiz-Narezo Marta , Santibáñez Gruber Rosa , Laespada Martínez Teresa
Published: January 2020

INTRODUCCIÓN. Se analizan, desde una perspectiva ecológico-sistémica, las asociaciones múltiples entre la conducta de acoso escolar o bullying y otras conductas de riesgo violentas, teniendo en cuenta el género y el itinerario educativo. MÉTODO. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo y relacional de corte transversal que analiza los resultados obtenidos de la aplicación de un cuestionario, anónimo y de autorregistro a una muestra de 433 personas de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) y Formación Profesional Básica (FPB) de 4 centros educativos del Gran Bilbao. RESULTADOS. Existen diferencias en el acoso escolar en función del género, observándose una mayor prevalencia entre los chicos de ESO, y no contemplando diferencias significativas con el alumnado de FPB. Existe también vinculación, tanto en chicos como en chicas, en la victimación y reproducción de la violencia escolar, siendo en muchos casos agresores/as y víctimas al mismo tiempo. Además, se ha observado que ser víctima de acoso escolar está asociado con la implicación en otras conductas violentas como el maltrato en las relaciones de pareja o la conducta antisocial, así como con la violencia ejercida en el ámbito escolar, observándose diferencias en función del género. DISCUSIÓN. Se discuten los datos obtenidos con otros estudios realizados y se incorpora el concepto de “ciclos de violencia” en los que se dan cita tanto los roles como las conductas de riesgo violentas. De tal manera que una misma persona se implica en diversas conductas violentas, bullying, ciberbullying, violencia con sus parejas o conductas antisociales o infractoras y con diversos roles (agresor/a y víctima), siendo un área de estudio que podría enmarcar diferentes intervenciones socioeducativas con los adolescentes al contemplarles no únicamente como víctimas o agresores/as, sino ante la posibilidad de encontrarnos frente a las denominadas víctimas-agresoras (doble rol) y la implicación de las mismas en diversos tipos de violencias.
“UN ESPACIO DE TRABAJO EN RELACIÓN”: EL ENSAYO FEMINISTA TRADUCIDO DE LASAL, EDICIONS DE LES DONES
Authors: Godayol Pilar
Published: January 2020

Después de la muerte de Francisco Franco, en pleno auge de losmovimientos sociales y culturales de la mujer, emergieron editorialesy colecciones feministas. En Barcelona, en 1977 nacía elespacio híbrido y polivalente, entre cultural y político, café-barlaSal y, un año más tarde, se fundaba la primera editorial feministadel Estado, laSal, edicions de les dones (1978-1990).En este artículo, después de contextualizar los feminismosde los años setenta y ochenta y resumir brevemente el catálogo delaSal, edicions de les dones, así como destacar su modo detrabajar “en relación”, estudiaremos las dos colecciones que laeditorial dedicó al ensayo feminista: laSal Ensayo (1978-1989) yCuadernos Inacabados (1981-1988). Ambos proyectos incorporarontextos de autoras autóctonas y foráneas. Comprobaremos que,con el objetivo de luchar contra la orfandad materna crónica quehabía impuesto el franquismo, la importación de literatura feministaextranjera fue clave para restaurar la memoria histórica delas mujeres y crear debate sobre su identidad.
CARMELA EULATE SANJURJO, RETRATO DE UNA TRADUCTORA VERSÁTIL
Authors: Atalaya Irene
Published: January 2020

Prolífica traductora y escritora, Carmela Eulate Sanjurjo (1871- 1961) fue seguramente una de las traductora más notables y versátiles de las primeras décadas del siglo XX. Poeta, novelista, antóloga, historiadora de mujeres, su nombre ha sido borrado de la historia de la traducción y menospreciado por la literatura hispanoamericana. Este trabajo se centra en una faceta poco conocida y valorada de la autora de La muñeca para así contribuir a la historiografía feminista de la traducción.
TRADUCCIÓN AUDIOVISUAL Y PERSPECTIVA DE GÉNERO. A PROPÓSITO DEL TRATAMIENTO DE LA VIOLENCIA VERBAL EN EL DOBLAJE
Authors: Carlucci Laura
Published: January 2020

En una sociedad donde el tema de la violencia de género vatomando cada vez más importancia y visibilidad, el papel del cinecomo medio de denuncia política y social ha permitido, en laúltima década, que muchas producciones cinematográficas sehayan dedicado a presentar la temática social relacionada con laviolencia hacia la mujer. Este estudio analiza la película Te doy misojos, de la directora Icíar Bollaín, desde el ámbito de su traducciónpara el público italiano, haciendo especial hincapié tanto en losdos guiones, el original y la traducción, como en la puesta en escena.Nos detendremos en los mecanismos narratológicos de lapelícula original y su versión doblada, con el fin de analizar lasdiferentes formas de percibir los múltiples mensajes verbalesviolentos que trascienden la pantalla, en el original y en la versióndoblada al italiano.
ENSAYO Y PERIODISMO ITALIANO SEGÚN LAS VERSIONES DE CARMEN DE BURGOS, COLOMBINE
Authors: Hernández Mª Belén
Published: January 2020

Carmen de Burgos destaca en la literatura novecentista por suprolífica obra como narradora y periodista, aunque también fueautora de textos académicos, libros de viajes, ensayos y poesía.Una de las facetas de su producción más interesantes ydesconocidas es la de editora y traductora, tarea que desempeñóen distintas editoriales progresistas, desde la valenciana Sempereo Maucci de Barcelona a Serra y Rivadeneyra en Madrid. Conrespecto a la cultura italiana, a partir de la edición crítica de laobra de Leopardi publicada en 1911, Colombine mantuvo unconstante interés por la literatura y la prensa del joven país. Eneste artículo se analizan las versiones de los ensayos de PaoloMantegazza, Roberto Bracco y otros periodistas que descubrió ensu primer viaje a Italia y sucesivamente editó en España a fin depromover la reflexión sobre la condición de la mujer moderna.
LA RECEPCIÓN DEL TEATRO DE FRANCA RAME EN ESPAÑA
Authors: Martín Clavijo Milagro
Published: January 2020

En este artículo se pretende estudiar la recepción de la obra y delas representaciones de Franca Rame en España durante los añosochenta y noventa. Fuentes del estudio las constituyen reseñas,artículos, reportajes y entrevistas publicadas en España en esteperiodo a raíz de espectáculos de los que Rame es autora. Setendrán en consideración fundamentalmente los aspectos teatralesde su producción, pero sin dejar al margen las consideracionespolíticas y morales que de ella derivan.
ROMPER LA SEGUNDA FRONTERA. HELGA SCHNEIDER Y ORNELA VORPSI: PIONERAS DE LA LITERATURA ITALIANA DE LA INMIGRACIÓN TRADUCIDA AL ESPAÑOL
Authors: Velázquez García Sara
Published: January 2020

El artículo trata de poner de manifiesto la ausencia de traduccionesal español de obras pertenecientes a la literatura italiana dela inmigración. A pesar del auge que ha tenido en España laliteratura del país transalpino en los últimos años, especialmenteen lo que a novela negra se refiere, sólo se ha traducido unaínfima parte de literatura escrita por inmigrantes. Es el caso deautoras como Helga Schneider, de origen alemán, y Ornela Vorpsi,albanesa, que han visto traducidas algunas de sus novelas alespañol. El artículo pretende demostrar la importancia y necesidadde que se traduzcan más obras de este tipo a nuestra lengua cuyatemática gira normalmente en torno a la historia, a la situación delos inmigrantes y a los conflictos identitarios.
High-precision laser spot center positioning method for weak light conditions
Authors: Gao Ruihong , Liu Heshan , Zhao Ya , Luo Ziren , Jin Gang
Published: January 2020

In the acquisition stage of many space applications, such as the Taiji program, the spot center of weak laser light must be accurately determined. Under weak light conditions, the precision of most traditional positioning methods is greatly affected. In this paper, we present a high-precision laser spot center positioning method based on the theoretical analysis of influence factors of precision. It is shown through experimental study that the method’s precision can fulfill the requirement of the Taiji program.
Compressive spectral imaging approach using adaptive coded apertures
Authors: Zhang Hao , Ma Xu , Arce Gonzalo R.
Published: January 2020

The coded aperture snapshot spectral imager (CASSI) acquires three-dimensional spectral images with two-dimensional coded projection measurements. This paper proposes an adaptive design method of the coded apertures, according to a priori knowledge of the target scene, to improve sensing efficiency and imaging performance of the super-resolution CASSI system. The adaptive coded apertures are constructed from the nonlinear thresholding of the grayscale map of the scene. Theoretical proof is provided to demonstrate the superiority of the adaptive coded apertures over traditional random coded apertures. Improvement in reconstruction performance is also verified by a set of simulations based on different spectral data.
Complex refractive index of volcanic ash aerosol in the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet
Authors: Deguine Alexandre , Petitprez Denis , Clarisse Lieven , Guđmundsson Snævarr , Outes Valeria , Villarosa Gustavo , Herbin Hervé
Published: January 2020

Very fine silicate-rich volcanic ash, generated by explosive volcanic eruptions, can efficiently be traced downwind with infrared satellite sounders. Their measurements can also be used to derive physical parameters, such as optical depths and effective radii. However, one of the key requirements for accurate retrievals is a good knowledge of the complex refractive index (CRI) of the ash under investigation. In the past, the vast majority of the studies used the CRIs from Pollack et al. [Icarus 19, 372 (1973)ICRSA50019-103510.1016/0019-1035(73)90115-2], which are based on measurements of thin slices of volcanic rock, and therefore are not representative for airborne volcanic ash particles. Here, we report measurements of the CRI of volcanic ash in suspension, generated from samples collected from recent high-impact eruptions in Chile (Puyehue-Cordón Caulle, Calbuco, and Chaitén), Iceland (Eyjafjallajökull and Grímsvötn), and Italy (Etna). The samples cover a wide range of

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content (46% to 76%) as confirmed by an X-ray fluorescence analysis. In the experimental setup, volcanic ash was suspended in nitrogen through mechanical agitation. Extinction spectra were recorded in the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet spectral regions. The particle size distribution within the airflow was also recorded. An iterative algorithm allowed us to obtain fully consistent CRIs for the six samples, compatible with the observed extinction spectra and the Kramers–Krönig relations. While a good agreement is found with other recently reported CRIs in the UV/Vis, larger differences are found in the longwave infrared spectral region.
Telecommunications sector transformations, innovations and the market structure: The case of Algeria
Authors: Nawal Ameziane , Cherif Belmihoub Mohamed
Published: January 2020

Widespread computer science use and the tremendous changes in information and communication technologies (ICT) since the 2000s have induced major disruptions in the telecommunications sector. The Voice-Data–Image convergence had a significant effect on organizations, infrastructures and ICT platforms. Innovation has become a key value for this sector. However, the main weaknesses of telecom operators lie in the lack of their capacities to meet the requirements of continuous innovation. The aim of this article is to propose a critical reflection on the strategic orientations that the Algerian telecom operators can consider in the context of ICT convergence. A survey is conducted to understand the different developments in this sector and in particular to analyse the main issues faced by the incumbent operators and identify the growth levels in changing value chains. A particular reference to the experience of the incumbent operator of Algeria will be discussed from a transformation perspective strategy.