bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Claves para una iglesia que sabe comunicarse con el hombre de hoy
Authors: Pérez Múnera Diego Alejandro
Published: June 2016

Ante la globalización, y los cambios que esta le presenta a la humanidad, es fundamental que la Iglesia repiense su método de evangelización, su manera de comunicar el mensaje de salvación y el lenguaje que usa para hablar de Dios. Es evidente que para dar respuesta a los signos de los tiempos es necesaria una renovación eclesial; por ello, el presente artículo ofrece algunas claves para que la Iglesia se pueda comunicar con el hombre de hoy. Una propuesta actual que ofrece luces sobre cómo se debe evangelizar en una humanidad cada vez más cambiante. En este sentido, se propone una Iglesia encantadora y atrayente, creativa, desafiada, cercana, formada y comunicadora; una Iglesia no dirigida por una idea de auto-conservación, sino ante todo pastoral, del pueblo, misionera y que se sabe comunicar en el lenguaje y por los medios que el mundo actual le presenta.
El argumento de probabilidad (τὸ εἰκός) en la retórica griega
Authors: Percia Heiner Mercado
Published: June 2016

Los discursos de oradores como Isócrates, Gorgias, Antifonte, Lisias, entre otros, e igualmente, los dos tratados de retórica que conservamos de la segunda mitad del siglo IV a. C no solo pueden considerarse como piezas literarias construidas con gran habilidad o como manuales con recetas para aplicar sino como fuente de conceptos de interés para la filosofía. En este artículo analizaremos uno de esos conceptos, τὸ εἰκός. Traducido normalmente como “probable” o “verosímil”, los eikóta son recursos argumentativos utilizados desde los orígenes de la práctica de arte retórico, sobre todo en espacios judiciales y, particularmente, fueron usados en aquellos litigios en donde la falta de testigos o testimonios hacía difícil inclinar favorablemente al juez. Pero también los eikóta ocuparon el centro de la crítica platónica al ser definidos como opuestos a la verdad (ἀλήθεια).
Juan Pablo II: Portador de Esperanza ante el Dolor y el Sufrimiento
Authors: Rosas Jiménez Carlos Alberto
Published: June 2016

El  Santo Papa Juan Pablo II centrado en la pregunta por el hombre y la defensa de su dignidad, se preocupó por dejar una sólida y significativa enseñanza sobre esta realidad del ser humano. Padeció el dolor y el sufrimiento en muchos momentos de su vida y, como filósofo, teólogo y Pastor, manifestó esta gran preocupación en casi todas sus encíclicas, en las que buscó transmitir, a lo largo de todo su pontificado, la fe de la Iglesia Católica recogiendo las enseñanzas de la Sagrada Escritura y la Sagrada Tradición. A través de una revisión de las encíclicas que escribió, ilustramos cómo el Santo Padre evidencia, ante todo, un profundo interés de que el hombre de hoy se entienda principalmente a sí mismo y de esta manera, comprenda el dinamismo del dolor, para que, antes que desesperar en los momentos difíciles, viva la esperanza y pueda así llenar de sentido su vida entera
La visión cristiana renacentista del Cantar de los Cantares a través del Cántico Espiritual
Authors: Laguna Isaac Gómez
Published: June 2016

El presente artículo es una aproximación al modo como San Juan de la Cruz, místico y humanista de soberbia formación que vivió en la compleja España del siglo XVI, combina los temas y elementos poéticos del Cantar de los Cantares bíblico, junto con la visión religiosa y literaria del Renacimiento, para crear su poema Cántico Espiritual. De entre las múltiples perspectivas por las que se podría haber optado, esta breve aproximación se limita a poner de manifiesto el modo como San Juan de la Cruz reinterpreta conceptos tradicionalmente cristianos, tales como: el amor de Dios, el matrimonio o la naturaleza, desde la percepción humanista del universo como un conjunto identificado con Dios y, por tanto, con la belleza y armonía absolutas.
La doctrina de Tomás de Aquino sobre la analogía como recurso para el conocimiento natural de dios. una meditación filosófica sobre sus límites y alcances
Authors: González Suárez Lucero
Published: June 2016

El propósito de este ensayo consiste en reflexionar sobre el fundamento ontológico de la doctrina de Tomás de Aquino sobre analogía, con el fin de señalar sus alcances y límites para el conocimiento natural de Dios.  En el primer apartado se reflexiona sobre la analogia entis. En el segundo, se define la analogía y sus tipos. En el tercero, se explica que a través de la analogía es posible acceder al conocimiento indirecto de Dios. En el cuarto, se plantea la pregunta acerca de cuál es el Dios al que permiten acceder las pruebas de la existencia de Dios basadas en la analogía, con el fin de argumentar que, como sostiene San Juan de la Cruz, entre las criaturas y Dios hay una infinita desemejanza, motivo por el cual, si bien es cierto que la analogía permite a la teodicea el conocimiento de Dios como causa, no es un medio proporcionado para el conocimiento de su ser sobrenatural. El artículo concluye con la exhibición de los límites del pensamiento analógico para el conocimiento esencial de Dios: de la trascendencia y el misterio que envuelven su presencia. La tesis a demostrar es que el conocimiento analógico de Dios es imperfecto e incompleto, pero no falso.
Emancipación de la metafísica hermenéutica política de Gianni Vattimo
Authors: Milla Ricardo
Published: June 2016

La intención de este artículo es señalar y definir la posición de la filosofía de Gianni Vattimo dentro de la corriente hermenéutica para comprender cómo desemboca su pensamiento en una hermenéutica política. Esta hermenéutica política estaría signada por un pensamiento nihilista y posmoderno como parte de una crítica radical a la metafísica de la cual debemos emanciparnos.
PENDIDIKAN DAMAI (PEACE EDUCATION) BAGI ANAK-ANAK KORBAN KONFLIK
Authors: Sukendar Sukendar
Published: June 2016

The conflict is as natural of law (sunnatullah) that always there in the course of human life. So that conflicts do not lead to violence and social disaster, the conflicts need to be managed properly. Managing conflicts is not solely aimed at the cessation of conflict, or the signing of a peace agreement between the parties to the dispute. Over, conflict manage­ment must be followed by the management of post-conflict conditions. Among the efforts the condition of post-conflict is recovery of the affected populations, especially children who are the most vulnerable groups in a conflict. One remedy is to educate children affected by conflict through peace education. This needs to be done so that they are free from the trauma, did not carry a grudge in life, and capable of being a man who loves peace. This study will explore the efforts of peace education for children affected by conflict in the Latansa Islamic Boarding School, Cangkring, Karang­anyar, Demak.

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Konflik merupakan sesuatu yang alami yang selalu ada dalam kehidupan manusia. Oleh karena itu agar konflik tidak mengakibatkan kekerasan dan petaka sosial maka konflik perlu dikelola dengan tepat. Mengelola konflik tidak semata-mata ditujukan bagi penghentian konflik atau penandatanganan kesepakatan antara kelompok-kelompok yang bertikai. Lebih dari itu, manajemen konflik harus diikuti dengan manajemen post-konflik. Di antara berbagai upaya manajemen post-konflik adalah pemulihan terhadap orang-orang yang menjadi korban konflik, khususnya anak-anak yang memang rentan terhadap efek konflik. Salah satu penanganannya adalah melalui pendidikan agar mereka terbebas dari perasaan traumatik, tidak membawa kedukaan mereka, serta mampu menjadi orang yang mencintai perdamaian. Kajian ini akan melihat bagaimana upaya pendidikan damai yang dilakukan oleh Pondok Pesantren Latansa Cangkring Karanganyar Demak.
RINTISAN SEKOLAH BERSTANDAR INTERNASIONAL: ANTARA CITA DAN FAKTA
Authors: Ma’arif Syamsul
Published: June 2016

This paper is the result of research on junior school of RSBI 2 Semarang. By using qualitative descriptive research methods and approaches case can be concluded that no other RSBI founding purpose is only to get to quality education in Indonesia and are able to compete at international level. Moreover, the fact that Indonesia is part of the life of a globalized world, it is in harmony with the global demands should be considered in order to have an accredited educational international. Where the quality of our educational institution recognized internationally. Indonesia does not need education “embarrassed” let alone to be arrogant in the face of the criteria used at the international level. Although in practice RSBI, faces a number of problems both economic, psychological, cultural and governance management.

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Artikel ini merupakan hasil penelitian di SMP RSBI 2 Semarang. Dengan meng­guna­kan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dapat disimpulkan bahwa tujuan pendirian RSBI tidak lain adalah hanya untuk mendapatkan pendidikan yang berkualitas di Indonesia dan mampu bersaing di tingkat internasional. Selain itu, fakta bahwa Indonesia adalah bagian dari kehidupan dunia yang mengglobal. Selaras dengan tuntutan global itu adalah harus dipertimbangkan dalam rangka untuk memiliki pendidikan yang terakreditasi secara internasional. Dimana kualitas lembaga pendidikan kita diakui secara internasional. Meskipun dalam prakteknya RSBI, menghadapi sejumlah masalah baik manajemen ekonomi, psikologis, budaya, dan pemerintahan.
PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ANAK SUKU KALANG
Authors: Elizabeth Misbah Zulfa
Published: June 2016

This study with descriptive qualitative approach produces a fact that the context of education, the children of the Kalang community in general are also followed formal education, like other school children. They also received religious instruction as a compulsory subject. This of course has consequences for the possibility of cultural transformation through the instrument of education. Especially with religious education, the children of the Kalang community possible simultaneously and slowly will leave their teachings. Moreover, the nature of religious education itself is more of an orthodox religious values.

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Kajian dengan pendekatan deskritif ini menyajikan fakta bahwa konteks pen­didikan, anak-anak suku Kalang secara umum mengikuti pendidikan formal, sebagaimana anak-anak lain pada umumnya. Mereka juga menerima pelajaran agama sebagai pelajaran wajib. Hal ini tentu saja berpengaruh terhadap kemungkinan terjadinya transformasi budaya melalui instrumen pendidikan. Khususnya terkait dengan pendidikan agama, anak-anak suku Kalang dimungkin­kan secara simultan dan perlahan akan meninggalkan ajarannya. Apalagi model pendidikan agama yang mereka terima adalah pendidikan yang lebih banyak memuat nilai-nilai ortodoks.
PERGESERAN MITOLOGI PESANTREN DI ERA MODERN
Authors: Junaidi Arif
Published: June 2016

The main problem of this study is how to root, pattern and function of beliefs about karamah of the kiai pesantren Futuhiyyah Mranggen Demak and the extent of the shift of mythology that occurred at the school in line with the social changes in the modern era. This study is a field research. The paradigm used in this study is a qualitative paradigm, because the study intended to find meaning. The findings of this study is that the lives of the kiai in the pesantren Futuhiyyah also widely covered by the myths of “kiaiship”, it is a belief that the kiai has karamah.

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Masalah utama dari kajian ini adalah mencari akar, pola, dan fungsi keyakinan mengenai karamah kiai pesantren Futuhiyah Mranggen Demak dan sejauh mana pergeseran mitologi yang terjadi di kalangan masyarakat sejalan dengan perubahan masyarakat di era modern ini. Kajian ini merupakan kajian lapangan. Paradigma yang digunakan adalah kualitatif karena kajian ini berupaya menemukan makna. Adapun penemuan dari kajian ini adalah bahwa kehidupan kiai di pesantren Futuhiyah Mranggen juga diliputi mitos kiai, dalam makna keyakinan bahwa kiai memiliki karamah.
RITUAL RAMBUT GEMBEL DALAM ARUS EKSPANSI PASAR PARIWISATA
Authors: Soehadha Moh.
Published: June 2016

This article focusing on religious and social change in Dieng tourism society and its relation with state capitalism. The government has commercialize gembel hair ritual (ritual rambut gembel) by tourism policy, that long have been live in Dieng community. In this article indicated that there are two variants of the social response to the change, the people who accept and reject society. The receiving society is the people that having an interest in economic on activities of the tourism development, whereas the rejecter society is the people that hold belief and tradition faithful. Theoretically, this study gives an explanation that public religiosity into the value system which affect people’s behavior to confirm the mode of economic production runs, as well as oversee social change.

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Tulisan ini mengambil fokus pada agama dan perubahan sosial akibat ekspansi pasar pariwisata di dataran tinggi Dieng, dan hubungannya dengan kapitalisme negara. Pemerintah telah mengusahakan ritual rambut gembel sebagai komo­ditas pariwisata di dataran tinggi Dieng. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa ada dua varian respon sosial terhadap perubahan akibat ekspansi pasar pariwisata, yaitu masyarakat yang menerima dan masyarakat yang menolak. Masyarakat penerima adalah orang-orang yang memiliki kepentingan di bidang ekonomi dalam kegiatan pengembangan pariwisata, sedangkan masyarakat yang menolak adalah orang-orang yang memegang keyakinan dan tradisi lokal. Secara teoritis, studi ini memberi penjelasan bahwa religiusitas masyarakat dipengaruhi oleh moda produksi ekonomi yang ada.
The Alterations in Peripheral Blood Components of Women with Abnormal Cervical Cytology
Authors: Kiseli Mine , Gürsoy Aslı Yarcı , Akıncıoğlu Egemen , Pabuçcu Emre Göksan , Çağlar Gamze Sinem , Koca Hande Esra , Edebal Zehra , Umudum Haldun
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the peripheral blood components, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet/lymphocyte ratios (PLR) in cervical cytological abnormalities.STUDY DESIGN: We retrospectively analyzed 185 cases with abnormal and 303 cases with normal cervicovaginal smears (CVS) with blood count profile, from a total number of 9286 patients.RESULTS: Abnormal CVS results consisted of 137 (72%) ASC-US, 16 (8%) ASC-H, 19 (10%) L-SIL, 4 (2%) H-SIL and 9 (4%) AGUS. NLR and PLR of abnormal CVS group were higher than control group (p<0.001). The lymphocyte count was significantly lower in abnormal CVS cases (p<0.001). The number of patients with neutrophilia (neutrophils ≥70% of the total leukocytes) was similar among two groups(p>0.05).CONCLUSION: Neutrophilia is not observed in cervical preinvasive lesions whereas it is common in cervical cancer. In this study, absence of increased neutrophil counts and presence of lymphopenia in patients with abnormal cervical cytology, may indicate an early measure in cervical pathologies.
Non-Puerperal Uterin Inversion Caused by Myoma of the Uterus
Authors: Soysal Sunullah , İlhan Gökçe Anık , Vural Mehmet , Yıldızhan Begüm , Pekin Tanju
Published: June 2016

Non puerperal uterine inversion is a rare event and mostly caused by uterine myomas. Herein a case of uterine inversion caused by myoma protruding through vagina is presented. Uterine inversion should be considered in patients with uterine mass protruding to vagina.
Prenatal Diagnosis of Isolated Hypospadias by Using “Tulip Sign” with Two and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography
Authors: Gürel Sebahat Atar
Published: June 2016

Hypospadias is an anomaly of the male urogenital tract which occurs as a result of deficient closure of the urethral groove. Hypospadias is the most commonly seen urogenital anomaly in male neonates, but it is rarely diagnosed during prenatal period. Herein, a severe hypospadias case which was diagnosed by using 2D (two-dimensional) and 3D (three-dimensional) ultrasonography at 28 weeks of pregnancy with the aid of “tulip sign” finding was presented. 2D ultrasonography of 29 year old, primigravid woman at 28 weeks of gestation revealed an incurved, short penis with blunt tip located between the two scrotal folds and there was no additional anomaly. Findings were compatible with the “tulip sign” and case was diagnosed as isolated hypospadias. Isolated hypospadias was confirmed after delivery and surgical correction was planned. Prenatal diagnosis of hypospadias and relevant literature has been reviewed.
Placental Chorioangioma Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Sanhal Cem Yaşar , Yücel Aykan
Published: June 2016

Placental chorioangioma constitutes major importance in perinatology practice, as being the most common type of placental tumors, and having the potential of devastating perinatal outcomes. In this review, we report the symptoms, diagnostic findings and recent temporary and definitive treatment choices in patients with chorioangioma.
Laparoscopic Management of Primary Ovarian Leimyoma in a Patient with Pelvic Kidney : A Case Report
Authors: Uluğ Ulun , Gönenç Ali İhsan , Dülger Özlem , Küpelioğlu Latif , Kılıç Güray
Published: June 2016

Leiomyoma is one of the rarest solid tumours of the ovary. We report a case of a 35 years old woman suffering from irregular menstruel periods and solid unilateral ovarian mass managed by laparoscopic removal. Medical history of the patient is remarkable because of coexisting pelvic kidney and a history of infertility necessiating IVF treatment including gonadotropin stimulation
Ruptured Endometriotic Cyst Mimicking Acute Appendicitis During Pregnancy
Authors: Ersoy Ali Özgür , Gökdemir İrem Eda , Ersoy Ebru , Yücel Aykan
Published: June 2016

A 21-year-old primigravid pregnant woman of 33 gestational weeks applied to our Perinatology Clinic with acute abdominal pain. The pain was spreading from the midline to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Guarding and rebound tenderness existed in the right lower quadrant. An ultrasonographic examination revealed a single alive fetus and normal amniotic fluid. A whole blood count revealed leukocytosis and there were no signs of preterm labor or placental abruption. Fetal heart rate decelerations in a non-stress test were observed, and a decision for cesarean section and abdominal exploration were made.A healthy male baby of 2,500 grams was delivered. In the abdominal exploration, all peritoneal surfaces were coated with a dark red- to brown-colored dense material, like mud. There were two endometriotic cysts in the left ovary; one had a 6-cm mean diameter and was ruptured, while the other was intact and had a mean diameter of 2–3 cm. Both cysts were excised and sent for pathologic examination. The patient had no postoperative problems over two days and was discharged. The final pathologic diagnosis was endometriotic cysts.
Castleman Disease Mimicking Ovarian Tumour
Authors: Karalök Alper , Taşçı Tolga , Üreyen Işın , Koç Sevgi , Boran Nurettin , Çavuşoğlu Deniz , Turan Taner , Tulunay Gökhan
Published: June 2016

Castleman disease is a lymphoid disease characterized by herpes virus infection associated hyperplasia of lymphatic tissue. Castleman disease is generally localized in the mediastinum (70%) and the regions that it may be seen outside of the thorax are neck, axilla, pelvis and retroperitoneum. Castleman disease may present unicentrically or multicentrically. Fifty-six year old postmenopausal woman was detected to have a right adnexial mass in her routine gynecological examination. This adnexial mass was also observed in the pelvic ultrasonography and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A retroperitoneal mass was detected in the right hemipelvis. Pathological evaluation revealed Castleman disease, hyaline vascular type. Any lymphadenopathy other than this wasn’t observed in the systemic imaging of the patient. Therefore, she was considered to have unicentric disease and was told to come to follow-up visits. Castleman disease is a rare condition. Since symptoms and imaging findings aren’t specific to the disease, preoperative diagnosis is quite difficult. Castleman disease located in the pelvic retroperitoneum may mimic adnexial masses. It is genearlly related to pelvic walls and iliac vessels. Surgical removal of unicentric Castleman disease is curative. While Castleman disease is observed rarely in gynecological practice, it should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of adnexial masses.
A Case of Complete Chorioamniotic Membrane Separation after Amniocentesis Resulted with a Healthy Term Delivery
Authors: Ensarı Tuğba Altun , Aldemir Oya , Yırcı Bülent , Esin Sertaç , Yalvaç Serdar , Kandemir Ömer
Published: June 2016

Separation between amniotic and chorionic membranes is a normal sonographic finding before 14th weeks of gestation. As pregnancy progresses, these membranes fuse and chorionic cavity becomes obliterated. Chorioamniotic membrane separation may occur spontaneously or as a complication of invasive intrauterine procedures. Following invasive fetal intervention, resulting in a condition referred to as chorioamniotic membrane separation (CMS) and it is reported to be associated with adverse perinatal fetal outcomes. Here we present a case of CMS that had occurred after a second trimester amniocentesis and resulted with the delivery of a term healthy baby. Complete post-interventional CMS may complicate pregnancy progression. Although there are no established guidelines to follow, close follow-up may CMS can be managed to be a morbid, rather than mortal condition.
Preoperative Differentiation Between Malignant and Benign Ovarian Masses in Patients with Normal CA-125 Levels
Authors: Ersoy Ebru , Tokmak Aytekin , Ersoy Ali Ozgur , Evliyaoğlu Özlem , Sarıkaya Esma
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine the diagnostic values of some clinical and ultrasonographic features for predicting ovarian malignancies in patients with normal serum CA-125 levels.STUDY DESIGN: All of the 84 patients who were diagnosed with ovarian malignancy and 168 patients with benign adnexal mass had normal CA-125 levels, and recruited as study and control groups, respectively. Individual characteristics, ultrasonographic features, and risk of malignancy index (RMI) values of the groups were compared retrospectively.RESULTS: The ages, mean postmenopausal period of the postmenopausal women in the malignant group were significantly higher than the benign group. Nulliparity rates were similar between the two groups. The number of postmenopausal patients was significantly higher in the malignant group. Median cyst diameter and RMI values were significantly higher, and bilaterality and presence of solid area were more frequent in this group. Logistic regression model showed that ovarian cysts larger than 8 cm [Odds ratio (OR): 7.012; p<0.001; 95% Confidence interval (CI): 3.463-14.198], presence of solid area within the cyst [OR: 7.43; p<0.001; 95% CI: 3.799-14.532], and postmenopausal state [OR: 2.893; p=0.027; 95% CI: 1.129-7.412] were found to be significant factors to predict malignancy. CONCLUSION: Ovarian cysts larger than 8 cm, presence of solid area within the cyst, and postmenopausal status are the most important risk factors for ovarian malignancies in these patients with normal CA-125 levels.
Is Caesarean Myomectomy a Safe Procedure? A Comparative Study
Authors: Başaranoğlu Serdar , Ağaçayak Elif , Deregözü Ayşegül , Gümüş İlknur İnegöl , Acet Mustafa , Gül Talip
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE: Uterine myomas are the most common benign pelvic tumours observed during the reproductive period.Increased risks of haemorrhage and postoperative morbidity lead professionals to avoid myomectomy at the time of Cesarean (C-section). The present study retrospectively analysed the data of patients who had undergone C-section only and those that had undergone C-section and simultaneous myomectomy.STUDY DESIGN: The data of 42 patients (Group 1) who had underwent caesarean myomectomy and of 50 patients underwent C-section only (Group 2) out of 92 patients that had been taken into C-section on the basis of obstetric indications were retrospectively analysed in this study. The relevant patient data were recorded with the inclusion of demographic data, gestational week, and preoperative and postoperative laboratory findings. Types, locations and sizes (the largest diameter) of individual myomas were identified and noted.RESULTS: The mean diameter of myomas was 66.3±30.2 mm. Ten patients that had underwent caesarean myomectomy (23.8%) developed a need for intensive care. No statistically significant difference was found in laboratory parameters between Group 1 and Group 2.CONCLUSION: Caesarean myomectomy, when performed by experienced obstetricians, does not lead to a significant increase in maternal morbidity and mortality. Although the short-term effects of this procedure are known, there is a need for the conduct of more comprehensive studies to establish its longterm effects on fertility or how it will affect the next pregnancy processes.
Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Uterine Artery Doppler Measurements for the Prediction of Success of Single Dose Methotrexate Treatment in Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies
Authors: Çiğdem Kılıç , Altay Mehmet Metin , Kınay Tuğba , Kaplan Metin , Tuncer Serap Fırtına , Özkaya Enis , Erol Ahmet Okyar , Gelişen Orhan
Published: June 2016

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of the uterine artery Doppler values and the change of β-Human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) levels from day 0 to day 4 for prediction of the success of single dose methotrexate treatment in tubal pregnancy cases. Study Design: 50 patients with tubal pregnancy were included the prospective study. The location and size of ectopic pregnancy, bilateral uterine artery pulsed color doppler imaging was examined by ultrasonography and serum β-HCG levels were measured on day 0, 4, 7 of treatment. Success was defined as decrease of β-HCG level <10 mIU/mL with single dose methotrexate treatment. Multiple dose methotrexate treatment and surgical treatment were considered as treatment failure.Results: 32 patients (64%) treated with single dose methotrexate, 14 patients (28%) treated with multiple dose methotrexate, and 4 patients (8%) treated with surgery. In the group with β-HCG level decrease > 15.04% on day 4, single-dose methotrexate therapy were 3.82 times more successful than the group without > 15.04% β-HCG decrease. However, no significant alteration of uterine artery Doppler measurements was determined on the same days.Conclusion: Reduction rate in the β-HCG level on day 4 of treatment can be used in determination the success of single-dose methotrexate therapy.
Analysis of precipitation extremes in the Taihu Basin of China based on the regional L-moment method
Authors: Zhou Zhengzheng , Liu Shuguang , Hu Yan , Liang Yuyin , Lin Hejuan , Guo Yiping
Published: June 2016

China has suffered from increasingly severe flood events in recent years, most of which are caused by heavy rains. The substantial casualties and damage caused by flooding necessitates a better understanding of precipitation extremes, especially in heavily populated urban areas. Based on L-moments from a regional perspective, this paper analyzes precipitation extremes in the Taihu Basin, utilizing annual maximum daily precipitation and partial duration series at 96 rain gages. The comparison of regional and at-site analysis results shows that the former provides more robust estimates, especially in the upper tail of a distribution (higher quantiles). Also, the use of partial duration series, which captures more information about extreme events, was found to be preferable to describe the extreme precipitation events in the Taihu Basin. Given the recently observed more frequent occurrence and greater magnitude of precipitation extremes, it is suggested that the food design standard used in the basin should be updated, especially for the urbanizing zones.
Willingness to pay for the water supply service in Cape Verde – how far can it go?
Authors: Marques Rui , Carvalho Pedro , Pires João , Fontainhas Ana
Published: June 2016

Cape Verde is an African country where consumers pay one of the highest tariffs for water supply services in the world. However, the current levels of service coverage and quality are still far from adequate, as acknowledged by local authorities and international agencies. Thus, an assessment of how much Cape Verdean households are willing to pay (WTP) for service improvements is a fundamental ingredient informing sector policy formulation going forward. This is the focus of this study. Valuation functions were estimated using suitable estimation methods. The results show that, taking into consideration their current levels of expenditure with this service, households would in general not be WTP more for significant improvements in their current water supply services, and that household income and the age of the head of the household both have significant effects on their WTP.
In-situ biological denitrification using pretreated maize stalks as carbon source for nitrate-contaminated groundwater remediation
Authors: Li Tongyan , Li Wenqi , Feng Chuanping , Hu Weiwu
Published: June 2016

A simulation apparatus of in-situ groundwater remediation (SAIR) that used maize stalks pretreated with sodium hydroxide (MSSH) as a carbon source was designed for nitrate-contaminated groundwater treatment. Two experiments, RA and RB, were constructed in this SAIR. The removal performance of SAIR fed with real nitrate contaminated water was investigated under static and dynamic conditions. In the static remediation experiment, good removal efficiency (>95% for nitrate, 89% for total nitrogen) was observed in both experiments. However, nitrate removal efficiency did not differ greatly between RA and RB at a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 15 d. Overall, these results indicate that MSSH has potential for use as an alternative carbon source for denitrification.
Peritonitis before Peritoneal Dialysis Training: Analysis of Causative Organisms, Clinical Outcomes, Risk Factors, and Long-Term Consequences
Authors: Ma Terry King-Wing , Chow Kai Ming , Kwan Bonnie Ching-Ha , Pang Wing Fai , Leung Chi Bon , Li Philip Kam-Tao , Szeto Cheuk Chun
Published: June 2016

Background and objectives

Peritonitis before peritoneal dialysis (PD) training (pretraining peritonitis [PTP]) is an uncommon event. The study aim was to examine the causative organisms, clinical outcomes, risk factors, and long-term consequences of PTP.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

In this single–center, retrospective, observational study involving all incident patients on PD who developed PTP between 1998 and 2012, we examined the causative organisms, primary response rate, complete cure rate, risk factors, and associations of PTP with peritoneal equilibration test (PET) and patient survival. For each patient in the PTP group, the patients who underwent catheter insertion immediately before and after the index case were identified as controls.

Results

Among 1252 incident patients on PD, 52 (4.2%) patients developed PTP, and 104 patients were identified as controls. The two groups were similar in age, sex distribution, comorbidities, and residual renal function, but the PTP group had significantly lower hemoglobin and serum albumin. Patients were followed up for a median of 37.5 months (interquartile range [IQR], 16.3–62.2 months). The most common causative organisms of PTP were Staphylococcus aureus (30.8%) and polymicrobial (21.2%); 25% had negative growth. The primary response and complete cure rates were 82.7% and 78.8%, respectively. In the PTP group, 7.7% of patients died, 9.6% of patients required catheter removal, and PD training was significantly delayed (median =42.0; IQR, 26.0–65.8 days versus 27.5; IQR, 23.0–35.0 days; P=0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that serum albumin was the only predictor of PTP (adjusted odds ratio, 0.89 per 1-g/dl increase; 95% confidence interval, 0.82 to 0.97). There were no differences in PET results and dialysis adequacy (measured around 1 month after PD training). The PTP group had significantly worse patient survival (median =41.2; IQR, 21.8–60.5 months versus 55.8; IQR, 40.4–71.2 months; P=0.02). Technique failure occurred in 11.5% and 10.6% of patients in the PTP and control groups, respectively.

Conclusions

S. aureus is the most common causative organism of PTP. Nutritional interventions in patients who are hypoalbuminemic before catheter insertion deserve additional study.
Rates and Outcomes of Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in the United States
Authors: Kim Sun Moon , Long Jin , Montez-Rath Maria E. , Leonard Mary B. , Norton Jeffrey A. , Chertow Glenn M.
Published: June 2016

Background and objectives

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is common among patients with ESRD. Although medical therapy for secondary hyperparathyroidism has changed dramatically over the last decade, rates of parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism across the United States population are unknown. We examined temporal trends in rates of parathyroidectomy, in-hospital mortality, length of hospital stay, and costs of hospitalization.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

Using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project’s Nationwide Inpatient Sample, a representative national database on hospital stay regardless of age and payer in the United States, we identified parathyroidectomies for secondary hyperparathyroidism from 2002 to 2011. Data from the US Renal Data System reports were used to calculate the rate of parathyroidectomy.

Results

We identified 32,971 parathyroidectomies for secondary hyperparathyroidism between 2002 and 2011. The overall rate of parathyroidectomy was approximately 5.4/1000 patients (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 5.0/1000 to 6.0/1000). The rate decreased from 2003 (7.9/1000 patients; 95% CI, 6.2/1000 to 9.6/1000), reached a nadir in 2005 (3.3/1000 patients; 95% CI, 2.6/1000 to 4.0/1000), increased again through 2006 (5.4/1000 patients; 95% CI, 4.4/1000 to 6.4/1000), and remained stable since that time. Rates of in-hospital mortality decreased from 1.7% (95% CI, 0.8% to 2.6%) in 2002 to 0.8% (95% CI, 0.1% to 1.6%) in 2011 (P for trend <0.001). In–hospital mortality rates were significantly higher in patients with heart failure (odds ratio [OR], 4.23; 95% CI, 2.59 to 6.91) and peripheral vascular disease (OR, 4.59; 95% CI, 2.75 to 7.65) and lower among patients with prior kidney transplantation (OR, 0.20; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.65).

Conclusions

Despite the use of multiple medical therapies, rates of parathyroidectomy of secondary hyperparathyroidism have not declined in recent years.
Maids at the grindstone: A comparative study of New Kingdom Egypt grain grinders
Authors: Lang Elizabeth
Published: June 2016

[Summary]Grinding (or milling) grain was an important activity that took place in nearly every ancient Egyptian home. Grinding was necessary to process emmer or barley grain into flour, and thus was a key step in manufacturing bread, the most important food in ancient Egypt. Grinding in ancient Egypt is well-attested archaeologically, and is the most commonly depicted activity of the grain processing sequence in Egyptian art and texts. Indeed, it was the step that likely took the most time and labour. Despite their significance to daily life in ancient Egypt, grinding implements and activities have often been ignored in archaeological reports and historical studies. However, recent investigations of contemporary ancient cultures as well as modern ethnographic work has brought grind stones and grinding to the fore. This has resulted in new archaeological and ethnographic information, and has refined theories regarding grain grinding and those who performed it. Using this cross-cultural body of evidence and theoretical discussion as a starting point, this presentation will investigate grinding in the domestic, non-elite sphere of New Kingdom Egypt. Using the grinding quern as a focus, this study will explore how association with a grind stone, as well as the act of grinding, created or impacted the miller’s identity and contributed to their role in the household. Archaeological data, 2D and 3D artistic representations of grinding, and literary and non-literary texts discussing grinding will be examined in conversation with evidence from other cultures. This paper will argue that grinding grain was particularly associated with females, and was a low-prestige activity. However, it was an important maintenance activity in the household, and contributed significantly to the labour force and economy of New Kingdom Egypt.
Hermite-Hadamard inequalities involving Riemann-Liouville fractional integrals via s-convex functions and applications to special means
Authors: Wang Jinrong , Li Xuezhu , Zhou Yong
Published: June 2016

In this paper, we establish some new Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities
involving Riemann-Liouville fractional integrals via s-convex functions in
the second sense. Meanwhile, we present many useful estimates on these types
of new Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities. Some applications to special means
of real numbers are given.
On the rates of convergence of the q-Lupaş-Stancu operators
Authors: Doğru Ogün , İçoz Gürhan , Kanat Kadir
Published: June 2016

We introduce a Stancu type generalization of the Lupa? operators based on the
q-integers, rate of convergence of this modification are obtained by means of
the modulus of continuity, Lipschitz class functions and Peetre?s
K-functional. We will also introduce r-th order generalization of these
operators and obtain its statistical approximation properties.
Steklov averages as positive linear operators
Authors: Popa Dorian , Raşa Ioan
Published: June 2016

We introduce a class of positive linear operators defined by Steklov means,
investigate their properties and prove that the Weierstrass operators can be
approximated in terms of the Steklov averages.
The minimal total irregularity of some classes of graphs
Authors: Zhu Yingxue , You Lihua , Yang Jieshan
Published: June 2016

In [1], Abdo and Dimitov defined the total irregularity of a graph G=(V,E)
as irrt(G)=1/2 ?u,v?V|dG(u)-dG(v)|, where dG(u) denotes the vertex
degree of a vertex u ? V. In this paper, we investigate the minimal total
irregularity of the connected graphs, determine the minimal, the second
minimal, the third minimal total irregularity of trees, unicyclic graphs,
bicyclic graphs on n vertices, and propose an open problem for further
research.
Univalent functions in Dirichlet-type spaces
Authors: Qian Ruishen , Shi Yecheng
Published: June 2016

In this note, under certain conditions on weighted function K, we give an
equivalent characterizations on univalent functions in Dirichlet type spaces
DK.
New matrix domain derived by the matrix product
Authors: Karakaya Vatan , Imşek Necip , Doğan Kadri
Published: June 2016

In this work, we define new sequence spaces by using the matrix obtained by
product of factorable matrix and generalized difference matrix of order m.
Afterward, we investigate topological structure which are completeness,
AK-property, AD-property. Also, we compute the ?-, ?- and ?- duals, and
obtain bases for these sequence spaces. Finally we give necessary and
sufficient conditions on matrix transformation between these new sequence
spaces and c,??.
Compactness and D-Boundedness in Menger’s 2-probabilistic normed spaces
Authors: Harikrishnan P.K. , Guillén Bernardo , Ravindran K.T.
Published: June 2016

The idea of convex sets and various related results in 2-Probabilistic normed
spaces were established in [7]. In this paper, we obtain the concepts of
convex series closedness, convex series compactness, boundedness and their
interrelationships in Menger?s 2-probabilistic normed space. Finally, the
idea of D-Boundedness in Menger?s 2-probabilistic normed spaces and Menger?s
Generalized 2-Probabilistic Normed spaces are discussed.
I2-uniform convergence of double sequences of functions
Authors: Dündar Erdinç , Altay Bilal
Published: June 2016

In this work, we discuss various kinds of I2-uniform convergence for double
sequences of functions and introduce the concepts of I2 and I*2-uniform
convergence, I2-uniformly Cauchy sequences for double sequences of
functions. Then, we show the relation between them.
Inverse problems for Sturm-Liouville difference equations
Authors: Bohner Martin , Koyunbakan Hikmet
Published: June 2016

We consider a discrete Sturm-Liouville problem with Dirichlet boundary
conditions. We show that the specification of the eigenvalues and weight
numbers uniquely determines the potential. Moreover, we also show that if the
potential is symmetric, then it is uniquely determined by the specification
of the eigenvalues. These are discrete versions of well-known results for
corresponding differential equations.
A duality theorem for L-R crossed product
Authors: Chen Quan-Guo , Wang Ding-Guo
Published: June 2016

In this work, the notion of an L-R crossed product is introduced as a unified
approach for L-R smash product and crossed product. Then the duality theorem
for L-R crossed product is given. As the applications of the main result,
some classical results in some materials can be obtained.
Generalized Hermite-Hadamard type integral inequalities for fractional integrals
Authors: Sarikay Mehmet , Budak Hüseyin
Published: June 2016

In this paper, we have established Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities for
fractional integrals depending on a parameter.
Characterization of some classes of compact operators between certain matrix domains of triangles
Authors: Djolovic Ivana , Malkowsky Eberhard
Published: June 2016

In this paper, we characterize the classes ((?1)T, (?1)?T ) and (cT, c?T)
where T = (tnk)?n,k=0 and ?T=(?tnk)?n,k=0 are arbitrary triangles. We
establish identities or estimates for the Hausdorff measure of noncompactness
of operators given by matrices in the classes ((?1)T, (?1)?T ) and (cT, c?T).
Furthermore we give sufficient conditions for such matrix operators to be
Fredholm operators on (?1)T and cT. As an application of our results, we
consider the class (bv, bv) and the corresponding classes of matrix
operators. Our results are complementary to those in [2] and some of them are
generalization for those in [3].
Ppf dependent fixed point results for hybrid rational and Suzuki-Edelstein type contractions in Banach spaces
Authors: Parvaneh V. , Hosseinzadeh H. , Hussain N. , Ciric Lj.
Published: June 2016

In this paper we introduce new notions of hybrid rational Geraghty and
Suzuki-Edelstein type contractive mappings and investigate the existence and
uniqueness of PPF dependent fixed point for such mappings in the Razumikhin
class, where domain and range of the mappings are not the same. As an
application of our PPF dependent fixed point results, we deduce corresponding
PPF dependent coincidence point results in the Razumikhin class. Our results
extend and improve the results of Sintunavarat and Kumam [J. Nonlinear Anal.
Optim.: Theory Appl., Vol. 4, (2013), 157-162], Bernfeld, Lakshmikantham and
Reddy [Applicable Anal., 6(1977), 271-280] and others. As an application of
our results, we establish PPF dependent solution of a periodic boundary value
problem.
Cytotoxic Pt(IV) and Ru(II) complexes containing a biologically relevant edda-type ligand: A comparative study of their thermal properties
Authors: Mihajlovic-Lalic Ljiljana , Damjanovic Ljiljana , Sumar-Ristovic Maja , Savic Aleksandar , Sabo Tibor , Dondur Vera , Grguric-Sipka Sanja
Published: June 2016

The thermal behaviour of a Pt(IV) and a Ru(II) complex coordinated to
O,O'-di-n-butyl-(S,S)-ethylenediamine-N,N'-di-2-(3-cyclohexyl)propanoate has
been investigated using thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning
calorimetry (DSC). The study included investigation of the thermal
decomposition of these complexes in the temperature range of 30 to 590?C and
evaluation of activation energy for the first decomposition steps. For both
metal complexes, broad DSC peaks indicated complex thermal transformation
processes. The two-step decomposition of the Pt(IV) complex started at 175
and ended at about 418?C, leaving elemental platinum as a final residue. On
the other hand, the Ru(II) analogue decomposed in three stages. Thermal
degradation was evident beginning at 144?C and suggested the decomposition of
a coordinated ligand as dominant process. For this complex, the proposed
final residue was RuO2. Kinetic parameters for the first decomposition step
were obtained by means of multi-heating rates method, in this case the
Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS) method. The mean activation energy calculated
for 0.2 < ? < 0.8 were 122.0 kJ mol?1 for the Pt(IV) and 118.9 kJ mol?1 for
the Ru(II) complex and decreased constantly, characteristic of a multi-step
process.
Role and Determinants of Adherence to Off-loading in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing: A Prospective Investigation
Authors: Crews Ryan T. , Shen Biing-Jiun , Campbell Laura , Lamont Peter J. , Boulton Andrew J.M. , Peyrot Mark , Kirsner Robert S. , Vileikyte Loretta
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE

Studies indicate that off-loading adherence is low in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which may subsequently delay healing. However, there is little empirical evidence for this relationship or the factors that influence adherence.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This prospective, multicenter, international study of 79 (46 from the U.K. and 33 the U.S.) persons with type 2 diabetes and plantar DFUs assessed the association between off-loading adherence and DFU healing over a 6-week period. Additionally, potential demographic, disease, and psychological determinants of adherence were examined. DFUs were off-loaded with a removable device (77% a removable cast walker). Off-loading adherence was assessed objectively by activity monitors. Patient-reported measures included Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Neuropathy and Foot Ulcer Quality of Life (NeuroQoL) instrument, and Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R).

RESULTS

Off-loading adherence was monitored for 35 ± 10 days, and devices were used during 59 ± 22% of subjects' activity. In multivariate analyses, smaller baseline DFU size, U.K. study site, and better off-loading adherence predicted smaller DFU size at 6 weeks (P < 0.05). Better off-loading adherence was, in turn, predicted by larger and more severe baseline DFUs, more severe neuropathy, and NeuroQoL foot pain (P < 0.05). In contrast, greater NeuroQoL postural instability predicted worse off-loading adherence (P < 0.001). HADS and IPQ-R measures were not significantly associated with off-loading adherence.

CONCLUSIONS

Off-loading adherence is associated with the amount of DFU healing that occurs, while postural instability is a powerful predictor of nonadherence. Clinicians should take this neuropathic symptom into consideration when selecting an off-loading device, as off-loading–induced postural instability may further contribute to nonadherence.