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Dinámica ideo-espiritual de la formación estético-pedagógica del docente
Authors: Castillo Marcelo
Published: July 2017

En este artículo, se presenta el modelo de la dinámica ideo-espiritual de la formación estético-pedagógica del docente. El modelo emerge de la relación establecida entre la formación estética con la formación pedagógica. La sistematización de la sensibilidad estético-pedagógica es el eje que dinamiza los procesos formativos hasta alcanzar la cultura de la espiritualidad estético-pedagógica como intencionalidad del modelo. La práctica formativa de la subjetividad estético-pedagógica en el ejercicio del rol socio-profesional, surge como la vía expedita para alcanzar la citada formación. Se revela la lógica de la sistematización de lo estético-pedagógico en la formación docente, a partir de la significación y el sentido de la sensibilidad, sobre las bases de la interrelación entre la subjetividad y la espiritualidad, como lógica que expresa su esencia epistemológica y metodológica. Se destaca la importancia de un sentir, pensar y actuar docente, de acuerdo a las exigencias del contexto escolar.
Experiências pedagógicas horizontais relacionando ciências, arte e cidadania
Authors: De Souza Matheus Darrieux , Damaceno Fátima Kzam
Published: July 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar as experiências pedagógicas realizadas no contexto de projetos de iniciação a docência e de extensão universitária por estudantes de cursos de licenciatura semipresenciais, no período de 2014 a 2016, em escolas da rede pública de ensino e no polo de educação a distância de Nova Friburgo localizados na região serrana do estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Estas experiências pedagógicas – o evento “Mostra de Artes”, as oficinas de papel machê e as atividades nas escolas ocupadas –   relacionaram o ensino de ciências, arte e cidadania num processo de tomada de decisões descentralizado, horizontal, no qual a fala e os desejos dos estudantes e da comunidade eram sempre considerados. Defendemos que educar para a cidadania é garantir a participação e a ação dos indivíduos nos espaços coletivos de forma crítica e autônoma. A arte foi colocada como canal de diálogo que possibilitou a expressão de pensamentos, conhecimentos e sentimentos que fazem parte da construção coletiva do ser cidadão. Neste ponto de vista, a arte é fundamental para a ressignificação e para a retomada do papel de cada cidadão no coletivo, tendo como princípio o diálogo e a noção chave do conhecimento-emancipação. Com base nos resultados obtidos, pode-se dizer que é tomando decisões em coletivo que se constrói a cidadania, e a arte tem demonstrado ser uma importante catalisadora deste processo.
El docente lector como formador de ciudadanos
Authors: Brand Barajas Jennie
Published: July 2017

El presente es un estudio que discurre desde el planteamiento del problema de la lectura como recurso básico para la formación de ciudadanos a través de la educación. Se parte de la definición de la capacidad lectora, seguida de la revisión de las características generales del cerebro lector propuestas por Stalisnas Dehaene (2014), así como las revoluciones en los materiales y dispositivos utilizados para la escritura, además de los cambios en las formar de leer, desde las tablillas sumerias hasta las tecnologías digitales. Se plantea el proceso de Educación para el Desarrollo y los rasgos distintivos de la ciudadanía digital. Todo esto permite contextualizar las nuevas formas de lectura y los nuevos perfiles de lectores, así como la generación de los espacios virtuales de lectura. El estudio llega hasta los docentes y sus biografías lectoras, las cuales definen en gran medida su competencia para fomentar la lectura entre sus estudiantes y su capacidad de movilizarlos hacia la responsabilidad ciudadana a través de la lectura.  
Padres y escuelas que hacen crecer en el siglo XXI
Authors: Guzón José Luis , Torrubia Eulalia , Alfonso Sánchez José-Manuel
Published: July 2017

Los autores, educadores, se preguntan en este artículo por lo que ellos consideran los principales retos que tiene señalada la educación de los hijos: la influencia de las nuevas tecnologías, la invación por parte del adulto en ocasiones del espacio o espacios del niño, la confusión entre tiempo del adulto y tiempo del niño, las nuevas formas de relación y autoridad y el recurso a la pedagogía del amor. En un contexto cultural donde los niños empiezan a escasear, con el epílogo se plantean el gran reto de la sociedad sin hijos. En ese escenario quizás siga siendo mejor continuar planteándose los problemas que visibilizan la existencia de los niños.

 
Estrategias de estilos de aprendizaje de estudiantes: Proceso de validación
Authors: Arenas Loera Eva Paola
Published: July 2017

A partir de los estilos de aprendizaje se han publicado recomendaciones sobre el uso de ciertas estrategias para los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje, sin presentar una forma de comprobarlo en tanto que no existe un instrumento que permita su estudio. De tal manera, el objetivo de la investigación fue validar un instrumento de estrategias de aprendizaje basadas en los estilos teórico, reflexivo, pragmático y activo, a través de la validación de criterio, de constructo, y su corrección psicométrica. La validación por jueces la realizaron investigadores que recomiendan el uso de estrategias de aprendizaje específicas para cada estilo. La validación de constructo se realizó mediante el análisis de los conceptos de estilos de aprendizaje de Alonso, Gallego y Honey (2007), para identificar su congruencia con las estrategias sugeridas. Para identificar el nivel de confiablidad del instrumento, se hizo su aplicación a 116 estudiantes universitarios. Se obtuvo una confiabilidad general de 0.95. La confiablidad por factor fue para el estilo activo 0.79, para el teórico 0.85, para el reflexivo 0.87 y para el pragmático de 0.88. Se discute la capacidad de medida para la investigación sobre estrategias asociadas a los estilos de aprendizaje, ya que las recomendaciones deberían basarse sobre la generación de conocimiento, que favorezca la explicación del funcionamiento de estrategias sobre los procesos de aprendizaje, para tener fundamentación susceptible a verificación.

 
Las ciencias humanas y de la educación en la visión de la sociedad salesiana
Authors: Sanmartín Rómulo
Published: July 2017

Humanidades y educación de visión. La seriedad que tiene la "ciencia" hay que conservarla y defenderla con la aplicación de un riguroso proceso de investigación, en el que no dominen ni la perspectiva subjetivista, ni la objetivista, sino la realidad producto de la relación de los elementos teóricos y observacionales. Una investigación científica no idolatra ningún componente epistémico; se sirve tanto de elementos históricos como de los culturales y conceptuales, evitando tanto los relativismos e instrumentalismos. La modernidad fraguó un modelo de ciencia física-biológica sin tiempo ni espacio y en ocasiones modelado únicamente de la observación, que terminó en la denominación de ciencias naturales. Las ciencias humanas y de la educación fueron las más perjudicadas, puesto que no superaron los parámetros del modelo de ciencias impuesto por la física y biología, aun sabiéndose que tenían mayoría de edad.
El Programa “Yo sí puedo” una propuesta para erradicar el analfabetismo en la comunidad de Pesillo
Authors: Valladares Ante Delfina Mercedes
Published: July 2017

El Programa “Yo sí puedo” una propuesta para erradicar el analfabetismo en la comunidad de Pesillo
La ética y los medios de comunicación
Authors: Álvarez Freddy
Published: July 2017

Preguntarse por la ética y los Mass Media,no es fácil. Es una interpelación impregnada de complejidad por la pluralidad de los Media, unida a la dificultad para entender un fenómeno relativamente actual. Además, para lograr acercarnos a una repuesta seria y profunda es importante replantear la ética de otro modo. Los Media, en tanto que tecnologías, como todas las ciencias, debido a la influencia del cartesianismo, han estado fuera de toda relación ética. Quienes los manejan, todavía creen que por pretender a la objetividad y a la neutralidad ya están en la ética. Veamos un poco las derivas en las que ingresan los Media a causa de su disyunción con la ética y los grandes olvidos en los que ha caído, sobre todo en lo que se refiere a la ética y a la verdad.
Comunicación, cultura y música
Authors: López Narváez Javier
Published: July 2017

La sociedad ecuatoriana es esencialmente mestiza. Las particulares circunstancias histórico-sociales de este mestizaje han dado como resultado la pérdida de la noción de pertenencia a una cultura determinada proceso cuya sintomatología puede encontrarse en algunas prácticas individuales tendientes a la negación y al ocultamiento de una realidad cultural que, se expresa en el actuar social de los ecuatorianos.
Educación Intercultural Bilingüe en el Ecuador: La propuesta educativa y su proceso
Authors: Conejo Arellano Alberto
Published: July 2017

Los indígenas se encuentran en tres regiones del país: en la Costa, los awa, chachi, tsáchila y épera; en la Sierra los quichuas; en la Región Amazónica, los a ¿is (cofanes), sionas, secoyas, záparos, huaos, quichuas y los shuaras-achuaras, y mantienen una lengua y una cultura propia,que constituyen una de las riquezas culturales de la nación ecuatoriana. Aun cuando la población ecuatoriana se caracteriza por esta enorme riqueza, la educación que se ha ofrecido a los pueblos indígenas ha estado orientada tradicionalmente a promover su asimilación indiscriminada, lo que ha contribuido a limitar su desarrollo socio-cultural y económico. Este tipo de educación, además, ha fomentado la ruptura de la identidad de los pueblos indígenas y el desarrollo de situaciones de racismo perjudiciales para el país.
Economía solidaria
Authors: Obando Diego
Published: July 2017

La Economía Solidaria es una locución cuyo cuerpo teórico está en construcción y el celo de llenarla de contenido parte de la necesidad de encontrar alternativas a las prácticas de acumulación e individualismo que propone el modelo capitalista actual. La pertinencia de este tipo de análisis está en el nuevo escenario político y marco legal constitucional que el Ecuador vive, en donde se reconoce a la economía solidaria: "El sistema económico se integrará por las formas de organización económica pública, privada, mixta, popular y solidaria, y las demás que la Constitución determine. La economía popular y solidaria se regulará de acuerdo con la ley e incluirá a los sectores cooperativistas, asociativos y comunitarios".
Emotional Condition and Physical Activity of First-year Female Students at Medical College During the Academic Year
Authors: Semenova Nataliia , Mahlovanyi Anatolii
Published: July 2017

The objective isto establish emotional state changes among female students during the academic year regarding available physical activity.Material & methods: the study involved 65 first year femalestudents of medical college at Danylo Halytskyi Lviv National Medical University. To achieve the tasks set the study relied on the following methods: analysis and synthesis of scientific and technical literature, pedagogical observation, methods of mathematical statistics (t-Student test for independent samples), SAN method.Results: no reliable differences found when comparing indicators of activity and mood at the beginning and end of the academic year. The obtained results of the survey indicate medium and high evaluationof SAN categories at low levels of physical activity.Conclusions: state of health, activity and mood levelswere rated with middle and high scoresbyfemale students. SAN evaluation dynamics has been lowering during the academic year, and the activity level of female students was significantly lower than that ofstate of health as well as mood. The resulting index of activity level as emotional characteristic largely reflects low physical activity of female students.
O Discurso Indireto Livre em A Festa do Bode, de Mario Vargas Llosa
Authors: Bona Camila de , Lucena Karina de Castilhos
Published: July 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar como o discurso indireto livre se configura na obra A festa do bode, de Mario Vargas Llosa, especialmente com o personagem ditador da República Dominicana, de 1930 a 1961, Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. Em obra publicada em 2005, o crítico literário Franco Moretti defende que o escritor peruano nos apresenta a mente de seu personagem sem que ela passe por filtros julgadores, graças à maestria do uso do indireto livre, por meio do qual o “mal” do ditador é sublimado. Verificamos neste estudo que a afirmação de Moretti parece não proceder à luz de uma análise mais acurada.
Death and the Machine: J. G. Ballard’s Crash
Authors: Groppo Pedro
Published: July 2017

J. G. Ballard’s novel Crash represents one of the author’s most sustained efforts to explore a delusion centered on trauma and the possibility of acceptance of death. Crash’s uncompromising vision that embraces transgression and taboo allows for a rich exploration of issues seldom discussed in literary studies. In this paper, I provide a reading of Ballard’s novel under the perspective of death in life, situating it within the context of Ballard’s other work, mainly The Atrocity Exhibition, Concrete Island and the Harley Cokliss’s film of Crash! that predated the novel.
Uma aranha em agonia
Authors: Kempinska Olga Donata Guerizoli
Published: July 2017

Tomando como ponto de partida a interlocução entre dois textos que encenam reações do ser humano à agonia dos animais, o artigo se debruça sobre o mal enquanto relação com a dor e a destruição. Presos na armadilha, a aranha do poema de Czesław Miłosz e os besouros do diário de Witold Gombrowicz desencadeiam em seus observadores respostas confusas, seguidas de um impulso de investigação dos limites éticos do “humano”. Ultrapassando o antropocentrismo de Bataille em A literatura e o mal, Miłosz, Gombrowicz e, no Brasil, Nuno Ramos, investigam a ambiguidade característica da relação do ser humano com a animalidade, com o sofrimento e com a arte.
Como escrever mal: o caso César Aira
Authors: Rosa Victor da
Published: July 2017

Neste artigo procuro discutir a literatura de César Aira, sobretudo as novelas publicadas no início dos anos 1990, a partir da noção de “má literatura”, que é central para entender a obra do autor e possui implicações variadas na história da literatura argentina. Tendo como ponto de partida (e também de chegada) as Nouvelles impressions du Petit Maroc, pequeno livro de Aira recentemente publicado no Brasil, releio tantos os seus ensaios quanto algumas de suas novelas – não perdendo de vista que muitas vezes os dois gêneros se confundem – para depreender daí uma transformação decisiva sofrida pela ficção do autor, que implica, como se verá, na invenção de um novo procedimento de escrita.
Transforming Community Cancer Care: The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Cancer Coaching Practice
Authors: Eagen Linda , Levesque Johanne
Published: July 2017

Community services are an increasingly important part of the healthcare landscape. Services that work to empower patients and their caregivers are having a positive impact on health outcomes and helping to reduce per capita costs of healthcare. According to the 2015 Canadian Cancer Statistics Report, by 2030 the annual number of new cancer cases in Canada is expected to increase by 79% [1]. Community-based cancer services, in particular, are urgently required to meet the growing demand for care as the complexity of the disease and its treatment continues to grow. RÉSUMÉ Les services communautaires jouent un rôle de plus en plus important dans les soins de santé. Les services qui veillent à habiliter les patients et leurs proches aidants ont un effet positif sur les résultats en matière de santé et aident à réduire les coûts par personne des soins de santé. D’ici 2030, le nombre annuel de nouveaux cas de cancer au Canada devrait augmenter de 79 % selon le rapport Statistiques canadiennes sur le cancer 2015 [1]. Des services communautaires pour le traitement du cancer, notamment, sont requis de toute urgence afin de répondre à la demande croissante de soins, alors que la complexité de la maladie et de son traitement ne cesse de croître.
Borderline personality disorder: is diagnosis offering service or stigma?
Authors: Myers Victoria Rose
Published: July 2017

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common diagnosis I encountered while on my psychiatry rotation. The stigma surrounding the diagnosis and the negative attitudes of health care professionals towards these patients raised interesting questions regarding the approach to and benefit of formal diagnosis. Through reflection, two important learning points are proposed: be aware of the stigma towards BPD patients and approach each patient with an open mind and a professional attitude, and carefully examine the context of BPD symptoms before attributing a patient’s difficulties to a single diagnosis. RÉSUMÉ Le trouble de la personnalité limite (TPL) est un diagnostic commun que j’ai croisé au cours de mon stage en psychiatrie. La stigmati- sation entourant ce diagnostic et les attitudes négatives des professionnels de la santé face à ces patients soulèvent d’intéressantes questions quant à l’avantage d’établir un diagnostic officiel et l’approche à suivre pour y arriver. À la suite de réflexions, deux éléments importants à retenir sont suggérés : être conscient de la stigmatisation envers les patients avec le TPL et approcher chaque patient avec un esprit ouvert et une attitude professionnelle, et examiner attentivement le contexte entourant les symptômes du TPL avant d’attribuer les difficultés des patients à un seul diagnostic.
A Case for an Opt-Out Organ Donation System in Canada
Authors: Aust Taylor
Published: July 2017

This commentary supports an ‘opt-out’ system for organ donation in Canada. To begin, it examines the state of organ donation in our country and presents both the ‘opt-in’ and ‘opt-out’ schemes. Then, it argues in favour of implementing ‘opt-out’ legislation in Canada, suggesting that this system makes donation easier for families and improves the donor rate. Opinions against ‘opt-out’ are considered and debated. Finally, other donation systems as well as potential methods to encourage organ donation are briefly discussed. RÉSUMÉ Ce commentaire appuie la mise en place d’un système avec option de retrait (‘opt-out’ system en anglais) pour le don d’organes au Canada. Tout d’abord, ce commentaire se penche sur l’état actuel du don d’organes dans notre pays et présente à la fois le modèle à option d’adhésion (‘opt in’) et celui à option de retrait (‘opt out’). Puis, il argumente en faveur de la mise en œuvre d’une législation qui permettrait un système avec option de retrait au Canada, suggérant que cela faciliterait le don d’organes pour les familles et amé- liorerait les taux de dons. Certains des arguments contre le système avec option de retrait sont examinés et démontés. Finalement, d’autres systèmes de dons, ainsi que des méthodes pouvant possiblement encourager le don d’organes, sont discutés brièvement.
Ensuring a Safe and Qualitative Diagnostic Biopsy for Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
Authors: Ambacher Kristin Kennedy , Ibrahim Andrea Marie , Nessim Carolyn
Published: July 2017

Retroperitoneal sarcomas represent one third of neoplasms in the retroperitoneum and as such are an important entity when evaluating masses in this area. They are often identified incidentally as they present with non-specific symptoms and are only detectable on physical exam when they have grown to a large size. This group of tumours is a challenge for physicians as it encompasses over 50 different histological subtypes and the course of treatment greatly depends on histopathological diagnosis. Biopsy of these lesions has recently become standard of care when evaluating a suspected retroperitoneal sarcoma. However, historically, there has been specula- tion over whether this practice promotes needle tract seeding resulting in local recurrence which has resulted in limited research on the topic. As such, there is a lack of literature describing the best parameters for a safe and effective biopsy of these lesions. Our ongoing research aims to identify biopsy parameters which yield a safe and qualitative diagnostic biopsy while minimizing complications and local recurrence with the goal of consistent and quality care for all patients presenting with retroperitoneal lesions. RÉSUMÉ Les sarcomes rétropéritonéaux constituent un tiers des néoplasmes du rétropéritoine, et représentent ainsi une entité importante lors de l’évaluation de masses dans cet espace. Ils sont souvent découverts fortuitement puisqu’ils se manifestent par des symptômes non spécifiques et sont seulement décelables à l’examen physique lorsqu’ils atteignent une taille considérable. Ce groupe de tumeurs représente un défi pour les médecins, car il comprend plus de 50 différents sous-types histologiques et le traitement dépend largement du diagnostic histopathologique. La biopsie de ces lésions est récemment devenue la norme en matière de soins pour l’évaluation d’un sarcome rétropéritonéal soupçonné. Toutefois, par le passé, certains ont suggéré que cette pratique puisse possiblement disséminer le cancer et causer une récidive locale, ce qui a limité la recherche sur le sujet. Ainsi, il existe un manque de littérature décrivant les paramètres optimaux pour effectuer une biopsie sécuritaire et efficace de ces lésions. Notre recherche en cours vise à identifier les paramètres de biopsie qui produisent une biopsie diagnostique sécuritaire et qualitative, tout en minimisant les complications et les risques de récidive locale, dans le but de fournir des soins uniformes et de haute qualité à tous les patients avec des lésions rétropéritonéales.
Lack of clinical trial data transparency and current solutions
Authors: Baghai Tabassom
Published: July 2017

An ongoing challenge in clinical research is the inaccessibility of clinical trial data, which prevents physicians from making an informed decision with regards to patient care. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) recently called for all trial data to be registered and made publically available. However, this issue is still ongoing and there are several measures currently being enforced to rectify these concerns. Potential solutions, such as regulations, campaigns, and possible conse- quences, for increasing transparency in clinical trial data will be discussed. RÉSUMÉ L’inaccessibilité des données provenant d’essais cliniques constitue un défi constant en recherche clinique, puisqu’elle empêche les médecins de prendre des décisions éclairées quant aux soins de leurs patients. Récemment, le Secrétariat américain aux produits alimentaires et pharmaceutiques (FDA) ainsi que l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) ont demandé que toutes les données d’essais cliniques soient enregistrées et mises à la disposition du public. Toutefois, ce problème persiste et plusieurs mesures ont été mises en place pour répondre à ces préoccupations. Des solutions possibles dont des réglementations, des campagnes et des sanctions possibles pour améliorer la transparence en ce qui concerne les données d’essais cliniques seront discutées.
Protective effect of Berberis asiatica root on biochemical and histopathological changes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats
Authors: Khan Mohd Muddassir Husain , Rastogi Chetan , Gupta Sachin , Paswan Shravan Kumar , Verma Pritt , Jawaid Talha , Rao Ch. V.
Published: July 2017

Background: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Berberis asiatica root extract (BAE) against streptozotocin induced elevated blood glucose level and other liver and kidney functions changes in adult male Wistar rats.Methods: Thirty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups of six rats in each (Groups I-V). Group I and Group II served as normal control and disease control, respectively. Group III received standard anti-diabetic drug glibenclamide (5mg/kg), while Group IV and Group V received the low dose (250mg/kg) and high dose (500mg/kg) of BAE. Serum blood glucose, SGOT, SGPT, ALP, total bilirubin, BUN, serum creatinine, TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C, and VLDL-C were estimated using standard methods. After collection of samples for biochemical evaluation, the pancreas from each animal was isolated and examined for histological changes.Results: BAE and glibenclamide treated disease rats showed significant (p <0.05) decrease in blood glucose concentration. Treatment with BAE at 250mg/kg and 500mg/kg in Group IV and V and standard drug glibenclamide in Group III showed significant (p <0.05) reduction in the level of liver function substances such as SGOT, SGPT, ALP and total bilirubin as compared to disease group, as well as showed significant (p <0.05) decrease in renal panel. Liver function parameters were significantly (p <0.05) improved in groups treated with BAE. Histopathological analysis revealed the protective effect of BAE against streptozotocin induced damage to islets of Langerhans.Conclusions: This study showed the destruction of islets of Langerhans and elevation in blood glucose level as well as alteration in other biochemical parameters were ameliorated by the effect of Berberis asiatica extract.
Association of subclinical hypothyroidism and HbA1c levels in non-diabetic subjects attending rural tertiary care centre in central India
Authors: Ram Vidya Sagar , Kumar Granth , Kumar Manoj , Verma Vivek Kumar , Kela Dheeraj , Ali Kasim
Published: July 2017

Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined as an elevated serum TSH level and normal concentrations of free T3 (FT3), free T4 (FT4), T3 and T4. A positive association between thyroid and diabetes mellitus is well recognized but to study the effect of thyroid disorders on glucose metabolism in non-diabetic patients is an area for extensive research. Present study was planned to assess correlation between subclinical hypothyroidism and glycosylated haemoglobin levels in non-diabetic patients.Methods: A case-control study was conducted on total 209 subjects. 109 patients were allotted in case group and 100 in control group. Controls were relatives and friends of patients who were matched for age and sex. Comparison between the case and the control groups were made using Student’s t-test (unpaired) and Box and Whisker Plot and regression graph were presented for correlation between serum TSH and HbA1c.Results: It was found that there was a positive correlation between the levels of serum TSH (µU/L) and HbA1c (%) in all the participants of the study by Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r=0.35, p < 0.0001).Conclusions: HbA1c levels are increased in subclinical hypothyroid patients. The effects of the elevated levels of Serum TSH on the HbA1c must be considered when interpreting the HbA1c for the diagnosis of diabetes or pre-diabetes in the subclinical hypothyroid patients.
Endoscopic evaluation of bleeding points in epistaxis: a cross sectional study
Authors: A. B. Baneesh
Published: July 2017

Background: Epistaxis is one of the most common emergencies that come to casualty department and of which some are difficult to treat. Rigid nasal endoscopy plays a paramount role in managing epistaxis. The present study was done to map bleeding points with regard to its location, to identify the common areas and to discover the hidden areas.

Methods: 56 patients with epistaxis were examined using nasal endoscope under local anaesthesia. Only those patients in whom, the cause for epistaxis could not be made out on anterior and posterior rhinoscopy were included in the study.  

Results: 18 (32%) patients had bleeding point in right side and 24 (42.8%) patients it was in left side. 51.7% patients had bleeding point located on medial wall of nasal cavity and 19.6% patients had bleeding points on lateral wall of nasal cavity.

Conclusions: Nasal endoscopy plays a vital role in management of epistaxis. Most common bleeding point locations are on septum, near middle turbinate area.
Social Meaning and Consequences of Infertility in Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Authors: A O Fehintola , F O Fehintola , OA Ogunlaja , T O Awotunde , IP Ogunlaja , U Onwudiegwu
Published: July 2017

Background: This study examined the meaning of infertility from layman's perspective, and experiences of women suffering from infertility among reproductive age women seeking care at the gynaecology unit of the Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study. Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were employed. Quantitative data collection was by the aid of a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire among 200 women seeking care for infertility at the hospital. Qualitative data collection was by Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs).Result: Approximately 40% and 60% of the respondents seeking care for infertility were suffering from primary and secondary infertility respectively. Perceived meaning and   etiologies of childlessness were multidimensional, but 33% of the respondents not sure of the causal factor. Seventy-nine percent   were under pressure to become pregnant. The high premium placed on fertility within marriage has placed   a larger proportion of them under pressure from their husbands (25%), their mother-in-laws (40%), and the community (14%).Conclusion: This study concluded that women regard infertility to be caused by multiplicity of factors. Most of these etiologies were unscientific and unverifiable. Fruitful expectations also put enormous burden on those women suffering from infertility including adverse psychosexual effects. The unceasing pressure due to infertility   in this group of patients calls for urgent intervention as most of these women become susceptible to high risk sexual behavior, depression and other severe consequences.
Breast Cancer Case Using Tamoxifen during Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: H. Mohamed Kamal Eldein , Mirghani Sarah
Published: July 2017

This is a case of 32 years old nulliparous female who was diagnosed  in November 2004 as a case of carcinoma of the right breast , luminal A , (Estrogen Receptor positive Progesterone receptor negative, Her 2 negative, Ki67 10 %), poorly differentiated invasive ductal cancer, TNM stage,T2 N0 MO.  She had a wide local excision and axillary clearance. As she is a case of low risk early stage luminal A breast cancer; she was not given chemotherapy, instead she had a course of external irradiation and was put on Tamoxifen (Astra Zeneca, 20 mg daily), and was advised not to get pregnant during this treatment,but she got pregnant and delivered normally a healthy infant, although Tamoxifen is potentially teratogenic.
The influence of rs2273773 and rs7895833 SIRT1 gene polymorphisms on life expectancy in context of metabolic factors in Silesian population
Authors: Grzeszczak Wladyslaw , Woźny Łukasz , Stefanowicz Magdalena , Danikiewicz Marta
Published: July 2017

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Obecnie coraz częściej poszukuje się różnych wariantów genetycznych mających wpływ na długowieczność. Jednym z nich jest gen SIRT1, który koduje białka zwane sirtuinami. Sirtuiny, działając poprzez regulację tran-skrypcji, utrzymywanie stabilności genomu i wpływ na metabolizm węglowodanowo-lipidowy, są uważane za enzymy długowieczności.

Cel pracy

Celem pracy było wykazanie potencjalnego związku między polimorfizmami rs2273773 i rs7895833 genu SIRT1 a długowiecznością w kontekście zaburzeń metabolicznych.

Materiał i metody

Badaniem objęto łącznie kolejnych 448 pacjentów z rejonu Polski południowej. Badanych podzielono na 2 grupy na podstawie ich wieku i zaburzeń metabolicznych. Genotypowanie polimorfizmów genu SIRT1 przeprowadzono z wykorzystaniem znakowanych fluorescencyjnie sond, używając gotowych zestawów do oznaczania polimorfizmu pojedynczego nukleotydu – TaqMan Pre-designed SNP Genotyping Assay (Applied Bio-systems). Do obliczeń poszczególnych parametrów w ujęciu statystycznym zastosowano program Statistica 9.0.

Wyniki

W grupie badanej w obrębie polimorfizmu rs 2273773 częstość występowania genotypu TT wyniosła 86,93%, CT 13,07%, CC 0,00%, natomiast w grupie kontrolnej TT była równa 91,19%, CT 8,47%, CC 0,34%. W obrębie polimorfizmu rs 7895833 w grupie badanej rozkład genotypów przedstawiał się następująco: AA 67,32%, AG 28,76%, GG 3,92%, natomiast w grupie kontrolnej AA wynosił 68,47%, AG 28,47%, GG 3,05%.

Wnioski

Nie wykazano związku między polimorfizmami genu SIRT1 a wydłużeniem życia u osób zamieszkujących teren Górnego Śląska.
Nephrolithiasis in children hospitalized in clinic of nephrology – single center experience
Authors: Dyga Katarzyna , Adamczyk Piotr , Bjanid Omar , Roszkowska-Bjanid Dagmara , Trembecka-Dubel Elżbieta , Jędzura Agnieszka , Plesiński Krzysztof , Morawiec-Knysak Aurelia , Szczepańska Maria
Published: July 2017

Wstęp

Aktualnie nie posiadamy wiarygodnych danych dotyczących epidemiologii kamicy układu moczowego w populacji dzieci i młodzieży w Polsce. Wydaje się, że staje się ona chorobą cywilizacyjną i jest coraz częściej rozpoznawana w populacji pediatrycznej. Przyczyn tego zjawiska doszukuje się w zmieniających się nawykach żywieniowych, braku aktywności fizycznej, epidemii otyłości a nawet globalnym ociepleniu klimatu.

Materiał i metody

Artykuł przedstawia wyniki retrospektywnej analizy grupy dzieci hospitalizowanych z powodu kamicy układu moczowego oraz metabolicznej predyspozycji do tworzenia się złogów w układzie moczowym, prze-prowadzonej w latach 2010–2013 na Oddziale Nefrologii Dzieci Samodzielnego Publicznego Szpitala Klinicznego nr 1 w Zabrzu. Oceny dokonano pod kątem częstości występowania poszczególnych metabolicznych czynników ryzyka oraz ich związku z obrazem ultrasonograficznym.

Wyniki i wnioski

Grupa dzieci z podejrzeniem kamicy dróg moczowych lub stanu metabolicznej predyspozycji do rozwoju kamicy charakteryzuje się dużą różnorodnością zaburzeń biochemicznych sprzyjających krystalizacji złogów w drogach moczowych. Zaskakujące jest spostrzeżenie o braku powiązań pomiędzy nasileniem zmian o charakterze kamicy w badaniu ultrasonograficznym a zaburzeniami biochemicznymi potencjalnie predysponującymi do tworzenia się złogów. Obraz wapnicy nerek w badaniu ultrasonograficznym wykazuje natomiast wyraźny związek z hiperkalciurią. Pierwotne zaburzenie funkcji przytarczyc oraz przedawkowanie witaminy D rzadko stanowią wyjaśnienie przyczyny kamicy układu moczowego.
Politique Colonial D’enseignement Et Integration Scolaire Des Femmes Congolaises En Periode Coloniale Au Congo Kinshasa Exemple De Kisangani (Ex. Stanley Ville)
Authors: Olulu Thérèse Olonga
Published: July 2017

The setting up of a teaching layman system in view of the local (work hand) colonizer of the Congo Belge, constitute the way of entry of Kisangani (former stanley city) women in order to benefit the school formation, This, however, is in spite of the traditional reticence that was observed. As for what concerns the social consideration, this opportunity seems to have promoted the man more to the woman’s detriment. In fact, the documentary analysis and interview carried out with agents charged the archives of the primary and secondary education. Some women who were witness during the colonial time have helped in analysing this work. It comes out again that the minority which were considered to be the women of the city of Kisangani (former stanley city) was not neglected (disregarded). This means that some women were integrated into the school environment in the course of this period. However, in Kisangani, former Stanley city, girls’ schools which existed since 1924 such as Mapendano Secondary school and Grison primary school (domestic school) were created in 1935. Later in 1954, one of them gave attention to the creation of the primary girl’s schools amerced by the Mary missionary in the indigenous cities. However, these schools do not have an official objective to prepare the woman to participate in public life. This is because their objectives were not to prepare colonizer’s charging, but to offer him an auxiliary staff and maneuver (housewife, PP5 and D4 instructress). The bound factors of women experiences are not to be negligent based on their school integration. Nevertheless, this formation allowed auxiliary staff to widen their field of action to the public life involvement. This also is seen as a victory on the traditional brakes.
Effect of Supplier Relationship Management on Humanitarian Supply Chain Performance at the World Food Programme in Somalia
Authors: Rucha Kingsford M. , Abdallah Amina Nassor
Published: July 2017

The study sought to unfold the relationship between Supplier Relationship Management on supply chain in humanitarian organizations which is often difficult because of the multi-groups involved (military, government, Non-governmental Organizations). In humanitarian organizations the “customer” is the donor or supplier of goods. The study was conducted at the World Food Programme (WFP) which started operating in Somalia in 1967 and focusing on rural agricultural development and school feeding projects. At the onset of WFP operations, the conflict escalated and the humanitarian needs expanded as well. Today the WFP Somalia goal is to address basic food needs, strengthen coping mechanisms and support the efforts to achieve food security of vulnerable Somalis. The organization has its regional office in charge of operations and supply chain in Nairobi as well as the Somalia liaison office. There are rare studies focusing on supply chain relationship among humanitarian organizations particularly on the challenges of getting supplies on time due financial and other supply chain constraints. This is the gap this study sought to address. In order to achieve the objectives, the population of the study was the WFP employees (senior and the supply chain staff) in both the regional and the liaison office and the WFP food suppliers based in Nairobi. The sample comprised of 87 WFP employees and 7 personnel from the WFP food supplier family. Data was collected from 63 respondents who filled and returned the questionnaires representing a response rate rate of 72%. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data collected in order to meet the objectives of the study. The results revealed that WFP continuously trains employees from the supply chain department and has mechanisms for ensuring suppliers conform to quality standards. It was also found that ICT is used in the execution and management of purchase orders. On WFP humanitarian supply chain performance, results indicated that WFP Somalia delivers defect free food supplies to beneficiaries by working closely with the internal staff and the logistics operators. The study recommends that WFP’s management should begin rewarding suppliers who share information for effective supply chain management. The organization should not only have multiple supply tiers but should also be well vast with each tiers risk profile to enable the organization mitigate any unforeseen events that may affect delivery of supplies especially during emergencies.
The Analysis of Articles Related to Curriculum and Instruction Field in Educational Researcher Journal (2005 - 2016)
Authors: Tas Ilkay Dogan , Yetkiner Alper , Ince Murat
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this study is to reveal the research tendencies in the articles related to curriculum and instruction published in Educational Researcher Journal during the last ten years (2005-2016). Descriptive survey model and document analysis were used to conduct the study. A content analysis approach was used to analyse the data obtained. By making general evaluation in the analysed articles according to their subjects, research design and methods, data collection tools, sampling types, genders of the researchers and the publishing years of the articles, the tendency in this field was aimed to be determined. As a result of the study, it was revealed that the subjects of the articles are mostly related to instruction levels curriculum, tendencies in education, teacher training, education reform, and teaching approaches. The main research design used in this article is the literature review. The research method used is qualitative, and the document analysis was employed as a data collection tool.
Characterization of Ouémé River Quality in Upper Delta Using Water Evaluation Indices and Multivariate Analysis
Authors: Nireti Lawani Rebecca Annick , Carine Kelome Nelly , Micheline Agassounon Djikpo Tchibozo
Published: July 2017

Pollution represents a serious problem for the environment. The aim of this research was to assess the level of organic pollution of the Ouémé River and his physical quality. Nine physical and chemical parameters were measured in nine different stations between March and October 2016, during dry and rainy season. The methods used were those recommended by the French Association of Normalization (AFNOR). Data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis and multivariate statistical technics, including principal component analysis (PCA) and variance analysis. The Leclercq Organic pollution index was used to assess the level of organic pollution. The values of the measured parameters suggest an organic pollution on all stations. The pollution degree varies according to the study area with contents that sometimes pass those recommended by the WHO standards. More advanced information about water quality for this study area were obtained. Therefore, this study will help stakeholders to better manage Ouémé River’s water.
Evolution Des Indices Pluviométriques Extrêmes Par L'analyse De Modèles Climatiques Régionaux Du Programme CORDEX: Les Projections Climatiques Sur Le Sénégal
Authors: Sarr Alioune Badara , Camara Moctar
Published: July 2017

This study aims at characterizing the extreme rainfall events over West Africa particularly in the Sahel region and Senegal by 2100 (far future) under the greenhouse gas emission scenario RCP8.5 by analyzing the simulations of four (4) regional climate models (RCMs) of CORDEX (Regional COordinated climate Downscaling Experiment) program. The study of these extreme climate indices is crucial for the understanding of the impacts of climate change on some vital socio-economic sectors such as the agriculture in Sahel and Senegal. The results show that almost all the RCMs predict a decrease of the rainfall over most parts of the Sahel region particularly over the Western Sahel. The analysis of the climate indices such as the highest one day precipitation amount, the 99th percentile and the maximum dry spell length (CDD) shows that the RCMs (except CanRCM4) project an increase of these exceptional rainfall events over the Sahel (especially over the Western Sahel) by 2100. In Senegal, the RCMs (except RCA4) agree on a decrease of the precipitation and the number of wet days by 2100. When considering the evolution of rainfall events intensity, the highest one day precipitation amount and the 99th percentile, the RCMs (except CanRCM4) predict an increase of the extreme events which may translate into strong floods in Senegal. As for the dry and wet sequences, the RCMs projections (except those of RCA4) show an increase (respectively a decrease) of the maximum dry spell length (respectively of the maximum wet spell length) in Senegal. This increase in extreme rainfall indices may translate into a strengthening of natural disasters such as floods and drought. This work can be considered as a support for the policymakers in West Africa and particularly in Senegal for the better long-term planning of water resources and disaster management as wells as the build of a resilient agricultural system.
La Culture Et Son Impact Sur La Performance De L’entreprise: Cas De La Femme Marocaine
Authors: Fatima-Zohra Abousaïd , Selma Drissi , Sara Dehbi , Khadija Angade
Published: July 2017

More and more women occupy different positions within companies or choose the path of entrepreneurship by running their own business. With their different and complementary qualities to those of their male counterparts, women have been able to contribute effectively to all aspects of the company performance. Nonetheless, women in Morocco still face many cultural impasses in the business sphere, despite all these achievements. Such impasses have indeed a significant impact on the company performance. Thus, this paper challenges that the cultural dimension of the obstacles encountered by women is the most coveted to investigate. Studying this dimension has become a necessity in a context where traditional cultural representations and perceptions still remain deep-rooted in society. The purpose of this article is to list the main cultural barriers the Moroccan women face and the significant impact of such barriers on the company performance. In this regard, this study draws on secondary data, analyzed in conjunction with appropriate texts from the literature about the Moroccan culture. Hence, this paper can be considered as a theoretical start to construct a conceptual model centralizing the main cultural variables inhibiting the emancipation of women in the business sphere.
Re-Oreintation of Nigerians Towards Mental Health: Its Counseling Implications
Authors: Olufunke Bukoye Roseline
Published: July 2017

Mental health is a state of well-being which allows a better realisation of one's own potentials. With good mental health, individuals are able to cope productively with life situations. According to WHO (2002), hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected by mental health problems. This led to their defection in terms of behavioural, neurological, physical, emotional, and substance use. It was discovered that about 36 million people worldwide are HIV positive, and about 20 million people have died from AIDS, tobacco, alcohol, amongst others. The use of hard drugs are discovered as potential addictive substance that have led to major health problems like heart diseases, stroke, cancer, liver diseases, fever, amongst others. Mental illness/problem occurs due to careless attitudes towards mental health education. Most middle and low income countries devote less than 1% of their health expenditure to mental health and mental health education thereby worsening the health condition of the citizens. This paper, therefore, sees it as point of urgency to re-orientate Nigerians towards mental health and its counseling implications. For its effectiveness, the roles of counseling cannot be over- emphasised. There is need for counsellors to inculcate into the public mental health skills, self-management skills, and self-descriptive culture through seminars and workshops. The Counsellor should bring to the awareness of the public information about their lifestyles regarding sleeping procedures, eating behaviour, nutrition, exercise, and stress management through enlightenment campaigns and medical programmes. Other recommendations include; the government in collaboration with the counsellors and NGOs should embark on comprehensive mental health problems preventive programmes. Also, mental health policies, legislation, community care giver facilities, and treatments for people with mental illness should be given proper attention.