bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of stress in implant-supported monolithic zirconia fixed partial dentures between canine guidance and group function occlusal patterns: A finite element analysis
Authors: Robati Anaraki Mahmood , Torab Ali , Mounesi Rad Taymaz
Published: September 2019

Background. Monolithic zirconia is an emerging material for crowns and bridges. The possibility of full digital design has made it an attractive alternative material for implant-supported prostheses. A proper design is vital in the success of such a prosthesis like any other. This study, in the shortage of scientific evidence, has tried to assess the stress distribution of occlusal forces inside the implant-prosthesis system of a 3-unit bridge made of monolithic zirconia. Methods. A 3-unit monolithic zirconia bridge supported by two implant fixtures placed on the teeth #13 and #15 was digitalized. It was converted to a mesh of 59000 nodes and 34000 elements. Five types of occlusal forces (one as vertical centric, two at 15º and 30º simulating canine pattern of lateral movement, and two at 15º and 30º simulating group function pattern) were applied. The stress distribution among all the components of the implant-bridge system was assessed using Ansys Workbench 14 software and finite element analysis. Results. The maximum stress was between 286 and 546 MPa, which were found in either the fixture‒abutment screw area or in the upper part of the pontic connector between the canine and first premolar. The maximum pressure increased with an increase in the angle of occlusal force. Significantly higher stress was recorded in the group function occlusal pattern. Conclusion. Monolithic zirconia can be promising in designing bridges in the canine‒premolar area. However, proper design is necessary with more attention to the connectors and types of occlusal forces.
Effect of a fluoride-releasing fissure sealant and a conventional fissure sealant on inhibition of primary carious lesions with or without exposure to fluoride-containing toothpaste
Authors: Khalili sadrabad Zahra , Safari Ebrahim , Alavi Maryam , Shadkar Mohammad Mostafa , Hosseini Naghavi Seyed Hamid
Published: September 2019

Background. Fluoride-releasing capacity has been added to fissure sealants to benefit from the positive anticariogenic effects of both sealants and fluoride. This comparative research investigated the inhibitory effects of conventional and fluoridereleasing fissure sealants on initial lesions with or without exposure to fluoride toothpaste. Methods. Cavities were prepared on buccal surfaces of 24 premolar teeth which were randomly divided into three groups. In the cavities of the first group, a fluoride-releasing fissure sealant and in the second group, a conventional fissure sealant were placed; the third group was left intact. Incipient lesions were produced around the cavities. Each group was divided into two subgroups, which were exposed to fluoride-containing toothpaste or artificial saliva. Lesion depths were measured under a polarized light microscope before and after treatment. Changes in lesion depths in the samples were analyzed by SPSS 17. Results. Initial and final caries depths were significantly lower in the fluoride-releasing fissure sealant group compared to the other groups (P<0.001). The average depths of carious lesions were lower in subgroups exposed to fluoride-containing toothpaste than the subgroups exposed to artificial saliva and the difference was significant in the conventional sealant group and the group without sealant (P<0.001); however, the difference between the toothpaste-exposed and saliva-exposed subgroups was not significant in the fluoride-releasing fissure sealant group (P=0.721). Conclusion. Incorporation of fluoride into the fissure sealants can be effective in the inhibition of dental caries. It seems that fluoride, released from fluoride-releasing sealants, overwhelms the remineralizing capacity of fluoride released from the toothpaste on the same tooth.
A numerical algorithm for solving the Cauchy singular integral equation based on Hermite polynomials
Authors: PARSA MOGHADDAM Behrouz , TENREİRO MACHADO J. A. , SATTARİ SHAJARİ Parisa , SALAMAT MOSTAGHİM Zeynab
Published: September 2019

A numerical algorithm based on Hermite polynomials for solving the Cauchy singular integral equation in the general form is presented. The Hermite polynomial interpolation of unknown functions is first introduced. The proposed technique is then used for approximating the solution of the Cauchy singular integral equation. This approach requires the solution of a system of linear algebraic equations. Two examples demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Lorentz-Schatten classes of direct sum of operators
Authors: IPEK AL Pembe
Published: September 2019

In this paper, the relations between Lorentz-Schatten property of the direct sum of operators and Lorentz-Schatten property of its coordinate operators are studied. Then, the results are supported by applications.
The Securitisation of Kurdish Self-Determination as A Challenge for the Sectarian Balance of Power in the Middle East
Authors:   University of Wrocław (Poland), Musioł Marek
Published: September 2019

The article addresses current questions concerning the Kurdish situation before and after the invasion and expansion of ISIS. It applied the theory of securitisation to study the tangled circumstances and frameworks of Kurdish claims, underlining their attempts at gaining their much-desired independence. This elaboration enables one to recognise the genesis and the local, regional and global context of international actions vis-à-vis Kurdish interests, and the possible supporters and opponents of the Kurdish project of statehood in the Middle East. It portrays also the current perception of Kurdish efforts to establish their own national and legal subjectivity that must be recognised by the majority of state actors in order to meet the indispensable criteria of international law. This article is particularly important in the context of recent developments in the Middle East. First of all, it refers to pressures, as well as openly offensive actions targeting the interests and territories controlled by the Kurds in Turkey during the existence of the so-called Islamic State. Secondly, it reflects on actors’ reactions in the international arena, including the countries of the Middle East, towards the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as on direct actions aimed at shaping a new geopolitical order after the fall of ISIS (attack by Iraqi troops in Kirkuk or the Turkish army in Afrin).
Hidden Memory and Memorials The Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the Atomic Bomb and the Remembrance of Korean Victims
Authors:   Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Barbasiewicz Olga
Published: September 2019

During World War II, Americans dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Due to this atrocity, around 140,000 human beings lost their lives. Almost 20% of them were Koreans. It resulted in the sudden capitulation of Japan and caused the so called higaisha ishiki (awareness of being a victim) among Japanese society. Unfortunately, the question of Korean atomic blast victims has been forgotten and the Monument raised in Memory of the Korean Victims of the Atomic Bomb was placed in the peripheries of the Park. The aim of this paper is to analyze Hiroshima Memorial Park monuments, as locations that serve as political tools, with special emphasis on the issue of the Monument in Memory of Korean Victims of the A-bomb, which characterizes Japanese politics of remembrance towards Korea.
A Few Problems with Mouffe’s Agonistic Political Theory
Authors:   Jagiellonian University, Mazur-Bubak Monika
Published: September 2019

The main goal of examining a single philosophical theory, connected with social and political disciplines, is not just to identify its incoherence or to restate the theory in a more elegant way. More important in that kind of investigation is to show its possible impact on people’s lives and the functioning of communities. Thus, it seems more reasonable to conduct a critical analysis of the possible consequences for a real society than to undertake a simple study of the argument’s logical consistency. The main aim of this paper is to introduce doubts about the thesis of Chantal Mouffe presented by her in Agonistics. Thinking the World Politically and Passion and Politics. Main hypothesis is that thinking about the “political” and “politics” with reference to enmity as well as claiming that the source of every political and social activity is antagonism, can provoke an attitude that social and political scenes are battlefields rather than an agora or the space of human interactions. First of all, the author provides the critical analysis and reconstruction of the most important claims connected with the “political”, which can have strong negative effects-i.e. brutalization and creating a negative basis for social relation. Then presents a few possible sources of thinking of “political” as a “competition” or rather “enmity”. The last part it is the critic of what Mouffe claims about reason why people get involve into politics, based on the psychological experiments and in result of this the author shows the importance of validity the high standards in politics, diplomacy and relation on the social level.
A Vision of the State’s Political System in the Political Thought of the National Party between 1928 and 1939
Authors:   Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Dawidowicz Aneta
Published: September 2019

Views of the National Party (1928-1939) merit special attention, given both the Party’s prominent role in the political life of interwar Poland and the interesting combination of various elements derived from diverse ideological trends within the Party’s programme. The ideological legacy of the National Party reflected, to a large extent, the key constituents of the National Democracy’s political thought, such as nationalism, representation of all social classes, national integrity and the concept of the nation-state. The National Party underwent major evolution and was subject to internal divisions which makes the image of its political thought much more complex. Based on an analysis of the National Party’s political thought, several conclusions can be formulated. The National Party developed its own views regarding political systems. These were, to a large extent, determined by their own system of values based on the national idea. The National Party’s political system projections were mainly inspired by (1) the successes of the “new type” states; (2) pressure from totalitarian systems; and (3) the influence of the economic and spiritual crisis. The National Party leaders wanted to make the political system more efficient. Nonetheless, views in favor of directly imitating any foreign political systems could hardly be found in the Party’s political thought. The National Party’s ideologists and journalists invariably stated that there was no pre-defined political system, but its form had to be adjusted to the specificity and unique character of a given national body. Although inspiration was drawn from external political systems, the Party’s political thought did not lose its independence.
Activities of the Catholic Church in Poland Against Pedophilia in 2018
Authors:   Nicolaus Copernicus University, Rezmer-Płotka Kamila
Published: September 2019

The aim of the article is to determine the type of activities undertaken by the Catholic Church towards clergymen committing sexual offenses, and more specifically: pedophilia. The research problem is a question: what actions does the Catholic Church take against pedophilia? In order to realize a research project, it was first determined how the offense is defined in the doctrine of church criminal law. Then, there was made an analysis of the activities undertaken by the hierarchs of the Catholic Church. On its basis, a typology of the forms of the Church’s influence at various levels was reconstructed in the field of both preventive and sanctioning actions against the clergy. In the article there was adopted a time restriction covering only 2018. It can be described as a breakthrough, first of all due to the verdict that was made in Poznań (MS, 2018), the accusations that appeared at the end of the year against the deceased chaplain of Solidarity, Fr. Henryk Jankowski and initiatives taken by both citizens and politicians, such as the first anti-clerical happening of Baby Shoes Remember in Poland or the creation of a pedophile map. In the cinemas, a movie entitled “Kler” showed up. It moved the topic of pedophilia in the Church. Results: the Catholic Church in Poland, apart from symbolic activities, i.e. oral and written declarations, assurances, and prayers, undertakes also substantial actions, such as personal changes, cooperation with the state or the meetings of hierarchs centered around pedophilia.
Anatomia de Anacardium spruceanum Bth, Ex Engl. (Anacardiaceae da Amazônia).
Authors: Paula José Elias de , Alves José Luiz de Hamburgo
Published: September 2019

Sinopse Neste trabalho é estudada a anatomia do caule, lâmina foliar, pecíolo, madeira, fruto e semente de Anacardium spruceanum. Foram consideradas as estruturas primárias indiferenciada (meristema primário), primária diferenciada e secundária. São investigadas a origem dos canais secretores e a natureza das substâncias por eles secretadas.
REPERTÓRIOS DE AÇÃO COLETIVA E CONFRONTOS POLÍTICOS: ENTREVISTA COM SIDNEY TARROW
Authors: Alonso Angela , Botelho André
Published: September 2019

Resumo: Nesta entrevista Sidney Tarrow fala sobre a importância de Charles Tilly e de sua sociologia histórica da ação coletiva. Lembra de sua parceria com Tilly e discute aspectos centrais do seu próprio trabalho em curso sobre o confronto político. Com esta entrevista, Sociologia & Antropologia procura contribuir para o esclarecimento da relação entre o legado de Charles Tilly e a sociologia da ação coletiva no Brasil.
ЗАРУБЕЖНЫЙ ОПЫТ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННО-ЧАСТНОГО ПАРТНЕРСТВА КАК ИНСТРУМЕНТА РЕШЕНИЯ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ ПРОБЛЕМ ТЕРРИТОРИИ
Authors: Чернов Евгений Сергеевич
Published: September 2019

Цель: изучение особенностей использования государственно-частного партнерства как инструмента решения социально-экономических проблем в зарубежных странах (по материалам США, Великобритании, Канады и Кореи). Обсуждение: в статье рассмотрены трактовки государственно-частного партнерства в зарубежных странах, выявлены национальные особенности использования данного инструмента, приоритетные отрасли реализации ГЧП-проектов. Изучены факторы, обеспечивающие успешность развития механизма государственно-частного партнерства в зарубежных странах. Результаты: исследование показало, что объединение компетенций и навыков частного и публичного секторов является эффективным инструментом решения общественно значимых задач. Имеются страновые особенности применения государственно-частного партнерства, обусловленные уровнем развития экономики.
An Intercultural Comparative Study on Names of Chinese and English
Authors: Yu Rongmei
Published: September 2019

To know a society usually starts from the contact with its people through their names. Names are told to each other at the first encounter. People all form distinct impressions when they first hear a name. A name is not only a mark or a symbol that distinguishes people from each other but also full of cultural message of a nation. Such as, language, history, geography, religion, customs, value and class status, etc… With the globalization all over the world, people can use lots of ways contact with foreigners. As we know in term of the eastern and western cultures, the Chinese and English are the typical representatives. It was originated from two different traditions, and manifest two distinct cultural backgrounds. So there are great differences on philological view, religious belief and historical development. Hence, the perception of name also has something different. In some way, these differences influence severely of intercultural communications. In a word, it is necessary for people to know and learn how to improve it. Therefore, there is no doubt that people should pay more attention to the study of differences in names of Chinese and English in Cross-cultural Communication. The most key point is that people should try their best to avoid misunderstanding and conflict that caused by different names perspective while communicating. So, our intercultural communication activities can make a great progress.
Research on the Application of Cooperative Learning in College English Teaching
Authors: He Yina
Published: September 2019

By collecting and sorting out relevant theoretical materials, the author analyzes the current situation of college English teaching, and by selecting experimental classes to demonstrate the obvious progress before and after the adoption of cooperative learning teaching model, the author holds that it is imperative to implement cooperative learning teaching model at the present stage, On this basis, this paper tries to put forward several effective cooperative learning strategies and suggestions, hoping to enlighten the front-line teacher’s engagement in college English teaching and researching.
On Authoritarian Political Representation in Contemporary China
Authors: Duan Demin
Published: September 2019

Both in the Party Charter and in the State Constitution, the Chinese Communist Party claims to represent the Chinese people. Instead of treating this claim as mere rhetoric made by the party for propaganda purposes, this article demonstrates that it indicates a rather significant transition in the party’s understanding of its relationship with the people. Particularly, roughly about two decades into the Open and Reform policy initiated under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, the party made a strategic choice in imagining itself as the representative of the people instead of the revolutionary vanguard. This change in the language was very remarkable in the post-1949 Chinese history, in the sense that the party no longer considers itself as the facilitator of proletariat revolution, but as the authoritarian representative in the political community. If representation means “re-presentation”, as in bringing something absent present, this appears to be what the party tries to do. By embodying the nation, the party tries to represent both the rich and the poor, acting as the arbiter of forever present discords and conflicts within the society. Clearly, this representation has nothing to do with what people usually call “democratic” representation. But considering that representation and democracy are conceptually rooted in very different sources, exploring “authoritarian representation” in contemporary China would enable us to better understand both China and democratic representation.
Fermentative Kinetic Modeling for Protein Biomass from Sugar Diversification
Authors: Pérez Omar
Published: September 2019

An analysis of the models proposed in the scientific literature is carried out to describe the kinetics of fermentation from a substrate conformed by cane juice and supplemented with final honey and nutrients that are inoculated with autochthonous yeasts of the medium. It is proposed the adjustment of the models through the interactive simulation of processes with minimum integral error of the sums of the differences between the experimental values and those predicted by the models. Initial total reducing sugars concentrations of 45 and 62 g/L were considered maintaining the pH between 4.4 and 5.2 and the temperature at 36 C. The best adjustment to the experimental values was obtained for the free inhibition model of Teisiser, while the Monod model presents deficiencies to describe the first and last part of the growth curve. The parameters of Teiissier at s0=45g/L are μm =0,21 and ks = 11,21 g/l while at s0 = 62 g/l are um=0,25h-1 and ks =11,21g/l. As a result of the simulation it was determined that there are no significant effects of inhibition by substrate or product and that the Malthos model of cell growth accurately describes this process.
The difference in microleakage levels of nanohybrid composite resin using eighth-generation ethanol and isopropanol solvent bonding materials under moist and dry conditions (in vitro study)
Authors: Dwiandhono Irfan , Logamarta Setiadi W. , Dhanurdara Taura
Published: September 2019

Background: Microleakage during restoration causes secondary caries. The shrinkage of nanohybrid composite resin can occur during the polymerization process, affected by both the selection of bonding materials featuring different solvents, such as ethanol and isopropanol, as well as contrasting conditions such as moist and dry. Purpose: This study aimed to determine and analyze the differences of microleakage level of nanohybrid composite resin using the eighth-generation bonding materials made from ethanol and isopropanol solvents under moist and dry conditions. Methods: This research constituted an experimental laboratory study. The samples were divided into four groups. Group I used a bonding material produced from ethanol under dry conditions. Group II used a bonding material produced from ethanol under moist conditions. Group III used a bonding material produced from isopropanol under dry conditions. Group IV used a bonding material produced from isopropanol under moist conditions. The levels of microleakage were subsequently tested using a stereo microscope. Results: Microleakage examination was performed by means of a stereo microscope to observe the methylene blue color penetration with assessment subsequently being performed on a scale of 0 to 3. The statistical results of a Kruskal-Wallis test showed that no significant differences occurred in any of the treatment groups (sig = 0.141, p<0.05). Conclusion: There was no difference in the microleakage levels of nanohybrid composite resin using eighth-generation bonding materials produced from ethanol and isopropanol solvents under moist and dry conditions.
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL EXPRESSIONS IN TRADITION OF MOMBOLASUAKO (ELOPING) OF TOLAKI AT SOUTHEAST SULAWESI (ETHNOLINGUISTIC’S STUDY).
Authors: Pehala Ilfan Askul , Fernandez Inyo Yos , Abdullah Wakit
Published: September 2019

This research aims to classify, describe and explain verbal and non-verbal expressions in eloping tradition (mombolasuako) of Tolaki based on the procession of eloping tradition (mombolasuako) of Tolaki comprehensively. Theories used to solve the problem of this are ethnolinguistics and ethnoscience. Methodologically, the ethnographic method was used in this. The data includes primary and secondary data that were collected by participant observation and deeply interview. All collected data were analyzed by using Spradely ethnoscience’s analysis and linguistics’ analysis. The outcomes of this research are verbal expressions in mombolasuako include verbal utterances, recitation and remark. For non-verbal expressions, they are (1) the tradition objects must be served by bride groom consists of process (2) gestures of tradition casts in the implementation of the traditions process and (3) tradition casts. In the implementation of the mombolasuako’s process verbal and non-verbal expressions verbal utterances, gestures and tradition casts that are adapted to tradition. 

 

Key words: ethnolinguistics, mombolasuako, non-verbal expressions, Tolaki, verbal expressions 
ANALISIS STRUKTUR EKSPERIENSIAL PADA TERJEMAHAN UNSUR POST-MODIFIER DALAM KELOMPOK NOMINA DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KUALITAS TERJEMAHAN DALAM BUKU TO BEE OR NOT TO BEE KARYA JOHN PENBERTHY
Authors: Rahmawati Yulita Rusli
Published: September 2019

This research aims to determine the forms of post-modifier on nominal group, the use of translation technique, and the impact of the translation technique to the translation quality in the book To Bee or Not to Bee. The elements have their roles and functions experientially. In order to get the aspect of readability of the nominal group, the translator must have understanding of how the nominal group is formed based on the experiential structure. This research uses descriptive and qualitative based on Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach. The data collecting techniques used in this research are criterion- based sampling and document analysis by using document analysis, questionnaire and interview in order to obtain the data by giving some questions to the informants. The results of this research show that there are 536 used in this research which consist of non-finite clauses such as relative clauses, participle clauses (past and present) and to-infinitive. The results show there are 124 data (59,61 %) unchanged, 78 data (37,50%) shifting and 6 data (2,89 %) untranslated. Adjective phrases consist of 54 data (10,08 %) with 39 data (72,22 %) unchanged, 14 data (25,93 %) shifting and 1 data (1,85 %) untranslated. Preposition phrases consist of 274 data (51,11 %) with 143 data (52,19 %) unchanged, 97 data (35,41 %) shifting and 34 data (12,40 %) untranslated. The applications of the translation techniques used in this research are single techniques, double techniques, and triple techniques. They have impacts to the translation quality especially in the forms of post-modifier in the nominal groups.
24-hour Holter findings in infants with in utero exposure to Zika virus: a cross-sectional study.
Authors: Orofino Dulce Helena Gonçalves , Passos Sonia Regina Lambert , Pone Sheila Moura , Pone Marcos Silva , Aguiar Elisa Barroso de , Araújo Igo Oliveira de , Ramos Thiago Moreira , Silva Leticia Machado Lima e , Menezes Bruna , Silva Luan Noé da , Goldenzon Rafaela Valentim , Oliva Raffaela Andrade de , Moreira Maria Elizabeth , Oliveira Raquel de Vasconcellos Carvalhaes de
Published: September 2019

Background : Antenatal exposure to the Zika virus (ZIKV) is related to severe neurological, ophthalmological and orthopedic manifestations called congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), but no changes in the electrical activity of the heart have been found. A higher prevalence of structural cardiac changes has been described in CZS patients when compared to the general population of live births. To describe 24-hour Holter findings in infants with confirmed antenatal exposure to ZIKV. Methods : Cross-sectional study of 24-hour Holter findings in infants with antenatal exposure to ZIKV confirmed by positive polymerase chain reaction(PCR) . Patients of the cohort of newborns and infants exposed intrautero to the ZIKV which began in November 2015 and continues to date and were hospitalized for clinical or surgical reasons were included. The 24-hour Holter monitoring was performed the day before discharge. Data analysis was descriptive and included subgroups of patients according to the presence of CZS and severe microcephaly. Heart rate, ST segment, QT interval and arrhythmias were evaluated. To evaluate heart rate variability (HRV) we used time domain analysis. The Mann-Whitney test was performed to verify significant differences between the subgroups of patients. Results : The sample consisted of 15 infants with average age of 16 months and 12 were diagnosed with CZS (8 had severe microcephaly). PCR at birth was positive in 8 newborn and 7 had positive maternal PCR during pregnancy. No arrhythmias or QT interval changes were observed. The Mann-Whitney test showed a significant difference between patients with and without CZS and with and without severe microcephaly, with HRV being lower in the groups with severe microcephaly and CZS. Conclusions : The study suggests that the HRV evaluation can be used as a sentinel event to assess the possibility of progressive neurological impairment in newborns with antenatal exposure to ZIKV, allowing early initiation of stimulation therapies in addition to indicating that cardiovascular complications may arise in the medium and long term.
Jet trajectory of flow-separating slot-type flip bucket
Authors: Tian Ran , Wu Jianhua , Xu Zhun , Ma Fei
Published: September 2019

A flip bucket is a common element used to dissipate energy for release works. For the purpose of avoiding excessive scour and flow choking, the slot-type flip bucket was developed. In this paper, a flow-separating slot-type flip bucket (FSSFB) is proposed on this basis, which can divide the approach flow into three branches by dividing walls, and thus generate two small, completely separated jets resulting in better energy dissipation performance and reduced scour. Based on model tests, the jet trajectory of the FSSFB is investigated. Considering the local head loss from the flow passing the dividing walls, the take-off velocity is amended for calculating the jet trajectory using the projectile method. Based on fitting analysis, the head loss coefficient is a function of the relative width b/B, the relative angle θ/β of the slot and the Froude number Fro of the approach flow. Finally, an empirical relationship for the head loss coefficient is provided, and the error in the calculation of jet trajectory is less than 10% for the FSSFB.
Liver Fibrosis Assessment in a Cohort of Greek HIV Mono-Infected Patients by Non-Invasive Biomarkers
Authors: Androutsakos Theodoros , Schina Maria , Pouliakis Abraham , Kontos Athanasios , Sipsas Nikolaos , Hatzis Gregorios
Published: September 2019

Background:

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is common in HIV-infected
individuals. Liver biopsy remains the gold-standard procedure for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis, but
both Transient Elastography (TE) and Non-invasive Biomarkers (NIBMs) have emerged as alternatives.

Objectives:

Our study’s aim was to validate commonly used NIBMs for the assessment of liver fibrosis
in a cohort of Greek HIV-mono-infected patients.

Methods:

Inclusion criteria were confirmed HIV-infection and age>18 years and exclusion criteria
HBV or HCV seropositivity, liver disease other than NAFLD, alcohol abuse, ascites, transaminases
levels>4xULN(upper limit of normal) and Body-Mass index(BMI)>40. Liver stiffness (LS) measurement
with TE and thorough laboratory work up and medical history were acquired at study entry.
FIB-4, APRI, NFS, BARD, Forns and Lok scores were calculated for each patient.

Results:

A total of 157 patients were eligible for this study. Significant liver fibrosis, compatible
with Metavir score of F3-F4, was found in only 11(7%) patients. These findings were in accordance
with those of the NIBMs; the BARD score constituting the only exception, allocating 102(65%) patients
as having significant liver fibrosis. In order to obtain a balance between sensitivity and specificity
new cut-offs for each NIBM were calculated; FIB-4 score yielded the best results, since by
changing the cut-off to 1.49 a sensitivity and specificity balanced for both close to 85% was
achieved.

Conclusions:

Our findings suggest that NIBMs can be used for the evaluation of liver fibrosis in HIV
mono-infected patients. New cut-offs for NIBMs should probably be calculated, to help distinguishing
patients with significant from those with mild/no fibrosis.
Determination of Dysregulated miRNA Expression Levels by qRT-PCR after the Application of Usnic Acid to Breast Cancer
Authors: Tanman Ümmügülsüm , Yangın Sevcan , Cansaran-Duman Demet
Published: September 2019

Background and Purpose:

Breast cancer still remains to be one of the most threatening cancer types
in women. Recent studies have allowed scientists to better investigate the potential use of natural compounds in
the treatment of breast cancers. Usnic acid is a secondary metabolite extracted from lichen species and has many
biological activities. The response of microRNAs regulated by drug molecules may provide useful diagnostic
and prognostic biomarkers, as well as potential therapeutics for breast cancers. Although the aberrant expression
of microRNAs was observed after drug treatment, the regulatory mechanisms remain partially known. Micro
RNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in gene regulation at the post-transcriptional level.

Methods:

In this study, we used quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR) technology to demonstrate that usnic
acid significantly changes the expression profile of miRNAs.

Results:

Eleven miRNAs were significantly and differentially expressed in breast cancer cells after treatment
with usnic acid. Three miRNAs were up-regulated, while eight were down-regulated in usnic acid treated cells.
Target prediction and GO analysis revealed many target genes and their related pathways that are potentially
regulated by usnic acid regulated differentially expressed miRNAs. We found that usnic acid treatment caused
significant changes in the expression of hsa-miR-5006-5p, hsa-miR-892c-3p, hsa-miR-4430, hsa-miR-5194,
hsa-miR-3198, hsa-miR-3171, hsa-miR-933 and hsa-miR-185-3p in breast cancer cells.

Conclusions:

Usnic acid response miRNAs might play important regulatory roles in the tumorigenesis and
development of breast cancer, and they could serve as prognostic predictors for breast cancer patients.
Critical review on Drava Guna (fluidity) and its utility in Chikitsa
Authors: Pandey Vinay Mukeshkumar
Published: September 2019

The Rasa (taste), Guna, Veerya (power), Vipaka (end product) are the main axis for the action of substance in body, and these again have been described with the help of attribute only. Drava Guna is known as one of the Sharira Guna; and is a property of biophysical nature. Dravata is natural property of Jala Mahabhuta, it acts as Prakledana (create moistness), Bhinna Sangata (capacity to divide). Dravatva is cause of Syandana. Oozing of water from the outer part of new soil pot containing water, is Syandana and not the Patana. Syandana is due to Dravatva of water and it is a action of Jala Mahabhuta. Drava Guna Dravyas are useful to cure Vata dominant disorders being both are opposite in nature. Also, Drava Guna is useful for the treatment of Kshina Drava Dhatu. Drava Dravyas are nothing but the liquids. Hence Drava Guna indicates the liquid state of substance. That is why physical properties of liquids like viscosity, surface tension, solute concentration, capillary action and wetting, fluidity etc. should be considered.
Study of the efficacy of the Lekhaniya Ghana Vati in the management of Hyperlipidemia in DM-II
Authors: Naikawadi Ravikiran Chandrashekhar , Londhe P. D.
Published: September 2019

Hyperlipidemia is emerging big problem in present society, which is now increasing day by day because of sedentary life style of people, consumption of junk food, aerated cold drink and high level of stress are further detoriating the conditin. Hyperlipidemia is a major cause in major illness such as HTN, Obesity, acute MI, IHD, CCF and DM-2. Previous studies of hyperlipidemia shows that reduction of fractions of lipids levels reduce rate of morbidity in individual with DM-2, HTN, CAD. In Ayurveda hyperlipidimia showes close resembalance with Medoroga as per Ayurveda. Lekhaniya Gana is specifically indicated in Ayurveda literature for management of Medoroga. In current case study 54 yrs female K/C/O DM type 2 came with gross elevation of total cholesterol, triglicerides, LDL, VLDL levels. Lekhaniya Ghanavati with proper Pathya Ahara was adviced to patients for 2 months. Highly significant reduction was observed in total cholesterol level, triglyesrides, LDL, VLDL levels.
Sayur Bukan Menjadi Preferensi Makanan Remaja di Indonesia
Authors: Hendra Phebe , Suhadi Rita , Virginia Dita Maria , Setiawan Christianus Heru
Published: September 2019

Remaja dan perilaku akan makanan dan kesehatannya perlu mendapat perhatian utama. Perilaku tersebut akan berlanjut hingga usia dewasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat preferensi makanan pada remaja di Indonesia. Penelitian dengan desain potong lintang menggunakan kuesioner untuk melihat preferensi makanan remaja siswa sekolah menengah atas. Informasi yang diperoleh adalah preferensi makanan utama, minuman dan perilaku snack serta karateristik responden. Responden yang terlibat dalam penelitian sejumlah 774 orang. Ayam merupakan makanan utama yang disebutkan remaja di Indonesia dari 3 jenis makanan utama. Air putih dan biskuit merupakan preferensi minum dan dan snack yang dikonsumsi remaja di Indonesia, sedangkan sayur hanya dipilih oleh sebagian kecil remaja.
IN VITRO CYTOTOXIC AND APOPTOTIC ACTIVITIES OF SULFATED POLYSACCHARIDE FROM CODIUM EDULE P.C. SILVA AGAINST BREAST CANCER ADENOCARCINOMA
Authors: BAYRO ARIANE MARIE G , T CORPUZ MARY JHO-ANNE , VASQUEZ ROSS D
Published: September 2019

Objective: The primary purpose of this study is to characterize Codium edule crude sulfated polysaccharide (CSP) and its fractions and to determineits potential antiproliferative and apoptotic properties.Methods: The CSP was obtained through hot water extraction followed by precipitation with absolute ethanol. CSP was further purified using ionexchangechromatography, Sepharose DEAE Fast Flow column and yielded three fractions (F1, F2, and F3). The CSP and fractions were characterizedfor their sulfate, protein, carbohydrate, and uronic acid content. Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used to determine thefunctional groups present in CSP and SP fractions. Antiproliferative activity against human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) was analyzed using MTTassay with doxorubicin as positive control. Apoptotic activity of C. edule was analyzed using caspase 3/7 and annexin V-FITC assay.Results: CSP afforded 6.3% sulfate, 4.1% protein, and 68.7% carbohydrate. F1 has the highest content of sulfate, protein, carbohydrate, and uronicacid among the fractions. FT-IR shows a broadband around 3400 cm−1 indicates the presence of hydroxyl stretching vibration of polysaccharide (-OH)and a band at 2922 cm−1 suggests a C-H stretch (alkane). 1658 cm−1 may be attributed to the C=O stretches of amide C=N group. Peak around 1259 cm−1is a characteristic band for S=O sulfate ester. The antiproliferative activity of C. edule against MCF-7 showed significant difference in the mean percentinhibition between CSP and F3 (p=0.001), F1 and F3 (p≤0.001), F2 and doxorubicin (p=0.025), and F3 and doxorubicin (p≤0.000). F1 of C. edule hasthe lowest IC50 of 5.54 μg/ml and displayed apoptotic phase and caspase 3/7 activity.Conclusion: The investigation revealed that SP from green seaweed, C. edule, could be used as potential anticancer treatment against breast canceradenocarcinoma.
THE ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF BAWANG DAYAK (ELEUTHERINE BULBOSA (MILL.) URB.) FROM CENTRAL KALIMANTAN AGAINST ACNE-CAUSING BACTERIA
Authors: NOVARYATIIN SUSI , ARDHANY SYAHRIDA DIAN
Published: September 2019

Objective: The objective of this research was to investigate the antibacterial activity of bawang dayak from Central Kalimantan against acne-causingbacteria namely Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Staphylococcus aureus.Methods: The preliminary phytochemical constituents were qualitatively analyzed. Antibacterial activity of bawang dayak ethanol extract wasperformed using disc-diffusion technique, with five variations of concentration of 1.25%, 2.5%, 5%, 10%, and 20%.Results: Bawang dayak extract contained flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and tannins. The inhibition zones of bawang dayak ethanol extract in fivevarious concentrations (1.25%, 2.5%, 5%, 10%, and 20%) were 7.0±1.3 mm, 8.5±0.6 mm, 9.9±0.3 mm, 11.2±0.1 mm, and 11.9±0.3 mm against P. acnes;18.8±3.3 mm, 21.9±3.3 mm, 20.8±0.6 mm, 22.0±0.2 mm, and 23.1±0.6 mm against S. epidermidis; and 14.3±3.1 mm, 13.5±0.9 mm, 14.7±1.5 mm,16.1±1.0 mm, and 20.1±0.6 mm against S. aureus, respectively.Conclusion: This present study showed that bawang dayak ethanol extract was active against all the tested acne-causing bacteria. The highestantibacterial activity was produced by 20% of bawang dayak ethanol extract against S. epidermidis.
DIGITAL HEARING AID SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM USING ANDROID PHONE
Authors: GOH YEH-HUANN , LEE YOON-KET , YIP MUM-WAI , EU KOK-SENG , GOH YANN LING , LUM KIN-YUN
Published: September 2019

Objective: The objective of this research is to propose an Android-based digital hearing aid signal processing algorithm with following key features:(1) Regenerated audio match the patient-specific pattern of hearing loss, (2) noise reduction, and (3) provide flexibility to the users.Methods: The proposed signal processing algorithm is designed based on the specific hearing loss of the hearing disorder patient using inverse Fouriertransform; besides, noise reduction feature is included in the digital algorithm design as well. Proposed digital algorithm has been implemented intoan Android-based smartphone and its performance has been tested under real-time condition.Results: Simulation results show that the frequency response of the proposed digital hearing aid signal processing algorithm is in agreement withthe initial theoretical design that was carried out based on the hearing impaired patient’s audiogram. The proposed algorithm has been implementedin the Android-based smartphone and tested in real time. Results show that most of the patients are satisfied with the regenerated audio quality.According to patient’s comments, the regenerated audio is clear and the users are allowed to control the volume level. Besides, no obvious hearinglatency can be detected.Conclusion: Audio signals generated by the proposed digital signal processing algorithm show similar audio signal frequency response in boththeoretical design and MATLAB simulation results. The only difference between the design and simulation results is the amplification levels. Theproposed algorithm provides flexibility to the users by allowing them to choose the desired amplification level. In real-time testing, the proposedAndroid-based digital hearing aid is able to reduce noise level from the surrounding and the output processed speech match the patient-specifichearing loss.
¿Qué es lo que no ha ido bien?
Authors: Graves Robert
Published: September 2019

Graves, Robert, Los dos nacimientos de Dionisio, Barcelona, Editorial Seix Barral, 1980.
Cultura y cultura nacional. Entrevista a Víctor Flores Olea
Authors: García-Robles Jorge
Published: September 2019

Entrevista a Víctor Flores Olea, connotado intelectual mexicano, en la que da respuesta a distintos planteamientos relacionados con la cultura a nivel general y con la cultura mexicana en particular.
Sartori: una lección de política y democracia
Authors: Villarreal Ramos Enrique
Published: September 2019

Reseña del libro de Sartori, Giovanni, Teoría de la democracia, México, Alianza editorial, 1987, 2 vols.
Amor loco
Authors: Breton André
Published: September 2019

Breton, André, El amor loco, México, ed. Joaquín Mortiz, 1975.
Portadilla e Índice
Authors: Nombre Sin
Published: September 2019
Religio Perennis
Authors: Schouon Frithof
Published: September 2019

Schuon; Frithof, Sobre los mundos antiguos, España, Ed. Taurus, 157 pp.
Tradición de la cultura mesoamericana
Authors: López Austin Alfonso
Published: September 2019

Entrevista realizada a Alfonso López Austin por Teresa Cupryn.
Habermas
Authors: Fernández Santillán José F.
Published: September 2019

Reseña del libro de Axel Honneth, Thomas McCarthy, Claus Offe, Albrecht Wellmer (ed.), Zwischenbetrachtungen im Prozes der Aufklärung. Jürgen Habermas zum 60. Geburtstag, Suhrkamp, Frankfurt, 1989, pp. 839.
Pensamiento y acción política de José Vasconcelos
Authors: Gallegos Carlos
Published: September 2019

Vasconcelos, más que un pensador político, fue un filósofo y, en cuanto educador, un promotor de energía excepcional, cuyo valor fue el de explicarse y definir la política nacional de educación como una cruzada que dirigió con entusiasmo mesiánico, entregándose de lleno a la tarea de dar contenido cultural al nacionalismo revolucionario.
Pioneros del cine sonoro I
Authors: Valdés Lagunes Beatriz
Published: September 2019

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Reflexiones en torno al Posgrado de Sociología en la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la UNAM
Authors: De la Vega Shiota Gustavo
Published: September 2019

Después de realizar un diagnóstico de la situación actual, se analizan someramente los problemas que limitan el adecuado desarrollo del posgrado en Sociología que se imparte en la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Se señala, entre otras cuestiones, que es ya impostergable la reestructuración del posgrado en dicha disciplina, a través de un proyecto que contemple un nuevo plan de estudios.
El maestro: dignidad y deterioro
Authors: Delhumeau Antonio
Published: September 2019

Ante las críticas que reciben los maestros, culpados en general por la sociedad del deterioro que sufren los niveles educativos en nuestro país, el autor intenta ubicar la problemática denunciada en el contexto de la sociedad global, a fin de bosquejar algunas opciones que permitan mejorar el ejercicio de la docencia.
Medios de comunicación y sistemas informativos en México
Authors: González Reyna Susana
Published: September 2019

Reseña del libro de Bohmann, Karin, Medios de comunicación y sistemas informativos en México, Alianza Editorial Mexicana y Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, 1989.
IV Reunión de Posgrados en Comunicación de América Latina
Authors: Nombre Sin
Published: September 2019

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A veinticinco años: ¿dónde estamos?
Authors: Zermeño Sergio
Published: September 2019

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La política exterior de México hacia Centroamérica en la década de los ochenta: un balance ex-post-facto
Authors: Toussaint Ribot Mónica
Published: September 2019

El objetivo fundamental de este artículo consiste en analizar, desde el punto de vista político, el comportamiento de la política exterior mexicana hacia el istmo centroamericano en el periodo de 1979 a 1988.

El artículo se divide en dos grandes apartados: el activismo en la política exterior que caracteriza al sexenio de José López Portillo y la multilateralización de dicha política exterior durante el gobierno de Miguel de la Madrid.
 Con ello se pretende entender la dinámica del fenómeno de las relaciones México-Centroamérica en un momento histórico en el que México optó por el activismo en su política exterior y por otorgar su apoyo a los procesos de cambio social en la región.
México 1988-1994: La transición incierta
Authors: Bolívar Meza Rosendo
Published: September 2019

En el México de hoy no se cumplen las condiciones de una democracia política efectiva ya que no hay sujeción a las normas jurídicas. Existe una subordinación de los poderes Legislativo y Judicial al Ejecutivo, con un partido de Estado que vuelve desigual la competencia electoral ya que el gobierno actúa en favor del PRI, además de que buena parte de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil se encuentran sometidas de manera abierta o encubierta al gobierno o a su partido. Esto no significa que se trate de una dictadura o un régimen totalitario, sino más bien de un sistema autoritario que dificulta la transición a la democracia, ya que predominan relaciones verticales de poder, en que el eje de la vida política nacional lo constituye el presidencialismo.
Bibliografía recomendada
Authors: Nombre Sin
Published: September 2019

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Tiempo largo y tiempo corto (Elementos para el estudio de la dimensión temporal en los procesos de cambio político)
Authors: Cansino César
Published: September 2019

El objetivo fundamental del presente artículo consiste en determinar el papel específico que desempeña la variable tiempo en los procesos de cambio político, es decir, ¿qué relación existe entre las características de un ordenamiento institucional particular y sus posibilidades concretas de perduración o transformación en el tiempo? Para encarar el problema, el autor analiza dos tipos de temporalidades asociadas comúnmente al estudio del cambio político: la temporalidad vinculada a las estructuras (tiempo largo) y la temporalidad vinculada a las coyunturas (tiempo corto).