bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vitamin D: Controversy Cancer and Beyond
Authors: Rosales Cristian J , Bandyopadhyay Debasish
Published: October 2018

Vitamins are an essential part to wellbeing. This was not something always known however, as the Germ theory was the accepted thesis of the 18th century. It was found that certain accessory factors helped mitigate and even cure these diseases such as beriberi, scurvy, and rickets. Accessory factors, later coined vitamins by Casimir Funk, are an essential constituent of the human diet. Vitamin D is technically not a vitamin but functions as a steroid hormone whose most well-known purpose is calcification of the human skeleton. This helps prevent osteomalacia in adults and rickets, a serious problem in children due to their developmental stages. But besides its well-known role, vitamin D also has other important non-calcification purposes, including being a possible anticancer agent. Calcitriol (1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol, vitamin D3) has found to treat certain cancers in various ways: from the VDR-RXR complex to analogs being able to decrease tumor growth, lowering expression of stem cell marker genes, and inhibition of the Wnt pathway. Although there is promise in its effectiveness based on studies of squamous cell carcinoma, prostate, breast, colon, and ovarian cancer; hypercalcemia, lack of consistent data, and insufficient clinical trials are serious issues that constantly get in the way of progression of vitamin D’s legitimacy as a solution.
Full Issue
Authors: Manager Journal
Published: October 2018

Illumine is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary graduate journal produced by graduate students at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria.
Use of selective inhibitors of Arginase 2 and Tadalafil in combined compensation of homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction
Authors: Koklin I.S.
Published: October 2018

Use of selective inhibitors of arginase 2 in combination with tadalafil on in the course of modeling of homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction provided endotelio- and cardioprotective effects manifested in preventing of SED increase, adrenoreactivity, maintaining myocardial reserve and normalization of the values of biochemical markers (Total NO, expression of eNOS).
Ion channel TRPA1 is a promising therapeutic target for treatment of pain
Authors: Beskhmelnitsyna E.A. , Korokin M.V. , Avtina T.V. , Martynova O.V. , Varavin I.I. , Tishin A.N.
Published: October 2018

TRPA1 is an ankyrin receptor of TRP family. It is a non-selective, calcium-permeable cation channel that is highly expressed by a subset of small diameter sensory neurons with cell bodies in the dorsal root, trigeminal, nodose and jugular ganglia. In the last time information about the role of TRPA1 in pain and cold sensitivity, as well as in the formation and maintenance of inflammation is increasing in scientific literature. Given this information, the interest for search and study of pharmacological agents, which selectively blocked of TRPA1 and reduced the severity of pain and inflammation is increasing.
Pharmacological protection of the ischemic myocardium by derivatives of 3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium) propionate and evaluation of their antioxidant activity
Authors: Skachilova S.Ya. , Danilenko L.M. , Kesarev O.G. , Kochkarova I.S.
Published: October 2018

The paper presents results of a study of antioxidant (in vitro) and anti-ischemic effect of a number derivatives of 3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium) propionate. It was revealed that among other compounds 5-hydroxynicotinate of 3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium) propionate had the most pronounced antioxidant activity. The effect of 3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium) propionate and its derivatives on the necrotized area of the myocardium of the left ventricle in the course of simulation of myocardial infarction with coronary occlusion in rabbits showed that pharmacological preconditioning by 3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium) propionate and its derivatives could be considered as prevention of a syndrome of ischemia/reperfusion injury in case of myocardial infarction. Thus it was demonstrated that both 3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium) propionate (40 mg/kg) and its derivatives, namely nicotinate (84.1 mg/kg), 5-bromonicotinate (105.5 mg/kg), 5-hydroxynicotinate (88.5 mg/kg) and glycine (71.0 mg/kg) had anti-ischemic activity expressed in effective decrease of the area of necrotized infarction and reduction of the level of Tn I in the blood plasma as compared to the reference substance, i.e. Mildronate®.
The study of osteoprotective properties of nanoparticulated forms of resveratrol and losartan
Authors: Koklina N.Yu , Gudyrev O.S. , Faitelson A.V.
Published: October 2018

The study demonstrated that endothelial dysfunction of bone microvasculature and deterioration of regional blood flow in bone developed eight weeks after ovariectomy in female white Wistar rats thus raising the risk of generalized osteoporosis. Nanoparticulated forms of losartan and resveratrol possessing endothelioprotective action effectively prevented reduction of regional microcirculation in bone tissue through keeping it at the same level as intact rats had. It allowed maintaining an adequate level of bone remodeling processes which was manifested in slowing of thinning of bone trabeculas and in prevention of possible microfractures in them.
Concomitant use of statins and s-(2-boron-ethyl)-l-cysteine arginase inhibitor to correct endotoxin-induced endothelial dysfunction
Authors: Denisyuk Tatiana Alekseevna , Demchenko Serghei A. , Saroyan Karen V.
Published: October 2018

The concomitant use of non-selective S-(2-boron-ethyl)-L-cysteine (BEC) arginase inhibitor with simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin and nanoparticulated rosuvastatin on the background of endotoxin-induced disorder modeling by Staphylococcus aureus (strain 13407) injection under the skin – 60 billions of microbial bodies – exhibits an endothelium- and cardio-protective action which is evident as endothelial dysfunction factor (EDF) increase prevention, adrenoreactivity, maintenance of myocardial reserve, and normalization of biochemical markers (total NO, expression of eNOS, C-reactive protein, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor). However, the concomitant therapy has shown no additive action of medications.
Properties of nano encapsulated L-arginine and resveratrol in water-soluble polymers
Authors: Bogachev I.A. , Krolevets A.A.
Published: October 2018

This article analyzes properties of nano encapsulated L-arginine and resveratrol using a Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis method, and studies their supramolecular properties using a self-organization method.
MAXILLOFACIAL NEOPLASMS AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING ON THE DURATION OF TEMPORARY DISABILITY OF PATIENTS
Authors: Салеев Ринат , Saleev Rinat , Абдрашитова Алена , Abdrashitova Alena , Иванов Олег , Ivanov Oleg
Published: October 2018

Subject of the study: cases of temporary disability among patients with the maxillofacial neoplasms, who received treatment in the conditions of dental medical organizations within 10 years. The purpose is to study a group of maxillofacial neoplasms as a factor influencing on the duration of temporary disability in the Republic of Tatarstan (RT) for the period of 2007-2016. Material and methods: analysis of accounting and reporting forms 16-BH, 036/y, 035/y, 043/y in dental medical organizations for the period of 2007-2016. Results: there was determined the structure of benign maxillofacial neoplasms, resulting in temporary disability; there was found a link between benign maxillofacial tumors and other factors influencing on the duration of temporary disability of patients. Among the group of benign maxillofacial neoplasms resulting in temporary disability, we have revealed the following nosologies: Atheroma (D23.0) - 11% of cases; Fibroma (D10.0) - 14.2%; Papiloma (D10.0) - 9.8%; Hemangioma (D18.0) - 2%; Odontoma (D16.4) - 48%; Ameloblastoma (D16.4) - 8%; Fibrous dysplasia (K10.83) - 1%; Sublingual cysts (D11.0) - 2%; Lipoma (D17.0) - 4%. Depending on the gender, the maxillofacial neoplasms resulting in temporary disability are divided as follows: male patients - 43.0%, female patients - 57.0%. Most cases of temporary disability associated with a group of tumors was identified in 2014-2015, the lowest number – in 2007-2009. However, the average length of temporary disability was 7.83 ± 0.63 days, differed by statistically significant positive dynamics, increasing for the study period from 4 to 17 days. Conclusion: the analysis of the data obtained during the study showed statistically significant differences in the structure of cases of temporary disability due to benign maxillofacial neoplasms depending on gender, age, seasonality and year of observation.
INTERNATIONAL STAFF AT THE DENTAL FACULTY OF UGMU AS A PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Мандра Юлия , Mandra Yuliya , Жолудев Сергей , Zholudev Sergey , Светлакова Елена , Svetlakova Elena , Легких Александр , Legkih Aleksandr , Мирзоева Мария , Mirzoeva Maria , Нерсесян Петрос , Nersesyan Petros , Болдырев Юрий , Boldyrev Yuriy , Коледа Павел , Koleda Pavel , Сарапульцева Мария , Sarapulceva Maria
Published: October 2018

Subject: In 2018, for the first time at the Ural State Medical University dental department, the IADS (International Association of Dental Students) international student exchange program began, during which students are invited to an internship at the dental faculty and the dental clinic of the USMU for 2-4 weeks. Purpose of the article: To show the possibilities of this form of training for future dentists, as an international internship at the dental faculty, as part of student exchange between universities. Material, methods, results: At the end of July 2018, 4 students of the fifth year who studied in the specialty of dentistry at the medical faculty of the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) and 1 fourth-year student of the Dental Faculty of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Iran) came to the IADS internship for the "Dentistry" (in english). The cycle of training consisted of lectures and practical exercises with development of manual skills. During the cycle the guests got acquainted with the structure of the university, visited the bases of the dental clinic of the Ural Medical State University, dental clinics of the graduates of the USMA. Also, foreign colleagues were organized tours to the vivarium of UGMU, the central research laboratory of UGMU and the laboratory of physical and chemical methods of research of the Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. At the end of the cycle, the guests noted the high saturation of the course with practical exercises, the availability of visual material and the equipment of classes with equipment and tools. Conclusions: Carrying out an international internship for foreign students is one of the steps to forming a multilingual environ at the university, whose goal is to enter the international educational and scientific space.
STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF LESIONS OF HARD TISSUES OF TEETH AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH HIV-INFECTION
Authors: Есаян Лазарь , Esayan Lazar , Азатян Ваге , Azatyan Vage
Published: October 2018

Object. This article deals with the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease in patients with HIV infection. As in the whole world, and in Armenia, there is a constant increase in the incidence of HIV infection, which in recent years has become the most important sociological problem of our time. The most important result of the study of caries for many years was the recognition that the emergence, development and wide dissemination of it is in direct connection with the civilization of society, especially with the most important factor - the modification of diet and nutrition in general, as well as the emergence of all new infections. The purpose of the study was to study the prevalence of caries and assess the condition of periodontal tissues in patients with HIV infection. Methodology. A total of 40 patients with HIV infection (3 women and 37 men) aged 24 to 68 years who were undergoing inpatient treatment at the medical center "Armenicum" ZAO and infectious clinical hospital "Nork" in Yerevan in 2018 were examined. The control group of practically healthy persons was 45 people aged from 25 to 65 who applied to the dental clinic N1 of YSMU. Immunodeficiency promotes the development of CDW, in particular, gingivitis of ulcerative necrotic form and periodontitis of severe form, which are established in 90.5% of patients. Results. Examination of patients with HIV infection showed that the most frequent complaints were against unpleasant breathlessness in the mouth (57.9%), bleeding gums I, II, III degree - 74.3%, 60.3%, 47.8%, respectively, abnormal mobility of teeth in 39.5% of patients . Conclusions. Thus, the higher prevalence of caries, which increases with age, which reaches the maximum values in patients with HIV infection not receiving HAART -90.5% and 97%. The intensity of caries in the KPU index in each age group in patients with HIV infection is significantly higher than in the control group.
IMMUNOMODULATION IN GERONTOPERIODONTOLOGY: EFFECTS IN HUMORAL IMMUNITY
Authors: Крайнов Сергей , Krajnov Sergej , Попова Александра , Popova Alexandra , Алеханова Ирина , Alekhanova Irina , Васенев Евгений , Vasenev Evgenij
Published: October 2018

Background. The article has explored the problem of the humoral immunity recovery of elderly patients with chronic generalized periodontitis. Such immunological indicators as the immunoglobulin concentrations were used as detectors of inflammatory-destructive disease. Polyoxidonium has been suggested as an immunomodulator, as it promotes faster immune and clinical recovery compared to the conventional treatment regimens. Goals To assess the dynamics of clinical indicators and indicators of humoral immunity (sIgA, IgA, IgG and IgM levels), depending on immunomodulation, is added to the combined treatment regimen of elderly patients with periodontitis. Methods. Two patient cohorts of 69 elderly persons with chronic generalized periodontitis were examined. The conventional treatment was administered in both patient groups. The patients in the second cohort, along with other medications, received Polyoxidonium. The examination included gingival fluid and venous blood sampling, estimation of sIgA, IgA, IgG and IgM concentration as well as evaluation of PMA and SBI indices reduction. Results. The study has revealed the rise of IgG and IgM in venous blood. The recovery trend was observed in both cohorts, with a more marked dynamics in the second one. The mean values of antibodies concentration in the 2-nd group (since the 14th day) were statistically significant compared to the similar measures in the 1st one. After 3 months follow-up the substantial growth of immunoglobulins concentration was registered in the 1st cohort, whereas the 2nd one still showed the recovery trend. Results. The study has revealed the rise of IgG and IgM in venous blood. The recovery trend was observed in both cohorts, with a more marked dynamics in the second one. The mean values of antibodies concentration in the 2-nd group (since the 14th day) were statistically significant compared to the similar measures in the 1st one. After 3 months follow-up the substantial growth of immunoglobulins concentration was registered in the 1st cohort, whereas the 2nd one still showed the recovery trend. Conclusions. The inclusion of immunomodulator Polyoxidonium into the conventional treatment protocol of periodontitis promotes the immunologic reactivity recovery of elderly patients and the improvement of the therapeutic intervention effectiveness over the longer term.
MICROBIOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE OF THE PERIODONTAL POCKETS CONTENT IN THE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC GENERALIZED PERIODONTITIS
Authors: Мирсаева Фания , Mirsaeva Faniya , Ханов Тимур , Hanov Timur , Кузнецова Татьяна , Kuznecova Tat'yana , Буйлова Олеся , Buylova Olesya
Published: October 2018

Subject. Yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida as opportunistic microorganisms found on the oral mucosa in more than a half of the human population. However, there is conflicting evidence about the frequency of Candida detection in periodontal pockets. It has been proved that the fungi of the genus Candida are identified in the content of the gingival furrow and the periodontal pockets in 10% - 90.5% of cases in different geographical regions. As a result of the interaction of the pathogenic periodontal microflora and yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida a burdened underlying disease is usually identified, though the clinical importance of microbial associations in its course is not taken into account. In this regard, the diagnosis of candida-associated periodontitis is not correctly established that leads to poor treatment results. Since different Candida species have inequal sensitivity to the antimycotic and antiseptic drugs used, it is important to investigate the microbial landscape and the Candida fungi contamination of the periodontal pockets to improve the effectiveness of treatment of the CGP. The aim is to study the microbial landscape of the periodontal pockets during the exacerbation of the CGP and to determine the incidence of candida-associated periodontitis.. Material and methods. The fungi species were identified with a set of morphological, biochemical and microbial culture methods. To confirm the diagnosis, culture studies were conducted, microscopic examination of print smears, as well as genoidentification of fungi in the material from the periodontal pocket using a polymerase chain reaction. Results. It was established that Candida-associated periodontitis occurs in 41.79% of cases. Species composition is mainly represented by Candida albicans and Candida Krusei. Conclusions. The degree of contamination of periodontal pockets with the fungi of the Candida genus is associated with the degree of severity of periodontitis. Low and medium levels of contamination are associated with chronic generalized periodontitis of mild degree, medium and high degrees of contamination are associated with the CGP of medium severity, high degree of contamination corresponds to severe forms of the CGP.
COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIT CERAMIC RESTORATIONS ― A PILOT STUDY
Authors: Мирзоева Мария , Mirzoeva Maria , Жолудев Сергей , Zholudev Sergey
Published: October 2018

Importance. The development of digital dentistry allows the use of new technologies to create orthopedic structures. Scanners in orthopedic dentistry are becoming an integral part of quality prosthetics. To work with new scanners requires not only the ability to perform the scanning procedure itself, but also to understand how accurately the scanner reproduces the surface relief. To determine the contact density of all-ceramic inserts in the removed teeth, this study was carried out.

Objectives. Experimental comparison of the accuracy of the adhesion of all-ceramic inserts made using the VT Dental scanner (Russia).

Methods. The study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedic Dentistry of the State Pedagogical University in the UGMU, in the Urals Branch of the RAS of the Institute of Geology and Geochemistry. acad. A.N. Zavaritsky - in the laboratory of physical and chemical methods of research. Removed molars and premolars of the upper and lower jaws in an amount of 20 pcs. They were processed, prepared under the all-ceramic inserts on the occlusal surfaces. Scanners for registering the relief of cavities: VT Dental (Russia), D500 (3Shape, Denmark), InEos Blue (DentsplySirona, Germany). The device for milling: Wieland dental zenotec select hybrid. The material of the tabs is E.MAX Press (Ivoclar Vivadent, Germany). Cements for fixation: RelyX Ultimate (3M ESPE, USA), Multilink Automix (Ivoclar Vivadent, Germany), MaxCem Elite (Kerr, Italy). The made inserts were fixed in equal parts in the cavities of the removed teeth on the presented cements, longitudinal sections of the remote molars and premolars were created. The method of investigation is scanning electron microscopy. Statistical processing was carried out in Gretl software.

Results. As a result of the scanning electron microscopy of 20 sections in aggregate, data were obtained on the accuracy of the adherence of a ceramic insert made using a VT Dental scanner (Russia) that did not significantly differ from the data obtained with other scanners by 0.4, the scanning accuracy was 95% (CI 1.3-1.9). The results obtained do not exceed the permissible probable error (p≤0,05).

Conclusions. The density of adherence of all-curly inserts in the cavity that were scanned by the VT Dental scanner (Russia) tends to the maximum permissible taking into account the scanning error and in comparison with the world analogues of the scanning device.
Fen Bilgisi Öğretmeni Adaylarının Matematiksel Modelleme Becerilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: DENİZ Demet , YILDIRIM Bekir
Published: October 2018

Bu
çalışmanın amacı fen bilgisi öğretmeni adaylarının matematiksel modelleme
etkinliklerini çözme becerilerinin modelleme süreci bağlamında incelenmesidir.
Bu amaçla nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması deseni kullanılmıştır.
Çalışma 20 fen bilgisi öğretmen adayı ile yürütülmüştür ve katılımcıların
belirlenmesinde amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Verilerin toplanması
Erbaş vd.’nin (2016) düzenledikleri “Atlamak ya da atlamamak!” ve “Süt
ineklerinin dengeli beslenmesi?” etkinlikleri ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde
edilen veriler betimsel analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Analizler
sonucunda, öğretmen adaylarının matematiksel modellemenin tüm basamaklarında
zorlandıkları tespit edilmiştir. Matematiksel modellemenin istenilen düzeyde
uygulanması için matematiğin diğer disiplinlerle ilişkilendirilmesi ve diğer
disiplinlerdeki öğretmenlerle de işbirliğinin yapılması gerekmektedir. Bu
yüzden, matematiksel modelleme etkinliklerine sadece matematik derslerinde
değil, matematikle ilişkili diğer derslerde de yer verilmesi sağlanabilir ve
disiplinler arası çalışmalar ilkokuldan başlamak üzere yapılabilir.
Felsefi Antropolojik Bir Bakışla Felsefe Bilgisinin Önemi
Authors: DURĞUN Serpil
Published: October 2018

Bu
çalışmanın amacı, insanın ne olduğunu, varlıktaki konumunu kendisine temel
sorunsal edinmiş olan Alman filozof Max Scheler’in “kişi olarak insan”
anlayışına tutunarak, felsefi antropolojik bir bakış açısıyla, özellikle
günümüzde elzem bir gereklilik olarak beliren duyarlı, vicdanlı, sağduyulu,
hoşgörülü, sorumluluk sahibi etik değerlere sahip erdemli nesillerin
yetişmesinde, felsefe bilgisine sahip olmanın önemine ve gerekliliğine dikkat
çekmektir. Bu bilgi, insanın kendisinin ne olduğunu, evrendeki yerini,
varoluşunun anlamını, diğer tüm varolanlarla olan bağını bilmesine, anlamasına,
sorgulamasına yönelik bir bilgi olarak, öncelikle bireysel düzlemde kişinin
kendi kendisini biçimlendirip geliştirmesine, diğer bir ifadeyle karakter
gelişimine hizmet eder. Pozitif bilimlerin örneğinde serimlenen türden bir
egemenlik ve başarı bilgisi olmayan felsefe bilgisi, temelde, insanın kendi
kişisel hırs ve isteklerini minimize ederek, sadece kendi çıkarları peşinde
koşan bir insan olmaktan onu alıkoyar.
7E Öğrenme Modeli Merkezli STEM Etkinliğine Dayalı Öğretim Uygulamalarının Akademik Başarıya Etkisi
Authors: GÜVEN Çağrı , SELVİ Mahmut , BENZER Semra
Published: October 2018

Bu
araştırmada; 7E Öğrenme Modeli merkezli STEM etkinliğinin uygulandığı
öğrencilerle, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı [MEB] onaylı mevcut ders kitabında bulunan
etkinliğin 7E Öğrenme Modeli merkezli uygulandığı öğrencilerin, 2017 Fen Bilimleri Dersi Öğretim
Programı'ndaki 5. sınıf ''Kuvvetin Ölçülmesi ve Sürtünme'' ünitesinde yer alan
''Kuvvetin Ölçülmesi'' konusundaki kazanımların gerçekleştirmelerine etkisi
incelenmiştir. Çalışmada ön test-son test kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel
araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2017/2018 eğitim öğretim yılında, bir devlet
okulundaki 5. sınıf iki şube oluşturmaktadır. Analizler, SPSS paket programıyla
yapılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre; 7E Öğrenme Modeli merkezli STEM
etkinliğine dayalı öğretim uygulamalarının, ders kitabında yer alan etkinliğin
7E Öğrenme Modeli merkezli uygulamalarına göre sınıf başarı ortalamasını azda
olsa artırmasına rağmen akademik başarıları arasında anlamlı bir fark olmadığı
sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Misafir Editörden
Authors: KARTAL Ayça
Published: October 2018

Değerli okuyucular, Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi’nin, 3-5 Mayıs 2018 tarihlerinde Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi’nde düzenlenen STEM ve Eğitim Bilimleri Kongresi’nin  (STEMES’18) Özel Sayısı ile karsınızda olmanın mutluluğunu yaşıyoruz.
Optimized Design Methodology and Maximum Efficiency Tracking Algorithm for Static IPT Chargers in Electric Vehicles
Authors: Viera Leonardo A. Brum , Pascoal Pedro , Rech Cassiano
Published: October 2018

In recent years, technologies related to the electrification of transportation have attracted significant attention. Among these, wireless charging stands out, even facing numerous challenges concerning design and parameter optimization. Consequently, this article introduces a novel design methodology to improve the performance of inductive power transfer (IPT) systems for wireless charging applications in electric vehicles. The methodology considers operational limits of switches and passive components. By using a combination of Newton-Raphson and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithms, the proposed approach efficiently determines both electrical and physical parameters of converters and coils to achieve maximum efficiency at a chosen operational point. Furthermore, a Maximum Efficiency Point Tracking (MEPT) algorithm is employed for optimal system operation. The proposed methodology is validated through experimental analysis using a 3.6 kW setup. Results demonstrate a power transfer efficiency around 89.4 %, while ensuring that current and voltage levels remain within safe operating areas for the components.
Nurse Leader DNP Capstone Projects Evaluation: An Action Framework
Authors: Huber Diane L. , Joseph M. Lindell , Farag Amany , Watson Carol A.
Published: October 2018

Background: Little is known about available guidelines that can be used to evaluate health systems’ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) capstone projects. Objectives: The twofold purpose of this study was to identify the scope of nurse executive leadership practices, as demonstrated in final health systems’ DNP Projects and propose a framework to guide evaluating health systems’ DNP capstone projects. Methods: This qualitative study used content analysis to evaluate DNP project posters of 10 health systems’ DNP students graduating from one Midwestern college of nursing. Students were engaged in activities pertinent to managerial and executive-level nurse leaders. Results: Students were engaged in activities pertinent to both managerial and executive level nurse leaders and followed AONE competencies. Leadership styles were operational and transformational. Six types of activities were identified. Leadership activities and themes were organized into a framework for action that can guide curriculum. Conclusions: The Framework for Action themes can be used to coach students in nurse manager or executive roles and identify developmental needs of students. Implications for Nursing: A specific new competency on impact is indicated. Use of simulation techniques is an opportunity in health systems education.
Improving Family Nurse Practitioner Students’ Confidence for Clinical Decision Making and Presenting Patient Information to the Preceptor
Authors: Johnson Ragan , Clark Ricketta , O’Brien Tara
Published: October 2018

Background: Family nurse practitioner (FNP) students often lack the confidence to develop diagnostic skills and convey patient information to their clinical preceptor. Preparing FNP students for these tasks is essential to their clinical success. Objective: To describe the adequacy of interactive case studies to increase confidence in making clinical decisions and presenting patient information to the clinical preceptor. Methods: The authors developed three interactive case studies for student analysis during an on-campus intensive week prior to the students’ first clinical rotation. Student confidence was examined pre and post to determine if the interactive cases had any effects on their diagnostic reasoning and skill in presenting patients to the preceptor. Results: The pretest survey found that students were least confident in presenting a patient to the preceptor (21% not confident). After the three interactive case studies, students demonstrated a significant increase in confidence. Conclusion: Interactive case studies and role-playing the patient presentation prior to an initial clinical rotation is a successful educational methodology for improving FNP students’ confidence for the clinical environment. Implications for Nursing: Faculty can implement interactive case studies in traditional and online courses to foster student confidence.
Examining the Roles and Competencies of Nurse Leaders, Educators, and Clinicians With a Doctor of Nursing Practice at an Academic Medical Center
Authors: Chipps Esther , Tussing Todd , Labardee Ruth , Nash Mary , Brown Kimberly
Published: October 2018

Background: As the nursing profession has gained experience with Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates, it is important to examine the integration, operationalization, and contributions of the DNP-prepared nurse within healthcare systems. Administrators and leaders must have a clear vision of how DNP graduates will contribute within and outside of their organizations. Objectives: This article describes the outcomes of a workgroup comprised of DNP-prepared staff at a large academic medical center. The overarching goal of this group was to examine current practices of our DNP-prepared staff and make recommendations regarding roles and practice to the senior nursing leadership. Methods:A crosswalk comparing the current job descriptions of our DNP-prepared nurse leaders, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse educators with the core competencies of The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing was completed. Results: Strategies and tactics to enrich current practice and build leadership capacity were identified. Conclusions: DNP-prepared nurses must continue to document their contributions to the healthcare setting. Implications for Nursing: DNP-prepared nurses in the health-care setting must work collaboratively with their senior nursing leaders to seek opportunities to increase their visibility within their organizations, and increase their scholarly output.
Initiation of Standardized Depression Screening in College Health: A Quality Improvement Project
Authors: Slabaugh Kristen , Harris Shannon , Wilcock Samuel
Published: October 2018

Background: Depression is a leading health concern in college health. An on-campus health clinic was identified as conducting complaint-based screening. U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends standardized screening in all primary care settings. Objective: To implement a quality improvement project for standardized screening and referral of depressive symptoms and identify factors related to mentoring program interest in a college health clinic. Methods: Demographic survey and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) were distributed to students who met inclusion criteria. Positive screens received further intervention with Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and immediate evaluation, encouragement of follow-up, or educational handout. Results: Of students receiving primary care services at a college health center, 221 completed demographic surveys, 165 completed the PHQ-2, and eight students received interventions for positive screens. Furthermore, 74.6% of students expressed interest in a mentoring program. Conclusions: The project demonstrates ease of standardized screening in the college health setting without excessive burden to staff or budget. This is a critical preventative care measure for improving early detection and management of depression at college health centers. Implications for Nursing: Initiation of standardized screening on college campuses is a worthwhile investment and should be implemented by registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice nurses. Support program initiation should be considered to help students with unmanaged symptoms.
Developing Executive Nurse Leaders: Exemplar for Using Information Technology to Bolster Professional Role Development of BSN-DNP Students
Authors: Hunker Diane F. , Robb Meigan , Spadaro Kathleen C. , Wasco Jennifer J.
Published: October 2018

Background: Universities are offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) track to meet the demands of complex health systems by preparing nurses to lead change. Curriculums developed for the adult learner may benefit from adding supplemental resources to prepare nurses with limited leadership experience for their future roles. Objective: Support the development of executive leadership skills of BSN-DNP students. Methods: Faculty at a Western Pennsylvania university used the existing learning management system (LMS) to create a nursing leadership site. Practice competencies described by professional organizations were used as the framework for identifying best practice resources. Results: A supplemental site serving as a repository of information for students was successfully developed. Students were encouraged to access the site to augment their learning on professional competencies. Conclusions: Developing an online support site via the university LMS was a creative solution for providing supplemental professional development content to best prepare future nurse executive leaders. Implications for Nursing: Faculty teaching in streamlined academic programs can provide additional content based on professional standards to students using innovative and interactive methods. Promoting further development of executive leadership skills may bolster program strength and influence future nurse leaders.
Current Trends and Practices of Intensive Care Unit Visitations
Authors: Fike Geraldine C. , Smith-Stoner Marilyn , Blue Dawn I. , Abuatiq Alham A.
Published: October 2018

Background: Few topics have existed for decades and created as much of a debate as when discussing appropriate visitation policies for patients. Studies have continued to document the conflicted opinions of nurses to commit to fully open visiting hours for various reasons. Family members are very definite in their desire to be at their loved one’s bedside. Objective: To review the visiting policies of acute care hospitals in California and compare them to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recommendations. Methods: This descriptive study collected data from California acute care hospital websites about critical care visiting hours to assess visiting hours and the type, age, and number of visitors. Results: Review of 363 hospital websites demonstrated a wide variation in policies when listed. Those that did post their visitation rules had no consistent policies regarding visiting hours or age, relationship, or number of visitors. Conclusions: Hospital visitation policies in California are inconsistent and not evenly enforced. They do not reflect current evidence and practice guidelines. Implications for Nursing: Ethics require the nurses to advocate for their patient. In this role, nurses need to become proactive in implementing policy changes in their institution based on current evidence and practice guidelines.
“SÂYE” KELİMESİ HAKKINDA BAZI MÜLAHAZALAR
Authors: BAHADIR Savaşkan Cem
Published: October 2018

Sâye kelimesi, klasik şiir
metinlerinde sıklıkla karşılaşılan kelimelerden bir tanesidir. Sâye kelimesi
metinlerde, çoğunlukla herkes tarafından bilinen gölge veya himaye anlamları
ile yer almaktadır. Yapılan okumalar sırasında karşılaşılan bazı beyitlerde,
kelimenin akla ilk gelen gölge, himaye, cin, yansıma gibi anlamlarının sözü
edilen beyitlere tam olarak uymadığı dikkati çekmiştir. Bunun üzerine sâye
kelimesinin farklı anlamlarının olup olamayacağı yönünde araştırma yapılmaya
başlanmış ve başlıca sözlükler taranmak suretiyle sâye kelimesinin farklı
anlamları ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. F. Steıngass’ın, A Comprehensive
Persian-English Dictionary isimli sözlüğünde, sâye kelimesinin içinde
barındırdığı anlamlardan birisinin de “a petticoat/ iç eteklik” olduğu
görülmüştür. Kelimenin, iç eteklik anlamının beyitlerde yer alan ifadelere
uygunluk sağladığı görülmüş bunun üzerine başta Giyim Kuşam ve Süslenme Sözlüğü
olmak üzere; Tarama Sözlüğü, Türkiye Türkçesi Ağızları Sözlüğü vb. sözlükler
taranarak kelimenin sözü edilen ve giyim kuşamla ilişkili anlamı pekiştirilmeye
çalışılmıştır. Nihayetinde sâye kelimesinin çalışmada değinileceği üzere; kaftan, yelek,
cepken, kadın giysisi, iş önlüğü, şayak
cinsinden kalın kumaş vb. anlamları olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmada, sâye
kelimesinin sözlüklerdeki mevcut anlamlarına yer verilmesi; kelimenin, giyim
kuşamla ilgili anlamına dönük örnek beyitlerin ortaya konulması ve beyitlerin
kısa izahı ile tamamlanması öngörülmektedir.
GIYÂSÎ VE ŞİİRLERİ
Authors: KESİK Beyhan
Published: October 2018

Son
yıllarda şiir mecmuaları klasik Türk edebiyatı araştırmacılarının başvurduğu önemli
kaynaklardan biri olmuştur. Derleyicisinin ve yazıldığı dönemin kültürel ve
edebî birikimini de aksettiren bu eserler, divan sahibi ve özellikle de usta
şairlerin beğenilen şiirlerinin yanı sıra bunların divanlarına girmeyen
şiirlerini de ihtiva etmesi bakımından önemli bir kaynaktır. Mecmuaların önemi
bununla sınırlı değildir. Her şeyden önce divan sahibi olmayan, edebiyat
tarihlerinde kendilerine yer bulamayan şairlerin varlığının ispatı mecmuaların
yardımıyla olmuştur. Nitekim, birtakım yeni araştırmalar hiçbir kaynakta adı
geçmeyen şairlerin yaşamış olduğunu bizlere bildirmektedir. Bununla birlikte
bazı kaynaklarda kırıntılar halindeki biyografik bilgilerin arasına
serpiştirilen birkaç beyitle değinilen şairlerin şiirlerine de klasik
edebiyatın kırk ambarı olarak nitelendirilen mecmualarda tesadüf etmekteyiz. Bunlardan
biri de XVI. yüzyıl şairlerimizden Gıyâsî’dir.

            Hakkında bilgi edinebildiğimiz tek
kaynak Ahdî’nin Gülşen-i Şu’arâ adlı
tezkiresidir. Gıyâsî, her şeyden önce geleneğin kurallarını bilip bu dairede
şiirler kaleme almış bir şairdir. Bu çalışma ile şair tanıtılıp şiirleri bir
arada verilmeye çalışılacaktır.
On irresolute topological rings
Authors: Mohammed Salih Haval Mahmood
Published: October 2018

In this paper we introduce a new type of a topological ring which is an irresolute topological ring (semi topological ring). The relation among of them are studied. Several results are given. In particular, in a semi Hausdorff space, we show that if a subring is commutative, then its semi closure commutative subring. Furthermore, we show that the center of a ring is semi closed.
Perubahan Tema dan Perspektif dalam Historiografi Asia Tenggara, 1955-2010
Authors: Prakoso Sugeng
Published: October 2018

This article examines the changes in themes and perspectives in the writing of Southeast Asian history in the period 1955 to 2010. The historiography of the 1950s tended to political history and the dominant view of the external influences of India, China, Islam, and the West on Southeast Asian history. In the 1960s the thematic focus shifted to economic and social aspects along with the emergence of the trend of social sciences approaches in historical studies which was influenced by the Annales School. In the 1980s, with the onset of the linguistic and cultural turns in the social sciences, historians in the region turned to diachronic studies of the formation of identity, mentality, representation and discourse of local knowledge. The shift in perspective also occurred with the emergence of the (Southeast) Asian-centric perspective which saw changes in Southeast Asian society as a result of the dynamic interaction between the region's internal and external forces. Since the end of the 1990s, there has been a tendency for the â€˜intersticesâ€™, that is linking the history of the Southeast Asian region with its global historical context, and on the connectivity of historical disciplines with other social-humanities disciplines to build bridges of trans-disciplinary studies.Artikel ini mengkaji perubahan tema dan perspektif dalam penulisan sejarah Asia Tenggara pada periode 1955 sampai 2010. Historiografi dasawarsa 1950-an cenderung pada sejarah politik dan dominannya pandangan ihwal pengaruh eksternal India, Cina, Islam, dan Barat atas sejarah Asia Tenggara. Pada dasawarsa 1960-an fokus tematis bergeser ke aspek ekonomi dan sosial seiring dengan munculnya tren pendekatan ilmu-ilmu sosial yang dipengaruhi oleh Mazhab Annales. Pada dasawarsa 1980-an, dengan menguatnya kajian linguistik dan budaya, sejarawan di kawasan ini beralih ke studi diakronis tentang pembentukan identitas, mentalitas, representasi, dan wacana pengetahuan lokal. Pergeseran perspektif juga terjadi dengan menguatnya perspektif Asia (Tenggara)-sentris yang melihat perubahan-perubahan di dalam masyarakat Asia Tenggara sebagai hasil interaksi dinamis antara kekuatan internal dan eksternal kawasan itu. Sejak akhir dasawarsa 1990-an, muncul kecenderungan pada â€˜interstisiâ€™, yaitu menghubungkan sejarah kawasan lokal Asia Tenggara dengan konteks historis globalnya, dan pada konektivitas disiplin sejarah dengan berbagai disiplin ilmu sosial-humaniora lainnya untuk membangun jembatan kajian transdisipliner.
Efektivitas Sumber Pembelajaran Sejarah
Authors: Prananda Moh. Namiraz , Sarkadi Sarkadi , Ibrahim Nurzengky
Published: October 2018

Abstrac: This study aims to describe the effectiveness of learning resources in history learning by using documentary films to foster interest in learning history and nationalism of students. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods. The time for this study began from March to July 2018. At SMAN 61 Jakarta and SMAN 103 Jakarta. Data collection techniques by observation, interviewing informants were students who took history learning with the documentary film media and key informants, subject teachers who used the Opinion expert documentary. This study describes some of the findings and discussion of the research, namely what the teacher's goal is to use the documentary, how students' interest in learning after watching the film and the film can foster student nationalism. The goal of the teacher to use documentary films as a medium is to help students make it easier to absorb the lessons that teachers convey. In terms of interest, students are more interested in learning history and learning independently. The film effectively fosters student nationalism. students better understand the meaning of Indonesian nationalism after doing the learning.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan efektivitas sumber belajar pembelajaran sejarah dengan menggunakan film dokumenter untuk memupuk minat belajar sejarah dan nasionalisme siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitati. Waktu penelitian ini dimulai dari maret sampai juli 2018. Di SMAN 61 Jakarta dan SMAN 103 Jakarta. Tehnik pengumpulan data dengan observasi, wawancara informan yaitu siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran sejarah dengan media film dokumenter tersebut dan key informan, guru mata pelajaran yang menggunakan film dokumenter expert Opinion. Penelitian ini menjabarkan beberapa temuan dan pembahasan penelitian yaitu apa tujuan guru menggunakan film dokumenter tersebut, bagaimana minat belajar siswa setelah menonton film tersebut serta filmtersebut dapat memupuk nasionalisme siswa. tujuan guru menggunakan film dokumenter sebagai media adalah untuk membantu siswa agar lebih mudah untuk menyerap pelajaran yang guru sampaikan. Untuk segi minat, siswa lebih terterik belajar sejarah danbelajar secara mandiri. Film tersebut efektif memupuk nasionalisme siswa. siswa lebih mengerti makna dari nasionalisme Indonesia setelah melakukan pembelajaran tersebut.
Penggunaan Novel Sejarah sebagai Sumber Belajar Sejarah
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul
Published: October 2018

This study aims to find out how the use of historical novels as a source of learning in 15 State Senior High School of DKI Jakarta. The research method is descriptive method on survey technique, survey using Proportional Random Sampling technique.The results show that history teachers have a lot to know about the history novel. Nevertheless, the historical novel has not been widely used by history teachers. there are factors that have been used or not used the historical novel as a source of learning. The internal factors used by history novels by teachers are personally teachers depart from the hobby of reading fiction books especially historical novels and external factors the use of historical novels is that teachers feel the curriculum and school environment support the use of free and creative learning resources. Meanwhile, internal factor is not used by history novel by teacher is teacher do not know about the history novel external factor is, teacher feel student tend not interested to read. Both those who have used and have not used argue that the library in school is not sufficient enough for the availability of story books and novels about history. The benefits of using novel history according to the teacher is as one of the media development of literacy and can explain the imaginative nature and teachers are interested in using historical novels to support the affective side of students.

 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penggunaan novel sejarah sebagai sumber belajar di 15 SMA Negeri DKI Jakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan teknik survey, surve menggunakan teknik Proportional Random Sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa guru sejarah sudah banyak mengetahui tentang novel sejarah. Meskipun begitu, novel sejarah belum cukup banyak digunakan oleh guru sejarah. Terdapat faktor atas sudah digunakan atau belum digunakannya novel sejarah sebagai sumber belajar. Faktor internal digunakannya novel sejarah oleh guru adalah secara pribadi guru berangkat dari hobi membaca buku fiksi terutama novel sejarah dan faktor eksternal digunakannya novel sejarah adalah guru merasa kurikulum dan lingkungan sekolah mendukung penggunaan sumber belajar yang bebas dan kreatif. Sementara, faktor internal tidak digunakannya novel sejarah oleh guru adalah guru tidak mengetahui tentang novel sejarah faktor eksternalnya adalah guru merasa anak didik cenderung tidak tertarik untuk membaca. Baik yang sudah menggunakan maupun belum menggunakan berpendapat bahwa perpustakaan di sekolah tidak cukup memadai untuk ketersediaan buku-buku cerita dan novel tentang sejarah. Adapun manfaat menggunakan novel sejarah adalah sebagai salah satu media pengembangan literasi dan dapat menjelaskan yang sifatnya imajinatif dan guru berminat menggunakan novel sejarah guna menunjang sisi afektif siswa.