bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Manejo del mesotelioma peritoneal maligno con citorreducción quirúrgica más quimioterapia hipertérmica intraperitoneal en el Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Colombia: reporte de un caso y revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Restrepo lópez Juliana , Buelvas Gómez Nelson , Cardona Nuñez Uriel Ovidio , García Mora Mauricio
Published: August 2019

El mesotelioma peritoneal es una neoplasia que se origina en las células mesoteliales del peritoneo. Históricamente, la supervivencia de los pacientes con mesotelioma peritoneal maligno sin tratamiento, es menor de 12 meses y se considera una neoplasia resistente a la quimioterapia. La citorreducción quirúrgica y la quimioterapia regional administrada como quimioterapia hipertérmica intraperitoneal (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, HIPEC) se asocia con mejor supervivencia a largo plazo.

Se presenta el caso de un paciente con antecedentes de exposición al asbesto y con diagnóstico de mesotelioma peritoneal maligno de tipo epitelioide, que fue tratado con cirugía citorreductora más quimioterapia hipertérmica intraperitoneal en el Instituto Nacional de Cancerología con una supervivencia de un año libre de enfermedad.
Vólvulo de la vesícula biliar
Authors: Palmieri Alfonso , Hernández Luz Adriana , González Cristian , Hernández Kevin José , Pérez Jorge Blas , Tovío Irene Patricia
Published: August 2019

El vólvulo, o torsión de la vesícula biliar, es una enfermedad de la sexta a la octava décadas de la vida, condición excepcional por su poca frecuencia y síntomas atípicos. Dado que tiende a confundirse con la colecistitis de origen no litiásico, su diagnóstico suele ser intraoperatorio y puede llegar a causar complicaciones graves, como la gangrena y la sepsis biliar e incluso la muerte. Pese a que hace 120 años se hizo el primer reporte de caso, en la actualidad se notifican cada vez más casos en la población añosa. En este artículo se presentan dos casos clínicos de vólvulo de la vesícula biliar y se hace una revisión de la literatura.
Intussusception of the bowel in a child malrotation
Authors: Svarich Vyacheslav G. , Lisitsyn Dmitriy A. , Islentiev Ruslan N. , Perevozchikov Evgeniy G. , Kagantsov Ilya M.
Published: August 2019

Introduction. During treatment of intussusception, the greatest difficulties occur when the disease is combined with other disorders and malformations.

Materials and methods. Clinical observation on treatment in a child with bowel intussusception and malformation is presented. The course of the disease was rather difficult for exact diagnosis. Control of conservative disinvagination was inconclusive. During a surgery, a malrotation was detected. This affected the diagnostic and therapeutic tactics. The second component of obstruction represented by the abdominal adhesive process was also found and removed.

Results. The conducted surgery allowed to confirm the effectiveness of the given conservative treatment, detect the concurrent pathology and remove the mechanical obstruction.

Conclusion. The presented observation clearly demonstrates difficulties in exact diagnosis and control of conservative disinvaginaton when intestinal invagination is combined with congenital malrotation. As a result, the outcome of conservative disinvaginaton could be significantly controlled, commissure or the second component of invagination was removed and an exact diagnosis was made.
Surgical aspects of treating a child with histiocytosis of the lungs
Authors: Stalmakhovich Viktor N. , Sapukhin Eduard V. , Li Igor B. , Kaygorodova Irina N. , Dmitrienko Anastasia P. , Ursulenko Elena V. , Dyukov Andrey A.
Published: August 2019

Objective:to present a case of successful treatment of rare severe lung lesions in a child.

Methods:the article analyzes the result of the treatment of lung histiocytosis in a child aged 4 years. The clinical manifestation of the disease began with an increase in the parotid lymph nodes, otitis, pneumonia, and rapidly progressive respiratory failure. On the roentgenogram, bulle transformation of both lungs was noted. The severity of the disease was complicated by bilateral pneumothorax, the formation of bronchopleural fistulas. Histiocytosis of the lungs from Langerhans cells (GCR) was determined morphologically when examining tissue taken at thoracoscopy. Endoscopically, the lung was without signs of inflammation, with multiple subpleural air cavities. The child underwent chemotherapy (vinblastine, prednisone), repeated drainage of the pleural cavity with recurrent intense pneumothorax. For health reasons, a longitudinal sternotomy was performed, total decortication of the costal pleura on both sides (mechanical pleurodesis), which contributed to subsequent fixation of the lung to the chest wall and prevention of recurrent total stressed pneumothorax. Twice developed limited pneumothorax was stopped by drainage and chemical pleurodesis.

Results:Against the background of ongoing complex therapy (drainage of the pleural cavity, mechanical and chemical pleurodesis, chemo- and antibacterial therapy), the condition improved (clinically and radiographically). The child was discharged on day 152 of treatment. On the control MSCT of the lungs, eight months after discharge, there are minimal signs of bullous transformation, and the symptoms of pneumosclerosis of both lungs are moderate. There are no manifestations of pulmonary hypertension.

Conclusion:verification of the diagnosis of pulmonary GLC is very difficult. The complex treatment requires the participation of a wide range of doctors, including a pediatric surgeon.
Messa e salmi, parte concertati, Part 3
Authors: Rigatti Giovanni Antonio
Published: August 2019

Published in Venice in 1640, Giovanni Antonio Rigatti's Messa e salmi, parte concertati is a typical Italian church music collection of the seventeenth century, containing a Mass setting, Vesper psalms, and two Marian antiphons. Its scope, however, is quite unusual: Rigatti unites sumptuous large-scale settings, small-scale concertato music, and da capella compositions in a volume that surpasses the standard collection of sacred music at that time. The three musical styles exposed in these settings are indicative of the stylistic development in mid-century Italian sacred music: while large-scale settings aim at the greatest possible sonority, combining up to eight vocal parts with up to six instruments and basso continuo, the concertato music is conceived as small-scale chamber music, and written either in the modern aria style or in the virtuoso style developed in the first half of the seicento. The da capella settings, on the other hand, illustrate the effort to write in a retrospective church style that nevertheless betrays the taste of modern times.
Kajian Peran Gereja Untuk Mengatasi Kenakalan Remaja Di GKII Long Peso Kalimantan Utara
Authors: Maycoryani  , Tuhumury Buce Zeth
Published: August 2019

Peranan gereja sangat menolong anggota jemaat untuk menghadapi masalah hidup termasuk masalah kenakalan remaja. Kajian Peran Gereja Di GKII Long Peso Kalimantan Utara. Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana peran gereja untuk mengatasi kenakalan remaja. Gereja harus dapat menempatkan diri secara tepat dalam perannya dalam pelayanan dan pembinaan untuk menolong anggota jemaat yang bermasalah. Peran gereja dijalankan oleh gembala, pembina rohani dan pengurus gereja. Gereja hendaknya menolong keluarga-keluarga dalam menghadapi masalah seperti kenakalan remaja. Penulisan karya ilmiah ini mengunakan metode kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data ialah dengan melakukan kajian pustaka melalui buku-buku, jurnal dan internet, mengadakan observasi langsung dan wawancara kepada objek kajian, yaitu gereja baik itu gembala sidang, badan pengurus jemaat, pembina remaja, orang tua yang anaknya nakal, remaja yang nakal serta kepada pihak kepolisian, pihak sekolah dan pihak desa terkait dengan peran gereja dan kenakalan remaja sebagai sumber pendukung penulisan. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan maka diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa peran gereja tidak maksimal dan tidak ada pelayanan khusus untuk mengatasi kenakalan remaja. Seharusnya gereja berperan membina anggota jemaat termasuk kepada remaja yang nakal baik pelayanan dalam ibadah, konseling, pengajaran dan gereja harus mengadakan kerja sama dengan orang tua untuk menolong remaja yang nakal.
Peranan Orang Tua Dalam Pembentukan Spiritualitas Anak Umur 6-8 Tahun Di Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia Jemaat Sei Barang Kalimantan Utara
Authors: Ula Lawai , Tuhumury Buce Zeth
Published: August 2019

Orang tua sangat memegang peranan yang penting dalam hal pembentukan spiritualitas seorang anak. Peneliti telah melakukan penelitian dengan mengacu kepada keempat peranan orang tua dalam pembentukan spiritualitas anak yaitu mengajar anak untuk mengenal Alkitab, mengajar anak berdoa, membawa anak beribadah kepada Tuhan, dan mendorong anak untuk selalu memuji Tuhan. Hasil dari penelitian tersebut adalah bahwa dari 6 responden, hanya 1 orang (16,67%) orang yang selalu mengajar anak untuk mengenal Alkitab. Dalam hal mengajar anak untuk berdoa, orang tua yang sering mengajar anak untuk berdoa juga hanya sekitar 1 orang (16,67%). Untuk membawa anak beribadah kepada Tuhan terdapat 5 orang (83,33%) orang tua yang selalu melakukan hal ini, dan hanya 1 orang (16,67%) orang tua yang selalu mendorong anaknya untuk memuji Tuhan. Kesimpulan bahwa jika orang tua aktif mengajar anak untuk mengenal Alkitab, mengajar anak berdoa, membawa anak beribadah kepada Tuhan, dan mendorong anak untuk selalu memuji Tuhan, maka spiritualitas anak akan terbentuk dengan baik. Namun sebaliknya, jika orang tua tidak aktif mengajar anak untuk mengenal firman Tuhan atau Alkitab, mengajar anak berdoa, membawa anak beribadah kepada Tuhan, dan mendorong anak untuk selalu memuji Tuhan, maka spiritualitas anak tidak akan terbentuk dengan baik.
Kajian Naratif Teologi Allah Menyesal Berdasarkan 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Dan Implikasinya Dalam Kehidupan Orang Percaya
Authors: Lauled Mershy Christiana , Maiaweng Peniel C. D.
Published: August 2019

Pemahaman tentang makna Allah menyesal seringkali masih membingungkan bagi orang percaya, apalagi bagi orang yang tidak percaya. Pernyataan Allah menyesal tampaknya menunjukkan keterbatasan Allah, seakan-akan Allah tidak Mahatahu dan tidak berdaulat sehingga Ia harus menyesali keputusan-Nya yang telah diambil sebelumnya. Hal ini tampak dalam peristiwa yang melibatkan Saul sebagai raja Israel yang tercatat pada teks 1 Samuel 15:1-35. Allah menyesal telah menjadikan Saul raja, sebab dia telah berbalik dari Tuhan dan tidak melaksanakan firman-Nya. Apakah Allah telah salah memilih dan mengangkat Saul menjadi raja Israel, sehingga Ia harus mengubah keputusan-Nya itu? Apakah penyesalan Allah sama dengan penyesalan manusia? Apakah sesungguhnya makna Allah menyesal dalam konteks ini? Karena itulah karya ilmiah ini bertujuan untuk menemukan makna sesungguhnya dari pernyataan Allah menyesal. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan penalaran induktif. Tahapan dalam penelitian ini adalah pada bab 2 melakukan analisis isi Alkitab (introduksi), antara lain gambaran umum, penulis dan tanggal penulisan, tujuan, keunikan dan garis besar kitab 1 Samuel. Pada bab 3 dilakukan analisis kesusastraan, analisis makna kata dan tata bahasa, serta analisis narasi terhadap teks 1 Samuel 15:1-35 berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip hermeneutik untuk merumuskan berbagai kesimpulan tentang teks 1 Samuel 15:1-35 serta implikasinya dalam kehidupan orang percaya. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa Allah menyesal tidak boleh dipahami dalam pengertian yang sama dengan manusia menyesal. Allah menyesal adalah Allah yang menyatakan perubahan sikap dan tindakan yang telah diketahui-Nya sebelumnya sesuai dengan tanggapan manusia terhadap-Nya, sehingga Allah yang menyesal adalah Allah yang menuntut ketaatan umat-Nya; Allah yang tidak segan untuk membatalkan berkat dan memastikan hukuman bagi umat-Nya yang melakukan pelanggaran.
Eisenbruch & Krasnow_The face of justice_preprint August 16 2019
Authors: Eisenbruch Adar B , Krasnow Max
Published: August 2019

The facial appearance of candidates affects political outcomes, such that voters prefer candidates who appear attractive, competent and dominant. These effects are especially pronounced for conservative and female candidates, and among less-informed voters. This has led to the hypothesis that appearance effects are a heuristic of last resort used by naïve voters who lack relevant knowledge about the candidates or issues. Here, we test for appearance effects in a political process run by well-informed specialists: the appointment of federal judges. We had the faces of a large sample of federal judges rated on a variety of traits, and found that judges appointed by Republican presidents appear more “robust” (i.e. stronger, more attractive, more competent, more likely to win a fight) than Democratic-appointed judges, but only among female judges. This suggests that appearance effects are not confined to low information voters, but affect the decisions of political specialists as well.
Smart metering projects: an interpretive framework for successful implementation
Authors: Di Foggia Giacomo
Published: August 2019

Purpose. We analyze a set of smart meters implementation projects and provide insights and recommendations to facilitate smart metering deployment strategies. Design/methodology/approach. Several significant projects are analyzed on different fronts: scale, technology, economics, and regulation using a common methodology to unfold patterns that constitute key components of successful smart meters diffusion. Findings. Key elements and controllable enabling patterns from Europe-wide SM implementation projects are identified together with drivers and barriers for patterns replication. Practical implications. We provide a framework considering different stakeholders that will help distribution system operators to accelerate and extend smart meters’ penetration. Originality/value. Based on the Meter-ON project (supported by the 7th Framework Program of the European Commission) we put valuable information on the same basis for comparison purposes to facilitate the large-scale deployment of smart meters in Europe.
Socioeconomic Disparities of Facility-Based Childbirth in Indonesia
Authors: Laksono Agung Dwi , Paramita Astridya , Wulandari Ratna Dwi
Published: August 2019

Background: In Indonesia, only 74% of women give birth in health care facilities. This study was conducted to analyze the socioeconomic disparities of facilities-based childbirth in Indonesia.Methods: The analysis in this study uses raw data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS). With stratification and multistage random sampling, 17,769 women aged 15-49 years with live births in the last 5 years were sampled. Data were analyzed using a Binary Logistic Regression test.Results: Poorer women were 1.898 times more likely to use healthcare facilities for delivery than poorest women. Middle women were 2.669 times more likely to use healthcare facilities for delivery than poorest women. Richer women have 3.163 times more opportunities to use healthcare facilities for delivery than poorest women. The richest women were 6.566 times more likely to use healthcare facilities for delivery than the poorest women. Women who live in urban areas were 2.412 times more likely to use healthcare facilities for delivery than those who live in rural areas. Age, parity, level of education, ownership of health insurance, knowledge of the danger signs of pregnancy, and antenatal care, in maternity women the past five years significantly contribute to the utilization of healthcare facilities for delivery.Conclusion: There was a significant disparity between socioeconomic in utilizing healthcare facilities for delivery in Indonesia. Women with better socioeconomic status have better possibilities for utilizing healthcare facilities for delivery.
Faktor - faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Penggunaan APD oleh Perawat saat Pemberian Kemoterapi pada Pasien Kanker
Authors: Wakanno Grace Jeny
Published: August 2019

Perawat yang bekerja menangani agen antineoplastik, mempunyai resiko mengalami efek samping agen tersebut. Efek samping yang dialami oleh perawat seperti masalah reproduksi dan kelainan kromosom. Untuk itu perawat wajib menggunakan Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) namun kenyataannya banyak sekali perawat yang tidak menggunakan APD. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian banyak faktor yang menyebabkan perawat tidak menggunakan APD saat menangani agen kemoterapi pada pasien. Untuk itu diperlukan pemahaman untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan APD oleh perawat saat pemberian kemoterapi. Metode : Penelitian ini merupakan systematic review yang mencoba menggali informasi yang lebih banyak mengenai hal-hal yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan APD oleh perawat saat menangani agen kemoterapi. Sumber yang digunakan untuk review ini adalah Ebsco, Proquest, Pubmed, dan Google cendekia dalam bentuk jurnal penelitian yang berjumlah 15 jurnal dan 1 buku. Hasil : Hasil pembahasan dari beberapa jurnal penelitian menjelaskan beberapa faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan APD oleh perawat saat pemberian agen antineoplastik antara lain pengetahuan, persepsi resiko, hambatan, dan kepatuhan. Kesimpulan : Faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan APD oleh perawat saat pemberian kemoterapi pada pasien kanker adalah faktor pengetahuan, persepsi resiko, hambatan, dan kepatuhan dari perawat
Conversion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste into solid fuel via hydrothermal carbonization
Authors: Eriska Herlian , Dewi Kania , Damanhuri Enri , Pasek Ari Darmawan
Published: August 2019

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is thermochemical process that can convert wet biomass into coal-like material. In this study, a series of HTC experiments was done. In the first stage targeted to obtain the process condition for mixture component. The process conditions comprised temperature, solid load, and holding time. Five typical components were used as representative pseudo-components of organic fraction of municipal solid waste. Each of substrates was carried out on the prototype HTC reactor. Process condition took place tempera- ture at 190, 210 and 230 oC, with a holding time (30 and 60 minutes) and feed to water ratio (0.1, 0,2, 0.3). The result from first stage showed that the optimum process condition for mixture component were temperature 215 oC, 55 minutes, and solid load 0.16. The process conditions were applied for next stage. In the second stage, mixture component comprised 15% fruit peel, 10% food waste, 10% of office paper, 30% leaves, and 35% sawdust were used as feedstock. Model to determine process condition for mixture component and also to predict high heating value have been developed. The fuel characteristics and combustion behavior of HTC-derived hydrochars were eval- uated. Hydro-thermal carbonization of waste gave high heating value (HHV) with value of 20.24 MJ/kg higher than its raw 16.42 MJ/kg.
Uji Respon Struktur Bangunan Bertingkat Terhadap Gempa Bumi Menggunakan Metode Elemen Hingga
Authors: Nasution Budiman
Published: August 2019

Beban lateral dinamis akibat gempa bumi akan mempengaruhi struktur bangunan yang terletak di sekitar pusat gempa. Dalam beberapa kasus, gempa bumi menyebabkan kerusakan yang sangat fatal pada struktur bangunan. Studi untuk memprediksi respon struktur terhadap gempa bumi memiliki peran penting untuk mentukan kontrol struktur untuk ketahanan gempa. Ada banyak metode yang dikembangkan untuk memprediksi respon dari struktur bangunan. Salah satu metode yang ditawarkan adalah metode elemen hingga (MEH). Metode elemen hingga adalah metode numerik untuk menentukan solusi perkiraan dari sistem kontinu. Pada penelitian ini metode elemen hingga dengan mengadobsi konsep beam elemen diterapkan pada getaran mekanis. Dengan konsep ini akan dilihat respon struktur bangunan dengan empat tingkat. Pada masing-masing tingkat dilakukan variasi parameter massa. Sehingga dapat ditunjukkan respon struktur akibat massa yang bervariasi dalam bentuk mode shape, perpindahan dan gaya geser struktur bangunan.
Learning While Deciding in Groups
Authors: Tindale Scott , Winget Jeremy R.
Published: August 2019

Groups are used to make many important societal decisions. Similar to individuals, by paying attention to the information available during the decision processes and the consequences of the decisions, groups can learn from their decisions as well. In addition, group members can learn from each other by exchanging information and being exposed to different perspectives. However, groups make decisions in many different ways and the potential and actual learning that takes place will vary as a function of the manner in which groups reach consensus. This chapter reviews the literature on group decision making with a special emphasis on how and when group decision making leads to learning. We argue that learning is possible in virtually any group decision making environment but freely interacting groups create the greatest potential for learning. We also discuss when and why group may not always take advantage of the learning potential.
Ricerca preliminare sulla valutazione Italiana dell'Internet Disorder Scale – Short Form (IDS9-SF)
Authors: Soraci Paolo
Published: August 2019

The purpose of this study is to create a new tool capable of diagnosing the severity of internet addiction (IA) and is based on the nine IGD criteria. These same criteria were suggested by the APA in the last edition of the DSM-51. A sample was recruited with a method of convenience and 300+ participants were recruited through different forums and social networks. The construct validity of the IDS9SF test was achieved through factor analysis and nomological validity. The concurrent validity, criterion and reliability of the test itself have been thoroughly investigated through the most common and consolidated data analysis techniques, confirming that the same test has sufficient psychometric properties to be used also in the Italian territory. Furthermore it is necessary to remember that this preliminary research is only valid in the field of data and statistics with all the limitations of the case and cannot be used for a real clinical evaluation.
Reply to Knox and Mummolo: Critique of Johnson et al. (2019)
Authors: Johnson David Jeffrey , Cesario Joseph
Published: August 2019

Recently we published a report showing that officer race did not predict the race of a civilian shot and, additionally, there was no evidence of anti-Black racial disparities among those fatally shot by police (Johnson, Tress, Burkel, Taylor, & Cesario, 2019). In response, Knox and Mummolo (2019) produced a critique of this work centering around two main issues: (1) The informational value of the analysis by Johnson et al. (2019); (2) The misleading nature of the quantity calculated by Johnson et al. (2019). In what follows we address each of these points, arguing that point 1 is largely an issue of debate on which reasonable people will disagree, and showing that point 2 holds only for implausible states of the world, i.e., it is unlikely to apply in most cases given actual crime rates across different racial groups. Thus the original findings, as described in that manuscript, largely stand unchanged.
The Effectiveness of Judicial Instructions on Eyewitness Evidence in Sensitizing Jurors to Suggestive Identification Procedures Captured on Video
Authors: Skalon Alena , Beaudry Jennifer L
Published: August 2019

Objectives. One of the legal safeguards designed to educate jurors about eyewitness evidence is judicial instructions. However, their effectiveness in sensitizing jurors to eyewitness accuracy and suggestive identification procedures captured on video is unknown. Methods. Participants (N = 232) watched the video-recorded identification and testimony of one of 16 genuine eyewitnesses. We varied the suggestiveness of the identification procedure, whether they saw an accurate or inaccurate identification, and whether or not they received Victorian judicial instructions about eyewitness evidence.Results. Participants were sensitive to eyewitness accuracy when identification procedures were non-suggestive, with participants more likely to believe accurate eyewitnesses than inaccurate eyewitnesses. This sensitivity to identification accuracy was impaired when participants saw an identification made under suggestive circumstances. Judicial instructions did not significantly affect participants’ judgments with one exception: when they led to confusion. Participants who saw an identification obtained under suggestive circumstances were more willing to believe the eyewitness when they read the judicial instructions compared to those in the control condition. Conclusions. Suggestive identification procedures impaired participants’ sensitivity to eyewitness accuracy. The Victorian judicial instructions did not improve participants’ sensitivity. This is the first test of judicial instructions that used Bayesian analyses to establish the absence of an effect. Thus, judicial instructions might not improve sensitivity to eyewitness accuracy or be an effective remedy for the damaging effects of suggestive identification procedures.
The effect of social preference on academic diligence in adolescence
Authors: Andrews Jack L , Foulkes Lucy , Griffin Cait , Blakemore Sarah-Jayne
Published: August 2019

In the current study, we were interested in whether adolescents show a preference for social stimuli compared with non-social stimuli in the context of academic diligence, that is, the ability to expend effort on tedious tasks that have long term benefits. 45 female adolescents (aged 11-17) and 46 female adults (aged 23-33) carried out an adapted version of the Academic Diligence Task (ADT). We created two variations of the ADT: a social ADT and non-social ADT. Individuals were required to freely split their time between an easy, boring arithmetic task and looking at a show-reel of photographs of people (in the social ADT) or landscapes (in the non-social ADT). Individuals also provided enjoyment ratings for both the arithmetic task and the set of photographs they viewed. Adolescents reported enjoying the social photographs significantly more than the non-social photographs, with the converse being true for adults. There was no significant difference in the time spent looking at the social photographs between the adolescents and adults. However, adults spent significantly more time than adolescents looking at the non-social photographs, suggesting that adolescents were less motivated to look at the non-social stimuli. Further, the correlation between self-reported enjoyment of the pictures and choice behaviour in the ADT was stronger for adults than for adolescents in the non-social condition, revealing a greater discrepancy between self-reported enjoyment and ADT choice behaviour for adolescents. Our results are discussed within the context of the development of social cognition and introspective awareness between adolescence and adulthood.
Adolescents’ Identity Formation: Linking the Narrative and the Dual-Cycle Approach
Authors: van Doeselaar Lotte , McLean Kate C. , Meeus Wim , Denissen Jaap J. A. , Klimstra Theo
Published: August 2019

The narrative and dual-cycle approach conceptualize and operationalize adolescents’ identity formation in different ways. While the narrative approach focuses on the construction of an autobiographical life story, the dual-cycle approach focuses on the formation of identity commitments. Although these approaches have different emphases, they are conceptually complementary. Yet, their empirical links and distinctions have only scarcely been investigated. Empirical knowledge on these links in adolescence and across time has been especially lacking. In the present research, it was therefore examined whether key characteristics of adolescents’ narration (autobiographical reasoning and agency) were concurrently and prospectively related to engagement in the dual-cycle processes of commitment making, identification with commitment, exploration in breadth, exploration in depth, and ruminative exploration. The findings from a cross-sectional sample of 1,580 Dutch adolescents (Mage = 14.7 years, 56% female) demonstrated that autobiographical reasoning was significantly positively associated with the commitment and more adaptive exploration processes (i.e., in breadth and in depth). In addition, agency was significantly positively associated with the commitment processes and exploration in depth. Yet, these associations between the narrative characteristics and dual-cycle processes were only weak. Subsequently, the findings from a two-year longitudinal subsample (n = 242, Mage = 14.7 years, 62% female) indicated that on average commitment strength remained stable but exploration increased across middle adolescence. A stronger increase in identification with commitment and adaptive exploration (i.e., in breadth and in depth) was predicted by a higher degree of agency in adolescents’ narratives. Overall, these findings indicate that both approaches to identity formation are associated, but the small size of these associations suggests that they predominantly capture unique aspects of identity formation. Both approaches could thus complement and inform each other.
The rapid emergence of auditory object representations in cortex reflect central acoustic attributes
Authors: Ogg Mattson , Carlson Thomas A. , Slevc L. Robert
Published: August 2019

Human listeners are bombarded by acoustic information that the brain rapidly organizes into coherent percepts of objects and events in the environment, which aids speech and music perception. The efficiency of auditory object recognition belies the critical constraint that acoustic stimuli necessarily require time to unfold. Using magentoencephalography (MEG), we studied the time course of the neural processes that transform dynamic acoustic information into auditory object representations. Participants listened to a diverse set of 36 tokens comprising everyday sounds from a typical human environment. Multivariate pattern analysis was used to decode the sound tokens from the MEG recordings. We show that sound tokens can be decoded from brain activity beginning 90 milliseconds after stimulus onset with peak decoding performance occurring at 155 milliseconds post stimulus onset. Decoding performance was primarily driven by differences between category representations (e.g., environmental vs. instrument sounds), although within-category decoding was better than chance. Representational similarity analysis revealed that these emerging neural representations were related to harmonic and spectrotemporal differences among the stimuli, which correspond to canonical acoustic features processed by the auditory pathway. Our findings begin to link the processing of physical sound properties with the perception of auditory objects and events in cortex.
Effectiveness of Structured Physical Activity (PA) Interventions through the evaluation of PA levels, Adoption, Retention, Maintenance and Adherence Rates – A Systematic Review
Authors: Willinger Nadja , Steele James , Atkinson Lou , Liguori Gary , Jimenez Alfonso , Mann Steven , Horton Elizabeth
Published: August 2019

Background: Structured physical activity (PA) interventions can potentially be implemented in a variety of facilities, and therefore can reach a large proportion of the population. The effectiveness of interventions is historically evaluated through examination of group differences in outcome measures. Often the proportions of individuals meeting thresholds for PA outcomes related to intervention implementation are not considered. Our aim was to summarise the effectiveness of structured interventions through reported group differences in outcomes, adoption and maintenance rates, and adherence and retention rates, providing information on intervention feasibility. Methods: Database screening resulted in the inclusion of 12 interventions. Results: There was a tendency for structured programmes to result in a significantly greater increase in PA levels than the control conditions in the short-term, with more varying results in the long-term. Only 3 studies published adoption and maintenance rates. On average 67±16% of participants were reported as adopting PA, with only 29±13% maintaining this effect. A mean retention rate of 75±13% was observed, and 61±21% of intervention sessions were attended as described through adherence rates. Conclusion: Structured interventions were classified as overall effective in short-term on the basis of group differences in PA levels; however, adoption and maintenance rates were rarely reported.
Physical activity, mental and personal wellbeing, social isolation, and perceptions of academic attainment and employability in university students: Pooled analysis of the Scottish and British Active Students Surveys
Authors: Budzynski-Seymour Emily , Conway Rebecca , Wade Matthew , Lucas Alex , Jones Michelle , Mann Steven , Steele James
Published: August 2019

Background: Achieving sufficient physical activity (PA) promotes health and wellbeing. For students, university represents a transitional period including increased independence over lifestyle behaviors, in addition to new stressors and barriers to engaging in PA. It is therefore important to monitor PA trends in students to gain a greater understanding about the role it might play in physical and mental wellbeing, as well as other factors such as attainment, and employability. Methods: Cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2016 in Scottish universities and colleges (SASS) and 2017 in universities and colleges across the UK (BASS) and data were pooled for the present study (n = 11,650). Cumulative ordinal logistic regression was used to model the association between PA levels and mental and personal wellbeing, social isolation, and perceptions of academic attainment and employability. Results: Only 51% of respondents met recommended levels of moderate to vigorous PA per week. There was a linear relationship between PA levels and all outcomes with better scores in more active students. Conclusions: UK university students are insufficiently active compared with the general population of 16-24 year olds. Yet, students with higher PA report better outcomes for mental and personal wellbeing, social isolation, and perceptions of academic attainment and employability.
Assessment of liquefaction susceptibility in Quaternary deposits: A case study from Jhapa Bazar area, eastern Nepal
Authors: Paudyal Pradeep
Published: August 2019

Liquefaction is generally experienced in unconsolidated fine- grained sediments during the large earthquakes. In Nepal, the southern part of the country comprises Quaternary deposits called as Indo-Gangetic deposit. Sand and silts are dominant in this zone, where groundwater level is also relatively high. In eastern Nepal, several places have experienced ground fissures, sand boiling, and liquefaction during the large earthquakes in the past history. There are several factors including soil properties, groundwater level, grain size of sediments and ground acceleration that contribute to ground liquefaction. The eastern Nepal faced a devastating earthquake in 1934 (magnitude of 8.4), Udaypur earthquake in 1988 (magnitude of 6.6) and Sikkim-Nepal earthquake in 2011 (magnitude of 6.8) and there is still possibility of similar large earthquakes in future. Liquefaction was reported in many places during Nepal-Bihar earthquake that indicates possibility of liquefaction during similar earthquakes. Liquefaction potential values are calculated from sediment grain size, subsurface geology, groundwater level and standard penetration test (SPT)-N values. The epicenter, magnitude, and other parameters of Nepal-Bihar earthquake have been used to calculate the liquefaction potential. A liquefaction susceptibility map has been prepared in the study area that comprises low, medium, and high liquefaction potential zones. About 20% of the study area including Jhapa Bazar and its surrounding area seems highly susceptible to liquefaction.
Towards effective and sustainable disaster risk management in Nepal: challenges and gaps
Authors: Tuladhar Ramesh Man
Published: August 2019

Geo-hazards, dynamic Himalayan tectonics, high seismicity, predominant soft rock (argillaceous) formations, steep slopes, rugged (high elevation difference) terrain, when mistreated would trigger-disasters. These natural factors exacerbated by unplanned developments together with impacts of global climate change have further scaled-up disasters in Nepal. Common natural disasters in Nepal impacting the livelihoods of the people below poverty are: earthquakes, floods and landslides. The return period of former is longer (+/- 70 years)but catastrophic, e.g. Gorkha-earthquake, while latter ones are recurrent and chaotic.

Substantial efforts have been made on disaster risk reductions (DRR) both by the state and non-state organizations. Contributions from sectoral ministries led by the Ministry of Home Affairs are primarily focused to legal provisions, strategies and policies while the departments are mandated to implement sectoral activities through projects and programs. Post Gorkha-earthquake rescue and relief operations demonstrated an exemplary solidarity among national, bilateral and international organizations. Reconstruction works are rather slow and still being continued. Despite substantial DRR efforts, outcomes are not satisfactory to the desired extent, whether it is earthquake or are floods and landslides across the country as per media and public voices reported.

This paper aims to analyse some key questions towards effective and sustainable disaster risk management in Nepal against existing challenges and gaps in the backdrop of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030. A theory of change that would help improve effectiveness and sustainability of disaster risk management (DRM) in Nepal is envisioned and discussed
Assessment on connection between shallow and deep aquifers of Siraha and Saptari Districts using isotope analysis
Authors: Hada Rabina , Lupker Maarten , Gajurel Ananta Prasad , Shakya Nir
Published: August 2019

Total 26 samples, 6 from river, 7 from deep tube well and 13 from shallow tube wells were analyzed for the isotopic composition and chemical composition of the water at different sources. The main focus of the study was to assess connection between aquifers, and recharge zone analysis of the local groundwater system in the Siraha and the Saptari Districts, west of the Koshi River. The δ18O composition of the Koshi River was found to be the lightest whereas the shallow tube wells at Haripur and Shambhunath were the heaviest. The δ18O composition at many locations showed identical values showing the correlation of water within the aquifers and also with the surface water. Based on the plot of δ18O vs δ2H, the shallow tube well at Asanpur and the deep tube well at Jamdahawere suspected to be recharged from the Kharak Khola. Similarly, the deep tube wells at Lalpur and Kusaha, the shallow tubes wellat Asanpur, Tudkiya and Raghunathpur, and the Mahuli Khola and the Khado Khola are interconnected. The deep tube wells at Tudkiya, Dhangadhi and Phulkakatti might have interconnection with the shallow tube wells at Khoriya and Golamukhsar.
Landslides and other damage to buildings and infrastructures following the April–May 2015 earthquake sequence, Solukhumbu District, Eastern Nepal
Authors: Fort Monique , Smadja Joëlle , Khanal Narendra Raj , Shrestha Buddhi Raj
Published: August 2019

The study focuses on the eastern margin of the zone affected by the April–May 2015 earthquakes, i.e. the Dudh Koshi River section between the Khari Khola and Monjo (Solukhumbu District). Visits before and after the earthquake sequence allowed us to assess the geomorphic changes caused by the earthquakes and the subsequent monsoon. These changes are characterized by land sliding (rock falls, rockslides, landslides, gullies and debris flows), and cascading processes, which supplied coarse debris into rivers (bed load).The impact of the earthquakes on buildings, trails and existing infrastructures (canals, hydropower plants) was also investigated. While the age and construction quality of buildings are of some import, other parameters such as the nature and depth of colluvial deposits appear to be significant factors likely to amplify the effects of ground shaking, as observed on large block fields south-west of the Khari Khola catchment, which might be inherited from former undated seismic events.
Effectiveness of Different Hormonal Treatment Protocols on Treatment of Postpartum Anoestrus in Cross-Bred Dairy Cows
Authors: Rana P.K. , Gautam G. , Devkota B. , Shah S.K. , Barsila S. , Kadariya I.P.
Published: August 2019

Postpartum anoestrus (PPA) is one of the major factors causing prolonged calving interval & that leading to decreased annual milk production. Hormonal treatments can be effective tools for treatment of PPA when nutritional & environmental management are good. So, objective of this study was to know the comparative effectiveness of different hormonal protocols on treatment of PPA in cross-bred dairy cows. Used protocols were: single dose of GnRH, Ovsynch with TRIU-B and single dose of PGF2α injection which were used in three different groups, each containing ten animals. GnRH and Ovsynch with TRIU-B were used in postpartum true anoestrus cattle with inactive ovaries while PGF2α was used in postpartum silent oestrus condition having palpable corpus luteum and the condition were identifi ed through rectal palpation and history record. Cows treated with Ovsynch+TRIU-B showed higher oestrus expression rate within one week (80%) than cows treated with GnRH (10%) and PGF2α (50%). Ovulation rate was also comparatively higher in Ovsynch+TRIU-B group (100%) than GnRH (90%) and PGF2α (70%). But the pregnancy rate, checked after 45 days of first AI through rectal palpation, was comparatively higher in GnRH group (40%) than in Ovsynch+TRIU-B (30%) and PGF2α (20%). Among treated cows, pregnancy rate was found to be signifi cantly higher (P=0.02) in cows with ≥100 days duration of postpartum anoestrus (53.84%) than in cows with 100 days duration (0%). In conclusion, ovsynch with intravaginal progesterone (p4) releasing device was more effective at inducing oestrus and synchronizing ovulation than the single GnRH injection. However, single GnRH injection was as effective as ovsynch with intravaginal p4 releasing device for pregnancy outcomes in anoestrous crossbred dairy cows in a commercial dairy farm where formulated concentrate ration is daily fed.
Effect of Non-Genetic Factors on Different Genetic Group of Buck’s Semen Quality and Quantity at National Livestock Breeding Center, Nepal
Authors: Bastola R. , Kolachhapati M.R. , Gorkhali N.A. , Poudel R. , Sharma S. , Sapkota S.
Published: August 2019

This study was conducted to assess the quality and quantity aspects of different genetic group of buck’s semen used for Artificial Insemination (AI) at National Livestock Breeding Centre (NLBC), Pokhara. For this, records from different breeds and genetic groups of buck semen collected over 3 years (2014-2016) were analyzed. Parameters such as volume, density, mass motility, initial motility concentration and post thaw motility were analysed for various non-genetic factors like year, season, green based feeding. Data were analyzed by least square method using Harvey 1990 software package. The result showed that different genetic group of bucks (P<0.001) have highly significant effect (P=0.00) on volume of semen. Significant interaction (P=0.01, 0.001) was observed between year and season on volume and density of the semen. Similarly, different genetic group of bucks had significant effect on density (P=0.03). Year showed a significant effect (P=0.02) on initial motility of the buck semen. Similarly, significant interaction between year and season on initial motility percentage (P=0.01) and post thaw motility percentage (P=0.00) was found. Likewise, year has a significant effect (P=0.01) on the Post thaw motility percentage (P=0.03) of the semen. Also, a significant effect of different breed of buck was found on post thaw motility percentage (P=0.00). In addition, the average post thaw motility percentage semen of all the genetic groups of bucks was above 52% which is considered as a good percentage for the success of AI. This result might be due to use of egg yolk free extender which is soya-based protein. Moreover, adoption of new buck semen processing technologies might further improve the semen quality and long term storability along with better management and distribution of these buck semen by Government of Nepal through livestock unit at different municipalities will improve the conception rate and save huge effort and investment for the importation of buck semen.
[Retracted] Effect of Inclusion of Sickle Pod (Cassia Tora L.) Seed Meal in Diets on Performance of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Authors: Malla S. , Sapkota M. , Tiwari I.C.P , Sah R.
Published: August 2019

This article was retracted by the authors prior to publication and is therefore not available.
Survey on Good Hygiene Practices in Retail Meat Shops in Butwal Municipality, Nepal
Authors: Upadhayaya M. , Ghimire B.
Published: August 2019

Present study was conducted to assess good hygiene practices in retail meat shops for safe and wholesome meat production as well to understand different roles performed by delegated institutions in ensuring quality meat production. A descriptive survey design was used to answer questions concerning the current status of meat hygiene and sanitation practices in the retail meat shops in Butwal municipality. Meat handlers from the meat shops were interviewed through a structured questionnaire. A total of 190 retail meat shops were analyzed randomly to assess their meat hygiene knowledge. It was found that 93.68% of the meat handlers had no regular health check up, 38.42% of the butchers didn’t use protective clothes, 95.26% of meat shops had no evisceration facility, 77.37% of meat shops disposed their waste materials in open space nearby, 96.84% lack lariage facilities and 99.47% did not follow ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection. There was a knowledge gap about Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act 1999 within 96.32% of the meat handlers. The study recommends implementation of Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act 1999 which has been approved in 1999 by the GoN to promote hygiene practices and animal welfare thereby improving the quality standard of meat shops and finally the quality of meat.
Using Mapping, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Smart Phone Technology in Rabies Control Program in Kotagiri, Nilgiris District, India
Authors: Pandey E. , Singh D.K. , Raut R.
Published: August 2019

In this study, we utilized a catch-vaccinate-release approach for dogs in a canine rabies vaccination program in Kotagiri municipality, India. Following vaccination, surveys on dog population and their vaccination status was undertaken. A bespoke smartphone ‘Mission Rabies’ application was developed to facilitate data entry and team management. This global positioning system (GPS) enabled application captured the location of all vaccinated dogs and dogs sighted on post-vaccination surveys. In areas where coverage was below 70%, catching teams were re-deployed to vaccinate additional dogs followed by repeat survey. Out of 248 dogs captured, only 210 dogs were vaccinated because of the previous vaccination history within a year, and refusal of owner due to their misconceptions. In survey, 147 dogs were sighted of which 77 were seen marked with paints indicating a vaccination coverage of 52.4%. The total estimated dog population was found to be 475. Our study demonstrated that mobile technology enabled efficient team management and real-time data entry and analysis. The vaccination approach outlined in this study can serve as a guideline for rapid vaccination of large numbers of dogs with a high coverage rate in free roaming dog populations in India in the future.