bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Predicting final lesion characteristics during MR-guided focused ultrasound pallidotomy for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Miller Timothy R. , Guo Sijia , Melhem Elias R. , Eisenberg Howard M. , Zhuo Jiachen , Kelm Nathaniel , Dayan Mor , Gullapalli Rao P. , Gandhi Dheeraj
Published: April 2020

OBJECTIVE

Magnetic resonance–guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) ablation of the globus pallidus interna (GPi) is being investigated for the treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease symptoms. However, GPi lesioning presents unique challenges due to the off-midline location of the target. Furthermore, it remains uncertain whether intraprocedural MR thermometry data can predict final lesion characteristics.

METHODS

The authors first performed temperature simulations of GPi pallidotomy and compared the results with those of actual cases and the results of ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) thalamotomy performed for essential tremor treatment. Next, thermometry data from 13 MRgFUS pallidotomy procedures performed at their institution were analyzed using 46°C, 48°C, 50°C, and 52°C temperature thresholds. The resulting thermal models were compared with resulting GPi lesions noted on postprocedure days 1 and 30. Finally, the treatment efficiency (energy per temperature rise) of pallidotomy was evaluated.

RESULTS

The authors’ modeled acoustic intensity maps correctly demonstrate the elongated, ellipsoid lesions noted during GPi pallidotomy. In treated patients, the 48°C temperature threshold maps most accurately predicted postprocedure day 1 lesion size, while no correlation was found for day 30 lesions. The average energy/temperature rise of pallidotomy was higher (612 J/°C) than what had been noted for VIM thalamotomy and varied with the patients’ skull density ratios (SDRs).

CONCLUSIONS

The authors’ acoustic simulations accurately depicted the characteristics of thermal lesions encountered following MRgFUS pallidotomy. MR thermometry data can predict postprocedure day 1 GPi lesion characteristics using a 48°C threshold model. Finally, the lower treatment efficiency of pallidotomy may make GPi lesioning challenging in patients with a low SDR.
Results of a third Gamma Knife radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia
Authors: Helis Corbin A. , Hughes Ryan T. , Munley Michael T. , Bourland J. Daniel , Jacobson Travis , Lucas John T. , Cramer Christina K. , Tatter Stephen B. , Laxton Adrian W. , Chan Michael D.
Published: April 2020

OBJECTIVE

Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is a commonly used procedure for medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia (TN), with repeat GKRS routinely done in cases of pain relapse. The results of a third GKRS in cases of further pain relapse have not been well described. In this study, the authors report the largest series of patients treated with a third GKRS for TN to date.

METHODS

Retrospective review of institutional electronic medical records and a GKRS database was performed to identify patients who had been treated with a third GKRS at the authors’ institution in the period from 2010 to 2018. Telephone interviews were used to collect long-term follow-up data. Pain outcomes were measured using the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) pain intensity scale, with a score ≤ IIIb indicating successful treatment.

RESULTS

Twenty-two nerves in 21 patients had sufficient follow-up to determine BNI pain score outcomes. Eighteen of 22 cases had a successful third GKRS, with a median durability of pain relief of 3.88 years. There was no significant difference in the durability of pain relief after a third GKRS compared with those of institutional historical controls of prior series of first and second GKRS procedures. Ten cases had new or worsening facial numbness, with 1 case being bothersome. Four cases of toxicity other than facial numbness were reported, including 1 case of corneal abrasions and possible neurotrophic keratopathy. No cases of anesthesia dolorosa were reported. No factors predicting treatment success or the durability of pain relief were identified. Nonnumbness toxicity was more common in those with a proximally placed shot at the third GKRS.

CONCLUSIONS

A third GKRS is an effective treatment option for TN patients who have pain relapse after repeat GKRS. Pain outcomes of a third GKRS are similar to those following a first or second GKRS. Toxicity is tolerable in patients with a distally placed shot at the third GKRS.
Neuromodulation of the lingual nerve: a novel technique
Authors: Talbot Christopher E. , Zhao Kevin , Ward Max , Kandinov Aron , Mammis Antonios , Paskhover Boris
Published: April 2020

Acute injury of the trigeminal nerve or its branches can result in posttraumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PTTN). Affected patients suffer from chronic debilitating symptoms long after they have recovered from the inciting trauma. Symptoms vary but usually consist of paresthesia, allodynia, dysesthesia, hyperalgesia, or a combination of these symptoms. PTTN of the trigeminal nerve can result from a variety of traumas, including iatrogenic injury from various dental and maxillofacial procedures. Treatments include medications, pulsed radiofrequency modulation, and microsurgical repair. Although trigeminal nerve stimulation has been reported for trigeminal neuropathy, V3 implantation is often avoided because of an elevated migration risk secondary to mandibular motion, and lingual nerve implantation has not been documented. Here, the authors report on a patient who suffered from refractory PTTN despite multiple alternative treatments. He elected to undergo novel placement of a lingual nerve stimulator for neuromodulation therapy. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first documented case of lingual nerve stimulator implantation for lingual neuropathy, a technique for potentially reducing the risk of electrode migration.
Timing of syrinx reduction and stabilization after posterior fossa decompression for pediatric Chiari malformation type I
Authors: Chotai Silky , Chan Emily W. , Ladner Travis R. , Hale Andrew T. , Gannon Stephen R. , Shannon Chevis N. , Bonfield Christopher M. , Naftel Robert P. , Wellons John C.
Published: April 2020

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to determine the timeline of syrinx regression and to identify factors mitigating syrinx resolution in pediatric patients with Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) undergoing posterior fossa decompression (PFD).

METHODS

The authors conducted a retrospective review of records from pediatric patients (< 18 years old) undergoing PFD for the treatment of CM-I/syringomyelia (SM) between 1998 and 2015. Patient demographic, clinical, radiological, and surgical variables were collected and analyzed. Radiological information was reviewed at 4 time points: 1) pre-PFD, 2) within 6 months post-PFD, 3) within 12 months post-PFD, and 4) at maximum available follow-up. Syrinx regression was defined as ≥ 50% decrease in the maximal anteroposterior syrinx diameter (MSD). The time to syrinx regression was determined using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Multivariate analysis was conducted using a Cox proportional hazards model to determine the association between preoperative, clinical, and surgery-related factors and syrinx regression.

RESULTS

The authors identified 85 patients with CM-I/SM who underwent PFD. Within 3 months post-PFD, the mean MSD regressed from 8.1 ± 3.4 mm (preoperatively) to 5.6 ± 2.9 mm within 3 months post-PFD. Seventy patients (82.4%) achieved ≥ 50% regression in MSD. The median time to ≥ 50% regression in MSD was 8 months (95% CI 4.2–11.8 months). Using a risk-adjusted multivariable Cox proportional hazards model, the patients who underwent tonsil coagulation (n = 20) had a higher likelihood of achieving ≥ 50% syrinx regression in a shorter time (HR 2.86, 95% CI 1.2–6.9; p = 0.02). Thirty-six (75%) of 45 patients had improvement in headache at 2.9 months (IQR 1.5–4.4 months).

CONCLUSIONS

The maximum reduction in syrinx size can be expected within 3 months after PFD for patients with CM-I and a syrinx; however, the syringes continue to regress over time. Tonsil coagulation was associated with early syrinx regression in this cohort. However, the role of surgical maneuvers such as tonsil coagulation and arachnoid veil identification and sectioning in the overall role of CM-I surgery remains unclear.
Neutral cervical sagittal vertical axis and cervical lordosis vary with T1 tilt
Authors: Hofler Ryan C. , Muriuki Muturi G. , Havey Robert M. , Blank Kenneth R. , Frazzetta Joseph N. , Patwardhan Avinash G. , Jones G. Alexander
Published: April 2020

OBJECTIVE

The authors conducted a study to determine whether a change in T1 tilt results in a compensatory change in the cervical sagittal vertical axis (SVA) in a cadaveric spine model.

METHODS

Six fresh-frozen cadavers (occiput [C0]–T1) were cleaned of soft tissue and mounted on a customized test apparatus. A 5-kg mass was applied to simulate head weight. Infrared fiducials were used to track segmental motion. The occiput was constrained to maintain horizontal gaze, and the mounting platform was angled to change T1 tilt. The SVA was altered by translating the upper (occipital) platform in the anterior-posterior plane. Neutral SVA was defined by the lowest flexion-extension moment at T1 and recorded for each T1 tilt. Lordosis was measured at C0–C2, C2–7, and C0–C7.

RESULTS

Neutral SVA was positively correlated with T1 tilt in all specimens. After increasing T1 tilt by a mean of 8.3° ± 2.2°, neutral SVA increased by 27.3 ± 18.6 mm. When T1 tilt was reduced by 6.7° ± 1.4°, neutral SVA decreased by a mean of 26.1 ± 17.6 mm.

When T1 tilt was increased, overall (C0–C7) lordosis at the neutral SVA increased from 23.1° ± 2.6° to 32.2° ± 4.4° (p < 0.01). When the T1 tilt decreased, C0–C7 lordosis at the neutral SVA decreased to 15.6° ± 3.1° (p < 0.01). C0–C2 lordosis increased from 12.9° ± 9.3° to 29.1° ± 5.0° with increased T1 tilt and decreased to −4.3° ± 6.8° with decreased T1 tilt (p = 0.047 and p = 0.041, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS

Neutral SVA is not a fixed property but, rather, is positively correlated with T1 tilt in all specimens. Overall lordosis and C0–C2 lordosis increased when T1 tilt was increased from baseline, and vice versa.
Aripiprazol intramuscular de liberación prolongada como potenciación de sertralina en una adolescente con Trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo. A propósito de un caso
Authors: Torres Varona F. J. , Rodríguez Criado N. , Mesian Pérez I.
Published: April 2020

El Trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo constituye una patología grave e incapacitante. El tratamiento de primera línea no consigue una remisión completa en casi la mitad de los pacientes. En adultos se ha demostrado la utilidad del tratamiento coadyuvante con aripiprazol en estos casos. En adolescentes la evidencia al respecto es escasa, aunque se han publicado algunos resultados prometedores. Tampoco se dispone de evidencia suficiente sobre la eficacia y seguridad de los antipsicóticos inyectables de liberación prolongada en población adolescente, por lo que sólo se recomiendan en trastornos psicóticos con respuesta insuficiente por falta de adherencia. Sin embargo, algunos autores proponen extender su utilización a otras patologías. Se presenta el caso de una paciente adolescente con trastorno obsesivocompulsivo resistente al tratamiento de primera línea, en la que la utilización coadyuvante de aripiprazol inyectable de liberación prolongada permite un buen control de la clínica obsesiva y contribuye a evitar nuevas descompensaciones.
Grey-based multiple instance learning with multiple bag-representative
Authors: Ren Lingyu , Yang Youlong , Sun Liqin , Wu Xu
Published: April 2020

Multiple instance learning is a modification in supervised learning that handles the classification of collection instances, which called bags. Each bag contains a number of instances whose features are extracted. In multiple instance learning, the standard assumption is that a positive bag contains at least one positive instance, whereas a negative bag is only comprised of negative instances. The complexity of multiple instance learning relies heavily on the number of instances in the training datasets. Since we are usually confronted with a large instance space, it is important to design efficient instance selection techniques to speed up the training process, without compromising the performance. Firstly, a multiple instance learning model of support vector machine based on grey relational analysis is proposed in this paper. The data size can be reduced, and the importance of instances in the bag can be preliminarily judged. Secondly, this paper introduces an algorithm with the bag-representative selector that trains the support vector machine based on bag-level information. Finally, this paper shows how to generalize the algorithm for binary multiple instance learning to multiple class tasks. The experimental study evaluates and compares the performance of our method against 8 state-of-the-art multiple instance methods over 10 datasets, and then demonstrates that the proposed approach is competitive with the state-of-art multiple instance learning methods.
Extraperitoneal Antegrade vs Transperitoneal Open Radical Cystectomy: Single Center Experiences with 200 Cases
Authors: Özkaptan Orkunt , Çubuk Alkan , Dinçer Erdinç , Şahan Ahmet , Kafkaslí Alper , Akça Oktay
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND:

Radical cystectomy (RC) is one of the most complex surgeries and has a high rate of morbidity. Gastrointestinal complications are the most common type of complications. To reduce these complications some modifications have been described.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate perioperative outcomes of our extraperitoneal antegrade RC technique (EARTC), where the peritoneum is opened at the end of cystectomy just before of ileal reconstruction.

METHODS:

Group 1 included 120 patients who were operated with a standard RC technique and Group 2 included 80 patients who were operated with the EARC technique in this study. Groups were compared according to preoperative variables including patient characteristics, perioperative parameters, pathologic data, and postoperative overall and gastrointestinal complications.

RESULTS:

There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of preoperative characteristics and mean operative time. The group 1 has longer time for the exposure of abdominal cavity to the atmosphere ( p < 0.01). Hospitalization time was significantly lower in Group 2 ( p < 0.01). Concerning the rate of 90-day overall perioperative complication, no statistically significant difference was determined between the groups. Gastrointestinal complication was significantly higher in Group 1 ( p:0.048). The average number of removed lymph nodes was similar between the groups ( p:0.85). The time for recovery of bowel function, the time for passage of stool and the rate of postoperative ileus were significantly lower in Group 2 ( p < 0.01, p < 0.01 and p < 0.043) respectively).

CONCLUSIONS:

EARC provides advantages over the standard technique in terms of gastrointestinal symptoms and poses no disadvantage when the oncological outcome and operative difficulty were considered.
Patient-Derived Urothelial Cancer Xenograft Models: A Systematic Review and Future Perspectives
Authors: Kita Yuki , Saito Ryoichi , Inoue Takahiro , Kim William Y. , Ogawa Osamu , Kobayashi Takashi
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND:

Lack of appropriate models that recapitulate the diversity, heterogeneity, and tumor microenvironment of urothelial cancer (UC) is a limitation to preclinical models. Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models are a promising tool to overcome some of these issues, and thus we present an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of UC PDX models to aid in their future use.

OBJECTIVE:

To provide an overview on methodology, applications and limitations as well as future perspectives on bladder cancer PDX models.

METHODS:

Literature searches using PubMed and Web of Science databases were performed for relevant articles according to the following MeSH terms: “urothelial carcinoma(s)” OR “urothelial cancer” OR “urothelial tumor” OR “bladder cancer(s)” OR “bladder carcinoma(s)” OR “transitional cell carcinoma(s)” AND “xenograft(s)” OR “xenotransplant” at December 6th, 2019. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

RESULTS:

Of the 49 studies extracted, 41 studies after the year 2000 were finally analyzed. Published studies show that (1) UC PDX platforms retained the histology and genomic characteristics of the corresponding patient tumors. (2) UC PDX can be applied to ask various questions including to study the mechanisms of disease progression and treatment resistance, to develop novel drugs and biomarkers, as well as to potentially realize personalized drug selection. Recent topics of research using PDX have included the development of humanized mice as well as the use of 3D culture to complement some of the limitations of PDX models.

CONCLUSIONS:

UC PDX models serve as tools for understanding cancer biology, drug development and empowering precision medicine. The improvement of experimental systems using humanized mice to recapitulate the immune microenvironment of tumors will optimize UC PDX to study future questions in the field of immunotherapy.
A five-factor KMS success model: An empirical study
Authors: Nyame Gabriel , Qin Zhiguang
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND:

Knowledge remains an essential intangible resource for competitive advantage in organizations. In the context of knowledge management (KM) strategy, knowledge management systems (KMS) help to manage scattered knowledge and promote knowledge innovation. However, KMS adoption is context-specific and depends on several factors.

OBJECTIVE:

This paper proposes a five-factor model and tests empirically the presence support and effectiveness of these factors, which are antecedent to KMS adoption.

METHODS:

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in Ghana, was used as an illustrative case to test the applicability of the model. As regards the data analysis, we collected data from teaching and non-teaching staff using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. We reviewed the extant literature thoroughly to explore the five factors to develop our conceptual model. The factors are management and leadership support (MaLS), knowledge sharing and transfer capability (KSaTC), support of knowledge architecture and infrastructure (SKAaI), knowledge innovation capability (KIC), and knowledge access control policy (KACP).

RESULTS:

Our study established that SKAaI has a positive and significant relationship with KSaTC, MaLS, and KACP. Also, MaLS correlated positively and significantly with KSaTC, while KSaTC has a significant direct relationship with KIC but an inverse relationship with KACP. Thus, this study is useful to both researchers and practitioners regarding a thorough examination of these factors.

CONCLUSIONS:

Practitioners and researchers must systematically examine these five factors concerning their extent of the impact, prioritization, and significant contribution to KM strategies.
Norms for Testing Visual Binding Using the Memory Associative Test (TMA-93) in Older Educationally-Diverse Adults
Authors: Rodrigo-Herrero Silvia , Sánchez-Benavides Gonzalo , Ainz-Gómez Leire , Luque-Tirado Andrea , Graciani-Cantisán Eugenia , Sánchez-Arjona María Bernal , Maillet Didier , Jiménez-Hernández María Dolores , Franco-Macías Emilio
Published: April 2020

Background:

TMA-93 examines binding by images, a potential advantage for less-educated individuals.

Objective:

To obtain norms from older Spanish adults for TMA-93.

Methods:

A cross-sectional normative study was undertaken in a general neurology outpatient clinic of a university hospital in the Southern Spanish region of Andalusia. Partners of patients who attended the clinic were systematically recruited when eligible: aged 50 and over, no memory complaints, and a total score equal or above percentile 10 on Phototest. Age, gender, and educational attainment were considered as sociodemographic variables. TMA-93 was administered and the total score was registered.

Results:

The final sample contained 1,131 participants (mean age = 65.7, SD = 9.2), including 305 individuals (27%) who did not completed primary studies. The total score on TMA-93 showed a non-normal, left asymmetric, and leptokurtic distribution (median = 29, interquartile range = 27–30, range = 16–30) mitigated by lower education and older age. Stratified analysis by age and education showed wide variations of the scores for the 5-percentile.

Conclusion:

TMA-93 runs with a ceiling effect in non-cognitively impaired older Spanish adults. The score for the 5-percentile depends on age and education. The test is feasible for low-educated individuals.
Comparison in magnetic properties of ferritic stainless steels measured using bar and ring samples
Authors: Liu Yapi , Shi Kaiming , Shi Kaixiang , Zhou Hanfeng , Shi Kang
Published: April 2020

Stainless steels are an important class of alloys, and are already used in a broad range of applications, especially used as electronic information materials. To take advantage of their magnetic characteristics, many fundamental magnetic problems involving stainless steels must be further studied. In this paper, magnetic measuring of ferrite stainless steels are conducted using the ring samples and bar samples in different magnetic fields, which are both frequently used in industry for quality control. From the magnetic parameters obtained from the major loops of both samples, such as Br, Hc, μ r, Js and H μmax, large differences were found, revealing that, in ferrite stainless steel two kinds of samples can get quite a different result. The reasons are discussed. Furthermore, the benefits of both kinds of samples are discussed in terms of sample dimensions, anisotropy, demagnetization field, and inclusions. Moreover, the typical magnetic data obtained from the major and minor hysteresis loops are also discussed.
Magnetostrictive properties of silicon steel sheet under excitation of different types
Authors: Pengning Zhang , Lin Li
Published: April 2020

In this paper, the magnetostrictive characteristics of silicon steel sheet under sinusoidal, rectangular and triangular voltage excitations are studied by using a magnetostrictive strain measuring system (MST500). The magnetostrictive butterfly curves, time domain and frequency domain of magnetostriction are compared and analyzed. The results show that the size and distortion of magnetostriction increase with the increase of saturation degree of silicon steel under all excitation types. The distortion degree of magnetostriction under all rectangular voltage excitations is larger than which is under sinusoidal and triangle excitations, and the smaller duty cycle of rectangular excitations cause more serious distortion of magnetostriction. Finally, the A-weighted magnetostriction velocity level of silicon steel sheet under excitation of different types is calculated and compared. The results show that, because there are lots of high frequency magnetostrictive components, the noise produced by the rectangular excitations is much larger than produced by the sinusoidal and triangle excitations. This research provides experimental and data support for the vibration calculation of power equipment working under non-sinusoidal excitation.
Calculation of effects of 3D MCSEM for TI model with conductivity principal axis anisotropy using finite difference method
Authors: Li Jinghe , Wu Xiangling , Peng Ronghua
Published: April 2020

The significant electrical anisotropy characteristic is recognized from the deposition process of marine medium caused by the rock bedding and fissures. In this work, we present the effect of three dimensional marine controlled source electromagnetic (3D MCSEM) response induced by the marine medium with the electrical anisotropy characteristic. A 3D numerical simulation of MCSEM forward is implemented with the conductivity principal axis anisotropy medium. Basing on Maxwell’s equations and boundary conditions, governing equations are discretized to construct linear field equations for the scattering field using the finite difference method. Then direct solution method is used to solve large-scale linear equations to obtain the electromagnetic field response. Considering vertical and horizontal transverse isotropic models (VTI and HTI), 3D electrical models with the conductivity principal axis anisotropy are designed. 3D MCSEM responses of the electrical anisotropy are calculated and discussed, especially while the background formations and oil-bearing reservoirs are prominent electrical anisotropy respectively. Numerical results of 3D MCSEM response with the conductivity principal axis anisotropy would be helpful to improve the efficiency of the data interpretation in MCSEM exploration.
Usefulness of beeswax recycling by-products in the treatment of β-amyloid toxicity in a C. elegans model of Alzheimer
Authors: Romero-Márquez Jose M. , Navarro-Hortal M. Dolores , Varela-López Alfonso , Osta Safa , Zabaleta María Eléxpuru , Rivas-García Lorenzo , Orantes-Bermejo Francisco J. , Fernández-Píñar Cristina Torres , Quiles José L.
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND:

Circular economy aims to get added value from byproducts of agriculture or livestock, including beekeeping. Classically in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), β-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillar clews formation have been considered as the main characteristics. However, the role of oxidative stress in the onset and progression of β-amyloid accumulation has been related.

OBJECTIVE:

The present study aims to test the antioxidant and neuroprotective effects of five hydrophilic extracts (sample 1–5; S1–S5) from a mud byproduct obtained from the recycling of beeswax using the Caenorhabditis elegans model.

METHODS:

The antioxidant activity was tested in vitro by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays. The content of phenols and flavonoids was evaluated by colorimetric procedures. Antioxidant and neuroprotective activities were investigated in vivo using the C. elegans model.

RESULTS:

The antioxidant capacity of the samples and their content in phenols and flavonoids was demonstrated. Nematodes treated with S1, S2 and S5 showed lower intracellular production of hydrogen peroxide. A neuroprotective activity of S1 extract was demonstrated by a delay in paralysis caused by the accumulation of beta amyloid (Aβ 1–42).

CONCLUSIONS:

S1 extract exhibits important antioxidant and neuroprotective activities in vivo, which could provide a novel source of natural antioxidants and neuroprotective compounds.
SQuAP-Ont: An ontology of software quality relational factors from financial systems
Authors: Ciancarini Paolo , Nuzzolese Andrea Giovanni , Presutti Valentina , Russo Daniel
Published: April 2020

Quality, architecture, and process are considered the keystones of software engineering. ISO defines them in three separate standards. However, their interaction has been scarcely studied, so far. The SQuAP model (Software Quality, Architecture, Process) describes twenty-eight main factors that impact on software quality in banking systems, and each factor is described as a relation among some characteristics from the three ISO standards. Hence, SQuAP makes such relations emerge rigorously, although informally. In this paper, we present SQuAP-Ont, an OWL ontology designed by following a well-established methodology based on the re-use of Ontology Design Patterns (i.e. ODPs). SQuAP-Ont formalises the relations emerging from SQuAP to represent and reason via Linked Data about software engineering in a three-dimensional model consisting of quality, architecture, and process ISO characteristics.
STUDY ON DETERNINATION OF URBAN SURFACE TEMPERATURE BY THERMAL REMOTE SENSING METHOD
Authors: Tran Van Thi , Hoang Lan Thai , Le Trung Van
Published: April 2020

Thermal infrared remote sensing potentially measures the earth's surface radiation for retrieving surface temperature values in the whole study area by pixel. The paper presents the results of study on methodology to determinate the urban surface temperature of Ho Chi Minh City considered surface emissivity factor from NDVI method. This method shows the surface temperature map with spatial resolution higher than the one derived directly from the thermal bands. The experiment was carried out on two kinds of the satellite images such as Landsat and Aster owing the thermal infrared bands with the medium spatial resolution, suitable for studies on heat processes in urban areas. The results were compared with the in situ measurements in 10 observed sites and analyzed in errors by many other methods for proving the method preeminent in the study condition. The results will contribute a new approach to resolve the determination of meteorological parameters related to heat processes in climate change research at present.
USING FSVM CLASSFICATION ALGORITHM FOR EXTRACTING TEXTS ON INTERNET
Authors: Vu Nguyen Thanh , Trang Quang Nhat
Published: April 2020

This paper is used automatically to extract information and classify texts by SVM method, FSVM method with fuzzy multiclass classification. This research result is used to collect information from admin webpage of local goverment departments, offices for providing citizens, companies about news of HCM city goverment policy, needed information for operating public admin.
PENGARUH SHIELDING ALUMINIUM FOIL TERHADAP PERUBAHAN KETEBALAN LAPISAN EPITEL KORNEA AKIBAT PAPARAN RADIASI GELOMBANG ELEKTROMAGNETIK PADA TIKUS WISTAR JANTAN
Authors: Dharmawan Dion Krismashogi , Kalanjati Viskasari P , Abdurachman Abdurachman
Published: April 2020

Ponsel telah diketahui memancarkan radiasi gelombang elektromagnetik (RGEM) yang digunakan sebagai media dalam telekomunikasi. Dampak buruk akibat paparan RGEM dapat terjadi pada lapisan epitel kornea mata yang secara anatomis terletak pada bagian anterior. Kami melakukan penelitian potensi aluminium foil (AF) sebagai perisai terhadap RGEM yang diukur dengan membandingkan ketebalan lapisan epitel kornea mata tikus kelompok kontrol dan perlakuan. Masing-masing tikus dimasukkan ke masing-masing kandang paparan secara terpisah. Sumber paparan RGEM berupa ponsel GSM 2100 (Taiwan) dengan SAR 0,84 – 1,86 W/kg yang tersambung wifi yang diletakkan di bagian bawah setiap kandang paparan tikus dengan paparan 4 jam /hari. Sejumlah 32 tikus dengan usia 2-3 bulan diacak dan dibagi menjadi 4 kelompok. Kelompok kontrol tanpa paparan RGEM terbagi menjadi K1 (tanpa pemberian AF) dan K2 (dengan pemberian AF). Sedangkan kelompok perlakuan yang diberi paparan RGEM terbagi menjadi P1 (tanpa pemberian AF) dan P2 (dengan pemberian AF). Hasil yang didapatkan bahwa kelompok P1 memiliki ketebalan lapisan epitel kornea paling tipis dibandingkan kelompok lainnya, namun secara statistik tidak signifikan (uji Kruskal Wallis; p value 0,147). Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa, AF kemungkinan dapat menurunkan stres oksidatif yang memicu apoptosis pada lapisan epitel kornea mata dengan proses shielding sumber paparan RGEM.
ПРАВОВІ ПРОБЛЕМИ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ В РАКУРСІ НОВИХ ЗАГРОЗ ДЛЯ СУСПІЛЬНОГО БЛАГОПОЛУЧЧЯ
Authors: М. Вінник О.
Published: April 2020

Стаття присвячена проблемі мінімізації ризиків цифровізації з метою забезпечення соціального їїспрямування. Явища цифровізації (штучний інтелект, віртуальні підприємства, Інтернет-магазинитощо) розглядаються з точки зору не лише їх переваг, а й можливих негативних наслідків в результатіїх неконтрольованого або недобросовісного використання. Підкреслюється важливість вжиття право-вих засобів, спрямованих на зменшення ризиків цифровізації, та пропонуються відповідні новели до зако-нодавства. Зокрема пропонується закріпити на рівні кодифікаційного акту (щодо цифро візованих від-носин): поняття цифрових прав, принципи використання цифрових технологій та цифро візованих явищв публічних сферах, відповідні завдання держави, включно з подоланням цифрової неграмотності,обов’язкову реєстрацію осіб, відповідальних за використання подібних ресурсів, та основні засади відпо-відальності в цій сфері.

Ключові слова: цифровізація, ризики цифровізації, віртуальні підприємства, штучний інтелект,вдосконалення законодавства.
Notes for a Critique to the Program of the Sociology of Emotions
Authors: Vivian Romeu
Published: April 2020

This work elaborates a critique of the current program of the sociology of emotions that is located in the conceptual space around the definition of society. This impacts on the good development of concepts such as social interaction and cognition, fundamental to think about the role of the social in the emotional and emotional life of the subjects, in turn affecting the development of the sociology of emotions program which currently results incomplete and insufficient to explain the relationship between emotion, individual and society.
Perfil epidemiológico das malformações fetais das regiões 29 e 30 da 16ª Coordenadoria Regional de Saúde do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Petuco Letícia , Lohmann Paula Michele , Marchese Camila
Published: April 2020

O período da gestação é marcado por grandes transformações. É uma vivência intensa, de sentimentos contrastantes e dúvidas. Com o intuito de melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados no pré-natal, parto e ao recém-nascido, o Ministério da Saúde instituiu a Rede Cegonha. Todavia, alguns eventos inesperados podem ocorrer, como o óbito fetal. O objetivo deste estudo foi traçar um perfil dos fatores sociodemográficos das mães cujas gestações evoluíram para óbitos fetais devido a malformações congênitas, caracterizar as condições das gestações e analisar as gestações que evoluíram para óbitos fetais devido a malformações congênitas. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, exploratório descritivo com abordagem quali-quantitativa, onde foram utilizadas informações das Fichas de Investigação de óbitos fetais do Comitê de Mortalidade Fetal e Infantil, analisando o período de 2014 a 2018. Os principais resultados foram que a maioria das mães possuem idade maior de 35 anos, de raça branca, possuem ensino fundamental, residem com o pai da criança ou companheiro, possuem trabalho remunerado, residem em área urbana, não fazem uso de fumo, álcool ou outras drogas, fizeram uso de algum tipo de medicamento durante a gestação e não apresentavam nenhuma doença crônica ou outras. Sobre as variáveis da gestação, observou-se que maioria dos óbitos fetais por malformação ocorreu na primeira gestação destas mulheres, não tiveram abortos anteriores, a gestação que evoluiu para óbito fetal por malformação foi uma gestação planejada, iniciaram o pré-natal com sete semanas, tiveram sete consultas de pré-natal, não apresentaram nenhuma doença adquirida na gestação investigada e escolherem o setor público para a realização do acompanhamento de pré-natal. Quanto ao feto, observou-se que a maioria era do sexo masculino, sendo classificados como óbitos não evitáveis, apenas quatro casos como evitáveis e o tipo de malformação congênita, tem-se a cardíaca como a mais evidente nos casos analisados. Com os resultados, espera-se tornar visível a atual situação de mortalidade fetal da região e a partir daí traçar estratégias de prevenção e evitabilidade desses óbitos, diminuindo assim seus índices.
Inclusion of a deafblind student in a public school in Macapá, Amapá State
Authors: Caridade Nelcicleide Viana Dias
Published: April 2020

The aim of this paper is to socialize the schooling of a deafblind student in a school in Macapá, Amapá. We will present aspects of the teaching learning process, didactic resources, methodology, advances and difficulties. The student is a 10 years-old female, reported with deep deafness and blindness. She is studying at the 3rd year of Elementary I for the second time. The regular classroom teacher has a higher education level and has already been mentored by the Multifunctional Resource Room (MRR) teacher. However, this teacher says she has no other professionals to accompany students with difficulties, so the student does not attended classes. At MRR, the student was assiduous and communicated with the teacher through reference objects and tactile pounds. She played games and activities using tact and overlapping hands, and recognized the surroundings when conducted freely by the teacher. This teacher has college and postgraduate degrees and is pursuing a master's degree. We emphasize the importance of trained professionals to the deafblind person from an early age to higher education, because it is necessary to meet their needs, respecting and valuing their time and knowledge. However, there are still noticeable gaps in school to become inclusive, regarding the ability of providing access, permanence and completion of studies.
Estratégias para manutenção da vida de adolescentes com necessidades especiais de saúde
Authors: Silveira Andressa da , Neves Eliane Tatsch
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: Conhecer as estratégias de cuidado para a manutenção da vida de adolescentes com necessidades especiais de saúde a partir do discurso de familiares/cuidadores. Metodologia: Pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva com coleta de dados realizada em prontuários e entrevista semiestruturada com 35 familiares/cuidadores de adolescentes usuários do ambulatório de especialidades de um hospital universitário. As entrevistas foram submetidas a dupla transcrição e posteriormente a análise de discurso na corrente Pecheutiana. Resultados: O discurso dos familiares enfatizou as demandas de cuidados requeridas pelos adolescentes e as estratégias para a manutenção da vida. Muitas famílias precisaram se reestruturar em prol dos cuidados, adequar as atividades do cotidiano da família e percorrerem um longo itinerário em busca de cuidados especializados. Conclusões: As estratégias de manutenção da vida referem-se aos cuidados cotidianos, na realização de atividades de higiene, uso correto de medicamentos, cuidados com a alimentação, com o vestuário, na realização do hemoglicoteste e da sondagem vesical. Acredita-se que o vínculo com os profissionais e a educação em saúde são estratégias essenciais para a continuidade do cuidado com vistas a integralidade do cuidado destes adolescentes e suas famílias.
Avaliação da destreza, coordenação motora e impacto na qualidade de vida em paciente utilizando tecnologia assistiva: um estudo de caso
Authors: Arizi Isabela Victória Fontes , Sales Weslley Barbosa , Tomaz Renata Ramos
Published: April 2020

Introdução: As amputações são consideradas como a retirada total ou parcial, possuindo causa etiológica traumática ou congênita, que acabam gerando impacto na aceitação corporal do indivíduo, e nas suas relações sociais. As próteses já existentes no âmbito da tecnologia assistiva, e novos modelos, passaram a possuir um extenso valor aquisicional, tornando-se laborioso de serem adquirida. Em decorrência desse fator, empresas como a e –NABLE juntamente com profissionais da área de saúde e engenharia possuem objetivo de fabricar próteses de membro superior de baixo custo, por intermédio da manufatura aditiva. Objetivo: realizar avaliação da destreza, coordenação motora e impacto na qualidade de vida, em paciente utilizando tecnologia assistiva. Metodologia: O presente estudo se caracterizou como um estudo de caso de uma paciente portadora de amputação congênita transradial, que por intermédio do projeto Mãozinhas 3D recebeu uma prótese de baixo custo, onde esta pesquisa possuiu como objetivo através dos procedimentos e testes relatados de avaliar destreza, coordenação motora e qualidade de vida.  Resultados e Discussão: Observou-se que o uso da prótese “Cyborg Beast”, não foi de cunho satisfatório para a paciente que apresenta amputação transradial congênita, não ocorrendo a aplicação dos testes esperados. Porém, visto que a paciente apresentou menor pontuação no domínio por aspectos emocionais, no Questionário SF-36, realizado antes da tentativa de protetização. Conclusão: Foi explanado a importância do desenvolvimento de modelos protéticos que atendam essa população, assim como mais estudos que abordem a coordenação motora, destreza manual e qualidade de vida.
Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite by the precipitation method and heat treatment
Authors: Gomes Fellype Diorgennes Cordeiro , Amorim Julia Didier Pedrosa de , Silva Girlaine Santos da , Souza Karina Carvalho de , Pinto Aline Ferreira , Santos Beate Saegesser , Costa Andréa Fernanda de Santana
Published: April 2020

Hydroxyapatite is a synthetic substance in the form of microspheres composed of calcium and phosphate, present in human bones and tooth enamel. The objective of the work was to synthesize hydroxyapatite, from the solution of calcium nitrate and diamonic phosphate by the method of precipitation and heat treatment, obtaining the hydroxyapatite in powder form. To study its structural evolution, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy were used. The results show that the hydroxyapatite nanocrystalline can be successfully produced by the precipitation technique from raw materials.
Afasia: da Antiguidade ao século XX
Authors: Pimentel Bianca Nunes
Published: April 2020

A afasia é um distúrbio adquirido da linguagem resultante de uma lesão cerebral focal no hemisfério dominante da linguagem que afeta o funcionamento comunicativo e social da pessoa e sua qualidade de vida. O objetivo desse estudo foi realizar uma revisão narrativa sobre as descobertas históricas na afasiologia, destacando os principais teóricos e trabalhos até o século XX. Foram consultados livros, as bases de dados disponíveis no Portal de Periódicos da CAPES e, para complementar, o Google Acadêmico. A compreensão da afasia como um distúrbio de linguagem teve início ainda na Idade Antiga. No século XIX, o estudo da relação entre linguagem e cérebro foi dominado pela questão da localização funcional. No século XX, o foco mudou lentamente para modelos de produção e compreensão da linguagem formulados psicolinguisticamente
Caracterização física e físico-química de Iogurte Caprino Prebiótico Adicionado de Geleia de Mandacaru e Maracujá
Authors: Nóbrega Jéssica Patrícia de Medeiros , Jerônimo Heloísa Maria Ângelo , Ramos Jailton de Araújo , Soares Juliana Késsia Barbosa , Oliveira Maria Elieidy Gomes de , Viera Vanessa Bordin , Martins Ana Cristina Silveira
Published: April 2020

Objetivou-se com a pesquisa, elaborar iogurte caprino prebiótico adiciona de geleia da polpa do fruto de mandacaru e do maracujá e, posteriormente, realizar análises físicas e físico-químicas. Foram processados 2 tratamentos de iogurtes caprinos adicionados de 15% de geleia de mandacaru (Cereus jamacaru) e maracujá (Passiflora edulis Sims.), a citar:  IC (Iogurte Caprino Controle), adicionado da cultura starter Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophillus e IPREB (Iogurte Caprino Prebiótico), adicionado da fibra prebiótica oligofrutose (FOS), além da cultura starter. Os tratamentos foram submetidos a análises físicas e físico-químicas, o processamento dos iogurtes foi realizado em triplicata, os quais foram analisados nos tempos 1, 7, 14, 21 e 28 dias de armazenamento refrigerado (4 ±1 °C). Diante dos dados analisados, os iogurtes apresentaram propriedades físicas e físico-químicas adequadas ao produto. Para alguns parâmetros, houve influência da cultura utilizada; da fibra e da geleia, com destaque para os parâmetros de Acidez, pH e Lactose.  Os resultados deste estudo apresentaram uma incorporação bem sucedida (cultura, FOS e geleia), como ingredientes a serem inseridos num novo produto lácteo caprino.
THINNING STENTIFORD ALGORITHM FOR KINTAMANI INSCRIPTION IMAGE SEGMENTATION
Authors: Purnama Yanti Christina , Andika I Gede
Published: April 2020

In the copper, inscription contained writing strokes that have high historical value. Age and environmental factors cause damage to the inscription surface and also reduce the appearance of images and letters. One way to preserve it is to carry out the process of converting it into digital format. The use of the morphological operation method is very suitable to be used to improve the shape of the letters in the copper inscription. The morphological operations performed in this study were the Thinning Stentiford algorithm. Based on research that has been done, it was concluded that the Thinning Stentiford algorithm has succeeded in segmenting the letters that exist in the Kintamani copper inscription. However, there are some letters are not well segmented. This is due to the inscription background color and carved letter colors that don't have significant differences. Testing the time it was concluded that the greater the size of the image and the more letters will be segmented, the longer the processing computing.
New floristic records from Central Europe 5 (reports 54-80)
Authors: Dudáš Matej , Eliáš Pavol , Eliáš jr. Pavol , Hrivnák Matúš , Hrivnák Richard , Marcinčinová Margaréta , Mokráň Marián , Pliszko Artur , Slezák Michal , Veverka Martin
Published: April 2020

The present fifth part of the series includes 27 new chorological records of vascular plants, seven from Czechia (Asperugo procumbens, Eragrostis pilosa, Malva pusilla, Pseudofumaria lutea, Verbascum blattaria, V. speciosum, Vulpia myuros); Geranium macrorrhizum from Hungary; Bromus secalinus and Erucastrum gallicum from Poland and three taxa from Romania (Sonchus palustris, Ranunculus ophioglossifolius and alien Xanthium spinosum). In Slovakia twelve native species (Cladium mariscus, Gentiana pneumonanthe, Gnaphalium luteoalbum, Juncus subnodulosus, Lindernia procumbens, Origanum vulgare subsp. prismaticum, Sonchus palustris, Taraxacum bessarabicum, T. cristatum, T. paludem-ornans and T. parnassicum) and two alien (Brachyactis ciliata and Datura innoxia) were found. Distribution map of critically endangered species Typha shuttleworthii and Taraxacum paludem-ornans with new localities in Slovakia are presented.
Effects of Single 48 H Fasting on Soleus Muscle Mass and Contractile Properties in Old and Young Mice
Authors: Kvedaras Mindaugas , Minderis Petras , Ratkevičius Aivaras
Published: April 2020

Background. Both fasting and ageing processes lead to muscle wasting. We studied the effect of single 48 h fasting on soleus skeletal muscle mass and force in young and old mice.Methods. The study involved 18 young and 13 old mice. Body and soleus (SOL) muscle mass were measured followed by assessment of peak and specific SOL force under ex vivo conditions. SOL muscle half-relaxation time and 20 Hz to 100 Hz force ratio were also measured.Results. After fasting, weight loss was greater (p < .05) in young mice compared to old mice (17.0 ± 2.6 versus 12.0 ± 1.7%, respectively). Fasted young, but not old mice showed reduction (p < .05) in SOL mass compared to the control values. On the other hand, specific SOL force was reduced (p < .05) only in old mice, while 20 Hz to 100 Hz force ratio decreased (p  < .05) only in young mice after fasting.Conclusions. Our results showed that 48 h fasting caused lower SOL muscle peak and specific force in old but not young mice. Keywords: starvation, peak force, specific force, ageing.
Self-Recording of a National Disaster: Oral History and the Palestinian Nakba
Authors: Sayigh Rosemary
Published: April 2020

It was the stated belief of Zionist leaders that Palestinians expelled from Palestine in 1948 would forget their country within one or two generations. This has not happened and it is therefore a question for research through what relationships and social processes memories of the original land, and the way of life within it, have been produced and reproduced over more than seventy years. This paper is based on interviews as well as participant observation in two camps, Shateela and Bourj al-Barajneh near Beirut (Lebanon), augmented by email interviews with a wider range of Palestinian subjects, both geographically and socially.