bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effectiveness of mesalazine therapy of ulcerative colitis of moderate severity in real clinical practice
Authors: Knyazev O. V. , Kagramanova A. V. , Lishchinskaya A. A. , Parfenov A. I.
Published: October 2019

Aim of the study. To compare the efficacy of treatment of patients with moderate left-sided and overall affection ulcerative colitis (UC) receiving equivalent doses of mesalazines – Mesacol and Salofalk.

Materials and methods. 90 UC patients of medium severity who received mesalazine Salofalk (group 1) were included, of which 41 (45.5%) were males and 49 (54.5%) females, mean age 35.8 ± 2.5 years, and 96 UC patients of medium severity who received mesalazine Mesacol (group 2), of whom 42 (43.75%) were males and 54 (56.25%) females, mean age 37.1 ± 3.1 years. Patient follow-up time was 12 weeks. The efficacy of the therapy was assessed taking into account 1) response to therapy in 2 weeks from the beginning of therapy; 2) achievement and maintenance of clinical remission (persistent remission) within 12 weeks after the beginning of therapy.

Results and discussions. After 2 weeks 78 (86,7%) patients of the 1st group responded to the therapy with mesalazine Salofalc (stool frequency decreased to 4–6 t/day, presence of pathological impurities in the stool decreased, according to laboratory indices anemia and leukocytosis decreased, and the level of CRP and ESR decreased). Twelve patients (13.3%) did not have a proper response to therapy. In the 2nd group of patients receiving Mesacol mesalazine, 80 (83,4%) out of 96 patients responded to the therapy, and 16 patients (16,6%) did not respond. After 12 weeks, 78 (86.7%) of the 90 UC Group 1 patients who responded to mesalazine Salofalk treatment still had clinical remission. The Mayo index in the group decreased from an average of 7.98 ±0.11 to 2.9 ±0.24 points. After 12 weeks, in group 2 UC patients (n = 96), 80 patients (83.4%) who responded to Mesalazine Mesacol therapy also had clinical remission. The Mayo Index in Group 2 decreased on average from 7.8 ± 0.1 to 2.8 ± 0.25 points. One year after the start of Salofalk mesalazine therapy, clinical remission remained in 76 (84.4%) of the 90 UC patients who responded to therapy, of whom 32 (35.5%) had clinical endoscopic remission. In the second group of UC patients receiving Mesacol, clinical remission remained in 78 (82.0%) out of 96 patients who responded to therapy, clinical endoscopic remission in 32 (35.5%) patients with UC. When comparing the duration of remission among UC patients receiving mesalazine Salofalk and patients receiving mesalazine Mesacol, there was no statistically significant difference (p = 0.45).

Conclusion. Mesalazines remain the first line of treatment for mild and moderate UC patients. Treatment of moderately active UC should start with oral mesalazine >2 g/day in combination with local mesalazine. Prolonged continuous use of Mesacol and Salofalk mesalazines for a year is comparable in efficacy.
Difficult patient. Management of resistant constipation
Authors: Sas E. I. , Grinevich V. В.
Published: October 2019

Just like the vast majority of diseases, constipation is now associated with civilization and urbanization. According to epidemiological data, up to 30% of the adult population of economically developed countries suffer from this nosology, among which women predominate. It is known that only one of four patients suffering from stool retention visit a specialist. The rest confine themselves to the advice of friends, reading of popular medical literature or consulting a pharmacist at the pharmacy. Thus, only 25% of our patients receive medical care (we cannot talk about quality, nevertheless, the care is medical), and 75%, as a rule, only periodically try to set off this condition. Constipation is dangerous as it may cause the development of complications: secondary colitis, proctosigmoiditis, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, paraproctitis and the most threatening disease – colorectal cancer. Therapy for constipation should first begin with lifestyle changes. The irritating agents that enhance secretion are the drugs that are most frequently used, because they very quickly and reliably achieve the effect. Thus, among the most commonly used and effective ones are sodium picosulfate (Regulax®) preparations.
Encapsulation of Plant-derived Bioactive Ingredients through Electrospraying for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Applications
Authors: Gómez-Mascaraque Laura G. , Lopez-Rubio Amparo
Published: October 2019

The electrospraying technique, which consists of electrohydrodynamic atomization of polymeric fluids, can be used to generate dry nano- and microparticles by subjecting a polymer solution, suspension or melt to a high voltage (typically in the range of 7-20 kV) electric field. This potential can be exploited for developing nano- and microencapsulation structures under mild temperature conditions. Thus, it constitutes a promising alternative to conventional microencapsulation techniques for sensitive ingredients, like most plant-derived bioactive compounds, especially for their application in the food sector. Given the importance of plants as one of the major sources of dietary bioactive compounds, significant attention has been recently paid to research the encapsulation of phytochemicals through novel techniques such as electrospraying, aiming to provide new tools for the development of innovative functional food products and nutraceuticals. In this review, the latest advances in the application of electrospraying for nano- and microencapsulation of phytochemicals are discussed, with a focus on their potential use in the food sector.
Functionalized Bacterial Cellulose Microparticles for Drug Delivery in Biomedical Applications
Authors: Ullah Hanif , Badshah Munair , Correia Alexandra , Wahid Fazli , Santos Hélder A. , Khan Taous
Published: October 2019

Background:

Bacterial cellulose (BC) has recently attained greater interest in various research fields,
including drug delivery for biomedical applications. BC has been studied in the field of drug delivery, such as
tablet coating, controlled release systems and prodrug design.

Objective:

In the current work, we tested the feasibility of BC as a drug carrier in microparticulate form for potential
pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.

Method :

For this purpose, drug-loaded BC microparticles were prepared by simple grinding and injection
moulding method through regeneration. Model drugs, i.e., cloxacillin (CLX) and cefuroxime (CEF) sodium salts
were loaded in these microparticles to assess their drug loading and release properties. The prepared microparticles
were evaluated in terms of particle shapes, drug loading efficiency, physical state of the loaded drug, drug
release behaviour and antibacterial properties.

Results:

The BC microparticles were converted to partially amorphous state after regeneration. Moreover, the
loaded drug was transformed into the amorphous state. The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
showed that microparticles had almost spherical shape with a size of ca. 350-400 μm. The microparticles treated
with higher drug concentration (3%) exhibited higher drug loading. Keeping drug concertation constant, i.e., 1%,
the regenerated BC (RBC) microparticles showed higher drug loading (i.e., 37.57±0.22% for CEF and
33.36±3.03% for CLX) as compared to as-synthesized BC (ABC) microparticles (i.e., 9.46±1.30% for CEF and
9.84±1.26% for CLX). All formulations showed immediate drug release, wherein more than 85% drug was released
in the initial 30 min. Moreover, such microparticles exhibited good antibacterial activity with larger zones
of inhibition for drug loaded RBC microparticles as compared to corresponding ABC microparticles.

Conclusion :

Drug loaded BC microparticles with immediate release behaviour and antibacterial activity were
fabricated. Such functionalized microparticles may find potential biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Aplikasi Tiny-Scanner Dalam Model STAD Terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Kelas 11 MIPA Pada Materi Transformasi Geometri di SMA Negeri 9 Yogyakarta
Authors: Lasmanawati Ati
Published: October 2019

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik di kelas XI.MIPA pada materi Transformasi Geometri melalui efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi Tiny Scanner dalam model STAD. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian jenis kuantitatif dengan metode quasi-eksperimen design tipe posstest-only control design, dilakukan pada peserta didik kelas XI.MIPA-4 (kelas eksperimen) dan kelas XI.MIPA-5 (kelas kontrol) untuk materi Transformasi Geometri Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019. Tahapan penggunaan aplikasi Tiny Scanner dalam model STAD, yaitu 1) persiapan; 2) penyampaian informasi; 3) organisir peserta didik; 4) pemberian tugas; 5) membantu kerja kelompok dalam belajar; 6) menguji materi; 7) kuis; dan 8) penghargaan. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian terdiri dari lembar observasi, tes tertulis, dan tes praktek. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa efektivitas penggunaan Tiny Scanner dalam model STAD dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik di kelas XI.MIPA pada materi Tranformasi Geometri. Efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi Tiny Scanner dilihat dari nilai rata-rata sikap peserta didik kelas eksperimen yang pada umumnya sudah mencapai predikat Sangat Baik (SB). Kompetensi pengetahuan nilai rata-ratanya sebesar 79,19 sudah melampaui KKM, dan nilai ini lebih tinggi dari kelas kontrol yang hanya sebesar 68,56. Capaian nilai rata-rata untuk kompetensi keterampilan sebesar 81,00 untuk kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol yang hanya sebesar 70,00. Berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis pada taraf kesalahan α = 5%, n1 = 35, n2 -= 34, dk1 = 34, dan dk2 = 33 dengan nilai uji rata-rata pada kompetensi pengetahuan (thitung) adalah 3,109 dan ttabel = 2,033. Karena nilai thitung ttabel  maka hasil ini uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi Tiny Scanner dalam model STAD terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik di kelas XI.MIPA pada materi Transformasi Geometri Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019.
Strategi “React” Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Fisika
Authors: Lestari Sri
Published: October 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi perkembangan kemampuan pemecahan masalah Fisika siswa pada materi gerak lurus serta mengetahui ada tidaknya signifikan peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah Fisika siswa dengan strategi REACT (Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, Transferring). Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui metode pra-eksperimen dengan desain one group pre-test dan post test. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara Cluster Random Sampling (sampel acak kelompok). Responden yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini adalah 32 peserta didik kelas X-MIPA 5 di SMA N 1 Yogyakarta. Proses pengidentifikasi perkembangan kemampuan pemecahan masalah Fisika siswa dianalisis berdasarkan analisis keuntungan yang dinormalitaskan dan ada tidaknya signifikan peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah Fisika dianalis uji-T one group pre-test dan post test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan pemecahan masalah Fisika siswa meningkat 12,08% pada kemampuan memahami masalah, 13,25% pada kemampuan mendeskripsikan masalah, 40,07% pada kemampuan merancang solusi masalah, 37,67% pada kemampuan menguji solusi masalah dan 28,09% pada kemampuan mengevaluasi solusi masalah. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji-T one group pre-test dan post-test diperoleh nilai rata-rata kemampuan pemecahan masalah Fisika siswa meningkat dari 64,78 menjadi 81,28 dengan N-gain 0.69 dan sig* 0.00 0.05. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan strategi REACT dalam pembelajaran fisika materi gerak lurus dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah fisika siswa dengan kategori sedang.
Editorial
Authors: Vásquez Harold
Published: October 2019

No precisa de resumen.
Den tredje rollen: Fra distriktshøgskole til universitet
Authors: Normann Roger , Pinheiro Rómulo
Published: October 2019

This chapter discusses the evolution of third-mission collaboration by tracking the historical unfolding of third-mission engagement in the Norwegian higher education sector and against the backdrop of changes in the institutional profiles and legal statuses of domestic providers. We categorise developments into four distinct phases and develop a novel typology on the evolution of third-mission roles and the tensions that emerge from this, to be empirically tested and applied in other geographical contexts. The research problem being addressed is: What characterises third-mission engagement in the transition from regional college to a full-fledged university? The findings are of relevance to managers and policy makers, in addition to social science researchers interested in the topic.
Pengaruh Perencanaan Pajak dan Kepemilikan Manajerial Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan dengan Transparansi Perusahaan Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Hidayat Sulistyo Wahyudin , Pesudo David Adechandra Ashedica
Published: October 2019

A B S T R A KPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perencanaan pajak dan kepemilikan manajerial terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan transparansi perusahaan sebagai variabel moderasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan laporan tahunan perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2015-2017. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu deskriptif statistik, analisis regresi linear regresi linear berganda. Hasil pengujian ini menunjukkan perencanaan pajak berpengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan, kepemilikan manajerial berpengaruh negative terhadap nilai perusahaan, dan transparansi perusahaan memoderasi hubungan antara perencanaan pajak dan kepemilikan manajerial terhadap nilai perusahaan. Hal ini di karenakan banyak informasi yang diungkapkan oleh manajemen pada laporan keuangan atau tahunannya, maka pemilik perusahaan dan investor dapat lebih mengetahui kondisi peusahaan yang sebenarnya.Kata Kunci: Perencanaan Pajak, Kepemilikan Manajerial, Nilai Perusahaan, Transparansi PerusahaanA B S T R A C TThis study aims to determine the effect of tax planning and managerial ownership on firm value with company transparency as a moderating variable. This study uses annual reports of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2015-2017. The analysis technique used in this study is descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression. The results of this test indicate tax planning has a positive effect on firm value, managerial ownership has a negative effect on firm value, and corporate transparency moderates the relationship between tax planning and managerial ownership of firm value. This is because there is a lot of information disclosed by management in its financial or annual reports, so that company owners and investors can better know the real condition of the company.Keywords: Tax Planning, Managerial Ownership, Corporate Value, Corporate Transparency
Análisis correlacional del bienestar psicológico en el trabajo, liderazgo transformacional y confianza en el líder: caso de una mype industrial
Authors: González Herrera María Brenda , Gómez Romero José Gerardo Ignacio , Figueroa González Ernesto Geovani
Published: October 2019

En el presente estudio se examinó la correlación existente entre el bienestar psicológico en el trabajo, el liderazgo transformacional y la confianza en el líder según la percepción de trabajadores de una pequeña industria ubicada en la ciudad de Durango, estado de Durango, México. El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar las posibles relaciones entre las percepciones de los trabajadores sobre el estilo de liderazgo y su bienestar psicológico, así como verificar el papel de la confianza sobre tales relaciones. Se llevó a cabo un estudio de caso cuantitativo, de corte transversal correlacional. En concreto, se realizó un censo a una población de 23 trabajadores. El análisis de correlaciones mostró importantes asociaciones entre el liderazgo transformador (consideración individualizada, motivación inspiradora, influencia idealizada y estimulación intelectual), la confianza en el gerente, así como el bienestar psicológico en el trabajo. Desde una perspectiva práctica, los aportes científicos proveen una herramienta potencial para el diagnóstico del bienestar psicológico en el trabajo con un rigor metodológico en la métrica, lo cual permite comprender las nociones de bienestar y liderazgo, así como plantear estrategias organizacionales para las mypes.
Diagnóstico del trabajo colaborativo en un centro escolar como indicador de inclusión educativa
Authors: Bonilla Serrato María Fernanda , Fernández Escárzaga Jaime , Vázquez Soto Marco Antonio
Published: October 2019

La inclusión educativa es una filosofía de intervención que orienta la atención de la comunidad de un centro escolar hacia la diversidad de todos sus alumnos. En México el sistema educativo está obligado a desarrollar en las aulas prácticas inclusivas. Sin embargo, las acciones que se realizan generalmente se reducen a la integración de los alumnos con discapacidades. Este manejo discrecional de la inclusión educativa es lo que motivó a desarrollar un diagnóstico en una institución de la periferia de la ciudad de Durango, Dgo., México. El objetivo del diagnóstico fue encontrar cuáles eran las prácticas inclusivas que se llevaban a cabo en la escuela respecto al trabajo colaborativo, con la finalidad de realizar posteriormente un proceso de intervención que contribuyera a fortalecer los hallazgos positivos y mejorar las áreas donde se tuvieran pocos avances.

El método para realizar el diagnóstico fue cualitativo de tipo observacional fenomenológico. Se rescataron los datos empíricos empleando la técnica de observación no participante y la entrevista en profundidad. Este proceso tuvo la duración de un mes, con una asistencia diaria a la primaria dentro del horario escolar. Durante el diagnóstico, la intervención y el análisis de los resultados, el material recopilado se organizó en diez categorías. En este artículo se presentan solamente las categorías que corresponden al resultado del diagnóstico. La información obtenida fue contrastada con fuentes teóricas que sustentaban y explicaban los hallazgos.

Los resultados encontrados muestran que la escuela no tiene elementos para considerarse como centro inclusivo. La comunicación del director hacia los docentes es deficiente; su falta de asertividad ha provocado desconfianza, ansiedad y resentimiento. Su liderazgo, lejos de fortalecer el trabajo colaborativo, ha generado incomodidad en los integrantes del cuerpo académico. El diagnóstico realizado permitió identificar los elementos para desarrollar un proceso de intervención orientado desde la psicología educativa con un esquema de investigación-acción.
El desarrollo del neoaprendizaje de los jóvenes estudiantes Nousmedi@ en su trayecto educativo hacia la formación profesional
Authors: Banda Luna Cirila
Published: October 2019

Tomando en cuenta el concepto de neoaprendizaje, el cual explica cómo aprenden las nuevas generaciones cuando interactúan en los medios digitales, y abre el camino para reconceptualizar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes con hábitos de estudio de carácter cibernético orientado a las búsquedas virtuales, se emprendió un proceso exploratorio de 344 alumnos de sexto de primaria en el año 2007. De este grupo de estudiantes observados en la fecha ya indicada, 97 se identificaron como Nousmedi@: sujetos con rasgos característicos del aprendizaje de inicios del siglo XXI. Después de 10 años, se buscó en diversas universidades y departamentos de educación a los 97 alumnos, ahora jóvenes profesionales, hasta lograr localizar a algunos de ellos en el grado o carrera que estuvieran desempeñando. Esto para conocer sus opiniones y experiencias en su trayecto educativo hacia el nivel profesional. Si bien se identificaron a 66 de los 97, solo se pudo entrevistar a nueve de ellos. Por un lado, sus respuestas manifiestan cómo la situación educativa continúa hoy en día tan cuestionable en el manejo y uso de los medios digitales con prácticas de enseñanza que aletargan el aprendizaje. Y por el otro, se puede observar cómo la utilización cada vez más avanzada de los recursos cibernéticos en un sentido autoformativo posibilita una mejor situación profesional o laboral.
Corrección de la Presbicia con Blended Vision
Authors: Chacón Carlos , Ávalos María
Published: October 2019

Actualmente se busca mejorar la calidad de vida y disminuir la dependencia de anteojos, en pacientes con ca- tarata o con síndrome disfuncional de cristalino conocida como presbicia, para lo cual de usa Blended vision que es una técnica que se fundamenta en la micromonovisión, en donde se implanta dos lentes intraoculares; uno con adicción +2.50 dioptrías en el ojo dominante y otro con adición +3.00 dioptrías en el ojo no domi- nante.

Diseño metodológico: Estudio de serie de casos para caracterizar la corrección de la presbicia con Blended vision en la clínica de ojos Santa Lucia en la ciudad de Quito. Resultados: Se incluyeron 7 pacientes y 14 ojos con una edad promedio de 49 ± 3 años, más del 80% fueron mu- jeres. La distribución de las ametropías preoperatorias fue similar en ambos ojos, la mayoría de los pacientes presentaron miopía e hipermetropía. Los cambios postquirúrgicos a los 30 días en el 100 % de los casos pasa- ron a emétropes en visión lejana, intermedia y cercana. La capacidad para realizar las actividades cotidianas se presentó en promedio en 90,5 de los pacientes (en una escala de 0 a 100).

Conclusión: Blended visión es una opción para el tratamiento del creciente segmento demográ co de pacientes présbitas.
Alteraciones neuropsicológicas tempranas por exposición a solventes en pintores de una compañía automotriz
Authors: Albán Villacís Jorge , Jiménez Solano Galo
Published: October 2019

Con el propósito de identi car alteraciones en el área neuropsicológica, se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, epidemiológico, descriptivo de corte transversal, a 50 pintores de cabina que aplican primer color y barniz. La edad promedio fue de 33.6 años, 80% (n= 40) bachilleres, con 10 años en promedio de antigüedad en el puesto. Se aplicó el mini test del estado mental, la prueba del reloj, el inventario de depresión de Beck, se tomaron datos de la historia laboral, se formularon 30 preguntas en la anamnesis y se practicó un examen neurológico de nervios periféricos y pares craneales.

El 26% (n=13) presentó un posible deterioro y el 16% (n=8) deterioro leve a la aplicación del mini test del estado mental. De los 8 casos con deterioro leve, dos deben realizarse pruebas complementarias. El 8% (n=4) presentó deterioro cognitivo en la prueba del dibujo del reloj. El test depresión de Beck demostró un 12% (n=6) con depresión leve y un solo caso depresión grave. El factor de riesgo exposición por más de 10 años se asoció con mayor frecuencia de parosmia, hipoacusia, disminución de re ejos, deterioro cognitivo y depresión. El factor de riesgo exposición más de 4 horas se asoció con mayor frecuencia de parestesia y di cultad para dormir. Se planteó la necesidad de incluir pruebas de valoración neuropsicológica en el programa de vigilancia al personal expuesto a solventes.
Tricobezoar gástrico con resolución laparoscópica en mujer adolescente: Reporte de Caso
Authors: Vélez Jorge , Bucheli R , Montalvo MP , Gallardo F , Vélez P , Escobar C
Published: October 2019

Un bezoar es una masa indigestible atrapada en el tracto gastrointestinal. Está formado por una variedad de materiales que fueron ingeridos intencional o accidentalmente. En el Ecuador no existen datos epidemiológicos de esta patología. El tricobezoar se produce principalmente en asociación con un trastorno psiquiátrico (tricotilomanía y tricofagia). Las modalidades de tratamiento para los tricobezoares incluyen: terapia endoscópica con fragmentación, disolución con líquidos carbonatados, tratamiento médico que implica disolución enzimática y cirugía, incluido el procedimiento laparoscópico. Este tipo de resolución se ha practicado con resultados favorables comparados con la cirugía abierta; sin embargo, aún no se tiene suficiente experiencia en este procedimiento por la baja incidencia de esta complicación. Se presenta el caso clínico de una joven de 17 años con antecedentes de tricofagia, que acudió por dolor abdominal y masa palpable en epigastrio. Mediante historia clínica y exámenes de imagen se diagnosticó de tricobezoar y fue sometida a gastrotomía laparoscópica, con extracción por incisión de Pfannenstiel, con evolución favorable, estadía hospitalaria corta (5 días luego de la intervención quirúrgica), tolerando dieta blanda y siendo dada de alta en buenas condiciones.
Reconstrucción de extensa úlcera por presión lumbar -glútea grado IV con colgajo lumbar bipediculado
Authors: Noroña Byron , Ramos Edison , Buitrón Gabriel , Cajas María
Published: October 2019

INTRODUCCIÓN: La literatura cita numerosas técnicas quirúrgicas para la cobertura de defectos en región lumbar- glútea, complejos secundario a complicaciones neurológicas, como: colgajo de rotación, colgajos de transposición, colgajos musculocutáneos (dorsal ancho, glúteo mayor, vasto lateral, entre otros). Un severo compromiso en la extensión del defecto lumbar-glúteo hace difícil su reconstrucción total con resolución inmediata.OBJETIVO: Buscar alternativas de cobertura en extensas pérdidas de sustancia en base a los tejidos circundantes y demostrar la utilidad de los colgajos para cobertura de pérdida de sustancia, en reconstrucción de úlceras por presión extensas en la zona lumbar.PRESENTACIÓN DEL CASO: Presentamos el caso de una paciente cuadripléjica con pérdida de tejido en la zona lumbar y glútea de gran extensión que fue reconstruida con un colgajo lumbar transverso bi-pedunculado con vascularización tipo aleatorio.RESULTADOS: Se realizó una cirugía reconstructiva que la que se utilizó un colgajo lumbar transverso bi-pedunculado con vascularización tipo aleatoria, empleando un colgajo dermograso capaz de cerrar defectos lumbosacros severos, amplios y complejos, con satisfactorios resultados estéticos.CONCLUSIONES: El colgajo lumbar transverso es una opción quirúrgica confiable y recomendable con destacadas ventajas en virtud de notable amplitud de extensión para cobertura de defectos en la región lumbosacra como en la úlcera por presión de la presente paciente. Este tipo de colgajo tiene una adecuada vascularización que se integra apropiadamente a los tejidos adyacentes. El riesgo quirúrgico por la extensión del colgajo hace un reto y desafío para el cirujano.
El Ceneval en la evaluación de la Educación Superior en México: Los Exámenes Generales para el Egreso de la Licenciatura (EGEL)
Authors: Chávez Álvarez César Antonio
Published: October 2019

En este trabajo se presenta un panorama general sobre los Exámenes Generales para el Egreso de la Licenciatura (EGEL) desarrollados en México por el Centro Nacional de Evaluación para la Educación Superior (Ceneval). Se describe brevemente al Centro y se señalan algunos antecedentes en la elaboración de los EGEL. Asimismo, se presentan las principales características o elementos de este tipo de exámenes y la metodología que se llevó a cabo para su diseño para garantizar evaluaciones confiables, válidas) pertinentes. Finalmente se presentan algunos datos respecto a su aplicación) las consecuencias asociadas a su utilización.
Habilitación Profesional: Caso Ecuador
Authors: Ruano Ana Lucía , Vizuete Alejandro , Moreno Juan Carlos , Quishpe Revelo Willian
Published: October 2019

Históricamente en los diversos sistemas educativos, la principal herramienta para evaluar los resultados de aprendizaje corresponde a pruebas, test o exámenes, que pueden ser de orden escrito, verbal o demostraciones prácticas. Estos instrumentos son utilizados a diferentes escalas, desde el aula de clase hasta los exámenes a nivel local, nacional o regional y generalmente sirven de base para inferir sobre los conocimientos y aptitudes de los evaluados. Esta clase de exámenes se encuentran sujetos a ciertas dificultades y limitaciones, como el determinar a priori, el nivel de aprendizaje · habilidad- de la cohorte o grupo de personas a ser evaluadas. Una de las actividades con mayor dificultad en la gestión de la aplicación de estos exámenes es determinar el punto de corte que establece si una persona adquirió, o no, las habilidades y competencias para ejercer !a profesión, para esto se utilizan varias metodologías {standard setting). En este artículo se detalla y analizan los métodos utilizados por el Consejo de Evaluación, Acreditación y Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior-Ceaaces, para determinar estándares en los exámenes que se aplican como parte de la certificación para la habilitación profesional en el Ecuador.
Study on the use of Aerogel on the Surface of Basalt Fabric
Authors: Miśkiewicz Pamela , Frydrych Iwona , Tokarska Magdalena
Published: October 2019

The layer of aerogel was applied to the surface of basalt fabric due to the possibility of improving a fabric protecting against the influence of hot environmental factors. The analysis of aerogel surface roughness and thickness of the obtained sample, resistance to contact heat for the contact temperature between 100°C and 250°C, and tests of resistance to the penetration of thermal radiation were carried out. In addition, thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, thermal diffusion, thermal absorption, and surface roughness were determined. The obtained results indicate the unevenness of aerogel application on the surface of basalt fabric. For this reason, work should be carried out on an appropriate technology that will allow them to be applied evenly on the surface of the fabric. The parameters tested and the results obtained are promising in terms of the possibility of using the fabric obtained in protective gloves.
Characterization of Novel 8T SRAM with Low Leakage and Optimized Area
Authors: Sharif Kazi Fatima , Biswas Satyendra N.
Published: October 2019

The fast evolution of battery functioned devices has caused approaches for decreasing power consumption in the memories is substantial. In this paper, a new proposal of SRAM with 8 transistors (8T) has been designed and also the cell itself is tested for its unique data overwriting and read propagation delays around 13.33% (read ‘1’) and 3.58% (read ‘0’) less compared to a conventional model. As the technology is attenuating, cell stability and increasing noise margin have become two crucial topics for the design metrics of SRAM, where our proposed cell appears with great stability on low voltage operation. Widespread simulation results authenticate the cogency and competency of the proposed 8T SRAM model using Cadence and 45nm predictive technology model (PTM).
Support for the Development of Tourism from European Funds in the Eastern Poland Region in the Years 2014-2020
Authors: Gralak Katarzyna
Published: October 2019

Subject and purpose of work: The article presents the diversity of the use of EU funds for tourism in Poland in the region of Eastern Poland in the years 2014–2020. The focus was on indicating the regional differentiation of the size and type structure of projects.

Materials and methods: The information base was data on projects co-financed from EU funds, collected in the National Information System (KSI SIMIK 2014-2020).

Results: In all voivodships, both in terms of the number of projects and their values, projects in the field of culture (cultural heritage, cultural institutions, cultural events) definitely dominated. They constituted over 50% of the total number of all projects and 65% of their total value.

Conclusions: In the years 2014-2020 tourism was included in the Regional Operational Programs indirectly, which impacted on the nature of implemented projects. Between them dominated projects related to the modernization and preservation of tourism resources, especially cultural projects.
Technological Environment as a Factor of Development for Enterprises Providing Accommodation Services
Authors: Kuźmicki Marek , Kuś Agnieszka
Published: October 2019

Subject and purpose of work: The objective of this article was to present opinions of owners of all-year-round accommodation facilities operating within the area of the Lublin Voivodeship with regards to the meaning and manner of impacting on the development of enterprises by technological environment factors.

Materials and methods: In April and May of 2018 field research was realized by means of CAT method within the area of Lublin Voivodeship. The research covered 110 economic entities.

Results: The most numerous group of research participants - more than 80% considered the development of Internet as a rather contributing or definitely contributing to the growth of their economic entities. More than 60% of research participants noted that growth of computer systems, video and mobile telephones as well as development of transportation networks rather contributed to or definitely contributed to better functioning of accommodation facilities in the area of the Lublin Voivodeship.

Conclusions: Vast majority of entrepreneurs considered factors of technological environment, specified during research as contributing and definitely contributing to the development of Lublin accommodation facilities. The impact of Internet seems especially important. The type of commune does not differentiate in any statistically significant manner the entrepreneurs’ assesment regarding the impact related to the factors of technological environment on the growth of their companies.
Differences in Inward FDI Performance Between the Southern Eurozone and Eastern EU Members: A Panel-Data Analysis Over 2004-2016
Authors: Vogiatzoglou Klimis
Published: October 2019

The aim of this paper is to examine the factors that explain the observed differences in inward foreign direct investment (FDI) performance between the peripheral southern eurozone countries (namely Greece and Portugal) and the eight Eastern EU members (Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia) that joined in 2004. The empirical analysis, which is based on the estimation of a panel-econometric model during the 2004-2016 period, provides for Greece and Portugal policy relevant insights with respect to improving the international competitiveness and attracting more FDI inflows vis-a-vis Eastern EU countries, which have outperformed the two southern eurozone members. The results indicate that, among other factors, positive differences in labour costs and corporate tax rates between southern eurozone members and Eastern EU member states largely explain the observed differences in inward FDI performance among those two country groups. The higher labour costs and corporate taxation in Greece and Portugal exhibit a strong negative impact on their relative inward FDI performance vis-avis Eastern EU members. Furthermore, differences in economic openness and integration into vertical production networks also have a significant effect on inward FDI performance.
Effect of weight reduction on histological activity and fibrosis of lean nonalcoholic steatohepatitis patient
Authors: Alam Shahinul , Jahid Hasan Mohammad , Khan Md. Abdullah Saeed , Alam Mahabubul , Hasan Nazmul
Published: October 2019

Background and Objectives

Weight reduction has evidenced benefit on attenuation of histological activity and fibrosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), but there is scarcity of data for lean NASH subgroup. We have designed this study to compare the effects of weight reduction on histological activity and fibrosis of lean and non-lean NASH.

Methods

We have included 20 lean and 20 non-lean histologically proven NASH patients. BMI < 25 kg/m2 was defined as non-lean. Informed consent was taken from each subject. All methods were carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Moderate exercise along with dietary restriction was advised for both groups for weight reduction. After 1 year, 16 non-lean and 15 lean had completed second liver biopsy.

Results

Age, sex, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyltrasferase (GGT), Homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), triglyceride and high density lipoprotein (HDL) was similar in both groups. Steatosis, ballooning, lobular inflammation, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease activity score (NAS) and fibrosis was similar in the two groups. In lean/non-lean group, any amount of weight reduction, ≥ 5% weight reduction and ≥ 7% weight reduction was found in respectively 8/11, 5/6 and 2/6 patients. In both lean and non-lean groups, weight reduction of any amount was associated with significant reduction of steatosis, ballooning and NAS, except lobular inflammation and fibrosis. In both groups, weight reduction of ≥ 5% was associated with significant reduction in NAS only. However, significant improvement in NAS was noted with ≥ 7% weight reduction in non-lean group only.

Conclusion

Smaller amount of weight reduction had the good benefit of improvement in all the segments of histological activity in both lean and non-lean NASH.
The 5-Way Scale
Authors: Khovanova Tanya , Lee Joshua
Published: October 2019

In this paper, we discuss coin-weighing problems that use a 5-way scale which has five different possible outcomes: MUCH LESS, LESS, EQUAL, MORE, and MUCH MORE. The 5-way scale provides more information than the regular 3-way scale. We study the problem of finding two fake coins from a pile of identically looking coins in a minimal number of weighings using a 5-way scale. We discuss similarities and differences between the 5-way and 3-way scale. We introduce a strategy for a 5-way scale that can find both counterfeit coins among 2k coins in k + 1 weighings, which is better than any strategy for a 3-way scale.
Sorption properties of granulometric fractions in Haplic Cambisol developed from boulder loam
Authors: Brogowski Zygmunt , Chojnicki Józef
Published: October 2019

The aim of the paper was to investigate the sorption properties of granulometric fractions separated from the genetic horizons of arable Haplic Cambisol developed from boulder loams of the Middle-Polish (Riss) Glaciation, Wartanian Stadial (central Poland). Separation of granulometric fractions was made with application of the Atterberg method without the use of centrifuging and dispersing agents. The cation exchange capacity average value in cmol(+)kg−1 and % contribution in particular fractions reached: 1–0.1 mm – 2.1 (1.6%), 0.1–0.05 mm – 5.5 (4.0%), 0.05–0.02 mm – 8.5 (6.1%), 0.02–0.01 mm – 13.0 (10.1%), 0.01–0.005 mm – 16.1 (12.8%), 0.005–0.002 mm – 28.6 (20.5%) and fraction <0.002 mm – 48.7 (44.9%). Leaching of the total exchangeable bases was the largest in the 0.1–0.05 mm fraction and decreased successively with decreasing grain diameter. Sorption properties of the tested soil determine its high agricultural value and buffer properties. The cation exchange capacity of the recognised granulometric fractions successively increased with decrease of their diameter while leaching process intensity in individual fractions decreased gradually as their dimensions decreased. Calcium was the most leached cation, followed by magnesium and sodium, whereas potassium was not leached at all. Significant increase of the cation exchange capacity in fractions from carbonate horizons was mostly caused by the increased contribution of calcium, which could be released from carbonates during extraction of bases.
Classification of mountain soils in a subalpine zone – a case study from the Bieszczady Mountains (SE Poland)
Authors: Musielok Łukasz , Drewnik Marek , Szymański Wojciech , Stolarczyk Mateusz
Published: October 2019

The aim of the study was to test the suitability of the 6th edition of Polish Soil Classification (SGP6) in reflecting the typical features of subalpine Bieszczady Mts. soils in comparison with the 5th edition of Polish Soil Classification (SGP5) and the newest version of World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB). Five soil profiles located in differentiated in terms of the parent material, topography and vegetation conditions of the natural environment were investigated. On the basis of described morphology and determined properties soils were classified according to different soil classifications. All soils under study were featured by presence of thick A horizons and high content of soil organic carbon accumulated even very deep in the profiles. Some of the mineral topsoil layers were classified as umbric/umbrik horizons. Moreover cambic/kambik horizons were present and in some cases also weak redoximorphic features occurred. The SGP6 enabled to distinguish soils with a thick, organic carbon-rich A horizons as umbrisols, a newly created subtype of grey soils. Furthermore, the soil taxonomic position according to SGP6 was more detailed in relation to the soil trophic status (in case of brown soils) and occurrence of weak redoximorphic features. That was reflected in number of subtypes to which analyzed soils were classified – 4 in SGP6 vs 2 in SGP5.
Effects of Foliar Applications of Boron at the Early Vegetative Stages on Plant Growth Parameters of Maize
Authors: Konuşkan Ömer , Yalçın Mehmet , Gözübenli Hüseyin
Published: October 2019

Boron is an important micronutrient for growth and development of crop plants. Plant species differ in their requirement of boron for growth. This study was conducted to determine the effect of boron application on the plant characteristics of maize during early leaf stages. The experiments were conducted in Tel – Kaliş agricultural research area at the Mustafa Kemal University in 2015 and 2016 growing seasons. The field experiments were arranged in a split plot design with three replications. Four boron dosages (control, 4, 6 and 8 mg/m2) were applied at three growing stages (V2, V4 and V2V4 (at V2 and V4 stages in two equal parts) as foliar spray. The results revealed that the effects of foliar application of B were positive but statistically insignificant on plant characteristics. Further researches should be conducted for suitable boron application time at different growth stages of maize.
Tüketicilerin Balık Tüketim Tercihleri ve Bunu Etkileyen Kriterlerin Analitik Hiyerarşik Süreç (AHS) Yöntemi ile Belirlenmesi (Tokat İli Almus İlçesi Örneği)
Authors: Dal Berrin , Kızılaslan Halil , Dal Tarık
Published: October 2019

Bu çalışmada, Tokat ili Almus ilçesinde yaşayan ailelerin balık tüketim tercihleri ve bunları seçmelerinde etkili olan faktörler araştırılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında hane halkı ile yüz yüze görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada tüketicilerin, Almus Baraj Gölü‘nde bulunan balık türlerinden en çok tüketilen gökkuşağı alabalığı (Oncahorynchus myciss), sazan balığı (Cyprinus carpio) ve yayın balığı (Silurus glanis) alternatiflerinden hangisini tercih ettikleri ve bu seçimde etkili olan kriterlerin tüketici tercihindeki önemlilik derecesi Analitik Hiyerarşik Süreç (AHS) yöntemi ile belirlenmiştir. Kriterler, fiyat, besin değeri, lezzet, tazelik, kılçık durumu, satıldığı yer, alışkanlık, avcılık, yetiştiricilikten oluşmaktadır. Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda tüketicilerin en çok tazeliğe (0,175) dikkat ettiği, bunun devamında ise lezzet (0,136), satıldığı yer (0,133), besin değeri (0,122) kriterlerinin geldiği belirlenmiştir. Balık tüketim tercihinde ise, Gökkuşağı Alabalık kriteri %48 puan ile öncelikli olarak belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda, tüketicilerin balık tüketim tercihinde etkili olan kriterlerin önem derecesi belirlenerek, balık yetiştiricileri ve satıcıları için yol gösterici olması amaçlanmaktadır.
Correlations of Animal Welfare Scores with First Lactation Milk Yield of Dual Purpose Cows
Authors: Durmaz Cigdem , Atasever Savas
Published: October 2019

The objective of this study was to determine the relationships between animal welfare scores (AWS) and milk production in dairy cattle. AWS traits on locomotion ability (LA), social interaction (SI), flooring (F), indoor conditions (IC) and stockmanship effect (SE) were scored by a 100 points scale in a total of 51 farms in Samsun region of Turkey. First lactation milk yield (FLMY) records of Brown Swiss and Simmental cows were used as milk production trait. All components were assessed by t-test to determine the effects of the welfare traits on FLMY. The overall mean of AWS was calculated to be 74.05±1.69, and therefore the farms were founded within a “suitable” class. It was estimated moderate correlations among the parameters except for AWS and SI, however, no statistically significant difference was estimated between AWS and FLMY of the cows. SE was revealed the most important factor on AWS of the farms. Finally, routine scoring cattle farms to decide their suitability for animal needs is advised to herd owners for managing rentable populations in the farms.
Öğrencilerin Gıda Güvenliğiyle İlgili Bilinç Düzeylerine Göre Tüketim Davranışlarının Belirlenmesi: Ordu Üniversitesi Örneği
Authors: Öztürk Derya , Aydın Eryılmaz Gamze , Kılıç Osman
Published: October 2019

Araştırmanın amacı, üniversite öğrencilerinin gıda güvenliğiyle ilgili bilinç düzeylerine göre tüketim davranışlarının belirlenmesidir. Veriler, Ordu Üniversitesi Ünye İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi'nde öğrenim gören 400 öğrenciyle yapılan anketlerden oluşmaktadır. Öğrencilerin sosyo-ekonomik özelliklerine göre gıda güvenliği bilinç düzeyleri arasındaki farklılığın belirlenmesinde ki-kare testi kullanılmıştır. Gıda ambalajı üzerindeki etiket bilgilerini inceleme, gıda satın alınan yerleri güvenilir bulma ve gıda satın alma kararında etkili olan kaynaklar itibariyle, bilinç gruplarına ait ortalamalar arasındaki farklılık ise tek yönlü varyans analiziyle (ANOVA) test edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, öğrencilerin gıda satın alırken en fazla dikkat ettikleri konular sırasıyla; son kullanma tarihi, üretim tarihi ve gıdaların ambalajlı olmasıdır. Gıda güvenliği bilinç düzeylerine göre öğrencilerin harcanabilir aylık gelirleri ve düşük fiyatlı GDO‘lu gıdaları tercih etmesi yönünden istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık vardır. Her üç bilinç grubundaki öğrencilerin güvenilir buldukları gıda satın alma yerleri sırasıyla; süpermarket, market ve manavdır. Gıda satın alma kararında düşük ve orta bilinç düzeyindeki öğrenciler en fazla ailelerinden, yüksek bilinç düzeyindekiler ise doktorlardan etkilenmektedir. Bu sonuçlara göre, gıda güvenliği konusunda daha bilinçli nesillerin yetiştirilmesi için, güvenilir gıda tüketimine yönelik hassasiyetin oluşturulmasına öncelikli olarak ailelerden başlanması gerekir. Ayrıca okul müfredatlarına konulacak ders ya da seminer ve benzeri çalışmalarla öğrencilerin gıda güvenliğiyle ilgili bilinç düzeylerinin artırılması sağlanmalıdır.