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Non-Traditional Data Mining Applications in Taiwan National Health Insurance (NHI) Databases
Authors: Tan Joseph , Wang Fuchung
Published: November 2017

This study examines time-sensitive applications of data mining methods to facilitate claims review processing and provide policy information for insurance decision-making vis-à-vis the Taiwan National Health Insurance (NHI) databases. In order to obtain the best payment management, a hybrid mining (HM) approach, which has been grounded on the extant knowledge of data mining projects and health insurance domain knowledge, is proposed. Through the integration of data warehousing, online analytic processing, data mining techniques and traditional data analysis in the healthcare field, an easy-to-use decision support platform, which will assist in directing the health insurance decision-making process, is built. Drawing from lessons learned within a case study setting, results showed that not only is HM approach a reliable, powerful, and user-friendly platform for diversified payment decision support, but that it also has great relevance for the practice and acceptance of evidence-based medicine. Essentially, HM approach can provide a critical boost to health insurance decision support; hence, future researchers should develop and improve the approach combined with their own application systems.
Intelligent Risk Detection in Healthcare Contexts of Hip and Knee Athroplasty and Paediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Authors: Moghimi Hoda , Wickramasinghe Nilmini , Schaffer Jonathan L.
Published: November 2017

Rapid increase of service demands in healthcare contexts today requires a robust framework enabled by IT (information technology) solutions as well as real-time service handling in order to ensure superior decision making and successful healthcare outcomes. Contemporaneous with the challenges facing healthcare, we are witnessing the development of very sophisticated intelligent tools and technologies such as Business Analytics techniques. Therefore, it would appear to be prudent to investigate the possibility of applying such tools and technologies into various healthcare contexts to facilitate better risk detection and support superior decision making. The following serves to do this in the context of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty and Congenital Heart Disease.
The Power of Words
Authors: Bigi Sarah , Lamiani Giulia
Published: November 2017

The concept of patient engagement is attracting growing attention from scholars working on doctor-patient interactions. It refers to the condition in which patients are fully aware of their medical condition and willing to be active both in the relationship with their caregivers and towards the health care institutions. However, the operative steps necessary to achieve patient engagement have not yet been fully described. This chapter focuses on the communicative dimension of engagement. Communication is shown to be a pivotal means to improve patient self-efficacy and commitment, both fundamental components of engagement. In particular, the authors take a closer look at the process of decision making in chronic care settings, and propose a normative model to analyze and evaluate the quality of decision making in consultations. It is argued that the model can also be used as a blueprint to create training materials for clinicians.
Patients' Rights and Medical Personnel Duties in the Field of Hospital Care
Authors: Sygit Bogusław , Wąsik Damian
Published: November 2017

The aim of this chapter is to describe selected universal rights of the patient. The authors specify the seven types of patient rights: the right to appropriate organization of treatment on equal terms, the right to respect patient's dignity and privacy, the right to full and comprehensible information on the state of health, the right of access to medical documentation, the right to self-determination - to agree to provide health care services, the right to respect for private and family life and religion and the right to seek compensation and other benefits in the event of damage to the result of medical malpractice. This classification is the basis to discuss the specifics of each of them with reference to specific examples of their implementation or violations. The chapter specifically addresses the issues such as the obligation to inform the patient of the medical procedure, the legal conditions for the effectiveness of consent to treatment and the principle of access to medical documentation. Presentation of patients' rights is made from the perspective of fulfilling the duties of medical personnel working in hospitals. The authors make extensive use of current case law of the European Court of Human Rights. The undeniable advantage of the publication is to present selected theses of Polish court rulings issued in cases of violation of patient rights.
Missing Link of the Health Information Exchange Loop
Authors: Noblin Alice , Cortelyou-Ward Kendall
Published: November 2017

Since 2004, the services of the Florida Health Information Exchange (HIE) have grown, and in 2011, the state contracted with Harris Corporation to provide some basic services to the Florida health care industry and provide functional improvements to the expanding state-wide HIE. The endeavors of this public-private partnership continue to the present day; however, as HIE services have expanded, challenges continue to be encountered. Ultimately, successful exchange of medical data requires patient engagement and “buy-in.” The purpose of this article will consider why patient engagement is important for HIE success, offer recommendations to improve both patient and provider interest, and consider the importance of online patient portals to increase the effectiveness of health record keeping and the sharing of vital patient medical information needed by caregivers and their patients.
Impact of Trust and Technology on Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare Settings
Authors: Palanisamy Ramaraj , Taskin Nazim , Verville Jacques
Published: November 2017

The increases in complexity of patient care, healthcare costs, and technological advancements shifted the healthcare delivery to interprofessional collaborative care. The study aims for identifying the factors influencing the quality of team collaboration. The study examines the impact of trust and technology orientation on collaboration with the mediating effects of communication, coordination and cooperation. A questionnaire survey was conducted to gather data from healthcare professionals (N=216). Statistical analysis conducted for this study include correlations, factor analysis with reliability and validity tests and Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. The results of the study validate that (i) collaboration has positive and significant relationship with coordination, and cooperation; (ii) trust has positive and significant relationship with communication, coordination, and cooperation; and (iii) technology orientation has positive and significant relationship with cooperation but not with communication and coordination. The research and managerial implications of these factors are given in discussion. As with most empirical studies, the subjectivity of the opinion of respondents present some limitations to generalization. Other limitations include the lack of availability and use of standard measures for various constructs in the research model. The results can be used by healthcare professionals and managers to advance their understanding on the impact of trust and technology on collaboration mediating communication, coordination and cooperation practices. The significant value of this study is the identification of the factors influencing the quality of team collaboration in healthcare industry.
Enhancing the Reach of Health Care Through Telemedicine
Authors: Bali Surya
Published: November 2017

Healthcare sector is now using telemedicine solutions to increase the reach of its services to population. Target areas are highly sparsely distributed devoid of basic amenities which makes the job of Governments difficult. Further people don't have enough disposable income to travel long distances and take preventive health care from urban areas. Problems are uniformly the same across the developing countries. The mindboggling developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) particularly the web based technologies have opened up exciting new possibilities for health care across the world. These developments have evoked significant policy response in developing countries where the quality of health care is poor, resources are scarce and demands have to be immediately met. Telemedicine is gradually coming up as a viable policy option for the Governments in developing countries. This chapter gives an account of the telemedicine initiatives taken in India, describes emerging regional cooperation and its contribution for Sustainable Development Goals.
What E-Mental Health Can Offer to Saudi Arabia Using an Example of Australian E-Mental Health
Authors: Abuzinadah Yamam , Binhadyan Bader , Wickramasinghe Nilmini
Published: November 2017

Mental health have become a very influential topic around the world due to the increase of mental health issues that have been reported through national research and surveys. Many studies have been done along the years around the barriers in regards to seeking help in deferent countries and communities. This research aims to look closely into these barriers targeting issues and potential solutions, specifically for Saudi Arabia. Recently, the use of e-mental health services have proven to be an effective method to improve is barriers to mental health treatment. However, this chapter addresses the application and suitably of e-mental health programs for Saudi Arabia mental health services. To do so, a case study of Australian e-mental health services was selected to assist with the investigations.
Equipping Advanced Practice Nurses With Real-World Skills
Authors: Eckardt Patricia , Janotha Brenda , Marino Marie Ann , Erlanger David P. , Cannella Dolores
Published: November 2017

Nursing professionals need to assume responsibility and take initiative in ongoing personal and professional development. Qualities required of nursing graduates must include the ability to, “translate, integrate, and apply knowledge that leads to improvements in patient outcomes,” in an environment in which “[k]nowledge is increasingly complex and evolving rapidly” (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008, p. 33). The ability to identify personal learning needs, set goals, apply learning strategies, pursue resources, and evaluate outcomes are essential. Nursing professionals must be self-directed learners to meet these expectations. Team-based learning (TBL) is a multiphase pedagogical approach requiring active student participation and collaboration. Team-based learning entails three stages: (1) individual preparation, (2) learning assurance assessment, and (3) team application activity.
Information Security Threats in Patient-Centred Healthcare
Authors: Alsalamah Shada , Alsalamah Hessah , Gray Alex W. , Hilton Jeremy
Published: November 2017

Healthcare is taking an evolutionary approach towards the adoption of Patient-Centred (PC) delivery approach, which requires the flow of information between different healthcare providers to support a patient's treatment plan, so the Care Team (CT) can seamlessly and securely access relevant information held in the different discrete Legacy Information Systems (LIS). Each of these LIS deploys an organisational-driven information security policy that meets its local information sharing context needs. Nevertheless, incorporating these LIS in collaborative PC care brings multiple inconsistent policies together, which raises a number of information security threats that can block the CT access to critical information across a patient's treatment journey. Using an empirical study, this chapter identifies information security threats that can cause the issue, and defines a common collaboration-driven information security design. Finally, it identifies requirements in LIS to address the inconsistent policies in modern PC collaborative environments that would help improve the quality of care.
Media, Democracy, and Political Change in Developing Countries
Authors: Mukhongo Lynete Lusike , Macharia Juliet Wambui
Published: November 2017

The introductory chapter undertakes a detailed discussion of the political influence of media in developing countries. Communication scholars and researchers often discuss what the media needs to do in the process of driving political change, however, this is often done without a real consideration of the challenges facing the media and political journalists in developing countries. There is therefore need to lay emphasis on drawing reference from experiences as narrated by the media, researchers and political interest groups based in developing countries. This book seeks to document research carried out by communication researchers, scholars and media practitioners based in various developing countries. The authors draw from their varied experiences in developing countries to undertake interesting discussions on how the media operates in the developing world, and the subsequent challenges facing the media and political journalists.
Beyond Web 2.0. Social Media and Urban Educated Youths Participation in Kenyan Politics
Authors: Kirigha Julius Mwashimba M. , Mukhongo Lynete Lusike , Masinde Robert
Published: November 2017

The purpose of the study, was to contribute to a further understanding of the shifting dynamics in youth political communication enabled by advancements in ICTs and explore the extent to which social media use has impacted on both institutional and extra-institutional political participation. The study sought to critically analyse the relationship between social media use and urban youth political participation by integrating both probability and non-probability sampling techniques to generate data using web based questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions among undergraduate students aged 18-24 years. From the findings it emerged that a majority of educated urban youth prefer to use Facebook to access political information. In addition, the users viewed social media as a free space where they could express their political views without censorship or regulation. As a result, it was established that as the use of social media increases, so does participation in politics, indicating a positive relationship between how youth use social media and their participation in politics.
The Influence of Social Media on Teamwork Aspects
Authors: Molendijk Frank
Published: November 2017

Social media has become an integral part of society compared to only ten years ago and has changed the way we communicate. On the other hand organizations are increasingly working in teams. Key in teamwork is communication, according to Salas et al. communication is invaluable in teamwork. However what is the influence of social media on teamwork with this major adjustment in the way we communicate? This chapter introduces a conceptual model to measure the influence of social media on teamwork aspects.
Factors Promoting Social CRM
Authors: Bailey Ainsworth Anthony
Published: November 2017

The principal focus of this paper is the development of a conceptual model that incorporates personality variables and service provider-related social media characteristics to propose their impact on consumers' perceptions of the usefulness of social CRM and user satisfaction with a service provider's social CRM efforts, as well as the impact of these perceptions on subsequent intentions and behaviors such as intention to continue social engagement, social engagement with the brand, and electronic word-of-mouth generation. The model proposes positive and significant relationships among the personality variables and perceptions of usefulness and user satisfaction with a service provider's social CRM efforts. In addition, social media platform characteristics also have positive and significant on these variables, which in turn positively and significantly impact consumer social engagement and e-WOM generation. The conceptual model needs validation. Survey data can be obtained and SEM can be used to assess the proposed links in the model.
Influence of Social Media Marketing on the Brand Image of Organizations in the Hospitality Industry of Sri Lanka
Authors: Perera Graham Romello , Perera Irosha
Published: November 2017

The research paper aims to identify significant factors affecting towards the Social Media Marketing which can influence and affect the Brand Image of organizations in the hospitality sector. The identified factors include the following; 1. Positivity, 2. Consistency, 3. Differentiation, 4. Personality, and 5. Engagement Opportunities on Social Media. A framework was developed to highlight the relationship of the factors and their direct influence and impact on the Brand Image. A questionnaire is used to obtain primary data, and the data is analysed using a variety of statistical tools to measure and evaluate the strength of the influence and impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Image of Hospitality Brands. Assessing the influence and impact of Social Media Marketing on their Brand Image can help organizations in the hospitality industry to evaluate the success of their Social Media Marketing Campaigns, while organizations that are currently not engaged in Social Media Marketing can gain a better understanding on how to utilize Social Media platforms to enhance their Brand Image.
Reliable Security Strategy for Message-Oriented Middleware
Authors: Chen Guangxuan , Ding Liping , Chen Guangxiao , Qin Panke
Published: November 2017

This article explores a method to solve the security problems such as limited single-server processing power and single point of failure, and so on, a newly designed and developed Message-Oriented Middleware that supports clustering features. By improving the traditional reverse proxy cluster system, Message-Oriented Middleware has been made more applicable to message transmission services. A method of dynamic load balancing and load transfer was based on a variety of factors that was also designed according to the characteristics of a message service system. The method can solve problems like system instability and performance bottle-neck in Message-Oriented Middleware effectively and can increase the throughput of the system obviously.
Are You Hooked on Paid Music Streaming?
Authors: Chen Charlie C. , Leon Steven , Nakayama Makoto
Published: November 2017

The proliferation of free on-demand music streaming services (e.g., Spotify) is offsetting the traditional revenue sources (e.g., purchases of downloads or CDs) of the music industry. In order to increase revenue and sustain business, the music industry is directing its efforts toward increasing paid subscriptions by converting free listeners into paying subscribers. However, most companies are struggling with these attempts because they lack a clear understanding of the psychological and social purchase motivations of consumers. This study compares and contrasts the two different phases of Millennial generation consumer behaviors: the alluring phase and the hooking phase. A survey was conducted with 73 paying users and 163 non-paying users of on-demand music streaming services. The authors' data analysis shows two separate behavioral dynamics seen between these groups of users. While social influence and attitude are primary drivers for the non-paying users in the alluring phase, facilitating conditions and communication control capacity play critical roles for the paying users in the hooking phase. These results imply that the music industry should apply different approaches to prospective and current customers of music streaming services.
Analysis Social Media Based Brand Communities and Consumer Behavior
Authors: Hosseini Monireh , Ghalamkari Afsoon
Published: November 2017

In today's highly competitive markets, business managers are always looking for new ways to increase awareness of their products and promote their brands. As such, they use a variety of marketing strategies to attract more customers. This study was implemented using a qualitative research method known as netnography in conjunction with MAXQDA data analysis software. Three smartphone brand communities were studied, and their popular brand pages (Samsung, Sony, and Huawei) were targeted on Instagram. This study consists of two parts. First, the researchers analyse the content of user comments to explore the consumer's brand attitude, purchase decision-making process, and consumer decision-making styles. In the second part, the content of posts of brands was coded in order to examine creative social media strategies used by these brands and measure their efficiency. Results offer valuable guidelines to brands with regards to consumer behaviour on social media.
Repetitive Project Modelling With Penalty and Incentive
Authors: Shurrab Mohammed , Abbasi Ghaleb Y. , Eljamal Osama , Tanatrah Jalal T.
Published: November 2017

Repetitive construction activities have the same activities which are performed repeatedly. Repetitive projects include: pipelines, highways, and multi-story buildings. Repetitive projects have been modelled widely using the traditional network techniques although, they have some disadvantages. Furthermore, different approached have been developed for repetitive activities including the graphical and analytical techniques. The objective of this research is to add new enhancements on an approach called Repetitive Project Model (RPM) which is related to the repetitive construction projects. The enhancements incorporating the incentives and penalties within the RPM. This model incorporates a network technique, a graphical technique, and an analytical technique. A numerical example was demonstrated in this research paper to aid on using the suggested model in the real-life application.
CD74 Deficiency Mitigates Systemic Lupus Erythematosus–like Autoimmunity and Pathological Findings in Mice
Authors: Zhou Yi , Chen Huimei , Liu Li , Yu Xueqing , Sukhova Galina K. , Yang Min , Zhang Lijun , Kyttaris Vasileios C. , Tsokos George C. , Stillman Isaac E. , Ichimura Takaharu , Bonventre Joseph V. , Libby Peter , Shi Guo-Ping
Published: November 2017

CD74 mediates MHC class-II antigenic peptide loading and presentation and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus. C57BL/6 Faslpr mice that develop spontaneous lupus-like autoimmunity and pathology showed elevated CD74 expression in the inflammatory cell infiltrates and the adjacent tubular epithelial cells (TECs) in kidneys affected by lupus nephritis but negligible levels in kidneys from age-matched wild-type mice. The inflammatory cytokine IFN-γ or IL-6 induced CD74 expression in kidney TECs in vitro. The presence of kidney TECs from Faslpr mice, rather than from wild-type mice, produced significantly stronger histones, dsDNA, and ribonucleoprotein-Smith Ag complex–induced CD4+ T cell activation. Splenocytes from CD74-deficient FaslprCd74−/− mice had muted responses in a MLR and to the autoantigen histones. Compared with FaslprCd74+/+ mice, FaslprCd74−/− mice had reduced kidney and spleen sizes, splenic activated T cells and B cells, serum IgG and autoantibodies, urine albumin/creatinine ratio, kidney Periodic acid–Schiff score, IgG and C3 deposition, and serum IL-6 and IL-17A levels, but serum IL-2 and TGF-β levels were increased. Study of chronic graft-versus-host C57BL/6 mice that received donor splenocytes from B6.C-H2bm12/KhEg mice and those that received syngeneic donor splenocytes yielded similar observations. CD74 deficiency reduced lupus-like autoimmunity and kidney pathology in chronic graft-versus-host mice. This investigation establishes the direct participation of CD74 in autoimmunity and highlights a potential role for CD74 in kidney TECs, together with professional APCs in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Quality Improvement in Athletic Health Care
Authors: Lopes Sauers Andrea D. , Sauers Eric L. , Valier Alison R. Snyder
Published: November 2017

Context: 

Quality improvement (QI) is a health care concept that ensures patients receive high-quality (safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered) and affordable care. Despite its importance, the application of QI in athletic health care has been limited.

Objectives: 

To describe the need for and define QI in health care, to describe how to measure quality in health care, and to present a QI case in athletic training.

Description: 

As the athletic training profession continues to grow, a widespread engagement in QI efforts is necessary to establish the value of athletic training services for the patients that we serve. A review of the importance of QI in health care, historical perspectives of QI, tools to drive QI efforts, and examples of common QI initiatives is presented to assist clinicians in better understanding the value of QI for advancing athletic health care and the profession.

Clinical and Research Advantages: 

By engaging clinicians in strategies to measure outcomes and improve their patient care services, QI practice can help athletic trainers provide high-quality and affordable care to patients.
Evolución en el diseño y funcionalidad de las rúbricas: desde las rúbricas “cuadradas” a las erúbricas federadas
Authors: Cebrián de la Serna Manuel , Monedero Moya Juan José
Published: November 2017

La evaluación de los aprendizajes sigue siendo uno de los elementos más controvertidos y difíciles para los docentes. Entre algunas soluciones recientes, surgen metodológicas y técnicas como las erúbricas que pretenden ayudar a resolver esta situación, a sabiendas de que los contextos de enseñanza son diferentes, por lo que no cabe una única solución para todos los casos, sino medidas específicas y adaptadas a los contextos donde los docentes se ayudan desde el apoyo institucional y las comunidades de prácticas. El presente trabajo expone la evolución de un servicio de erúbricas[1] que partió desde la experiencia de diversos proyectos de innovación educativa primero, y proyectos de I+D+i[2] más tarde, que ha evolucionado con el apoyo de una comunidad de prácticas [3] y el intercambio de experiencias entre docentes e investigadores. En este artículo se muestran los resultados y funcionalidades de este servicio logrados hasta el momento de su publicación.
La reputación corporativa: Un nuevo enfoque de las competencias transversales en el EEES
Authors: Casado Molina Ana Maria , Cuadrado Méndez Francisco José
Published: November 2017

Los cambios en este nuevo siglo están obligando a los distintos agentes sociales a desarrollar un nuevo modelo de dirección y directivos en Europa que contribuyan a recuperar la confianza perdida con sus públicos. Las compañías incorporan la reputación corporativa (RC) y sus dimensiones en el comportamiento corporativo como un modelo que contribuye a la sostenibilidad de las empresas.
Las bases para la construcción de este modelo deben tener sus cimientos en el nuevo EEES. Las instituciones académicas, comprometidas hoy con sus agentes sociales deben trabajar hacia iniciativas que contribuyen a la innovación y a la sostenibilidad económica y social munnegadial.
De esto se deriva la importancia prioritaria que tiene la interiorización de este comportamiento corporativo por parte de los estudiantes universitarios en tanto que futuros profesionales. En este trabajo se abordan las siguientes cuestiones: (1) Se define la RC con sus dimensiones; (2) Se explican las distintas competencias transversales y se realiza un análisis de comparación entre ambas; (3) Se detecta la no uniformidad de estas competencias en su organización y en la distintas disciplinas; y (4) se aporta un nuevo enfoque en la Educación Superior que integre las dimensiones de la RC como modelo de reorganización de estas competencias a partir de las correlaciones y características comunes entre ambas. Como conclusión se propone aplicar la RC en estas competencias para: generar nuevos enfoques docentes dirigidos a la adquisición de competencias profesionales innovadoras; y desarrollar nuevas líneas de investigación en el campo de la Educación Superior.
Assessment of Alteration in Capnometry Monitoring during Intravenous Sedation with Midazolam for Oral Surgical Procedures
Authors: Singh Madhavi , G Kavitha , Kakade Pallavi K , Ahire Mahesh , Augustine Melvin , Jain Kinjal D
Published: November 2017

Introduction

Capnography is routinely used for monitoring of patients subjected to sedation for different surgical procedures. There is still paucity of data highlighting the capnographic assessment of patients on midazolam sedation undergoing oral surgical procedures. Hence, we planned the present study to assess the alterations occurring in the end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) values monitored during intravenous (IV) sedation with midazolam during various oral surgical procedures.

Materials and methods

The present study included assessment of alteration in ETCO2 values occurring during oral surgical procedure. After meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 40 participants were included in the present study. Pulse oximeter with capnograph (EmcoMeditek Pvt., Ltd., India) device was used for assessment of respiratory rate (RR) and ETCO2 values. The mean of 12 readings over a period of 1 minute before the starting of first infusion was referred to as baseline time. By evaluating the first four readings at an interval of 15 seconds during the 1st minute of infusion, we obtained the 1 minute average reading. All the data were compiled and recorded and assessed by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software.

Results

A total of 40 participants were included, out of which, 20 were males and 20 were females. At the baseline time, mean value of ETCO2 was 31 mm Hg, while mean value of oxygen saturation (SpO2) was 36%. Out of total 40 participants, 15 showed the presence of respiratory depression. Out of these 15 participants, ETCO2 changes from baseline were observed in 13 participants.

Conclusion

No oxygen should be delivered, unless until required, to the healthy participants undergoing dental sedation procedures, for marinating the sensitivity of pulse oximetry during assessment of respiratory depression.

Clinical significance

In patients undergoing sedation procedures, various monitoring techniques should be employed as respiratory depression is a commonly encountered risk factor.

How to cite this article

G Kavitha, Kakade PK, Singh M, Ahire M, Augustine M, Jain KD. Assessment of Alteration in Capnometry Monitoring during Intravenous Sedation with Midazolam for Oral Surgical Procedures. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(11):1025-1028.
Prevalence of Dental Malocclusions in Patients admitted to the Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tabriz, in 2016
Authors: Ahangar-Atashi Mohammad H , Dabaghi-Tabriz Fatemeh , Ahangar-Atashi Sina , Rahbar Mahdi
Published: November 2017

Aim

This study is aimed at investigating the prevalence of disorders among patients referred to Tabriz Dental School in 2016.

Materials and methods

This research was conducted in a cross-section method and taken from all patients admitted during this period. Classification of dental occlusion in patients was based on Angle's definition, skeletal classification was based on Steiner's analysis, and overjet and overbite values and other patient-related information were imported from the records in the extractive sector and in specific forms. After reviewing the data, the forms of individual patients were inputted into the computer and analyzed.

Results

In terms of dental condition, the prevalence of malocclusion CL.I, malocclusion CL.II, and malocclusion CL.III was respectively, 50, 36.8, and 13.2%. In terms of overjet condition, 13.9% of patients had normal overjet, 67.1% had increased overjet, 8.9% had reduced overjet, and 10.1% had reversed overjet. In terms of overbite, 17.7% of patients had normal overbite, 53.2% had increased overbite, 8.9% had decreased overbite, 15.2% had open bite, and 5.1% had deep bite. Skeletally, 24.1% of patients had skeletal abnormalities CL.I, 62% had skeletal deformities CL.II, and 13.9% had skeletal CL.III.

Conclusion

The most common dental malocclusion among patients was related to CL.I and the most common skeletal malocclusion was related to CL.II, and malocclusions of CL.III had the least prevalence both dentally and skeletally. There was no significant relationship between dental and skeletal malocclusions and also between different malocclusions and gender.

Clinical significance

Knowledge of the prevalence of different types of dental and jaw anomalies is considered as the first step in the evaluation and treatment of these disorders. It is worth mentioning that the results of the study can be used in treatment planning required in the province and even in the country.

How to cite this article

Ahangar-Atashi MH, Dabaghi-Tabriz F, Ahangar-Atashi S, Rahbar M. Prevalence of Dental Malocclusions in Patients admitted to the Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tabriz, in 2016. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(11):1034-1039.
Vitamin D Deficiency in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D Levels that vary with Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity: An Indian Study
Authors: Latief Muzamil , Abbas Farhat , Minhas Amandeep , Dar Waseem , Parry Manzoor , Gupta Purshotam D
Published: November 2017

Introduction

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by periods of remission and flares of symmetrical joint inflammation slowly progressing to joint and cartilage destruction leading to deformities. Evidence is accumulating suggesting vitamin D deficiency and its correlation in autoimmune diseases including RA.

Aims of study

(1) Estimation of vitamin D levels in RA patients. (2) Correlation of vitamin D levels with severity of the disease.

Materials and methods

A study population of 50 included 25 cases and 25 controls. Both males and females of 30 to 40 years of age were taken for this study. Patients of RA having any other autoimmune disease were excluded. Twenty-five healthy adults, whose ages were between 30 and 40 years, both male and female, free from any systemic illness were taken as controls. Routine systematic examination and detailed joint examination were done. Disease activity was measured in patients of RA according to Disease Activity Score (DAS-28). Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), rheumatoid factor (RF), and anticyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) among other routine blood investigations were done.

Results

In cases, the mean vitamin D level was 18.41 ng/mL with standard deviation (SD) of 7.10, while controls had mean level as 22.32 ng/mL with SD as 4.80. The difference between the two was recorded as statistically significant, i.e., p-value <0.05. While 4 (16.0%) patients had low severity, 15 (60.0%) had moderate severity, and 6 (24.0%) patients had high severity of disease as per DAS-28. Patients whose RA disease activity was high had lower vitamin D levels.

Conclusion

It is thus concluded that in RA patients the serum vitamin D levels are significantly lower than in healthy control, and vitamin D deficiency may be one of the causes contributing to worsening of RA.

How to cite this article

Latief M, Abbas F, Minhas A, Dar W, Parry M, Gupta PD. Vitamin D Deficiency in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D Levels that vary with Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity: An Indian Study. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2017;51(4):162-165.
Modelling tree ring cellulose δ18O variations in two temperature-sensitive tree species from North and South America
Authors: Lavergne Aliénor , Gennaretti Fabio , Risi Camille , Daux Valérie , Boucher Etienne , Savard Martine M. , Naulier Maud , Villalba Ricardo , Bégin Christian , Guiot Joël
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Oxygen isotopes in tree rings (δ18OTR) are widely used to reconstruct past climates. However, the complexity of climatic and biological processes controlling isotopic fractionation is not yet fully understood. Here, we use the MAIDENiso model to decipher the variability in δ18OTR of two temperature-sensitive species of relevant palaeoclimatological interest (Picea mariana and Nothofagus pumilio) and growing at cold high latitudes in North and South America. In this first modelling study on δ18OTR values in both northeastern Canada (53.86° N) and western Argentina (41.10° S), we specifically aim at (1) evaluating the predictive skill of MAIDENiso to simulate δ18OTR values, (2) identifying the physical processes controlling δ18OTR by mechanistic modelling and (3) defining the origin of the temperature signal recorded in the two species. Although the linear regression models used here to predict daily δ18O of precipitation (δ18OP) may need to be improved in the future, the resulting daily δ18OP values adequately reproduce observed (from weather stations) and simulated (by global circulation model) δ18OP series. The δ18OTR values of the two species are correctly simulated using the δ18OP estimation as MAIDENiso input, although some offset in mean δ18OTR levels is observed for the South American site. For both species, the variability in δ18OTR series is primarily linked to the effect of temperature on isotopic enrichment of the leaf water. We show that MAIDENiso is a powerful tool for investigating isotopic fractionation processes but that the lack of a denser isotope-enabled monitoring network recording oxygen fractionation in the soil–vegetation–atmosphere compartments limits our capacity to decipher the processes at play. This study proves that the eco-physiological modelling of δ18OTR values is necessary to interpret the recorded climate signal more reliably.
A single-column particle-resolved model for simulating the vertical distribution of aerosol mixing state: WRF-PartMC-MOSAIC-SCM v1.0
Authors: Curtis Jeffrey H. , Riemer Nicole , West Matthew
Published: November 2017

Abstract. The PartMC-MOSAIC particle-resolved aerosol model was previously developed to predict the aerosol mixing state as it evolves in the atmosphere. However, the modeling framework was limited to a zero-dimensional box model approach without resolving spatial gradients in aerosol concentrations. This paper presents the development of stochastic particle methods to simulate turbulent diffusion and dry deposition of aerosol particles in a vertical column within the planetary boundary layer. The new model, WRF-PartMC-MOSAIC-SCM, resolves the vertical distribution of aerosol mixing state. We verified the new algorithms with analytical solutions for idealized test cases and illustrate the capabilities with results from a 2-day urban scenario that shows the evolution of black carbon mixing state in a vertical column.
TSA infrared measurements for stress distribution on car elements
Authors: Marsili Roberto , Rossi Gianluca
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Because of the continuous evolution of the market in terms of quality and performance, the car production industry is being subjected to more and more pressing technological challenges. In this framework the use of an advanced measurement technique such as thermoelasticity allows the engineers to have a fast and reliable tool for experimental investigation, optimization and validation of the finite element method (FEM) of those critical parts, such as parts of car-frame tables (Marsili and Garinei, 2013; Ju et al., 1997). In this work it is shown how the thermoelastic measurement technique can be used to optimize a Ferrari car frame, as a method of experimental investigation and as a technique of validation of numerical models.The measurement technique developed for this purpose is described together with the calibration method used in the test benches normally used for fatigue testing and qualification of this car's components. The results obtained show a very good agreement with FEM models and also the possibility of experimentally identifying the concentration levels of stress in critical parts with a very high spatial resolution and testing the effective geometry and material structure.
Factors Influencing on E-Banking Practices: Evidence from Sri Lanka
Authors: Gunaratnam Anusiga , Kajenthiran Konalingam , Ratnam Umanakenan , Sivapalan Achchuthan
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this paper is to explore the influencing factors of e-banking practices in Sri Lanka. A questionnaire with seven-point Likert scale is applied to 388 usable responses. The study was exploratory in nature and employed factor analysis to identify the important factors of e-banking practices. Results indicate that mainly four factors are significant with respect to the e-banking practices. Privacy & convenience, content & website layout, speed of delivery, and accessibility are the critical factors influencing the e-banking practices. In addition, factors extracted from the analysis accounted for 53.704% of the total variance. This study expected to provide a unique model in the realm of e-banking.
School for Suffrage: The American Woman's Republic
Authors: Cohen Michael David
Published: November 2017

Abstract Edward Gardner Lewis and Mabel Gertrude Lewis, Missouri-based publishers of the Woman's Magazine, sought to improve politics by educating and enfranchising women. In 1908 they founded the American Woman's League, a national organization that, among other benefits, offered correspondence courses through the People's University. In 1911 they transformed the league into the American Woman's Republic, combining the university with a government parallel to the United States'. Taking courses in politics and voting in republic elections, women trained for future participation in the U.S. government. The republic thus made education the center of its strategy to attain and prepare women for suffrage. After winning the vote, women would use their training to clean up politics and to pass beneficent legislation. Though it attracted many members, the republic survived only a few years. Its story suggests both the promise of education as a tool of political reform and the obstacles to unconventional strategies for change.
Gibson and Crooks (1938): Vision and Validation
Authors: Delucia Patricia R. , Jones Keith S.
Published: November 2017

Gibson and Crooks (1938) is a landmark article that was ahead of its time, has had sustained and significant impact, and raised issues that are still being considered now. Although most influential in driving research, the concepts Gibson and Crooks presented influenced other domains, including surgery and naval operations. After summarizing the key concepts in Gibson and Crooks, we show how those concepts foreshadowed key principles of Gibson’s ecological approach to visual perception (Gibson, 1979/1986). We then describe research that validates and builds on the analyses of Gibson and Crooks. We conclude that Gibson and Crooks will continue to have impact and generate research for years to come.
Phenomenology of Misophonia: Initial Physical and Emotional Responses
Authors: Dozier Thomas H. , Morrison Kate L.
Published: November 2017

Misophonia is typically characterized as an extreme emotional response to auditory and visual stimuli. In several case studies, physical responses have also been reported. This study sought to determine whether adults with misophonia experience physical responses in addition to emotional responses in the presence of triggering stimuli. Twenty-seven adults with misophonia were interviewed via teleconferencing. Participants self-reported the presence of physical and emotional responses to triggers (i.e., two auditory and one visual). All participants reported physical responses to at least 1 of their triggers. There was great variation in the region of the physical responses across participants. Approximately half of the sample reported region consistency across triggers. Likewise, all participants reported emotional responses to at least 1 of their triggers. These results suggest including an immediate physical response as part of the conceptualization of misophonia. They also support classical conditioning of a physical response as a possible contributing mechanism for the etiology of misophonia.
Distinguish L2 Writing Tension from Anxiety
Authors: Tsai Min-hsiu
Published: November 2017

Current research on second language (L2) anxiety solely deals with the vague fears. Those research results do notreflect L2 learners’ real concerns or furthermore help them to reduce the “tension” rather than anxiety. The researcherconsiders the need to distinguish L2 writing tension from L2 writing anxiety. Furthermore, this study attempts toinfuse the pragmatic aspect by adding two categories of questions related to actual situations and classroom activitiesto the Foreign Language Writing Anxiety Questionnaire (Tsai, 2012). The results of the Bivarited correlation testsshow both the inter-category and intra-category reach the significant level at .05 or better. Thus, the New ForeignLanguage Writing Anxiety Questionnaire (NFLWAQ, Appendix 1) is formed. Notably, the L2 writing tension in thisstudy is significantly higher than the foreign language writing anxiety in the overall group as well as every individualgroup at the significant level of .05 or better. The results indicate that the participants worry about real situations andclassroom activities more than the vague fears from nowhere. The peer review activity is recognized as the leastpressure source that L2 writing teachers might want to practice it from time to time to reduce students’ tension.
Developing Culturally Responsive Teachers: Current Issues and a Proposal for Change in Teacher Education Programs
Authors: Yuan Huanshu
Published: November 2017

This paper examined current issues of educating culturally responsive teachers in teacher education programs fromempirical researches. Focusing on constructing a culturally responsive knowledge base for teacher education students,this paper summarized obstacles for developing culturally responsive teachers, proposed multicultural approaches toestablish a culturally responsive knowledge base for teacher education students, as well as presented practicalimplications to enhance the knowledge construction for preparing teachers for diversity. Aiming at stimulatingreconsiderations of situating teacher education programs in multicultural context, this paper brought culturallyresponsive perspectives to empower pre-service and in-service teachers’ teaching capacities to meet needs from theirstudents with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.
Photoluminescence Characterization of Cadmium Sulphide (CdS) Nanowires for Polarization Studies
Authors: Poduri Shripriya , Dutta Mitra , Stroscio Michael
Published: November 2017

In this paper, the polarizing properties for CdS nanowire arrays were explored for their potential use in the design of nanowire based polarizers and optical switches. These free standing cadmium sulphide (CdS) nanowires were grown in anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) template via dc electrodeposition. Raman and photoluminescence (PL) measurements were investigated for parallel and perpendicular polarization with two orientations of the sample having light propagating parallel to the nanowire axis in one orientation and light propagating perpendicular to the nanowire axis in other orientation. Polarization-sensitive measurements show strong polarization anisotropy in the photoluminescence (PL) intensity measurements observed in parallel and perpendicular orientation to the long axis of a nanowire. The measured PL ratio, ρ, for parallel to perpendicular orientation was around 0.80- 0.85 which shows strong polarization anisotropy for the grown CdS nanowires. Strong peaks of A1 (TO) at 235 cm-1, E2 mode at 255 cm-1 along with 1 LO (longitudinal optical) at 303 cm-1, 2 LO peak at 604 cm-1 of the CdS nanowires were seen with different polarizations for Raman spectral studies. These polarization studies show that these dc electrodeposited grown CdS nanowire arrays are well suited for uses in polarization-based nanoscale devices such as in optical switches, and high performance photodetectors.