bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combining Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy with Therapies Targeting the Androgen Receptor Axis
Authors: Ghashghaei M. , Kucharczyk M. , Elakshar S. , Muanza T. , Niazi T.
Published: October 2019

Background Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common non-dermatologic cancer and the 3rd leading cause of male cancer mortality in Canada. In patients with high-risk localized or recurrent pca, management typically includes the combination of long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and radiotherapy (RT). New androgen-receptor-axis targeted therapies (ARATS), which await validation, offer an option to intensify therapy. Methods In this narrative review, we report the relevant history that has supported combining ADT with RT. The literature in PubMed was searched for studies involving PCa and novel ARATS (abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide, apalutamide, darolutamide) published between 1995 and 2019. Literature discussing clinical trials in which those modalities were combined was extracted and synthesized into a combined molecular and clinical discussion. Potential treatment intensification mechanisms and rationales are explored. Results Early results from three phase I/II trials demonstrated that concurrent abiraterone acetate, ADT, and RT is safe, improves the extent of chemical castration, and is associated with limited treatment failures. A single in vitro study implies synergy for radiosensitization beyond that facilitated by conventional adt. Studies investigating the combination of other arats with rt are under way, including multiple phase iii trials, but short-term results are not yet available.
Gemcitabine-Induced Pseudocellulitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Bami H. , Goodman C. , Boldt G. , Vincent M.
Published: October 2019

Gemcitabine is a chemotherapeutic agent used in a wide variety of solid tumours. Known side effects include a dose-limiting myelosuppressive toxicity, mild rash, and radiation-dependent dermatitis. Rarely, localized inflammation in the form of pseudocellulitis has also been observed. We present the case of a 77-year-old woman with a history of a Whipple procedure for pancreatic adenocarcinoma who presented to the emergency department after the start of gemcitabine therapy with increased erythema, swelling, and tenderness in her lower legs. Relevant past medical history included peripheral vascular disease, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. A diagnosis of gemcitabine-induced pseudocellulitis aggravated by venous stasis was confirmed after an extensive workup. This case report and the literature review describe this rare reaction, highlighting the need for increased recognition to avoid unnecessary therapeutic intervention.
Medullary Thyroid Cancer: An Introduction
Authors: Gupta Michael Kaviraj
Published: October 2019

Medullary thyroid cancer (mtc) is a rare cancer, making up perhaps only a few percent of all thyroid cancers […]
Effectiveness of autoclaving in sterilizing reusable medical devices in healthcare facilities
Authors: Panta Gopal , Richardson Ann K , Shaw Ian C
Published: October 2019

Medical devices are sterilized before being used for invasive clinical procedures such as surgery, to prevent pathogen transfer. Failure to sterilize medical devices properly presents a risk of healthcare-associated infections. Studies and reports have indicated that inadequately sterilized medical devices are one of the causes of a higher rate of healthcare-associated infections in developing countries. Steam sterilization (autoclaving) is the most widely used method for sterilization and is considered the most robust and cost-effective method for sterilization of medical devices. The effectiveness of steam sterilization can be measured using biological indicators. A literature search was undertaken to understand the effectiveness of autoclaving in sterilizing reusable medical devices in healthcare facilities across the globe. Studies using biological indicators for measuring the effectiveness of autoclaving were obtained. Failures of steam sterilization practices were identified and discussed as a means of identifying factors that might be associated with the ineffectiveness of steam sterilization practices between different countries. The number of studies measuring the effectiveness of steam sterilization is small, and few evaluate the effectiveness of steam sterilization specifically in developing countries. There are fewer studies on higher level healthcare facilities than dental facilities. More evidence about the effectiveness of autoclaving in healthcare facilities is needed to draw firm conclusions, but the data suggest that there are inadequacies in autoclave procedures and operator education.
Tryphactothripini of India (Thysanoptera, Thripidae, Panchaetothripinae), with identification keys and a new record of Opimothrips
Authors: Rachana Remani R. , Mound Laurence A. , Rayar Shashikant G.
Published: October 2019

An identification key is provided to the four genera of Panchaetothripinae from India that are members of the Tribe Tryphactothripini, together with a key to identify all the known six Indian species ofAstrothrips. Furthermore, the genusOpimothripsis newly reported from India.
Et après ?
Authors: Berbessou Maïté , Campistron Karine , Cornet Manon
Published: October 2019

Au milieu de décisions politiques réduisant fortement les budgets, le cada du Sardelis essaie de maintenir un accompagnement de qualité et égalitaire. L’ouverture d’un nouveau service en septembre, avec peu de moyens humains supplémentaires, est venue bousculer un quotidien déjà bien rempli, remettant en question le sens de notre travail. À travers cet écrit, nous nous interrogeons et nous inquiétons de notre avenir et de celui des résidents avant tout. Que pourrons-nous continuer à leur proposer, dans le respect de leur dignité et de notre éthique professionnelle ?
Accueil et accompagnements socio-éducatifs des mineurs non accompagnés au foyer de l’enfance
Authors: Dambuyant Gisèle
Published: October 2019

Depuis peu, les réalités des structures chargées de l’accueil et de la prise en charge de l’enfance en danger, placée en foyer de l’Aide sociale à l’enfance ( ase ), ont été « bouleversées » par l’arrivée parfois massive des mna . En effet, deux types de publics coexistent dans ces structures. Les premiers, classiquement accueillis par ces services, sont des enfants victimes de carences éducatives ou de mauvais traitements obligeant à une rupture familiale. Les seconds, relativement récents dans ces dispositifs, sont des mineurs isolés non accompagnés sur le territoire français ( mna ). Si tous ont besoin de protection, leurs accueils puis leurs accompagnements socio-éducatifs doivent prendre en compte leurs réalités quotidiennes et leurs trajectoires antérieures, ce qui s’avère complexe, voire paradoxal, pour les mineurs étrangers. Dans la société contemporaine, et au-delà des nécessaires adaptations de pratiques professionnelles, c’est aussi un élargissement et un changement de conceptualisation de la prise en charge de l’enfance en danger qui se réalise : de la protection rapprochée à la protection distanciée.
Terre d’asile… Terre d’argile !
Authors: Kelberine Laïa
Published: October 2019

Citoyens, nous sommes citoyens du monde. Une évidence d’époque ! Le cadre professionnel en est l’espace révélateur ; la solidarité collective le corollaire. L’alerte peut alors décliner tous ses effets. Ici au bénéfice de réfugiés.
La radicalisation islamique : le rôle des identifications en sociologie et psychologie
Authors: Cascales Thomas
Published: October 2019

En plus des sciences politiques, la sociologie et la psychologie représentent actuellement les disciplines les plus sollicitées pour comprendre le phénomène de radicalisation islamique. En deux parties, l’article propose de comparer ces deux référentiels : d’un côté, la critique d’une recherche en sociologie, de l’autre la critique d’une recherche en psychologie. L’objectif étant d’analyser l’utilisation du concept d’identification et son application sociologique et psychologique dans la compréhension des mécanismes de construction de l’identité « radicalisée islamique ».
Recherches hybrides en travail social : analyse des productions scientifiques des pôles recherche, étude, formation en action sociale (PREFAS)
Authors: Clouse Fabien , Ponnou Sébastien
Published: October 2019

Les pôles recherche, étude, formation en action sociale ( prefas ) ont pour objectif de promouvoir la recherche, le développement social et l’animation des milieux professionnels dans les territoires. Nous avons procédé à l’analyse systématique des productions scientifiques des prefas afin d’en interroger les thématiques, les orientations théoriques, les terrains et les objets, les profils des chercheurs, les conditions de production et les modalités de partenariat. Les résultats obtenus nous permettent de présenter une synthèse des productions prefas et ce faisant, de discuter des enjeux de la recherche en travail social en France.
L’écriture dans tous ses états
Authors: Negrin Sophie
Published: October 2019

« L’écriture dans tous ses états », c’est celle qui autorise, qui libère et qui valide la parole. Si je la partage en ateliers d’écriture auprès de publics divers, dont des jeunes en grandes difficultés, je l’ai aussi choisie comme compagne de route. Elle agit sur moi comme un baume protecteur et apaisant et me permet souvent de m’extraire de la violence. « L’écriture dans tous ses états », c’est celle qui offre des voix possibles, là où on hésiterait à la faire résonner.
L’émergence en France du mouvement des soins palliatifs et de l’accompagnement
Authors: Verspieren Patrick
Published: October 2019

Dans l’invention des soins palliatifs, deux figures ont une place prééminente, le Dr Cicely Saunders, fondatrice en 1967 à Londres de Saint-Christopher’s Hospice, devenu rapidement un pôle de référence mondialement reconnu, et le Dr Balfour Mount qui ouvrit à Montréal en 1975 une petite structure qu’il dénomma « Unité de soins palliatifs ». Parvenus à une vision claire de leur projet, ils le menèrent jusqu’à sa pleine réalisation. Il en alla différemment en France. Il y faudra de nombreuses années, la découverte progressive de l’œuvre de ces deux médecins, l’engagement de bien des acteurs, le dépassement de maintes résistances, pour que soit enfin reconnue officiellement en 1986 cette nouvelle conception du soin et de la relation avec les malades en fin de vie, point de départ vers des structures sanitaires destinées à ces patients.
Les tactiques de conflit face aux pouvoirs des organisations sportives dans les relations inter-organisationnelles
Authors: Lassalle Frédéric
Published: October 2019

Cette recherche s’intéresse aux relations inter-organisationnelles, présentes entre les organisations sportives, pour déterminer l’existence de tactiques de conflit influençant le pouvoir qui s’y exerce. Les trois pouvoirs relationnels de Weber (1947) et les tactiques de l’Exit, Voice, Loyalty d’Hirschman (1970) seront mesurés pour déterminer si une influence existe. Le terrain d’étude se compose de huit organisations sportives qui détiennent les principaux événements sportifs internationaux. La méthodologie est qualitative par interviews et données issues de la presse. Les résultats démontrent l’existence d’un lien préférentiel entre un pouvoir relationnel et une tactique de conflit permettant une influence sur la relation inter-organisationnelle.
Intégration de la réglementation bancaire dans le business model : le cas d’un établissement bancaire de type coopératif
Authors: Randriamiarana Joëlle , Ouvrard Stéphane
Published: October 2019

La gestion de la liquidité, le respect des ratios Liquidity Coverage Ratio 1 et Net Stable Funding Ratio 2 mis en place par le comité de Bâle III ont fortement impacté la stratégie des banques. Notre étude menée sur un établissement de type coopératif « A » qui a entamé le processus de mise en place de Bâle III en 2013, montre les nombreux changements observés au niveau du business model de l’établissement. Ces changements observables au niveau des activités opérationnelles s’expliquent par le caractère structurant de la réglementation bancaire.
La mise en réseau des PME face à l’égalité professionnelle : quelle(s) proximité(s) territoriale(s) ?
Authors: Bonneveux Élise , Gavoille Franck , Hulin Annabelle , Lebègue Typhaine
Published: October 2019

Cette recherche porte sur le rôle de la mise en réseau des PME dans le déploiement d’actions liées à l’égalité professionnelle femmes-hommes. La réalisation d’une étude de cas exploratoire au sein d’un réseau territorial d’organisations (le CREPI Touraine) a permis de mettre en évidence tous les bienfaits à collaborer autour de l’égalité professionnelle femmes-hommes dans le cadre d’une GRH territoriale. Les résultats invitent à passer d’une vision instrumentale à une vision partenariale pour agir en faveur de cette thématique.
Heart Rate Variability
Authors: Roberto Colucci , Giuseppe Di Ionna , Attilio Cavezzi
Published: October 2019

Background:

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a parameter used to investigate the autonomous neural system (sympathetic and parasympathetic system). Reduced HRV is a risk factor which correlates with physical and psychological stress, psychoneuroendocrineimmunology dysregulation as well as with aging. HRV is considered a reliable parameter to investigate psycho-physical resilience, the latter being considered a key-factor for human longevity and the final target of hormesis pathways as well. Different chemical, physical, psychological stressors may interfere with HRV.

Aims:

The aim of our observational study was to assess the possible changes in HRV changes induced by a few targeted stimulations: breathing, maqui nutraceutical intake, physical activity and thermal stress, and maqui nutraceutical intake.

Patients and Methods:

An observational study was performed on 4 groups of subjects, for a total of 112 individuals, who underwent HRV analysis after administration of different stressors/stimuli, such as breathing, thermal stimulation, Maqui 500 ® nutraceutical intake and physical activity. The investigated parameters were: SDNN, RMSSD, MHRR, mean heart rate (MHR) and the three frequency-domain based bands (VLF, LF, HF).

Results:

Our outcomes demonstrate that HRV assessment is a useful and reliable investigation to highlight and monitor the effects of these stressors. Breathing was the stimulus which induced the most significant variation in HV parameters.

Conclusions:

Notwithstanding the short duration of the follow-up, immediate/short-term HRV assessment showed statistically significant variations of the main parameters (e.g. SDNN, RMSSD and frequency bands) in a few cases after stimuli exposure. Studies including larger cohorts and longer follow-up are needed and justified to corroborate our outcomes furthermore.
Solid variant ABC of long tubular bones: A diagnostic conundrum for the radiologist
Authors: Ghosh Adarsh , Singh Anuradha , Yadav Richa , Khan Shah A , Kumar Venkatesan S , Gamanagatti Shivanand
Published: October 2019

Solid variant of aneurysmal bone cyst (sABC) is an extremely rare, reactive and non-neoplastic osseous lesion. On imaging it presents as a diaphyseal aggressive, eccentrically placed lytic and expansile lesion. However, differentiating this entity from the other possible malignant differentials is confounded by the histopathology mimicking several commoner lesions. We describe the distinctive MRI features of sABC of long bones from a series of four cases and briefly review the literature. We hope this review will educate all radiologists about this rare entity increasing their diagnostic confidence while formulating differentials for similar appearing lesions.
Computed tomography guided radio-frequency ablation of osteoid osteomas in atypical locations
Authors: Senne Julie , Davis Ryan , Yasin Junaid , Brimmo Olubusola , Evenski Andrea , Bhat Ambarish P
Published: October 2019

Purpose: Percutaneous radio-frequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment option for osteoid osteomas. The ablation process is straightforward in the more common locations like the femur/tibia. Surgery has historically been the gold standard, but is currently used in lesions, that may not be effectively and safely ablated, i.e. close to skin/nerve. Radio-frequency ablation can still be used in such cases along with additional techniques/strategies to protect the sensitive structures and hence improve the outcomes. The authors describe their experience with four challenging osteoid osteoma ablation cases. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed radio-frequency ablations of four osteoid osteomas in rather atypical locations, the protective techniques/strategies employed, the adequacy and safety of the radio-frequency ablation with the use of these techniques. Results: All patients had complete resolution of pain with no recurrence in the follow-up period. No complications were reported. Conclusion: RFA has been proven to be an effective and safe option for treatment of OOs in the common locations. It is generally recommended to have a 1 cm safety margin between the RF probe and any critical structures in the vicinity. However, with OOs in atypical locations this may not be always possible and hence additional techniques may be needed to ensure protection of the surrounding sensitive structures and also allow for effective ablation.
Luigi Moretti y la expresión del hormigón. Las Termas de Fiuggi
Authors: Ferrer Forés Jaime J.
Published: October 2019

El conjunto de las Termas Bonifacio VIII en Fiuggi (1963-1969), de rotunda escala y rugosa presencia, que firma, en un monumental y suave hormigón como sistema material dominante, el arquitecto italiano Luigi Moretti (1907-1973), se analiza apoyándose en los materiales originales del arquitecto y en sus escritos teóricos publicados en la revista Spazio. Rassegna delle arti e dell'architettura. En cada aspecto de la obra se refleja su aguda sensibilidad y capacidad plástica y su particular interés por la construcción, desde los sistemas estructurales y materiales a los más pequeños y refinados detalles constructivos en un proyecto que fluye desde las ricas combinaciones espaciales y la concatenación de secuencias perceptivas de la articulada implantación paisajística a los refinados efectos plásticos y los cuidados recursos formales, desde los desafíos técnicos planteados en las audaces soluciones constructivas y estructurales a la sensación de corporeidad del hormigón que exhibe la pulsión interna de las tensiones.
Trampantojos de hormigón. Simultaneidad ilimitada, memoria y acontecimiento arquitectónico
Authors: Salazar Valenzuela Mauricio
Published: October 2019

Los edificios contemporáneos en hormigón visto, de la Biblioteca Nacional de Qatar de OMA y la biblioteca del Centro Cultural Universitario Rogelio Salmona, parecieran formarse como los dispositivos de ilusión espacial, que se desarrollaron instrumentalmente en Europa durante el siglo XVII, con esto, desvelando cómo subrepticiamente en la contemporaneidad habitan de manera simultánea, otros tiempos, procedimientos y arquitecturas, que se han sofisticado y reinventado mediante intrépidas configuraciones espaciales y estructurales, que animan al visitante a moverse, mientras transita por manipulaciones perspectivas de escala y afectación urbana. Estos proyectos así como son un trampantojo real –in situ– que se puede recorrer y habitar, también son trampantojos mnemónicos de arquitecturas,  por las asociaciones, equivalencias y contrastes que generan con otras arquitecturas: con esto, revelan valores arquitectónicos contemporáneos, remplazando lo literal por lo literario, con ello entrando y trasgrediendo el ‘interior’ de las ‘reglas’ de las arquitecturas emuladas, y así actualizándolas en la contemporaneidad. De igual manera, destacan la importancia del material –hormigón visto-, y la materialidad de los elementos que los constituyen, ya que hacen que realidad e ilusión, se constituyen en la estructura que permite trasformar el acontecimiento arquitectónico en materia, y donde quien habita dichas arquitecturas se siente a la vez envuelto por la realidad y liberado de esta. La arquitectura se vuelve una visión real e ideal de lo imposible.
BCHO Partners Architects. Entre la Tierra y el Aire
Authors: Herrero Vicent Pascual , Leiva Ivorra Francisco
Published: October 2019

El texto relata una expedición de descubrimiento de la obra del arquitecto coreano Byoung Soo Cho a través de 7 proyectos. Cada uno de ellos supone una investigación en torno a la arquitectura de hormigón enterrada en el paisaje; arquitecturas que envuelven espacios abiertos al aire desde su condición de arquitecturas enterradas.
Análisis de la maternidad subrogada como nueva tecnología en el ámbito biomédico y jurídico-filosófico: avance técnico, retroceso humano
Authors: Castellanos Claramunt Jorge
Published: October 2019

La maternidad subrogada es una cuestión que ha aparecido en los últimos tiempos, cada vez con más incidencia, en la actualidad. Los poderes económicos, políticos y los medios de comunicación han acercado a la ciudadanía un concepto, estrictamente técnico, con el fin de familiarizar esta técnica. Esta estrategia se ha amparado en la natural tendencia a considerar que cualquier avance tecnológico es bueno de por sí, de manera que no se han revisado y puesto al alcance de los ciudadanos, de forma razonable, ninguna de las cuestiones que deben de tratarse con esta técnica. Así, cabe hacer un estudio de la normativa y jurisprudencia de los supuestos que han ido produciéndose y considerar la realidad que implica esta formulación no solo para los demandantes de esta forma de reproducción, sino también desde el prisma de la mujer que va a gestar el niño, así como de la posición en la que quedará el niño tras este proceso. La dignidad tanto de la madre biológica como la del niño desaconsejan llevar a cabo este tipo de prácticas ya que únicamente trata de satisfacerse un supuesto derecho a ser padre o madre, derecho que no tiene consistencia jurídica, ya que para ello se pervierten otros derechos de los sujetos implicados y, especialmente, se pasa por encima de la dignidad tanto de la madre gestante como del niño que resulta del proceso.
Formação em Pedagogia para a atuação com alunos dotados e talentosos
Authors: De Souza Amanda Rodrigues , Rangni Rosemeire de Araújo
Published: October 2019

As políticas e as práticas de inclusão exigem novas abordagens e representam um desafio para professores. Com o advento da inclusão de alunos com deficiências, transtornos e altas habilidades ou superdotação na escola, criou-se um dilema em relação ao tipo de formação inicial oferecida aos professores. Neste contexto, o presente estudo buscou verificar e analisar o conhecimento dos graduandos em Pedagogia em relação à temática de dotação e talento. Este estudo apresentou-se como sendo de natureza exploratória e de caráter descritivo. A pesquisa foi realizada em três Institutos de Ensino Superior (IES) que possuíam Curso de Graduação em Pedagogia, sendo uma universidade federal, uma universidade estadual e uma faculdade particular. Os resultados demonstraram que as três IES apresentaram características semelhantes em relação aos conceitos e preparação para lidar com dotação e talento. Além disso, notou-se ainda que a formação fornecida aos graduandos sobre a temática foi insuficiente, pois a maioria dos graduandos relatou que não se sentiam preparados para atender estes alunos e que pouco se aborda o tema nas disciplinas relativas à Educação Especial. Desse modo, conclui-se que essa realidade compromete a formação dos professores e colabora para a não efetivação das políticas e práticas de inclusão de alunos dotados e talentosos nas escolas.
A instrução da criança desvalida no Maranhão oitocentista
Authors: Castellanos Samuel Luis Velázquez
Published: October 2019

O crescente aumento da pobreza na Província do Maranhão no oitocentos, após a Revolta da Balaiada, contribui com a criação da Casa dos Educandos Artífices em 1841 que recolhe crianças desvalidas do sexo masculino. Os admitidos aprendiam as primeiras letras, a doutrina cristã e recebiam uma instrução mecânica que se adquiria no Arsenal de Guerra, nas obras públicas do governo e em oficinas particulares. O ensino dividido em lições teóricas e literárias é organizado como as demais aulas de instrução primária; educandos que aprendiam a ler, escrever e contar; recebiam noções de gramática nacional e aulas de música vocal e instrumental. A modalidade profissional consistia na aprendizagem de uma arte mecânica: pedreiro, alfaiate, marceneiro, serralheiro e tanoeiro. Objetiva-se resgatar o ciclo de vida dessa Instituição que culmina com a Proclamação da República, recorrendo-se ao cruzamento de diversas fontes: manuscritas; ofícios dos diretores aos presidentes de Província; relatórios dos próprios presidentes de Província; regulamentos; leis e os jornais que circularam em São Luís no período de 1841 a 1889, à luz dos aportes teóricos de Norbert Elias. As categorias de análises adotadas foram: processos de criação e instalação da Instituição; caracterização e utilização do espaço físico, relações de poder (entre diretor, escrivão e professores); fluxo das disciplinas e organização do tempo escolar; professores, legislação, normas e administração. Contribui-se com esta pesquisa para compreendermos a natureza da instrução profissional e as características das instituições escolares destinadas ao acolhimento de crianças desvalidas no Maranhão do século XIX.
Cultura, civilização e indivíduo: Marcuse, Elias e o compartilhamento da psicanálise freudiana
Authors: Warde Mirian Jorge , Borges Abel Silva
Published: October 2019

Neste ensaio procuramos estabelecer algumas afinidades temáticas entre Herbert Marcuse e Norbert Elias no que diz respeito à relação entre cultura e civilização, bem como buscar algumas aproximações teóricas que permitam avançar na superação da dicotomia indivíduo e sociedade, ainda presentes nas teorias sociológicas e psicológicas contemporâneas. Por isso, nos dois pensadores interessa-nos explorar o entendimento sobre os processos sociais que constituem os indivíduos e modelam suas condutas, bem como os modos como respondem à problemática das restrições e dos controles que a vida em sociedade impõe às pulsões. Se entre Marcuse e Elias se registram divergências, também se encontram convergências decorrentes da partilha de uma mesma fonte teórica – a psicanálise freudiana.
L’écriture engagée dans le contexte francophone du XXIe siècle
Authors: Bouaziz Mansour , Leveau Fanny
Published: October 2019

Dans ce numéro, il s'agit de la question de l’engagement dans les littératures francophones du XXIe siècle. Après plus d’un demi-siècle des indépendances, qui ont parfois laissé la place à de meurtrières guerres fratricides, des renversements de régimes, d’exil et d’amère ironie, quelles modalités prend la plume francophone dénonciatrice ? Que représente l’engagement pour un écrivain dit francophone dans un contexte de globalisation et de « littérature-monde » ? Par quels moyens passe l’engagement : forme, thème, univers, style, etc. ?
Evaluation of possums sleep intervention: A pilot feasibility study
Authors: Closson Lia , Flykt Marjo , Biringen Zeynep
Published: October 2019

The first year with a child is one of the most challenging times for mothers due to repeated awakenings typical for young infants. Research has shown that persistent fragmented sleep increases a mother’s risk for low overall well-being, which can challenge the mother-infant relationship. In an effort to improve sleep for both mother and infant, healthcare providers often recommend infant behavioral sleep interventions. The primary focus of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility of the Possums Sleep Intervention, a psychoeducational group workshop for women with infants between the ages of 0-6 months. A second goal of the study was to evaluate the potential of the Possums curriculum in improving maternal and infant sleep and self-reported mother-infant emotional availability. Participants were 24 mothers with their 0-6 month old infants assessed at the start of the study and again at the completion of the 4-week workshop. Results showed improvements in the perceived emotional availability in the mother-infant relationship; however, positive effects related to maternal or infant sleep were only on a trend level.
Selective Component Retainment in the Treatment of Chronic Periprosthetic Infection After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rosinsky Philip J. , Greenberg Arie , Amster-Kahn Hagay , Campenfeldt Pierre , Domb Benjamin G. , Kosashvili Yona
Published: October 2019

Introduction:

Chronic infections after a total hip arthroplasty (THA) are a devastating complication and are usually treated by a complete revision of components. Selective revision, with preservation of well-fixed components, has been previously reported. We did a systematic review to report on success rates of selective revision in chronic infections after THA.

Methods:

PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Database were systematically searched for studies reporting on partial-retaining revision for chronically infected THA. These were reviewed to determine success rates based on component revised, as well as infectious organism.

Results:

Nine studies reported on 134 patients. The majority of the patients underwent femoral-retaining procedures (118), and the rest of the patients underwent acetabular-retaining procedures (16). Average follow-up was 60.56 months, and the success rates were 80% for femoral revision, 90.43% for acetabular revision, and overall success rate was 89.41%.

Discussion:

In select patients, retainment of well-fixed components in chronically infected THA may be considered. Although reported success rates are high, and comparable with complete revision arthroplasty in cases of chronic infections, the quality of the studies included is poor. The studies lacked sufficient internal validity, sample size, methodological consistency, and standardization of protocols and outcomes.

Level of Evidence:

Systematic review of level IV studies
Chinese University Students’ Perceptions of teacher Code-switching in EFL Speaking Classrooms
Authors: Luo Yuehan
Published: October 2019

While research on students’ perceptions of code-switching in EFL classrooms has proliferated over the past several decades, limited research has been conducted to understand students’ perceptions with different levels of language proficiency in English. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data collected from students with different English proficiency levels, the present research reports students’ perceptions of teacher code-switching in EFL speaking classrooms in Chinese tertiary context. The quantitative data collected from questionnaires show that students do not favor total immersion. Students believe that English should be the medium of instruction for activities and their opinions show mixed results under the circumstances of teaching grammar and usage of English. Mixed opinions are also found in terms of teacher switching to Chinese to give administrative information and test information. The qualitative data in the questionnaire suggest that students prefer Chinese teacher of English owning to better understanding, and they attribute their levels of English as the deciding factor of their preferences. No statistical differences achieved regarding the perceptions from Level One and Level Two students. Findings suggest that the systematic and effective use of learner’s L1 is beneficial for language teaching in speaking classrooms, and L1 can be regarded as a powerful tool to develop effective teaching approaches for English language teachers.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for English Language Teaching Vol 12 No 11
Authors: Yu Gavin
Published: October 2019

Reviewer acknowledgements for English Language Teaching, Vol. 12, No. 11, 2019
The Communicative Orientation of English Language Teaching Classrooms in Moroccan Secondary Schools
Authors: Karfa Abderrahim El
Published: October 2019

The present paper addresses the issue of theory and practice in the implementation of the communicative approach in the context of English as a foreign language teaching in Morocco. It set to evaluate the communicative orientation of English language teaching classrooms in Moroccan secondary schools. This evaluation incorporates the investigation of the constraints imposed on teaching English for communicative purposes in this context. The results reveal the dominance of non-communicatively oriented practices and classrooms over their communicatively oriented counterparts. However, the dominance of communicative features in forty-one of the classes observed (34.16%) is relatively high given the current state of communicative language teaching in Morocco and the constraints that were found to impede its implementation in this context. These constraints are related essentially to the foreign language context, the formal nature of the classroom environment, the traditional nature of students’ personality traits and their conceptions of classroom participation and role-relationships, the nature of assessment procedures, lack of adequate and varied teaching materials and equipment, and the large size of classes. These findings suggest that English language teaching in Moroccan secondary schools has undergone important changes from the dominance of traditional and teacher-centred classrooms towards more communicative language teaching. They would also imply that the implementation of the communicative approach in foreign language contexts is not impossible, but rather feasible. To this end, this article presents some suggestions to enhance communicatively oriented attitudes and practices in English as a foreign language teaching classrooms in Morocco.
Rozszerzenie grona podmiotów odpowiedzialnych za zobowiązania podatkowe w przypadku podatku od towarów i usług – odpowiedzialność posiłkowa w zakresie przestępstw karnych skarbowych i karnych
Authors: Dmowski Andrzej
Published: October 2019

Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu jest analiza rozszerzenia grona podmiotów odpowiedzialnych za zobowiązania podatkowe w podatku od towarów i usług .Autor analizuje również odpowiedzialność posiłkową w zakresie przestępstw karnych skarbowych i karnych w zakresie przestępstw dotyczących tego podatku. W pierwszej części artykułu opisane zostaną zasady postępowania w sprawie odpowiedzialności podatkowej osób trzecich. Następnie omówione zostaną zasady odpowiedzialności karnej skarbowej w stosunku do członków zarządu spółki kapitałowej. Artykuł zawiera również pogłębioną analizę odpowiedzialności posiłkowej, która jest odstępstwem od zasady, że do odpowiedzialności karno skarbowej mogą być pociągnięte wyłącznie osoby fizyczne.
Amortyzacja budowli należącej do spółki osobowej a problematyka ustalania podstawy jej opodatkowania podatkiem od nieruchomości
Authors: Suchojad Konrad
Published: October 2019

Problematyka ustalania podstawy opodatkowania budowli podatkiem od nieruchomości, choć na pozór drobiazgowo uregulowana w ustawie z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opła-tach lokalnych, staje się przedmiotem wątpliwości w sytuacjach, gdy podatnikiem podatku od nie-ruchomości w odniesieniu do takiej budowli jest spółka osobowa . Ustawa z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych przewiduje dwie metody ustalania wspomnianej podstawy opo-datkowania - podstawową, opartą na wartości początkowej przyjętej dla potrzeb amortyzacji, oraz pomocniczą, opartą na wartości rynkowej danej budowli. Zastosowanie tych metod przez spółki osobowe jest niemniej jednak przedmiotem rozbieżności, którym wyraz daje orzecznictwo sądów administracyjnych, w którym wykształciły się dwa przeciwne podejścia w tej kwestii. Artykuł daje ogólny wgląd w oba podejścia i ich konsekwencje.
Evaluation of Trace Elemental Levels as Pollution Indicators in an Abandoned Gold Mine Dump in Ekurhuleni Area, South Africa
Authors: Okereafor Godwin , Makhatha Mamookho , Mekuto Lukhanyo , Mavumengwana Vuyo
Published: October 2019

In the Blesbokspruit area of Ekuhurleni, South Africa, previous gold mining activities resulted in many tailings dump sites. 20 representative soil samples were used in describing the distribution of metals. The soils were very strongly acidic ranging from 3.86 to 4.34 with a low cation exchange capacity (CEC). Based on X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis, elemental composition of the soils revealed average values of major elements such as Na2O (0.18%), MgO (0.63%), Al2O3 (6.51%), SiO2 (81.83%), P2O5 (0.04%), SO3 (3.40%), K2O (1.98%), CaO (0.45%), TiO2 (0.51%), Cr2O3 (0.17%), MnO (0.04%), Fe2O3 (3.59%), NiO (0.04%), As2O3 (0.02%), with Rb2O and SrO falling below 0.01%. Trace metals (TM) contamination levels in the soils were evaluated using various pollution indices which revealed that over 60% of the soils were between the high degree and the ultra-high degree of contamination classes. The concentration of various trace metals varies from 860.3–862.6 mg/kg for Cr; 324.9–328.4 mg/kg for Al; 200.9–203.4 mg/kg for As; 130.1–136.2 mg/kg for Fe; 121.9–125.8 mg/kg for Pb; 27.3–30.2 mg/kg for Co; 23.8–26.8 mg/kg for Ni; 7.2–9.2 mg/kg for Ti; 7.1–9.2 mg/kg for Cd; 4.0–5.6 mg/kg for Zn and 0.1–0.6 mg/kg for Cu.
As concepções schopenhauerianas de filosofia
Authors: Damasceno Francisco William Mendes
Published: October 2019

Nosso texto pretende mostrar que está presente no pensamento schopenhaueriano, para além da sua definição “canônica”, uma outra concepção de filosofia que torna possível pensarmos uma filosofia prática de uma perspectiva propriamente empírica.  Schopenhauer frequentemente define a filosofia como teoria metafísica de caráter contemplativo que abdica de toda normatividade. Contudo, encontramos uma outra noção menos elevada e mais próxima da dimensão prática da vida, orientada por uma perspectiva mais empírica e de caráter eudemonológico. Essa outra noção de filosofia torna possível pensar uma ética não descritiva, que permanece alheia à normatividade moral, mas considera máximas que servem como recurso estratégico para uma vida mais suportável.
Promoting Cooking, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Afterschool Settings
Authors: Muzaffar Henna , Nikolaus Cassandra J. , Ogolsky Brian G. , Lane Amanda , Liguori Carli , Nickols-Richardson Sharon M.
Published: October 2019

Objective: In this study, we evaluated the afterschool PAWS (Peer-education About Weight Steadiness) Club program delivered by peer or adult educators to improve food choices, physical activity, and psychosocial variables related to healthy eating. Methods: We had 109
adolescents (53 in adult-led group; 56 in peer-led group) participate in a cluster randomized controlled intervention. The 12-session curriculum framed within Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Stages of Change addressed mediators of behavior change related to cooking skills, food intake, and
physical activity. Anthropometric, dietary intake, physical activity, and SCT mediators were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 6-months post-intervention. Results: Adolescents in the peer-led group significantly improved whole grain intake at post-intervention (p = .017)
and 6-months post-intervention (p = .014). Both peer-led and adult-led groups had significant reductions in caloric intake at 6-months post-intervention (p = .047). Only the adult-led group improved self-efficacy (SE) and social/family support (SS) for healthy eating at post-intervention [p
= .019 (SE); p = .048 (SS)] and 6-months post-intervention [p = .036 (SE); p = .022 (SS)]. Conclusions: The PAWS Club program promoted lower caloric intake by adolescents. Peer educators were effective at increasing whole grains in adolescents, and adult educators contributed to positive
changes in SE and SS related to healthy eating.
Tobacco Use among Recovery Home Residents: Vapers Less Confident to Quit
Authors: Wang-Schweig Meme , Jason Leonard A. , Stevens Ed , Chaparro Jessica
Published: October 2019

Objectives: In this study, we provide estimates of the prevalence of tobacco use among residents in Oxford House (OH) recovery homes. We explore predictors for smoking cessation on future intentions to quit tobacco use, such as self-efficacy, motivation to quit, and level of
nicotine dependence. We focus on examining smoking-related differences between 2 groups of tobacco users: (1) residents who only vape, and (2) residents who only smoke or who smoke and vape (ie, dual users). Methods: Data come from a research project examining the social networks of
residents in OH homes at Wave 5 (N = 270) when questions were asked about tobacco use and cessation. We conducted multiple logistic regression analysis to assess the predictors on intentions to quit tobacco in the next 6 months. Results: Among residents, 60.4% report that they either
smoke cigarettes, vape, or use both products. The odds of quitting are 92.5% lower for residents who only use e-cigarettes than for those who only smoke cigarettes or who smoke cigarettes and vape. Motivation to quit was associated with more than double the odds for self-efficacy on intentions
to quit with odds ratios of 3.23 (95% CI: 1.81, 5.78; p = .00) and 1.47 (95% CI: 1.05, 2.07; p = .03) respectively. Conclusion: The high prevalence of smoking and vaping in this population makes it an important target for interventions.
NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING ENGINEERS IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Authors: CANELO PEREZ JUAN IGNACIO , LAGUELA LOPEZ SUSANA , MAS ALIQUE PEDRO , FARFAN MARTIN ARTURO
Published: October 2019

This work is a reflection on the effect of the effects of climate change in the training of engineers, based on the content analysis of primary sources (Reports of the World Climate Summits, Evaluation Reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC and scientific articles related to the subject). The aim is to identify problems derived by climate change and their correspondence with the tasks related to the engineering career that should play an important role in the design of the education in engineering. The results of the analysis show nine factors that allow to explain what climate change is; what is happening; which are the causes, the extension and consequences; points out the anthropogenic responsibility and determines the lines for human and environmental security and protection, including the funding problem. The analysis allows to infer the professional competences and aptitudes that should be included in the educational curricula of all engineering studies, highlighting the scientific and human points of view required by engineers nowadays.

Keywords: climate change, content analysis, curricula, engineering training, study plans, professional competences.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL INSULATORS AND PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS APPLIED TO MARITIME CONTAINERS FOR MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS
Authors: ARCE FARIÑA ELENA , FEBRERO GARRIDO LARA , TRONCOSO PASTORIZA FRANCISCO MANUEL , SUÁREZ GARCÍA ANDRÉS , MORA LIROA GLORIA
Published: October 2019

Standardized out-of-service maritime containers can be used as occupation solutions in military deployments. This type of constructions generally experience strong fluctuations of indoor temperatures due to the low thermal mass of its envelope. The implementation of Phase Change Materials (PCM) in the enclosure is a solution to cushion thermal changes and reduce energy demands. In this work, several insulations with PCM in maritime containers are compared as a passive solution to achieve energy savings under different climatic conditions. The results show the capacity of the PCM technology, which must be selected based on the climate where the module is located, in order to reduce both heating and cooling demands.

Keywords: maritime containers, insulating, thermal simulation, EnergyPlus, energy savings
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF OFFSHORE WIND FARMS IN A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
Authors: LOPEZ URIARTE JOAQUIN , DIAZ SEVERIANO JOSE ANDRES , MANCHADO DEL VAL CRISTINA , GOMEZ JAUREGUI VALENTIN , GUINDA XABIER , MONTEOLIVA AGUSTIN , OTERO GONZALEZ CESAR
Published: October 2019

Onshore or offshore renewable energy helps to obtain energy in a sustainable manner. However, the deployment of both alternatives can damage the environment with different kind of impacts. For this reason, the place to construct these infrastructures must take into account all related impacts. In this way, Decision Support Systems (DSS) are useful tools. In this paper, a methodology to introduce a visual impact indicator into a DSS for the Environmental Impact Assessment of Offshore Renewable Energy (AMBEMAR) is shown. This DSS is also described. This methodology is adjusted to DSS requirements and flexible to any study case. The result is one visual impact index calculated through a multicriteria analysis that can be used to compare different cases. This methodology is applied to a study case located in the coast in front of Cantabria region (Spain). Two hypothesis of wind farms and other two possible locations for its electric transforming substations are analysed from visual impact point of view. The method shows that furthest wind farm has the lowest impact but indices have a slight variation in both cases
REVISION OF THE CONDITION BASED MONITORING TECHNIQUES OF THE PITCH BEARINGS FROM WIND TURBINES
Authors: SANDOVAL NUÑEZ DIEGO , LETURIONDO ZUBIZARRETA URKO , POZO MONTERO FRANCESC , VIDAL SEGUI YOLANDA , SALGADO PICON OSCAR
Published: October 2019

The continuous increase of energetic consumption worldwide has been a necessity for the development of human society, which is cover historically with fossil fuels. The use and negative contribution of fossil fuels to the planet have been evident with the climate change phenomenon. This has caused the awareness of society and institutions, which understand the unfeasibility of the electricity generation by conventional means (fossil fuels) in the medium and long term. For this reason, sustainable and efficient energy sources are becoming a fundamental objective at present. Wind power is one of these options since it has economically viable costs. A large part of the costs associated with offshore wind turbines is the operation and maintenance activities, which can be improved. A strategy is the monitoring of the condition, which allows extending the useful life of the components of the wind turbine. Within the components present in a wind turbine, the pitch bearings are one of the critical elements because of their frequent failure, along with the time and logistics involved in their replacement. These issues encourage the realization of the present revision of the techniques used in condition monitoring. The identification of these topics allows the visualization and proposition of future lines of research.

Key words: monitoring, wind turbine, pitch bearing, vibration, acoustic emission.
A Review on Production of Polygalacturonase Using Various Organisms and Its Applications
Authors: Radha A. , Sneha R. , Kiruthiga R. , Priyadharshini P. , Prabhu N.
Published: October 2019

Polygalacturonase is a pectinolytic enzyme that catalyses the hydrolytic cleavage of the polygalacturonic linkage chain. An enzyme is a polygalacturonase is expressed in fruits. The polygalacturonase produced from various organisms isolated from various fruits. The solid-state fermentation was used in the production of polygalacturonase. The production of PG was found at various incubation period and pH and temperature are using fruits as best nitrogen and carbon sources. Although they have other parts of the genome they are active in the fruit. Peak expression requires a full range of promoter and saturation lines. Based on the physicochemical properties of the purified enzymes, this enzyme possesses great potential for industrial and biotechnological application such as oil extraction, fruit clarifications.