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SVM Intrusion Detection Model Based on Compressed Sampling
Authors: Chen Shanxiong , Peng Maoling , Xiong Hailing , Yu Xianping
Published: March 2016

Intrusion detection needs to deal with a large amount of data; particularly, the technology of network intrusion detection has to detect all of network data. Massive data processing is the bottleneck of network software and hardware equipment in intrusion detection. If we can reduce the data dimension in the stage of data sampling and directly obtain the feature information of network data, efficiency of detection can be improved greatly. In the paper, we present a SVM intrusion detection model based on compressive sampling. We use compressed sampling method in the compressed sensing theory to implement feature compression for network data flow so that we can gain refined sparse representation. After that SVM is used to classify the compression results. This method can realize detection of network anomaly behavior quickly without reducing the classification accuracy.
Polymorphs of Tolfenamic Acids: Stability Analysis Using Cluster Method
Authors: Ang Lee Sin , Mohamed-Ibrahim Mohamed Ismail , Sulaiman Shukri
Published: March 2016

We report results of the relative stability between form I and form II of tolfenamic acid. By performing systematic cluster calculations at the B3LYP/6-31G⁎ level of theory and including the corrections to the dispersion and basis set superposition error, we found that form II is energetically more stable than form I. Furthermore, we found that the formation of dimers has a stabilizing effect compared to individual monomers in the clusters that we have considered.
Ocular Complications of Diabetes and Therapeutic Approaches
Authors: Vieira-Potter Victoria J. , Karamichos Dimitrios , Lee Darren J.
Published: March 2016

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease defined by elevated blood glucose (BG). DM is a global epidemic and the prevalence is anticipated to continue to increase. The ocular complications of DM negatively impact the quality of life and carry an extremely high economic burden. While systemic control of BG can slow the ocular complications they cannot stop them, especially if clinical symptoms are already present. With the advances in biodegradable polymers, implantable ocular devices can slowly release medication to stop, and in some cases reverse, diabetic complications in the eye. In this review we discuss the ocular complications associated with DM, the treatments available with a focus on localized treatments, and what promising treatments are on the horizon.
The Role of Mitochondrial Functional Proteins in ROS Production in Ischemic Heart Diseases
Authors: Pei Haifeng , Yang Yi , Zhao Heng , Li Xiuchuan , Yang Dachun , Li De , Yang Yongjian
Published: March 2016

Ischemic heart diseases (IHD) have become the leading cause of death around the world, killing more than 7 million people annually. In IHD, the blockage of coronary vessels will cause irreversible cell injury and even death. As the “powerhouse” and “apoptosis center” in cardiomyocytes, mitochondria play critical roles in IHD. Ischemia insult can reduce myocardial ATP content, resulting in energy stress and overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Thus, mitochondrial abnormality has been identified as a hallmark of multiple cardiovascular disorders. To date, many studies have suggested that these mitochondrial proteins, such as electron transport chain (ETC) complexes, uncoupling proteins (UCPs), mitochondrial dynamic proteins, translocases of outer membrane (Tom) complex, and mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP), can directly or indirectly influence mitochondria‐originated ROS production, consequently determining the degree of mitochondrial dysfunction and myocardial impairment. Here, the focus of this review is to summarize the present understanding of the relationship between some mitochondrial functional proteins and ROS production in IHD.
Empirical Compliance Equations for Constant Rectangular Cross Section Flexure Hinges and Their Applications
Authors: Li Tiemin , Du Yunsong , Jiang Yao , Zhang Jinglei
Published: March 2016

This paper presents the derivation of empirical compliance equations of the constant rectangular cross section flexure hinge. The stress concentration caused by changes in cross section is analyzed based on finite element analysis results for the purpose of overcoming compliance calculation errors. It shows that the stress concentration has great influence on axial compliance calculation, while it has little influence on shear and bending compliance calculation. Then empirical compliance equations with a relative wide range ofh/Landt/Lare derived based on the exponential model in conjunction with consideration of all geometrical parameters of flexure hinges and the influence of the stress concentration on axial compliance calculation. Finally, in order to verify the validity of the empirical equations, the input/output compliance and displacement amplification ratios of bridge-type microdisplacement amplification mechanisms are analyzed. Meanwhile, an experimental platform of displacement amplification mechanisms is set up. The experimental results and finite element method (FEM) values are in good agreement with the theoretical arithmetic, which demonstrates the accuracy of the empirical compliance equations. It provides a reference point for further studies on the design and optimization of flexure hinges and compliant mechanisms.
Towards the Elimination of White Spots in Mobile WiMAX Grids through Time Efficient Cognitive Vertical Handoff Algorithm
Authors: Minhas Abid Ali , Qaddus Ahmed , Khan Muhammad Saeed , Iftikhar Mohsin , Zia Tanveer , Almazyad Abdulaziz , Chilamkurti Naveen
Published: March 2016

During the past two decades particularly, there has been incredible growth in the telecommunication industry which evolved the demand for real time applications. Mobile grids and internet service providers are offering competitive real time services to customers in order to fulfil their daily demands. Nowadays, WiMAX has become a key player in telecommunication industry for providing cost effective communication solutions to customers residing in developed and underdeveloped regions. Moreover, a significant role of WiMAX technology is to fill the gap between the first-world and third-world countries. WiMAX technology offers affordable low cost wireless multimedia services to its customers by using point to multipoint propagation methods. Over the past few years, the problem of white spots in WiMAX grids has been reported in the literature extensively. Consequently, this issue has got a lot of attention from researchers. In order to disentangle the phenomenon of white spots, a novel algorithm based on time efficient cognitive vertical handoff scheme has been presented in this paper. The proposed algorithm is based upon principles of cognitive heterogeneous wireless grids. The simulation results have shown that the proposed algorithm is a promising candidate to overcome the problem of white spots in mobile WiMAX grids.
Dually Diagnosed Patients with Arrests for Violent and Nonviolent Offenses: Two-Year Treatment Outcomes
Authors: Timko Christine , Finlay Andrea , Schultz Nicole R. , Blonigen Daniel M.
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study was to examine the history of arrests among dually diagnosed patients entering treatment, compare groups with different histories on use of treatment and mutual-help groups and functioning, at intake to treatment and six-month, one-year, and two-year follow-ups, and examine correlates and predictors of legal functioning at the study endpoint. At treatment intake, 9.2% of patients had no arrest history, 56.3% had been arrested for nonviolent offenses only, and 34.5% had been arrested for violent offenses. At baseline, the violent group had used the most outpatient psychiatric treatment and reported poorer functioning (psychiatric, alcohol, drug, employment, and family/social). Both arrest groups had used more inpatient/residential treatment and had more mutual-help group participation than the no-arrest group. The arrest groups had higher likelihood of substance use disorder treatment or mutual-help group participation at follow-ups. Generally, all groups were comparable on functioning at follow-ups (with baseline functioning controlled). With baseline arrest status controlled, earlier predictors of more severe legal problems at the two-year follow-up were more severe psychological, family/social, and drug problems. Findings suggest that dually diagnosed patients with a history of arrests for violent offenses may achieve comparable treatment outcomes to those of patients with milder criminal histories.
Choice of Unmanipulated T Cell Replete Graft for Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant and Posttransplant Cyclophosphamide in Hematologic Malignancies in Adults: Peripheral Blood or Bone Marrow—Review of Published Literature
Authors: Farhan Shatha , Peres Edward , Janakiraman Nalini
Published: March 2016

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) is often the only curative option for many patients with malignant and benign hematological stem cell disorders. However, some issues are still of concern regarding finding a donor like shrinking family sizes in many societies, underrepresentation of the ethnic minorities in the registries, genetic variability for some races, and significant delays in obtaining stem cells after starting the search. So there is a considerable need to develop alternate donor stem cell sources. The rapid and near universal availability of the haploidentical donor is an advantage of the haploidentical SCT and an opportunity that is being explored currently in many centers especially using T cell replete graft and posttransplant cyclophosphamide. This is probably because it does not require expertise in graft manipulation and because of the lower costs. However, there are still lots of unanswered questions, like the effect of use of bone marrow versus peripheral blood as the source of stem cells on graft-versus-host disease, graft versus tumor, overall survival, immune reconstitution, and quality of life. Here we review the available publications on bone marrow and peripheral blood experience in the haploidentical SCT setting.
The Natural Polyphenol Epigallocatechin Gallate Protects Intervertebral Disc Cells from Oxidative Stress
Authors: Krupkova Olga , Handa Junichi , Hlavna Marian , Klasen Juergen , Ospelt Caroline , Ferguson Stephen John , Wuertz-Kozak Karin
Published: March 2016

Oxidative stress‐related phenotypic changes and a decline in the number of viable cells are crucial contributors to intervertebral disc degeneration. The polyphenol epigallocatechin 3‐gallate (EGCG) can interfere with painful disc degeneration by reducing inflammation, catabolism, and pain. In this study, we hypothesized that EGCG furthermore protects against senescence and/or cell death, induced by oxidative stress. Sublethal and lethal oxidative stress were induced in primary human intervertebral disc cells with H2O2 (total n = 36). Under sublethal conditions, the effects of EGCG on p53‐p21 activation, proliferative capacity, and accumulation of senescence‐associated β‐galactosidase were tested. Further, the effects of EGCG on mitochondria depolarization and cell viability were analyzed in lethal oxidative stress. The inhibitor LY249002 was applied to investigate the PI3K/Akt pathway. EGCG inhibited accumulation of senescence‐associated β‐galactosidase but did not affect the loss of proliferative capacity, suggesting that EGCG did not fully neutralize exogenous radicals. Furthermore, EGCG increased the survival of IVD cells in lethal oxidative stress via activation of prosurvival PI3K/Akt and protection of mitochondria. We demonstrated that EGCG not only inhibits inflammation but also can enhance the survival of disc cells in oxidative stress, which makes it a suitable candidate for the development of novel therapies targeting disc degeneration.
Effect of Reaction Temperature on Carbon Yield and Morphology of CNTs on Copper Loaded Nickel Nanoparticles
Authors: Ming Hu , Peiling Ding , Yunlong Zhang , Jing Gao , Xiaoxue Ren
Published: March 2016

This investigation was attempted to introduce carbon nanotubes (CNTs) onto surface of copper powders in order to improve heat transfer performance of copper matrix for engineering application of electrical packaging materials. The Ni/MgO catalyst was formed on the copper powders surface by means of codeposition method. CVD technique was executed to fabricate uniform CNTs on copper powders and effect of reaction temperature on the morphology of CNTs was surveyed. The results showed that CNTs products on the copper powder surface were distributed uniformly even if reaction temperature was different. The diameter dimension of CNTs was within the scope of 30~60 nm. Growth behaviors of CNTs by CVD method were considered to be “tip-growth” mechanism. Raman spectra of CNTs proved that intensity ratio of D-band to G-band (ID/IG) increased as deposition reaction temperature increased, which implied that order degree of graphitic structure in synthesized CNTs improved.
Pneumomediastinum following Crystal Use: A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Pourmotabed Samiramis , Jalili Mohammad
Published: March 2016

Crystal is a synthetic substance with an increasing rate of abuse. It may cause patients to present to the emergency department because of its acute complications. We depict two cases of pneumomediastinum following inhalation of crystal. Both cases had used crystal for recreational purposes. In one case, a young man presenting to the ED with the retrosternal chest pain and neck pain was diagnosed to have pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium. The other patient presenting with dyspnea and chest pain was shown to have collection of air within mediastinum. Both patients underwent a series of diagnostic evaluations and, after a course of observation, were discharged without a surgical intervention. Patients with chest pain following inhalation of crystal may suffer from this complication.
A retórica do ponto de vista do mundo da vida
Authors: Sonesson Göran
Published: March 2016

Apesar de colocações anteriores, o casamento entre retórica e semiótica foi consumado pelo Groupe μ, que o tornou produtivo também para a semiótica visual. Há, no entanto, diversos problemas com a abordagem do Groupe, sendo o primeiro sua redução da retórica à elocutio, isto é, o sentido produzido por meio de transgressões, enquanto o antigo sentido amplo de retórica como uma teoria geral da comunicação foi renovado por Perelman e seus discípulos. O segundo problema diz respeito à divisão um pouco abstrata das figuras retóricas, quando uma abordagem mais sistemática pode ser obtida partindo-se da mereologia, isto é, a teoria das partes e dos todos. Este artigo procura avançar na discussão de ambos os tópicos.
Sobre o Tratado do Signo Visual: uma observação e duas questões
Authors: Roque Georges
Published: March 2016

Este texto é uma resposta ao convite do Groupe μ para discutir seus trabalhos. Em particular, ele diz respeito ao Traité du signe visuel [Tratado do signo visual]. Após relembrar a importância da distinção entre signo icônico e signo plástico, fundamental para a análise de obras de arte, e sugerir um modo de dar conta desses conceitos, este artigo se concentra em duas questões. A primeira é a do significado icônico, eliminada do Tratado, e que proponho resgatar. A segunda se relaciona à semiótica da cor. Sugiro, neste artigo, acrescentar à semiótica dos tons – a única que o Groupe μ leva em conta –, uma semiótica dos pigmentos, a única em condições de dar conta da significação da cor em certas pinturas.
Well-prepared teachers inspire student learning
Authors: Pecheone Raymond L. , Whittaker Andrea
Published: March 2016

This is an era of transformation in the preparation, induction, and assessment of prospective teachers. The tension between local and state control is at the heart of the debate. States should be responsible for establishing performance standards that ensure that new teachers are well-prepared, competent, and ready to teach. This is why the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE) developed edTPA — a performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system that teacher preparation programs throughout the U.S. can use to emphasize, measure, and support the skills and knowledge teacher candidates will need.
Another innovation from High Tech High — embedded teacher training
Authors: Griswold Janie , Riordan Rob
Published: March 2016

High Tech High School’s teaching internship program blends on-the-job work with classroom theory. Interns spend two years working as full teachers as they take courses. The program serves three large purposes: Train new teachers and build capacity in the HTH organization; train teachers in and beyond HTH for success in a wide range of contexts; and disseminate HTH principles and practices. A key feature of the program is that it includes a large portion of student feedback.
The value of knowing how students learn
Authors: Riley Benjamin
Published: March 2016

Deans for Impact, a nonprofit organization composed of leaders of educator-preparation programs throughout the U.S., believes cognitive science is an important part of an evidence-based core of knowledge that preservice teachers should possess. Member deans believe that cognitive science holds promise for improving learning and promoting the professionalization of teaching. With that in mind, Deans for Impact published a six-page white paper entitled The Science of Learning, which summarizes existing research on how students learn and connects this research to practical implications for teaching. The paper was developed in close collaboration with cognitive scientist Dan Willingham and Paul Bruno, a former middle school science teacher. The Science of Learning contains six key questions related to how students learn, with principles from cognitive science that help answer them, and lists some practical implications for teaching that follow from these scientific principles.
Deans for Impact
Authors: Gallagher Karen Symms , Smith Tom E.C. , Anderson Charis
Published: March 2016

A vision statement and call to action from Deans for Impact — a group of deans committing themselves to a set of principles intended to elevate the performance of educator preparation programs and the status of teachers. Their objectives include: Develop a consensus around a professional knowledge base for teachers; create a tighter connection between K-12 systems and schools of education; require states to make data available to programs and the public about teachers prepared by each institution; aim the research lens inward to evaluate and identify the most effective elements teacher education; rethink structures and incentives in higher education institutions to create entities that are more nimble and receptive to change; and develop a strong professional network for schools of education leaders that connects them to peers and helps them lead change within their institutions.
Learning on the job
Authors: Ritter Gary W. , Barnett Joshua H.
Published: March 2016

Since 2010, there has been much policy activity on teacher evaluation. Many education policy makers have embraced the idea that improved teacher evaluation can cultivate genuine improvements in the teaching force and improved student outcomes. Can genuine evaluation actually enhance the effectiveness of those evaluated? Using structured interviews with educators and policy makers in five states, the authors find that rigorous evaluations can provide a focus for professional development and that the feedback from evaluations can encourage self-reflection and meaningful conversations focused on classroom practice among educators. Moreover, the data suggest that educators are open to such evaluations when certain key conditions are met in schools.
Washington View: Will the light shine on education?
Authors: Ferguson Maria
Published: March 2016

In the current election season, education is not drawing a lot of interest as a political issue. According to Gallup, only 4% of Americans consider education the nation’s most important problem. Hillary Clinton created a dustup last year when she talked about charter schools and may end up avoiding all but the simplest comments about it. But Sen. Bernie Sanders has put forth a proposal to make public colleges and universities free. The Republicans mostly avoid the topic except to take broadsides at the Common Core and keeping the federal government out of education. But it will be interesting to see if after the two major parties select their nominees that education becomes a more important issue in the fall campaign.
Backtalk: The trouble with grit
Authors: Benedetti Christopher
Published: March 2016

Some lawmakers and alternative preservice teacher preparation programs believe that preparing teachers is relatively straightforward — just find individuals with grit, ingrain some proven teaching strategies, and get them into a classroom to get started on their long career in education. However, the grit and strategies approach ignores that most teachers are drawn to education based on their beliefs and sense of creativity — things that light fires and provide inspiration and lead to meaningful, long-term commitment to teaching. As a result, the author says, we must develop in new teachers the three “E”s: Envision, Engage, and Execute.
Bounding the Labor Supply Responses to a Randomized Welfare Experiment: A Revealed Preference Approach
Authors: Kline Patrick , Tartari Melissa
Published: March 2016

We study the short-term impact of Connecticut's Jobs First welfare reform experiment on women's labor supply and welfare participation decisions. A nonparametric optimizing model is shown to restrict the set of counterfactual choices compatible with each woman's actual choice. These revealed preference restrictions yield informative bounds on the frequency of several intensive and extensive margin responses to the experiment. We find that welfare reform induced many women to work but led some others to reduce their earnings in order to receive assistance. The bounds on this latter “ opt-in” effect imply that intensive margin labor supply responses are nontrivial. (JEL H23, H75, I38, J16, J22)
Presidents and the US Economy: An Econometric Exploration
Authors: Blinder Alan S. , Watson Mark W.
Published: March 2016

The US economy has performed better when the president of the United States is a Democrat rather than a Republican, almost regardless of how one measures performance. For many measures, including real GDP growth (our focus), the performance gap is large and significant. This paper asks why. The answer is not found in technical time series matters nor in systematically more expansionary monetary or fiscal policy under Democrats. Rather, it appears that the Democratic edge stems mainly from more benign oil shocks, superior total factor productivity (TFP) performance, a more favorable international environment, and perhaps more optimistic consumer expectations about the near-term future. (JEL D72, E23, E32, E65, N12, N42)
The Bidder's Curse: Reply
Authors: Malmendier Ulrike
Published: March 2016

An important unresolved issue in the search literature is the question to what extent suboptimal search reflects “traditional search frictions,” and to what extent it reflects behavioral biases. The distinction is important for assessing welfare, predicting firm behavior, and making policy choices. In order to make progress on this question, we need a precise theoretical distinction and micro data. I argue that Schneider's (2016) analysis and data confirm and complement the main findings in Malmendier and Lee (2011), but neither his nor our data permit us to quantitatively assess the relative importance of these determinants. I propose several feasible identification strategies. (JEL D12, D44)
Framing Innovation Opportunities While Staying Committed to an Organizational Epistemic Stance
Authors: Fayard Anne-Laure , Gkeredakis Emmanouil , Levina Natalia
Published: March 2016

This paper examines how an organization’s culture, and in particular its stance toward the pursuit of knowledge and innovation, matters when confronting new digitally enabled practices for generating novel insights. We draw on an in-depth interpretive study of how two innovation consulting firms encountered crowdsourcing for innovation. Our findings suggest that, although both organizations relied on a similar set of organizational arrangements in their daily consulting work, they enacted different positions vis-à-vis crowdsourcing: one firm further experimented with it, whereas the other rejected it altogether. These different positions emerged as organizational actors examined, framed, and evaluated crowdsourcing as an alternative for generating knowledge. To interpret these findings, we draw on philosophy of science and develop the concept of organizational epistemic stance, defined as an attitude that organizational actors collectively enact in pursuing knowledge. Our analysis suggests that when organizational actors encounter and explore information technology-enabled practices, such as crowdsourcing and big data analytics, they are likely to remain committed to their epistemic stance to frame such practices and judge their potential value for pursuing knowledge. This paper contributes to our understanding of encounters with, and adoption and diffusion of, new organizational practices and offers new ways of thinking about crowdsourcing.
An exploration of bullying behaviours in nursing: a review of the literature
Authors: Wilson Janet Lynn
Published: March 2016

This article explores bullying behaviours in nursing in the UK and other countries, why bullying happens, and suggests actions to prevent or combat it. Bullying involves intentional and repeated psychological violence, humiliating and isolating staff from colleagues. Current literature reports that 20–25% of nursing staff experience bullying behaviour. The main perpetrators are nurses in a senior position to those being bullied and colleagues who are established staff members. Those likely to be bullied are students and new staff members. Bullying can cause distress and depression, with up to 25% of those bullied leaving their jobs or the profession, and have an impact on patient care. Factors contributing to bullying are hierarchical management and employees not feeling empowered. Silence and inaction by managers and colleagues allows this behaviour to continue. A zero-tolerance policy and the addressing of this behaviour clearly and promptly by managers should be instigated. Staff being bullied should be supported by colleagues.
UK policy initiatives and the effect on increasing organ donation
Authors: Hall Bethany , Parkin Matthew SW
Published: March 2016

Organ donation has developed since the Human Tissue Act 1961, and even since the Human Tissue Act 2004, which replaced it. Given the demand for organ transplants, there have been various attempts to increase the number of people on the Organ Donation Register, including awareness campaigns and celebrity endorsement. However, as the UK-wide strategy Taking Organ Transplantation to 2020 indicates, increasing the number of donations will require more than simply increasing the number of registered donors. This article reviews the changes in policies relating to organ donation and the associated issues.
Looking to the past and learning for the future
Authors: Stone Ruth
Published: March 2016

Ruth Stone, a second-year student at the University of East Anglia, reflects on the life of Edith Cavell and how her actions more than 100 years ago can influence nursing practice today
Managing surgical wound care: review of Leukomed Control dressings
Authors: Milne Jeanette
Published: March 2016

Optimal management of surgical wounds is an important part of postoperative recovery. The aim of postoperative wound care is to facilitate rapid wound closure, while preventing complications and promoting minimal disturbance, to achieve the best functional and aesthetic results. Health professionals should seek to optimise the process of acute wound healing, observe progress, and prevent wound complications. Dressings that permit extended wear time, and are transparent and so allow early recognition without the need for unnecessary changes, have the potential to minimise the effect on patients and the wider health economy. This article reviews recommendations for surgical wound care, and introduces the recently launched Leukomed Control dressing that is entirely transparent and allows greater flexibility, breathability, and visualisation of the wound.
Role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative care
Authors: George Tintu
Published: March 2016

Palliative care is given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. The role of the advanced practice nurse (APN) has significant value in this speciality. APNs provide holistic care, along with diagnostic and treatment expertise, and at the same time evaluate cost-effective use of resources. Palliative care APNs are specialists and leaders in disease-modifying care, pain and symptom management, giving attention to highest quality of life possible, and compassionate end-of-life care. The role of the APN has been highly recognised in the US and the aim of this article is to investigate this role. The article explores background, significance and a review of the literature. It concludes by emphasising the importance of APNs.
Evaluation of dissociative life of male athletes in some disability sportive branches
Authors: Kırımoğlu Hüseyin , İlhan Ekrem Levent , Kayıhan Gürhan , Aksoy Umut Mert , Yılmaz Atike
Published: March 2016

This research focused on evaluation of dissociative lives of male disabled athletes who played in teams of amputee football league and regional wheelchair basketball league. In this research; general survey method, one of the descriptive research methods, was used. As data collection tools; “Personal Information Form”, “Household Income Form” and “The Dissociation Scale Questioner” were used. A total of 92 male disabled participants (55 amputee football players and 37 wheelchair basketball players) were included in the study.There were no significant statistical differences between participants’ dissociation levels and age, educational status, marital status, whether or not being a national player and employment status. However; there was statistically significant difference in terms of use of prostheses-use, sportive branch, household income and time of disability.It may be argued that acquired traumatic events that occur after birth have stronger traumatic life levels/effects compared to congenital traumatic events that occur before or during birth
Using exercises to cope with the transference in the process of group counseling
Authors: Boyacı Mehmet
Published: March 2016

People who have different characteristics maintain their life by communicating each other. Today people may have many problems related to their relationships with others. So they may need professional support when they could not find a solution for some personal or social problems which they have faced throughout their life. In this sense, Counseling and Group Counseling is a professional field having the aim of helping people to overcome those problems. Group counseling has some advantages compared to individual counseling. The feeling of not being alone within the group and transfer of the experiences learned in the sessions to social life are some advantages of group counseling. Besides its advantages, transference and countertransference may arise in group counseling process. In this article; the exercises which may help to the group leader to cope with transference and countertransference during the group counseling have been examined in a theoretical framework. Some exercises like role playing, empty chair and unfinished business were discussed in the light of literature.  At the end of the study some recommendations and suggestions are offered to the counselors and the field professionals.
Efectividad de las intervenciones del Banco Central de Costa Rica en el mercado de monedas extranjeras (MONEX)
Authors: Espinosa Rodríguez Julio César , Valerio Berrocal Marco Vinicio
Published: March 2016

El presente documento es una aproximación empírica a la evaluación de la efectividad de las intervenciones cambiarias en MONEX utilizando el criterio de K. Domínguez (1998) mediante un modelo GARCH en el espíritu del trabajo de C. Broto (2012). Se realizan análisis para aproximar las reglas de intervención en MONEX seguidas por el BCCR y se estima la probabilidad de ocurrencia de una intervención utilizando un modelo LOGIT. Además se pretende analizar que ha sucedido con los arreglos cambiarios aplicados en Costa Rica a partir de la flexibilización cambiaria y transición a metas de inflación en el año 2006.
Pemilihan Umum Menurut Hukum Islam
Authors: Sodikin Sodikin
Published: March 2016

This article discuss the implementating general election in Islamic law, both the legislative elections, elections of regional heads and presidential elections. Indonesian elections in accordance with the mechanism of the western democracies, so that the election is the only way in choosing representatives and leaders. In the Islamic view of the elections is not the only way but one of the ways to choose a government or leader. Elections according to the Islamic view of the law may permissible, but must be in accordance with the implementation of sharia, not using a mechanical cause many western democracies not helpful.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v15i1.2848
Asuransi Sosial Syariah bagi Muslim Indonesia
Authors: Muin Fatkhul , Mucharom Rully Syahrul
Published: March 2016

The basic concept of the insurance is because people need protection against any incident that occurs in the community such as illness and natural disasters. The article 14 In Law No. 2 of 1992 on  Insurance, that social insurance is a type of insurance to the implemented by the government for public welfare.  The current population is Moslem Indonesia reached 80%, therefore, the Indonesian Muslim community needs the systema syariah  social insurance.   The system of syariah social insurance where there are 2 (two) products, where there are participants and savings accounts tabarru’ and as managers by the BUMN (state corporation) in law No. 2 of 1992 on Insurance.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v15i1.2854
Penyelesaian sengketa Kepailitan Menurut Hukum Perbankan Syariah
Authors: Widjajati Erna
Published: March 2016

Based UUPA No: 3 of 2006 related to its jurisdiction to examine cases of economic disputes sharia and based PERMA No.2 Year 2008 concerning Law Compilation of Islamic Economics was decided by the Supreme Court refers to the Law No: 27 of 2004 pointed to the Commercial Court. Though Religious of Court that have the authority dispute bankruptcy contains elements of Islamic economics, including Islamic banking. In Bankruptcy Decision No: 7/Pailit / 2011/PU. Commerce JKT PST strengthened MARI Decision No: 346 F/PDT.SUS/2011 did not consider the existence of PERMA No: 2 of 2008 on the specified Economics Law Compilation Supreme Court.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v15i1.2855
Rechterlijk Dwaling dalam Tinjauan Fikih Jinayah dan Hukum Positif
Authors: Wahyuni Afidah
Published: March 2016

This study shows that jinayah Islamic jurisprudence and criminal law determine how to overcome rechterlijk dwaling by conducting a review of the decision. There are same principals why both rechterlijk dwaling and jinayah Islamic jurisprudence exist. This comes weather from internal and external of the judge. Similarly, the effect and the legal consequences of rechterlijk dwaling, according to both criminal law and jinayah Islamic Jurisprudence.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v15i2.2860
Kepastian Hukum Gadai Tanah dalam Hukum Islam di Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Jajuli M Sulaeman
Published: March 2016

Mortgage practice in Indonesian society is universal sociological phenomenon and occurs in every place. It is conventional and carries out from generation to generation. For citizen of Bogor, the mortgage land has been done since long time ago. This goes without proof documents as legal certainty. Meanwhile, academically, legal certainty is a theory that has not been developed by Islamic jurists.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v15i2.2866
Kritik Terhadap Epistemologi Fikih Murtad.
Authors: Kau Sofyan A.P , Sulaeman Zulkarnain
Published: March 2016

This paper contains a critique to fiqh of apostasy which considers the action as a criminal offense to be sentenced to death. Reviewing the legal sources of fiqh using allegorical approach and historical evidence indicates that the action is a violation of the theological apostasy against God, and therefore only God who has a right to punish. In al-Qur’an, the type of punishment is non-physical punishment and will be executed in hereafter. The act of apostasy will be punishable by death if apostasy is in political arena and civil matter, which is followed by resistance and rebellion against legitimate political authority that interfere with public safety and official authority. Therefore, the provision of the punishment is handed over to the legitimate political institutions (ta’zir) to determine the appropriate punishment.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v16i1.2895
Pelaksanaan Isbat Nikah di Pengadilan Agama Pandeglang
Authors: Sanusi Ahmad
Published: March 2016

This study shows that the implementation of marriage stipulation in the Religious Pandeglang is similar to other religious courts, in accordance with the procedure of the legislation. Based on the data, isbat nikah in the Religious Court of Pandeglang has increased annually. In 2012, the number of isbat nikah amounted to 41 cases and in 2013 increased to 68 cases, then in 2014 became 135 cases. Isbat nikah established by the Religious Courts Pandeglang is a marriage that has already met the requirements of marriage but has not recorded yet because of poverty. Therefore, isbat nikah is free of charge.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v16i1.2901
موقف الفقهاء فى اللفظ المشترك وأثره فى الفقه الإسلامي
Authors: Abbas Ahmad Sudirman
Published: March 2016

Lafzh musytarak (ambiguous word) is one literary study to produce a certain law. Such as the word “al-lams” which means touch of skin in the explicit sense and sexual activity of husband and wife in implicit sense. As a result, it has different consequences. If the interpretion of “al-lams” is touch of skin, the person should repeat his wudu’ (ablution). If the interpretion of “al-lams” is sexual activity of a couple, they have to take junub bath to purify them from large hadats. These two meanings have deep arguments based on religious scripture and in-depth research on any related word in several literature. This activity also needs to consider logical and relevant situation and condition to perfectly implement Sharia values.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v16i1.2903
Acute Otitis Media and Other Complications of Viral Respiratory Infection
Authors: Chonmaitree Tasnee , Trujillo Rocio , Jennings Kristofer , Alvarez-Fernandez Pedro , Patel Janak A. , Loeffelholz Michael J. , Nokso-Koivisto Johanna , Matalon Reuben , Pyles Richard B. , Miller Aaron L. , McCormick David P.
Published: March 2016

BACKGROUND:

Viral upper and lower respiratory tract infections (URI, LRI) are common in infants. We determined the prevalence of viral URI and its complications, including acute otitis media (AOM) and LRI, and assessed the effect of bacterial-viral interactions, and genetic and environmental risks on AOM development.

METHODS:

Healthy infants were enrolled from near birth and followed to the first episode of AOM up to 12 months of age. Nasopharyngeal specimens were collected at monthly intervals (months 1–6, 9) and during viral URI episodes for bacterial culture and viral polymerase chain reaction studies. Subjects were followed closely for AOM development.

RESULTS:

A total of 367 infants were followed for 286 child-years; 887 URI (305 infants) and 180 AOM episodes (143 infants) were documented. Prevalence of URI, LRI, and AOM in the first year was 3.2, 0.25, and 0.67 per child-year, respectively. Cumulative AOM incidence by ages 3, 6, and 12 months was 6%, 23%, and 46%. Infants with and without AOM had 4.7 and 2.3 URI episodes per child-year, respectively (P < .002). Pathogenic bacterial colonization rates by month were significantly higher in infants with AOM (P < .005). Breastfeeding reduced both URI and AOM risks (P < .05). Significant bacterial-viral interactions occurred with Moraxella catarrhalis and a variety of respiratory viruses and altered URI and AOM risks.

CONCLUSIONS:

Almost half of infants experienced AOM by age 1. Important AOM risk factors included frequent viral URI, pathogenic bacterial colonization, and lack of breastfeeding. Bacterial-viral interactions may play a significant role in AOM pathogenesis and deserve further investigation.
Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive-Behavior Therapy in Clinical Practice: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Field Thomas A. , Beeson Eric T. , Jones Laura K.
Published: March 2016

The field of neuroscience has influenced revisions to conventional models of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In the mental health counseling field, a conceptual model of neuroscience-informed cognitive-behavior therapy (n-CBT) was first published in the Journal of Mental Health Counseling in 2015. The present article reviews findings from the first six months of a year-long pilot study that examined counselor and client use and perceptions of n-CBT following application in clinical practice settings. Counselors reported successful alleviation of client symptomatology with n-CBT, particularly anxiety and depressive disorders. Counselors and clients also held similar and consistently high perceptions of n-CBT's credibility and the likelihood of improvement when using the model.
Avaliação gravimétrica dos resíduos de serviços de saúde no município de Rondonópolis (MT) Brasil
Authors: Silva M. S. , Souza P. M. , Olinda R. A. , Santos D. A. S. , Oliveira R. X.
Published: March 2016

O resíduo de serviço de saúde (RSS) é resíduo proveniente de atividades exercidas em estabelecimentos diferenciados (seja biológico, químico, perfurocortantes e comum produzidos dentro desses locais), que vem aumentando diariamente e que exigem, na maioria das vezes, cuidados especiais desde sua geração a sua disposição final.  Este estudo objetivou analisar o gerenciamento dos RSS a partir da avaliação gravimétrica de resíduos de uma instituição hospitalar de Rondonópolis (MT) Brasil. Como metodologia foi realizada uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, quantitativa, observacional e longitudinal. Baseada nos Planos de Gerenciamento de RSS entre os anos de 2010 e 2014, foi possível fazer uma análise gravimétrica dos RSS por leito ocupado por dia, com os seguintes resultados: 1,57Kg em 2010; 1,70Kg em 2011; 1,57Kg em 2012; 1,86Kg em 2013 e 1,98Kg. (leito.ocupado.dia)-1 em 2014; com uma taxa média de 1,73Kg .(leito.ocupado.dia)-1 nos cinco anos analisados. Foram sugeridas propostas de melhoria para o gerenciamento de RSS, uma mudança de atitude com maior comprometimento dos profissionais envolvidos a fim de melhorar o atendimento à saúde da população, bem como a qualidade ambiental, através da redução de geração e segregação adequada dos resíduos.

Evaluation of gravimetric health services waste in Rondonópolis (MT) Brazil

Abstract: The health service residue (RSS) is residue from activities performed in different venues, which is increasing daily (Whether biological, chemical , sharps and common produced in these locations ) , and requiring, in most cases, special care from its generation to its final disposal. This study aimed to analyze the management of RSS from the gravimetric evaluation of waste from a hospital Rondonópolis (MT) Brazil. Methodology as exploratory, descriptive, quantitative, observational and longitudinal research was conducted. Based on the Plans RSS Management between the years 2010 and 2014, it was possible to gravimetric analysis by RSS occupied bed per day, with the following results: 1,57Kg in 2010; 1,70Kg in 2011; 1,57Kg in 2012; 1,86Kg in 2013 and 1,98Kg (occupied.bed.day)-1 in 2014; with an average rate of 1,73Kg. (occupied.bed.day)-1 in the five years analyzed. Improvement proposals were suggested for the RSS management, a change of attitude with greater commitment of the professionals involved in order to improve the health care of the population as well as environmental quality, by generating reduction and proper waste segregation.

 
The use of genetic markers in predicting of oral lichen planus development and recurrence
Authors: Акмалова Г. , Akmalova G. , Чуйкин С. , Chuykin S. , Ронь Г. , Ron G. , Чернышева Н. , Chernyshova N. , Галимова Э. , Galimova E. , Гилязова И. , Gilyazova I. , Хуснутдинова Э. , Khusnutdinova E.
Published: March 2016

To reveal the association of the interleukin 8 (IL-8) gene with the development and progression of oral lichen planus (OLP) we performed RT-PCR analysis of rs4073 polymorphism in the IL-8 gene in 92 oral lichen planus patients and 163 healthy individuals of Russian ethnic origin from the Volga-Ural region of Russia. The investigation showed the importance of polymorphism rs4073 of IL-8 gene for oral lichen planus development. The disease was associated with genotype rs4073*T / T which was found to be the genetic marker of high risk for oral lichen planus development, and rs4073*A / T genotype — the genetic marker of low risk for erosive-ulcerous oral lichen planus form development (p=0.016, OR=0.40) and the disease recurrence (p=0.02, OR=0.33). The results obtained in the investigation make a significant contribution to understanding the structure of hereditary predisposition to oral lichen planus development.
Increased Periodontal Attachment Loss in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Authors: Pischon Nicole , Hoedke Daniela , Kurth Sven , Lee Paul , Dommisch Henrik , Steinbrecher Astrid , Pischon Tobias , Burmester Gerd R. , Buttgereit Frank , Detert Jacqueline , Riemekasten Gabriela
Published: March 2016

Background: Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases and periodontitis share common pathogenetic characteristics, such as proinflammatory traits causative for tissue degradation and loss of function. The aim of the present case control study is to investigate the association between systemic sclerosis (SSc) and periodontitis.

Methods: The association between SSc and periodontitis was examined in 58 SSc patients and 52 control patients, matched for age and sex. The periodontal examination included periodontal attachment loss (AL), probing depth, bleeding on probing, plaque index (PI), and gingival index (GI). Potential risk factors of periodontitis were assessed through patients’ questionnaires.

Results: In unadjusted analyses, patients with SSc had a significant 0.61 mm higher AL (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.24 to 0.97; P = 0.002) when compared with controls. In a stepwise logistic regression, including SSc status, age, sex, education, smoking, alcohol consumption, and body mass index, only SSc status, age, and sex remained significantly associated with periodontitis. Adjusted for age and sex, patients with SSc had a 0.52 mm higher AL compared with controls (95% CI 0.16 to 0.88; P = 0.005). The strength of the association of SSc with AL remained statistically significant after additional adjustment for PI (0.44 mm; 95% CI 0.02 to 0.86; P = 0.04) or GI (0.61 mm; 95% CI 0.24 to 0.97; P = 0.001).

Conclusions: This study demonstrates higher AL in patients with SSc, which remained significant after adjustment. The study indicates a possible relationship between SSc and periodontitis.