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Physical quality and digestibility in vitro determination of green pellet concentrate based on Indigofera zollingeriana
Authors: Tarigan Andi , Ginting Simon P. , Arief I. I. , Astuti D. A. , Abdullah L.
Published: March 2018

This study aims to determine the physical quality and digestibility of green pellet concentrate based on I. zollingeriana. The composition of green pellet concentrate feed contains I. zollingeriana and C. calothyrsus in the following combinations: 1) I. zollingeriana /C. calothyrsus (90/0; R0), 2) I. zollingeriana/C. calothyrsus (75/15; R1), 3) I. zollingeriana/C. calothyrsus (60/30; R2) and 4) I. zollingeriana / C. calothyrsus (45/45; R3). The physical quality study of green pellet concentrate was performed using a completely randomized design with four types of green concentrate as treatments of three replications. Green pellet concentrate studies conducted in vitro rumen fermentation were performed using in a  randomized block design with four treatments and three sources of liquid rumen as a block. The results of the experiments conducted with pellet criteria containing I. zollingeriana/C. calothyrsus composition (60/30; R2) have the best physical character (water activity = 0.58; particles size = 12.69 mm; degree value angles = 21.01o; collision endurance = 99.78%; endurance friction = 90.42 %; bulk density = 590 kg/m3) compared to the other treatments. The quality of diet based on digestibility in vitro, dry matter and organic material having a pattern equal to R0 is higher (P<0.05) compared with other treatments, while the rough digestibility of In Vitro protein is seen R0, R1, and R2 (P>0.05), but (P<0.05) was higher than the treatment of R3. There was no difference of pH and total bacteria on green pellet concentrate type. The treatment of R3 has the lowest NH3, VFA and total gas concentration (P<0.5) compared with R2, R1 and R0. It was concluded that concentrate green pellet of I. zollingeriana composition (60%) and C.calothyrsus (30%) had better physical and nutritional quality.
Determinación de la curva de lactancia de cabras Saanen del noroeste argentino
Authors: MARTINEZ Gabriela M. , LEON JURADO José M. , SUAREZ Víctor H. , BARBA CAPOTE Cecilio
Published: March 2018

La curva de lactancia puede ser definida como la expresión del comportamiento productivo del rebaño caprino. Conocerla resulta una herramienta de selección. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue el de estudiar el comportamiento productivo de cabras Saanen en condiciones semi intensivas mediante diferentes modelos matemáticos para describir así su curva de lactancia, caracterizar la evolución de la producción de leche y analizar su variación asociadas con el número de lactancia y el número de cabritos al parto. Se utilizaron registros de datos de lactancias correspondientes a 182 animales. De cada animal fue relevado el número de partos, el tipo de parto y la producción individual diaria a partir del tercer día pos parto hasta el final de lactancia (270 días). El modelo de Cappio-Borlino fue el que mejor ajuste presentó. Al analizar los resultados obtenidos en cuanto al momento en el que se alcanza el pico de producción se observa que, además de ser numéricamente menor, las cabras de primer parto son las que lo manifiestan más tardíamente respecto a las multíparas. A su vez, los animales con partos dobles si bien presentaron una mayor producción láctea al principio de la lactancia, la persistencia fue menor respecto a los de partos triple.
The Pharmaceutical Industry in Contemporary Capitalism
Authors: Lexchin Joel
Published: March 2018

The pharmaceutical industry has been enormously profitable for many decades. The myth is that these windfalls are warranted by the therapeutic advances made by pharmaceutical companies—but the reality is far different.Click here to purchase a PDF version of this article at the Monthly Review website.
Effect of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) protein on carcass and meat quality of kampong chicken
Authors: Leke J. R. , Mandey J. S. , Ratulangi F. , Najoan M.
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this research was to examine the carcass quality and meat quality of native chicken fed dried tomato meal in diet. The study was conducted by using 200 heads of native chickens 10 days. The birds were divided into five experimental diets and each was divided into four replicate groups of ten birds per replicate. The based diet was formulated to contain 42% corn, rice bran 9%, fish meal 10%, fish oil 5%, soybean meal 9% and commercial diets 25%. Tomato meal was included in five experimental diets at levels of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12% to substitute based diets. The treatments were PO = 100% based diet (BD) + 0% tomato meal (TM); P1 = 97% BD+ 3% TM; P2 = 94% BD + 6% TM;P3 = 91% BD + 9% TM; P4 = 88% BD + 12% TM. Chemical composition of tomato meal was: 20.73% crude protein, 1.53% fat, 30.94%crude fiber, 0.98% Ca, 1.20% P and 2,416 kcal/kg of Gross Energy (GE). Results showedthat feeding tomato meal at an inclusion rate of 12% increased slaughter weight, carcass, breast meat, wings, drumstick and thigh, and decreased abdominal fat and blood cholesterol. Moreover, there were no significant difference in giblet (liver, heart and gizzard) between treatments. Meat water and meat crude protein were significantly increased. Meat crude fat and meat cholesterol were significantly decreased. In conclusion, tomato meal can be used as an alternative feedstuff in kampong chicken diets at inclusion levels up to 12% without negative effects on carcass quality and meat quality.
Predictors of Slower Time-to-Cessation of Individual Therapy for Borderline Patients Over 16 Years of Prospective Follow-Up
Authors: Borkum Dana B. , Frankenburg Frances R. , Fitzmaurice Garrett M. , Athanasiadi Argyro , Temes Christina M. , Reich Bradford , Zanarini Mary C.
Published: March 2018

The current study assesses time-to-cessation of individual therapy for patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and comparison subjects with other personality disorders (OPD) after 16 years of prospective follow-up. It also details the multivariate factors that predict this outcome for those with BPD. At baseline, 290 patients met criteria for BPD and 72 met criteria for OPD. Individuals with BPD had a significantly slower time-to-cessation of individual therapy than OPD comparison subjects. Seven baseline variables were found to be significant multivariate predictors of a slower time-to-cessation of individual therapy: older age, being white, severity of childhood neglect, history of a mood disorder, an IQ less than 90, poor vocational record prior to index admission, and higher level of trait neuroticism. The results of this study suggest that prediction of slower time-to-cessation of individual therapy is multifactorial in nature, involving factors related to demographics, childhood adversity, comorbidity, individual competence, and temperament.
Propuesta de alineación del Sistema Integrado de Gestión del ICBF Regional Bogotá con las normas ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 y OHSAS 18001:2007
Authors: Leuro Rodríguez Melco Javier
Published: March 2018

Las instituciones públicas deben generar resultados eficaces y los Sistemas Integrados de Gestión se implementan como una herramienta administrativa que permite direccionarlas estratégicamente hacia sus objetivos. Sin embargo, en aquellas instituciones públicas que los han implementado, se presentan dificultades de tipo técnico, y peor aún, dificultades en el nivel laboral, al  enfrentarse con situaciones controversiales en el ámbito del desarrollo de estos sistemas de gestión. De igual forma, la actualización de las normas técnicas internacionales ISO 9001 e ISO 14001 bajo la estructura de alto nivel, genera la necesidad de identificar las brechas existentes entre los sistemas implementados y los sistemas de gestión actualizados que sean herramientas reales, direccionadoras en la consecución de los objetivos estratégicos de la organización, herramientas que no discutan con la cultura organizacional impuesta y sean en cambio el agente dinamizador, que gestione la mejora al interior de la organización, aumentando la eficiencia, eficacia y ante todo efectividad visualizada en la sociedad. Este proyecto pretende dar las respuestas a las situaciones presentadas en una organización pública de Colombia, el Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF) Regional Bogotá, institución donde se encuentra implementado un Sistema Integrado de Gestión bajo las pasadas versiones (NTC-ISO 9001:2008 y NTC-ISO 14001:2004) y SySO (NTC-OHSAS 18001:2007) omitiendo requisitos estipulados en las normas bajo las nuevas versiones, enfoques novedosos respecto de los beneficios que puede generar la implementación de un eficaz sistema de gestión que se desarrolle de forma integral al interior de la organización.
Adolescent Exposure to Toxic Volatile Organic Chemicals From E-Cigarettes
Authors: Rubinstein Mark L. , Delucchi Kevin , Benowitz Neal L. , Ramo Danielle E.
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND:

There is an urgent need to understand the safety of e-cigarettes with adolescents. We sought to identify the presence of chemical toxicants associated with e-cigarette use among adolescents.

METHODS:

Adolescent e-cigarette users (≥1 use within the past 30 days, ≥10 lifetime e-cigarette use episodes) were divided into e-cigarette–only users (no cigarettes in the past 30 days, urine 4-[methylnitrosamino]-1-[3-pyridyl]-1-butanol [NNAL] level <1 pg/mL of creatinine; n = 67), dual users (use of cigarettes in the past 30 days in addition to e-cigarettes, NNAL level >30 pg/mL; n = 16), and never-using controls (N = 20). Saliva was collected within 24 hours of the last e-cigarette use for analysis of cotinine and urine for analysis of NNAL and levels of 8 volatile organic chemical compounds. Bivariate analyses compared e-cigarette–only users with dual users, and regression analyses compared e-cigarette–only users with dual users and controls on levels of toxicants.

RESULTS:

The participants were 16.4 years old on average. Urine excretion of metabolites of benzene, ethylene oxide, acrylonitrile, acrolein, and acrylamide was significantly higher in dual users versus e-cigarette–only users (all P < .05). Excretion of metabolites of acrylonitrile, acrolein, propylene oxide, acrylamide, and crotonaldehyde were significantly higher in e-cigarette–only users compared with controls (all P < .05).

CONCLUSIONS:

Although e-cigarette vapor may be less hazardous than tobacco smoke, our findings can be used to challenge the idea that e-cigarette vapor is safe, because many of the volatile organic compounds we identified are carcinogenic. Messaging to teenagers should include warnings about the potential risk from toxic exposure to carcinogenic compounds generated by these products.
Thank you for your feedback? An imperative to improve feedback givers' skills
Authors: Moroz Alex , Carmody Kristin
Published: March 2018

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Development of feedback-giving skills is an underexplored area of medical education delivery and scholarship. In addition to deepening our understanding of developing the feedback-giving knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits necessary for providing meaningful and impactful feedback, scholarly exploration of feedback giving skills may allow us to take another step towards improving physicians' performance, and ultimately better patient care.
Early-Stage Business Formation: An Analysis of Applications for Employer Identification Numbers
Authors: Bayard Kimberly , Dinlersoz Emin , Dunne Timothy , Haltiwanger John , Miranda Javier , Stevens John
Published: March 2018

This paper reports on the development and analysis of a newly constructed dataset on the early stages of business formation. The data are based on applications for Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) submitted in the United States, known as IRS Form SS-4 filings. The goal of the research is to develop high-frequency indicators of business formation at the national, state, and local levels. The analysis indicates that EIN applications provide forward-looking and very timely information on business formation. The signal of business formation provided by counts of applications is improved by using the characteristics of the applications to model the likelihood that applicants become employer businesses. The results also suggest that EIN applications are related to economic activity at the local level. For example, application activity is higher in counties that experienced higher employment growth since the end of the Great Recession, and application counts grew more rapidly in counties engaged in shale oil and gas extraction. Finally, the paper provides a description of new public use dataset, the “Business Formation Statistics (BFS),” that contains new data series on business applications and formation. The initial release of the BFS shows that the number of business applications in the 3rd quarter of 2017 that have relatively high likelihood of becoming job creators is still far below pre-Great Recession levels.
PROPOSTA DE ESTACIONAMENTO VERDE PARA O CÂMPUS SANTA MÔNICA DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE UBERLÂNDIA-UFU
Authors: Ramos Renata Ribeiro da Silva , Silva André Luiz Ferreira
Published: March 2018

Destaca-se com o presente trabalho a importância de se implantar áreas verdes nas cidades brasileiras como forma de amenizar alguns dos problemas decorridos da urbanização sem o devido planejamento, como, a poluição atmosférica, desconforto térmico e a escassez de estacionamentos, que comprometem a qualidade de vida das populações urbanas. Nessa perspectiva é que se propõe aqui a implantação dos chamados estacionamentos verdes, para isso fez-se um estudo de caso para o campus Santa Mônica da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia-MG, um espaço público onde seus usuários além de enfrentarem problemas ligados a falta de acessibilidade e mobilidade sentem também com a falta de estacionamentos. Os estacionamentos verdes priorizam a permeabilidade do solo e o uso de vegetação podendo se constituir em espaços ambientalmente e socialmente agradáveis destinados ao número crescente de veículos motorizados que circulam diariamente nas cidades e no campus em questão. Sendo assim, o estudo tem como objetivo geral reordenar os espaços livres destinados aos estacionamentos no campus Santa Mônica a partir da implantação de estacionamentos verdes, privilegiando as áreas verdes urbanas e suprindo a demanda por vagas dentro do campus. Foram feitas pesquisas e levantamentos de referencial teórico, busca por modelos e experiências práticas no assunto, trabalho de campo e pesquisa por amostragem não probabilista por conveniência. O trabalho foi voltado primeiramente para o campus Santa Mônica, o qual teve um projeto idealizado como resultado, mas se almeja expandir as pesquisas aprofundando-se na temática para a busca de um modelo padrão que vise melhoria no cotidiano citadino.
Complexo Portuário da Grande Vitória (ES) e Plano de Desenvolvimento e Zoneamento Portuário: um debate recente
Authors: Silvestre Henrique Alexandre , Campos Martha Machado
Published: March 2018

RESUMO Portos e cidades são elementos historicamente conectados e interativos, que se complementam e se retroalimentam. A gênese dos portos ocorre nas cidades e sua recíproca é atestável e notável em diversas localidades. Entretanto, ao longo do último século, balizados por políticas econômicas globais e a necessidade de novas tecnologias, fortalecem-se as tendências de portos nas cercanias das urbes, com pouca interação e diálogo com a urbanidade. Em Vitória, capital do Espírito Santo, a trajetória de seu porto tradicional funde-se com a curso da cidade, sendo esse forte elemento de configuração da paisagem, de determinação de questões econômico-sociais e ambientais, e de territorialidades. Com novas demandas oriundas do sistema de produção, percebem-se interações e impactos diretos no sítio: aterros e movimentações de terra; impactos socioeconômicos, como ampliação da atividade econômica em toda sua cadeia produtiva e pouco diálogo com a cidade circundante. Ainda mais notável é influência desses sistemas produtivos com o meio ambiente, afetando diretamente a paisagem, a qualidade de ar e água pela continua demanda por mais espaço. É diante deste cenário que surgem instrumentos diversos para planejamento como os Masterplans (PDZP’s), que por vezes não corroboram para efetiva execução planejada das diretrizes ali constantes, quando não são reduzidos a meros instrumentos de legitimação de obras urgidas pela demanda portuária. Questiona-se o se o debate entre Porto e Cidade contidos nos PDZP’s podem gerar subsídios para se pensar tanto o planejamento e o projeto urbano, quanto a produção do território, as políticas urbanas e a gestão da cidade.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Vitória. Portos. PDZP.
Greenhouse Gas Sampling Protocol for Mountain Meadows v2
Authors: Sullivan B.W. , Hart S.C.
Published: March 2018

Static chamber method for field sampling of greenhouse gases. Prepared on behalf of the Sierra Mountain Meadow Restoration Research Partnership July 15th, 2015
Effect of English Language Competency on the Job Satisfaction and Motivation of Teacher Educators: A Narrative Analysis
Authors: Sahito Zafarullah , Vaisanen Pertti
Published: March 2018

This research study was designed to explore the English language competency of teacher educators and its effect on their job satisfaction and motivation in order to maintain their position at their departments of Education at Universities of Sindh province of Pakistan. As, languages are generally taught and assessed in terms of four skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Where listening and reading are known as receptive skills while speaking and writing as productive skills, which are directly concerned and connected with the cognitive development of the teachers  educators and its proper utilization to become satisfied and motivated faculty members. The data was collected and analysed through narrative analysis technique, the qualitative research design and method. The findings of this article would be found suitable, reliable, strong resource and a rich addition in to the existing literature, which provides a suitable insight to all stakeholders to understand the real position and phenomenon of language competency and its effects.
Investigating the Use of the Flipped Classroom Method in an EFL Vocabulary Course
Authors: Alnuhayt Sarah S.
Published: March 2018

This study investigated the efficacy of using the flipped classroom method in EFL vocabulary classes. The participants consisted of45freshmenstudents enrolled in the researcher's ENG.120 Building vocabulary course in  the English program of Al-Mezahemiah Faculty of Education; Shaqra University. The control group was taught traditionally by lecture- style learning while the experimental group was taught using the flipped classroom method. Data collection instruments included pre-post test and a questionnaire. Findings of the test indicated that the experimental group outperformed the control group in the post- test. Findings of the questionnaire indicated that students in the experimental group had positive attitudes regarding using the flipped classroom method in the EFL vocabulary class.
Effectiveness of Employing Holistic Approach Strategy on Teaching English Reading Comprehension Skills for Seventh Graders in Jordan
Authors: Al.qomoul Mohammad Dayij
Published: March 2018

The study aimed at investigating the effect of using holistic approach strategy on teaching English reading comprehension skills for seventh graders in Jordan in comparison with conventional methods. The sample of the study consists of 120 male and female students. The sample distributed into two groups: experimental and control. The former is taught by holistic approach strategy and the later is taught according to traditional methods. A comprehension reading test was constructed by the researcher and administered before and after the experiment. The data was collected and analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The findings of the study showed significant differences (0α 05) between the two groups in favor of the experimental group. There is also a significant difference (0α 05) between the male and female students’ performances in favor of females.
A Contrastive Study of Resultative Constructions in English, Japanese and Chinese
Authors: Zhang Xiaowen
Published: March 2018

Researching on resultative constructions has become a hot topic in linguistic field in recent years, because it plays an important role in illuminating the nature of lexical semantics and its relationship with syntax. This paper simply contrasts resultative constructions in English, Japanese and Chinese from the perspectives of their syntactic structures and Washio’s (1997) semantic distinctions, that is, strong resultatives and weak resultatives. I mainly discuss their similarities and differences to deepen our understanding of resultative constructions among these three languages. This paper is organized as follows: section 1 simply introduces types of resultative constructions in English, Japanese and Chinese; section 2 introduces Washio's analysis of strong and weak resultatives; section 3 compares V-V compound resultatives in Japanese and Chinese to illustrate their differences; section 4 compares resultative constructions in three languages which are based on Washio’s (1997) semantic analysis to identify the differences on resultatives in these three languages and furtherly explain why Japanese has only weak resultatives, according to Washio’s analysis; section 5 is the conclusion of this paper.
Developing Web-based English Instructional Material Oriented to Promote Independent Learning at Indonesian University Context
Authors: Suriaman Aminah , Rahman Asfah , Noni Nurdin
Published: March 2018

The objective of this research is to develop web-based English instructional materials which enable to promote students’ independent learning at university context. To comprehend this objective, the researcher employs R & D (Research and Development) design by mixing quantitative and qualitative methods. This research is conducted at Faculty of Engineering Tadulako University. The subjects of the study are the lecturers who teach English for the general course and the students of faculty of Engineering. Subject matter experts were also involved to validate the product. The data were collected through semi-structured interview; study the related documents and the results of questionnaire distribution. The data in these phases were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. In reference to data analysis, five findings are documented as explored in this part of the article. In summary, the development of web-based English instructional materials oriented to promote independent learning is effective and responded positively both lecturers and students. With the various supported activities and along with the flexible learning atmosphere and methods of delivery, the web-based English instructional materials are effective to promote students’ independent learning.
Implications of Interrelationship among Four Language Skills for High School English Teaching
Authors: Nan Chengyu
Published: March 2018

Theoretically, four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are interrelated and interactive in real communication. According to the system theory, the improvement of whole language ability can not be achieved by a simple combination of the four skills, but results from the interaction and coordination among the four skills. On the basis of some theories of physiology and psychology as well as principles of system theory, this paper analyzes the interrelationship among four language skills and finds that they have close and strong an impact upon one another. Then the paper inquires into the necessities and feasibility of improving overall English language skills of high school students by comprising four language skills in a more economic and effective way.
COSMIC Solver: A Tool for Functional Sizing of Java Business Applications
Authors: Tarhan Ayça , Sağ Muhammet Ali
Published: March 2018

Functional Size

Measurement (FSM) provides a ground during software project life-cycle to

estimate planning parameters and track progress. Since it is time-consuming,

costly, and error-prone when functional size is measured manually, automating

the process of measurement has come to the fore. The literature includes

studies that automate FSM from software artifacts such as requirements

specifications, design models, and software code. In this study we focus on

automation of FSM from software code, and share our experience towards

developing a tool called ‘COSMIC Solver’ for COSMIC FSM of Java Business

Applications (JBAs). The tool automates the following steps: (i) Eliciting

textual representations of UML sequence diagrams from functional execution

traces of a JBA, (ii) tagging of these textual representations with the help of

AspectJ technology to measure COSMIC functional size, and (iii) calculating

functional size of user scenarios run in the JBA from the information on the

tags according to COSMIC FSM rules. In this paper we explain features and

measurement method of COSMIC Solver (v1.0), and the share results obtained from

functional sizing of an open source JBA by using the tool. 
5α-Oleandrin reduce Bcl-2 protein and increase Bax protein expression on Hela cervical cancer cell
Authors: Wahyuningsih Mae Sri Hartati , Mubarika Sofia , Ganjar Ibnu G. , Wahyuono Subagus , Takeya Tatsuo
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUNDThe leaves of Nerium indicum Mill. have been utilized traditionally to cure cancer. By using Bioassay guided extraction and isolation method, three compounds (NiO-1, NiO-2, NiO-3) were isolated from an active fraction of the CHCl3 extract of N. indicum leaves. NiO-2 identified as 5α- oleandrin is the best cytotoxic compound on HeLa cervical cancer cell in vitro among the other two. However mechanism of action of the compound hasn’t been evaluated yet. The aims of this study were to determine the mechanism of action at molecular level.METHODSThe action mechanism of 5α-oleandrin on HeLa cervical cancer cells was analyzed by staining the cells with Hoechst 33342; the agarose gel electrophoresis was aimed to determine the DNA fragmentation and the western blotting was aimed to determine the Bcl-2 and Bax protein expression.RESULTSIncubation of HeLa cervical cancer cell with 5α-oleandrin at the concentration 3,47x10-4 mM (24 hours) followed by staining with Hoechst 33342, a broken up light blue color of nucleus was observed (compared with intensive color of untreated control). By gel electrophoresis (at the same concentration of the tested compound), a smear band at about 200 bp was observed. In addition, cells treated with 5α-oleandrin displayed a decreasing of the Bcl-2 protein expression and increasing of the Bax protein expressionCONCLUSION5α-oleandrin induced HeLa cervical cancer cells DNA fragmentation observed by the presence of a smear band at about 200 bp indicative the apoptotic occurrence. 5α-oleandrin induces apoptosis by reducing the Bcl-2 protein expression but the Bax protein expression increases.
High skeletal muscle mass is associated with increased serum 25(OH)D levels in elderly
Authors: Sudarma Verawati , Halim Lukman
Published: March 2018

BackgroundLow vitamin D has been associated with various health problems. Aging influences body composition, especially body fat and fat-free mass. Anthropometric measurements, such as body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI), body fat (BF), skeletal muscle mass (SMM), waist circumference (WC) and the waist-height ratio (WHtR) represent body composition which many studies proposed will influence serum vitamin D [25(OH)D]. The objective of the present study was to determine which anthropometric measurements were determinants of 25(OH)D levels in elderly.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 126 elderly (>60 years old) men and women at Pusat Santunan Dalam Keluarga (PUSAKA) Central Jakarta centers. Anthropometric measurements [body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle mass (SMM), body fat (BF), and waist circumference (WC)] were determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis using the Omron body composition monitor with scales (HBF-375, Omron, Japan). Fasting blood samples were taken to measure 25(OH)D level by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Multivariate linear regression was used to analyze the data.Results The data showed that BMI, BF, and WC were higher than recommended, while SMM and serum 25(OH)D were lower. When the analysis was done based on sex, there were significant differences in BF, SMM, WHtR, and serum 25(OH)D. In the linear regression multivariate analysis of log 25(OH)D with age and body anthropometric measurements, only SMM reached significance level (β=0.019; p=0.025).ConclusionsThis study demonstrated a positive association between skeletal muscle mass and serum levels of vitamin D in elderly.
Consumption of elicited soybean sprout flour increases calcium level in serum of ovariectomized rats
Authors: Aminah Siti , Suparmo Suparmo , Naruki Sri , Wuryastuty Hastari
Published: March 2018

BackgroundThe decline in estrogens could lead to an imbalance of bone formation and absorption as well as bone mineralization. Phytoestrogens are known to have the potential to maintain bone health. Calcium and phosphorus are essential components for bone mineralization. This study aimed to investigate the effect of soybean sprout flour consumption on serum calcium and phosphorus levels in ovariectomized rats.MethodsA randomized post-test-only control group design involving 25 female Sprague-Dawley rats aged 2 months, which were divided into five groups: (i) normal controls on standard feed diet AIN-93 (C-N), (ii) ovariectomy controls on standard feed diet (OVX -N); (iii) ovariectomized rats on standard feed diet + ethinylestradiol (OVX -E), (iv) ovariectomized rats on standard feed diet + soybean flour (OVX -S); (v) ovariectomized rats on standard feed diet + soybean sprout flour (OVX -SS). The rats were treated for 6 weeks, then on the last day of treatment blood sampling was conducted. Analysis of calcium and phosphorus in serum was performed using the Arsenazo III photometric method. Data were analyzed using one-way Anova.ResultsMean serum calcium level was highest in the OVX-SS group (12.59 mg/dL ± 1.32), while mean serum phosphorus level was highest in the C-N group (1.708 mg/dL ± 0.28). Soybean sprout flour consumption had a significant effect on serum calcium levels (p=0.019), yet it had no effect on body weight and serum phosphorus levels of the rats.ConclusionConsumption of soybean sprout flour could positively affect serum calcium levels in rats.
Effect of sulfonylureas on attenuation of electrocardiographic ST- segment elevation during an acute myocardial infarction in diabetics
Authors: Patil Bapugouda Sahebagouda , Tadvi Naser Ashraf
Published: March 2018

Background: Sulfonylureas are primarily used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus act by inhibiting ATP sensitive potassium ATP (K-ATP) channels. Similar channels are also present are also present in heart venticular muscle. Previous studies reveal that these drugs are able to reduce the electrocardiographic ST- segment elevation changes during an acute myocardial infarction. Hence, the present study was designed to evaluate the attenuating effect of sulfonylureas on ST- segment elevation in diabetic patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction.Methods: This cross sectional study included 73 diabetic patients presenting with the signs and symptoms of acute myocardial infarction of less than 24 hours duration along with CPK levels of more than 25 IU/L. Of them 5 were excluded from the study. The remaining 68 patients were included in the study, out of which 36 patients were in the study group (sulfonylurea group), and 32 patients were in the control group (non-sulfonylurea group).Results: No statistically significant difference was seen in the demographic parameters like age, sex, duration of diabetes mellitus and CPK levels (p>0.05). Among 68 patients 38 patients were diagnosed as STEMI. The mean magnitude of ST-elevation in the study group (n=16) was 2.3±0.12 and in control group (n=22) patients it was 3.7±0.33. The percentage of NSTEMI was significantly higher in study group compared to control. Statistically significant difference (p<0.05) was seen only between CPK level of range 25 and 100IU/L and mean magnitude of ST-segment elevation in STEMI patients. Significant difference in the mean magnitude of ST-segment elevation was observed in case of females among the study and control groups (p<0.05).Conclusions: Sulfonylureas drugs play a significant role in attenuation of ST-segment in diabetic patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction. Further, large multicentric studies are required to confirm the exact correlation between sulfonylureas and ST-segment.
Sensory Stimuli in Print Advertisement – Analyzing the Effects on Selected Performance Indicators
Authors: Labenz Franziska , Wiedmann Klaus-Peter , Bettels Jannick , Haase Janina
Published: March 2018

The multisensory marketing approach is often associated with the creation of memorable consumer experiences. In contrast, the broad field of advertisement is increasingly struggling to appeal effectively to the consumer. Thus, the implementation of multisensory aspects in traditional advertisement activities might be promising. In the given context of the print advertisement, the empirical results of this research provide evidence that the application of multisensory stimuli is an important success factor in creating experiences and influencing the perception of product design. As there is great potential in the haptic and olfactory senses, marketing managers can appeal to consumers by using, for example, singular scents or special materials. However, to address consumers effectively, marketing managers must be aware of both the explicit and implicit effects when implementing different sensory stimuli to ensure that there is no conflict between the perception levels.
Application of the Fuzzy Logic Tool to Evaluate Customer Satisfaction in Hotels
Authors: Pérez-Campdesuñer Reyner , García-Vidal Gelmar , Martínez-Vivar Rodobaldo , Sánchez-Rodríguez Alexander
Published: March 2018

Tourism organizations have the challenge of facing a highly competitive environment which leads to actions that guarantee the quality of their services. Hence the need for this research that aims to design and apply a methodology to assess the satisfaction of tourists in a hotel organization according to the imprecise nature of this object of measurement, by using the postulates of fuzzy logic. The use of this tool in the measurement processes for these purposes is considered the main contribution of this research. The proposed methodology was successfully implemented in a tourist destination, leading to a greater validity of the measurements related to the satisfaction of its customer.
Los simuladores. Su potencial para la enseñanza universitaria
Authors: Lion Carina
Published: March 2018

Este artículo presenta algunos de los resultados de una investigación realizada durante cinco años (1997-2001) en la Universidad de Buenos Aires en torno a la introducción de tecnologías en la enseñanza universitaria, especialmente el caso de las simulaciones. En esta investigación hemos abarcado casos que van desde la incorporación de Internet para materias de metodología de la investigación, el uso del correo electrónico en la enseñanza, software de diseño y Autocad para carreras de arquitectura y diseño, los hipertextos para la enseñanza del álgebra y la introducción de simuladores en la enseñanza de las ciencias biomédicas, entre otros casos. En particular, se pretende dar a conocer diversas implicancias sobre la incorporación de simuladores en relación con su potencial para favorecer procesos de aprendizaje. Se despliegan algunas de las conclusiones a las que hemos arribado.
¿Qué información sobre los alumnos consideran relevante los docentes y qué implicación tiene sobre sus prácticas?
Authors: Cabrera Claudia
Published: March 2018

Los profesores de enseñanza media reciben gran cantidad de información sobre sus alumnos, pero solo una parte de la misma es considerada a los efectos de la toma de decisiones. Los procesos que involucran la circulación de información traen consigo una selección y transformación de ésta, en concordancia con lo indicado por la "sabiduría práctica". Los docentes denominados líderes, especialmente valorados por sus colegas, manifiestan mayor capacidad de dar sentido a la información disponible. La identificación de los alumnos se ve favorecida cuando existen canales de comunicación fluidos, así como múltiples fuentes de información y espacios que permiten el intercambio entre los docentes. Los equipos de trabajo y su funcionamiento influyen sobre la construcción de teorías que elabora cada docente. Esas teorías incluyen a su vez opiniones y expectativas, y es sobre esta base que los docentes toman decisiones.
Historia De La Universidad Pública Latinoamericana: Una Visión General
Authors: Coronado César Ernesto González , Rentería Liliana Ibeth Castañeda
Published: March 2018

This text describes on a synthetic way the history that characterizes the development of public Latin America´s universities. Through an intense literature review three core aspects are identified: enrollment generalization, the growth of private institutions and the politicization within the processes, considered as an essential part of the public universities in the continent. The analysis states that even if they are not negative, these characteristics are by themselves product of a history loaded by the social mobility and by the citizenship formation.
Evaluación Del Impacto De La Política Pública “Programa De Estímulos A La Innovación”, En El Contexto De Propiedad Industrial En México
Authors: Lima Antonio Solís , Chico María Catalina Ovando , Pérez Emmanuel Olivera , Lozada Miguel Ángel Rodríguez
Published: March 2018

In order to trigger economic and technological development in Mexico, the government of this country is trying different ways to boost innovation. One of them is through the public policy "Program of Stimuli for Innovation (PSI)". This consists of granting subsidies to companies for the development and commercialization of technological innovations that trigger new markets. However, although annual reports of the PSI management have been generated, studies conducted to evaluate this program in terms of industrial property appropriation are still unknown. For the foregoing, the object of this studywas to evaluate the PSI to know its national impact in terms of appropriation of industrial property in the period 2009-2016. The evaluation consisted of making a quantitative, statistical, descriptive and inferential analysis of the PSI, using databases generated by Mexican public institutions. The results of this research showed that although the PSI grants motivated the link between research centers and companies for the development of innovative technologies, the appropriation of industrial property managed by Mexicans was modest. Likewise, it was found that the grants were not granted in an equitable manner to the different types of companies that participated in the program. Concluding that it is necessary to evaluate and supervise this public policy with objective indicators that allow it to be more effective. It is expected that this study will contribute to making a proposal for improvement to this public policy that contributes to the economic and technological growth of this country.
Dictates by the International Capitalism. Who Governs?
Authors: Veggeland Noralv
Published: March 2018

The representative democracy has become weak and fragmented, and under control of international market policy approaches of national state governments and multilateral agreement organizations like the European Union. In this paper, I argue that any study and explanation of economic crises and their contemporary supranational governance structures solutions conducted in the democratic capitalism countries as USA during the last fifty years, must be anchored in a multidisciplinary context. Crises of the art are rooted in social structures and classes, and in the behavior of the capitalistic system, based on inequality and new classical economic theory and right-wing political ideology.
Economic Essence of Agricultural Melioration and Scientific-Methodologic Aspects of Its Development
Authors: Sultanov Bahodir
Published: March 2018

Reclamation plays a major role in increasing the efficiency of the agricultural sector. Poor or lack of land reclamation might be the reason for less efficiency of the sector. This paper focuses on the theoretical framework of ameliorative, classification of ameliorative, and factors that affects sustainable development. Our findings show that the weather conditions, soil fertility, availability of sufficient water resources, and other factors have a major impact on crop yields, livestock productivity, labor costs, and product.
Student’s Preparedness and Their Clinical Performance in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Authors: Dela Rosa Ronnell D. , Maniago Jestoni D.
Published: March 2018

This study determined the level of preparedness of student nurses of Manila Tytana Colleges Philippines, school year 2014-2015 in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude and its relationship with their clinical performance during their psychiatric rotation. Survey questionnaire and clinical evaluation tool appraisal were utilized to gather data from the 181 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Ethical clearance was secured from the institutional review board. The statistical tools used were mean, frequency and percentage distribution, and Pearson r. The results revealed that preparations in knowledge, skills and attitude in psychiatric clinical rotation doesn’t guarantee learning success in their psychiatric clinical duty. There was no significant relationship between the level of students’ preparedness and their clinical performance in psychiatric and mental health nursing (r value: 0.20; sig: 0.863). Thus, it was recommended that a similar study in the future would be conducted in other schools for validation of the findings. Also a qualitative study was recommended to assess further the best practice of the student in the psychiatric rotations including quality health care delivery in the said undertakings.
Factores Socioculturales Que Interfieren En La Realización Del Papanicolaou En Mujeres Indígenas Mexicanas
Authors: Zapata Francisca Velasco , Miranda de la Cruz Armando , Magaña-Olán Lorena , Hernández Janett Marina García , Madrigal Jairo David Contrera
Published: March 2018

Introduction: Papanicolaou test was introduced in 1943 by the Dr. George Papanicolaou as an examination of early detection for the Cancer Cérvico Uterino (CACU), it is the most frequent test of detection in women who do not have symptoms. It is the most common second type of cancer in women, of the different types of cancer that they affect the women in reproductive present age in developing countries, rural populations and indigenous zones. I target: to identify the sociocultural factors that they interfere in the accomplishment of the Papanicolaou in wives of a community indigenous to Saint Thomas of Tenosique municipality of Pino Suárez, Tabasco. Methodology: Quantitative descriptive, market investigation across the sampling not probabilistic for incidental convenience with one n = 23 women with ages between 25 and 35 alive years sexual activates. Results: Results: it predominated over the item of age between 29 and 35 years; the level of education that prevails is the primary one, for the marital status the majority is in free union and up to the moment it has had 2 sexual pairs in his life; the beginning of sexual active life that prevails is 16 to 20 years, and the Papanicolaou has never been realized by motives of lack of interest, by the influence of the pair and for not knowing the purpose of there being realized the procedure of periodic form. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the women have an indifferent attitude towards Papanicolaou capture; since 83.3% of the women presents this attitude, of equal way 70.8 % agrees very in that there is important the opinion of his pair the test to take.
Ethics in Higher Education and Problem-Based Learning
Authors: Moreno Anna Carolina
Published: March 2018

Based on the daily problematics of the current globalized world, this article aims to reiterate the relevance of Ethics’ studies in higher education. The analysis utilises the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) concept and the Kantian reflections on education to offer a constructive way to stimulate students’ moral growth. The study begins with an introduction of its significance, then it considers the materials studied and the methodology used. Through the collection of bibliographical data, a descriptive approach to Howard Barrows‘ instruction method and the Kantian thought is given. Afterwards, the paper explains the harmonization between both, showing how Ethics can and should be debated during professional training. It also explains the role of the PBL in this process, concluding that both are the perfect combination for allowing not only the students but also the tutors, to develop their individual common sense and to better adapt to unexpected challenges.
Transcriptome Analysis of the Ark Shell Scapharca subcrenata: De Novo Assembly, Identification of Genes and Pathways Involved in Growth
Authors: Wang Qingzhi , Teng Weiming , Sun Xiujun , Liang Miao , Du Shangkun , Zhou Zunchun , Xie Xi , Li Qi
Published: March 2018

To understand the molecular mechanism associated with growth variability in bivalves, the Solexa/Illumina technology was employed to analyze the transcriptomic profiles of extreme growth rate differences (fast- VS. slow-growing individuals) in one full-sib family of the ark shell Scapharca subcrenata. De novo assembly of S. subcrenata transcriptome yielded 276,082,016 raw reads, which were assembled into 98,502 unique transcripts by Trinity strategy. A total of 6,357 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were obtained between fast- and slow-growing individuals, with 580 up-regulated expression and 5777 down-regulated expression. Functional annotation revealed that the largest proportion of DEGs were classified to the large or small subunit ribosomal protein, all of which showed significantly lower expression levels in fast-growing group than those in slow-growing group. GO enrichment analysis identified the maximum of DEGs to biological process, followed by molecular function and cellular component. Most of the top enriched KEGG pathways were related to energy metabolism, protein synthesis and degradation. These findings reveal the link between gene expression and contrasting phenotypes in ark shells, which support that fast-growing individuals may be resulted from decreased energy requirements for metabolism maintenance, accompanying with greater efficiency of protein synthesis and degradation in bivalves.