bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk factors for and clinical outcomes of carbapenem non-susceptible gram negative bacilli bacteremia in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia
Authors: Shin Dong Hoon , Shin Dong-Yeop , Kang Chang Kyung , Park Suhyeon , Park Jieun , Jun Kang Il , Kim Taek Soo , Koh Youngil , Hong Jun Shik , Choe Pyoeng Gyun , Park Wan Beom , Kim Nam-Joong , Yoon Sung-soo , Kim Inho , Oh Myoung-don
Published: January 2020

Carbapenem is frequently used when gram negative bacilli (GNB) bacteremia is detected especially in neutropenic patients. Consequently, appropriate treatment could be delayed in GNB bacteremia cases involving organisms which are not susceptible to carbapenem (carba-NS), resulting in a poor clinical outcomes. Here, we explored risk factors for carba-NS GNB bacteremia and its clinical outcomes in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) that underwent chemotherapy. We reviewed all GNB bacteremia cases that occurred during induction or consolidation chemotherapy, over a 15-year period, in a tertiary-care hospital. Among 489 GNB bacteremia cases from 324 patients, 45 (9.2%) were carba-NS and 444 (90.8%) were carbapenem susceptible GNB. Independent risk factors for carba-NS GNB bacteremia were: carbapenem use at bacteremia onset (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 91.2; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 29.3-284.1; P<0.001); isolation of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (aOR: 19.4, 95%CI: 3.4-112.5; P=0.001) in the prior year; and days from chemotherapy to GNB bacteremia (aOR: 1.1 per day, 95%CI: 1.1-1.2; P<0.001). Carba-NS bacteremia was independently associated with in-hospital mortality (aOR: 6.6, 95%CI: 3.0-14.8; P<0.001). Carba-NS organisms should be considered for antibiotic selection in AML patients having these risk factors.
General practice patients starting treatment for substance use problems: observations from two data sources across levels of care
Authors: Boffin Nicole , Antoine Jerome , Baelen Luk Van , Moreels Sarah , Doggen Kris
Published: January 2020

BackgroundIn Belgium, the incidence of treatment episodes for substance use problems is monitored by the Network of Sentinel General Practices (SGP) and by the Treatment Demand Indicator (TDI) surveillance at higher, specialist care levels. Using both data sources, we examine 1) how patients starting specialist treatment for substance use problems on referral by their GP compare to those that were referred by non-GP caregivers; 2) how patients starting GP treatment for substance use problems without receiving specialist treatment concurrently compare to those who do.MethodsThe same European protocol with common variables was used by both surveillances. Data from 2016 and 2017 were examined using 95% confidence intervals and multivariate regression.ResultsAccording to TDI-data (n=16,543), determinants of being referred by a GP (versus by a non-GP caregiver) for specialist treatment were age ≥ median (OR 1.25; 95% CI 1.13-1.38), education ≥ secondary level (OR 1.27; 95% CI 1.15-1.41), recent employment (OR 1.71; 1.56-1.88), stable housing (3.62; 95% CI 3.08-4.26), first treatment episode (OR 1.72; 95% CI 1.57-1.87), recent daily primary substance use (OR 1.46; 95% CI 1.33-1.59) and mono substance use (OR 1.23; 95% CI 1.04-1.48). Type of substance use was a significant determinant with higher odds of using pharmaceuticals (and alcohol) (OR 1.24; 95% CI 1.04-1.48), and lower odds of using cannabis only/primarily (OR 0.73; 95% CI 0.62-0.86), with reference to street drugs minus cannabis only/primarily. According to SGP data (n=314), determinants of starting GP treatment without concurrent specialist treatment were recent employment (OR 2.58; 95% CI 1.36-4.91), first treatment episode (OR 2.78; 95% CI 1.39-5.55) and living in the Brussels or Walloon region (OR 1.97; 95% CI 1.06-3.66).ConclusionsThis study adds knowledge about the general practice population treated for substance use problems and the consistency of data from the surveillances. Both studies show a relatively favourable profile of general practice patients with substance use problems.
The Desire to Die in Palliative Care: A sequential mixed methods study to develop a semi-structured clinical guideline
Authors: Kremeike Kerstin , Frerich Gerrit , Romotzky Vanessa , Bostroem Kathleen , Dojan Thomas , Galushko Maren , Shah-Hosseini Kija , Juenger Saskia , Rodin Gary , Pfaff Holger , Perrar Klaus Maria , Voltz Raymond
Published: January 2020

Objective: Although desire to die (DD) of varying intensity and permanence is frequent in patients with advanced cancer and those receiving palliative care, uncertainty exists concerning appropriate therapeutic responses to it. To support health professionals in dealing with patients´ potential DD, a training program and a semi-structured clinical interview guideline was developed. This study aimed for a revision of and consensus building on the clinical guideline to support proactively addressing DD and routine exploration of death and dying distress. Methods: Within a sequential mixed methods design, we invited 16 palliative patients to participate in semi-structured interviews and 377 (inter-)national experts to attend a two-round Delphi process. Interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis and an agreement consensus for the Delphi was determined according to predefined criteria. Results : 11 (69%) patients from different settings participated in face-to-face interviews. As key issues for conversations on DD they pointed out the relationship between professionals and patients, the setting and support from external experts, if required. A set of 149 (40%) experts (132/89% from Germany, 17/11% from 9 other countries) evaluated ten domains of the clinical guideline. There was immediate consensus on nine domains concerning conversation design, suggestions for (self-)reflection, and further recommended action. The one domain in which consensus was not achieved until the second round was “proactively addressing DD”. Conclusions : We have provided the first semi-structured clinical guideline to identify and address DD and to respond therapeutically – based on evidence, patients’ views and consensus among (inter-)national professional experts. Trial registration: German Clinical Trials Register (No. DRKS00012988).
Protection of L1 nerve roots in parallel endplate osteotomy for severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity
Authors: Liao Hang , Miao Houguang , Xie Peng , Wang Yueyue , Li Ningdao , Zheng Guizhou , Li Xuedong , Du Shixin
Published: January 2020

Background: This is a retrospective study of the use of parallel endplate osteotomy (PEO) for correction of severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity. Methods : From July 2016 to June 2017, 10 patients with severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity underwent PEO on T12 or L1 vertebrae were studied. Results : Following PEO at T12 or L1, the mean kyphosis and scoliosis correction rates reached 77.4± 8.5% and 76.6± 6.8%, respectively and the intraoperative estimated blood loss was 1990±1010 mL, and the mean operative time was 7.12± 3.88 h. The SF-36 scores of physical function, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social function, role-emotional and mental health changed from 60 ± 30, 47 ± 33, 44 ± 30, 32 ± 18, 50 ±30, 46 ± 29, 26 ± 40 and 52 ± 20 at baseline to 81 ± 16, 69 ± 19, 73 ± 11, 66 ± 21, 74 ± 16, 74 ± 24, 63 ± 37 and 76 ± 12 one year after surgery, respectively (P < 0.01). Three patients had symptoms of L1 nerve root injury, as reflected by lower limb weakness and inner thigh numbness on knee extension and hip flexion, which was further confirmed by electromyography. Conclusions : PEO is easier to operate, and the spinal cord and nerve root are under direct vision and can effectively and safely correct severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity with satisfactory clinical results. However, it is important to identify, separate and protect L1 nerve roots during surgery in cases where patients have symptoms of back pain, muscle weakness and leg numbness on the convex side after surgery.
AKIŞKAN ZAMANIN CİSİMLEŞEN DENEYİM ALANI OLARAK BEDEN ÜZERİNE SOSYOLOJİK BİR TARTIŞMA
Authors: ERTAN Cihan
Published: January 2020

Zamanın ölçümü, hesaplanması, anlamı ve
dolayısıyla zamanın deneyimi tarihsel açıdan farklı dönemlere göre değişiklik
göstermektedir. Deneyimin cisimleştiği beden ise her daim zamanla yakın ilişki
içinde olmuştur. Beden ve zaman arasındaki bu ilişki, bedensel pratiklerin
zaman üzerinden düzenlenip kontrol edilişinden; zamanın benlik inşasındaki
kritik önemine ve teknolojik gelişmelerin beden - zaman - mekân bağını dönüşüme
uğratmasına kadar geniş bir alana yayılmıştır. Bu makale, beden ve zaman
arasındaki ilişkiye yönelik olarak, zamanın bedensel deneyimler üzerindeki
etkisini tartışmaktadır. Geç modern toplumsal formasyon içinde, iletişim ve
enformasyon teknolojilerindeki gelişmelerle birlikte, beden ve zaman arasındaki
bu karşılıklı ilişkinin değişiminin izleklerine yönelik kavramsal ve ampirik
bir çerçeve sunmak, söz konusu makalenin amacını oluşturmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda
makale, sanal gerçeklik, artırılmış gerçeklik ve sosyal medya araçlarını,
sürekli olarak dönüşen zaman-mekân-beden arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendirmek
için kendine bir zemin olarak almaktadır.
Quantifying Serum Derived Differential Expressed and Low Molecular Weight Protein in Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Zafar Ayesha , Jabbar Maryum , Manzoor Yasmeen , Gulzar Huma , Hassan Shahzad Gul , Nazir Muniba Anum , Ain-ul-Haq  , Mustafa Ghazala , Sahar Romana , Masood Aqeel , Iqbal Ahtesham , Hussain Mulazim , Hasan Murtaza
Published: January 2020

Background:

Searching the biomarker from complex heterogeneous material for early detection of disease is a challenging task in the field of biomedical sciences.

Objective:

The study has been arranged to explore the proteomics serum derived profiling of the differential expressed and low molecular weight protein in breast cancer patient.

Methods:

Quantitative proteome was analyzed using the Nano LC/Mass and Bioinformatics tool.

Results:

This quantification yields 239 total protein constituting 29% of differentially expressed protein, with 82% downregulated differential protein and 18% up-regulated differential protein. While 12% of total protein were found to be cancer inducing proteins. Gene Ontology (GO) described that the altered proteins with 0-60 kDa mass in nucleus, cytosol, ER, and mitochondria were abundant that chiefly controlled the RNA, DNA, ATP, Ca ion and receptor bindings.

Conclusion:

The study demonstrate that the organelle specific, low molecular weighted proteins are significantly important biomarker. That act as strong agents in the prognosis and diagnosis of breast cancer at early stage.
Impact of Epigenetic Alterations in the Development of Oral Diseases
Authors: Emfietzoglou Rodopi , Pachymanolis Evangelos , Piperi Christina
Published: January 2020

Background:

Epigenetic mechanisms alter gene expression and regulate vital cellular
processes that contribute to the onset and progression of major dental diseases. Their reversible character
may prove beneficial for therapeutic targeting. This review aims to provide an update on the
main epigenetic changes that contribute to the pathogenesis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(OSCC), pulpitis and periodontitis as well as dental caries and congenital orofacial malformations, in
an effort to identify potential therapeutic targets.

Methods:

We undertook a structured search of bibliographic databases (PubMed and MEDLINE) for
peer-reviewed epigenetic research studies focused on oral diseases in the last ten years. A qualitative
content analysis was performed in screened papers and a critical discussion of main findings is provided.

Results:

Several epigenetic modifications have been associated with OSCC pathogenesis, including
promoter methylation of genes involved in DNA repair, cell cycle regulation and proliferation leading
to malignant transformation. Additionally, epigenetic inactivation of tumor suppressor genes, overexpression
of histone chaperones and several microRNAs are implicated in OSCC aggressiveness.
Changes in the methylation patterns of IFN-γ and trimethylation of histone Η3Κ27 have been detected
in pulpitis, along with an aberrant expression of several microRNAs, mainly affecting cytokine production.
Chronic periodontal disease has been associated with modifications in the methylation patterns
of Toll-Like Receptor 2, Prostaglandin synthase 2, E-cadherin and some inflammatory cytokines,
along with the overexpression of miR-146a and miR155. Furthermore, DNA methylation was
found to regulate amelogenesis and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of dental caries as well as
in several congenital orofacial malformations.

Conclusion:

Strong evidence indicates that epigenetic changes participate in the pathogenesis of oral
diseases and epigenetic targeting may be considered as a complementary therapeutic scheme to the
current management of oral health.
Natural Inorganic Ingredients in Wound Healing
Authors: García-Villén Fátima , Souza Iane M.S. , de Melo Barbosa Raquel , Borrego-Sánchez Ana , Sánchez-Espejo Rita , Ojeda-Riascos Santiago , Iborra César V.
Published: January 2020

Background:

One of the major clinical challenges is to achieve a rapid and efficient treatment of complex chronic wounds. Nowadays, most wound dressings currently available are unable to find a solution the challenges of resistance to bacterial infection, protein adsorption and increased levels of exudates. Natural inorganic ingredients (clay minerals, metal cations, zeolites, etc) could be the key to solve the problem satisfactorily. Some of these materials have shown biocompatibility and ability to enhance cell adhesion, proliferation and cellular differentiation and uptake. Besides, some natural inorganic ingredients effectively retain drugs, allowing the design of drug delivery matrices.

Objective:

possibilities of natural inorganic ingredients in wound healing treatments have been reviewed, the following sections have been included:
1. Introduction
2. Functions of Inorganic Ingredients in wound healing
2.1. Antimicrobial effects
2.2. Hemostatic effects
3. Clay minerals for wound healing
3.1. Clay minerals
3.2. Clay mineral semisolid formulations
3.3. Clay/polymer composites and nanocomposites
3.4. Clay minerals in wound dressings
4. Other inorganic materials for wound healing
4.1. Zeolites
4.2. Silica and other silicates
4.3. Other minerals
4.4. Transition metals
5. Conclusion

Conclusion:

inorganic ingredients possess useful features in the development of chronic wounds advanced treatments. They improve physical (mechanical resistance and water vapor transmission), chemical (release of drugs, hemostasis and/or adsorption of exudates and moisture) and biological (antimicrobial effects and improvement of healing) properties of wound dressings. In summary, inorganic ingredients have proved to be a promising and easily accessible products in the treatment of wounds and, more importantly, chronic wounds.
A Pooled Analysis of the Prognostic Significance of Brugada Syndrome with Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Tian Chao , An Na , Yuan Mengchen , Wang Liqin , Zhang Hanlai , Li Xinye , Yang Xinyu , Li Yanda , Kusano Kengo F. , Gao Yonghong , Xing Yanwei
Published: January 2020

Background:

Guidelines have previously suggested that atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an
increased risk of arrhythmic death in Brugada syndrome (BrS) patients. However, only two articles consisting of
17 AF patients with BrS supported these views. The risk stratification of BrS patients with AF remains controversial.
Thus, a meta-analysis is used to estimate the risk stratification of BrS patients with AF.

Methods:

We searched for relevant studies published from 2000 to December 30, 2018. A total of 1712 patients
with BrS from five studies were included: 200 patients (12%) were reported with AF, among whom 37 patients
(19%) had arrhythmic events.

Results:

BrS patients with AF in all studies (OR 1.92, 95% CI:0.91to 4.04, P =0.09; Heterogeneity: P = 0.03,
I2=61%) and some European studies (OR 1.12, 95% CI: 0.18 to 6.94, P=0.91; Heterogeneity: P = 0.006, I2=80%)
did not display a higher risk of arrhythmic events than those without AF, but BrS patients with AF in Japanese
studies (OR 2.32, 95% CI: 1.37 to 3.93, P=0.002; Heterogeneity: P = 0.40, I2=0%) had a higher risk of arrhythmic
events than those without AF. The proportion of BrS patients with AF was greater in Japanese studies than in
some European studies (16% vs. 9%, P<0.001).

Conclusions:

On the whole, BrS patients with AF showed no higher risk of arrhythmic events than those without
AF, but BrS patients with AF in Japan had a higher risk of arrhythmic events than those without AF.
Clinical and Neuropsychological Predictors of Methylphenidate Response in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Naturalistic Follow-up Study in a Spanish Sample
Authors: Vallejo-Valdivielso María , de Castro-Manglano Pilar , Díez-Suárez Azucena , Marín-Méndez Juan J. , Soutullo Cesar A.
Published: January 2020

Background:

Methylphenidate (MPH) is the most commonly used medication for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but to date, there are neither consistent nor sufficient findings on conditions differentiating responsiveness to MPH response in ADHD.

Objective:

To develop a predictive model of MPH response, using a longitudinal and naturalistic follow-up study, in a Spanish sample of children and adolescents with ADHD.

Methods:

We included all children and adolescents with ADHD treated with MPH in our outpatient Clinic (2005 to 2015), evaluated with the K-SADS interview. We collected ADHD-RS-IV.es and CGI-S scores at baseline and at follow up, and neuropsychological testing (WISC-IV, Continuous Performance Test (CPT-II) & Stroop). Clinical response was defined as>30% reduction from baseline of total ADHD-RS-IV.es score and CGI-S final score of 1 or 2 maintained for the previous 3 months.

Results:

We included 518 children and adolescents with ADHD, mean (SD) age of patients was 11.4 (3.3) years old; 79% male; 51.7% had no comorbidities; and 75.31% had clinical response to a mean MPH dose of 1.2 mg/kg/day. Lower ADHD-RS-IV.es scores, absence of comorbidities (oppositional-defiant symptoms, depressive symptoms and alcohol/cannabis use), fewer altered neuropsychological tests, higher total IQ and low commission errors in CPT-II, were significantly associated with a complete clinical response to methylphenidate treatment.

Conclusion:

Oppositional-defiant symptoms, depressive symptoms, and a higher number of impaired neuropsychological tests are associated with worse clinical response to methylphenidate. Other stimulants or non-stimulants treatment may be considered when these clinical and neuropsychological variables converged in the first clinical interview.
Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Selective Extraction /Removal of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol
Authors: Bhawani Showkat Ahmad , Bakhtiar Salma , Shafqat Syed Rizwan
Published: January 2020

Background:

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2,4,6-TCP) is one of the most significant pollutants among chlorophenols due to its harmful effects. It has been classified as priority pollutants by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Therefore, highly selective separation and sensitive recognition of 2,4,6-TCP from complex samples are in great demand.

Methods:

For this purpose , the preparation of MIPs selective for 2,4,6-TCP was carried out by precipitation polymerization. A non-covalent approach was employed to establish an interaction between template and monomer (methacrylic acid).

Results:

The resulted polymers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), EDX, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) and BET. The batch binding assay was carried out to select the most selective polymer in terms of binding efficiency towards the target template. The adsorption parameters such as initial concentration, dosage of polymer, pH effect and selectivity with structural analogues were determined . The selectivity of MIP towards the 2, 4, 6-TCP was higher as compared to its structural analogue melamine with a good adsorption efficiency. Furthermore, the MIP as an extracting material was applied for extraction of 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol from the spiked blood serum (88%) and river water sample (94%). The results showed that the optimized MIP could successfully extract 2,4,6-TCP from the blood serum and river water.

Conclusion:

The molecularly imprinted polymers for 2,4,6-TCP have been prepared by precipitation polymerization with a non-covalent approach. The optimized MIP has been successfully used for the extraction of 2,4,6-TCP from blood serum and river water.
Effect of Fatty Acids Addition into Backfilling Material in Over-cutting Area on Improvement of Lubrication Performance for Pipe Jacking
Authors: Maehara Kazuki , Sasaoka Takashi , Hamanaka Akihiro , Shimada Hideki
Published: January 2020

Background:

The demand for underground space utilization using pipe jacking method is increased especially in the congested urban area.

Methods:

In the method, the over-cutting area is formed between pipes and surrounding soils in order to smoothly construct underground pipelines. The backfilling materials as a lubricant are injected into the over-cutting area during the constructions in order to reduce the friction resistance and to sustain the surrounding ground against the overburden pressure. Therefore, the performance of lubrication for backfilling material is significant. In this study, the fatty acids are added into the backfilling material to improve the lubrication performance.

Conclusion:

Laboratory studies have shown that the bleeding rate is reduced with the increase in addition ratio of fatty acids, however, the excess addition may cause the shrinkage of the backfilling material due to the effect of water absorption from the pipe. Additionally, 3% addition of fatty acids into the conventional backfilling material is the most effective to reduce the thrust for pipe jacking based on the results of the direct shear tests.
The Contribution of Managed Honey Bees to Crop Pollination, Food Security, and Economic Stability: Case of Ethiopia
Authors: Fikadu Zekiros
Published: January 2020

This paper reviews the role and economic importance of the pollination service by honey bees (Apis mellifera) to agricultural crops and food security in the Ethiopian context. Honey bees provide pollination services that are crucial for sexual reproduction and improving the quality and quantity of many agricultural crops. From the significant 53 crops cultivated in Ethiopia, 33 (62.2%) of them are dependent on biological pollinators. Besides this, honey bees play a vital economic role, and their contribution to pollination service in agriculture crops is around 0.815 billion dollars in Ethiopia. Nevertheless, this contribution is unnoticed by Ethiopian farmers. Pollination by honey bee plays an essential role in human nutrition and supplies food security, income in households, and ecosystem services. Declines in insect pollinators, including honey bees across the world, have raised concerns about the supply of pollination services to agriculture, and it is because one-third of agriculture productions depend upon pollination, mainly by honey bees. Among the several factors responsible for the decline of honey bee colonies, improper pesticide application, and climate change are the elements and make them at risk. The potential adverse effects of pollinator declines include direct economic losses incurred by reduced crop yields as well as broader impacts on the agricultural activity because of lower productivity in the ecosystems. Through promoting and the use of honey bee pollination service as agricultural development packages, it is possible to improve honey bee production and crop yield in Ethiopia.
Numerical forward Modelling of River-dominated Deltas
Authors: Yang-jun WANG , Tai-ju YIN
Published: January 2020

A delta is a type of sedimentary system that is closely related to oil and gas. Shallow-lake delta deposits in the Mesozoic-Cenozoic strata of China are of particular interest. This delta has significant oil and gas reserves that are developed widely. Based on a numerical simulation of the sand body of the shallow-lake delta, this study analyzes the influence of various sediment conditions on the sand-body development. The formation and distribution rules of the sand body are concluded and verified, and the results can effectively guide the exploration and development of oil and gas resources. Unlike traditional flume experiments, this study adopts sediment numerical simulation technology. This approach is borrowed from the advanced achievements of computational fluid dynamics, and Delft3D is used to establish a three-dimensional numerical model of the delta. The calculation field was 20.5 km in length by 10 km in width. With the Mor-Factor set to 60, the simulation time was 45 days. The formation and the avulsion of the mouth bar, as well as the extension, migration and bifurcation of distributary channels, have been observed and studied through analysis of the simulation results. The vertical cross-section shows that the distributary channel was filled multiple times. According to distributary channel evolution characteristics combined with quantitative methods, the terminal distributary channels can be extremely developed under ideal conditions. Due to the cross-cutting and reform effort of distributary channels, sediments were spread widely and continuously. The results show that the numerical model works well in explaining the process of evolution in fluvial-dominated delta distributary channels. This study not only enables us to quantitatively understand the dynamic processes of terminal distributary channels in fluvial-dominated delta systems, but also provides a reference model for numerical simulation of hydrodynamics in sedimentology study.
Vertical smooth pursuit as a diagnostic marker of traumatic brain injury
Authors: Hunfalvay Melissa , Roberts Claire-Marie , Murray Nicholas P , Tyagi Ankur , Barclay Kyle W , Bolte Takumi , Kelly Hannah , Carrick Frederick R
Published: January 2020

Aim: Neural deficits were measured via the eye tracking of vertical smooth pursuit (VSP) as markers of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The present study evaluated the ability of the eye tracking tests to differentiate between different levels of TBI severity and healthy controls. Methodology: Ninety-two individuals divided into four groups (those with mild, moderate or severe TBI and healthy controls) participated in a computerized test of VSP eye movement using a remote eye tracker. Results: The VSP eye tracking test was able to distinguish between severe and moderate levels of TBI but unable to detect differences in the performance of participants with mild TBI and healthy controls. Conclusion: The eye-tracking technology used to measure VSP eye movements is able to provide a timely and objective method of differentiating between individuals with moderate and severe levels of TBI.
DESIGNING AN ESP WRITING COURSE FOR PRE-INTERMEDIATE EFL ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Authors: Ataş Ufuk , Tomak Burak
Published: January 2020

This paper reports the whole process on an attempt to design an ESP English Writing Course (EWC) at a pre-intermediate level for engineering students studying at English medium departments at a state university in Turkey. Designing an English Writing Course specific for engineering students is necessary since the current EWC fails to provide the students with necessary preparations for their future careers as well. Based on Hyland’s (2003) guiding concepts for teaching L2 writing and following the Language Curriculum Design Model of Nation & Macalister (2010), we aim to design an EWC that will equip engineering students with specific content and terminology as well as giving them a chance to practice writing in a way that will be sufficient for their future studies at their departments and future academic and professional careers. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews with preparatory school students and instructors as well as faculty of engineering students and an instructor. Using qualitative content analysis, the needs, wants, and lacks were determined and an ESP English Writing Course Syllabus is offered as a result of this study which provides implications for developing writing skills of the mentioned group, as well as other ESP writing course contexts.
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN TEACHING ADULTS: AN IN-COMPANY COURSE OF ENGLISH
Authors: Bugreeva Elena A.
Published: January 2020

Nowadays, companies tend to organize corporate courses and trainings upgrading their employees’ skills. The article aims to analyze the key challenges that face a corporate English course and solutions for them. Further the author highlights the psycholog
FRAME-MODELLING OF INTERTEXTUAL CONNECTIONS MARKED BY PRECEDENT UNITS CONTAINING PROPER NAMES AND THEIR DERIVATIVES (A CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE MEDIA TEXTS)
Authors: Rubtsova Svetlana Yurievna
Published: January 2020

Abstract. The article is focused on to the study of intertextual frames in media discourse where precedent units containing proper names and their derivatives serve as markers of intertextuality. These cognitive structures are considered at semantic and pragmatic levels of discourse. Groups of precedent units marking intertextual connections are identified at each level. At a semantic level intertextual markers include lexicalised precedent names and their derivatives, precedent names as part of set expressions or figures of speech; at a pragmatic level they consist of citations, quasi-citations, specific metaphors, and speech patterns, typical of a certain author or type of text. Intertextual markers can be strong or weak. The operations of reference and inference are applied in order to interpret the information coded in the intertextual frame.Key words: intertextual frame , precedent unit , proper name, discourse levels
O caso dos batuques em Recife no século XVIII: africanos, italianos e portugueses em conflito
Authors: Queiroz Josinaldo Sousa
Published: January 2020

Apresentamos uma discussão sobre as práticas culturais africanas realizadas na Capitania de Pernambuco vistas pela documentação produzida na administração colonial e a Igreja Católica Romana sobre as mesmas. Procuramos entender, através da análise da documentação oficial produzida nos últimos vinte anos do século XVIII, no âmbito do Conselho Ultramarino e do Tribunal da Inquisição de Lisboa, como essas práticas (danças, festas, batuques, feitiços, mandingas) influenciavam não só o cotidiano dos seus protagonistas, os africanos e seus descendentes, mas, também, dos colonos, pessoas ligadas a administração religiosa e agentes ligados à administração colonial.
Mito industrial e ideologias patronais: o caso do coronel Othon da Fábrica da Macaxeira
Authors: Moraes Emanuel
Published: January 2020

O objetivo do presente artigo é analisar a recorrência de um mito industrial-patronal no âmbito de fábricas de tecidos inseridas no contexto do sistema de fábrica e vila operária de organização da força de trabalho. Para tanto realizaremos breve comentários baseados na literatura disponível sobre três fábricas nordestinas. São elas: a Companhia Industrial Pernambucana (Fábrica de Camaragibe) do industrial Carlos Alberto Menezes; a Companhia Agro Fabril Mercantil (Fábrica da Pedra) de Delmiro Gouveia; a Companhia de Tecidos Paulista (Fábrica de Paulista) de Frederico Lundgren. Para então realizar breve análise com base em nossas pesquisas empíricas e na literatura acerca do Cotonifício Othon Bezerra de Mello (Fábrica da Macaxeira). Portanto, almeja-se delinear neste artigo as características de constituição de um mito patronal quase que inerente ao sistema de fábrica com vila operária, inculcado aos operários por meio das relações paternalistas conduzidas por um patronato que encampava a ideologia da encíclica “Rerum Novarum” da união entre o capital e o trabalho, através de um sistema de dominação de relações simbólicas de caráter familiar, legitimador de tal forma de subordinação frente aos operários que, por sua vez, reproduziam mas se reapropriavam do discurso mitológico da classe dominante.
Evaluasi Kondisi Struktur Masjid Tua Teungku Di Pucok Krueng Pasca Gempa 6.4 Mw Di Pidie Jaya
Authors: Hadi Saiful , Affifuddin Mochammad , Dirhamsyah Muhammad
Published: January 2020

Gempa berkekuatan 6.4 Mw mengguncang Pidie Jaya pada 7 desember 2016, akibat gempa tersebut banyak bangunan yang mengalami kerusakan. Namun Masjid Tua Teungku Di Pucok Krueng yang merupakan bangunan cagar budaya yang berada di Desa Beuracan, Kecamatan Meureudu Kabupaten Pidie Jaya, tidak mengalami kerusakan yang berarti. Masjid yang dibangun pada tahun 1622 M tersebut komponen strukturnya memakai material kayu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi bangunan mesjid pasca gempa tersebut. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan identifikasi secara visual menggunakan metode rekayasa forensic. Penilaian keandalan bangunan masjid meliputi bagian atap, langit-langit, rangka bangunan, dinding, kusen, pondasi, lantai, drainase, dan utilitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai keandalan bangunan sebesar 70,6 % dengan katagori “sedang” yang berarti bahwa komponen bangunan masih berfungsi dengan baik, sementara penurunan kekokohan sebesar 29,4%.
Fortifikasi Tepung Mangrove Dan Kitosan Terhadap Pertumbuhan Penaeus monodon
Authors: Manik Herkules , Solin Marniati , Thami Khairul , Fitriani Fitriani
Published: January 2020

Pakan sebagai salah salah satu faktor yang penting untuk peningkatan pertumbuhan dan produktivitas udang. Salah satu pakan yang dapat difortifikasikan dengan pakan udang yaitu tepung magrove dan tepung kitosan yang berpotensi meningkatkan pertumbuhan udang. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh fortifikasi tepung mangrove dan tepung kitosan terhadap pertumbuhan udang windu. Rancangan yang digunakan rancangan acak kelompok lengkap (RAKL) pola faktorial, dengan 2 faktor perlakuan yaitu tepung mangrove dan tepung kitosan. Pengamatan dilakukan terhadap berat badan dan panjang tubuh udang. Analisis data menggunakan ANOVA pada taraf signifikansi 5% dan DMRT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fotifikasi tepung mangrove 300 g dan tepung kitosan 300 g  dapat meningkatkan rerata berat badan dan pajang udang windu setelah perlakuan. Semakin banyak tepung mangrove dan tepung kitosan yang ditambahkan pada pakan komersial, maka pertumbuhan udang semakin meningkat.
Sintesis Silika Dari Abu Sekam Padi Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Karakteristik Bata Ringan
Authors: Meliyana Meliyana , Rahmawati Cut , Handayani Lia
Published: January 2020

Pemanfaatan limbah pertanian yaitu abu sekam padi menjadi silika merupakan upaya untuk mengurangi dampak lingkungan. Abu sekam padi mengandung banyak silika sehingga sangat layak untuk dimanfaatkan. Bata ringan sebagai material dinding memiliki kekurangan terutama pada kuat tekan dan daya serap air, hal ini disebabkan karena penggunaan foaming agent menyebabkan pori-pori membesar dan kuat tekan menurun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh silika yang disintesis dari abu sekam padi terhadap karakteristik bata ringan. Kinerja bata ringan ditinjau terhadap kuat tekan, daya serap air, dan kuat tekan setelah terjadi peningkatan suhu. Sintesis silika dengan metode sol-gel menggunakan NaOH 2,5 N dan HCl 1 N. Dari pengamatan XRF dan FTIR menunjukkan silika yang dihasilkan dari abu sekam padi cukup baik dengan kandungan silika 89,17%.  Silika yang dihasilkan dicampurkan ke dalam campuran bata ringan berdasarkan berat semen sebesar 0,5, 10 dan 15%. Massa jenis bata ringan dikontrol pada 800 kg/cm2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bata ringan mengalami peningkatan kuat tekan hingga 3,11 MPa, namun pengaruh silika terhadap daya serap air tidak menunjukkan ada pengaruh yang signifikan. Pada pengujian terhadap pembakaran pada suhu 200 – 400°C selama 25 menit menunjukkan ada penurunan kuat tekan, namun bata ringan pada penambahan silika 5% sudah terlihat rapuh. Penambahan silika pada bata ringan dapat diaplikasikan.
Serviço Social e Movimentos Sociais: reflexões sobre experiências de extensão universitária
Authors: Marro Katia Iris
Published: January 2020

Este artigo baseia-se numa pesquisa introdutória que se propôs mapear e conhecer algumas experiências de estágio e extensão de um conjunto representativo de Cursos de Serviço Social de Universidades Públicas do país realizadas junto a movimentos sociais na atualidade. A pergunta pela relação da profissão com os movimentos e organizações dos grupos subalternos surge no debate como um dos desdobramentos do processo de reconceituação latino-americano das décadas de ’60-’70, dando lugar no período subseqüente à criação de experiências de trabalho (inclusive universitárias) que incidem significativamente no redimensionamento crítico do perfil profissional dos assistentes sociais. Partindo da constatação de que avançada a década de ’90 esse debate aparece paulatinamente “adormecido”, num complexo cenário de regressão social – produto das contra-reformas neoliberais que se afirmam no país – que será paulatinamente contestado nos alvores do novo século pelo protagonismo dos movimentos sociais da região, nos perguntamos: que significado adquire hoje para o Serviço Social essa relação com os movimentos sociais na perspectiva da busca do seu redimensionamento crítico?
O cooperativismo no Movimento dos trabalhadores rurais sem terra
Authors: Martins Caio
Published: January 2020

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a função do cooperativismo no MST como parte da estratégia de sua luta anti-capitalista. Para isso, em primeiro lugar, abordamos brevemente os limites ontológicos do cooperativismo, enquanto práxis de sentido emancipatório, quando mediada pela produção social global capitalista. A partir da análise dos processos de trabalho neste modo de produção, na esteira da teoria marxista, destacamos como uma característica ineliminável e constitutiva a subsunção do trabalho concreto ao trabalho abstrato. Tal fator torna impossível a plena autonomia dos trabalhadores sobre seu próprio trabalho e, portanto, sua emancipação. Considerando tais limites, reconhecidos pelo próprio MST, questionamos sua presença marcante no movimento, buscando contextualizar o cooperativismo na sua estratégia de luta. Para isso, em um segundo momento, descrevemos breve e historicamente o período em que o MST surge, as condições objetivas das quais parte e sobre as quais age, para articulá-las com sua estratégia de luta. A partir dessa historicização, argumentamos que a razão de ser do cooperativismo no MST é fundamentalmente pedagógica e política. Trata-se de manter nos assentamentos, como acontece nos acampamentos, os trabalhadores organizados e em luta mesmo após a conquista da propriedade da terra. A formação de assentamentos coletivos, com a constituição de cooperativas de trabalho, é um meio para conciliar a permanência no campo com os princípios político-ideológicos do MST, favorecendo a educação de quadros para as suas lutas permanentes.
O MITO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIOECONÔMICO DO BRASIL NO SÉCULO XXI: ANÁLISE A PARTIR DOS PLANOS GOVERNAMENTAIS DA ERA LULA
Authors: Rocha Mirella
Published: January 2020

Esse artigo tem como objetivo referenciar o Brasil na conjuntura latino-americana do século XXI no intuito de analisar o conteúdo do desenvolvimento socioeconômico em curso. Em nossa hipótese, na esteira dos que indicam que o novo século inaugurou na América Morena a reedição da conhecida fórmula do desenvolvimentismo – através do chamado novo-desenvolvimentismo, com sua agenda de desenvolvimento socioeconômico inaugurada no Brasil com o governo do Partido dos Trabalhadores – obscurece as contradições típicas do capitalismo dependente, constituindo-se em um mito. O projeto em curso pode produzir a expansão efêmera da economia, porém, sem as rupturas com a matriz oligárquica que marcam as sociedades periféricas, com seus sistemas de privilégios e de poder antipopular; com sua ossatura histórica assentada na superexploração da força de trabalho. Além disso, é objetivo fundamental desse artigo retomar o legado teórico-político da Teoria Marxista da Dependência, como importante percurso intelectivo para as nossas reflexões e formulações desde Latinoamérica.
A POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE ESTÁGIO E A SUPERVISÃO DIRETA: AVANÇOS E DESAFIOS
Authors: Ortiz Fátima da Silva Grave
Published: January 2020

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar os avanços e desafios postos pela Política Nacional de Estágio à prática da supervisão de estágio e, além disso, identificar os desdobramentos desse processo para o projeto ético-político e o projeto de formação profissional. A partir do resgate histórico do processo de construção da Política Nacional de Estágio, este artigo afirma o caráter central do estágio para a formação profissional e sua relação com a ética profissional. Contudo, apesar dos avanços, a Política Nacional de Estágio enfrenta desafios de várias naturezas: macrossocietária, de gestão acadêmica e didático-pedagógica.
A PARTICIPAÇÃO EM ESPAÇOS COLETIVOS E A AUTONOMIA DOS IDOSOS
Authors: Brochier Kist Rosane Bernardete , Capaverde Bulla Leonia
Published: January 2020

Este artigo discute uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo analisar a participação de idosos em grupos de convivência e sua contribuição à garantia de seus direitos e de sua autonomia. A coleta de dados realizou-se junto a grupos de idosos vinculados à Prefeitura Municipal de Porto Alegre e a duas universidades, uma pública e outra privada. Optou-se pelo método dialético-crítico e pelo enfoque qualitativo, utilizando-se como técnicas de pesquisa a entrevista semiestruturada, a observação aberta e a pesquisa documental. Todos os entrevistados assinaram o formulário e o termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Constatou-se que a participação dos idosos nos grupos analisados lhes oportuniza inúmeros benefícios e contribui para a realização de processos coletivos que estimulam o exercício pleno da cidadania, garantindo sua autonomia e a melhoria de sua qualidade de vida.
EQUIDADE DE GÊNERO E WELFARE STATE PÓS-INDUSTRIAL: A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DE NANCY FRASER
Authors: Lima Alex Myller Duarte , Rosa Lúcia Cristina dos Santos
Published: January 2020

O presente artigo pretende discutir os possíveis modelos de welfare state pós-industrial sob a ótica feminista, avaliando-os segundo a capacidade que detenham para realizar a equidade de gênero nos termos em que esta é pensada pela filósofa norte-americana Nancy Fraser. Nesse sentido, nem o modelo chamado de provedor universal nem aquele denominado paridade do cuidador – que em termos gerais são defendidos pelas diversas correntes do feminismo – parecem capazes de efetivar as radicais propostas igualitaristas do feminismo. Daí a solução de Fraser, que ela chama de modelo do cuidador universal. Assim, sob a luz da concepção de justiça fraseriana, são criticadas visões reducionistas que pretendem restringir a justiça social a uma de suas dimensões, seja econômica, seja cultural.
GÊNERO, IDENTIDADE E POLÍTICA: E AGORA, AONDE VAMOS?
Authors: Almeida Carla Lima , Lole Ana
Published: January 2020

Este artigo discute os desafios dos estudos de gênero na atualidade focalizando o âmbito das pesquisas e das estratégias políticas e profissionais no que tange à construção de práticas emancipatórias. Examina os dilemas que envolvem a relação entre igualdade e diferença na perspectiva da política feminista e da formulação das políticas de proteção social em geral. Para tanto, toma como inspiração o filme E agora, aonde vamos? (França-Líbano-Egito-Itália, 2011) e recupera as recentes problematizações em torno da categoria gênero e suas articulações com a produção de identidades dos sujeitos. Discute as respostas a essas tensões formuladas por diferentes perspectivas, buscando fortalecer a pertinência desse debate no cenário contemporâneo.
Promoting Students’ Reading Comprehension Using Graphic Organizer: A Classroom Action Research
Authors: Sari Neny Kartika , Drajati Nur Arifah , Rochsantiningsih Dewi
Published: January 2020

This research aimed to describe the process of improving students’ reading comprehension of narrative text through graphic organizer strategy in SMP Regina Pacis Surakarta. It was conducted to the ninth year students, especially class VIII A as the subject of research. The researcher conducted a classroom action research. Achievement test, observation checklist and field note used as the tools of data collecting. The research findings showed that graphic organizer strategy was appropriate for teaching reading comprehension. Students’ mean score increased from 63 to 78. The students were able to map out basic components of the story such as setting, problem, goals, action, and outcomes. Graphic organizerprovides structure and organization so students were able to comprehend the story more effective.
الاحتجاج بالقدر في القرآن الكريم
Authors: Fouly Nabil
Published: January 2020

This paper revolves around those verses of Quranin which Quranstates the argument of the non-believers provide for the justification of their disbelief and acts of polytheism and that is the argument of Qadar.The argument follows that the non-believers are not to be blamed for their disbelieve because these acts are been decreed by God for them. The paper emphasises upon a detail analysis of their argument and upon the quranic response to them by exposing their flawed argumentation and wrong claim. The paper then studies and establishes the position of belief in qadar and it’s position and place within the Islamic belief system, and furthermore studies those different issues which are discussed and dealt within those Quranicverses related to qadar.Moreover the interpretations of those Quranicverses which states this claim of non-believers according to different Mufassirinare studied and analysed and then in the end a general Quranic view regarding how Qurandeals with the issue of “argumentation based upon the concept of Qadar”is presented in the paper
Sundanese Translations of the Qurâ€™an in West Java: Characteristics and the Limits of Translation
Authors: Rohmana Jajang A
Published: January 2020

There is no target language can fully represent the source language. This study focuses on the problem of differences, uniqueness and limitations of Sundanese as the target language in accommodating Arabic Quran, using the linguistic approach to translation. I use eleven translations of the QuranicÂ Sundanese asthe mainobject. This study shows that there is a similar structure of Sundanese language in the midst of variations of the translation of the Quran. I confirm that the translation of the Quran in Sundanese has limitations and barriers,such as thechange of lexical, word types and unit of semantic and structure of sentences. The most complicated is translation in the form of Sundanese metrical verse orÂ dangding. The translationsof the Quran in Sundanese, unlike the Bible translationsin Christianity, tend to be fettered by the structure of source language.The Sundanese translators generally difficultto use the structure of target language, because it is bounded by their loyaltiesto the source language. Therefore, there are various compromises were taken by translators to bridge the complexity between both target and source language structures. It is an attempt to show inability of Sundaneselanguage to accommodate ArabiclanguageÂ in the midst of rich and complexity of the languageÂ