bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bilateral Posterior Uveitis with Retinitis Revealing Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome
Authors: Bouomrani Salem , Regaïeg Nesrine
Published: January 2019

Introduction: Ocular manifestations are frequent during primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSS) and largely dominated by the signs of xerophthalmia. The extra-glandular ocular involvement is, on the contrary, exceptional and unusual. We are reporting an original case of bilateral posterior uveitis with retinitis inaugural of PSS.
Case report: A 48-year-old Tunisian woman, with no notable pathological history, was explored for progressive decline in visual acuity, bilateral visual blur, and moderate eye pain.
The examination noted a visual acuity at 6/10 on the left and 5/10 on the right, without redness of the eyes or irritative signs. The anterior segment of both eyes was normal.
Ophthalmologic exam (slit lamp, fundus, and retinal angiography) revealed bilateral, non-granulomatous posterior uveitis associated with retinitis and retinal vasculitis.
Further investigations concluded to PSS and treatment with intravenous pulse methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone was introduced. The evolution was rapidly favorable and ophthalmological exam with eye fundus was totally normal at two months.
Conclusion: PSS remains an exceptional and unusual cause of uveitis. It is therefore appropriate to evoke it in front of any uveitis that does not prove itself, especially if recidivating.
Analysis of the Priming Effect of Iron Nanoparticle on the Germination Characteristics of Melissa officinalis under Salinity Stress
Authors: Afzoon Sara Dir , Vaziri Atousa
Published: January 2019

Regarding the importance of Melissa officinalis, especially in pharmaceutical industries, this experiment was conducted to analyze the effect of priming with iron nanoparticles on germination of M. officinalis under salinity stress using facotial experiment based on randomized complete block design, at the laboratory of Payam Nour University of Tehran, Iran in 2016. Priming improved the germination factors and the seedling growth of M. officinalis under salinity stress. By increasing the concentration of iron nanoparticles, more absorption occurred at the nanoscale and plant growth indices fell due to created toxicity and oxidative stress induced on the plant that led it to increase activities of its antioxidant enzymes in order to fight generated free radicals.
Pain in Paediatric Oncology and Spontaneous Drawing: Clinical and Psychological Concerns The Experience of Pain in Children with Cancer
Authors: Paglia Patrizia Rubbini , Ruggiero Antonio , Guido Antonella
Published: January 2019

Objectives: Approximately 50% of children with cancer experience pain. Pain may be due to the presence of the tumour or to effects of the different treatments (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) utilized to treat it. Drawings can be useful tools to collect hidden messages.
Methods: The children drawings collected at the Division of Pediatric Oncology of the Catholic University in Rome have been reviewed and analysed by the psychological staff.
Results: Pain is an unpleasant experience along with psychological and emotional impact causing psychosocial consequences including depression, anxiety, and mood disturbances. Our experience has shown spontaneous drawing with metaphorical representations is an invaluable aid able to express hidden feelings of children.
Discussion: Along with the use of proven scales and techniques for assessing pain, drawings can enhance the modes of children’ communication on their deep emotions and fears.
Children and Adolescents Health Advocacy: Nursing Contributions
Authors: Santos Jaqueline Silva , Yakuwa Marina Sayuri , Andrade Raquel Dully , Arena Ventura Carla Aparecida , De Mello Débora Falleiros
Published: January 2019

Health advocacy actions are relevant as they seek to guarantee the right to health. The aim of this paper was to identify inherent aspects of nursing care contributions in the defense of the right to health of children and adolescents. This is an integrative literature review performed on LILACS and PubMed data bases, in journals that were published between 2010 to 2015 in Portuguese, English or Spanish languages, using the keywords: child and adolescent’s defense and nursing. Ten scientific published papers were selected and analyzed. The results point the importance of identifying situations on vulnerabilities and violations of the rights and the actions for child and adolescent’s defense. Studies indicate that nurses have possibilities and potentialities to perform health advocacy actions. Therefore, nurses should take a professional practice with responsibility, attention, and positive communication, promoting the empowerment of individuals and family as well as intersectorial actions, in order to defend and guarantee children and adolescents right to health.
Negative Expiratory Pressure (NEP) Technique and Anthropometric Derived Indices as Surrogate Markers for Predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)
Authors: Chras George I. , Alchanatis Manos , Roussos Charis , Manolessou Alexandra , Koulouris Nikolaos G.
Published: January 2019

Introduction: We wondered whether anthropometric, lung function, arterial blood gas (ABG), tidal volume (VT), and Negative Expiratory Pressure (NEP) Technique data could be utilized alone or collectively for predicting the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
Methods: Thirty-eight consecutive subjects (29% females) were referred for symptoms suggestive of OSAS. They had no respiratory or any other system failure. Anthropometric data, VT and lung function measurements were obtained. All subjects underwent overnight polysomnogaphy (PSG). They were also subjected to the NEP technique (-5 cm H2O) in seated and supine positions, specifically investigating the usefulness of known NEP-acquired indices (EFL %, ΔV %, V, NEP 0.5, V0.2%). PSG classified subjects according to Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI).
Results: Eleven patients had AHI<15, whilst 27 had AHI≥15. Only ΔV % and V,NEP0.5 correlated with AHI in both positions. A Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) model using V,NEP 0.5 in the seated position (V,NEP 0.5se), Neck Circumference (NC), arterial oxygen tension (Pa02), Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV,% pred), improves AHI prediction (R2 adj =0,814).
Conclusions: V,NEP0.5, could identify moderate and severe OSAS in stable patients. MLR models using additional parameters substantially improve AHI prediction.
Significance of Trace Element Quantities in Benign and Malignant Giant Cell Tumors of Bone
Authors: Vladimir Zaichick , Sofia Zaichick
Published: January 2019

To clarify the role of trace elements in the etiology and the pathogenesis of benign and malignant giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone, a nondestructive neutron activation analysis with high resolution spectrometry of long-lived radionuclides were performed. The silver (Ag), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), mercury (Hg), rubidium (Rb), antimony (Sb), selenium (Se), and zinc (Zn) mass fraction were measured in three groups of samples: normal bone samples from 27 patients with intact bone (12 females and 15 males), who had died from various non bone related causes, mainly unexpectedly from trauma, and also in samples, obtained from open biopsies or after operation of 10 patients with benign GCT (4 females and 6 males) and 10 patients with malignant GCT (4 females and 6 males). The difference in the results between trace element contents in the three groups was evaluated by the parametric Student’s t-test and non-parametric Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney U-test. In the bone affected by benign GCT the mean mass fractions of Ag, Co, Fe, Se, and Zn were significantly higher while the mean mass fraction of Rb was lower than in normal bone tissues. In malignant GCT tissue the mean mass fractions of Co, Fe, Sb, and Se were higher while the mean mass fraction of Rb was lower than in normal bone tissue. In malignant GCT tissue only the mean mass fractions of Fe and Rb were higher and the mean mass fractions of Ag and Zn were lower than in benign GCT tissue. Moreover, many correlations between trace elements found in the control group were no longer evident in the neoplastic bone. Thus, considerable changes in trace element content and their relationships were found in benign and malignant GCT and possible causes and effects of these alterations are discussed.
The elusive spleen
Authors: Dixon S , Horgan LF
Published: January 2019

Introduction

The aim of this study was to review the experience of general surgeons performing splenectomy in a district general hospital. The outcomes are discussed together with potential reasons for the increasing rarity of the procedure.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was carried out of all patients undergoing splenectomy (as identified by a single trust pathology department on receipt of splenic samples) between 1 January 2000 and 1 May 2017. Case notes and computer systems were interrogated for data on operating surgeon, patient demographics, diagnosis, surgical approach (laparoscopic/open/converted to open), critical care admission and 30-day mortality.

Results

During the study period, 170 consecutive splenectomies were undertaken by 24 different operating surgeons. There were on average 5.8 planned and 4.2 unplanned splenectomies per year. The 30-day mortality rate for all splenectomies was 8.8%, with an elective 30-day mortality rate of 2.0%. Only 3 of the current consultant surgeons had undertaken more than 6 cases over the 17-year study period. Some senior consultants had not performed any splenectomies (either planned or unplanned) during the 17-year study period.

Conclusions

Splenectomy is required ever more rarely and experience as a district general hospital consultant is limited. Possible reasons for this include improvements in medical management of haematological diseases, the increasing use of conservative and radiological management for traumatic splenic injury, and a reduction in trauma cases and diversion of such cases to major trauma centres. Trainees and consultants must seek experience during specialty training or via cadaveric training in order to demonstrate competence.
Gastric remnant perforation due to trocar site herniation after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Authors: Ebrahimi R , Kermansaravi M , Eghbali F , Pazouki A
Published: January 2019

A 39-year-old woman was admitted with colicky left upper-quadrant pain, dyspnoea, low-grade fever, tachycardia and a subtle left upper-quadrant tenderness without leucocytosis. Computed tomography revealed a distended gastric remnant due to small-bowel loop herniation at the trocar site. The patient underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy as her general condition worsened. Perforation across the staple line was seen and repaired. The postoperative period was uneventful.

As a rare complication of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, small-bowel obstruction is of great importance because it can lead to gastric remnant perforation if not managed correctly. There have been rare reports of trocar site herniation as a cause of small-bowel obstruction following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Prompt diagnostic laparoscopy should be considered. This is the first case reported in which the excluded stomach was perforated due to trocar site herniation of the small-bowel loop. It should be noted that the tissue around the perforation is fragile and proper tension should be employed when it is repaired. Generally, an omental patch is not encouraged.
O letramento literário no Ensino Médio sob a perspectiva dos multiletramentos
Authors: Barboza Sandra Noeli Rezende de Oliveira , Teno Neide Araujo Castilho , Sampaio Emilio Davi
Published: January 2019

O presente artigo tem a finalidade de realizar um estudo teórico da concepção de Letramento Literário, na perspectiva da pedagogia dos Multiletramentos. Os avanços tecnológicos e a grande influência das novas tecnologias da informação e da comunicação e as questões multiculturais, têm exigido do ensino da linguagem e da literatura, enfoques de leitura que considerem os aspectos polifônicos, colaborativos, híbridos, mestiços, onipresentes e polissêmicos dos textos literários. Como metodologia de pesquisa, recorremos à pesquisa explanatória de cunho bibliográfico, com teóricos como Cosson (2014a, 2014b), Candido (2000), Rezende (2013), Bakhtin (2003), Chartier (1999), Rojo (2012) e Canclini (2008). O estudo discute o lugar e a importância da literatura para a formação intelectual, linguística, cultural e humana dos sujeitos, e a possibilidade da realização de práticas de multiletramentos, buscando destacar as questões éticas e estéticas subjacentes às atuais práticas multiletradas e às concepções literárias no bojo do referencial teórico disponível.
Proposta de atividade interdisciplinar para o estudo das línguas portuguesa e inglesa: uma experiência mediada pela pesquisa no Mestrado Profissional para professoras
Authors: Silva Wagner Rodrigues , Moura Andréia Francisca , Rodrigues Aline Barbosa , Melo Lívia Chaves
Published: January 2019

Neste artigo, apresentamos o resultado de uma investigação desenvolvida com professoras matriculadas em um mestrado profissional para educadores e responsáveis pelo ensino de Língua Portuguesa, em escolas públicas brasileiras de ensino básico. Analisamos como as referidas profissionais compreendem os processos de alfabetização e de letramento, além de lidarem com essas noções teóricas no próprio local de trabalho. Analisamos ainda uma diretriz curricular em fase de aprovação pelo governo brasileiro, a qual regulamentará os conteúdos disciplinares e habilidades a serem trabalhados em cada etapa do ensino básico. Ao final do artigo, compartilhamos uma atividade pedagógica de análise linguística, considerando a Língua Portuguesa e a Língua Inglesa como disciplinas catalisadoras de conteúdos e saberes diversos. A atividade se configura como uma resposta aos desafios identificados nos dizeres das professoras e da diretriz curricular focalizada.
Por uma didática de leitura e produção textual: uma proposta de ensino com o gênero Relato Pessoal
Authors: Fontenele Oscarina De Castro Silva , Magalhães Neto Pedro Rodrigues
Published: January 2019

Este artigo discute a importância e a necessidade do trabalho com gêneros textuais na escola. Mais especificamente, traz uma sugestão de ensino que contempla os eixos de leitura e produção textual com o gênero relato pessoal “Banhos de Mar”, de Clarice Lispector, pensada como proposta de intervenção para alunos de 6º ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola estadual pública da cidade de Parnaíba-PI. Como questões norteadoras temos: “Como ensinar os alunos a produzirem um determinado gênero textual?”; “O que significa tomar o gênero textual como objeto de ensino?” O objetivo central deste artigo é apresentar uma sequência didática com o gênero relato pessoal, como material didático pensado para ampliar a competência dos alunos em leitura e produção textual. Objetiva-se, ainda, refletir sobre a natureza processual da escrita e estimular a didatização das práticas de produção textual. Para fundamentar este trabalho e alcançar os objetivos propostos, recorremos, principalmente, a Bakhtin(2011), aos PCN(BRASIL,1998), à BNCC(BRASIL, 2017), a Dolz, Noverraz e Schneuwly (2004), a Lopes-Rossi (2006), a Marcuschi (2008), a Passarelli(2012), entre outros. Com a discussão estabelecida nesse texto, esperamos munir os professores de conhecimentos teóricos e atividades práticas sobre as questões analisadas a fim de que conduzam as atividades de leitura e produção textual de forma didatizada.Palavras-chave:  Leitura. Produção Textual. Relato Pessoal. Sequência Didática
O uso de gêneros textuais no ensino de PLE na Educação a Distância
Authors: Caputo Caroline
Published: January 2019

Este trabalho teve como objetivo verificar o uso das estratégias de aprendizagem utilizadas para elaboração de cursos na modalidade da educação à distância em função da prática com gêneros discursivos. O curso de Português para Estrangeiros na situação de Educação a Distância traz importantes implicações educacionais que poderão requerer dos professores e alunos maior atenção em relação à variável dos gêneros discursivos, bem como à necessidade de colaboração e intervenção no uso de estratégias de aprendizagem na educação à distância. A nossa abordagem traz como referencial teórico o letramento enquanto prática social que subsidia as análises referentes à leitura e à escrita e ao ensino-aprendizado em contexto situado de EaD. Para tanto, o objetivo do presente artigo é fazer uma discussão acerca da produção de material instrucional utilizado no ensino a distância. Nesse sentido, os multiletramentos subsidiam, enquanto ferramenta indispensável, o ensino e aprendizagem de línguas associado ao trabalho com gênero discursivo digital para o curso de Português para Estrangeiros na modalidade de Ensino a Distância.
Sendas do letramento literário pela magia do romance: resultados parciais de uma proposta de intervenção
Authors: Rios Lucivania Lopes , Castro Antonilma Almeida
Published: January 2019

Neste artigo, apresentamos resultados parciais de uma intervenção aplicada em uma turma de 9° ano, do Ensino Fundamental, zona rural de Conceição do Coité. A ideia surgiu da inquietação diante da dificuldade dos alunos frente a leitura de textos do gênero romance. Frente a tal contexto, sentiu-se necessidade de elaboração de um trabalho com letramento literário, no desejo de contribuir para a ampliação leitora dos alunos e aproximá-los desse gênero. Para fundamentação teórica do projeto foram feitas várias consultas: Soares (2002), Kleiman (2006) e Roxo (2012) versando sobre os estudos de (multi)letramentos; Jouve (2002), Antunes (2003) e Solé (1998) discutindo a dimensão interacional da leitura; Lajolo (1988) e Cosson (2014) embasando os estudos da literatura; os PCNs (1998), Marcuschi (2008), Dolz e Schneuwly (2004) explorando a perspectiva e aplicação dos gêneros; e Bakhtin (1997), apresentando as classificações e base teórica do romance. A proposta foi organizada em Sequência Didática, norteando o trabalho de leitura do romance A menina que cavava com a caneta, de Sarah Correia, permitindo o diálogo com outras obras. A proposta centra-se na perspectiva intersemiótica, possibilitando o contato com outros gêneros e outras linguagens. Os resultados parciais apontam: a aproximação dos alunos com o romance; o estreitamentos nas relações afetivas; dinâmica nas aulas de Língua portuguesa; e percepção da importância da literatura na vida cotidiana das pessoas. Tendo em vista a função social que tem a leitura literária para a emancipação do ser, considera-se que esta proposta constitui-se uma importante alternativa para a formação do leitor. Palavras-chaves: Leitura. Leitura literária. Letramento. Gênero romance.
Susanne Bier’s nomadic perspective on home
Authors: Molloy Missy
Published: January 2019

Film critics and scholars have frequently linked concepts of cinematic transnationalism to Susanne Bier’s films, which feature many characters in limbo, uncertain about which nation, culture and/or place they belong. This article proposes a nomadic dimension to the treatments of home, identity and intimacy in many films directed by Bier. Sensitivity to characters who have difficulty establishing permanent living spaces is particularly apparent in Bier films that utilize homes under renovation to model changes in characters’ circumstances, priorities and desires. Closely reading the erotics of design in Den eneste ene (The One and Only) (Bier, 1999) and Elsker dig for evigt (Open Hearts) (Bier, 2003) indicates an authorial predilection for homes under renovation never seen through to completion.
Tancred Ibsen’s failure to Ibsenize Hollywood
Authors: Iversen Gunnar
Published: January 2019

This short subject discusses Norwegian director Tancred Ibsen’s short period in the United States and Hollywood in the 1920s. According to his autobiography, his purpose was to ‘Ibsenize cinema’, but his stay in Hollywood was brief. New information on Ibsen’s Hollywood period is found by examining the outlines and synopses he wrote for MGM in 1924 and 1925, with a closer look at the synopsis Kin of Fame, a drama about identity and recognition with clear references to his own life.
Bacterial Pathogens And Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern In Burn Unit Of Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) From January 2012 - December 2015
Authors: Bowo Setiagung Ambari , Putri Almahita Cintami
Published: January 2019

Background : Infection is the common cause of death following burn injury. Antibiotic resistance is a major wide problem in burn unit. We evaluated the pattern of bacterial pathogens isolated from burn wound and sensitivity of antibiotics in burn unit of RSHS.
Method : A retrospective descriptive study has been done in Burn Unit RSHS by collecting data from burn unit patient’s medical records over 4 years (2012-2015). Data of demography, characteristic of patients, wound isolates bacteria and sensitivity was collected.
Result : A total of 205 patients were admitted to burn unit of RSHS and 164 patients fulfilled the requirements to be analyzed. 114 (69.5%) patients were male and the most commonly affected age groups were young adults 15-40 years old. The mortality rate in burn unit was 71 patients (43.3%) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) was commonly the primary cause of death (53.5%) and followed by sepsis (42.3%). Microorganism from burn wound isolates were P. aeruginosa  (30.1%), A. baumanii (19.9%), K. pneumonia (19.3%), E. cloacae (9.1%), E. coli (4%), P. stuartii (2.8%). Meropenem was the most sensitive antibiotic against to P. aeruginosa and K. pneumonia.  Amikasin was shown to be sensitive to A. baumanii, E. cloacae and E. coli.  P. stuartii was 100% sensitive to meropenem, amikasin, piperacillin-tazobactam and cotrimoxazole. Cefoperazon, ceftriaxone and ceftazidime showed very low sensitivity (0-14.3%).
Conclusion : Dominant bacteria isolated was  P. aeruginosa which was sensitive to meropenem and commonly resistant to the third generation of cephalosporin antibiotics, which becomes multi drug resistant bacteria.
The Association Between Psychopathology Ans Quality Of Life In Burn Patients At Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
Authors: Winanda Rizki Aniza , Kusumadewi Irmia , Wardhana Aditya , Wiguna Tjhin , Raharjanti Natalia Widiasih
Published: January 2019

Background : Burns result in severe injuries that cause damage or loss of tissue due to contact with sources of heat resulting in injuries to all body systems. Injuries of the skin, which functions as a barrier to protect internal organs, may cause patients to experience damage to one's physical appearance and body image causing negative feelings that may lead to other problems such as psychopathology and symptoms of mental illness.
Method : A cross sectional study with consecutive sampling method of burn patients who were treated at the Plastic Surgery Outpatient Clinic and Burn Unit of RSCM was conducted between April-May 2017. Subjects were asked to fill in self-report questionnaires including patient identity form, SRQ-20 (cutoff point ≥6) for presence of psychopathology, and WHOQoL-BREF to obtain mean scores of quality of life that include four domains of physical, psychological, social, and environment assessment. Data collected was analyzed using correlation analysis.
Result : 56 burn patients were included in the study. 30.4% did not work and 48.2% had very low income per month. 67.9% patients experienced burns due to fire and 44.6% had burns 10-30% of the TBSA with a majority of patients (80.4%) experiencing a combination of second & third degree burns. Based on the analysis, 57.1% of patients had a form of psychopathology and low mean scores of quality life (physical domain 48.1, psychological domain 51.5). Significant negative correlations (p ≤ 0.05) were obtained between the psychological domain and symptoms of depression, anxiety, low energy; physical domain and low energy; and social domain with anxiety.
Conclusion: This study obtained significant results to identify the correlation between psychopathology and various domains of quality of life affected.
Culture and Mediterranean Diet
Authors: M.T Iglesias López
Published: January 2019

We discuss different aspects of the Mediterranean diet, including the historical, anthropological and cultural. The different foods that are characteristic of the Mediterranean diet are used to create all kinds of recipes, which are valued in gastronomic terms and are also highly nutritional. Bread, wine and extra virgin olive oil have been symbols of civilisation and prosperity for the peoples of the Mediterranean for thousands of years.

The key elements of the Mediterranean diet are variety, moderation and the predominance of vegetables over food sourced from animals. These are complemented by a philosophy of life that values personal relationships, the pursuit of happiness and physical activity. A colourful cuisine has developed around the Mediterranean, which is rich and aromatic and which might be said to live in harmony with nature. The Mediterranean diet is about sharing, enjoying conversation around the table, and relaxing after the meal with a siesta. With the globalisation of food, the chronobiological rhythm of food intake has become skewed, and food industrialisation has led to the homogenisation of eating behaviours.

The great chefs of today are artists, bold and dazzlingly creative, masters of harmony and subtlety, arousing hedonistic pleasures with this new form of artistic expression.
GC-MS and GC-FID Analysis of Products from Glow Discharge in N2 + CH4 Mixture
Authors: Mazankova V. , Manduchová I. , Krcma F. , Prokes L. , Trunec D.
Published: January 2019

This work extends our previous investigation of nitrogen-methane atmospheric glow discharge for the simulation of chemical processes in prebiotic atmospheres. Also reactions on surfaces of solid state bodies can be important. So in presented experiments the electrodes with different shapes and different surface areas were used. Exhaust products of discharge in this gas mixture were analyzed by Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Gas Chromatography - Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID). The major products identified in chromatograms were hydrogen cyanide and acetylene.
Impact of Collective Effects on Plasma Ionization
Authors: Djebli M.
Published: January 2019

Plasma can be produced using different schemes based on ionization processes of a neutral gas. Recently, it was demonstrated that due to collective effects the ionization potential of chemical elements can be changed particularly for a dense plasmas. We investigated this characteristic for monoatom gases and found that the critical density for which these effects are significant is no 1013 cm−3.The latter depends on atom’s ionization energy. It is also found that this effect can only be observed for a certain range of density and temperature related to the first ionization potential of the chemical element.
Morphology and Contact Properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene-Like Films Deposited onto Track-Etched Membrane Surface in Vacuum
Authors: Kravets L. , Gainutdinov R. , Gilman A. , Yablokov M. , Satulu V. , Mitu B. , Dinescu G.
Published: January 2019

The surface morphology and wettability of nanoscale polytetraﬂuoroethylene-like ﬁlms deposited onto the surface of the poly(ethylene terephthalate) track-etched membrane by RF-magnetron and electron-beam sputtering of polytetraﬂuoroethylene in vacuum have been studied. It was shown that the morphology of ﬁlms formed with the use of these coating techniques varies considerably. This is due to the size of the deposited polymer nanostructures. The nanostructures produced by the electron-beam sputtering of polytetraﬂuoroethylene are much bigger in size. Investigation of the surface properties of the composite membranes obtained in these processes showns that the deposition of the polytetraﬂuoroethylene-like ﬁlm onto track-etched membrane leads to hydrophobization of its surface. The water contact angle for the composite membranes signiﬁcantly increases.
Silicon in Spectroscopic Data of World Databases
Authors: Pokorny J.
Published: January 2019

This article deals with comparison of three world spectroscopic databases: NIST, Kurucz and Atomic Line List. Our target was to calculate the differences in input data and the ratio of Stark broadening and function F which depends on electron density, temperature and pressure. Stark broadening is one of pressure broadenings of spectral lines which arise from the collisions of the emitters with neighboring particles. Stark broadening is due to charged perturbers. We developed the program NKrov to be able to compare data in databases. There were some differences in the database format and content. Our results could be used in science and technology.
ATTEMPTING TO REGISTER CHANGES: THE EDUCATIONAL DIMENTION OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETIES
Authors: BARANOWSKI MARIUSZ , ODROWĄŻ-COATES ANNA
Published: January 2019

When registering the changes affecting our societies, which undoubtedly have a multidimensional character and occur at different speeds, it is impossible to disregard the issue of education. This is especially true in the context of the discourse focusing on so-called cognitive capitalism, creative industries, intangible work, gig/sharing economy, education is an extremely important element of not only “the personal troubles”, but also “the public issues of social structure”, to use C. Wright Mills (2000:8) terms.
Researches Regarding the Influence of Alloying Elements on the Mechanical Properties of Lamellar Graphite Cast Iron
Authors: Stoian Elena Valentina , Bratu Vasile , Enescu Cristiana Maria , Ungureanu Dan Nicolae
Published: January 2019

Aim of the study is to present the technological process of obtaining cast iron with lamellar graphite for use in the manufacture of cylinder liners, and to identify the main alloying elements and track their influence on the mechanical properties of cast iron with lamellar graphite.

Also paper presents analysis of 20 batches of cast iron with lamellar graphite, which are made of cylinder liners, in terms of chemical composition and the mechanical properties.

After the analysis of the 20 castings of cast iron Fc 250 it is observed that: the increase in the carbon content shows a decrease of the tensile strength and hardness of the gray cast iron; the increase in silicon content shows a decrease in hardness and tensile strength. Decreasing the amount of graphite and especially the alloy of silicon iron lead to hardness increase 1% Si increases hardness by 50 HB). A statistical analysis has been performed on the data obtained that accounts for changes in alloying additions. A modeling and optimization of mechanical properties (tensile strength and hardness) was performed according to the percentages of carbon, silicon and manganese. Mathematical modeling found that the hardness and traction resistance of the cast iron decreased with the increase in carbon, silicon and manganese content.
Incremental Numerical Method Used for the Kinematical Study of the Slider-Crank Mechanism
Authors: Tătaru Vladimir Dragoş , Tătaru Mircea Bogdan
Published: January 2019

The kinematical study of mechanisms is a very important matter and therefore it must be done very properly. The slidercrank mechanism is very common in engineering applications. The present paper presents an incremental numerical method used for kinematical study of the aforementioned mechanism. The kinematics of the same mechanism is performed using an analytical method. In order to validate the incremental numerical method, the results obtained by using the two methods are then compared.
Human Rights for Information in Social Networks: Constitutional Aspect
Authors: Byelov Dmytry
Published: January 2019

The article is devoted to coverage features the use of public information in social networks. The author draws attention to the occurrence of criminal responsibility for public expression in social networks.
Measuring income inequality: comparative datasets and methodological deficiencies. An overview of income inequality in Romania during postsocialism
Authors: Anghel Ionuţ-Marian
Published: January 2019

The article delineates the main methodological deficiencies and datasets available for comparing income inequality at the European and world level. The article is divided in two parts. In the first part of the article, I present the main datasets and methodological deficiencies when trying to compare income inequality in the world. Although efforts have been made in the last decades to generate comparative databases, the qualities of some indicators are rather doubtful and also there is no common ground on conceptualizing inequality indicators and measuring them, some of which are income-based, while others are household expenditure-based. Then, I present two classical studies on studying income inequality after the Washington consensus. In the second part of the article I sketch an overview of rising income inequality in Romania after 1989 by presenting some income inequality indicators and comparing them with other former CEE countries. However, I will pinpoint that Romania’s case is rather exceptional in the EU and, when comparing standard income inequality indicators, further explication needs to be delivered. I conclude that while income inequality is the result of macro-structural changes that occurred during the transition to market capitalism, political decisions are not to be played-down.
Narrative Medicine – the methodology of doctor-patient communication analysis
Authors: Silistraru Ioana
Published: January 2019

The present paper aims at presenting a non-exhaustive list of methodology instruments for narrative analysis in medical communication. Patient narratives became of more and more importance while evidence-based medicine has created a gap between patients, their illness and their doctors. While being investigated through high-technology instruments used in medicine, the patient vanishes behind the computer screen where his body is analysed based on the biomedical factors. Narrative medicine is defined by one of its founders as the interaction between a health practitioner who doesn’t simply look at diseases, but treats the person who’s suffering from an illness by listening closely to his story (Charon 2001). Therefore, as mentioned by Rita Charon in her works, the doctor-patient interactions are measured considering the effectiveness of medical care. The patient is empowered with medical knowledge related to his illness, transposed into an accessible language. On the other side of the communication spectrum, the doctor reconnects with his patient, manifesting interest on how the patient’s life is affected by illness, not only on how it can be effectively treated. ‘Now, in recent years medical narrative is changing—from the stories about patients and their illnesses, patient narratives and the unfolding and interwoven story between healthcare professionals and patients are both gaining momentum, leading to the creation or defining of narrative-based medicine (NBM).’ (Kalitzkus and Matthiessen 2009). Narrative based medicine is presented to counteract the pitfalls of evidence-based medicine (EBM). NBM can foster a better care while taking into account the patient’s story on the way illness is affecting the quality of his everyday life. The final objective of effective medical care is to alleviate, if not to dismiss completely the illness and the suffering of the patients.
Um estudo sobre a violência contra a mulher a partir de narrativas de réus julgados no juizado da Violência Doméstica da comarca de Pelotas-RS (2011-2018)
Authors: Chaves Elisiane Medeiros
Published: January 2019

Este artigo diz respeito a uma pesquisa que foi realizada junto ao Mestrado em História da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, entre os anos de 2016 e 2018, cujo tema é a violência contra a mulher nos dias atuais, a qual ainda é bastante frequente mesmo diante do fato de que a sociedade não a tolera mais e que existem leis que a proíbem e que punem os agressores. A metodologia utilizada foi a História oral temática e foram entrevistados 18 réus que estavam sendo julgados pelo Juizado da Violência Doméstica da Comarca de Pelotas, a fim de buscar conhecer suas versões sobre as situações de violência que os envolviam. O artigo é sobre a parte da dissertação referente à análise realizada a partir das entrevistas que foram produzidas com os réus, nas quais eles falaram sobre diferentes assuntos, tais como violência, machismo, culpa da mulher, álcool, depressão, a não aceitação da separação, entre outros.Palavras-chave: Violência contra mulher, gênero, masculinidades. Abstract This article is about a research that was carried out between 2016 and 2018, as a result of the Masters in History of the Federal University of Pelotas., It goes on the violence against women nowadays, which is still quite frequent even if society does not tolerate it anymore, and there are laws prohibiting it and punishing aggressors. The methodology used was thematic Oral History, interviewing 18 defendants who were being tried by the Domestic Violence Court of the county of Pelotas, in order to know their versions about the situations of violence that involved them. The article consists of part of the dissertation on the analysis made about the interviews done with the defendants, in which they spoke about different subjects, such as violence, machismo, woman's guilt, alcohol, depression, not acceptance of separation, among others.Keywords: Violence against women, genre, masculinities.
Practical Guide Based on Learning Cycle 5E to Enhance Students’ Cognitive Learning Outcomes
Authors: Pangestika Dwi Safriani , Prasetyo Zuhdan Kun
Published: January 2019

The practical guide is a teaching material that students use in labwork activities. This learning cycle 5E (Engangement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation) on practical guide is expected to be used as an alternative choice for teacher in improving students’ cognitive learning outcomes in concept of pressure and symptoms of capillarity in plants. The aim of this study was : 1) to describe the feasibility of develop practical guide based on learning cycle 5E and 2) to analyse the improvement of the practical guide based on learning cycle 5E to enhance cognitive learning outcomes of eight graders of junior high school in science lesson. Here, we used the Research and Development refers to the procedural steps of the 4D models by Thiagarajan. To test the efficacy, pretest and posttest were employed.This is a quasi-experiment research conducted in MTsN 3 Ngawi. Research subjects were all students of grade 8 by taking class 8A as the experimental class and 8B as the control class. Samples were taken by cluster sampling technique. The result of the feasibility test showed that practical guide included in the excellent category. T-test analysis suggests that the practical guide based on learning cycle 5E could improve students’ cognitive learning outcomes significantly. In addition to contributing to the improvement of students’ cognitive learning outcomes in MTsn 3 ngawi, the development of science cycle-based learning guide based on learning cycle 5e can also provide students practice skills in learning so that it is expected to contribute posotif in the community.
Diversity, Composition, and Abundance Distribution of Birds in Kariangau Industrial Zone, Balikpapan City, East Borneo
Authors: Putera Alexander Kurniawan Sariyanto , Mulyani Yeni Aryati , Farajallah Dyah Perwitasari , Lhota Stanislav , Toulec Tadeas
Published: January 2019

The Kariangau Industrial Zone extends industry from Balikpapan city in the Central Balikpapan to the coast in Western Balikpapan, forming a part of Balikpapan Bay. Our study aimed to estimate the diversity, species composition, and the abundance distribution of birds at the industrial zone of Balikpapan City. Our study contained six replicates each of boat transects on four rivers, the Somber, Getah, Paka Dua, and Wain rivers during the months of May and June 2017. We calculated the Margalef diversity and Bray–Curtis similarity indices to estimate diversity and species composition, whereas bird abundance distributions were analyzed using Paleontological Statistics (PAST) version 3.12. The Getah river had the highest diversity index (4.846), followed by the Somber (3.988), Wain (3.510), and Paka Dua (3.050) rivers. The Bray–Curtis index revealed high similarity in species composition between the Wain and Paka Dua. Our rarefaction analysis showed that the Wain and Paka Dua rivers were well sampled and had lower species richness, with low differences between the observed and expected species richness, than the Somber and Getah rivers. Fisher Log Series Model also showed abundance distribution being highest at Getah (11.170), and lowest at the Paka Dua Rivers (5.221). This observation may be due to heightened industrial activities and boat traffic on each river. Our study provides a useful baseline for future research on the bird assemblages on Balikpapan Bay.
Callus Induction of Piper betle L. Var Nigra Using 2,4-Dichlorofenoxyacetic Acidand 6-Benzil Aminopurin
Authors: Junairiah Junairiah , Purnomo Purnomo , Utami Edy Setiti Wida , Ni’matuzahroh Ni’matuzahroh , Sulistyorini Lilis
Published: January 2019

Piper betle L var Nigra (black betel) is a member of Piperaceae family which has potential as medicinal plant due to its secondary metabolites. Callus culture is one of the alternative methods to elevate production of secondary metabolites. This study was aimed to determine the effect of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 6-benzil aminopurine (BAP) towards callus induction and growth, also to determine the most optimal variation of 2,4-D and BAP concentration for callus induction of black betel leaf explant. This study was a laboratory experimental study with complete randomized design. Black betel leaf explant was planted in Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 2,4-D and BAP growth regulators at concentration of 0.0 mg/L, 0.5 mg/L, 1.0 mg/L, 1.5 mg/L, 2.0 mg/L respectively. Parameter recorded for callus induction and growth including callus induction time (days), percentage of explant forming callus, fresh weight, dry weight, color and texture. After callus planted for 8 weeks, analysis was performed statistically. Result showed that 2,4-D and BAP supplementation to medium affected the growth of black bete l leaf explants. Additional concentration of 0.5 mg/L 2,4-D and 1.0 mg/L BAP growth regulators showed the fastest response in callus formation, at 7.25 days. Growth regulators of 2,4-D 0.5 mg/L and BAP 2.0 mg/L concentration produced the highest fresh and dry weight, at 0.6802 g and 0.0670 g respectively. The best treatment was used as a basis to produce secondary metabolites.
Comparison Between SAW and TOPSIS Methods in Selection of Broiler Chicken Meat Quality
Authors: Adi Pungky Tri Kisworo , Sugiharti Endang , Alamsyah Alamsyah
Published: January 2019

Decision support system is a system that can assist semi-structured and unstructured decision making, in which no one knows exactly how decisions should be made. Broiler Chicken farm production is growing very rapidly along with the increasing market demand for Broiler Chicken. Broiler Chickens have fast growth in a relatively short time. The purpose of this research is the selection of chicken meat quality by applying comparison of SAW and TOPSIS method. The variables used are age, ration conversion, weight of chicken weight, and water consumption. The system is created using PHP framework Code Ignitier and database MySQL using waterfall method. That is analyze the user needs on the system, do the database design, by doing a coding and testing the system whether it is what is expected. The result of this research is the application of comparison between SAW and TOPSIS method each consist of 5 criteria. Comparison of these algorithms can facilitate the breeders in choosing a good quality broiler chicken meat.The results of the best farmer recommendation according to comparative method of SAW and TOPSIS. In SAW method of breeder 1 The biggest value is at V2 = 0,341, so alternative A2 is alternatives chosen as good alternative. Breeder 2 The biggest value is at V3 = 0.033, so alternative A3 is the alternative chosen as a good enough alternative. Breeder 3 The biggest value is at V1 = 0.005, so alternative A1 is the alternative chosen as an excellent alternative. Topsis Method of Breeders 1 is the largest value  at V2 = 9.98, so alternative A2 is the alternative chosen as a good alternative. Breeder 2 is the biggest value at V3 = 0.372, so alternative A3 is the alternative chosen as a good enough alternative. Breeder 3 is the biggest value at V3 = 0.982, so alternative A3 is the alternative chosen as a good enough alternative. This system uses only 5 criteria, it would be nice if you add other criteria that support the selection of broiler chicken meat quality.
Cryptography Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) for Digital Image Security
Authors: Atika Sari Christy , Rachmawanto Eko Hari , Haryanto Christanto Antonius
Published: January 2019

Advances in technology in the field of internet, making the Internet become the most popular data transmission media for now. This is certainly not free from the incidence of cyber crime, such as theft and data modification. Given the losses caused by data manipulation is very detrimental to the owner, then the original data can be misused in the cyber world. Cryptography offers an algorithm for randomizing data, so it can not be read by unauthorized people. The cryptography technique was implemented using Triple Data Encyption Standard (3DES) given the results of a randomized cryptographic algorithm, it is possible to arouse suspicion from the viewer. For that will be done the process of insertion of cryptographic files into another media in the form of images commonly referred to as steganography. The steganography technique that will be used is End of File (EOF). The combination of 3DES and EOF in the 64x64 pixel image with grayscale color format produces the fastest image processing time of 173.00192 seconds with the highest Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) value of 25.0004 dB, while in the 128x128 pixel image with grayscale format has produced the highest PSNR 21.0084 dB.
The Comparison Combination of Naïve Bayes Classification Algorithm with Fuzzy C-Means and K-Means for Determining Beef Cattle Quality in Semarang Regency
Authors: Devi Feroza Rosalina , Sugiharti Endang , Arifudin Riza
Published: January 2019

The beef cattle quality certainly affects the quality of meat to be consumed. This researchperforms data processing to do the classification of beef cattle quality. The data used are196 data record taken from data in 2016 and 2017. The data have 3 variables fordetermining the quality of beef cattle in Semarang regency namely age (month), Weight(Kg), and Body Condition Score (BCS) . In this research, used the combination of NaïveBayes Classification and Fuzzy C-Means algorithm also Naïve Bayes Classification andK-Means. After doing the combinations, then conducted analysis of the results of whichtype of combination that has a high accuracy. The results of this research indicate that theaccuracy of combination Naïve Bayes Classification and K-Means has a higher accuracythan the combination of Naïve Bayes Classification and Fuzzy C-Means. This can be seenfrom the combination accuracy of Fuzzy C-Means algorithm and Naïve Bayes Classifierof 96,67 while combination of K Means Clustering and Naïve Bayes Classifier algorithmis 98,33%, so it can be concluded that combination of K Means Clustering algorithm andNaïve Bayes Classifier is more recommended for determining the quality of beef cattle inSemarang regency.