bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Total Elbow Arthroplasty Survey 2015: Current Service Provision and Future Improvements (England and Wales)
Authors: Abdelmalek Amir , Donaldson Oliver
Published: March 2018

Background

The number of total elbow replacement (TER) procedures conducted is relatively low compared to other joint arthroplasties. We have established a survey about current service provision and possible future improvements in the UK.

Methods

A British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) approved online survey was circulated to its surgical members

Results

In total, 153 members of BESS responded. Almost 31% of respondents performed two to five TER in 2014; 28% performed none and 22.7% performed five to ten. Two-thirds of respondents did not perform any revision surgery. The main indication for TER was rheumatoid arthritis (33%), followed by acute trauma (28.5%). In addition, 67% of surgeons have an available ‘network’ for advice, either locally or regionally. Most primary procedures (93%) were carried out within the local units. However, 34% of complex primary or revision procedures were referred to another centre. Furthermore, 52% of respondents agree that, to be proficient in TER, a minimum number of procedures per annum should be performed: 62% stated that five procedures per annum should be considered as the minimum required. Suggestions for improvement included a hub and spoke model (48%) and a dedicated TER surgeon within the unit (45%).

Conclusions

The survey highlights the interest in exploring options for improving TER provision in the UK.
The EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation in defence: Keeping Sleeping Beauty from snoozing
Authors: Nováky Niklas
Published: March 2018

In December 2017 the EU established Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). Previously an unused instrument in the Treaty on European Union, PESCO enables able and willing EU member states to develop their defence capabilities and improve the deployability of their forces through common projects. This article argues that PESCO has the potential to become a game changer for EU defence cooperation and could help the Union to achieve strategic autonomy, but only if (1) the participating member states do more than the minimum required to fulfil their binding PESCO commitments, (2) the implementation of PESCO is monitored rigorously at the national and EU levels and (3) there are consequences for those member states that fail to meet their commitments. Otherwise, PESCO will become—like the Battlegroups before it—another oversold EU security and defence initiative that failed to meet the expectations placed on it.
Parent-perceived isolation and barriers to psychosocial support: a qualitative study to investigate how peer support might help parents of burn-injured children
Authors: Heath Jennifer , Williamson Heidi , Williams Lisa , Harcourt Diana
Published: March 2018

Introduction:

Burn injuries can be traumatic and distressing for the affected child and family, with a prolonged period of recovery. This research explores parents’ experiences of support following their child’s injury and their thoughts on peer support specifically.

Methods:

Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents/caregivers, a mean of three years after their child’s injury, either face-to-face or remotely. Responses were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results:

Analysis produced four themes and 11 sub-themes. These described parents’ experiences of loss, change, isolation and access to psychosocial support. This paper focuses on themes of isolation and parents’ access to psychosocial support.

Discussion:

Findings indicate that parents access psychosocial support following their child’s injury and often find it helpful; however, there is a prevailing sense of isolation. Parents often seek information online and find that this is lacking. Many parents reported that peer support would be valuable to them, particularly the sharing of experiential knowledge.

Conclusion:

An online resource may be beneficial for parents, but further research is needed to confirm the exploratory data gained to date, ensuring that any resource developed would meet the identified needs of parents.
Revolutionising Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Is It Truly Revolutionised?
Authors: Singh Punam , Sarkar Shulagna
Published: March 2018

The approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) has changed through years from the philanthropy to the self-regulatory and to the present multi-stakeholder approach. In India, the CSR mandate has been looked and projected as a game changer and is expected to revolutionise CSR beyond the lens of defensive CSR, promotional CSR and charitable CSR to the next-level paradigm of strategic CSR. It is in this context an attempt has been made to discuss the CSR approach of public- and private-sector companies in India. The article makes an analysis of the CSR vision and mission statements, expenditure, areas of interventions and initiatives, CSR policy framework and reporting among public and private companies in India. The article is based on the secondary data for a period of four years (2011–2015) and gives a representative view of the companies making difference to the Indian society at large. The article intends to answer whether revolutionising CSR as a mandate is an attempt in the right direction.
The PEPS Protocol: Toward a Pedagogy of Self-Directed Wellness for Nurse Role Models
Authors: Hurley Shelia , Cruz Laura
Published: March 2018

Nurses play an important part in educating and promoting health to the public, yet they face the same behavioral challenges and health conditions as the general population. The challenge for nursing education is how to close the gap between how nurses treat their patients and how they treat themselves, and to identify effective pedagogical strategies to facilitate increased knowledge, confidence, and expertise for nurses to serve as role models. This article presents a framework of wellness instruction, called PEPS (personal values, education, practice, self-reflection), that integrates social cognitive theory with best practices in online and self-directed learning. The protocol is designed to enhance the credibility of nurses and their ability to exemplify healthy practices.
Prognostic model for high-tumor-burden follicular lymphoma integrating baseline and end-induction PET: a LYSA/FIL study
Authors: Cottereau Anne Ségolène , Versari Annibale , Luminari Stefano , Dupuis Jehan , Chartier Loïc , Casasnovas René-Olivier , Berriolo-Riedinger Alina , Menga Massimo , Haioun Corinne , Tilly Hervé , Tarantino Vittoria , Federico Massimo , Salles Gilles , Trotman Judith , Meignan Michel
Published: March 2018

Key Points

A model combining baseline metabolic tumor volume and EOI PET identify follicular lymphoma patients with a very high risk of progression.
Addressing suicide risk in partners and relatives bereaved by suicide
Authors: Pitman Alexandra
Published: March 2018

Analyses of population-based registers provide evidence to support an increased risk of suicide and mental illness after the suicide of a relative or partner. This editorial explores the implications of this work for progressing recommendations made in suicide prevention strategies regarding the specific support provided to people bereaved by suicide.

Declaration of interest

A.P. served on the Public Health England expert reference committee contributing to local guidance on commissioning and delivering postvention support (Public Health England, 2016. Support After a Suicide: A Guide to Providing Local Services) and has submitted applications for funding to investigate mediators of suicide risk after suicide bereavement. Since writing this article she has become a Patron of the Support After Suicide Partnership.
Epidermal growth factor receptor and integrins control force-dependent vinculin recruitment to E-cadherin junctions
Authors: Sehgal Poonam , Kong Xinyu , Wu Jun , Sunyer Raimon , Trepat Xavier , Leckband Deborah
Published: March 2018

This study reports novel findings that link E-cadherin (also known as CDH1)-mediated force-transduction signaling to vinculin targeting to intercellular junctions via epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and integrins. These results build on previous findings that demonstrated that mechanically perturbed E-cadherin receptors activate phosphoinositide 3-kinase and downstream integrins in an EGFR-dependent manner. Results of this study show that this EGFR-mediated kinase cascade controls the force-dependent recruitment of vinculin to stressed E-cadherin complexes – a key early signature of cadherin-based mechanotransduction. Vinculin targeting requires its phosphorylation at tyrosine 822 by Abl family kinases (hereafter Abl), but the origin of force-dependent Abl activation had not been identified. We now present evidence that integrin activation, which is downstream of EGFR signaling, controls Abl activation, thus linking E-cadherin to Abl through a mechanosensitive signaling network. These findings place EGFR and integrins at the center of a positive-feedback loop, through which force-activated E-cadherin signals regulate vinculin recruitment to cadherin complexes in response to increased intercellular tension.

This article has an associated First Person interview with the first author of the paper.
Surface friction alters the agility of a small Australian marsupial
Authors: Wheatley Rebecca , Clemente Christofer J. , Niehaus Amanda C. , Fisher Diana O. , Wilson Robbie S.
Published: March 2018

Movement speed can underpin an animal's probability of success in ecological tasks. Prey often use agility to outmanoeuvre predators, however faster speeds increase inertia and reduce agility. Agility is also constrained by grip, as the foot must have sufficient friction with the ground to apply the forces required for turning. Consequently, ground surface should affect optimum turning speed. We tested the speed-agility trade-off in buff-footed antechinus (Antechinus mysticus) on two different surfaces. Antechinus used slower turning speeds over smaller turning radii on both surfaces, as predicted by the speed-agility trade-off. Slipping was 64% more likely on the low-friction surface, and had a higher probability of occurring the faster the antechinus were running before the turn. However, antechinus compensated for differences in surface friction by using slower pre-turn speeds as their amount of experience on the low-friction surface increased, which consequently reduced their probability of slipping. Conversely, on the high-friction surface, antechinus used faster pre-turn speeds in later trials, which had no effect on their probability of slipping. Overall, antechinus used larger turning radii (0.733 ± 0.062 vs 0.576 ± 0.051 m) and slower pre-turn (1.595 ± 0.058 vs 2.174 ± 0.050 ms-1) and turning speeds (1.649 ± 0.061 vs 2.01 ± 0.054 ms-1) on the low-friction surface. Our results demonstrate the interactive effect of surface friction and the speed-agility trade-off on speed choice. To predict wild animals’ movement speeds, future studies should examine the interactions between biomechanical trade-offs and terrain, and quantify the costs of motor mistakes in different ecological activities.
Microsurgical manipulation reveals pre-copulatory function of key genital sclerites
Authors: Cocks Oliver T. M. , Eady Paul E.
Published: March 2018

The copulatory organs of male insects are generally complex, species-specific arrangements of hardened sclerotized plates bound together by flexible, less sclerotized cuticle. Their extensive morphological diversification is a recurrent pattern in the evolutionary radiation of animals, yet a clear consensus as to what selection pressures drive this divergence is still to emerge. In part, this stems from the fact that the function of individual sclerites that integrate to form the aedeagus are poorly understood. In insects the male copulatory organ is often bounded by two lateral parameres tipped with setae. In a number of species these have been observed to brush against the terminal abdominal sclerites of the female, suggesting a role in pre- and/or post-copulatory female choice. However, in the absence of experimental manipulation their function remains elusive. Here, we use microsurgery to reduce paramere length and show that males with one or both paramere tip(s) removed were less likely to achieve genital coupling than sham-operated male control groups. Where treatment males did achieve copulation, surgical removal of the paramere tip(s) had no detectable effect on copulation duration nor the outcome of sperm competition. Surgical manipulation of the end-plate, a genital sclerite that covers the ostium of the median lobe (the non-intromittent section of the aedeagus), resulted in near complete failure of males to achieve copulation. Our experimental manipulations show that the parameres and end-plate function during pre-copulatory sexual interactions and thus most likely evolved in response to sexual selection occurring prior to insemination.
Visual discrimination transfer and modulation by biogenic amines in honeybees
Authors: Rodrigues Vieira Amanda , Salles Nayara , Borges Marco , Mota Theo
Published: March 2018

For more than a century, visual learning and memory has been studied in the honeybee Apis mellifera using operant appetitive conditioning. Although honeybees show impressive visual learning capacities in this well-established protocol, operant training of free-flying animals can hardly be combined with invasive protocols for studying the neurobiological basis of visual learning. In view of that, different efforts have been made to develop new classical conditioning protocols for studying visual learning in harnessed honeybees, though learning performances remain considerably poorer than those obtained in free-flying animals. Here we investigated the ability of honeybees to use visual information acquired during classical conditioning in a new operant context. We performed differential visual conditioning of the proboscis extension reflex (PER) followed by visual orientation tests in Y-maze. Classical conditioning and Y-maze retention tests were performed using a same pair of perceptually isoluminant monochromatic stimuli, to avoid the influence of phototaxis during free-flying orientation. Visual discrimination transfer was clearly observed, with pre-trained honeybees significantly orienting their flights towards the former positive conditioned stimulus (CS+). We thus show that visual memories acquired by honeybees are resistant to context changes between conditioning and retention test. We combined this visual discrimination approach with selective pharmacological injections to evaluate the effect of dopamine and octopamine in appetitive visual learning. Both octopaminergic and dopaminergic antagonists impaired visual discrimination performances, suggesting that both these biogenic amines modulate appetitive visual learning in honeybees. Our study brings new insights into cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms underlying visual learning in honeybees.
REGULARITIES OF CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF FIR FORESTS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE INVASION OF POLYGRAPHUS PROXIMUS
Authors: Дебков Никита , Debkov Nikita
Published: March 2018

The era of globalization is accompanied by large-scale invasions of dendrophilic insects into forest ecosystems around the world. As a rule, the impact of invaders on native species leads to negative consequences. Perspective fore-casts of the development of the situation with alien species are not encouraging. In this regard, research on the nature and degree of transformation of natural ecosystems under the influence of invasive organisms is becoming increasingly important. The mechanism of invasion of Polygraphus proximus Blandf. in forests dominated by Siberian fir Abies sibirica Ledeb. on the territory of the Tomsk region is considered in the article. The aim of the research has been to evaluate structural changes in fir forests of Western Siberia damaged by Polygraphus proximus. Studies have been conducted in the southern part of the Tomsk region on permanent trial plots. The objects of research have been ferns and small-grass-green-moss fir forests. The structure of fir forests has been studied using standard methods. When assessing the health status, a specialized scale has been used. The main taxation parameters of the stand and natural renewal have been measured. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that the main influence of the invader falls on trees having an average diameter up to an average step of thickness inclusive. A consequence of this is an increase in the mean values of height, age, and diameter of the stand. Also, the result of the direct impact of the Polygraphus proximus is a decrease in the density of the stand by 34-37%, and the reserve by 30%. There is no significant influence of the provider on the change in the completeness and bonitet of the plantation. Reducing the closeness of crowns has led to the replacement of typical southern taiga and moss with high-grass groupings in the windows of desiccation. It is established that the activity of Polygraphus proximus can lead to a short-term change of species in mixed plantations, which is observed in ferns
AGARICOID BASIODIMYCETES IN PETROZAVODSK CITY GREEN SPACES (REPUBLIC OF KARELIA)
Authors: Савельев Леонид , Savel'ev Leonid , Кикеева Анастасия , Kikeeva Anastasiya
Published: March 2018

The paper reports the results of studies on the taxonomic and trophic structure of agaricoid basidiomycetes in urban stands of the main forest tree species of the boreal zone (Betula, Larix, Picea, Pinus). Altogether 111 species of macromycetes of 59 genera, 33 families and 8 orders were found. The leader in terms of the number of species in this mycobiota is the group of mycorrhiza-forming fungi. The biota of agaricoid fungi is of the boreal type with the taxo-nomic structure most vividly demonstrating the traits of the mycobiota typical of the middle taiga subzone of Karelia. A distinctive feature of the mycobiota is the high number of species in the families Agaricaceae and Russulaceae, which are common in ruderal habitats and the forest zone. A comparison of the species composition and ratios in the taxonomic structure of the mycobiota between plant communities of urban and undisturbed areas, as well as Karelia in general showed a low level of similarity and pointed to gaps in the current inventory of agarics in the boreal zone of Republic. The highest species diversity of macromycetes was found in spruce stands, and the lowest in larch stands. The structure of the agaricoid fungal biota in sample plots in the spruce-, birch- and larch stands was relatively stable, with some fluctuation. As to the structure of the pine stand mycobiota, the spectrum of families ranked by the number of species in them changed along the human pressure gradient, and the trophic structure changed accordingly. The number of symbiotrophic species decreased, litter-related saprotrophs disappeared, the leading position was taken over by humus-related saprotrophs. The surveys revealed the presence of 11 red-listed species classified into two categories – near threatened (NT) and data deficient (DD) species.
SUSTAINABILITY OF NUTS OF THE GENUS JUGLANS TO NEGATIVE WINTER TEMPERATURES IN THE VORONEZH REGION
Authors: Славский В. , Slavskiy V. , Чернышов Михаил , Chernyshov Mikhail
Published: March 2018

Given the high value of Juglans nuts, the increase in their production should not only be due to the identification and breeding of the best forms, but also by shifting the established border of cultivation to the North. In this regard, the main purpose of the work is to study and analyze the adaptive characteristics of plants in winter. The paper considers garden, park and field protection plantations, plantations, landscape groups and stand-alone trees of Juglans family nuts on adaptive signs of frost resistance and frost stability, as well as the most stable forms, which should form the basis of the breeding fund. Comparison of resistance of the genus Juglans to the various factors of ethnology gives the following results: decreasing resistance to low negative temperatures, plants can be placed as J. cenerea, J. manshurica, J. nigra, J. cordiformis, J. regia.
DEVELOPMENT OF PARAMETERS OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE OF SLEEPERS BLANKS FROM MODIFIED WOOD
Authors: Паринов Дмитрий , Parinov Dmitriy , Шамаев Владимир , Shamaev Vladimir , Медведев Илья , Medvedev Ilya
Published: March 2018

The purpose of the work is to develop the parameters of technological modes, the production of modified wood for sleepers, the combination of drying, impregnation and pressing operations. During the research, the following meth-ods have been used: active experiment, laboratory method for determining the size and quality characteristics of the feedstock, laboratory method for carrying out the technological process for producing modified wood. As a result of the research, the parameters of the technological modes of drying, impregnation and pressing have been worked out for the first time, combined both in place and in time. As a raw material for pressing, birch wood in the form of bar with a section of 250 × 235 mm, length of 2750 mm, humidity of 75-80%, density of 550-600 kg / m3 has been used. The main design and technical and operational characteristics of the pilot plant allow us to achieve and maintain optimal parameters of technological modes of drying, impregnation and pressing during the whole technological process of production of modified wood. The developed parameters of technological modes has formed the basis for the technical specifications for MW sleepers (modified wood), and the developed technological regulations have been recommended for the introduction into the production of sleepers from modified wood. The novelty of the results of scientific research work is development which is qualitatively new, unknown in industry, practice and literature. Optimum modes of drying, impregnation and pressing of wood are obtained: the temperature of the hot antiseptic is 120 ° C, the time of warming up and wood drying is 38 hours, the impregnation time is 4 hours, the pressing time is 17 hours, the specific pressure is 0.8 MPa, the cooling time is 6 hours, the degree of pressing is 22 %. It is recommended to use the obtained modes for introduction into production to produce railway sleepers from modified wood with improved performance indicators: density - 700 kg / m3, humidity - 22%, compressive strength along the fibers - 41.5 MPa, impregnation depth across the fibers - 5.5 mm, from the end part - 110 mm.
Newly qualified health visitor: Taking care of ourselves
Authors: Smith Marie Anne
Published: March 2018

Anne-Mare Smith considers the tools available that can help to contain the impact of the health visitor's emotional workload and achieve greater work–life balance.
Sheila Hosking: An inspiring health visitor
Authors: Spiro Alison
Published: March 2018

Alison Spiro looks back at the life and work of Sheila Hosking, health visitor, friend and colleague.
Corporate monitoring by technological means in Spain: overview of substantive and procedural conceptual construction
Authors: López Rodrigo Tascón , Schwarz Rodrigo García
Published: March 2018

The incredible technological advances have found one of their most striking (and legally sensitive) manifestations in the resized capacity control by the employer regarding the provision of services performed by employees. Art. 20.3 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute (WS) designated to set the limits of action in this matter, only diffusely refers to human dignity, without the legislator proceeding to update a pre-informative precept.In this context, case law (both of the Constitutional Court and of the Supreme Court) has been responsible for assuming quasi-legislative work and proceeds to exaggerate the limits of corporate monitoring power when they collide (real or potential) with the nonspecific fundamental rights (to privacy –Art. 18.1 of the Spanish Constitution (SC)–, communications secrecy –Art. 18.3 SC– or to the informational self-determination –Art.18.4 SC–) of employees. The present article aims, based on the analysis of the doctrines used by the high national courts in statements, whether classic or recent (proportionality of corporate measure, expectation of privacy, and informational self-determination of the employee), to build a synthesis rule that allows us to better shape the limits of corporate monitoring power through the use of new technologies. Over time, the main procedural problems raised by this issue are discovered.
Cuba y el Socialismo del siglo XXI
Authors: Víctores Iván Porfirio Santos , García Miguel Ángel Hernández
Published: March 2018

El presente artículo trata acerca de cómo, después de la desaparición  del socialismo en la URSS y en Europa del Este, el llamado Socialismo del siglo XXI representa el desafío actual de reinventar o renovar el socialismo; tomando en cuenta las experiencias de los socialismos que se vivieron, aunque partiendo siempre de las condiciones y la realidad concreta y particular de cada país. Cuando se habla de Socialismo del Siglo XXI no se trata sobre algo definitivamente acabado, conceptualizado, sino precisamente sobre un constructo en desarrollo, el cual es la expresión actual de un abordaje renovado de la construcción del socialismo. Cuba, que inició su proceso revolucionario a mediados del siglo pasado, constituye, con su proyecto de actualización del socialismo, un ejemplo paradigmático donde, con sus características y particularidades históricas, encontramos lo que podríamos llamar una transición del socialismo clásico alternativo sui generis del siglo XX al  socialismo del siglo XXI, con la adopción de políticas públicas que estimulen la sostenibilidad del desarrollo económico y social del país mediante la consolidación de un socialismo próspero y sostenible, comprometido con los valores fundacionales  históricos del proyecto social cubano.
Konflik Yang Represif: Studi Kasus Terhadap Pasujudan Santri Luwung Padepokan Bumi Arum Di Sragen
Authors: Rachmadhani Arnis
Published: March 2018

This qualitative reserach aims to reveal the conflict between communities of Bedowo, Jetak Village, Subdistrict Sidoharjo, The Regency of Sragen with Santri Luwung community accompanied by the involvement of the Islamic paramilitary troops in the conflict chronology of Santri Luwung. The Data was collected through interview, observation, and documentation. This research get the fact that the presence of Islamic paramilitary troops from Solo Residency in the area of conflict turned out to be one of the factors that contributed worsen the problem. They can not be harmony adhesive agent, but on the contrary, that the presence of Islamic paramilitary troops in conflict areas will add a warm existing problems because they have "advocacy agenda" against each of the parties in conflict so that does not result in a harmonious relationship in terms of religious harmony.[Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan terjadinya konflik antarmasyarakat Dukuh Bedowo, Desa Jetak, Kecamatan Sidoharjo, Kabupaten Sragen dengan jamaah Santri Luwung disertai dengan keterlibatan laskar-laskar Islam di dalam kronologi konflik Santri Luwung. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini mendapatkan fakta bahwa kehadiran laskar-laskar yang berasal dari Solo Raya di wilayah konflik ternyata menjadi salah satu faktor yang ikut memperkeruh permasalahan. Mereka tidak dapat menjadi agen perekat kerukunan, namun justru sebaliknya, bahwa dengan kehadiran laskar-laskar di wilayah konflik akan menambah hangat permasalahan yang ada karena mereka mempunyai “agenda advokasi” terhadap masing-masing pihak yang sedang bertikai sehinga mengakibatkan terjadinya relasi yang tidak harmonis dalam hal kerukunan umat beragama.]
Indeks Keterbacaan Buku Aqidah Akhlak Kelas XI Di Madrasah Aliyah Kabupaten Bantul Yogyakarta
Authors: Isnanto Muh.
Published: March 2018

The term readability index is essentially related to understandability in reading and its core is in the quality of the reader’s reading capacity, not the quality of the text. In this research index is connected to the term text readability, which is readability that is linked to text only i.e. a book and then linked to index. This research aims to describe the index of book readability, that is the level of cohesiveness between the core material and the entire book on Faith-Virtue of Grade XI Islamic Senior High School (MA) of the 2013 curriculum for Exact Science, Social Science, and Language interest classes which were organized by sub-chapters. The main point of this research is answering the question: what is the readability index/level of the book being analyzed, that is the level of appropriateness or cohesiveness of the core material with the entire content of the text book on Faith-Virtue for Grade XI MA from the 2013 curriculum for Exact Science, Social Science, and Language interest classes as organized by sub-chapters? And what are the response of the teachers regarding the substantive content of the book?Research results show that, firstly, the readability index of the Faith-Virtue Lesson is at 25%. The readability level of the analyzed book shows a level of appropriateness or cohesiveness between the core material with the entire content of the textbook on Faith-Virtue for Grade XI MA from the 2013 curriculum for Exact Science, Social Science, and Language interest classes. The value of readability index had a percentage of 82.3 (very high), with an average index acquired at 81.36, which shows that the readability index according to the readers at the Islamic Senior High School was very high. Secondly, regarding the quality of response according to the teachers, when comparing the K-13 (2013 curriculum) with the KTSP (Education Unit Level Curriculum), they thought that it was better when they were using the KTSP. The reason being the K-13 textbook seemed to be lacking in substantive depth. Hence an assembly for teachers of similar subject matter (MGMP) was held to compose a student work sheet (LKS) for this subject with the strongest reason, according to the teachers, being it is more practical and in-depth. Thirdly, there are discrepancies between the standard competence (KD) and the core material, there are inconsistencies of chapters – subchapters wherein the table of contents, technique in scientific writing, and book composition were not undertaken thoroughly and carefully. There were many notes acquired from the teachers’ reading results regarding corrections to complete the book.
Cendekiawan Muslim dan Wacana Konflik Etnis Di Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Zakiyah Zakiyah
Published: March 2018

This article discusses Muslim scholars who wrote books, article and essay on ethnic conflict in Western Kalimantan and what are the content of such text. This is an important theme due to the fact that there is a series of ethnic conflict happened in West Kalimantan since many years ago, for instance, in 1952 conflict between Madurese and Dayak, in 1967 clash between Dayak and Chinese, in 1979 conflict between Madurese and Dayak, in 1983 conflict between Madurese and Dayak, in 1996/1997 Madurese and Dayak, and 1999/2000 between Madurese and Malay people. Data was gathered through two methods; document analysis and interviews. Finding of this research shows that there are many books, articles and essay written by Muslim scholars talking about conflict 1996/1997 and conflict 1999.[Artikel ini membahas tentang cendekiawan muslim yang menghasilkan karya tulis berupa buku, ertikel, essay dan lainnya dengan tema konflik etnis di Kalimantan Barat dan bagaimana isi karya tulis tersebut. Tema ini penting untuk dikaji karena wilayah ini telah mengalami rangkaian konflik etnis sejak beberapa tahun yang lalu, diantaranya adalah tahun 1952 konflik antara etnis Madura dan Dayak, 1967 antara etnis Dayak dan Cina, 1979 antara suku Madura dan Dayak, 1983; antara komunitas Madura dan Dayak, tahun 1996/1997 antara etnis Madura  dan Dayak, tahun 1999/2000 antara etnis Madura dan Melayu. Data dikumpulkan melalui dua cara yaitu telaah dokumen dan wawancara dengan informan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tulisan-tulisan dari para cendekiawan muslim  di Kalimantan Barat yang berisi tentang rangkaian peristiwa konflik 1996/1997 dan konflik 1999, serta ada pula yang berupa telaah teoritis tentang konflik etnik.]
Minne, glemsel og identitet i Jonas Hassen Khemiris romaner
Authors: Myhr Annika Bøstein
Published: March 2018

Based on a comparative analysis of Jonas Hassen Khemiri’s three novels Ett öga rött (2003), Montecore, en unik tiger (2006), and Allt jag inte minns (2015), this article explores the significance of memories and forgetting to the development of both individual and collective identity. More specifically, the article discusses which narrative devices Khemiri employs in showing how the identities of the novels’ protagonists are influenced by memories and forgetting, and deliberates what the implications of Khemiri’s novels may be, for our understanding of individual as well as collective identity in today’s culturally diverse Scandinavian societies.
Spatio-temporal monitoring of vegetation phenology in the dry sub-humid region of Nigeria using time series of AVHRR NDVI and TAMSAT datasets
Authors: Osunmadewa Babatunde Adeniyi , Gebrehiwot Worku Zewdie , Csaplovics Elmar , Adeofun Olabinjo Clement
Published: March 2018

Time series data are of great importance for monitoring vegetation phenology in the dry sub-humid regions where change in land cover has influence on biomass productivity. However few studies have inquired into examining the impact of rainfall and land cover change on vegetation phenology. This study explores Seasonal Trend Analysis (STA) approach in order to investigate overall greenness, peak of annual greenness and timing of annual greenness in the seasonal NDVI cycle. Phenological pattern for the start of season (SOS) and end of season (EOS) was also examined across different land cover types in four selected locations. A significant increase in overall greenness (amplitude 0) and a significant decrease in other greenness trend maps (amplitude 1 and phase 1) was observed over the study period. Moreover significant positive trends in overall annual rainfall (amplitude 0) was found which follows similar pattern with vegetation trend. Variation in the timing of peak of greenness (phase 1) was seen in the four selected locations, this indicate a change in phenological trend. Additionally, strong relationship was revealed by the result of the pixel-wise regression between NDVI and rainfall. Change in vegetation phenology in the study area is attributed to climatic variability than anthropogenic activities.
The Effect of Multigrid Parameters in a 3D Heat Diffusion Equation
Authors: Oliveira F. De , Franco S.R. , Pinto M.A. Villela
Published: March 2018

The aim of this paper is to reduce the necessary CPU time to solve the three-dimensional heat diffusion equation using Dirichlet boundary conditions. The finite difference method (FDM) is used to discretize the differential equations with a second-order accuracy central difference scheme (CDS). The algebraic equations systems are solved using the lexicographical and red-black Gauss-Seidel methods, associated with the geometric multigrid method with a correction scheme (CS) and V-cycle. Comparisons are made between two types of restriction: injection and full weighting. The used prolongation process is the trilinear interpolation. This work is concerned with the study of the influence of the smoothing value (v), number of mesh levels (L) and number of unknowns (N) on the CPU time, as well as the analysis of algorithm complexity.
Transformative research: personal and societal
Authors: Mertens Donna M.
Published: March 2018

Transformative researchers have the potential to contribute to both personal and societal transformation. In this article, I argue that the two are intertwined and that personal transformation is a necessary component of research that is designed to support change at the societal level in the form of furthering human rights and social justice. I describe a transformative framework that examines assumptions related to ethics, the nature of reality, epistemology, and methodology that can guide researchers who choose to address both the personal and societal levels of transformation. Ethically, researchers need to examine who they are and who they are in relation to the community in which they are working. This process goes beyond self-examination to a critical analysis of the cultural blinders that might obscure our ability to contribute to positive impacts. I put forth the hypothesis that if we design our research so that it explicitly addresses issues of discrimination and oppression that the probability of personal and social transformation increases.
Kooperatives Filmseminar zum Thema Heimat
Authors: Huson Nicola , Golbol Ahmet , Taubitz Geske
Published: March 2018

In diesem Beitrag wird ein im Studienjahr 2015/16 durchgeführtes kooperatives Filmseminar vorgestellt, in dem Studierende im Master-Studiengang Deutsch als Fremdsprache (M.A. DaF) und Studierende im Bachelor-Studiengang Design (B.A. Design) an der German-Jordanian University in Amman (Jordanien) gemeinsame Filme zum Thema Heimat drehten. Die hinter diesem Projekt stehende Idee war, Studierende des M. A. DaF, die sich mit kulturellen Deutungsmustern bzw. Konstruktionen in dem Seminar Kulturstudien beschäftigen und B. A.-Design-Studierende, die lernen mit einer hochwertigen Filmausrüstung professionell umzugehen, für ein Semester zusammenzuführen, um ein gemeinsames Ziel zu erreichen: Vier Kurzfilme in den Genres Komödie, Portrait, Drama und Reportage zum Thema. Während die technische Produktion der Filme für die B. A.-Design-Studierenden im Sinne der Medienverwendung im Vordergrund stand, war der Fokus bei den M. A.-DaF-Studierenden im Sinne der Mediendidaktik auf den inhaltlichen Prozess gerichtet, d. h. von der Ideenentwicklung bis zur filmischen Umsetzung. Beiden Studiengängen gemeinsam war das handlungsorientierte Lernen und die Förderung der Kernkompetenzen Teamarbeit, Organisationsgeschick, Leitungsfähigkeit und Zeitmanagement. In dem Beitrag wird nach einer theoretischen Diskussion zu dem Einsatz von Filmen als Medium im DaF-Unterricht und dieses insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund der machtvollen Bildorientiertheit der neuen Medien, dessen Eignung zur Vermittlung kultureller Inhalte, die Vorgehensweise, der Verlauf und die Bewertungsgrundlagen des Projektes vorgestellt. Nicht zuletzt werden die Vorteile und Herausforderungen eines solchen interdisziplinären Projektes thematisiert.
Unipotent elements forcing irreducibility in linear algebraic groups
Authors: Korhonen Mikko
Published: March 2018

Let G be a simple algebraic group over an algebraically closed field K of characteristic

p
>
0

{p>0}

. We consider connected reductive subgroups X of G that contain a given distinguished unipotent element u of G. A result of Testerman and Zalesski
[D. Testerman and A. Zalesski,
Irreducibility in algebraic groups and regular unipotent elements,
Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 141 2013, 1, 13–28] shows that if u is a regular unipotent element, then X cannot be contained in a proper parabolic subgroup of G. We generalize their result and show that if u has order p, then except for two known examples which occur in the case

(
G
,
p
)

=

(

C
2

,
2
)

{(G,p)=(C_{2},2)}

, the subgroup X cannot be contained in a proper parabolic subgroup of G. In the case where u has order

>
p

{>p}

, we also present further examples arising from indecomposable tilting modules with quasi-minuscule highest weight.
Anatomic All-Inside Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using the TransLateral Technique
Authors: Russu Octav , Bățagă Tiberiu , Todoran Marcela , Ciorcila Emilian , Popa Teodora Maria Denisa , Feier Andrei-Marian , Prejbeanu Radu , Fleaca Radu , Roman Mihai , Pop Tudor Sorin , Gergely István
Published: March 2018

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a commonly performed procedure and considered to be the gold standard in restoring knee function and stability in ACL-deficient knees. The TransLateral all-inside technique implies the use of only two portals – anterolateral and anteromedial, without the use of an accessory portal. The work is done using the lateral portal, while the medial portal serves as a viewing site. Only a few studies have been published regarding the assessment of the functional and clinical outcomes of this novel technique.

Aim of the study: To determine the clinical effectiveness of the TransLateral procedure used for ACL reconstruction and its ability to re-establish joint functionality and stability in ACL-deficient knees.

Material and methods: A prospective study was conducted at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic no. 2 in Tîrgu Mureș. Thirty-two patients matched our inclusion criteria and were operated using the TransLateral technique for ACL reconstruction. Outcome assessment was performed using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), the Lysholm score and the Tegner Activity Scale. The questionnaires include items referring to pain, physical functioning, sports activities, and quality of life. Operative time and ACL graft size were also documented.

Results: All patients underwent single-bundle ACL restoration using a quadrupled semitendinosus tendon. Out of 32 patients, 21 had associated meniscus lesions and 8 collateral ligament injuries. Mean graft diameter was 8.7 mm and mean length 63.2 mm. Significantly improved KOOS values were found at 12 months post-surgery regarding the mean baseline score: 59.3 ± 5.3 vs. 95.3 ± 4.9, p <0.0001. The Lysholm score improved from a mean of 56.3 ± 4.9 to 93.9 ± 5.6, p <0.0001 at the end-point. The Tegner activity scale ranged from 3.8 ± 1.9 to 5.9 ± 2.4, p <0.0001 at the final follow-up.

Conclusions: The TransLateral technique proved its clinical effectiveness and its ability to restore knee stability after ACL reconstruction surgery.
Autograft Options for ACL Reconstruction. Which is Best?
Authors: Todor Adrian , Nistor Dan , Roman Mihai , Russu Octav , Prejbeanu Radu , Predescu Vlad , Bățagă Tiberiu
Published: March 2018

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are commonly seen in orthopedic practice, and usually restoration is recommended to re-establish normal knee function. Autografts and allografts are viable options. Among autografts the main sources are the patellar tendon, the hamstrings and the quadriceps tendon, each having advantages and drawbacks. Many factors should be taken into consideration when deciding on a graft source for ACL restoration; however, clinical data may aid the surgeon in choosing the right graft for every specific patient in an individualized manner. This short review is intended to highlight the main characteristics and clinical data for each type of autograft.
Post Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Complication Management in Case of Malignant Lymphoma Patients
Authors: Pakucs Annamária , Lázár Erzsébet , Köpeczi Judit Beáta , Kakucs Enikő , Benedek István , Găzdac Marius , Mild Eszter , Tudor Cezara , Benedek István
Published: March 2018

Introduction: Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) represents a standard therapy in the management of hematologic malignancies such as malignant lymphomas and has used for approximately three decades. The aim of this study was to determine the occurring post-ASCT complications and their impact on the patients’ recovery for a better management.

Material and methods: An observational retrospective study was performed during a five-year period between 2012 and 2017, involving 58 classical Hodgkin lymphoma and 36 non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients, who underwent ASCT in the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit of Tîrgu Mureş. The main analyzed complications were: infections, bleeding, hydroelectrolytic disorders, and hypoalbuminemia.

Results: After data analysis we found that 17 patients (18%) presented microbiologically confirmed infection, 10 patients (11%) presented clinically non-significant bleeding, 39 patients (42%) presented electrolyte disorders, and 33 patients (36%) presented hypoalbuminemia, obtaining a positive correlation between the rate of adverse events after ASCT with age (r = 0.9914, p = 0.0009) and the average hospitalization period (r = 1, p <0.00001).

Conclusions: The identification of adverse events and their correlation with the patients’ clinical outcome can lead to better patient management and a faster recovery after ASCT.
Note on group irregularity strength of disconnected graphs
Authors: Anholcer Marcin , Cichacz Sylwia , Jura Rafał , Marczyk Antoni
Published: March 2018

We investigate the group irregularity strength (sg
(G)) of graphs, i.e. the smallest value of s such that taking any Abelian group 𝓖 of order s, there exists a function f : E(G) → 𝓖 such that the sums of edge labels at every vertex are distinct. So far it was not known if sg
(G) is finite for disconnected graphs. In the paper we present some upper bound for all graphs. Moreover we give the exact values and bounds on sg
(G) for disconnected graphs without a star as a component.
Early administration of venovenous extracorporeal life support for status asthmaticus during anaesthetic induction: case report and literature review
Authors: Chang Won Ho
Published: March 2018

Here we report a case of a 40-year-old man who visited the emergency room with severe chest pain. He showed a Stanford type B aortic dissection on chest-computed tomography. Despite medical treatment and malperfusion of lower extremities, acute renal failure developed; hence thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) was considered under general anaesthesia. After endotracheal intubation, ventilation with low tidal volume required high inspiratory airway pressure. An arterial blood gas analysis showed PaCO2 of 61.8mmHg and PaO2 of 26.4mmHg, indicating a status asthmaticus of hypoxaemia and hypercarbia, which did not respond to bronchodilator or mechanical ventilation. Impending cardiac arrest was treated using venovenous extracorporeal life support, which was administered by percutaneous femoral cannulation. Surgical procedure was completed without any complications. Extracorporeal life support was weaned at one day after the operation. The patient was discharged without any complications.
Order parameter effect critical fields and current of Y1–xPrx:123 superconductors
Authors: Sedky A. , Amin S.A.
Published: March 2018

Fluctuation induced conductivity by Pr substitution at Y sites of Y1-xPrx:123 superconductors is reported. It is found that the mean field temperature Tc
mf, deduced from the peak of dρ/dT versus T plot, gradually decreases by increasing Pr up to 0.40. The order parameter dimensionality (OPD) is estimated from the slope of the logarithmic plot between excess conductivity Δσ and reduced temperature є. Interestingly, the crossover from 2D to 3D is obtained for samples with Pr = 0.00, 0.10 and 0.20, while with increasing Pr up to 0.40, the crossover from 0D to quasi-2D is obtained. On the other hand, the calculated values of interlayer coupling, coherence lengths, critical fields and critical current decrease with increasing Pr up to 0.20, but with the further increase of Pr, up to 0.40, they increase. The hole carriers/Cu ions anisotropy and G-L parameter gradually increase with Pr up to 0.40. Our results are discussed in terms of the effects of Pr substitution at Y site, such as oxygen rearrangements, anisotropy, hybridization and localization of holes in the overdoped region.