bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
L’hebdomadaire Die Zukunft en exil (1938-1940) : les armes intellectuelles de la lutte contre le nazisme
Authors: Nogarède-Grohmann Annette
Published: June 2019

Die Zukunft , une publication de l’émigration antifasciste allemande qui a paru à Paris de 1938 à 1940, nous invite à enquêter sur l’influence des intellectuels pendant l’entre-deux-guerres et plus particulièrement sur les initiatives des émigrés pour mettre en garde les démocraties occidentales contre le régime nazi et sa politique expansionniste. L’hebdomadaire, créé par l’ancien homme fort du Komintern en Europe, Willi Münzenberg, après sa rupture avec le stalinisme en 1938, nous permet de découvrir un réseau transnational de premier ordre, qui regroupe 341 auteurs issus de 25 pays. On note la présence d’intellectuels et d’hommes politiques de renom, tels qu’Heinrich, Thomas, Klaus et Erika Mann, Alfred Döblin, Lion Feuchtwanger, H.G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, Harold Macmillan, Clement Attlee, Édouard Daladier ou Édouard Herriot. Même Jawaharlal Nehru contribue au débat sur l’avenir des empires coloniaux relayé par le Zukunft . Car cette publication ne se contente pas de diffuser des informations pour les émigrés germanophones d’Europe centrale rassemblés à Paris, il se fixe comme objectif de débattre d’un nouvel ordre allemand, européen et mondial après la chute d’Hitler, d’où son titre ( Die Zukunft signifie L’Avenir ). Mais le point qui nous intéresse dans cet article est l’analyse du national-socialisme dans les pages du Zukunft et, par extension, la contribution de ses auteurs à la définition de la notion du « totalitarisme » qui émerge pendant l’entre-deux-guerres. Certains d’entre eux participent aux premiers rangs à ce débat, tels qu’Arthur Koestler, Manès Sperber, Raymond Aron, les antifascistes italiens Don Luigi Sturzo et Francesco Saverio Nitti ou le menchevik Alexander Schifrin. Le pacte germano-soviétique choque ces intellectuels et les amène à ranger l’URSS dans le camp « totalitaire », à côté de l’Allemagne et de l’Italie. Willi Münzenberg lance dans ce contexte sa célèbre accusation contre Staline dans le Zukunft du 22 septembre 1939 : « Le traître, Staline, c’est toi ! » (« Der Verräter, Stalin, bist Du ! »). La ligne du Zukunft préfigure ainsi le « consensus occidental » pendant la guerre froide, auquel contribueront ses anciens auteurs activement.
La réforme des diplômes de travail social au prisme de la participation
Authors: Crespo Geneviève
Published: June 2019

Une nouvelle définition du travail social a été officialisée en 2017, et une réforme importante des formations sociales est mise en œuvre depuis septembre 2018. Beaucoup d’attentes accompagnaient cette réforme, une reconnaissance au grade de licence, une meilleure lisibilité, la reconnaissance d’un socle commun de compétences, la prise en compte de la citoyenneté et des capacités des personnes accompagnées, les évolutions des questions sociales. L’objet de cet article est d’analyser comment la question de la participation des personnes a réellement été prise en compte. D’autres débats et enjeux semblent avoir été premiers, dont l’objet a été le socle commun et la défense des identités de métier. Réforme, donc, en partie avortée, pour ceux qui portaient une espérance née de divers mouvements mais en particulier des egts et des travaux du hcts . Cependant, les pratiques formatives évoluent grâce à l’engagement de certains efts et d’ unaforis , de la chaire de travail social du Cnam, de la fehap , en association avec les associations citoyennes, représentantes des personnes accompagnées.
Quand des malades transforment leur expérience du cancer en expertise disponible pour la collectivité
Authors: Tourette-Turgis Catherine , Pereira Paulo Lennize , Vannier Marie-Paule
Published: June 2019

Cet article présente un programme de formation à l’université des patients à destination des malades qui désirent transformer leur expérience du cancer en expertise disponible pour la collectivité. Après avoir rappelé les fondements de l’université des patients et les enjeux de la création du diplôme, les auteures présentent le référentiel de formation en explicitant les choix pédagogiques qui le sous-tendent. Les problèmes que ce type d’innovation soulève dans les universités qui ne disposent pas d’une culture institutionnelle de l’accueil de publics malades et vulnérables sont également discutés ainsi que les conditions pédagogiques les plus propices à l’émergence des savoirs expérientiels, quand ceux-ci ont pour objectif d’aider des publics malades à transformer cette expérience en expertise disponible, légitimée et reconnue.
La reconnaissance des savoirs expérientiels dans la formation de pairs aidants
Authors: Bonnami Alain
Published: June 2019

L’objectif de cette contribution est de resituer l’impact de la pair-aidance dans le champ de l’inclusion et du travail social. Les travailleurs pairs deviennent en effet aujourd’hui, dans ce domaine, des acteurs essentiels de la formation et au plus près de la lutte contre l’exclusion. En conséquence, cet article rend compte et fournit des éléments d’analyse d’un dispositif innovant de formation de travailleurs pairs ancré dans le secteur de l’inclusion et de l’urgence, mis en œuvre à l’Institut régional de travail social de Montrouge-Neuilly-sur-Marne avec la Fondation de l’Armée du Salut et dans le cadre des États généraux du travail social (2015).
Quand étudiants en travail social et personnes en situation de pauvreté croisent leurs savoirs
Authors: Piou Iliassi Elsa
Published: June 2019

L’institut régional en travail social de Perpignan, en partenariat avec des associations et collectivités locales, expérimente depuis 2015 l’intervention de personnes en situation de pauvreté dans la formation des étudiants en travail social. Des temps de « croisement des savoirs et des pratiques avec les personnes en situation de pauvreté » sont organisés et impliquent des personnes qui ont l’expérience de la pauvreté, des étudiants, des professionnels (tuteurs de stage) et des formateurs. L’article présente le contexte de cette démarche et son fonctionnement organisé pour la seconde et la troisième année de formation initiale. À partir de bilans tirés au fur et à mesure de la démarche, sont ensuite analysés ses effets, d’une part sur les personnes en situation de pauvreté, d’autre part sur les étudiants et sur les professionnels, notamment les tuteurs de stage et les formateurs. Les questions éthiques ouvrent sur des questionnements méthodologiques et sociologiques et des changements de pratiques. Il apparaît que la démarche a également des effets sur les autres modules de formation. Ainsi, non seulement les personnes en situation de pauvreté, mais aussi les étudiants, des professionnels en activité et les formateurs développent leur pouvoir d’agir contre la pauvreté à travers ces processus de co-formation.
Despite the Safety of Preoperative Cefazolin for Patients With Non-anaphylactic Penicillin Allergy, 20% of Practitioners Avoid Its Use
Authors: Pettett Brett J. , Eskildsen Scott M. , Huang Kevin X. , Ostrum Robert F.
Published: June 2019

Cefazolin is commonly used for surgical site infection prophylaxis due to its low cost and effective coverage. However, it is controversial to use cefazolin in patients with a penicillin allergy despite the cross-reactivity between cefazolin and penicillin being only 1%. Ample literature shows that it is safe to use cefazolin in patients with non-anaphylactic penicillin allergies. However, there is often hesitation by anesthesiologists or orthopedists when prescribing this medication in this population. The current authors sent a 16-question survey to all the residency programs in the United States in anesthesiology and orthopedics asking physicians affiliated with these programs to answer a series of questions about their demographics, prescribing patterns, and knowledge of the cross-reactivity between penicillin and cefazolin. A total of 146 responses in each group, with 82.9% (n=121) of orthopedists and 78.8% (n=115) of anesthesiologists preferring cefazolin for patients with non-anaphylactic penicillin allergies. However, only 57.5% of anesthesiologists and 41.1% of orthopedists knew the correct cross-reactivity between cephalosporins and penicillin. If a provider knew the correct cross-reactivity between cefazolin and penicillin, he or she had an increased odds of prescribing cefazolin to patients with nonanaphylactic penicillin allergies (orthopedics odds ratio [OR], 4.77,
P
<.01; anesthesiologists OR, 3.59,
P
<.01). Therefore, this study supports that further education of orthopedic and anesthesia providers about the cross-reactivity between cefazolin and penicillin would lead to more evidence-based, cost-effective care. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(5):e437–e442.]
Prevalence of Ulnar Artery Thrombosis in Orthopedic Surgeons
Authors: Mathews Chelsea S. , Dua Karan , Cole Austin , Siegel Eric , Abzug Joshua , Wyrick Theresa O.
Published: June 2019

Ulnar artery thrombosis (UAT) occurs most commonly in athletes and manual laborers who repeatedly use their palm in high-impact activities. Anecdotal evidence has shown an increased prevalence of UAT in orthopedic surgeons, especially in joint arthroplasty surgeons, compared with the general population. This study sought to determine the prevalence of UAT among orthopedic surgeons and to identify risk factors for developing UAT. Eighty orthopedic surgeons and residents were included in the study. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, and a timed Allen test was performed on each hand with the radial artery occluded. A reperfusion result greater than 6 seconds was considered abnormal. Participants with a positive Allen test and UAT-associated symptoms were deemed to have UAT. Statistical analysis was performed using the Fisher exact and Wilcox-on rank-sum tests. The prevalence of UAT was 11% (9 of 80) in the study population compared with 1.6% (21 of 1300) in the general population (
P
<.0001). For surgeons with 15 years or more of practice, the UAT rate was 24% (8 of 33) compared with 2% (1 of 47) for surgeons with less than 15 years of practice (
P
=.0030). The prevalence of UAT in adult reconstruction surgeons trended toward significance at 40% (2 of 5) compared with 9% (7 of 75) in the other subspecialties (
P
=.095). Orthopedic surgeons have an increased risk for developing UAT compared with the general population. The risk of UAT is significantly correlated with advancing years in clinical practice and may be associated with the number of arthroplasty cases performed. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(5):e415–e422.]
Success Rates of Revision Knee Arthroplasty for Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Rheumatoid and Non-Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Authors: Grzelecki Dariusz , Dudek Piotr , Marczak Dariusz , Sibinski Marcin , Olewnik Łukasz , Kowalczewski Jacek
Published: June 2019

This study evaluated the success and failure rates as well as the final results following 2-stage revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Particular emphasis was placed on comparing patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and non-RA patients. A total of 140 knees that required 2-stage revision for PJI after TKA were analyzed. Mean patient age at first revision TKA was 67.9 years (range, 43 to 89 years), and mean time from second-stage revision to final follow-up was 53.3 months (range, 26 to 127 months). Thirty-eight of the 140 knees (27.1%) demonstrated recurrence of infection after first 2-stage revision. Of these, 8 required another 2-stage revision, 25 required knee arthrodesis, and 2 required amputation; 3 patients refused further treatment or were lost to follow-up. There was no recurrence of infection. No statistically significant differences were observed between the RA and non-RA groups in terms of success or failure rate (
P
=.6) according to Diaz-Ledezma and Knee Society Scores (
P
=.3). These findings indicate reinfection rates and final results were similar in RA and non-RA patients following revision TKA for PJI. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(5):e472–e476.]
Metallic Press-fit Radial Head Replacement for Radial Head Fractures
Authors: Jung Ki Jin , Nho Jae-Hwi , Wang Soon-Do , Hong Yong Cheol , Kim Byung Sung
Published: June 2019

This study evaluated the clinical and radiographic results of patients who sustained nonreconstructible radial head fractures that subsequently were treated with a metallic press-fit radial head prosthesis (RHP). Nine patients with comminuted radial head fractures were treated with a metallic press-fit RHP; mean follow-up was 38.7 months. The radial head fracture was acute in 6 patients (group A) and chronic in 3 patients (group B). Functional evaluation was assessed using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire. Radiographs were assessed for loosening, radiocapitellar alignment, osteolysis of the radial neck, lucency, periarticular ossifications, and ulnohumeral degeneration. Average flexion and flexion contracture were 133° and 5°, respectively. Average supination and pronation angles were 70° and 73°, respectively. Mean MEPS was 90 (range, 70–100), and elbow performance was excellent in 4 patients, good in 4 patients, and fair in 1 patient. Mean DASH score was 21.9 (range, 0–61). Flexion contracture, forearm rotation arc, and MEPS score were better and the complication rate was lower in group A compared with group B. Centering of the stem was observed on both anteroposterior and lateral radiographs in 6 patients. Lucent lines around the prostheses, stress shielding under the neck of the radius, and ectopic ossification occurred in 5 patients. Three patients had osteoarthritis. Elbow stiffness and ulnar impaction syndrome occurred in 2 patients but only after placement of a secondary RHP. Satisfactory outcomes were obtained using a metallic press-fit RHP for nonreconstructible radial head fractures. [
Orthopedics
. 2019; 42(6):e545–e551.]
Dissatisfaction After Trifocal IOL Implantation and Its Improvement by Selective Wavefront-Guided LASIK
Authors: Seiler Theo G. , Wegner Aharon , Senfft Tim , Seiler Theo
Published: June 2019

PURPOSE:

To evaluate a substantially improved wavefront acquisition technique (Peramis; SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions, Kleinostheim, Germany) for selective wavefront-guided aberration correction to improve satisfaction after implantation of trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs).

METHODS:

Of 213 eyes from 108 consecutive patients receiving cataract surgery with multifocal IOL implantation (FineVision; PhysIOL, Liége, Belgium), 56 eyes (26%) of 42 dissatisfied patients were treated with selective wavefront-guided laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) (Amaris 1050; SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions) free of cost with a follow-up of 12 months. Selective wavefront-guided ablation corrected for all aberrations except spherical aberrations to preserve the apodization and therefore to enhance the multifocal effect. The degree of satisfaction after trifocal IOL implantation, its increase after selective wavefront-guided LASIK, and the refractive error (spherical equivalent, refractive astigmatism) before and after selective wavefront-guided LASIK were evaluated.

RESULTS:

Refractive astigmatism of greater than 0.50 diopters (D) was the most frequent residual refractive error (63%), followed by myopia (45%), hyperopia (20%), and increased ocular higher order aberrations (13%). After selective wavefront-guided LASIK, the refractive target (±0.50 D) was achieved in 98% and refractive astigmatism was 0.50 D or less in 93% of the eyes operated on. The overall satisfaction score in dissatisfied patients increased from 2.1 ± 0.8 preoperatively to 3.6 ± 0.8 (out of 4). Eighty-eight percent of initially dissatisfied patients would choose this procedure again.

CONCLUSIONS:

Selective wavefront-guided LASIK reduced refractive errors and significantly increased spectacle independence and satisfaction, which may lead to a better acceptance of trifocal IOLs.

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J Refract Surg.
2019;35(6):346–352.]
Epithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Cross-linking for Keratoconus: The Tel-Aviv Protocol
Authors: Kaiserman Igor , Mimouni Michael , Rabina Gilad
Published: June 2019

PURPOSE:

To present the Tel-Aviv Protocol for patients with progressive keratoconus, which consists of epithelial photorefractive keratectomy (ePRK), and corneal cross-linking (CXL).

METHODS:

This was a retrospective case series of 20 consecutive patients diagnosed as having progressive keratoconus at Care-Vision Laser Centers, Tel Aviv, Israel. The Tel-Aviv Protocol included laser epithelial ablation using the EX500 excimer laser (Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, TX) with 50% of the manifest refractive astigmatism (on the same axis) while the spherical ablation is added so as not to exceed a total of 50-µm ablation of the epithelium and anterior stroma. Afterward, all patients underwent CXL. Data collected included thinnest corneal thickness (TCT), subjective astigmatism, mean keratometric power, maximum keratometric power (K
max
), uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA).

RESULTS:

A total of 20 eyes of 20 patients with a mean age of 28.0 ± 6.5 years (range: 13 to 40 years) and a mean follow-up of 823 ± 337 days (range: 266 to 1,749 days) were included. There was a significant improvement in both UDVA (from 0.95 ± 0.73 to 0.22 ± 0.15 logMAR,
P
< .001) and CDVA (from 0.24 ± 0.13 to 0.13 ± 0.12 logMAR,
P
< .001) at the end of the follow-up period. There was a significant improvement in mean keratometry (from 46.86 ± 2.48 to 45.00 ± 2.27 diopters [D],
P
< .001), K
max
(from 48.18 ± 2.74 to 45.97 ± 2.55 D,
P
< .001), and K
min
(from 45.54 ± 2.35 to 44.03 ± 2.12 D,
P
< .001). TCT was significantly lower following the procedure (from 450.90 ± 35.99 to 404.90 ± 43.96 µm,
P
< .001). No complications and no progression in keratoconus severity were noticed during the follow-up period.

CONCLUSIONS:

The Tel-Aviv Protocol for patients with progressive keratoconus provides good improvement in visual acuity and astigmatism while halting the progression of keratoconus.

[
J Refract Surg.
2019;35(6):377–382.]
Pediatric Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Authors: Mascarenhas Maria R.
Published: June 2019

The anti-inflammatory diet is based on two diets that have been shown to have many positive health effects—the Mediterranean diet and the Okinawan diet. The anti-inflammatory diet is more than just a prescription for healthy food, but rather a way of life characterized by a plant-based diet and a pattern of living that includes eating a diverse range of locally grown foods eaten in season, conviviality, culinary activities, physical activity, and rest. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the burden and even prevent the development of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, depression, colorectal cancer, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and cognitive decline in adults. In children, there is emerging evidence demonstrating beneficial effects with regard to obesity, cardiorespiratory fitness, diabetes, fatty liver, academic performance, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, asthma, and allergies. Maternal ingestion of the diet during pregnancy has also been shown to have positive effects on infants and children.

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Pediatr Ann.
2019;48(6):e220–e225.]
Integrative Management of Pediatric Primary Headaches
Authors: Esparham Anna E. , Dilts Jennifer J.
Published: June 2019

Pediatric primary headache disorders are best treated using a comprehensive and integrative approach, due to the complex interactions between psychosocial and biological processes. Although more quality research is needed for treatment approaches to pediatric headaches, current practice management includes both pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical management. This article describes the integrative treatments used in a large regional pediatric headache program. Lifestyle approaches, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, acupuncture, transcutaneous neurostimulation, relaxation, clinical hypnosis, biofeedback, and psychological services are discussed in detail for clinicians who may consider applying to their practice.

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Pediatr Ann.
2019;48(6):e231–e235.]
The Medical Virtualist: Is Pediatric Patient Care Using Telemedicine, a New Specialty?
Authors: Waller Morgan , Taylor Luisa , Portnoy Jay
Published: June 2019

Telemedicine (TM) is undergoing unprecedented growth that is being driven by numerous factors, one of which is patient preference. Providers who use this tool to deliver health care tend to be early adoptors of new technology, but do they also represent a nascent specialty of pediatric virtualist? We believe that such practitioners, although exhibiting characteristics common to all early adopters, represent the cutting edge of what will become routine medical care. They tend to engage in less small talk with patients, focus more on efficient problem-solving, and collect less data while achieving patient outcomes and satisfaction that are as good as, or possibly even better than, their colleagues who practice in traditional settings. In doing so, they are leading the way for all providers to deliver care to patients using this new technology. Eventually, we feel that medical encounters using TM will be referred to simply as “patient care.”

[
Pediatr Ann.
2019;48(6):e243–e248.]
La gran erupción de hace 4.2 ka cal en Cerro Blanco, Zona Volcánica Central, Andes: nuevos datos sobre los depósitos eruptivos holocenos en la Puna sur y regiones adyacentes
Authors: Fernandez-Turiel J. L. , Perez–Torrado F. J. , Rodriguez-Gonzalez A. , Saavedra J. , Carracedo J. C. , Rejas M. , Lobo A. , Osterrieth M. , Carrizo J. I. , Esteban G. , Gallardo J. , Ratto N.
Published: June 2019

La erupción del Complejo Volcánico Cerro Blanco en el sur de la Puna, noroeste de Argentina (4410–4150 a BP) se investigó para obtener nueva información sobre estratigrafía, geomorfología, volcanología física, dataciones por radiocarbono, petrografía y geoquímica. La caracterización de los productos en relación a la evolución de la caldera de Cerro Blanco permitió estimar la distribución de los depósitos de ceniza de la fase paroxísmica Plineana de la erupción. Estos novedosos resultados evidencian una gran erupción explosiva riolítica que generó depósitos cineríticos en un área de aproximadamente 500.000 km2, acumulando > 100 km3 de tefra (volumen total). Este último valor supera el umbral inferior del Índice de Explosividad Volcánica (IEV) de 7. Los depósitos de caída de ceniza cubrieron la región, llegando a más de 400 km desde el Complejo Volcánico de Cerro Blanco, y los potentes depósitos de flujos piroclásticos rellenaron los valles vecinos alcanzando una distancia de 35 km. Esta erupción es la más grande documentada durante los últimos cinco milenios en la Zona Volcánica Central de los Andes y es probablemente una de las mayores erupciones explosivas holocenas del mundo. Además, se han identificado otras dos erupciones riolíticas en la región procedentes de otros dos centros eruptivos: una durante el Holoceno temprano y otra en el Holoceno tardío. La identificación y caracterización de estos grandes eventos volcánicos proporcionan nuevas guías para los registros geológicos y arqueológicos regionales del Holoceno, siendo marcadores cronostratigráficos de aplicación a una extensa área geográfica de América del Sur.
Development of Integrated Curricula for the Master of Engineering Programs using the CDIO Framework
Authors: Terano Harold Jan Redonda
Published: June 2019

This research presents the revision of the current curriculum of the Master of Engineering program at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges in the Philippines through series of consultations and FGDs with the faculty and students of the graduate pro-gram and industry practitioners, and the development of integrated curricula using CDIO framework. Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and syllabus v2.0 of the CDIO frame-work were used in the development of the integrated curricula. Graduate attributes were developed, and the result of the industry needs survey served as one of the bases in the integration of various skill sets in the integrated curricula for the master of engineering programs.
Gruendungsgarage – A Best-Practice Example of an Academic Start-up Accelerator
Authors: Glinik Martin
Published: June 2019

Over the past four decades, entrepreneurship has grown within universities faster than virtually any other area of intellectual pursuit. And it appears that the pace is accelerating with more universities seeking to develop programs and centers fo-cused on entrepreneurship. Yet, understanding how to build entrepreneurship programs that empower and transform has remained challenging for some institu-tions. This paper investigated the development of an entrepreneurship program called Gruendungsgarage [1]. The Gruendungsgarage is a cooperation between the University of Graz (KFU) and the Graz University of Technology (TUG). Originally it was designed as an interdisciplinary and interuniversity teaching format offered as an elective course where students were able to work on their own real business ideas while getting assistance from university experts as well as from successful practitioners with a wide range of experience. Because of its popularity and constant improvement, Gruendungsgarage became more and more professional and over time changed its format into an academic start-up accelera-tor. Setting up university start-up accelerator programs has been a worldwide proven model that enables students to intensively develop their business idea into a marketable product or service in just a few months. Since the winter semester 2017/18 Gruendungsgarage has admitted not only students but also scientific staff. University and postdoctoral researchers benefit from a wide range of Gruendungsgarage services, as technical scientists with high-tech innovation get supported by experts and entrepreneurs, creating a business model suitable to their scientific discoveries
Developing an Industrial Engineering Study Plan Using ISM Approach
Authors: Andejany Murad , Elshennawy Ahmad , Darwish Mohammed , Bahaitham Haitham
Published: June 2019

Recently, engineering graduates who acquired different skills, as well as leadership capabilities, are very much demanded to maintain high-level innovation, dealing with emerging technologies, and fulfilling the various needs of the public. Consequently, it is necessary that academicians in engineering programs develop appropriate curricula to achieve excellence in engineering education. Being accredited from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is an indication that an academic program has fulfilled international standards in engineering education. The main element in ABET evaluation process is Student Outcomes (SOs) as they incorporate several capabilities and skills expected by stakeholders such as employers. In this study, we used Interpretive Structural Modeling technique (ISM), which is a soft operational research technique, to prioritize SOs and develop a precise study plan for the Industrial Engineering program at Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE) at Kuwait University (KU). This plan showed an intelligible depiction of the relationships between the SOs and a clear direction on how to merge them within the engineering study plan. For data collection, surveys were developed and conducted to faculty members at IMSE Department at KU in addition to a set of employers within the country. The results indicated that ISM model facilitates a clear understanding of the relationships among SOs within the Industrial Engineering study plan at IMSE at KU. In addition, it recommended that students should understand the professional and ethical responsibilities at early stages of the study plan and that should be followed by training them on effective communication techniques.
Towards Digitalization in Academic Start-ups - An Attempt to Classify Start-up Projects of the Gruendungsgarage
Authors: Poandl Elisabeth Maria
Published: June 2019

Founded in 2013 as a playground for implementation-oriented start-up ideas, the Gruendungsgarage is now an established academic start-up accelerator and an integral part of the regional start-up scene. Starting with a brief in-troduction to the program of the Gruendungsgarage as a best practice example with five years of experience in academic entrepreneurial education, a model with a practical-oriented focus for classifying the degree of digitalization in start-up projects is presented. Successful start-ups and promising start-up projects from the Gruendungsgarage are classified according to their degree of digitalization and illustrated by examples. Finally, implications for the practice in engineering education on entrepreneurship are derived and suggestions for future research are identified.
Continuous Description of Discrete Biological Data
Authors: Chernyshenko Serge V.
Published: June 2019

The applicability of differential equations to description of integer values dynamics in bio-informatics is investigated. It is shown that a differential model may be interpreted as a continuous analogue of a stochastic flow. The method of construction of a quasi-Poisson flow on the base of multi-dimension differential equations is proposed. Mathematical correctness of the algorithm is proven. The system has been studied by a computer simulation and a discrete nature of processes has been taken into account. The proposed schema has been applied to the classical Volterra's models, which are widely used for description of biological systems. It has been demonstrated that although behaviour of discrete and continuous models is similar, some essential qualitative and quantitative differences in their dynamics take place.
Role of Cyber Law and Mitigation Strategies in Perspective of Pakistan to Cope Cyber Threats
Authors: Awan Jawad Hussain , Memon Shahzad , Burfat Fateh Muhammad
Published: June 2019

In this digital world, innovations and advancement have increased the number of users and the user ratio continues to double, triple and so-on. Unfortunately, the increase of crime, malware activities, has also increased. Thus, the privacy and security of systems and services is a prominent challenge for organizations, and countries. In this connection, each and every developed or developing country is practicing to design policies, strategies, cyber laws to deal with illegal activities, taken place via the internet. Pakistan is also one of those developing countries who have no any legislative policy, strategy or cyber law to deal such activities, having outdated policies and acts. Therefore, this article discusses some of the most dangerous malware attacks such as WanaCry, and Stuxnet. The article also mentions some countries with cyber policies/strategies/laws comparing them to Pakistan. The role of Pakistan is also part of the article and calls for awareness of researchers, policy/law makers. Some recommendations/suggestions have also been elaborated in this article for the re-designing of existed cyber laws.
Human-Centric Design of Unified Communications
Authors: Abrantes Carolina , Mealha Óscar , Gomes Diogo , Barraca João Paulo , Ferreira José
Published: June 2019

This article describes a co-design process in the context of user experience (UX) and usability testing and analysis of a first proof of concept of e-collaboration features based on unified communications, co-designed within an organization aiming to optimize users' communication cognitive load. An initial digital prototype with a detailed graphical interface, and simulated user narratives was established and the qualitative validation process is described and discussed. The implemented R&D process is mainly supported on user-centred design (UCD) methodology, namely action research with service design thinking method and co-design techniques. Qualitative data was gathered with concurrent think-aloud activities (CTA) stimulated by user experience expectation questions, observation notes, with integration in an eye tracking technology system. The UCD process and results are discussed, substantiating the added value due to the individual contributions and consequent usefulness of a final unified communication service for the organization.
Impact of Advent of Electronic Information Resources on Research
Authors: Bhat Nazir Ahmad
Published: June 2019

The study has been conducted with an objective to assess the impact of e-resources on seven aspects of research. Seven agricultural universities of North India were surveyed while using questionnaire as a data collection tool. The majority of respondents are of the opinion that due to advent of e-resources and in view of the ICT developments, they ‘feel much comfortable and competent to search information' and the changed scenario has enabled them to ‘generate new research ideas'. The quantity as well as quality of research has improved. A majority of the respondents are also of the opinion that their ‘research output finds more citations'. A majority of users are of the opinion that the problem of ‘duplication of research' has diminished while in contrast the menace of ‘plagiarism has increased'. A majority of the users agree that advent of e-resources has laid a positive impact except for the fact that ‘plagiarism' has enhanced.
How and Why
Authors: Makoza Frank
Published: June 2019

While African governments have developed information and communication technologies (ICTs) policies, there is still missing historical insights on how contextual issues shaped the formulation process in the context of developing countries. This paper analysed the formulation for national ICT policy of Malawi between 2001 and 2012. Historical approach was used where archival data was used to understand key events, contextual issues, and activities that shaped the formulation of the policy. The findings showed that there were external influences leading to the formulation of the national ICT policy. The local needs of stakeholders were not articulated adequately to come up with realistic policy objectives. Further, there were more pressing local issues that led to the policy being not prioritised and endorsed by the government administrations leading to the delays in policy formulation. The study offers insights that can assist for policymakers and practitioners when developing similar policies such as the national broadband policy and national cyber-security policy.
A Framework for Enhancing the Adoption of E-Tax Services in Tanzania
Authors: Deogratus Daniel , Maiga Gilbert , Eilu Emmanuel
Published: June 2019

Domestic revenue collection through taxation is still below its potential in many developing countries. There have been concerted efforts to improve domestic revenue mobilization in many developing countries using ICT. However, since the use of ICT in taxation in developing countries is still relatively a new phenomenon, models and frameworks that can best guide the adoption of an e-tax service in a developing country context are lacking. Therefore, in this article, the authors investigated requirements for enhancing e-tax service adoption in a typical developing country like Tanzania. Requirements for enhancing e-tax service adoption were first elicited through literature review and validated using questionnaires and an interview guide. The requirements for enhancing e-tax adoption were used to extend TOE framework developed by Tornatzky and Fleischer in 1990. This article, therefore, presents a model that supports electronic tax services adoption in a typical developing country like Tanzania
A Complete Routing Simulator for Digital Microfluidic Biochip
Authors: Bhattacharya Rupam , Roy Pranab , Rahaman Hafizur
Published: June 2019

Microfluidic technology, as well as digital microfluidic biochips (DMFBs), have had a very significant contribution in the field of medical bio-chemistry such as point-of-care diagnostics, environmental monitoring, DNA sequencing, etc. DMFBs are low cost, highly flexible and reconfigurable device that makes it so advantageous in clinical applications. The routing of a nano-liter volume of droplets is very important and is a critical operation in DMFB. Complex heuristic algorithms have been developed for droplet routing. Proper simulation is very essential to measure the effectiveness of these algorithms. In this work, the authors develop a complete routing simulator for both homogeneous and heterogeneous type droplets. The proposed routing simulator graphically represents the routing operation of droplets in DMFB and display the measurement of all parameters of routing algorithms such as latest arrival time, average arrival time, number of cells used, and the total number of contaminations. The proposed simulator was executed on suit I and III benchmark testbenches.
Using Naturalistic Vehicle-Based Data to Predict Distraction and Environmental Demand
Authors: Kanaan Dina , Ayas Suzan , Donmez Birsen , Risteska Martina , Chakraborty Joyita
Published: June 2019

This research utilized vehicle-based measures from a naturalistic driving dataset to detect distraction as indicated by long off-path glances (≥ 2 s) and whether the driver was engaged in a secondary (non-driving) task or not, as well as to estimate motor control difficulty associated with the driving environment (i.e. curvature and poor surface conditions). Advanced driver assistance systems can exploit such driver behavior models to better support the driver and improve safety. Given the temporal nature of vehicle-based measures, Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) were utilized; GPS speed and steering wheel position were used to classify the existence of off-path glances (yes vs. no) and secondary task engagement (yes vs. no); lateral (x-axis) and longitudinal (y-axis) acceleration were used to classify motor control difficulty (lower vs. higher). Best classification accuracies were achieved for identifying cases of long off-path glances and secondary task engagement with both accuracies of 77%.
Framework for Visualization of GeoSpatial Query Processing by Integrating Redis With Spark
Authors: Vasavi S. , V.N. Priyanka G  , Gokhale Anu A.
Published: June 2019

Nowadays we are moving towards digitization and making all our devices produce a variety of data, this has paved the way to the emergence of NoSQL databases like Cassandra, MongoDB, and Redis. Big data such as geospatial data allows for geospatial analytics in applications such as tourism, marketing, and rural development. Spark frameworks provide operators storage and processing of distributed data. This article proposes “GeoRediSpark” to integrate Redis with Spark. Redis is a key-value store that uses an in-memory store, hence integrating Redis with Spark can extend the real-time processing of geospatial data. The article investigates storage and retrieval of the Redis built-in geospatial queries and has added two new geospatial operators, GeoWithin and GeoIntersect, to enhance the capabilities of Redis. Hashed indexing is used to improve the processing performance. A comparison on Redis metrics with three benchmark datasets is made. Hashset is used to display geographic data. The output of geospatial queries is visualized to the type of place and the nature of the query using Tableau.
An Effective Track Designing Approach for a Mobile Robot
Authors: Pattanayak Suvranshu , Choudhury Bibhuti Bhusan , Sahoo Soubhagya Chandra , Agarwal Subham
Published: June 2019

Advancements of technology in day to day life demands upgradation in the existing soft computing approaches, for enhancing the accuracy. So, the existing particle swarm optimization (PSO) has been upgraded in this article and the new approach is adaptive particle swarm optimization (APSO). Designing an effective track which is shorter in length, takes less travel time, computation time, smooth, feasible and has zero collision risk with obstacles is always a crucial issue. To solve these issues APSO approach has been adopted in this work. A static environment has been implemented in this article for conducting the simulation study. Fifteen numbers of obstacles have been taken into consideration for designing the environment. A comparability study has been stuck between PSO and APSO to recognize the fittest approach for track design (less track size and travel time) with the shortest computation time. The APSO approach is identified as the best suited track designing tool for mobile robots.
Revisiting the Word “Atmospheres” in the Urban Design Academic Field Based on the Artworks
Authors: Abusaada Hisham
Published: June 2019

In this debate, we claim that few Egyptian scholars are considering issues of phenomenological critiques addressing adequately the atmosphere of cities and places, and that Egyptian urban design education does not address the possibility of teaching through commentary of this kind. This article examines the dilemma of using the term “atmospheres” in urban design education. It theorises the nature of this relationship, developing an analytical framework creating the architecture of the city as similar as the artworks through which to investigate them related through their aspects—ideas, themes, and dramatic text—and those overarching effects of the technical elements. The question is: how can one use the artworks in urban design teaching? This article discusses the atmospheres in many artworks of Western and Egyptian thought to explore the effect of the architecture of cities in creating the atmospheres of the cities. The conclusion aims to reach some of the lessons learned by analysing artworks that have achieved a different atmosphere in specific places.
First Data on the Differences of Phytolite Composition in Different Wheat Varieties Triticum aestivum L.
Authors: Pamirsky Igor Eduardovich , Klykov Alexey Grigorievich , Zakharenko Alexander Mikhailovich , Golokhvast Kirill Sergeevich
Published: June 2019

At current work we present first results of comparative study of the morphology and chemical composition in biomineral particles (phytoliths) of different types of wheat (Volzhskaya, Moskovskaya 39, Primorskaya 40). Optical microscopy reveals 5 morphotypes of phytolith in the stem and spike of wheat Triticum aestivum L. Although, only 3 morphotypes of phytolites were found in all three varieties, and the other 2 morphotypes were found only in some cases. These differences may be sort-specific signs. Various phytoliths have different linear sizes. As demosntrated, even within a sole type of wheat, there appears variability of the phytolitic composition. This fact may have significant implication for practical use of the phytolith analysis.
Michelson Interferometer Mirror Shift Method for Femtosecond Pulse Studies
Authors: Okishev Konstantin N. , Anikeev Grigory A. , Goncharova Polina S. , Syuy Alexander Vjacheslavovich , Popova Alena V.
Published: June 2019

In this paper is considered the autocorrelator of ultrashort pulses based a Michelson interferometer, his schemes and operating principles. The method of measuring ultrashort pulses is given. The schemes and principles of operation of the main nodes of the autocorrelation receiver are presented: the optical-mechanical part (the construction of the Michelson interferometer) and the electronic part, which includes a photodetector module, a control and data processing unit with a speaker amplifier, and a personal computer.
Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy to Study an Ambers, a New Approach
Authors: Zakharenko Alexander Mikhailovich , Chekryzhov Igor Yurevich , Golokhvast Kirill Sergeevich
Published: June 2019

Currently, in the scientific literature, there is no a sole opinion on mechanisms governing phenomenon of blue amber. In specimens sampled in Dominican Republic it is caused by presence of perylene; whereas, specimens sampled in northern Spain this has not been confirmed. We have obtained specimens from a third, earlier not studied, source of blue amber in the Far East of Russia that was described in 2015. This sample was investigated with a laser confocal microscopy and a laser bleaching studies. We found fluorescence pattern that is typical for perylene and bleaching showed rapid diffusion that is consistent with the perylene hypothesis. Moreover we demonstrate that confocal laser scanning microscopy could be successfully used for rapid search of the organisms in the dark part of the amber samples.
The Effect of Surface on Conductivity of PbSnTe:In/BaF2 Topological Crystalline Insulator in Space Charge Limited Current Regimes
Authors: Akimov Alexey Nikolaevich , Fedosenko Evgenij Vladimirovich , Klimov Alexandr Eduardovich , Ishchenko Denis Vyacheslavovich , Paschin Nikolay Sergeevich , Tereshchenko Oleg Evgenievich , Sherstyakova Valentina Nikolaevna
Published: June 2019

The effect of surface chemical treatment on current-voltage (IV) characteristics of high-resistance MBE-grown PbSnTe:In films in space charge limited current (SCLC) regimes has been studied. At T=4.2 K depending on surface chemical treatment the current in films in SCLC regimes under no illumination could rise up to 104 times and even more. The surface chemical treatment also affected both the value and behavior of the photocurrent. The qualitative model for the observed phenomena has been discussed.
Plasma Electrolytic Formation of WO3-CuO or WO3-CuWO4 Oxide Layers on Titanium
Authors: Vasilyeva Marina S. , Rudnev Vladimir S. , Parkhomchuk A.P. , Lukiyanchuk Irina V. , Sergeeva Ksenia A. , Sergeev Alexander A.
Published: June 2019

The oxide layers on titanium were formed by plasma electrolytic oxidation technique in acid aqueous electrolytes containing sodium tungstate and copper acetate. The coatings with WO3-CuO or WO3-CuWO4 oxide layers have been formed in the electrolytes with H2C2O4 (pH~6) or H2SO4 (pH~4) accordingly. The coatings with WO3-CuWO4 have a developed surface architecture. The surface is constructed from coral-like structures with lamellar nanocrystals containing copper tungstate and tungsten oxide. The layers of tungsten oxide nanocrystals occupy the depressions between these structures. The band gap of the mixed WO3CuWO4 oxide layers is 2.8 eV.
Acute transaminitis after initial days of starting haloperidol
Authors: Gabriel Rami , Wojtanowicz Todd , Farokhpay Reza , Bota Robert
Published: June 2019

Haloperidol is a first-generation antipsychotic butyrophenone that is lipophilic, readily absorbed, and extensively metabolized in the liver. The occurrence of elevated liver enzymes with haloperidol is reported to be 2.4% with cases generally occurring in the setting of chronic use. In this case, we present a patient who developed elevated liver enzymes 1-2 days after starting haloperidol treatment on two separate occasions and in the context of negative hepatic viral and autoimmune serology. Liver enzymes consistently had alanine transaminase > aspartate transaminase and peaked at 288 U/L prior to discontinuation of the medication. The patient was taken off haloperidol after serology resulted and clozapine regimen started. He was able to tolerate clozapine well with recovery of his transaminitis and psychiatric stabilization.