bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Glomerular Filtration Rate Trends During Follow-up in Children With Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome
Authors: Alsaidi Sulaiman , Wagner Daniel , Grisaru Silviu , Midgley Julian , Hamiwka Lorraine , Wade Andrew , Nettel-Aguirre Alberto , Samuel Susan
Published: May 2017

Background:

Overall prognosis of children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) is regarded as generally favorable. However, only a few recent studies have evaluated changes in kidney function and blood pressure over time in children with SSNS.

Objectives:

We describe clinical features of SSNS patients and characterize changes in calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and use of antihypertensive medications during follow-up.

Design:

This is a retrospective cohort study.

Setting:

This study was conducted in a Canadian pediatric nephrology center.

Patients:

This study included patients aged 1 to 18 years with SSNS.

Measurements:

eGFR was calculated from recorded serum creatinine and height measurements using the modified Schwartz equation.

Methods:

eGFR was calculated at yearly intervals, and the trend of eGFR was assessed using linear mixed effects model. Patients were also evaluated for use of antihypertensive medications during follow-up.

Results:

Seventy-eight patients—median age, 3.2 years (interquartile range [IQR], 2.65) and median follow-up of 4.37 (IQR, 5.6)—were evaluated. Sixty-three (80.8%) had at least 1 relapse. Twenty-two (28.2%) and 20 (25.6%) were steroid dependent and frequently relapsing, respectively. Forty-three patients (55.1%) received at least 1 steroid-sparing agent, and of these, 18 (41.8%) received a calcineurin inhibitor. One patient had eGFR ≤90 mL/min/1.73 m2 during observation. eGFR remained unchanged over the follow-up period in this cohort of patients. Four patients (5.1%) were on antihypertensive medications at the end of follow-up.

Limitations:

Patients who had frequent relapses had more measurements available for serum creatinine and height, creating a sampling bias. The number of eGFR measurements was overall small, making it difficult to ascertain eGFR trend.

Conclusion:

eGFR remained unchanged over time in this cohort, and a small proportion of patients required antihypertensive therapy at the end of follow-up. Our study highlights the needs for carefully constructed long-term observational studies of children with nephrotic syndrome.
Effects of expiratory muscle strength training on maximal respiratory pressure and swallow-related quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Silverman Erin Pearson , Miller Sarah , Zhang Yi , Hoffman-Ruddy Bari , Yeager James , Daly Janis J
Published: May 2017

Background

Weakening and dyscoordination of expiratory muscles in multiple sclerosis (MS) can impair respiratory and swallow function.

Objective

The objective of this paper is to test a novel expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) device on expiratory pressure, swallow function, and swallow-related quality-of-life (SWAL-QOL) in individuals with MS.

Methods

Participants with MS were randomized to a five-week breathing practice of either positive pressure load (EMST) or near-zero pressure (sham). We compared baseline to post-treatment data according to maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), abnormal airway penetration and aspiration (PAS), and SWAL-QOL.

Results

Both groups improved in MEP ( p < 0.001). Forty percent of the EMST group improved on PAS, and 15% worsened; conversely, 21.4% of the sham group worsened and 14.3% improved. There was no group difference in overall SWAL-QOL; but the EMST group had significantly greater gain versus sham on the Burden ( p = 0.014) and Pharyngeal Swallow ( p = 0.022) domains. Both groups improved in SWAL-QOL domains of Fear, Burden Mental Health, but only the EMST group improved in the SWAL-QOL and domains of Pharyngeal Swallow function, and Saliva management.

Conclusion

Results suggest that strengthening of expiratory muscles can occur with repetition of focused breathing practice in the absence of high resistance. Conversely, results from the PAS and SWAL-QOL domains suggest that the high resistance of the EMST was required in order to improve the functional safety (reduced penetration/aspiration) and coordination of swallowing, specifically pharyngeal function and saliva management.
TGF-β1 -509C/T polymorphism and susceptibility to keloid disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Tu Yiji , Lineaweaver William Charles , Zhang Feng
Published: May 2017

Background:

Keloid disease (KD) is common and often refractory to treatment. Definition of the genetic mechanisms of KD can lead to a better understanding of the disease and suggest more effective treatment strategies.

Objectives:

To quantitatively estimate the association between KD susceptibility and the -509C/T polymorphism in the TGF-β1 gene.

Methods:

PubMed, Embase and CNKI databases were searched using a combination of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and relevant words in titles. Analyses were performed with STATA 12.0.

Results:

Five case-control studies encompassing a total of 564 keloid cases and 620 healthy controls were pooled in the final meta-analysis. Among the five studies, no significant association was detected between the TGF-β1 -509C/T polymorphism and KD under all of the five genetic models (allele comparison, heterozygote comparison, homozygote comparison, dominant model and recessive model) for the overall analyses and for the subgroup analyses based on DNA extraction method, participant ethnicity and group size. When stratified by study quality, three high-quality studies showed significant association under allele comparison and homozygote model (C versus T: OR = 0.80, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.65–0.98, P = 0.03; I2 = 0%, P = 0.64; CC versus TT: OR = 0.62, 95% CI = 0.41–0.94, P = 0.02; I2 = 0%, P = 0.79); while two moderate-quality studies showed significant association under allele comparison, homozygote model and recessive model (C versus T: OR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.15–2.01, P = 0.004; I2 = 39%, P = 0.20; CC versus TT: OR = 2.14, 95% CI = 1.24–3.70, P = 0.02; I2 = 19%, P = 0.27; CC versus CT+TT: OR = 2.04, 95% CI = 1.29–3.24, P = 0.002; I2 = 0%, P = 0.35).

Conclusions:

The current meta-analysis suggests that the TGF-β1 -509C/T polymorphism is not associated with KD susceptibility. High-quality and large-scale studies are needed to validate our findings.
Mandalas: A Simple Project to Explore Creativity
Authors: Holbrook Robert L. , Comer Debra R.
Published: May 2017

Creativity is more important than ever in today’s knowledge-based economy. Although many students doubt their own creativity, very few exercises are designed to help them access this ability. We believe that self-expression and self-reflection are important for understanding personal creative ability. Jung introduced the mandala to promote these two skills. We offer an easy-to-implement project that uses the mandala to help students explore factors (e.g., moods, context) that affect their creativity. This project can be useful in a variety of courses, ranging from those that give students a basic overview of creativity (e.g., management, organizational behavior) to more advanced courses in creativity and innovation.
An Innovative Clinical Skills “Boot Camp” for Dental Medicine Residents
Authors: Castillo Jenny , Kutzin Jared , Agoglia Kathleen , Janicke Patricia , Milligan Zachary , Scott Jack
Published: May 2017

During a 1-year hospital-based residency, dental residents are required to rotate through many departments including surgery, medicine, and emergency medicine. It became apparent that there was a gap between clinical skills knowledge taught in dental school curriculum and skills required for hospital-based patient care. In response, a simulation-based intensive clinical skill “boot camp” was created. The boot camp provided an intensive, interactive 3-day session for the dental residents. During the 3 days, residents were introduced to medical knowledge and skills that were necessary for their inpatient hospital rotations but were lacking in traditional dental school curriculum. Effectiveness of the boot camp was assessed in terms of knowledge base and comfort through presession and postsession surveys. According to resident feedback, this intensive introduction for the dental residents improved their readiness for their inpatient hospital-based residency.
Response to Antenatal Cholecalciferol Supplementation Is Associated With Common Vitamin D–Related Genetic Variants
Authors: Moon Rebecca J , Harvey Nicholas C , Cooper Cyrus , D’Angelo Stefania , Curtis Elizabeth M , Crozier Sarah R , Barton Sheila J , Robinson Sian M , Godfrey Keith M , Graham Nikki J , Holloway John W , Bishop Nicholas J , Kennedy Stephen , Papageorghiou Aris T , Schoenmakers Inez , Fraser Robert , Gandhi Saurabh V , Prentice Ann , Inskip Hazel M , Javaid M Kassim ,   the Maternal Vitamin D Osteoporosis Study Trial Group
Published: May 2017

Context

Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes related to vitamin D metabolism have been associated with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration, but these relationships have not been examined following antenatal cholecalciferol supplementation.

Objective

To determine whether SNPs in DHCR7, CYP2R1, CYP24A1, and GC are associated with the response to gestational cholecalciferol supplementation.

Design

Within-randomization group analysis of the Maternal Vitamin D Osteoporosis Study trial of antenatal cholecalciferol supplementation.

Setting

Hospital antenatal clinics.

Participants

In total, 682 women of white ethnicity (351 placebo, 331 cholecalciferol) were included. SNPs at rs12785878 (DHCR7), rs10741657 (CYP2R1), rs6013897 (CYP24A1), and rs2282679 (GC) were genotyped.

Interventions

1000 IU/d cholecalciferol from 14 weeks of gestation until delivery.

Main Outcome Measure

25(OH)D at randomization and 34 weeks of gestation were measured in a single batch (Liaison; Diasorin, Dartford, UK). Associations between 25(OH)D and the SNPs were assessed by linear regression using an additive model [β represents the change in 25(OH)D per additional common allele].

Results

Only rs12785878 (DHCR7) was associated with baseline 25(OH)D [β = 3.1 nmol/L; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.0 to 5.2 nmol/L; P < 0.004]. In contrast, rs10741657 (CYP2R1) (β = −5.2 nmol/L; 95% CI, −8.2 to −2.2 nmol/L; P = 0.001) and rs2282679 (GC) (β = 4.2 nmol/L; 95% CI, 0.9 to 7.5 nmol/L; P = 0.01) were associated with achieved 25(OH)D status following supplementation, whereas rs12785878 and rs6013897 (CYP24A1) were not.

Conclusions

Genetic variation in DHCR7, which encodes 7-dehyrocholesterol reductase in the epidermal vitamin D biosynthesis pathway, appears to modify baseline 25(OH)D. In contrast, the response to antenatal cholecalciferol supplementation was associated with SNPs in CYP2R1, which may alter 25-hydroxylase activity, and GC, which may affect vitamin D binding protein synthesis or metabolite affinity.
Kinetic Studies on the Reactions of Atomic Oxygen with Furan, 2-Methylfuran, and 2,5-Dimethylfuran at Elevated Temperatures
Authors: Yoshizawa Haruka , Nagashima Hiroki , Murakami Yoshinori , Takahashi Kazuo
Published: May 2017

The reactions of O(3P) atoms with furan, 2-methylfuran (2-MF), and 2,5-dimethylfuran (2,5-DMF) were studied at elevated temperatures by using a shock tube technique coupled with atomic resonance absorption spectroscopy (ARAS). The rate coefficients (k) determined from the time profiles of O(3P) atoms were expressed by the relation of kO+2,5-DMF > kO+2-MF > kO+FURAN. The molecular orbital calculations with CBS-QB3 level were also performed and the possible product channels of these reactions were discussed.
Yet Another Shade of Deduction. On measuring deductive flexibility and how it may relate to other cognitive abilities
Authors: Żyluk Natalia , Michta Mikołaj , Urbański Mariusz
Published: May 2017

The article describes the construction process of Deductive Flexibility Test  considered a difficult deductive reasoning measure – and the research on correlations between fluency in difficult deductive reasoning and other cognitive abilities. The main goal in the research was to examine the relations between Deductive Flexibility Test scores and results of Raven’s Advanced Progressive Matrices – fluid intelligence test. Additionally, the measures of the need for cognitive closure and epistemological understanding were included in the study. The results of the study revealed that Deductive Flexibility Test is a reliable instrument and thus can be used for research purposes. We found low or even no statistically significant correlations between the chosen variables. The directions of further research are discussed.
Delayed diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism in an adolescent results in avoidable complications: a case report
Authors: Ihsan Indra , Rini Eka Agustia
Published: May 2017

Delayed diagnosis of congenital hyporhyroidism (CH) remains a serious problem. A retrospective analysis of 1,000 CH cases in Turkey found a mean age of 49 months at the time of clinical diagnosis. Only 3.1% of cases were diagnosed during the neonatal period and 55.4% were diagnosed after 2 years of age.1 In Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, 53% cases were diagnosed at 1-5 years, 3.3% at 6-12 years, and 6.7% after 12 years of age, while the remainder were diagnosed at < 1 year of age.2 The majority of affected children exhibit signs and symptoms that are highly non-specific, as most infants with CH are asymptomatic at birth, and only 5% of cases can be diagnosed based on clinical examination during the first day of life.3 The other factors that contribute to delayed diagnosis are uneducated parents, who do not notice or dismiss the importance of mild/moderate deviations in physical and mental growth, as well as constipation, feeding difficulties, or other vague, non-specific symptoms in infancy. Parents are often unaware of the importance of early diagnosis and commencement of therapy for CH.4
Tipos de conflicto ético y formas de gestionarlos en la educación social y el trabajo social. Retos en las políticas de formación
Authors: Vilar Martín Jesús , Riberas Bargalló Gisela
Published: May 2017

En el presente artículo se presentan los resultados de una investigación que analiza dos grandes temas interconectados entre ellos: por un lado, cuáles son los principales tipos de conflicto ético que experimentan los profesionales de la educación social y del trabajo social; en segundo lugar, cuáles son las formas más frecuentes de gestión. A partir de los datos obtenidos, se identifican los elementos que determinan la forma como los profesionales abordan los conflictos de valor y se sugieren criterios para implementar políticas de formación más efectivas para abordar situaciones de complejidad, como es el caso de los conflictos de valor.
From the editor in chief
Authors: Karip Emin
Published: May 2017

Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi yayın hayatına elinizdeki ilk sayı ile başlamıştır. Bilimsel bilginin birikimi ve paylaşımının temel araçları hakemli akademik dergilerdir. Türkiye'de son on-onbeş yıl içinde eğitim bilimlerinin her alanında ve farklı disiplinlerin öğretiminde araştırma ve geliştirme kapasitesi hızlı bir gelişme göstermiştir. Türkiye'de çeşitli alanların öğretiminde gelişmeler ve üniversitelerde lisans ve lisansüstü düzeyde gözlemlenen kapasite artışına paralel olarak, üretilen bilgi de artış göstermektedir. Bu artış, araştırma ve geliştirme çalışmalarının paylaşımını sağlayan süreli akademik yayınlarda da artışı zorunlu kılmaktadır. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık bu ihtiyaçtan hareketle Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi'ni yazarların ve okuyucuların hizmetine sunmaktadır.Bilimsel bir dergi olarak Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi'nin amacı eğitim bilimleri alanında olduğu kadar, çeşitli disiplinlerin öğretimi ile ilgili kuramsal çalışma ve uygulama alanlarında bilgi birikimine katkı sağlamak, kuram ve uygulamacıların ürettiği bilgileri, deneyimleri ve uygulamalarıokuyuculara ulaştırmaktır. Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi eğitim bilimleri, okulöncesi, ilköğretim ve ortaöğretim düzeylerinde eğitim ve öğretim ile ilgili araştırma ve uygulamalara dayalı makalelerin yayımlanacağı akademik bir dergidir. Bu anlamda Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi'nin okuyucuları da lisans ve lisansüstü düzeylerde öğrencilerden, öğretmen, denetici, yönetici ve akademisyenlere kadar geniş bir kitleyi kapsamaktadır. Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi 3 ayda bir; Mart, Haziran, Eylül ve Aralık aylarında yayımlanacaktır. Akademik bir derginin yılda dört sayı çıkarabilmesi, onu izleyenlerin yaptıkları çalışmaları yayımlanmak üzere değerlendirme süreci için başvuruda bulunması ile mümkün olabilir. Bu anlamda Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi çalışmalarınızı beklemektedir. Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi'nin gelişmesi ve alan yazına ciddi katkılar sağlayabilmesi siz değerli okuyucuların ve hakemlerimizin çabaları ile mümkün olabilecektir. Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi editörleri olarak, yayımlanmak üzere gönderilen makalelerin yazarların ve hakemlerin kimliklerinin karşılıklı olarak gizli tutulduğu, tarafsız ve bilimsel yayın ilkelerine uygun bir süreçte değerlendirileceğini derginin yayın politikası olarak taahhüt ediyoruz. Dergimiz Türkiye'de eğitim ve öğretim alanında bilimsel bilginin niteliğinin geliştirilmesi için özellikle genç akademisyen ve araştırmacılar için her zaman bilgilendirici, yönlendirici ve destekleyici dönütler vererek, Türkiye'nin eğitim ve öğretimde araştırma ve geliştirme kapasitesinin yükseltilmesine katkı sağlayacaktır. Pegem Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi editörleri olarak, okuyucu, yazar ve hakemlerimize gelecek sayıda buluşmak dileğiyle saygılarımızı sunarız.
From the editor in chief
Authors: Karip Emin
Published: May 2017

Temel amacı; eğitim bilimlerinde olduğu kadar, çeşitli disiplinlerin öğretimi ile ilgili kuramsal çalışma ve uygulama alanlarında bilgi birikimine katkı sağlamak olan PEGEM Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi'nin yayın hayatına başlaması ile birlikte dergiye gösterdiğiniz ilgiye teşekkür ederiz. PEGEM Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi daha ilk sayısında yoğun bir ilgi gördü. Okuyucularımızdan ve araştırmacılardan gelen dönütler karşısında çalışma planlarımızda bazı değişikliklere gittik ve bunları hemen hayata geçirdik. Bunlardan özellikle ikisini sizlerle paylaşmak isteriz. İlki; PEGEM Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi'nin ilk sayısı planlanandan çok daha fazla basılmış olmasına rağmen sizlerden aldığımız dergi istek taleplerine dayalı olarak basılı dergilerimiz kısa sürede tükenmiştir. Bu nedenle dergimizde basılan makalelerin tam metnini PEGEM Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi web sayfasında, http://www.pegemdergi.net adresinden erişime açtık. Bundan böyle derginin tüm sayılarına ve matbaa basımı ile eş zamanlı olarak son sayısına bu adresten online olarak erişebilirsiniz. Dergimizde basılan makaleleri online olarak erişime açmakla birlikte, talepleri karşılayacak sayıda matbaa baskısı da yapılacaktır. Çalışmaların online olarak erişilebilir olması bir taraftan okuyucu ve araştırmacılar için erişilebilirliği kolaylaştıracak, diğer taraftan yayımlanmış araştırmaların atıf alma olasılıklarını ve yaygın etkisini artıracaktır. İkincisi ise yayın politikamız gereği her sayıda değerlendirme süreçlerinden geçen 6-9 arasında çalışmayı dergimizde yayımlamayı öngörüyorduk. Ancak daha ilk sayıda karşılaştığımız ilgi ve talep, yayımlanacak çalışma sayısında daha esnek olma ve nitelikten ödün vermeden daha çok sayıda araştırmayı okuyucu ile buluşturma yönünde bir karar vermemize neden olmuştur. Bu anlamda hakem görüşleri doğrultusunda değerlendirme sürecini olumlu olarak tamamlayan tüm çalışmalar dergimizin bir sonraki sayısında kendilerine yer bulabileceklerdir. Bu durumun özellikle akademik çalışma yapan değerli araştırmacıları çalışma süreçlerini planlarken daha da motive edeceğini düşünüyoruz. PEGEM Eğitim ve Öğretim Dergisi olarak ilgi ve desteklerinize teşekkür eder, bir sonraki sayıda buluşmayı dileriz.
The evaluation of class management strategies of preschool teachers in classroom activities
Authors: Akgün Ege , Yarar Melike , Dinçer Çağlayan
Published: May 2017

Classroom management strategies of teachers are of particular importance for carrying out educational activities effectively, enhancing academic and social achievement of children, and enabling children to acquire life skills. The purpose of this study is to examine classroom management strategies of preschool teachers in classroom activities through observation. The participants of this study were six preschool teachers in Ankara. The classroom management strategies of preschool teachers were observed by "unstructured and nonparticipant observation" technique. Content Analysis was used for data analysis. The research findings show that the number of negative expressions used by teachers is higher than that of positive expressions they used. Most of the teachers using negative expressions were holding an associate's degree.
Traffic knowledge and perceptions of pre-school age children
Authors: Hatipoğlu Seda
Published: May 2017

Pre-school education of children, which lasts until they began to their primary education, covers a period of the time between the ages of 0 and 6. This is the most important period of time in which they developed most of their physical, emotional, mental, social and linguistic skills, and their personality.  It is apparent that a big part of traffic problems occurs due to the lack of traffic education. Although it is important to have traffic education in all ages, the pre-school education helps them to acquire a habit of obeying the traffic rules and affects their behaviors.  In this study, the traffic information and perception of pre-school age children in Turkey is determined with the help of a survey applied to 804 children between aged 3-6; the missing and mistakes are identified, and the steps for a more accurate and permanent traffic education are discussed.
Determination of exercise behaviors of healthy adult individuals over 18 years of age
 18 yaş üzeri sağlıklı yetişkin bireylerin, egzersiz alışkanlıklarının incelenmesi
Authors: Ertaş Dölek Burcu
Published: May 2017

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement through energy consumption by using our muscles and joints. One of the biggest factors in the formation of a healthy society is the participation of individuals who constitute society in regular physical activities. The aim of the study is to examine the exercise habits of adult individuals who are members of the sports center. A total of 504 volunteers, 254 male and 250 female participated. The average age of participants is 42,36 ± 12,25 years. Participants’ body weight(kg), height (cm) and occupational status information, body mass index values, number of training per year, number of workouts per week, amount of calories consumed, amount of weight they lifted and  the time they spend throughout the workout examined. The data examined are discussed in the light of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) and the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN). The training periods were examined according to age groups of the participants; 28,62 ± 17,89 minutes per week in men between 18-64 years, 31,97 ± 8,49 minutes in women over 65 years and 29,53 ± 12,79 minutes per week in women between 18 and 64 minutes, 65 And participants over the age of 34.28 ± 12.01 minutes per week. The resulting situation will help the work that will be done to determine the state of physical activity in healthy life of our society. ÖzetFiziksel aktivite, kas ve eklemlerimizi kullanarak enerji tüketimiyle gerçekleşen herhangi bir bedensel hareket olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Sağlıklı bir toplum oluşması yününde en büyük etkenlerden birisi, toplumu oluşturan bireylerin düzenli fiziksel aktivitelere katılım durumlarıdır. Çalışmanın amacı, spor merkezine üye olan yetişkin bireylerin, egzersiz yapma alışkanlıklarının incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya 254 erkek ve 250 kadın olmak üzere toplam 504 gönüllü katılmıştır. Katılımcılar 1 yıl boyunca takip edilmiştir. Katılımcıların yaş ortalamaları 42, 36±12,25 yıldır. Katılımcılardan vücut ağırlıkları (kg), boy uzunlukları (cm) ve mesleki durumları bilgileri alınarak, beden kitle indeksi değerleri, yıllık antrenman sayıları, haftada kaç gün antrenman yaptıkları, tükettikleri kalori miktarı, kaldırdıkları ağırlık miktarları, egzersiz süreleri boyunca kat ettikleri mesafe, harcadıkları süre gibi veriler incelenmiştir. İncelenen veriler Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (TUİK) ve Dünya Sağlık Örgütünün (DSÖ), Birleşmiş Milletler (BM) verileri ışığında tartışılmıştır. Katılımcıların yaş gruplarına göre antrenman süreleri incelenmiş; erkeklerde 18-64 yaş aralığında haftada 28,62±17,89 dakika, 65 yaş ve üzeri katılımcıların ise haftada 31,97±8,49, kadınların ise 18-64 yaş aralığında haftada 29,53±12,79 dakika, 65 yaş ve üzeri katılımcıların ise haftada 34,28±12,01 dakika zaman harcadıkları görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak ortaya konulan durum, toplumumuzun sağlıklı yaşam içerisindeki fiziksel aktivite durumlarının belirlenmesi açısından yapılacak olan çalışmalara yardımcı olacaktır.
Decoding and Disclosure in Students-as-Partners Research: A Case Study of the Political Science Literature Review
Authors: Rouse Mary , Phillips Julie , Mehaffey Rachel , McGowan Susannah , Felten Peter
Published: May 2017

The Decoding the Disciplines (DtD) methodology has been used to study bottlenecks to student learning in a range of disciplines. The DtD interview process involves conversations between faculty regarding disciplinary practices. This article analyzes the use of the DtD approach in a student-faculty partnership to explore questions about disciplinary learning in political science. The research team compared how faculty and two cohorts of undergraduates decode a specific disciplinary bottleneck—the task of writing a literature review in political science. Results from the interviews reveal fundamental differences in how faculty and undergraduates conduct literature reviews in this discipline, including a troubling disjuncture as undergraduates become more expert in this process. Because the research team included both students and faculty, we also explore issues of disclosure and power in student-faculty partnerships in SoTL research.
Asking and Answering Questions: Partners, Peer Learning, and Participation
Authors: Rivers John , Smith Aaron B. , Higgins Denise , Mills Ruth , Maier Alex Gerd , Howitt Susan Margaret
Published: May 2017

Science is about asking questions but not all science courses provide students with opportunities to practice this essential skill. We give students ownership of the processes of asking and answering questions to help them take greater responsibility for their own learning and to better understand the process of science with its inherent uncertainty. Peer learning activities throughout the course embed multidirectional feedback within and between students and instructors. Students are our partners in the design and evaluation of exam questions and we learn from them as they rise to the challenge of identifying important information and applying it. The lab program is supported by peer assisted learning in which peer mentors partner with instructors to generate activities addressing the use of evidence and experimental design. While not all students engage as partners, those who do value these experiences and demonstrate they can use scientific content creatively and critically.
Students as Partners in the Real World – A Whole-Institution Approach
Authors: Shaw Natasha , Rueckert Caroline , Smith Judith , Tredinnick Jennifer , Lee Maddison
Published: May 2017

Students as Partners (SaP) is an approach to student engagement that has gained much traction in recent years. Evidence shows that it adds value to the learning experience and provides opportunities for students to develop the capabilities needed in their future pathways. This paper documents one university’s approach to embedding partnerships in its institutional culture. The paper begins by contextualising the process in relation to wider institutional goals and outlines the three phases of implementation. This case study argues that to enable a whole-institution approach to SaP, it has been necessary to invest in strategies at a number of levels that enable partnership, from high-end policy and protocols to providing opportunities for staff and students to shape their own partnerships.
We are the Process: Reflections on the Underestimation of Power in Students as Partners in Practice
Authors: Kehler Angela , Verwood Roselynn , Smith Heather
Published: May 2017

The concept of Students as Partners (SaP) has much merit; however, further reflection on the power embedded in daily SaP processes and relationships is needed. In this article, we use the SaP model articulated by Healey, Flint, and Harrington (2014) to examine three reflections of SaP in practice from two different Canadian post-secondary contexts. Informed by critical pedagogical theory and feminist theory, we highlight sites of harmony and dissonance between the Healey, Flint, and Harrington (2014) model (theory) and our reflections (practice) and highlight embedded power relations in SaP processes and practices. We argue that there is often an underestimation of power in SaP.
Shared Decision-Making and Children With Disabilities: Pathways to Consensus
Authors: Adams Richard C. , Levy Susan E. ,   COUNCIL ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Published: May 2017

Shared decision-making (SDM) promotes family and clinician collaboration, with ultimate goals of improved health and satisfaction. This clinical report provides a basis for a systematic approach to the implementation of SDM by clinicians for children with disabilities. Often in the discussion of treatment plans, there are gaps between the child’s/family’s values, priorities, and understanding of perceived “best choices” and those of the clinician. When conducted well, SDM affords an appropriate balance incorporating voices of all stakeholders, ultimately supporting both the child/family and clinician. With increasing knowledge of and functional use of SDM skills, the clinician will become an effective partner in the decision-making process with families, providing family-centered care. The outcome of the process will support the beneficence of the physician, the authority of the family, and the autonomy and well-being of the child.
POPULATION DYNAMIC OF ENDEAVOUR SHRIMP (Metapenaeus elegans) IN THE WATERS OF SOUTH COAST OF JAVA
Authors: Suman Ali , Prisantoso Budi Iskandar , Bintoro Gatut
Published: May 2017

Study on the population dynamic of endeavour shrimp (M. etegans) was conducted in the south coast of Java baied on data collected during a period of November 2002to october 2003. The purpose of the study is to identify biological and population parameters of the endeavour shrimp.
DEMERSAL FISH RESOURCES RESULT OF MV. SEAFDEC 2 SURVEY IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA OF INDONESIA
Authors: Wudianto Wudianto , Sumiono Bambang
Published: May 2017

The South China Sea is belonging to western part of Sunda shelf which consisted of shallow water in the southern part and deep water in the northern part area. The area of Indonesian water in the South China Sea is estimated 595,000 km2 including exclusive economic zone waters.
BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS, DENSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ALFONSINO (Beryx splendens) lN THE INDIAN OCEAN EKSLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE OF INDONESIA
Authors: Satria Fayakun , Haluan John , Wiyono Eko Sri , Wudianto Wudianto
Published: May 2017

Deep water fisheries resources in the Indian Ocean ekslusive economic zone of Indonesia, has been investigated extensively in the year of 2004 to 2005. Recently a fishing operation of deep sea bottom trawl vessel F/B.
Observations on Groundwater Contamination with Nitrogen Compounds: A Case Study from Medias town, Sibiu County
Authors: HOAGHIA Maria Alexandra , LEVEI Erika , ROMAN Cecilia , RISTOIU Dumitru
Published: May 2017

Worldwide, the groundwater (water well and public spring) is used as drinking water source. The water quality is important due to the possible negative effects on the consumers’ health, especially for infants. Nitrogen compounds (NO2-, NO3-, NH4+) are present as natural components of the nitrogen cycle and their presence in the groundwater is ubiquitous. But, due to the anthropogenic activities high concentrations of nitrogen compounds are release into the groundwater, thereby the chemical compounds concentrations exceed the maximum allowable concentrations (MACs). The purpose of the present study was to assess the content of nitrogen compounds in groundwater, namely private water wells and public springs used as drinking water sources by the Medias town population. The study results show alarming NO2- and NO3- concentrations; the NO3- concentrations exceed 5 times the MAC and NO2- concentrations exceed3 times the MAC.
The Reaction of some Maize Hybrids, Created at ARDS TURDA, to Fusarium spp. Infection
Authors: ȘOPTEREAN Laura , SUCIU Loredana , VĂLEAN Ana Maria , MUREŞANU Felicia , PUIA Carmen
Published: May 2017

The most important disease of maize in Romania are stalk and ear rot, which caused yield losses in average of 20%. The resistant hibrids represent one of the most efficient solution for reducing the field loses caused by Fusarium spp. on the maize (Nagy et al., 2006). Diseases caused by Fusarium spp. can affect the yield and grain quality of maize because of contamination with numerous mycotoxins produced by these fungi (Czembor et al., 2015). The purpose of this paper was to know more about the reaction of different maize hybrids to Fusarium and the evaluating the effect of ear rot on the yield ability and mycotoxins accumulation. The experiments carried out at ARDS Turda, during four years (2012-2015). The biological material was represented by 8 hybrids, from different maturity groups, tested in two infection conditions with Fusarium spp. (natural and artificial infections). The temperature and rainfalls of the four years of experiments corresponding to the vegetation of maize (april-september) are influenced favourably the pathogenesis of stalk and ear rot caused by Fusarium spp. and a good discrimination of the resistance reaction of genotypes. Fusarium ear rot has significantly affected production capacity and chemical composition of corn hybrids tested. In conditions of artificial infection with Fusarium spp. was a decrease in the content of starch, fat and increased protein content compared with artificially inoculated variants. The quantity of fumonizin B1+B2 has reached to 5630 μg/kg in conditions of artificial infection. There are negative correlations between production capacity and degree of attack of fusarium ear rot; depending on the reacting genotypes tested increasing disease causes production decrease. The response of maize hybrids to Fusarium infection is influenced by infection and climatic conditions. These factors affect production both in terms of quantity and quality and accumulation of mycotoxins.
Research on the Relationship Between the Degree of European Corn Borer (Ostrinia Nubilalis Hbn.) Attack and Maize Fusariosis (Fusarium spp.) at ARDS Turda
Authors: VĂLEAN Ana Maria , MUREŞANU Felicia , TĂRĂU Adina , SUCIU Loredana , SOPTEREAN Laura , OLTEAN Ion
Published: May 2017

The European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hübn.), which is found almost universally in Europe and America, is an extremely important pest from economic point of view (Szőke et al., 2005). European corn borer larvae cause physical injuries to stalks and ears, and promote infections with Fusarium, by carrying the fungus spores from the plant surface to the surfaces of damaged kernels or to the interior of stalks, where infection occurs (Czembor, 2015). On account of the fact that between Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn. and Fusarium spp. there is a strong connection, and their presence lead to lower maize production, it’s purposed is reducing the corn borer attack, but also the occurrence of maize fusariosis, by applying treatments to the vegetation. The research was carried out at ARDS Turda, in the period 2014-2015 as a bifactorial experience, in which were performed two treatments on growing period, with insecticides, using the products: Avaunt 250 ml/ha (s.a. indoxacarb), Coragen 250 ml/ha (s.a. chlorantraniliprol), Proteus 400 ml/ha (s.a. tiacloprid + deltametrin), Calypso 150 ml/ha (s.a. tiacloprid) and Confidor 400 ml/ha (s.a. imidacloprid + deltametrin), and the biological material was used Turda 165 hybrid. Amid the climatic conditions in the two experimental years (2014-2015), regarding the frecquency attack of the Ostrinia nubilalis, 2015 proved to be a very favorable year for this pest, and by applying treatments to the vegetation, Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn. and Fusarium spp. attack has been reduced very significant. In order to combat the european corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn.) chemically, are recommended products based on: chlorantraniliprol and tiacloprid+deltametrin.
Effects of climatic changes upon the variability of some productivity characters in winter triticale (X Triticosecale Wittm.)
Authors: RACZ Ionuț , KADAR Rozalia , CECLEAN Adrian Ovidiu , HIRIŞCĂU Diana , VANA Camelia Daniela , ŞIMON Alina
Published: May 2017

The global acceleration warm conditions determine an additional stress for plant growth and development stages with a high impact on plant grain yield performances. During five experimental years the climatic conditions varied quite a lot so that the main productivity elements: the number of grains/spike, weight of grains per spike and number of spikes per square meter had different values which influencing final grain yield. Analyzing the relationship between rainfall/temperature and grain yield, including its components, can be observed a strong relation between those especially in the first growth stages (from plant emergence and vegetative restarting in early spring). Climatic conditions have manifested an important influence also in the last phenophases of winter triticale plant with a negative influence on grain yield. Being a process of long duration, grain yield formation is strongly affected by temperature (r=0.89) and rainfall conditions (r=0.45).
Mathematical Modeling of Feed Rations Using Solver Software
Authors: ROTARU Ancuta Simona , BENTEA Mihai , POP Ioana , VATCA Anamaria , ANDRONIE Luisa
Published: May 2017

Animal nutrition is a very large area of study where mathematical modeling is a success, as in many areas. In addition to shaping the main physiological processes underlying the farm animals yielding, the objective function optimization issue (i.e. total expenditure on fodder) arises both in terms of protein and vitamin's intake of nutrients and in terms of their cost. Optimising feed rations through mathematical modeling monitors the amount of food an animal needs throughout the day, so that the objective function (also called goal function of efficiency function) be minimum or maximum depending on the problem requirements. In order to solve mathematical model one needs fodder varieties that are part of the fodder basis and this feed (in kg) must be purchased or produced, and the solving method we use is the Solver tool of Microsoft Office Excel software . In order to optimize the objective function one should observe the following restrictions concerning the provisioning of total feed expressed in nutrients: provisioning of the necessary fodder by groups of fodder, observing proportions in fodder structure by groups of fodder, complying with fodder plants culture technologies and taking into account the availability of land designated for the forage and fodder crops. The mathematical model consists of three parts: the system of restrictions, non-negativity conditions and objective function. This paper shows the effectiveness of the Solver IT tools solver in dealing with many linear programming issues, including the establishment of feed rations as ensuring a good and well balanced food in terms of nutrition ensures both a good maintenance of the animals and an increased production.
Biochemical and Haematological Blood Parameters at Different Stages of Lactation in Cows
Authors: COROIAN Cristian Ovidiu , MIRESAN Vioara , COROIAN Aurelia , RADUCU Camelia , ANDRONIE Luisa , MARCHIS Zamfir , TERHES Sorin , MUNTEAN Mircea Valentin
Published: May 2017

The health status of cows is evaluated and depending on haematological and biochemical profile of blood. Nutrition is the main technological factor that can produce profound changes in the metabolic profile in animals (Dhiman et al., 1991; Khaled et al., 1999; Ingvartsen, 2006). Blood parameters analyze can lead to identify if there are errors in nutrition of lactating cows (Payne et al., 1970). The aim of this study was the evaluation of metabolic and biochemical changes that occur during colostrum period and in terms of number of lactations in cows. The biological material was represented by a total of 60 heads of dairy cows from a family farm from SÄƒlaj County, Romania. The cows are all from Holstein breed and presented no clinical signs of any specific pathology. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of each cow and analyzed. 10 individuals from each of the six lactations have been randomly selected. Haematological and biochemical parameters showed variations depending on factors analyzed here. In lactation 1 Hb was 7.55Â±3.05 (g/dl), while in lactation 6 the value was 12.5Â±2.10 (g/dl). RBC ranged as follows: in lactation 1 - 28.50Â±2.05 and in lactation 6 - 30.02Â±2.05. Lymphocytes varied within very wide limits under the influence of lactation: in lactation 1 - 2.8Â±1.56 and in lactation 6 - 7.55Â±1.80. The number of lactations and lactation rank have influenced blood biochemical and hematological parameters in dairy cows. Biochemical parameters are influenced by post-partum day, showing the lowest values in the early days of colostral period and the highest in the last few days of the same period.
Regional Analysis of Implementation of the National Rural Development Programme 2007-2013
Authors: TOMA Camelia , GAVRILESCU Camelia , TURTOI Crina
Published: May 2017

Rural areas, representative for Romania, have substantial development resources, but unevenly distributed in terms of demography, landforms, soil, climate and vegetation. These disparities are reflected in the socio-economic development of the respective areas and the quality of life of their rural population. The study examines regional disparities in the implementation of the RDP 2007-2013 based on information and public data of the monitoring reports and, as well, based on the previous studies of other research teams. The data used were taken from the national statistics, as well fromÂ  national publications, on which we made calculations and own interpretations. The study analyzed the degree of reaching the objectives set in terms of public expenditure by the end of 2015, grouped by axes, measures, development regions and counties. The research results have revealed an inhomogeneity between realized and planned public spending, both at axes level and measures one, while significant differences in regional and county level were as well observed. Some causes of lower absorption of certain measures were generally at national level,Â  beneficiaries encountering difficulties due to lack of own resources for co-financing, while others were due to long periods of implementation specific to particular investment domains. For other measures, the multiannual or specific nature of certain geographical and environmental areas, or the amount of the granted grants, favoured exceeding of the allocated budget expenditure or determined a high degree of absorption.
A Study Regarding the Effects of Intercropping Celery with Cauliflower and Cherry Tomatoes
Authors: GALEA(DELEANU) Florina Maria , MUNTEANU Neculai , TELIBAN Gabiel Ciprian , MAMBURDĂ Silvia Brânduşa
Published: May 2017

It has been proved that intercropping is a suitable approach for vegetable growing providing a high degree of sustainability. Due to its advantages this system reduces the presence of weeds, diseases and pests.Research was carried out in the experimental field of V. Adamachi farm from USAMV Iaşi. The biological material consist in three vegetable species: celery, cherry tomatoes and cauliflower and a flower, French marigold, cultivated in two intercropping systems, celery + cherry tomato + French marigold and celery + cauliflower. Biometric evaluations of celery plants were done on the edible part, length and width of the stalk and leaf, and number of leafs per plant.The obtained results showed in the two intercropping systems that celery plants were well developed, with a rich rosette and intense green colour of leaves. Celery, intercropped with cauliflower has a length and number of stalks slightly higher than the other system.The aim of this study is to analyze the agronomic and ornamental performances of the intercrop systems of celery with cauliflower and celery with tomatoes.
Plants Root Interference Area, A Benefit To The Microbial Community
Authors: BOROZAN Aurica Breica , POPESCU Sorina , BOLDURA Oana Maria
Published: May 2017

Part of byproducts synthesized by plants through photosynthesis reach the ground, where create selective microenvironments for micro-flora and associations of plant - micro-organisms, which are a benefit for plant growth Setting the interference effect of the root interference area of vines and herbaceous plants and of radicular exudates from vine rhizosphere on microbial community and estimating microbial population present on the vine leaves. The biological material was represented by leaves (Fa, Fb), and soil rhizosphere (Ra, Rb) of two varieties of vines (Tamaioasa Romanian white and black / TA, TN), and from the vine roots interference area with other herbaceous plants (Ma, Mb). The soil has never been chemically treated. The microbiological study of biological samples was performed by classical and molecular methods. Overall, bacteria had a significant presence in soil samples taken from the root interference zone (Ma, Mb). Actinomycetes quantitatively dominated the root interference areaÂ  of herbaceous plant with variety TA. The range of actinomycetes species and leaves microflora was reduced. In this study we have shown that significant growth of microorganisms occurs in the interference area of vine with other herbal plants as a result of the cumulative effect of radicular exudates.
Active Ingredients Combinations for Pathogens Control on Cucumber Crops under High Plastic Tunnels
Authors: ŞOVĂREL Gabriela , COSTACHE Marcel , CENUŞĂ Ana Elmilia
Published: May 2017

In Romania, Pseudoperonospora cubensis and Sphaerotheca fuligineaare the most important pathogens on cucumber crops under high plastic tunnels. For controlling these pathogens there are applied products with different active ingredients: dimethomorph 9 %, mancozeb 60 %,Â  myclobutanil 240 g/l, penconazole 100 g/l, iprovalicarb 8,4 %, cupper oxychloride 40%. The best efficacy for controlling Pseudoperonospora cubensis andSphaerotheca fuligineawas obtained both combinations Â foseyl aluminium 80% 0.2% + penconazole 100 g/lÂ  0.025%(84.8%. 100%)and fosetyl aluminium 80% 0.2% + myclobutanil 240 g/l 0.02% (83.7%, 100%).
Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) and Peach (Prunus persica L.) Phenological Growth Stages According to BBCH Scale
Authors: LISANDRU Tabita Teodora , FUSTOS Adrian , MITRE Viorel , DUMITRAS Adelina
Published: May 2017

The study present the detail descriptions of the stages of stone fruits growth, Prunus avium and Prunus persica, according to the BBCH scale. Phenological data were collected from 4 years old trees of P.avium and P. persica. The development stage of each organ was recorded during two growing seasons (2015-2016). Photographs of each stage were taken to illustrate the phenological growth stages. An accurate understanding of these stages is important for the correct timing of orchard management, as well as for disease and pest management, irrigation, flower thinning, fertilizer effectiveness etc.