bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cellularity of Thymic Epithelial Cells in the Postnatal Mouse
Authors: Sakata Mie , Ohigashi Izumi , Takahama Yousuke
Published: January 2018

The molecular and cellular biology of thymic epithelial cells (TECs) often relies on the analysis of TECs isolated in enzymatically digested single-cell suspensions derived from mouse thymus. Many independent studies have reported that the estimated cellularity of total TECs isolated from one adult mouse is on the order of up to 105. However, these numbers appear extremely small given that the cellularity of total thymocytes exceeds 108 and that TECs play multiple roles in thymocyte development and repertoire formation. In the present study, we aimed to measure the numbers of β5t-expressing cortical TECs and Aire-expressing medullary TECs in postnatal mouse thymus in situ without enzymatic digestion. The numbers of these TECs were manually counted in individual thymic sections and were three-dimensionally summed throughout the entire thymic lobes. The results show that the cellularity of total TECs in one 5-wk-old female mouse exceeds 106, containing ∼9 × 105 β5t+ cortical TECs and ∼1.1 × 106 Aire+ medullary TECs. These results suggest that the use of conventional enzymatic digestion methods for the isolation of TECs may have resulted in the underestimation of the cellularity, and possibly the biology, of TECs.
Social anxiety disorder and its impact in undergraduate students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Hakami Ramzi M. , Mahfouz Mohamed S. , Adawi Abdulrahman M. , Mahha Adeebah J. , Athathi Alaa J. , Daghreeri Hadi H. , Najmi Hatim H. , Arishi Nuha A.
Published: January 2018

Although social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common mental disorder, it is often under diagnosed and under treated. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, severity, disability, and quality of life towards SAD among students of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among a stratified sample of 500 undergraduate students to identify the prevalence of SAD, its correlates, related disability, and its impact on the quality life. All participants completed the Social Phobia Inventory, Leibowitz Social Anxiety Scale, Sheehan Disability Scale, and the WHO Quality of Life – BREF questionnaire. Of 476 students, 25.8% were screened positive for SAD. About 47.2% of the students had mild symptoms, 42.3% had moderate to marked symptoms, and 10.5% had severe to very severe symptoms of SAD. Students who resulted positive for SAD reported significant disabilities in work, social, and family areas, and this has adversely affected their quality of life as compared to those who screened negative for SAD. Students reported several clinical manifestations that affected their functioning and social life. Acting, performing or giving a talk in front of an audience was the most commonly feared situation. Blushing in front of people was the most commonly avoided situation. Since the present study showed a marked prevalence of SAD among students, increased disability, and impaired quality of life, rigorous efforts are needed for early recognition and treatment of SAD.
Towards a further understanding of prenatal thyroid theory of homosexuality: Autoimmune thyroiditis, polycystic ovary syndrome, autism and low birth weight
Authors: Sabuncuoglu Osman
Published: January 2018

Research into the neurobiological origins of same-sex attraction is inconclusive. A recent theory of homosexuality posited that maternal thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy is associated with an increased rate of homosexual orientation in offspring. Relevant studies from the prenatal thyroid model perspective were reviewed, the major findings of which are as follows: i) An increased prevalence of Hashimoto’s disease in lesbian women suggests a maternal and even familial presence of the same autoimmune thyroid disease. Female-tomale transsexuals and lesbian women were also reported to have higher rates of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Over the last several years, reports suggesting a strong link between PCOS and thyroid autoimmunity have accumulated. ii) The increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the offspring of mothers with thyroid autoimmunity in pregnancy and the association between ASD and gender dysphoria indicate a link between maternal thyroid dysfunction and gender dysphoria/same-sex attraction in the offspring. iii) The high risk of miscarriage and retarded fetal growth in pregnancies of mothers who give birth to homosexual offspring can be explained by the impact of maternal thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy. This perspective review highlights relevant research findings and integrates them into the prenatal thyroid model of homosexuality. A better understanding of the mechanisms involved in the generation of same-sex orientation will contribute to the betterment of individual lives, as well as of society.
Enterobius vermicularis infestation leading to Meckel’s diverticulitis in an adolescent boy: An extremely rare presentation
Authors: Sharma Manupriya , Kaul Rashmi , Chander Bal
Published: January 2018

Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal nematode commonly affecting children worldwide. Its transmission is by feco-oral route. Meckel's diverticulitis due to E. vermicularis infestation is an extremely rare presentation. An 11-year-old boy presented with acute abdomen. During surgery inflamed Meckel's diverticulum (M.D) was seen. Histopathology examination of specimen revealed E. vermicularis. Till date, only one case of E. vermicularis infestation of M.D is reported around five decades ago. This histopathological confirmation is extremely important as the required treatment (Mebendazole) of the infected case along with household contacts can prevent the spread of infection and may avoid surgery in known contacts.
In vitro cost-effective methods to detect carbapenemases in Enterobacteriaceae
Authors: Gupta Varsha , Soni Ranu , Jain Neha , Chander Jagdish
Published: January 2018

The rise in carbapenemases-producing organisms has challenged the scientific community. Infections caused by these bacteria have limited treatment options. There are various types such as Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (Ambler class A), metallo-beta-lactamases of VIM-type, IMP-type, NDM-type (Ambler class B), and OXA-48-types (Ambler class D). An efficient strategy for detection of carbapenemase producers is important to determine the appropriate therapeutic modalities. In this study, four methods - Carba NP test, modified Carba NP (MCNP) test, carbapenem inactivation method (CIM) test, and Rapidec Carba NP kit test were evaluated. We evaluated an in-house MCNP test to detect carbapenemase production using a single protocol which gave reliable results. Furthermore, CIM using routine antibiotic discs gives good results. Both these tests were found to be cost-effective.
Utility of horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsies in various forms of primary alopecias
Authors: Palo Seetu , Biligi Dayananda S.
Published: January 2018

BACKGROUND: This study was performed to demonstrate the usefulness of horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsies in diagnosing various forms of primary alopecias and to highlight the importance of error-free grossing.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analytical review of 228 scalp biopsies was done, noting down the diagnostic histopathological features evident in horizontal and vertical sections of each cases. The idealness of the sections, especially horizontal section, was also analyzed.

RESULTS: Out of the 228 cases, 44 scalp biopsies were classified histologically as cicatricial alopecias and the remaining 162 as noncicatricial alopecia. 22 cases were inconclusive owing to erroneous grossing. We found horizontal sections to be more useful in cases of noncicatricial alopecias, whereas vertical sections proved superior in cicatricial alopecias.

CONCLUSION: Combining both horizontally and vertically sectioned scalp biopsies maximizes the diagnostic yield. When a single biopsy is submitted, the choice between horizontal and vertical section should depend on clinical diagnosis/suspicion.
A comparative evaluation of lithium estimation for samples collected in different tubes and its stability on storage
Authors: Ikkurthi Saidaiah , Balachander Srinivas , Goyal Bela , Mir Altaf Ahmad , Chakrabarti Subho , Pal Arnab
Published: January 2018

PURPOSE: Lithium (Li) is a well-established drug for the treatment of bipolar affective disorders. Li as a drug is known to possess a narrow therapeutic index. Thus, regular monitoring of blood Li in patients receiving Li therapy is essential. Plain tubes with clot activator are known to interfere with Li estimation. The current study was planned to compare Li estimation in sera from vacutainers with clot activator, and plasma from sodium heparinized vacutainers with that of Li estimation in sera from glass vials. The time-dependant stability of Li estimation on storage at 2°C–8°C for 48 h in these three set of tubes was also evaluated.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Blood from the patients on Li therapy (n = 100) was collected in 3 different collection tubes: plain vacutainer with clot activator (S), Sodium heparinized vacutainer (P) and Glass vial (G) and was analyzed by ion selective electrode (ISE) analyzer for Li levels. Secondary aliquots were also taken from each type of collection tube and stored at 2°C–8°C. Time-dependant stability of Li estimation was checked at 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h. ANOVA followed by Tukey's posttest was performed to calculate statistical significance taking glass vial as reference collection tube. Bland–Altman plots were plotted to compare between three collection tubes at baseline. Stability on storage was defined when >95% of the samples were within allowable error limit for that time point taking baseline levels as reference.

RESULTS: A mean bias of 0.18 mmol/L and mean percentage bias of 19.9% in Li levels was observed between serum from (S) than serum from (G). This difference was found to be statistically significant. However, statistically nonsignificant mean bias of 0.02 mmol/L and mean percentage bias of 3.34% in Li levels was observed between plasma from (P) and serum from (G). Time-dependant stability was observed more in glass vials as compared to vacutainers with clot activator or sodium heparin.

CONCLUSION: Serum from glass vial should be the preferred method for blood collection to determine Li levels.
Decreasing trend of seroprevalence of hepatic amoebiasis in tertiary care hospital of North India: 2010–2015
Authors: Agrawal Sonu , Verma Nishant , Perumalla Sowjanya , Mirdha Bijay Ranjan
Published: January 2018

BACKGROUND: Globally, amoebic liver abscess, a common extraintestinal complication of intestinal amoebiasis. Diagnosis of hepatic amoebiasis is based on the detection of anti-Entamoeba histolytica immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), because of its technique's relatively higher sensitivity and specificity (90%).

AIM: The aim of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of hepatic amoebiasis in a referral tertiary care hospital in North India.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The blood samples were tested specifically for anti-E. histolytica IgG antibody using commercially available ELISA kit (RIDASCREEN® E. histolytica IgG [K1721] kit).

RESULTS: A total of 879 patients (n = 879) were evaluated, of which 78.49% (690/879) were positive for anti-E. histolytica IgG antibody. The seroprevalence rates showed a declining trend from 2010 to 2015 with rates falling from 91.4% to 66.7%. He present a study showed the decreasing trend of seroprevalence of hepatic amoebiasis from 2010 to 2015.

CONCLUSIONS: This decrease may be attributed to several factors such as increase in awareness, improved hygienic practices, use of safe drinking water, better socioeconomic condition, and perhaps early treatment sought for intestinal amoebiasis.
Internal quality control of blood products: An experience from a tertiary care hospital blood bank from Southern Pakistan
Authors: Sultan Sadia , Zaheer Hasan Abbas , Waheed Usman , Baig Mohammad Amjad , Rehan Asma , Irfan Syed Mohammed
Published: January 2018

INTRODUCTION: Internal quality control (IQC) is the backbone of quality assurance program. In blood banking, the quality control of blood products ensures the timely availability of a blood component of high quality with maximum efficacy and minimal risk to potential recipients. The main objective of this study is to analyze the IQC of blood products as an indicator of our blood bank performance.

METHODS: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at the blood bank of Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, from January 2014 to December 2015. A total of 100 units of each blood components were arbitrarily chosen during the study. Packed red cell units were evaluated for hematocrit (HCT); random platelet concentrates were evaluated for pH, yield, and culture; fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and cryoprecipitate (CP) were evaluated for unit volume, factor VIII, and fibrinogen concentrations.

RESULTS: A total of 400 units were tested for IQC. The mean HCT of packed red cells was 69.5 ± 7.24, and in 98% units, it met the standard (<80% of HCT). The mean platelet yield was 8.8 ± 3.40 × 109/L and pH was ≥6.2 in 98% bags; cultures were negative in 97% of units tested. Mean factor VIII and fibrinogen levels were found to be 84.24 ± 15.01 and 247.17 ± 49.69 for FFP, respectively. For CP, mean factor VIII and fibrinogen level were found to be 178.75 ± 86.30 and 420.7 ± 75.32, respectively.

CONCLUSION: The IQC of blood products at our blood bank is in overall compliance and met recommended international standards. Implementation of standard operating procedures, accomplishment of standard guidelines, proper documentation with regular audit, and staff competencies can improve the quality performance of the transfusion services.
Measurement of Vehicle and Suspension Parameters for Directional Control Studies - Rationale
Authors:   Vehicle Dynamics Standards Committee
Published: January 2018

This SAE Information Report presents the background and rationale for SAE J1574-1.

The motor vehicle industry is working toward a more complete understanding of the factors affecting the motions of vehicles on the roadway, by using a variety of techniques that predict responses to road and operator inputs. The capability to predict responses is desirable so that vehicles can be designed for optimum safety and utility. In addition to the force and moment properties of the pneumatic tires, a number of vehicle and suspension parameters affect the response of the vehicle; these include weight, center-of-gravity location, moments of inertia, suspension ride and roll rates, suspension kinematic and compliance properties, and shock absorber characteristics. These parameters must be quantified in order to predict vehicle responses.

Measurement of most of these parameters will be limited to determining their values in the linear range for use in directional control simulations. The limitation to linear range characteristics primarily reflects current measurement practice, to which SAE J1574-1 is directed. In the case of mass and inertia properties, this limitation clearly does not apply. For those to which it does apply, it is not felt to be a serious limitation since most of the measurement techniques can be extended beyond the linear range through appropriate increases in steering or suspension displacement or loading. Use of the measured parameters in simulations is assumed as the most frequent use. However, this does not seem to limit their use to simulations. Vehicle and suspension characteristics appropriate for simulation can equally well be used for vehicle and suspension characterization and comparison, suspension development and optimization, and processing of road test data.

As noted in SAE J1574-1, vehicles addressed will be limited to passenger cars, light trucks, and on-highway recreational and commercial vehicles with two or more axles of approximately the same wheel track. This excludes bicycles, motorcycles, tricycles, and vehicles intended primarily for off-highway use. This limitation is largely a recognition of the types of vehicles historically measured for ride and directional control simulation, since SAE J1574-1 has been written to document the current state-of-the-art rather than to expand it. Additionally, inclusion of these other vehicles might well require measurement of other chassis characteristics to properly simulate their dynamic characteristics. The measurement of these additional characteristics may not be supported by widespread experimental practice.
Clinical Study of various Nail Disorders presenting to Dermatology Outpatient Department
Authors: Rathore Praveen K , Goyal Sapna , Kumar Anuj , Garg Parul
Published: January 2018

Aims and objectives

To study the clinical spectrum of nail disorders including congenital, developmental, infectious, neoplastic, degenerative, dermatological, and systemic diseases affecting the nail unit.

Materials and methods

A total of 100 consecutive cases of nail disorders reporting to the dermatology outpatient department in Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital were examined.

Complete dermatological, systemic, hematological examinations, Gram staining, scraping for fungus, nail clipping for potassium hydroxide mount, fungal culture, biopsy from nail bed were undertaken in doubtful cases.

Observations and results

Among 100 cases, the most common was onychomycosis — 28 cases, followed by nail psoriasis — 13 cases, pitting — 10 cases, paronychia — 9 cases, trachyonychia — 5 cases, onycholysis — 4 cases, clubbing — 3 cases, koilonychia — 3 cases, ingrow toenail — 3 cases, pterygium — 3 cases, onychogryphosis — 2 cases, subungual wart — 2 cases, half and half nail — 2 cases, anonychia — 2 cases, longitudinal grooves — 2 cases, clubbing with resorption of fingers — 2 cases, onychomadesis — 1 case, nail discoloration — 1 case, melanonychia — 1 case, pachyonychia congenita — 1 case, beau's line — 1 case, racket nail — 1 case, transverse groove — 1 case.

Conclusion

Among examined cases, onychomycosis was most common followed by another nail disorders.

How to cite this article

Garg P, Kumar A, Rathore PK, Goyal S. Clinical Study of various Nail Disorders presenting to Dermatology Outpatient Department. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2017;2(3):125-129.
Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients attending Pulmonary Medicine Department of Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Sharma Preeti , Kumar Abhishek , Jaiswal Arpit , Sharma Chandra S , Rathi Harsh , Arya Viddur
Published: January 2018

Introduction

Chronic disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with various comorbidities. Anxiety and depression are among the common comorbidities and have significant impact on socioeconomic status of the person as well as the course of disease. In our study, we screened COPD patients attending the outpatient department (OPD) of pulmonary medicine for anxiety and depression, using different scales that include questionnaires. About 46.2 and 34.6% cases were found to have depression and anxiety respectively, among all COPD patients (n = 156). Incidence of anxiety and depression was directly proportional to severity of disease. Age, gender, locality, educational, marital, and socioeconomic statuses are some factors that play important roles in the development of these psychiatric comorbidities. Hence, mental assessment of COPD patients should be mandatory with every visit to the OPD.

How to cite this article

Jaiswal A, Kumar A, Rathi H, Sharma CS, Sharma P, Arya V. Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients attending Pulmonary Medicine Department of Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2017;2(3):137-139.
Inorganic carbon and water masses in the Irminger Sea since 1991
Authors: Fröb Friederike , Olsen Are , Pérez Fiz F. , García-Ibáñez Maribel I. , Jeansson Emil , Omar Abdirahman , Lauvset Siv K.
Published: January 2018

Abstract. The subpolar region in the North Atlantic is a major sink for anthropogenic carbon. While the storage rates
show large interannual variability related to atmospheric forcing, less is
known about variability in the natural dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and
the combined impact of variations in the two components on the total DIC
inventories. Here, data from 15 cruises in the Irminger Sea covering the
24-year period between 1991 and 2015 were used to determine changes in total
DIC and its natural and anthropogenic components. Based on the results of an
extended optimum multiparameter analysis (eOMP), the inventory changes are
discussed in relation to the distribution and evolution of the main water
masses. The inventory of DIC increased by 1.43 ± 0.17 mol m−2 yr−1 over the period, mainly driven by the
increase in anthropogenic carbon (1.84 ± 0.16 mol m−2 yr−1) but
partially offset by a loss of natural DIC
(−0.57 ± 0.22 mol m−2 yr−1). Changes in the carbon storage rate
can be driven by concentration changes in the water column, for example due
to the ageing of water masses, or by changes in the distribution of water masses
with different concentrations either by local formation or advection. A
decomposition of the trends into their main drivers showed that variations in
natural DIC inventories are mainly driven by changes in the layer thickness
of the main water masses, while anthropogenic carbon is most affected by
concentration changes. The storage rates of anthropogenic carbon are
sensitive to data selection, while changes in DIC inventory show a robust
signal on short timescales associated with the strength of convection.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE BACTÉRIAS EM NÓDULOS DE LEGUMINOSAS ARBÓREAS DE FRAGMENTOS DA FLORESTA OMBRÓFILA MISTA
Authors: Marchetti Marithsa Maiara , Pires Santos Julio Cesar , Baratto Cesar Milton
Published: January 2018

A fixação biológica do nitrogênio (FBN) envolve uma sucessão de processos que começam com a adaptação da bactéria à planta e culminam na fixação do nitrogênio atmosférico, sendo mediada por uma parcela dos procariotos que, apesar de relativamente pequena, apresenta alta diversidade morfológica, fisiológica, genética e filogenética. O estudo teve por objetivo a caracterização morfofisiológica e genética de bactérias fixadoras de nitrogênio nodulantes de sete leguminosas arbóreas florestais. Ao todo, foram obtidos 79 isolados no período do inverno e verão, nas espécies estudadas. Com base nas propriedades morfofisiológicas, os isolados foram classificados em oito grupos. Pela análise do DNA dos isolados após a amplificação com OPA-4 em RAPD, foi possível constatar um grau elevado de diversidade genética, com a obtenção de 19 grupos distintos e, pela amplificação por ERIC obteve-se 18 grupos, ambas com 90% de similaridade. As populações de rizóbios diferiram ainda pela técnica de PCR-RFLP do gene ribossomal 16S, com a digestão pela endonuclease de restrição HinfI, e foram obtidos 54 grupos com 90% de similaridade, que poderiam indicar a ocorrência de espécies distintas dentro do gênero Burkholderia a qual prevaleceu no estudo. Os resultados indicam que a predominância do gênero Burkholderia ocorreu devido a versatilidade nutricional e adaptativa do gênero, caracterizando assim o elevado grau de polimorfismo e dominância no estudo.Palavras-chaves: Caracterização morfofisiológica; Rizóbios; Caraterização genética; Burkholderia.
USO DE IMAGENS DE MÉDIA RESOLUÇÃO ESPACIAL PARA O MONITORAMENTO DE DOSSÉIS DE Eucalyptus grandis
Authors: Alba Elisiane , Marchesan Juliana , Tramontina Juliana , Mello Eliziane , Silva Emanuel , Pereira Rudiney Soares
Published: January 2018

O objetivo desse estudo foi identificar plantios comerciais de Eucalyptus grandis com diferentes idades e estimar o volume total de madeira utilizando dados radiométricos do sensor OLI/Landsat 8. Demarcaram-se parcelas em povoamentos aos 4, 18 e 23 anos de idade, nas quais foi mensurado o volume total (m³/ha). A imagem OLI/Landsat 8 foi convertida para reflectância de superfície utilizando a correção radiométrica e, posteriormente gerados os índices de vegetação ARVI, DVI, GNDVI, MVI, NDVI, SAVIL=0,25, SAVIL=0,50 e SR. A diferenciação da idade dos dosséis foi estabelecida baseando-se na reflectância das bandas B4 e B5. Os dados espectrais e o volume total de madeira foram submetidos à análise de correlação e regressão múltipla baseada no método Stepwise. Os povoamentos foram diferenciados uma vez que o aumento da idade ocasionou a redução da reflectância na banda B5 e aumento na banda B4. Para a estimativa do volume total, apenas os povoamentos aos 4 anos de idade apresentaram bom ajuste, sendo o modelo composto pelo índice SAVI, explicando 74% da variabilidade do volume de madeira. Os dados espectrais extraídos de imagens OLI/Landsat 8 mostraram-se sensível às variações das características dos indivíduos nas diferentes fases de crescimento dos povoamentos, assim como na estimativa das variações do volume total.
EFICIÊNCIA AGRONÔMICA DA CULTURA DA SOJA (Glycine max (L.) Merril) SUBMETIDA A COINOCULAÇÃO.
Authors: Sordi André , Scheneider Fernando , Panizzon Luis Carlos , Lajús Cristiano Reschke , Cericato Alceu , Klein Claudia
Published: January 2018

A utilização de coinoculante é uma prática de baixo custo para culturas fixadoras de nitrogênio. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o efeito da coinoculação na cultura da soja, visando aumentar o rendimento, aplicando os inoculantes nas sementes em sistema de semeadura direta, no município de Guaraciaba - SC. O delineamento experimental foi conduzido em blocos casualizados, arranjados em faixas, com 07 tratamentos, constituídos da combinação de inoculante padrão e Azospirillum, sendo: Não inoculado; Bradyrhizobium 100mL 50kg-1 de sementes; Azospirillum 100mL 50kg-1 de sementes; Azospirillum 50mL + Bradyrhizobium 50mL 50kg-1 de sementes; Azospirillum 100mL + Bradyrhizobium 100mL 50kg-1 de sementes; Azospirillum 150mL + Bradyrhizobium 150mL 50kg-1 de sementes; Azospirillum 200mL + Bradyrhizobium 200mL 50kg-1 de sementes. Foram avaliados rendimento de grãos, massa de mil sementes, índice SPAD (Soil Plant Analysis Development), teor de nitrogênio na folha e a eficiência econômica. O rendimento de grãos e massa de mil sementes foram submetidos à análise de variância pelo teste F e as diferenças entre médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey (P≤0,05).  A cultura da soja submetida à coinoculação obteve maior rendimento na dosagem de 400 mL 50kg-1 de sementes, chegando a elevar em até 13,3% em relação a não inoculada, tendo assim diferença estatística. Não houve diferença significativa para a variável massa de mil grãos. A eficiência econômica, apresentou margem líquida positiva, em todas as doses de inoculantes testadas, comparativamente a não inoculada, sendo que a mais expressiva foi também na maior dosagem de coinoculante de 400 mL 50kg-1 de sementes (Azospirillum 200mL + Bradyrhizobium 200mL 50kg-1 de sementes). A análise de regressão revelou correlação entre as doses de coinoculante e os teores de N e o índice de SPAD principalmente em R2, no entanto, observa-se a necessidade de mais estudos para calibração do clorofilômetro na cultura da soja.
BIOTECHNICAL POTENTIAL OF PASPALUM SUBMITTED TO SIMPLE SUPERPHOSPHATE DOSES AND MOISTURE CONTENT
Authors: Holanda Francisco Sandro Rodrigues , Lino Janisson Bispo , Santos Maria Hosana , Garcez Tiago Barreto , Araújo Filho Renisson Neponuceno
Published: January 2018

The objective of this study was to evaluate the development of Paspalum grass millegrana Schrad propagated through seeds and tillers, subjected to different levels of water and phosphorus to be used in erosion control on slopes. The experimental trial was conducted in greenhouse with propagation of tillers and seeds of Paspalum grass, at the Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil, in a completely randomized design with sixteen treatments and four replications, arranged in a factorial scheme corresponding to (0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 mg kg-1), two water contents in the soil (60% and 100% of total pore volume) filled with water and two types of propagation (tillers and seeds). Plants were harvested at the end of four months of conducting the experiment and evaluated the following variables: number of tillers (NT), number of inflorescences (NI), Shoot Length (SL), Root Length (RL), Shoot Dry Weight (SDW) and Root Dry Weight (RDW). The phosphorus and water levels interacted positively with the variables studied and showed that this grass, presented biotech important features like good tillering, and the consequent formation of dense aerial biomass and root required for slope protection against erosion. The Paspalum millegrana species showed a better development among the variables analyzed under conditions of less water availability with 60% VTP and the best responses of the simple superphosphate dosages were between 200 and 300 mg kg-1.
Spillovers of US Conventional and Unconventional Monetary Policies to Russian Financial Markets
Authors: Ono Shigeki
Published: January 2018

This paper investigates the spillovers of US conventional and unconventional monetary policies to Russian financial markets using VAR-X models. Impulse responses to an exogenous Federal Funds rate shock are assessed for all the endogenous variables. The empirical results show that both conventional and unconventional tightening monetary policy shocks decrease stock prices whereas an easing monetary policy shock does not increase stock prices. Moreover, the results suggest that an unconventional tightening monetary policy shock increases Russian interest rates and decreases oil prices, implying reduced liquidity in international financial markets.
CXCR3 ligands in pleural fluid as markers for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion
Authors: Chung W. , Jung Y. , Lee K. , Park J. , Sheen S. , Park K.
Published: January 2018

SETTING: A tertiary care academic medical centre.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical usefulness of C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 3 (CXCR3) ligands in tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE).DESIGN: We recruited 336 patients with pleural effusion due to various causes. Concentrations
of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and the CXCR3 ligands CXCL9 and CXCL11 were determined using enzyme immunoassays; adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity was measured in pleural fluid and serum.RESULTS: TPE was diagnosed in 106 patients. Non-TB conditions included lung cancer (n =
95), para-pneumonic effusion (n = 52), non-lung malignancy (n = 30), other exudate (n = 24) and transudate (n = 29) disorders. All marker levels in serum samples and pleural fluid were significantly higher in the TPE group. Analyses of receiver operating characteristic
curves for differentiating TPE from non-TB effusions produced the following results for the area under the curve (AUC) for CXCL9, CXCL11, IFN-γ and ADA, respectively: 0.982, 0.952, 0.982, and 0.952. Marker AUCs in lymphocytic exudates were also high. Combining the levels of CXCL9, IFN-γ
and ADA in pleural fluid improved the diagnostic performance. Serum levels of CXCL9 had the highest AUC (0.848) for diagnosing TPE.CONCLUSION: Levels of CXR3 ligands in pleural effusion are useful for diagnosing TPE.
Prevalence of dysglycemia and clinical presentation of pulmonary tuberculosis in Western India
Authors: Mave V. , Meshram S. , Lokhande R. , Kadam D. , Dharmshale S. , Bharadwaj R. , Kagal A. , Pradhan N. , Deshmukh S. , Atre S. , Sahasrabudhe T. , Barthwal M. , Meshram S. , Kakrani A. , Kulkarni V. , Raskar S. , Suryavanshi N. , Shivakoti R. , Chon S. , Selvin E. , Gupte A. , Gupta A. , Gupte N. , Golub J. E.
Published: January 2018

SETTING: Pune, India.OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence and risk factors of pre-diabetes mellitus (DM) and DM, and its associations with the clinical presentation of tuberculosis (TB).DESIGN: Screening for DM was conducted among adults (age  18 years) with confirmed
TB between December 2013 and January 2017. We used multinomial regression to evaluate the risk factors for pre-DM (glycated hemoglobin [HbA1c]  5.7–6.5% or fasting glucose 100–125 mg/dl) and DM (HbA1c  6.5% or fasting glucose  126 mg/dl or random blood glucose >
200 mg/dl or self-reported DM history/treatment) and the association of dysglycemia with the severity of TB disease.RESULTS: Among 1793 participants screened, 890 (50%) had microbiologically confirmed TB. Of these, 33% had pre-DM and 18% had DM; 41% were newly diagnosed. The median HbA1c
level among newly diagnosed DM was 7.0% vs. 10.3% among known DM (P < 0.001). DM (adjusted OR [aOR] 4.94, 95%CI 2.33–10.48) and each per cent increase in HbA1c (aOR 1.42, 95%CI 1.01–2.01) was associated with >1+ smear grade or 9 days to TB detection. CONCLUSION:
Over half of newly diagnosed TB patients had DM or pre-DM. DM and increasing dysglycemia was associated with higher bacterial burden at TB diagnosis, potentially indicating a higher risk of TB transmission to close contacts.
COMPETITION IN THE SYSTEM OF ENSURING
INVESTMENT SECURITY
Authors: Varnalij Zakharij , Nikytenko Dmytro
Published: January 2018

The article investigates the problem of competitive environment formation in Ukraine,
analyzes the dynamics of the level of competition in the economy as a whole and separately
by industry. Also, a comparative analysis of the level of competition in commodity
markets with the dynamics of investment expenditures of business entities was made. On
the basis of this analysis it was concluded that the first is related to the changes in the
second. It is proved that the nature of the problems that limit the development of the competitive
environment lies in the plane of the institutional imperfection of the competition
protection system, which is carried out by the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Sirotinska Alla , Sirotinsky Oleksan
Published: January 2018

The development tendencies of the information services market and electronic data interchange between enterprisesin Ukraine are studied. Functioning features of electronic data interchange systems and information systems of the enterprises are considered. The stages of work when choosing an information system for an enterprise and its introductionare proposed. The role of analytical accounting of economic activity in enterprise management is disclosed. The main prospects for the development of information technologies in enterprise managementare determined.
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND MECHANISMS OF FORMATION OF NEW ORGANIZATIONAL FORMS OF MANAGEMENT OF NATURE PROTECTION IN THE LOCAL SOCIOECONOMIC SYSTEM
Authors: Kovshun Natalia , Strilchuk Vsevolod
Published: January 2018

The article substantiates the necessity of creating new organizational forms of environmental management in the local socioeconomic system. The formation of a multi-purpose ecological complex as an integral, dynamic formation is proposed. Its component and functional-organizational structure have been established. Approaches to the formation of the objectives of the complex and their structuring were determined. Displays the differences of the complex from other environmental organizations, associations. The strategy and tactics of implementation of the proposed innovation are disclosed. The main strategic directions and mechanisms of activation of natural - resource factors of social and economic development of the local area are determined.
IMPORTANCE AND SECURITY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE INTERNET IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC ENTITIES IN POLAND
Authors: Prokopowicz Dariusz , Matosek Mirosław
Published: January 2018

With the development of information-sharing techniques via the Internet, there are many benefits for beneficiaries, customers and users of public sector information services. On the other hand, entities providing electronic information via the Internet appear to be able to significantly reduce transaction costs of conducted financial transactions and electronic data transfer. On the other hand, the process of making information available via the Internet generates a number of risks associated with identity theft, hacker hacking of classified data, and money scams in electronic banking systems. In response to these threats, individual entities including public sector bodies are developing security systems for remote access to information and transactions made via the Internet. Companies operating in Poland in pursuit of market and business success try to build their competitive advantage by implementing new IT solutions to their business. More and more companies and financial institutions use business intelligence on their IT platforms for Business Intelligence solutions. Business Intelligence analysis makes it easy for realtors to perform real-time analysis of large collections of businessrelated data. Consequently, the opinion that Business Intelligence solutions are becoming more and more useful in organizational management processes.
ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITY OF KOŚCIUSZKO INSURRECTION’S INTERNAL SECURITY BODIES
Authors: Mielnik Marcin
Published: January 2018

In this article author analyses a security system of Kosciuszko Insurrection, including a period of activity of The Temporary Replacement Council and The Supreme National Council. Within the scope of the first of above – mentioned authorities they were described Police and Diplomatic Department. The bulk of the article was devoted to authorities and institutions that where appointed after 10th of may 1794. Those authorities and institutions included Security Department which included The Police as well as crime Investigating Commission or The Commission to Track Civilian and Military Spies Those commissions were focused on dealing with traitors and searching for spies.
THE IMPACT OF VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES ON STUDENT’S LEARNING VOCABULARY
Authors: Kolodii Olena , Kovalchuk Iryna , Syvak Olena
Published: January 2018

The article shows the phenomenon of visualization and its role in the process of learning as well as focuses on visualization as the modern method to learn foreign language vocabulary. The current study is designed to outline the main advantages of using the visualization in learning foreign language vocabulary as well as to highlight vocabulary teaching techniques based on visualization that are effective for students.
Economic productivity loss due to breast cancer in Norway – a case control study using the human capital approach
Authors: Dahl Fredrik A , Šaltytė Benth Jūratė , Aas Eline , Lurås Hilde
Published: January 2018

We estimate the productivity loss attributable to breast cancer in Norway, using a human capital approach where the value to the national economy of subjects’ labor is estimated through their income. Since the approach takes the viewpoint of the society, it includes reduced labor due to mortality as well as reduction among survivors. A case-control design was used. The Norwegian Cancer Registry identified 2,010 patients aged 45-54 years, with breast cancer as their first life-long malignancy diagnosis in 1992-1996. Statistics Norway matched these with random controls of the same age, marital status and municipality residency, and provided data on pension qualifying income until the year 2005, inflation adjusted to 2012 €. The effect of the cancer diagnosis on income throughout the follow-up period was estimated as the difference between the cases’ and controls’ income, corrected for systematic differences between cases and controls before the diagnosis. A quadratic curve approximation was used to estimate effects after the 13 years follow-up period, and a bootstrap resampling approach was applied to compute confidence intervals (CI). Regression modeling was used to estimate life-long productivity loss as a function of age at diagnosis. This was combined with the current Norwegian age distribution of breast cancer incidence, to estimate the national productivity loss due to breast cancer. For our cohort, the 13-years productivity loss attributable to the diagnosis was estimated to 102,600 € per case, with 95% CI (88,500, 116,700). The life-long estimate was 119,200 €, CI (95,400, 155,600). The annual national productivity loss was estimated to 179,900,000 €, or 58,200 € per case. For those aged < 65 at diagnosis, the estimate was 94,300 € per case. The estimated life-long productivity loss depends heavily on the age at diagnosis. The results can be used for evaluating the societal economic benefit from breast cancer prevention programs. Published: Online December 2017. In print December 2017.
Experiências educativas com narrativa fílmica: problematizando o cinema em sala de aula
Authors: Freisleben Jéssica Maria , Corrêa Milena Regina Duarte
Published: January 2018

Este trabalho intenta apresentar experiências educativas de problematização de uma narrativa fílmica no ambiente escolar. Configura-se como relato de experiência docente no âmbito da escola pública, com jovens estudantes do 8º ano do Ensino Fundamental, com idade entre 14 e 16 anos. A escola é integrante da rede municipal de educação, da cidade de Santa Maria/RS.  A experiência é focada nas questões disparadas pelo encontro com o filme “A Invenção de Hugo Cabret” assistido com duas turmas, nelas buscou-se possibilidades de inventar inusitadas tessituras e relançar outras problematizações com e para os filmes. A perspectiva narrativa foi escolhida para integrar essa investigação, visto que ao narrarmos fazemos escolhas já que narramos de acordo com nossa visão e entendimento de mundo. Enviado em: 06 de junho de 2017.Aprovado em: 13 de julho de 2017.
Imagem fílmica: um encontro que nos convoca a pensar
Authors: Cardonetti Vivien Kelling , Oliveira Marilda Oliveira de
Published: January 2018

Este texto intenciona movimentar diferentes fluxos de pensamentos a partir das inquietações que dispararam de um encontro fílmico. Em vista das experiências em assistir ao filme ‘A Árvore da Vida’ (2011) em dois cenários distintos (em um contexto distante do âmbito da academia e o outro com os acadêmicos da Graduação em Artes Visuais da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - RS), buscou-se explorar o atravessamento da imagem fílmica selecionada, das narrativas produzidas nos diários pelos envolvidos na investigação e dos conceitos operados na pesquisa, especialmente os conceitos de imagem-movimento e imagem-tempo (DELEUZE, 1983; 1990; 2010). As problematizações suscitadas a partir deste cruzamento tiveram a potência de afetar e inquietar, possibilitando a produção de diferentes arranjos e tessituras em relação às imagens fílmicas e à experiência educativa. Enviado em: 29 de junho de 2017.Aprovado em: 13 de julho de 2017.
Caminhos de uma pesquisa: a costurografia como outra escrita acadêmica
Authors: Ribetto Anelice , Nascimento Rejane
Published: January 2018

Este trabalho intenta trazer uma conversa entre uma estudante e uma professora de um programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação  e a experiência de uma pesquisa. Apostando em outros contornos metodológicos acontece um deslocamento da produção conceitual da própria escrita. Escrever como costurar. No percurso da pesquisa, a estudante, começa a problematizar a escrita acadêmica como empreitada coletiva, como aposta política, ética e estética. Neste percurso cartografado, a costurografia como manualidade, como um dispositivo. Uma escrita feita à mão, com linhas, agulha e retalhos de jeans. A partir de restos, a costurografia se compõe no tecido e também em outras superfícies possíveis. Feita no jeans e no papel. Gestos mínimos, ínfimos. Uma escrita experimentação. Enviado em: 09 de novembro de 2017.Aprovado em: 30 de novembro de 2017.
Geografias em deriva
Authors: Barbosa Camila , Preve Ana Maria Hoepers
Published: January 2018

Caminhar e escrever é diferente de voar e ler. A lembrança nos trouxe assim uma frase de Walter Benjamin, enquanto pensávamos em tudo que já havíamos vivenciado até aqui. Reiniciamos as atividades do ano de 2017, no Hospital de Custódia e Tratamento Psiquiátrico de Florianópolis (HCTP), pensando sobre caminhar e escrever, sobre o contato com o mundo através de uma experiência que envolve, necessariamente, uma superfície, um chão, um território. A proposta deste texto é apresentar as derivas do trabalho realizado no HCTP com os internos através das práticas desenvolvidas nas oficinas “Geografias em Deriva” vinculado ao trabalho anteriormente realizado por uma de nós intitulado Mapas, prisão e fugas: cartografias intensivas em educação.Recebido em: 30 novembro 2017Aprovado em: 06 dezembro 2017
Resistência à Colistina em isolados de hemoculturas de recém-nascidos admitidos em um hospital escola
Authors: Rampelotto Roberta Filipini , Freitas Flávia Padilha de , Lorenzoni Vinicius Victor , Serafin Marissa Bolson , Coelho Silvana Silveira , Hörner Rosmari
Published: January 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência frente à colistina em isolados de hemoculturas de recém-nascidos (RN) admitidos em um Hospital Escola no período de 4 anos. Os testes de identificação e os perfis de sensibilidade frente aos antimicrobianos foram realizados através de sistemas automatizados. No período deste estudo, 923 hemoculturas foram positivas, 92,09% (850/923) causadas por microrganismos Gram-positivos e 7,91% (73/923) por Gram-negativos. Destas, dois isolados foram resistentes à colistina: Acinetobacter baumannii e Sphingomonas paucimobilis; e um isolado de Pseudomonas aeruginosa mostrou perfil intermediário a este antimicrobiano, apresentando também significativa resistência aos carbapenêmicos. Este perfil é preocupante uma vez que estes antimicrobianos constituem a última alternativa para o tratamento de infecções causadas por bacilos Gram-negativos multirresistentes. Os resultados deste estudo sinalizam para o seguimento do monitoramento desta resistência.
GÊNERO E SERVIÇO SOCIAL NA RÁDIO UNIVERSIDADE: A EXPERIÊNCIA POR MEIO DO PROGRAMA “SOCIAL EM QUESTÃO”
Authors: Cogoy Eliana Mourgues , Siqueira Zaida Castro de
Published: January 2018

A temática gênero pode ser compreendida como transversalmente relacionada a todos os segmentos da sociedade capitalista na qual estamos inseridos. Apresenta-se neste estudo, uma perspectiva do Serviço Social sobre o tema, que teve por base a experiência adquirida por meio do programa radiofônico “Social em Questão”. O referido Programa caracteriza-se como projeto de extensão vinculado ao Núcleo de Estudos, Pesquisa e Extensão em Serviço Social, Mídia, Cultura e Questão Social (NEPMQS) pertencente ao Curso de Serviço Social da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria- UFSM. Para esse estudo, procura-se apresentar a importância do debate sobre gênero veiculados por meio dos programas radiofônicos do “Social em Questão”.
РАЗВОЈ И ПРИМЈЕНА ОДНОСА С ЈАВНОШЋУ У ПОЛИЦИЈИ
Authors: Станишић Драгиша
Published: January 2018

Многобројне промјене које су захватиле скоро свесфере живота у постдејтонској Босни и Херцеговини нису заобишле нисектор јавне безбједности. У претходном периоду, стручна јавност јеконзистентно писала о ширини и структури промјена у сектору јавнебезбједности, поклањајући диференциран ниво пажње различитимсегментима тих промјена. Једна од тектонских промјена која се десилау сектору јавне безбједности јесте његово отварање према јавности,односно примјена новог модела комуницирања с јавношћу, у складу сасвјетским стандардима. Тај нови модел комуникације, који полицијскеагенције експлоатишу током извршавања својих пословних функција,познат је под називом односи с јавношћу.Односи с јавношћу у полицијским агенцијама представљају областкоја није довољно емпиријски истражена и теоријски елабориранана простору Босне и Херцеговине. Циљ овога рада је да са временскедистанце, дуге нешто више од деценије и по, направи један критичкиосврт на развој односа с јавношћу међу полицијским агенцијама у Боснии Херцеговини, те да се елаборира ниво организованости и примјенеодноса с јавношћу међу предметним агенцијама.