bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Short Term Alterations of Hormone Profile Following Oocyte Pick-Up in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to Assess the Effect of Multiple Needle Entries Into the Ovarian Cortex and Stroma
Authors: Ozkaya Enis , Abide Yayla Cigdem , Kayatas Eser Semra , Devranoglu Belgin , Sanverdi Ilhan , Kutlu Tayfun
Published: September 2017

Objective: Some hormonal alterations after ovarian diathermy have been proposed in previous studies. Based on this data, we aimed to analyze some hormone profile changes following oocyte pick-up in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.Study Designs: A total of 50 women with polycystic ovarian syndrome underwent ovarian stimulation for IVF cycle with an indication of anovulatory infertility. Some hormone profiles with the insulin resistance were assessed before and after oocyte pick-up to (early in the morning before starting stimulation and repeated 1 month later from oocyte pick-up day) assess whether high number of needle entries into the ovarian cortex and stroma result in similar effect with the diathermy.Results: Comparison of some variables revealed significantly decreased HOMA-IR and serum total testosterone concentrations after intervention. Correlation analyses showed significant correlations between number of needle entries, change in HOMA-IR, baseline total testosterone level and change in AMH level. Conclusion: Our data showed significant metabolic and hormonal alterations following oocyte pick up consistent with the effect of ovarian diathermy in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Evaluación de la eficiencia técnica de las Universidades Públicas Estatales (UPE) del noroeste de México mediante Análisis Envolvente de Datos (DEA)
Authors: Alcaraz-Ochoa Daniela , Bernal-Domínguez Deyanira
Published: September 2017

El presente estudio extiende la evidencia empírica existente dentro de la Economía de la Educación al evaluar la eficiencia técnica en el uso de los recursos federales otorgados a las Universidades Públicas Estatales (UPE) mediante procesos incrementales ordinarios y fondos extraordinarios, los cuales son considerados como insuficientes por este tipo de instituciones. El objetivo de este trabajo es aplicar un procedimiento que permita conocer la eficiencia técnica alcanzada por las UPE del noroeste de México durante el periodo 2014-2015. La metodología empleada fue mediante el uso del Análisis Envolvente de Datos (DEA) en su modelo CCR-O. Se estima la función de producción utilizando las variables de financiamiento federal (ordinario y extraordinario) como input y alumnos de nuevo ingreso, alumnos egresados, programas educativos acreditados y cuerpos académicos como outputs, obtenidos mediante las bases de datos de la Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES) y la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Los hallazgos principales fueron que la relación entre las variables utilizadas como input y outputs refleja una eficiencia técnica promedio de 0.860379 (en escala de 0 a 1), siendo técnicamente eficientes la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) y el Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON). Se obtienen los datos de peer group y targets para su consideración como referencia de mejora de las instituciones que no resultan técnicamente eficientes.
Suplementación pre y postparto durante la estación lluviosa en cabras locales del norte de México
Authors: Isidro-Requejo Luis Maconetzin , Maldonado-Jáquez Jorge , Granados-Rivera Lorenzo Danilo , Salinas-González Homero , Vélez-Monroy Leonardo Iván , Chávez Adán Ulises , Pastor-López Francisco Javier
Published: September 2017

Generalmente, el pastoreo por sí solo no puede satisfacer las necesidades nutricionales de la cabra lechera, sobre todo en lactancia temprana. En este sentido, se han desarrollado estrategias de suplementación alimenticia cuya finalidad ha sido incrementar la producción de leche. A este respecto, la investigación se ha enfocado en cubrir las necesidades nutricionales en el periodo de sequía. Sin embargo, es necesario evaluar si en época de lluvias la mayor disponibilidad de forrajes en el agostadero puede cubrir los requerimientos nutricionales de las cabras, o al menos el déficit sea menor respecto a la época seca, y con lo cual se eviten gastos innecesarios en alimentación. Por ello, el objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el efecto de suplementación alimenticia preparto y postparto en el peso vivo, condición corporal, producción y calidad de leche en lactancia temprana, durante la estación lluviosa en la Comarca Lagunera, en el norte de México.Método: Se utilizaron 33 cabras locales adultas. Grupo control (testigo) (n=11), se alimentó exclusivamente lo cosechado por la cabra en la ruta de pastoreo.  Grupo preparto (n=11) se le ofreció 500 g de concentrado comercial durante 30 días antes del parto; y Grupo postparto (n=11), se le ofreció 500 g de concentrado comercial por 30 días, a partir de la fecha de parto y hasta el final del experimento. Se midieron las variables: Peso Vivo (PV) y Condición Corporal (CC) durante 14 semanas. La producción y calidad de leche (Grasa, Proteína y Lactosa) se midieron a partir de la fecha de parto durante 8 semanas. El análisis estadístico para las variables producción y calidad de leche se realizó con el procedimiento MIXED. Los datos de PV y CC se analizaron utilizando el procedimiento GLM, y se utilizó la prueba de Tukey ajustada para la comparación de medias. Los datos de consumo de concentrado se analizaron con una prueba de t para determinar diferencias entre grupos suplementados. Resultados: No se observaron diferencias (p>0.05) en consumo de concentrado en los grupos preparto y postparto. Se encontraron diferencias (p<0.05) en PV y CC hasta el momento previo al parto, y a partir del parto. PV y CC en todos los grupos fue similar con pérdidas hasta el final del experimento. No se encontraron diferencias (p>0.05) en producción de leche, contenido de grasa, proteína o lactosa, ni efectos de interacción tratamiento*tiempo.Discusión: Se concluye que suplementar un mes antes o después del parto, no mejora la producción, composición química de la leche o peso vivo del ganado caprino en lactancia temprana y en la época de lluvias bajo las condiciones de pastoreo extensivo en la Comarca Lagunera en el norte de México.
Rumen Metabolite of Balinese Cows that Being Given Stewed Water of Lannea coromandelica Peel as Feed Additive
Authors: Stefanus Sio , Mahardika I.G. , Partama I.B.G , Suryani N.N.
Published: September 2017

The research has been conducted to find out rumen metabolite of Balinese cows that being given stewed water of Lannea coromandelica peel as a feed additive. The research used group random design (RAK) with 4 treatments of rations and 3 times repetition. Each repetition used three Balinese cows. The weight of cows being used ranging between 137.5 – 235 kg. Basic rations being given were equal, arranged based on a percentage of dry material (% DM) namely: 50% of arrow grass, 20% of gamal leaves (Gliricidia sepium), 1% of urea and 29% of rice bran. Whereas for treatment was feed additive level. The basic ratio of +0 was feed additive (A). The basic ration of +1000 ml was feed additive (B). The basic ration of +1500 ml was feed additive (C) and a basic ration of +2000 ml was feed additive (D). Variables being observed were: N-NH3, volatile fatty acid total and volatile fatty acid partial (acetic acid, propionate acid and butyrate acid). The result of research showed that the administration of 1000 ml-2000 ml of feed additive of stewed water of Lannea coromandelica peel in basic ration differed markedly (P<0.05) to increase the concentration of N-NH3, volatile fatty acid total and volatile fatty acid partial. The utilization of stewed water of Lannea coromandelica peel as a feed additive in basic ration was increasing rumen metabolite of Balinese cows.
Teacher’s leadership in learning processes at kindergartens
Authors: Niron Maria Dominika , Suyata Suyata , Suardiman Siti Partini
Published: September 2017

The aim of this study was to find out the effective kindergarten teacher’s behaviour in influencing, mobilizing, and developing students in teaching learning process. This research was phenomenological qualitative research. The main instruments of this research were the researcher and observation manual. The focus of this research was the way teachers teach in the learning process in group A of Indriyasana Kindergarten, Indriarini Kindergarten, and ABA Pokoh Kindergarten. The data validity of this research was tested by using repeated observation, resource triangulation, and technique triangulation. The componential data was analyzed by employing inductive technique from Spradley’s qualitative model and Miles and Huberman analysis model. The result of the research showed that teacher’s effective ways to influence, mobilize, and develop students in teaching learning process are as follows: 1. Reciting yell, clap yell, and asking students to sing. The content of yell, clap yell, and song was appropriate with values which were developed based on vision, mission, and the goal of Kindergarten institution. Yells, clap yell, and song were democratic and they were the form of the value of learning leadership. 2. In some situations, there was a tendency where the teacher used more autocratic way to influence, mobilize, and develop students in learning process such as the verbal way in which teacher call students’ name and non-verbal way in which teacher put his index finger on his lip as a sign to ask students to be quiet. The other non-verbal ways were: shaking head as a sign of disagreement, raising thumb as a sign of reinforcement, and nodding as a sign of agreement. Sometimes, teachers also used laissez-fair methods such as neglecting students/letting students behave as they want.Keywords: leadership, teacher’s leadership behaviour, learning process in Kindergarten
Composición y estructura fitoperifitica de la cuenca media y baja del río Cesar, departamento Cesar-Colombia
Authors: De la parra-Guerra Ana , García-Alzate Carlos , Rodelo-Soto Kelly , Gutiérrez-Moreno Luis
Published: September 2017

Objetivo. Se caracterizó la composición y estructura del Fitoperifiton de la cuenca media y baja del río Cesar y su relación con las variables físicas y químicas. Materiales y métodos. Los muestreos se realizaron entre febrero-septiembre de 2011. Se recolectaron muestras de sustratos naturales disponibles (rocas, sedimento y restos vegetales), se midieron variables físicas y químicas In situ e In vivo. Resultados. Se encontraron 110 morfoespecies representadas en 9 clases y 22 órdenes, las Bacillariophyceae presentaron la mayor densidad con un 48% (45 especies), Cyanophyceae con 35% (18 especies), seguida de Fragilariophyceae con 7% (9 especies), Chlorophyceae con 2% (11 especies), Euglenophyceae con 2% (5 especies), Coscinodiscophyceae y Trebouxiophyceae con 4% y 1% (4 y 3 especies respectivamente) y por ultimo Ulvophyceae con 0.00005% (1 especie). Las morfoespecies más representativas Anabaena sp.1 (136.70 Cel/cm2), Oscillatoria vaucher (129.80 Cel/cm2) y Oscillatoria sp.1 (90.20 Cel/cm2). Se realizó un análisis de Componentes Principales (ACP) donde se observó una sectorización de algunos tramos del río Cesar y del fitoperifiton, para caracterizar las estaciones por sus particularidades se observaron crecimiento excesivos de especies en zonas donde se encuentran vertimientos de aguas residuales con alto contenido de materia orgánica como las algas verde-azules. Conclusiones. Las Cyanophyceae se asociaron negativamente con el oxígeno según el ACC. Se evidencio que el sector de Puente Salguero es caracterizado por alta concentración de fósforo orgánico, además el Fitoperifiton del río Cesar, identifico este sector como el punto más crítico de contaminación orgánica del sistema y sus influencia estaciones río abajo.
Expresión de Endotelina-1 en pollos con hipertensión arterial pulmonar por hipoxia hipobárica
Authors: Monroy G Luis Carlos , Hernández V Aureliano
Published: September 2017

Objetivo. Determinar el efecto de la exposición a hipoxia hipobárica sobre la expresión de Endotelina-1 en arteriolash pulmonares. Material y métodos. Se utilizaron 2 grupos de pollos de engorde de una estirpe comercial: uno de ellos criados a 2638 y el otro, a 300 m de altitud. La incidencia de HAP se evaluó según los valores del índice de masa cardiaca y se compararon los niveles de expresión de la proteína ET-1 en arteriolas pulmonares de pollos de engorde sanos y enfermos por HAP mediante inmunohistoquímica y morfometría. Resultados. La expresión de la proteína ET-1 fue mayor en las arteriolas de los pollos expuestos a hipoxia hipobárica que en los criados bajo condiciones de normoxia relativa (p<0.01). Los animales enfermos por HAP presentaron mayor expresión de la proteína ET-1 en las arteriolas pulmonares que los animales sanos ubicados en las dos altitudes (p<0.01). 53% de los animales desarrollaron hipertensión pulmonar y ninguno de los mantenidos en normoxia lo hicieron. Conclusiones. El conocimiento de las características cuantitativas y lo sitios de expresión de la ET-1 son elementos importantes para entender aún más la patogenia de la HAP y el diseño de fármacos para su control. Este estudio constituye la primera aproximación cuantitativa relacionada con la expresión de ET-1 en pollos de engorde con HAP de origen hipóxico no inducida.
DEBATES ONLINE E SEU PAPEL DEMOCRÁTICO: uma análise das principais características e ferramentas
Authors: Simonassi Rafael , Ferneda Edilson , Do Prado Hércules Antonio , Alonso Luiza Beth Nunes , Mariz Ricardo Spindola
Published: September 2017

No passado, os debates eram realizados em ambientes organizados em um espaço onde a participação das pessoas necessitava da sua presença física. Com a Internet, e, principalmente, a Web 2.0, um novo contexto de comunicação surgiu e os debates, antes momentâneos, agora podem ser estendidos por um período mais longo, e seu ambiente pode ser ampliado além dos limites espaciais que antes o limitavam. Com as atuais tecnologias, é possível assumir a posição de interlocutor nas discussões por meio de projetos independentes, ou via coletivos ou associações que se servem das atuais ferramentas online disponíveis. É nesse contexto que o presente trabalho objetiva estabelecer uma discussão. Neste artigo são discutidos os conceitos de debate, a sua contribuição para a democracia, sua evolução para os debates online e algumas das ferramentas disponíveis para isso.
LAÇO SOCIAL E ESPETÁCULO MIDIÁTICO NA TECNOCULTURA AO REDOR DO FOGÃO
Authors: Zanotti Carlos Alberto , Pezzo Amanda Maria Artioli
Published: September 2017

Este trabalho tem por objetivo debater, a partir da pesquisa bibliográfica e conhecimento empírico, a proliferação e as razões do sucesso alcançado pelos programas de culinária na televisão brasileira – um fenômeno de dimensão praticamente universal. Com atenção especial aos reality shows, aqui são observadas duas dimensões relativas às propriedades da televisão: a construção de laços sociais e a transformação de anônimos em protagonistas de espetáculos nos quais a audiência encontra várias “posições de sujeito” (KELLNER, 2001) mediadas por uma “coincidência identificatória” (CRAVEIRO, 2004). A hipótese trabalhada é a de que produções televisivas com tais propriedades oferecem elementos para a produção de espetáculos midiáticos consoantes com o estágio do desenvolvimento tecnocapitalista, quando se consolida uma cultura na qual mídia e tecnologia se tornam seus princípios organizadores.
NARRATIVAS DO RURAL BRASILEIRO NA OBRA TELEFICCIONAL DE BENEDITO RUY BARBOSA: territórios do imaginário do desejo e dos conflitos pela terra
Authors: Junqueira Antonio Hélio
Published: September 2017

O artigo visa identificar, analisar e interpretar o conjunto das representações sociais e do imaginário rural constituintes de parte relevante da obra de Benedito Ruy Barbosa, no contexto da teleficção seriada brasileira, apontando para o papel articulador desses elementos na informação, na educação, na rememoração e no incentivo à discussão popular das temáticas postas em circulação, assim como na construção e na apropriação de sentidos sociais pelas audiências e pela sociedade em geral, a partir dos conteúdos com temática agrária oferecidos por esse produto cultural televisivo.
Ocena wpływu systemu technologicznego oczyszczania ścieków na charakterystykę osadu czynnego
Authors: Płonka Izabela , Pieczykolan Barbara
Published: September 2017

Biological methods are used for treatment of municipal wastewater. These processes can be conducted in various kinds of technological systems. In the paper the comparison of characteristic of activated sludge from two types of technological systems is shown. A flow bioreactor with secondary settling tank (system I) and sequential bioreactor (system II) were used. The study showed, that more favorable operating conditions of activated sludge were in the SBR reactor. The activated sludge in SBR reactor had better sedimentary properties, as indicated by values of sludge volume index and flocs’ sizes. This can be connected with the fact that sludge in SRB reactor is not pumped (what occurs in flow systems). Therefore the sludge is not subjected to unfavorable conditions during hydraulic transport (flocs do not undergo the dispersion). Moreover the values of flocs’ sizes, respiratory activity and specific surface area of sludge from II system were higher in comparison with system I.
Optimization of the impact multi-mass vibration absorbers
Authors: Kernytskyy Ivan , Diveyev Bohdan , Hlobchak Mykhajlo , Horbaj Orest , Kopytko Marta , Zachek Oleh
Published: September 2017

The problem of attaching dynamic vibration absorber (DVA) to a discrete multi-degree-of-freedom or continuous structure has been outlined in many papers and monographs. An impact damping system can overcome some limitations by impact as the damping medium and impact mass interaction as the damping mechanism. The paper contemplates the provision of DVA with the several of the impact masses. Such originally designed absorbers reduce vibration selectively in maximum vibration mode without introducing vibration in other modes. An impact damper is a passive control device which takes the form of a freely moving mass, constrained by stops attached to the structure under control, i.e. the primary structure. The damping results from the exchange of momentum during impacts between the mass and the stops as the structure vibrates. The paper contemplates the provision of the impact multi-mass DVA’s with masses collisions for additional damping. For some cases of DVA optimization such a design seems more effective than conventional multi-mass DVA with independent mass moving. A technique is developed to give the optimal DVA’s for the elimination of excessive vibration in harmonic stochastic and impact loaded systems.
Model of Customer Value Approach for Improving Satisfaction of the Hospital Patients
Authors: Alimudin Arasy
Published: September 2017

Health service is highly demanded by public therefore it need to be balanced with the development of health care providers. The development of health care provider plays important role in determining service satisfaction. Hospitals which are unable to provide excellent quality service will loss customer value trust which lead to customer dissatisfaction.The present study aims to examineimpact of service quality and confidence in the value of patientinrelated to patient satisfaction. The present study utilizes 100 patients of inpatient hospital clinic in Surabaya as respondents in which the daya is analyzed by using SEM analysis technique. The result shows that direct effect of service quality on satisfaction is smaller than the indirect effect of service quality on customer satisfaction through value. Furthermore, direct effect of trust on satisfaction is smaller than indirect effect of trust on satisfaction through customer value.
Services of the Central Education Library of the Peel Board of Education serving graduates at Brock University and the Extension Campus of the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education : A Survey.
Authors: Wilkins Catherine E.
Published: September 2017

The setting for this study was the J.A. Turner Professional Library which is the central corporate Professional Library for the Peel Board of Education which is the largest Public School Board in Canada located west of Toronto encompassing Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. The library also provides library services for educators in graduate programs at Brock University, St. Catharines, and the extension campus Park Royal, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, York University, Toronto, and the Faculty of Education University of Toronto to support their professional development and continuing education needs. The focus for the study were the Peel and Brock consumer groups to allow for comparison. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the services and resources of the J.A. Turner Professional Library by aseertaining the views and opinions of these two consumer groups. The data collection consisted of a self-reporting questionnaire and selected interviews. The results indicate that there is a high level of support for the J.A. Turner Professional Library. The interviews provided future directions for the development of the J.A. Turner Professional Library. The study closes with a series of recommendations to enhance the operation of the J.A. Turner Professional Library within the organizational context of the Peel Board of Education.
A Brief Review of the Fifth Off-Campus Library Services Conference, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1992
Authors: Jacob Carol
Published: September 2017

The forty papers that make up the Fifth Off-campus Library Services Conference Proceedings were presented at the Offcampus Library Services Conference sponsored by the Central Michigan University Libraries and the Extended Degree Programs of Central Michigan University. The conference was held October 30 - November 1, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Book Report
Authors: Segal Joan
Published: September 2017

Pickert, Sarah M. Preparing fora Global Community: Achieving International Perspective in Higher Education Washington, DC: George Washington University School of Education and Human Development, 1992. ASHE-ERICHigherEducationReportNo.2.
The (Bene)fits of Compiling a Specialized Database
Authors: Wade Anne
Published: September 2017

The Centre for the Study of Classroom Processes (CSCP) at Concordia University in Montreal recently completed a three year project to compile a specialized database on the successful pedagogical approach of cooperative learning.Using the BiblioLinks software, the results of CD-ROM searches executed on a variety of source databases, were transferred into an in-house database. Utilizing the ProCite bibliographic management software, a package designedto store bibliographic information, the database was customized according to the needs of the CSCP. The benefits of establishing a specialized database included the ability to perform extensive searches on multidisciplinary sub-topicswithin the area of cooperative learning. However a number of problems occurred throughout the course of compiling the database, the majority of which related to limitations with the hardware and software. This article provides a chronology of those problems. Issues related to copyright and the publication of this database in the form of a comprehensive bibliography, are also addressed.
NEWS FROM ERIC
Authors: Clearinghouse ERIC
Published: September 2017

News From ERIC & ERIC Bibliography
Book Reviews
Authors: Segal Joan , D'Amicantonio John , Webster David S. , Dealy Jackie , Wade Anne , Curry Ann , Toivanen Linda
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Editorial
Authors: Galler Anne M.
Published: September 2017

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SELECTIONS FROM ERIC
Authors: Clearinghouse ERIC
Published: September 2017

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THE CHANGING LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Wilkins Catherine E.
Published: September 2017

Tiris article, a summary of a recent study conducted for the author's doctorial dissertation, examines issues, trends, and relevant studies on the impact of the changing environment on the role of the librarian. Based on the enquiry conducted, she clearly sees the future role of the librarian as broadly based and focused on the utilization and evaluation of information, and as a client consultant. The librarian is seen as playing a large role in the development of information services, and as an information architect. Applying the principles developed in the frame of reference created for this study to business, research and education, will assist policy makers in making decisions about resources and training which will be needed for the development of future information resource centres. Strategic advantage due to prior knowledge will be more than ever required for organizational success.
Issues in Electronic Publishing
Authors: Meadow Charles T.
Published: September 2017

This paper contains a discussion of the principal issues related to electronic publishing. The approach taken is to describe the issues and possible impact of changes rather than to propose or advocate solutions. This approach results from the author's sense that too often positions in this area are taken without full consideration of consequences. The major issues are: (1) the creation or "writing" of works, (2) the nature of "reading," (3) the production and distribution of works, (4) the ownership of the intellectual property represented by the works, (5) the retention of published works, together with a record of origin and any changes, ( 6) the technical obsolescence of works, (7) the control of content, (8) the technology used, (9) the equality of access to electronically-stored information, (10) changes in culture induced by changes in media.
Book Reviews
Authors: Sund Carol , Corby Katherine , Segal Joan , Moon Cassandra , Ward Dane M. , Bean Rosalie
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Authors: Bacsanyi Karen , Bogenschutz Debbie , Gregory Vicki L. , Jensen Karen , Locke Joanne , Smalridge Brian , Sund Carole , Wade Anne
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
EDUCATION LIBRARIES - An International Perspective
Authors: Galler Anne M.
Published: September 2017

This article is adapted from a paper originally presented in June 1997 in Seattle at the 88th Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association.     A definitive explanation of what comprises an education library is followed by a description of methods used in seeking out such libraries on an international basis. By pursuing a specific research path, the mission, purpose, and goals, and history of each selected education library is surveyed, and the size, clientele, type of collection, services, publications, and databases are given a comprehensive examination.
Book Reviews
Authors: Bacsanyi Karen , Bogenschutz Debbie , Britton Deanna , Cicchetti Christina , Mitchell Carol R. , Elliott Franki , Corby Katherine , Britton Deanna , Segal Joan
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Authors: Bogenschutz Debbie , Cicchetti Christina , Entwistle Harold , Bogenschutz Debbie , Elliott Franki , Britton Deanna , Wentz Deleyne , Nelson Nerissa , LaSee-Willemssen Jeneen , Baron Lois J. , Hoskisson Tam
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Authors: Parks Margaret E. , Hoskisson Tam , Cicchetti Christina , Bogenschutz Debbie , Blake Noreen , Britton Deanna , Mitchell Carol R. , Elliott Franki , Galler Anne M. , LaSee-Willemssen Jeneen
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE
Authors: Dratch Gladys I. , Garson Deborah S.
Published: September 2017

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HOW MY LIBRARY AFFECTS MY LIFE IN PRISON
Authors: Knudsen Mark
Published: September 2017

Have you ever had one of those days at work that made you want to escape to a far-off land or maybe a deserted island? Have you ever had the urge to take off and go, but never had the time or money? Do you sit at home on a rainy night, complaining because there is nothing interesting on TV and you are really bored? When was the last time you went to your local library? Do you know where it is or what it has to offer? As an inmate in the Wisconsin Correctional System and an avid, voracious reader, I use my library extensively. (...)
Book Reviews
Authors: Cushen Dayle , Bogenschutz Debbie , DeWolf Judy Piper , Elliott Franki , McDonald Sharen , Bacsanyi Karen , McInerney Claire , DeGruchy Eunice
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
DISTANCE LEARNING : SUCCESS REQUIRES SUPPORT
Authors: Lowe Wendy , Malinski Richard
Published: September 2017

As the ranks of distance learners grow and distance programs develop, the differing needs of students enrolled in such courses must be examined and supported. A sample model of how courses are adapted for distance learning at Toronto's Ryerson Polytechnic Umversity show how this institution has addressed these needs by providing a cohesive and unified support infrastructure. Ultimately, a high degree of co-operative collaborationbetween university and college departments is essential in creating effective distance education programs and resources.
Developing Web-based Education Resources: Lessons Learned From Three Experiences
Authors: Carr Jo Ann
Published: September 2017

This article reviews the development of three Web-based education resources and the potential for each of these resources to meet the needs of users for a 'killer app'. Three case studies (the Annotated List of Education Journals, the IDEAS Portal Web Site and the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse Web Site)review the purpose, audience, content, funding, publicity and structure of the sites. Differences in staffing, funding and the centrality of these sites to the mission of their sponsoring institutions impacted the growth of these sites. Technological changes and the diffuse nature of the Internet also impacted the development of these resources.
OKSALE: Building a Culturally Responsive Virtual Library of Education Resources for a Tribal College
Authors: Roy Loriene
Published: September 2017

In spring 2001 students at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at The University of Texas at Austin created a Virtual Library of education resources for pre-service teachers at Northwest Indian College (NWIC) in Lummi, Washington, one of thirty-two tribal colleges in the United States. The Virtual Library includes pathfinders on topics such as emergent literacy and the impact of technology on indigenous peoples. In addition, the Virtual Library includes links to related sources in Information Literacy andlibrary instruction as well as handouts providing instruction on using applications such as PowerPoint Adobe Photoshop, and Flash.
Professional Competencies for the Digital Age: What Library Schools Are Doing to Prepare Special Librarians
Authors: Varlejs Jane
Published: September 2017

What library/information science education offerings are relevant to preparing graduates for careers in the special library sector? The strengths and weaknesses of education for special librarianship; the match between SLA's competencies statement and what is being taught in LIS master's degree programs; and the role of SLA in continuing education are discussed.
RESOURCES ON THE NET: Management
Authors: Wade Anne
Published: September 2017

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Academic Librarians and Student Affairs Professionals: An Ethical Collaboration for Higher Education
Authors: Forrest Laura Urbanski
Published: September 2017

Librarians’ ethical directives point toward a collaborative effort in providing support for students outside the classroom. Academic librarians often focus on collaborative relationships with teaching faculty at institutions of higher education, but they should also form partnerships with other higher education professionals. Currently, few such partnerships have been reported in the literature. Staff who work in student affairs, including academic advising, career counseling, and other academic support offices would benefit greatly from librarians’ expertise. Specific suggestions for building such collaborations are given, and proposals about future research and possible collaborations are offered.
Book Reviews
Authors: Veldheer Kris , Borin Jacqueline M. , Dickinson Gail , Bogenschutz Debbie , Jacobs Warren , Enright William R.
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Resources on the Net: Library Collaboration
Authors: Bober Chris
Published: September 2017

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Photo Identity Crisis: Creating a Classification and Organization Method for Unidentified Photographic Archives
Authors: Blackburn Heidi , Bower Pam , Starkey Alysia
Published: September 2017

Institutional archives have always provided a sense of history and unity for most universities. This is especially emphasized for the Kansas State University at Salina photographic collection. The school has gone through four different name changes in the last fifty years and the library has amassed an overwhelming assortment of photographs documenting various events on campus, from groundbreaking ceremonies to student social occasions. With an estimated total of over 11,000 unlabeled photographs, the K-State at Salinalibrarians have worked hard to begin the process of providing the university community with a useful resource for historical research in the future.
Book Reviews
Authors: Kirven Sheila , Keiser Barbie E. , Price Michelle , Dickinson Gail K. , Wadham Rachel , Shen Julie , Snider Jacqueline , Wadham Rachel , Jacobs Warren , Bollinger Elizabeth J. , Moore Celeste , Fields Erin
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Violation of Consumer Rights by Electronic Media through Advertisements
Authors: Safdar Ghulam , Shabir Ghulam , Wajid Khan Abdul
Published: September 2017

This research paper attempts to evaluate the consumer rights and their violation by electronic media through advertisement. This is misguiding the consumer to buy harmful and unnecessary products. This research also aims at interpolating and ascertaining the onus of responsibility of a responsible media with regards to advertising. In the recent past the principle of "Caveat Emptor" which meant "Buyers beware" governed the relationship between a seller and buyer. In the era of open markets the buyer and seller came face to face, seller exhibited his goods, and buyer thoroughly examined them and then purchased them. The assumption would be consumer would use all his care and skill while entering into a transaction. The buyer to examine the goods beforehand and most of the transactions are now concluded by correspondence. Discussion on consumer's rights and their violation by media through advertisements is suggestive that consumers today enjoy a good amount of legal protection. But, even today, a large number of us remain exploited.
Ethno-Sectarian Division and the Predicaments of National Integration in Plural Societies
Authors: Qader Mohammed Mustafa , Masum Ahmad , Rahaman Rohana Abdul , Usman Abbo
Published: September 2017

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to examine the problem of sectarianism in Nigeria and Iraq, as both countries provide typical examples of ethno-sectarian divided societies characterized by huge contrasts in social norms and religious values among the citizens. Methodology: Adopting content analysis, the current paper argues that ethno-sectarianism negatively affects political process in both countries which invariably undermines their effort toward national integration. The paper seeks to answer the following question: will restructuring the Nigerian and Iraqi federal relations contribute to resolving sectarian tensions? First, the paper examines the sources of sectarianism in both countries. The paper therefore examines how ethno-sectarianism shaped and molds the polity of both countries, where ethnic and religious values play major role in determining citizen's reaction to political phenomenon Results: Coordination mechanisms such as framework legislation and dispute resolution committees are also necessary to ensure that the transition to viable federalism occurs with minimal encumbrance. To respect the complex and diverse identities of nations, safeguards need to be established to protect the rights of sub-federal nations. For example, the political future of Iraq and Nigeria is not a return to failed approaches of division, but rather the construction of a viable modern federal state that promotes unity, political compromise, and consensus building. Implication: This paper therefore posits that there is a need for deep mental changes and social adjustment among the citizens of both countries where attributes such as tolerance, dignity of human persons and above all patriotism must be re-defined and this requires collaboration between political leaders, community leaders and religious bodies as the problem is societal bound.
Impact of Social and Religious Beliefs on SMEs Intention towards Adoption of Formal Finance: A Proposed Model
Authors: Rasheed Rabia , Rahman Maria Abdul
Published: September 2017

Purpose: SMEs play an important role towards economic growth by generating employment and alleviating poverty, thus, SMEs importance is more evident in developing countries. Despite major contribution ineconomic development, SMEs around the world are facing several challenges including use of formal finance. This study seeks to investigate the impact of both social and religious beliefs of SMEs owner-managersattitude and their intention towards taking formal finance.

Methods: Qualitative inductive methodology has been applied using literature review.Results: This study proposed a conceptual framework to elaborate sociocultural factors of owner mangers influencing SMEs' decision making with application of Theory of Reasoned Action.Implications: Findings of the study will be helpful for the financial institutions to better understand the financial behavior of SMEs owner managers in Pakistan.
PROMOSI KESEHATAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP DETEKSI DINI KANKER PAYUDARA DENGAN METODE SADARI PADA IBU-IBU ANGGOTA AISYIYAH CABANG BANGUNTAPAN UTARA BANTUL
Authors: Ismarwati Ismarwati
Published: September 2017

Masalah kesehatan pada organ tubuh yang paling vital pada perempuan yaitu terjadinya kanker payudara. Kegagalan penemuan secara dini kanker payudara dapat terjadi karena kurangnya pengetahuan oleh masyarakat. Padahal penemuan secara dini dapat dilakukan dengan mudah yaitu dengan metode pemeriksaan payudara sendiri (SADARI). Penelitian betujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh promosi kesehatan tentang kanker payudara terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap deteksi dini kanker payudara dengan metode SADARI pada ibu-ibu anggota Aisyiyah Cabang Banguntapan, Kecamatan Banguntapan, Bantul. Penelitian kuantitatif ini dengan rancangan eksperimen menggunakan pre eksperimental design dengan metode one group pretest-postest design. Responden penelitian adalah Ibu-Ibu anggota Aisyiyah Cabang Banguntapan Utara, Kecamatan Banguntapan Bantul.Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan Simple Random Sampling dengan jumlah sampel 22 orang. Analisa data dengan menggunakan Paired t-test. Hasil penelitian ini didaptkan 68,18% berusia reproduksi yaitu di bawah 35 tahun, 77,27% berpendidikan tinggi, dan 63,63% tidak bekerja. Simpulannya ada pengaruh yang signifikan pada pelaksanaan promosi kesehatan dalam mempengaruhi pengetahuan dan sikap tentang deteksi dini kanker payudara dengan metode SADARI dengan nilai p<0,05. Disarankan masyarakat dapat melakukan pemeriksaan SADARI secara rutin.
Psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health (24th European Congress of Psychiatry materials review)
Authors: Frankova Iryna , Krasnova Polina
Published: September 2017

Mental illness - is a heavy burden of modern society and may be underestimated. There are several reasons: the high prevalence of this category of disorders, high level of stigmatization, treatment gap between those who are mentally ill and those will be treated. The economic crisis and the lack of resources, make psychosocial rehabilitation of mental disorders even more complicated. This review is based on materials of the 24th Congress of the European Psychiatric Association (April 2016, Madrid), the participants of the "Eastern European Academy of the World Psychiatric Association and "Servier" company specifically for psychiatric journals of WPA Zone 10 (East European Educational WPA-Servier Academy - «EEE WPA-Servier Academy». The review will present materials from several symposiums: "Psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health", "Overcoming the stigma of mental disorders: recent advances and initiatives," "Fight stigma: a global challenge", and state-of-the-art report, "Psychosocial interventions in schizophrenia».
Adaptation of BRIAN-interview (Ukranian language version) for biological rhythms assessment at acute psychosis patients
Authors: Tarasov Volodymir , Orlova Nataliia
Published: September 2017

Background

In recent years renewed scientific interest studying human biological rhythms.
Increase in number of publications devoted to “internal rhythms” study in
general practice, and psychiatry in particular. For routine practice is
necessary to qualitatively and quantitatively determine the patient’s
condition. So, we offer an adapted Ukrainian language version of the
BRIAN-interview. This is a pilot study, aimed to evaluate general structure of
the scale and its items, before reliability and validity assessment.

Methods

Ukrainian language BRIAN-interview version allowed to assess the frequency of
problems related to the maintenance of circadian rhythm regularity in patients
with acute psychosis. We used translated from English version of this scale for
assessment of the 60 patients with schizophrenia.

Results

Acute psychotic inpatients in general psychiatric department with F20-29
diagnostic category on ICD 10, and middle age 35.2 years were examined during 6
months. The evaluation was conducted during first 1-4 days after admission. The
total average BRIAN score ranged 41 points. An assessment revealed as mild
alterations in sleep patterns, daily and social activities, eating disorders
and chronotype. Clear patterns’ dependence of different age patient’s
categories was determined.

Conclusions

The results of research for the Ukrainian language BRIAN-interview version
among patients with acute psychosis were submitted. Interview evaluates the
biological rhythms of the patient in the last 15 days by major domains: sleep,
daily and social activity, diet and identify preferred hronotyp.
Psychological help in oncology practice
Authors: Mukharovska Inna
Published: September 2017

Background

The psychological effects of cancer and its treatment on the patients, their families and health care workers point the need to develop psychological measures in oncology practice.

Methods

The study conducted at the Kyiv City Clinical Cancer Center during 2014-2016 years. In research participated 422 cancer patients: 80 patients on the stage of diagnostic, 187 – primary treatment and 155 – secondary treatment caused by cancer progression, 218 family members: 79 on primary (Gp), 68 – secondary stage of treatment in their relatives (Gs) and 71 in situation of palliative care (Gpal), and 50 oncologists. We used such psychodiagnostic tools as HARD, 5PFQ, SVF120, questionnaire “Type reaction on the disease”, questionnaire of Mezzich.

Results

Cancer caused significant influence on the mental state of the patients displayed at the personal, behavioral and psychosocial functioning levels. HADS showed the prevalence of anxious versus depressive symptoms (p<0,05), but the structure of symptomatic was similar. In patients on diagnostic stage were higher levels depression and anxiety, p<0,05. Destructive personal patterns found in 12,7% of patients, ineffective coping strategies in 24,6% respondents. In 62,8% cancer patients found maladjusted types of reactions on the disease, in compare with interpsychic disadaptation intrapsychic ones was dominant (p<0,05). The main types of reactions on the disease were anosognostic (13,0±3,4%), anxious-sensitive (11,4±3,2%), ergopathic-anxious (10,4±3,1%), sensitive (7,8±2,7%), anxious (7,6±2,6%) and hypochondriac (6,4±2,4%). Relatives of cancer patients experienced high levels of stress due to diagnosing cancer pathology in a loved one. The high levels of distress recognized in 92,4±2,6% relatives in Gp, 86,8±3,4% in Gs and 91,5±2,8% in Gpal. The rates of emotional exhaustion in oncologists was 16,1±9,1 points, depersonalisation – 6,0±4,5 points, professional achievements – 35,4±7,5 points. In 34% oncologist were present from 1 to 3 components of burnout.

Conclusion

According to the results psychological help, as important component of cancer management, must be provided not only to the patients, but to the relatives (caregivers) and oncologists because of high levels of distress and emotional burnout. The result of this study could become a basis for creating a new complex program of psychological interventions for these individuals.
Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Authors: Dammann Gerhard
Published: September 2017

This a video is one of the series of lectures about personality disorders. It covers the concept of narcissism and the concept of narcissism personality disorder.  The lecture is mainly focused on the differences between normal and pathological narcissism as well as etiology, diagnosis and practical recommendations on treatment of narcissism personality disorder.
Some new approaches for prevention of schizophrenia spectrum disorders in patients exposed to exogenous stressors
Authors: Dzeruzhinska Nataliya , Martsenkovsky Igor , Kramar Julia
Published: September 2017

Background

Environment factors affects to the clinical phenotype of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Aim

To develop recommendations for the prevention schizophrenia spectrum disorders considering the influence of environment factors on the clinical pathomorphosis of the disease.

Methods

It was conducted the psychopathological and psychodiagnostic survey of 186 patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders with an assessment of clinical features and level of social functioning. It was identified factors that have the most significant pathological effects on the course of disorders on the basis of the received data: the using of a cannabinoid in a family history, mother`s infectious and somatic diseases during pregnancy, mother's using alcohol during pregnancy, consumption of alcohol in adolescent patients, fetal hypoxia or perinatal trauma of the patient at birth, problems with the group of primary support in the family of a child in childhood, maternal toxicosis, crisis relationships in the family, migration to different cultural environment.

Results

Clinical pathomorphism of disorders of the spectrum of schizophrenia under the influence of environment factors determines the features of psychotherapeutic interventions. In people with cannabinoids, it is important to eliminate the symptoms of anxiety through emotion-supportive measures, as well as to create a motivation to ask help in case of symptoms of schizophrenia spectrum disorders. In a group with perinatal complications, the emphasis should be put on cognitive methods in order to correct mental disorders and overcome hypochondria. Early measures to form a positive attitude towards themselves and the environment, supporting family relationships, overcoming depressive symptoms, and developing social activity are targets of psychotherapeutic interventions in people with schizophrenic spectrum disorders and psychological traumatic events.

Conclusion

Minimization of environmental factors influence in high risk individuals would postpone early manifestation, reduce disability in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, as evidenced by the statement of leading health experts.