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NOTES ON QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING/BEMERKUNGEN ZUM QUALITÄTSMANAGEMENT IM BAUWESEN
Authors: Peldschus Friedel
Published: March 2019

At present we can see how the quality of building production presents many facts for dissatisfaction. The amount of losses is extremely large and the national economy cannot tolerate it. In the EU attempts were made to solve quality problems by organizational means. Consequently, in the 1980s appeared and in 1994 were altered the codes ISO 9000 which are to be used up to 2004. On the other hand, a different tendency may be observed. So-called “lean production” in Japan industry showed that good quality can also be achieved by low prices. It should be mentioned that the above-mentioned experience and knowledge are first of all applied to industry. Hence they cannot be adopted directly in building construction.

A control through self-control is an essential part of quality management. Self-control becomes an effective means when tasks and steps are formulated in written form. This process is divided into 10 steps.

The application of this system encounters many difficulties. The principal difference between building construction and industry is that in building construction separate, not serial, objects prevail. Every client expresses individual demands for building structures. A successful quality management must embrace all phases. Besides, the common interconnection points of contracting and interested parts are very important, too. Quality management should clearly define the responsibilities at an enterprise.

A correctly treated and applied quality management should optimise the inner processes and structures of an undertaking; the employees should be motivated and all the participant of building processes are to be effectively co-ordinated.
Research on the social perception of invasive species: a systematic literature review
Authors: Kapitza Katharina , Zimmermann Heike , Martín-López Berta , von Wehrden Henrik
Published: March 2019

We conducted a systematic literature review of the current state of research on the social perceptions of invasive species, aiming to provide guidance towards transdisciplinary research and participatory decision making. In order to detect patterns regarding publication trends and factors determining social perceptions of invasive species, we applied qualitative content as well as quantitative data analysis. By applying content analysis, we identified five main categories of influence on the perception of invasive species: ecological conditions, social conditions, values and beliefs, impacts, and benefits. The disciplinary focus of the research was predominantly interdisciplinary, followed by a social sciences approach. Our review revealed a disproportionate use of quantitative methods in research on social perceptions of invasive species, yet quantitative methods were less likely to identify benefits as factors determining the perception of invasive species. However, without the understanding of perceived benefits, researchers and managers lack the socio-cultural context these species are embedded in. Our review also revealed the geographical, methodological and taxonomic bias of research on perceptions of invasive species. The majority of studies focused on the local public, whereas fewer than half of the studies focused on decision-makers. Furthermore, our results showed differences in the social perceptions of invasive species among different stakeholder groups. Consensus over the definition and terminology of invasive species was lacking whereas differences in terminology were clearly value-laden. In order to foster sustainable management of invasive species, research on social perceptions should focus on a transdisciplinary and transparent discourse about the inherent values of invasion science.
A Pilot Study on the Beneficial Effects of the Additional Selenium Supplementation to Methimazole for Treating Patients with Graves? disease
Authors: XU BIN , WU DI , YING HONG , ZHANG YING
Published: March 2019

Backgroud/aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a combination use of methimazole (MMI) and selenium (Se) in the treatment of Graves’ disease (GD).
Materials and methods: A total of 103 newly-diagnosed hyperthyroidism patients were randomized to MMI and MMI+Se combination group. After treatment for six months, the levels of triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyrotrophin receptor antibody (TRAb), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), and thyroglobulin antibody (TGAb) were observed. Besides, an in vitro culture model of thyroid cells was established and the protein expression and mRNA levels of TRAb, TPOAb and TGAb were determined by western blot and RT-PCR.
Results: A significant decrease in the levels of FT3, FT4, TRAb, TPOAb and TGAb were observed in both groups along with a marked increase in TSH levels. Furthermore, the in vitro experiments showed that the protein expression and mRNA levels of TRAb, TPOAb and TGAb decreased significantly. Also, compared to the MMI group, there was a greater improvement of these indices in the MMI+Se group.
Conclusion: We suggest that the combined use of MMI and Se could improve the thyroid activity in patients which may provide effective therapy for the treatment of GD in clinical settings.
Key words: Graves’ disease; methimazole; selenium; TRAb; TPOAb; TGAb
Implementation of a Blended Learning Model in Content- Based EFL Curriculum
Authors: Yu Wen , Du Xiaozhou
Published: March 2019

Due to the tremendous advancements in technology, blended learning has become a focus in modern higher education which combines the online and face-to-face learning. Blended learning for English as foreign language (EFL) improves stu-dents’ listening and speaking proficiencies, but poses challenges from materials or content to the unity of online-learning and the face-to-face classroom. In this paper we propose a model which combines blended learning and content-based instruction (CBI), a pedagogical approach in language study to enhance both online and face to face learning, with a focus of collaborative and autonomous learning to ensure the achievement of learning outcomes. The evaluation results of a comparative study revealed the efficiency of the present model in which stu-dents performed and perceived better, which proved the benefits of EFL learning for listening and speaking proficiencies. These findings encourage further devel-opment of other blended learning options for EFL learning.
Interactive Teaching of Digital Electronics in Agricultural Universities in China
Authors: Fu Longsheng , Zhang Xin , Majeed Yaqoob , Li Rui
Published: March 2019

This article exemplifies the establishment of digital electronic course in Northwest A&F University, which is a typical agricultural university in China, for students who are majoring in electronic information engineering. Three major existing problems were systematically analyzed and discussed, and three potential and feasible solutions were also provided. This article aims at improving the quality of digital electronic course in agricultural universities in China, which can in turn better serve for agricultural engineering.
Understanding the Generation Z Behavior on D-Learning: A Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Approach
Authors: Persada Satria Fadil , Miraja Bobby Ardiansyah , Nadlifatin Reny
Published: March 2019

The present research explores how the young people maximize their potential in learning based on their generation. The Generation Z is considered as the generation that is still in high school and college education, which made this generation dominated by internet of things. This research is needed to be conducted to minimize the gap between Generation X and Y as the teacher or content providers and Generation Z as the students. A measurement of Generation Z in accepting the technology on learning is conducted by using a behavioral model, namely a unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). A confirmatory factor analysis with structural equation model was conducted, and sampling of Generation Z respondents was performed. The total of 150 respondents’ data was analyzed. The result shows that most of the measured variables have the significant and positive correlations. Facilitation condition factor is explored to be the most dominated factor to affect the Generation Z behavior intention. Several practical implications are discussed.
The Key Technology Design of the Real-Time Monitoring System Based on FPGA
Authors: Bao Bengang , Zhu Xiangping , Tan Yonghong
Published: March 2019

Due to having a direct affect for the growth of crops, the monitor and modification for the indicators of Greenhouse environment play significant roles in improving the yield of crops. The system, which adopts FPGA technology to control and modify the air condition and lighting system by collecting and analyzing the data of the temperature and humidity, has achieved good effects in practice. In our study, the key technology of real-time data acquisition system based on FPGA is proposed. In particular, based on FPGA, the designed ADC0809 and asynchronous FIFO can save the data in real time, which can be analyzed and disposed timely, so that the environment can be corrected in time.
An Anthurium Growth Environment Monitoring System Based on Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: Huang Jianqing , Liu Debing , Yuan Qi
Published: March 2019

Anthurium is known as a famous and precious cut flower in the world, but its growth and ornamental effect is easily affected by environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and light intensity. An environment parameter monitoring system based on wireless sensor network is proposed to let flower managers understand the status of anthurium growth environment at any time, and take effective measures to improve the environment. The proposed system uses sensor nodes to acquire data of air temperature and humidity, light intensity and soil temperature and humidity, sink node to collect data from sensor nodes through wireless sensor network, and send data to the PC of monitoring center. By using MSP430F149 as the main controller, nRF905 as the communication module, and AM2306, GY－30 and SMTS-II-485X as the air temperature and humidity, light intensity and soil temperature and humidity sensors, the hardware of the wireless sensor network nodes are realized. The node software is developed based on IAR Embedded Workbench and the computer monitoring software by VB6.0. The results show that the proposed system which is accurate and stable can make real-time monitoring of anthurium growth environment in a large scale.  Therefore it can be widely applied in agricultural environmental monitoring.
The Remote Experimentation as the Practical-Oriented Basis of Inclusive Engineering Education
Authors: Wuttke Heinz-Dietrich , Parkhomenko Anzhelika , Tulenkov Artem , Tabunshchyk Galyna , Parkhomenko Andriy , Henke Karsten
Published: March 2019

The challenges and solutions for inclusive engineering education are discussed in this paper. We propose remote experimentation as the practical-oriented basis to train engineers with disabilities in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technologies. The structure and the functionality of international GOLDi network that unites partner universities from Germany, Australia, Ukraine, Armenia and Georgia is given. The possibilities of REIoT complex for studying the features of embedded systems design and Internet of Things technologies as well as an overview of ISRT laboratory for embedded software development and testing are given. The presented Remote Laboratories are successfully used to improve educational services quality and accessibility as well as to strengthen the practical component of the learning process.
An unusual cause of eosinophilic pleural effusion and migrating biliary stenosis: Strongyloides stercoralis infection in a young immunocompetent man
Authors: Paolucci Elisa , Tonveronachi Eva , Praticò Chiara , Zani Maria Cristina , Paonessa Maria Cristina , Imperatore Michele Maria Domenico , Praticò Beniamino
Published: March 2019

We present the case of a 33-year-old Italian man who came to our attention for epigastralgia associated with polyserositis (pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal effusion with the involvement of the Douglas excavation), in the absence of a significant medical history. Laboratory analysis revealed exudative eosinophilic pleural effusion; serial imaging techniques showed a transient stenosis of the right hepatic duct and a subsequent stenosis of the left hepatic duct. After several negative serological investigations, a positive anti-strongyloides immunoglobulin G antibodies titer rose suspicions of Strongyloides infection, which was confirmed by positive stool sample for parasite. Ivermectin-therapy was started and the patient has fully recovered.
The Prioritized Research Agenda for the Athletic Training Profession: A Report From the Strategic Alliance Research Agenda Task Force
Authors: Eberman Lindsey E. , Walker Stacy E. , Floyd Robert T. , Covassin Tracey , Nolton Esther , Valier Alison R. Snyder , Phan Kelvin , Weiss Leigh , Earl-Boehm Jennifer
Published: March 2019

Context

Athletic trainers (ATs) must be equipped with evidence to inform their clinical practice. A systematic, inclusive, and continuous process for exploring research priorities is vital to the success of ATs and, more importantly, their patients' positive outcomes.

Objective

To identify research priorities and unify research with clinical practice to improve patient care and advance the profession.

Design

Mixed-methods study.

Setting

Focus groups and a Web-based survey.

Patients or Other Participants

A total of 87 ATs (43 men [49.4%], 44 women [50.6%]; age = 40 ± 11 years; experience = 18 ± 11 years) participated in focus groups. Of the 49 332 e-mails sent, 580 were undeliverable, 5131 ATs started the survey (access rate = 10.5%), and 4514 agreed to participate (response rate = 9.3%).

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Our study consisted of 6 focus-group sessions, a content-expert review, and a Web-based survey. Themes from the focus groups were used to develop the research priorities and survey instrument. We used the 25-item validated survey to determine whether the research priorities and findings of the focus groups were generalizable. Endorsement of research priorities and recommendations was achieved when respondents indicated they agreed or strongly agreed.

Results

Respondents endorsed 5 research priorities: health care competency (n = 4438/4493, 98.8%), vitality of the profession (n = 4319/4455, 96.9%), health professions education (n = 3966/4419, 89.8%), health care economics (n = 4246/4425, 96.0%), and health information technology (n = 3893/4438, 87.7%). We also made the following recommendations: (1) develop funding initiatives that align with the agenda, (2) develop postdoctoral fellowships focused on clinical research, (3) facilitate collaborative relationships between clinicians and researchers, and (4) make research evidence more readily available and more applicable.

Conclusions

Using a systematic and inclusive process, we developed a prioritized research agenda for the athletic training profession. The agenda was endorsed by the leaders of each Strategic Alliance organization and adopted as the Athletic Training Research Agenda.
A Decade of Teaching and Learning in Internal Medicine Ambulatory Education: A Scoping Review
Authors: Coyle Andrew , Helenius Ira , Cruz Christina M. , Lyons E. Allison , May Natalie , Andrilli John , Bannet M. Merav , Pinotti Rachel , Thomas David C
Published: March 2019

Background 

Ambulatory training in internal medicine residency programs has historically been considered less robust than inpatient-focused training, which prompted a 2009 revision of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Program Requirements in Internal Medicine. This revision was intended to create a balance between inpatient and outpatient training standards and to spur innovation in the ambulatory setting.

Objective 

We explored innovations in ambulatory education in internal medicine residency programs since the 2009 revision of the ACGME Program Requirements in Internal Medicine.

Methods 

The authors conducted a scoping review of the literature from 2008 to 2017, searching PubMed, ERIC, and Scopus databases. Articles related to improving educational quality of ambulatory components of US-based internal medicine residency programs were eligible for inclusion. Articles were screened for relevance and theme categorization and then divided into 6 themes: clinic redesign, curriculum development, evaluating resident practice/performance, teaching methods, program evaluation, and faculty development. Once a theme was assigned, data extraction and quality assessment using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) score were completed.

Results 

A total of 967 potentially relevant articles were discovered; of those, 182 were deemed relevant and underwent full review. Most articles fell into curriculum development and clinic redesign themes. The majority of included studies were from a single institution, used nonstandardized tools, and assessed outcomes at the satisfaction or knowledge/attitude/skills levels. Few studies showed behavioral changes or patient-level outcomes.

Conclusions 

While a rich diversity of educational innovations have occurred since the 2009 revision of the ACGME Program Requirements in Internal Medicine, there is a significant need for multi-institution studies and higher-level assessment.
Karl Marx's thoughts on functional income distribution: a critical analysis from a Keynesian and Kaleckian perspective
Authors: Herr Hansjörg
Published: March 2019

In Marx's explanation of functional income distribution, wages are given as a basket of goods needed for the reproduction needs of the working class. Profits are then the remaining part of income creation. Marx's explanation of functional income distribution has several theoretical and practical shortcomings. The Keynesian paradigm in the traditional works of Keynes and Kalecki provides alternative explanations of functional income distribution. Here the profit rate is given by processes in the financial market and the degree of financialisation. Also the degree of monopoly influences functional income distribution. The Keynesian and Kaleckian approach allows a plausible interpretation of the changes in functional income distribution during recent decades.
El videojuego independiente o "indie games" made in Spain
Authors: Benavent Rocío
Published: March 2019

El videojuego independiente español está de moda, y con él, la animación 2D. Los juegos indie actuales son aventuras gráficas con estéticas basadas en otras épocas, estilo de los ochenta o “pixel art”. Tomando tres casos de estudio de la producción actual —The Many Pieces of Mr Coo (Nacho Rodríguez, 2019), The Red Strings Club (Deconstructeam, 2018), y Moonlighter (Wild Frame, 2018)—, Rocío Benavent nos explica en Con A de animación cómo se está desarrollando actualmente la creación de videojuegos independientes, respecto a la dirección artística y el uso que se le da a la animación 2D, para tener una idea de lo que está por llegar en el territorio de los videojuegos “indie”.
Las microexpresiones emocionales y de historia
Authors: Huijbregts Jaén Lydia
Published: March 2019

Las expresiones en animación son la base de todo personaje, han evolucionado con el paso del tiempo para convertirse en un recurso narrativo más potente a través de las microexpresiones. Principalmente, en el cine de animación, son utilizadas para mostrar un énfasis puntual de un sentimiento del personaje en un instante concreto; mientras que en los videojuegos la implicación y el mayor tiempo invertido del espectador y jugador, han hecho que sea cada vez más utilizado para contar subtramas de la historia principal mostrada en pantalla, dándole mayor veracidad.
AOTA’s Top 5 Choosing Wisely® Recommendations
Authors: Gillen Glen , Hunter Elizabeth G. , Lieberman Deborah , Stutzbach Melissa
Published: March 2019

Health care spending in the United States continues to grow at an unsustainable rate. In 2015, spending increased 5.8%, to reach $3.2 trillion, or $9,990 per person. As a share of the nation’s gross domestic product, health spending accounted for 17.8% (Morgan et al., 2016). A critical component of addressing this issue is eliminating wasteful spending without reducing quality and appropriate care. In 2012, Choosing Wisely®, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation (American Board of Internal Medicine), started with the aim to encourage meaningful conversations between health care practitioners and clients to ensure that appropriate and quality care is being provided. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) made a commitment to join Choosing Wisely in 2016. With support and input from AOTA members, the Board of Directors, and staff, AOTA implemented a three-phase process to develop and publish the list, “Five Things Patients and Providers Should Question.” The goal of AOTA’s participation in this initiative is to start dialogue within the occupational therapy profession about providing quality services that are supported by evidence, not duplicative, free from harm, and truly necessary.
Climate changes recorded by Hani Peat in Northeast China over the past 13.8 cal ka BP
Authors: Shi Ge , Yan Hong , Zhang Wenchao , Fei Haobai , Cao Shuanshuan , Ma Xiaolin , Liu Chengcheng , Lu Fengyan , Dodson John , Heijnis Henk , Zhou Weijian , An Zhisheng
Published: March 2019

Abstract. The Hani peatland is one of the few that remain well-preserved in northeast China, which makes it a valuable site for paleoclimate research. Here, two sediment cores, which cover the past 13.8 ka, were collected, and loss on Ignition (LOI550°C) and X-ray Fluorescence Scanning (XRF) were carried out to build organic matter content and Rb/Sr ratio profiles, in order to assess the climate changes and associated East Asian Summer Monsoon (EASM) evolution since the last deglaciation. The results show that organic content and the chemical weathering index increased from the early to mid Holocene, possibly reflecting increased precipitation and an enhanced EASM. During the mid to late Holocene, the organic content and the chemical weathering index values decreased, implying that the EASM weakened. The variations of monsoon intensity during the Holocene derived from the Hani peat are consistent with the EASM reconstructions from the Gonghai, Daihai, Qinghai Lake, Hexiazi Island and the Yulin loess-paleosol section. Thus the Hani and other published EASM records from northern China demonstrate that the evolution of EASM during the Holocene was likely to be dominated by the combination of the influences from changing solar insolation and northern hemisphere ice volumes. In addition, a 0.5–2 ka band filtering analysis of LOI550°C data show that millennial scale climate changes in northeast China were teleconnected with the North Atlantic ice-rafted debris and solar irradiance records, indicating that both North Atlantic climate changes and solar activity probably affected EASM variations.
Correlation of MRI with the Neuropathologic Changes in Two Cats with Bromethalin Intoxication
Authors: Kent Marc , Glass Eric N. , Boozer Lindsay , Song Rachel B. , Hankin Elyshia J. , Barber Renee M. , Platt Simons R. , de Lahunta Alexander , Miller Andrew D.
Published: March 2019

Two cats were presented with multifocal neurological signs. One cat’s signs progressed over 2 wk; the other cat progressed over 5 days. Examinations were consistent with a process involving the prosencephalon, vestibular system, and general proprioceptive/upper motor neuron systems. MRI of the brain and cervical spinal cord reveal widespread T2 hyperintensity of the white matter. Affected areas included the cerebrum, cerebral peduncles, corticospinal tracts of the pons and medulla, and the cerebellum. T2 hyperintensity was present in all funiculi of the spinal cord. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps were consistent with cytotoxic or intramyelinic edema. Differential diagnosis included toxic or metabolic/degenerative leukoencephalopathies. Necropsies revealed widespread spongy degeneration of the central nervous system white matter. Toxicologic assays of liver specimens revealed desmethylbromethalin, a metabolite of bromethalin. Bromethalin is a rodenticide that causes uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation. Antemortem diagnosis is challenging. DWI and ADC maps were instrumental in narrowing the differential diagnosis and raised the index of suspicion for bromethalin. Bromethalin intoxication should be considered in all animals with a progressive course of multifocal neurologic deficits. MRI, specifically, DWI and ADC maps, may serve as a biomarker of cytotoxic or intramyelinic edema associated with spongiform leukoencephalomyelopathy.
Risk Factors Associated with Lifespan in Pet Dogs Evaluated in Primary Care Veterinary Hospitals
Authors: Urfer Silvan R. , Wang Mansen , Yang Mingyin , Lund Elizabeth M. , Lefebvre Sandra L.
Published: March 2019

The objective of this population-based retrospective cohort study was to identify factors associated with lifespan in pet dogs evaluated at primary care veterinary hospitals. Dogs ≥3 mo of age that visited any of 787 US hospitals at least twice from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012, were included. Survival curves were constructed for dogs by reproductive status, breed, body size, and purebreed (versus mixed-breed) status. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression was performed to identify factors associated with lifespan. There were 2,370,078 dogs included in the study, of whom 179,466 (7.6%) died during the study period. Mixed-breed dogs lived significantly longer than purebred dogs, and this difference was more pronounced as body size increased. Controlling for other factors, dogs of either sex had a greater hazard of death over the study follow-up period if sexually intact rather than gonadectomized. For dogs who lived to 2 yr of age, the hazard of death decreased with increasing frequency of dental scaling. Our findings support previous reports of the impact of body size and gonadectomy on lifespan and provide new evidence in support of ultrasonic dental scaling and mixed breeding.
Universal Design for Learning in the University Classroom
Authors: Kohler-Evans Patricia , Rutledge Chayla D. , Barnes Candice Dowd
Published: March 2019

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is based on the architecture and industrial design paradigm, universal design. The UDL framework provides guidelines for teachers when they create, instruct, and assess the delivery of content. Based on three underlying principles: multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement, UDL targets the needs of every learner in the classroom. Although much has been written about UDL in the K-12 classroom, the principles apply equally to higher education. Most faculty are well versed in the delivery of content through a traditional lecture format, yet few consider applying UDL principles. It is not enough that an instructor provide knowledge. He or she must also ensure that critical content is accessible to all students entering the university classroom. Faculty members recognized for their excellence in teaching include teaching strategies that are aligned to UDL principles. These strategies include creation of positive learning environments, use of humor, active engagement vs passive engagement, and explicit structure. The primary purpose of the article is threefold: to discuss the importance of using a UDL approach in higher education, to help faculty begin using a UDL approach through professional development, and sharing strategies for students in the higher education classroom.  Recommendations are made for providing professional development to faculty to increase their use of universal design for learning principles with questions for consideration. Additional recommendations are made for teaching students through the UDL lens. By using a UDL framework, all students have access to curriculum in ways meaningful to each individual.
Breastfeeding as an important factor of reduced infants’ infection diseases
Authors: Radzewicz E. , Milewska M. , Mironczuk-Chodakowska I. , Lendzioszek M. , Terlikowska K.M.
Published: March 2019

Purpose: Respiratory tract infections and severe allergy reactions are a leading cause of hospitalization and morbidity in infants and children. The protection of breastfeeding against infectious diseases as well as allergy development has often been suggested. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the various models of infant nutrition, its immunity influence and children response after 3-6 years of age. Materials and methods: The research was based on a voluntarily questionnaire, filled in by parents of pre-school children. Information on breast and milk formula feeding duration (never; 1-6 months; 6-12 months; 12-24 months; 24>months) were collected. The frequency of infections, chronic diseases, and allergies occurrence was analysed. Results: A statistically significant differences between infants breastfeeding and milk formula feeding in case of reduced infection (p=0.003) and infection recurrences (p=0.001) were found. This relationship was not found among children at further stages of development. There was no correlation between the consumption of only mothers’ milk, and the reduced occurrence of asthma, allergies, and eczema. Conclusions: Maternal milk has an influence on the reduced risk of infection in the first year of the child’s life compared to children fed only with artificial mixtures
Obesity – is it really so bad for a patient with coronary heart disease?
Authors: Pogorzelski S. , Kuźma Ł. , Struniawski K. , Wróblewski D. , Gajewska_Bachórzewska H. , Dobrzycki S.
Published: March 2019

According to American Obesity Medicine Association obesity is a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial, neurobehavioral disease, wherein an increase in body fat promotes adipose tissue dysfunction and abnormal fat mass physical forces, resulting in adverse metabolic, biomechanical, and psychosocial health consequences. Obesity has been renowned as a risk factor of cardiovascular, endocrinological, orthopedic and many other diseases. But for the last two decades, there have been many reports of beneficial influence of overweight or obesity on patients with coronary heart disease. This phenomenon got a name of obesity paradox. It’s existence is a matter of lively discussion in medical world, and even if true, the protecting mechanisms of obesity need much deeper understanding.
Anaemia in chronic kidney disease- new treatment options
Authors: Żórawski M. , Musiałowska B. , Rudzińska M. , Koc-Żórawska E. , Małyszko J.S.
Published: March 2019

In recent years anaemia has been recognized as one of the most specific and evident manifestations of chronic renal failure. In the majority of cases, renal anaemia is normocytic and normochromic with normal cellularity of bone marrow. Multiple factors contribute to the molecular origins of the anaemia of chronic kidney disease. Within those factors, the disturbances in the production of erythropoietin have the greatest impact on the disease pathogenesis. However, other components such as shortened erythrocyte survival, blood loss, iron or other nutritional deficiencies, hemolysis, the presence of uremic inhibitors of erythropoiesis among others can also significantly contribute to the occurrence of anaemia.
Helikobakter Pilori Pozitifliği İle Nötrofil Lenfosit Oranı ve Mpv İlişkisi
Authors: AKARSU Murat , DİKKER Okan
Published: March 2019

Amaç: Helikobakter pilori pozitifliği, ülkemizde ve dünyada

yüksek prevalansa sahip olup kronik gastrit, peptik ülser, mukoza ile ilişkili

lenfoid doku lenfoması ve gastrik adenokarsinomla ilişkili bulunmuştur.

Helikobakter pilori pozitifliği, yaygın olarak görülmesi ve geniş bir patolojik

spektrumu olması nedeniyle halk sağlığı açısından önemlidir. Çalışmamızda

nötrofil lenfosit oranı ve ortalama trombosit hacmi ile helikobakter pilori

pozitifliği arasındaki ilişkiyi göstermeyi amaçladık.

Yöntemler: Çalışmaya dispeptik şikâyetleri olan hastalardan

dışkıda HP direkt antijen testi sonucuna göre HP pozitifliği saptanan 73 olgu

ve helikobakter pilori negatif olan 77 olgu çalışmaya alındı. Olgular

helikobakter pilori pozitif ve negatif olarak iki gruba ayrıldı. Gruplar

arasında laboratuvar parametreleri karşılaştırıldı.

Bulgular: Helikobakter pilori pozitif ve helikobakter pilori

negatif hasta grupları arasında yaş ortalaması ve cinsiyet arasında anlamlı

farklılık yoktu (sırasıyla p=0,26, p=0.621). Helikobakter pilori enfeksiyonu

tespit edilen hastalarda kandaki nötrofil sayısında artma (p=0,001) ve lenfosit

sayısında azalma (p=0,006) ile birlikte nötrofil lenfosit oranındaki belirgin

artış istatistiksel olarak anlamlıydı (p=0,001). Helikobakter pilori negatif

hasta grubuna göre helikobakter pilori pozitif hastalarda C-reaktif protein

düzeyleri anlamlı olarak yüksek (p=0,011) ve negatif akut faz reaktanı olarak

bilinen albümin anlamlı derecede düşüktü (p=0,014). Eritrosit sedimantasyon

hızı ve ferritin düzeyleri helikobakter pilori pozitif hasta grubunda daha

yüksekti ancak iki grup arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark yoktu. Her

iki grup arasında ortalama trombosit hacmi düzeyleri yönünden anlamlı fark

bulunamadı (p=0,477).

Sonuç: Çalışmamızda helikobakter pilori pozitif hastalarda

ortalama trombosit hacimlerinde anlamlı bir farklılık görülmezken bu hastalarda

artmış nötrofil lenfosit oranı tespit ettik. Dispeptik yakınmalarla gelen

hastalarda yüksek nötrofil lenfosit oranı helikobakter pilori pozitifliği için

bir belirteç olabilir.
Kinetic and ecotoxicological evaluation of the direct orange 26 dye degradation by Fenton and solar photo-Fenton processes
Authors: Santana Rayany Magali da Rocha , Nascimento Graziele Elisandra do , Silva Polyana Karynne de Aguiar , Lucena Alex Leandro Andrade de , Procópio Thamara Figueiredo , Napoleão Thiago Henrique , Duarte Marta Maria Menezes Bezerra , Napoleão Daniella Carla
Published: March 2019

The presence of color in textile effluents has been studied because of the need for more effective treatments. Therefore, advanced oxidative processes (AOP) have been used in the degradation of dyes, as well as in the conversion of organic matter. This study evaluated the degradation of the direct orange 26 textile dye by Fenton and photo-Fenton processes (with natural solar radiation). A statistical analysis, based on factorial 23 indicated the best working conditions, being: [H2O2] = 100 mg·L-1 and pH 3-4, for both AOP in that the [Fe] =  1 e 5 mg·L-1, for photo-Fenton and Fenton, respectively. The results of the kinetic studies demonstrated a good fit to the nonlinear kinetic model proposed by Chan and Chu, with values of R2 > 0,996 (photo-fenton) and R2 > 0,939 (Fenton). The tests performed to evaluate the chemical oxygen demand indicated conversions of 62.05% (Fenton) and 66.41% (photo-Fenton). Finally, the ecotoxicity study indicated that the post-treatment samples were non-toxic to the bacteria Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis but showed growth inhibition for Lactuca sativa (Fenton and photo-Fenton) seeds and for Brassica juncea and Portulaca grandiflora (Fenton).
Optimization of the CIP system enzyme stage for effluent reduction
Authors: Silva Lucas Donizete , Gedraite Rubens
Published: March 2019

Milk is one of the main foods and possesses considerable nutritional richness. In this sense, the consumption of industrialized food products has increased significantly and with this it is important to know and improve the processes of hygiene of the industry. Clean in Place (CIP) is a useful technology for cleaning equipment and pipes because it avoids dismantling and is made up of several steps, such as cleaning with alkaline detergent, rinsing, applying acid, rinse, sanitize and rinse. The objective of this work was to evaluate the water consumption and the consequent generation of effluent in the alkaline detergent rinsing stage using constant flow and pulsed flow rates and also to propose an optimal configuration of the pulsed flow to minimize the consumption of water and effluent generated. The tests were conducted in a CIP system prototype and executed based on a central composite planning (CCP) changing the variables amplitude, period and duration of the high part. The response surface technique was used to evaluate the effects of each variable on water consumption. It was verified that there is an optimum condition for the operation of the rinse in pulsed form with amplitude 1.5 L / min, period 138 seconds and duration of the high part of 53 seconds. In addition, it has been found that the rinse with pulsed flow produces an economy of approximately 14.52% in relation to the constant flow operation.
Psicología Básica y Psicología Aplicada
Authors: Ballesteros Jiménez Soledad
Published: March 2019

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Derecho de la competencia y mercado de seguros: un año sin reglamentos de exención
Authors: Morán Arias Manuel Israel
Published: March 2019

En marzo de 2017 expiró la vigencia del Reglamento267/2010 de la Comisión, de 24 de marzo de 2010 relativo a la aplicacióndel artículo 101, apartado 3, del Tratado de Funcionamientode la Unión Europea a determinadas categorías de acuerdos, decisionesy prácticas concertadas en el sector de los seguros. La Comisiónacordó observar el impacto de la caducidad del reglamento durantelos 12 meses posteriores para decidir sobre el futuro del sector asegurador.El presente trabajo analiza la regulación especial que duranteaños ha tenido el sector asegurador con los reglamentos de exenciónpor categorías y los motivos que llevaron a la Comisión a no plantearsesu renovación un año después de la caducidad del último.In March 2017 the validity of the Commission Regulation(EU) No 267/2010 of 24 March 2010 on the application of Article101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Unionto certain categories of agreements, decisions and concerted practicesin the insurance sector expired. The Commission agreed to observethe impact of the expiration of the Regulation during the following12 months to decide on the future of the insurance sector.The present paper has analyzed the special regulation the insurancesector has had during years with the commissions regulations andthe reasons that have led the Commission not to propose its renewalone year after its expiration.
Reseña de: Zamora García, F., Las relaciones Iglesia-Estado en la España del Frente Popular, Madrid, Ed. Servicio de Publicaciones Facultad de Derecho de la UCM, 2017, 368 pp.
Authors: Gil González Fernando
Published: March 2019

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Debatten om konkurrencestaten igen, igen
Authors: Køber Jesper Vestermark
Published: March 2019

Boganmeldelse af "Konkurrencestaten og dens kritikere" af Søren Kaj Andersen
L’inscription tardive du nom du père présumé à l’acte de naissance : quelques hésitations quant à la voie procédurale à suivre
Authors: Pratte Marie
Published: March 2019

La mère d’un enfant enregistre parfois seule la naissance de ce dernier. Si le père tente d’échapper à ses obligations, une action en réclamation de paternité sera nécessaire à l’établissement de la filiation et à l’inscription de son nom à l’acte de naissance. Mais il arrive que le père veuille assumer sa paternité; marié à la mère, il peut même en dépit d’une séparation de fait, être considéré par le Code civil comme le père présumé de l’enfant. Le fait que la naissance ait été enregistrée à son insu l’oblige-t-il alors à intenter une action en réclamation d’état ? Ne pourrait-on admettre qu’il puisse procéder par simple requête en rectification ? Ce court article examine cette question à partir d’une décision de 1990 de la Cour d’appel du Québec, Droit de la famille 766. Le principe établi dans cette affaire, suivi par la jurisprudence, repose malheureusement sur un raisonnement critiquable.
La pollution du partage des compétences par le droit de l’environnement
Authors: Brun Pierre
Published: March 2019

Traditionnellement, l’environnement n’est pas un domaine du droit spécifiquement défini. Il s’agit d’un agrégat de sujets de droit qui, une fois rassemblés, forment ce que nous appelons aujourd’hui le droit de l’environnement. Sous l’angle du partage des compétences entre le fédéral et les provinces, chaque palier de gouvernement peut user de ses compétences afin de résoudre différents aspects du problème environnemental. Cette division sectorielle s’explique historiquement par l’absence de toute considération environnementale dans la Constitution. Cependant, cet état de droit pose aujourd’hui plusieurs problèmes.

En effet, d’une part, l’État tente d’abandonner progressivement cette approche sectorielle au profit d’une vision plus unifiée du droit de l’environnement. L’adoption de lois sur la protection de l’environnement et la création de ministères de l’environnement en témoignent. L’effet de cette uniformisation est de donner corps à un domaine autonome et relativement distinct d’exercice du pouvoir législatif, au sujet duquel la Constitution est muette. Comment qualifier ces interventions législatives au regard du partage des compétences ? Le premier chapitre de cet article fait ainsi le point sur la question de la territorialité des compétences et sur l’incidence des compétences provinciales sur la propriété, le droit civil et les affaires locales, ainsi que sur la compétence fédérale découlant de la clause « paix, ordre et bon gouvernement ».

D’autre part, l’approche sectorielle, qui fait appel aux compétences spécifiques tel le droit criminel ou les affaires municipales, demeure encore largement utilisée. Il en résulte un chevauchement important entre les différentes interventions législatives. Les questions constitutionnelles soulevées par ces interventions font l’objet de la seconde partie de cet article et seront analysées en fonction des compétences pertinentes énumérées dans la Constitution. Cette analyse met en évidence une tendance centralisatrice et unificatrice du traitement du problème environnemental sur le plan constitutionnel. Outre les difficultés que pose la mise en application des critères développés par la Cour suprême à ce chapitre, nous nous interrogeons sur l’opportunité d’une telle tendance.
Application of Arabic Gum and Essential Oils as the Postharvest Treatments of Le Conte Pear Fruits during Cold Storage
Authors: Saleh Malaka A. , Zaied Nagwa S. , Maksoud M. A. , Hafez Omaima M.
Published: March 2019

The present study was conducted during 2015 and 2016 seasons on Le Conte pear fruits harvested at mature stage, to investigate the application of (10% w/v) Arabic Gum (AG), Jojoba oil (JO) and Moringa oil (MO) at the rate (100 %) alone on physical and chemical properties. Fruits stored at 0 ± 1°C and 85-90 % relative humidity (RH) for 105 days. A fruit sample of each treatment was taken out at the end of cold storage period and left at room temperature (23 ± 2°C) and 47% (RH) up to 7 days was examined for quality Assessments. Fruit physical properties (weight loss, decay percentages and fruit firmness "Lb/inch2") and fruit chemical properties (total soluble solids percentage and total acidity percentage were evaluated. The results obtained that, all treatments including control succeeded in preventing fruit decay percentage up to 30 days in the two seasons. It is worth mentioning that, Le Conte pear fruits were coated with MO with stands free from deterioration up to 75 days of cold storage period. Beside, fruits coated MO progress in reducing the percentages of weight loss and decay throw cold storage periods for 105 day. The rate of softening increased in fruits with increasing the storage time in both fruits coated and uncoated, but it was significantly declined in uncoated treatments. Moreover, JO coating was more effective in firmness retention compared to the other treatments. Followed by pear fruits was coating with MO and AG in this respect. Furthermore, all coated fruits enhancement fruit quality during storage periods. Finally, it can be concluded that coating Le Conte fruits by Moringa oil recorded successfully reduction in fruit weight loss, decay percentages, improving fruit quality and extended storage fruit life as well as stimulate marketing period (shelf life), also safe on environmental and human health.
Antinutritional Factors Reduction from Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Roots by Grating or Chipping Processing Technique in Mtwara Tanzania
Authors: Kasankala Ladislaus M. , Kitunda Malimi E. , Towo Elifatio E. , Ngwasy Grace Mahende , Kaitira Loyce , Cyprian Cypriana , Mushumbusi Devotha
Published: March 2019

Regular intake of diets high in cyanogenic amount in iodine deficiency areas with limited sulfur supply diets have been associated with the development of hypothyroidism, goiter and cretinism in young and adult populations. This study aimed at the investigation of the suitable processing technique for the production of high-quality cassava flour (HQCF) with acceptable consumption level of cyanide residues from different cassava varieties available at Mmongo village in Mtwara region. Grating technique was used to produce wet and dried cassava grits, whereas chipping technique produced wet and dried cassava chips. The wet and dried cassava products were all produced in a single day and under the same environmental conditions. The results showed that the hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in fresh cassava roots was 62.18–139.28 mg HCN/kg. Upon processing, the cyanide was lower (P<0.05) in wet cassava grits 24.27–76.74 mg HCN/Kg but higher in wet cassava chips 44.81–92.57 mg HCN/kg. After sun drying, the HCN retention was higher in dried cassava chips (10.7–14.2%) and lower in dried cassava grits (7.3–9.1%). Grating, efficiently reduced HCN from bitter cassava roots to the level within the WHO/FAO recommended safe limit (10 mg HCN/kg) as chipping only suite for sweet cassava roots. Therefore, HQCF can be nutritionally strategic cassava product consumed regularly and during food shortage without causing potential health problems even in iodine deficiency areas.
On Insolvability of the 4-th Hilbert Problem for Hyperbolic Geometries
Authors: Stakhov Alexey , Aranson Samuil
Published: March 2019

The article proves the insolvability of the 4-th Hilbert Problem for hyperbolic geometries. It has been hypothesized that this fundamental mathematical result (the insolvability of the 4-th Hilbert Problem) holds for other types of non-Euclidean geometry (geometry of Riemann (elliptic geometry), non-Archimedean geometry, and Minkowski geometry). The ancient Golden Section, described in Euclid’s Elements (Proposition II.11) and the following from it Mathematics of Harmony, as a new direction in geometry, are the main mathematical apparatus for this fundamental result. By the way, this solution is reminiscent of the insolvability of the 10-th Hilbert Problem for Diophantine equations in integers. This outstanding mathematical result was obtained by the talented Russian mathematician Yuri Matiyasevich in 1970, by using Fibonacci numbers, introduced in 1202 by the famous Italian mathematician Leonardo from Pisa (by the nickname Fibonacci), and the new theorems in Fibonacci numbers theory, proved by the outstanding Russian mathematician Nikolay Vorobyev and described by him in the third edition of his book “Fibonacci numbers”.