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Acute Abdomen, Primary Amenorrhea, Juvenile Hypothyroidism: A Rare Combination
Authors: Pushpalatha B , Potluri Radhika , Lakshmi Vasantha , Seshadri Krishna G , Sireesha PSNRS
Published: April 2016

Ovarian cysts are common causes for gynecological surgery. Juvenile hypothyroidism, multiple large ovarian cysts causing acute abdomen and primary amenorrhea are infrequently reported and not widely recognized. We report a case of a 21-year-old lady who presented with juvenile hypothyroidism, primary amenorrhea, multiple cystic ovary and raised thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol levels. After thyroid replacement, regression of TSH, FSH levels and cyst size were noted. Laparotomy done in view of torsion of ovary, histopathology (HPE) revealed multicystic ovary. This case was reported for its unusual presentation of hypothyroidism leading to torsion ovary.

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Pushpalatha B, Potluri R, Lakshmi V, Seshadri KG, Sireesha PSNRS. Acute Abdomen, Primary Amenorrhea, Juvenile Hypothyroidism: A Rare Combination. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2015;7(3):236-239.
Secondary Abdominal Pregnancy: A Rare Presentation
Authors: Agarwal R , Sharma E , Khateja R , Suneja A , Sharma A
Published: April 2016

Background

Abdominal pregnancy has been defined as an implantation in the peritoneal cavity, exclusive of tubal, ovarian or intraligamentary pregnancy which further classified in primary and secondary abdominal pregnancy. Abdominal pregnancy is a rare event but it represents a grave risk to the health of the pregnant woman.

Case

A 32 years old multigravida presented at 16 weeks of pregnancy with complaints of pain in right iliac fossa since 4 days. Vaginal examination revealed a 12 weeks size uterus with an right adenexal mass. Sonography showed intrauterine placentation with dead fetus lying outside the uterus in the right fornix. On laparotomy, diagnosis of secondary abdominal pregnancy made and managed accordingly.

Conclusion

A high suspicion of abdominal pregnancy is to be kept in obstetrician mind because of its various presentation. Early diagnosis and management is required in this lifethreatening condition. A combine approach of clinical as well as diagnostic technique is indicated.

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Sharma E, Khateja R, Agarwal R, Suneja A, Sharma A. Secondary Abdominal Pregnancy: A Rare Presentation. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2015;7(3): 243-244.
Topical Nitroglycerin for Osteoporosis: Old Drug New Application
Authors: Agarwal Ayush , Singh Omkar , Agrawal Prabhat
Published: April 2016

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by a decrease in the bone mass and density, which can lead to an increased risk of fracture. Multiple treatments have been formulated for it like calcium, vitamin D supplements, bisphosphonates, raloxifene, hormone replacement therapies, teriparatide and calcitonin. However, all of these have their own shortcomings. Topical nitroglycerin is a cost-effective, novel medication that not only increases bone formation but also decreases its resorption, and also has the potential to decrease vertebral fractures more than that provided by the existing treatments. Therefore, it could be the answer to the need of an efficacious, cost-effective, affordable, safe and a convenient form of therapy for the prevention of post-menopausal bone loss and osteoporosis as a whole. Therefore, we recommend that individuals with osteoporosis be treated with topical nitroglycerin ointment (15 mg/day).

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Malhotra J, Garg R, Agrawal P, Agarwal A, Singh O. Topical Nitroglycerin for Osteoporosis: Old Drug New Application. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):1-3.
Oral Misoprostol vs Intravenous Oxytocin Infusion for Induction of Labor in Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
Authors: Sharma Rajyashri
Published: April 2016

Objectives

To compare the efficacy, side effects and safety of oral misoprostol to intravenous oxytocin infusion for induction of labor in prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM).

Materials and methods

Two hundred and sixty-six women of prelabor rupture of membranes were assigned to receive either oral misoprostol 100 μg 6 hourly to a maximum 3 doses (misoprostol group, n = 142), or escalating doses of oxytocin infusion up to 20 mIU/min in primigravida and up to 10 mIU/min in multigravida (oxytocin group, n = 114).

Results

Demographic characteristics were similar in both the groups. The difference in mean induction to delivery interval (8.2 ± 6 hours in misoprostol group vs 12.2 ± 6 hours in oxytocin group) was statistically significant when two groups were compared. The incidence of vaginal delivery (86.1% in misoprostol group vs 84.2% in oxytocin group), and cesarean delivery (13.9% in misoprostol group vs 15.8% in oxytocin group), was almost similar in both the groups. The indication of cesarean delivery was dystocia (40% in misoprostol group vs 67% in oxytocin group), and fetal distress (60% in misoprostol group vs 33% in oxytocin group) and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.01). Maternal and neonatal safety outcomes were similar for the two treatments.

Conclusion

Oral misoprostol in prelabor rupture of membrane have almost similar results as intravenous oxytocin in safety, efficacy and side effects except induction delivery interval, which is less in misoprostol group.

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Anjum S, Sharma R. Oral Misoprostol vs Intravenous Oxytocin Infusion for Induction of Labor in Prelabor Rupture of Membranes. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):4-7.
Association between ABO and Rh Blood Groups and Pregnancy-induced Hypertensive Disorders
Authors: Sinha Mridu , Maheshwari Sonam
Published: April 2016

Objective

To find out if there is any association between ABO and Rh blood groups and pregnancy-induced hypertensive (PIH) disorders, i.e. gestational hypertension (GH), preeclampsia (PE) and eclampsia (E).

Materials and methods

This was a 4-year retrospective study from Jan 2010 to Jan 2014, of all admitted primigravidas with singleton deliveries diagnosed with GH, PE or E. Using Chisquare test and multinomial logistic regression, association and relative risk with 95% confidence interval of pregnancyinduced hypertensive disorders with different blood groups were observed respectively.

Results

It was observed that pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders are significantly associated with blood groups (p = 0.017). Primigravidas with AB blood group have about five times higher risk of developing eclampsia and blood group A has 50% more chance of developing pre-eclampsia when compared to blood group O. However, no association was found between PIH and RhD group.

Conclusion

Our findings in Indian population are consistent with other studies done so far. This may help us to improve the understanding of etiology of gestational hypertensive disorders, which will further predict the prognosis and decide the management guidelines. Thus, attention should be given to primigravidas with AB blood group to prevent complications of PIH and improve the prognosis.

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Sinha M, Maheshwari S, Gupta P. Association between ABO and Rh Blood Groups and Pregnancy-induced Hypertensive Disorders. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):8-12.
Effectiveness of Breast Massage on Expression of Breast Milk among Mothers of Neonates admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Viswanath Lekha , Divya A , Philip Anju
Published: April 2016

Massaging the breast may help a postnatal mother to improve breast milk production, alleviate breast engorgement and facilitate breast milk expression. The purpose of the present study was to identify the effect of breast massage on breast milk expression in terms of volume of breast milk expressed, pain during breast milk expression and experience of breast milk expression among mothers of neonates admitted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Materials and methods

The quasi-experimental study was conducted among 30 postnatal mothers whose babies were admitted in NICU, selected as a sample of convenience. The design used was time series research design. After the pretest, breast massage was taught to the mothers by the investigator. Breast massage was performed for 10 minutes prior to each expression. The practice of breast massage and breast milk expression is observed by the investigator using a checklist during the next expression. Volume of breast milk expressed and pain during breast milk expression were assessed three times before and after the intervention using a standardized measuring cup and numerical pain scale respectively. The experience of breast milk expression was assessed before and after intervention using breast milk expression experience measure. Analysis was done using mean, frequency, percentage and paired t-test.

Major findings

The results show that the mean pretest volume of milk expressed in milliliters was 7.33 ± 4.86, which increased to 15.56 ± 8.38 (t = 4.22, p = 0.001) after the intervention. The mean pretest pain score was 7.50 ± 1.42 which decreased to 5.01 ± 1.37 (t = 11.73, p = 0.001) after the intervention. The experience of breast milk expression in post-test 37.6 ± 3.88 was significantly higher than pretest 28.4 ± 4.73 (t = 11.25, p = 0.001).

Conclusion

The study findings conclude that the breast massage is effective in increasing the volume of expressed breast milk, reducing the pain during breast milk expression and improving the experience of breast milk expression.

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Divya A, Viswanath L, Philip A. Effectiveness of Breast Massage on Expression of Breast Milk among Mothers of Neonates Admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):21-24.
Gender Determination by Isolation of Cell-free Fetal DNA from the Maternal Circulation
Authors: Mohammed Nuruddin , Nuruddin Rozina , Hoodbhoy Zahra
Published: April 2016

Objectives

Early identification of fetal gender is important in management of X-linked and other metabolic disorders. Since ultrasound may not predict gender accurately during the first trimester, noninvasive fetal gender determination using deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) amplification has been proposed. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of noninvasive prenatal gender determination by examining cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) from maternal plasma.

Materials and methods

Blood samples were collected from 49 pregnant women of gestational ages ranging from 12 to 41 weeks. Deoxyribonucleic acid was extracted from maternal plasma using a QIAamp DNA Blood Mini Kit. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to amplify the male specific DNA marker sex-determining region Y (SRY).

Results

From a total of 49 subjects, fetal gender was correctly determined in 13 out of 14 male fetuses and 32 out of 35 female fetuses, giving an overall accuracy of 92%. The sensitivity and specificity of the test to detect male fetuses was 93 and 91% respectively. There were three false-positive cases and one false-negative case.

Conclusion

Identification of fetal gender from maternal plasma using real-time PCR technique is feasible in a developing country, like Pakistan, and appears to be a promising tool for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis.

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Mohammed N, Nuruddin R, Hoodbhoy Z. Gender Determination by Isolation of Cell-free Fetal DNA from the Maternal Circulation. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):29-32.
Partograph: A Tool yet to be utilized Properly
Authors: Halder Mita , Ghosh Rajmohan , Goswami Sebanti
Published: April 2016

Objective

We have come through a long time since the partograph has been introduced and endorsed by World Health Organization (WHO) for the monitoring of the progress of labor. The aim of the present study was to review the status of its usage in the tertiary center and find out the reasons behind its irregular implementation.

Materials and methods

The study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Malda Medical College, Malda, West Bengal, from January to June 2015. The case sheets of 6250 women admitted in active labor in the labor room was included in the study. A structured questionnaire was given to all the doctors and nursing staff who were on labor room duty in different shifts to enquire about the reasons behind the irregular and incomplete usage of partograph.

Results

Out of the 6250 case sheets studied partograph was done, only in 507 (8.11%) of cases and out of these it was correctly and completely done only in 40.03% cases. The reasons behind the lack of proper utilization were shortage of staff and negative attitude.

Conclusion

In spite of the fact that the importance of the role of partograph has been proved beyond doubt by the evidencebased studies, the proper utilization is yet to reach a standard.

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Halder M, Ghosh R, Goswami S. Partograph: A Tool yet to be Utilized Properly. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):40-43.
Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Varma Thankam , Boraiah Shashidhar
Published: April 2016

Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy is becoming increasingly common in tertiary care hospitals. Cesarean scar pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy associated with complications, such as uterine rupture, uncontrollable bleeding which may lead to hysterectomy and increased maternal morbidity and mortality and subsequent infertility. Options available for treatment, such as dilatation and curettage, excision of trophoblastic tissues using laparotomy or laparoscopy, systemically administered methotrexate, and more recently uterine artery embolization. We report two such cases between 2012 and 2013 managed conservatively.

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Boraiah S, Varma T, Shankar K. Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):66-68.
Hysteroscopy in Uterine Anomalies: A Boon!
Authors: Pathak Charu
Published: April 2016

Introduction

The incidence of congenital uterine malformations is as high as 3 to 4% with septate uterus being one of the most common forms of congenital malformation. Structurally anomalous uterus has been recognized as a cause of infertility, and obstetric complications. Of all known uterine anomalies, septate uterus is the most common and is associated with poorest reproductive outcome, with fetal survival rates between 6 to 28%. Also, it carries high rate of spontaneous miscarriage exceeding > 60% but, on the bright side, it is one of the uterine anomaly that is most amenable via simple hysteroscopic management.

Aims and objectives

To describe a case series (comprising two cases) septate uterus managed successfully using hysteroscopy.

Background

Septate uterus results from incomplete resorption of paramesonephric mullerian ducts during the first trimester of pregnancy. Depending on the size of septum, it can be incomplete septum or complete septum dividing the uterine cavity into two separate components including two cervix and vaginal septum. Congenital malformations may be associated with recurrent pregnancy loss, preterm labor, abnormal fetal presentation, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and infertility.

Hysteroscopy is considered the gold standard for the assessment and treatment of intrauterine anomalies.

Cases

Authors report two cases of septate uterus managed hysteroscopically.

• A case of complete septate uterus and another case of complete septate uterus with two cervices, managed hysteroscopically both subjects conceived successfully after treatment.

Conclusion

Operative hysteroscopy is an effective and safe minimally invasive technique to manage complete uterine septum, associated with quicker recovery. Additionally, there is no scar formation which promotes improved reproductive outcome. It has enabled more liberalized approach to treatment, i.e. now being extended to include patients with recurrent pregnancy loss and premature labor. Also, this intervention can be used successfully in patients diagnosed with infertility secondary to uterine septations, especially if in vitro fertilization (IVF) is being contemplated.

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Pathak C, Manchanda R, Yadav G. Hysteroscopy in Uterine Anomalies: A Boon! J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):74-76.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Pregnancy: Experience in Two Cases
Authors: Vasanthalakshmi Gonnabaktula Naga , Rani G Usha , Syamala O
Published: April 2016

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical-neuroradiological entity characterized by headache, vomiting, confusion, seizures and blurred vision along with images suggesting white gray matter edema in posterior regions of the brain as shown by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).1 The term PRES describes a potentially reversible imaging appearance and may occur in diverse situations, including hypertension, eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, immunosuppressive medications, such as cyclosporine, various antineoplastic agents, severe hypercalcemia, thrombocytopenic syndromes, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, hemolytic uremic syndrome, amyloid angiopathy, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), renal failure, post-transplantation, infection and sepsis4 (Gram-positive organisms predominate). We report two cases of acute PRES who had eclampsia and presented with recurrent episodes of seizures and hypertension. The authors emphasize that even though PRES is usually reversible, the early recognition and management of this syndrome is important to prevent permanent neurological sequelae. Treatment of PRES needs to be early and aggressive with rapid control of convulsions and arterial hypertension. Although prognosis is favorable, delay in treatment can sometimes lead to cerebral ischemia and infarct.

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Mehta P, Rani GU, Syamala O. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Pregnancy: Experience in Two Cases. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2016;8(1):79-81.
Influence of the sudden stratospheric warming on quasi-2-day waves
Authors: Gu Sheng-Yang , Liu Han-Li , Dou Xiankang , Li Tao
Published: April 2016

Abstract. The influence of the sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) on a quasi-2-day wave (QTDW) with westward zonal wave number 3 (W3) is investigated using the Thermosphere–Ionosphere–Mesosphere Electrodynamics General Circulation Model (TIME-GCM). The summer easterly jet below 90 km is strengthened during an SSW, which results in a larger refractive index and thus more favorable conditions for the propagation of W3. In the winter hemisphere, the Eliassen–Palm (EP) flux diagnostics indicate that the strong instabilities at middle and high latitudes in the mesopause region are important for the amplification of W3, which is weakened during SSW periods due to the deceleration or even reversal of the winter westerly winds. Nonlinear interactions between the W3 and the wave number 1 stationary planetary wave produce QTDW with westward zonal wave number 2 (W2). The meridional wind perturbations of the W2 peak in the equatorial region, while the zonal wind and temperature components maximize at middle latitudes. The EP flux diagnostics indicate that the W2 is capable of propagating upward in both winter and summer hemispheres, whereas the propagation of W3 is mostly confined to the summer hemisphere. This characteristic is likely due to the fact that the phase speed of W2 is larger, and therefore its waveguide has a broader latitudinal extension. The larger phase speed also makes W2 less vulnerable to dissipation and critical layer filtering by the background wind when propagating upward.
Calculating direct normal irradiance from sun photometer measurements
Authors: Antuña-Marrero Juan Carlos , Cachorro Victoria Eugenia , García Frank , Estevan René , Barja Boris , de Frutos Ángel M.
Published: April 2016

Abstract. An alternative method to modeling is proposed for determining direct normal irradiance from sun photometer measurements. Direct normal irradiance is calculated by integration of the sun photometer spectral irradiance measurements. Using pre and post calibration spectral coefficients and the extraterrestrial spectral irradiances at each filter effective wavelength, digital counts are converted into direct spectral irradiances data. Then the trapezoidal integration procedure is applied to calculate the direct normal beam. The error associated to the integration method is estimated between 6 and 2 % depending if the infrared filter is for the 1240 or 1640 nm respectively. Validation with collocated quasi-simultaneous manually measured and with modeled direct normal irradiance shows encouraging results. Although the results are not categorically conclusive, they evidence the capabilities of the proposed method for deriving direct normal irradiance under clear sky and also for cloudy conditions. Better results are expected for validations with simultaneous automatic direct normal irradiance measurements.
Controls on the distribution of the soil organic matter in mountain permafrost regions on the north Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Authors: Mu Cuicui , Zhang Tingjun , Zhang Xiankai , Guo Hong , Cao Bin , Li Lili , Su Hang , Peng Xiaoqing
Published: April 2016

Abstract. It has been known a large amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) have been accumulated over thousands of years and stored at considerable depths in permafrost regions, which could extent down tens of meters. Although the vegetation plays an important role in the distribution of SOC in upper 1 or 2 m soils, little is known about the determines of the organic carbon pools below these depths. We hypothesized that the SOM distribution and its chemical characteristics for different depths were determined by vegetation types and soil texture in mountain permafrost. To test the hypothesis, ten boreholes which were about 20 m depth under alpine swamp meadow (ASM), alpine meadow (AM) and alpine steppe (AS) were drilled in the permafrost regions on the northern Qinghai Tibetan Plateau. The results showed that the SOC stocks were highest over ASM, and lowest over AS for different depths. The soil textures were mainly silt loam over ASM, while varied with sandy loam, silt loam, and sand in AM. All the soils with higher fine-fractions have higher SOC contents than that in coarse soils. Meanwhile, the C / N ratios and carbon isotopes suggested that the SOC pools accompanied with fine-fractions soils under swamp meadow are more decomposable than those of coarse soils. Our results suggest and both the SOC stocks distribution and the chemical nature of organic matter are determined by the soil texture and vegetation types, and this rule is applicable for SOC distribution for the 20 m depth in mountain permafrost regions.
Experiencias de los estudiantes sobre el trabajo comunal universitario “capacitación a microempresarios de la zona de occidente”
Authors: Murillo Méndez Vivian Mariela
Published: April 2016

El estudio analiza desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes del Trabajo Comunal Universitario de la Universidad de Costa Rica, Capacitación a microempresarios de la zona de Occidente, las experiencias vividas durante el desarrollo del mismo. La información se obtuvo de una muestra de 83 personas de once carreras diferentes. Se exponen los resultados relacionados con su género, carrera, así como de la evaluación del fomento de la habilidad para trabajar en equipo, desarrollo de la capacidad para resolver conflictos, impacto académico en su formación profesional, vivencia de valores, sensibilización hacia los problemas sociales actuales y la satisfacción con el cumplimiento de las necesidades de capacitación de los microempresarios.Diá-logos 16, 49-61.
Embracing the E-era: Constructing Internet Marketing Strategies and Practices in Teacher Education Departments
Authors: Chen Yu-Chuan
Published: April 2016

This research uses confirmation factor analysis both to construct a measurement model of Internet marketing strategies and to conduct an importance-performance analysis to examine how teacher education departments provide such strategies. The unit of analysis in this research is students and focuses on their attitudes toward the quality of Internet marketing at teacher education departments in Taiwan. The author used a questionnaire to collect data. Six hundred and sixty-four usable questionnaires and 12 invalid questionnaires were collected. The effective response rate was 69 %. The model of the existence of four-factor structure (need, convenience, cost and communication) was tested using AMOS and goodness of fit. Thus, it was concluded that the four-factor model both fits well and represents a reasonably close approximation of the population. Next, the results of the study highlight the usefulness of importance-performance analysis for helping management improve its Internet marketing strategies. This study finds that the managers of teacher education departments should not only focus on concentrating their benefits but also allocate resources to improve Internet marketing strategies. 
Customer Satisfaction with Electronic Banking Services in the Saudi Banking Sector
Authors: AlHaliq Hani A. , AlMuhirat Ahmad A.
Published: April 2016

This research aims to examine the extent of customer satisfaction with electronic banking (e-banking) services in the Saudi banking sector and to address issues with quality of services by focusing on the following: (i) ease of use; (ii) information security and reliability and its role in influencing customer adoption of electronic services; (iii) the mechanisms of monitoring and control over these services. The research employed analytic and descriptive methodology, collecting primary data through a survey. It examined various aspects of electronic services provided by banks in Saudi Arabia to shed more light on these services and customer expectations, while also taking into account modern studies in this field as secondary data. The results show that Saudi banks have succeeded in attaining significant customer satisfaction by improving their electronic services, facilitating electronic transactions, improving processing performance and enhancing the specifications of electronic services. In addition, they have achieved effective communication with their customers as well as the speed of applications. However, there is an absence of awareness and guidance for customers about the e-banking system. The results of this research lead to some recommendations for improving the electronic services provided by banks in Saudi Arabia to enhance customer satisfaction.
The Relationship between Attitudes and Students Intention to Enter the Vocation Education and Training in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Alnaqbi Saif
Published: April 2016

The goal of this study is to examine the internal and external effect of students’ attitude towards the intention to enter the vocational education in the UAE through examining the different factors of attitude such as social, individual, demographic and organization. Because of the inconsistent results, for further investigation, a new research has established through introducing new and different variables that may better explain the nature of that relationships and issues. In the literature, many theories have suggested that link between variables such as Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). Questionnaires were distributed to 700 students. 549 questionnaires were returned and using in the analysis using SPSS software version 18.0 through descriptive an inferential statistics. In addition, Independent T-test and Scheffe' test were used to test and hypothesized the hypotheses. So, the results of this study showed that there are significant differences in the parents’ responses between Social factors of vocational education according to their gender and the region either urban or rural. In another hands, the result of the students was found to have significant differences of the attitudes and importance in rural and urban regions. In addition to that, all parents either in government or private sectors agreed the importance and vocational education future for their children. Moreover, the culture in both sectors is differently seen by society in terms of the vocational education. This study also supported the premises of the TRA, TPB, and SCT theories by reaffirming the importance of the study’s variables for supporting the intention of the students towards the vocational education.
Patients’ Satisfactions from Public Hospitals Services in Alkharj and Hotat Bani Tamim: A Comparative Study
Authors: Intezar Mohammad Tariq , Alotaibi Khalid Abdullah , Abdallah Ahmed Saied Rahama
Published: April 2016

Patients’ satisfaction at public hospitals is an integral part to any hospital in the world. In recent times, health care industry has restructured its services to give better health care services to the study on patients. The focus of the study on patient’ satisfaction from public hospitals services in selected cities Alkharj and Hotat Bani Tamim of Riyadh regions, Saudi Arabia. In these two public hospitals from each city, we conducted a sample of two hundred nineteen patients including hospitals representatives selected to collect primary data using Rasch measurement model, the measured items with the goodness fit and misfit of data. In the public hospitals services five items fulfilled the three stipulated criteria for misfit while two diagnosed as minor misfits. Patients’ satisfaction from the two hospitals none of the items fulfilled the three stipulated criteria for misfit is due to varies of response from the respondents. The study shows that public hospitals are not performing well and hospitals services are inappropriate according to the needs of hospital representatives.
Islam and Social Media: Attitudes and Views
Authors: Abu Hatab Wafa
Published: April 2016

Social media has become an integral part of our daily life encapsulating time and place, creating new relations and fostering old ones not only on an individual level but also on social and global ones. This revolution in human interaction was led by the introduction of Facebook in 2004 that was followed by other social media platforms such as Twitter and Instegram. This electronic revolution swept over to reach mobile phones and to introduce new platforms such as WhatsApp and Viber. The present study investigated attitudes and views towards the use of social media in promoting Islam. A random sample of Facebook users was asked to fill in a questionnaire that tackled questions related to their attitudes towards the role of social media in promoting Islam, the linguistic influence of the social media on their English language skills when talking about Islam and the most preferred social media platform. . Respondents were then classified according to education and gender. The study revealed that the social media have affected the way the other is addressed when discussing Islamic topics. Despite some negative stands, the positive attitudes towards social media in promoting Islam prevailed. The views were influenced by the respondents’ age, gender and education. The linguistic influence of the social media on developing English skills was viewed positively. The Facebook was the most preferred social media platform. Further research is recommended on the interrelationships between social factors and views of social media. Code-switching among social media users and the effect on Arabic might be also investigated.
Is Thai Banking Ready for AEC Financial Liberalization in 2020?
Authors: Vora-Sittha Pornpen
Published: April 2016

Thai banking’s readiness before approaching a new phase of regional economic integration under AEC’s Financial Liberalization in 2020 is evaluated through the applications of Financial Development Index (FDI), developed by World Economic Forum (WEF). The paper assesses bank’s readiness for regional competition by using readiness index constructed in this study. Data limitation allows this article to cover only six countries in ASEAN, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The analysis includes four pillars and one sub-pillar out of 7 pillars representing the whole financial system. Results show that Singapore’s banking system is the readiest country for regional competition, followed by Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines. The banking sector in Thailand is not quite ready for AEC financial liberalization. The pillars that weaken Thai banking system are the “Institutional environment” and the “Business environment”. The country needs to improve these two pillars to foster its competency for AEC challenges.
Relation between Conditional and Unconditional Conservatism with Investment Opportunities
Authors: Chegini Nezhad Milad Kogir , Darabi Roya , Sarraf Fatemeh
Published: April 2016

One of the effective factors on economical growth and development is efficient investment and one of the effective factors on efficient investment is conservatism; therefore, the target for this study is to investigate the relation between conditional and unconditional conservatism & investment opportunities which is surveyed by screening 122 samples between 2009-2013 in accepted companies by stock exchange in Tehran.

This study is a practical research which is based on inductive-apriority reasoning. The nature and content of research method is related to correlation and for finding this correlation between variables, we shall use ego-event style. with refer to the analyze done on results, this study shows that there is a direct and significant relation between conditional conservatism and investment opportunities, but no significant relation can be found between unconditional conservatism and investment opportunities.
Mathematical Modelling of the Interfacial Adhesion of Date Palm/Epoxy
Authors: Shalwan A. , Oraby S. , Alaskari A.
Published: April 2016

In recent years, high interests has emerged to use natural fibres as alternative reinforcements synthetic due to its unique benefits regarding renewability, recyclability, degradability, lightweight, and low cost. Recent investigations revealed that the mechanical performance of fibre reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs) is predicated mainly on the interfacial adhesion of fibre with the matrices. In the current work, an empirical approach was exploited to develop mathematical models using linear regression routines available in SPSS IBM program. Such models are established to determine the functional interrelations between, each of the fibres diameters and the percentage of chemical treatment, as independent or response variables, and the interfacial bonding between the DPF and Epoxy resin. Both single fibre tensile testing (SFTT) and single fibre fragmentation testing (SFFT) are considered to study the interfacial adhesion of fibre with matrix and to reflect the real loading conditions. Such testing procedures are carried out for Date Palm Fibres (DPFs) and Date palm fibre reinforced Epoxy composites (DPFEs) with different fibre diameter (0.3-0.7 mm) under different NaOH concentrations (0-9 wt.%). Experimental testing results indicated that the optimum interfacial adhesion and strength of the fibre can be achieved with small fibre diameter when 6 wt. % NaOH concentrations is employed. The use of higher NaOH concentration generally leads to deterioration in the fibre strength. Developed models, on one hand, proved to have the capability to qualitatively and quantitatively grasp the true relationships and, on the other hand, to emphasize the high potential to utilize natural fibres as a replacement of synthetic fibres with affirmation taking into consideration the role of diameter size and chemical treatment of fibres to reach the optimum mechanical behaviour of NFRPCs.
Um Ensaio Teórico sobreas Teoria de Priming no Contexto de Marcas Esportivas.
Authors: Galvão Fabio Henrique , Lucena Danielle Mantovani , Müller Prado Paulo Henrique
Published: April 2016

Esse ensaio terico pretende confirmar algumas afirmaes a respeito da teoria do priming, se utilizando do contexto esportivo. O priming a ativao de estruturas de conhecimento interno atravs de um estmulo externo, sem qualquer conscincia por parte do individuo. Como por exemplo, consumidores expostos marcas de preo baixo tendem a gastar menos em situaes de consumo quando comparados a consumidores expostos a marcas de prestgio. Com relao s marcas, proposto que elas tendero a funcionar como ferramentas de priming caso possuam a capacidade de antropomorfizao. Ainda com relao s marcas, aspectos como o relacionamento prvio ou experincias passadas podem exercer influncia sobre os resultados obtidos. Quanto aos estmulos de priming, questes como o tempo de exposio e o envolvimento com o estmulo podem sugerir diferentes resultados, ainda a quantidade de marcas expostas em um curto perodo de tempo pode confrontar significados e modificar o desencadeamento de aes. A escolha por marcas esportivas se deu pela sua capacidade de absorver significados distintos encontrados nos esportes, tornando possvel que tais marcas desencadeiem comportamentos no necessariamente relacionados com as caractersticas encontradas nas mesmas. Onde marcas influenciam na autoconfiana e consequentemente na propenso ao risco em decises subsequentes a sua exposio. Tais proposies de pesquisa visam uma contribuio para o enriquecimento da teoria do priming em geral e principalmente fornecero novos recursos para os profissionais de marketing construrem suas estratgias de construo de marcas (brand equity). Palavras-chave: Marca esportiva, priming de marca, antropomofizao, autoconfiana propenso ao risco, brand-equity.
A Imagem Corporal Masculina Padronizada e sua Influência sobre os Valores Alimentares, as Atitudes e o Comportamento Alimentar em Universitários
Authors: Dias Pâmela De Souza , Costa Américo Pierangeli , Silva Higor Vinícius Rodrigues Spineli , Pinto Emeline De Abreu Pereira
Published: April 2016

A imagem corporal corresponde maneira como o indivduo enxerga o seu corpo. Os padres de beleza corporal so estabelecidos a partir de referncias ilusrias nas quais poucos se enquadram. As grandes transformaes dos ltimos anos em mercados como o alimentcio e o fitness evidenciam o desenvolvimento de novos hbitos focados para a preocupao com a sade e esttica. Este estudo busca avaliar a correlao da imagem corporal com os valores, atitudes e comportamento alimentar em universitrios do gnero masculino. Utilizou-se uma escala de silhuetas adaptada do modelo de Stunkard, Sorenson e Schlusinger (1983 as cited in Kety, Rowland, Sidman Matthysse, 1983), e Lima, Orlando, Teixeira, Castro e Damasceno (2008), para avaliar a imagem corporal. Para avaliar a atitude no consumo dos alimentos saudveis utilizou-se o modelo desenvolvido por Missagia (2012). Os questionrios foram aplicados por um software especfico para websurveys, o qual se desenvolveu em questes estruturadas, elaboradas em blocos de perguntas, de acordo com as categorias de aspectos a serem analisados. As correlaes entre a imagem corporal percebida, desejada e a discrepncia entre elas, so apresentadas nos resultados, os quais demonstram que estar satisfeito com a imagem corporal, no necessariamente acarreta hbitos alimentares saudveis.
Estado da Arte da Publicação Nacional e Internacional sobre Neuromarketing e Neuroeconomia
Authors: Sousa Caissa Veloso e , Lara José Edson , Sousa Erich Vale e , Pereira Jefferson Rodrigues
Published: April 2016

Nas ltimas trs dcadas os estudos envolvendo as reas de Neurocincia e Engenharia biomdica e que convergem para a possibilidade de mapeamento e avaliao do crebro in vivo apresentaram desenvolvimento significativo, possibilitando a emerso, nas cincias sociais, dos campos de pesquisa chamados de Neuromarketing e Neuroeconomia. No presente trabalho foram analisadas as publicaes existentes sobre o tema em bases nacionais e internacionais. Pesquisaram-se as seguintes bases de dados: Associao Nacional de Ps-Graduao e Pesquisa em Administrao (ANPAD); Ebscohost Research Databases (EBSCO), Google Acadmico, Portal de Peridicos Capes, PubMed (US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health); Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO), Scientific Periodicals Eletronic Library (SPELL). A predominncia de trabalhos tericos reflete uma possvel dificuldade de se realizar pesquisas empricas, o que pode estar relacionado tanto ao custo financeiro efetivo dessas pesquisas, quanto ao acesso aos canais integrativos de pesquisa, que dependem de uma equipe transdisciplinar.
Isolation and Structural Elucidation of Palbociclib’s Eight Process-Related Impurities: Two Identified as New Compounds
Authors: Ma Xingling , Liu Lei , Cao Na , Zou Qiaogen , Xiong Kaihe , Ouyang Pingkai
Published: April 2016

Palbociclib is the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor indicated in combination with letrozole for the treatment of breast cancer. Development of a selective method for the determination of any impurities contained in this drug is significantly important to ensure the quality and safety of palbociclib. In this study, a reliable reversed-phase HPLC method for the separation and determination of eight potential impurities was developed and validated. The structures of two new compounds and six other process-related impurities were characterized and confirmed by MS, NMR, and IR. Based on spectral analysis and available knowledge of the synthetic route of palbociclib, these two new compounds were designated as 6-acetyl-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-2-{[3-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2yl]amino}pyrido [2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one and 6-acetyl-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-2-{[5-(4-t-butyloxycarbonyl-)-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2yl]amino}pyrido [2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one. The developed method was validated for accuracy, precision, linearity, sensitivity, robustness, and solution stability.
ANÁLISE DOS ÍNDICES DE SAÚDE BUCAL ASSOCIADOS A INDICADORES SOCIAIS E ECONÔMICOS NO BRASIL DE 1986 A 2010
Authors: Motta Lara Jansiski , Pissinato Adriana Vieira da Silva , Pinto Marcelo Mendes , Monken Sonia Francisca
Published: April 2016

Os indicadores sociais e econômicos influenciam o processo saúde doença, o que ressalta a importância de relacionar as condições socioeconômicas ao gerenciamento dos serviços de saúde e às condições de saúde da população. Diante disso o presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a relação entre variáveis socioeconômicas e a condição de saúde bucal da população brasileira, considerando os levantamentos nacionais de saúde bucal realizados em 1986, 1996, 2003 e 2010. Os indicadores de qualidade de vida avaliados foram expectativa de vida; PIB (Produto Interno Bruto) per capita e escolaridade. Análises como esta se tornam importantes, para que seja interpretado de maneira macro, a situação do país para entendermos o papel das políticas públicas na saúde, além de refletir na importância da informação e acesso a serviços para controle de doenças que podem ser prevenidas, como é o caso da cárie.
DESEMPENHO DE FUNDOS DE INVESTIMENTO SOCIALMENTE RESPONSÁVEIS NO BRASIL
Authors: Maciel Roberto Sant'Anna Antunes , Montezano Roberto Marcos da Silva
Published: April 2016

O presente artigo analisou o desempenho de fundos brasileiros de ações ativos e restritos a fazer investimentos em empresas chamadas de socialmente responsáveis por respeitarem determinados critérios sociais, ambientais e éticos. Para isto, a pesquisa procurou investigar se o investimento responsável agrega ou destrói valor para o investidor, quando comparado à gestão passiva ou à gestão ativa de fundos de investimento convencionais no período 2001/2012. Como modelos de desempenho, foram utilizados alfas (retorno anormal) em modelo de um fator de risco e alfas em modelos de quatro e de cinco fatores. A pesquisa examinou Fundos Socialmente Responsáveis (FSRs), carteiras de FSRs, carteiras de Fundos Convencionais de Investimento em Ações (FCs) e diferenças entre carteiras de FSRs e de FCs. Os resultados apontam que, em geral, retornos anormais médios das carteiras de FSRs não são estatisticamente diferentes de zero. Mas, os retornos diferenciais em alguns modelos mostram que os FSRs, na média, têm retornos anormais abaixo dos retornos anormais dos FCs, destruindo valor para os seus investidores. Outra constatação foi que os FSRs são mais defensivos e menos diversificados do que os FCs
O PROFESSOR-GESTOR E AS POLÍTICAS INSTITUCIONAIS PARA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE ENSINO SUPERIOR PARA A GESTÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA
Authors: Barbosa Milka Alves Correia , Mendonça José Ricardo Costa
Published: April 2016

Este ensaio teórico discute sobre as políticas institucionais voltadas a formação de professores de ensino superior para a gestão universitária. As Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) têm sido gerenciadas por professores sem formação apropriada para conduzir esse tipo de instituição. Apesar dos professores-gestores desempenharem papeis-chave, reconhece-se uma lacuna de políticas institucionais voltadas à formação de competências gerenciais desses atores. Dentre aspectos que reforçam a lacuna de políticas institucionais para formação de professores para gestão universitária, destacam-se a organização da carreira docente; o destaque dado pela pós-graduação stricto senso à formação de competências de pesquisa dos professores de ensino superior e a falta de consenso sobre quais dimensões são importantes ou aquelas que deveriam ser priorizadas. Longe de esgotar as discussões, nossa contribuição buscou reafirmar o entendimento de que, preparar professores de ensino superior necessariamente perpassa pelo desenvolvimento de competências gerenciais esperadas deles no papel de professor-gestor.
Stav české psychologické diagnostiky a evropský model recenze testu
Authors: Urbánek Tomáš
Published: April 2016

Článek se věnuje několika problematickým otázkám české psychodiagnostiky, zejména problémům při standardizaci metod. Nabízí Evropský model recenze testu jako nástroj pro řešení těchto problémů – recenze jednotlivých metod provedené podle tohoto modelu jako východiska pro diskusi a následné zlepšování problematických stránek těchto metod.
Idiografická diagnostika
Authors: Mareš Jiří
Published: April 2016

Přehledová studie upozorňuje, že se od dob W. Windelbanda proměnil pohled na nomotetický a idiografický přístup ve výzkumu i diagnostice. Připomíná, že lze rozlišit užší pojem psychologické testování, jež staví na standardizovaných nástrojích, a širší pojem psychologické hodnocení, psychologická diagnostika opírající se o klinický přístup. S oporou o práci Haynese et al. (2009) pak definuje idiografickou diagnostiku a ukazuje, že jde o proud, který se promyšleně snaží o individualizovat psychologickou diagnostiku. Těžiště přehledové studie spočívá v ukázkách, jak se tyto snahy prosazují při diagnostice individuální kvality života lidí. Míru individualizace diagnostický nástrojů lze odstupňovat – podle O’Boyla et al. (2007) existuje šest stupňů. Studie na příkladu diagnostického nástroje SQLP – Subjective Quality of Life Profile (Dazord et al. 1995, 1998) ilustruje konkrétní podobu individualizace. V závěru jsou shrnuty výhody a nevýhody individualizovaných diagnostických nástrojů.
Standardy pro užívání psychologických testů - nastal čas pro českou normu?
Authors: Ježek Stanislav
Published: April 2016

Užívání psychologických testů je spojeno s řadou problémů, což si ve světě vynutilo existenci řady standardů regulujících užívání testů. Domníváme se, že i v češtině by měl existovat takový dokument a předkládáme možnou strukturu takového dokumentu založenou na standardech ITC, EFPA a APA.
Problémy psychologického testování pomocí počítače a v prostředí internetu
Authors: Širůček Jan
Published: April 2016

Text problematizuje užívání psychologických diagnostických metod pomocí počítače a v prostředí internetu. Diskusí technických a metodologických problémů vyšetření asistovaného počítačem dokládá nutnost zvláštní standardizace diagnostických metod určených pro užití pomocí počítače nebo jiného nestandardního přístroje, nebo v prostředí internetu.
Editorial čtvrtého čísla
Authors: Cígler Hynek
Published: April 2016

Vážení a milí čtenáři,úvodník tohoto čtvrtého čísla nebude ani zdaleka tak vtipný a zábavný, jak ten od Mirka Charváta před více než půl rokem, a navíc je pekelně dlouhý. Zkusím vás alespoň neznudit – bylo by totiž škoda, kdybyste přeskočili následující upozornění na technické změny ve formátu časopisu. S nimi pak souvisí i specifický obsah tohoto čísla, o němž vás budu informovat také....Celý editorial je dostupný v PDF.