bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The changes in protein content, moisture content, and organoleptic pindang of auxis thazard due to re-boiling stored in cold temperatures
Authors: Darmadi Ni Made , Edi Dewa Gede Semara , Kawan I Made , Semariyani Anak Agung Made , Sudiarta I Wayan
Published: October 2018

This research used descriptive method for analyzing the change of protein content, moisture content, organoleptic as a result of Auxis thazard boiling for many times. The result showed that there will be a dropping of protein content and moisture content of boiled fish at every time to be boiled for many times until storage for 72 hours. According to organoleptic, storage boiled fish during 72 hours starts getting a change to worse way with condition such as part of fish head with the body had already broken, part of tail had already broken, the color of fish had been increasingly pallid, the face of fish had been dry especially part of head had been very dry, the taste started to stray from delicious, the odor began to smell iron rust, texture of the fish had been rough. In the whole, the organoleptic value at the storage for 24 hours the panelist giving the value like (7.39) the storage during 48 hours’ likes (6.80) and the storage during 72 hours’ panelist giving the value more or less likes (6.22). From this research to be suggested to the Producer maximum to storage and re-boiling Auxis thazard only 48 hours.
CERVICOBRACHIAL SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH SPINAL OSTEOCHONDROSIS
Authors: Sklyarenko O. V. , Zhivotenko A. P. , Koshkareva Z. V. , Ippolitova E. G. , Verkhozina T. K. , Tsyslyak E. S.
Published: October 2018

The article presents clinical profile of patients with cervical osteochondrosis and cervicobrachial syndrome, results of cliniconeurological examination including X-ray diagnostics (plain frontal and lateral radiography of cervical spine, functional tests, frontal and lateral X-ray imaging of large joints of upper limbs), MRI of cervical spine, stimulation electroneuromyography and osteodensimetry. Statistical processing with definition of nonparametric test and correlation coefficient was performed using SPSS 22.0.0 software. Pearson and Spearman nonparametric tests were used for correlation analysis. Examination of patients with cervicobrachial syndrome revealed that bone tissue condition of a limb with pain syndrome slightly differs from the bone tissue condition of a healthy limb and is within normal range. Neuromyography showed that abnormality of a functional condition of studied nerves of upper limbs was not pronounced and was registered on both limbs. As a result of our research we can suppose that asymmetric abnormal focus inhibits peripheral and central chains of locomotor system both on injured and healthy limbs. Differences in functional condition of peripheral nerves of upper limbs in patients with cervicobrachial syndrome and healthy people are statistically significant and allow us to consider them as a sign of decompensation which prevent healthy performance.
APPROACHES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOANALYTICAL METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF UNSTABLE SUBSTANCES IN BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS
Authors: Khokhlov A. L. , Yaichkov I. I. , Dzhurko Yu. A. , Ryska M. , Kubeš V. , Shitov L. N.
Published: October 2018

The approaches to bioanalytical method development for determination of substances which contain unstable functional groups in the structure are described. The oxidation and the hydrolysis are main causes of the decomposition of substances in biological fluids. Phenolic hydroxyls contain drugs were selected as examples of oxidable compounds, glucuronides of drugs were selected as examples of hydrolysable compounds. Determination of mycophenolic acid, which contains one phenolic hydroxyl and metabolized by formation of glucuronides, in plasma was performed using high performance liquid chromatography with mass-spectrometry and tandem mass-spectrometry detection. Methyldopa, which contains two phenolic hydroxyls, in stabilized plasma was assayed by high performance liquid chromatography – tandem mass-spectrometry in the range of 0.02–3.00 μg/ml. Concentrations of desmethyl mebeverine acid, which contains in the structure one phenolic hydroxyl and metabolized by formation of phenolic glucuronide, was measured simultaneously with mebeverine acid in the range of 10–2000 ng/ml. The influence of the ion source conversion of glucuronides on the quantitative determination of the substances was studied in the initial part of methods development. The next, selection of anticoagulants based on the study of short-term stability and freeze/thaw stability of the analytes and back conversion of their glucuronides was performed. The combination of anticoagulant K3EDTA and the antioxidant solution containing a mixture of ascorbic acid, sodium sulfite and sodium hydrogen carbonate in the concentrations of 5.0 %, 0.2 % and 2.4 %, respectively, was used to prevent degradation of methyldopa.
BIOINFORMATIC SEARCH OF CRISPR/CAS SYSTEM STRUCTURES IN GENOME OF PCT281 PLASMID OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS SUBSP. CHINENSIS STRAIN CT-43
Authors: Arefyeva N. A. , Dzhioev Yu. P. , Borisenko A. Yu. , Chemerilova V. I. , Vyatchina O. F. , Sekerina O. A. , Stepanenko L. A. , Markova Yu. A. , Yurinova G. V. , Salovarova V. P. , Pristavka A. A. , Kuzminova V. A. , Reva O. N. , Zlobin V. I.
Published: October 2018

Background. CRISPR/Cas systems loci are one of the functionally important patterns in bacterial genome which perform the role of “adaptive immune defense” from foreign nucleic acids. The study of CRISPR/Cas systems structure in genomes of plasmids and phages provide new information about the evolution of this systems in bacterial hosts.

Aims. A search of CRISPR/Cas systems structures in pCT281 plasmid from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. chinensis strain CT-43 using bioinformatic methods.

Materials and methods. Search studies using bioinformatics methods were performed with the genome of pCT281 plasmid of B. thuringiensis subsp. chinensis strain CT-43 from the RefSeq database. To search for the CRISPR/Cas system structure MacSyFinder (ver. 1.0.5) and three combined algorithms were used: CRISPRFinder; PILER-CR; CRISPR Recognition Tool (CRT). The consensus repeat sequence was generated in WebLogo 3.

Results and discussion. In pCT281 plasmid we detected one locus of CRISPR/Cas system of the type I-C which contains 2 CRISPR-cassettes and 4 cas-genes located between them. The CRISPR-cassette 1 includes 10 spacers from 32 to 35 bp and 11 repeats 32bp in length. 5 spacers (33–35 bp) separated by 6 repeats 32 bp in length were detected in the CRISPR-cassette 2.

Conclusions. The bioinformatic methods used in this study enable to conduct a search of CRISPR/Cas systems structures in plasmid genomes. The presence of the CRISPR-Cas locus in pCT281 plasmid confirms a possible transfer of this system from the nucleoid to this plasmid. The detected spacers provide information about phages this bacteria was encountered.
Discovering Ecological Awareness of Filipino Education Students
Authors: Lualhati Genalyn P. , Catibog Frances Jane A. , Holgado Rose Anne L. , Liwanag John Mark A.
Published: October 2018

Ecological awareness is a way of thinking about the world in terms of its interdependent natural and human systems, including a consideration of the consequences of human actions and interactions within the natural context. Hence, this research determined the level of ecological awareness of Filipino education students, with the aim of strengthening their ecological awareness through enrichment activities. The input of the study was determined by employing self-made questionnaire as the principal tool for gathering data. Through appropriate statistical tools and analyses of data, the study revealed that the respondents are greatly female individuals who belonged to the bracket of middle income, reached high school level which was the parent’s highest educational attainment and acquired General Weighted Average (GWA) in Natural Sciences (NS) ranging from 2.00-2.49. It also revealed that the respondents are aware when it comes to caring and practical competency. Further, it was revealed that there is no significant relationship between sex and ecological awareness while there is a significant relationship between socio-economic status, parent’s highest educational attainment, GWA in NS and ecological awareness. The above-mentioned findings recommend to conduct programs that integrate caring, knowledge, and action that determine potential to enhance student’s ecological awareness and promote transparency and public participation in decision-making, and access to justice in environmental matters.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN TEPUNG DAUN KELOR (Moringa oleifera) TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK ORGANOLEPTIK DAN KIMIA BISKUIT MOCAF (Modified Cassava Flour)
Authors: Augustyn Gelora Helena , Tuhumury Helen Cynthia Dewi , Dahoklory Matheos
Published: October 2018

The purpose of the research was to analyse the effect of Moringa leaf flour on the organoleptic and chemical properties of mocaf biscuit. A completely randomized experimental design was applied with single factor having a levels of flour adition, P1 (0:100), P2 (3:100), P3 (6:100) dan P4 (9:100). Result showed that nutritional content of moringa leaf flour on moisture, protein, vitamin C and carbohydrate contents were 9.57%, 26.02%, 1.2% and 51.91% respectively. Mocaf biscuit made of P2 (3:100) was found to be the best product with the moisture, ash, fat, protein, vitamin C, and carbohydrate content of 2.74%, 1.41%, 2.20%, 11.15%, 10.12%, 0.25% and 72.12% subsequently. The biscuit made with this P2 result in organoleptic properties that were mostly prefered by panelists on colour (3.20), aroma (3.22), texture (3.32), taste (3.20) and overall (3.41).

Keywords: biscuit, mocaf, moringa leaf flour

 

ABSTRAK

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh penambahan tepung daun kelor terhadap karakteristik organoleptic dan kimia biskuit mocaf. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) Faktor Tunggal dengan 1 taraf perlakuan penambahan tepung daun kelor (P) dan tepung mocaf dengan tiga kali ulangan. Taraf perlakuan dalam penelitian yaitu: P1 (0:100), P2 (3:100), P3 (6:100), dan P4(9:100). Hasil penelitian menghasilkan kandungan gizi tepung daun kelor yaitu: 9,57% kadar air, 7,85% kadar abu, 4,03% kadar serat, 2,52% kadar lemak, 26,02% kadar protein, 1,92% kadar vitamin C dan 51,91% kadar karbohidrat, sedangkan biskuit mocaf dengan perlakuan P2 (3:100) memiliki 2,74% kadar air, 1,41% kadar abu, 2,20% kadar serat, 11,52% kadar lemak, 10,12% kadar protein, 0,25% kadar vitamin C, dan 72,38%. Hasil uji organoleptik, panelis menyukai biskuit mocaf untuk tingkat kesukaan terhadap warna 3,20 (suka), aroma 3,22 (suka), tekstur 3,32 (suka), rasa 3,20 (suka), dan overall 3,41 (suka).

Kata kunci: biskuit, mocaf, tepung daun kelor
Lecciones esenciales sobre el trabajo en red inter-escolar
Authors: Parrilla Latas Ángeles , Sierra Martínez Silvia , Fiuza Asorey María
Published: October 2018

Resumen: El propósito de este artículo es analizar con un enfoque retrospectivo el origen y desarrollo de una red inter-escolar desde la perspectiva del profesorado participante en la misma. Se trata de una red integrada por 7 centros escolares de Educación Infantil (EI) y Educación Primaria (EP) de una misma localidad gallega. Las raíces teóricas del estudio se enmarcan en un enfoque comunitario de la inclusión social y educativa; en las comunidades de colaboración e indagación, y en el modelo de investigación inclusiva y participativa. Las fuentes de datos utilizadas para documentar el desarrollo de la red han sido de dos tipos, datos producidos ex profeso para analizar las percepciones de las docentes (tertulia pedagógica, entrevistas y mesa redonda) y, como apoyo secundario, datos recogidos durante las acciones de la red. La información fue analizada a través de un análisis de contenido en torno a diversas categorías consensuadas con quienes participan. Los resultados del estudio identifican los procesos implicados en el desarrollo de la red, el contenido y actividades de la misma, los patrones de colaboración desarrollados, y su valor para el profesorado. El artículo concluye planteando 10 lecciones esenciales que conforman los elementos fundamentales en la construcción, mantenimiento y trabajo en la red inter-escolar estudiada. Abstract: The purpose of this article is to analyze with a retrospective approach the origin, development and activities undertaken in a network from the point of view of participant teachers. It was an interschool network made up of 7 pre-school and primary schools of the same locality in Galicia. A community approach to social and educational inclusion; the communities of collaboration and inquiry and the so-called inclusive and participatory research are the theoretical roots of the study. Data sources used to document the inter-school network were of two types, data produced ex profeso to analyze the perceptions of teachers (pedagogical discussion, interviews and round table), and as a secondary source, data collected during the actions developed in the network (audiovisual records of meetings, minutes, etc.) The information was analyzed through a content analysis on various categories, agreed upon with the participants. The results of the study identify the processes involved in the development of the network, the content and activities of the same, the patterns of collaboration developed, and its value to the teachers. The article concludes by raising 10 essential lessons that make up the fundamental elements in the construction, maintenance and work on the network inter-school studied.
Una mirada sobre el trabajo en red del Laboratoire International sur l’Inclusion Scolaire (LISIS): afianzando una cultura colaborativa para la movilización del conocimiento sobre educación inclusiva
Authors: Moliner García Odet , Ramel Serge
Published: October 2018

Resumen:Movilizar el conocimiento sobre la educación inclusiva es uno de los objetivos prioritarios del Laboratoire International sur l’inclusion Scolaire (LISIS). Este trabajo da cuenta del proceso emergente de esta idea durante los últimos seis años de funcionamiento de la red. El laboratorio se constituye como una red de investigadores/formadores organizados en diez equipos de investigación, pertenecientes a veintidós instituciones de educación superior de cinco países, que acompañan procesos de transformación hacia la inclusión mediante la investigación-acción como estrategia general. Este trabajo presenta, a través de un estudio de caso (que es la propia red) los hallazgos preliminares que indican que la movilización del conocimiento objeto de la investigación sobre educación inclusiva, adquiere un carácter práctico en la construcción de escuelas más inclusivas cuando los investigadores/formadores adoptan posturas y roles colaborativos, adquieren responsabilidades y tienen en cuenta los condicionantes contextuales. Así mismo, el trabajo presenta, en la discusión de los resultados, una reflexión sobre los factores del trabajo en red que favorecen el avance de la inclusión, así como los desafíos que plantea la investigación colaborativa y participativa en el marco de una red de carácter internacional. Abstract: Knowledge Mobilization on inclusive inclusive education is one of the main objectives of Laboratoire International sur l'Inclusion Scolaire (LISIS). This work presents the emerging process of this idea during the last six years of network operation. The laboratory is constituted as a network of researchers / trainers organized in ten research teams, from twenty-two higher education institutions from five countries, which accompany transformation processes towards inclusion through action research as a general strategy. This work presents, through a case study (which is the net) the preliminary results about mobilization of the knowledge as a research topic on inclusive education. These acquires a practical character in the construction of more inclusive schools when researchers / trainers adopt positions and collaborative roles, acquire responsibilities and take into account the contextual constraints. Likewise, the work presents, in the discussion of the results, a reflection about the factors of networking that stimulate the advance of the inclusion. Also about the challenges that collaborative and participative research poses in an international network
Modelos Didácticos en la Educación Superior: Una realidad que se puede cambiar
Authors: Homero Orozco Cazco Gustavo , Sosa Olalla María Rosa , Martínez Abad Fernando
Published: October 2018

Resumen: Los modelos didácticos son planes estructurados que pueden usarse para configurar un currículo, diseñar materiales y orientar la enseñanza en las aulas. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la incidencia de los modelos didácticos que aplican los docentes en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes universitarios. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo, con un diseño no experimental-transversal, de tipo descriptivo y correlacional; se trabajó con una muestra de 179 estudiantes y 4 profesores, a quienes se les aplicaron escalas de Tipo Likert. Los resultados se centran en la diversidad de modelos que emplean los docentes universitarios, de los cuales dos incidieron significativamente, el Tecnológico y el Espontaneísta-Activo. La conclusión principal, es el predominio del Modelo Tradicional que continúa en la práctica docente en el ámbito universitario. Abstract:The didactic models are structured plans that can be used to configure a curriculum, to design materials and to guide the teaching in the classroom. The aim of the research was to determine the incidence of teaching models applied by teachers at the academic performance of college students. A quantitative, with a non - cross experimental design, descriptive and correlational approach was used; I worked with a sample of 179 students and 4 teachers, who were applied Likert- type scales. The results focus on the diversity of models used by university teachers, two of them influenced significantly, Technology and Spontaneity - Active. The main conclusion is the predominance of the traditional model use at the university field.
Study the Effect of Various Parameters on the Synthesis of ZSM-5 Zeolite
Authors: AL-Rubaye Rana Th. A. , Garforth A. A.
Published: October 2018

ZSM-5 zeolite was synthesis under hydrothermal conditions at 175oC. The synthesis parameters have been investigated to find optimum synthesis method. Firstly, the crystallization time has been investigated to find the optimum crystallization time. Also, the ageing time was studied. The morphology, structure, and composition of the synthesized ZSM-5 zeolite were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), pH meter, viscometer, and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The bulk Si/Al ratio of ZSM-5 zeolite was in the range of 9.5—11.7. The synthesized ZSM-5 zeolite with appropriate ageing time could adjust crystal size and degree of the crystallinity. The crystal size of ZSM-5 zeolite obtained at an ageing time of 24 h was around 2.0 μm. The suitable aging time was 24 h, and the relative crystallinity of ZSM-5 zeolite could reach up to 100% after crystallization for 48 h at 175oC
Deep Oxidative Desulfurization of Model fuels by Prepared Nano TiO2 with Phosphotungstic acid
Authors: Abdulmajeed Basma Abbas , Hamadullah Sameera , Allawi Fadhil Abed
Published: October 2018

In this study, nano TiO2 was prepared with titanium isopropoxide (TTIP) as a resource to titanium oxide. The catalyst was synthesized using phosphotungstic acid (PTA) and, stearyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (STAB) was used as the structure-directing material. Characterization of the product was done by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy (XRF), nitrogen adsorption/desorption measurements, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, were used to characterize the calcined TiO2 nanoparticles by STAB and PWA. The TiO2 nanomaterials were prepared in three crystalline forms (amorphous, anatase, anatase-rutile). The results showed that the nanoparticles of anatase TiO2 have good catalytic oxidative activity. This is because of the conversions of 100% within 90 sec from 300 ppm of dibenzothiophene. This is compared to conversion rates for anatase–rutile nanoparticles and amorphous nanoparticles which reached 52% and 31 %, respectively. The influence of the temperature of reaction, catalyst amount, H2O2 concentration, and initial DBT concentration on the oxidation of DBT was investigated.
Fractal Network Security Theory: A Dynamic Theory to Better Explain and Predict Information System Network Security Risks
Authors: McReynolds Kevin
Published: October 2018

Monthly,
even weekly, information systems security researchers seem to report thousands of
Information Systems Network (ISN) node attacks and hundreds of new attack
vectors. The current view of networking nodes does not account for their
roughness and complexity. This paper presents a theory, Fractal Network
Security (FNS), which is more dynamic and natural and the only theory
addressing hardware nodes on ISNs.
Perkembangan Aspek Sosial-Emosional dan Kegiatan Pembelajaran yang Sesuai untuk Anak Usia 4-6 Tahun
Authors: Maria Ina , Amalia Eka Rizki
Published: October 2018

Social-emotional development is one of the most important developmental aspects for every child because it is one of the determinants of his success in the future. Early age is a golden age for every aspect of development, including social-emotional aspects. Therefore, the process of children’s development must always be considered in order to run optimally. This is a library research with the purpose to explain; 1) the theory of social-emotional development, 2) the characteristics of social-emotional development of children aged 4-6 years, 3) resilience in children, and 4) learning activities suitable for children aged 4-6 years in optimizing their social-emotional development. Explanation of the four main topics discussed above will greatly help parents and teachers in understanding and improving children's social-emotional abilities.
Inventarisasi Belalang (Orthoptera: Acrididae) di Perkebunan dan Persawahan Desa Serdang Menang, Kecamatan Sirah Pulau Padang, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir
Authors: Sugiarto Ari
Published: October 2018

Belalang (Orthoptera: Acrididae) dapat menjadi ancaman pada tanaman pertanian. Desa Serdang Menang memiliki ekosistem perkebunan dan persawahan yang memiliki potensi acaman dari belalang. Perlu dilakukan inventarisasi belalang (Orthoptera: Acrididae) di perkebunan dan persawahan Desa Serdang Menang sebagai upaya perkiraan potensi acaman dari belalang pada ekosistem perkebunan dan persawahan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di perkebunan dan persawahan Desa Serdang Menang, Kecamatan Sirah Pulau Padang, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir pada bulan Oktober 2018. Metode penelitian ini dengan menggunakan Sweep net and hand picking, serta pengambilan foto belalang dengan camera. Spesies belalang (Orthoptera: Acrididae) yang ditemukan di ekosistem perkebunan dan persawahan Desa Serdang Menang berjumlah 6 spesies (Gesonula mundata, Oxya Hyla, Phlaeoba fumosa, Traulia azureipennis, Valanga nigricornis, dan Xenocatantops humilis). Spesies belalang lebih banyak ditemukan pada ekosistem persawahan dibanding pada ekosistem perkebunan, hal ini dapat menunjukkan bahwa pada ekosistem persawahan memiliki potensi ancaman belalang yang lebih besar dibanding pada ekosistem perkebunan.
Motivation and self-regulation: The role of want-to motivation in the processes underlying self-regulation and self-control
Authors: Werner Kaitlyn M. , Milyavskaya Marina
Published: October 2018

Research on self-regulation has largely focused on the idea of effortful self-control, which assumes that exerting willpower will lead to greater success. However, in recent years, research has challenged this perspective and instead proposes that effortless self-regulation is more adaptive for long-term goal pursuit. Taking into consideration the burgeoning literature on effortless self-regulation, here we propose that motivation – or the reasons why we pursue our goals – plays an integral role in this process. The objective of the present paper is thus to highlight how motivation can play a role in how self-regulation unfolds. Specifically, we propose that pursuing goals because you want-to (vs. have-to) is associated with better goal attainment as a function of experiencing less temptations and obstacles. While the reason why want-to motivation relates to experiencing fewer obstacles has yet to be thoroughly explored, here we propose some potential mechanisms drawing from recent research on self-regulation. We also provide recommendations for future research, highlighting the importance of considering motivation in the study of self-regulatory processes.
Knowledge of prostate cancer and screening practices among men in Sokoto, Nigeria
Authors: Awosan Kehinde Joseph , Yunusa Edzu Usman , Agwu Ngwobia Peter , Taofiq Suleiman
Published: October 2018

Background: Halting the rising burden of prostate cancer across the globe has become a major public health challenge with the absence of intellectual consensus on the effective strategies for its prevention. However, knowledge of the disease and uptake of prostate cancer screening remain indispensable in mitigating the dire consequences of the prevalent late presentation of patients with the disease in sub-Saharan Africa.Aims and Objectives: This study was designed with an aim to assess prostate cancer knowledge and screening practices among men in Sokoto, Nigeria.Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 participants (selected by systematic sampling technique) attending the medical and surgical outpatient clinics of UDUTH, Sokoto, Nigeria. Data were collected with a pretested, structured questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20 computer software.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 53.13 ± 7.92 years. Only 15 (5.0%) and 4 (1.3%) of the 300 respondents were aware of prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening respectively. Most of the respondents (95.0%) had poor knowledge of prostate cancer, and none of them have ever had a prostate cancer screening test done, with the most commonly cited reason being lack of awareness (98.6%).Conclusion: This study showed poor knowledge of prostate cancer and zero uptake of prostate cancer screening among the participants. These findings highlight the need for government and healthcare providers to sensitize the public on prostate cancer and its prevention, in addition to facilitating unrestricted access of those at risk to prostate cancer screening services.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 51-56
Assessment of recent epidemiological trends in peptic ulcer perforation patients in an eastern indian tertiary hospital
Authors: Ghosh Bikash Chandra , Gangopadhyay Ambar , Ghosh Gautam
Published: October 2018

Background: Peptic Ulcer perforation is one of the most important and dreaded complication of peptic ulcer disease. In-spite of recent therapeutic management options available, it is still life threatening catastrophe. Sudden release of gastric and duodenal content in peritoneal cavity leads to devastating sequence of events which if not properly managed may lead to death. Age and Gender adjusted analysis of incidence, morbidity and mortality and the effect of ulcerogenic medications, addictions and H. Pylori infection in prognosis were studied here. Postoperative outcomes were also assessed after giving same type of treatments (Preoperative resuscitation, Graham’s Patch repair, and postoperative care) given by same surgical team.Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of this study were to investigate the latest trends of incidence, presentation, morbidity and mortality of benign perforated gastro-duodenal ulcer among the various age groups of population and to further study the risk factors associated with these events and study the association of addiction, ulcerogenic medications and H. Pylori infection.Materials and Methods: This observational descriptive study was conducted in R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata between the periods from January 2016 to June 2017 among 102 patients.Results: In this study of 102 patients 97% were male patients, maximum number of patient were from the age group 15 -30 years (45.1%).86.3% were from low socio- economic status and 40.2% residing in urban slum. Maximum number of patients presenting within 72 hrs (71%) having zero mortality. Seventy four percent of patients presented with shock if came between 4-5 days with 17.39% mortality. Patient presenting after 5 days had mortality of 75% and shock was 100% finding. Size <1 cm having 1% mortality but if size is >1 cm then mortality was >50.5%.Conclusion: Perforated peptic ulcer is common among males in second and third decade of their life with patients living in rural and urban slum commonly affected. Most common predisposing factors for PPU among younger population were addictions like smoking or alcohol intake. Among the elderly patients, intake of ulcerogenic medications like NSAID and steroids was the most common predisposing factor for PPU. Among patients of non-NSAID associated PPU, Helicobacter pylori infection was the major cause in the pathogenesis of PPU.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 68-75
The relationship between the thyroid gland and body at different gestational age of developing human foetuses
Authors: Mukhia Rajeev , Powar Bhawani Prasad
Published: October 2018

Background: Thyroid gland is one of the organs of interest for researchers since a long time. Though, detailed study about adult thyroid gland is there in the literature but thyroid gland at different stages in the foetal period is far less available.Aims and Objective: To find out the morphological and morphometric features on the development of foetal thyroid gland in relation with different gestational weeks.Materials and Methods: The study was carried in the Department of Anatomy, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal, on 40 human foetuses of known gestational age. The midline dissection of the neck was done to expose the thyroid gland. The shape and measurements like length, breadth and thickness of both lobe of the gland were noted.Results: The mean values of all parameters by gestational age were calculated. In the present study, the weight of foetuses showed gradual increase from 10th week to 38th weeks of gestation. In the normally developing foetuses the thyroid gland dimension and its weight also increases with increase gestational age.Conclusion: There was no more difference between the dimension of right and left lobe of thyroid gland. The study provides morphological and morphometric knowledge on the development of foetal thyroid gland from 10th week to 38th weeks of gestation. The knowledge of thyroid gland weight and dimension and body weight in relation to the gestational age might be helpful to judge the thyroid structure in preterm babies.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 40-44
Clinical effects of overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus and non-overwintered-stressed Chondrus crispus dietary supplementations
Authors: Palmieri Beniamino , Vadalà Maria , Laurino Carmen
Published: October 2018

Background: Chondrus crispus is red seaweed widespread in the northern Atlantic coasts due to the high proteins, burden it is quite helpful supplement for some symptoms such as fatigue, asthenia, and weakness and for supporting skeletal muscles in sports athletes.Aims and Objectives: This retrospective observational “not inferiority” study investigates and compares the clinical effects of overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus and non-overwintered-stressed Chondrus crispus dietary supplementations for the treatment of musculoskeletal and articular symptomatology related diseases.Materials and Methods: Eighty patients were retrospectively reviewed through the Second Opinion Medical Network. Patients were prescribed 3 capsules/day after the main meals for 3 weeks of overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus or non-overwintered stressed Chondrus crispus dietary supplementations. Quality of life (QOL) assessment was evaluated by the Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey questionnaire before starting the treatment and after the third week. Benefits declared by patients were also reported after the treatment in addition to some subjective observations related to the symptomatology and to the health status.Results: Fifty patients were treated with overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus and 30 patients were treated with the non-overwintered-stressed Chondrus crispus dietary supplementation. The general benefit of treatment with overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus was 76%, while that obtained with non-overwintered-stressed Chondrus crispus was 33.3% (P <0.01). Results of SF-36 general health status after the treatment demonstrated that 37 patients (74%) and 11 patients (36.7%) felt better than before in the overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus group and non-overwintered-stressed Chondrus crispus group, respectively (P < 0.01). A great improvement of subjective exhaustion, fatigue, pain, digestive, and peristalsis disturbances symptoms, in addition to mood and concentration amelioration that would be a consequence of symptomatology regression, was also observed.Conclusions: This retrospective observational comparative study evidences that overwintered-stressed Chondrus Crispus improved musculoskeletal and articular symptomatology related diseases better than non-overwintered-stressed Chondrus crispus.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 7-13
Parent education in autism spectrum disorder - a review of the literature
Authors: Preece David , Trajkovski Vladimir
Published: October 2018

Obitelji koje žive s poremećajem iz spektra autizma suočavaju se s mnogim izazovima koji ne utječu samo na dijete s tim poremećajem i njegov razvoj, već i na funkcioniranje obitelji i kvalitetu njezina života. Edukacija roditelja o poremećaju iz spektra autizma identificirana je kao prioritetna intervencija u području ove problematike, kako na nacionalnoj, tako i na međunarodnoj razini. Dok je, s jedne strane, literature o osposobljavanju (treningu) roditelja u okviru specifičnih terapijskih pristupa opsežna, pretragom baza podataka pronašli smo svega 12 članaka koji izvještavaju o istraživanjima edukacije roditelja. Ukupno gledajući, ta istraživanja pokazuju pozitivne učinke edukacije roditelja: ona može doprinjeti redukciji stresa i anksioznosti, boljem nošenju s teškoćama, poboljšanju interakcija i komunikacije između roditelja i djeteta, boljem razumijevanju poremećaja iz spektra autizma, učinkovitosti, povjerenju i poboljšanju kvalitete života roditelja. Razmatraju se četiri ključne teme: utjecaj, provedba, sadržaj i lokalna/kulturna sporna pitanja edukacije roditelja, a također i slabosti i teškoće zamijećene u dosadašnjim istraživanjima, kao i potreba za daljnjim istraživanjima na području ovih intervencija.
Uvjerenja studenata učiteljskog studija i zaposlenih učitelja o inkluzivnoj praksi
Authors: Bouillet Dejana , Domović Vlatka , Ivančević Sanela
Published: October 2018

Uvjerenja se odnose na sklop konceptualnih predodžbi koje uključuju opća znanja o pojavama, ljudima i događajima vezanim uz profesionalni kontekst. Ovaj je rad usmjeren na utvrđivanje razlika u uvjerenjima studenata prve, treće i pete godine učiteljskog studija te zaposlenih učitelja o odgojno-obrazovnoj inkluziji i poučavanju učenika s teškoćama, u svrhu utvrđivanja odgovora na pitanje mijenjaju li se i na koji način uvjerenja različitih skupina ispitanika o učenicima s teškoćama i njihovoj inkluziji u odgojno-obrazovni proces. Istraživanje je provedeno na uzorku 585 studenata učiteljskog studija i učitelja zaposlenih u osnovnim školama u Republici Hrvatskoj. Primijenjena je metoda metafora koja uključuje poznati objekt ili događaj kao konceptualno sredstvo za razjašnjenje kompleksnih pojmova ili situacija. Sudionici istraživanja dopunjavali su rečenice ‘Inkluzija učenika s teškoćama u razvoju je kao …. jer …’ i ‘Poučavanje učenika s teškoćama u razvoju je kao … jer …’. Utvrđeno je da u ukupnom uzorku većina ispitanika izražava inkluzivna uvjerenja jer su njihovi odgovori usmjereni na oblikovanje i podržavanje učenika s teškoćama. Međutim, kada je u pitanju proces poučavanja, udio ispitanika koji iskazuju inkluzivna uvjerenja se smanjuje. Inkluzivna uvjerenja u najvećoj mjeri karakteriziraju studente 3. godine učiteljskog studija koji su netom bili uključeni u kolegij o inkluzivnoj pedagogiji, a u najmanjoj mjeri zaposlene učitelje. Ostale skupine studenata dijele gotovo ista profesionalna uvjerenja, što upućuje na nedovoljan doprinos inicijalnog obrazovanja i praktičnog iskustva na transformaciju od predprofesionalnih prema profesionalnim uvjerenjima o inkluzivnom obrazovanju.
Doživljaj samoga sebe i okoline kod roditelja djece urednog razvoja i roditelja djece s razvojnim teškoćama
Authors: Rašan Ivana , Car Željka , Ivšac Pavliša Jasmina
Published: October 2018

Roditeljstvo djece s teškoćama donosi brojne izazove, a visoka razina stresa se povezuje s nedostatnom stručnom podrškom (Paster, Brandwein, Walsh, 2009). Nadalje, roditelji djece s razvojnim teškoćama često doživljavaju neuspjeh te svoje kompetencije u kontekstu roditeljstva nerijetko interpretiraju nerealno negativno (Kralj, 2012). S obzirom na oskudnost istraživačkih inicijativa na ovu temu, cilj rada je provjeriti postoje li razlike u samoprocjeni različitih životnih segmenata između roditelja djece s teškoćama i roditelja djece urednog razvoja. Istraživanje je provedeno tijekom projekta na kojem su se provodile aktivnosti osnaživanja roditelja djece s teškoćama i jačanja njihovih kapaciteta za bolji plasman na tržište rada. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo ukupno 60 roditelja - 30 roditelja koji imaju djecu s teškoćama i 30 roditelja djece urednog razvoja. Za potrebe istraživanja sastavljen je anketni upitnik u kojem je korištena skala Likertovog tipa od 1 do 5. S ciljem utvrđivanja razlika između navedenih skupina ispitanika korišten je neparametrijski test sume rangova (Mann Whitney U test). Utvrđeno je da postoje razlike u samoprocjeni osobnog zadovoljstva i vlastite uspješnosti u korist roditelja koji imaju djecu urednog razvoja, ali je isto tako utvrđeno da u ostalim segmentima njihove samoprocjene (kao što je npr. težnja za napretkom, pozitivan stav, zadovoljstvo razinom vlastitih postignuća/ciljeva, itd.) ne postoje značajne razlike između dvije navedene skupine. Dobiveni rezultati ukazuju na pozitivan stav prilikom suočavanja s različitim izazovnim životnim situacijama kojeg je moguće tumačiti kroz postojanje vlastite osobnosti pojedinca te nizom individualnih događaja koji ga kroz život određuju (Lacković-Grgin, 2011), a ne pripadnosti jednoj od skupina.
Nezadovoljstvo tjelesnim izgledom i ponašanja povezana s poremećajima u prehrani adolescenata
Authors: Livazović Goran , Mudrinić Iva
Published: October 2018

Rad analizira anketno istraživanje o učestalosti poremećaja u prehrani provedeno na uzorku od 148 srednjoškolaca. Cilj rada je ispitati učestalost ponašanja i stavova karakterističnih za poremećaje u prehrani s obzirom na spol i dob, te njihovu povezanost s odnosom s roditeljima i vršnjacima te stavovima srednjoškolaca o vlastitom tjelesnom izgledu. Nezadovoljstvo vlastitim tijelom ispitano je na slikovnom prikazu razlika u procjeni trenutnog i željenog tjelesnog izgleda. Primijenjeni su postupci deskriptivne statistike, t-testa za nezavisne uzorke, ANOVA-e i korelacijske analize. Rezultati pokazuju da 48,6% djevojaka za željeni izgled odabire prikaz mršavijeg tijela od postojećeg, dok 38,7% navodi željeni izgled kao jednak postojećem, a 12,6% željeni izgled procjenjuje debljim od postojećeg. Djevojke su najnezadovoljnije trbuhom (31,5%), nogama (28%) te stražnjicom i bokovima (20,7%). Mladići su najnezadovoljniji prsima (35,1%), nogama (21,6%) i trbuhom (18,9%). Ukupno, 52,7% ispitanika iskazuje osjećaj prevelike debljine, dok jaku želju za mršavljenjem iskazuje 65,5% mladih. Djevojke značajno češće od mladića iskazuju nezadovoljstvo tijelom (p<0,001) te su sklonije ponašanjima povezanim s anoreksijom (p<0,001), ponašanjima povezanim s bulimijom (p<0,01) i poremećaju s prejedanjem (p<0,05). Mlađi ispitanici značajno su skloniji ponašanjima povezanima s ortoreksijom (p<0,05). Utvrđena je niska negativna korelacija kvalitete odnosa u obitelji i ponašanja s povezanih s bulimijom (r=-0,18, p<0,05). Nezadovoljstvo tijelom pozitivno visoko korelira s ponašanjima povezanim s anoreksijom (r=0,76, p<0,001) i bulimijom (r=0,63, p<0,001) te je pozitivno umjereno povezano s poremećajem s prejedanjem (r=0,58, p<0,001). Nije utvrđena povezanost odnosa s vršnjacima, nezadovoljstva tijelom i stavova o vlastitom izgledu s ponašanjima povezanim s anoreksijom, bulimijom i ponašanjima povezanim s poremećajem prejedanja i ortoreksijom.
Prozesskraftmessung mit spindelintegrierter Sensorik
Authors: Brecher Christian , Eckel Hans-Martin , Fey Marcel , Butz Felix
Published: October 2018

Kurzfassung

Durch Kenntnis der Prozesskraft sind detaillierte Einblicke in den Fertigungsprozess und das Fertigungssystem möglich. Diese Kraft bildet die Basis zur Prozessoptimierung und Überwachung des Fertigungssystems. Prozesskräfte können indirekt über die relative Verlagerung zwischen Spindelwelle und Spindelgehäuse berechnet werden. Aus diesem Grund wurde eine Hauptspindel mit berührungslosen Verlagerungssensoren ausgestattet, um die Kraft am Werkzeug in den Hauptmaschinenachsen zu erfassen.
Yann Queffelec’in “Barbar Düğünler” Romanındaki Baba Kavramının Psikanalitik Açıdan İncelenmesi
Authors: Ilık Niyazi
Published: October 2018

Türk Medeni Kanununa göre; baba kelimesinin biyolojik olarak
taşıdığı anlam,bir erkeğin bir kadına sperm vererek bir çocuğun dünyaya
gelmesinde rol almasıdır. Babalık rolü bebeğin doğumuyla birlikte aktif olarak başlar. Her iki
cinsiyete sahip olan bebekte de, yaşamının daha ilk yıllarından itibaren
anne-babalarından  cinsiyetine uygun
tutum, ilgi ve davranışları öğrenmeye başlarlar. İlk etapta cinsiyetine uyumlu
oyuncak ve kıyafetlerle başlayan bu maraton daha sonra aynı cinsiyetteki ebeveynin
model olarak benimsenmesiyle devam etmektedir. Etraftakilerin yönlendirmesine
belirli bir zaman sonra karşılık vermeye başlayan bebek, hem cins modellerini
taklit etmeye, cinsiyetine uygun aktiviteleri benimsemeye başlar.Bu süreç
başladığında bebeğin varoluşundan getirdiği genetik farklılıkların üzerine
sosyalleşme aşamasının farkları da eklenerek kadın ve erkek cinsiyet rolleri
belirginleşmeye başlar. Bu dönemde bebeğin rol alabileceği bir babanın var
olması bebeğin gelişim sürecinin sağlıklı ve hızlı ilerleyişine olumlu
katkılarda bulunmaktadır (Kuzucu,2011). Yann Queffelec’in ‘’Barbar Düğünler’’
romanında sevdiği adam tarafından tecavüz uğrayan Nicole ve tecavüz sonucunda
dünyaya gözünün açtığı andan itibaren anne nefretiyle karşılaşan Ludovic adında
bir erkek çocuğun hikayesine değinilmektedir. Çok korktuğu annesinden bir an
olsun vazgeçmeyip annesine kavuşabilmek için her yolu deneyen erkek çocuğun
hayatı eserde yansıtılmaktadır. Tecavüz,toplumda sık görülmekle birlikte
kadının erkek tarafından cinsel ve fiziksel şiddete maruz bırakılmasıyla
açıklanmaktadır. İstenmeyen bir bebek olarak dünyaya gelen Ludovic’in hiç
varolmayan baba ile özdeşleşme çabası psikanalitik olarak değerlendirilecektir.
THE HEALTHINESS OF COMMERCIAL BUTTER IN MALAYSIA: EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL QUALITY
Authors: Mohammad El-Aidie Safaa Abdel-Aleem
Published: October 2018

Food safety includes all health aspects of the food, especially microbiological quality. Butter, particularly commercial butter is one of the highly consumed foods in Malaysia. The research objective was to investigate the microbiological, physicochemical characteristics and structure of fatty acids of a commercial cows' butter (CCB) sold in Malaysia. Chemical, microbial quality and fatty acid compositions of 7 randomly purchased butter samples from the market were analyzed. The results show the existence of substantial variances in physicochemical parameters between butter samples. The range of pH was between 3.32 to 4.90. The moisture content of all commercial cows' butter samples except sample 5 and 6 was in international standard range. Peroxide and iodine values of all samples were in range of international standard limit. The determination of fatty acids composition by gas chromatography showed the prevalence of the saturated fatty acids dominated by palmitic acid, with a low rate of unsaturated fatty acids, dominated by oleic acid. The results also show the presence minimum of total aerobic mesophilic bacteria (TBC) as well as psychrotrophic bacteria, while coliforms bacteria were not detected. Moulds and yeasts were detected in all samples as minimum counts except samples 2 and 4 which were free from them. Therefore, it was found that the microbiological quality of commercial butter samples is generally good and thus health safety.
Reemergence of Chloramphenicol Sensitivity among Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi : a six year experience in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal
Authors: Nayak Niranjan , Shrestha Rajani , Bhatta Dharm Raj , Hamal Deependra , Subramanya Supram Hosuru , Gokhale Shishir
Published: October 2018

Emerging drug resistance among Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi has become challenging in the treatment of enteric fever. The objective of this study was to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Salmonella serotypes isolated from patients with enteric fever admitted to Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara,Nepal. A total of 30 Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, Paratyphi A, and Paratyphi B isolated from cases of typhoid and paratyphoid fever admitted to Manipal Teaching Hospital over a period from January 2012 to March 2018 were investigated. All strains were identified by standard microbiological methods and tested for in vitro antibiotic susceptibility testing,using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method following the criteria designed by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI 2013). S Typhi was the most predominant amongst all the isolates (18 of 30 i.e. 60%), followed by S Paratyphi A (33.3%, 10 out of 30) and S Paratyphi B (6.6%; 2 out of 30). Overall, 91.3% of the isolates were susceptible to chloramphenicol. The percentage sensitivities towards ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, cotrimoxazole and ampicillin were 82.6%, 75.8%, 63% and 37% respectively. All the isolates were sensitive to imipenem and amikacin. These findings suggested that there were changing patterns of antibiotic resistance in enteric fever with reemergence of chloramphenicol sensitive Salmonellae. This necessitates continuous surveillance of cases and re-evaluation of chloramphenicol therapy in Salmonella infections in Nepal.