bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cognitive and Balance Performance among Elderly in Nursing Home
Authors: Albertina Mathilda , Purba Herdiman Bernard , Nuhonni Siti Annisa
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Cognitive disorders have associated with incidence of fall. Cognitive problem is more frequent in elderly living in nursing homes compared to those who live in community. The aim of this study is to determine correlation between balance performance and cognitive status among elderly in nursing home.Methods: This study was conducted in a nursing home in Jakarta. Balance performance was evaluated using Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and Berg Balance Scale (BBS), while cognitive status was examined using Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).Results: There were 35 participants, consisted of male 10(28.6%) and female 25(71.4%) with median aged 69 years old, included in this study. Median MMSE result was 21 (6-30). The median result of TUG was 14.13 (9.66-88.50) seconds. The median BBS result was 50 (18-56). MMSE have negative strong correlation with TUG (r = -0.693; p = 0.000) and positive strong correlation with BBS (r = 0.640; p=0.000).Conclusion: Cognitive function has strong correlation with balance performance among elderly in nursing home. Therefore, cognitive aspect should be included in fall prevention program.Keywords: Balance, cognitive, elderly, nursing home
Foot Posture Characteristics in Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Authors: Kopen Leni , Tulaar Angela BM. , Murdana Nyoman
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Alteration of foot posture may influence the knee loading, particularly in medial compartment. The purpose of this study was to find the relation of foot postures with clinical finding in medial knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Methods: Subjects with medial KOA who met inclusion criteria were recruited consecutively, in Nursing home on August to October 2018. The foot posture has determined by Foot Posture Index (FPI). The severity of KOA has measured by Kelgreen-Lawrence (KL) grading system, and pain level using numeric rating score (NRS).Results: There were 37 subjects consisted of male and female with normal foot subsequently 17(8.5%) and 3(15%), male and female with abnormal food subsequently 3(15%) and 1(16%). There were 12 (32.43%) of pronated foot, 5 (13.51%) of supinated foot, and 20 (54.06%) of normal foot subjects. The subjects with abnormal foot posture have severe medial KOA (p<0.001), while the pain sensation similar between groups (p=0.321, p=0.688).Conclusion: There was a correlation between foot posture and the severity of medial KOA.Keywords: Foot posture, Knee osteoarthritis, Foot posture index, Numeric rating score
Oil palm biomass wastes as renewable energy sources in Malaysia: Potentials and challenges
Authors: Chee Kong Yap  , Chee Wah Yap  , Shih Hao Tony Peng  , Uma Rani Sinniah  , Chee Seng Leow  , Yuhai He  , Wai Kong Ng
Published: November 2019

This paper reviews the potentials and challenges of using Oil Palm Biomass Wastes (OPBW) as Renewable Energy (RE) source in Malaysia. The OPBW mainly includes Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB). From the present review, the major potentials of OPBW consist of their large availability, being a major sources of lignocellulosic materials for industrial, being economically viable, being a solution to the disposal problem and cost-benefit. The challenges of using OPBW as RE source are being a high dependency on the availability of the OPWB, unfair subsidies given to RE based fuel, the use of POME that produces methane, substantial amount of under-utilization of lignocellulosic wastes from OPBW, the need for further studies on the correct selection of generation plant size, and not economically competitive. Overall, the challenge is to make the OPBWs as a reliable, profitable and sustainable RE industry. Based on the present review mainly from Malaysia, there are definite potentials/advantages of using OPBW as RE source in Malaysia. Ways and suggestions on these practical issues on how to reduce problems facing the use of OPBW as RE source in Malaysia should be investigated and addressed before the large scale utilization of OPBW as RE source can be anticipated in Malaysia.
Effectiveness of tendoachilles and hamstring stretching on nocturnal leg cramps among antenatal women
Authors: Anandhi D  , Thameem Ansari  , Sivakumar VPR
Published: November 2019

Pregnancy also known as gravidity, is the duration which one or more offspring develops inside a woman. A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins. Pregnancy can occur by sexual intercourse or assisted reproductive technology. In the pregnancy which lasts about 40 weeks, is grouped into three trimesters. Maternal physiologic adaptations are attributed to the hormones of pregnancy and to mechanical pressures arising from the enlarging uterus and other tissues. These adaptations protect the woman’s normal physiologic functioning, meet the metabolic demands pregnancy imposes on her body, and provide a nurturing environment for foetal development and growth. Although pregnancy is a normal phenomenon, problems can occur. The hormonal and physical changes of pregnancy result in enormous changes in a woman’s body. Enormous amount of estrogen is produced which leads to the discomforts during pregnancy. Common musculoskeletal discomforts are back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, leg cramps, nerve compression syndromes like carpel tunnel syndrome, brachial plexus pain, meralgia paraesthetica, posterior tibial nerve compression, circulatory disorder such as varicose vein in the legs, vulval varicose vein, haemorrhoids, cramp, thrombosis and thrombo embolism, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, postural back ache, osteoporosis of pregnancy, fatigue, insomnia and nightmares.
Identification of Trichophyton mentagrophytes strains isolated from patients with dermatophytosis
Authors: Imen Dhib  , Yaacoub A  , Ben Said M  , Fathallah A  , Zemni R
Published: November 2019

According to epidemiological, clinical and mycological criteria, it has long been admitted that the Trichophyton mentagrophytes species includes two varieties: a zoophilic variety (var. mentagrophytes) and an anthropophilic variety (var. interdigital) that involve the upper and the lower part of the body respectively. The further application of molecular techniques to the characterization of dermatophyte strains showed that this classification is unreliable. The aim of our study was to assess the usefulness of PCR-RFLP (restriction fragment length polymorphism) and sequencing in the characterization of T. mentagrophytes strains taken from Tunisian patients. The study was carried out in 2008 in the laboratory of Parasitology-Mycology of Farhat Hatched hospital, Sousse, Tunisia. A total of 133 strains were isolated from 133 patients addressed to the laboratory for dermatological lesions very evocative of dermatomycosis. Eighty strains were isolated from lesions located on the lower part of the body (onychomycosis, tinea pedis) and 53 strains from the upper part of the body (tinea capitis, tinea corporis). All strains were submitted to mycological examination (direct microscopic examination, and culture on Sabered medium) and further investigated by using RFLP analysis of the PCR amplified ITS1-5.8 s and ITS2 region of the ribosomal DNA and the MvaI restriction enzyme. In addition, 20 strains were further submitted to a sequencing of the ITS1-5.8 s and ITS2 region. On the basis of mycological criteria all strains were diagnosed as T. mentagrophytes. All strains produced the same RFLP pattern and were identified as T. mentagrophytes interdigital regardless of the location of lesions. Out of the 20 sequenced strains, five were found anthropophilic and 15 were zoophilic. In conclusion, all strains provisionally diagnosed as T. mentagrophytes on the basis of mycological criteria were shown to belong to T. interdigital by using PCR-RFLP and sequencing irrespective of the site of lesions. The predominance of zoophilic strains needs further investigation.

Keywords: Dermatophytes; Trichophyton mentagrophytes; PCR-RFLP; Sequencing; Phenotypic features
Female exposed to violence at Beni Suef governorate (Egypt) "2010-2014"
Authors: Sherien Salah Ghaleb  , Dalia Abd Elwhab Hassan  , Amr Reda Zaki  , Ahmed Jamal Sobhi Abdulla
Published: November 2019

Background: Violence has always been part of the human experience. Its impact can be seen, in various forms, in all parts of the world. Overall, violence is among the leading causes of death worldwide for people aged 15-44 years. “Gender-based violence (GBV) is the general term used to capture violence that occurs as a result of the normative role expectations associated with each gender, along with the unequal power relationships between the two genders, within the context of a specific society.” While women, girls, men and boys can be victims of GBV, the main focus of this resource package is on violence against women and girls.

Methodology: Data was retrieved from achieves of Beni Suef medico legal area from January 2010 to December 2014.

Aim of the work: The present study was done to demonstrate medico legal aspects of violence against females.

Conclusion: The study revealed that wives who faced violence were significantly young; exposure to violence indoors was less common than outdoors. Physical violence had several forms; the most common of which was blunt injuries followed by firearm, cut wounds, thermal, violent asphyxia, stabs, multiple (blunt+sharp), Neglicance and finally Carbamate toxicity.

Keywords: Violence against women and Egypt
A case of fatal intracranial haemorrhage due to ruptured berry aneurysm
Authors: Eman Ahmed Alaa El-Din  , Heba El Sayed Mostafa  , Maha Hasanin Kamel  , Mohamed Salah Abdelkhalek
Published: November 2019

Background: Sudden unexplained deaths in consequence of cerebral causes in adults are a critical section of the medicolegal practice. Berry aneurysms are eminent entities that cause a serious medical condition, like a haemorrhagic stroke, which leads to brain damage and may account for a quarter of cerebrovascular deaths. These aneurysms arise no symptoms for a protracted period or could rupture and bring out intracranial haemorrhage and sudden natural death, thus arousing suspicion.
Aim of the study: This case highlights one of the causes of sudden natural death due to cranial haemorrhage.
Methods: Our case was male 40 years old was found dead on the floor of the bathroom in his home. He has no history of smoking or medical record with an average body built, no risk factors were found. The prosecution report stated that the manner of death was unexplained. The case had undergone full external examination and X-ray for the whole body then medicolegal autopsy. Laboratory investigations were done to show if there was any drug was taken to assist or cause death. We had reviewed the literature concerning the case and attempted to confirm the legal scenario.
Results: On external examination, abrasion was found on the nose and knee. The xray didn’t demonstrate any fractures or foreign body. Urine drug screen revealed negative results for the drug of abuse. The autopsy showed rupture of berry aneurysm at the circle of Willis which and subarachnoid haemorrhage in addition to intraventricular and pontine haemorrhages.
Conclusions: Meticulous examination of such cases could lead to a more precise task of the reason for death, which may have significant implications for surviving family members, and could initiate a better comprehension of the natural history of these intracranial lesions.

Keywords: Aneurysm; Circle of wills; Intracranial haemorrhage; Sudden death; Hypertension.
Criminal Investigation of a Burning Child
Authors: Sinisa Franjic
Published: November 2019

Something terrible has happened in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine, this summer. The media reported that several hooligans poured gasoline into an eight-year-old boy, set him on fire and then laughed. The event is so scary that it's hard to describe. Police determined the hooligans were several years older than the victim. Unfortunately, the hooligans attacked a helpless boy and thus committed a crime as difficult to find in the annals of forensics. The methodology of scientific research in the field of criminal law states the following: the crime was committed and the perpetrators were arrested. Further criminal investigations should determine all the circumstances of this horrific crime, and, above all, the degree of burns and the condition of the victim's organism. This paper discusses what forensics can do.

Keywords: Gasoline; Fire; Boy; Victim
Orthodontic anterior teeth space closure in an adult with posterior long standing fixed partial denture
Authors: Vanashree Takane Shirsat  , Siddharth Shirsat
Published: November 2019

This is a case report of a 40-year-old female patient with chief complaint of spacing in front teeth. Patient exhibited convex profile, incompetent lips, spacing in anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth. She had maxillary posterior long span fixed partial denture and generalised periodontitis. She was diagnosed as Class I malocclusion with proclined and spaced anterior teeth. Treatment objective include space closure, maintaining class I molar and canine relation, achieving ideal overjet and overbite and functional occlusion. Thorough oral prophylaxis was done prior to start of fixed mechanotherapy. The case was bonded (upper canine to canine and full lower arch) with 022 MBT bracket system. Aligning and levelling was done sequentially with 012,016,17x25 Niti wires. One bracket each side was bonded on the maxillary FPD abutment teeth for anchorage. Space closure was achieved using low forces with elastomeric chain on 19x25 SS wire. Total treatment time was 12 months. Ideal overjet and overbite achieved with functional occlusion. Periodontal condition improved and stable results were achieved. Patient is given fixed retention and removable hawleys retainer with tongue crib in upper arch. In the recent years, there has been an increase in number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment and orthodontists quiite often face patients with periodontal disease. Adult patients should follow regular oral hygiene measure in order to maintain periodontal health during and after active orthodontic therapy.
The Discourse on Measuring Frequency of Tongue Strength
Authors: Chun Hao Lin  , Shu-Ying Chung  , Yueh-Juen Hwu
Published: November 2019

Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) is an instrument used to measure tongue strength. The standard protocol of operating IOPI is three trials separated by 10-15 seconds of rest. The highest pressure of these three trials is recorded as the tongue strength. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of three trials. Forty-one healthy adults were taken as research subjects. Repeated-measurements analysis of covariance (RANCOVAs) was used to analyze the anterior and posterior tongue strength under four conditions: maximum isometric pressure, dry swallowing, 5c.c. and 10c.c. of water swallowing. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences among three trials of anterior and posterior tongue strength. It is suggested that before measuring the tongue strength, the participants should be provided with the opportunity to practice, and one or two trials in formal measurements can be adopted to reduce their fatigue.

Keywords: Intraoral pressure; Swallowing; Dysphagia
Use of Kinaesthetic in patient mobilization: an evaluation study
Authors: Irene Jensen Hanne , Rasmussen Anna Hedegaard , Breier Anne , Frederiksen Gitte Vang
Published: November 2019

Aims and objectives: To examine nurse-experienced effects of using Kinaesthetic for active mobilization of ICU patients in regard to active use of the patients’ movement competences and physical work-related strain for nursing staff.

Background: ICU patients often survive with permanently decreased functional levels, both physically and mentally. Active mobilization helps to maintain functional abilities. Kinaesthetic is an educational and supportive method of stimulating and training patients’ movements and their own contribution to mobilization. Design: Mixed methods with semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire survey.

Methods: A four-day Kinaesthetic course was completed by 41 (61%) of ICU nurses between September 2015-March 2017. Semi-structured individual interviews and focus group interviews with course participants and non-participants were conducted, followed by a questionnaire survey between August-November 2017.

Results

Interviews: Kinaesthetic trainees and course participants found that Kinaesthetic helped to get patients mobilized quicker and more actively. Non-participants generally found Kinaesthetic useful, but often had a “them and us” attitude towards their experience.

Questionnaire: A total of 50 (75%) participated. Most of those who had participated on the Kinaesthetic course used their new knowledge often or very often. They now involved the patients in mobilization more than before and mobilization entailed less physical strain for the staff. Nonparticipants had more varied experiences, but the majority still felt that the ICU should continue to focus on Kinaesthetic.

Conclusions: Based on nurses’ experiences, Kinaesthetic is a workable method to include patients’ movement competences in mobilising ICU patients. Furthermore, the use of Kinaesthetic may reduce physical work-related strain for nursing staff.

Relevance to clinical practice: Initiatives to maintain as many of hospitalized patients’ functional abilities as possible are needed. Using the concepts of Kinaesthetic helps maintaining patients’ movement competences and may be valuable to implement in all units dealing with patient mobilization issues.
Community-acquired Pneumonia with Concurrent Multi-infections of Influenza A, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella and Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a Diabetic Patient
Authors: Yang Chun-Chieh , Chen Chin-Ming , Liang Yu Wen
Published: November 2019

Invasive pulmonary Aspergillus infection during or after severe influenza infection in an immunocompromised patient or a previously healthy person has been reported in the literature [1-2]. In addition, coinfections of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae with influenza are common, whereas simultaneous infections of legionellosis with aspergillosis are unusual in patients with influenza [2]. We herein report a diabetic patient who presented with a community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The initial sputum culture yielded Aspergillus species and S. aureus, which were coinfected with influenza A, Pneumococcus and Legionella, with a deteriorated fatal course.
A Broken Arrow: a rare complication of Endotracheal tube introducer
Authors: Shyong Sim Shyh , Hung How Cheng , Kang Bo-Hwi
Published: November 2019

Complications from endotracheal tube introducer are rare and mostly involved mechanical trauma to airway structures. We report a rare complication while using endotracheal tube introducer during difficult airway management, which, we believed it was fragile after repeated sterilization.
Case report of an unexpected reaction associated with Lumacaftor/ivacaftor therapy for cystic fibrosis
Authors: C Farrell , S Coleman , B Casserly
Published: November 2019

Lumacaftor/ivacaftor increases cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) activity and is an effective treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients that are homozygous for the F508del mutation. We describe the case of an 18-year-old Irish man with F508del homozygous CF admitted to our centre with a rash affecting his arms and upper trunk. This occurred one day post completing a 14-day course of intravenous (IV) Piperacillin/Tazobactam and Tobramycin for an infective exacerbation of cystic fibrosis and day 9 post treatment with lumacaftor/ivacaftor. Skin punch biopsies were performed, and the features were consistent with erythema multiforme. Our patient received another dose of lumacaftor/ivacaftor 20 days after receiving the first dose. Ninety minutes after the receiving the dose, he developed a diffuse erythematous rash, similar to the initial presentation. Lumacaftor/ivacaftor was re-trailed once more 10 months later. Three hours after commencing treatment our patient developed a diffuse erythematous rash affecting his face, and upper torso along with conjunctival injection. This reaction was diagnosed as a cytokine release type reaction. There are no reported cases in the literature of a cytokine release type reaction to lumacaftor/ivacaftor resulting in its discontinuation. When assessing patients on lumacaftor/ivacaftor that have developed a rash, this should always be included in the differential as the underlying cause given its high incidence. Tezacaftor/ivacaftor is an alternative treatment for patients that have developed a severe reaction to lumacaftor/ivacaftor.
Quality of life patients with anorectal disorders
Authors: Esmira Vaqif Ahmadova
Published: November 2019

Nowadays, assessment of treatments effectiveness carried out by different methods. About 20 years before due to clinical signs we can make a decision about the severity degree of disease, patients health status. However, now it is not enough. The most important lack of this approach is that in this situation patient’s opinion is neglected. Development of medicine, changing of relationship between patients and doctors give birth to a new direction: unilateral approach replaced by mutual cooperation both of sides. Until the last decades of XX century all treatment results, both conservative and surgical, were evaluated due to the clinical, laboratory and instrumental investigations. As officials defined by the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing [6]. So, during the patient’s conditions assessment all these parameters should investigate. Firstly, Errington in 1966 gave an idea about using quality of life for the describing disease effects. Officials this terming in medicine was established in 1977 [3]. Since that time “Quality of life” used widely in the medicine. Today this is one of the common, convenient and informative methods, which allow physicians assess the patient’s status by following the main rule of medicine- to treat the patient, not the disease [2,4,5]. Its advantages are:

Comprehensiveness - it covers all aspects of health Dynamism- allow to monitoring patients status Patients participation- this is the main benefit.
AgNTf2-catalyzed formal [3 + 2] cycloaddition of ynamides with unprotected isoxazol-5-amines: efficient access to functionalized 5-amino-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide derivatives
Authors: Cao Ziping , Zhu Jiekun , Liu Li , Pang Yuanling , Tian Laijin , Sun Xuejun , Meng Xin
Published: November 2019

A formal [3 + 2] cycloaddition between ynamides and unprotected isoxazol-5-amines has been developed in the presence of catalytic AgNTf2 in an open flask. By the protocol, a variety of functionalized 5-amino-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide derivatives can be obtained in up to 99% yield. The reaction mechanism might involve the generation of an unusual α-imino silver carbene intermediate (or a silver-stabilized carbocation) and subsequent cyclization/isomerization to build the significant pyrrole-3-carboxamide motif. The reaction features the use of an inexpensive catalyst, simple reaction conditions, simple work-up without column chromatographic purification for most of products and high yields.
Salix transect of Europe: additional leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) records and insights from chrysomelid DNA barcoding
Authors: Canty Roy , Ruzzier Enrico , Cronk Quentin , Percy Diana
Published: November 2019

Occurrence patterns of chrysomelid beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), associated with willow (Salix spp.) at 42 sites across Europe, have previously been described. The sites form a transect from Greece (lat. 38.8 °N) to arctic Norway (lat. 69.7 °N). This paper reports additional records and the results of DNA sequencing in certain genera. Examination of further collections from the transect has added 13 species in the genera Aphthona, Chrysomela, Cryptocephalus, Epitrix, Galerucella (2 spp.), Gonioctena, Phyllotreta (2 spp.), Pachybrachis (3 spp.) and Syneta. We also report the sequencing of the DNA regions cytochrome oxidase 1 (CO1) and cytochrome B (cytB) for a number of samples in the genera Plagiodera, Chrysomela, Gonioctena, Phratora, Galerucella and Crepidodera. The cytB sequences are the first available for some of these taxa. The DNA barcoding largely confirmed previous identifications but allowed a small number of re-assignments between related species. Most notably, however, it was evident that the southernmost material (Greece and Bulgaria) of specimens, previously treated as Crepidodera aurata sens. lat., belonged to a distinctive molecular cluster. Morphological re-examination revealed these to be C. nigricoxis Allard, 1878. This is an example of how morphotaxonomy and DNA barcoding can work iteratively to refine identification. Our sequences for C. nigricoxis appear to be the first available for this taxon. Finally, there is little geographic structure evident, even in widely dispersed species.
A new singular species of Croscherichia Pardo Alcaide, 1950 (Coleoptera, Meloidae, Mylabrini) from arid zones of eastern Morocco
Authors: Ruiz José L. , François Alexandre , García-París Mario
Published: November 2019

A new species of blister beetle (Coleoptera, Meloidae, Mylabrini), Croscherichia armass Ruiz, François & García-París, sp. nov., is described from the arid steppes of eastern Morocco (Missour, Boulemane Province). The new species presents traits shared with both Croscherichia and desert species of the genus Ammabris, making it morphologically singular. Conspicuous external similarities (coloration pattern, shape of the mandibles, setation) between C. armasssp. nov. and Ammabris allow the two to be easily confused. However, C. armasssp. nov. can be readily distinguished from all other Croscherichia species by the following traits: reddish-orange legs with dark tarsi; relatively short black antennae with the proximal-most three to four antennomeres of each antenna having a reddish-brown coloration; dense and silvery body setation that lies over most of the body integument; straight and pointed outer mandible margins that protrude from the labrum; a mesosternum with an angulate anterior margin; a short, subcylindrical, and weakly spatulate external metatibial spur that is truncated obliquely at the apex. Croscherichia armasssp. nov. is only known from three localities in the arid Hammada steppes, which are located within the Quaternary alluvial plains of the Muluya river valley. Live specimens of C. armasssp. nov. were found in flight and actively feeding on Atriplex halimus (Chenopodiaceae) flowers at the end of summer (mid-September). The phenology of C. armasssp. nov. is exceptional as no other Mylabrini species known from eastern areas of Morocco are active in late summer.
Two new species of Araneus Clerck, 1757 (Araneae, Araneidae) and first description of A. wulongensis male from China
Authors: Liu Ping , Irfan Muhammad , Yang Su-Fang , Peng Xian-Jin
Published: November 2019

Two new species of Araneus Clerck, 1757 are described: A. conexussp. nov. (♂♀) and A. digitatussp. nov. (♂♀) from Yunnan and Hubei provinces. The male of A. wulongensis Song & Zhu, 1992 is described here for the first time. All species treated in this study belong to A. strurmi species group. Detailed description and illustrations of somatic features, and copulatory organs as well as distribution maps are provided.
Revision of the Australian genus Logasa Chandler (Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae, Faronitae) with description of three new species
Authors: Kang Jun-Young , Chandler Donald S. , Park Jong-Seok
Published: November 2019

The Australian genus Logasa Chandler, 2001 (type species: L. novaeanglia Chandler) is comprised of six species, three of which are described as new: Logasa newtonisp. nov., Logasa thayeraesp. nov., and Logasa comfortisp. nov. Examination of the types of L. tricolor (Oke) and L. ventralis (Oke) revealed that they do not share some of the diagnostic characters used here to characterize the type, and other species of the genus, but they are retained in Logasa until the group is revised. A key to species, illustrations of their habitus, and diagnostic characters are provided.
Annotated checklist of fishes from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with notes on extralimital species
Authors: Burton Erica J. , Lea Robert N.
Published: November 2019

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a federal, marine protected area located off the central coast of California, USA. Understanding biodiversity, and how it is changing, is necessary to effectively manage the sanctuary. The large size of this sanctuary, which contains a variety of habitats and is influenced by several water masses, provides for a diverse fish fauna. The central California coast has a rich history of ichthyological research and surveys, contributing to a unique repository of information on fish diversity. Herein, we provide a checklist of fishes that occur within the sanctuary, including justification for each species. Ancillary record information including name-bearing type specimens, historic species, cold- or warm-water event species, introduced species, and occurrence at Davidson Seamount or Elkhorn Slough are also provided. This represents the first comprehensive annotated checklist of 507 fishes known to occur within the sanctuary. In addition, 18 species are considered to be extralimital. This annotated checklist of fishes can be used by those interested in zoogeography, marine protected areas, ichthyology, regional natural history, and sanctuary management.
How Hiring Baby Boomers Can Assist with the Global Cybersecurity Employee Shortage
Authors: Burrell Darrell Norman
Published: November 2019

There is a global cyber employee talent shortage that is significant. Despite increases in tech spending, this imbalance between supply and demand of skilled information security professionals continues to leave companies vulnerable security breaches and cybercrime. Unfortunately, the pipeline of cyber and information security employees lacks numbers and innovation on how to address the shortage. This article attempts to provide innovative solutions that can assist in addressing this global shortage.
ThespisTRX
Authors: Camilleri Carl , Vella Joseph G. , Nezval Vitezslav
Published: November 2019

Data consistency defines how usable a data set is. Causal consistency is the strongest type of consistency that can be achieved when data is stored in multiple locations, and fault tolerance is desired. Thespis is a middleware that innovatively leverages the Actor model to implement causal consistency over a DBMS, whilst abstracting complexities for application developers behind a REST interface. Following the evaluation of correctness, performance and scalability of Thespis, it is illustrated how a business application can be guaranteed causal consistency, but still encounter Time-To-Check-Time-To-Use (TOCTOU) race conditions. The design and implementation of ThespisTRX is given, which builds upon, and extends, the Thespis middleware to offer read-only transaction capabilities, allowing clients to read a causally-consistent version of multiple data entities. A correctness analysis illustrates how ThespisTRX avoids TOCTOU race conditions, and empirical performance tests show that this can be achieved with minimal overheads.
An Effective Recommender System Based on Clustering Technique for TED Talks
Authors: Maazouzi Faiz , Zarzour Hafed , Jararweh Yaser
Published: November 2019

With the enormous amount of information circulating on the Web, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find the necessary and useful information quickly and efficiently. However, with the emergence of recommender systems in the 1990s, reducing information overload became easy. In the last few years, many recommender systems employ the collaborative filtering technology, which has been proven to be one of the most successful techniques in recommender systems. Nowadays, the latest generation of collaborative filtering methods still requires further improvements to make the recommendations more efficient and accurate. Therefore, the objective of this article is to propose a new effective recommender system for TED talks that first groups users according to their preferences, and then provides a powerful mechanism to improve the quality of recommendations for users. In this context, the authors used the Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC) method and TED talks to create the TED user-user matrix. Then, they used the k-means clustering method to group the same users in clusters and create a predictive model. Finally, they used this model to make relevant recommendations to other users. The experimental results on real dataset show that their approach significantly outperforms the state-of-the-art methods in terms of RMSE, precision, recall, and F1 scores.
Generating Summaries Through Unigram and Bigram
Authors: Alsharman Nesreen Mohammad , Pivkina Inna V.
Published: November 2019

This article describes a new method for generating extractive summaries directly via unigram and bigram extraction techniques. The methodology uses the selective part of speech tagging to extract significant unigrams and bigrams from a set of sentences. Extracted unigrams and bigrams along with other features are used to build a final summary. A new selective rule-based part of speech tagging system is developed that concentrates on the most important parts of speech for summarizations: noun, verb, and adjective. Other parts of speech such as prepositions, articles, adverbs, etc., play a lesser role in determining the meaning of sentences; therefore, they are not considered when choosing significant unigrams and bigrams. The proposed method is tested on two problem domains: citations and opinosis data sets. Results show that the proposed method performs better than Text-Rank, LexRank, and Edmundson summarization methods. The proposed method is general enough to summarize texts from any domain.
Biomechanical Study of Lumbar Spine (L2-L4) Using Hybrid Stabilization Device - A Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Jain Pushpdant , Khan Mohammed Rajik
Published: November 2019

Spinal instrumentations have been designed to alleviate lower back pain and stabilize the spinal segments. The present work aims to evaluate the biomechanical effect of the proposed Hybrid Stabilization Device (HSD). Non-linear finite element model of lumbar segment L2-L4 were developed to compare the intact spine (IS) with rigid implant (RI) and hybrid stabilization device. To restrict all directional motion vertebra L4 bottom surface were kept fixed and axial compressive force of 500N with a moment of 10Nm were applied to the top surface of L2 vertebrae. The results of range of motion (ROM), intervertebral disc (IVD) pressure and strains for IVD-23 and IVD-34 were determined for flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial twist. Results demonstrated that ROM of HSD model is higher than RI and lower as compared to IS model. The predicted biomechanical parameters of the present work may be considered before clinical implementations of any implants.
Fatigue Life Prediction Under Multiaxial Variable Amplitude Loading Using A Stress-Based Criterion
Authors: Quoc Huy VU  , Dinh Quy VU  , Thi Tuyet Nhung LE
Published: November 2019

This article presents fatigue life calculations for metals under different multiaxial variable amplitude loading patterns. Developed from a stress-based multiaxial fatigue criterion, a damage parameter used in the fatigue life prediction method can capture correctly different damage mechanisms (proportional and non-proportional multiaxiality, mean stress, asynchronous and variable amplitude) of fatigue loading in the high cycle fatigue domain. The method is based on a reference S-N curve and a cumulative damage law. Assessment of the accuracy of the proposed method is carried out with three different materials from literature (EN-GS800-2 cast iron, 39NiCrMo3 steel and SAE 1045 steel) subjected to different patterns of variable amplitude loading (blocks, non-proportional asynchronous and proportional random loading). Results reveal that the prediction method is in good accordance with the experimental data.
Structural Design and Stress Analysis of a High-Speed Turbogenerator Assembly Supported by Hydrodynamic Bearings
Authors: Bento Rodrigo Teixeira , Filho André Ferrus , Fumagalli Marco Antonio
Published: November 2019

Turbine and bushing bearing are the most critical components of high-speed machines. This article describes the design of a high-speed turbine supported by hydrodynamic bearings. The mathematical dimensioning and the FEM analysis are presented to validate the mechanical strength of the turbine and the bushing bearing models. Fatigue life and factor of safety were also determined. The simulations showed that the maximum Von Mises stress values obtained are associated to the centrifugal force generated by the system rotational movement. The results variation was mainly due to the properties of the materials proposed. For the turbine, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy and SAE 4340 steel obtained satisfactory behavior under a constant operating speed of 30,000 RPM. For the hydrodynamic bearing, the TM23 bronze alloy exhibited excellent results, without fracture, and low mechanical deformation. The models exhibited a great potential employment in several applications, such as biogas systems to generate electrical energy, and educational test bench for thermodynamic and tribological simulations.
The weak Harnack inequality for the Boltzmann equation without cut-off
Authors: Imbert Cyril , Silvestre Luis
Published: November 2019

We obtain the weak Harnack inequality and Hölder estimates for a large class of kinetic integro-differential equations. We prove that the Boltzmann equation without cut-off can be written in this form and satisfies our assumptions provided that the mass density is bounded away from vacuum, and mass, energy and entropy densities are bounded above. As a consequence, we derive a local Hölder estimate and a quantitative lower bound for solutions of the (inhomogeneous) Boltzmann equation without cut-off.
Percepción y análisis de la comunidad universitaria sobre el sistema actual de investigación de la comunicación en España
Authors: Peñafiel-Saiz Carmen , Ronco-López Milagros , Videla-Rodríguez José Juan , Echegaray-Eizaguirre Lázaro
Published: November 2019

Introducción. Este artículo explora las prácticas sociales de la investigación en Comunicaciónen España. Recoge los resultados de una encuesta dirigida al profesorado en activo censado en lasuniversidades españolas con titulación de Grado y Postgrado en Comunicación, a investigadoresafiliados a las comunidades científicas y a los doctorandos de Comunicación. Metodología. Se hainvitado a participar a un total de 2418 investigadores con acceso al cuestionario mediante un link,siendo 838 los que respondieron a las preguntas. Resultados. El estudio muestra un cierto desfaseentre lo que son las políticas institucionales académicas y la percepción que tienen los investigadoressobre ellas. Discusión. Se advierte la escasa relación que en el campo de la Comunicación existe entrela empresa y la universidad, una relación que debiera implicar un modelo de generación deconocimiento transferible al ámbito social y laboral como forma de obtener valor añadido.
Effectiveness of a Behavior Change Intervention with Hand Sanitizer Use and Respiratory Hygiene in Reducing Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza among Schoolchildren in Bangladesh: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Biswas Debashish , Ahmed Makhdum , Roguski Katherine , Ghosh Probir K. , Parveen Shahana , Nizame Fosiul A. , Rahman Mohammed Ziaur , Chowdhury Fahmida , Rahman Mahmudur , Luby Stephen P. , Sturm-Ramirez Katharine , Iuliano A. Danielle
Published: November 2019

Schoolchildren are commonly linked to influenza transmission. Handwashing with soap has been shown to decrease infections; however, improving handwashing practices using soap and water is difficult in low-resource settings. In these settings, alternative hygiene options, such as hand sanitizer, could improve handwashing promotion to reduce influenza virus infections. We conducted a cluster randomized control trial in 24 primary schools in Dhaka to assess the effectiveness of hand sanitizer and a respiratory hygiene education intervention in reducing influenza-like illness (ILI) and laboratory-confirmed influenza during June–September 2015. Twelve schools were randomly selected to receive hand sanitizer and respiratory hygiene education, and 12 schools received no intervention. Field staff actively followed children daily to monitor for new ILI episodes (cough with fever) through school visits and by phone if a child was absent. When an illness episode was identified, medical technologists collected nasal swabs to test for influenza viruses. During the 10-week follow-up period, the incidence of ILI per 1,000 student-weeks was 22 in the intervention group versus 27 in the control group (P-value = 0.4). The incidence of laboratory-confirmed influenza was 53% lower in the intervention schools (3/1,000 person-weeks) than in the control schools (6/1,000 person-weeks) (P-value = 0.01). Hand sanitizer and respiratory hygiene education can help to reduce the risk of influenza virus transmission in schools.
The Minnesota Model: A Residency Global Health Track Framework
Authors: Pitt Michael B. , Slusher Tina M. , Gladding Sophia P. , Moskalewicz Risha , Howard Cynthia R.
Published: November 2019

Residency programs are increasingly responding to the growing demand for global health (GH) education by forming dedicated GH tracks. These tracks incorporate a targeted curriculum, support best practices surrounding GH electives such as predeparture preparation and post-return debriefing, and encourage meaningful engagement with international and domestic partners. The University of Minnesota’s pediatric residency has had a formal GH track since 2005, and although they have shared several curricular components in the literature, they have yet to provide a comprehensive summary of their GH track. In this article, the authors provide a thorough description of their evolving GH track model, highlighting outcomes and sharing free resources, with the goal of providing a concise, replicable GH track framework for educators seeking to provide more formal GH education within residency programs.
Case Report: Highlighting Male Genital Schistosomiasis (MGS) in Fishermen from the Southwestern Shoreline of Lake Malawi, Mangochi District
Authors: Kayuni Sekeleghe A. , LaCourse E. James , Makaula Peter , Lampiao Fanuel , Juziwelo Lazarus , Fawcett Joanna , Shaw Alexandra , Alharbi Mohammad H. , Verweij Jaco J. , Stothard J. Russell
Published: November 2019

Urogenital schistosomiasis causes morbidity within the genitalia but is underreported and infrequently examined in men. To draw attention to male genital schistosomiasis (MGS), a longitudinal cohort study was conducted among fishermen along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Malawi. A case series of five participants is presented inclusive of questionnaire interviews, parasitological examinations, ultrasonography, and provision of a standard dose (40 mg/kg) of praziquantel (PZQ) treatment at baseline, 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up time points. Eggs of Schistosoma haematobium were observed in urine or semen across all time points; parasitological diagnostics were bolstered by real-time PCR for Schistosoma DNA in semen and by portable ultrasonography to document putative MGS-associated morbidity. We highlight the importance of developing standard diagnostic tests for MGS and increasing the accessibility of PZQ treatment to men, especially those in at-risk endemic areas.
Associação Internacional dos Trabalhadores em Portugal (1871–1873)
Authors: Lázaro João
Published: November 2019

A Associação Internacional dos Trabalhadores surge tardiamente em Portugal. É somente em 1871 que ela contacta com os socialistas portugueses, portanto, num momento em que suas lutas internas eram intensas. As lutas políticas sentidas na Primeira Internacional estarão constantemente presentes na construção da Internacional em Portugal. Este artigo propõe deixar claro como um país periférico, como Portugal, desempenhou um papel importante nas batalhas internas da Primeira Internacional, e explorar os contatos feitos pela Aliança de Democracia Socialista de Mikhail Bakunin, bem como pelo Conselho Geral da Internacional através de Karl Marx e Friedrich Engels. Estas sensibilidades pretendiam conquistar o controle do socialismo português e, de fato, os socialistas portugueses estavam receptivos aos dois campos políticos do internacionalismo.
O ensino da ginástica na Educação Física: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Mariano Misma Lima , Parente Maria Larissy Da Cruz , Xavier Junior Jayme Felix , Moura Diego Luz
Published: November 2019

O presente artigo teve como objetivo analisar a produção sobre o ensino da Ginástica nas aulas de Educação Física entre os anos de 2006 e 2016. A metodologia utilizada foi a revisão sistemática das publicações, consolidando um número de 18 artigos investigados ao final da triagem. Constatamos que, apesar de ainda insipiente, a produção acadêmica sobre a sistematização no ensino da Ginástica na Educação Física escolar aponta para uma melhoria na utilização dos métodos de ensino, a partir de reflexões críticas, organizações e interpretações de dados surgidos através das práticas desenvolvidas, afim de não se prender à metodologia de ensino tradicional.
Reseña del libro: “O estágio profissional na (re)construção da identidade profissional em Educação Física”
Authors: Silva Piovani Verónica Gabriela , Barbosa Rinaldi Ieda Parra
Published: November 2019

A resenha apresenta o livro “O estágio profissional na (re) construção da identidade profissional em Educação Física” de Paula Batista, Amândio Graça e Paula Queirós. O texto descreve algumas alternativas para o modelo de formação inicial de professores de Educação Física, que valoram a identidade profissional docente e o papel do estágio obrigatório neste processo. São descritos distintos estudos que apontam a necessidade de aproximar as universidades às escolas, valorizando a experiência dos professores que cooperam com os estudantes que cursam a disciplina estágio obrigatório e se apropriando do conceito de comunidade de prática. Também, aborda-se a importância dos professores orientadores das universidades no estágio obrigatório. Desta maneira, entende-se que os estudantes podem construir sua identidade profissional desde sua formação inicial e assim, fortalecer a legitimidade da profissão docente em Educação Física.
A inserção do esporte no ministério da cidadania: análise das opiniões sobre o “fim” do ministério do esporte
Authors: Ordonhes Mayara Torres , Zaniol Gustavo Elias , Hercules Emilia Devantel , Cavichiolli Fernando Renato
Published: November 2019

O objetivo deste estudo foi o de evidenciar, por meio da plataforma de interação socialTwitter,quais foram as opiniões referentes ao “fim” do Ministério do Esporte. A realização dessa pesquisa justifica-se pois visa contribuir para as discussões relacionadas ao novo contexto esportivo nacional e por compreender que as redes sociais estabelecem logicas diferenciadas para as discussões e configurações no mundo. Os dados foram obtidos através do levantamento dos tweets publicados na plataformae da sistematização dos mesmos em categorias de análise. Pode-se evidenciar, que as opiniões referentes ao “fim” do Ministério do Esporte concentraram-se, majoritariamente, em comentários negativos (f=41,5%, n= 44), sendo estes observados através de manifestações populares(f=2,83%, n=3) e manifestações oficiais(f=3,77%, n=4). A partir dos dados observados, pode-se identificar que o “fim” do Ministério do Esporte e a inserção do esporte no Ministério da Cidadania apresenta-se em desacordo com a opinião da amostra observada.