bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Autonomous flight performance improvement of the morphing aerial robot by aerodynamic shape redesign
Authors: ÇELİK Harun , OKTAY Tuğrul , UZUN Metin
Published: October 2018

In this article, autonomous flight performance of an
unmanned aerial robot is advanced by benefiting aerodynamic nose and tail cone
shapes redesign both experimentally and computationally. For this intention,
aerodynamic performance criteria (i.e. maximum fineness) of a scaled model of
our autonomous aerial robot called as Zanka-II produced in Erciyes University
Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics Model Aircraft Laboratory is first
observed in sub-sonic Wind Tunnel. Results obtained in this wind tunnel are
validated using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software (i.e. Ansys).
Therefore, nose and tail cone of fuselage are improved in order to maximize
maximum fineness of the autonomous aerial robot. A novel scaled model using
optimum data is then produced and placed in Wind Tunnel in order to validate
Ansys results with experimental results. By using geometrical data of ultimate
aerodynamically optimized aerial robot, better autonomous flight performance is
achieved in both simulation environment (i.e. Matlab and Simulink) and real
time flights.
Seasonal Water Footprint Assessment For A Paint Industry Wastewater Treatment Plant
Authors: YAPICIOĞLU Pelin
Published: October 2018

Paint manufacturing industries have many unfavorable
environmental impacts such as freshwater consumption. Especially, paint
industry wastewater treatment plants consume huge water volumes. Water
footprint is described as the total volume of water required for a concept. The main aim of the study
is to determine the seasonal variation of water footprint for a full-scale
paint industry wastewater treatment plant which locates in Turkey. Grey water
footprint was evaluated by Water Footprint Network methodology. Chemical Oxygen
Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Oil and Grease (O&G) are the
pollutant parameters to detect it. Water consumption of the plant contains
sludge treatment, process water usage and other residential activities are
defined as the component of blue water footprint. According to the results,
maximum grey water footprint was measured in May as the value of 2455.840352 m3.month-1.
The least total grey water footprint is related to August as 536.7118464 m3.month-1. Total blue water footprint
is 4866.9 m3.year-1 and the peak value is 421.7 m3.month-1
in March.  According to the study, the
grey water footprint is higher than blue footprint. The results reveal that for
decreasing water footprint, COD removal efficiency should be increased and
wastewater reuse alternatives should be implemented.
Investigation of Magnetic Properties of Spin 5/2 Ising Chain by Using Transfer Matrix Method
Authors: ŞENSOY Mehmet Gökhan , BATI Mehmet
Published: October 2018

A magnetic property of the one dimensional spin 5/2
Ising model under the magnetic field has been investigated by means of transfer
matrix method. Thermodynamic response functions are also obtained for varying
values of scaling temperature and scaling magnetic field. Entropy and heat
capacity of the system were calculated by benefiting from the temperature
dependencies of Helmholtz free energy. Our simulation results demonstrate that
as the strength of the magnetic field is increased, heat capacity tend to shift
to the relatively higher temperature regions, and these findings are consistent
with previous results for the low spin values in one dimensional Ising systems.
Principios para interpretar los escritos de Elena de White
Authors: R. Knight George
Published: October 2018

A me- nudo, uno puede leer los escritos Elena de White pero, al momento de in- terpretarlos, se equivoca. En ocasiones, por un mal uso de sus palabras, la gente hace decir a Elena de White lo que en realidad nunca quiso decir. Y esto no es un problema que ha surgido después de su muerte, al contra- rio, es algo con lo que ella tuvo que lidiar durante su ministerio profético. El presente estudio, en efecto, examina 13 principios de interpretación que podrían ser un salvaguarda al momento de interpretar los escritos de la mensajera del Señor.
El Conflicto de los siglos y la identidad de Babilonia según Elena de White
Authors: E. Pimentel Ricardo
Published: October 2018

Debido a su naturaleza simbólica, la identidad de Babilonia en el libro de Apocalipsis ha suscitado, entre las distintas escuelas de in- terpretación profética, diferentes puntos de vista. Pero, ¿quién o qué es Babilonia? ¿Es un ente real, o simplemente ficticia? En efecto, el presente trabajo no pretende hacer un estudio exhaustivo sobre la identidad de Babilonia en la Escritura ni en el Apocalipsis, sino, por el contrario, se li- mitará, en primer término, a mostrar la identidad de Babilonia en el pen- samiento de los pioneros, de los eruditos adventistas contemporáneos y, finalmente, en Elena de White.
El concepto de mayordomía a la luz de las Escrituras
Authors: Mueller Ekkehardt , Iparraguirre Joel
Published: October 2018

¿Qué nos puede decir la Biblia como la mayordomía cristiana?
El propósito de la visitación pastoral: Una mirada en las Escrituras
Authors: S. Gonzales Cristian , Ramos Alejandro
Published: October 2018

La visitación juega un papel importante en los miembros de iglesia y en el pastor. Por tal motivo, el presente artículo busca el significado bíblico del término visitación en el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamentos y presentará cómo es que este término es usado por los escritores bíblicos. Además, evalúa cómo los pastores y los miembros de iglesia realizan la visitación hoy en día, y desarrolla el propósito de la visitación pastoral que la Biblia presenta.
El diezmo en los escritos de Elena de White
Authors: Manuel Rodríguez Ángel
Published: October 2018

Este trabajo explorará el concepto, práctica y fundamento teológico para el diezmo en los escritos de Elena de White. Cuando sea necesario, entrarán en discusión detalles históricos, pero el enfoque principal será en los niveles conceptuales y pragmáticos. Sus escritos revelan la profundidad de su comprensión sobre el tema del diezmo, pero difícilmente algún cambio significativo en sus visiones. No encontramos una teología explícita para el diezmo, desarrollado de forma sistemática, sino los conceptos que ella asocia al mismo y que nos abren una ventana para explorar los aspectos teológicos que informaban sus visiones y los consejos que ella daba a la iglesia. Es evidente que los materiales bíblicos que tienen que ver con la importancia y uso del diezmo, tuvieron influencia fundamental en su comprensión del diezmo.
“La gran tribulación de Apocalipsis 7:13, 14
Authors: A. Delgado Héctor
Published: October 2018

Este breve artículo expone el concepto de “gran tribulación” en el libro de Apocalipsis. Empieza con un análisis contextual del texto y luego se centra en conocer quiénes son las personas que pasarán por la “gran tribulación” en relación con la “gran multitud”.
‘Dios es espíritu’: Un estudio de Juan 4:24
Authors: S. Mendoza Oscar
Published: October 2018

¿Qué quiso decir el apóstol Juan con la oración “Dios es espíritu”? ¿Será su naturaleza física? En relación a lo humano, ¿cómo entender la expresión “adoren en espíritu y verdad”? ¿Cuál era el mensaje que Cristo le quería transmitir a la mujer samaritana? El propósito de este artículo, es tratar de responder estas preguntas, y estudiar la relación que existe entre “adoración”, “Espíritu” y “verdad”. Para ello, se analizará exegéticamente Juan 4:24, tomando como caso el diálogo de la mujer samaritana con el Señor Jesús.
La medición profética de Apocalipsis 11:1
Authors: Yupanqui Mamani Henry , Jaimes Lozano Nhilo
Published: October 2018

En la parte inicial de Apocalipsis 11, el profeta recibe la orden de medir el templo de Dios, el altar y los adoradores presentes allí. El significado de esta orden dentro de la unidad literaria conformada por Apocalipsis 10-11:13, ha producido una diversidad de interpretaciones distintas. No obstante, un análisis de la estructura del pasaje dentro del esquema global de Apocalipsis, junto con una observación cuidadosa del flujo natural del texto griego, así como de los trasfondos veterotestamentarios del pasaje, conducen a una interpretación bíblica más fiable. En este artículo se emplearán dichos pasos para determinar el significado de la orden dada a Juan y la realidad comunicada para la iglesia de hoy.
Apocalipsis 12:17 y su relación con la frase τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ
Authors: Ojanama Gaspar Omar
Published: October 2018

El presente estudio busca entender Apocalipsis 12:17 en su contexto. Para ello, examina el vocabulario especial que Juan, el autor del Apocalipsis, maneja en sus escritos, puesto que el término “testimonio” es común en la literatura joánica, así también se hace uso de comentarios y sugerencias de ciertos teólogos y especialistas en el mundo erudito contemporáneo.
RNA in situ hybridization v1
Authors: Leigh Nicholas , Dunlap Garrett , Johnson Kimberly , Mariano Rachelle , Oshiro Rachel , Y. Wong Alan , M. Bryant Donald , Miller Bess , L. Whited Jessica
Published: October 2018

This protocol provides details on tissue harvest and fixation, RNA probe generation, and RNA in situ hybridization for use in sectioned axolotl tissue.This protocol was modified from Brent et al, A somitic compartment of tendon progenitors, Cell 2003
Pi-ATAC v1
Authors: Chen Xingqi , Litzenburger Ulrike , Wei Yuning , N. Schep Alicia , L. LaGory Edward , Choudhry Hani , J. Giaccia Amato , J. Greenleaf William , Y. Chang Howard
Published: October 2018

Here we introduce Protein-indexed Assay of Transposase Accessible Chromatin with sequencing (Pi-ATAC) that combines single-cell chromatin and proteomic profiling. In conjunction with DNA transposition, the levels of multiple cell surface or intracellular protein epitopes are recorded by index flow cytometry and positions in arrayed microwells, and then subject to molecular barcoding for subsequent pooled analysis. PiATAC simultaneously identifies the epigenomic and proteomic heterogeneity in individual cells. Pi-ATAC reveals a casual link between transcription factor abundance and DNA motif access, and deconvolute cell types and states in the tumor microenvironment in vivo. We identify a dominant role for hypoxia, marked by HIF1A protein, in the tumor microvenvironment for shaping the regulome in a subset of epithelial tumor cells.
Run Prodigal using iMicrobe v1
Authors: J J. Ponsero Alise
Published: October 2018

How to run Prodigal version 2.6.3 (Hyatt et al. 2010)through theiMicrobeplaform. Prodigalis a protein-coding gene prediction software tool for bacterial and archaeal genomes.Prodigal runs smoothly on finished genomes, draft genomes, and metagenomes. Please note that Prodigal has not been tested on viruses, and that Prodigal contains no special rules or routines to handle viral genomes. More informations aboutProdigal can be found here : https://github.com/hyattpd/Prodigal/wiki
Lake plankton sample collection from the field for downstream molecular analysis (sterivex filtration + lysis buffer preservation) v1
Authors: Domaizon Isabelle , Kurmayer Rainer , Capelli Camolla , Chardon Cécile , Hufnagl Peter , Vautier Marine , Salmaso Nico
Published: October 2018

The objective of this protocol is to provide a reliable and replicable method for the sampling of lake micro-plankton to be used for downstream DNA analysis. This protocol is one of those proposed by the EcoAlpsWater consortium to promot ethe implementation of High Throughput Sequencing (HTS) of environmental DNA (eDNA) in the biomonitoring and ecological assesment of water bodies. The application proposed here, in the context of EcoAlpsWater, aims at comparing DNA inventories to traditional phytoplanktonic inventories and at characterizing more broadly the micro-planktonic diversity through eDNA analysis. The sampling strategy is similar to that used for classical phytoplankton survey focusing on the euphotic zone, however the procedure for filtration and preservation is adapted for DNA samples. This protocol is part of the deliverables provided by the WP1 of the Eco-AlpsWater project. All members of the EcoAlpsWater consortium (involving 12 partners : http://www.alpine-space.eu/projects/eco-alpswater/en/home) have contributed to the optimization of this protocol.
A survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of adverse drug reaction monitoring among doctors in Western Odisha region
Authors: Saha Kaustav , Rath Bhabagrahi , Agrawal Ratna
Published: October 2018

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are the major cause of drug related morbidity and mortality. Pharmacovigilance is the science that plays an important role in the reduction of ADRs. Voluntary reporting of ADRs by healthcare professionals is an important tool in the success of pharmacovigilance program, but the same are scantly reported due to lack of awareness and knowledge among the physicians. So, the present study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding ADR reporting among healthcare professionals at a tertiary care hospital.Methods: A questionnaire-based study containing 25 questions (knowledge- 18, attitude -2 and practice- 5) was conducted in 70 prescribers and time allotted to complete it was 1 week. Statistical analysis was done by using Graph Pad Prism version 6.01.Results: Out of 70 prescribers, only 50 (71.43%) responded. ADR reporting was considered very important by almost all of them, but actual practice was lacking as only 36% of consultants had reported any ADR. The higher grading was given to causes most important for reporting were patient safety, to identify safe drug and new ADRs. The main reasons for under-reporting were unavailability of reporting forms when needed, uncertain association and lack of knowledge about reporting procedure.Conclusions: The prescribers are aware of the importance of ADR reporting, but lack of awareness and knowledge are most common cause of under-reporting. So, there is need of pharmacovigilance awareness program to improve voluntary reporting of ADRs.
Comparison of effectiveness of light emitting diode phototherapy with conventional phototherapy and combination phototherapy of conventional with fiberoptic biliblanket, and light emitting diode phototherapy with fiber optic biliblanket for treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Authors: Yenamandra Kamal K. , Kumar Rajesh , Garg Ajoy K. , Kumar Vivek , Singh Daljit
Published: October 2018

Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common problem in neonates with an incidence of 70-80%. Phototherapy is the preferred method of treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia by virtue of its noninvasive nature and its safety. LED phototherapy, conventional phototherapy and fiber optic phototherapy are the modalities used in management of nonhemolytic hyperbilirubinemia in the first week of life in healthy near term and term neonates. The present study was conducted with the objective to compare effectiveness of double surface light emitting diode phototherapy with conventional double surface phototherapy and combination phototherapy of conventional and fiberoptic biliblanket, and light emitting diode phototherapy with fiber optic biliblanket for treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.Methods: Total of 236 neonates with hyperbilirubinemia were prospectively randomized to four groups to receive single surface conventional and fiber optic biliblanket combination phototherapy (n=60; Group-1), double surface LED phototherapy (n=59; Group-2), fiber optic biliblanket and single surface LED phototherapy groups (n=62; Group-3) and double surface conventional phototherapy group (n=55; Group-4). Bilirubin levels were measured at different time intervals and adverse effects were noted if any.Results: The rate of percentage and overall decrease of bilirubin was best in Group-2 (48.27%; 8.6 mg%) followed by Group-4 (45.49%; 8.1 mg%), Group-3 (41.26%; 7.27 mg%) and Group-1 (39.37%; 6.9 mg%). None of the babies presented side effects in Group-1 and Group-3. Neonates in Group-4 had shown loose stools (n=1), skin rash (n=3) and hyperthermia (n=2). Hyperthernia and skin rash was found in each case in Group-2.Conclusions: Rate of decrease of bilirubin was best in double surface LED phototherapy followed by double surface conventional phototherapy, fiber optic biliblanket with single surface LED combination phototherapy and fiber optic biliblanket and single surface conventional phototherapy.
Post neonatal mortality in a tertiary care center at Garhwal Uttarakhand, India: a retrospective study of 10 years
Authors: Tiwari Varun Kumar , Ali Haroon
Published: October 2018

Background: Institutional childhood morbidity, mortality analysis and their trends reflect the local disease occurrence, changes in treatment modalities and quality of treatment available. This study was aimed to evaluate the magnitude of post neonatal mortality and its seasonal pattern at Hemawati Nandan Bahuguna Teaching Base Hospital, Srikot over a period of 10 years.Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive analysis was done on post neonatal mortality data by Pediatric Department of the Hemawati Nandan Bahuguna Teaching Base Hospital, Srikot from April 2008 to March 2018. Neonates admitted to PICU, referral and LAMA patients were excluded from the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS 16.0.Results: Overall post neonatal mortality of 1.83% was found in the study. Mortality amongst the boys was 119 (54.34 %) and the girls were 100 (45.66 %). Three most common causes of mortality were septicemia (27.40 %) followed by encephalitis (11.41 %) and protein energy malnutrition/underweight (9.58 %). Among the 219 children who died, the number of deaths were recorded in 29days to 1-year age group (n=102, 46. 57%). Mortality of the girls was higher than boys in 10-14year age group. Maximum mortality was seen in the month of June (29, 13.24%) followed by May (23, 10.5%), August (22, 10.04%) and January (20, 9. 13%). The occurrence of mortality with respect to month was found to be significant (p=0.01).Conclusions: This study showed infectious diseases and protein energy malnutrition/ underweight together constituted two-third of mortality in the institution. Strengthening vaccination program, facilities at tertiary care centers and healthy dietary practices in the community can reduce the post neonatal deaths.
Outcome of moderate preterm and term babies at tertiary care centre
Authors: Balai Shaitan Singh , Katara Durgavati , Arora Vivek
Published: October 2018

Background: To study the maternal risk factors, morbidity, mortality of moderate preterm in comparison to term neonates.Methods: This Cohort study involved two hundred fifty consecutively born moderate preterm and equal number of term newborns delivered in a tertiary care hospital. They were followed till discharge for morbidities and mortality. Detailed maternal and neonatal factors were studied and compared between the two groups.Results: Moderate preterm babies constituted 55% of all live preterm births during the study period. The odds of babies developing major morbidity was significantly more in those whose mothers had hypertension and infections (OR 2.69 95% CI: 1.55, 4.68 and 2.08, 95% CI: 1.6, 2.71 respectively). In the study group, 42.4% and 20.8% babies suffered major and minor morbidity compared to 8.4% and 6.8% of term controls respectively. moderate preterm neonates had significantly higher odds of developing morbidity like respiratory distress (12.4% vs. 5.6%, OR 2.21, 95%CI 1.21,4.11), need for non-invasive(17.3% vs. 5.7%, OR 3.05 95% CI 1.69, 5.47) and invasive ventilation (14.6% vs. 1.7%, OR 8.62, 95% CI 3.09, 24.04), sepsis (20.8% vs. 5.2%, OR 5.20, 95% CI 2.71, 9.99), seizures (22.8% vs. 4.8%, OR 4.75 95%CI 2.61, 8.63), shock (17.6% vs. 4.4%, OR 4.00 95% CI 2.12,7.56), and jaundice (26% vs. 6%, OR 4.33 95%CI 2.54, 7.39). By logistic regression, the odds of developing major morbidity decreased with increasing gestational age (aOR 0.28 95% CI 0.18, 0.45; p<0.001) and increased with hypertensive disease of pregnancy (aOR 2.16 95% CI 1.09, 4.260; p00.026).Conclusions: Moderate preterm neonates have significantly more mortality and morbidity compared to term controls. Maternal hypertension and lower gestational age are the strongest predictors of morbidity.
A study on correlation of serum IgE levels with diagnosis and severity of asthma in children
Authors: G. Snehalatha , Begum Ayesha , N. Raju , N. Ravi Kumar
Published: October 2018

Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder which increases bronchial hyperreactivity to various allergens and irritants characterized by narrowing of airways. Immunoglobulin E (Ig E) plays major role in the pathogenesis of asthma which is produced due to dysregulation of type 2 T helper lymphocytes (Th2) induced cytokines in genetically susceptible individual after exposing to allergens or irritants. The aim of this study was to estimate serum Ig E level in children between 3-12 years of age and to correlate it with the clinical diagnosis and severity of asthma.Methods: A prospective interventional study was done over a period of one year, enrolling 81 children aged between 3-12 years, who were newly diagnosed cases of asthma attending asthma clinic in a tertiary care pediatric government hospital. Serum IgE level was estimated and its correlation with the severity of asthma was assessed.Results: The mean Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC) of the study was 305.85±188.40 cells /mm3. Mean Ig E level was increased in asthmatic children (874.59±287 IU/ml). Mean serum Ig E level in mild intermittent asthma was 247.92 ± 89.50 IU/ml, in mild persistent asthma was 742.95±306.78 IU/ml, in moderate persistent asthma was 1142±196.88 IU/ml and in severe persistent asthma was 1790±121.50 IU/ml. The increasing level of serum Ig E was found to be statistically significant (p <0.05) with increasing grading of asthma.Conclusions: Elevated serum IgE levels support clinical diagnosis of asthma in children and can predict severity of asthma and can be used to counsel parents for better compliance in the management of bronchial asthma.
Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection among jaundiced children
Authors: Ahmed Nazir , Irshad Mohd , Ashraf Mohd , Akhter Yasmeena , Wani Gh Rasool
Published: October 2018

Background: Viral hepatitis continues to be major public health problem in both developing and developed countries. Acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection tends to be mild and insidious in onset, with long term health and economic implications. The aim of the study was to determine prevalence of HC virus infection in hospitalized jaundiced children of Kashmir.Methods: This hospital based prospective study was conducted in the department of pediatric Govt Medical Collage Srinagar over a period of 1year from October 2007 to September 2008. A total of 100 patients were included in this study. Oral questionnaire pertaining to various aspects of HCV virus infection was administered and serum sample of all patients were analyzed for anti-hepatitis C virus antibody by ELISA method using Zhongshan HCV ELISA kit china. Diagnosis was confirmed in positive cases by PCR for HCV RNA.Results: Only two patients out of 100 patients were positive for hepatitis C virus antibody, both patients were admitted as chronic liver disease (CLD), one being 15 years old male and other 9 years old female. Seventy-four patients were positive for Hepatitis A, IgM antibody, out of which 8 patients had fulminant hepatic failure and one patient was HBsAg positive.Conclusions: This study highlights the daunting prevalence of HCV infection in our setup and implicates necessity for raising the awareness and screening of HCV-high risk individuals to decrease mortality and morbidity associated with Hepatitis C virus infection.
The clinical profile of dengue infection cases presenting in a tertiary care institute: an observational study
Authors: Shrivastava Kiran , Ojha Sakshi , Nadkarni Jayashree
Published: October 2018

Background: Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has rapidly spread in all regions of WHO in recent years. It is an acute febrile illness, caused by infection with any of 4 related positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses of the genus Flavivirus, dengue viruses 1, 2, 3, or 4. Objective of study was to study the clinical profile of dengue viral infection in the paediatric age group.Methods: This observational study was conducted in a tertiary referral centre in Central India. Cases were classified based on the WHO 2009 Dengue guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control and the clinical and laboratory parameters were analyzed for demographic and other correlates.Results: 75 patients met all the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. Most children were in age group 6-10 years. Fever, bleeding, rash, abdominal pain and vomiting were the common symptoms. We noted some atypical symptoms also.Conclusions: When infected, early recognition and prompt supportive treatment in dengue infection can substantially lower the risk of medical complications and death.
Study of retinopathy of prematurity in high risk infants
Authors: Parikh Yogesh N. , Patel Priya M. , Hapani Palak T.
Published: October 2018

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity is a vaso-proliferative disorder of retina in premature babies. The objective of this study was to study retinopathy of prematurity in premature babies and to study associated risk factors.Methods: Study was a prospective study was conducted among infants in high risk follow up clinic of our department KT Children Hospital, tertiary teaching hospital attached to Government medical college, Rajkot. Sample size of study was conducted on 100 high risk neonates who were brought to high risk follow up clinic at K T children hospital, Rajkot.Results: Out of studied 100 infant, 40% developed ROP, 12% developed stage 1 ROP, 13% developed stage 2 ROP,15% developed stage 3 ROP. Out of 100 cases 40% were ROP positive.15% occurred between 28-30 weeks of gestation. In 31-33 weeks of gestation 82.5%. In 34-36 weeks of gestation 2.5%. 15% of cases between 740-1000 gm of birth weight developed ROP.67.5% between 1000-1500 gm of birth weight developed ROP.15% between 1500-2000 gm of birth weight developed ROP.2.5% between 1500-2000 gm of birth weight developed ROP. 70 newborns received oxygen, 95% of newborns developed ROP. 5% newborns who have not received oxygen developed ROP. In present study there is association of ROP with oxygen therapy. 40 cases had apnea. Out of 40 cases 55% had ROP. Association between apnea and ROP. 21 received blood products.57% of them had ROP. Association between blood transfusion and ROP. 20 received ventilation. 75% of them had ROP. Association between ventilation and ROP. Out of 40 positive newborns there 17 were male and 23 were female. No difference in distribution of ROP in male and female sex. Significant relationship between gestational age, O2 therapy, mechanical ventilation, apnea and blood products. Insignificant relationship between sexes.Conclusions: This study has identified ROP is found to be associated with gestational age, o2 therapy, mechanical ventilation, apnea and blood products.
A study on clinical profile of neonatal seizures in newborn babies born in Government Mohan Kumara Mangalam Medical College Hospital, India
Authors: S. Amudhadevi , P. Kanchana
Published: October 2018

Background: Seizures represent the most distinctive signal of neurological disease in the newborn period. The convulsive phenomena are the most frequent of the overt manifestations of neonatal neurological disorders. This study was aimed at providing a clear picture regarding the epidemiology, etiology, onset, types and mortality of neonatal convulsions in our hospital. This study was carried to assess the incidence, types of Neonatal convulsions, etiology, time of onset and its relationship with the etiology and to determine the mortality associated with neonatal convulsions.Methods: This study was carried out in Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital in June 2016 - May 2017.The Study Population is Newborn babies born in our hospital and admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Babies born in other hospitals or at home with neonatal convulsions were excluded from the study. A detailed history was elicited for all recruited babies and was thoroughly examined. The baby’s clinical progression was closely monitored, and relevant investigations done. Data were entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed in SPSS version 12.Results: There were 1385 neonatal cases admitted in the newborn ward in Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem during the period of 12 months from June 2016 to May 2017.  Of these, 104 neonates had convulsions. There were 4102 total live births in this period for 12 months from June 2010 to May 2011.  Of these, 104 neonates had convulsions. So, the incidence of neonatal convulsions is 2.5%.Conclusions: Since birth asphyxia is the commonest cause of neonatal convulsions, improvement in antenatal, perinatal care with early identification of high-risk mothers will reduce the incidence of birth asphyxia and thereby reduce the incidence of neonatal convulsions. Subtle seizures are the commonest type of clinical seizures; therefore, careful observation of at risk newborns is necessary.
Syntheses and Spectroscopic Characterization on New [O–3-phenyl-1-propyl-(4-methoxyphenyl)dithiophosphonato] Ni(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) Complexes
Authors: SAĞLAM Ertuğrul Gazi , EBİNÇ Ahmet
Published: October 2018

In this study, four new
dithiophosphonic acid complexes, namely, trans-bis-[O–3-phenyl-1-propyl-(4-methoxyphenyl) dithiophosphonato] nickel (II), {Bis-pyridine-bis-(O–3–phenylpropyl (4-methoxyphenyl) dithiophosphonato]} nickel (II), bis-{bis-( O–3-phenyl-1-propyl- (4-methoxyphenyl) dithiophosphonato] cadmium (II)} and bis - { bis - ( O–3 - phenyl – 1 - propyl- ( 4-methoxyphenyl
) dithiophosphonato] mercury (II)} were syntheszed.
The complexes were of the general structure [Ni(L)2]
and [M(µ-L)2(L)2], M= Cd2+ and Hg2+. The nickel(II) complex was
capable of coordinating two moles of pyridine per mole as many four-coordinated
nickel(II) complex do leading to the six-coordinated complex, [Ni(L)2(Py)2].

All the compounds were characterized by
elemental analysis; MS; FTIR and Raman spectroscopies. The [Ni(L)2], [Cd(µ-L)2(L)2] and [Hg(µ-L)2(L)2]
were also
investigated by 1H-, 13C-
and 31P-NMR. The magnetic susceptibility of the pyridine nickel
complex was measured to confirm the hybridization patterns and the geometry.
Media literacy from the eyes of children: an interdisciplinary approach
Authors: Selanik Ay Tugba , Duban Nil
Published: October 2018

The aim of the current study was to analyse the interdisciplinary media literacy activities in terms of the views of primary school students. The study was conducted in the spring semester of the 2015â€“2016 academic year. The participants of the study were 90 fourth-grade students. The studyâ€™s implementation process conducted in the courses of social studies, science and Turkish Language as an interdisciplinary approach. For the gains of each course, various materials were developed. In addition to these materials, various media products were also used. The data of the study were collected through student diaries and interviews conducted with 20 participants. These data were analysed through descriptive analysis. The findings of the study showed that interdisciplinary media literacy activities were influential in improving the media literacy skills of students in the courses of science, social studies and Turkish language and that these activities contributed to students in terms of different domains.

 

Keywords: Media literacy skills, social studies, science, Turkish language, interdisciplinary approach.
Lecturers’ perspectives on enhancing university graduates’ employability in Nigeria
Authors: Adeoti Yusuf Florence , Okanlawon Ayoade Ejiwale , Metu Valentine David
Published: October 2018

This study investigated the lecturers’ perspectives on enhancing university graduates’ employability in Nigeria. Findings revealed that majority of the lecturers agreed that there is need for the undergraduates to acquire transferable skills and a broad-based experience. Also revealed that majority of the lecturers agreed that the undergraduates need to be exposed to internship and work experience irrespective of their field of study. In addition, majority of the lecturers agreed that guidance and counselling services should be vigorously pursued and revived in our institutions of learning. Based on the findings of this study, some recommendations were made; School authority should expose the undergraduates to internship and work experience scheme irrespective of their field of study. School authority should establish guidance and counselling unit to provide supportive service for the students especially on career-related issues. Government should improve the school environment by providing adequate infrastructural facilities, instructional materials that will enhance broad-based experience among the undergraduates.
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Happiness in high school students: autonomy, relatedness, competence and meaning in life
Authors: Celik Nur Demirbas
Published: October 2018

The present study examines the roles of the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and meaning in life (MIL) on high school studentsâ€™ happiness. In the study, the basic psychological needs scale, MIL questionnaire, the positive and negative affect schedule and the satisfaction with life scale were used as instruments. Happiness or subjective well-being (SWB) contains three components: life satisfaction, positive affect and negative affect. The data were analysed through the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient technique and multiple linear regression analysis. According to results, autonomy, competence, relatedness and MIL predict SWB significantly. These three variables explain 56% of the total variance. SWB is explained by relatedness, autonomy and competence for females, respectively, and for males competence, MIL and relatedness, respectively. The results were further examined in light of recent research and implications for counselling and school with high school students subjects are discussed.

Keywords: Subjective well-being, basic psychological needs, meaning in life, gender, high school students.
Psychometric Properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in Patients With Heart Failure and Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Authors: Lee Eun Jin , Hall Lynne A. , Moser Debra K.
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: Patients who have coexisting medical conditions tend to be more depressed. The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability, validity, and dimensionality of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in patients with heart failure and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Methods: The cross-sectional data for this secondary analysis were collected in four studies. Cronbach's alpha was used to examine reliability. Concurrent validity with the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) was examined. Results: Cronbach's alpha for the PHQ-9 was .87. Concurrent validity with BDI-II was excellent (r = .78, p < .01). Conclusions: The evidence from this study supports the reliability and validity of the PHQ-9 as a measure of depression in patients with heart failure and GI symptoms.
Identifying and Addressing Sources of Measurement Error in the Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire
Authors: Gigliotti Eileen , Samuels William Ellery , Como June , Gamidova Tofiga , Gordon Brian , Acerios Peter
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ) provides a rich portrait of one's perceived social support including network size/composition and quality of support. Analyses of quantitative research reports and critiques of the NSSQ revealed non-negligible measurement error. We document evidence of measurement error, report potential sources of this error, and present forthcoming psychometric testing. Methods: Quantitative evidence of measurement error from the NSSQ literature provided the basis for initial hypotheses concerning sources of error in network nomination and support ratings. We then conducted cognitive interviews to investigate these hypotheses. Results: Cognitive interviews revealed evidence of respondents' miscomprehension and response option bias. Conclusions: The current nomination process coupled with the lack of a “not applicable” response option and embedded examples in tangible Aid items reduces the accuracy of NSSQ subscores.
Teaching Behavior Inventory at the College of Nursing, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Survey
Authors: Alhosis Khaled Fahad , El-Gawly Hoda W. , Vallar Lorna E. , Balajadia Princess C.
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs today. Students and teachers may have different views depending on their background, styles, goals, and needs. This study aims to determine and compare the inventory of teaching behavior as rated by students and teachers. Methods: A questionnaire formulated by Murray (1983) and modified by the researchers was administered to 56 students and 12 teachers at the College of Nursing of Qassim University. The response rate was 85.3%. Results: Differences in ranking were not significant on enthusiasm, pacing, interaction, rapport, and clarity. High statistical significance was found in organization and speech. A remarkable difference in ranking was obtained in disclosure. Conclusions: Various factors are associated with the students' and faculty's views of effective teaching behaviors.
The Pragmatic Utility of Watson-Based Caring Measures
Authors: Atiyeh Huda , Ahmad Muayyad , Alslman Eman Tariq , Hani Manar Ali Bani
Published: October 2018

Purpose: This study aims to clarify the caring concept with emphasis on the pragmatic utility of caring measures. Method: The Morse et al. (Morse, Hupcey, Mitcham, & Lenz, 1996; Morse, Mitcham, Hupcey, & Tasón, 1996) criteria for concept maturity were used as a framework. A literature review of Watson-based caring concept was undertaken to evaluate the logical, epistemological, linguistical, and pragmatic parameters. Results: The concept of caring as conceptualized by Watson and operationalized through different measures appeared mature. Despite differences, shorter scales of caring measures were effective to capture caring behavior. Conclusions: Caring concept was further clarified and more confidence in using caring measures for assessment, evaluation, and modification of caring behavior become more feasible.
Psychometrics of the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Adapted for Family Caregiver/Significant Other
Authors: Tucker Rebecca , Quinn Jill R. , Chen Ding-Geng , Chen Leway
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) was adapted to be administered to the family caregiver/significant other (FC/SO) of hospitalized patients with heart failure (HF). The objective was to examine the psychometrics of the adapted scale (KCCQ-SO). Methods: Factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, and correlations were used. Results: A 5-factor solution was found that explained 67.9% of the variance. The internal consistency of the KCCQ-SO factors were all greater than .70. Patient and FC/SO perceived health status scores were significantly related. Conclusions: Because the scores were found to have high internal consistency and correlated with patient scores on the KCCQ, there is evidence that the FC/SOs' reports may be used in circumstances when the patient is unable or unwilling to answer questions.
Evaluating the Relationship Between The Banking System Stability and The Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process: Evidence From The Egyptian Banking Sector
Authors: Fahmy Karim
Published: October 2018

In the repercussions of the latest financial crisis that have occurred on the years 2008-2009, to fortify the stability of the banking systems, policy makers, and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision – BCBS, together with national regulators have built up a few safety measures, and structures to guarantee that banks establishments keep up adequate capital levels through using risk management tools, in specific the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Processes (ICAAP). They all have called for thorough evaluations and assessments for the structure and components of risk management frameworks, tools, and practices whether by banks, regulators, analysts and risk management experts consistently, to ascertain the adequacy of the banking systems, policies, arrangements and techniques for overseeing risks, and guaranteeing the sufficiency of holding appropriate capital levels for confronting normal, as well as adverse and unexpected situations or emergencies. The main objectives of this research study is to shed the light on the ICAAP as one of the main keys of risk management programs, a process by which banks can use to ensure that they operate with an appropriate levels of capital, forward looking processes for capital planning covering a broad range of risks across banks, activities beyond simple capital management, and brings together risk and capital management activities in a form that can be used to support business decisions. The research study shall evaluate the significant relationship between the Banking System Stability (dependent variable) and the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP – independent variable) with evidence from the Egyptian Banking Sector.
Performance Assessment of Newly Developed Seaweed Enhancing Index
Authors: Siddiqui Muhammad Danish , Zaidi Arjumand Z. , Abdullah Muhammad
Published: October 2018

Seaweeds are regarded as one of the valuable coastal resources because of their usage in human food, cosmetics, and other industrial items. They also play a significant role in providing nourishment, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish and many other sea species. This study introduces a newly developed seaweed enhancing index (SEI) using spectral bands of near-infrared (NIR) and shortwave infrared (SWIR) of Landsat 8 satellite data. The seaweed patches in the coastal waters of Karachi, Pakistan were mapped using SEI, and its performance was compared with other commonly used indices - Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Floating Algae Index (FAI). The accuracy of the mapping results obtained from SEI, NDVI, and FAI was checked with field verified seaweed locations. The purpose of the field surveys was to validate the results of this study and to evaluate the performance of SEI with NDVI and FAI. The performance of SEI was found better than NDVI and FAI in enhancing submerged patches of the seaweed pixels what other indices failed to do.
Vibriocidal Activity of Leaf and Rhizome Extracts of Maranta arundinacea L.
Authors: Samal Priyadarshani , Tripathy Priyaranjan , Das Ritarani , Sahoo Santi Lata , Pradhan Chinmay , Padhi Bijaya Kumar , Rout Jyoti Ranjan
Published: October 2018

Globally, the gastroenteritis or diarrhoea has become a more significant problem today due to infection caused by foodborne/ waterborne pathogen Vibrio cholera. In this concern, an investigation was carried out to evaluate the vibriocidal potential of the different solvent extracts of leaf and rhizome of Maranta arundinacea under in vitro condition. For this, aqueous, methanolic, ethanolic and hexane extracts of both leaf and rhizome of M. arundinacea were tested against the pre-isolated strains of Vibrio cholerae such as SPAB1, SPAB4 and SPAB5  by agar well diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method. All the solvent extracts of both leaf and rhizome were found to be active against the tried strains of V. cholera however, ethanolic extract showed maximum inhibitory effect against SPAB1 strain with an inhibition zone of 26.23 ± 0.53 mm (MIC of 80.00 ± 10.06 µg/ ml) and 24.27 ± 0.12 mm (MIC of 100.00 ± 12.82 µg/ ml) in rhizome and leaf samples, respectively. Then, the effectiveness was followed in SPAB4 and SPAB5 however, it was not much more significant to that of SPAB1. Therefore, it was suggested that the rhizome and leaf extracts which proved to be potentially effective can be used as the natural alternative for the treatment of diarrhoea caused by Vibrio infection.
On the Eternal Role of Planck Scale in Machian Cosmology
Authors: Seshavatharam U. V. S. , Lakshminarayana S.
Published: October 2018

Considering Planck mass as a baby universe and evolving universe as a growing Planck ball, a hypothetical spherical model of cosmology can be developed. In addition, by considering the famous relation GM = c2R, a Machian model of quantum cosmology can also be developed. Proceeding further, in all directions, cosmic expansion velocity can be referred to ‘from and about’ the baby universe. This hypothetical scenario can be made versatile by adding a heuristic idea: apart from normal expansion, ‘cosmic temperature seems to be redshifted by a factor ( ( Z T ) t + 1 ) ≅ 1 + ln ( H p l / H t ) ; where (Hpl, Ht) represent Planck scale and time dependent Hubble parameters respectively.
In Schizophrenia, Increased Plasma Igm/Iga Responses to Gut Commensal Bacteria are Associated with Negative Symptoms, Neurocognitive Impairments and the Deficit Phenotype
Authors: Maes Michael , Kanchanatawan Buranee , Sirivichayakul Sunee , Carvalho Andre F.
Published: October 2018

Increased gut permeability (leaky gut) with increased translocation of Gram-negative bacteria plays a role in the gut-brain axis through effects on systemic immune-inflammatory processes. Deficit schizophrenia is characterized by an immune-inflammatory response combined with a deficit in natural IgM antibodies to oxidative specific epitopes (OSEs), which are a first line defense against bacterial infections. This study measured plasma IgA/IgM responses to 5 Gram-negative bacteria in association with IgM responses to malondialdehyde (MDA) and azelaic acid in 80 schizophrenia patients (40 with the deficit syndrome and 40 without) and in 38 healthy controls.Deficit schizophrenia was characterized by significantly increased IgA responses to Hafnei alvei, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Morganella morganii and Klebsiella pneumoniae as compared with non-deficit schizophrenia. The presence of deficit schizophrenia was highly predicted by increased IgA responses to Pseudomonas putida and IgM responses to all 5 Gram-negative bacteria and lowered natural IgM to MDA and azelaic acid with a bootstrap area under the ROC curve of 0.960 (2000 random curves). A large proportion of the variance (41.5%) in the PANSS negative score was explained by the regression on IgA responses to K. pneumoniae and IgM responses to the 5 enterobacteria coupled with lowered IgM antibodies to azelaic acid. There were significant associations between IgA levels to Gram-negative bacteria and Mini Mental State Examination, Boston naming test, Verbal Fluency and Word List Memory test scores.These findings provide further evidence that deficit schizophrenia is a distinct phenotype of schizophrenia, which is characterized by an increased impact of Gram-negative commensal bacteria coupled with a deficit in natural IgM, pointing to aberrations in B1 cells. It is concluded that increased bacterial translocation and deficits in the compensatory immune-regulatory system (CIRS) may drive negative symptoms and neurocognitive impairments, which are hallmarks of deficit schizophrenia.
Flamen provincial documentado en Córdoba y nuevos datos sobre el foro de la Colonia Patricia
Authors: APARICIO SÁNCHEZ Laura , VENTURA VILLANUEVA Ángel
Published: October 2018

Ofrecemos una síntesis de los resultados obtenidos en la excavación arqueológica de urgencia practicada en el solar n.º 8 de la c/ Góngora, que permiten establecer con mayor precisión el límite occidental del foro de la Colonia Patricia. También estudiamos un pedestal inscrito, allí aparecido, dedicado por el Ordo Malacitanorum al flamen provinciae Baeticae L. Licinius L. f. Gal. Montanus Sarapio.