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Syndrome definitions for drug overdose: How far down the rabbit hole do we go?
Authors: Vivolo-Kantor Alana , Hoots Brooke
Published: May 2019

ObjectiveTo discuss the process for developing and revising suspected drug overdose queries in syndromic surveillance (SyS) systems.IntroductionState and local jurisdictions have been exploring the use of SyS data to monitor suspected drug overdose outbreaks in their communities. With the increasing awareness and use of SyS systems, staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) worked to develop several queries that jurisdictions could use to better capture suspected drug overdose visits. In 2017, CDC released their first two queries on heroin overdose and opioid overdose, followed in 2018 by stimulant and all drug overdose queries. Over time, and with the assistance from the SyS community and the CDC-funded Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance (ESOOS) state health departments, CDC has revised the queries to address suggestions from jurisdictions. However, it’s not clear how often and in what way the syndrome definitions are updated over time. This is particularly true as new drugs emerge and the names of those drugs are integrated into syndrome definitions (e.g., recent “Spice” and “K2” synthetic cannabinoid outbreaks).DescriptionThis roundtable will provide a forum for national, state, and local users of SyS and drug overdose syndrome queries to discuss the process of query development, with an eye towards determining when a definition is “good enough.” CDC staff will facilitate the discussion and present the current portfolio of drug-related overdose queries. Participants will be encouraged to provide feedback on the queries, share what has been/has not been working in their jurisdiction with regard to syndrome query development, and discuss the process for revising queries as the epidemic evolves. The focus of this roundtable will be on suspected drug overdose query development and revision with emergency department SyS data.How the Moderator Intends to Engage the Audience in Discussions on the TopicWith most jurisdictions grappling with the impact of the opioid epidemic, this roundtable is well suited for widespread audience participation. Though some jurisdictions have been using SyS to monitor suspected drug overdose outbreaks for some time, others are not using SyS in this way. Thus, opportunities for sharing of work, experiences, barriers, and facilitators will be useful for all SyS users
Surveillance on Arboviral Infections in Georgia by using One Health Approach
Authors: Chakhunashvili Giorgi , Tsereteli David
Published: May 2019

ObjectiveIdentify cases of West Nile virus in Black Sea region of Georgia through active surveillance.IntroductionArbovirus infections are causing enormous global burden, while their geographic distribution expands and affects new regions and areas. West Nile virus (WNV), one of the most important pathogens among arboviruses, was historically associated with causing mild febrile illness, however, after the outbreak occurred in the North America, which caused more severe illness, it has received wider recognition. It is believed that the disease can reemerge after a hiatus of several years, and affect new territories, which has happened in 2018 in Greece, with 31 dead among 271 infections by the end of September. In Georgia, there is a lack of clinical suspicion on WNV because of the low awareness among medical society, and the existent passive surveillance system seems to be improved.MethodsIn order to assess the situation in Georgia, medical histories and Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance System (EIDSS) database was studied, and active surveillance has been conducted with the following case selection criteria: residence - Black Sea region; diagnosis - fever of unknown origin (FUO). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed. Mosquitoes were obtained by using light traps and aspirators, and are now being studied. Medical personnel was trained on using WNV case definition.ResultsThree laboratory positive cases were identified from 36 suspected cases. Two of them were males (66%). Age distribution – 28-35 y.o. All three cases resided in the city of Batumi in the Adjara region. A total of 572 mosquitoes were obtained. According to preliminary analysis, the species include: Culex pipiens, Aedes albopictus, A. aegypti, A. caspius, A. geniculatus, Anopheles claviger.ConclusionsThe preliminary data suggests that the burden of WNV in Georgia should be studied with more in-depth approaches and with just passive surveillance activities. It is very important to establish coordinated rapid efforts for disease identification by physicians and veterinarians; and to provide better harmonization of diagnostic tools and integrated national surveillance system. Disease transmission risk needs to be assessed for adequate planning of preventive measures. At this stage, no animals were studied, however, in order to fulfill the One Health approach, we are planning to study horses in the near future.
Pulmonary Function should be the Surveillance Tool in Obese Children to Prevent Asthma
Authors: Lee Yougling L.
Published: May 2019

ObjectiveTo investigate the important mediator linking from obesity to childhood asthmaIntroductionThe mediating pathways in the obesity-asthma link are largely unknown. We aimed to investigate the mediating pathways and to search for the most prominent pathological mechanism between central obesity and childhood asthma.MethodsIn Taiwan Children Health Study, we collected data on an open cohort of children ranged from 9 to 13 years old. Children's respiratory outcomes, atopic conditions, obesity measures, and pulmonary function were surveyed annually between 2010 and 2012. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide concentrations were recorded in 2012. Generalized estimating equations and general linear models were used to examine the associations among central obesity, possible mediators, and asthma. Structural equation models were applied to investigate the pathways that mediate the link between central obesity and asthma.ResultsCentral obesity (waist-to-hip ratio) most accurately predicted childhood asthma. In the model of active asthma, the percentage of mediation was 28.6% for pulmonary function, 18.1% for atopy, and 5.7% for airway inflammation. The percentage of mediation for pulmonary function was 40.2% in the model of lifetime wheeze. Pulmonary function was responsible for the greatest percentage of mediation among the three mediators in both models.ConclusionsDecline in pulmonary function is the most important pathway in central obesity–related asthma. Pulmonary function surveillance should be applied to obese children for asthma risk prediction.
A Fairer Mirror: Equity-limited Healthcare System Rankings
Authors: Reisman Samuel , Ahmed Begum , Balboul Mostafa , Blumenkranz Zev
Published: May 2019

Objective● Describe the diverse determinants of national health and how they are compositely graded in health care system rankings.● Articulate intrinsic reasons why equity should not be subsumed within other evaluative categories.● Design an equity-limited ratings framework for limiting maximum ratings of inequitible healthcare systems.IntroductionHealthcare systems are often evaluated using comparative health care rankings. Simulations have shown that maximally inequitable health care systems can perform well in published, influential health care system rankings by excelling in non-equity categories1, resulting in highly ranked yet grossly inequitable healthcare systems. Recently, despite below average equity rankings, the healthcare systems of Australia and New Zealand ranked among the top four in The Commonwealth Fund’s international comparative study Mirror, Mirror 20172. Equity rankings should logically limit non-equity rankings given the insignificance of healthcare system improvements to those lacking adequate healthcare coverage. We analyzed whether an equity-limited ranking methodology would limit overall rankings for significantly inequitable healthcare systems while maintaining the general findings of the Commonwealth Fund study.MethodsWe reanalyzed The Commonwealth Fund’s 2017 international health care system comparison using a modified, equity-limited methodology. For each country, maximum non-equity domain summary scores were limited to the equity domain summary score. Countries were ranked using the mean of the five domain-specific performance scores. Overall rankings were compared to the original rankings.ResultsSeven of eleven countries had an overall rank change in the equity-limited model. Countries with above average overall ratings but poor equity ratings had the greatest changes in overall rank. Australia’s overall ranking decreased from second to seventh, thereby matching its equity ranking of seventh. New Zealand changed from fourth to eighth overall, matching its equity ranking as well. Other changes were less significant, with changes of only one overall rank position. Notably, the bottom three countries and the top country were unchanged.ConclusionsEquity-limited ranking methodologies can prevent inequitable health care systems from attaining high overall ratings. Such equity-limited rankings are logical considering the diminished significance of health care system improvements to those lacking adequate health coverage. Methodologies that incorporate equity limits should be used to produce fairer rankings that respect the dignity and rights of all individuals.References1. Reisman S, Blumenkranz Z. Comparative health care system rankings can obscure maximal inequities: A simulation study.Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 69th Annual Conference. 2018, June.2. Schneider EC, Sarnak DO, Squires D, Shah A, Doty MM. Mirror, Mirror 2017: International Comparison Reflects Flaws and Opportunities for Better U.S. Health Care. The Commonwealth Fund. 2017, July.
Strengthening Health Surveillance through the Development of Interagency Relationships
Authors: Glidden Emily V. , Law Royal
Published: May 2019

Objective- To discuss the development of a set of tools for interagency collaborations on health surveillance- To determine the core contents of the tools based on known gaps in health surveillance- To determine collaborators in development and timelines for completionIntroductionIn 2010, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) identified data collected by poison centers (PCs) as an important tool for all-hazards exposure and illness surveillance. In response to this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CSTE, and the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) members created the Poison Center Public Health Community of Practice (CoP). The CoP acts as a platform, to facilitate sharing experiences, identify best practices, and develop relationships among federal agencies, state and local health departments (HD), and PCs. Since its inception, the CoP garnered over 250 members, hosted more than 25 webinars regarding PC-HD collaborations, and produced five newsletters highlighting subjects pertinent to PC and HD personnel.DescriptionFindings and lessons learned from activities outlined in the introduction include the need for: 1) standardized inter-agency communication, 2) increased knowledge and utilization of state reporting and monitoring systems, and 3) inter-agency collaborations to prevent the duplication of efforts. In this roundtable, we will: 1) discuss how to develop information and tools for inter-agency public health communication and messaging, 2) identify key stakeholders including potential national, state, and local agencies who can help bolster communication messaging, and 3) develop appropriate points of contact within these agencies. Potential components of the guidance may include: 1) a comprehensive list of state resources available to PC and PH personnel, 2) recommended inter-agency points of contact, 3) lessons learned from collaborative projects, and 4) PC abilities to share and analyze data for public health practice and health surveillance.How the Moderator Intends to Engage the Audience in Discussions on the TopicThis roundtable session will consider the following questions:- Which agencies--local, state, national, or otherwise-- would benefit from inter-agency collaborations health surveillance efforts?- What should the proposed tools include? Who should be involved in developing the proposed materials?Following this roundtable, the CoP hopes to have tangible next steps in creating inter-agency collaborations health surveillance guidance and establish a timeline for completion.
Epidemiological Distribution of Reported West Nile cases in Houston, Texas, 2014-2017
Authors: Khayat Razina , Nguyen Alex , Biswas Sudipa , Rehman Hafeez , Short Kirstin , Abdullah Najmus
Published: May 2019

ObjectiveTo demonstrate an overview of the epidemiological and clinical distribution of reportable West Nile cases in Houston, Texas, from 2015-2017.IntroductionWest Nile virus (WNV) is considered the leading cause of domestically acquired arboviral disease and is spread through mosquitoes. In general, the majority of the cases are asymptomatic. One in five people infected will display mild symptoms like fever, headache, body ache, nausea, and vomiting. Only about 1 in 150 people infected will develop serious neurologic complications such as encephalitis and meningitis. According to CDC, in 2017, there were 133 confirmed cases including 5 deaths and 14 presumptive blood donors reported in the State of Texas. Out of the confirmed cases, there were 85 neuroinvasive and 48 non-neuroinvasive disease cases.MethodsData were extracted from Houston’s Electronic Disease Surveillance System (HEDSS) from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2017. A total of 45 confirmed cases are included in this analysis to examine the epidemiologic characteristics of the WNV cases.A confirmed case is an illness with onset of acute focal limb weakness and an MRI showing a spinal cord lesion largely restricted to gray matter and spanning one or more spinal segments.ResultsAmong the confirmed cases, 67% of were males. Age group 60 and above (47%) had the highest proportion of WNV cases. Whites (26%) represented the highest number of confirmed cases followed by Hispanics (24%).Seventy six percent of the cases were hospitalized. Non-neuroinvasive clinical presentations found among confirmed WNV cases were fever (94%), headache (76%) followed by chills and rigors (68%). Among the neuroinvasive presentations, altered mental status had the highest proportion (24%), followed by stiff necks (18%), Ataxia (12%), and seizure (9%).ConclusionsWNV is mostly prevalent in White male adults over 60 years of age, with majority of cases have common neuroinvasive symptoms like altered mental status, stiff necks, and Ataxia. For non-neuroinvasive cases clinical symptoms were fever, headache, chills and rigors.WNV infection is a markedly underreported disease as most of the infected people do not seek medical care due to mild or no symptoms. Currently there are no specific treatments available. Thus, continued monitoring and surveillance activities are warranted for prevention and control of WNV complications as well as decreasing the risk of infection.ReferencesCDC: West Nile Virus [Internet]. Atlanta: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), and Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD); Last reviewed: September 19, 2018.Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
Fatal Overdose Surveillance in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Authors: Costigan Craig , Goetz Carrie Thomas , Patel Meghna
Published: May 2019

ObjectiveSession objectives:Review strategies and policies employed to get independent C/MEs from a state with a de-centralized C/ME system to start reporting overdose death data to the Department of Health.Summarize flexibility needed to collect overdose death data from C/MEs with a variety of case management systems/methods.Preview how overdose death data is displayed on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs’ Interactive Data Report.IntroductionThe severity of the nationwide opioid epidemic necessitates a fully-informed and evidenced-based response on the part of public health organizations. To support that aim, Pennsylvania applied for and received the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance (ESOOS) grant.MethodsToday’s poster presentation will outline issues with recruiting coroners/medical examiners (C/MEs) for participation who are unique to jurisdictions that utilize a decentralized C/ME system, and how those issues were addressed. Those issues include tension between state and county governments, time and staff concerns on the part of C/MEs, and the variety of case management systems that the C/MEs use.ResultsAt the beginning of this project, two out of 67 counties were submitting comprehensive toxicology and risk factor data to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. As of September 2018, thirty-eight out of 67 counties are submitting death data. The presentation will also discuss what data is collected and how it is reported.ConclusionsThe outreach strategy successfully increased the number of coroners and medical examiners that submit death data.
Childhood home based unintentional injuries Surveillance in Punjab India
Authors: Soni Ravinder K.
Published: May 2019

Objective1. To determine the prevalence and pattern of unintentional injuries among children2. To study the physical environment of house for various risk factors leading to unintentional injuries.IntroductionInjury and violence are public health problems now-a-days all over the world. Over 950000 children less than 18 years of age die as a result of injuries, 95% of which occur in low and middle income countries (LMIC) including India. Unintentional injuries account for 90% of these cases. The death rate due to unintentional injuries is almost double in LMIC as compared to developed countries. It is seen that most of childhood unintentional injuries occur in and around the home of children.India, with a population of app 1.25 billion, had about 40% children. India is passing through a major socio-economic, epidemiological and technological transition. Migration and rapid urbanization is contributing towards the development and growth. Mechanization is changing the traditional lifestyle and thereby resulting an increase in injuries in India. Despite efforts to understand the burden of injuries, the magnitude in terms of morbidity and mortality is still not clear as injury information did not receive much importance in the health sector.Few small studies have reported the prevalence and causes of childhood unintentional injuries. However, there is lack of proper surveillance data on burden of unintentional injuries among childrenMethodsWe conducted a surveillance study in 30 villages of Ludhiana district of Punjab, India. A total of 900 houses having at least one child below the age of 19 years formed the sample of study. The data pertaining to socio demographic profile, physical environment of house and injury details (in last 5 years) were recorded on the pre designed performa. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS version 20.0.ResultsIn the 900 houses, there were 1910 children below the age of 19 years. Of these houses, unintentional injuries to their children was observed in 386(42.9%) houses during the last 5 years. The prevalence of unintentional injuries among children was 20.6%. There were 60.1% children below the age of 5 years who suffered injuries. 67% of injuries occurred among male children. Majority of injuries (63.5%) occurred during evening time, of which 87.2% occurred while the child was playing in and around the home. Fall was the most common (64.5%) mode of injury followed by 12.3% cut injuries due to chopper/fodder cutter or old instruments/machinery lying the courtyard. There were 16 injuries due electric current, 6 cases of dog bite, 4 cases of drowning and 4 cases of unintentional ingestion of poisonous substance. 48.3% of injuries were severe, 35.9% minor, 9.4% trivial and 5.9% very severe. There were 2 fatal death also.ConclusionsThe burden of unintentional childhood injuries in India is substantial but it a neglected health problem. There is a strong need for continuous surveillance of childhood injuries in India using systematic techniques so as to plan for timely intervention.
Use of Social Networks for Data Collection in Scientific Productions in the Health Area: Integrative Literature Review
Authors: Araújo Ellen Thallita Hill , Almeida Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim , Vaz Jaiana Rocha , Magalhães Edilane Jales Leite , Alcantara Carlos Henrique Lima , Lago Eliana Campêlo
Published: May 2019

Objective: To investigate evidence on the use of social networks to collect data in scientific productions in the health area. Material and method: An integrative literature review from primary studies indexed in the SciELO, PubMed, LILACS, Scopus, and Web of Science platforms. Results: 16 scientific articles were selected, of which nine focused on the use of WhatsApp; five, on the use of Facebook; and two, on employing Twitter to collect data in scientific productions. Growth was noted on the number of investigations associated to the use of social networks, although an important paradigm still exists related to the use to generate scientific evidence, resulting in a still low number of investigations on this theme. Conclusions: The health area needs to approach evermore the development of research associated to social networks, given that this would enable a viable and rapid intervention in obtaining responses, besides being a low cost and very promising tool for data collection.
Competitividad global y educación. Una mirada al caso de El Salvador
Authors: Pacheco Rolando Balmore
Published: May 2019

En las páginas siguientes se hace un análisis de dos de los principales indicadores empleados internacionalmente para medir el desempeño de las economías y la comparabilidad de las mismas entre los diferentes países, siendo estos el Índice de Competitividad Global (ICG) que es auspiciado por el Foro Económico Mundial y Doing Business, promovido por el Grupo Banco Mundial. El análisis se basa en la revisión –principalmente– de los reportes generados por ambas instituciones en los últimos tres períodos de medición, incluyendo el examen de los datos a nivel global, de región latinoamericana y de nivel nacional (caso El Salvador). Se incluye un análisis cualitativo de correlación entre los hallazgos de ambos indicadores y los resultados en educación. Finalmente se plantean algunas reflexiones finales, así como recomendaciones para la mejora en los sectores analizados principalmente desde las políticas públicas en educación.
Migration and Rural Differentiation: Evidence from a Vietnamese Village
Authors: Nguyen Thi Minh Khue , Nguyen Thi Dien , Ho Thi Minh Hop , Burny Philippe , Dogot Thomas , Lebailly Philippe
Published: May 2019

This paper explores the links between migration and social differentiation in rural Vietnam after the reform period (2005–2015) through a case study of Maithon village, Chilang District, Bacninh Province. Since 2005, many villagers have left Maithon to work in cities, industrial zones or to find employment abroad. The migration process has transformed labour and income structures and supply in many households. However, 90 percent of Maithon households claimed on the positive contribution of remittance, while at the same time, they did not suffer from labour shortage due to the circular pattern of the migration. Therefore, rural out-migration is one of the diversification strategy which enables the villager to gain access to cash income in urban areas while still keep position in rural areas. It has resulted in the increase in the size of the middle class, rather than the generation of the gap between the rich and the poor. Through this process, migration becomes a developmental strategy, as a means for upward mobility rather than mechanism of social differentiation.
Social Media Preferences, Interrelations Between the Social Media Characteristics and Culture: A View of Arab Nations
Authors: Milla Asli Cazorla , Dos-Santos Leonardo Jose Mataruna
Published: May 2019

This article is a pioneering theoretical work as an approach from the perspective of combination of social media characteristics and wisdom of crowds. The aim of this article is to conceptualize the social media channels in terms of their characteristics and to discuss the correlation between social media choices and culture. This paper contributes to social media marketing theory by developing a conceptual approach that explains and offers implications pertaining to the relationship between different social media channels in the age of social media. To do this, the relevant literature has been thoroughly reviewed, and exploratory research method has been used. The study also aims to visualize the effect of cultural differences as aligned with the study of Edward Hall (1967) and Gert Hoftstede (1984). Cultural factors exert a broad and deep influence on social media choices. Arab countries are categorized as high-context culture according to Hall's dimensions. The social media reports, Arab Social Media, conducted by Dubai School of Government of the years from 2013, 2013 and 2017 were analyzed. The limited availability of the literature done on the region has limited the scope and analysis of the research. The paper concludes that social media has certain characteristics that interrelate with each other and culture has a moderation effect on the choices.
A Study of Purchase Intention on Smartphones of Post 90s in Hong Kong
Authors: Wong Anthony Tik-Tsuen
Published: May 2019

Nowadays, people are willing to purchase their own smartphone and they heavily rely on their smartphone. In this case, smartphones have become the daily necessity among Hong Kong people. Also, nowadays Hong Kong people always look for the new model of smartphones, the trend of changing smartphones is still very strong. The purpose of this research is to study the factors affecting the purchase intention of smartphones of post 90s in Hong Kong. After reviewing the literature, this study chose three variables to study the relationship between brand name, price and social influence and purchase intention. An online questionnaire was adopted to carry out a quantitative study of post 90s in Hong Kong. The content of the survey included demographic factors and questions based on each variable. The result of the survey shows that there are two hypotheses are support in the study. One is the relationship between brand name and purchase intention and the other is relationship between social influence and purchase intention whilst price is not a significant factor influencing purchase intention. Therefore, it is strongly believe that management of smartphone producers and traders need to pay more attention to brand name and social influence in enhancing the purchase intention among post 90s in Hong Kong.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Higher Education Studies, Vol. 9, No. 2
Authors: Lin Sherry
Published: May 2019

Higher Education Studies wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.

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Reviewers for Volume 9, Number 2

Abdelaziz Mohammed, Albaha University, Saudi Arabia

Alina Mag, University Lucian Blaga of Sibiu, Romania

Anna Liduma, University of Latvia, Latvia

Antonina Lukenchuk, National Louis University, USA

Arbabisarjou Azizollah, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Ausra Kazlauskiene, Siauliai University, Lithuania

Aynur Yürekli, İzmir University of Economics, Turkey

Bahar Gün, İzmir University of Economics, Turkey

Bo Chang, Ball State University, USA

Evrim Ustunluoglu, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey

Gamze Kasalak, Akdeniz University, Turkey

Gregory S. Ching, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

Jisun Jung, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Karsten Krauskopf, University of Potsdam, Germany

Lung-Tan Lu, Fo Guang University, Taiwan

Meric Ozgeldi, Mersin University, Turkey

Mirosław Kowalski, University of Zielona Góra, Poland

Oana-Mihaela Rusu, Unviersity of Iasi, Romania

Olusola Ademola Olaniyi, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia

Prashneel Ravisan Goundar, Fiji National University, Fiji

Rafizah Mohd Rawian, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia

Ranjit Kaur Gurdial Singh, The Kilmore International School, Australia

Sumita Chowhan, Jain University, India

Tuija A. Turunen, University of Lapland, Finland

Uher Ivan, University P.J.Safarika Kosice, Slovakia

Zahra Shahsavar, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Reviewer acknowledgements for International Journal of English Linguistics, Vol. 9, No. 3
Authors: Xu Diana
Published: May 2019

Reviewer acknowledgements for International Journal of English Linguistics, Vol. 9, No. 3, 2019. 
Reviewer acknowledgements for International Journal of Marketing Studies, Vol. 11, No. 2
Authors: Sun Alyssa
Published: May 2019

Reviewer acknowledgements for International Journal of Marketing Studies, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2019.
Forced Emergence of Title to Land Lots as a Phenomenon of Russian Law
Authors: Anisimov Aleksey , Zemlyakova Galina
Published: May 2019

The paper studies the legal enforced emergence of private and public title of compulsory origin to land plots in the Russian Federation which is not typical for the European legal practice. The authors examine the causes and consequences of its appearance and note that this is due to the national specifics of Russia's transition to a market economy and a rule-of-law state. The article analyzes legal procedures for the forced reissuance of the right of permanent (unlimited) property use, the emergence of the right of common share ownership of citizens who are the owners of a premises (apartments) in multi-family residential house, the forced transfer to public property of heirless estate, redistribution of landed property among different levels of public authority, transfer of a land lot which cannot by law belong to a citizen or a legal entity to public property, as well as a number of others issues.

The authors believe that the legal practice of the compulsory emergency of the right to own land plots is in many respects a necessary condi-tion for securing important public interests which is inadmissibility of the existence of an ownerless estate where condition may threaten life, health and other legally protected goods, the invasion of land in civil circulation, attraction of additional financial resources to the Federal, regional and municipal budgets through the collection of land tax (or rent payment in the case of forcing the owner of the property to include a joint leasehold agreement).
Pràctica per millorar la comprensió del concepte de caiguda lliure dels cossos, en presència de la força de fregament, mitjançant un paracaigudes
Authors: Fenollar Moncho José
Published: May 2019

Quan es resolen problemes físics relacionats amb la caiguda lliure, sovint es demana que s’ignori la resistència de l'aire i que s’assumeixi que l'acceleració és constant. En aquest treball, es presenta un experiment per a estudiar la caiguda dels cossos (quan els efectes del fregament amb l'aire són significatius i utilitzant un paracaigudes de joguina) i es compara amb la velocitat de caiguda lliure, sense quasi fregament. Així, un estudi detallat del problema de la caiguda lliure amb forces de fricció, pot contribuir a que els estudiants de batxillerat millorin el coneixement de la mecànica Newtoniana.
Geologia viatjant: proposta didàctica de treball per projectes programada en 5E
Authors: Barbero Camps Elisabet
Published: May 2019

A qui no li agradaria conèixer els indrets més bells i geològicament interessants de la Terra? En aquesta seqüència didàctica us proposo treballar la dinàmica interna i externa de la Terra a partir d’un context de viatges figurats pel món per quinze destinacions diferents. La seqüència, d’un total de nou sessions, està organitzada d’acord amb la metodologia 5E (Enganxa, Explora, Explica, Elabora i Avalua)  incloent aprenentatge basat en projectes (ABP) i coavaluació. L’estructura senzilla que segueix vol animar a treballar per projectes a docents que encara no hi tinguin àmplia experiència prèvia, així com ajudar a conèixer el model de programació en 5E.
NEW FACES OF A CONTEMPORARY STUDENT – DIGITAL E-MIGRANT
Authors: Morbitzer Janusz
Published: May 2019

The problem of emigration has been accompanying humanity for thousands of years. The new dimension is the so-called e-migration, or emigration in a digital, or more strictly – in a hybrid world. This concept has been precisely defined in the article. The main purpose of the article is to show that a modern student, strongly immersed in the world of electronic media, and in particular on the Internet, is – according to the broad interpretation – a digital e-migrant and can appear in many different roles, both positive and negative.
TRADITIONAL COMMUNICATION GOALS IN THE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY OF SHAPING THE STUDENT
Authors: Grzegorzewska Maria Katarzyna
Published: May 2019

Innovative teaching methods and tools, corresponding to the needs and interests of the new generation, are very much needed and are a natural complement to the traditional teaching instruments. Education is also a look at education, which allows equipping pupils with methods of adapting to the changing reality. In this case, one cannot forget about universal principles and behaviours that have been cultivated since the earliest years, passed on to future generations thanks to communication. It is the communication in which the translation of the world and supporting the critical attitudes of the student should be one of the key strategies to pay attention to in the education.
FEMINIST CRITIQUE OF MULTICULTURALISM. PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF DEBATES ON S. OKIN PAPER IS MULTICULTURALISM BAD FOR WOMEN?
Authors: Śleczka Kazimierz
Published: May 2019

Okin’s paper started a long and heated discussion on various aspects of the relation between feminism and multiculturalism. Both concepts were on a collision course since the beginning. But at first, feminists tried to keep aside those discrepancies. Okin tries to formulate conditions of possible co-operation. The very difficult questions to be solved are conflicts in the field of educational practices acknowledged by cultural minorities as culturally substantial.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER TUTORING IN THE FIELD OF TEACHING BASIC ASTRONOMICAL CONCEPTS AMONG OLDER PRESCHOOLERS AND YOUNGER PUPILS. A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Jelinek Jan Amos
Published: May 2019

Peer tutoring as an educational method requires an appropriate application. Teachers need to know strengths and weaknesses of it. In the article, the effectiveness of this method in the context of teaching basic astronomical content (N = 28 pairs of children) was analyzed. The analysis took into account the difference in knowledge levels between children in a tutoring pair and social openness. Studies have shown that the most effective were those couples in which the difference in astronomical knowledge was greater, as well as the relationship between children, in which the teacher-child is withdrawn, and the child-pupil is more active.
CIRCUMSTANCES CONSTRICTING THE DIDACTIC COOPERATION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THEIR ASSESSMENT
Authors: Krajewska Anna
Published: May 2019

The presented research results are a selected, small fragment of the more extensive ones. The subject of the research is the circumstances hindering the didactic cooperation of teachers and students in their assessment. The aim of the research is to present circumstances hindering didactic cooperation in the subsequent stages of the educational process and their justifications expressed by students and teachers in open statements. Teachers and students mainly pointed to difficulties in cooperation regarding external circumstances (related to the educational process and organizational), and less frequently emphasized the importance of internal circumstances regarding the participants of the educational process.
PROFILES OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE OF ACADEMIC TEACHERS OF MILITARY UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Laskowski Mirosław
Published: May 2019

Among the many requirements posed today for the education system, the question of teacher competence deserves special attention. Previous explorations have demonstrated the unquestionable excellence of professional competences over formal qualifications, including in other professions. Psychological competences, increasingly appreciated by psychologists, are still searching for their place in pedagogy and other scientific disciplines. When I examined the social competence profiles of a particular group of teachers of academic military universities, I decided to show a new perspective on education in the army. I presented the subject matter with the help of a standardized measurement tool on the example of The War Studies University in Warsaw.
Adolescents and Young Adults: Targeting the Unique Challenges of This High Risk Group
Authors: Schneider Kari , Ekstrom Joanna , Cafferty Rachel
Published: May 2019

Adolescents, particularly sexual minority youth, account for a disproportionate number of sexually transmitted infections and pelvic inflammatory disease cases. This population is at increased risk of infection and presents unique challenges when it comes to screening and treatment. This chapter will discuss these challenges and suggest some evidence based solutions. Challenges to be discussed include lack of physician comfort in discussing sexual activity with adolescents, issues of confidentiality, difficulties with contacting adolescent patients with their test results, and arranging for treatment of both patients and their partners. A discussion about expedited partner therapy will be included—the legal implications and the role it plays in sexually transmitted infection reduction efforts.
Ansiedad y tristeza-depresión: Una aproximación desde la teoría de la indefensión-desesperanza
Authors: Camuñas Nuria , Mavrou Eirini , Miguel Tobal Juan José
Published: May 2019

Abstract: Anxiety and sadness-depression: An approximation from the perspective of the helplessness-hopelessness theory. The purpose of the study was to analyse the constructs of anxiety and sadness-depression from the perspective of the helplessness-hopelessness Theory. Two hundred twenty-nine adults completed five self-reported measures: The Anxiety Situations and Responses Inventory, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tridimensional Depression Questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Attributional Style Questionnaire. The results of correlation analysis and regression models showed strong associations between the different components of anxiety and depression. Moreover, negative attributional style significantly predicted anxiety and depression, especially the cognitive dimension of these constructs, for both female and male participants. We concluded that these emotions share a common element: a characteristic attributional style related to a broader construct, the “negative emotionality”, that includes both anxiety and depression. Keywords: Attributional style; helplessness; negative affect; emotionality.  Resumen: El propósito del estudio fue analizar la ansiedad y la tristeza-depresión desde la teoría de la indefensión-desesperanza. Doscientos veintinueve adultos completaron cinco medidas de autoinforme: el Inventario de Situaciones y Respuestas de Ansiedad, el Cuestionario de Ansiedad Estado Rasgo, el Cuestionario Tridimensional para la Depresión, el Inventario de Depresión de Beck, y el Cuestionario de Estilo Atribucional. Los resultados de los análisis correlacionales y los modelos de regresión efectuados arrojaron asociaciones fuertes entre los diferentes componentes de la ansiedad y la depresión. Además, el estilo atribucional negativo predijo de manera significativa la ansiedad y la depresión, especialmente a nivel cognitivo, en mujeres y varones. Se concluyó que el elemento común a dichas emociones puede ser un estilo atribucional característico relacionado con un constructo más amplio, la “emocionalidad negativa”, que comprende tanto la ansiedad como la depresión. Palabras clave: Estilo atribucional; indefensión; afecto negativo; emocionalidad.
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome (SLOS): Case Report and Symptomatic Treatment
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Taner , GÜL AMUK Nisa
Published: May 2019

Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is a rare syndrome with multiple congenital anomalies after birth and characteristic with mental retardation. Hereditary cholesterol diseases are an autosomal recessive form of metabolic disturbances. There are two types: Type I with mild clinical signs (classical form) and Type II with severe clinical signs. The Type I form with a higher chance of survival is more common. There are typical craniofacial findings such as microcephaly, low-set ears, micrognathia, flattened nasal root and bitemporal narrowing. Cleft palate and/or deep palate, enlarged alveolar bones, small-sized tongue and swallowing strength are noticeable mouth-related findings. Patients recover at a certain rate with early medical treatment. Early dental treatments are based on eliminating symptomatic problems. A 3-week-old male patient presented with a deep palate, swallowing difficulty, a problem of nourishment, and SLOS Type I was presented.
Effect of Nutrients and Medicines on Surface of Compomer
Authors: GÜNDOĞDU ÖZDAL Tamara Pelin , DURUK Gülsüm
Published: May 2019

Objectives: The
objective of this study is to examine the effect of nutrients and medicines
frequently consumed by children on the surface roughness of the
Polyacid-Modified Composite Resin (compomer), a restorative material
typically used in pediatric dentistry. Materials and Methods: VOCO
Glasiosite® Caps compomer was used as the restoration material. Seven control
groups consisting of nutrients and medicines frequently consumed by children
from 0-6 years (Group 1: Ferro Sanol® B (150 ml) syrup, Group 2: Augmentin®-BID
(400 mg/57 mg) suspension, Group 3: Calpol® (120 mg/150 ml ), Group 4: Bebelac®
Gold 5 follow-on milk, Group 5: Danino® strawberry yogurt, Group 6: Nesquik®
chocolate milk, Group 7: Cappy® orange juice) were formed and their pH values
were measured. Compomer discs were created and their initial surface roughness
was measured by Bruker® Stylus Profilometer. Taking into consideration its
annual usage period, compomer material was brought in contact with
solutions. Then the roughness test was repeated. SEM images of each compomer
material were taken and compared with the control group. Results: The evaluation
of the medicine group revealed that Ferro Sanol® B displays the highest level
of surface roughness difference (23.3 nm). As to the nutrients group, Cappy®
orange juice showed the highest surface roughness difference (21.4 nm). SEM
images support these findings.

Conclusions: The effect of
the solutions on the surface roughness of filling surfaces increases depending
on their acidity. However, it is believed that pH solely does not have any
impact. These studies should be supported by corrosion experiments.
Editorial
Authors: Due Brian , Mortensen Kristian
Published: May 2019

Editorial for Vol. 2 Issue 1
L’alimentation en situation de minorité. L’apport des immigrants à la diversification de l’espace social alimentaire de Montréal
Authors: Girard Alain
Published: May 2019

L’article se divise en deux sections complémentaires. La première présente le phénomène d’attachement des immigrants de première génération à leurs modèles alimentaires et culinaires prémigratoires en insistant sur le fait que permanence et rupture sont des logiques concomitantes dans un processus de transformation des pratiques. L’article met en lumière le fait que les immigrants, dans leurs pratiques pour (re)construire un chez-soi prolongeant l’espace privé, participent à la structuration de l’espace des quartiers dans lesquels ils habitent. Ils contribuent ainsi à (se) fabriquer un « art de vivre » qui passe, entre autres, par des sensations et des émotions produites par les nourritures et qui, plus largement, crée un espace social alimentaire transculturel. La seconde partie, conçue comme une exemplification de type ethnographique, présente sous forme de vignettes trois commerces d’alimentation destinés entre autres à des clientèles issues de l’immigration, situés dans deux quartiers montréalais où se concentrent ces populations. L’analyse montre qu’ici aussi, la logique de la transculturalité vient nuancer les anciens modèles d’intégration des minorités à la majorité.
Qui vient manger ? Sémiotique alimentaire humaine et autre-qu’humaine
Authors: Hope Jonathan
Published: May 2019

Dans la seconde moitié du 20e siècle, une partie importante des
recherches en sémiologie et en sémiotique portait essentiellement sur des considérations
linguistiques. Les études sur l’alimentation, notamment sous l’impulsion de Barthes et de
Lévi-Strauss, ont non seulement permis d’étendre la sémiotique à d’autres activités,
capacités, ou objets culturels humains, elles ont également participé à la naissance des
food studies comme un champ disciplinaire autonome. Je propose de revisiter ces
études et de sortir du cadre anthropocentrique qu’elles opérationnalisent afin de jeter une
nouvelle lumière sur la sémiotique alimentaire. Pour ce faire, j’explorerai les effets d’un
bon usage de l’anthropomorphisme et ce qu’implique une sensibilité à l’égard des processus
de co-construction des humains et de leurs aliments. Une réflexion sur la minorité dans un
contexte alimentaire émergera de cet examen.
Funmap2: an R package for QTL mapping using longitudinal phenotypes
Authors: Wang Nating , Chu Tinyi , Luo Jiangtao , Wu Rongling , Wang Zhong
Published: May 2019

Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping has been used as a powerful tool for inferring the complexity of the genetic architecture that underlies phenotypic traits. This approach has shown its unique power to map the developmental genetic architecture of complex traits by implementing longitudinal data analysis. Here, we introduce the R packageFunmap2based on the functional mapping framework, which integrates prior biological knowledge into the statistical model. Specifically, the functional mapping framework is engineered to include longitudinal curves that describe the genetic effects and the covariance matrix of the trait of interest.Funmap2chooses the type of longitudinal curve and covariance matrix automatically using information criteria.Funmap2is available for download athttps://github.com/wzhy2000/Funmap2.