bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychological wellness, yoga and quality of life in patients affected by schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A pilot study
Authors: Caponnetto Pasquale , Auditore Roberta , Maglia Marilena , Pipitone Stefano , Inguscio Lucio
Published: June 2019

Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder characterized by positive symptoms, negative symptoms and neurocognitive deficits. The aim of this study was to estimate relationships between wellness, yoga and quality of life in patients affected by schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Participants were 30 patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia in care at the Rehabilitative Psychiatry and Research Villa Chiara Clinic in Mascalucia (Catania, Italy), after that randomly assigned to two groups. The first group followed the experimental treatment with sets of yoga exercises conducted by a yoga trainer and a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist expert in yoga, while a second control group was treated with usual care. The results revealed a significant difference, before and after treatment, between the experimental group and the control group in quality of life.
Clinical risk factors predictive of thrombotic stroke with large cerebral infarction
Authors: Rojsanga Worapot , Sawanyawisuth Kittisak , Chotmongkol Verajit , Tiamkao Somsak , Kongbonkiat Kannikar , Kasemsap Narongrit
Published: June 2019

Large cerebral infarctions have high morbidity and mortality. Patients with large cerebral infarctions may have recurrent ischemia as high as 8.1% within 7 days; highest among other types of strokes. Data regarding risk factors for large cerebral infarction in Asian populations are still scant. All adult (age ≥15 years old) patients with the diagnosis of thrombotic ischemic stroke who were treated at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Thailand from January 2012 to December 2013 were studied. Large cerebral infarctions are defined by clinical criteria of having cerebral cortical impairment, brain stem or cerebellar dysfunction with infarction sizes of more than 1.5 cm. The association of various stroke risk factors and large infarction strokes were calculated using multiple logistic regression analysis. There were 276 thrombotic stroke patients who met the study criteria; classified as large cerebral infarctions in 59 patients (21.38%) and small cerebral infarctions in 217 patients (78.62%). Baseline characteristics and risk factors for stroke were comparable between both groups. The large cerebral infarction group had a significantly larger proportions of right internal carotid artery stenosis, plaques on the left side, left internal carotid artery stenosis, and internal carotid artery stenosis at any side than the small cerebral infarction group. Among various stroke risk factors, only internal carotid artery stenosis at any side was the only significant factor associated with large cerebral infarction with an adjusted odds ratio of 11.14 (95% CI: 3.46, 35.82). In conclusion, significant internal carotid artery stenosis is associated with large cerebral infarction.
Traumatic Perineal Injury in a 13-Year-Old Female: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Godosis Dimitrios , Kaselas Christos , Demiri Charikleia , Anastasiadis Kleanthis , Tsiaprazi Theodora , Spyridakis Ioannis
Published: June 2019

Traumatic perineal injury in children is a rather underestimated condition, in terms of occurrence. The rapid stretching of the soft perineal environment, combined with the surrounding osseous tissue of the pelvis, can cause severe injuries. The key to successful management of these injuries includes timely resuscitation, thorough physical examination and quick and safe repair of damages.
Preliminary development of the Higher Education Hindrance Demands Scale amongst academics in the South African context
Authors: Dhanpat Nelesh , De Braine Roslyn , Geldenhuys Madelyn
Published: June 2019

Orientation: Over the past two decades, since the advent of democracy in South Africa, the country has undergone transformation in virtually all sectors of society. Education is no exception, with higher education institutions (HEIs) also experiencing change. The transformation of HEIs has brought about many new challenges, demands and stresses that may hinder the work performance of academics.Research purpose: This study seeks to determine the ‘hindrance demands’ unique to the South African context by developing and validating the Higher Education Hindrance Demands Scale (HEHDS). This scale includes a set of demands placed on academics’ experiences in this context.Research approach, design and method: Data were collected from 184 academic staff members from HEIs based on a quantitative research design using a cross-sectional survey. Data were analysed through exploratory factor analysis (EFA), while the reliability of the scale was obtained through Cronbach’s coefficient alpha.Main findings: The results produced, as anticipated, a six-factor model consisting of: (1) workload, (2) higher education unrest, (3) change management, (4) decolonisation, (5) online teaching and learning and (6) psychological safety. The findings indicated excellent reliability, ranging between 0.74 and 0.90.Practical and managerial implications: Taking into consideration the context in which HEIs operate in South Africa, it is noteworthy that the recommendations in this article will assist in identifying the hindrance demands placed on academic staff. Researchers in the field are therefore called to validate the instrument developed through the use of confirmatory factor analysis.Contributions or value-add: This study adds to the limited research on hindrance demands placed on staff in HEIs.
Case Report: Coinfection with Rickettsia monacensis and Orientia tsutsugamushi
Authors: Kim Seok Won , Kim Choon-Mee , Kim Dong-Min , Yun Na Ra
Published: June 2019

Rickettsia monacensis and Orientia tsutsugamushi are bacteria of the family Rickettsiaceae, which causes fever, rash, and eschar formation; outdoor activities are a risk factor for Rickettsiaceae infection. A 75-year-old woman presented with fever, rash, and eschar and was confirmed as being scrub typhus based on a nested-polymerase chain reaction (N-PCR) test for a 56-kDa gene of O. tsutsugamushi; the genome was identified as the Boryong genotype. In addition, a pan-Rickettsia real-time PCR test was positive and a N-PCR test using a Rickettsia-specific partial outer membrane protein A (rOmpA) confirmed R. monacensis. This is the first case wherein a patient suspected of having scrub typhus owing to the presence of rash and eschar was also found to be coinfected with O. tsutsugamushi and R. monacensis based on molecular testing.
Secondary Prophylaxis with Liposomal Amphotericin B in a Patient with Mucosal Leishmaniasis Undergoing Immunobiological Therapy for Active Ankylosing Spondylitis
Authors: Nicodemo Antonio Carlos , de Andrade Heitor Franco , Muñoz Torres Pablo , Amato Valdir Sabbaga
Published: June 2019

Immunosuppressive treatments for rheumatic diseases present special problems in areas endemic for chronic infectious diseases because of the possibility of reactivation. Leishmaniasis is a significant neglected tropical disease caused by different species of protozoan parasites within the genus Leishmania. Amastigotes live as intracellular parasites in a variety of mammalian cells, most notably within phagocytes such as macrophages, and residual parasites can persist even after treatment and healing of the lesions. We herein report a case of relapsing mucosal leishmaniasis after aggressive immunotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis, with requirement for secondary prophylaxis with amphotericin B to prevent reactivation. This approach can be necessary for patients from endemic areas of tegumentary leishmaniasis, who will undergo aggressive immunotherapy.
Case Report: Two Cases of Strongyloidiasis Presenting with Thrombotic Events
Authors: Waters Mara , Krajden Sigmund , Kim Christie , Elsobky Reem , Lychacz Bohdan , Cheung Matthew , Crowther Mark , Keystone Jay
Published: June 2019

We report two unusual cases of clinical strongyloidiasis that present as extensive thrombosis: a case of hyperinfection with concurrent eosinophilia and a case of disseminated infection as a complication of immunosuppression. We discuss risk factors for the development of Strongyloides stercoralis infection and thromboembolism, and the recommended management.
Characterization of historical coating mortars of La Ceramo factory in Valencia
Authors: Sutti Marcela Luana , Aguiar Maiara Oliveira Silva de , Fioriti Cesar Fabiano , Christófani Maria Paula Hêngling
Published: June 2019

The objective of this paper was to characterize historical coating mortars taken from the La Ceramo factory, in Valencia, by means of historical, in situ and sample collection at various points in the building, for subsequent laboratory tests. The physical-mechanical characteristics studied were: compressive strength, water content, granulometry by sieving method, identification of calcium carbonate with hydrochloric acid, surface hardness, water absorption, apparent porosity and bulk density. The results showed that the mortars composed of cement and lime collected did not present very positive characteristics in the aspects analyzed in this study, resulting in material with low quality, both in its initial composition and in function of the external influences suffered over time. Regarding the other areas of lime mortar, these presented better results, although less resistant than those of cement, were shown to have good quality. It can also be observed that lime mortars, even having a similar composition in their origin, when applied at different points of the factory acquired uneven characteristics over time, directly related to the local conditions of the coated walls. Finally, the need for preventive conservation in buildings of historical interest makes this paper of investigative and scientific nature, since the knowledge of the original materials is the initial step to a good intervention and not to accelerate the process of degradation of historical constructions.
Hemp-lime composite for buildings insulation: material properties and regulatory framework
Authors: Agliata Rosa , Gianoglio Simone , Mollo Luigi
Published: June 2019

The increasing demand for indoor comfort in housing sector, together with the development of environmental awareness by people and societies, is leading to a rising need of new construction materials. Research and industries are then developing materials capable of meeting environmental and technical requirements: made from renewable sources; based on natural compounds to ensure healthy indoor environment and safe disposal; having good insulation properties, especially for energy saving. A material showing these features is the hemp-lime biocomposite, a natural-based mixture made of a lime binder matrix and shives aggregate, in different proportions. This paper wants to present an overview of the most interesting material properties for the building sector and a brief regulatory framework, in order to highlight the advantages that the use of this composite for building envelopes and internal partitions may provide.
Infill projects and sustainable land use in heritage zones: how to reconcile competing interest sets
Authors: Stachura Ewa
Published: June 2019

Sustainability and heritage are inextricably linked. Heritage conservation helps to build and maintain cultural identity and social cohesion of the city community, especially amongst indigenous residents. Heritage zones in European cities and towns over time have suffered destruction and undesirable urban transitions that alter or remove heritage urban fabric. While architecture and urban heritage aims are generally to promote infill development that retains the integrity of the original structure, communities tend to argue for social values that emphasise the retention of vacant land even if it was originally part of the heritage-built form. Hence, the aim of this paper is to identify city residents’ aspirations in relation to such vacant land and spaces. The paper will investigate the case of Raciborz, a medium-sized city in Southern Poland. It will seek to answer the following questions: 1) Are heritage urban composition and principles of its protection antagonistic to the residents’ aspirations? 2) What are the criteria for classifying and valorising vacant land within a heritage city centre? 3) What is the most appropriate way for city administrations to engage with communities to reconcile competing interest sets? What might be possible educational actions addressed to the communities? In the paper the procedure of identifying and evaluating empty sites in the heritage city centre will be presented as well as the results of survey presenting residents’ ideas of optimal way of use of empty city spaces.
Snippets from the north: Architects in Durban and their response to identity, common culture and resistance in the 1930s
Authors: Whelan Debbie
Published: June 2019

Previously colonized by both Holland and Britain, South Africans have always borrowed; many taking aesthetic clues from memories of ‘home’. Applied seemingly irrelevantly, these ‘clues’ often border on the pastiche. Pre and post Union in 1910, the British-controlled colonies of Natal and the Cape absorbed imported architectural influences which not only introduced an Arts and Crafts layer to Victorian Gothic and Classical revivals, but introduced vital new ideas, namely Art Deco and Modernism.

Somehow this polemic embraced another revival: a melange of Tudor and Elizabethan focusing on detail, craftsmanship and nostalgia. The ‘Tudorbethan’ Revival occurred at a vital point in the inter-war era, and it is contended that this style demonstrated a calculated resistance to the hybrid ‘Union Period’ architecture and its political role in forging a common diasporic identity and culture in the 1930s, rather than a mere application of fashion.

This paper situates the Tudorbethan Revival within contemporary architectural themes in Durban, South Africa, and contextualises the socio-political production of buildings between the wars before examining the works of architects who conceived this well-crafted, nostalgic and irrelevant architecture. It concludes by comparing this complex aesthetic with the contemporary architectural thread of ‘Gwelo’ Goodman’s Cape Dutch Revival suggesting the degree to which domestic architecture is able to support political positions in contested societies.
Engineering how support of archaeology. Instrumental and safeguard technologies for interdisciplinary integration
Authors: Catalano Agostino
Published: June 2019

The paper sets in prominence the newfound cooperation between engineering and archaeology. This integration of knowledge is particularly useful in the development of preventive archaeology that allows targeted excavations with a considerable saving of resources and a widening of the possibilities for the protection of the cultural heritage. In many cases, the engineering reading of the ancient buildings reveals surprisingly good construction practices in seismic areas. Particularly, the architectures of archaeological sites shows a series of cases that meet the criteria of seismic assessment by combining the formal and functional aspects of space destruction to the static and dynamic behaviour of the construction.
Sustainable development past and future
Authors: Friedman Avi
Published: June 2019

Throughout most of human history, societies have lived a self-sufficient existence. Their immediate environment was the place from which they harvested or collected their basic needs....
Team-Based Learning and the Team-Based Learning Student Assessment Instrument (TBL–SAI): A Longitudinal Study of Master of Occupational Therapy Students’ Changing Perceptions
Authors: Carson Ron , Mennenga Heidi
Published: June 2019

OBJECTIVE. Despite evidence showing that team-based learning (TBL) is accepted by students, a gap in evidence exists regarding how students’ experiences with TBL may change over time. In this study, we explored changes in accountability, satisfaction, and preference for TBL or traditional lecture among occupational therapy students using TBL across 1 yr of occupational therapy education.

METHOD. Forty-one pairs of data from first- and third-term occupational therapy students were analyzed to determine changes in students’ experience with TBL over time.

RESULTS. Data analysis of first- and third-term students showed significant changes in accountability with TBL (p = .027), satisfaction with TBL (p = .021), and preference for TBL over traditional lecture (p = .019).

CONCLUSION. Considerable differences were found in individual cohorts regarding satisfaction, accountability, and the overall TBL experience; however, no notable differences were found between cohorts.
Interaction between succinic acid and sulfuric acid–base clusters
Authors: Lin Yun , Ji Yuemeng , Li Yixin , Secrest Jeremiah , Xu Wen , Xu Fei , Wang Yuan , An Taicheng , Zhang Renyi
Published: June 2019

Abstract. Dicarboxylic acids likely participate in the formation of
pre-nucleation clusters to facilitate new particle formation in the
atmosphere, but the detailed mechanism leading to the formation of
multicomponent critical nuclei involving organic acids, sulfuric acid (SA),
base species, and water remains unclear. In this study, theoretical
calculations are performed to elucidate the interactions between succinic
acid (SUA) and clusters consisting of SA-ammonia (AM)∕dimethylamine (DMA)
in the presence of hydration of up to six water molecules. Formation of the
hydrated SUA⚫SA⚫ base clusters is energetically favorable,
triggering proton transfer from SA to the base molecule to form new covalent
bonds or strengthening the preexisting covalent bonds. The presence of SUA
promotes hydration of the SA⚫AM and SA⚫AM⚫DMA
clusters but dehydration of the SA⚫DMA clusters. At equilibrium,
SUA competes with the second SA molecule for addition to the SA⚫
base clusters at atmospherically relevant concentrations. The clusters
containing both the base and organic acid are capable of further binding with
acid molecules to promote subsequent growth. Our results indicate that the
multicomponent nucleation involving organic acids, sulfuric acid, and base
species promotes new particle formation in the atmosphere, particularly under
polluted conditions with a high concentration of diverse organic acids.
Six-year source apportionment of submicron organic aerosols from near-continuous measurements at SIRTA (Paris area, France)
Authors: Zhang Yunjiang , Favez Olivier , Petit Jean-Eudes , Canonaco Francesco , Truong Francois , Bonnaire Nicolas , Crenn Vincent , Amodeo Tanguy , Prévôt Andre S. H. , Sciare Jean , Gros Valerie , Albinet Alexandre
Published: June 2019

Abstract. Organic aerosol (OA) particles are recognized as key factors influencing air quality and climate change. However, highly-time resolved year-round characterizations of their composition and sources in ambient air are still very limited due to challenging continuous observations. Here, we present an analysis of long-term variability of submicron OA using the combination of Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (ACSM) and multi-wavelength aethalometer from November 2011 to March 2018 at a background site of the Paris region (France). Source apportionment of OA was achieved via partially constrained positive matrix factorization (PMF) using the multilinear engine (ME-2). Two primary OA (POA) and two oxygenated OA (OOA) factors were identified and quantified over the entire studied period. POA factors were designated as hydrocarbon-like OA (HOA) and biomass burning OA (BBOA). The latter factor presented a significant seasonality with higher concentrations in winter with significant monthly contributions to OA (18–33 %) due to enhanced residential wood burning emissions. HOA mainly originated from traffic emissions but was also influenced by biomass burning in cold periods. OOA factors were distinguished between their less- and more-oxidized fractions (LO-OOA and MO-OOA, respectively). These factors presented distinct seasonal patterns, associated with different atmospheric formation pathways. A pronounced increase of LO-OOA concentrations and contributions (50–66 %) was observed in summer, which may be mainly explained by secondary OA (SOA) formation processes involving biogenic gaseous precursors. Conversely high concentrations and OA contributions (32–62 %) of MO-OOA during winter and spring seasons were partly associated with anthropogenic emissions and/or long-range transport from northeastern Europe. The contribution of the different OA factors as a function of OA mass loading highlighted the dominant roles of POA during pollution episodes in fall and winter, and of SOA for highest springtime and summertime OA concentrations. Finally, long-term trend analyses indicated a decreasing feature (of about 200 ng m−3 yr−1) for MO-OOA, very limited or insignificant decreasing trends for primary anthropogenic carbonaceous aerosols (BBOA and HOA, along with the fossil fuel and biomass burning black carbon components), and no trend for LO-OOA over the 6+-year investigated period.
Full-physics carbon dioxide retrievals from the OCO-2 satellite by only using the 2.06 μm band
Authors: Wu Lianghai , Hasekamp Otto , Hu Haili , aan de Brugh Joost , Landgraf Jochen , Butz Andre , Aben Ilse
Published: June 2019

Abstract. Passive remote sensing of atmospheric carbon dioxide uses spectroscopic measurements of sunlight back-scattered by the Earth's surface and atmosphere. The current state-of-the-art retrieval methods use three different spectral bands, the oxygen A band at 0.76 μm and the weak and strong CO2 absorption bands at 1.61 and 2.06 μm, respectively, to infer information on light scattering and the carbon dioxide column-averaged dry-air mole fraction XCO2. In this study, we propose a one-band XCO2 retrieval technique which uses only the 2.06 μm band measurements from the OCO-2 satellite. We examine the data quality by comparing the OCO-2 XCO2 with collocated ground based measurements from the Total Carbon Column Observing Network (TCCON). Over land and ocean the OCO-2 one-band retrieval shows differences to TCCON observations with a standard deviation of ~ 1.30 ppm and a station-to-station variability of ~ 0.50 ppm. Moreover, we compare one-band and three-band retrievals over Europe,the Middle East and Africa region and see high correlation between the two retrievals with a SD of 0.93 ppm. Compared to the three-band retrievals, using only the 2.06 μm band similar XCO2 retrieval accuracy and precision can be obtained while retaining a similar data yield.
Trilha interpretativa: Um instrumento de sensibilização no desenvolvimento da educação
Authors: De Souza Igor Araújo , Gregório Jordanna Sebastiana , De Souza Bruno Araujo , Pereira Sousa Resende Tarcísio Renan
Published: June 2019

O objetivo deste trabalho consistiu em analisar a influência do contato direto dos alunos com o meio ambiente natural, por meio do percurso de duas trilhas interpretativa na Unidade de Conservação Parque Municipal do Bacaba, município de Nova Xavantina-MT. Para coleta de dados foram utilizados dois questionários semiestruturados aplicados à estudantes de ensino médio de uma escola da rede estadual de ensino, sendo que o questionário pré-teste foi aplicado antes das atividades realizadas no percurso das trilhas e o pós-teste depois. Para a análise dos dados foi utilizado o método de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados da pesquisa possibilitaram concluir que a utilização de trilhas ecológicas é um meio eficiente para a sensibilização e percepção ambiental dos alunos, além de contribuir para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem dos mesmos.
TRILHA INTERPRETATIVA
Identificando práticas educacionais no Instagram: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Pereira Priscila Campos , Borges Flavio Ferreira , Batista Valquíria Perilo S. , Teles Lucio França
Published: June 2019

A pesquisa teve por objetivo investigar práticas educativas contidas na rede social Instagram. Sabe-se que a tecnologia móvel tem proporcionado aos estudantes facilidades para propiciar seu aprendizado. Nesse contexto, destaca-se o papel do Instagram, escolhido para esta análise devido ao crescimento significativo de usuários nos últimos anos. A metodologia deste estudo foi a revisão sistemática da leitura completa de 20 (vinte) artigos científicos encontrados nas bases de dados DOAJ, ERIC, IRESIE, Redalyc, Scopus e Web Of Science e que descrevem práticas educacionais utilizando o aplicativo.
Um estudo sobre a arquitetura e as mobílias na Educação Infantil
Authors: SILVA Claudionor Renato da , Silva Valcene Batista da
Published: June 2019

O presente estudo tem por objetivo refletir a influência da arquitetura, organização do espaço e disposição do mobiliário no processo de ensino-aprendizagem na Educação Infantil. Em termos teóricos foram utilizados Alain Legendre, Urie Bronfenbrenner e outros autores, assim como, uma breve discussão sobre o Proinfância, um programa de construção de escolas para a educação infantil que levavam em conta os estudos das interfaces da arquitetura/pedagogia/psicologia. Atualmente, o governo federal empenha-se em finalizar as obras em andamento com os escassos recursos financeiros destinados à educação. A metodologia utilizada é bibliográfica. Os resultados apontam para a formação continuada no tema, para professores e coordenadores pedagógicos, bem como, ampliar a dimensão da pesquisa, através do método pessoa/ambiente, do campo da psicologia e intervir em práticas que modifiquem o espaço escolar infantil, promovendo maior interação criança-criança e, desta forma, o melhoramento da qualidade de atendimento e, obviamente, questões relativas ao financiamento público para construção de novas escolas.
Investigando concepções sobre o papel de mediador ou transmissor de conhecimento na perspectiva de discentes do curso de letras-inglês
Authors: Alves Lopes Carlos Eduardo
Published: June 2019

A linguagem, de acordo com a teoria sociocultural, é uma ferramenta extremamente importante para o processo de ensino/aprendizagem de línguas estrangeiras, uma vez que ela é, ao mesmo tempo, mecanismo de comunicação e de cognição (SWAIN & LAPKIN, 1998). Diversos estudos apontam que o uso da linguagem, ou seja, a interação, deve ser maximizado durante as aulas de línguas estrangeiras para que, de fato, o aprendiz alcance seu objetivo com a língua-alvo. Todavia, Figueiredo (2006) aponta que há uma grande centralidade no discurso do professor. Hall e Walsh (2002) postulam que o modo como professores interagem com seus aprendizes tem uma grande influência nos papéis que tais profissionais exercerão no contexto de ensino. Professores que centralizam o discurso produzido em sala de aula neles mesmos tem a tendência de serem transmissores de conhecimento, enquanto aqueles que maximizam a oportunidade de fala de seus alunos, normalmente, se veem como mediadores do conhecimento. Neste trabalho, nos propomos a investigar a concepção de futuros professores de língua inglesa acerca de seu papel de mediador ou transmissor em relação ao ensino/aprendizagem, assim como averiguar se suas concepções dialogam com o que é proposto pela teoria sociocultural, já que os participantes são discentes do último ano do estágio supervisionado do curso de Letras-Inglês da Universidade Federal de Goiás-Jataí. Os resultados da análise de dados sugerem que os participantes da pesquisa apresentam noções acerca do que é ser professor transmissor assim como o que é ser mediador, que dialogam com o que é proposto pela teoria sociocultural e que a Universidade, mais especificamente o curso de Letras-Inglês, tem sido responsável pela formação de tais concepções.
Palavras-chaves: Teoria sociocultural. Papel dos professores de línguas. Mediador de conhecimento.
Reidemeister classes for coincidences between sections of a fiber bundle
Authors: Penteado Dirceu , Paiva Thales Fernando Vilamaior
Published: June 2019

Let $s_0,f_0$ be two sections of a fiber bundle $q: E\to B$ and the coincidence set $\Gamma(s_0,f_0)\neq \emptyset$. We consider the following question:  Is there $s_0\simeq_B s_1$ (by the homotopies which cover the constant homotopy $\overline{I}_B$ on the basic space) such that $\Gamma(s_1, f_0)=\emptyset$? If $b_0\in \Gamma(s_0,f_0)$ and $F_0=q^{-1}(b_0)$ is the typical fiber, in this context we can use the homotopy lifting extension propriety of the fibration $q$ to obtain homotopies over $B$. When we make this and the basic point are fixed we can use the elements $s_0(\beta), f_0(\beta^{-1})$ where $\beta \in\pi_1(B,b_0)$ and the elements $\gamma\in \pi_1(F_0,e_0)$. So we will introduce the algebraic classes of Reidemeister relative to the subgroup $\pi_1(F_0,e_0)$. When the basic points are not fixed we need to consider the classes $[\til{s}]_L$ of lifting of $s_0$ defined on the universal covering $\til{B}$ to $\til{E}$. The present work relates the lifting classes $[\til{s}]_L$ of $s_0$ and the algebraic relative Reidemeister classes $R_A(s_0,f_0; \pi_1(F_0,e_0).$
Needs of family members of critically ill patients: A comparison of nurses and family perceptions
Authors: Al Barraj Mohammad M. , Fawaz Mirna , Badr Lina Kurdahi
Published: June 2019

Background and objective: Having a family member admitted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is stressful and confusing for family members.  The aim of this study was to assess the perception of family members and nurses of their needs and whether those needs are met in four ICUs in Lebanon.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design using the Arabic version of Critical Care Family Need Inventory (CCFNI) and the Needs Met Inventory (NMI) were utilized to investigate the needs of 50 family members of patients and 50 nurses.Results: Seventeen of 30 need items on the CCFNI were significantly different between family members and nurses mostly related to ‘Information’ and ‘Assurance’. Family members also varied significantly on 5 out of 30 items on the NMI mostly related to ‘Support’. There were significant differences in needs between family members in terms of gender, age, and education, and significant differences in perceived needs based on the gender, years of experience, and age of nurses.Conclusions: The findings provide insight for nurses to consider the different needs of families, the effect of socio-demographic variations when providing care, and to be attuned to the needs of family members for understandable information and assurance of the wellbeing of patients in ICUs.
Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal at the time of renal transplantation: Choosing the optimal candidate
Authors: Kwong Jethro C.C. , Kroczak Tad , Honey John R. D'A , Stewart Robert J. , Pace Kenneth T. , Ordon Michael , Lee Jason Y.
Published: June 2019

Introduction: Concurrent peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter removal during renal transplantation is controversial, with limited evidence supporting this practice. Our objective was to determine the rate of delayed graft function (DGF) in patients on preoperative PD. Additionally, we sought to identify which patients can safely have their PD catheter removed during transplantation due to a low risk of DGF.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study between June 2011 and December 2015. The primary outcome was the diagnosis of DGF, defined as the need for dialysis within the first week of transplantation. Clinical and transplant factors, including graft type and donor criteria, were assessed for association with the primary outcome. Catheter-related complication rates were also compared between post-transplant PD and hemodialysis (HD).

Results: Of our cohort of 567 patients, 145 patients (25.6%) developed DGF. Obesity (odds ratio [OR] 1.06; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.00–1.11; p=0.04) and increased perioperative blood loss (OR 1.002; 95% CI 1.000–1.003; p=0.03) were predictors of DGF. Protective factors included living donor (LD) grafts (OR 0.15; 95% CI 0.05–0.49; p=0.002) and intraoperative graft urine production (OR 0.39; 95% CI 0.23–0.65; p<0.001). In our PD cohort, only LD grafts demonstrated lower DGF rates (0 LD vs. 20.8% deceased donor; p=0.003). In terms of post-transplant renal replacement therapy, patients on PD and HD had similar duration of temporary dialysis (one day PD vs. two days HD; p=0.48) and catheter-related complication rates (4.5% PD vs. 2.6% HD; p=0.30).

Conclusions: Carefully selected patients, such as those receiving LD grafts, may benefit from concurrent PD catheter removal.
Prevalence and predictors of cannabis use among men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for advanced prostate cancer
Authors: Mousa Ahmad , Petrovic Michele , Fleshner Neil E.
Published: June 2019

Introduction: Prostate cancer patients receiving androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) often experience a combination of disease symptoms and treatment side effects. The therapeutic use of cannabis to alleviate these side effects has not been studied, despite increasing patient interest. With the increasing availability of cannabis, it is important for clinicians to understand the prevalence, predictors, and perceived benefits of cannabis use among patients with prostate cancer.

Methods: A total of 222 men undergoing ADT were assessed in this two-part study. In part one, the cannabis-use questionnaire was administered to 56 men, probing demographics, usage habits, perspectives, and degrees of symptom relief related to cannabis use. In part two, 191 cryopreserved urine samples were retrieved and analyzed for the presence of tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) metabolite 11-nor-Δ9-THC-COOH. The respondents were then stratified into two groups, users vs. non-users, and statistical analyses were conducted.

Results: Questionnaire data revealed that 23.2% of surveyed men had recently used cannabis. In contrast, 5.8% of men had detectable levels of THC metabolite in their urine. Combined questionnaire and urine data revealed that cannabis users were significantly younger (p=0.003) and had lower testosterone levels (p=0.003) than non-users. The majority of men experiencing common ADT side effects reported some degree of relief following cannabis use.

Conclusions: Cannabis use among men with advanced prostate cancer receiving ADT is more prevalent than in the general population and the majority of other oncological cohorts. Lower testosterone levels and reported therapeutic benefit among cannabis users warrants confirmation in appropriate clinical trials.
Students’ Attitudes Toward Peer Feedback: Paving a Way for Students’ English Writing Improvement
Authors: Kuyyogsuy Sirikarn
Published: June 2019

This study aimed at exploring students’ attitudes toward peer feedback to develop their English writing ability. A mixed methods research, an embedded experimental design, was adopted to elicit students’ viewpoints toward peer feedback making use of five-point Likert scale questionnaires comprising 36 statements and six open-ended questions, which were conducted to 21 undergraduate students majoring in English in one university in the three Southern border provinces of Thailand. For the data analysis, A paired samples t-test was quantitatively analyzed, wherereas content themantic analysis was adopted for qualitative data. The overall findings illustrated that the students had a positive attitude toward using peer feedback that achieved a high level in four domains in terms of the writing process, affective strategies, critical thinking skills and social interaction ability. From the result, it could also be seen that students understood about the writing strategy and were able to conduct peer feedback process more effectively, produced improved writing performance with better grammar structure. Additionally, discussing by peers evevated critical thinking skills and developed social skills through working collaboratively. Importantly, peer feedback process supports a student-centered approach and allows students to become more autonomous learners in writing. Consequently, peer feedback should be taken into consideration in the curricula of L2 writing.
Music Intervention for Perceived Stress Among English Education Students
Authors: Nwokenna Edith N. , Nwosu Nneka , Igbokwe Uche L. , Victor-Aigbodion Vera , Nnamani Ogechi , Nwefuru Bartholomew C.
Published: June 2019

OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND: This research objective was to examine the effect of music intervention on perceived stress among English education students.

METHOD: Out of 200 students surveyed, 56 English education undergraduate students who were having high-stress level participated in the study. The 56 eligible participants were randomized into one of two study groups: music intervention group (n = 28) and waitlist control group (n = 28) using computer-generated random numbers. All participants completed baseline evaluation and posttests at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Participants completed the Perceived Stress Scale. The statistical tool used for data analysis was within and between ANOVA.

RESULT: There was a significant difference in perceived stress between English education students in the music intervention group and waitlisted group. Significant reduction in the level of perceived stress among English education students was observed in the music intervention group, but the waitlisted group demonstrated no significant reduction in their stress score both at 4, 8 and 12 weeks posttests respectively.

CONCLUSION: Music intervention is an effective means of handling stress among English education students. Further studies are required to investigate the role of music therapy in burnout reduction among English education students in Nigerian universities.
Child Rearing Patterns as Predictors of In-School Adolescents’ Maladaptive Behaviours in Very Low-Income Rural Communities in Nigeria
Authors: Obiyo Ngozi O. , Aye Eucharia N. , Onuigbo Lizianna N. , Anyanwu Joy I. , Adimora Ebere D. , Oforka Theresa O. , Enyi Chinwe , Akaneme Immaculata N. , Chigbu Baptista C. , Ogbuabor Shulamite E. , Ezenwaji Ifeyinwa O. , Eze Uchenna N.
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: The debate about the interaction between the individual student and learning environment (home) is still ongoing and inconclusive. Parents are modelled and they establish basic patterns at home which may never stop as teens develop. This study investigated child-rearing patterns as predictors of in-school adolescents’ maladaptive behaviours in very low-income rural communities in Nigeria.

METHOD: The study was a cross-sectional correlational survey. Two hundred and sixty-one parents and teachers in Enugu and Ebonyi States of Nigeria participated in the study. Teachers identified the students with Conners' Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales (CBRS). Parents whose children were identified answered the Child Rearing Pattern Questionnaire (CRPQ). The validity of the instruments was ascertained by three experts. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to address the research questions, while the null hypotheses were analyzed using regression at an alpha level of significance of 0.05.

RESULTS: Results revealed in-school adolescents in very low-income rural communities in Nigeria exhibit maladaptive behaviours. It was found that 4.7% of in-school adolescents’ maladaptive behaviours can be attributed to the authoritarian child-rearing pattern while 12% of maladaptive behaviours among in-school adolescents can be attributed to the authoritative child rearing pattern. Authoritative and authoritarian child-rearing patterns did not significantly predict the maladaptive behaviours of in-school adolescents from very low-income rural communities.

CONCLUSION: The findings of this study highlight the need for researchers to check out whether and how several other factors in the school that may contribute significantly to in-school adolescents’ maladaptive behaviours such as peer influence, disciplinary measures, school environment and even curriculum and pedagogy.
The Impact of Environmental Sensing Strategies on the Organizational Effectiveness: Evidence from Jordan
Authors: Al - Rawashdeh Eyad Taha , Al-Badayneh Ghazi Ali
Published: June 2019

The purpose of study is to identifying the impact of environmental sensing strategies on the organizational effectiveness among Jordanian commercial banks. In order to achieve the study objective, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to 175-members study community from the managerial level (director, deputy director and head of department). The appropriate statistical methods were used to analyze the data.    

The result of the study reveals that, the level of applying environmental sensing strategies in Jordanian commercial banks has reached a high level. The level of organizational effectiveness in Jordanian commercial banks, has also reached a high level. There is a statistically significant impact of environmental sensing strategies (flexibility strategy, containment strategy, and forecasting strategy) on the organizational effectiveness as a whole and on its dimensions, individually, (availability of information, stability).   

The study reached a number of recommendations, the most important are: creating a system of incentives and rewards for the employees to motivate them to work and to demonstrate distinguished abilities to interpret and clarify the information in a way that serves the organization.
The Popular Financial Reporting between Theory and Evidence
Authors: Biancone Paolo , Secinaro Silvana , Brescia Valerio , Iannaci Daniel
Published: June 2019

The main international accounting associations have identified Popular Financial Reporting (PFR) as a decision-making tool to increase accountability and transparency as a possible decision lever coherent with the New Public Governance theory. The study has focused its attention on the features and contents of the PFR identified in the literature and present through the analysis of the 193 PFRs municipalities presented at the PFR Awards Program 2017. The analysis of the presence and absence of some characteristics confirms that the reality does not reflect the theoretical request, moreover the statistical analyzes carried out confirm various hypotheses related to the PFR but reject others such as the criterion of document length. The correlation between socio-economic characteristics of the population and the groupings of characteristics of each PFR. The study confirms a relationship between document length and level of education, and between percentage of non-native English-speaking residents and number of appaerance features. To the 23 observable criteria, additional possible ones are added which, based on logic and empirical evidence, will have to be studied to assess their impact in terms of transparency and accessibility.
The Impact of Capital Structure Components on the Total Assets Turnover: Evidence from Amman Stock Exchange
Authors: Hussein Alsufy Fares Jamiel
Published: June 2019

This research examines the effect of Capital Structure Components on the Total Assets Turnover. Using information of 62 industrial firms listed on Amman Stock Exchange from 2012 through 2017. The findings of the research revealed that Capital Structure components measured by Total Debt to Total Assets of showed a positive but insignificant effect on Total Assets Turnover. While the relationship is negative and significant between capital structures measured by Debt to Equity Ratio and Total Assets Turnover.
Szara strefa w handlu wyrobami tytoniowymi w Polsce
Authors: Głowacka Iwona
Published: June 2019

Article contains a detailed description of the illicit market in tobacco products in Poland. The article also indicate the importance of the tobacco sector for Poland’s economy and public finances. In addition, it contains a description of the legal and systemic solutions that supports the fight against illicit production and helps increase its effectiveness. The summary contains tabaco industry recommendations and guidelines for further system and legal changes.
Zrównoważony rozwój a rozwój obszarowy miast w Polsce – zagadnienia społeczno-prawne (na przykładzie miasta Rzeszowa)
Authors: Kędzierski Konrad
Published: June 2019

The author presents the concepts of sustainable development in Poland on the example of Rzeszow, from the legal analysis to the social concept. Sustainable development is a process of change that ensures the needs of the present generation without diminishing the development opportunities of future generations. The area development of cities is closely related to the sustainable development. For this reason, in the further part of the study, a short genesis of the development of Rzeszów is presented, with attention paid to the maintenance of sustainable development. In conclusion, the author shows the de lega ferenda conclusions, such as: the city authorities should pay more attention to the issue of introducing certain restrictions in the field of CO² emissions by reducing vehicular traffic in the city center, finding alternative means of public transport. The construction of large housing estates on the areas newly connected to the administrative borders of the city also seems to be reasonable. With a balanced area development of the city, it is important to enact and introduce an appropriate spatial development plan.
Ograniczenie handlu w niedziele – przewidywanie skutków regulacji czy wróżenie z fusów?
Authors: Koźmiński Krzysztof
Published: June 2019

This article is devoted to the issue of new Polish regulations introducing the principle of prohibiting trade on Sundays. As is clear from the justification of the Act, the argument for the provisions on the prohibition of trade on Sunday is first of all concern for employees’ rights and family relations, striving to guarantee time for the families of employees. The Act also provides for numerous exceptions to the principle of prohibiting trading on Sundays (including the possibility of selling at gas stations, railway stations, airports, hospitals, and also permits trade in flowers, souvenirs and religious goods). In addition, it will be acceptable to provide other services such as catering (Sundays restaurants and bars open on Sundays), cultural (the opportunity to visit the museum, cinema, theater) and sports (sports fields, gyms, swimming pools, ice rinks, sports halls also open on Sundays). The legislator declares that he cares about on the transfer of activities outside shopping centers, and new solutions will not cause losses on the part of entrepreneurs and lower tax revenues. On the other hand, as shown in the analysis and analogous experiences of other European countries quoted in the article (eg in Hungary, after the introduction of a trade ban on Sunday, sales increased because consumers bought more products “on stock”), experts ‒ regardless of the methodology used ‒ are not able to predict precise socio-economic effects of the proposed regulations. This is because the recipients of new regulations are taking steps to comply with the new law (among others, Polish entrepreneurs have introduced major changes in their activities to avoid economic losses after the entry into force of the Act on the prohibition of Sunday trading), and consumers behave often irrationally, which also makes it difficult to accurately estimate the consequences of new solutions.
Programme – related norms in modern agricultural law
Authors: Litwiniuk Przemysław
Published: June 2019

Modern legal studies recognise the usefulness and necessity of distinguishing agricultural law norms. As part of the analysis of the legal impact of agricultural law norms, the phenomenon of publicization is also pointed out, which means a gradual increase in public legal regulations within the framework of agricultural law norms. As part of this phenomenon, not only do administrative norms gain in importance, but also programme norms within the framework of the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy. The aim of this article is to assess the scope of legal impact of programme norms in agricultural law, determining the objectives to be achieved in the market and income policy and the structural policy in agriculture and rural areas, in particular through an attempt to establish the legal character of the Rural Areas Development Programme as an act of the application of EU and national programme regulations. The author presents and justifies the position that the normative provisions of the Rural Areas Development Programme, due to its role, construction and manner of enactment, should be classified as mandatory legal provisions.