bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Management of ICT Implementations in Enterprises in Poland
Authors: Ziółkowska Bogusława
Published: December 2019

In order to develop and be competitive, modern enterprises, which function in an environment that is globalised, dynamic and subject to strong digitalisation pressure, need to implement information technologies in a way that will allow them, as they achieve further levels of virtualisation, to maintain, and even enhance, their ability to create value added. As business activity is moved to a space shaped by computers and IT networks and distance communication tools and forms are developed, the importance of establishing contacts and relations in the organisation and execution of value-creation business processes increases. Digitalisation of the economy and society is one of the most dynamic changes of our times, opening up new opportunities to create business models, while bringing uncertainty and various threats connected, among other things, with social consequences of the automation of production processes and security in a broad sense. The aim of the presentation is to indicate areas of activity in which information technologies are most often implemented in enterprises in Poland as well as managers' strategic approach to this problem in the face of digital transformation. The paper presents the level of Polish enterprises’ engagement in the process of digital transformation and shows how the progress in terms of implementation of modern ICT in the aspect of customer contacts, managing and executing contacts with suppliers and recipients and resource configuration, impacts the effectiveness of the enterprises surveyed.
Obrazy i marzenia dziecięce w opowiadaniach i powieściach Agnieszki Osieckiej: "Szczególnie małe sny" i "Dzień dobry, Eugeniuszu"
Authors: Wosnitzka-Kowalska Małgorzata
Published: December 2019

Artykuł porusza wątek biografizmu, dwuadresowości i infantylizacji w twórczości Agnieszki Osieckiej. Analiza materiału skupia się przede wszystkim na opowiadaniu "Szczególnie małe sny" i powieści "Dzień dobry, Eugeniuszu". W rozważaniach uwzględniono również związki marzenia sennego z wyobraźnią dziecięcą i baśniowym kreowaniem rzeczywistości.
The information system mirror approach and knowledge management maturity assessment
Authors: Delak Boštjan
Published: December 2019

Nowadays, many organizations face the issues of information and communication technology (ICT) management and also issues related to knowledge management (KM). The organization undertakes various activities to assess the state of their ICT and KM. KM is vital for organizational progress and growth. KM is often perceived as an instrument leading to innovation. This paper summarizes the research regarding IS maturity assessment and also KM maturity assessment within different organizations where the authors have delivered either complete IS due diligence or made partial analysis – IS Mirror. The main objective of this research is to present and confirm the approach which could be used for IS maturity assessment and could be provided quickly and remotely. The paper presents results from several case studies and confirms the proposed hypothesis.
Ethical Issues of Crisis Reporting in Pakistani Media
Authors: Zafar Abid , Shahzad Faisal
Published: December 2019

This study is based on the qualitative content analysis of three private televisions news “GEO, EXPRESS and DUNYA NEWS” to explore ethical issues such as irresponsible reporting, unauthentic information, and sensationalism in live reporting of the crisis. The main purpose of this study is to know whether or not television news channels violate ethics in live reporting of the crisis. All national and international bodies of journalism said that media must follow media ethics for the general interest of society as no society afford free and irresponsible media. Data in the form of different news reports of GEO, EXPRESS and DUNYA televisions has been collected carefully and analyzed. For the purpose of this study three incidents i.e Bhoja airplane crash, Jinnah Avenue incident and Wagah border Lahore blast have been selected to explore ethical issues in live coverage of the crisis. It has been observed that private television channels violate media ethics in live coverage of crisis due to many factors like the competitive nature of the market, less control of editorial policy, lack of training and awareness. The study suggests that all stakeholders including media houses, authorities and civil society should form a comprehensive code of conduct to ensure implementation of media ethics for the general interest of society.
Changes in extreme temperature indices over the Peripannonian region of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Popov Tatjana , Gnjato Slobodan , Trbić Goran
Published: December 2019

The paper analyzes changes in extreme temperature indices over the Peripannonian region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Data on daily minimum and maximum temperatures during the period 1961–2016 from four meteorological stations were used for the calculation in the RClimDex (1.0) sopware trends in 16 indices recommended by the Expert team on climate change detection and indices. The estimated significant upward tendency in indices of warm extremes and downward in cold-related indices confirm that warming is present. The highest trend values were obtained for indices TXx, TNn, TN90p, TX90p, SU25, SU30 and WSDI. The results indicate significant distributional changes in the period 1987−2016 compared to the period 1961−1990. A significant positive (negative) correlation between the East-Atlantic pattern and indices of warm (cold) extremes was determined throughout the year. In winter and spring, significant links to the North Atlantic Oscillation and the Arctic Oscillation, respectively, were also found.
Chumachenko Viktor Kyrylovych (1956–2017): life and scientific ways of the encyclopedist from Kuban
Authors: Avramenko Anatolii
Published: December 2019

The article is devoted to V. Chumachenko as the philologist (literary scientist), historian and encyclopedist. The author, based on his own experience in communicating with V. Chumachenko as the one of the most prominent russian experts in Ukrainian studies as well on some sources, presents interesting biographical facts, tells about the life and scientific priorities, the most important projects of him. The general condition of the Ukrainian ethnos in the Kuban, in particular its cultural status and prospects of development is described by presentation of V. Chumachenko life and scientific ways.
THE RELATIONS OF STRESS WITH CHANGES OF PATTERN MENSTRUAL CYCLE IN STUDENTS AT STIKES MURNI TEGUH MEDAN
Authors: Simanullang Rostime Hermayerni
Published: December 2019

Introduction: The Process of menstruation can pose potential health problems of the female reproductive associated with fertility, namely the interference pattern of menstruation that can occur in some women from industrialized and developing countries. Expected women can cope with stress better so it doesn't affect the menstrual cycle. Objective: To determine the relations between stress with the pattern of the menstrual cycle on the student STIKes Murni Teguh Medan. Methods: this study used the analytical survey method with cross sectional approach. There are thirty-five samples are selected by using the total sampling technique. Chi Square test used to analyze the data in this study. This study done on January 2018. Results: Results of this study showed that Univariate analysis was conducted to determine the description of the respondents according to the variables studied in the form of frequency distribution tables, while the bivariate analysis using chi-square test to see the relationship of the variables studied and obtained a value of p = 0.000 or p <0.005. Conclution: There is a significant correlation between stress with changes in the pattern of the menstrual cycle on the student STIKes Murni Teguh Medan. From the data the level of stress the students need further attention because of the results of the research obtained there are 8 people (22.86%) who experienced severe stress when faced with problems in life.

Pendahuluan: Proses menstruasi dapat menimbulkan potensi masalah kesehatan reproduksi wanita berhubungan dengan fertilitas yaitu pola menstruasi yang dapat terjadi pada sebagian wanita dari negara industri maupun negara berkembang.   Diharapkan wanita dapat mengatasi stress dengan baik sehingga tidak mempengaruhi siklus menstruasi. Tujuan: Untuk  mengetahui adanya hubungan antara stress dengan perubahan pola siklus menstruasi pada mahasiswa STIKes Murni Teguh Medan. Metode:  penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini meliputi para mahasiswa reguler semester I STIKes Murni Teguh Medan dengan jumlah siswa 35 orang pada Bulan Januari 2018. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan tehnik total sampling. Hasil: Analisis univariat dilakukan untuk mengetahui gambaran responden menurut variable yang diteliti dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi, sedangkan analisis bivariat menggunakan uji chi-square untuk melihat hubungan variable yang diteliti dan didapat nilai p = 0.000 atau p <0.005      Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan ada  yang signifikan antara stres dengan perubahan pola siklus menstruasi pada mahasiswi STIKes Murni Teguh Medan. Dari data tingkat stress mahasiswa perlu perhatian lebih lanjut karena dari hasil penelitan yang didapat ada 8 orang (22.86%) yang mengalami stress berat ketika menghadapi masalah dalam hidup.
Hubungan Inisiasi Menyusui Dini (IMD) terhadap Status Gizi Bayi Dibawah Dua Tahun (BADUTA) di Puskesmas Malaka Kecamatan Lalabata Kabupaten Soppeng
Authors: Ali Aspiati Haji , Adam Arlin , Alim Andi
Published: December 2019

Early Initiation Coverage (IMD) for Soppeng District based on survey data on nutritional status monitoring is still relatively low compared to the national target of 80%. So it is thought to have an impact on the prevalence of malnutrition by 22.6%, stunting 38.7%, skinny 7.7% and fat 4.5%. The purpose of this study was to look at the relationship between Early Breastfeeding Initiation and nutritional status of infants under two years at the Malaka community health centre, Lalabata District, Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi Province. This study used a survey method with a statistical analysis approach and  cross-sectional study design. The sample size in this study was 67 people which obtained  through simple random sampling. This research was conducted in the working area of ​​the Malaka Health Center in Lapajung Sub-district, Lalabata District from April to June 2019. The data was processed by using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test with a probability value of 95% in SPSS. The results of the analysis of nutritional status in infants under two years based on body weight according to the average age showed that 85.1% have good nutritional status, 10.4% less nutritional status and 4.5% over nutritional status. The nutritional status based on height according to the average age showed 65.7% had normal height, 19.4% short height and 7.5% poor height. Meanwhile, based on body weight according to a height, the result showed that  83.6% had normal weight, 11.9% under weight, and 3.0% overweight. From the results of the analysis it was found that there is no relationship between Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) and the nutritional status of infants under two years in the working area of ​​the Malaka Puskesmas Lapajung Village. This happens because there are still many factors that affect nutritional status in addition to Early Breastfeeding Initiation. Therefore, it is better to conduct further research by adding research variables including sanitation and parenting.
Identifikasi Objek Wisata Potensial dan Strategi Pengelolaan dalam Mendukung Pendapatan Asli Daerah Pemerintah Kota Kupang
Authors: Kapioru Charles
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui objek wisata apa saja yang ada di wilayah Kota Kupang, dan bagaimana strategi konservasi dan pengembangannya agar menjadi kota tujuan pariwisata. Saran penelitian menggunakan metode survei dilengkapi dengan pengamatan lapangan. Sampel (Dinas Pariwisata seni dan Budaya) 2 orang; pengelola usaha pariwisata 2 orang; Sampel masyarakat 6 orang yang ditentukan secara sengaja (purposive sampling) dan 10 orang wisatawan yang ditunjuk secara acak (acindental sampling) dijumpai pada objek wisata yang dikunjungi. Temuan penelitian: (1) Obyek wisata terdiri dari budaya peninggalan sejarah, museum, karya seni, gereja, masjid, murni dengan arsitek yang indah; objek ekowisata (hutan lindung; hutan mangrove; pantai, gua alam mata air alam; kawasan pertanian agrowisata) objek wisata lain dan objek wisata minat khusus. Kontribusi sektor pariwisata terhadap PAD sebesar

15,95% (2018) dengan rata - rata pertumbuhan per tahun sebesar 31%. (2) Langkah - langkah strategis: mengembangkan anggaran untuk pengembangan potensi wisata termasuk objek ekowisata; meningkatkan kualitas aparatur yang dapat mengatasi masalah pariwisata; meminimalisir kerusakan lingkungan yang timbul dari usaha pengembangan kawasan wisata; meningkatkan peluang promosi wisata melalui media on-line, media masa, brosur dan leaflet; tingkat partisipasi masyarakat mulai dari perencanaan hingga pelaksanaan kegiatan yang terkait dengan pengembangan kepariwisataan. Diluncurkan, pemerintah lebih proaktif dalam promosi dan membangun sinergi dengan pariwisata dan masyarakat sekitar objek wisata.
Netzwerke der Literatur : Die Poetikvorlesung als ,,ein Ensemble von Beziehungen“* in Marcel Beyers ,,Das blindgeweinte Jahrhundert“
Authors: BINCZEK NATALIE
Published: December 2019

Abstract Der Text fragt nach den literaturwissenschaftlichen Anschlussmöglichkeiten des Netzwerkbegriffs von Bruno Latour. Dabei geht er der operativen Kategorie des ,Mittlers‘ nach und übersetzt sie textanalytisch. Exemplarisch führt er dies anhand
der Poetikvorlesung Das blindgeweinte Jahrhundert von Marcel Beyer aus.This article investigates the options of connection between Bruno Latour’s concept of network and literary studies. It focusses on the category of ,mediateur/mediation‘, to translate it into
textanalytical practices. Therefore it chooses the example of the poetics lecture Das blindgeweinte Jahrhundert by Marcel Beyer.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CARRIAGEWAY OPERATIONAL CONDITION INFLUENCE ON ACOUSTIC ROADSIDE AREA POLLUTION
Authors: Ugnenko Evgenija , Gavrish Vadim , Viselga Gintas , Garbinčius Giedrius , Turla Vytautas , Nagurnas Saulius
Published: December 2019

Environmental noise management is an important part of the policy across the EU policy context, because transportation
noise is a significant local environmental problem for most of the urban population. Increasing numbers of vehicles are associated with growing
noise levels from road transport in urban areas and rising public health problems. Motor
transport is considered to be a main source of noise pollution, so it is important to investigate the level of traffic noise and
assess the relationship with traffic flows. The paper describes the main methods for determination of noise characteristics
of traffic flows. The dependences for the prediction of the equivalent noise level and the results of field measurements of
sound levels are presented. The results of field experiments and the calculated values of sound levels obtained by the analytical method
are tested for homogeneity, using the Wilcoxon test. Experimental studies have established that the external
sound level depends largely on the speed of vehicles, road conditions, and basic operating characteristics of highways. The
analytical method associated with the use of deterministic and probabilistic models makes it possible to predict the traffic
noise. But when dealing with the foregoing methods, there arise specific problems, many of which have not been resolved:
there is no uniform terminology, nor is there any consensus on the use of noise characteristics of traffic flows in calculations
at different stages of construction and reconstruction of highways of a certain traffic flow model under conditions of
human settlements. Standardized measurement methods have been established and revised throughout the years by many
renowned researchers. These methodologies have been revised in order to minimize problems that may occur and may not
be foreseen by a less experienced researcher when adopting the measurement methods. Standardizing the measurement
method is also useful for researchers because it becomes possible for researchers from around the world to compare their
data. The joint effect of road conditions and the operational status of the roadway on the acoustic pollution of the roadside
area is not fully taken into account. Therefore, applying the internationally recognized acoustical measurement standards is a
good way to start any noise measurement experiment. The purpose of experimental research is to investigate the joint effect
of road conditions and the operational status of the roadway on the acoustic pollution of the roadside area of settlements:
identify the main characteristics of noise produced by traffic flows, consider the comparability of results of the field experiment
and analytical computations. Slopes of 20…40‰ have little impact on the noise caused by the movement of passenger cars and trucks.
In this case, the average acoustic emissions are identical to those used in the prediction of noise mode.
ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS METHOD AND DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS APPLICATION IN TERRAIN VEHICLE SELECTION
Authors: Starčević Slobodan , Bojović Nebojša , Junevičius Raimundas , Skrickij Viktor
Published: December 2019

Selection of a terrain vehicle for performing different tasks is an important factor, which influences the mobility of a user through the quality of conducting transport activities. This paper is dealing with the problem of the terrain vehicle selection for the equipping of military units which, are to be engaged in multinational operations, using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Determination of the relative importance of criteria, which are used for evaluation of potential alternatives is conducted through AHP method. The results proposed by the AHP method are used as multiple outputs of the defined DEA model for the selection of the terrain vehicle. Based on the DEA model the efficiencies of alternatives are defined and also the final ranking of alternatives is determined. Besides the hybrid model AHP-DEA, which is the integral part of a basic multicriteria model in this paper the possible applications of Best Worst Method (BWM) and FUll COnsistency Model (FUCOM) are presented through validation of models. The validation is conducted through statistical data obtained by application of different multicriteria techniques, using Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient (SCC).
Schizophrenia and Genomics: Linking Research to Practice
Authors: Clark Warren G.
Published: December 2019

New knowledge about genetics and genomics is emerging at a rapid pace. This article discusses how this emerging knowledge related to schizophrenia affects the nursing care of patients with the disorder. Newly defined competencies related to genetics are also addressed. The relevance of this knowledge and the application of the competencies
are demonstrated in an individual example.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Clark is Associate Professor of Nursing, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, Virginia.

The author discloses that he has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.

Address correspondence to Warren Clark, PhD, RN, CS, Associate Professor of Nursing, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, 920 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24031; e-mail: wclark@jchs.edu.
Alignment in Customized Laser in situ Keratomileusis
Authors: Kermani Omid
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To identify fundamentals of beam alignment in customized laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) with a special focus on the Nidek NAVEX system.

METHODS: Analysis of Nidek specifications and recommendations for beam alignment with regard to a critical case example are presented. The potential impact of misalignment (tilt and defocus) is calculated. Cyclotorsional error evaluation in a normal LASIK population was performed by video image comparison. Potential problems of infrared-based eyetracking systems are discussed.

RESULTS: The laser beam should be aligned with reference to the line of sight (LOS) when customized segmental laser ablation is applied. Only in cases with significant offset between the LOS and the visual axis it is recommended not to use segmental ablation and to manually align the beam toward the visual axis. Eye drift (tilt) as well as defocus should be avoided since undercorrection and irregular astigmatism can result. Almost 30% of eyes in a normal LASIK population showed a torsional error of 5° to 10° (9% more than 10°) on video-based image comparison. Eye-trackers not only are defined by take-up speed and latency, but also by their sensibility (picking the real center of the pupil) and robustness (keeping it tracked during surgery). Errors due to parallax and reflex effects can systematically influence the performance of an eyetracker.

CONCLUSION: Correct alignment is difficult to achieve but is of fundamental importance in customized LASIK. Strict standardization and further improvement in the alignment strategy is necessary to achieve more consistent results in customized LASIK. [J Refract Surg 2004;20(suppl): S651-S658]
Comparison of Cross Cylinder Ablation Using the Optimized Ablation Transition Zone and the Torsion Error Detector for Correction of Astigmatism
Authors: Bharti Sudhank , Bharti Raka , Samantaray Dharitri
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To compare the safety and efficacy of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in correcting high myopic astigmatism using two different ablation profiles using the Nidek EC-5000 CX II laser).

METHODS: Fifteen patients (25 eyes) had LASIK for compound myopic astigmatism, using the Optimized Ablation Transition Zone (OATz) ablation profile and activated torsion error detection (TED). Results were compared with those obtained with a cross cylinder ablation profile for myopic astigmatism.

RESULTS: For eyes treated with TED, on postoperative day 7, 76% had visual acuity equal to or better than baseline best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) and 56% of eyes had overcorrected astigmatism. On postoperative day 20, none of the eyes had residual astigmatism more than 1.00 D and 72% eyes were within ±0.50 D cylinder; 92% of eyes had residual astigmatism within 30° of the preoperative axis and 12% remained astigmatically overcorrected at 20 days. Eighty-eight percent of eyes were either fully corrected or had mild myopic astigmatism. Comparison of results with cross cylinder ablation showed that 24% had overcorrection and 60% of patients with high astigmatism were overcorrected up to 1.75 D and developed hyperopic astigmatism in the opposite axis. Results with the cross cylinder ablation profile were good up to 2.00 D of myopic astigmatism.

CONCLUSIONS: Correction of astigmatism using the OATz profile and TED with the Nidek EC-5000 CX II laser produced good results in high as well as pure astigmatism treatments, compared to the cross cylinder ablation profile. Ablation depth was greater in OATz with TED-based corrections. Overcorrections were less with OATz with TED, and residual astigmatism was at the same baseline axis, thereby increasing patient satisfaction. [J Refract Surg 2004;20(suppl):S663-S665]
One-year Results of Custom Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis With the Nidek System
Authors: Vinciguerra Paolo , Camesasca Fabrizio I , Torres Ingrid M
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To evaluate long-term results of custom laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) for correction of myopia and hyperopia using the Custom Ablation Transition Zone (CATz) software and hyaluronic acid masking fluid (Laservis) for final corneal smoothing.

METHODS: We conducted a prospective study of 297 eyes of 167 patients. All eyes had LASEK for correction of myopia or hyperopia. The Nidek EC-5000 excimer laser, FinalFit software, and CATz ablation profile was used in all eyes. Laservis was used as masking fluid to remove corneal micro-irregularities during the final phase of the treatment.

RESULTS: Mean preoperative spherical equivalent refraction was -5.46 ± 2.57 D (range -14.13 to +3.50 D). At 1 year after LASEK, mean spherical equivalent refraction was -0.15 ± 0.50 D (range -4.00 D to +1.00 D).

CONCLUSIONS: LASEK with the Nidek EC-5000 excimer laser, FinalFit and Custom Ablation Transition Zone (CATz) software, with corneal smoothing, was safe and effective at 1 year after surgery. [J Refract Surg 2004;20(suppL):S699-S704]
One-year Follow-up of Custom Phototherapeutic Keratectomy
Authors: Vinciguerra Paolo , Camesasca Fabrizio I
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Phototherapeutic keratectomy is a safe and effective treatment for many superficial diseases of the cornea. We applied intraoperative, epithelium-free, topography-based corneal aberrometry as a basis for custom phototherapeutic keratectomy (CPK) in highly aberrated eyes with opacities or irregularities consequent to previous refractive treatment, ulcers, keratitis, trauma or corneal dystrophies.

METHODS: We evaluated eyes undergoing CPK for corneal opacities and or irregularities due to previous refractive treatment, keratitis, trauma, or corneal dystrophies, and treated 52 eyes of 50 patients. Customization was based on corneal topography-based aberrometry, performed intraoperatively after removal of corneal epithelium. Results were evaluated immediately and subsequent cycles of CPK were applied when necessary. Eyes were followed for 1 year.

RESULTS: For the 52 eyes of 50 patients, mean preoperative haze was of 1.7 ± 1.47 in eyes with previous refractive surgery. Mean preoperative corneal thickness (pachymetry) was 399.5 ± 127.1 µm. Mean preoperative spherical equivalent refraction was -1.13 ± 3.33 D (range -9.38 to +10.00 D). No eye reached 20/15 BSCVA, and only 59% could see 20/30 BSCVA. At the final, 12-month examination, mean spherical equivalent refraction was -0.38 ± 4.11 D (range -10.88 to +6.00 D). Eighty-eight percent of eyes reached 20/30 or better BSCVA, and 25% had 20/15 or better BSCVA. No eye developed corneal ectasia.

CONCLUSIONS: At 1 year after surgery, custom phototherapeutic keratectomy (CPK) provided a reliable tool for treatment of highly aberrated eyes, and provided a surgical alternative to penetrating keratoplasty. [J Refract Surg 2004;20(suppl): S705-S710]
A Test Eye for Wavefront Eye Refractors
Authors: Campbell Charles E
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: A multi-site study was conducted to test feasibility of a modified automatic refractor style test eye as a test device for wavefront refractors of various types and to determine whether a) they could be measured and b) when measurements could be made, to see if they were similar. This study did not attempt to assess which instrument most accurately measures the aberrations of the test eye or human eye.

METHODS: Three automatic refractor style test eyes were modified for use as test devices for wavefront refractors. One had a simple spherical front surface, and two had additional aberrations added. The test eyes and holder were circulated to 11 test sites where attempts were made to measure them with eight different wavefront refractor systems.

RESULTS: Eight (100%) of the eight wavefront refractor systems tested successfully measured the test eyes. The systems did not give similar results for the same test eye. In some cases, coma was reported where none was present. Differences in reported defocus values reflect different approaches for compensating for the dispersion of the eye. A corneal topography system could measure and recognize the aberrations of the test eyes as well as the wavefront refractor systems tested. Interferometry, on the other hand, did not prove to be a successful method to assess the surface of the test eyes.

CONCLUSIONS: The test eye design may be used as a test device for wavefront refractor systems. This type of test eye can detect systematic differences between various wavefront refractors and can serve as a useful calibration and comparison tool. [J Refract Surg. 2005;21:127-140.]
Involvement of Neural Adaptation in the Recovery of Vision After Laser Refractive Surgery
Authors: Pesudovs Konrad
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To investigate whether the gradual improvement in unaided visual acuity commonly seen after laser refractive surgery is attributable, in part, to neural adaptation to blur.

METHODS: Unaided logMAR visual acuity was measured at presentation (blur adapted) and immediately after refraction and removal of refractive correction (correction adapted) in 26 patients with low myopic residual refractive error after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The difference in unaided visual acuity (correction adapted - blur adapted) indicates a dominance of practice effect (if negative) or blur adaptation (if positive). A combination of blur adaptation and practice effect is possible.

RESULTS: Overall, the mean unaided visual acuity at presentation (blur adapted) was 0.16 ±0.16 (mean±standard deviation) logMAR, and the mean unaided visual acuity immediately after refraction and removal of refractive correction (correction adapted) was 0.14±0.14 logMAR, giving a difference (correction adapted - blur adapted) of -0.02±0.06 logMAR. This difference was not significant (analysis of variance [ANOVA] F^sub 1,25^=0.204, P>.05), suggesting neither blur adaptation nor practice effect. However, during the first 10 weeks after surgery, the difference in unaided visual acuity was -0.07 ±0.05 logMAR, suggesting a practice effect. After 10 weeks, the mean difference was +0.02±0.05 logMAR, suggesting any practice effect is offset by blur adaptation. These values were significantly different (ANOVA F^sub 1,25^ =13.53, P<.01).

CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that patients do not adapt to surgically induced blur, on average, until 10 weeks after LASIK. The reason for this delay is uncertain; perhaps instability of blur hinders adaptation during the early postoperative period. Part of the gradual visual improvement after LASIK appears to be due to neural adaptation to blur. [J Refract Surg. 2005;21:144-147.]
LASIK With an Inferior Hinge
Authors: Cosar C Banu , Sener A Bozkurt
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To investigate the refractive results and corneal pachymetric changes after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) with an inferior hinge.

METHODS: Forty-six eyes of 23 patients who underwent LASIK with an inferior hinge were involved in this prospective study. All patients had a complete ophthalmic examination including uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), manifest refraction, computerized corneal topography (Orbscan Il Corneal Topography System; Orbscan Ine, Salt Lake City, Utah), a ir- puff tonometry, slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment, and fundus examination.
Management of Pellucid Marginal Degeneration With Intracorneal Ring Segments
Authors: Barbara Adel , Shehadeh-Masha'our Raneen , Zvi Friedman , Garzozi Hanna J
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To present intracorneal ring segments for potential management of pellucid marginal degeneration.

METHODS: A 41-year-old man with pellucid marginal degeneration with poor visual acuity due to irregular astigmatism was treated with lntacs microthin insert (Kera Vision, Fremont, Calif) in the left eye.

RESULTS: Uncorrected visual acuity improved from 2/60 to 6/60 following the procedure. The procedure completely eliminated myopia of -8.00 diopters and improved the irregularity of the astigmatism, although it did not change its magnitude.

CONCLUSIONS: Insertion of the intracorneal ring segment improves visual acuity in pellucid marginal degeneration by flattening the central corneal protrusion, thus reducing myopia and improving the astigmatism irregularity. [J Refract Surg. 2005;21:296-298.]
Spontaneous Regression of Dense Epithelial Ingrowth After Laser in situ Keratomileusis
Authors: Lin Jane-Ming , Tsai Yi-Yu , Tseng Sung-Huei
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To present a case of dense epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) that spontaneously regressed 20 months after surgery.

METHODS: A 34-year-old woman underwent bilateral LASIK. On postoperative day 1, a large downward displacement of the flap in the right eye was observed. The flap was repaired; however, epithelial ingrowth from the flap edge was noted 1 month later at the 1, 5, 8, and 11 o'clock positions.

RESULTS: At 4-month follow-up, the epithelial ingrowth was stable at the 1, 8, and 11 o'clock positions but a dense sheet of epithelium was noted at the 5 o'clock position. At 15 months postoperatively, all epithelial ingrowth had resolved except for that at the 5 o'clock position. At 20 months postoperatively, the ingrowth at the 5 o'clock position had also regressed.

CONCLUSIONS: Dense epithelial ingrowth does not always require surgical intervention. Surgery is necessary only when the epithelium appears to be progressing, affects visual function, or causes flap melting. [J Refract Surg. 2005;21:300-302.]
Artisan Toric Phakic Intraocular Lens for Correction of Astigmatism
Authors: Alió Jorge L , Mulet M Emilia , Gutiérrez Ramon , Galal Ahmed
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To assess the safety and efficacy of implanting Artisan toric phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) (Ophtec BV, Groningen, The Netherlands) in eyes with high degrees of compound myopic, hyperopic, and mixed astigmatism.

METHODS: Twenty-five eyes (20 patients) presenting with high astigmatism were implanted with Artisan toric PIOLs and followed for 1 year. Group 1 included 8 eyes (myopic astigmatism), group 2 included 9 eyes (hyperopic astigmatism), and group 3 included 8 eyes (mixed astigmatism).

RESULTS: In the myopic astigmatism group, 8 (100%) of 8 eyes had preoperative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of ≤20/50, and at 6-month follow-up, 5 (62.5%) of 8 eyes had UCVA of ≥20/40 (P=.005). In this group, 75% of eyes were within ±1.00 diopter (D) of the intended correction. In the hyperopic astigmatism group, 8 (88.9%) of 9 eyes had preoperative UCVA of ≤20/40, and at 6-month follow-up, 6 (66.6%) of 9 eyes had UCVA of ≥20/32 (P=.199). Approximately 77.8% of eyes were within ±1.00 D of the intended correction. In the mixed astigmatism group, 8 (100%) of 8 eyes had preoperative UCVA of ≤20/50, and at 6-month follow-up, 6 (87.5%) of 8 eyes had UCVA of ≥20/40 (P=.007). In this group, 87.5% of eyes were within ±1.00 D of the intended correction. The safety index of the procedure was 1.6, 1.3, and 1.3 in the myopic, hyperopic, and mixed astigmatism groups, respectively. The efficacy index of the procedure was 1.2, 1.0, and 1.0 in the myopic, hyperopic, and mixed astigmatism groups, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS: Artisan toric PIOLs are safe for the correction of high degrees of astigmatism associated with myopic or hyperopic spherical refractive defect. [J Refract Surg. 2005;21:324-331.]
Experimental Model of Laser in situ Keratomileusis in Hens
Authors: Torres Rodrigo M , Merayo-Lloves Jesús , Blanco-Mezquita José T , Günther Celia P , Rodríguez Guadalupe , Gutiérez Ramon , Martínez-García Cármen
Published: December 2019

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To develop an experimental animal model of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in hens.

METHODS: One hundred adult hens underwent a 60-µm corneal flap followed by -4 diopter excimer laser ablation. Surgical technique, clinical course, and pathology correlations are presented.

RESULTS: Sixty percent of animals had a successful LASIK outcome according to clinical observations. Pathology showed the integrity of Bowman's layer and homogeneous flap in all eyes with good clinical outcomes. Flap complications such as buttonholes (5%), free-flaps (2%), and slipped flaps (3.4%) occurred with the surgical technique. Corneal abscess (2.9%) was also present. Loss of transparency was noted in 26.4%, which correlates with epithelial ingrowth detected by light histology study.

CONCLUSIONS: An experimental animal model of LASIK was successfully developed in adult hens. This model could be useful in the study of wound healing and pharmacological modulation after LASIK in an animal with Bowman's layer. [J Refract Surg. 2005;21:392-398.]
Bilateral Peripheral Infiltrative Keratitis After LASIK
Authors: Singhal Swati , Sridhar Mittanamalli Shanmugan , Garg Prashant
Published: December 2019

PURPOSE: To report a case of peripheral infiltrate between the flap edge and limbus, which appeared on the first postoperative day after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

METHODS: A 22-year-old man underwent uneventful bilateral simultaneous LASIK but developed a thick band of infiltrate between the flap margin and limbus extending from 2 o'clock to 9 o'clock in both eyes. The flap edge was not involved. The infiltrate was more concentrated at the periphery and faded centrally and progressed diffusely into the interface leading to typical diffuse lamellar keratitis.

RESULTS: The infiltrate responded to topical prednisolone acetate 1% eye drops.

CONCLUSIONS: This entity was referred to as LASIK-induced bilateral peripheral infiltrative keratitis with a probable immune-mediated etiology. [J Refract Surg. 2005;21:402-404.]
"Fandom as classroom practice: A teaching guide," edited by Katherine Anderson Howell
Authors: Golub Adam
Published: December 2019

Review of Katherine Anderson Howell, editor. Fandom as classroom practice: A teaching guide. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2018, paperback, $70 (168p), ISBN 9781609385675.
Fan fiction and ancient scribal cultures
Authors: Uhlenbruch Frauke , Ammann Sonja
Published: December 2019

Editorial for guest-edited issue, “Fan Fiction and Ancient Scribal Cultures,” Transformative Works and Cultures, no. 31 (December 15, 2019).
Don Quijote, Sancho y el corazón de Durandarte: de carne momia
Authors: De Lama de la Cruz Víctor
Published: December 2019

Este artículo pretende recuperar el sentido que la expresión carne momia tenía para Cervantes y sus primeros lectores. Los anotadores de la obra cervantina han interpretado siempre que carne momia significaba la carne amojamada y seca propia de las momias egipcias. Sin embargo, no se ha tenido en cuenta que en los siglos XVI y XVII la expresión carne momia era polisémica y que se utilizaba especialmente para denominar la carne momificada que, como producto de la farmacopea de la época, se consumía en toda Europa. Las numerosas referencias que encontramos de esta acepción -entre ellas el Dioscórides de Andrés Laguna y el Tesoro de Covarrubias- nos aseguran que Cervantes y sus lectores la conocían y que teniendo presente dicha acepción los pasajes en que se habla de carne momia ganan en humor y expresividad.
El mundo mítico de la ‘Cueva de Montesinos’ en la música para Don Quixote de Roberto Gerhard
Authors: Ortiz-de-Urbina Sobrino Paloma
Published: December 2019

El presente trabajo estudia el modo en el que el compositor Roberto Gerhard pone en música, en su ballet Don Quixote (1950), la novela Don Quijote de la Mancha de Miguel de Cervantes, concretamente el enigmático episodio de ‘La Cueva de Montesinos’, contenido en la segunda parte de la obra. Se examina cómo el músico trata de producir en el oyente el mismo efecto –ambiguo y contradictorio, mezcla de lo cómico, lo absurdo o lo grotesco– que se genera en el lector de este desconcertante capítulo, poblado de figuras míticas de diferentes épocas, que conviven con un protagonista real. Para ello se analizan, en primer lugar, los diferentes planos míticos y legendarios utilizados por Cervantes; se repasan, en segundo lugar, las fuentes literarias de las que bebe el autor para crear dichos relatos míticos y se estudian, finalmente, los originales medios de los que se vale Roberto Gerhard para llevar a la música el magistral episodio cervantino.
El episodio de Manuel de Sosa Coitiño: ¿un cuento de amor, de locura y de muerte?
Authors: Kehila Ofek
Published: December 2019

Este artículo desea incursionar en la poética de subversión que caracteriza la construcción de personajes en la obra cervantina, y ello a partir del análisis del episodio de Manuel de Sosa Coitiño en el Persiles. El estudio examina dos procesos paralelos e interrelacionados a los que el soldado portugués fue sometido: la deificación de su novia Leonora y el proceso de su construcción a partir del estereotipo del enamorado portugués. Según intentaremos demostrar, Cervantes ha creado un personaje cuyos rasgos estereotípicos se ven desestabilizados en el contexto del episodio. El examen de dicho fenómeno podría esclarecer la actitud crítica del autor ante uno de los tópicos más populares de las letras del Siglo de Oro español.
Autoría y estilo. Una atribución cervantina desde las humanidades digitales. El caso de La conquista de Jerusalén
Authors: Cerezo Soler Juan , Calvo Tello José
Published: December 2019

La estilometría se ha consagrado en los últimos años como uno de los métodos de investigación más sólidos en el campo de las Humanidades Digitales. Su eficacia como método para la investigación de autorías en textos anónimos está probada, tanto en casos de autores españoles como extranjeros. En las siguientes páginas se propone, justamente, la aplicación de esta herramienta digital para el esclarecimiento de la autoría de La conquista de Jerusalén, atribuida desde su descubrimiento a Miguel de Cervantes.
Quality of semen in the reproductive cycle of Cachara (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) raised in captivity
Authors: Navarro Rodrigo Diana , Lemos Juliana Ventorim , Ribeiro Marcela Tosta
Published: December 2019

In this study, we evaluated the semen quality of Cachara (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) raised in captivity during its reproductive period. For the evaluation of qualitative parameters, we analyzed: sperm morphology, sperm motility, and sperm vigor; while for the quantitative parameter, we analyzed sperm concentration. In general, the main significant difference was found in March, with a motility rate of 40% and a duration of 39 seconds. The highest mean concentration (1.2x10⁸) was observed in February, as well as the highest percentage of defects in the intermediate part of the spermatozoa (59%). The morphological analysis of spermatozoa showed an average of 24.2% abnormalities in the head and 22.7% in the intermediate part of spermatozoa of P. fasciatum for the four months studied. We did not find any evident relationship between the climate changes evaluated and the qualitative and quantitative parameters. The greatest difference between the percentage of normal spermatozoa and the sharp increase of defects in the intermediate piece, observed in February, can be explained by the sudden climate change, with a significant decrease in temperature and relative humidity, and increase in precipitation. These findings demonstrate the importance of maintaining an optimum climate interval during the breeding season for P. fasciatum.
“Manufacturing Technology Solution of Fan-out Packaging for Heterogeneous Integration”
Authors: Morikawa Yasuhiro
Published: December 2019

Invited Session on FUTURE SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES FOR AI HARDWARE. Outline: Introduction; Target of Advanced PKG Technology for HI; Technology Solution

(1. New SAP Flow of Fan-out IC Substrate; 2. Fine L / S IC Substrate Patterning by Wafer Process; 3. Technology Strategy by PCM and TSV for AI Hardware; 4. Summary); and Acknowledgments.
Atti Sociali
Authors: Italiana Società Entomologica
Published: December 2019

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Advances in research on attachment-related psychotherapy processes: seven teaching points for trainees and supervisors
Authors: Talia Alessandro , Taubner Svenja , Miller-Bottome Madeleine
Published: December 2019

While the rich body of attachment theory and research has inspired many psychotherapists, trainees and less experienced clinicians interested in attachment-informed work can often feel unsure about what processes are attachment-related and how to attend to them during therapy. Recent advances in attachment-informed psychotherapy research offer some practical guidance. Studies published over the last five years show that patients and therapists of different attachment classifications communicate in distinct ways during therapy sessions. In particular, Talia and his colleagues have introduced the Patient Attachment Coding System and the Therapist Attunement Scales, two measures that accurately predict patients’ and therapists’ Adult Attachment Interview and Reflective Functioning score based on the occurrence of distinct communication markers during therapy sessions. This paper discusses the implications of these recent studies for psychotherapy training and presents seven teaching points for supervisors and for the next generation of clinicians.
Key factors in psychotherapy training: an analysis of trainers’, trainees’ and psychotherapists’ points of view
Authors: Rocco Diego , Gennaro Alessandro , Filugelli Lorena , Squarcina Patrizia , Antonelli Elena
Published: December 2019

The literature on clinical training lacks identifications of the factors that are most relevant in training programs; accordingly, the main aim of this work is to fill this research gap by assessing which factors that trainers, trainees and psychotherapists consider most relevant in psychotherapy training programs. A secondary aim is to identify whether these factors differ among trainers, trainees and psychotherapists. An ad hoc questionnaire was created and administered at 24 psychotherapy schools from 14 institutions; the sample included 641 trainees, 172 trainers and 218 psychotherapists of various theoretical orientations. The questionnaire included 63 items and used a 5-point Likert scale. An exploratory factor analysis was completed to identify the latent structure. The reliability of the dimensions was then checked. Finally, an analysis of variance and a multivariate analysis of variance were completed to achieve the study’s aims. Four factors emerged from the study’s results: trainers’ relational characteristics, supervision, transmission of clinical know-how, and theoretical background and technical support. All these factors displayed acceptable reliability and internal consistency. Moreover, their relative rankings varied based on the participants’ roles and theoretical backgrounds. This study’s results indicate that the new instrument’s psychometric qualities are acceptable. It thus could be used to develop a new approach to psychotherapy training, as this study’s results regarding trainees’ needs underline the differences between trainees’ perceptions of those needs, as compared to trainers’ and psychotherapists’ perceptions.