bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Formal Education for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Waters Barbara M , Jensen Louise , Fedorak Richard N
Published: March 2016

BACKGROUND: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer physical dysfunction and impaired quality of life (QOL), and need frequent health care. They often lack knowledge about their disease and desire more education. Educational interventions for other chronic diseases have demonstrated reduced health care use and increased knowledge, medication adherence and QOL.

METHOD: Sixty-nine participants were randomly assigned to formal IBD education and standard of care (pamphlets and ad hoc physician education) or standard of care alone. Assessment of IBD knowledge and QOL occurred at baseline, immediately posteducation and eight weeks posteducation. Participants documented medication adherence and health care use in diaries. Patient satisfaction was assessed at the end of the study.

RESULTS: The education group had higher knowledge scores (P=0.000), perceived knowledge ratings (P=0.01) and patient satisfaction (P=0.001). There was a lower rate of medication nonadherence and health care use for the education group, but the differences were not significant. QOL indices did not change. Significant correlations were found for increased health care use in patients with poorer medication adherence (P=0.01) and lower perceived health (P=0.05).

CONCLUSION: Formal IBD patient education improves knowledge, perceived knowledge and patient satisfaction. Further study of long-term effects may better demonstrate potential benefits for QOL, medication adherence and health care use.
Has the Introduction of Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Altered the Treatment Paradigm of Achalasia?
Authors: Ferri Lorenzo E , Feldman Liane S , Stanbridge Donna , Mayrand Serge , Fried Gerald M
Published: March 2016

Although surgical myotomy is well established as the most effective and durable treatment for achalasia, wide acceptance of this procedure as a first-line treatment has been hampered by perceived invasiveness and morbidity. Laparoscopic myotomy has significantly reduced surgical trauma and morbidity while maintaining effectiveness. The effect of laparoscopic myotomy on the treatment pattern for achalasia is not currently known. All patients undergoing surgical myotomy in Quebec from 1997 to 2002 were identified from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec billing database; previous endoscopic treatment was documented from 1990 to the time of surgery. Patients were divided into two groups (prelaparoscopy and postlaparoscopy) defined by the approximate date when laparoscopic myotomy became generally available in Quebec. A questionnaire examining treatment preference for achalasia was sent to all Quebec gastroenterologists. The number of myotomies performed in Quebec remained stable (prelaparoscopy = 28.7/year; postlaparoscopy = 33/year), but were performed on an older population. The rate of preoperative endoscopic treatment did not differ from prelaparoscopy (29.2%) to postlaparoscopy (23.3%). However, the time interval between the last endoscopy and myotomy diminished significantly. Questionnaire response rate was 41% (60 of 147). Although myotomy was recognized as the most effective treatment (54 of 60), only 22 of 60 gastroenterologists would refer a healthy patient for myotomy as initial treatment. Other choices included dilation (33 of 60), Botulinum toxin (two of 60) or calcium channel blockade (three of 60). Despite a decrease in time interval between endoscopic treatment and surgery, no decrease in the rate of existing endoscopic therapies occurred after laparoscopic myotomy became widely available. The benefits and minimal risks associated with laparoscopic myotomy need to be more effectively communicated by referring physicians.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type II Infection of Ileum Mesothelium: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Medlicott SAC , Falck VG , Laupland KB , Akbari M , Beck PL
Published: March 2016

Disseminated herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection usually manifests in the immunocompromised. However, anecdotal examples of visceral HSV disease and viremia have complicated type I diabetes. A case of a 53-year-old type I diabetic patient with bowel obstruction one week subsequent to bronchitis is reported. At laparotomy, a perforated segment of ileum was associated with an adhesive peritoneal band. HSV cytopathic atypia and HSV immunohistochemical staining were confined to fibrocytes and mesothelial cells without involvement of the epithelium. Dissemination of symptomatic HSV pneumonia was verified by histology, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction and direct fluorescence antibody. Intravenous acyclovir resolved symptoms. This is a novel documentation of HSV complicating ileal adhesive band disease. Furthermore, this case indicates that the HSV cytopathic effect is not unique to the epithelium. Disseminated infection can manifest in myofibrocytes and mesothelium, distinguishing it from standard epithelial atypia of localized HSV infection.
Skin Metastasis from an Occult Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Fereidooni F , Kovacs K , Azizi MR , Nikoo M
Published: March 2016

Metastases to the skin from carcinoma arising in other organs are uncommon, yet they may be the first presentation of neoplastic disease. They usually originate from primary tumours in the breast, lung or colon. Skin metastases from esophageal adenocarcinoma are extremely rare. A unique case of an otherwise healthy patient who presented with a small, painless, mobile, clinically localized facial skin nodule is reported. A biopsy revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma, and subsequent investigations detected the primary tumour in the esophagus, despite no symptoms.
An MDADT-Based Approach forL2-Gain Analysis of Discrete-Time Switched Delay Systems
Authors: Xu Honglei , Xie Xiang , Shi Lilian
Published: March 2016

We study theL2-gain analysis problem for a class of discrete-time switched systems with time-varying delays. A mode-dependent average dwell time (MDADT) approach is applied to analyze theL2-gain performance for these discrete-time switched delay systems. Combining a multiple Lyapunov functional method with the MDADT approach, sufficient conditions expressed in form of a set of feasible linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) are established to guarantee theL2-gain performance. Finally, a numerical example will be provided to demonstrate the validity and usefulness of the obtained results.
Recurrent Omental Hemangiopericytoma: A Therapeutic Challenge
Authors: Jaber Sara , Winer Ira , Rasool Nabila
Published: March 2016

Hemangiopericytomas are vascular tumors with a susceptibility to arise anywhere in the human body. We present a case of a 68-year-old female with primary omental hemangiopericytoma and a two-time recurrence managed with surgery and close follow-up. The first recurrence was at 52 months and the second at 37 months following the prior presentation. No adjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy was administered. Given the widespread nature of the cell of origin, routine follow-up postoperatively with interval imaging in order to detect recurrences is imperative. Pathologic tumor characteristics may determine potential for recurrence and may also assist in determining whether adjuvant treatment modalities should be included in the management plan. Review of the English literature reveals a total of 24 cases of omental hemangiopericytomas inclusive of the current report.
Sensitivity of Dendritic Cells to Microenvironment Signals
Authors: Motta Juliana Maria , Rumjanek Vivian Mary
Published: March 2016

Dendritic cells are antigen-presenting cells capable of either activating the immune response or inducing and maintaining immune tolerance. They do this by integrating stimuli from the environment and changing their functional status as a result of plasticity. The modifications suffered by these cells have consequences in the way the organism may respond. In the present work two opposing situations known to affect dendritic cells are analyzed: tumor growth, leading to a microenvironment that favors the induction of a tolerogenic profile, and organ transplantation, which leads to a proinflammatory profile. Lessons learned from these situations may help to understand the mechanisms of modulation resulting not only from the above circumstances, but also from other pathologies.
Cost-Saving Early Diagnosis of Functional Pain in Nonmalignant Pain: A Noninferiority Study of Diagnostic Accuracy
Authors: Cámara Rafael J. A. , Merz Christian , Wegmann Barbara , Stauber Stefanie , von Känel Roland , Egloff Niklaus
Published: March 2016

Objectives. We compared two index screening tests for early diagnosis of functional pain: pressure pain measurement by electronic diagnostic equipment, which is accurate but too specialized for primary health care, versus peg testing, which is cost-saving and more easily manageable but of unknown sensitivity and specificity. Early distinction of functional (altered pain perception; nervous sensitization) from neuropathic or nociceptive pain improves pain management. Methods. Clinicians blinded for the index screening tests assessed the reference standard of this noninferiority diagnostic accuracy study, namely, comprehensive medical history taking with all previous findings and treatment outcomes. All consenting patients referred to a university hospital for nonmalignant musculoskeletal pain participated. The main analysis compared the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves of both index screening tests. Results. The area under the ROC curve for peg testing was not inferior to that of electronic equipment: it was at least 95% as large for finger measures (two-sided p=0.038) and at least equally as large for ear measures (two-sided p=0.003). Conclusions. Routine diagnostic testing by peg, which is accessible for general practitioners, is at least as accurate as specialized equipment. This may shorten time-to-treatment in general practices, thereby improving the prognosis and quality of life.
Assessment of Bone Mineral Density in Male Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by DXA and Quantitative Computed Tomography
Authors: Fountoulis George , Kerenidi Theodora , Kokkinis Constantinos , Georgoulias Panagiotis , Thriskos Paschal , Gourgoulianis Konstantinos , Fezoulidis Ioannis , Vassiou Katerina , Vlychou Marianna
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of osteoporosis in male patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and quantitative computed tomography (QCT) and to compare the diagnostic abilities of the above methods. Thirty-seven male patients with established COPD were examined with DXA and standard QCT in lumbar spine, including L1, L2, and L3 vertebrae.T-scores and bone mineral density values were calculated by DXA and QCT method, respectively. Comparative assessment of the findings was performed and statistical analysis was applied. QCT measurements found more COPD patients with impaired bone mineral density compared to DXA, namely, 13 (35.1%) versus 12 (32.4%) patients with osteopenia and 16 (43.2%) versus 9 (16.2%) patients with osteoporosis (p=0.04). More vertebrae were found with osteoporosis by QCT compared to DXA (p=0.03). The prevalence of osteoporosis among male patients with COPD is increased and DXA may underestimate this risk. QCT measurements have an improved discriminating ability to identify low BMD compared to DXA measurements because QCT is able to overcome diagnostic pitfalls including aortic calcifications and degenerative spinal osteophytes.
Human Neural Stem Cells Overexpressing Choline Acetyltransferase Restore Unconditioned Fear in Rats with Amygdala Injury
Authors: Shin Kyungha , Cha Yeseul , Kim Kwang Sei , Choi Ehn-Kyoung , Choi Youngjin , Guo Haiyu , Ban Young-Hwan , Kim Jong-Choon , Park Dongsun , Kim Yun-Bae
Published: March 2016

Amygdala is involved in the fear memory that recognizes certain environmental cues predicting threatening events. Manipulation of neurotransmission within the amygdala affects the expression of conditioned and unconditioned emotional memories such as fear freezing behaviour. We previously demonstrated that F3.ChAT human neural stem cells (NSCs) overexpressing choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) improve cognitive function of Alzheimer’s disease model rats with hippocampal or cholinergic nerve injuries by increasing acetylcholine (ACh) level. In the present study, we examined the effect of F3.ChAT cells on the deficit of unconditioned fear freezing. Rats given N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) in their amygdala 2 weeks prior to cat odor exposure displayed very short resting (freezing) time compared to normal animals. NMDA induced neuronal degeneration in the amygdala, leading to a decreased ACh concentration in cerebrospinal fluid. However, intracerebroventricular transplantation of F3.ChAT cells attenuated amygdala lesions 4 weeks after transplantation. The transplanted cells were found in the NMDA-injury sites and produced ChAT protein. In addition, F3.ChAT-receiving rats recuperated freezing time staying remote from the cat odor source, according to the recovery of brain ACh concentration. The results indicate that human NSCs overexpressing ChAT may facilitate retrieval of unconditioned fear memory by increasing ACh level.
Effects of Platelet-Derived Endothelial Cell Growth Factor and Doppler Perfusion Index in Patients with Colorectal Hepatic Metastases
Authors: Jiang Xueming , Zhang Zhixiang , Zhao Na , He Xianghui , Guo Hao
Published: March 2016

Background: We aimed to find out if there is a correlation between Doppler perfusion index (DPI) and platelet- derived endothelial cell growth factor (PD-ECGF), which is an angiogenic factor with angiopoietic function, in patients with colorectal carcinoma. Methods: 50 colorectal carcinoma patients (22 cases with liver metastases, 28 cases without liver metastases) and 50 healthy controls were assessed with Doppler ultrasound as a preoperative evaluation. PD-ECGF expression in postoperative specimens of the 50 cases with colorectal carcinoma was assayed by immunohistochemistry and real-time polymerase chain reaction methods. Results: The mean DPI value was 0.29 ± 0.05 in patients suffering from colon cancer with hepatic metastases and 0.12 ± 0.03 in the healthy control group. The DPI value was significantly higher in patients with liver metastases (p < 0.05). PD-ECGF expression in patients with colorectal liver metastases was significantly higher than that in the group without liver metastases (p < 0.05). A positive correlation was found between DPI value and PD-ECGF expression in patients with liver metastases (p < 0.05). Conclusions: DPI and PD-ECGF may be valuable factors when screening hepatic metastases in patients with colorectal cancer and serve as practical measurements in postoperative follow-up.
Acupoint Application for Asthma Therapy in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Su Li , Meng Ling , Chen Ran , Wu Weihua , Peng Bo , Man Lixin
Published: March 2016

Background: To evaluate the evidence available on the effects of acupuncture point (acupoint) application for asthma therapy in adults. Methods: Six electronic databases were searched up to May 2014 to identify relevant studies. Randomized controlled trials, which assessed the effects of acupoint application for asthma treatment in adults, were included in our review. The methodological quality of eligible studies was assessed by the Cochrane Collaboration's tool. The standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of a random-effects model were calculated. The heterogeneity was assessed using I2 statistics. Results: Eight studies were included in our review. The aggregated results indicated that acupoint application improved forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) (SMD, 0.32; 95% CI 0.04-0.60; p = 0.03), FEV1/forced vital capacity (SMD, 0.89; 95% CI 0.70-1.09; p < 0.00001), interleukin (SMD, -0.26; 95% CI -0.50 to -0.01; p = 0.04) and immunoglobulin E (SMD, -0.49; 95% CI -0.83 to -0.16; p = 0.004) in patients with asthma, but not eosinophilic cation protein (SMD, -0.58; 95% CI -1.42 to 0.26; p = 0.18). There was no sufficient evidence for the follow-up effects of acupoint application for asthma therapy in adults. Conclusions: Acupoint application may be a valid complementary and alternative therapy for asthma in adults. It contributes especially to improving pulmonary function and reducing the levels of interleukin and immunoglobulin E. However, more studies with longer follow-ups are warranted to confirm the current findings.
Realidade territorial de unidades familiares no semiárido brasileiro
Authors: Vidal Déa De Lima , Santos Daniel Paraguay Alves dos
Published: March 2016

O crescente interesse em dinâmica da (re)produção familiar advém da importância dessa para o desenvolvimento do setor agrário brasileiro. Para a compreensão da dinâmica do território familiar no semiárido brasileiro o estudo englobou 96 Unidades Familiares(UFs) de seis comunidades rurais (Tauá-CE). Variáveis e análises que apreendessem atributos da dinâmica socioeconômica das UFs como reflexo da capacidade dos atores sintagmáticos de transformar a natureza por meio de relações produtivas foram realizadas. Identificaram-se "Grupos de Imagens Territoriais" que possuem sistemas de relações produtivas diferentes e que viabilizam a territorialidade.
Relação entre força muscular periférica e respiratória e qualidade de vida em pacientes com doenças pulmonar obstrutiva crônica
Authors: Santos Karoliny dos , Karloh Manuela , Gulart Aline A. , Munari Anelise B. , Mayer Anamaria F.
Published: March 2016

Modelo do estudo: Estudo transversal. Objetivo: Investigar se existe associação entre qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde e força muscular periférica e respiratória em pacientes com DPOC, bem como investigar se há diferença no comprometimento da qualidade de vida de pacientes com e sem fraqueza muscular. Metodologia: Vinte pacientes foram submetidos à avaliação antropométrica, função pulmonar, aplicação do Questionário do Hospital Saint George na Doença Respiratória (SGRQ) e avaliação de força de músculos respiratórios, de preensão palmar e quadríceps. Utilizou-se o teste de Shapiro-Wilk para verificar a normalidade dos dados e coeficiente de correlação de Pearson para testar a correlação dos domínios e do escore total do SGRQ (SGRQtotal) com a força muscular periférica e respiratória e seus percentuais do previsto (%prev). Para comparar o domínio “impacto” entre os subgrupos de força de quadríceps, utilizou-se o teste U de Mann-Whitney. O teste t para amostras independentes foi utilizado para comparar os demais escores de qualidade de vida entre os subgrupos. Resultados: Verificou-se moderada correlação do SGRQtotal e dos domínios “atividades” e “impacto” com o %prev da força de quadríceps (r=-0,51; r=-0,52 e r=-0,46, respectivamente). O domínio “atividades” também correlacionouse com o valor absoluto da força de quadríceps (r=-0,44) enquanto o %prev da pressão expiratória máxima apresentou correlação com o SGRQtotal (r=-0,45) e com o domínio “impacto” (r=-0,49). Conclusões: A força de quadríceps e de músculos expiratórios é capaz de refletir o impacto que a limitação das atividades de vida diária exerce sobre a qualidade de vida de pacientes com DPOC.
Melanoma ungueal e vitiligo: relato de caso
Authors: Oliveira Ciléia I.C. , Alcântara Cid C.S. , Lea Fernanda N. M. , Okoba Willy
Published: March 2016

O melanoma ungueal é uma forma de apresentação rara do melanoma. É frequente o diagnóstico tardio. Geralmente afeta polegar ou hálux e a maioria dos pacientes é de meia idade ou idosos de pele escura. A associação entre melanoma e vitiligo é tem sido descrita há mais de 50 anos e os pacientes acometidos tem apresentado maior sobrevida sugerindo resposta imune ao melanoma. O objetivo deste relato é descrever um caso de melanoma ungueal com surgimento de linfonodo inguinal e vitiligo associado diagnosticado tardiamente com posterior evolução para doença sistêmica
How Do We Know about the Circulation of Books in al-Andalus? The Case of al-Bakrī’s Kitāb al-Anwār
Authors: Fierro Maribel
Published: March 2016

The circulation of books in al-Andalus (= Muslim Iberia) has been mapped in the Historia de los Autores y Transmisores de al-Andalus (HATA), using the data found in literary sources (biographical dictionaries, bibliographical repertoires, chronicles, and other sources), manuscripts, translations, and quotations. There are certain books that can be assumed to have circulated in al-Andalus only through their presence among “minority” communities such as the Mudejars and Moriscos, and the evidence provided by translations from Arabic into other languages. Al-Bakrī’s Kitāb al-anwār is one such book. In this paper, the reasons for the silence of the Arabic literary sources are explored.
Scriptures as Holy Objects: Preliminary Comparative Remarks on the Qurʾān and the Torah in the Medieval Middle East
Authors: Talmon-Heller Daniella
Published: March 2016

Jews and Muslims have developed similar perceptions about the divine origins of their respective sacred scriptures, including their aural and graphic forms. How to transcribe the accurate and authentic text was debated and eventually prescribed in detail in each tradition, but ultimately each religion adopted a different strategy. The Jewish tradition—which distinguishes between liturgical reading and study—developed two discrete formats of the Pentateuch. The ancient form of the scroll with the text inscribed in scripta defectiva was reserved for liturgical use, while the newer codex, written in scripta plena with vocalization and cantillation marks, was accepted for all other purposes. Muslim scholars were less concerned with preserving an ‘authentic’ form, and gradually allowed massive embellishment of the basic script, and a wide variety of designs. The two traditions regard a few early copies of their scriptures, notably the ʿUṯmānī Musḥaf(s) of the Qurʾān and the Aleppo Codex of the Torah, as particularly awe inspiring and holy, according them the role of “master copy” on the scholarly level, and bestowing them the veneration due sacred relics, on the popular level.
Hooking Up and Dating are Two Sides of a Coin
Authors: Luff Tracy , Hoffman Kristi , Berntson Marit
Published: March 2016

Tracy Luff, Kristi Hoffman, and Marit Berntson on a false divide.
An application of fluid mobility attribute for permeability prognosis in the crosswell space with compensation of the reservoir thickness variations
Authors: Rusakov Pavel , Goloshubin Gennady , Tcimbaluk Yury , Privalova Irina
Published: March 2016

We have considered a permeability prognosis in the crosswell space within the Middle Jurassic [Formula: see text] Formation in the southern part of Western Siberia. The prognosis was based on core measurements, well log analysis, and seismic attribute calculations. We have estimated the formation permeability in the wells, calculated seismic attribute proportional to fluid mobility from the 3D seismic data, and eliminated the influence of the reservoir thickness variations. The correlation between appropriate seismic attribute values and [Formula: see text] formation permeability was used for the prognosis and mapping the permeability in the crosswell space.
Reservoir characterization using microseismic facies analysis integrated with surface seismic attributes
Authors: Rafiq Aamir , Eaton David W. , McDougall Adrienne , Pedersen Per Kent
Published: March 2016

We have developed the concept of microseismic facies analysis, a method that facilitates partitioning of an unconventional reservoir into distinct facies units on the basis of their microseismic response along with integrated interpretation of microseismic observations with 3D seismic data. It is based upon proposed links between magnitude-frequency distributions and scaling properties of reservoirs, including the effects of mechanical bed thickness and stress heterogeneity. We evaluated the method using data from hydraulic fracture monitoring of a Late Cretaceous tight sand reservoir in central Alberta, in which microseismic facies can be correlated with surface seismic attributes (primarily principal curvature, coherence, and shape index) from a coincident 3D seismic survey. Facies zones are evident on the basis of attribute crossplots, such as maximum moment release rate versus cluster azimuth. The microseismically defined facies correlate well with principal curvature anomalies from 3D seismic data. By combining microseismic facies analysis with regional trends derived from log and core data, we delineate reservoir partitions that appear to reflect structural and depositional trends.
Modeling the effects of microscale fabric complexity on the anisotropy of the Eagle Ford Shale
Authors: Ren Qi , Spikes Kyle T.
Published: March 2016

Microscale fabric influences the elastic properties of rock formations. The complexity of the microscale fabric of shale results from composition, platy clay minerals, kerogen, and their preferred orientation patterns. This microscale fabric is also the likely cause of the elastic anisotropy of the rock. In this paper, we have developed a comprehensive three-step rock-physics approach to model the anisotropic elastic properties of the Upper Eagle Ford Shale. We started with anisotropic differential effective medium modeling, followed by an orientation correction, and then a pressure adjustment. This method accounts for the microscale fabric of the rock in terms of the complex composition, shape, and alignment of clay minerals, pore space, and kerogen. In addition, we accounted for different pressure-dependent behaviors of P- and S-waves. Our modeling provides anisotropic stiffnesses and pseudologs of anisotropy parameters. The modeling results match the log measurements relatively well. The clay content, kerogen content, and porosity decreased the rock stiffness. The anisotropy increases with kerogen content, but the influence of clay content was more complex. Comparing the anisotropy parameter pseudologs with clay content shows that clay content increases anisotropy at small concentrations; however, the anisotropy stays constant, or even slightly decreases, as the clay content continues to increase. This result suggests that the preferred orientation of clay clusters is preserved at low clay concentration but vanishes at high clay concentration. This method could also be applied to other shales with carefully chosen parameters to model anisotropic elastic properties.
Radial-basis-function-based nuclear magnetic resonance heavy oil viscosity prediction model for a Kuwait viscous oil field
Authors: Ahmad Khalid , Hassan Faisal , Mishra Prasanta Kumar , Al-Khamees Waleed , Shao Wei , Chen Songhua , Sandor Magdalena , Cheng Yuesheng
Published: March 2016

Characterizing heavy oil viscosity by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxation time ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]) measurements is much more challenging than characterizing light oil viscosities. Crude oils contain a wide range of hydrocarbons, resulting in broad [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] distributions that vary with the oil composition. Most often, a single geometric mean value [Formula: see text] or [Formula: see text] is correlated with the crude oil viscosity, which cannot accurately account for the inherent complexity of the oil constituent information. Furthermore, as the viscosity increases, some of the protons in the oil relax too quickly to be observable by logging or laboratory NMR instruments. This results in deficiencies of relaxation time and signal amplitude that give rise to apparent [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] distributions ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]) and apparent hydrogen index ([Formula: see text]). Using [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] distributions in NMR viscosity models could produce erroneous heavy oil viscosity estimations. Several attempts have been made to overcome these challenges by taking into account [Formula: see text] at a fixed interecho time (TE), or a TE-dependent [Formula: see text]. We have developed a new radial-basis-function-based heavy oil viscosity model using the entire [Formula: see text] distribution, rather than [Formula: see text], with an option of including the NMR-derived [Formula: see text]. Because both of these quantities are TE dependent, it is desirable to include multiple TE data to develop the model. In addition, the principal component analysis (PCA) method was applied to extract major variations of features embedded in the [Formula: see text] distributions, while discarding distribution features that are derived from random noise. The coefficients of the RBFs were derived using laboratory NMR [Formula: see text] measurements at ambient and elevated temperatures between 23.5°C and 39.5°C and corresponding viscosity measurements on 50 oil samples. These oil samples were collected from different parts of a shallow viscous oil reservoir in Kuwait. It was observed that the use of this newly developed RBF method showed significant improvement in terms of the reliability of the viscosity prediction compared to some recently published heavy oil viscosity correlations.
Professional Standard «Auditor»: Labor Functions As the Basis of the Audit Organization Structure
Authors: Семенов  , Semenov M.
Published: March 2016

This article focuses on the basic provisions of the professional standard «Auditor», entered into force in December

2015 and developed in order to create a national system of qualifications.
Pedagogical Diagnostic of Readiness for Studying at School: Approaches and Results
Authors: Кузнецова  , Kuznetsova M. , Кочурова  , Kochurova Elena
Published: March 2016

The article analyzes the possibilities of the authors developed pedagogical diagnostics to determine the readiness of children for school, the

value of the results for the correct organization in the context of the principle of conformity to natural laws of learning process in the first grade of

primary school. The characteristic of the content of the diagnosis and its treatment is given.
Training of Children with Autistic Disorder
Authors: Смирнова  , Smirnova L.
Published: March 2016

The article considers issues related to the education of autistic children within the framework of inclusive education. The author analyzed the

principles and objectives of this type of education on the basis of official documents: the ratified by the Russian Federation Convention on the

Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the United Nations and the Federal State Educational Standard of Primary Education of students with

disabilities. The characteristics of children with autistic syndrome, and learning difficulties are described. The psychological and pedagogical

recommendations for educators who work with autistic children are given.
Proximal suspensory desmitis — robust diagnosis and successful management
Authors: Crowe Ollie
Published: March 2016

The proximal suspensory ligament and its surrounding tissues have a complex anatomy that contributes to the difficulty of diagnosis and persistence of the condition in many cases. Regional analgesia, radiography and ultrasonography are mandatory for a robust diagnosis and advanced imaging may also have a role. Successful management is more likely with early diagnosis and prognosis is favourable in the forelimb. Proximal suspensory desmitis in the hindlimb often requires more aggressive treatment and the prognosis is more guarded, especially with a straight hock conformation combined with hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joints. Surgical neurectomy is described for refractory cases and has become a common procedure in the hindlimb
Improving the welfare of calves at castration and disbudding / dehorning in the UK
Authors: Cooper Richard
Published: March 2016

Castration and disbudding/dehorning are common procedures carried out on calves in the UK. While UK statutory regulations set a reasonable minimum standard to minimise suffering, such procedures always involve some compromise of a calf's welfare and their need should always be justifiable. In the longer term, alternatives to these procedures should be developed and deployed. There is good evidence that pain relief beyond that stipulated by statute is beneficial to calf welfare, including use of local anaesthesia and NSAIDs in all animals undergoing these mutilations. This evidence, as well as the timing and methods for these procedures, are discussed.
STABILISASI SEBAGAI BENTUK PENATAAN PKL MAKANAN SIAP SAJI DI KOTA SURAKARTA
Authors: Rahayu Murtanti Jani , Musyawaroh M
Published: March 2016

Management of hawkers has purpose to improve the welfare of hawkers, maintain publicorder, and sanitation. Management of hawkers in the city of Surakarta, which began in 2006, the successful concept of the arrangement is not only seen from the hawkers town aesthetic that hasalways been the main reason, but also improving the quality of performance of the activities afterthe program implemented to ensure sustainability.One of form of arrangement that has been implemented in the city of Surakarta is stabilization. In determining the form of the arrangement,unique character and behavior are very diverse hawkers must be known to ensure that hawkers canreceive the planned arrangement. This paper aims to know determine the efficacy of this form ofstabilization arrangement hawkers particular arrangement was done by first looking at thecharacteristics of hawkers activity. Statistical analysis used to determine the success of the arrangement of the hawkers performance combined with qualitative analysis found that the successof the arrangement hawkers aesthetic form of stabilization in the city is not same with the improved performance / empowerment of hawkers.
Regional Innovation System And Local Economic Development In Indonesia
Authors: Aritenang Adiwan F
Published: March 2016

In Indonesia, decentralization and globalization has introduced a new spirit for localism. Since decentralisation, regions have been motivated to accelerate economic development through local endowment and resources. The democratic Indonesia government has been interested to follow economy theories and case studies develop in the advance countries. Over the years, government policies have supported and strengthen technology development through industrial clusters and national and regional innovation systems. This research aims to explore current progress of Indonesia innovation system through industrial clusters. The research found the presence of industry clustering and very limited innovation system in Indonesia. The research argues that these activities has significant impact on employment growth, but does not increase the industry's value added.
Transformasi Ruang Perkotaan di Permukiman Nelayan (Studi Kasus: Tambakmulyo, Semarang)
Authors: Setioko Bambang
Published: March 2016

Fisherman settlements are physically different to common urban settlements, because it has a uniqueness reflect to their tradition and culture. Some periodical observation has been made in Tambakmulyo fisherman settlement-Semarang shown different phenomena, which the fisherman’s urban space has visual similarity to the common open space. The settlement image has been melting away because of some unique activities has been less dominant conducted. This research has a purpose to get more understanding about the urban space transformation in both physical and socio-spatial point of views, while deductive-rationalistic approach also have been used to support research objectives. In addition, a descriptive-qualitative method has been proposed in order to reveal the urban space transformation phenomena. The urban space transformation in the fisherman settlements has been occurred, based on the physical form analysis and socio-spatial observation. Furthermore, this study has been successfully finding the urban space transformation phenomena, from the sea oriented toward the mainland, which is the fisherman unique activities are no longer dominated their urban space.
Invariant Radon-Moment Descriptor for Postal Applications
Authors: Miciak Mirosław
Published: March 2016

In this article a new solution of handwritten digits recognition system for postal applications is presented. Moreover, in this paper, a new approach of handwritten characters recognition was presented. The implemented algorithm is applied to recognition of postal items on the basis of postcode information. In connection with this article the research was carried with all digit characters used in authentic zip code of various mail pieces. Additionally, the paper contains some preliminary image processing for example normalization of the character. The main objective of this article is to use the Radon Transformation and other moments values to obtain an invariant set of character image features, on basis of which postal code will be classified. The reported experiments results prove the effectiveness of the proposed method. Furthermore, causes of errors as well as possible improvement of recognition results will be presented.
ФИТОИНДИКАЦИОННОЕ ОЦЕНИВАНИЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЙ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫХ ПРИ МНОГОМЕРНОМ ШКАЛИРОВАНИИ СТРУКТУРЫ РАСТИТЕЛЬНОГО СООБЩЕСТВА
Authors: Zhukov A. V.
Published: March 2016

The purpose of our work is to carry out plant community ordination by means of multidimensional scaling to reveal optimum ways of preliminary transformation of data and the similarity/dissimilarity measure, to identify multidimensional dimensions in terms of edafic properties and phytoindicator scales and to reveal character of interrelations of matrixes of plant community, phytoindicator scales and edafic properties. The received results testify that edafic and climatic scales matrixes bear the complementary information on edaphotop properties and possibly climatop. Most possibly that climatic scales at large-scale level bear the specific information on properties of environment. It is difficult to confirm, whether character of this information to adequate nominative properties of a scale at macrolevel is. But with confidence it is possible to say that climatic phytoindicator scales allow to differentiate ecological conditions in biogeocoenosis at large-scale level. Thus, at the given stage we tend to phenomenological interpretation of value of climatic phytoindicator scales at large-scale level.

Keywords: multidimensional scaling, community structure, phytoindicator scales, Mantel test
ГЕОСТАТИСТИЧЕСКОЕ ОЦЕНИВАНИЕ АГРЕГАТНОЙ СТРУКТУРЫ ПОЧВЫ КАК КОМПОЗИТНОЙ ПЕРЕМЕННОЙ
Authors: Zhukov A. V. , Andrusevich K. V. , Lapko K. V. , Sirotina V. O.
Published: March 2016

In article approaches for statistical estimation of composite variables are considered. The soil aggregate structure is described by indicators which concern a category composite variable, i.e. such which in the sum always compound the fixed number (in our case it is 100 %). Mathematical properties of composite variables is essential confine possibility of various types of mathematical actions, including statistical analysis, over the data on soil aggregate structure. For application of statistical and other mathematical methods of analysis of the data of aggregate structure this data should be preliminary transformed. The classical soil structure coefficient is closest on ideology to the transformed variables, but its mathematical form not to the full meets the requirements of the further statistical procedures as is somewhat arbitrary. In the literature there are various variants of bases of orthogonal log-transformation of the data, but there are no ecologically well-founded criteria for their choice. For a choice of the best basis of transformation we offer a method of comparison of transformation results with edaphic properties matrixes or matrixes of plants morphometry. The optimum decision represents such basis which gives the best correlation with matrix external in relation to a composite variable of properties. Ordinary and partial Mantel tests have allowed to establish that the variation of aggregation structure is at the bottom of variability morphometric indicators of corn from the sowings which are on given bedrock. In turn correlation of aggregation structure with other edaphic properties is a consequence of their co-ordinated variability owing to unity of soil as is natural-historical body.

Keywords: composite variables, log-transformation, aggregation structure, soil properties.
Educational program on fatigue for brain tumor patients: possibility strategy?
Authors: Bigatão Marcela dos Reis , Peria Fernanda Maris , Tirapelli Daniela P. C. , Carlotti Junior Carlos Gilberto
Published: March 2016

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on improvement of fatigue and quality of life of patients with high-grade glioma during radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment. Method This is a longitudinal, experimental study. Twenty-three patients with high-grade glioma were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy: Fatigue questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory, and one of the groups received the educational intervention. The groups did not show any change in quality of life and fatigue in this study, for this reason, the educational program did not present any significant difference. However, there was a significant difference in depressive symptoms during the educational program showing positive evidence for its applicability.
ESTIMATIVA DO CONTEÚDO DE DNA DE DIFERENTES ACESSOS DE BANANEIRA: RELAÇÕES ENTRE NÍVEL DE PLOIDIA E GRUPOS GENÔMICOS
Authors: MADAIL RAFAEL HANSEN , PIO LEILA APARECIDA SALES , SILVA SEBASTIÃO DE OLIVEIRA E , PASQUAL MOACIR
Published: March 2016

RESUMO A determinação do nível de ploidia é muito importante, principalmente em programas de melhoramento genético que envolvem poliploides, a fim de possibilitar a escolha adequada dos materiais vegetais com os quais se deseja trabalhar. A relação entre o conteúdo de DNA de acessos de bananeira e sua ploidia ainda permanece controversa na literatura; assim, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o conteúdo de DNA de acessos de bananeira com diferentes níveis de ploidia. Foram avaliados sete acessos tetraploides, quatro triploides e quatro diploides. A determinação do conteúdo foi realizada pela técnica de citometria de fluxo. Foram trituradas entre 50-60 mg de folhas frescas, juntamente com o padrão interno (Pisum sativum) no tampão LB01, e, posteriormente, as amostras foram filtradas em gaze e filtro de 50 µm. Adicionaram-se 5 µL de RNase e 25 µL de iodeto de propídeo. Para cada amostra, foram analisados 10 mil núcleos, com três repetições. Os resultados obtidos para o conteúdo de DNA permitiram estimar o tamanho dos genomas A e B, sendo o primeiro cerca de 14% maior que o segundo. Os resultados apresentaram clara relação entre o conteúdo de DNA e o nível de ploidia dos materiais. O contéudo de DNA apresentou aumento médio de 30% nas cultivares diploides em relação às cultivares triploides avaliadas e de 25% nas cultivares triploides em relação às cultivares tetraploides. Apesar da diferença nos tamanhos dos genomas A e B, contribuições distintas desses dois genomas não foram diretamente relacionadas com alterações no conteúdo do DNA de cultivares tetraploides.
MODELO DE EFEITOS FIXOS COM MEDIDA REPETIDA APLICADO EM EXPERIMENTOS DE MELHORAMENTO GENÉTICO DO CUPUAÇUZEIRO
Authors: ALVES RAFAEL MOYSÉS , MADRUGA MARIA REGINA , TAVARES HÉLITON RIBEIRO , LOBATO TARCÍSIO DA COSTA , OLIVEIRA TEREZINHA FERREIRA DE
Published: March 2016

RESUMO Esta pesquisa foi desenvolvida para avaliar o desempenho vegetativo de progênies de cupuaçuzeiro, na fase de imaturidade, por meio da análise de medidas repetidas no tempo. A área experimental foi instalada no município de Tomé-Açu, Nordeste do Estado do Pará. Foram empregadas 25 progênies de irmãos completos de cupuaçuzeiro, que tiveram o desenvolvimento vegetativo (altura e diâmetro da planta) monitorado durante três anos. Por conta da natureza longitudinal das observações, foi avaliado primeiramente, por meio do teste de esfericidade de Mauchly, qual o tipo de análise estatística deveria ser aplicada. Para a variável diâmetro, a condição de esfericidade não foi violada, sendo assim, procedeu-se à análise no esquema de delineamento de parcelas subdivididas no tempo. Para a variável altura, o teste foi significativo, indicando necessariamente avaliar qual a melhor estrutura que explique a correlação dos erros, sendo escolhida a estrutura de covariâncias Simetria Composta Heterogênea. Foram encontradas diferenças entre as progênies somente no terceiro ano de avaliação, sendo que a variável diâmetro da planta permitiu discriminar melhor as progênies avaliadas.
ALTERAÇÕES FISIOLÓGICAS E BIOMÉTRICAS EM SEMENTES DEMelanoxylon brauna Schott DURANTE A GERMINAÇÃO EM DIFERENTES TEMPERATURAS1
Authors: Ataíde Glauciana da Mata , Borges Eduardo Euclydes de Lima , Leite Filho Argemiro Teixeira
Published: March 2016

RESUMO Objetivou-se neste trabalho estudar as alterações biométricas e a germinação das sementes de Melanoxylon brauna em diferentes temperaturas. As sementes foram colocadas para germinar nas temperaturas constantes de 10, 25, 30 e 40 °C. Sementes da espécie também foram expostas às temperaturas de 10 e 40 ºC, por períodos de 24, 48, 72 e 96 h, e transferidas para a temperatura de 25 ºC. Foram analisados a porcentagem de germinação, o índice de velocidade de germinação (IVG) e o tempo médio de germinação. Durante a germinação nas temperaturas constantes, avaliaram-se as alterações biométricas do comprimento e a massa de matéria fresca dos eixos embrionários. Nas temperaturas de 25 e 30 ºC, foram verificados 93 e 98% de germinação, respectivamente. Em 10 e 40 ºC, a germinação foi de 5%. O IVG foi significativamente maior a 30 ºC. A embebição das sementes a 10 e 40 ºC, com posterior retorno a 25 ºC, resultou em acréscimos na germinação, em comparação com as temperaturas constantes. O comprimento e a massa de matéria fresca dos eixos embrionários aumentaram contínua e progressivamente durante a embebição.
Roberto Simonsen and the Brazil-U.S. Trade Agreement of 1935: Economic ideas and political action
Authors: Curi Luiz Felipe Bruzzi , Lima Danilo Barolo Martins de
Published: March 2016

Abstract: In this paper we identify elements that reveal the specificity of Roberto Simonsen's economic thought and his singular interpretation of Brazilian economic history, based on documents related to the debate held in Congress when the Brazil-U.S. Trade Agreement was signed, in 1935. We have verified how in a concrete political struggle Simonsen used diverse theoretical references in order to support his arguments and how at the same time this participation in the political scene contributed to the formation of his economic thought. Simonsen's appropriation of the ideas of two German authors, namely Adolph Wagner and Karl Rodbertus, is analyzed by means of the study of Simonsen's quotations and of the works of the authors themselves. Simonsen's participation in the debates around the Trade Agreement is of a particular character, because of the consistent manner in which he defended class interests, resorting to the works of international economists and to well-informed historical digressions. This differentiates Simonsen from other industrialists, his colleagues, who defended industry based on moral arguments.