bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on oral health-related quality of life
Authors: Corrêa J D , Branco L G A , Calderaro D C , Mendonça S M S , Travassos D V , Ferreira G A , Teixeira A L , Abreu L G , Silva T A
Published: July 2017

Oral symptoms in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients are often unexplored and affect the health-related quality of life. The aims of this study were: (a) to evaluate the oral health condition of SLE patients compared to control subjects without rheumatic diseases; (b) to determine the consequences of oral health condition in the quality of life of these two groups. Individuals with SLE ( n = 75) and without SLE ( n = 78) (control group), paired for gender and age, underwent complete oral examination. Sociodemographic and clinical information was obtained, and interviews were conducted using the Brazilian version of the oral health impact profile. The activity and damage of SLE disease were assessed, respectively, by the systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index 2000 and the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/American College of Rheumatology damage index for systemic lupus erythematosus. When we analysed the oral health condition and hygiene habits of the participants, SLE patients exhibited an increased number of missing teeth despite their higher frequency of tooth brushing. No significant differences were verified in other habits and clinical parameters evaluated such as smoking, flossing, salivary flux, periodontitis, decayed and filled teeth. Patients with SLE presented with worse oral health-related quality of life than controls ( P = 0.011). The significant difference was on individuals’ physical disability ( P = 0.002). The determinant of the negative impact on the oral health-related quality of life was prosthesis wearing ( P < 0.05). Overall, the oral health impact profile score was higher in individuals with moderate SLE damage compared to SLE individuals with no damage ( P = 0.043). Patients with SLE had a negative impact of oral condition on their quality of life. The evaluation of the oral health-related quality of life might be useful to monitor the effects of SLE on oral condition.
Expansion of cancer germline antigen–specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes for immunotherapy
Authors: Krishnadas Deepa Kolaseri , Wang Yali , Sundaram Kumaran , Bai Fanqi , Lucas Kenneth G
Published: July 2017

The cancer germline antigens MAGE-A1, MAGE-A3, and NY-ESO-1 can be used to target relapsed or therapy-resistant malignant solid tumors, and previous studies have demonstrated that these antigens can be epigenetically upregulated on the surface of tumor cells following exposure to low-dose demethylating chemotherapy agents, such as decitabine. The extent to which cancer germline antigen cytotoxic T lymphocytes can be reliably expanded from healthy donors has not been well characterized, specifically in terms of whether these T cells consistently kill antigen-bearing targets or simply produce interferon-γ in the presence of the antigen. Cancer germline antigen cytotoxic T lymphocytes were generated using conventional method and high-density lymphocyte culture method. We demonstrate that there is no difference in the extent of antigen-specific killing with or without CD25 depletion when interleukin-21 is added to the cultures. Cancer germline antigen–specific killer cells could be expanded from 8/12 healthy donors using overlapping peptide mixes derived from MAGE-A1, MAGE-A3, and NY-ESO-1 and from 7/9 healthy donors using HLA-restricted epitopes. Furthermore, cytotoxic T lymphocyte derived from 4/5 patients displayed specific cytotoxicity of target cells expressing respective cancer germline antigen and HLA partially matched tumor lines. High-density lymphocyte culture prior to stimulation with cancer germline antigen peptides resulted in antigen-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte from healthy donors and patients from whom cancer germline antigen cytotoxic T lymphocyte culture with conventional methods was not feasible. These data demonstrate that MAGE-A1-, MAGE-A3-, and NY-ESO-1-specific T cells with antigen-specific cytotoxicity can be cultured from healthy donors and patient-derived cells making adoptive immunotherapy with these cytotoxic T lymphocyte feasible.
Gender Differences in Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Screening: A National Cross-Sectional Study in Korea
Authors: Kang Youngmi , Son Heesook
Published: July 2017

The rate of and factors influencing colorectal cancer screening differs by gender. We aimed to determine the behaviors for and predict the factors influencing self-reported colorectal cancer screening in Korean adults. Secondary analysis was performed with data from the cross-sectional 2012 Community Health Survey. We examined the relationship between gender and self-reported screening using data for 115 045 adults aged ≥50 years; 62.4% of men and 65.5% of women underwent colorectal cancer screening. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, men with private insurance and who attended regular health checkups were more likely to undergo screening; men who were employed, ate salty food, were older, or smoked were less likely. Women with private insurance, who lived with a spouse, were more educated, were housewives, or attended regular health checkups were more likely, and older women were less likely to undergo screening. Therefore, gender-specific interventions are needed to encourage colorectal cancer screening.
Narrating Historical Injustice: Political Responsibility and the Politics of Memory
Authors: Temin David Myer , Dahl Adam
Published: July 2017

Memory and justice are intricately linked. To adequately address historical wrongs, liberal democracies must engage the past. Historical memory provides a connective tissue between past wrongs and present injustices. Yet the question that arises with the politics of memory and its usefulness for addressing historical injustice resides precisely in the process by which we create historical memory. More than just an acknowledgment of past events, collective memory is constructed through narrative and memorial practices that impart meaning to past events. This paper amends the politics of memory by attending to the complex relationship between the narrative figuration of historical wrongs and present attributions of collective responsibility. By viewing memory of historical wrongs as narrative constructions of the past, we argue that the narrative form of historical injustice shapes contemporary notions of political responsibility. In elaborating this claim, we examine how different narrative representations of historical injustice engender different understandings of collective responsibility. Through a reading of the Native American political theorist Vine Deloria Jr.’s famous work, Custer Died for Your Sins, we then explore how irony and satire help expose the limitations of tragic, romantic, and comedic narratives in conceptualizing political responsibility for historical injustice.
Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder in a 22-Year-Old Man: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Czyszczon Irene A. , Alatassi Houda
Published: July 2017

Primary carcinoma of the gallbladder is an uncommon malignancy with a variable incidence among different geographic locales and ethnic groups. Women are affected generally 3 times as often as men. Choleliths are a significant risk factor. Other risk factors include abnormal union of the choledochopancreatic ducts, obesity, multiparity, chronic infection with certain bacteria, and genetics. The signet ring cell subtype of adenocarcinoma is a rare entity. The behavior of this subtype is not well described in the literature. The authors present a case of signet ring cell carcinoma of the gallbladder, unusual in their case because of the patient’s young age, male gender, African American ethnicity, and lack of choleliths or any other risk factors. They review the literature in English to characterize this rare subtype.
Shell–NGO Partnership and Peace in Nigeria: Critical Insights and Implications
Authors: Idemudia Uwafiokun
Published: July 2017

The recent efforts to better understand how businesses can contribute to peace in conflict zones suggest that partnerships can be an effective vehicle for corporate peacebuilding. However, empirical analyses of how partnerships contribute to peace remain limited. Drawing on the differences among cultural, structural, and direct violence, this article examines the extent to which the partnership between Shell and a group of NGOs contributes to peace in the Niger Delta region. Based on qualitative data, the article shows that the partnership contributes to conditions that might ameliorate cultural sources of violence, but not structural causes of direct violence. Hence, business–NGO partnerships are likely more suitable for conflict prevention rather than conflict resolution. The implication is that while partnership might be a useful corporate peacebuilding strategy, it is not necessarily a panacea. The article identifies areas of future research that can strengthen the emerging field of business and peace.
Impact of Cilostazol Administration on Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis
Authors: Tomoi Yusuke , Soga Yoshimitsu , Iida Osamu , Fujihara Masahiko , Ando Kenji
Published: July 2017

Purpose: To investigate whether administering cilostazol after treatment for femoropopliteal in-stent restenosis (ISR) can have a positive impact on recurrent ISR (Re-ISR). Methods: The database of a multicenter, retrospective, observational registry was interrogated to identify 338 consecutive patients (mean age 72.3±8.8 years; 148 men) who underwent endovascular therapy for femoropopliteal ISR in 379 limbs from January 2010 to December 2014. Ninety-seven patients (103 limbs) who received cilostazol after the initial stent implantation procedure were excluded. This left 24 ISR patients (30 limbs) who received cilostazol initially after ISR treatment for comparison with 217 ISR patients (246 limbs) who did not receive the drug. The primary endpoint was 2-year Re-ISR after treatment. The secondary endpoints were recurrent target lesion revascularization (Re-TLR) and reocclusion at 2 years. Restenosis was determined by a peak systolic velocity ratio >2.4 on a duplex scan or >50% stenosis on angiography. Results: The mean follow-up was 23.3±15.5 months. At 2 years, freedom from Re-ISR was significantly higher in the cilostazol group than in the no cilostazol group (48.6% vs 32.4%, p=0.047). However, freedom from Re-TLR and reocclusion between the 2 groups did not differ significantly [64.7% vs 53.8% (p=0.15) and 88.3% vs 73.9% (p=0.11), respectively]. After adjusting for prespecified risk factors, cilostazol administration was a negative predictor of Re-ISR. Conclusion: This small comparative study suggests that administering cilostazol for ISR lesions after femoropopliteal stenting reduces recurrent ISR.
The Effects of Physical Activity on Social Interactions: The Case of Trust and Trustworthiness
Authors: Di Bartolomeo Giovanni , Papa Stefano
Published: July 2017

There is no doubt that physical activity improves health conditions; however, does it also affect the way people interact? Beyond the obvious effects related to team games, we wonder whether physical activity has in itself some effect on social behavior. Our research focuses on the potential effects of physical activity on trust and trustworthiness. Specifically, we compare the choices of subjects playing an investment game who were previously exposed to short-time physical activity to others who are not exposed to it, but involved in different simple tasks. On average, we find that subjects exposed to physical activity exhibit more trust and prosocial behaviors than those who are not exposed. These effects are not temporary.
An integrated method for urban transit evaluation and optimization
Authors: Teng Jing , Lai Xiong-fei
Published: July 2017

Public transit services should be fast and reliable. Complex road conditions, however, make them slow and fluctuate. Therefore, to reflect the impact of road traffic conditions for buses running, we should take both fast and reliable into consideration. This article uses GPS data of buses, proposes an integrated method for urban transit evaluation and optimization, including a bus running index calculation method which based on bus planning travel time and focusing on bus main roads, as well a bus timetable optimization method which faces a bus corridor. In order to verify the effectiveness, this article selects a bus main road on Yan’an Road between Shimen Road No. 1 Stop to Kaixuan Road Stop in Shanghai, China, as a case. Through this case study, this article verifies that the proposed bus running index can objectively and sensitively evaluate bus running conditions. Meanwhile, the result of bus timetable optimization shows good efficiency. On top of that, by contrast with the traditional single-line-based transit evaluation and optimization method, the proposed integrated evaluation and optimization method has an advantage in the sample volume size and calculation effectiveness.
Inflammation, Self-Regulation, and Health: An Immunologic Model of Self-Regulatory Failure
Authors: Shields Grant S. , Moons Wesley G. , Slavich George M.
Published: July 2017

Self-regulation is a fundamental human process that refers to multiple complex methods by which individuals pursue goals in the face of distractions. Whereas superior self-regulation predicts better academic achievement, relationship quality, financial and career success, and lifespan health, poor self-regulation increases a person’s risk for negative outcomes in each of these domains and can ultimately presage early mortality. Given its centrality to understanding the human condition, a large body of research has examined cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of self-regulation. In contrast, relatively little attention has been paid to specific biologic processes that may underlie self-regulation. We address this latter issue in the present review by examining the growing body of research showing that components of the immune system involved in inflammation can alter neural, cognitive, and motivational processes that lead to impaired self-regulation and poor health. Based on these findings, we propose an integrated, multilevel model that describes how inflammation may cause widespread biobehavioral alterations that promote self-regulatory failure. This immunologic model of self-regulatory failure has implications for understanding how biological and behavioral factors interact to influence self-regulation. The model also suggests new ways of reducing disease risk and enhancing human potential by targeting inflammatory processes that affect self-regulation.
Heteronymous politics beyond anarchy and hierarchy: The multiplication of forms of rule 750–1300
Authors: Haldén Peter
Published: July 2017

Anarchy and hierarchy are two central concepts of International Relations theory but as conventionally defined they cannot describe political life for most of Western history. Neither concept describes the structure of medieval politics well. Rather, many different principles of differentiation existed simultaneously, both stratificatory and segmentary. The situation was closer to anarchy as understood as the absence of overarching principles of order rather than as ‘anarchy’ in the conventional sense used in international relations and absence of government. The power of the Popes over temporal rulers was considerable, but it never corresponded to the concept ‘hierarchy’ as conventionally understood either. Between c. 700 and c. 1300, Europe became more heteronymous as time went by, not less. More principles of differentiation were developed, and both Popes and kings became more powerful. The reinvention of the papacy after the ‘Investiture Controversy’ (1075–1122) created a system of law and practices in which European monarchs and realms were embedded, but it did not create an all-powerful papacy.
Collective intentionality, complex pluralism and the problem of anarchy
Authors: Prichard Alex
Published: July 2017

In this article, I argue that contemporary theories of collective intentionality force us to think about anarchy in new and challenging ways. In the years since Wendt declared the state a person, the collective intentionality of groups has become the focus of important scholarship across the humanities and social sciences. But this literature will not sit easily with mainstream International Relations for two reasons. First, contemporary theories of collective intentionality are difficult to square with the idea that the personified state is an intentional agent, with first-person plural self-awareness and moral obligations. However, by contrast, the same theories make it eminently plausible for all sorts of other groups to be intentional, agential, moral persons and can tell us how states are constructed. In short, this set of theories radically pluralises and transforms standard political ontology while also accounting for common misperceptions. I push these insights further to argue that radical pluralisation suggests that anarchy may be the structural context for politics as such. What we know from mainstream International Relations theory is that politics without an orderer is well-ordered regardless. It may be time to recast these insights in order to demonstrate how complex pluralism is not chaos but anarchy.
A Critical Analysis of Dyslexia Legislation in Three States
Authors: Worthy Jo , Villarreal Doris , Godfrey Vickie , DeJulio Sam , Stefanski Angela , Leitze Amy , Cooper Jennifer
Published: July 2017

After a multitude of studies across more than a century, researchers have failed to consistently identify characteristics or patterns that distinguish dyslexia from other decoding challenges. Many researchers and educators argue the construct is too vague and contradictory to be useful for educators. Nevertheless, attention to dyslexia in policy and practice has increased at a rapid rate; 37 states now have dyslexia laws, and national legislation was passed in 2016. Employing Bakhtin’s concept of authoritative discourse (AD) as a theoretical lens, we examined the emergence and current state of dyslexia legislation and policy in Texas, Indiana, and Florida, three states that represent various histories of legislation and stages of policy implementation. Our analysis found similarities among the states’ legislation, particularly regarding how the policies emerged and the AD embedded within them. The International Dyslexia Society’s recommendations for a specific intervention approach that is “multisensory, systematic, and structured” appear in each state’s laws. This approach is not well supported by research, but it is officially sanctioned through legislation in many states and has had a profound effect on policy and practice. By not engaging in the discourse or using the word “dyslexia,” literacy researchers and educators place themselves outside of a closed discourse circle that influences policy and practice and deeply affects students. We encourage active participation in the conversation and in policy decisions that are currently taking place without the input of literacy educators and researchers.
The governance of polycentric national infrastructure systems: Evidence from the UK National Infrastructure Plan
Authors: Turner Colin
Published: July 2017

Conventionally how states ‘infrastructured’ was based around the monocentrism of the positive state. The progressive liberalisation of infrastructure over the past three decades has given rise to polycentric national infrastructure systems (NIS). This polycentric NIS exhibits a higher degree of structural, spatial and operational complexity with the state being one player though it still plays a prominent role not just through its own activities but also in seeking to steer the system to meet its territorial objectives. This is done through the formal interaction between hard and soft infrastructure (with the later characterised by themes of sustainability, consistency and criticality) components of the NIS. These themes are explored through an analysis of the UK’s National Infrastructure Plan where – it is argued – the formation of the UK NIS is characterised by a strategy of sustainable polycentrism though this strategy has yet to deliver the investment anticipated.
The promise to marry: traditional and legal regulation in Russia and European countries
Authors: Якушев Павел , Yakushev Pavel
Published: July 2017

The article explores the issues of traditional and legal regulation of relations arising from the rejection of a previously expressed intention to contract a marriage. The author analyzes the institution of engagement in the legislation of foreign countries. The current Russian legislation does not allow to protect the property rights of a bona fide party in due measure if the other party refuses to enter into marriage. The author made a conclusion about the possibility of legal regulation of actions preceding marriage and proposed appropriate changes in the legislation.
Base nitrogenatuak konposatu metal-organiko porotsuak eraikitzeko baliabide: zenbait adibide
Authors: Pérez-Yáñez Sonia , Beobide Garikoitz , Castillo Oscar , Cepeda Javier , Luque Antonio , Román Pascual
Published: July 2017

Azken urteotan konposatu metal-organiko porotsuek (MOFs, metal-organic frameworks, eta SMOFs, supramolecular metal-organic frameworks ingelesez) hazkunde nabarmena izan dute. Konposatu horien egitura kristalinoak estekatzaile organikoen (molekula organikoak) bidez lotutako nodo ez-organikoez (atomo edo kluster metalikoak) eraikita daude. Nukleobaseak gai dira estekatzaile organiko gisa aritu eta material metal-organiko porotsuak emateko, koordinazio- (MOF) zein hidrogeno-loturen (SMOF) bitartez.
Renta Básica Incondicional y Economía Social: un intento de relación
Authors: Bollain Julen
Published: July 2017

Durante los últimos años ha habido un creciente interés por ciertos términos económicos hasta hace poco tiempo desconocidos. Entre ellos se encuentran la Economía Social y la Renta Básica Incondicional, conceptos que durante su intensa historia no han tenido un camino sencillo para calar en la sociedad. La Economía Social ha tenido que lidiar con la hegemonía del neoliberalismo, un modelo económico establecido desde finales de la década de 1970 y principios de 1980 que, a pesar de las múltiples crisis cíclicas que han sacudido la economía mundial, parece perdurar en el tiempo. En cuanto a la Renta Básica Incondicional se refiere, la visión general ha sido que el hecho de dar dinero sin condiciones ni obligaciones promueve la holgazanería, la dependencia y que es enormemente costoso. Este artículo intenta asociar ambas ideas analizándolas conjuntamente para observar los distintos enfoques que éstas ofrecen desde un mismo punto de partida. Tras examinar los dos conceptos se realiza un intento de relación para así promulgar un nuevo estado de protección social y libertad más allá de los valores individualistas que radican en el neoliberalismo.
Un enfoque de la RSC en la televisión en España. Visión comparada a través del análisis de Atresmedia y Mediaset
Authors: Aguilar Conde Pablo , Cantalapiedra Nieto Basilio
Published: July 2017

El objetivo de este trabajo es describir la adecuación de los planteamientos sobre responsabilidad social corporativa de los dos grandes grupos audiovisuales españoles, Atresmedia y Mediaset, con la aplicación del Código de Autorregulación de Contenidos Televisivos e Infancia en el tramo de programación considerado de protección reforzada para los menores. Se parte de la premisa de que las empresas pueden ser motores de la responsabilidad social y en especial aquellas con más presencia y repercusión para todos los grupos de interés. La voluntariedad de la responsabilidad social corporativa no debe ser contraria al cumplimiento de ciertos aspectos protectores relativos a los derechos del menor, definidos expresamente en la Ley General Audiovisual de 2010. Dicha norma, en su artículo 7, regula los aspectos relativos a los derechos del menor y como deben ser gestionados, estableciendo las franjas horarias que se consideran de protección para los menores. Por su parte, el Código de Autorregulación de Contenidos Televisivos e Infancia establece los principios rectores de la   programación televisiva respecto de la infancia, gestionando así mismo el control de su observancia. El cumplimiento de la idea de responsabilidad social corporativa de los grandes grupos televisivos, concretamente en lo que se refiere a aspectos sociales relacionados con sus clientes como grupos de interés, admite un seguimiento que ponga en relación sus propósitos sociales corporativos con el cumplimiento de los mismos.
Intentziozko irakurketa ozena: lehen urratsak
Authors: Garcia-Arriola Eneritz A. , Iruskieta Quintian Mikel
Published: July 2017

La competencia comunicativa es un campo que cada vez se trabaja más en diferentes disciplinas. Cuando una persona pretende comunicar sus intenciones mediante un texto al oyente o crear en ella un efecto concreto, debe aprender y poner en práctica algunas estrategias pragmáticas. Leer en voz alta puede ser un ejercicio básico para practicar algunas de estas estrategias; de hecho, la primera dificultad —qué contenido comunicar— podría arreglarse fácilmente, si se elige el texto adecuado. Algunas de esas estrategias comunicativas son patentes de forma gráfica (en ciertos géneros textuales) o mediante estrategias comunicativas (en el caso de los audiovisuales). El objetivo principal de este trabajo es aclarar cuáles son los principales conceptos para una lectura intencional en voz alta y mostrar algunos ejemplos publicados de forma sistemática. La descripción de estos conceptos se hace de un modo superficial, para que sea accesible a cualquier persona; ya que, en muchos casos se necesita una descripción más detallada de muchos de los conceptos que presentamos. Pensamos que nuestro trabajo puede ser interesante para aquellas personas que deseen empezar a preparar la lectura intencional en voz alta.
Arte-hezkuntzaren kezkak eta arazoak gizarteko kultur entretenigarritasunetik haratago. Eskulturak baimentzen digun ikuskeraren ekarpena unibertsitateko irakaskuntzan
Authors: Vivas Ziarrusta Isusko , Lekerikabeaskoa Gaztañaga Amaia
Published: July 2017

Si partimos de la práctica del arte y de la experiencia en la enseñanza superior en bellas artes, concretamente en el campo disciplinario de la escultura, tratamos como objetivo fundamental la posibilidad y los cauces de la transmisión del arte. Esto sucede una vez introducido el plan de estudios Bolonia en nuestro contexto (Facultad de Bellas Artes. UPV/EHU), reforma que afecta directamente a la perspectiva que el tiempo aporta a todo aprendizaje basado en la experiencia estética, proveniente de la praxis del arte. Como cuerpo de contenidos, nos hemos detenido principalmente en tres asignaturas: «Escultura I», «Escultura II» y «Escultura, arquitectura y paisaje urbano». Materias que comparten una metodología similar pero que se manifiesta de forma diferente. Esto nos lleva a plantearnos hasta qué punto resultan eficaces las metodologías activas actuales y sus recursos aplicados a la educación de las artes plásticas, ámbito del conocimiento en el cual podemos defender, a modo de hipótesis, que los métodos utilizados en el sistema universitario de formación artística siempre han sido activos.
Ikasleen arrazoibide kognitiboa aztertzeko euskarazko proba. Ezaugarriak eta sexuaren araberako desberdintasunak
Authors: Elosua Paula , Egaña María
Published: July 2017

A pesar de que en Europa los tests para la evaluación de las capacidades cognitivas son los más utilizados, no existe hasta el momento una batería de pruebas de razonamiento en euskera con propiedades psicométricas garantizadas y destinada a cubrir un amplio rango de edad. Con la intención de cubrir esa grave carencia esta investigación tiene tres objetivos: a) adaptar al euskera la Batería de Pruebas de Razonamiento (BPR); b) analizar sus propiedades psicométricas, y c) estudiar las posibles diferencias en función del sexo. La BPR se construye sobre el modelo teórico de la organización jerárquica de las capacidades cognitivas, y como tal, la batería permite evaluar la capacidad cognitiva general así como factores de razonamiento específicos: razonamiento abstracto, razonamiento numérico, razonamiento verbal, razonamiento espacial y razonamiento mecánico. La muestra de estudio en esta investigación está formada por 1923 estudiantes con edades comprendidas entre los 9 y los 22 años. Los resultados muestran que la BPR presenta propiedades psicométricas adecuadas, tanto en lo que respecta a la fiabilidad de las puntuaciones como a su estructura interna. Se han observado diferencias relacionadas con el género en las pruebas de razonamiento verbal y razonamiento numérico; aunque en ambos casos el tamaño del efecto ha sido pequeño. Las diferencias mayores están relacionadas con al razonamiento mecánico.
Dorian Gray from the page to the screen. A comparative semiotic analysis of The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde, 1891) and The Picture of Dorian Gray (Albert Lewin, 1945)
Authors: Costal Criado Tomás
Published: July 2017

Oscar Wilde’s only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), and its homonymous screen adaptation which dates back to the period immediately following WWII, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), directed by Albert Lewin, constitute an interesting example of semiotic transference from the page to the screen. As an audiovisual product, the film will allow the researcher to perceive the ways in which words become alive and add an enormous symbolic and significant wealth to the already abundant information that is conveyed through the connotative and allusive language of the text. This work tries to analyse meticulously a selection of key scenes taken from the film adaptation to later determine with the highest degree of accuracy possible what has been omitted, what has been added, and what has been deemed worthy of modification in the new version of Wilde’s work, where both Lewin and his cast of characters play the role of mediators.
An Analysis of Octave Ségur’s Translation of Maria Edgeworth’s Belinda (1801) into French
Authors: Fernández Rodríguez Carmen
Published: July 2017

The Anglo-Irish author Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) became very famous in Britain at the turn of the nineteenth century thanks to her pedagogical works, regionalist and feminocentric novels, whose translations were eagerly awaited on the Continent. This paper analyses a hitherto totally unexplored field of research within Edgeworth studies: the French translation of Edgeworth’s most important English society novel, Belinda (1801), from the point of view of gender and translation studies. For this purpose, we will take into account the particular context of the work, its main features in English and French, and the particular procedures adopted by the French translator to transform Edgeworth’s tale into moral fiction for women. Octave-Henri Gabriel, comte de Ségur, adapts Belinda to the taste of French readers by sacrificing both the macrostructural and microstructural features of the source text. Despite the success of the book in France, Bélinde (1802) is not comparable to the author’s original idea, as the textual history of Belinda reveals. Edgeworth’s book deals with controversial issues at that time and features her most memorable female character, which is distorted in the French text. Ultimately, this paper confirms that the publication of Ségur’s translation has consequences on the transmission of Edgeworth’s oeuvre in other European literatures and on her image as a feminist writer.
Women Entrapment and Flight in Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”
Authors: Ghandeharion Azra , Mazari Milad
Published: July 2017

This paper attempts to yield a critical reading of “The Yellow Wallpaper” (1892), which is one of the pioneering feminist works of American literature. Attempts have been made at finding affinities between the specific characterization of the story and the stereotypical male and female figures as defined by patriarchy and in terms of traditional gender roles. The paper tries to draw on Lacan’s conceptions of language, Cixous’ ideas about écriture féminine, and Freud’s misconception about women’s conditions. Drawing critical attention to this information, the paper focuses on the main unnamed female character and the fact that her anonymity helps the readers, specifically female readers, to identify themselves with her.
A Contrastive Study of Stancetaking in Obama’s Political Discourse
Authors: Hernández-Guerra Conchi
Published: July 2017

An analysis of stancetaking in discourses enables us to analyze the implicit attitude of the speaker in a message. Although this is interesting in itself when dealing with general texts, it is even more important when dealing with political discourse. As it is well-known, President Barack Obama is known as one of the best orators and many studies corroborate this. The aim of this paper is to analyze three different speeches by Obama over a period of two years, delivered in three different countries, to analyze the differences in the stances used in order to determine his implication in the message. Secondly, I shall apply the Chi-square statistical method (X2) to compare the expected frequency of using stance markers with the stated frequency to reveal the possible incongruences.
Post-encephalitis Treatment with Encephabol
Authors: Sumarmo Sumarmo , Ismael Sofjan , Lumbantobing S. M. , Nasar Sri Sudarjati
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effect of encephabol as seen from the clinical, psychological and electroencephalographical points of view on patients suffering from post-encephalitis and also whether side effects may occur. For comparison and as a control vitamins of the B-complex group which are related to encephabol are given to some patients.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Zulkifli S. , Affandi Maimunah , Madiono Bambang
Published: July 2017

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) or usually also called Still's disease, is a chronic disease occurring in children with the clinical signs and symptoms of joint involvement and systemic manifestation. It has many similarities with adult rheumatoid type, but also distinct differences.
The Use of Medium-Chain Triglyceride in Children with Intestinal Malabsorption
Authors: Gracey Michael
Published: July 2017

The comments which followare a brief summary of the thera-peutic place of MCT in children withmalabsorption. This will be followedby some remarks about the potentialvalue of MCT in countries like Indo-nesia where the commonest cause ofchronic diarrhoea and malabsorptionin children is malnutrition and chro-nic and repeated gastrointestinal in-fections and infestations and whereMCT has not been used widely.
Why Package Child Care?
Authors: King Maurice
Published: July 2017

The team responsible for developing this project starts by considering in detail exactly what workers in Indonesia’s health centres can usefully do (what interventions they can take) in a particular service area, in this case health centre child care. These interventions are being incorporated into a complete, problem oriented illustrated, basic language text of health centre child care. This text is to be supported by a variety of other components which include three matched sets of multiple choice questions covering its entire field, schedules of assessing the practical performance of procedures, equipment lists, methods of quality control, curricula and teaching aids, as well as guidance on the routine administration of the services provided and their initial introduction into a new area. All these components fit together to form a health core package which is defined as "an integrated set of components for the improvement of health care in a defined service area and under specific socio-economic conditions". The hypothesis behind the concept is that the combined effect of the components is more than merely additive.
Refeeding with Free Lactose Milk ( A1 - 110 Nestle) in Children Suffering from Gastroenteritis and Dehydration
Authors: Suharjono Suharjono , Sunoto Sunoto , Boediarso Aswitha , Hendardji Hentyanto , Soegiharto Soegiharto
Published: July 2017

Forty one infants suffering from diarrhoea hospitalized in the Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of lndonesia/Dr. Tjipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, from August 15, 1973 to January 15, 1974 were refed with "free lactose milk".The result is as follows :1. From the point of view of increase of body weight:27 (65.8 %) out of 41 cases were excellent.2 ( 4.9 %) out of 41 cases were good.12 (29.3 %) out of 41 cases were poor.2. From the point of view of stopping the diarrhoea :25 (60.9 %) out of 41 cases were excellent.10 (24.5 %) out of 41 was good.6 (14.6 %) out of 41 cases were poor.
Blood Gas Analysis (Astrup) in Children suffering from Gastroenteritis dehydration with Acidosis
Authors: Sutoto Sutoto , Sunoto Sunoto , M. Bambang , Sutejo Sutejo
Published: July 2017

Blood gas analysis and blood pH examinations have been carried out on 20 children suffering from severe gastroenteritis and dehydration. Ten patients were treated singly with half strength Darrow’s solution in 2.5% glucose containing potassium 17 mEq/L and lactate 26 mEq/ L as base corrector. The other 10 patients were given 3A solution (without potassium), containing lactate as base corrector as much as 53 mEq/L in the first 8 hours, followed by Darrow-Glucose (1:2) solution (with potassium).
Attitude and Knowledge of the Parents of Neonates admitted with Tetanus Neonatorum
Authors: Dibjosubroto S. , Ruskandi M. , Azhali M.S.
Published: July 2017

Knowledge and attitude of 44 parents of neonates admitted with tetanus neonatorum to the Department of Child Health, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, from January 1975 through April 1976 were evaluated. Twenty-eight (63.7%) cases with tetanus neonatorum were from illiterate and elementary-school educated parents. Fourteen (31.8%) parents were aware of the mode of injection and 12 (27.3%) realized the importance of prevention of the disease; 10 (22.7%) mothers did not join prenatal care; 40 (90.9%) neonates were delivered by "peraji" (indigenous/traditional midwives) and 4 (9.1%) by midwives. The decisions which were made by the parents to choose "peraji" for the delivery and to admit their newborns with tetanus neonatorum to the hospital were found in 85% and 75% of the cases respectively.
Ichthyosis Fetalis
Authors: Rusdidjas Rusdidjas , Siregar Helena , Tarigan Sjarikat
Published: July 2017

A severe variety of ichthyosis fetalis or Harlequin fetus is reported with a brief review of the literature. It seemed that our case, Tadjuddin's (Jakarta), and Wong Hock Boon's (Singapore) assure us that the Harlequin fetus can also be seen in the tropics and in all traces where the ichthyosis gene is present.
Incidence and Risk Factors of Nosocomial Infections in Neonatal Unit Sanglah General Hospital, Denpasar
Authors: Suartawan Suartawan , HA Hamid
Published: July 2017

The rate of morbidity due to infection including nosocomial infection during neonatal period is higher than that due to other causes. The purpose of this study was to know the incidence and risk factors of nosocomial infection. This study was conducted on all babies treated at the neonatal unit, Sanglah General Hospital, Denpasar during the period of April-June 1995. Chi square test was used to compare nosocomial infection between birth weight groups and mode of deliveries. The incidence of nosocomial infections in this study was 6%, with male to female ratio of 1.6:1. Skin infections were found most frequently. This occurrence of nosocomial infection was significantly related to the birth weight and mode of delivery, in which the risk of nosocomial infection was greater in babies with low birth weight and delivered by cesarean section or other obstetric procedures.
Immunological Aspects of Persistent Hepatitis B in Children
Authors: Notoatmojo Harsoyo
Published: July 2017

We studied the immunological status of 203 children having persistent Hepatitis B (positive HBsAg) ranging in age from 6 to 14 years in Semarang Municipality. All patients showed negative results of humoral immunity (IgM anti-HBc), excluding the possibility of acute hepatitis B (HB). Cellular immunity examination using CMI skin test showed positive result in 64.9% of persistent and 65.2%, ln non-persistent HB (p>0.05). T cell examination shows significant statistical difference (p<0.01) between persistent and non-persistent HB, and there was a significant difference (p<0.01) on CD4 cell examination; indicating a difference on immunoregulation function and response repression of anti-virus between the two groups. There was no significant differences on CD4/CD8 ratio between persistent and non-persistent HB. The specific function of cytotoxic T cell also shows no significant difference between the two groups.
Performance analysis of porous radiant burn-ers for cooking applications
Authors: Singh Nageshwar , Chhabra Saurabh , Sehgal S.S. , Singh Ishbir
Published: July 2017

A new trend of utilizing the porous burner technology for the application of domestic cooking was observed because of its high efficiency and low emissions. This research work presents the experimental analysis of three types of porous burners having uniform diameter of 90 mm, 70 mm and divergent shape burner having the top diameter of 90 mm and bottom side diameter of 70 mm respectively. The fuel used for all the experimental trials was, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). Porous burners consist of two zones i.e. preheating zone and combustion zone. The test piece preheating zone was filled with steel balls of diameter 6.5 mm and in combustion zone porous matrix of SiC foam of 10 ppi was used. Height of combustion zone was kept constant for all the three burners at 25 mm. Burner was operated at different equivalence ratio ranging from 0.10-0.60. The maximum efficiency of 79 % was observed for porous burner of diameter 90 mm at equivalence ratio (Φ) of 0.49 and 0.84 kW power.
Statistical Characterisation of Speckle in Clinical Echocardiographic Images with Pearson Family of Distributions
Authors: Gupta Abhinav , Karmeshu Dr
Published: July 2017

The statistical characterisation of gray level distribution of echocardiographic images is commonly done in terms of unimodal probability densities such as Rayleigh, Gamma, Weibull, Nakagami, and Lognormal. Amongst these distributions, the Gamma density is found to provide better empirical model that fits to real data sets. We propose to extend the class of probability distributions by exploring Pearson family to characterise blood and tissue in echocardiographic images. It is found that Pearson Type I characterises the tissue regions whereas Type I, Type IV and Type VI classify blood regions. The statistical measures viz. Jensen-Shannon (JS) divergence and Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) statistics reveal that Pearson family of curves outperforms the Gamma distribution.

Defence Science Journal, 2011, 61(5), pp.473-478, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.62.1163
Digital Watermarking Security
Authors: Blake Jonathan , Latifi Shahram
Published: July 2017

As creative works (e.g. books, films, music, photographs) become increasingly available in digital formats in a highly connected world, it also becomes increasingly difficult to secure intellectual property rights. Digital watermarking is one potential technology to aid intellectual property owners in controlling and tracking the use of their works. Surveys the state of digital watermarking research and examines the attacks that the technology faces and how it fares against them. Digital watermarking is an inherently difficult design problem subject to many constraints. The technology currently faces an uphill battle to be secure against relatively simple attacks.

Defence Science Journal, 2011, 61(5), pp.408-414, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.61.1176
Structure-property Characterisation at Nanoscale using In-situ TEM and SEM
Authors: Sarkar Rajdeep , Mondal Chandan , Kumar Deepak , Saha Sabyasachi , Kumar Atul , Ghosal Partha
Published: July 2017

In-situ electron microscopy is an emerging technique for real time visualisation of micro-structural changes of a specimen under some applied constraints inside microscope. In this study, in-situ nanoindentation experimentation on a carbon nanocoil inside transmission electron microscope has been reported. The elastic modulus of the carbon nanocoil is found to be 177 GPa. Similar experiments are also carried out on carbon nanotubes, but force response of carbon nanotubes is beyond the limit of sensors presently available. The present study also reports the in-situ dissolution behavior of the secondary phases of a 7xxx series aluminum alloy under high vacuum condition in scanning electron microscope (SEM) in the temperature range of 350 °C to 400 °C. We report for the first time using in-situ SEM technique that dissolution of the MgZn2-base phase present as eutectic and divorced eutectic forms could start at a temperature as low as 300 °C, although the usual homogenisation temperature of such alloys is always > 450 °C. Furthermore, the kinetics of dissolution of such phases, particularly when present in fine eutectic phase mixture, is significantly faster than what is observed under atmospheric pressure. It has been found that modification of surface composition under high vacuum condition plays a key role in the low temperature dissolution processes. It has further been found that the dissolution process does not start with the thinning of the IDC phase as proposed for Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys, rather it occurs by a combination of ‘spheroidisation’ and thinning process called ‘the thinning, discontinuation, and full dissolution’ (TDFD) mechanism. Results of the in-stu experiments under high vacuum are compared with the ex-situ dissolution experiments under normal atmospheric pressure.
Results of breast and cervical cancer Health Promotion Model for older Turkish women
Authors: Kıssal Aygül , Beşer Ayşe
Published: July 2017

Introduction: Gynecological cancers are an important cause of morbidity and mortality.Purpose: This study was conducted in an attempt to increase the participation of 60-75 year-old women in early diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer and determine the efficiency of nursing interventions on health promotion and development behaviors.Method and material: The sampling of this experimental study consisted of 50 women in the experimental group and 50 women in the control group. The data collection process involved socio-demographic characteristics information form, Standardized Mini Mental State Test, information form regarding previous behaviors, screening behaviors monitoring form, Health Belief Model Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale, and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II-Health Responsibility subscale. Results: The study determined that health perceptions in older women increased the rate of Breast Self-Exam, mammography and Pap-smear test utilization, but that the interventions were not effective in Clinical Breast Examination performance.Conclusion: The nursing interventions, which were performed using group health education based on the Health Belief Model and the Health Promotion Model as well as brochures, film displays, breast models and telephone reminders, had positive effects on the behaviors of early breast and cervical cancer diagnosis in older women.