bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Kowoe snail and its antioxidant activity
Authors: Haslianti Haslianti , Inthe Mita Gabriella , Ishak Ermayanti
Published: May 2017

Gold snail is called “Kowoe” in Celebes Island. They are  widely utilized by people as food.  This snail also has many properties and benefits.  The aims of this study were to determine the best solvent to extract the bioactive components of snails and measure the antioxidant activity. The  proximate analysis was caried out, then quantitative test of antioxidant activity by DPPH method was measured. The results of morphometric measurements showed the meat yield  11.86%. The  proximate analysis of fresh meat  consisted of water content 65.79%, 18.14% protein, 10.49% ash, 4.14% carbohydrates, and fats 3.44%, while the moisture content of dried meat contained  40/ 04%, 38.06% protein, carbohydrates 10.66%, ash 8.53% and 2.70% fat, respectively. The yield of extraction of the active compound using chloroform (non-polar) was 1.78%, ethyl acetate (semi-polar) was 3.41% and 6.63% methanol (polar).  The  snails kowoe contain more the polar of active compounds. The antioxidant activity of crude extract in methanol solvent (polar) had IC50 values  111.28 ppm (moderate).
Formulation of Hydrocolloid-Agar, Sucrose, and Acidulant on Jam Leather Product Development
Authors: Ramadhan Wahyu , Trilaksani Wini
Published: May 2017

Tallying agar powder as a texturizer in guava single sheet jam instigate the product more convenience to consumed. The aims of this research were to determine the best concentration of sucrose, citric acid and agar powder to form a good quality guava jam slice. The research method are optimization and formulation
of sucrose, citric acid and agar-agar on making guava jam single sheets product. Physochemical and sensory tests were performed to reveal the best formulation of guava jam slice and the Bayes method used to determine the optimization of the selected formula. Based on the results of formulation and analysis, it
was obtained that  the guava jam slice with Acidulant concentration (0.02%, 0.04%, 0.06%), sucrose (70%, 80%, 90%, 100%) and agar powder (0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, 1.0%, 1.1%, 1.2%) had pH 3.63-3.90, sugar content 34.68 g/100 g – 35.76 g/100 g, color intensity L*, a*, b* with ΔE* value was 37,88-53,97, fiber content 1.01%-1.59%, and water activity 0.852-0.893. Rheology properties for texture profile (hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, adhesive force, and gumminess) also showed significant value with agar powder formulation. Based on the Bayes test and hedonic test, it was found that the best formula was for guava jam slices with the addition of 90% sucrose, citric acid 0.04% and agar powder 0.9%. From the best formula, it was found the shelf life prediction model of Arrhenius formula was ln k = 20.222-6660.6(1/T) and the nutrition facts contribute total energy 45 kcal, fat 0%, carbohydrate 9%, protein 2% and dietary fiber 3%.
Improving the Quality of Sardine Fish Oil by Degumming Using Sodium Cholride Solution
Authors: Hulu Dian Prima Christiani , Suseno Sugeng Heri , Uju Uju
Published: May 2017

The quality of fish oil is determined by some parameters such as primary and secondary grade oxidation, fatty acid profile and physical qualities which include viscosity, density, color and clarity. Sardine fish oil by-products of fish meal processing can be a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Degumming is one of steps that can be carried out to improve the quality of sardine fish oil. The processing will help to reduce oxidation and eliminate the impurity of the oil that influence the quality of fish oil. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of sodium chloride solution degumming on the quality of sardine fish oil to fulfill International Fish Oil Standard (IFOS). Fish oil purification was done by degumming of 5% H2O,  followed
by sodium chloride solution with ratio of fish oil and sodium chloride solution were 1:1; 1:3, and 1:5. The sodium chloride solution concentrations of 5% and 8% for 20, 30 and 40 minutes. The next steps after degumming process were followed by alkali neutralization and bleached by absorbent. The best treatment
was at  concentration of 5%  sodium chloride solution, ratio fish oil with sodium chloride solution 1:1 on a long time degumming processed 20 minutes. The best quality of fish oil, according to IFOS, was resulted from the treatments combination of free fatty acid 0.21±0.00%, peroxide value 0.43±0.06 mEq/kg, anisidin
value 2.22±0.04 mEq/kg and total oxidation 3.11±0.14  mEq/kg.
Lost Nutrition Differences Frozen Milkfish Non Whip Out Spines and Whip Out Spines During Low Storage
Authors: Kusuma Arifiya Ayu , Dewi Eko Nurcahya , Wijayanti Ima
Published: May 2017

Freezing was one alternative way to maintain the quality of the fish. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of nutrients lost from frozen fish drip non whip out spines and whip out spines on a long pull at different low storage temperatures of 2-5°C. The method used was experimental laboratory with the basic design of completely randomized design (CRD) with factorial pattern and repeated 3 times. Parameters measured were driploss test, the fat, water, protein and provitamin A content
in the drip,  SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) analysis and organoleptic test. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that treatment of non whip out spines and whip out spines fish freezing and storage time gave a significant effect (P<0,05) on driploss; fat, moisture, protein,
provitamin A content in the drip;  Morphological image test with SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and organoleptic value. Driploss frozen fish of non whip out spines damaged 2 times greater than  whip out spines, Value provitamin in the drip of non whip out spines frozen fish in the begunning of storage that was  185.28±9.85 µg/100g and in the endof  storage was 257.23±17.00 µg/100g and organoleptic value of non whip out spines was 7.91±0.90 and whip out spines 7.53±1.06 in the end of storage.
A prospective observational study on prescribing patterns of drugs used in alcoholic liver disease patients at tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: S. Zeebaish , P. Hemalatha , P. V. S. N. Eswari , T. Kodandaraman , P. Lakshmi , G. Apoorva
Published: May 2017

Background: Rational drug prescribing can be defined as appropriate drugs prescribed in the right dose, at correct time intervals and for a sufficient duration. Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) and its complications are the principle cause for morbidity and mortality rate and accounts for elevated social and economic costs. The drug use will be a challenge for the physicians as there was no specific treatment for ALD, and decisions regarding treatment are critically depends on the symptoms and complications.Methods: A uni-centric prospective (observational) study was conducted for a period of 6months, to evaluate the current prescribing patterns used in treating ALD. All the patients admitted with diagnosis of ALD in General medicine department, both male and female medical wards were included in the study. General medicine outpatient department, special population such as pregnancy and psychiatry, patients below 18years and those who are not willing to sign in informed consent form was excluded from the study.Results: Number of males (98.02%) between age group 31-40years (29.6%) was more prone when compared to females (1.77%). Portal hypertension (30.35%) followed by jaundice (11.30%) and Ascites (10.71%) were frequently observed complications associated co-morbidities with ALD. WHO prescribing indicators showed deviation from there standard reference values. Diuretics (15.73%), antibiotics (13.14%), vitamin supplements (11.11%) and antacids (10.13%) categories were the most commonly prescribed for patients. The drugs prescribed from NLEM-2015 (82.11%) shows deviation from standard values.Conclusions: Futhermore, multi-centered studies should be conducted to draw best results on prescribing patterns of ALD in India.
Pentazocine versus pentazocine with piroxicam for postoperative pain relief after cesarean section: an open label, comparative study
Authors: Ambika Banapura , K. R. Mamatha , P. Prabha
Published: May 2017

Background: The concept of multimodal analgesia was introduced more than a decade ago as a technique to improve analgesia and reduce the incidence of opioid-related adverse events. The rationale for this strategy is the achievement of sufficient analgesia due to the additive or synergistic effects between different classes of analgesics. Objectives of the study was to compare the efficacy and safety of pentazocine and its combination with piroxicam in the management of post cesarean pain.Methods: Cases were randomly assigned to 2 groups of 30 cases each. One group received pentazocine 30mg and another; pentazocine 30mg + piroxicam 20mg. Injections were given intramuscularly, postoperatively after skin closure. Diclofenac 75mg was the rescue analgesia. Primary outcome measure was control of pain, assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes were sedation and time to rescue analgesia. Safety of the drugs was assessed by adverse drug reactions. Data was analysed by student’s t test, analysis of variance and post-hoc test.Results: Multimodal group showed better analgesia compared to unimodal group (p<0001). Drowsiness was the main adverse effect in both treatment groups.Conclusions: Multimodal analgesic combination of pentazocine and piroxicam showed superior analgesic effect with better pain control and longer duration of action compared to pentazocine alone.
Computer assisted learning versus conventional teaching: a questionnaire based study
Authors: Jain Shipra , Sharma Kopal , Jain Pushpawati , Singh Sakshi
Published: May 2017

Background: Animal experiments have ethical concerns thus practical sessions mean demonstration classes. Incorporation of novel teaching methods in pharmacology is the need of the hour when there is extensive use of computers among students. The present study was conducted to analyse and compare the knowledge gained by students through traditional demonstration lectures versus Computer assisted learning (CAL) sessions.Methods: This study was done on 112 second professional MBBS students after taking informed consent. They were divided in 2 groups viz. CAL group and Traditional teaching group and were taught experimental pharmacology topics using different teaching methods. The performance of the students in the two groups was then compared based on questionnaire. Student’s perception on use of CAL was also assessed.Results: A statistically significant difference in performance was seen among the students in the traditional teaching group and CAL group. In CAL group, the average scores for the Rabbit’s eye, Dog’s blood pressure, Animals used in Experimental Pharmacology and Screening methods sessions were 9.07, 8.3 and 3.8 respectively while in traditional teaching group the scores were 8.4, 7.8 and 3.4 respectively. Similarly, in frog’s heart session, CAL group scored higher (7.14) than traditional group (6.79). 76.8% students strongly agreed that CAL sessions were useful and 100% students strongly agreed that traditional lectures are difficult to retain.Conclusions: The study concludes that CAL is a promising teaching option when compared to traditional demonstration lectures for undergraduate practical pharmacology classes.
Effectiveness of crossword puzzle as an adjunct tool for active learning and critical thinking in Pharmacology
Authors: Kolte Shrikrishna , Jadhav Pradeep R. , Deshmukh Yeshwant A. , Patil Arun
Published: May 2017

Background: Modern pedagogic methodologies are being introduced in Medical education and there is a growing evidence of crossword puzzle as an educational tool for active learning, problem solving and critical thinking. The aim of the study was to study the effectiveness of crossword puzzle as an adjunct to the conventional lecture for active learning and critical thinking in Pharmacology. This was a parallel group; pre and post assessment, educational intervention study conducted among second year undergraduate medical students.Methods: Second year medical students were randomly selected and assigned to two groups A (Cross word puzzle) and B (control), after an hour conventional lecture on “Drugs for Hypertension” In both the groups, pre- and post-intervention knowledge was assessed using the MCQ test. A self-designed crossword puzzle on the lecture topic was used as an intervention and students were allowed to read textbooks with a crossword puzzle in intervention group A, whereas control group B were allowed to read textbook only. After 45 minutes, the post-intervention assessment was done in both groups with the same set of MCQ and students’ feedback on crossword usefulness was obtained.Results: The average MCQ test score in Group A improved significantly from 6.65±3.4 pre-intervention to 11.26±2.5 post-intervention (p <0.05) with absolute learning gain 30.73 % and relative learning gain 69.32 %. The average test score in Group B also improved significantly from 5.7±2.9 pre-intervention to 9.59±2.5 post-intervention (p <0.05) with absolute learning gain 25.93 % and relative learning gain 68.23%. There was a significant improvement in the MCQ scores in both the groups after intervention. But the post-intervention MCQ scores in group A (crossword puzzle) was higher and statistically significant (P <0.05) in comparison to group B.Conclusions: Cross-word puzzle promotes active self-learning and develops critical thinking among medical students. It could be used as supplementary educational tool in pharmacology to enhance problem-solving skills along with the information provided through traditional teaching lectures or could be used as a micro task.
Monitoring cutaneous adverse drug reactions in patients on TDF+3TC+EFV: a single centre experience
Authors: Era Nikhil , Mukherjee Shatavisa , Saha Bibhuti , Tripathi Santanu Kumar
Published: May 2017

Background: HIV-infected patients initiating antiretroviral therapy may manifest a wide variety of ADRs ranging from trivial manifestation, such as rashes, pigmentation, to severe life‑threatening reactions, such as Steven–Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. The present study thus monitored cutaneous adverse drug reactions in patients on first line antiretroviral regimen comprising of tenofovir disoproxil fumerate, lamivudine and efavirenz as a three drug-combination.Methods: A prospective observational clinical study was carried out for a period of one year among PLHIV receiving TDF+3TC+EFV as first line regimen in the outpatient setting of a nodal ART centre of eastern India.Results: The major regimen induced dermatological complications presenting in our study set up included rashes, itching, SJS, pigmentation of nails, skin Hyperpigmentation. The morbilliform eruption, often referred to as a maculopapular rash, is the most common type of reaction occurring after treatment initiation.Conclusions: Adverse drug reactions are one of the most common public health concerns, which influence patients' treatment options along with health care costs.
Harmonic scalpel compared with conventional open (Milligan-Morgan) method in surgical management of symptomatic haemorrhoids
Authors: G. V. Ravi Kumar , S. Madhu B. , Tanga Vishal , Reddy M. Naveen Kumar , Pawar Praveen M.
Published: May 2017

Background: There have been many attempts to find less painful surgical methods for treating haemorrhoids. Harmonic scalpel is a device that simultaneously cuts and coagulates soft tissues through ultrasonic vibrations. The aim of this study was to compare the results of Harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy with conventional Milligan Morgan hemorrhoidectomy for the treatment of grade III and IV hemorrhoids.Methods: Patients with grade III or IV hemorrhoids, operated between January 2016 and December 2016, using the harmonic scalpel (n=30) or the conventional open technique (n=30) were studied. Both the groups were compared with respect to Operative time, Blood loss during surgery, early postoperative complications, postoperative pain measured on a visual analog scale (VAS), hospital stay, and return to normal work.Results: Harmonic scalpel and conventional open haemorrhoidectomy patients differ significantly in terms of VAS score of postoperative pain, blood loss during surgery, early post-operative complications, return to normal work. However, there is no significant difference in terms of duration of surgery and hospital stay in both the groups.Conclusions: Harmonic scalpel haemorrhoidectomy has been found advantageous method when assessing the amount of bleeding intraoperatively, post-operative pain, early postoperative complications, and Return to normal work. Hence Harmonic scalpel haemorrhoidectomy can be adapted as a safe and effective alternate method for treating symptomatic haemorrhoids.
Clinical study of patients with inguinal hernia at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: J. Pradeep Kumar , Kadli Suresh , T. Kailas C. , Kadli Sowmya
Published: May 2017

Background: The history of hernia is the history of surgery. Historically hernia causative was attributed to a mechanical disparity between visceral pressure and the resistance of the musculature.Methods: 100 cases of inguinal hernia admitted in Medical College Teaching Hospitals were selected on the basis of the nonprobability (purposive) sampling method. All patients with uncomplicated direct and indirect hernias treated by open approach surgeries were included. The age/sex incidence, mode of presentation, precipitating factors, surgical treatment, postoperative complications were all evaluated and compared with standard published literature. A predesigned proforma was used to collect this information for individual case.Results: The incidence of hernia was common in younger,18-40-year age group (33%), people engaged in agriculture (42%), labourers (33%). 52% patients presented with swelling and 48% with pain and swelling. Right indirect hernia was the most common (41%), right direct hernia (23%), pantaloon (7%) and bilateral in 8%. 32% patients had strenuous work as a precipitating factor, 35 % had smoking as associated factors. Abdominal tone was poor in 8% cases.Conclusions: Strenuous work is often responsible for development of hernia. Heavy work, especially lifting weights, puts a great strain on the abdominal muscles. If there is an underlying weakness already present, hernia may develop. The patient relates the onset of the hernia to a particular event.
Epidural hematoma: postoperative complication
Authors: Yakar Fatih , Dogan Ihsan , Bahadır Burak , Ozates Mehmet Ozgur , Ozgural Onur , Attar Ayhan , Caglar Yusuf Sukru
Published: May 2017

Epidural hematoma is an indication for emergency neurosurgical intervention. This condition is an extremely rare postoperative complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt and contralateral decompressive craniectomy. A 22-year-old male patient was admitted to our clinic with headache and a decline in the level of consciousness. We detected a left thalamic astrocytoma and hydrocephalus, which we treated via ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery and ventricular drainage in emergency conditions. The patient experienced dysphasia on the first postoperative day and we found a right frontoparietal epidural hematoma. We evacuated the hematoma and exchanged the medium pressure valve for a high-pressure valve. The second patient was a 19-year-old male who had been assaulted. His pupils were fixed and dilated and had no reaction to painful stimulus. We detected bilateral frontotemporal skull fractures and right frontotemporoparietal subdural and epidural hematomas. We performed a right decompressive craniectomy and subdural/epidural hematoma evacuation followed by recovery under sedation in the intensive care unit. We performed cranial computed tomography six hours after surgery and found a left temporoparietal epidural hematoma. We performed a left temporoparietal craniotomy and epidural hematoma evacuation. The patient exhibited a higher level of consciousness and increased movement of his extremities. Epidural hematoma is a life-threatening complication encountered in neurosurgery practice. Neurosurgeons should be aware of the possibility of epidural hematoma following ventriculoperitoneal shunt or traumatic brain injury surgery.
Adult intussusception: unusual cause
Authors: A. C. Senthil Kumar , M. Malar Vannan
Published: May 2017

Adult intussusception is a rare entity which accounts for 1-5% of intestinal obstructions in adults and just 5% of all cases of intussusception. The basic pathology and management of intussusception in adults differs from paediatric intussusception. Here we present an interesting case of adult intussusception with an unusual cause.  A 33-year-old female presented with features of intestinal obstruction. Colonoscopy was done outside our institution which reported a smooth polypoidal mass in the terminal ileum, biopsy report was pending at that time. CT abdomen revealed dilated small bowel with narrowing in the ileo caecal junction. We proceeded with laparotomy. Intraoperatively dilated ileum with intussusception of the ileocecal junction into the ascending colon was found. Right hemicolectomy with ileotransverse colon anastomosis was done. Histopathology revealed Polyp with intussusception, 5cm from ileocecal junction, with sheets of lymphoid cells showing moderate pleomorphism, infiltrating submucosa, muscularis propria, and serosa, margins uninvolved with lymph node- 3/32 positivity. Immunohistochemistry suggested B- cell lymphoma with CD20 positivity and Bcl 2 focal positivity. Routine treatment of Lymphoma after confirming with biopsy have been Chemotherapy. Role of surgeon in lymphoma is presently limited to biopsy, but there are situations like obstruction and perforation, where surgeon should take the lead role
A figura do Amicus Curiae e a concretização da democracia deliberativa pela justiça constitucional brasileira
Authors: Pereira Carlos André Maciel Pinheiro , Jordão Marco Aurélio Medeiros
Published: May 2017

Este artigo visa discutir a temática da democracia deliberativa, sua concretização pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal. Para o desenvolvimento do trabalho, foram buscadas fontes doutrinárias nas obras de Ferdinand Lassale, Konrad Hesse, Peter Härbele e Jürgen Habermas. Serão enfatizados os elementos de participação popular no processo judicial, através do instituto Amicus Curiae e os componentes que formam o discurso jurídico-argumentativo. Será enaltecido o caráter democrático das decisões, por meio da conformação entre realidade político-social e Constituição, assinalando quais os elementos da pluralidade são depreendidos pela via do controle de constitucionalidade. Ao final, conclui pela aplicabilidade da democracia deliberativa na justiça constitucional.
Demissão por justa causa por aprovação de comentário (“curtida”) contra o empregador no Facebook
Authors: Martins Marcelo Guerra , Barcellos Rodrigo Da Silveira
Published: May 2017

O presente artigo trata do problema da demissão por justa causa de empregado que aprova ou “curte” comentário depreciativo lançado no Facebook contra seu empregador. Trata-se de um fenômeno típico da chamada Sociedade da Informação, período vivido pela humanidade onde a difusão de ideias, informações e conhecimento ocorre em intensidade jamais vista, com o protagonismo das redes eletrônicas como a internet. A conclusão, tirada a partir de um exame de doutrina, jurisprudência e postulados da ética, é que o empregado, ao aderir a esse tipo de comentário, é passível de ser demitido por justa causa, ainda que a “curtida” tenha ocorrido fora do ambiente físico de trabalho. A metodologia utilizada é o estudo bibliográfico, com enfoque para o estudo de caso judicial.
Entre o político e o jurídico: a judicialização dos movimentos sociais e a capacidade de resiliência dos movimentos sócio-ambientais
Authors: Burckhart Thiago Rafael
Published: May 2017

A judicialização dos movimentos sociais é um fenômeno recente na história político-jurídica brasileira, tendo suscitado, nos últimos anos, profundas discussões jurídicas, políticas e sociais. Percebe-se, entretanto, que essa prática influencia diretamente na capacidade de resiliência de movimentos, podendo ter sua organização prejudicada e dimensão emancipatória negada. O caso do Movimento dos Atingidos pelo Desastre (MAD) de Blumenau/SC é uma evidência empírica desse fenômeno, haja vista que desde sua judicialização, que ocorreu como estratégia política do Poder Público municipal, o movimento viu sua atuação prejudicada já que a discussão foi transferida da esfera política reivindicativa para a burocrático-jurídica. Nesse sentido, esse artigo tem por objetivo discutir, a partir de uma abordagem sociológica e comprometida com a teoria da Constituição, a questão da judicialização diante dos movimentos sociais tomando em consideração o caso do MAD em Blumenau/SC. Questiona-se, a partir das teorias do Judicial Review, a legitimidade do Poder Judiciário atuar em demandas como essa, negando a esfera política de discussão e reivindicação democrática; busca-se fornecer elementos para a construção de uma teoria normativa do judicial review contextualizada. Para tanto, o artigo é dividido em quatro partes: I – Judicialização e ativismo judicial; II – Movimentos sociais, política e Judiciário; III – O caso do Movimento dos Atingidos pelo Desastre (MAD) de Blumenau/SC; IV – A (i)legitimidade do Poder Judiciário na atuação de causas envolvendo movimentos sociais.
A deep influence: United States-Colombia bilateral relations and security sector reform (SSR), 1994-2002
Authors: Castrillón Riascos Javier Alberto , Guerra Molina René Alonso
Published: May 2017

The internal conflict in Colombia has propelled the development of security sector reform (SSR) programs; however, these programs have been usually linked to the influence of relations between the United States and Colombia in military and foreign policy terms. The main objective of this essay is to understand said interplay from the mid-1990’s to the early 2000’s, which marked the biggest transformations to the Colombian defense sector in human rights, doctrine, equipment, and human capital. The analysis shows that such influence allowed for the consolidation of an offensive strategy which helped the Colombian government turn the balance of the internal conflict in its favor.
La justicia transicional del posacuerdo con las FARC-EP
Authors: Abuchaibe Heidi
Published: May 2017

Tras doce años de introducido por primera vez el discurso de la justicia transicional en el país, la firma del acuerdo de paz entre el Gobierno nacional y las farc-ep plantea la necesidad de analizar este instrumento, eminentemente político, a la luz del desarrollo de políticas públicas e instrumentos previos sustentados en la justicia transicional y el derecho constitucional a la paz. Para ello se hace un recorrido crítico sobre la justicia transicional en Colombia y la coherencia e integralidad del contenido de las medidas previas, con los postulados y contenidos del acuerdo. Se parte de la hipótesis de que en Colombia existe un marco constitucional transicional que obliga a integrar los esfuerzos en una política de justicia transicional única, concatenada e integral, que garantice la seguridad jurídica de lo pactado, el fortalecimiento institucional y el goce efectivo de los derechos de las víctimas del conflicto armado.
Minería aurífera informal e imposición de arreglos institucionales incumplidores: análisis institucional del caso de Buriticá, Antioquia, en 2009-2014
Authors: Silva Jaramillo Santiago
Published: May 2017

Este artículo presenta un estudio de caso de los cambios en los arreglos institucionales y el incumplimiento de normas en el municipio de Buriticá, luego del aumento de la producción minera en 2009 y la intervención de control del Gobierno en 2013. El texto pretende, de igual manera, proveer recomendaciones en clave de insumos para el diseño de intervenciones públicas en contextos similares, bajo el entendido de que en contextos sociales regidos por delicados equilibrios –como las zonas mineras–, la acción del Estado por medio de sus políticas puede agravar un problema público si no entiende completamente los arreglos institucionales que funcionan en ese territorio.
Virtual Community Engagement on Facebook Brand Page
Authors: Jing Zhang , Sotheara Heang , Virak Mom
Published: May 2017

The behavior of consumers in virtual community varies according to the types of the community they feel belonged to. The study may not only be conducted to understand what drives consumers to participate in the virtual brand community but may also seek to understand how members could get themselves with the community. The finding indicates that hedonic benefit is the strongest stimulus, which links to higher engagement. Though economic motive and product learning are not found to have a significant effect on sharing and commenting behavior; they are considered inherent. From theoretical contribution, the papers also provide strategic marketing directions to promote virtual community engagement.
Change Implementation and Competitive Positioning
Authors: Yusuf Adebola Bako , Akeem Ayinde Taiwo , James Olufemi Ademeso
Published: May 2017

Implementing complex organizational changes involve collective action by many people, each of whom contributes something. Implementation of change may face a big problem if the required environment, technique, and technologies are lacking. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of this study comprised 43,820 management employees of the telecommunication industry (NCC 2012). Based on proportional stratified sampling technique, the survey sample size calculator software was used to select 2312 employees. A six-point likert scale type questionnaire used to collect data was validated by experts and a 0.81 Cronbach alpha coefficient confirmed its reliability. Of the 2312 questionnaire copies administered, 1435 were returned duly filled out. Change implementation had a significant relationship with competitive positioning (R2=0.251, p-value=0.0000 < 0.05); hence, the result showed a positive significant relationship. The study concluded that change implementation significantly determined competitive positioning. The study recommended among other things that managers should make change implementation an integral part of change management so as to ensure competitive positioning. A major implication of the findings for the industry is that it has provided an insight into some of the implications change implementation have on competitive positioning in the Nigerian telecommunication industry. Implementing change judiciously is necessary.
International brand strategy: Case analysis according to the Moroccan Market
Authors: Hind Ghilane , Amina Aomari
Published: May 2017

Consumers today are not looking for a simple consumption, but they are looking for sense. The brand strategy is situated at a higher level of closeness to the consumer. Indeed, the brand acts as a communication interface between the company and the market. The present article will discuss the topic of a brand as a principal communication interface between the company and the consumer. First, we will analyze the brand position in the marketing mix approach through a comparative study of strong international brands strategies that have retained their positions despite different trends and generations. The result shows that the coherence between the corporate, product and brand strategy leads to build strong international brands.
Опыты креативной рецепции творчества и личности А. П. Чехова в новейшей русской драме (Сахалинская жена Е. Греминой и Чеховская трилогия В. Леванова)
Authors: Журчева Ольга , Журчева Татьяна
Published: May 2017

Статья посвящена проблеме креативной рецепции творчества и личности А. П. Чехова в новейшей драме на примере пьес двух современных драматургов: Елены Греминой и ее пьесы Сахалинская жена и Вадима Леванова и его «чеховской трилогии»: Смерть Фирса, Апокалипсис от Фирса, Славянский базар. В процессе анализа предпринята попытка показать, как смысловой потенциал прецедентных текстов позволяет сформировать новое художественное содержание. Обращение именно к этим текстам новейшей драмы связано еще и с тем, что во всех пьесах сам Чехов воспринимается как своеобразный миф, как сакральная фигура.
Интертекстуальность и игровые технологии в экранизациях нового времени
Authors: Ситникова Вера
Published: May 2017

Статья посвящена важному аспекту современной эстетики – интертекстуальности, которая обсуждается на примере экранизации классики. Экранизация рассматривается в русле научного осмысления литературоведением «перевода» вербального текста в аудиовизуальный ряд. В контексте авангардных поисков современного кинематографа как синтеза искусств интерпретируются приемы интертекстуальности и игровых технологий.
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Authors: Szymańska Aleksandra
Published: May 2017

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Authors: Warda Anna
Published: May 2017

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The Persuasiveness of a Message and the Problem of Legitimacy
Authors: Leśniczak Rafał
Published: May 2017

The author analyses several selected speeches of Italian politicians: the founder of the Forza Italia party, Silvio Berlusconi; the founder and leader of the Five Stars Movement, Beppe Grillo; and the current Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi. The study makes it possible to evaluate whether the conditions for the ideale Sprechsituation (the ideal speech situation) of Jürgen Habermas are fulfilled in analysing the public discourse. Particular attention will be given to the relationship between the persuasiveness of the communication and the problem of legitimacy.
Reportorial or Essayistic Paradigm? – a Few Remarks about the Sports Report
Authors: Siekiera Rafał
Published: May 2017

The article attempts to decide whether the sports report is more about the information or the commentary. On the basis of an analysis of press material, the author examines different characteristics of the genre and tries to determine their compatibility with the news canon. As the analysis shows, the contemporary sports report is less about news and more about commentary, interpretation and evaluation. Journalists tend to summarize the competition and briefly describe the course of events. It makes the sports report similar to press comment and review.
The Capacities and Limitations of the Newspaper Column as a Tool for Creating the Image of Its Author
Authors: Barańska-Szmitko Anna
Published: May 2017

The aim of this paper is to verify the capacities and limitations of the newspaper column (understood as a genre) as a tool for creating the image of its author. In the paper, the distinguishing features of a column are first presented, and then a hypothesis is proposed for predicting which attributes of its author may be generated by the column’s features. This hypothesis is juxtaposed with the results of empirical research. The main task of this research was to read the texts of one of two Polish columnists – Krzysztof Varga and Szymon Hołownia – and subsequently answer questions indicating the authors’ attributes. This procedure made it possible to recreate the image of the text’s author. The results demonstrated the influence of the column’s distinguishing features on the image of its author inferred by readers.
Cognitive Qualities of Radio Reportage in the Light of Scientific Research
Authors: Czarnek-Wnuk Paulina
Published: May 2017

Despite the fact that radio documentaries broadcast mainly strong emotions, the news valu of this genre is also an essential feature. Therefore, it is necessary to describe the potential of such works to expand knowledge about the surrounding world which could be significant for the listeners. The aim of this article is to present theses put forward by scholars with regard to radio documentaries. Researchers’ analyses are related to the genre’s potential to broaden people’s minds and influence the recipient’s perception.
Press Advertising – Varieties and Sub-Varieties. Methods of Promoting the Press
Authors: Mikosz Joanna
Published: May 2017

In the text entitled “Press advertising – varieties and sub-varieties. Methods of promoting the press”, the author discusses press advertising, which is a fast developing mass-media phenomenon. Modernity has granted press advertising a high quality of print and paper, as well as Infinite possibilities of combining various promotional forms with the press. The author argues that press advertising is one of the best ways in which a company can communicate with the market. Its advantage is, above all, a high frequency of distributing the contents and the possibility of conveying accurate advertising information in vast quantities.
HIV Infection of Macrophages: Implications for Pathogenesis and Cure
Authors: Clayton Kiera Leigh , Garcia Victor , Clements Janice E. , Walker Bruce D.
Published: May 2017

Although CD4+ T cells represent the major reservoir of persistent HIV and SIV infection, accumulating evidence suggests that macrophages also contribute. However, investigations of the role of macrophages are often underrepresented at HIV pathogenesis and cure meetings. This was the impetus for a scientific workshop dedicated to this area of study, held in Cambridge, MA in January 2017. The workshop brought together experts in the fields of HIV/SIV immunology/virology, macrophage biology and immunology, and animal models of HIV/SIV infection to facilitate discussions regarding the role of macrophages as a physiologically relevant viral reservoir, and the implications of macrophage infection for HIV pathogenesis and cure strategies. An emerging consensus that infected macrophages likely persist in the setting of combination antiretroviral therapy, driving persistent inflammation and contributing to the viral reservoir, indicate the importance of addressing macrophages as well as CD4+ T cells with future therapeutic strategies.
The Relationship Between PSN Behavior with Existence Larvae of Aedes aegypti In Port of Pulang Pisau
Authors: Nani Nani
Published: May 2017

The existence of Aedes aegypti larvae is an indicator of the existence of Aedes aegypti mosquito populations in the area. This mosquito is a vektor that can transmit diseases like Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya. The most effective efforts to eradicate mosquito larvae are within off the circle of mosquito chain that is by conducting mosquito nest eradication (PSN). Factors that may affect the existence of Aedes aegypti larvae are PSN behavior that consist of knowledge, attitudes and practice. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of knowledge, attitudes and practice mosquito eradication with existence of Aedes aegypti larvae. This study use cross sectional design with a sample size of 80 respondents selected by simple random sampling.To determine the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables used chi square test. The independent variable in this study is the knowledge, attitude and practice. The results of this study show that based on the chi square test with α = 5% knowledge (p value = 0,004; PR = 1,76; CI 95% 1,19-2,59),attitude (p value = 0,024 ; PR = 1,55 ; CI 95% 1,08-2,24) and the PSN practice (p value = 0,000, PR = 3,89; CI 95% 2,01-7,52) relationship with existence larvae. The conclusion is that there are relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice PSN with the exixtence of Aedes aegypti larvae in the Port of Pulang Pisau. Keywords: the existence of larvae of Aedes aegypti, knowledge, attitudes, practice PSN
Correlations Between Physical Activity, Smoking Habit And Attitude In Elderly With Incidence of Osteoporosis
Authors: Dimyati Kiki Familia
Published: May 2017

Osteoporosis was one of degenerative disease that is common in the elderly. There was a several of risk factors of osteoporosis. Two of them were physical activity and smoking habits. Attitude was one part of a person’s behavior that may affect the prevention of disease. This study aimed to analyze the affect of physical activity, smoking habits, and attitude of the elderly to incidence of osteoporosis. This study is an observational study with case control design. The number of samples in this study was 66 elderly who visited Osteoporosis Clinic Husada Utama Hospital in Surabaya. Respondent selection taken with systematic random sampling. The independent variables of this study were physical activity, smoking habit, and attitude, while the dependent variable was incidence of osteoporosis. Based on correlation analysis with logistic regression test showed there was a significant correlation (p<0,05) between physical activity, smoking habits, and attitude. Odds Ratio (OR) in this study for physical activity was 14,764 ,smoking habit was 9,646 and attitude was 5,623. The conclusion of this study, there was physical activity as a dominant affect after controlled smoking habits and attitude to incidence of osteoporosis. The suggestion is to do physical activity three times a week, consume healthy food and beverage, take an enough sleep,reduce stress factors and stop smoking also. Keywords: Physical activity, smoking habits, elderly
Relationship Between Mothers’ Role and Knowledge in Recurrence Prevention of Food Allergy for Children Under Five Years-Old
Authors: Rinawarti Fitria
Published: May 2017

There are 30-40% of people with allergies world wide in 2011, this is based on data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than tripled from 1993 to 2006. Parents play an important role in overcoming the recurrence of allergies in children in order of recurrence allergies and more severe recurrence. The goal of the study is to analyze association mothers’s role and knowledge in recurrence prevention of food allergy in children under five years-old. The study is an analytic observational research with cross sectional design. Method of sampling usedis simple random sampling. The samples were 39 mothers who have children under five years-old with food allergy in Rumah Sakit Islam Jemursari Surabaya. Analysis used chi-square test with α = 0.05 significance level.The results revealed the knowledge of mothers’ with allergy recurrance is 15 person (38,5%) have a good knowledge in prevention of food allergy in children under five years-old, while mothers’s role in recurrence prevention of food allergy in children under five years-old is 26 person (66,7%) have a role unfavorable. The statistical test by using chi-square revealed there were association between mothers’role (ρ=0,030) and mother’s of knowledge (ρ=0,00001)in recurrence prevention of food allergy for children under five years-old.The conclusions of the results this study is mothers’s role with unfavorable to have children under five years-old with an allergy recurrence of severe allergy, while mothers with good knowledge to have children under five years-old with an allergy reccurrance of mild allergy.Keywords: recurrence allergies, mother’s role, mother’s knowledge
Differences Characteristics Patients Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 with and without Coronary Heart Disease
Authors: Aquarista Nindara Citra
Published: May 2017

Diabetes mellitus is the third highest Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which causes death in Indonesia. The incidence of coronary heart disease in diabetes mellitus is high, 65% of people with diabetes mellitus die due to coronary heart disease and stroke. The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in the characteristics of Diabetes mellitus type 2 in patients with and without coronary heart disease in Haji General Hospital Surabaya year 2016. This research uses observational analysis with cross sectional study design.The subject of the study is the incidence of diabetes Mellitus type 2 with and without coronary heart disease with undergoing outpatient treatment at Haji General Hospital Surabaya year 2016. The Samples were taken by fixed-disease sampling method with 42 people as the samples. The data analysis uses Chi Square test. The results show for the independent variables that have the most significant difference inHaji General Hospital Surabaya year 2016 is smoking behavior (p = 0.00; PR = 7.85; 95% CI = 2.09 to 29.50) and hypertension (p= 0,002; PR = 3.51; 95% CI = 1.42 to 8.67). In conclusion, the smoking behavior and hypertension can lead to complications of coronary heart disease for patients with type in Diabetes Mellitus type 2 in Haji General Hospital year 2016. It needs awareness to check blood pressure regularly and eliminate the smoking habit as the prevention of complications of coronary heart disease for patients with diabetes mellitus type 2.Keywords: diabetes mellitus type 2, coronary hearth disease.
Knowledge and Preventive Action of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Transmission in Household Contacts
Authors: Agustina Saflin , Wahjuni Chatarina Umbul
Published: May 2017

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease directly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Family involvement for its prevention need to be taken into account includes knowledge, attitudes and practice.  The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences of the prevention behavior of the disease in household contact families in the working area of Puskesmas Rangkah, Pacar Keling and Gading at Surabaya 2015.  This research was case control study uses a sample of 25 cases and 25 control samples. Collecting data using questionnaires to obtain information about the variables: the prevention of the disease transmission, socio-economic status, gender, knowledge and attitudes.  The results showed that the majority of respondents have a socio-economic status in the low category (72 %), female (58 %), have a good knowledge (78 %), a good attitude (72 %), and good transmission prevention of pulmonary TB (56 %). Chi square test showed that there is a gender difference (p = 0.010). Wilxocon Mann Whitney test shows that no differences in socioeconomic status (p = 0.533), attitude ( p = 0.212 ) and there are differences in knowledge (p = 0.018) and action (p = 0.000) prevention of transmission of the disease in the household contacts. It can be concluded that there is a difference in behavior includes knowledge and preventive measures of pulmonary TB transmission in the household contacts. Suggest the need for cooperation and intervention from a health personnel to family and patient as well as the strong motivation of the people against infection-prevention measures of pulmonary TB.  Keywords: family, knowledge, attitude, precaution of Pulmonary Tuberculosis infection
Los entornos personales de aprendizaje (PLE). Del cómo enseñar al cómo aprender
Authors: Martínez Gimeno Almudena , Torres Barzabal Luisa
Published: May 2017

Si algo caracteriza el contexto social actual, es el profundo desarrollo de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. Nunca antes se ha contado con tal variedad de recursos cuyo uso didáctico nos ayuda no sólo a enseñar, sino también y primordialmente, a aprender en cualquier momento de la vida.Frente a la necesidad de atender la demanda de un alumnado que cada vez tiene a su alcance un mayor número de recursos y fuentes de información, hemos encontrado en los PLE (Personal Learning Environment) un aporte elemental para la construcción de aprendizajes significativos.Pero tal y como exponemos a lo largo de este artículo, el profesorado tiene la responsabilidad de ajustar, a nuevas formas de aprender, nuevas formas de enseñar. Ya no es suficiente con incorporar elementos al aula, debemos adaptar la metodología a contextos de aprendizaje que no se encuentran bajo la supervisión del docente.Con esta visión se plantea la siguiente reflexión, cuyo objeto es aportar ideas que faciliten la integración de aspectos tecnológicos y pedagógicos en un entorno  flexible de colaboración e intercambio, desde una acción regulada ya no por el profesorado, sino por el propio estudiante.