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The Inhibitor Pathogen Bacteria’s of Sea Grape Caulerpa lentillifera Applies on Fresh Fish
Authors: M.Tapotubun Alfonsina , Safitri Imelda K.E , Matrutty Theodora E.A.A.
Published: January 2017

Contamination of pathogen bacteries at the fresh fish may occur during the post harvesting to the consuming period, and endanger human health. One of simple and safe way to protect secureness of fresh fish food is the use of Caulerpa lentillifera to push down pathogen bacteries activity. The aims of this research to investigate lability of sea grape (Caulerpa lentillifera) against the activity of pathogen bacteries Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella sp., in fresh fish, during storage phase, at ambient and ice temperatures. Method used in this research is experimental laboratories method, that is, 10%, 20% and 30% blended sea grapes applied on fresh fishes, Selar crumenopthalmus during storage of 1, 2 and 3 days at ambient and ice temperatures. All the applied of blended of Caulerpa lentillifera, shows the ability to obstruct the activity of bactery group coliform and Escherichia coli on fresh fish Selar crumenopthalmus up to 2x 24 hours, at ambient temperature, and 3x24 hours at ice temperature. During storage period, the occurance and grows of Salmonella sp. and Vibrio cholerae bacteries is undetected. Fresh sea grapes concentration of 10% is sufficient to be applied on fresh fish to obstruct the activity of pathogen bacteries Escherichia coli during storage time of 2 x 24 hours at room temperature, and 3 x 24 hours at ice temperature, and to block the occurance of Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella sp. during storage period. .
Bullying in schools: Epidemiology and prevention
Authors: Gorea R.K.
Published: December 2016

Bullying is seen in different spheres of life but is more worrisome in schools because deleterious effects are more pronounced in victims of bullying at schools due to the young age of the victims. Different forms of bullying are observed but their effects are mostly similar though their severity varies depending on the attitude of the bullied student. Some places in any school are more prone to incidences of bullying and these areas should be specially taken care of to prevent bullying. Various strategies are adopted depending upon research in a particular institution or state but the involvement of all stakeholders is important to reduce the incidences of bullying.
Age estimation from the fusion of distal end of fibula epiphysis
Authors: Singh Pardeep , Kaur Davinder , Gorea R.K. , Oberai S.S. , Kapila A. K.
Published: December 2016

The range of variation in epiphyseal fusion for the distal end of fibula epiphysis in Punjab, India populations has been studied in the present study. This study evaluates epiphyseal fusion of the distal fibula in 100 young individuals, 50 males, and 50 females with age range from 16-17 years to 24-25 years. Radiographs were performed at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India with 10 cases from each age group in both males and females. Both AP and lateral views of X-ray were taken. Results indicate that complete fusion in males occur at the age of 18-19 age group and in females occurs at 16-17 year age group in the distal end of the fibula. Earliest union for males and females occur at 16 years.
Ethics In Orthodontics: A Retrospective review
Authors: Chattopadhyay George Sam , Alaskar Ziyad A , Salem Abu Elqomsan Mohammed Ali , Alateeg Mohammed A.
Published: December 2016

When treating a patient in an orthodontic clinic, significant ethical issues may arise unfolding to the best interests of the patient and decision making for them. The case of a patient with a cleft lip and palate whose parents failed to bring her in for medically indicated orthodontic care is offered. Ethical features of the case are discussed, including the need to benefit the patient, avoid harm, and respect the preferences of the parents. Ethical codes of the American Dental Association and American Medical Association are referenced. Ethical dilemmas include the variance between the orthodontist's commitment to the patient and the need to value the parental autonomy. Parental independence is respected up until the point at which significant harm to a patient may result. The orthodontist's primary ethical responsibility is to the patient and not to anybody else. The orthodontist providing medically indicated care should involve the craniofacial team or hospital social worker when parental decision making is in the query.
Educate: Don’t punish
Authors: Chowdhary Zoya , Chowdhary Falak , Gangopadhyay Rubal
Published: December 2016

We all have seen/ experienced incidences of corporal punishment, but most of us don’t see them as something strange/ to question, and yet it makes us feel uncomfortable. In other words; corporal punishment is just one of the wrong ways to discipline a child. In our society, it is a trend that children in school as well as at home are physically punished if they do not conform to the set social behavior. The punishment varies from physical abuse to psychological abuse. A child responds differently to the menace of corporal punishment and the uncontrolled anger of the parent/ teacher, may result in injuries or even death of the child.
Children respect and admire adults whether parents/ teachers but these punishments may lead to anger and frustration which diminish the intimacy which the child has towards them and to cope up with the persistent abuse, the child indulges in self-destructive activities like alcohol abuse etc and even suicidal attempts. Chronic abuse of the child leads to a breach of the trust between the child and the parent/ teacher causing effects beyond physical/ mental trauma, there is an erosion of the self-esteem, fear of closeness and ill-conceived attempts to avoid unpleasant reminders of child abuse. The use of corporal punishment is strongly rooted in our society and is passed on through generations. However, this doesn’t mean that corporal punishment is justified. So, putting an end to corporal punishment is our ethical duty.
Rupture of mature cystic teratoma induced by a car accident
Authors: Morgan A.
Published: December 2016

Benign cystic tumors can originate from the retroperitoneum and are known to develop in adult males and females asymptomatically. Radiological diagnosis of teratomas in the retroperitoneal region is difficult and often confused with myelolipoma or other lipomatous tumors. This case report describes the incidental finding of mature cystic teratoma of the retroperitoneal region, which ruptured post motor vehicle accident (MVA) in 31years, old female patient. The patient present to the emergency department 24 hours post-accident with symptoms and signs of peritoneal inflammation. As a result of the seat belt injury, the cystic teratoma of the left retroperitoneum had ruptured. Due to anatomical location, the cyst was only partially removed. This case report has raised multiple clinical dilemmas and is the first of its kind in trauma patient management of mature cystic teratoma.
It should not hurt to be a child: A Case Report
Authors: Gupta Apoorva , Shankar V.Naveen , Ravindra SV
Published: December 2016

As custodians of children’s hopes and aspirations, we must accept the responsibility for creating an environment that will help children thrive. Child abuse is a major public health problem all over the world. It can be in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or just neglect in providing for the child’s needs. These factors can leave the child with serious, long-lasting psychological damage. Violence against children, including corporal punishment, is a violation of the rights of the child. It conflicts with the child’s human dignity and the right of the child to physical integrity. As most of the abuse injuries occur in the head and neck, dentists can easily diagnose them and as health care professionals, it is our duty to detect such abuses at an early stage to prevent further harm to the child and counseling of the abusive caretaker. The management of child abuse can be complicated, and often require a multidisciplinary approach, encompass professionals who will identify the cause of the abuse or neglect, treatment of the immediate problems and referral of the child to the relevant child protection authority for action. The involvement of dentists in child protection teams would be beneficial in two ways, dentists would become aware of their role and would assist in the training of physicians and other professionals.
Stray bullet as a cardiac embolism
Authors: Chahrour Hussein
Published: December 2016

Bullet embolism is a relatively uncommon complication of gunshot injuries. Migration of bullets through bodily vessels presents unique clinical challenges and can lead to infection, thrombosis, ischemia, hemorrhage, and death. Potential lack of early symptoms leads to delayed or missed diagnosis and often-inadequate early management can potentially result in the loss of extremities or life. In this paper is presented an unusual case in which a stray bullet to the posterior aspect of the left side of the chest penetrated the thoracic cavity and traveled to the left femoral artery through the left ventricle, embolizing the vessel. The bullet was surgically removed from the left common femoral artery.
Bullying in schools: Epidemiology and prevention
Authors: Gorea R K
Published: December 2016

Bullying is seen in different spheres of life but is more worrisome in schools because deleterious effects are more pronounced in victims of bullying at schools due to the young age of the victims. Different forms of bullying are observed but their effects are mostly similar though their severity varies depending on the attitude of the bullied student. Some places in any school are more prone to incidences of bullying and these areas should be specially taken care of to prevent bullying. Various strategies are adopted depending upon research in a particular institution or state but the involvement of all stakeholders is important to reduce the incidences of bullying.
Is the manner of suicide predetermined? – Gastric contents can reveal the truth
Authors: Chattopadhyay Saurabh , Mazumdar Aloke , Gangopadhyay Rubal
Published: December 2016

Suicidal deaths have been reported from across the world in different communities, religion, and socioeconomic groups. In the developing countries, irrespective of the reason for such deaths the manners of suicide are usually by means of poisoning, hanging, burn or drowning. Rarely gunshot injuries or fall from height are resorted to. The present study aims to determine the different methods opted for suicide in a rural setting in West Bengal. Out of the 134 cases studied over a period of 2 years, hanging was the most common method among both sexes followed by poisoning. In the majority of the cases of hanging food was detected in the stomach while in cases of poisoning it was found only in 39.1% cases. This indicated the knowledge of the victims that food might interfere with the actions of poison and hence to avoid it before consumption of the toxic substance. The presence or absence of the gastric contents also points out towards the predetermined mindset of the deceased with regards to the choice of the method of suicide.
Age estimation from the fusion of distal end of fibula epiphysis
Authors: Singh Pardeep , Kaur Davinder , Gorea R. K. , Oberai S. S. , Kapila A. K.
Published: December 2016

The range of variation in epiphyseal fusion for the distal end of fibula epiphysis in Punjab, India populations has been studied in the present study. This study evaluates epiphyseal fusion of the distal fibula in 100 young individuals, 50 males, and 50 females with age range from 16-17 years to 24-25 years. Radiographs were performed at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India with 10 cases from each age group in both males and females. Both AP and lateral views of X-ray were taken. Results indicate that complete fusion in males occur at the age of 18-19 age group and in females occurs at 16- 17 year age group in the distal end of the fibula. Earliest union for males and females occur at 16 years.
Educate: Don’t punish
Authors: Chowdhary Zoya , Chowdhary Falak , Chowdhary Aamir , Chowdhary Aniece
Published: December 2016

We all have seen/ experienced incidences of corporal punishment, but most of us don’t see them as something strange/ to question, and yet it makes us feel uncomfortable. In other words; corporal punishment is just one of the wrong ways to discipline a child. In our society, it is a trend that children in school as well as at home are physically punished if they do not conform to the set social behavior. The punishment varies from physical abuse to psychological abuse. A child responds differently to the menace of corporal punishment and the uncontrolled anger of the parent/ teacher, may result in injuries or even death of the child. Children respect and admire adults whether parents/ teachers but these punishments may lead to anger and frustration which diminish the intimacy which the child has towards them and to cope up with the persistent abuse, the child indulges in self-destructive activities like alcohol abuse etc and even suicidal attempts. Chronic abuse of the child leads to a breach of the trust between the child and the parent/ teacher causing effects beyond physical/ mental trauma, there is an erosion of the self-esteem, fear of closeness and illconceived attempts to avoid unpleasant reminders of child abuse. The use of corporal punishment is strongly rooted in our society and is passed on through generations. However, this doesn’t mean that corporal punishment is justified. So, putting an end to corporal punishment is our ethical duty.
Diuretic activity of ethanolic extract of whole plant of Sphaeranthus indicus linn in albino rats
Authors: Sundaresan Preeja K. , Prabhakaran Sonish S. , Palappallil Dhanya S. , Chellappan Dharmarajan
Published: December 2016

Background: Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (S. indicus Linn) is a medicinal plant widely used in Indian traditional system of medicine for treating various ailments. The aim of the study was to evaluate diuretic activity by Lipschitz method in albino rats.Methods: Thirty albino rats were grouped into five groups and each contained six rats. Group I (control group) received 25ml/kg each of 0.9% sodium chloride orally. Group II (standard) received Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg/kg orally dissolved in isotonic normal saline. Groups III, IV and V received ethanolic extracts of S. indicus Linn in doses 100mg/kg, 200mg/kg and 300mg/kg respectively dissolved in isotonic saline orally. The mice were put in metabolic cages and urine samples were collected for all the groups up to 24 hours after dosing. Urine was analysed for volume, urinary excretion ratio, diuretic activity, sodium and potassium composition electrolytes. Data was analysed using SPSS version 16 for windows.Results: Single dose administration of S. indicus in doses of 100, 200 and 300 mg/Kg as compared to Hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg/kg)have significantly (p<0.001, ANOVA) increased total urine output along with an increase in concentration of sodium and potassium. S. indicus Linn 300 mg/Kg produced greater diuretic activity, which is comparable to the effect of standard.Conclusions: The extract treated rats showed a dose dependent increase in urine volume. Maximum diuretic and kaliuretic activity were observed at the dose of 300 mg/kg of the extract. The present study supports and confirms the basis for folklore use of S. indicus Linn as a diuretic agent.
Comparison of safety, efficacy and perinatal outcome of isoxsuprine and nifedipine in women with preterm labour
Authors: BN Seema , Pujar Tejaswi V.
Published: December 2016

Background: Over the last 50 years, extensive research has been conducted with the objective of preventing, predicting and optimizing the outcome of patients with preterm labour. Currently, the therapeutic foundation for treating preterm labour involves the use of tocolysis. An attempt is made to study the tocolytic effect of Isoxsuprine and nifedipine in suppression of preterm labour.Methods: This is a prospective study, carried out in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of S S institute of medical sciences and research centre, Davangere, over a period of 15 months- from October 2014 to January 2016.Results: 60 antenatal cases with 28-36 weeks of gestation with painful intermittent uterine contractions were considered for the study. Subjects were randomly allotted into two groups - Group A (Isoxsuprine) and Group B (Nifedipine) 30 patients each. Main outcomes include prolongation of pregnancy, maternal side effects and neonatal outcome were compared. Baseline characteristics were well matched in both study groups. Mean prolongation of pregnancy was 31.68 days in Nifedipine and 27.54 days in Isoxsuprine group which was statistically significant. Success rate with Nifedipine was found to be 96% as compared to Isoxsuprine which was 75%. Maternal side effects like hypotension (13.33%) and tachycardia (6.66%) were common in Isoxsuprine group, while facial flushing was seen in16.66% patients in Nifedipine group. Neonatal outcome was similar in the both groups.Conclusions: Nifedipine is a safe and effective tocolytic agent than Isoxsuprine with less maternal complications.
The problem of burns
Authors: Goudar Bhimanagouda V. , Agarwal Sidharth , Lamani Yamanur P. , Gururaj Shankar , Gouda Veerbhadra
Published: December 2016

Background: Burns due to accidents are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the Indian sub-continent. The causes being preventive, warrant a better understanding of the epidemiology to know the seriousness of the situation, implement better medical care and prevent such accidents. Aim was to study the morbidity and mortality related to percentage of burns.Methods: This is a retrospective observational study where patients admitted with burns 2013 and 2015 were evaluated. Data with respect to sex, age, percentage of burns, air-way burns, mode and cause of burns, cause of death and length of hospitalization were analyzed.Results: 65.3% of the patients were females and 34.7% males, with a male: female ratio of 0.53:1. A total mortality of 43.71% was seen. Maximum patients belonged to age group 21-40 years which also constituted 28.74% (highest) of the above total mortality. More than 50 % mortality was seen in patients with more than 41% burns. Air way burns were present in 41.31% of the cases; of which 85.51% of cases did not survive. Death due to hypovolemic shock (42.47%) was the main cause of death in the initial 4 days of admission; whereas septicemic shock (57.53%) from the 5th day onward.Conclusions: Morbidity and mortality due to burns is still very high in India, especially in young adults of age groups 21- 40 years. A higher case load for females as seen, being nearly double in in relation to males. Better fluid resuscitation regimens with adequate control of infection is the need of the hour to bring down the mortality. Female sex and more than 41% burns predicts higher mortality. Involvement of the respiratory tract, also predicts higher mortality and may be taken as a reliable indicator of the severity of burns. In the present scenario, we should stress more over the prevention of burns, to easily make available affordable and cheap medical care for the patients and to minimize post burn disability as much as possible.
Top ten most accessed AMOR articles in 2015/2016
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: December 2016

In 2015/2016, Advances in Modern Oncology Research published a total of 67 articles over eight issues in two separate volumes. These published articles, consisting of editorials, reviews, case reports, and original research, have collectively accumulated 26,320 views as of December 2016. A total of 54 authors and 160 peer-reviewers from across the globe contributed to the journal in its first full year of publication. The journal’s top ten most accessed articles are:

1. Indoles as anticancer agents (Vol. 1 Issue 1)
 
2. Pharmacometrics and systems pharmacology of immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in cancer translational medicine (Vol. 2 Issue 1)
 
3. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); aetiological considerations (Vol. 1 Issue 1)
 
4. Oligoadenylate synthetase 1 (OAS1) expression in human breast and prostate cancer cases, and its regulation by sex steroid hormones (Vol. 2 Issue 2)
 
5. Antiproliferative effects of cembranoid derivatives obtained from Red Sea soft coral Sarcophyton glaucum on human colorectal cancer cell lines (Vol. 1 Issue 1)
 
6. Paraneoplastic pemphigus: A trait d’union between dermatology and oncology (Vol. 1 Issue 2)
 
7. Cancer cell metastasis; perspectives from the focal adhesion (Vol. 1 Issue 1)
 
8. Threshold-based parametric analysis of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging at 3.0 Tesla to identify men with prostate cancer (Vol. 1 Issue 2)
 
9. Economic burden of patients with inoperable advanced breast cancer receiving early or late capecitabine or trastuzumab as second-line treatment: A population-based study (Vol. 1 Issue 2)
 
10. Non-coding RNAs: New therapeutic targets and opportunities for hepatocellular carcinoma (Vol. 2 Issue 1)
AMOR Vol. 2, Issue 6, December 2016
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: December 2016

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Pregnancy outcomes in women with heart disease at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji.
Authors: Narube Litia , Fong James , Parks Tom , Ekeroma Alec Joseph , Kubuabola Ilisapeci
Published: December 2016

Background: Cardiac disease in pregnancy is the third most common cause of maternal mortality in Fiji. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of pregnant women with heart disease presenting to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH).

Method: A retrospective review of case notes of all pregnant women identified with heart disease who birthed in the hospital between January 2011 and December 2013 (36 months).   

Findings: Of the 24,844 livebirths in CWMH during the study period, 153 women, aged 15 to 43 years of age, were confirmed with a cardiac lesion, which gives a prevalence rate of 6.2 per 1,000 livebirths. Rheumatic heart disease was the commonest cardiac lesion (112, 90%) followed by congenital heart disease (6, 5%) and hypertensive cardiomyopathy (3, 2%).  Most of the cardiac lesions (120, 73%) were detected during pregnancy.

There was a higher rate of intervention, morbidity and mortality associated with a cardiac lesion. The rate of instrumental deliveries, caesarean sections and admissions to intensive care were 3.5, 1.5 and 44 times higher compared to pregnant women without a heart lesion. The case-fatality rate was 2.0%.

Conclusion: Women with a cardiac lesion in pregnancy had more interventions, higher morbidity and mortality compared to women without a cardiac lesion. Early diagnosis and evaluation of cardiac function were essential for better maternal outcomes. All pregnant women should be screened with an echocardiogram to improve early detection of cardiac lesions.   
Maternal health promotion in Samoa: Views of pregnant mothers
Authors: Fa'alili-Fidow Jacinta , Naseri Vaifagaloa , Cruickshank Tai’ivao Siniva , McCool Judith , Manoa Saneta , Gentles Dudley , Percival Teuila
Published: December 2016

Abstract

Introduction

Child health and maternal health are priority areas for Samoa. Good maternal health is critical for the welfare and survival of the household especially for children who rely on their mothers for their basic needs. We aimed to identify positive and effective mechanisms of advice and support that would improve the experiences of pregnancy for mothers, and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies.

 

Methods

A qualitative approach was used with five focus group discussions with pregnant women (N= 32). All the focus groups were held in five different medical clinics four in Upolu and one in Savai’i. Interviews were transcribed and translated from Samoan to English and accompanying notes taken. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Key themes which emerged provided categories which assisted in sorting of more comments to provide understanding and context to the participants’ views.

 

Findings

Pregnant women cited physical symptoms, a lack of knowledge or understanding of pregnancy, relationship issues, and barriers to accessing health care and stress as the main issues. Travelling long distances by boat and buses for scans and appointments was challenging for most. Waiting times in clinics were long with little information available in Samoan on TV screens or pamphlets. Many women felt they couldn’t ask questions of the midwives/doctors and often the most prominent issues for women were in relation to relationships and mental wellbeing.

 

Conclusions

A lack of funding and transportation were identified as barriers to implementing a sustainable programme to help pregnant women. Clinics should be set up closer to where their clients live so as to minimise travel. The wait times in clinics could be utilised to have pregnancy information displayed via videos along with pamphlets with the proviso they be in plain Samoan. 
Evaluation of the pilot TAPUAKI Pacific pregnancy and parenting education programme
Authors: Gentles Dudley , Fa'alili-Fidow Jacinta , Dunlop Amanda , Roberts Mary , Ikihele Amio , Percival Teuila , Nosa Vili
Published: December 2016

Background: The TAPUAKI programme aimed to improve Pacific women’s, their partners and families’ knowledge and confidence about pregnancy and parenting so they can make informed choices about their health and that of their infants. The programme consisted of six two-hour blocks of antenatal classes run over six consecutive weeks.

Aim: To evaluate the TAPUAKI programme for the effectiveness and delivery of its curriculum to pregnant mothers.

Methods: Both paper survey questionnaires and focus group interviews (talanoa) were used for the evaluation. Out of 32 participants who attended the TAPUAKI programme, 13 agreed to take part in the evaluation (a response rate of 41%). There were 3 sites (from 2013-2014) where the programme was piloted: Henderson, Onehunga and Otara. The 13 participants were Samoan, Cook Islands Māori or Tongan ethnicity, all aged between 17 and 40 years old.  In addition, there were 2 female facilitators at each site who delivered the curriculum. All six facilitators agreed to take part in the evaluation.  

Findings: Participants reported that their knowledge about pregnancy and parenting had increased as a result of the programme. Specifically, these topics were nutrition, giving birth, breastfeeding and safe sleeping practices. The programme helped to change some incorrect practices and beliefs that were held by those participants who already had children.

Conclusion: The TAPUAKI programme increased the women’s knowledge and confidence about pregnancy and parenting. 
Where do we go with maternal health?
Authors: Baravilala Wame
Published: December 2016

On 15 September 2016, the Lancet published a new series of six papers on maternal survival,1 bringing together current epidemiology, successes and failures in this subject area, all within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Audrey Ceschia and Richard Horton2 of the Lancet stated in an editorial, “The lesson … is that progress in maternal health is fragile and non-linear. The gains that have been made … during the era of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) —must never be taken for granted. Constant vigilance is essential.” 
Institutional arrangements governing wetland utilization and conservation in communal areas of Zimbabwe
Authors: Marambanyika Thomas , Beckedahl Heinz
Published: December 2016

Based on household surveys and key informant interviews, the paper explores the consequences of existing institutional arrangements governing wetland access, utilization and conservation in six wetlands located in communal areas found in the central part of Zimbabwe. This was provoked by the fact that wetland ecosystem services are being lost in most developing countries despite the existence of institutions meant to promote their wise use. The results of the study indicated a complex multi-institutional involvement in wetland resources governance. The roles and relationship of participating institutions often compromised wetland resources conservation as a result of conflicts, confusion and tensions exacerbated by divergent motives. There was no homogeny in number of institutions determining utilization at each wetland as well as their degree of influence on management decisions, a situation resembling lack of consistency in existing institutional structure at communal level. Given the proximity of traditional leaders and wetland committees to the people and wetlands and poor participation of government agencies, an institutional structure which place local institutions at the core of the governance system should be formulated. This should be complemented by a clear framework which promotes inter-co-ordination of institutional roles and clarification of their relationships in order to minimize discord in execution of their duties; a situation observed to currently influence degradation of wetland ecosystems. The necessary policy and legal framework to support this institutional framework should be put in place as well as resources for its operations.  
DO CORPO À CORPOREIDADE: uma possibilidade educativa
Authors: Sobreira Vickele , Nista-Piccolo Vilma Lení , Moreira Wagner Wey
Published: December 2016

O corpo máquina que ultrapassa seus limites e não respeita seu ritmo face às necessidades vigentes na sociedade contemporânea, é, nesse texto, analisado à luz dos estudos da corporeidade. A Educação é concebida como meio pelo qual nos tornamos cognitivamente aptos para viver socialmente. As premissas que relacionam educação/corporeidade, aqui expostas, têm a intenção de propor mudanças na visão de um corpo estático, por um corpo ativo, dinâmico, mutável que se expressa e se manifesta em sua corporeidade. Educar numa perspectiva da corporeidade significa promover relações homem/mundo/sociedade/cultura. A educação pode ser o caminho para o ser humano dar mais sentido à vida. A ideia é que se possa perceber o corpo que expressa sua inteligibilidade, revelando a busca de sua transcendência.Palavras-chave: Corporeidade. Corpo. Educação. FROM BODY TO CORPOREALITY: an educational possibilityAbstract: The body machine that goes beyond its limits and does not respect its rhythm in the light of current needs in contemporary society is, in this text, analyzed in accordance with corporeality studies. Education is conceived as a means by which we become cognitively able to live socially. The assumptions relating education/corporeality , here exposed , aim at proposing changes in the vision of a static body, for an active, dynamic, changeable body, which is expressed and manifested in its corporeality . Educating in a corporeality perspective means promoting relations between man / world / society / culture. Education might be the way for humans to give more meaning to life. The idea presented is to allow realization of the body that expresses its intelligibility, revealing the search for its transcendence.Keywords: Corporeality. Body. Education. DEL CUERPO A LA CORPOREIDAD: una posibilidad educativaResumen: El cuerpo máquina ultrapasa sus límites y no respecta su ritmo delante a las necesidades vigentes en la sociedad contemporánea es, en este texto, analizado a la luz de los estudios de la corporeidad. La educación es concebida como medio por lo cual nos convertimos cognitivamente aptos a vivir socialmente. Las premisas que relacionan educación/ corporeidad, aquí expuestas, tienen la intención de proponer cambios en la visión de un cuerpo estático, por un cuerpo activo, dinámico, mutable que se expresa y se manifiesta en su corporeidad. Educar en una perspectiva de la corporeidad significa promover relaciones hombre/ mundo/ sociedad/ cultura. La educación puede ser el camino para el ser humano dar más sentido a la vida. La idea presentada es percibir el cuerpo que expresa su inteligibilidad, relevando la busca de su transcendencia. Palabras clave: Corporeidad. Cuerpo. Educación.
A retrospective examination of reproduction and survival rates of van cats
Authors: Uslu Barış Atalay , Çak Bahattin , Demirel Ahmet Fatih , Gulyuz Fetih , Yilmaz Orhan , Kosal Volkan
Published: December 2016

Van cats are animals that often become the centre of attention due to their white hair, colourful eyes, and affectionate attitudes. However, it is nearly impossible to find research studies on the reproductive behaviours of Van cats. We conducted this study with the purpose of revealing the breeding efficiency properties and survival rates of Van cats. The study materials consisted of Van cats in the Van Cat Home of Yüzüncü Yıl University’s Van Cats Research Center. We determined the breeding efficiency properties using records obtained from 56 female cats over the course of four years. As a result of the study, we determined that the durations of oestrus, pregnancy, and lactation in Van cats were, respectively, 2.41±0.09, 63.75±0.27, and 98.45±1.18 days. We also determined the average number of kittens per delivery and the mating per pregnancy as, respectively, 3.30±0.19 and 13.71±0.74. In this study, we recorded the presence of 56 delivering cats, with a total of 185 kittens, 22 of which were dead (11.89%), and an 88.11% survival rate (%). The most common delivery type was twin deliveries (30%), and the highest rate of stillbirths was 4.86% in quadruplet deliveries.
Developpemnt Du Capital Humain, Croissance Economique Et Bien-Etre En Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Koné Seydou
Published: January 2017

This paper assesses human capital development policies and their impact on economic growth and households’ well-being in Côte d'Ivoire. A dynamic computable general equilibrium model was used to measure the impact of public spending on education and health policies as predicted by the government and then the effects of a larger increase of those spending on economic growth and household welfare in Côte d'Ivoire. The simulations results show that public spending in education and health has positive impacts on education and health demands, on the improvement of labor’s factor quality and on the productive capacities of poor and vulnerable households. The results also show that there is a positive correlation between public expenditures on education and health, economic growth and welfare in Côte d'Ivoire.
Factors Affecting Credit Risk: An Empirical Study of the Jordanian Commercial Banks
Authors: Al-abedallat Abedalfattah Zuhair
Published: January 2017

The problem of the study shows that various Banks suffer from many types of banking risks. This has significantly affected banks' profits. The credit risk is considered to be the major risks to commercial banks. Also, the study aimed to identify the various factors that are affecting credit risk. The study findings shows that there is significant statistical impact of the factors (the efficiency of workers in the banking credit, the instructions of the Central Bank, and the credit policy of the bank) on the credit risks in the Jordanian commercial banks. The study rejected the null hypotheses and accepted the alternative hypotheses for the main hypotheses and three subhypothesis. The study recommended that the central bank should increase their oversight on the credit granted by the commercial banks. Also, the commercial banks should establish a department of risk management, and make diversification in the credit facilities so as to reduce the credit risk.
Strategic Management of Pension Scheme in Selected Private Manufacturing Organizations in South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Uzoamaka Okechukwu, Elizabeth , Gerald Nebo, , Jude Eze,
Published: January 2017

Management of pension schemes in Nigeria has been characterized by multiple and diverse problems despite several modifications of the pension schemes by the government. The study examined the extent strategies adopted for pension management can enhance employees’ confidence in the scheme. The study adopted a survey design. The data were analyzed using tables, frequencies, and mean. Z- test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 significance. It was revealed that to a very large extent strategies adopted for pension and retirement management can enhance employees’ confidence in the management of the schemes. The researchers recommended among others that an efficient structural framework should be put in place always to monitor the contribution and implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme. Pension plays an increasingly important role in the economy of any country because the money earmarked for pension could be used for the establishment of small enterprises and infrastructural development.
Distance Learning at University From A Lifelong Learning Perspective
Authors: Gedviliene Genute , Vaiciuniene Vilhelmina
Published: January 2017

The paper discusses the importance of distance learning within university education. This issue stems from lifelong learning perspective, relating to social factors as emigration, demographic situation and competitiveness in the labour market. Distance learning is one of the possible solutions to acquire education to working people or those who live in remote locations. The main focus of our research was on learning quality and students’ satisfaction based on the case study of distance learning mode application. The research sample was composed of 126 part-time students who participated in the distance course organized as a part of university education. The case study of a distance course presented in this paper and survey findings revealed the study participants’ positive approach to distance learning in the university educational process. New technologies and their resulting opportunities for learners to interact with each other and with teachers, provision of guidance and logically structured material created preconditions for students’ satisfaction. Therefore, we assume that development of distance learning courses, constructivist learning environment with its inherent creative approach to learning provision can bring solutions to many social and educational issues, such as big emigration flows of young population, better employment opportunities and selfrealisation of young adults.
The Role of Communication in Creating Awareness About Electoral Opinion Polls in Kenya
Authors: Paul Wambua , Ndati Ndeti , Faith Muthini , Siringi Samuel
Published: January 2017

The key objective of this study was to investigate the role of communication in creating awareness on electoral opinion polls in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey design. It targeted the four main pollsters (that deal with electoral opinion polls) in Kenya. These are: Ipsos – Synovate, Strategic Africa, Consumer Insight and Infotrack Harris (Pollsters Kenya, 2013). The sample size was forty-eight. Eight participants for key informant interviews and forty for quantitative data. Sampling was done through purposive and systematic random sampling techniques. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and through Key Informant interviews. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analysed thematically. The study found out that communication plays a very significant role in electoral opinion polls in Kenya. The study recommends that the current legislation on electoral opinion polls should be evaluated to ensure objectivity and that the pollsters role of informing and educating citizens; and their rights to access information should not be compromised by law. It further recommends that the relevant bodies educate the public on the role and importance of polls.
Les Roches Basiques Du Bas-Limousin (Massif Central Français) : Geochimie Et Implications Geodynamiques
Authors: Ezzayani Jamil , El Hadi Hassan , Chakiri Said , Nouaim Wafae , Allouza Mohamed , El Maidani Ayoub
Published: January 2017

The upper unit gneisses represent most of the Bas - Limousin. It is characterized by the intercalation of basic igneous rocks (metagabbro- and metadolerite). These are affected by regional metamorphism but primary textures are preserved. The aim of this work is to present new geochemical data, which allow characterizing the geochemical nature of these rocks and discussing their geodynamic meaning. Chemical analyzes of the major and traces elements were carried out at “Service commun des sciences de la terre de l’ Université de Nancy I”, rare earths elements were analyzed at CRPG of Nancy. The results of this geochemical study show that these basic rocks are comparable to continental tholeiitic rocks.
Textos indígenas en español (s. xviii). Un documento sobre los hechiceros de Toluca
Authors: Mendoza Posadas Mauro
Published: January 2017

A lo largo del periodo colonial las comunidades indígenas fueron sometidas a las formas de administración castellana, lo que provocó que éstas participaran de la confección de textos tanto en sus lenguas como en español dada la importancia del documento escrito en el mundo occidental. Esta documentación es una fuente importante tanto para la elaboración de la historia de las comunidades indígenas como para el conocimiento de los usos lingüísticos en esos años. Por esto último, en este artículo presentamos la transcripción paleográfica de un legajo escrito por indígenas del valle de Toluca en español en el siglo XVIII, así como un breve análisis que apunta hacia la posible interferencia de la lengua nahua en esa variante de español.
Development of alternative HPLC method for determination of tirofiban in rat serum
Authors: Darkovska-Serafimovska Marija , Janevik-Ivanovska Emilija , Balkanov Trajan , Ugresic Nenad
Published: January 2017

Tirofiban hydrochloride is a reversible antagonist of fibrinogen binding to the GPIIb/IIIa receptor, used for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome. A novel RP-HPLC method has been developed and validated for the determination of Tirofiban in serum of Wistar rats with and without deep acute venous thrombosis. The chromatographic separation was carried out using a reverse-phase HPLC column Purospher® RP-18e (150 mm ´ 4.6 mm i.d.; 5 μm) coupled with a guard column LiChrosorb® (4 mm ´ 4 mm i.d.; 7 μm) and mobile phase consisting of the mixture of 1-octane sulfonic acid in water (pH 3.0, adjusted with orthophosphoric acid) and acetonitrile, with a ratio of 60 : 40 (v/v) and a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min, at a wavelength of 277 nm. The serum concentrations of Tirofiban in the group of rats with DVT were lower than those in the control group, and it could be explained with the binding of Tirofiban with the GPIIb/IIIa receptors. 
Factores clínicos y epidemiológicos relacionados a mortalidad en pacientes con estatus epiléptico en un hospital de Lima: una serie comparativa de casos.
Authors: Graus-Tejeda Juan M. , Huerto-Aguilar José L. , Macavilca-Cruz Marco A. , Nájar-Trujillo Néstor E. , Rodríguez-Hurtado Diana
Published: January 2017

Objetivos: El objetivo del estudio es comparar, entre dos grupos de pacientes, una serie de factores clínico- epidemiológicos relacionados a mortalidad: edad, sexo, comorbilidades, tipo de estatus epiléptico y uso de ventilación mecánica. Material y Métodos: El estudio se realizó en el Hospital Cayetano Heredia entre enero de 2012 hasta diciembre de 2014. Incluyó 94 pacientes con el diagnóstico de estatus epiléptico admitidos durante el período establecido. El estudio comparó datos de los supervivientes contra datos de los fallecidos. Se recolectó la información de las historias clínicas en una ficha de datos para la elaboración de una base de datos. Resultados: La mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue de 8,51%. La media de edad   fue de 41,8 años. Las principales etiologías halladas fueron la epilepsia idiopática (28,72%), la neurocisticercosis (14,89%) y la enfermedad cerebrovascular (14,89%). Se encontró que un 19,5% de pacientes habían abandonado el tratamiento antiepiléptico. El análisis bivariado demostró, para la mortalidad intrahospitalaria, una relación significativa (p<0,05) con un alto Índice de Comorbilidad Charlson y el uso de ventilación mecánica. Conclusiones: La presencia de comorbilidades y el uso de ventilación mecánica se relacionan significativamente con mortalidad en pacientes con estatus epiléptico.
Avances en el tratamiento farmacológico del trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo.
Authors: Vega-Dienstmaier Johann M.
Published: January 2017

Los antidepresivos serotoninérgicos, la farmacoterapia de primera línea para el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC), produce
Disección cervical: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Ecos Rosa , Miranda Hector , Valencia Ana María , Abanto Carlos
Published: January 2017

La disección cervical es una entidad poco estudiada y diagnosticada como variante de infarto cerebral, sobre todo en el adulto joven; es, sin embargo,  relativamente frecuente y debe formar parte del diagnóstico diferencial en pacientes jóvenes con infarto cerebral de mecanismo embólico. Se presenta el caso clínico de una paciente con infarto cerebral en diferentes territorios vasculares: varios estudios de ayuda diagnóstica resultaron en la detección de compromiso de la arteria vertebral izquierda por disección arterial, mediante protocolos especiales de resonancia magnética cervical.
NORWEGIAN SCABIES IN AIDS PATIENT: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Agusni Indropo
Published: January 2017

Scabies is a skin infection caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. This disease may present severe clinical manifestations in immune-compromised patient, well-known as Norwegian scabies or crusted scabies.A 36-year old man with AIDS had chief complaint thick crust almost all over his body in this case. History of household member infected by scabies before was present. Clinical findings show hyperpigmented macules unsharply marginated, covered with thick scales and accompanied by papules, fissures, and erotion. T cell CD4 level was 12 cell/ µL. Scraping examination showed scabies infection and so did the histopathology examination. This patient was treated by topical Permethrin 5% combined with 2-4 ointment application in between permethrin usage. Before topical scabicide was given, thick crust was previously treated by topical urea 10% and wet dressing by normal saline. On day 14 after the patient first came there was lesion improvement.
A História na teleficção: Ecos do jornal A Voz da Raça na construção da memória social
Authors: Araújo Nascimento Robéria Nádia
Published: December 2016

Este texto deriva de uma pesquisa que analisou a ressonância da ficção televisiva na valorização da religiosidade afro-brasileira e na visibilidade da pessoa negra na minissérie Tenda dos Milagres, inspirada na obra de Jorge Amado. A adaptação televisiva faz referência ao papel social do periódico A Voz da Raça, pertencente à Imprensa Negra, fundado em São Paulo nos anos de 1933. A abordagem busca demonstrar que o gênero ficcional, a partir de reconstituições históricas e dos fragmentos dos diálogos entre os personagens, pode se tornar um relevante espaço de fruição para se pensar as desigualdades raciais, as identidades coletivas (CUCHE, 2002; HALL, 2005) e os preconceitos étnico-religiosos (GOFFMAN, 1988) contribuindo para a construção da memória social (LE GOFF, 2006; POLLAK, 2000).
A Plataforma @BRnasruas e a Formação de Memória Coletiva sobre os Protestos de Junho de 2013 no Brasil
Authors: Aquino Bittencourt Maria Clara
Published: December 2016

Este artigo observa a plataforma @BRnasRuas, agregadora de conteúdo sobre os protestos que aconteceram em junho no Brasil. O objetivo é identificar como a plataforma registra e recupera conteúdos espalhados na rede através de hashtags e como tais processos estão relacionados com a formação de memória. A observação da plataforma e uma entrevista com um de seus criadores auxiliou no entendimento sobre o funcionamento do site e na avaliação dos mecanismos de filtragem e colaboração para entender o impacto da produção colaborativa na formação e na manutenção de uma memória coletiva sobre os protestos no país.