bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intervención de enfermería en la administración de medicamentos en pediatría
Authors: Valderrama-Sanabria Mery Luz
Published: March 2018

Introducción: Se planteó unir dos actos de cuidado, administración de medicamentos con la aplicación del proceso de enfermería, para evaluar una respuesta favorable en los niños con enfermedades respiratorias. El objetivo fue explorar el efecto de una intervención de enfermería en la administración de medicamentos a niños con enfermedades respiratorias. Materiales y métodos: Estudio pre-experimental, con dos grupos, compuesto por 26 niños en cada caso. Criterios de inclusión: niños menores de cinco años con enfermedad respiratoria, estancia hospitalaria mínimo de dos días, con cuidador permanente mayor de edad. La muestra fue calculada por conveniencia y recolectada durante los meses de Abril a Junio de 2016. El instrumento de medición construido fue validado por expertos. Resultados: El grupo experimental tuvo diferencias en cuanto a ganancia de peso, días de estancia hospitalaria, comprensión de padres sobre la enseñanza del uso seguro de la medicación, entre otras variables con respecto a los niños que no recibieron la intervención. Conclusiones: El Proceso de Enfermería es útil en la formación académica dando identidad al ejercicio profesional, el instrumento facilitó  la enseñanza del estudiante de enfermería junto con la claridad para ofrecer a los niños un ambiente seguro. Con la intervención se promueve la administración correcta y segura de medicamentos, a la vez que contribuye a la práctica de enfermería basada en la evidencia.
Family caregivers: Competence in the care of the chronically ill
Authors: Peñaranda-Pabón Elkin Herney , Rico-Medina Yury Alexandra , Rozo-Hurtado Yoli Andreina , Vega-Angarita Olga Marina
Published: March 2018

Cuidadores familiares: Competencia en la atención de enfermos crónicos
Introducción: Ante la magnitud de la demanda y costos en la atención, las enfermedades crónicas han visibilizado un creciente número de cuidadores, quienes se inician en este rol sin la capacitación y competencia requerida. Objetivo: Describir la competencia para el cuidado en el hogar de los cuidadores de personas con enfermedad crónica en una institución prestadora de servicio de San José de Cúcuta, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo descriptivo de corte transversal, desarrollado en el primer semestre del año 2017. La muestra estuvo conformada por 360 cuidadores de personas con enfermedad crónica. Se emplearon los instrumentos elaborados por el Grupo Cuidado de Enfermería al Paciente Crónico de la Facultad de Enfermería de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, denominados: GCPC-UN-C©-ficha técnica de caracterización para los cuidadores familiares de personas con enfermedad crónica no transmisible y el instrumento “Cuidar” - versión corta para medir la competencia de cuidado en el hogar. Resultados: Se reportaron niveles bajo y medio de competencia de los cuidadores en el ejercicio de su rol, encontrándose en mayor afectación las categorías Conocimiento y Disfrutar (Bienestar). No se reportaron cuidadores con alto nivel de competencia al momento de desempeñar su rol. Conclusión: Los resultados muestran que la necesidad de intervención de enfermería en el fortalecimiento de la competencia de los cuidadores sigue siendo una constante importante de la actuación profesional.
Abstract
Introduction: Because of the high demand and costs of care, chronic diseases have shown an Increasing number of caregivers who develop their role without the required training and skill. Objective: To describe the capacity for home care of caregivers of patients with chronic illness in a service provider institution of San José de Cúcuta. Materials and methods: Descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study, developed in the fi rst half of 2017. The sample was  composed by 360 caregivers of patients with chronic disease. We used the instruments developed by the Chronic Patient Care Group of the Faculty of Nursing of the National University of Colombia called: GCPC-UN-C © - technical characterization chart for family caregivers of patients with chronic non-transferable disease and the instrument “Caring” - short version to measure the competence of care at home. Results: In the study, low and medium levels of competence of the caregivers were reported in the exercise of their role, and the categories Knowledge and Enjoyment (Welfare) were more affected. It is important to note that caregivers with a high level of competence were not reported. Conclusion: The results show that the need for nursing intervention in strengthening the competence of caregivers remains an important constant of professional performance.
TIME AND DIRECTION EFFECT OF BORON (B) AND SILICON (Si) APPLICATION ON OIL PALM (Elaeis guineensis) THROUGH LEAVES
Authors: Kaloko Ageng
Published: March 2018

This study was aimed to obtain the time and the effective way of giving B and Si for reducing the effects of drought. It had been implemented in Bendosari village, Madurejo village, Prambanan sub-district, Sleman regency. The study used 3x3 +1 factorial complete randomized block design (RAKL) with with 3 blocks as replicates. The first factor was the time of fertilization, the second factor was way of fertilization and added one control (control) without fertilization treatment. The data obtained were analyzed using the Varian Analysis (ANOVA) at the 5% level and continued by the smallest real difference test (LSD) and orthogonal contrast if the variance analysis showed a significant difference between treatments. The results showed that there was no interaction effect between time and direction of B and Si fertilization through leaves on all observed variables of oil palm seedlings exposed to drought stress.
Simpson type integral inequalities for convex functions via Riemann-Liouville integrals
Authors: Set Erhan , Akdemir Ahmet , Özdemir Emin
Published: March 2018

In this paper some new inequalities of Simpson-type are established for the
classes of functions whose derivatives of absolute values are convex
functions via Riemann-Liouville integrals. Also, by special selections of
n, we give some reduced results.
Coincidence of multivalued mappings on metric spaces with a graph
Authors: Khana Muhammad , Azam Akbar , Kocinac Ljubisa
Published: March 2018

In this article the coincidence points of a self mapping and a sequence of
multivalued mappings are found using the graphic F-contraction. This
generalizes Mizoguchi-Takahashi?s fixed point theorem for multivalued
mappings on a metric space endowed with a graph. As applications we obtain a
theorem in homotopy theory, an existence theorem for the solution of a system
of Urysohn integral equations, and for the solution of a special type of
fractional integral equations.
Interference Mitigation Method in Hybrid D2D and Cellular Network
Authors: Sadig Mohammed Hyder Mekki , Mustafa Amin Babiker A/Nabi
Published: March 2018

This paper studies the effect of Device-to-Device interference in cellular networks. The focus of this study is the underlay inband interference resulting from sharing the same frequency. We propose a new mechanism that alleviates the effect of the additional interference in this hybrid system. Utilizing this interference mitigation method does not violate the frequency allocation of the cellular network. The quality of the studied network is evaluated using signal to interference plus noise ratio (SINR). The proposed approach reduces the interference levels in the uplink mode by 55%.
Simplification of Mathematical Model of Double Fed Asynchronous Machine
Authors: Mustafayev Rauf Ismail , Hasanova Laman Hasan
Published: March 2018

Double Fed Asynchronous Machines in (DFAM) recent years have found wide application both as generators mainly in renewable energy sources (wind power, small hydropower), and as a motors embedded in various electric drives. In order to study the static and dynamic modes of operation of these machines as one of the most effective methods - the method of mathematical modeling is widely used. It was found that the algebraic-differential equations that make up the mathematical model of double fed induction machine are expediently represented in the d and q axes rotating with the rotor speed of the machine. Particularly this form allows relatively simple reproduction of control coordinates - amplitude and frequency converted to the rotor winding voltage. This mathematical model is based on the well-known Park equations for synchronous machines. It is proposed to simplify the algebraic-differential equations of the double-fed induction machine by reducing the transformer emf, the slip emf and the voltage drop on the stator winding of the machine. The results of calculations for the complete equations of the machine having the 6th order and on the simplified equations having the 4th order showed that the error in determining the regime parameters of the machine in steady-state conditions is in the range 0-7%, i.e. does not exceed 7 percent. The error in dynamic modes is also within acceptable limits. In the dynamics of the change in the regime parameters of DFIM with a sharp change in the disturbing influences slightly differ from each other, and with a sharp change in the control actions they make up 20-30%. This allows to recommend the proposed simplification for engineering calculations, especially when these machines operate in a group or in parallel with other machines and components of power systems.Â
The Implementation of a Digital Filter-Based Algorithm for Active Power Measurement using an ARM Microcontroller
Authors: Eski Ajakida , Zavalani Orion , Komici Denald
Published: March 2018

Since in Albania are still present the electromechanical meters, an urgent need to control the electricity consumption with an efficient and reliable system requires the use of the most modern measurement techniques and the realization of energy measurement devices with more efficiency and precision. This paper provides a software implementation of the real power measurement using an ARM Cortex MO, PSoC4 microcontroller which is responsible for executing algorithms required for the calculation and ensures high performances and low cost. A software based Average Active Power Converter is presented to calculate the real power from the voltage and current signals. This paper briefly covers the mathematics of active power and offers a measurement algorithm based in IIR digital filter, which is more versatile when compared to the analogue filters in their characteristics such as programming flexibility, ability to handle both low as well as high frequency signals accurately. To check the performance of the proposed measurement system, the calculated active power from the standard values of voltage and current is compared to the measured active power from our system and is concluded that the meter has been successfully completed.
Determination of GSM Signal Loss in Multi-Partitioned Buildings
Authors: Elechi Promise , Orike Sunny
Published: March 2018

Radio frequency radiations from GSM base transceiver stations (BTS) experience certain amount of loss. These losses can be attributed to two principal factors, the height of the building and the penetrating material of buildings which was revealed in the literature. In this work, measurements were carried out to determine the signal loss in multi-partitioned buildings in Port Harcourt city. The study was carried out using radio frequency (RF) signal tracker application software installed in a Samsung smart phone. The measurements were carried out on four different buildings made with different partitioning materials namely glass, wood, concrete and bricks on GSM networks (MTN, GLO, AIRTEL and ETISALAT). The results showed that the concrete material had the highest signal penetration loss with an average value of 4.29dB seconded by bricks, then glass and wood with an average signal loss of 3.47dB, 3.15dB and 2.06dB respectively. The path loss prediction for each of the buildings and materials considered was also studied and calculated using Log-normal model with concrete partition having the highest predicted path loss of 103.89(dB), followed by bricks with 83.90(dB), glass with 67.35(dB) and wood with 53.15(dB). Comparing the average signal loss over the building distances and the path loss, it was observed that there was a significant relationship.
Design and Implementation of an Improved Smoke Detection System
Authors: Elechi Promise
Published: March 2018

In this work, proteus 8 professional software using 78L05 Voltage Regulator, first alert Brk 7010b smoke detector, relays, arduino ide, Arduino Uno (ATmega328 microcontroller), 12VDC and 85 decibel sound buzzer Alarms, 5V NTE3019Â  light emitting diode (LED),Â  resistors, vb.net program, 1N4007 diode was used to design an improved smoke detector. The approach of the design was to achieve a fast response to smoldering fire, low false alarm and low failure rate. The result of the design showed that itâ€™s an efficient smoldering smoke detection system with a uniform actuating alarm tested via simulating the design with proteus software and arduino ide c language burnt into the arduino un (ATmega328 microcontroller). The simulation showed the working principle of the design by 5volt being developed through the 78L05 voltage regulator and send across the relay coils, thereby actuating the common of the relays which are tied to pin 2 and pin 3 of the Arduino uno digital input then resulting in the actuating of other sensors including the buzzers and Light emitting diodes. The virtual terminal displays the string E as evidence that an email has been sent to those concern parties that can arrest the fire. Also from the result according to the measurement talking, the building has a flat horizontal ceiling of open areas with the area of the open office spaces ranging from 14 m2 to 107.2m2 and also the height fromÂ  the floor to the ceiling ranging from 2.92m to 3m, so theÂ Â  maximum area oneÂ  smoke detector covered was 50m2 and the maximum distance between any points of an area to the smoke detector was 7.5m, maximum spacing between detectors was reduced when obstruction were present such as walls or partitions while minimum distance between detector and wall or partition was 500mm.
A secured MAC address based Login System
Authors: Tiwari Sanjay , Tiwari Tanuj , Tiwari Tanya
Published: March 2018

Wi-Fi an acronym for wireless fidelity is a wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless high speed Internet and utilizes one of the IEEE 802.11 wireless standards to achieve a wireless connection to a network. Every device has a unique MAC Address used for identifying devices connected over Wi-Fi.Â  Since virtually every device now in the market is Wi-Fi capable, MAC address can be considered as a universal identifier. This paper proposes innovative approach to use the MAC Address as an authentication method.
Towards the Goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Convergence or Divergence of the European Union Countries?
Authors: Szymańska Agata , Zalewska Elżbieta
Published: March 2018

The aim of this article is to investigate the similarities between the EU countries in terms of achieving the Europe 2020 Strategy goals. Due to the latest data availability, the analysis is based on the year 2014. The study uses grouping methods, including the k-means algorithm. The results indicate the existence of a division between the “old” and “new” European Union Member States. However, as is shown, some of the Strategy’s targets have already been achieved and some indicators have been nearly achieved, whereas among others, such as implementation of the headline indicator for investment in the R&D sector as a % of GDP is uncertain. The average performance of headline indicators for the EU–15 and EU–13 countries seems to be similar and exhibits the same trend of changes.
Türkiye Otbiçen (Opiliones) Faunasının Endemizm Durumu
Authors: Kurt Kemal , Erman Ömer Köksal , Demir Hakan , Seyyar Osman
Published: March 2018

In this study, the Turkish opilionid fauna is evaluated in terms of endemism and it is aimed that this group reveals the present situation and the importance in the biological richness of Turkey. For this purpose, studies on the harvestmen in our country were examined and 35 species and 2 subspecies belonging to 6 families were identified as endemic. Distribution of these species by families and genera is determined and shown graphically.
Büyüme Hormonu Geni Polimorfizminin Buzağı Doğum Ağırlığı Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Sönmez Zeynep , Özdemir Memiş , Aksakal Vecihi
Published: March 2018

The aim of study were to present relationships between birth weight of 94 Holstein calves with genotype structures of each sample’s Growth Hormone (GH) determined through PCR-RFLP method and to detect the population’s genetic variation by determining the genotype and allel frequency distribution. In the study, according to the analysis result, it was determined that Growth Hormone gene LL genotype was 41.9 kg, LL was 40.8 kg, and VV was 42.2 kg for the birth weight. A significant relationship between birth weight with GH genotypes could not be found. It was seen that the calf population is not stable according to Hardy-Weinberg genetic balance test.
Brokkoli Tohumlarına Uygulanan Bazı Organik Asit ve Bitkisel Kökenli Materyallerin Çimlenme, Çıkış ve Fide Kalitesine Etkisi
Authors: Arın Levent , Balcı Haydar
Published: March 2018

The research was carried out to investigate the effect of plant materials which are used as an alternative to synthetic chemicals in organic agriculture (thyme, mint, basil and garlic oil, hot pepper, and neem tree seed extract) and some organic acids (salicylic and jasmonic acid) on the germination, emergence, and seedling traits in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) cv. Jade. The seeds of broccoli treated with these materials were subjected to germination and emergence tests at 20±1°C and 60±5% RH in autumn period. After that, all seeds (including untreated) were kept at 5±1°C and again evaluated for germination, emergence, and seedling traits in spring period. In spring period, the seeds treated with neem seed extract gave highest germination percentage (91.75%). Also, they germinated in shortest time (3.80 days). The lowest germination/emergence percentage and highest mean germination/emergence time was obtained from the seeds treated with thyme oil in both periods. The seeds treated with basil oil had the higher infected seedlings than others. There were no significant differences among treatments in term of seedling traits (except leaf number).
Determination of Anionic Detergent Concentration of Karasu Stream in Sinop (Turkey)
Authors: Gündoğdu Ayşe , Gültepe Erdi , Çarlı Uğur
Published: March 2018

The study was achieved between May 2014 and April 2015 at the Karasu Creek located in the province of Sinop. It was conducted to determine anionic detergent pollution and some physicochemical properties (pH, temperature, conductivity, salinity, dissolved oxygen, total hardness, chemical oxygen demand, phosphate PO4-3, total nitrogen). The anionic detergent concentration of the stations was determined on a monthly basis. Seasonally averaged values of the anionic detergent was measured as the highest value in the autumn season. The lowest values of anionic detergent were found in stations in winter and spring. The increase in the concentration of anionic detergent is caused by population growth in residential areas, increased agricultural activities and rains, and that chemicals move to riverbed from terrestrial areas with rain water.
GEBEDE BORAKS ZEHİRLENMESİ: OLGU SUNUMU
Authors: ECE Cem , AYGÜN Hakan
Published: March 2018

Toksik ajanın kimyasal etkileri sonucu
organizmada oluşturduğu fonksiyonel bozukluk ya da yapısal hasara zehirlenme
denir. Gebelerde bildirilen toksik maruziyetin çoğu kaza ile olmaktadır.
Gebelik sırasında meydana gelen fiziksel ve fizyolojik değişikliklerin
toksikolojik etkileri arttırıcı veya azaltıcı payı olmaktadır.Bor (B) atom numarası 5 olan yarı
iletken özelliklere sahip ve canlı beslenmesinde mikro besin elementidir.
Metal-bor oksijen bileşiklerine genel olarak “borat” denir. Borat ile hafif zehirlenmede bulantı,
kusma, karın ağrısı ve ishal ciddi zehirlenmelerde renal fonksiyon bozukluğu,
kardiyak aritmi, asidoz, letarji ve hipotansiyon görülebilir.

 Bu olgu sunumunda 24 haftalık gebede oral
yolla kazara alınan boraks (sodyum borat) zehirlenmesini sunmak istedik.
Efectos del modelo de Educación Deportiva sobre la interculturalidad: El papel del alumno-entrenador en estudiantes de primaria
Authors: Puente-Maxera Federico , Méndez-Giménez Antonio , Martínez de Ojeda Pérez Diego
Published: March 2018

El presente estudio ha tenido un doble propósito: (a) examinar el impacto de una unidad didáctica de ultimate bajo las premisas del Modelo de Educación Deportiva (MED) sobre el comportamiento y la sensibilidad interculturales de estudiantes de sexto de primaria en un grupo de alta diversidad cultural; y (b) conocer su incidencia específica en el rol de alumno-entrenador. Participaron 18 estudiantes (en su totalidad de sexo masculino) con edades comprendidas entre los 11 y 13 años (M = 11.65; DT = .76) pertenecientes a un colegio público ubicado en el sur de España. Se llevó a cabo un diseño cuasiexperimental con medidas pretest y postest. La información cuantitativa fue recabada a través de dos cuestionarios para estudiantes, mientras que los datos cualitativos se recogieron mediante un diario docente y entrevistas tanto al profesorado como al alumnado. Los resultados más destacados parecen haber revelado, por un lado, el potencial del MED para favorecer la integración de los estudiantes independientemente de sus características individuales y, por otro, el uso de la pizarra como eficaz herramienta de andamiaje respecto al rol de alumno-entrenador. Por su parte, la intervención no provocó diferencias significativas en el comportamiento intercultural de los participantes.
La formación del profesorado de español en los campamentos de refugiados saharauis de Tinduf (Argelia) y el Instituto Cervantes
Authors: Níkleva Dimitrinka G. , Jiménez Jiménez Agustín
Published: March 2018

El presente estudio está dedicado a un tema que apenas ha sido investigado: la formación del profesorado de español en los campamentos de refugiados saharauis de Tinduf. El estudio se inicia con un breve repaso histórico que se subdivide en dos fases muy recientes: 2008-2010 y 2010-2011. Posteriormente, se llega al objetivo general de la investigación que consiste en solicitar la presencia del Instituto  Cervantes en la hamada de Tinduf. Para ello, primero se informa sobre la formación del profesorado que oferta el Instituto Cervantes en el mundo y, a continuación, se presentan las expectativas de los profesores de español en los campamentos derefugiados saharauis de Tinduf respecto al Instituto Cervantes, según los datos de la investigación.
Aprendizajes Significativos mediante la Gamificación a partir del Juego de Rol: “Las Aldeas de la Historia”
Authors: Fernández Gavira Jesús , Prieto Gallego Ezequiel , Alcaraz Rodríguez Virginia , Sánchez Oliver Antonio J. , Grimaldi Puyana Moisés
Published: March 2018

Este trabajo es una propuesta didáctica diseñada desde la perspectiva metodológica de la pedagogía de la aventura, la cual tiene como objetivo educar en y a través de las actividades en la naturaleza, para llevarla a cabo en el contexto escolar y desarrollarla en el primer o segundo ciclo de primaria de Educación Física, siempre teniendo como enfoque el aprendizaje experiencial. Para ello nos hemos centrado en las Habilidades Motrices Básicas (HMB) como contenido principal, las cuales se enseñarán de manera lúdica a través del juego de rol como proyecto interdisciplinar. Las actividades que aquí se proponen, se dividen en dos sesiones. Una primera, en la que se enseñará a los alumnos algunas herramientas necesarias para poder llevar a cabo la segunda sesión, que será el gran juego de rol, el cual se realizará fuera del centro educativo de manera coordinada con otras áreas, que aprovecharán el elemento lúdico del juego para impartir contenidos de las mismas. De manera específica desde el departamento de Educación Física se aprenderán las HMB.
Fundamentos y características de un modelo inclusivo y de calidad educativa: Comunidades de Aprendizaje
Authors: Domínguez Rodríguez Francisco Javier
Published: March 2018

En nuestras instituciones educativas la práctica docente está caracterizada por un individualismo y una balcanización absurdos que deja de lado el aprendizaje dialógico. Comunidades de Aprendizaje es un proyecto de transformación de los centros educativos dirigido a la superación del fracaso escolar y la eliminación de conflictos. Este artículo muestra una apuesta por el aprendizaje dialógico mediante la participación de la comunidad educativa y la puesta en práctica de Actuaciones Educativas de Éxito que defiende dicho proyecto, donde el diálogo igualitario se convierte en un esfuerzo común para lograr la igualdad educativa de todo el alumnado del CEIP Santa Teresa Doctora de Linares (Jaén). Parte de la premisa de que la Comunidad Educativa posee recursos, instituciones, agentes… que es preciso identificar, valorar e involucrar en el proyecto educativo de los centros y únicamente esta unión puede hacer posible la educación para todos y el aprendizaje permanente. Mostramos como objetivos de nuestro estudio, conocer los índices de absentismo, resultados académicos, convivencia e inclusión educativa del centro educativo mencionado, a través de la metodología comunicativa crítica, la cual no solamente busca la descripción y/o interpretación de la realidad, sino que pretende ayudar a transformar esa realidad.
Actividades Físicas en el Medio Natural, Aprendizaje-Servicio y discapacidad intelectual
Authors: Santos Pastor María Luisa , Martínez Muñoz Luis Fernando , Cañadas Laura
Published: March 2018

Este artículo presenta el desarrollo de un proyecto basado en la metodología del Aprendizaje- Servicio. Se aplicó en la asignatura Actividades Físico-Deportivas en el Medio Natural del Grado de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. El objetivo es mostrar las posibilidades formativas de esta metodología, donde la naturaleza y la práctica de actividad física son ejes vertebradores de la propuesta, además de generar un entorno inclusivo basado en el aprendizaje mutuo y recíproco entre estudiantes de la Universidad. El alumnado se forma en un contexto real, aprendiendo a plantear buenas prácticas en la naturaleza dentro de un programa compartido con jóvenes con discapacidad intelectual. Los resultados muestran los beneficios del uso de esta metodología, donde se aprenden los contenidos propios de las actividades físicas en el medio natural, fomentando un ocio activo-inclusivo en la naturaleza, además de generar un compromiso y una responsabilidad social.
Análisis de los factores universales de las actividades físicas en el medio natural / actividades físicas de aventura en la naturaleza: estudio preliminar
Authors: Caballero Blanco Pablo , Hernández-Hernández Elena , Reina del Valle Manuel
Published: March 2018

Las actividades físicas en el medio natural (AFMN) y/o las actividades físicas de aventura en la naturaleza (AFAN), independientemente de la finalidad (educativa, recreativa, turística, deportiva), del medio en el que se lleven a cabo (terrestre, acuático o aéreo), o del perfil de los practicantes, etc., presentan factores comunes que las definen y les confieren su carácter especial, genuino, que las diferencian de las demás actividades físicas. El objetivo del presente estudio surge de la pregunta ¿cuáles son estos factores universales comunes entre este tipo de manifestaciones físicas en la naturaleza, que las confieren singulares? Se ha realizado un estudio preliminar cualitativo, a partir de una revisión bibliográfica, para identificar los factores universales de dichas manifestaciones físicas en el entorno natural. Los resultados han generado la selección de ocho factores universales preliminares: actividad física, riesgo, incertidumbre, sentidos/emociones, reto, experiencia, naturaleza/ecología, recursos biotecnológicos. Es necesario profundizar en el análisis para establecer los factores universales de esta área de la actividad física.
Translation, Cross-cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Dutch International Hip Outcome Tool-33 (iHOT-33 NL) in Young, Physically Active Individuals With Symptomatic Hip Joint Pathology
Authors: Tijssen Marsha , Tak Igor , Stubbe Janine , Haverkamp Daniel , de Visser Enrico , Nijhuis-van der Sanden Maria , van Cingel Robert
Published: March 2018

Study Design

Prospective cohort.

Background

The international Hip Outcome Tool-33 (iHOT-33), developed in English, has been shown to be a valid and reliable questionnaire for young, physically active individuals with symptomatic hip joint pathology.

Objectives

To translate and validate the iHOT-33 in Dutch (iHOT-33 NL) in the target population.

Methods

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the iHOT-33 were performed following existing guidelines. Young to middle-aged (18–50 years), active (Tegner activity score of 3 or greater) individuals presenting with symptomatic hip joint-related pain (numeric pain-rating score of 1 or greater) in a primary health care/hospital setting were included. The iHOT-33 NL, Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS), European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D), numeric pain-rating score, and Global Perceived Effect score were completed by 214 patients.

Results

The intraclass correlation coefficient for test-retest reliability was 0.92 (95% confidence interval: 0.88, 0.94). Smallest detectable changes at individual and group levels were, respectively, 16.7 and 1.1 points. The Cronbach alpha was .9. Principal-component analysis revealed 4 domains of the iHOT-33 NL. Of the hypotheses used for construct validity, 87% were confirmed. No floor and ceiling effects were detected for the iHOT-33 NL total score. The minimal important change was 10.7 points.

Conclusion

The iHOT-33 NL is a reliable and valid patient-reported outcome questionnaire for young, physically active individuals with symptomatic hip joint pathology. It can be used in research and clinical settings. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(4):289–298. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7610
Reduced Hip Adduction Is Associated With Improved Function After Movement-Pattern Training in Young People With Chronic Hip Joint Pain
Authors: Harris-Hayes Marcie , Steger-May Karen , van Dillen Linda R. , Schootman Mario , Salsich Gretchen B. , Czuppon Sylvia , Clohisy John C. , Commean Paul K. , Hillen Travis J. , Sahrmann Shirley A. , Mueller Michael J.
Published: March 2018

Study Design

Ancillary analysis, time-controlled randomized clinical trial.

Background

Movement-pattern training (MPT) has been shown to improve function among patients with chronic hip joint pain (CHJP).

Objective

To determine the association among treatment outcomes and mechanical factors associated with CHJP.

Methods

Twenty-eight patients with CHJP, 18 to 40 years of age, participated in MPT, either immediately after assessment or after a wait-list period. Movement-pattern training included task-specific training to reduce hip adduction motion during functional tasks and hip muscle strengthening. Hip-specific function was assessed using the Modified Harris Hip Score (MHHS) and Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS). Three-dimensional kinematic data were used to quantify hip adduction motion, dynamometry to quantify abductor strength, and magnetic resonance imaging to measure femoral head sphericity using the alpha angle. Paired t tests assessed change from pretreatment to posttreatment. Spearman correlations assessed associations.

Results

There was significant improvement in MHHS and HOOS scores (P≤.02), adduction motion (P = .045), and abductor strength (P = .01) from pretreatment to posttreatment. Reduction in hip adduction motion (r = −0.67, P<.01) and lower body mass index (r = −0.38, P = .049) correlated with MHHS improvement. Alpha angle and abductor strength change were not correlated with change in MHHS or HOOS scores.

Conclusion

After MPT, patients reported improvements in pain and function that were associated with their ability to reduce hip adduction motion during functional tasks.

Level of Evidence

Therapy, level 2b. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(4):316–324. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7810
Clinical Rating of Movement-Pattern Quality in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Methodological Study
Authors: Casartelli Nicola C. , Maffiuletti Nicola A. , Brunner Romana , Büchi Marcel , Sutter Reto , Pfirrmann Christian W. , Naal Florian D. , Leunig Michael , Bizzini Mario
Published: March 2018

Study Design

Cross-sectional study.

Objectives

To evaluate intrarater and interrater agreement among physical therapists with different clinical experience in performing a visual rating of movement-pattern quality of patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome using a semi-quantitative scale.

Background

Visual rating of movement patterns in patients with FAI syndrome is of interest, because poor control of dynamic hip motion is frequently noted.

Methods

A video camera was used to record the performance of 34 patients with FAI syndrome performing single-limb standing, squat, frontal lunge, hop lunge, bridge, and plank. Visual rating of movement, as recorded on video, was performed by a highly experienced, a moderately experienced, and a novice physical therapist on 2 occasions using a semi-quantitative scale. Hip abductor strength was assessed using dynamometry, and hip pain and function were assessed with a patient-reported questionnaire. Intrarater and interrater agreement among physical therapists was evaluated using Gwet's agreement coefficient 1. Construct validity was evaluated as the association between physical therapists' rating and patients' hip abductor strength, pain, and function.

Results

Good intrarater and interrater agreement was observed in the highly experienced and moderately experienced physical therapists when rating single-limb standing, bridge, and plank. Poor to moderate intrarater and interrater agreement was found when they rated squat, frontal lunge, and hop lunge. Poor performers, as rated by the highly experienced physical therapist only, demonstrated lower hip abductor strength (P<.05), and similar hip pain and hip function compared to those of good performers.

Conclusion

Movement-pattern quality of patients with FAI syndrome should be rated by a highly experienced physical therapist. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(4):260–269. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7840
Is Bony Hip Morphology Associated With Range of Motion and Strength in Asymptomatic Male Soccer Players?
Authors: Mosler Andrea B. , Agricola Rintje , Thorborg Kristian , Weir Adam , Whiteley Rod J. , Crossley Kay M. , Hölmich Per
Published: March 2018

Study Design

Cross-sectional cohort study.

Objectives

To investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal screening findings and bony hip morphology in asymptomatic male soccer players.

Background

Athletes with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome have cam and/or pincer morphology, pain on orthopaedic testing, and often reduced hip range of motion (ROM) and strength. However, cam and pincer morphology is also common in asymptomatic hips. Therefore, it is currently unknown whether the ROM and strength deficits observed in athletes with FAI syndrome result from the variance in their bony hip morphology or from their hip condition.

Methods

Male professional soccer players in Qatar were screened specifically for hip/groin pain in 2 consecutive seasons. The screening battery included pain provocation, ROM and strength tests, and hip radiographs. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses, using generalized estimating equations, evaluated the relationship between musculoskeletal screening findings and each bony hip morphological variant (cam, large cam, pincer, and acetabular dysplasia).

Results

Asymptomatic hips with cam and large cam morphology were associated with lower internal rotation ROM and bent-knee fall-out, and with a higher likelihood of pain on provocation testing. Pincer morphology was associated with lower abduction ROM and higher abduction strength. Acetabular dysplasia was associated with higher abduction ROM. Each association was weak and demonstrated poor or failed discriminatory power.

Conclusion

Bony hip morphology is associated with hip joint ROM and abduction strength, but musculoskeletal screening tests have a poor ability to discriminate between the different morphologies. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(4):250–259. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7848
Peningkatan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Aljabar Siswa SMP Melalui Pembelajaran Modul Aljabar Berbasis Relational Thingking
Authors: Darsono Darsono , Santia Ika , Jatmiko Jatmiko
Published: March 2018

Abstrak—Kemampuan berpikir relasional merupakan bagian yang penting dari pembelajaran matematika sekolah. Pada materi persamaan aljabar, siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam menyelesaikan masalah tersebut karena kurangnya pemahaman simbol relasi ekuivalensi. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pemecahan masalah selama ini hanya menuntut siswa mengaplikasikan algoritma untuk mendapatkan jawaban akhir, tidak mendukung siswa untuk berpikir dan menemukan sendiri konsep relasi ekuivalensi. Oleh karena itu dikembangkan suatu media pembelajaran aljabar yang merangsang kemampuan berpikir relasional siswa SMP dengan harapan akan mendukung kemampuan pemecahan masalah aljabar siswa SMP. Untuk itu, penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis ada tidaknya peningkatan pemecahan masalah aljabar siswa SMP setelah menggunakan modul aljabar berbasis berpikir relasional.  Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif  yang menggunakan uji-t dua sampel berpasangan untuk menganalisis peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tes tulis relasi. Sampel yang digunakan adalah siswa kelas VII sebanyak 30 siswa. Data dianalisis dengan bantuan Program SPSS 21. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah aljabar setelah penggunaan modul aljabar berbasis berpikir relasional dengan sig = 0,00 < 5% dengan t hitung = -6,43 > -t0,05. Jadi penggunaan modul dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah aljabar siswa SMP.
The Impact of Carbon Tax Application on the Economy and Environment of Indonesia
Authors: Ayu Putri
Published: March 2018

As the most efficient market with a mitigation instrument basis, carbon tax is highly recommended by economists and international organizations. This paper examines the impact of implementing carbon tax policy on value of change in GDP, GDP Quantity Index, Government Household Demand, Private Household Demand, and CO2 emission effects in Indonesia by using the dynamic energy Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model. This study used GTAP-E that was part of GTAP 9 in 2011. GTAP-E consists of 140 countries and 57 sectors aggregated into eleven regions and eight sectors. There were three scenarios of carbon tax used in this paper that were China, Singapore, and India. The result shows that both GDP and GDP index have a negative impact due to the carbon tax of US -20/tCO2, US- 10/tCO2, and US -1.60/t CO2. The greater the application of the carbon tax is, the greater the decrease of values of GDP, Government Household Demand, Private Household Demand towards carbon tax policies in Indonesia are. The negative impact of carbon tax is greater for the Private Household Demand that is indicated by all commodities except crude oil has decreasing demand from baseline scenario (no tax). While in the Government Household Demand, agriculture sector, crude oil, refined oil product, and other industries, carbon tax has a positive impact. In the environmental facet, if the carbon tax in Indonesia is implemented in accordance with the above simulation, then it appears that carbon tax can reduce emissions of CO2.
The Importance of Resource Assessment for Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development in Kosovo
Authors: Rexhepi Prof. Dr.Sejdi , Kadriu Mjellma
Published: March 2018

Kosovo is an underdevelopment country that faces challenges such as poverty, large numbers of unemployment people, and slow economic development. Faced with this fact, country is estimated to be rich in considerable natural resources as well as a relatively young population. Therefore, knowledge and assessment of resources is an important prerequisite for their valorization in function of faster economic development. In underdeveloped countries such as Kosovo, there are not enough professional institutions that provide reliable data on available national resources and their comparative advantages. In these circumstances entrepreneurship and economic development are closely related to entrepreneurial courage and the overall perception for resources and market trends. Entrepreneurship is a basic prerequisite for activating resources. This is particularly the case in underdeveloped localities with high degree of unemployment. For this purpose, individual knowledge is very important to undertake activities that would be successfully concluded. In this research an effort will be made to explain the importance of knowing and evaluating local resources for entrepreneurship and local economic development. In particular, the role of civil and business perceptions will be explained and interpreted with proper statistical methods in order to bring professional and scientific conclusions.
Creative Accounting – Some Aspects of Knowledge and Implementation in Albania
Authors: MITI Mirela UJKANI , TOMORI Elena MYFTARAJ , ZENUNI Brisejda RAMAJ
Published: March 2018

0
State Procurement Electronic System Efficiency in Georgia
Authors: Medzmariashvili Tinatin
Published: March 2018

State procurement has significant strategic importance for Georgia, while it serves the rational expenditure of the state funds and the creation of a transparent competitive environment for the state and the business sector. In the last few years, the development of electronic technologies have formulated united state procurement electronic system. State financial resource spending requires business correspondence based on a single electronic system, which facilitates the acquisition of the buyer and the supplier openly, easily and without any unnecessary restrictions. Electronic system elaboration ensures maximal transparency of procurement procedures and rational spending of the state financial resources. Furthermore, increases competition among the bidders participating in the tender and raises public awareness. E-procurement system increases efficiency of the procurement processes, through saving purchaser’s and potential supplier’s financial, human and time-consuming resources. Besides, the tender procedures are transparent and easy to understand for any person interested in it.It is effective and efficient for any country to use the state procurement electronic system, as it provides transparent procedures and eliminates competition restrictions, corruption and discrimination risks.
Economic Growth Though Competitive Advantage and Specialization: the Example of Winemaking in Moldova
Authors: PÎŞCHINA Tatiana , Fortuna Romeo
Published: March 2018

This article addresses growth through economic specialization based on completive advantage. Winemaking is one of the key branches of Moldova’s economy, which stands for about 20 percent of Moldova’s GDP. It has high potential in terms of contribution to qualitative economic growth. About 90 percent of Moldovan wine is intended for export to countries like Great Britain, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Scandinavia, US, Japan and China, and only 10 percent for local consumption. Winemaking is one of Moldova’s specialties, which enjoys long-lived traditions and vivid history of Moldova’s wineries, including Milesti Mici registered in 2005 as world’s biggest winery by Guinness World Records. The concept of this study suggests that economic growth must be induced through competitive areas of specialization, which are present in any economy. Substantial investments are required to develop those areas. Structurally, winemaking branch in Moldova is comprised of small and medium enterprises flexible and open to innovation, which is a strong prerequisite to develop those areas into drivers of economic growth eventually resulting into new jobs, higher export, higher GDP, better living conditions. Winemaking alone cannot be the answer to Moldova’s economic problem. Yet, this study highlights the importance of focusing on competitive advantage and specialized growth to create qualitative internally-driven economic growth, particularly important for nations struggling within current socio-economic affairs.
Oriental Cultural Values Depicted in Advertising; with Special Reference to Sri Lankan Context
Authors: Hewapathirana Sajitha Lakmali , Batuwangala R.I.
Published: March 2018

Since the terrorist menace that affected the country for over 30 years was eradicated, Sri Lanka entered into an era of rapid social and economic development. In this process, mass media can play a significance role. Therefore a need arises to study the role of Advertising media in the sphere of cultural development. The nature and development of the Sri Lankan advertising culture mostly depends on the form of oriental cultural values. Cultural dimension is an essential factor for understanding advertising environments. It can be defined as a learned system of knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, beliefs and norms, which are shared among a group of people from various nations or cultures. Sufficient emphasis has not yet been paid on the advertising culture, which is a significant component in the concept development and cultural processes of Sri Lanka. The advertising in oriental cultural values settings remains a relatively unexplored area of research across all disciplines, even that of media communications study. Therefore, the authors of this paper attempt to fill this lacuna. This study examines the effect of oriental cultural values for advertising culture in Sri Lanka. This research aims to foster cultivation of Sri Lankan cultural values through the concept development of advertising.
Factors of Failure of the Iraqi Banking System in the Implementation of the Decisions of the Basel Committee
Authors: Janabi Jasim Mohammed Mushib , Al-Rikabi Zainab Husham Qasim
Published: March 2018

The role of the banking system is very important and sensitive in any inquisitive system in our modern world, because it is the other side of this economy in exchange for real activities and the great crossroads of the efficiency of the economic system and the legitimacy of its organizations according to the basic objectives of each national economy in any society. Based on this importance above, the importance of applying the banking system to the rules and decisions of the Basel Committee in all its copies (1), which can ensure that the banking system could avoid the risks that can lead to the entry into crises and serious intransigence. This paper seeks to provide a broad presentation of the possibilities of application of the Iraqi banking system to the decisions of the Basel Committee and seeks to provide a presentation of obstacles and factors that led to the failure of the Iraqi banking system to implement the decisions of the Basel Committee in all copies and both internal and external. This paper also seeks to look at the possibility of adapting the banking system in order to comply with the requirements of the implementation of Basel decisions from an economic and financial point of view represented by the views of economists and financial institutions inside and outside this body.