bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The crystal structure of 1,1′-(9-ethyl-9H-carbazole-3,6-diyl)bis(3-ethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium) bis(hexafluorophosphate(IV)), C24H27N5F12P2
Authors: Shilu Zhang , Bo Zhao , Jiewei Luo
Published: August 2019

C24H27N5F12P2, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 12.395(4) Å, b = 16.630(6) Å, c = 26.899(10) Å, β = 90.395(7)°, V = 5545(4) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0650, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1651, T = 113(2) K.
The political attitudes of Krzysztof and Janusz Radziwill towards the election of Wladyslaw IV and Jan Kazimierz. Outline of the problem
Authors: Ziober Aleksandra
Published: August 2019

The attitudes of the elite of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and especially of representatives of Radziwill family (Krzysztof and Janusz) towards the election of the last two Vasas are an interesting problem for deliberations and research, especially taking into account differences in the country’s internal and foreign situation in 1632 and 1648, which determined the activities of mentioned above. This article was mainly intended to discuss the problem connected with the attitudes of the Lithuanian nobility towards the election of a new king and also indicating the role of connections of Wladyslaw IV and Jan Kazimierz with the Jagiellonians in political games. Answering the question of what and how influenced the attitudes and moods among the nobility, their argumentation to support one or other candidate requires many years of research and use of methods developed by other humanities, such as sociology, social psychology or political science.
Structural Visualization of Manuscripts (StruViMan): Principles, Methods, Prospects
Authors: Dirkse Saskia , Andrist Patrick , Wallraff Martin
Published: August 2019

This paper introduces a tool which offers scholars a new way to visualize the structure of manuscripts. The Structural Visualization of Manuscripts (or StruViMan) is a web-based application, developed as part of the Paratexts of the Greek Bible Project, a European Research Council project based in Munich. Drawing on the principles of structural codicology, StruViMan is able to translate the different stages of a manuscript’s development into a visual model based on the codex’s physical, historical layers and aims to facilitate the comparison of manuscripts. It can be used by any web-connected manuscript database from any cultural area and does not require the presence of electronic images. This presentation begins with a short survey of the principles underpinning the tool’s conception and development, followed by a demonstration of how manuscript data from both biblical and non-biblical Greek codices are transformed into interactive, customizable visualizations with varying display modes. We will also touch upon StruViMan’s technical aspects as an open-access web service, available to any software or database able to call its API using the correct parameters. We close with a preview of new features currently under development, including the ability to “reconstruct” a manuscript whose composite parts are presently in different repositories.
Stability Study of 0.5 g/mL Urea Oral Solution in InOrpha®
Authors: Bourbon Johan , Dory Anne , Perello Laurent , Belotti Laure , Reisz Fanny , Ubeaud-Sequier Genevieve , Gourieux Bénédicte
Published: August 2019

Background

Urea is recommended in the 2nd line treatment in moderate to severe hyponatraemia induced by syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), when water restriction is insufficient. A posology of 0.25–0.5 g/kg daily is suggested. A usual but inadequate urea oral preparation, i. e. 10 g urea powder dissolved in 100 mL water before use, was classically compounded. Therefore the pharmacy has developed a 0.5 g/mL urea oral liquid solution in InOrpha® with better organoleptic characteristics to improve treatment adherence and reduce the preparation time. The aim of this study was to determine physicochemical and microbiological stability of the urea oral liquid solution in order to establish a shelf life of the preparation.

Methods

The 0.5 g/mL urea solution was compounded using urea powder in a commercial suspending vehicle: Inorpha®. A validated high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method with UV detection was performed for the assay of urea. The preparations were packaged in amber glass bottles and stored at fridge (5 °C±3 °C) or at room temperature (24 °C±1 °C). The physicochemical (urea concentration, macroscopic change) and microbiological stability of the preparation was tested over 90 days. Urea concentration measurement at day 0 was considered as the reference value (100 % stability) and urea concentration in subsequent samples greater than 90 % were definite stable without macroscopic changes.

Results

The developed HPLC-UV method was validated in terms of linearity, specificity, accuracy and fidelity (less than 5 % for relative standard deviation and relative error). After 90 days, no microbial growth was noted and urea concentrations were always higher than 90 % of the initial concentration. Macroscopic changes were observed for the samples stored at fridge (5 °C+/− 3 °C) with massive crystallization of urea solution.

Conclusions

Although, all the preparations retain more than 95 % of the initial concentration after 90 days in all storage conditions, macroscopic change and pH change (more than 1 unit after 15 days at room temperature) have to be taken into account. The 0.5 g/mL urea oral liquid solution in InOrpha® remains stable for 15 days at room temperature (24 °C±1 °C) in amber glass bottles.
Characterization of spray formed Al-alloys — A Review
Authors: Reddy Bandi Venkata Ramana , Maity Saikat Ranjan , Pandey Krishna Murari
Published: August 2019

A review on the characterization of mechanical, metallurgical, porosity, tribological and corrosion properties of spray deposited Al-alloys are presented in this paper. Al-alloys are potentially used in various applications specifically in bearing materials, aerospace due to low weight to high strength, proper lubrication, excellent wear and corrosion resistance. Al alloys being processed through spray forming technology, which possesses lower processing steps than the other conventional methods like ingot and powder metallurgy. Characterization of Al alloys spray deposits is carried out before and after mechanical processes to know their behaviour. Reviewed the characterization deportment of Al-alloys before and after spray deposition, effect of mechanical process like cold rolling, extrusion, aging, hot rolling, hot extrusion etc. and porosity on the metallurgical, hardness, tensile strength, elongation, tribological and corrosion properties.
Advancing Novel PrEP Products – Alternatives to Non-Inferiority
Authors: Glidden David V
Published: August 2019

With the scale-up of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with tenofovir (TDF) with or without emtricitabine (FTC), we have entered an era of highly effective HIV prevention with a growing pipeline of potential products to be studied. These studies are likely to be randomized trials with an oral TDF/FTC control arm. These studies require comparison of incident infections and can be time and resource intensive. Conventional approaches for design and analysis active controlled trial can lead to very large sample sizes. We demonstrate the important of assumptions about background infections for interpreting trial results and suggest alternative criteria for demonstrating the efficacy and effectiveness of potential PrEP agents.
Survey on sedation-analgesia regimens, in particular the use of dexmedetomidine, among Dutch implanters of spinal cord neurostimulators
Authors: ter Bruggen Feline F.J.A. , Stronks Dirk L. , Huygen Frank J.P.M.
Published: August 2019

Background and aims

During implantation of most spinal cord neurostimulators, patients need to be cooperative to give feedback during lead placement, and also be comfortable. Sedation and analgesia can support these conditions. This survey aimed to provide an overview of the sedation-analgesia regimens currently used among Dutch pain specialists. The survey focused on the sedative agent “dexmedetomidine” due to its attractive pharmacological profile and its promising results during awake procedures.

Methods

A 27-item survey was sent to the 65 pain specialists involved in neurostimulation in the Netherlands. The survey consisted of questions related to different aspects of sedation and analgesia during neurostimulation, e.g. the current regimen, the opinion on and experience with dexmedetomidine as a sedative agent, and preferences regarding different aspects of sedation (i.e. production of arousable sedation, pain management, quality of patient’s feedback and overall preference).

Results

Of 65 pain specialists, 45 (69%) completed the survey. Most commonly used sedative was propofol (91%) and most common used analgesic was remifentanil (78%). Of the 45 respondents, 21 (47%) considered the use of dexmedetomidine, whereas 13 (29%) had experience with dexmedetomidine during neurostimulation. The most frequently mentioned positive property of dexmedetomidine was the easy production of arousable sedation. Most respondents who used dexmedetomidine preferred dexmedetomidine sedation over propofol sedation regarding all aspects of sedation.

Conclusions

The most commonly used sedation-analgesia regimen is the combination of propofol-remifentanil during the implantation of a neurostimulator among Dutch pain specialists. Only a small percentage of respondents had experience with the use of dexmedetomidine, despite its reported advantages.

Implications

When implanting a spinal cord neurostimulator, dexmedetomidine could be considered as a sedative, given its allowance for and preservation of a state of easy arousable sedation.
Proposal for a New Quantum Theory of Gravity II
Authors: Singh Tejinder P.
Published: August 2019

In the first article of this series, we have introduced the concept of an atom of space-time-matter (STM), which is described by the spectral action of noncommutative geometry, corresponding to a classical theory of gravity. In the present work, we use the Connes time parameter, along with the spectral action, to incorporate gravity into trace dynamics. We then derive the spectral equation of motion for the STM atom, which turns out to be the Dirac equation on a noncommutative space.
Analysis of gravity disturbance for boundary structures in the Aegean Sea and Western Anatolia
Authors: Doğru Fikret , Pamukçu Oya
Published: August 2019

Western Anatolia has been shaped N–S-trending extensional tectonic regime and W-E trending horst, grabens and active faults due to the collision of Africa, Arabian and Eurasia plates. The borders of the Aegean Sea tectonic is limited between eastern of Greece, western of Anatolia and Hellenic subduction zone in the south of Crete. To evaluate these tectonic elements gravity disturbance data of the Aegean Sea and Western Anatolia was used in this study. It is thought that the gravity disturbance data reflects the tectonic elements and discontinuities way better than gravity anomaly due to the calculation from the difference between gravity and normal gravity at the same point so thus the tensors and invariants of the study area were calculated and the power spectrum method was applied to the gravity disturbance data. Various boundary analysis methods were applied to the gravity disturbance data to compare the discontinuities obtained from the tensors both theoretical and case study. These methods were tested initially on theoretical data. Within the scope of the theoretical study, a single model and three bodies model were taken into consideration. When the results are examined, it is observed that the Tzz tensor component gives very clear information about the location of the structure. Likewise, when the Txx, Tyy components and invariant results are examined, the vertical and horizontal boundaries were successfully obtained. In addition, the mean depths of these structures were determined using the power spectrum method. In the case application stage, the gravity disturbance data obtained from the Earth Gravitational Model of the eastern of the Aegean Sea and western of Anatolia were evaluated. The tensor and invariants of this gravity disturbance data were first calculated. New possible discontinuities have been identified in the tensors and some of the obtained discontinuities were clarified in their previous discussions. Also, the mean depths of the possible structures were calculated by the power spectrum method at four profiles taken from gravity disturbance data. These depth values are consistent with the depth values of the structural discontinuities obtained from previous studies. Finally, the upward continuation was applied to Tyy, Tyz and Tzz tensors up to 20 km. The positive anomaly values in Tyz and Tzz components and negative anomaly values in Tyy component are consistent with the Western Anatolia Transfer Zone. The structural differences between the eastern and the western of Western Anatolia are noteworthy in the upward continued results of the tensors. In addition, the positive and negative anomalies are notable in areas where the big earthquakes occurred in the last 3 years in the Tyz invariants.
Calibration Protocol - Plate Reader Fluorescence Calibration with Fluorescein v2
Authors: Baldwin Geoff , Haddock-Angelli Traci , Beal Jacob , Dwijayanti Ari , Storch Marko , Farny Natalie , Tennant Richard , Rutten Paul
Published: August 2019

Plate readers report fluorescence values in arbitrary units that vary widely from instrument to instrument. Therefore absolute fluorescence values cannot be directly compared from one instrument to another. In order to compare fluorescence output of test devices between teams, it is necessary for each team to create a standard fluorescence curve. Although distribution of a known concentration of GFP protein would be an ideal way to standardize the amount of GFP fluorescence in our E. coli cells, the stability of the protein and the high cost of its purification are problematic. We therefore use the small molecule fluorescein, which has similar excitation and emission properties to GFP, but is cost-effective and easy to prepare. (The version of GFP used in the devices, GFP mut3b, has an excitation maximum at 501 nm and an emission maximum at 511 nm; fluorescein has an excitation maximum at 494 nm and an emission maximum at 525nm). You will prepare a dilution series of fluorescein in four replicates and measure the fluorescence in a 96 well plate in your plate reader. By measuring these in your plate reader, you will generate a standard curve of fluorescence for fluorescein concentration. You will be able to use this to convert your cell based readings to an equivalent fluorescein concentration. Before beginning this protocol, ensure that you are familiar with the GFP settings and measurement modes of your instrument. You will need to know what filters your instrument has for measuring GFP, including information about the bandpass width (530 nm / 30 nm bandpass, 25-30 nm width is recommended), excitation (485 nm is recommended) and emission (520-530 nm is recommended) of this filter. Note: The iGEM Abs600 (OD) calibration protocol with microspheres calibration method is a pre-requisite for carrying out this protocol. You will need data from that calibration to analyse the results of this protocol.
Calibration Protocol - Plate Reader Abs600 (OD) Calibration with Microsphere Particles v2
Authors: Beal Jacob , Haddock-Angelli Traci , Gershater Markus , Sanchania Vishal , Buckley-Taylor Russell , Baldwin Geoff , Farny Natalie , Tennant Richard , Rutten Paul
Published: August 2019

You will prepare a dilution series of monodisperse silica microspheres and measure the Abs600 in your plate reader. The size and optical characteristics of these microspheres are similar to cells, and there is a known amount of particles per volume. This measurement will allow you to construct a standard curve of particle concentration which can be used to convert 600 nm absorbance measurements into an estimated equivalent number of cells.
Correlation between transthoracic lung ultrasound score and HRCT features in patients with interstitial lung diseases v1
Authors: Adina Man Milena , Dantes Elena , Domokos Hancu Bianca , Ioana Bondor Cosmina , Ruscovan Alina , Parau Adriana , Stefania Motoc Nicoleta , Marc Monica
Published: August 2019

Chest high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is considered the "gold" standard radiological method in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients. The objectives of our study were to evaluate the correlation between two transthoracic lung ultrasound (LUS) scores (total number of B-lines score= the total sum of B-lines in 10 predefined scanning sites and total number of positive chest areas score=intercostal spaces with ≥3B-lines) and the features in HRCT simplified scores, in different interstitial disorders, between LUS scores and symptoms, as well as between LUS scores and pulmonary function impairment. We have evaluated 58 consecutive patients diagnosed with ILD. We demonstrated there was a good correlation between the total number of B-lines score and the HRCT simplified score(r=0.784,p<0.001), and also a good correlation between the total number of positive chest areas score and the HRCT score (r=0.805,p<0.005). The results sustained the value of using LUS as a diagnostic tool for the assessment of ILD compared to HRCT. The use of LUS in ILD patients can be a useful, cheap, accessible and radiation-free investigation and can play a complementary role in the diagnosis and monitoring of these patients.
Okullarda Korku Kültürü Ölçeği: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: ÇELİK Kazım , KAHRAMAN Ümit
Published: August 2019

Bu çalışmanın amacı, öğretmenlerin okullarda
yaşadıkları korku kültürü düzeyini belirlemek üzere geçerli ve güvenilir bir
ölçek geliştirmektir. Çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda araştırmacılar tarafından
alanyazın taraması ve öğretmen görüşleri doğrultusunda 32 maddelik havuz
oluşturulmuştur. Bu maddeler alan uzmanı ve ölçme değerlendirme uzmanı ile
incelenerek madde sayısı 29’a düşürülmüştür. Elde edilen aday ölçek için 20
uzmandan alınan görüşlere dayanarak 8 maddenin ölçekten çıkarılması
gerektiğine karar verilmiş ve 21 maddelik, 5’li likert tipinde ölçek
oluşturulmuştur. Elde edilen ölçek taslağı çevrimiçi form olarak
hazırlanmıştır. Hazırlanan form e-posta ve diğer iletişim araçları
kullanılarak öğretmenlere ulaştırılmış, 320 öğretmenden dönüt alınmıştır. Ölçeğin
yapı geçerliğinin belirlenmesi için gerçekleştirilen açımlayıcı faktör analizi
sonucunda ölçeğin toplam varyansın % 64,662’sini açıklayan 3 faktörlü yapıdan
oluştuğu belirlenmiştir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile de faktör yapısının
uygun olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmanın ölçüt geçerliliğinin
doğrulanması için madde toplam test korelasyonu, alt-üst %27’lik gruplar
arasında t-testi sonuçlarına bakılmıştır. Benzer ölçek geçerliliği için “Korku
İklimi Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Güvenirlik sonuçlarının belirlenmesi için
ölçeğin alt boyutları ve toplam puanına göre Cronbach’s Alpha değerlerine
bakılmış ve bu değerlerin 0,80 ve 0,92 arasında değiştiği bulunmuştur.  Geliştirilen ölçeğin toplam puanı alınarak
okullarda korku kültürü düzeyi belirlenebilmektedir.
Reseña del libro "Tensiones y disputas en la globalización"
Authors: Martínez Bonilla Mónica Fernanda
Published: August 2019

El libro es resultado de investigación del proyecto “El Estado, el derecho y el territorio”, a cargo del grupo Las Esferas de la Globalización, que pertenece al Centro de Investigaciones Sociojurídicas de la Universidad Libre.
Reseña del libro "El Acuerdo de Paz entre el Gobierno de Colombia y las FARC"
Authors: Jiménez William Guillermo
Published: August 2019

Esta obra hace parte de los resultados de los trabajos de investigación sobre el proceso de paz en Colombia que se iniciaron en España, hacia 2010, por un grupo de académicos e investigadores provenientes de instituciones españolas (el Instituto Francisco de Vitoria, de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos; la Escuela Diplomática; la Agencia Española de Cooperación, entre otras), colombianas (la Universidad del Norte, la Universidad de Medellín y la Escuela Superior de Guerra) y del Centro de Derecho Internacional Humanitario de la Cruz Roja. Sin embargo, en el libro que estamos reseñando participaron profesores e investigadores provenientes de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid y de la Universidad Libre, principalmente, aunque hay colaboradores de otras instituciones, como el DAFP, la Oficina del Alto Comisionado para la Paz y Women’s Link Worldwide, así como consultores independientes expertos en los temas de derechos humanos, paz y conflicto. Los dos directores de la obra son eminentes profesores de las universidades Carlos III de Madrid y Libre de Colombia, quienes realizaron la presentación del libro, y el prólogo fue encargado a Jorge Gaviria Liévano, vicepresidente de la Universidad Libre y director del Observatorio de Paz de la misma universidad.
Editorial - Transitando por la calidad académica
Authors: Sánchez-Cabrera Samuel Alberto
Published: August 2019

Los procesos académicos implementados en la facultad de Ciencias Económicas, Administrativas y contables, han permitido que, los programas adscritos a la facultad sean reconocidos en el orden regional, nacional e internacional; por su calidad académica, mediante el establecimiento de políticas institucionales de autoevaluación y autorregulación, dirigidasalageneracióndeunaculturadelacalidad. Enestesentido,seestánadelantando procesos conducentes al reconocimiento de la acreditación internacional, de los programas de Administración de Empresas y Contaduría Pública, para facilitar una mayor interacción entre comunidades académicas del orden regional e internacional.
Maternal risk factors and immediate outcome of late preterms
Authors: Giliyaru Sahana , S. Sahaya Nirmala , E. Adarsh
Published: August 2019

Background: This study was conducted to analyse the immediate outcome of late preterm babies and also to evaluate the various maternal risk factors in these babies so that close monitoring of these babies for the complications is done and immediate problems can be addressed.Methods: Prospective observational study done in level 3 NICU setting for 6 months. All babies born between 34-36/7 weeks are included in the study and they constitute the cases. Term (above 36 weeks 6 days gestation) newborns babies born during the study period are controls. Maternal history is taken in detail. Risk factors during pregnancy including maternal age, gravida, mode of delivery, medical conditions and birth details. Baby details like gestational age, sex, birth weight, and neonatal morbidities are recorded. The babies are either shifted to NICU or to mother’s side based depending on the baby’s condition. All of them are followed up till discharge.Results: 89 late preterm babies born in the hospital during the study period are included in the study. Out of 89 babies 45are females constituting 50.6% and 44are male babies constituting 49.4%. 20 (22.5%) babies had gestational age between 34-35 weeks.29 babies (32.5 %) had gestational age between 35-36 weeks and 40 babies (45%) are between 36-37 weeks of gestation. 47 babies (52.9%) have birth weight between 1.5-2.49 kg.42 babies (47.1%) have birth weight between 2.5-3.5 kg. The number of babies born by LSCS were 48 (54%) and 41 babies 46% are born through vaginal route.42 babies constituting 48.3% are appropriate for gestational age and 43 babies (49.4%) are small for gestationalage.34 (39.1%) babies required NICU admission and 55 (60.9%) babies did not require NICU admission. Among the maternal risk factors PIH was the commonest risk factor in 22babies (24.7 %), followed by PROM13 (14.6 %), oligohydramnios 6 (6.7 %) ,twin gestation 6 (6.7 %), MSAF 3 (3.4%), IDM 3 (3.4%), Antepartum hemorrhage 3 (3.4%), eclampsia 1 (1.1%) and maternal cardiac disease 1.1%. Neonatal morbidities are 25 late preterm babies had jaundice (28.7%) followed by RDS in 15 (17.2%), sepsis in 9 (10.3%), NEC 2 (2.3%), Hypoglycemia 5 (5.6%) late preterm babies required ventilation/ CPAP constituting 5.7%. Surfactant was used in 2 late preterm babies 2.3%. 87 babies (97.8%) got discharged and mortality is 2.2%.Conclusions: Late prematurity is associated with significant neonatal morbidity.
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with suspected primary immunodeficiency disorders attending Alexandria University Children’s Hospital
Authors: Heiba Doaa A.
Published: August 2019

Background: Current study was conducted to determine the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with suspected primary immunodeficiencies (PID) seen at Alexandria University Children's Hospital.Methods: Eighty one patients with suspected PID were seen at Alexandria University Children's Hospital in one year in the period from September 2016 to October 2017. Demographic data of the patients as well as data related to their disease status were taken and evaluation sheet was developed for all patients.Results: About 61.7% of patients satisfied the criteria of PID based on WHO Scientific Committee. According to modified IUIS classification predominant antibody deficiency was the commonest (34%) followed by other well defined immunodeficiency syndromes (30%), combined immunodeficiencies (16%), phagocytic defects (14%), diseases of immune dysregulation 4% and complement deficiencies (2%). The most frequent disorder was X-linked agammagloulinemia (XLA) (22%). The mean age at diagnosis was 27.4 months. The consanguinity rate was 55.5%. A positive Family history was a strong pointer to diagnosis for PID (46.9%). The commonest clinical presentation was pneumonia (82.7%). 28.4% of patients died from infections. As observed in other patient registries, diagnostic delay remains the major cause of morbidity and mortality.Conclusions: Primary immunodeficiency disorders are not rare in Egyptian children. Creating awareness of PID should be targeted at hospital pediatricians and families with history of PID and this may reveal more cases within the community. The observed high frequency of combined T- and B-cell immunodeficiencies in this cohort made it a health issue in Egypt as in other developing countries.
Intestinal parasitic infections and prevalence of anaemia among tribal school going children: a one year study
Authors: Kumar Sarvepalli Vijaya , Ramalingam Krishnan
Published: August 2019

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are one of the neglected tropical diseases listed by world health organization. Parasitic infections among school going tribal children cause significant anaemia and malnutrition. Our study mainly focused on estimating the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and focused on iron deficiency anaemia among the tribal school going children.Methods: A prospective study for one year was conducted at a tertiary care hospital and study group was tribal children from hostels and schools. Ethical committee approval was obtained and study included collection of socio demographic data, anthropometric data, stool examination for intestinal parasitic infections, Hb% estimation by “Hemocue globinometer Hb 301 System” a portable hemometer for Hb estimation. S. iron, S. transferrin and Total iron binding capacity were also estimated. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS version 20 and analyzed. P value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: This 428 study participants with 66.36% boys and 33.64% girls were enrolled. The prevalence of parasitic infections was 42.06%. Protozoal infections were 41.11% when compared to helminthic infections (26.67%) and mixed infections in 32.22%.  Entamoeba histolytica was the predominant protozoal parasite identified (30%) and Ascaris lumbricoides among the helminthic infection (13.3%). Presence of anaemia in the present study population was 11.21% and among the study group with parasitic infections it was 66.67%.Conclusion: To conclude, regular deworming practices, awareness regarding hand washing practices, iron and folic acid supplementation irrespective of nutritional status and health education could significantly reduce the incidence of anaemia associated with intestinal parasitic infections.
Lipid profile and alcoholism
Authors: George Sabin , John Sanju Daniel , George Salk , Thottiyil Jasica Joy
Published: August 2019

Background: Alcoholism is a major threat to public health in both developed and developing countries. Alcohol has many effects on lipid profile, including inducing de novo fatty acid synthesis and inhibiting fatty acid oxidation in liver. Aim of this study was to study the effect of alcohol consumption on serum lipid profile in alcoholics and to compare with those of non-alcoholic controls.Methods: 100 cases and 100 age and sex matched controls were selected. These subjects were classified into, 1. Moderate alcoholics: Consuming ≤210 g per week 2. Heavy alcoholics: Consuming >210 g per week. Blood was taken in fasting state and lipids were estimated.Results: Among 200 subjects, 94% were male. 58.5% of the male and 83.3% of the female were heavy drinkers. Maximum number of alcoholics were seen in the age group of 41-50 years. The height correlated well with both control and study group. The moderate dose alcoholics had a higher weight when compared to control group and heavy dose alcoholics. The heavy dose alcoholics had a lower BMI when compared with the control group and moderate dose alcoholics. Heavy dose alcohol consumption was associated with a higher increase in triglyceride level. The total cholesterol level was significantly higher in the heavy dose alcoholics when compared with the control group. The HDL level was highest in the moderate dose alcoholics. The LDL level was highest in heavy dose alcoholics whereas, the moderate dose alcoholics had a lesser LDL level when compared with the control group. The VLDL level steadily increased with alcohol consumption.Conclusions: Patients with heavy alcohol consumption had significant increase in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and VLDL. The moderate alcohol consumers had significantly increased HDL and decreased LDL. These protective effects declined after heavy alcohol consumption.
Role of duplex ultrasonography in patients with renal parenchymal disease: renal resistive index vs serum creatinine level
Authors: Shiekh Yassar , Khan Aamir Javed , Bhawani Shafqat Shabir
Published: August 2019

Background: In view of the fact that Brightness (B)-mode ultrasound findings in patients with renal parenchymal disease are profoundly non-specific, this study was carried out to determine the efficiency of color Doppler sonography for assessing renal function. In this series, the relationship between the resistive index (RI) of renal interlobar artery and serum creatinine level was analyzed for any relevant association of this color Doppler index with the serum creatinine level.Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, 40 patients with renal parenchymal disease having serum creatinine level >1.4 mg/dL were chosen midst routine revisits. The control group comprised of 40 normal subjects with serum creatinine levels <1.4 mg/dL. After assessing the kidneys of these subjects with gray-scale ultrasound for presence of any stones, hydronephrosis, and/or space occupying lesions instead of, they were subsequently interrogated with color Doppler sonography and RI calculated.Results: The mean serum creatinine levels±SD in the case and control groups were 6.7±0.7 mg/dL and 1.0±0.4 mg/dL, respectively. The mean±SD resistive index (RI) was 79.0%±1.8% in the diseased group and 60.3%±0.7% in the healthy subjects (p<0.001). The correlation between the RI and the serum creatinine level was statistically significant (p<0.001).Conclusions: Resistive index (RI) measurement by color doppler ultrasonography is a reasonable prognosticator of functional outcome in patients with renal parenchymal disease.
MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS IN MALAYSIA: ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
Authors: Mohad Abd Hakim , Mohd Mokhtar Ros Aiza , Sulaiman Mashitah , Latiff Latifah Abdul
Published: August 2019

Purpose: The issue of Muslim-Christian relations in Malaysia is often in the limelight of the mass media, domestic and foreign. Within recent years, there have been incidents directly related to this topic of discussion. This paper discusses these the issues and challenges faced by the Muslim and Christian communities in Malaysia.

Methodology: This is a qualitative study, and the data were collected from library sources such as books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, websites, and detailed interviews with members of the Muslim and Christian faiths. The data was then analysed through a documentary analysis technique.

Main Findings: This study found that Muslim-Christian relations often go through ebbs and flows. Generally, incidents involving religious sensitivities are fanned further by the mass media and interested politicians, although these issues are not as serious as reported. These situations then create an uneasy tension between the two communities, thus negatively affecting foster unity in diversity within the plural societies in Malaysia. What should be encouraged as an alternative is dialogue between adherents of different religions for them to know one another, and to promote religious harmony.

Implications: In the New Malaysia era, room of dialogue seems to flourish with the inclusive approach of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. This is a positive development, which hopefully would be a catalyst to building a Malaysia society united in diversity.
GST: A TAX REFORM FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF INDIAN HANDICRAFTS
Authors: Tekwani Kritika , Raghuvanshi Rinku
Published: August 2019

Purpose of the study: Taxation is one of a tool, which helps the Government for the achievement of the goal of sustainable development for every sector including handicraft. The objectives of this study are to know about Goods and Services Tax & its inferences on sustainable development of Indian handicrafts and to identify the role of GST as tax reform in the sustainable development of handicrafts sector in India.

Methodology:  The Descriptive method of research has been used to gather information about the existing conditions of GST and Handicraft sector of India. This study is based on secondary data. The data has been taken from different journals, books, magazines, websites, and published data from government institutions. This study is explanatory in nature. The collected data from different sources has been reviewed and data relevant to the handicraft sector further analyzed.

Main Findings: GST brought transparency in the tax system and it also eliminated the multiple taxes, which ultimately increases the final prices. This study revealed that GST would make Indian handicrafts more competitive in the domestic and foreign markets.

The implication of the study: GST implemented on July 01, 2017 with the aim of simplification of the tax system, fiscal structure, United Indian Market, and sustainable development in India. It is a comprehensive value-added tax which merged different taxes including VAT, service tax, surcharges, CST, etc.

Novelty/Originality of this study: GST is new tax reform in India, only a few studies have been done on it. As per the researcher ’ s best knowledge few studies have been carried out on GST and handicraft sector, but none of the study is carried out on this topic.
Apresentação - Educação, diversidade cultural e linguística: debates sobre questões de Angola e do Brasil
Authors: Barbosa Marinalva Vieira , Batista Adriana Santos
Published: August 2019

Apresentação do dossiê "Educação, diversidade cultural e linguística: debates sobre questões de Angola e do Brasil", coletânea organizada pela Prof.ª Dr.ª Marinalva Vieira Barbosa (UFTM), Prof.ª Dr.ª Adriana Santos Batista (UFBA) e Prof. Dr. Lourenço Lino de Sousa (ISCED-CS).
Políticas de educação infantil e relações de gênero: implicações para a formação docente na perspectiva da diversidade e da diferença / Child education policies and gender relations...
Authors: Anjos Cleriston Izidro dos , Oliveira Djenane Martins , Gobbi Marcia Aparecida
Published: August 2019

Neste artigo, procuramos problematizar os modos pelos quais as discussões concernentes às relações de gênero tem sido ou não consideradas nas políticas de educação infantil e, a partir disso, procuramos tecer algumas possíveis implicações para a formação docente na perspectiva da diversidade e da diferença. Embora haja produção acadêmica significativa referente à formação de docentes para a educação infantil, são escassos os trabalhos que tem discutido as questões de gênero nas políticas de educação de crianças pequenas e na formação de educadores/as para as infâncias. Ao considerar a categoria gênero nas discussões concernentes às infâncias, é possível colocar em causa as tradicionais assertivas sobre o que é “natural”, no sentido do que é inato e instintivo para cada um dos sexos, como contribuição para a necessária desnaturalização das diferenças entre homens e mulheres, entre meninas e meninos, considerando as diferenças. Torna-se necessário reconhecer que a escola não é neutra e, portanto, as escolhas curriculares e/ou metodológicas, seja nas instituições ou nas políticas públicas, revelam os aspectos na construção da percepção de gênero que são reforçados, interditados ou rechaçados.Palavras-chave: Educação infantil; Gênero; Políticas; Formação docente. ABSTRACT: In this article, we seek to problematize the ways in which discussions concerning gender relations have been considered in child education policies and, from this, we try to weave some possible implications for teacher education in the perspective of diversity and difference. Although there is significant academic production related to the training of teachers for early childhood education, there are few studies that have discussed gender issues in policies for the education of young children and the training of educators for children. In considering the gender category in discussions concerning childhood, it is possible to call into question the traditional assertions about what is "natural" in the sense of what is innate and instinctive for each of the sexes, as a contribution to the necessary denaturalization of the differences between men and women, between girls and boys, considering the differences. It is necessary to recognize that the school is not neutral and therefore the curricular and / or methodological choices, whether in institutions or public policies, reveal the aspects in the construction of the perception of gender that are reinforced, interdicted or rejected.Keywords: Early childhood education; Genre; Policies; Teacher training.
A profissionalização e o desempenho profissional pedagógico dos professores na escola primária angolana: desafios e perspectivas / The professionalism and professional pedagogical performance of teachers in...
Authors: Zinga António
Published: August 2019

O contexto atual da escola primária angolana se desenvolve à luz da Reforma Educativa que demanda a profissionalização em geral e em particular, o desempenho profissional pedagógico dos professores, que é atualmente um problema complexo e de necessária reflexão. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho, surge pela necessidade de oferecer resposta a esta demanda de como contribuir para o aperfeiçoamento do desempenho profissional pedagógico dos professores primários em Angola. O objetivo deste trabalho tem o desafio de direcionar a preparação e superação dos professores primários angolanos para o aperfeiçoamento do seu desempenho profissional pedagógico.Palavras-chave: Profissionalização; desempenho profissional pedagógico. ABSTRACT: The current context in the Angolan primary school develops at the light of Educative Transformation, which demands in general, the professionalization, and in particular professional and pedagogical performance of teachers, which is currently, a very complex problem and needs reflection. In this context, the research emerges from the need of giving answer to this demand of how to contribute to the improvement of the pedagogical professional performance of primary teachers in Angola. The objective of this research has the challenge of managing preparation and overcoming of the teaching staff to improve pedagogical and professional performance of Angolan primary professors.Keywords: Professionalization; Professional pedagogical performance.
Modelo de competências docentes para a formação do professor em História / Model of teacher competences for the education of history teachers
Authors: Pla López Ramón , Cupata Jacob Lussento , António Osvaldino Wilson Mweleyavo
Published: August 2019

A insuficiente compreensão das relações causais, temporais e espaciais na aprendizagem da História pelos alunos nas escolas do II ciclo do ensino secundário na província do Cuanza Sul - Angola e sua relação com o modo de atuação dos docentes, levaram a investigar sobre o processo de formação dos profissionais através do Projecto de investigação: A formação de competências profissionais de professores de História do Departamento de Ciências Sócias do ISCED do Cuanza Sul, Angola. O artigo tem como objectivo compartilhar uma reflexão da necessidade de melhorar a formação do professor de História através da formação por competências, comprovado de maneira parcial com a introdução deste enfoque na prática pedagógica dos estudantes. Foram utilizados os métodos de nível teórico; histórco-lógico, a modelação, indutivo-dedutivo e de nível empírico; a observação, o inquérito, a entrevista assim como os métodos estatísticos de tendência central como a média que permitiram descrever as transformações alcançadas. Como resultados apresenta-se no artigo uma síntese do diagnóstico do estado da formação das competências dos professores; atendendo ao diagnóstico e os estudos teóricos realizados. Sistematizou-se as competências a serem introduzidas no processo de formação profissional e se analisaram os impactos parciais na formação prática dos graduandos.Palavras-chave: Competências docentes; Ensino de História em Angola; Modelo do profissional; Professor em História. ABSTRACT: The insufficient comprehension of causal, temporal and spatial relationships in the learning of history by the students in secondary schools in the province of Cuanza Sul - Angola and its relationship with the way teachers act, led to investigate the formation process of professionals through the research project: The training of professional skills of History teachers of the Department of Social Sciences of ISCED Cuanza Sul, Angola. The article aims to share a reflection of the need to improve the training of History teachers through competences, proving partially with the introduction of this approach in students' pedagogical practice. In this study were used theoretical; history-logical, modeling, inductive-deductive and empirical methods; beside those were used observation, survey, interview as well as the statistical methods of central tendency as the average that allowed to describe the transformations reached. As results, the article presents a synthesis of the diagnosis of the state of teacher training; taking into account the diagnosis and the theoretical studies carried out. The competences to be introduced in the vocational training process were systematized and the partial impacts on the practical training of undergraduates were analyzed.Keywords: Teaching skills; History teaching in Angola; Professional model; History Teacher.
O ensino de estatística e a educação para a diversidade: uma experiência de formação de professores em Angola / Statistical education and education for diversity...
Authors: Mena Thiago
Published: August 2019

O artigo contempla uma discussão sobre algumas perspectivas de trabalho, destinado à formação de professores de matemática, que visam associar a prática do ensino de estatístico à promoção do ideal de educação para a diversidade. Não se pretende oferecer uma metodologia estruturada, mas apontar e debater possibilidades, no sentido de estimular construções metodológicas diversas por parte dos próprios professores. No desenvolvimento do texto, procede-se com uma imersão nos estudos sobre os aspectos sociais e cognitivos relacionados ao ensino de estatística, traçando paralelos com estudos sobre diversidade cultural na educação. Finaliza-se com a explanação de uma experiência de formação oferecida a alunos dos cursos de licenciatura de uma universidade da província do Cuanza Sul, em Angola.Palavras-chave: Ensino de estatística; Educação e diversidade. ABSTRACT: The article approaches a discussion about some work guidelines, driven to the mathematics teachers training, which aim to associate the practice of statistic teaching to the promotion of the ideal of education for diversity. There is no intention to offer a structured methodology, but to point out and discuss possibilities, in order to stimulate diverse methodological constructions by the teachers themselves. In the development of the article, there is an immersion in the studies about the social and cognitive aspects related to the teaching of statistics, building parallels with studies on cultural diversity in education. It ends with an explanation of a training experience offered to undergraduate students from a university in the province of Cuanza Sul, Angola.Keywords: Statistical education; Education and diversity.
Caracterização dos impactos ambientais e sociais na exploração de rochas e minerais industriais no desenvolvimento local no município de Sumbe (Angola) / Characterization of environmental and social impacts...
Authors: André Januário Cacilda , Alvarez Fidel Luis , Lastra Rivero Jose Francisco
Published: August 2019

O objectivo do trabalho é avaliar de forma preliminar a relação dos impactos ambientais e sociais da exploração de rochas e minerais industriais no desenvolvimento local do município do Sumbe. Para isso, partimos das análises das causas e da identificação dos principais elementos que impactam nas comunidades do município. A metodologia utilizada constou de revisão bibliográfica; visitas a pedreiras em plena extracção e processamento de rochas e minerais industriais; e consulta aos responsáveis, empregados e membros da comunidade por meio de entrevistas e inquéritos, para revelar as causas dos impactos ambientais e sociais e sua relação no desenvolvimento local do município do Sumbe.Palavras-chave: Extração; Rochas minerais e industriais; Impacto ambiental e social: desenvolvimento local. ABSTRACT: The objective of this work is to evaluate in a preliminary way the relation of the environmental and social impacts of the exploration of rocks and industrial minerals in the local development of the municipality of Sumbe. For this, we start from the analysis of the causes and the identification of the main elements that impact the communities of the municipality. The methodology used consisted of a bibliographical review; visits to quarries in full extraction and processing of rocks and industrial minerals; and to consult with stakeholders, employees and community members through interviews and surveys to reveal the causes of environmental and social impacts and their relationship to local development in the Sumbe municipality.Keywords: Extraction; Mineral and industrial rocks; Environmental and social impact; Local development.