bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Początki i rozwój szkolnictwa polskiego w Rumunii do 1939 roku
Authors: Maria Radziszewska Maria Radziszewska
Published: February 2020

Poles settled in present-day Romania in the fourteenth century. A subsequent influx of Polish settlers followed the fall of the Kościuszko Uprising. The aim of this study is to present the history of education in the Polish minority in Romania. The work focuses on showing various forms of educational and upbringing institutions from the early 19th century to 1939. In the analyzed period, the Poles organized mainly kindergartens and comprehensive primary and secondary schools in Bukowina (now northern Romania). They also made attempts at introducing the Polish language to teachers’ training institutions i.e. teachers’ training colleges for men and women. They established their own socio-educational societies and built Polish Houses in which they pursued a wide range of educational and cultural activities. In the Kingdom of Romania, Polish children could also attend (under certain conditions) Polish language classes in Romanian state schools. Owing to the Polish Schools in Romania, followed by the Polish School Association in Romania, Polish private education assumed various forms.
GRAŻYNA KILIAŃSKA-PRZYBYŁO, THE ANATOMY OF INTERCULTURAL ENCOUNTERS. A SOCIOLINGUISTIC CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY
Authors: Marzena S. Wysocka
Published: February 2020

Katowice: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, 246 pp.
WPŁYW EWALUACJI WYBRANYCH KOMPETENCJI NA POPRAWNOŚĆ WYPOWIEDZI PISEMNEJ
Authors: Agnieszka Dryjańska
Published: February 2020

Writing is a complex skill since it requires the integration of various competences, which is a phenomenon extensively examined and discussed by researchers. However, the relation among these competences and their mutual influence, particularly at lower language proficiency levels (A1-A2/A2+), are analyzed more seldom. This issue constitutes the primary interest of our research. Carried out in the Institute of Romance Studies at Warsaw University, it focused on the following questions: how to adjust the evaluation method taking into account the above relation in order to facilitate the understanding of the complexity of the process of writing and to increase its effectiveness. The main study was preceded by a survey, conducted among all the students of the first year, who were beginners, concerning their perception of the difficulties of writing as well as their needs and expectations towards the writing class.
Legal Protection of Property Rights in the Self-Regulating United States Local Recording System
Authors: Szypszak Charles
Published: February 2020

In all legal systems with private property, the government provides a mechanism for owners and lenders to make a public record of their rights. In most countries, the gov-ernment restricts access to this public record and allows entries into it only after a public official approves it. By contrast, no government entity in the United States regulates, confirms, or guarantees the typical real estate ownership transfer. How this works is not readily understood even within the United States, where owners and lenders rely on attorneys and other professionals to examine and understand the public record and to record instruments that protect their clients’ property rights. This article describes the laws and legal customs that underlie this self-regulating system, including how they dif-fer fundamentally from land registration in other countries, and the emerging challenges to its reliability.
A More Understanding about AIDS: Design and Assessment of Validity and Reliability of Several New Scales
Authors: Zakiei Ali , Khazaie Habibolah , Komasi Saeid
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Given the high cost of AIDS, research on high-risk behaviors associated with AIDS is an essential requirement today. Therefore, the present study aimed to construct and standardize tests associated with AIDS-related risky behaviors. Methods: To assess the validity of the questionnaires, the experts’ viewpoints from different domains were qualitatively and quantitatively included. Additionally, to assess the reliability of the questionnaires, a sample of 31 subjects was selected and then examined on two separate occasions in a fortnight's time. Then, the validity and reliability of the instruments were assessed in a sample of 475 subjects. Results: The results of exploratory factor analysis showed that for AIDS health literacy and AIDS risk perception questionnaires two factors are extractable; while for the questionnaires of selfefficacy in controlling risk behavior and controlling risk behavior associated with AIDS one factor is extractable. Finally, 14 items were approved for each of the AIDS health literacy and self-efficacy in controlling risk behavior questionnaires; while 13 items were approved for each of the controlling risk behavior associated with AIDS and AIDS risk perception questionnaires. Each of the four questionnaires had a good internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha > 0.70). Interclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) amounts related to the test-retest reliability were greater than 0.80, which indicates the reliability of the instruments. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, it was concluded that all four AIDSrelated questionnaires enjoyed acceptable validity and reliability.
The Effectiveness of the Polarized Low-Level Laser in the Treatment of Patients With Myofascial Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscles
Authors: Shahimoridi Dadollah , Shafiei Seyed Ali , Yousefian Bahram
Published: February 2020

Introduction:This study assessed the effect of polarized low-level laser therapy (PLLLT) on the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the trapezius muscles. Its effectiveness in pain reduction was compared to low-level laser therapy (LLLT).Methods:Sixty-four patients with MTrPs were randomly divided into 2 groups, namely PLLLT and LLLT. Each patient received treatment for a period of 2 weeks, 5 sessions a week. The intensity of laser irradiation to the skin surface was 6 J/cm2 . The system exit power was 160 mw at a 755 nm wavelength. The visual analog scale (VAS) for the 1st, 5th and 10th sessions was analyzed through two-way repeated measures ANOVA.Results:Increasing the number of treatment sessions was effective in reducing pain intensity (P>0.05). The effect of LLLT on pain reduction was significantly greater than that of PLLLT (P>0.05). Referred pain (RP), the limitation of neck movement (LNM), the presence of muscular taut band (PMTB) and the sensitivity of muscular taut band (SMTB) were reduced significantly by the end of the 10th session, compared with participants’ condition at the beginning of the 1st session in both groups.Conclusion:PLLLT and LLLT can effectively treat MTrPs in the trapezius muscles and they reduce RP, LNM, PMTB, and SMTB in particular. However, the effect of the LLLT was significantly greater than that of PLLLT. In accordance with the observed results, LLLT is recommended as an effective method for treating MTrPs.
Low-Level Laser Effect on Peripheral Sciatic Regeneration Under the Systemic Inflammatory Condition of Periodontal Disease
Authors: Malanotte Jéssica Aline , Ribeiro Lucinéia de Fátima Chasko , Peretti Ana Luiza , Kakihata Camila Mayumi Martin , Potulsky Andrey , Guimarães Ana Tereza Bittencourt , Bertolini Gladson Ricardo Flor , Nassar Patricia Oehlmeyer , Nassar Carlos Augusto
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Periodontal disease (PD) is an inflammatory condition, which leads to tooth loss and promotes a systemic inflammatory state that can aggravate the nerve degeneration. As laser therapy may stimulate regeneration, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of the low-level laser (LLL) on peripheral nerve regeneration under the systemic inflammatory condition of PD. Methods: Thirry-two male rats were used, distributed in 4 groups: nerve injury (NIG); periodontal disease with nerve injury (PDNI); nerve injury and treatment (TNIG); periodontal disease with nerve injury and treatment (PDNIT). On the 7th day of the experiment, the animals had ligatures placed around the lower first molars. On the 22nd day, they underwent peripheral nerve damage, and on the 25th day, the LLL treatment was initiated, performed for two weeks. The sciatic functional index (SFI) was evaluated with subsequent euthanasia of all the animals on the 37th day of the experiment. The sciatic nerve was collected for morphological and oxidative stress analysis and the hemi jaws for radiographic analysis. Results: Regarding the SFI, there was no difference among the groups in the first evaluation (EV) pre-injury; as for theEV2, after injury, all the groups presented a decrease in these values, which remained in post-treatment. For the morphology of the PDNI, nerve tissue presented larger diameter fibers, whereas, for NIT and PDNIT, fibers had smaller diameters with endoneurial organization. When it comes to the antioxidant system, there was an increase in protein concentration, higher superoxide activity, and decreased glutathione transferase activity in the treated groups. Catalase and cholinesterase did not differ between the groups, and lipoperoxidation (LPO) increased in the PD groups. For the mandible radiographic analysis, it was possible to verify the induction of PD. Conclusion: As for the used parameters, the low-level laser was not effective in increasing the nociceptive threshold, but it contributed to the regeneration of nerve fibers, although the inflammation was still present in the site. However, the treatment was effective in protecting cells against oxidative damage due to increased SOD and increased protein, although the decrease in GST demonstrates the inhibition of this stage of the antioxidant system.
The Split-Face Comparison of the Combined Er-YAG Laser and Hydroquinone 4% With Hydroquinone 4% Alone in the Treatment of Melasma in Iranian Patients: A Prospective, Interventional Case Study
Authors: Namazi Nastaran , Hesami Aida , Ketabi Yasaman
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Melasma is one of the most common skin pigmentation disorders, which mostly affects the facial skin and has a considerable psychological impact on the patients. Melasma management has been one of the controversial issues in dermatology. We aimed to compare the combined treatment of the Er: YAG (erbium: yttrium–aluminum–garnet) laser plus hydroquinone (HQ) 4% with HQ 4% alone in the treatment of melasma. Methods: Twenty-nine patients were treated with the combined Er: YAG laser and HQ 4% on one side of the face with HQ 4% alone on the other side. Three sessions of the laser rat 4-week intervals. The outcome was calculated using the Melasma Area Severity Index (MASI). Results: The side that received the combined treatment (laser + HQ 4%) showed a statistically significant reduction in MASI compared to the side treated with HQ 4% alone. Conclusion: Our study suggests the superiority of the combination of the Er: YAG laser and HQ 4% in the treatment of melasma compared to HQ 4% alone.
Comparison of Cytotoxic Effects of Calcium Silicate-based Materials on Human Pulp Fibroblasts
Authors: Adıgüzel Mehmet , Ahmetoğlu Fuat , Ünverdi Eldeniz Ayçe , Tekin Mehmet Gökhan , Göğebakan Bülent
Published: February 2020

Background.
This study aimed to compare the in vitro cytotoxicity of Theracal LC, BiodentineTM, iRoot BP Plus, and MTA Angelus on human pulp fibroblasts (HPF). Methods. Fifteen discs from each calcium silicate-based material were prepared in sterile Teflon molds. After setting, the fabricated discs were eluated with a culture medium for 24 h. HPF cells were plated onto 24-well plates at 5×103 cells/well, and the cells were exposed to the material eluates. The cell viability was evaluated with MTT assay at three different times (24, 48, and 72 h). Data were statistically analyzed. The apoptotic/necrotic status of HPF cells exposed to material eluates was determined by flow cytometry. Results. The differences between the effects of Theracal LC, BiodentineTM, MTA Angelus, and iRoot BP Plus on HPF cells were found to be statistically significant (P<0.05). Theracal LC was found to be more cytotoxic considering other vital pulp capping materials at 24- (28.3%), 48- (44.9%), and 72-hour (49.2%) intervals. On the other hand, BiodentineTM showed the least cytotoxic effects (97.1%, 130.0%, and 103.7%, respectively) According to flow cytometry results, Theracal LC material increased apoptosis/necrosis ratios compared to the other materials. Conclusion. Based on the results of the present study, BiodentineTM, MTA Angelus, and iRoot BP Plus can be classified as biocompatible materials in vital endodontic treatments. However, the Theracal LC materials should be used carefully due to their cytotoxic effects.
Investigating the effect of abutment–implant connection type on abutment screw loosening in a dental implant system using finite element method
Authors: Pournasrollah Alireza , Negahdari Ramin , Gharekhani Vahedeh , Torab Ali , Jannati Ataei Soheil
Published: February 2020

Background.
The most common problem associated with dental implants is the abutment screw loosening. This research aimed to investigate the effect of the type of connection on screw loosening, using a finite element method (FEM). Methods. Periosave system and different types of the implant–abutment connection were used for modeling. After being measured, CAD files were modeled using CATIA software and imported to the ANSYS analysis software, and the model was loaded. Results. A force of 100 N was applied at 0.1 second, and no force was applied at 0.42 second. The screw head deformation at 0.1 and 0.42 seconds was 8 and 3.8 μm, and 7.6 and 2.8 μm at morse taper and octagon dental implant connections, respectively. The displacement rate of the internal surface of the abutment at 0.1 and 0.42 seconds was 10.7 and 8.4 μm, and 5.7 and 5.6 µm in the octagon and morse taper dental implant connections, respectively. The displacement of the implant suprastructure–abutment interface from the screw head at 0.1 and 0.42 seconds was 9 and 7 μm, and 7 and 6 μm in the morse taper and octagon dental implant connections, respectively. At intervals of 0 to 0.1 seconds and 0.6 to 0.8 seconds, the octagon connection was separated at the maximum screw head displacement and the internal part of the abutment, but the morse taper connection did not exhibit any separation. In the above time intervals, the results were similar to the maximum state in case of the minimum displacement of the screw head and the internal part of the abutment. Conclusion. Screw loosening is less likely to occur in the morse hex connection compared to the octagon connection due to the lack of separation of the screw from the internal surface of the abutment.
Facial asymmetry correction: From conventional orthognathic treatment to surgery-first approach
Authors: Hosseinzadeh Nik Tahereh , Gholamrezaei Elaheh , Keshvad Mohammad Ali
Published: February 2020

The surgery-first approach (SFA), which proceeds without presurgical orthodontic treatment, is assumed to shorten the treatment course because the direction of post-surgical orthodontic tooth movement conforms to the normal muscular forces. Moreover, the regional acceleratory phenomenon (RAP), evoked by surgery, helps in tooth alignment and compensation in a faster way. Although SFA has definite advantages, especially in class III individuals, there is a lack of data about its indications in patients with facial asymmetry. In this article, we reviewed recently published articles on the treatment of asymmetric patients using the SFA. Different aspects, including the three-dimensional assessment of stability in different planes, approaches for fabrication of a surgical splint, predictability of the results, skills needed for bimaxillary surgery, indications as the treatment of choice for condylar hyperplasia, and combination with distraction osteogenesis in candidates with severe asymmetries were found to be the main topics discussed for patients presenting with facial asymmetry
Upper Normal Limit of Serum Alanine Aminotransferase and Its Association with Metabolic Risk Factors in Pars Cohort Study
Authors: Sehatpour Faeze , Salehi Alireza , Molavi Vardanjani Hossein , Poustchi Hossein , Gandomkar Abdullah , Malekzadeh Reza
Published: February 2020

BACKGROUND The range of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) varies in different sub-populations or countries. Its population-specific cut-off points may provide a more effective screening tool for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Objectives To investigate the upper normal level (UNL) of ALT and its association with metabolic syndrome (MS) in a semi-urban population in southern Iran. METHODS The baseline data of Pars Cohort Study was used. A total of 9264 subjects aged 40-75 years were enrolled. UNL of ALT was estimated based on 95 percentile of ALT in participants who had body mass index (BMI) < 25. Multivariable logistic regression was applied and adjusted odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated. RESULTS 95 percentile of ALT was 41.71 U/L and 32.9 U/L in men and women, respectively. Abnormal waist circumference (OR: 1.72, 95%CI: 1.34, 2.21), triglyceride (OR: 1.63, 95%CI: 1.25, 2.13), fasting blood sugar (OR: 1.69, 95%CI: 1.32, 2.16), cholesterol level (OR: 1.06, 95%CI: 1.03, 1.09) and systolic blood pressure (OR: 1.08, 95%CI: 1.01, 1.16) were independently associated with ALT. CONCLUSION UNL of ALT in southern Iranian women is lower than the current recommended level, while these are almost the same for men. MS components are highly common in southern Iran and are associated with elevated serum ALT. Further studies are recommended to estimate the UNL of serum ALT among the Iranian population with NAFLD.
Escalas para prevenção de lesão por pressão em unidades de terapia intensiva: revisão integrativa
Authors: Almeida Ítalo Lennon Sales de , Garces Thiago Santos , Oliveira Glória Yanne Martins de , Moreira Thereza Maria Magalhães
Published: February 2020

Objetivo: descrever os elementos constitutivos do cuidado de enfermagem presentes nas escalas de avaliação do risco de lesão por pressão usadas em unidades de terapia intensiva. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura a partir do LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO e BDENF. Os descritores utilizados para a busca foram Pressure Ulcer; Decubitus Ulcer; Prevention and Control; Prevention; Intensive Care Units. A amostra final foi constituída por 13 artigos científicos. Resultados: a escala mais utilizada entre os estudos analisados foi Braden. Os elementos constitutivos evidenciados foram avaliação estruturada do risco, avaliação da pele e tecidos, cuidados preventivos com a pele, nutrição, reposicionamento no leito, superfícies de apoio e cuidados com dispositivos médicos. Conclusão: a prevenção de lesões relacionadas às incontinências, avaliação nutricional, intervenções nutricionais com o objetivo de prevenir lesões e os cuidados relacionados a dispositivos médicos são elementos constitutivos do cuidado de enfermagem pouco explorados ou ausentes nas escalas avaliadas.
Caracterização clínica e sociodemográfica de pessoas estomizadas atendidas em um centro de referência
Authors: Cerqueira Luciana da Costa Nogueira , Cacholi Sabrina Almeida Barreto , Nascimento Viviane da Silva , Koeppe Giselle Barcellos Oliveira , Torres Viviane Cristina da Paz , Oliveira Priscila Pradonoff
Published: February 2020

Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil socioclínico epidemiológico da população com estomia atendida em um centro de referência. Métodos: estudo transversal com 255 prontuários do Serviço de Atenção Básica à Pessoa Ostomizada submetidos a uma análise descritiva e estatística (teste qui-quadrado e teste exato de Fisher). Resultados: 54,1% eram homens, 56,5% idosos, 50,2% brancos, 46,7% tinham companheiro, 59,2% com até o ensino fundamental e 34,5% aposentados. Pessoas com colostomia, 71,4%, sendo 33,7% temporárias, 69,4% por neoplasias e 17,3% apresentaram dermatite. Somente uma correlação entre presença de complicações e sexo dos pacientes foi observada (p=0,037). Conclusão: os dados indicam predominância de idosos, do sexo masculino, brancos, com companheiro, aposentados e de baixa escolaridade. Pessoas com colostomia temporárias por neoplasia, com dermatite como principal complicação prevaleceram, tendo uma correlação entre o sexo e a complicação apresentada.
Validação de manual sobre prevenção do suicídio para universitários: falar é a melhor solução
Authors: Teixeira Elizabeth , Feitoza Siqueira Anelys , Sousa Ferreira Darlisom , Ferreira Monteiro Wagner , Pedro Bento Barbosa Iury
Published: February 2020

Objetivo: validar o conteúdo e a aparência de um manual sobre prevenção do suicídio para universitários da área da saúde. Métodos: pesquisa metodológica, realizada em duas etapas: validação de conteúdo com 13 juízes especialistas na primeira e validação semântica com 82 universitários da área da saúde na segunda. Foram utilizados dois questionários com escala Likert. A análise quantitativa pautou-se na estatística descritiva para obter o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo e o Índice de Concordância Semântica. Resultados: o manual foi considerado válido pelos juízes especialistas e pelos universitários, pois obteve o índice de validade de conteúdo de 0,91 e índice de concordância semântica de 0,96. No entanto, passou por uma reestruturação textual e ilustrativa nos aspectos dos objetivos, relevância, estrutura e apresentação. Conclusão: o manual, após a validação, revelou-se um dispositivo adequado para mediar ações educativas e ser distribuído a universitários da área da saúde.
Epicardial Posterior Papillary Muscle Repositioning with Mitral Annular Reduction for FIMR Treatment: Initial Ex Vivo Heart Model Study
Authors: Kradangnga Krishaporn , Monnet Eric
Published: February 2020

Background: High recurrent functional ischemic mitral regurgitation (FIMR) has been observed after annuloplasty. Since annuloplasty alone could not prevent late recurrent FIMR or improve the survival rate after CABG, adjunctive subvalvular opt for better treatment tailored for each individual patient.
Methods: Ex vivo ovine heart models with annular dilatation and PPM displacement were used for analysis of mitral regurgitation (MR) flow, left ventricular and annular geometry after treatment by mitral annular reduction alone (MA, nMA = 12) or combined with epicardial PPM repositioning (MA+PPM, nMA+PPM=13).
Results: MR significantly was reduced from baseline in both the MA (P = .03) and MA+PPM (P = .02) groups, but was not significantly different between the groups. The septo-lateral mitral annular distance decreased after applying both methods (MA group P = .005; MA+PPM group P = .05). The tethering α angle of the APM in the frontal plane significantly increased from baseline in the MA+PPM group (P = .027). Furthermore, the MA+PPM group had a larger APM and PPM α angle in the frontal plane compared with the MA group after reducing the MR (P = .04). There were no statistically significant changes in tethering angles found in the MA group compared with baseline. MR reduction correlated with percentage decrease of septo-lateral mitral annular distance (rs = 0.51, P = .01), the percentage decrease of fibrosa-PPM distance (rs = 0.43, P = .03), and the percentage increase of the PPM anterior displacement (rs = -0.41, P = .04).
Conclusion: The decreased tethered angle of the PPM referred to the annulus, and the decreased interpapillary muscles distance suggested the PPM was repositioned inward and toward the septal annulus by the epicardial pushing pad. Epicardial repositioning of the PPM adjunct with mitral annular reduction facilitated leaflet coaptation without the risk of overlying restriction of the mitral annular orifice.
Surgical Treatment Strategy with Combined Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Embolism Developed in Inferior Vena Cava
Authors: Imazuru Tomohiro , Uchiyama Masateru , Shimokawa Tomoki
Published: February 2020

Objective: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with tumor thrombus in the inferior vena cava (IVC) presents surgeons with a technical intraoperative challenge because of the need for aggressive surgical management. In this study, we describe our method for surgical management with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and investigate the long-term outcomes of RCC patients with and without CPB.
Methods: Fifteen patients with RCC underwent nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy from May 2011 to December 2017. We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the clinical course of all patients. Novick classification was used to assess the level of tumor thrombus extension into the IVC. Patient characteristics, surgical procedures, and postoperative outcome data in both groups were collected.
Results: Twelve patients were male and 3 were female, with an average age of 62.9 ± 10.9 years (range 46 to 82). The average operative times were 824 ± 335 minutes in the patients with CPB and 646 ± 162 minutes in those without CPB (P = .17). The average amount of intraoperative bleeding was 2125 ± 1315 ml in the patients with CPB and 3333 ± 1431 ml in those without CPB (P = .14). The same tendency was observed in patients of Novick levels 3 and 4. The mean observation period was 1061.4 days. No 30-day mortality was noted. There was no significant difference in all-cause survival between the patients with CPB and those without.
Conclusions: We conclude that surgical management with CPB and circulatory arrest may be a viable and safe method of treatment for RCC patients.
How Service Quality Influences Customer Acceptance and Usage of Chatbots?
Authors: Meyer-Waarden Lars , Pavone Giulia , Poocharoentou Thanida , Prayatsup Piyanut , Ratinaud Maëlis , Tison Agathe , Torné Sara
Published: February 2020

The present study aims to investigate consumers’ acceptance of and intention to reuse a chatbot in the context of automated customer service in the airline industry. In particular, we identify the most valuable factors that affect acceptance of an intention to reuse a chatbot by integrating the theoretical framework SERVQUAL. The main results show that reliability and perceived usefulness are the most important criteria that affect the intention to reuse the chatbot. Contrary to our expectations, empathy does not have any significant effect. The study suggests that in the case of an interaction with a chatbot for a purpose that may involve an economic transaction, customers prefer the chatbot for its utilitarian value, as reliability and usefulness are considered to be more important than empathy. Moreover, tangible elements play an important role in increasing the perceived ease of use.
Genealogy in the 19th Century: Obligation and Means, Versus Experience and Emotion
Authors: Railaitė-Bardė Agnė
Published: February 2020

Genealogy and genealogical self-awareness were very important elements of the frame of a noble society’s fortress in the 19th century. The analysis of some genealogical trees, schemes, etc. and the diary-memoir of a noble woman Gabrielė Giunterytė-Puzinienė showed several genealogical aspects treasured by nobles. Family members who were high-ranking soldiers, patrons, or belonged to the clergy were treated very respectfully. Having a wide net of family ties and high-status relatives were a remarkable tool for showing ones family’s origin and position in the society. Wealth played an important role as well. Various official and legal documents, individual contemplations, memories and memoirs of other persons or armorials created by Szymon Okolski and Bartosh Paprocki served as remarkable sources for keeping the genealogical memory of families alive. Genealogical trees, schemes etc. could be treated as more reliable sources for genealogical self-awareness because of the elimination of the subjective viewpoint, as we can face it in the abovementioned diary. Nevertheless, the Giedraitis Family case negated this statement. G. Giunterytė-Puzinienė’s diary-memoir is an extraordinary source for exploring genealogical identity. Genealogy is a vivid and detailed story in this book. One can smell, hear, and touch it. Collective holidays, events, and various forms of recreation became tools for strengthening the genealogical self-awareness and family memory.
The Personal Bibliography of Jonas Basanavičius as a Source for Biographical Studies
Authors: Miknienė Giedrė
Published: February 2020

The article presents a bibliographic index compiled in the Wro- blewski Library of the Academy of Science and discusses the significance of a personal bibliography for biographical studies. This is the first and so far the only comprehensive index encompassing both Basanavičius’s own publications and writings about him. The first part of the index, dealing with writings by Basanavičius, was published in 2015. The second part, concerning literature on him, is currently under preparation.Both biographical studies and research in other scientific fields will benefit from the following aspects of the bibliography: it offers clarification on Ba- sanavičius’s pseudonyms and contains entries for his anonymously published works, documents signed by him, and repeated editions of his writings. It also provides citation data, i.e., information on who cited Basanavičius’s works or commented on them.The bibliography will be useful in studying Basanavičius’s biography, the subject variety in his writings, their dissemination and popularity, as well as the historical circumstances in that time period. The bibliography also will be of use in writing a scientific biography of Basanavičius or a monograph about him, as well as in preparing a comprehensive edition of his writings.Based on the example of the bibliography of Basanavičius, it may be stated that a personal bibliography is an important source for biographical studies, which may be instrumental in creating a comprehensive biographical portrait of an individual.
Genealogical Links in Samogitian Nobility Heraldry Sources in the Second Half of the 16th–18th Centuries
Authors: Jasiūnienė Gabrielė
Published: February 2020

Heraldry and its research have deep traditions in Europe, making it a certain focus of attention among researchers. The interest in this field in Lithuania is a more recent phenomenon. The late beginning of heraldry research was partly influenced by Lithuania’s loss of independence. At present, researchers’ attention is focused mainly on the periods of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, also looking at Lithuanian heraldry from the 20th–21st centuries, and conducting thorough research of the coats of arms of the state, cities, and towns. Research of the heraldry of the nobility is also being conducted, such as the heraldry of the political elite in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania – the Goštautas, Pacas, Radvila, Sapiega families, etc. The heraldry of representatives of the lower gentry, especially among the Samogitian families, has received less attention. Many unanswered questions and undeveloped themes remain in the field of the Samogitian nobility’s heraldry, overlooked in research for a long time. This article analyzes how genealogical links were reflected in Samogitian nobility heraldry sources in the second half of the 16th–18th centuries. Having analyzed the heraldic sources of the Samogitian nobility, it was found that these reflected not only information about a specific individual, but also their broader origins, family and marital lines. The coats of arms of the Samogitian nobility in time became a unique means of representation. The coats of arms of the Samogitian nobility were depicted in seals, literature, portraits, architecture, and elsewhere.
The Use of Bi-lobed Rotational Flap to Cover Large Body Defects: Two Clinical Cases
Authors: Špokevičius Saulius
Published: February 2020

The bi-lobed skin rotational flaps are commonly used mainly to cover facial tissue defects on the nasal tip and dorsal side, also on head areas, where skin and surrounding tissues are tight. Recent literature shows that the bi-lobed flap is used to cover defects in other body areas as well.This report shows two clinical cases where the bi-lobed flap was used to cover large skin and soft tissue defects after the excision of pathologically damaged skin and soft tissue lesions of the popliteal and the chest area. In both cases the recipient areas were adequately covered, and donor sites were closed primarily.
Features of wear of the elastic half-plane by stamps of the canonical form
Authors: Sachuk Uriy , Maksymuk Oleksandr , Salanda Ivanna
Published: February 2020

For the problems of contact interaction of canons of canonical form (cylindrical, elliptical, hyperbolic, parabolic) with elastic half-plane with consideration of material wear, the features of half-plane wear by different canonical dies at different moments of friction pair time were investigated. An iterative search algorithm based on extrapolation polynomials was used to find wear areas. For fixed moments, the wear areas were numerically calculated at a given initial clamping force. The graphs of the contact pressures were constructed and the peculiarities of their distributions were analyzed for different forms of dies with a considerable time of friction pair operation. As a result of the obtained numerical data, it is established that the contact area changes for canonical stamps depending on the time and curvature of the stamps.
Mathematical modeling and investigation of anomalies of the temperature field of the earth′s crust over oil and gas reservoirs
Authors: Semerak Mykhailo , Lyantse Hanna
Published: February 2020

In geothermal studies of oil and gas fields, temperature anomalies were found in the surface layers of the crust. In the paper, mathematical models of temperature fields of the Earth's crust over the oil and gas reservoirs have been constructed. The anomalies of the temperature field in the neutral layer depending on the depth of deposits, the capacity of the reservoir have been investigated using experimental data. A mathematical model of the Earth's crust has been also constructed taking into account its lithological structure. The influence of lithological heterogeneity of the layer on the temperature fields in the neutral layer has been investigated.
Implementasi Kebijakan Penggunaan Sistem Keuangan Desa Di Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Umam Khaerul , Maolani Dedeng , Rahman Widi Maulana
Published: February 2020

The Cipeundeuy Village Government runs the Village Financial System, but the implementation still has several problems, including lack of facilities and infrastructure, lack of human resources and communication capabilities that are not going well. The purpose of this research is to find out how to implement the Village Financial System (SISKEUDES) Policy in Cipeundeuy Village. This study uses the theory of the implementation of Van Horn and Van Metter in Agustino (2014). The method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used were interviews, observation, and documentation. Analysis of the data used is the Hubberman model in Mukhtar (2017). The results showed that the implementation of the use of siskeudes has not gone well. This can be seen from the lack of infrastructure, lack of human resources and communication capabilities that are not going well. Suggestions that can be given are the fulfillment of supporting facilities, there must be a shared desire to run the siskeudes and improve and strengthen communication patterns.
Analisis Keserasian Belanja Daerah Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Abdal Abdal , Herabudin Herabudin , Saodah Siti
Published: February 2020

The problem in this study relates to the level of compatibility of operating expenditures, capital expenditures as well as direct and indirect expenditure in the Budget Realization Report (LRA) Garut district fiscal year 2013-2017. The aim of this study was to determine the level of compatibility of operating expenditures, capital expenditures, as well as direct and indirect expenditure on Budget Realization Report (BRR) Garut regency Fiscal Year 2013-2017. The method used in this research is descriptive method with qualitative approach. Data collection techniques in this study is the observation, documentation, interviews and triangulation. Data analysis techniques in this study is an analysis model of Miles and Huberman which consists of three stages: 1) Reduction of data, 2) data, and 3) conclusion / verification. The result is the expenditures to Garut regency 2013-2017 fiscal year quite well.
Kinerja Belanja Daerah Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kota Bandung
Authors: Hoerudin Cecep Wahyu , Lesmana Bayu Eka , Fatimah Wilda
Published: February 2020

This research was conducted to analyze the performance of spending at the Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) of Bandung City in 2013-2017. The analysis of expenditure performance carried out in the study includes: analysis of shopping variance, shopping harmony, expenditure growth and expenditure efficiency ratios that can be a measurement tool in budget realization effectively, efficiently and economically. This research is in the form of descriptive qualitative. The data used is the budget realization report and the results of interviews conducted by researchers. Based on the results of the study, showed that (1) there was a saving in spending and categorized as quite good shopping performance, (2) expenditure growth in 2013-2017 could be said being quite volatile. Expenditure growth in 2013-2016 experienced positive growth while in 2017 experienced negative growth of -13.09% due to inflation, (3) the harmony of spending in 2013-2017 can be said to be the absence of budget harmonization in expenditure, (4) the ratio of expenditure efficiency in 2013-2017 already efficient enough, this is proven by the efficiency ratio of less than 100%.
Implementasi Peraturan Bupati Purwakarta No. 69 Tahun 2015 Tentang Pendidikan Berkarakter
Authors: Pikri Faizal , Abubakar Rodlial Ramdhan Tackbir , Adawiyah Nurmilah
Published: February 2020

Education is one of the basic things tha must be obtaned by citizen in every country. This research is motivated by there are complaints from parents who do not have time to prepare food for their children who attend school too late in the morning. However, there are students or teachers who come late and don’t break the rules. The purpose of this research is to analyze the implementation of regent regulations related to school hours rules. The theory used in this research is the theory of Edward III which includes communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The research method use is descriptive research reluctant to use qualitative approach. The data collection technique is direct observation, in-depth interview, library study, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The result of the study show that the policy of school hours at 06.00 is not appropriate to be implemented. Therefore, some improvements are needed regarding the policy regulations.
Kinerja Pelayanan Dan Rehabilitasi Kesejahteraan Sosial Di Dinas Sosial Kota Bekasi
Authors: Emsa Fikri , Anwar Zaenuri Khairul
Published: February 2020

This research is motivated by not achieving the performance targets of the City Social Services so that this study aims to analyze the performance of social welfare services and rehabilitation programs in the Bekasi City Social Service. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach to the type of descriptive research. In conducting data collection, this study uses interview, observation, and documentation techniques. Then for the data analysis technique that is done is with three different types of activities consisting of reduction, data models, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the performance of the Bekasi City Social Service is quite good but it is still considered to be less than optimal and must be improved again. There are several factors that affect the sub-optimal performance of the Bekasi City Social Service in carrying out social welfare rehabilitation and service programs. To achieve optimal results, it is necessary to have a review of the readiness of the resources (budget, professional workforce, and other materials) in the Bekasi City Social Service.
El problema educativo colombiano.
Authors: González-Quintero Mario
Published: February 2020

En el presente trabajo se propone esclarecer uno de los temas más controversiales como lo es el problema educativo enColombia, partiendo de la concepción histórica de los procesos evolutivos de la educación y del papel que ella desempeña en la reproduccióndel sistema dominante, apoyado en la teoría sociopolítica de algunos pensadores postmodernos. El objetivo del presente artículo es el deanalizar los elementos estructurales que afectan a la educación en Colombia e inciden en la calidad, permanencia y cobertura de la educaciónen el país, así como la deserción estudiantil teniendo en cuenta la incidencia del conflicto armado, la exclusión social y económica, ladesintegración familiar y el desplazamiento forzado. La globalidad y el mundo planetario de igual manera afectan el comportamiento de lasociedad, y de manera particular a los jóvenes, modificando sus comportamientos y desarrollos sociales. El desarrollo del artículo ameritó laaplicación del método de selección de información de carácter explicativo y analítico de investigación documental utilizando fuentessecundarias de información.
Beta-adrenergic reactivity of erythrocytes and the progression of heart failure in patients after myocardial infarction
Authors: Garganeeva A. A. , Aleksandrenko V. A. , Kuzheleva E. A. , Rebrova T. Yu.
Published: February 2020

Aim. To identify the associations between beta-adrenergic reactivity of erythrocytes and the progression of heart failure (HF) in patients after myocardial infarction (MI).

Material and methods. The study included 50 patients with HF and history of MI 6 months ago. To determine the level of sympathoadrenal system activity, we analyzed beta-adrenergic reactivity by changing the osmotic resistance of erythrocytes by use of adrenoceptor blocking agent.

Results. The frequency of HF progression after index MI was 26% (n=13). All patients were divided into 2 groups depending on the presence/absence of HF progression in the postinfarction period. When determining beta-adrenergic reactivity, it was found that patients with HF progression compared with patients without it had the higher level of beta-adrenergic reactivity of membrane (β-ARM) of erythrocytes: 58,8 (50,9; 78,0) CU and 46,8 (38,0; 66,3) CU, p=0,025). A ROC analysis made it possible to establish the β-ARM level ≥49,53 CU a cut-off point, which can be considered as a marker of HF progression in patients after MI (sensitivity 92,3%, specificity 62,2%). This level of β-ARM is associated with a more than five-fold increase of HF progression risk in patients after MI (OR 5,48; 95% CI 1,28-23,37; p=0,024).

Conclusion. In patients with HF and MI history, there is a decrease in the adrenergic reactivity of erythrocyte cell membrane, which is reflected by an increase of β-ARM above normal range of 20 CU. At the same time, β-ARM in patients with HF progression compared with patients without it is significantly increased. Established cut-off point of β-ARM (≥49,53 CU) allows predicting the HF progression with high sensitivity and specificity.
The effect of ivabradine as part of standard therapy on vascular endothelial function and cardiac electrical instability in patients with post-infarction cardiosclerosis and heart failure
Authors: Abdullaev A. A. , Mammaev S. N. , Anatova A. A. , Islamova U. A. , Makhacheva A. M.
Published: February 2020

Aim. To reveal the equivalence of nebivolol replacement with ivabradine in the prevention of endothelial dysfunction and cardiac electrical instability in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Material and methods. In current observational study, 126 patients with HFrEF in the postinfarction period were randomized into two groups for six-month treatment: group 1 (n=62) — standard therapy (acetylsalicylic acid 0,1 g/day, clopidogrel 75 mg/day, veroshpiron 50 mg/day, nebivolol 5 mg/day, perindopril 5 mg/day and rosuvastatin 20 mg/day; group 2 (n=66) — the same therapy with nebivolol replacement with ivabradine 10 mg/day. Initially and after 6 months, 24-hour Holter monitoring was performed, heart rate variability was determined. We also investigated endothelial dysfunction using the photoplethysmographic technique with post-occlusive reactive hyperemia (PORH) test.

Results. The heart rate, the number of episodes and the duration of symptomatic and silent myocardial ischemia, total myocardial ischemia were significantly decreased in both groups (p<0,001). The decrease of supraventricular extrasystole frequency in both groups had not statistical significance (p>0,05). In both groups, after therapy, parameters of heart rate variability were improved with the parasympathetic predominance (p<0,01). In both groups, the PORH test revealed the increase of brachial artery diameter (group 1 — 5,90Ѓ}3,15% and group 2 — 5,88Ѓ}1,82%) and pulse wave amplitude (group 1 — 1,81Ѓ}0,78 and group 2 — 1,73Ѓ}0,90 times), which indicates a trend towards an improvement in endothelial function. Intergroup comparisons did not reveal significant differences.

Conclusion. Ivabradine is equivalent to nebivolol in preventing ventricular extrasystole and reducing heart rate, number of episodes of symptomatic and silent ischemia and the duration of total myocardial ischemia in patients with HFrEF. Ivabradine equivalently to nebivolol improves endothelial function and heart rate variability with reducing the sympathetic activity.
Asymptomatic unruptured aneurysm of the left sinus of Valsalva: a case history report
Authors: Sadykova G. K. , Ivanov D. O. , Lepekhina A. S. , Ryazanov V. V.
Published: February 2020

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Chronic heart failure and the frequency of taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: a register-based study on the possible risks
Authors: Tarlovskaya E. I. , Mikhailova Yu. V.
Published: February 2020

Aim. To study the frequency of taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and possible adverse events in patients with cardiovascular diseases and heart failure (HF) hospitalized in the Heart Failure Therapy Center (Nizhny Novgorod).

Material and methods. According to the local register, the study included 336 patients (men — 156 and women — 180, average age — 71 (63; 80)), hospitalized in Heart Failure Therapy Center in Nizhny Novgorod from February 1 to November 1, 2019. Examination and treatment of patients was performed based on current clinical practice guidelines and standards. According to the results of echocardiography, HF with preserved ejection fraction was diagnosed in 70% of patients, HF with mid-range ejection fraction — in 20%, and HF with reduced ejection fraction — in 10%. Based on data on the outpatient NSAIDs taking, all participants were divided into 2 groups: NSAID+ (n=63) and NSAID(n=273).

Results. Among hospitalized patients, 18,7% of patients took NSAIDs on an outpatient basis, without a doctor’s prescription, more often non-selective, mainly by mouth, for stopping arthralgia. The frequency of emergency hospitalizations due to acute HF decompensation depending on the NSAIDs taking did not significantly differ. In the NSAID+ group, acute kidney injury was diagnosed 3 times more often and 10 times more often when NSAIDs were taken ≥1 times a week. Anemia was diagnosed more often in the NSAID+ group, when taking NSAIDs ≥1 times a week. In the NSAID+ group, grade 2-4 anemia was significantly more often diagnosed.

Conclusion. None of the patients took the recommended NSAIDs with a low cardiovascular risk. Patients taking NSAIDs were more likely to have a history of atrial fibrillation and acute cerebrovascular accident. Patients from the NSAID+ group had the higher incidence of acute kidney injury and anemia.