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Sex Differences in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke in Tuzla Region, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Salihović Denisa , Smajlović Dževdet , Sinanović Osman , Kojić Biljana
Published: November 2017

Although many aspects of stroke are similar at both sexes, however, there are some differences and characteristics as well. The aim of this study was to analyze sex differences in patients with acute ischemic stroke (IS) regarding to risk factors, subtypes, stroke severity and outcome.From January 1st 2001 to December 31st 2005 at the Department of Neurology Tuzla 2833 patients were admitted with acute ischemic stroke (IS). We were analyzed risk factors, subtypes, stroke severity (Scandinavian Stroke Scale), and thirty-day outcome.There were 1484 (52,3%) female, and they were older than male (67,8 ±10,6 vs. 65,7 ± 10,5, p<0,0001). Hypertension (78% vs. 67%, p<0,0001), heart diseases (50% vs. 45%, p=0,009), atrial fibrillation (22% vs. 14%, p<0,0001) and diabetes mellitus (33% vs. 21%, p<0,0001) were frequently in female, while smoking (45% vs. 14%) and alcohol overuse (18% vs. 0,6%) in male (p<0,0001). Atherothrombotic type of ischemic stroke was frequently in male (37,4% vs. 31,6%, p=0,0013) and cardioembolic in female (21,7% vs. 15,5%, p<0,0001). At admission female had lower SS (SS 31,0±15 vs. 34,0± 15, p<0,0001). Thirty-day mortality was significantly higher in female (23,3% vs. 18,4%, p=0,0015), and favourable outcome within one month (Rankin Scale < 2) had 58% male and 51% female (p=0,001).The frequency of ischemic stroke is higher in female who are older than male. There are some sex differences according to the distribution of risk factors and subtypes of ischemic stroke. Stroke severity at admission, thirty-day mortality, and disability are higher in female.
Assessment of the Initial and Modified Parsonnet Score in Mortality Prediction of the Patients Operated in the Sarajevo Heart Center
Authors: Kacila Mirsad , K. Tiwari Kaushal , Granov Nermir , Omerbašić Edin , Štraus Slavenka
Published: November 2017

This study has been conducted in an effort to establish more suitable and accurate scoring model we use in everyday practice. Among the specific outcome prediction models, in 1989 Parsonnet et al elaborated a method of uniform risk stratification for evaluation of the results of cardiac surgery procedures. We have tested two forms of the Parsonnet score, Initial and Modified Parsonnet score, in our patients.In the first half of the year 2007, 145 patients were operated in Sarajevo Heart center. All operated patients in that period, have participated in this study. The overall hospital mortality was 4,13 (6 deaths). This study shows that the initial and modified Parsonnet’s scores are predictive for operative mortality in adult cardiac surgery patients.
Treatment Benefits on Metabolic Syndrome with Diet and Physical Activity
Authors: Dragusha Gani , Elezi Abdulla , Dragusha Shpend , Gorani Daut , Begolli Luljeta , Saiti Valton
Published: November 2017

The research has included 422 patients aged between 25 to 60, of whom 341 were men and 81 women. The purpose of research was to determine impact of diet and physical activity in the treatment of metabolic syndrome during the six month period.Processing of results through descriptive and discriminative analysis have indicated that 6 month treatment with diet and physical activity have had an impact in the: waistline decrease by 6,05 cm or 5,50% among males, and 4,92 cm or 5,10% among females; body mass index (BMI) decrease by 1.78 or 6.20% among males, and 2,3 or 8,16% among females; decrease of blood triglycerides levels by 0,35 mmol/L or 16,28% among males, and 0,27 mmol/L or 13,30% among females; increase of blood cholesterol HDL-C by 0,48 mmol/L or 34,78% among males, and 0,06 mmol/L or 4,28% among females; systolic arterial pressure decreased by 15 mmHg or 10,18%, and diastolic blood pressure by 8,74 mmHg or 9,47% among males, and systolic arterial pressure decreased by 7,39 mmHg or 5,17%, and diastolic blood pressure decreased by 5,18 mmHg or 5,75% among females; the level of blood glucose decreased by 0,45 mmol/L or 7,04% among males, and by 0,64 mmol/L or 9,92% decreased among females.The results show that physical exercise and diet are important factors in reducing the values symptoms of metabolic syndrome.In order to improve symptoms of metabolic syndrome, it is necessary to keep on with healthy diet and physical exercise that means the change of lifestyle.
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Authors: Ling Xiaoyan , Zhou Hongmei , Ni Yunjian , Wu Cheng , Zhang Caijun , Zhu Zhipeng
Published: November 2017

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery patients are always companied with several kinds of tachyarrhythmias after admission to intensive care unit (ICU), which highly related to more mortality and morbidity. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is the popular medicine used for sedation in ICU, whether or not have the antiarrhythmic effect need to be analyzed. Methods The three primary database, such as MEDLINE, Embase(OVID SP) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), were searched, all of the English language and randomized-control designed clinical publications comparing DEX to control medicines for sedation after elective cardiac surgery were included. Two independent colleagues conduct data extraction or other quality assessment. Subgroup analysis was carried out by different medicine used or whether or not Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) applied. All of the tachyarrhythmias happened in atria and ventricles were analyzed. Results A total of 1295 patients in 9 studies met the selection criteria among 2587 studies that screened from the database. After quantitative synthesis, our results revealed that DEX group was associated with low incidence of Ventricular Arrhythmia (VA, OR 0.24,95% CI 0.09,0.64, I2=0%, P=0.005) compared to control group, and this outcome was graded moderate quality of evidence. Subgroup analysis also indicated that DEX VS propofol subgroup had obvious difference (OR 0.13,95% CI 0.03,0.56, I2=0%, P=0.007). No difference was found with low quality of evidence in DEX VS control group for Atrial Fibrillation (AF, OR 0.82,95% CI 0.60,1.10, I2=25%, P=0.19), the subgroup analysis got the consistent results, but the subgroup analysis by CPB showed high heterogeneity (VA, I2=59%, P=0.27), eventually the stability of the results was confirmed after sensitivity analysis (I2=19%, P=0.83). No obvious publication bias was found by Funnel plot. Conclusions This meta-analysis revealed with strong evidence that DEX has antiarrhythmic effect to decrease the incidence of VT and VF comparing to other control drugs following cardiac surgery. No difference was found with low quality of evidence in DEX VS control group for Atrial Fibrillation, but cautious interpretation should be noticed to the influence on AF, especially occurred under CPB.
Projection to Latent Structures as a Strategy for Peptides Microarray Data Analysis
Authors: Анисимов Д.С. , Anisimov D.S.
Published: November 2017

Currently various microarrays platforms containing nucleotides, proteins, peptides, glycans and other molecules are used in biomedical
research. Number and density of immobilized molecules on microarrays are constantly increasing. Microarray data handling requires optimization
of methods for their analysis. Peptide microarrays data analysis has certain characteristics that require non-conventional statistical methods.
In this paper we present the results of antibody repertoire analysis in breast cancer patients sera utilizing microchips containing 330,000
peptides. We investigated methods for space dimension reduction such as projective methods and methods for selection of informative features.
We have shown that method of projection to latent structures can detect an effective data dimension, reduce overfitting of the model and
increase the quality of object recognition. Accuracy of the experimental results was assessed with the ROC-curve; the best quality
was achieved with three latent structures without normalization and reduction of total numbers of peptides.
We’re All in This Together: How one University Drew on Collective Impact Principles to Advance Student Success in Higher Education
Authors: Jones Bruce , Croft Maureen , Longacre Teri
Published: November 2017

Student attrition rates in higher education are an ongoing concern in the U.S, and are costly to students themselves, colleges and universities, and the economy in terms of dollars and human potential. Thus, the need to identify solutions to student attrition is pressing for both students who are enrolled in institutions of higher education today, and for multiple generations of students yet to enroll. This manuscript discusses collective impact as a model of intervention at an urban university and the quest to promote institutional efficacy around student retention and graduation strategies in partnership with internal (on-campus) and external (off-campus) constituents.
Capacity Building for Social Innovation: A Collective Impact Approach
Authors: Szarleta Ellen
Published: November 2017

Business, nonprofit, and government institutions generally agree that a vibrant economy is critical to addressing the multi-faceted, complex issues faced by urban communities. Yet, despite significant targeted efforts aimed at revitalizing economic activity over the past few decades, the state of many communities remains unchanged. A collective social entrepreneurship model, focused on building social entrepreneurial capital networks is proposed as a complement to more traditional models focused on building individual capacity for social entrepreneurship. This article contends that one way universities can play a role in building social entrepreneurial networks is by serving as conveners. The lessons learned from a university-community initiative suggests that a collective impact framework and university leadership in a convening role, can support and inform the use of the social entrepreneurship approach to more effectively address issues of economic vitality.
Moving Toward a Collective Impact Effort: The Volunteer Program Assessment
Authors: Trent Sheridan , Prange Kelly , Allen Joseph
Published: November 2017

Volunteers are essential to the operation of many nonprofits, but some experience challenges in retaining their volunteer workforce. The Volunteer Program Assessment (VPA) seeks to address this issue by helping organizations to identify strengths, growth areas, and recommendations for improving volunteer experiences. To maximize the effectiveness of VPA’s mission, the organization is moving toward a collective impact (CI) approach. Although not developed as a CI effort, the program currently exemplifies many of its characteristics, which have been instrumental in expanding reach to more organizations. We examine VPA’s alignment with collective impact and outline how VPA will continue to improve efforts.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Effect in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Authors: Mohammed Alketbi Fatima , Lilian Bolaji , Antonis Zampelas
Published: November 2017

Background: One of the leading causes of death around the globe is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nutrition plays a vital role in the prevention of CVD. However, the effects of margarines, rich in n-3 and n-6 fatty acids, compared to butter, are still controversial in plasma lipid levels.  Method: A single blind parallel study was carried out. Twelve (n=12) healthy UAE University female students were recruited from age 19-24 years old and were randomly allocated in 2 groups. The participants were asked to consume either 25g of margarine or 25g of butter for 1 month and to retain their normal daily dietary habits. Fasting blood samples were collected before the beginning and at the end of the dietary periods for the assessment of lipid profile.Result: Triglycerides decreased by 12% within the intervention group, total cholesterol, and glucose levels were decreased in both groups, but it was not statistically significant within and between the margarine and butter group.Conclusion: The present study showed no statistical differences in the effects of butter and margarine, enriched with n-3 and n-6 fatty acid, on cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose. Further research is necessary with bigger sample size and longer duration.
Association of Beverage Consumption with Obesity in Healthy Adults
Authors: Zahran Sirine Maher
Published: November 2017

Background: The increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been found to be an important contributor of calories in the diet. Whether there is an association between the increased consumption of SSBs and the high rates of overweight and obesity is still questionable. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship of weight status and beverages consumed of adults in a residential compound in Abu Dhabi.Methods: Forty nine out of 65 residents form Al Reef Villas in Abu Dhabi agreed to participate in the study. Initial assessments including beverages frequency questionnaire and anthropometry measurements were completed for all participants. Participants who were identified as high beverages consumers were invited to a one-month intervention aiming to limit their beverages consumption. A final assessment was completed for all high consumers of beverages at the end of the one-month intervention.Results: 55% of the subjects were overweight or obese, and 51% had abdominal obesity. 73% consumed 100% fruit juices with no added sugar, 65% consumed soft drinks, and 60 % consumed plain milk and milk products. The majority (69%) consumed tea beverages rather than coffee beverages. There was no association between weight & beverages consumption. The mean energy percentage from beverages was 14.2 (± 11.1) among all participants. 53% were considered high consumers of beverages and 47% (n=23) were considered low consumers of beverages. The one-month intervention showed a significant decrease in % of calories from beverages and weight in the overweight & obese intervention group (p<0.001 and p<0.05) respectively.Conclusion: This study highlighted major health problems in Abu Dhabi including high rates of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity. The one-month intervention was effective in reducing the energy percentage from beverages and weight of the overweight and obese participants, but no association was found in this sample between beverages consumption and overweight and obesity.
Does Caffeine Enhance Athletic Performance?
Authors: Juliana Marcou , Rafaella-Maria Savva
Published: November 2017

Aim: A plethora of studies have been conducted to examine the effect of caffeine on athletic performance, with conflicting results. The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of caffeine on muscle activity, physical training, competitive sports events and short-term physical activity.Methods: For the purpose of the research, a literature review was conducted to determine the optimal dosage of caffeine for athletes, and collected scientific evidence about the caffeine’s effect on athletic endurance. The inclusion criteria contain original articles with primary data collection, both quantitative and qualitative published research studies, and studies with athletic subjects. The exclusion criteria comprises review articles without outcome data, incorrect study type, studies with < 10 subjects, and studies with physical inactive subjects.Results: An issue for dietitians and other sports medicine personnel is that all recommend that exercising athletes should avoid the use of caffeine because it is a diuretic, and that it may exacerbate dehydration and hyperthermia. Evidence indicates that consuming a moderate level of caffeine results in a mild increase of urine production. There is no evidence suggesting that moderate caffeine intake (<456 mg) induces chronic dehydration or negatively affects exercise performance. In addition, pre-exercise feeding may significantly affect plasma caffeine concentrations and the potential for caffeine to improve performance. On the other hand, recent studies suggest that caffeine might indeed have ergogenic potential in endurance events. Also, reports concerning caffeine’s effect on V̇O2 max and exercise performance during incremental exercise are not in agreement. However, few caffeine studies have been published to include cognitive and physiologic considerations for the athlete. Furthermore, the effects of different doses of caffeine play important role on endurance. In addition, exercise time to exhaustion seems to be different between users and nonusers with the ergogenic effect being greater and lasting longer in nonusers.Conclusion: Caffeine consumption may enhance athletic endurance, based on strong evidence, but further research needs to be conducted. High caffeine doses than the optimal, 3-6 mg/kg, before exercise does not confer any additional improvement in athletic performance. Additional, higher caffeine doses may cause side effects in athletes.
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Disordered Eating Attitudes and Exercise Behavior among Female Emirati College Students in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross- Sectional Study
Authors: Al Sabbah Haleama , Muhsineh Shatha
Published: November 2017

Background: Growing evidence is showing high levels of physical inactivity and disordered eating attitudes among young females in the United Arab Emirates. This is clearly concerning, but little is known about the activity level of those with disordered eating attitudes and their dieting behavior. This study examines the female Emirati college students’ disordered eating attitudes and its relation to exercise behavior.Method: A cross- sectional study using a validated and reliable questionnaire was conducted on 242 Emirati female students attending a public university in Dubai. Eating Attitudes Test- 26 (EAT26) was used to measure eating attitudes and the short International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was included to measure physical activity level. A systematic random sampling from a list of classes in the fall 2014 semester was used for recruitment. The university’s Research Ethics Committee approved the study and consents were obtained from participants. SPSS v.21 was used for data analysis. Chi-square test was used to compare frequencies. Significance level was set at 0.05.Results: The participants’ mean age and standard deviation (Mean± SD) was 19 ±1.3 years. 31.4% of the participants showed disordered eating attitudes. The percentage of participants engaged in at least one concerning behavior in the past six months was 43.8%. A membership in a health club was significantly related to disordered eating attitudes (p <0.01). A high level of physical activity was correlated with laxative use, over the counter supplements, and exercising for more than 60 minutes to control weight (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a great need for intervention programs and policies to contain the level of abnormal eating attitudes and promote healthy level of physical activity among college students.
Dietary and Activity Habits in Adolescents Living in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Haroun Dalia , ElSaleh Ola , Wood Lesley
Published: November 2017

Background: The Global School Health Survey 2010 reported that 40% of pupils aged 12-15 years are overweight or obese; double what was reported in 2005. Following such concerns the government introduced mandatory school health education sessions to students, and produced strict guidelines on school food and drink provision (September 2011). The aim of this survey was to obtain information about adolescents’ dietary and activity habits, and their association with the increased prevalence of obesity.Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1,022 students (539 boys; 483 girls) aged 12-16 years, from 17 government schools in Dubai, UAE. Dietary practices and physical activity was collected using a short self-completed questionnaire.Results: Non-Emirati pupils, especially the girls appear to eat more healthily than their Emirati counterparts. Overall, 16% of students reported never eating breakfast, 31% reported drinking sugar sweetened beverages everyday 18% said they never drank milk and 15% never ate fruits. 67% reported buying food from school every day; Emiratis spending more than non-Emiratis. 37% of pupils reported exercising or playing sport daily, whereas 60% reported they daily watch more than 2 hours of TV.Conclusion: Despite the recent changes in school policies, pupils are still failing to eat a healthy diet and engage in physical activity. There needs to be further interventions promoting changes in lifestyle amongst adolescents, and enhancing provision of healthy food in schools to be more appealing to students.
Physical Activities of Young Girls in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Aljaaly Elham A.
Published: November 2017

Background: Physical education classes are non-existent in Saudi girls’ curriculum at all educational levels and physical activities are not permitted at public schools. The study aimed to assess physical activities for female students in intermediate and high schools. Methods: A questionnaire was completed by 1519 participants from 18 schools in Jeddah City. Activities at school and after school were reported. About 63% of the girls preferred to have physical education classes at school.Results: Girls thought that they were performing (43.2%) enough physical activities and (74%) rated themselves as performing an average level of physical activity in comparison with their peers. Only 32% linked the importance of physical activities to their health. Cars are the main transportation methods to and from school (87 %) and 8% walked to school. Some physical activities (59.2%) are performed at school [walking during break times (42%) or running (5.2%)]. Only 40% were involved in light activities after school while 54% participated in washing up or cleaning the house. Other activities outside school, e.g. walking, shopping, bowling, horse riding and table tennis was reported by 48% of the participants. Moderate activities such as swimming, cycling, dancing, or competitive running was reported by 70% of the respondents. Only 13% joining fitness centres.Conclusion: Results emphasized the central role and obligation of decision makers in protecting young consumers through providing a healthy environment in schools.
Caffeine Consumption among Zayed University Students in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: M. Al Ghali Rola , Al Shaibi Hessa , Al Majed Huda , Haroun Dalia
Published: November 2017

Background: Over the past decade, the global caffeine consumption rate has increased dramatically. Coffee and tea are among the common sources, but energy drinks are becoming an important contributor to total caffeine consumption. Recommendations for daily caffeine intake is not being followed due to the perceived benefits of caffeine which include mood improvement, concentration, social factors, and energy boosting. This study was important to add to the limited data about caffeine consumption in the Gulf region and mainly in the UAE.Objectives: The objectives were to determine the prevalence of caffeinated beverage consumption among university students and perceived benefits in addition to the estimation of daily caffeine consumption (mg/day).Design: Data was collected through a self-reported questionnaire from a total of 175 participants (129 females and 46 males) who were conveniently selected from different settings at Zayed University - Dubai. Usual Caffeine intake was calculated from all caffeine containing beverages.  Results: Eighty-six percent of the 175 participants, both males and females, at Zayed University-Dubai consumed caffeinated beverages with an average intake of 249.7±235.9 mg. The intake among the 150 caffeine consumers varied from 4.2 mg/day to 932.2 mg/day. Average intake of caffeine was not significantly different between genders (P=0.125). Thirty-five percent of the population consumed more than 400 mg/day of caffeine, with no statistical difference between males and females (P=0.202). Coffee was the most commonly consumed drink among both genders, followed by tea. Most perceived benefits of caffeine consumption were not significantly different except for the relationship between caffeine and improved exercise performance (P=0.018) and caffeine in relation to weight loss (P=0.001) among males.Conclusion: The prevalence of caffeine consumption at Zayed University was high among both males and females. Further research is necessary to estimate the total caffeine intake from all dietary sources, mainly the cultural foods and beverages, and to determine the relationship between accessibility to caffeine containing beverages and caffeine consumption among University student.
Assessment of Body Composition, Endurance and Nutrient Intakes among Females Team Players in Sports Club
Authors: Attlee Amita , S. Altunaiji Shaimaa , Muayyad Mariam , Ali Zainab , Hashim Mona , Obaid Reyad S.
Published: November 2017

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the body composition, endurance level and usual nutrient intakes in female players representing a Sports Club in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Materials and Methods: Twenty-six adult female players aged between 15-24 years were selected from three different teams (basketball=12, tennis=4, volleyball=10) using convenience sampling technique. All participants were assessed for body composition through bioelectrical impedance method, endurance level using step test and nutrient intakes using 24-hour recall method. Significant differences (P < 0.05) were determined among the three teams in relation to body composition, endurance levels and nutrient intakes.Results: Body composition of players in three sports was significantly different in terms of body mass index, body fat mass, and percentage body fat and fitness scores. Tennis players had significantly higher body fat mass (28.5 ± 8.2 kg) and percent body fat (41 ± 7%) in contrast to that in basketball players (body fat mass: 19.2 ± 10.5 kg; percent body fat: 30.6 + 7.9%) and tennis players (body fat mass: 13 ± 4.2 kg; percent body fat: 26.5 ± 6.5%), respectively. On the other hand, volleyball players had significantly higher fitness score (72.2 ± 3.5) as compared to basketball players (71 ± 6.7), and tennis players (63 ± 8.2).On an average, volleyball players scored “very good” endurance level in contrast to “good” scores in basketball and tennis team players. However, this difference was not statistically significant.The average intakes of all nutrients including energy, protein, vitamins and minerals were below the recommended intakes among players of all sports teams.  Conclusions: Body composition and endurance level differ with the type of sports. Volleyball team players had the lowest BMI, body fat mass as well as percent body fat and highest fitness score and endurance level. However, the overall nutrient intakes of the female players representing the three teams were less than the recommended allowances for highly active women and did not differ with the type of sports played.
Weight Management for Athletes: Important Things to be Considered
Authors: Odysseos Chara , Avraamidou Maria
Published: November 2017

Weight management is difficult for most individuals, as indicated by the high numbers of obesity around the world. Obesity has increased dramatically over the past decades. Unfortunately, this epidemic is not limited to adults but also to children in both globally and Cyprus. Developing a weight management plan is essential for everyone. Regarding to an athlete, weight management is an increasingly integral part, as consuming the right kind of food can lead them in success or failure. The special nutritional needs of athletes are depending on the sport. The most important priority for them is to establish a well-chosen nutrition program based on the type of the sport; the training load and the competitions needs. Health professionals and sport nutritionists need to understand dynamic energy balance and be prepared with effective and evidence-based dietary approaches to help athletes and active individuals achieve their body-weight goals. Therefore, the following review aiming to examine the most recent published data for weight-management both elite and recreational athletes of all ages, and to set out the most appropriate weight-management guidelines and dietary strategies to help them apply this knowledge to the practicalities of their own sport and individual situation.
Training and Development and Organizational Performance: The Moderating Effect of Organizational Commitment
Authors: Butali Peter , Njoroge David
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of training and development on organizational performance and to find out the moderating effect of organizational commitment on the relationship between training and development and organizational performance. This study was carried out in three companies namely Kenya Power, KenGen and Mumias Sugar Company. Descriptive survey design was adopted in the study. The study population was all the 5866 employees in the three companies. The findings of the study were that training and development had a significant effect on organizational performance. The study further showed that affective commitment, continuance commitment and normative commitment moderated the relationship between training and development and organizational performance.
Impact of Age and Sex on Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Knowledge
Authors: Olutoyin Onyeaso Adedamola , Oluferanmi Onyeaso Onyeadikachi
Published: November 2017

Abstract

Objective: To assess the impact of age and sex on the bystander CPR Knowledge in a group of Nigerian student teachers.

Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study design was used with the cohort made up of forty one (41) male and forty one (41) female undergraduate students of Physical and Health Education with 40 participants in the 17-20 years age group and 42 participants belonging to the 21-28 years of age bracket were randomly selected from the larger main cohort for analysis of possible impact of age and sex on their pre-training and post-training cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge. In addition to the descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses generated with significance level set at P < 0.05.

Results: No significant age impact was found on the pre-training and post-training CPR knowledge of the student teachers (P > 0.05). However, there was a positive impact of male gender on post-training CPR knowledge of the participants (P <0.001).

Conclusion: Although age could not impact significantly on the cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge of the participants, male gender significantly impacted on the post-training cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge of the cohort.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP, ICT FACILITY, COMPETENCY, COMMITMENTS AND TEACHERS PRACTICES ON IMPLEMENTATIONS WITH EFFECTIVE TEACHER’S MANAGEMENT TASKS IN SCHOOLS
Authors: Raman Arumugam , Shariff Som Bint
Published: November 2017

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is something that is growing rapidly in a globalized era and becoming an important element in the development of an organization. Leaders play an important role in ensuring effective application of ICT in the organization, particularly in schools. Review of previous studies more engaged to the level of technology leadership and the characteristics of technological leadership practiced by leaders in the school, while the factors of a more comprehensive which include facilities for ICT, competence, and commitment of teachers in the practices of applying ICT in the management which contributes a grant impact on the management duties of teachers in schools has not been studied in Malaysia. The purpose of this study is to identify whether there is a positive relationship between technology leadership, ICT facilities, competence, commitment and practice of applying ICT teachers with effective management duties of teachers in schools using ICT. This quantitative study involves 370 teachers in secondary schools in the Kedah state which were selected randomly. Respondents gave their views on aspects of technology leadership and ICT facilities available in schools. Respondents also indicated the level of competence and commitment to apply the computer in addition to giving an opinion on the effectiveness of the application of ICT in managerial duties at the school through a questionnaire validated by experts. The findings show that there is a positive relationship between technology leadership, ICT facilities, competence and commitment of teachers to use ICT and the effectiveness of management duties of teachers using ICT in school. The role of teacher practices using ICT to be used as a moderator has a positive correlation with ICT facilities. The framework established by adopting some models related to technology leadership and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) can be used as guidelines in the application of ICT in the education system to make it more effective, particularly in systems management at school.
Research Trends in Mobile Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Articles (2011 – 2015)
Authors: Krull Greig , Duart Josep M.
Published: November 2017

The potential and use of mobile devices in higher education has been a key issue for educational research and practice since the widespread adoption of these devices. Due to the evolving nature and affordances of mobile technologies, it is an area that requires ongoing investigation. This study aims to identify emerging trends in mobile learning research in higher education in order to provide insights for researchers and educators around research topics and issues for further exploration. This study analysed the research themes, methods, settings, and technologies in mobile learning research in higher education from 2011 to 2015. A total of 233 refereed articles were selected and analysed from peer reviewed journals. The results were compared to three previous literature review-based research studies focused between 2001 and 2010 to identify similarities and differences. Key findings indicated that: (a) mobile learning in higher education is a growing field as evidenced by the increasing variety of research topics, methods, and researchers; (b) the most common research topic continues to be about enabling m-learning applications and systems; and (c) mobile phones continue to be the most widely used devices in mobile learning studies, however, more and more studies work across different devices, rather than focusing on specific devices.
Faculty Perception of Openness and Attitude to Open Sharing at the Indian National Open University
Authors: Panda Santosh , Santosh Sujata
Published: November 2017

In the past decade, the educational scenario world over has significantly been impacted by open access and open education movements. The philosophy of openness and sharing forms the cornerstone of the open education movement. The distance education approaches, together with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs), are being used to serve the increasing educational needs of diverse communities. However, adoption of openness as a core value and as part of the institutional strategy still remains a challenge for academic institutions in general, and distance education institutions in particular, in developing countries like India. In this research study, the authors report an analysis of the perception of the faculty of the Indira Gandhi National Open University of India (IGNOU) about openness and their attitude towards sharing of resources in academic institutions. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire administered to the teachers and academics of IGNOU (N=69). The results indicated that: the faculty members valued sharing of resources in academic institutions; learning resources should be made available free of cost; there is a strong need for training on intellectual property rights, copyright, and creation and use of OER; and there should be an institutional policy on OER for its effective use.
Del Modelo Biomédico al Modelo Biopsicosocial: El desafío pendiente para la fisioterapia en el dolor musculoesquelético crónico
Authors: Morales Osorio Marco Antonio
Published: November 2017

El dolor es considerado un importante problema de salud pública, ya que representa el 70% de la asistencia a emergencia y una tercera parte de las consultas médicas. Los trastornos musculoesqueléticos corresponden a aproximadamente el 80% de las consultas de servicios de fisioterapia ambulatoria siendo el dolor el síntoma más frecuente.El dolor crónico se clasifica como el dolor que persiste más allá del tiempo de curación del tejido normal, que dura más de tres meses y sin valor biológico aparente. El dolor crónico afecta a aproximadamente 60 millones de personas, que corresponden al 10% de la población mundial. Una encuesta que en 2006 estudió a 4.839 personas encontró que el 20% sufría de dolor crónico y muchos reportaron una reducción en la calidad de vida.
PCSK 9, un nuevo blanco terapéutico para el control de la hipercolesterolemia
Authors: Fuentealba Leyton Roberto Antonio , González Daniel Eduardo
Published: November 2017

La hipercolesterolemia es un importante factor de riesgo cardiovascular (ECV), que puede ser causada por factores genéticos, por llevar una vida sedentaria y malos hábitos alimenticios, teniendo como resultado elevados niveles de lípidos séricos, principalmente colesterol asociado a lipoproteínas de baja densidad (LDL-C). La dieta terapéutica, fármacos como ezetimiba y las estatinas son la principal estrategia utilizada para disminuir los niveles de LDL-C. Sin embargo, en un porcentaje de pacientes, estas medidas no logran una reducción de los niveles séricos LDL-C, principalmente por intolerancia a las estatinas o por causas genéticas de la hipercolesterolemia. La proproteína convertasa subtilisina/kexina tipo 9 (PCSK9), una serina proteasa recientemente caracterizada, ha surgido como un importante regulador del metabolismo del LDL-C, favoreciendo la degradación de su receptor (LDLR) en el lisosoma del hepatocito. Esto la convierte en un buen blanco terapéutico para controlar los niveles de LDL-C en pacientes hipercolesterolémicos, disminuyendo así el riesgo de desarrollar ECV. La estrategia en la que más se ha avanzado para controlar PCSK9 es a través de anticuerpos monoclonales anti-PCSK9. Se han realizado varios ensayos clínicos que muestran hasta el momento su efectividad en el control de LDL-C y bajo nivel de efectos adversos. Esta revisión muestra parte de esos estudios y los resultados que se han obtenido con el uso de este nuevo fármaco aún en desarrollo y que muestra un enorme potencial.
SWOT Analysis for Architectural and Structural Solutions Interaction Assessment in High-Rise Buildings Design
Authors: Tamošaitienė Jolanta , Gaudutis Ernestas
Published: November 2017

The article reveals distinctive features of the interaction between architectural and structural solutions for the design of tall buildings as well as spotlights the most distinctive cases of expression. In the contemporary world, interaction is turning into the antithesis of the formerly dominant utilitarian attitude and standardization of tall buildings architectural solutions. Meanwhile, the search for rational structural solutions leads to new possibilities of architectural expression. This necessitates the transformation of a structural solution and its adaptation to the need of a modern architect to be exceptional and noticed. Interaction covers the current as well as retrospective and perspective periods. SWOT analysis was used by the authors of the article to assess the interaction between architectural and structural solutions in tall buildings design, select the most important criteria that could be used searching for rational architectural and structural solutions in future by applying multi-criteria decision making methods.
Lighting Quality of Indoor Environment in Large Floor Buildings in Light Industry
Authors: Katunský Dušan , Dolníková Erika
Published: November 2017

The paper highlights the problems associated with the application of daylight and integral lighting in industrial facilities. In the case study of a multi-storey textile plant, we show how combined lighting (daylight and integral illumination) can be evaluated in production halls labelled F and G. These halls have large areas 54 x 54 metres, and are more than 5 meters high. There is daylight only on side through connected windows in a vertical position. In this paper we want to present case studies of these two production halls in the textile factory located in Kosice (Slovakia). These are halls that are lit through by daylight from two sides through external walls that are opposite or next to each other. The results of the case studies can be applied in similar production halls illuminated by a “bilateral” —a double-side daylight system and natural illumination through windows on two sides in a vertical position. Such a situation is typical of multi-storey buildings in light industry. The proposed approach of daylight factor calculation can also be applied to floor space in other similar buildings.
Participatory Multi-Stakeholder Platforms in Disaster Management in South Africa
Authors: Ngqwala Nosiphiwe P. , Srinivas C. Sunitha , Tandlich Roman , Pyle Desmond M. , Oosthuizen Rene ,   Environmental Health and Biotechnology Research Group/
Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Division of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University P.O. Box 94, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa,   School of Disaster Management, Stenden South Africa, Port Alfred, South Africa
Published: November 2017

South Africa is a country that is prone to droughts, earthquakes and other disasters. In this environment, non-governmental stakeholders often provide a substantial part of the relief in affected areas. Non-governmental stakeholders have the experience needed to address the various disaster management challenges currently facing South Africa. This is especially true in the context of local disasters. Therefore an attempt is made in this report to investigate the relevant legal framework, which allows for the formalization of the involvement of non-governmental stakeholders in official disaster management activities in South Africa. Parts of the basic disaster management legislation, i.e. the Disaster Management Act no. 57/2002, contain definitions and requirements for the establishment of the relevant multi-stakeholder crisis management platforms, i.e. the “disaster management advisory forums.” This legislation is analysed in relation to the Hyogo Framework for Action and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Disaster management systems from two cities in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, i.e. Knysna and Cape Town, were identified as models for the potential practical execution of these multi-stakeholder platforms at the local government level. Importance of additional aspects of the legal framework, e.g. the role of traditional leaders, are also outlined.
Revisiting Women Empowerment in Modern Era
Authors: Lone G. Hassan , Zargar Wakar A.
Published: November 2017

The growth and development of human societies has been diversely analysed across the globe. The distribution and existence of human races and the progress made thereof has put both the genders on the centre stage, where, on one hand men have been shown responsible for major part of development and on the other women as deprived and neglected. This inequality between men and women is probably a most disturbing aspect of many modern societies, though gender inequity is a global phenomenon yet, it is more prominent in developing countries and countries having non-democratic governments. It is most tragic part of human development that major part of female population of present day civilization is facing persistent hunger and abject poverty simply because of their subjugation, marginalization & systematic disempowerment. But of late it is the result of awakening of women’s consciousness which has led women to re-define their roles from a subordinate, dependent and child bearing traditional women to the modern empowered women.
Wajah Multukuralisme Islam yang Tersingkirkan (Analisis Struktural Fungsional Kurikulum Mata Pelajaran Sosiologi Pada Madrasah)
Authors: Miftahusyai`an Mohammad
Published: November 2017

This study examined behavioral approach in dealing with students’indiscipline behavior at SMP Diponegoro Depok Sleman Yogyakarta whose familybackground of divorce. Qualitative descriptive methodwas applied to reveal the abovephenomenon and the data were collected by observation and in-depth interview. Itrevealed that there were three main steps in applying this behavior approach. Firstly,assessment was essentially conducted in advance to investigate the underlying factorswhich cause indiscipline to happen. The second step was a goal setting; discussing withstudents about the consequences that might be faced when they engage in undisciplinedbehavior. At this stage, the researcher along with the students had succeeded in devisinga plan to solve the problem. The last stage was that carrying out the research to assessstudents followed by counseling contract, relaxation, modeling, reward and punishment,encouragement, time-out, home assignment and ending with the evaluation phase. Theresults found that behavioral technique was one of effective approaches in guidanceand counseling to handle maladaptive on adaptive behavior, and this approach wasvery appropriate to handle undisciplined students in school.الهدف الرئيسي من تعليم تعددية الثقافات عن طريق تعليم مادة علم الاجتماع في المدارس الإسلاميةهو إعداد الطلاب ليعيشوا بين المجتمع متراحمين فيما بينهم طبقا للقيم في بنتشاسيلا. وإن حالة مجتمعهمجيدة لايفرّقون فيما يعتقدون به من الأديان، وهذا الأمر بضاعة لابد من اثباتها في نفوسهم. والواقع إن تعليمعلم الاجتماع في المدارس الإسلامية يضيع فيه روحه. وأصبح تعليم هذه المادة عِبئا جعل المنهج الدراسيّسمينا وأصبحت المادة مجملة في سطور لكنها أصبحت مادة قديمة حين علمها المدرس نحو الطلاب. لذافإنه مهم للمدرس جعل المفهوم في “ كيف بناء التواصلات الاجتماعية “ المساعدة له في أداء عمله. ومماينبغي – على المدرس – القيام به : 1( بدأ المدرس يبحث عن شكل العلاقة القوية والقريبة بمن في بيئةالمدرسة. هذه العلاقة يمكن أن تكون في شبكات اجتماعية متجانسة، 2( حاول المدرس الحصول على شكلالتواصل الاجتماعي المتفتّح والموسّع وعلى الجميع. هذه التواصلات يمكن أن تكون في شبكات اجتماعية متنوّعة
English Professors’ Attitudes towards the Use of ICT in Moroccan Universities
Authors: Laabidi Hicham
Published: November 2017

Computers offer several opportunities that encourage the promotion of teaching and learning experiences. The implementation of computer technologies in education has become the main goal of many educational reforms throughout the globe. The Moroccan kingdom, like many other nations, has understood the importance of using computers in schools and universities. For this reason, the Moroccan government has launched numerous projects aiming at the diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education system. This paper examined the attitudes of professors of English toward the use of computers in teaching practices. The Theory of Diffusion of Innovation ( Rogers, 1995) served as the theoretical framework. A survey questionnaire, “Computer Attitude Scale” (CAS), was distributed to the EFL professors during the university year 2015-2016.  The CAS that was developed by Loyd and Gressard ( 1984) was utilized to collect data regarding professors’ attitudes. These attitudes were assessed based on four components: anxiety, confidence, liking and usefulness. Descriptive analysis of percentages, means, and standard deviations were used to analyse the collected data. The study revealed that Moroccan professors of English language posses positive attitudes toward the implementation of computer technologies in instructional practices.