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SAKRUM KEMİĞİNİN MORFOMETRİK DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Yilmaz Seher
Published: October 2018

Amaç:
Os sacrum; sacral, lumbosacral ve sacroiliak şekil bozuklukları veya
yaralanmalarının tedavisinde füzyon ve stabilizasyon alanına dahil edilen
önemli bir kemiktir. Bu çalışmada os sacrum örnekleri üzerinde detaylı
morfometrik ölçümler yapılması amaçlandı. Materyal ve Metot:
Çalışma Erciyes Üniversitesi Anatomi Anabilim dalında bulunan 47 os sacrum ve
Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Anatomi Anabilim dalından gelen 5 adet os sacrum
örnekleri üzerinde 0.01 milimetre (mm) duyarlılığındaki dijital kumpas
kullanılarak yapıldı. Kuru kemik örneklerinde yaş ve cinsiyet ayırımı
yapılmadı. Os sacrum kemiği üzerinde hiatus sacralis uzunluğu, cornu sacraleler
arası mesafe gibi 10 adet parametrede ölçümler yapıldı. Bulgular: Hiatus sacralis uzunluğu ortalama 19,84±9,32 mm olarak
ölçüldü. Minimum ölçüm değeri 6,85 maximum ölçüm değeri 48,80 mm olarak
belirlendi. Cornu sacraleler arası uzaklık ortalama 12,63±3,02 mm olarak belirlendi. Foramina sacralia
posteriora (S2) yüksekliği ile hiatus sacralisin apexi arasındaki mesafe 21,69±6,86 mm bulundu. Canalis sacralisin genişliği ortalama 20,85±3,62 mm olarak ölçüldü.
Sonuç:
Os sacrum’un normal anatomik yapısının ve morfometrik değerlerinin iyi
bilinmesi, bu bölgeye uygulanan operasyonlar sırasında muhtemel
komplikasyonları önleyebilir. Bu çalışmanın os sacrum’a yönelik cerrahi
yaklaşımlarda cerrahlara yararlı olacağını düşünmekteyiz. Ayrıca caudal anestezinin
inguinal, ürogenital, rektal bölgeye yapılan operasyonlarda uygulamasından ve
komplikasyonların azaltılmasında kullanılan yöntem olmasından dolayı bu
çalışmanın anatomik rehber olacağı kanaatindeyiz.
A Modeling Study on Surface Roughness of Spinneret Mold Sections Machined By WEDM
Authors: KANCA Erdoğan , TAŞKIN Volkan Cem , GÜNEN Ali
Published: October 2018

The wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is widely used in the cutting of Bulk Continuous Filament (BCF) spinneret molds. Because of the low surface roughness of the spinneret molds obtained by the WEDM method, it ensures that the polypropylene material has a steady flow, volume and cross-sectional shape. Since the yarn extruded from the sections on the BCF acquire a number of physical and visual properties surface roughness of these molds have a great of importance. In this context, a new model was developed to predict the surface quality of spinneret mold sections machined using WEDM by Analysis of variance. Machining parameters such as voltage, current, pulse time and wire feed rate were used as independent input variables and surface roughness was used as dependent output parameters.  Contribution of input variables into the output variable determined by means of analysis of variance (ANOVA). Developed mathematical model estimations have been found to be in good agreement with the measured ones. The parameters with the most effect on surface roughness are listed as voltage, current, pulse, and feed, respectively.
Some Remarks on Completeness and Compactness in G-Metric Spaces
Authors: İLKHAN Merve , KARA Emrah Evren
Published: October 2018

Complete metric spaces have
great importance in functional analysis and its applications. The purpose of
this paper is to introduce and study on some types of completeness in
generalized metric spaces by the aid of Bourbaki Cauchy and cofinally
Bourbaki-Cauchy sequences which are belonging to the class bigger than the
class of Cauchy sequences. Moreover, by transporting some topological concepts
to generalized metric spaces, the relations between these concepts and these
new types of completeness properties are given.
Do Marketplace Lending Platforms Offer Lower Rates to Consumers?
Authors: Adams Robert M.
Published: October 2018

This note analyzes interest rates of loans from the two largest P2P platforms, Lending Club and Prosper, to observe their potential benefits to borrowers.
La comprensión de Elena de White sobre la doctrina de la santificación
Authors: Plenc Daniel Oscar
Published: October 2018

Los escritos de Elena de White contribuyen al esclarecimiento de la doctrina de la santificación. En ellos la santificación tiene el sentido de aceptación sumisa de la voluntad revelada de Dios y tiene que ver más con la integridad y el servicio que con las emociones y la autosu- ficiencia. El énfasis se coloca en la santificación como un proceso vital de crecimiento cristiano. Finalmente, la santificación aparece como un imperativo divino, accesible al creyente por medio de la recepción de la salvación en Cristo, la comunión con él y aceptación de la voluntad de Dios a través de la obra interior del Espíritu Santo.
Editorial
Authors: Mueller Ekkehardt
Published: October 2018

Editorial
“La teología del Santuario en el pensamiento de Elena de White: Tres aspectos fundamentales”
Authors: Ojanama Gaspar Omar
Published: October 2018

El presente estudio se bosqueja, a manera de introducción, tres razones por los que la doctrina del san- tuario es de capital trascendencia en la vida, la teología y la misión de la iglesia. Según algunas declaraciones seleccionadas de acuerdo a su importancia, el presente ensayo sugiere que la doctrina del santuario es importante en la vida de la iglesia porque: 1) es el centro donde se realiza la expiación/ salvación; 2) es fundamento de la fe adventista y 3) es importante para la vida y conducción del pueblo remanente de Dios.
Elena de White, el diezmo y las organizaciones independientes – Parte I
Authors: S. Gonzales Cristian
Published: October 2018

El tema del diezmo juega un papel importante en la Iglesia Adventista. Pero, ¿deberíamos enviar todos los diezmos a través de la iglesia organizada, o podríamos enviarlo a instituciones independientes? En este primer artículo, veremos (1) la naturaleza del diezmo en las Escrituras, (2) y los consejos que Elena de White nos proporcionó sobre el uso de los diezmos.
¿Dios o dioses? Breve nota sobre Isaías 41:23
Authors: S. Gonzales Cristian
Published: October 2018

Esta breve nota analiza Isaías 41:23 a través de su estructura, los términos hebreos importantes y su teología. El objetivo es mostrar que Dios no puede ser comparado con otras deidades y que solo Él puede conocer el futuro.
“Hacia una dinámica del don profético en el libro de Apocalipsis
Authors: Varela Christian
Published: October 2018

En el presente artículo, se presenta una aproximación a la dinámica del don profético desarrollado en el libro de Apocalipsis. Este libro es el resultado del proceso originado por la actividad trinitaria al auto-revelarse y transmitir un mensaje cristocéntrico, exhortador y animador a través del profeta al pueblo de Dios, así como a todo aquel que “oye” las palabras de la profecía.
Elena G. de White y el ’rey del norte‘ en Daniel 11
Authors: A. Mora Daniel
Published: October 2018

La identidad del rey del norte en Daniel 11, ha sido problemática dentro del movimiento adventista. El esquema escatológico del todo el libro de Daniel estaba siendo amenazado, según Jaime White, por la interpretación de Uriah Smith. En este estudio se analiza el pensamiento de Elena G. de White, y el desarrollo profético que hizo en sus escritos, develando si ella consideraba que el ultimo poder seria alguna nación o el papado.
Mejor dejarlo tranquilo
Authors: van der Geest Rimke
Published: October 2018

Este libro está basado en un estudio antropológico y una labor de asistencia social en la ciudad nicaraguënse de Matagalpa. Durante cinco años la autora visitó regularmente a familias en las que uno o más familiares han desarrollado un trastorno psicótico en la pubertad. Aquí se narran las conmovedoras historias de cuatro de estas familias. Tratan de pobreza, violencia y la búsqueda en vano de una cura. El título Mejor dejarlo tranquilo hace referencia a una estrategia de supervivencia que los familiares, después de años de lucha, se han visto obligados a adoptar para poder pasar los días de la forma más llevadera posible. Además de los familiares, también hablan los asistentes de salud y otras personas del entorno. Así el lector se puede hacer una idea de la ayuda de que disponen los pacientes psicóticos y lo que la sociedad piensa de ellos. Finalmente describe la autora como, junto con las familias, se llega a constituir una organización para hacer frente a la psicosis y a los problemas que esta conlleva. La publicación de este libro tiene como objetivo dar a estudiantes, profesionales y legisladores una visión de la problemática que hay en Nicaragua relacionada con la psicosis. El libro es, además, un alegato a favor de la atención psiquiátrica en el hogar y el involucrar a los familiares en el tratamiento de los pacientes psicóticos.
TB laboratory protocol for AFB Smear Microscopy v1
Authors: Doulla Basra
Published: October 2018

The Handbook clearly describes the procedures required for high quality and timely TB diagnostic services at all levels. The Handbook uses straightforward text and clear illustrations to assist health workers in understanding the important issues involved in conducting sputum microscopy for the diagnosis of TB. All health workers especially laboratory personnel are encouraged to use The Handbook to improve the standard of smear microscopy in their work place, improvements that will ultimately help rid Tanzania of the scourge of TB.
A study on management of hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in tertiary care teaching rural hospital
Authors: Brahmbhatt Shruti Vihang , Sattigeri Bhagya M.
Published: October 2018

Background: This study was aimed to analyze the drug utilization pattern in the management of hypertension in diabetic patients.Methods: A prospective, observational and non interventional study was conducted in 100 diabetic hypertensive patients admitted in medicine wards at Dhiraj Hospital. Patients who signed informed consent form were only included in the study. All the data were recorded from patients’ case files and analyzed.Results: Of enrolled 100 patients, 69 (69%) were male and 31 (31%) were female and maximum number of the patients (42%) were found in the age group of 51-60 years. Out of 100 admitted patients, 75% patients were treated with single antihypertensive agent, 20% were treated with combination of two antihypertensive agents while only 5% were administered more than two antihypertensive agents. As a single antihypertensive agent, most commonly prescribed was ACE inhibitors (32%), Calcium Channel Blockers (23%), Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (12%) and β1 blockers (8%).Conclusions: There was poor awareness among the patients regarding control of hypertension, regular follow up, medication adherence etc. However, two third of diabetic patients had achieved blood pressure target control and ACE inhibitor remained first choice of drug for hypertension in diabetes in this study.
Growth charts for Indian boys (0-36 months) with down’s syndrome: a pilot study
Authors: Chandrasekhar Priya , Ramachandran Surekha
Published: October 2018

Background: Down’s syndrome is the most common genetic condition in the world today and India has one of the highest incidences of Down’s syndrome. It is associated with mental retardation and congenital malformations, especially of the heart. Growth retardation is commonly seen in children with Down’s syndrome. Early identification of a growth problem is important because timely interventions may positively affect the child’s general health and functional abilities as well as supporting growth. Till date no growth charts are available for the children with Down’s Syndrome India. The potential benefits of growth charts include: growth monitoring to detect any deviation in growth patterns, evaluating the efficacy measures aimed at promoting growth, providing reassurance to parents, evaluating the results of clinical research or intervention for individual patients and finally comparing with that of the normal population. Thus, the aim of this study was to create growth charts for Indian children with DS aged 0-36 months to investigate and characterize their size, monitor their growth.Methods: 60 male children between ages 1-36 months with DS were selected from four different pediatric clinics in India. The data used for creation of the growth charts were age at examination (years and months), height (cm), weight (kg), and head circumference (cm). The growth charts cover the time period from birth until 3 years of age. Each child contributed only one single set of data for each age group. The data represent and unselected, therefore presumably unbiased sample of children with DS in India.Results: On comparing the height, weight and head circumference of the normal vs Down’s Syndrome children it is noted that there is significant difference is noted between the Down’s Syndrome and Normal children.Conclusions: As per the outcome of the study it is recommended that there is a vast need of growth chart specific for Down’s Syndrome children which will help the doctor to analyze the height, weight and head circumference of the Down’s Syndrome children.
Study of incidence of breastfeeding failure jaundice in cases of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in a suburban hospital
Authors: Garg Sandeep , Mehta Samrat , Sankhe Ajay , Alukuchi Soumya
Published: October 2018

Background: Neonatal jaundice is the most common cause of readmission after discharge from birth hospitalization. Breastfeeding failure jaundice (BFFJ) is an important subtype of pathological neonatal jaundice. It typically occurs with lactation failure during the first postnatal week that leads to insufficient intake, dehydration, weight loss and sometimes hypernatremia. Incidence of breast-feeding failure is expected to rise as the exclusive breast-feeding rates are rising. This problem is not well studied especially in Indian setting hence study was conducted.Methods: This was retrospective observational study done in Department of Pediatrics from the April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2018. 179 neonates, who presented with jaundice as main complaint with total bilirubin value above the age & risk factor matched cut off, were sampled and their clinical data was analyzed.Results: Breast feeding failure jaundice contributed 31.8% (N = 57) cases, second to the exaggerated physiological hyperbilirubinemia (48% N = 86), followed by hemolytic (13.8%, N = 25). BFFJ presented at median age of 6.8 days and had mean duration of hospital stay of 3 days. Incidences of exaggerated physiological jaundice and BFFJ were found to be higher in winter months i.e. 6.7% (N = 48/716) compared to summer months i.e. 4.1% (N = 28/679) significantly (p value = 0.045).Conclusions: Breast feeding failure jaundice (BFFJ) contributed to one third of cases of neonatal pathological jaundice requiring re-admission and is the second most common cause after exaggerated physiological jaundice. The high incidence of BFFJ in the study warrants focused efforts for a structured program of breast-feeding education, training and surveillance.
Evaluation of serum lipid profile in children with nephrotic syndrome admitted in emergency ward of Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, India
Authors: Krishanamurthy C. , Rukmani J. , Clarin Denny
Published: October 2018

Background: Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of clinical findings due to kidney damage. This includes protein in the urine, low blood albumin levels, high blood lipids, and significant edema. The objective of this study was to study the correlation between lipid profile and different types of nephrotic syndromeMethods: This cross-sectional study was done between March 2017 - October 2017 in the Department of Pediatrics, Tirunelveli Government Medical College. 40 cases of nephrotic syndrome between 1 to 12 years, which include all types of nephrotic syndrome. After history taking and clinical examination, blood samples were collected from the patients for lipid profile and analyzed with standard techniques.Results: In the 40 cases included in the present study mean serum albumin was low (mean = 2.212 gm %), mean total cholesterol (mean = 344.300 mg/dl) mean triglycerides (mean = 304.025 mg/dl) mean LDL (mean = 234.650 mg/dl) and mean VLDL (mean = 61.625 mg/dl) were elevated. HDL (mean = 46.07 mg/dl) with in normal limits. No significant changes observed.Conclusions: Serum cholesterol levels elevated significantly in relapse cases compared to the first episode. Serum cholesterol in SRNS cases shows statistically significant elevation compared to other types. LDL values were elevated in relapse cases compared to the first episode which were found out to be statistically insignificant. LDL values in SRNS cases show statistically significant elevation compared to first episodes and SDNS cases.
Clinical and laboratory profile of dengue fever in hospitalized children among South Indian population
Authors: Badabagni Raghava , Sethi Rajesh Kumar
Published: October 2018

Background: Dengue fever is currently regarded globally as one of the most important mosquito-borne viral diseases. Children suffering from dengue fever shows a large variation in clinical features and laboratory parameters.   This study was focused to evaluate the clinical presentation, associated laboratory and radiological profiles that may be useful to diagnose dengue fever.Methods: Prospective observational study including 500 children with serological positive dengue fever admitted in a tertiary care hospital in South India.Results: In this study mean age of presentation of children with dengue fever was 8.4±1.2 years with male predominance. The incidence of children presenting with DF, DHF and DSS was 61%, 23% and 16% respectively. The most common symptom was fever in 100% patients followed by vomiting in 69%, abdominal pain in 64.2%, bleeding manifestations in 43% and periorbital pain in 28.8% of patients. The NS1 was positive in 39.2% cases, dengue IgM in 29% of cases and IgG positive in 30.4% cases. By ultrasonography it was observed that 34% of patients had ascites, 28% with pericholecystic edema, 12% with bilateral pleural effusion, 10% with right sided Pleural effusion and hepatomegaly and 5% with splenomegaly. The most common cause of death was cardiorespiratory arrest secondary to DIC.Conclusions: Detection of Ns1 antigen to diagnose dengue is proposed to be superior when compared to antibodies detection. It is also concluded that diagnosis of dengue should be made comprehensively by clinical examination with supporting laboratory and radiological investigations.
Clinical profile of dengue fever in children: analysis of 2017 outbreak from Central Kerala, India
Authors: K. Senthil Kumar , N. K. Rajendran , C. Ajith Brabhukumar
Published: October 2018

Background: In India, dengue epidemics are becoming more frequent (WHO, 2008). The majority of dengue viral infections are self-limiting, but complications may cause high morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study is to assess the clinical profile of the dengue infection in children less than 15 years of age and to evaluate the outcomes of dengue fever from March 2017 to July 2017 at the Pediatric Department of Karuna Medical College, the tertiary care hospital in Palakkad.Methods: In this retrospective study, medical records were reviewed and analyzed. Patients with suspected dengue infection were classified further into 2 groups, Dengue fever (probable dengue, dengue with warning signs) and ‘Severe Dengue’ (dengue hemorrhagic fever and/or dengue shock syndrome (DHF/DSS) according to WHO.Results: A total of 77 cases were classified into 67 (87%) non-severe and 10 (13%) severe dengue cases. The most common age of presentation was above 10 yrs. The mean age of admission was 8.9 yrs. The most common presenting symptom was fever seen in 93% followed by vomiting in 68%. Elevation in Aspartate transaminase (SGOT) and thrombocytopenia were found in 32.4 %.Conclusions: High grade fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and skin rash with normal or low platelet count were the presenting features. Early diagnosis, monitoring and prompt supportive management can reduce mortality.
Incidence of thrombocytopenia following phototherapy in hyperbilirubinemic neonates in Ardabil City
Authors: Vafaie Majid , Mirzarahimi Mehrdad , Sadeghieh-Ahari Saeid , Enteshari-moghaddam Afsaneh , Merrikhi Hadi
Published: October 2018

Background: Jaundice is one of the most common problems in neonatal period. In 60% of term and 80% of preterm neonates are seen during the first week of birth and most cases are physiologic. Hyperbilirubinemia is the most common cause of jaundice in newborns. Phototherapy is used to treat it, which seems to be safe. Some studies showed that thrombocytopenia is one of the side effects of phototherapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between thrombocytopenia and phototherapy in newborns.Methods: This is a descriptive study that has been done on 100 neonates with jaundice which requiring phototherapy. A blood sample was taken at the admission time, 24 hours late, end of the phototherapy and 48 hours after the end of phototherapy to measure the bilirubin and the number of platelets along with other necessary tests for the study of hyperbilirubinemia. Data collected by a checklist and analyzed by statistical methods in SPSS version 19.Results: Of all neonates, 55% were boy and 45% were girl with mean age of 8.86 days. The mean platelet count before phototherapy, 24 hours late, at the end of phototherapy, and 48 hours after phototherapy were 298170, 288540, 282620 and 266310, respectively which was statistically significant during time.Conclusions: The results of this study showed that phototherapy can lead to a significant reduction in platelet count in newborns. Also, there wasn’t seen any case of thrombocytopenia following phototherapy in the present study.
Value of examination of the gastric aspirate for the diagnosis of neonatal infection
Authors: Yadav Meetu , Gupta Raksha , Singh Jasbir , Saraswath Sameer , Nagaraj Niranjan , Bana Sailen Kumar
Published: October 2018

Background: Infections in early neonatal period are one of the important factors responsible for high perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity in developing countries. This study aims to know the role of Gastric aspirates cytology in predicting the early septicemia in newborn babies.Methods: The study will be conducted on 100 neonates with suspected septicemia and 50 normal neonates admitted to neonatology section. Gastric aspirate sample was collected for   sepsis screening of neonates. All the collected data was tabulated and statistically analysed by using SPSS 2.0 software.Results: The sensitivity of gastric aspirate cytology is 50%, specificity 65.62%, positive predictive accuracy 47.6%, negative predictive accuracy of 67. 7%. The relationship between gastric aspirate cytology and maternal risk factors was found to be statistically not significant except PIH and PROM in which association is significant. The relationship of prolonged rupture of membranes with gastric aspirate cytology was found to be highly statistically significant.Conclusions: The chances of positivity of gastric aspirate increase as the duration of rupture of membranes increased. Gastric aspirate had high percentage of specificity and negative predictive accuracy. No specific and significant correlation between positive gastric aspirate cytology and rural/urban area, birth weight, sex, gestation, prolong labour, meconium stained amniotic fluid, mode of delivery was found.
Determining the degree of accuracy of Combar-10 reagent strip in diagnosing bacterial meningitis
Authors: D. Rajkumar , L. Ilangumaran , A. Umashankar
Published: October 2018

Background: The gold standard for diagnosis of meningitis depends on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination by microscopy, biochemistry, and culture, which require experienced personnel and laboratory support. We conducted this study to determine if urinary reagent strip is useful to make a semi-quantitative assessment of protein, glucose, and presence of leukocyte esterase in CSF.Methods: All consecutive CSF samples were evaluated in a blinded fashion. CSF was tested using Combur-10 urinary reagent strip as an index test, and CSF microscopy and biochemistry as reference standards. Combur-10 (Boehringer Mannheim) is an urinary reagent strip used to estimate ten parameters including protein, glucose, and leukocytes. We estimated diagnostic accuracy of each index test using corresponding cut-off levels (glucose <1 + vs. CSF glucose <50 mg/dL; protein 2 + and 3 + vs. CSF protein >30 mg/dL and >100 mg/dL; leukocyte esterase positivity vs. >10 granulocytes in CSF sample). We constructed receiver operating curves (ROC) to evaluate overall performance of index tests and estimated area under the curve (AUC).Results: CSF samples of 150 patients were included in the study. Of the three tests, diagnostic accuracy of protein estimation (2+ or more on reagent strip) was best for detection of CSF proteins greater than 50 mg/dL [sensitivity 93.2% (95% CI 86.63-96.67); specificity 91.49% (95% CI 80.07, 96.64)], with AUC of 0.97. Leukocyte esterase positivity by test strip had a sensitivity of 90% (95% CI 82.08, 94.65) and specificity of 91.6% (95% CI 81.93, 96.39) for detection of CSF granulocytes of more than 10/mm3.Conclusions: The degree of accuracy of Combar-10 reagent strip in diagnosing bacterial meningitis is very high similar to CSF microscopy and biochemistry.
Characteristics of virophages and giant viruses
Authors: Tokarz-Deptuła Beata , Czupryńska Paulina , Poniewierska-Baran Agata , Deptuła Wiesław
Published: October 2018

Five years after being discovered in 2003, some giant viruses were demonstrated to play a role of the hosts for virophages, their parasites, setting out a novel and yet unknown regulatory mechanism of the giant viruses presence in an aqueous. So far, 20 virophages have been registered and 13 of them have been described as a metagenomic material, which indirectly impacts the number of single- and multi-cell organisms, the environment where giant viruses replicate.
FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY: KEY CHALLENGES FACED BY SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN OMAN
Authors: Al Buraiki Mr. Abdullah , Rahman Khan Dr. M. Firdouse
Published: October 2018

Purpose: The objectives of the study were to critically investigate the challenges faced by SMEs; to analyze SMEs difficulties during adopting new technologies and to critically investigate the difficulties in the form of policies and procedures.

Design/methodology/approach: For this research study, purposive sampling methodology was adopted. Using a well-defined questionnaire, 257 samples were collected from all over Oman. The data collected was recorded, tabulated, summarized and the tests – Chi-square tests, Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests and regression analysis were carried to obtain the results.

Findings: The study reveals that most of the respondents got delay in the commencement of business due to lack of finance. It is also revealed that the SMEs are in dire need of technical support at the time of commencement of their businesses and need support to establish IT infrastructure.

Research limitations/Implications: The study suggests that the adequate support from General Authority for SMEs can change the scenario of setting up of the SMEs in a smooth transition and the interim advances by the financial institutions can help them avoid time lag.

Social implications: The study suggests that the Governmental authority should monitor and follow up SMEs to avoid the SME units becoming sick and provide technical support, guidance and nurse the units, if they become sick. Also, the licensing for the SME units should be made easier through single window system.

Originality/Value: Only a very few have examined the main challenges faced by SMEs in Oman. Our study includes selected samples of SMEs and not the micro enterprises. The study can further be extended to all the MSMEs in all the regions / Governorates of Oman.
Migration Background and its Impact on Personal Investments of in Germany Living People
Authors: Zureck Alexander , Jäger Tina
Published: October 2018

More than 20 percent of in Germany living people have a migration background. From the economic point of view and in terms of customer protection, the group of people is noteworthy. Within this paper, the group of people with migration background is compared to people without migration background due to financial advisory, investment objectives, and yearly performance of personal investments. Generally, only a little difference was identified. People with a migration background focus more on security and liquidity. Returns are not so valuable as an investment objective. People with migration background more often generate a negative return than others. This peculiarity could be a consequence of the different investment objective. The most important person for the financial advisory is the consultant in the house bank. Family and friends are not so important to gather financial information.
Feminist Theory and its Influence on Female Entrepreneur’s Growth Intentions
Authors: Sidi Ali Rabi
Published: October 2018

Existing results suggest that entrepreneurs vary considerably in their intentions to grow their businesses; that men have more success in pursuing growth than women. Prior investigations on entrepreneurship also suggest female business owners might deliberately choose to keep their business from growing. However, these studies have been conducted in developed countries. Diversity in context and theories could vary by gender, business sectors, and regions of the world. Scholars maintain that feminist perspectives theories are necessary to provide some insights into understanding the phenomena. The goal of this paper is to analyze research findings on the growth aspirations of the female entrepreneurs and offer alternative views of understanding, by employing feminist theories, in explaining why women behave differently in their adaptation of reduced growth intentions. In an attempt to understand the tendencies that might lead to reduced growth intentions in female entrepreneurship, literature was extensively reviewed on female entrepreneurship and growth intentions. The study uses a desk research approach to data collection. An overview of the main issues concerning female entrepreneurs’ growth intentions is presented. The conclusions drawn from the literature provide foundations for policy measures assisting women to overcome their low growth aspirations and measures required to encourage women to grow their businesses. The paper identifies research gaps that continue to exist in female entrepreneurs’ growth intentions research with the aim of encouraging further research in this field.
Inducción de resistencia a Puccinia sorghi y complejo mancha de asfalto (Phyllachora maydis y otros) en maíz (Zea mays)
Authors: Díaz-Morales Federico , De León-García De Alba Carlos , Nava-Díaz Cristian , Mendoza-Castillo María Del Carmen
Published: October 2018

Para demostrar la eficiencia de productos inductores de la resistencia a enfermedades en maíz, en 2016 y 2017 se establecieron ensayos en el Campo Experimental de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Campus Toluca, con el híbrido de maíz comercial BG1384W, donde se estudió la eficiencia de seis agroquímicos como inductores de resistencia, incluyendo Fosetil-Al, Acibenzolar-S-metil, Bacillus subtilis, Tebuconazole + Trifloxystrobin, Proteína Harpin y Clotianidin + Bacillus firmus, para controlar la roya común (Puccinia sorghi Schw.) y el complejo de la mancha de asfalto (Phyllachora maydis Maubl. y otros), con dos formas de aplicación (al suelo y foliar) y tres dosis (comercial recomendada, mitad de la recomendada y recomendada más 50%) para cada agroquímico. Se registraron datos agronómicos en un ensayo de rendimiento y la severidad de las mencionadas enfermedades. En 2016, la severidad no fue afectada por ninguno de los agroquímicos, aunque se incrementó el rendimiento con las aplicaciones de Fosetil-Al y Acibenzolar-S-metil. En 2017, Bacillus subtilis disminuyó la severidad de la roya, mientras que Fosetil-Al redujo la severidad del complejo mancha de asfalto, pero mostró el rendimiento más bajo.
The effectiveness of argumentation-assisted STEM practices
Authors: Yildirim Bekir , Türk Cumhur
Published: October 2018

This study aimed to determine STEM practices assisted by argumentation-based learning, the attitudes and the opinions of the students towards STEM, their perception of problem-solving skills and the argumentation qualifications. In the research, the mixed design has been implemented. The quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control group has been conducted in the quantitative dimension. The research group consists of 55 studentsâ€”studying at a state school affiliated to Mus Provincial Directorate of National Education. In the study, the qualitative data were collected using â€˜STEM attitude scaleâ€™ and â€˜problem solving skill perception scaleâ€™; and the quantitative data were obtained using â€˜STEM interview formâ€™ and â€˜Written Argumentation Formâ€™. The results show STEM practices have been observed to be effective in improving the attitudes of the students towards STEM and their problem-solving skills. Also, the opinions of the students are positive and the argumentation qualities of the students are at the first level during the practices. Keywords: STEM, argumentation, problem solving, attitude
Application of writing-to-learn in science to primary school students
Authors: Alkis Kucukaydin Mensure
Published: October 2018

In this study, the mix-method design sequential explanatory design has been used. The students in the study group consist of 13 fourth-grade students who were studying in one of Turkeyâ€™s far-flung corners. Over a period of 3 months, enriched writeto-learn strategies were implemented on the students. In this context, students wrote a letter and a journal related to the Past and Present Enlightenment Tools unit. In addition, they were presented with a story related to the unit and were asked to complete it. Two weeks after the end of the study, interviews were held to see the permanence of the studentsâ€™ conceptual learning. The writings of the student were scored with authentic data collection tools. According to the findings obtained, write-lo-learn strategies have been influential on science conceptual learning. However, the greatest conceptual learning was achieved through story completion activities. A number of suggestions have been presented in the direction of findings obtained from the study. Keywords: conceptual learning, primary school students, writing-to-learn.
The analysis of articles and thesis published on school-based management in Turkey
Authors: Tasar Haci Huseyin
Published: October 2018

This research aims to generally analyse theses and articles written on school-based management in Turkey. The research is descriptive and has been conducted by means of document review. The data of the research have been obtained from nine articles, which were published by the database of ULAKBIM National, Social and Human Sciences, and from eight masterâ€™s theses in full texts which are recorded in the Thesis Data Centre of Council of Higher Education. The researched articles and theses have been subjected to content analysis in terms of the publication year, type of research, method of research, data collection tools, sample/study groups, sample size, data analysis techniques, type of university where the theses were written, the number of article writers and the number of sources used. It has been concluded that the articles and theses examined were mostly in the type of research-review, that the sample size was generally selected from teachers and administrators.

Keywords: School-based management, article, thesis, analysis, Turkey.
Speech anxiety in guidance and psychological counselling department students
Authors: Altunkaya Hatice
Published: October 2018

The objective of the present study is to reveal the effect of the activity-based oral presentation course on the speech anxiety of Guidance and Psychological Counselling Department students. In the quantitative study conducted with a single group pre-testâ€“post-test model, the data were collected with â€˜Speech Anxiety Scale for Pre-Service Teachers.â€™ Based on the analysis conducted on the sub-dimensions of the above-mentioned scale, it was determined that studentsâ€™ post-test psychological state scores () were higher than pre-test psychological state scores (), post-test physiological symptoms scores () were higher than pre-test physiological symptoms scores (), post-test anxiety scores () were higher than pre-test anxiety scores () and post-test speech anxiety scores () were higher than pre-test speech anxiety scores (). Based on this determination, several recommendations were made for the oral expression course.

 

Keywords: Oral expression, speech, speech anxiety, activity-based instruction.
Effect of circuit strength training programme on waist-to-hip ratio of college students
Authors: Esan James Adebayo
Published: October 2018

The purpose of this study is to examine the amount of fat stored around the hips and thighs (waist-to-hip ratio) of college students in Ikere Ekiti, Nigeria, after a 12-week circuit strength training programme. The study adopted randomised pre-test post-test control group research design. Simple random sampling technique and fish bowl method with replacement were used. Anthropometric tape was the instrument used for the pre-test post-test data collection on the waist, girth and gluteal (hip girth) of participants. The two hypotheses formulated were tested with analysis of covariance statistics at a significant level of 0.05. It was observed that the intervention programme prevented the storage of fat around the hips and thighs of the experimental group from increasing to the level of high disease risk â‰¥ 1.00 for men and â‰¥ 0.85 for women. The study identified circuit strength training programme as a recipe to ameliorate hypokinetic conditions.

Keywords: Circuit strength training, resistance exercise, waist girth, waits-to-hip ratio.
Reliability and Validity of the Psychosocial Distress Questionnaire-Breast Cancer
Authors: Bogaarts Mirjam P.J. , Den Oudsten Brenda L. , Roukema Jan A. , Van Riel Johanna M.G.H. , Beerepoot Laurens V. , De Vries Jolanda
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Psychosocial Distress Questionnaire-Breast Cancer (PDQ-BC) and to compare its referrals with the Distress Thermometer (DT). Methods: Group 1 (N = 54) and Group 2 (N = 80) completed the PDQ-BC. Group 2 also completed the DT, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument-100 (WHOQOL-100; n = 55). Results: Moderate to high correlations (r ≥ .44, p < .001) were found between related facets of the PDQ-BC, WHOQOL-100, and DT. The subscales state anxiety and depressive symptoms (PDQ-BC) have a sensitivity of 87.5% and 78.6%, respectively, and a specificity of 81.1% and 73.0%, respectively, compared to the HADS. Conclusions: The PDQ-BC shows good construct validity, test–retest reliability, and sensitivity to change. The PDQ-BC has a satisfactory sensitivity and specificity of the subscales state anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Psychometric Properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation Instrument
Authors: Cannella Barbara L. , Beckmann Claudia Anderson
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation (SWI), including content and construct validity, factor structure, and internal consistency. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was used for this study. The final sample consisted of 237 labor and delivery nurses who completed the SWI and the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI). Cronbach's alpha for the SWI was .930. Results: Content validity was obtained and the scale content validity index (S-CVI) was .943. Convergent validity was calculated by comparing the SWI with the PES-NWI, and the result was .408 (p .01). A factor analysis explained 61% of the variance and resulted in two factors: prescriber behaviors and nurses' responses to prescribers' behaviors. Conclusions: The SWI demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity.
Adaptation and Validation of the Learning Style Inventory Version 3.1 in Greek Language: A Methodological Study
Authors: Andreou Christos , Papastavrou Evridiki , Lemonidou Chryssoula , Mattheou Kyriacos , Merkouris Anastasios
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The nursing research on learning differences is currently expanding, suggesting the need for trustful measurements. This study aimed to adapt and cross-culturally validate the Learning Style Inventory. Methods: The first phase involved symmetrical translation and adaptation to the Greek target language. The second phase concerned the psychometric testing. Results: Internal reliability showed satisfactory alpha values. Kappa coefficients supported the test–retest reliability, and paired t test correlations justified the stability. Factor analysis yielded 2 constructs fitted with theory. The internal validity was also evidenced. The nursing students' learning style profile was discussed within their educational field and cultural background. Conclusions: The inventory presented content and construct equivalence to original scales. Certain implications were drawn for nursing supporting the utility of learning styles' measurements.
Translation and Validation of the Revised Professional Practice Environment Questionnaire in the Greek Language
Authors: Papastavrou Evridiki , Andreou Panayiota , Middleton Nicos , Merkouris Anastasios , Lambrou Persefoni , Lemonidou Chrysoula
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: Professional practice environments have been correlated with quality of care, patient, and nurse outcomes. There is a lack of translated versions of established instruments such as the Revised Professional Practice Environment questionnaire and this study presents the validation of this questionnaire in Greek. Methods: Translation, cultural adaptation, and factor analysis of the instrument were carried out. Three hundred ninety-three nurses from 5 hospitals of the Republic of Cyprus completed the instrument. Results: A 7-factor solution with 39 items accounted for 55.03% variance. The overall Cronbach's alpha was .89 and ranged between .69 and .84 for the individual factors. Conclusions: The testing of the translated version of the RPPE into Greek provides support for the validity and internal consistency of the instrument.
Development and Validation of the Caring Loneliness Scale
Authors: Karhe Liisa , Kaunonen Marja , Koivisto Anna-Maija
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The Caring Loneliness Scale (CARLOS) includes 5 categories derived from earlier qualitative research. This article assesses the reliability and construct validity of a scale designed to measure patient experiences of loneliness in a professional caring relationship. Methods: Statistical analysis with 4 different sample sizes included Cronbach's alpha and exploratory factor analysis with principal axis factoring extraction. Results: The sample size of 250 gave the most useful and comprehensible structure, but all 4 samples yielded underlying content of loneliness experiences. The initial 5 categories were reduced to 4 factors with 24 items and Cronbach's alpha ranging from .77 to .90. Conclusion: The findings support the reliability and validity of CARLOS for the assessment of Finnish breast cancer and heart surgery patients' experiences but as all instruments, further validation is needed.
Development and Psychometric Testing of a Measure to Evaluate Faculty Engagement With Underrepresented Minority Nursing Students
Authors: Moreau Paula , Sullivan-Bolyai Susan , Ndiwane Abraham N. , Jaffarian Carol A.
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable and valid measure of faculty response patterns to the needs of underrepresented minority (URM) nursing students. Methods: A mixed-method approach. Results: The 10-item scale was found to be valid (content validity index [CVI] = .81) and reliable (Cronbach's alpha = .81). Principle component factor analysis with varimax rotation yielded a 3-factor solution that explained 66% of the variance in faculty engagement with URM students. The Cronbach's alpha for the 3 factors ranged from .72 to .78. Higher scores were associated with older faculty who had been teaching longer and had more experience teaching URM students. Conclusion and Implications: The results of the study provide preliminary evidence for the internal consistency and content, criterion-related, and construct validity of the scale.
Back to Reality: The Use of the Presence Questionnaire for Measurement of Fidelity in Simulation
Authors: Brackney Dana E. , Priode Kimberly
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: Simulation fidelity includes three aspects: physical, conceptual, and psychological. This study reports on strengths and limitations of the Presence Questionnaire (PQ) for measurement of fidelity in human patient simulation. Methods: This nonexperimental correlational study includes a convenience sample of 83 undergraduate nursing students who participated in an emergency simulation and completed the PQ. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) on the 7-item PQ Realism subscale between groups who did or did not experience simulation equipment malfunction measured the PQ's sensitivity to this challenge to fidelity. Results: Students (n = 23) experiencing simulation equipment malfunction scored significantly lower on the PQ Realism subscale than students (n = 58) not experiencing equipment malfunction. Conclusions: The modified PQ Realism subscale is a valid measure of physical fidelity in nursing simulation and may advance the study and development of simulation for researchers and nursing educators.
Die ,,Flashforward-Technik”: sich der Katastrophe stellen
Authors: Logie Robin David Julian , De Jongh Ad
Published: October 2018

Dieser Artikel stellt die ,,Flashforward-Technik” vor, eine spezielle Anwendung von Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sie wird zur Behandlung irrationaler Angst eingesetzt; beispielsweise wenn eine andauernde Angst auch nach Bearbeitung der Kern-Erinnerungen vergangener Erlebnisse weiterhin besteht. Der theoretische Hintergrund wird dargelegt und das Verfahren wird, auch anhand von zwei Fallbeispielen, erläutert. Wir beschreiben psychische Zustände und - Probleme, für die der Einsatz von flashforward-fokussiertem EMDR geeignet sein könnte, sowie welche Phase des therapeutischen Prozesses am besten zum Einsatz dieser Methode geeignet ist. Darüber hinaus wird die Flashforward-Technik mit anderen EMDR-Anwendungen und ähnlichen Verfahren in anderen Therapien verglichen. Einige Implikationen werden diskutiert.