bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
112 Acil Sağlık Hizmeti Çalışanlarının Çalışma Koşulları, Karşılaştıkları Sorunlar ve Çocuk Acil Servisi İle İlgili Beklenti ve Tutumlarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: TEMİZKAN Ramazan Cahit , ENGİN Muhammet Mesut Nezir , BÜYÜK Nursel , KILIÇASLAN Önder , CANGÜR Şengül , YILDIZ Murat , KOCABAY Kenan
Published: September 2019

Amaç: Düzce
ilinde görev yapan 112 Acil Sağlık Hizmeti çalışanlarının çalışma koşulları,
karşılaştıkları sorunlarıve Düzce Üniversitesi Hastanesi Çocuk Acil Servisi’ne
yapılan sevkler sırasında beklenti ve tutumlarını etkileyen faktörleri
belirlemek, olumsuzlukları saptamak ve bu olumsuzlukların giderilmesi için
yapılacak çalışmalara yönelik bilgi sağlamaktır.

Gereç
ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya
1 Mart 2017-1 Haziran 2017 tarihleri arasında Düzce 112 İl Ambulans Servisi
Başhekimliğinde aktif olarak sahada bulunan çalışan personel arasından anketi
doldurmayı kabul eden 115 kişi alındı. Hazırlanan anket formunu doldurmaları
istendi. Çocuk Acil Servisi ile ilgili beklenti ve tutumlarını etkileyen
faktörler ve sosyodemografik özellikler araştırıldı.

Bulgular: : Çalışmaya katılanların 51’i (%44,3) erkek, 64’ü
(%55,7) kadındır. Ankete katılan çalışanlara 112 personeline Çocuk Acil Servis
Personelinin tutumu sorgulandığında 70’inin (%60,8) uygun, 35’inin (%30,4) az
uygun ve 10’unun (%8,6) yetersiz bulduğu görüldü.

Sonuç: Çocuk
Acil Servisimizin hasta karşılama konusunda hızlı olduğu ve bununda 112 Acil
Servis Hizmetleri çalışanları tarafından Çocuk Acil Servisi Personeli tutumunun
uygunluk değerlendirmesinde büyük etki ettiği gözlemlendi. Bizim çalışmamızla
birlikte ülke genelinde 112 Acil Servis Hizmetleri çalışanlarının çalışma
koşullarını iyileştirmeye yönelik ulusal düzeyde geniş katılımlı çalışmalar
yapılabilir, elde edilen sonuçlara göre de ilgili mevzuatta düzenlemeler
yapılabilir.
BIOABSORBABLE SCAFFOLDS FOR PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: PROBLEMS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Vorobeva Yu. S. , Shugushev Z. K. , Faibushevich A. G. , Maximkin D. A.
Published: September 2019

Highlights. Bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds for percutaneous coronary interventions in multivessel coronaryartery disease patients and concomitant type 2 diabetes mellitus may increase the effectiveness of endovascular treatment and improve the long-term prognosis. 

The review article discusses recent data and evidences on the efficacy and safety of various stent generations for treating patients with coronary artery disease. The main complications commonly occurred following the implantation of drug-eluting stents in the long-term period are summarized, suggesting the rationale for the use of the next generation bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds in routine clinical practice. Bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds for endovascular treatment of patients with coronary artery disease show comparable efficacy compared with conventional drug-eluting stents. Particular attention is paid to the technical approaches of bioabsorbable vascular scaffold implantation, the use of intavascular imaging to control the implantation, as well as the timing of dual antiplatelet therapy in the postoperative period. The final term of the first-generation scaffold absorption, dual antiplatelet therapy, the effectiveness of bioabsorbable vascular scaffold-treated distal lesions and safety in patients with type 2 diabetes are highlighted. Future perspectives of using the next generation bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds that may improve the efficiency of percutaneous coronary interventions are presented.
A comparative study to determine intermittent versus continuous phototherapy for reducing neonatal hyperbilirubinemia at tertiary care hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Suri Diksha , A. P. Krithika , Somasekar R.
Published: September 2019

Background: Phototherapy is safe and effective in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Despite its worldwide application, questions regarding methods of optimizing efficacy remain unanswered, turning the infant is believed to be one of the methods to improve. Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is associated with kernicterus, condition characterized by athetoid spasticity, gaze and visual abnormalities, and sensory-neural hearing loss. It may also be associated with mental retardation. Aim of this study was conducted to compare the efficacy of intermittent with continuous phototherapy.Methods: Study was conducted in 100 neonates from February 2018 to July 2018 in Sree Balaji medical college and hospital. Inclusion criteria were weight >2000 grams, absence of other concomitant diseases, and hyperbilirubinemia not requiring exchange transfusion. The neonates were randomly divided into two groups. Continuous phototherapy group received phototherapy on and off for 2 hours and half an hour respectively and the intermittent phototherapy group on and then off for one hour. Serum total bilirubin levels were measured in every 36 hours.Results: Mean age of the patients was 3.89±1.83(p=.91) days, mean baseline bilirubin was 17.56mg/dl±1.42 (p=0.36), while the mean follow-up bilirubin was 12.85mg/dl±1.65 (p=.95), and the mean difference between the baseline and follow-up bilirubin was 4.7 mg/dl±1.19 (p=.32). For group A and B babies, the mean difference between the baseline and follow-up bilirubin was 4.78 mg/dl±1.20 (p=.32) and 4.63mg/dl±1.18(p=0.32) respectively. The difference between the mean age, mean baseline bilirubin, mean follow-up bilirubin, and the mean decrease in bilirubin for both the groups was statistically not significant.Conclusions: Intermittent and continuous phototherapies were found to be equally effective for reducing neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Parental stress: a neglected entity
Authors: Inamdar Nusrat R. , Tamboli Anvesh S. , Mauskar Anupama V. , Tamboli Suchit
Published: September 2019

Background: Parents feel very stressed when their child is sick and in Intensive care unit. Objectives of study were to identify common parental stressors during their child’s critical illness and to examine its relationship with demographic variables.Methods: It’s a Cross-sectional questionnaire based study done in PICU & NICU of a tertiary care medical college hospital in Mumbai, 62 parents of children admitted to PICU and NICU for at least 24 hours were interviewed using the Parental Stress Scale. The demographic variables were also recorded.The data analyzed using Cluster Analysis, Kruskal Wallis test, Chi- square test and spearman correlation.Results: The main cause of parental stress was to witness the child’s sufferings (unresponsiveness/pain, procedures, tubes, monitors around child) (median of standardized score = 3.9, IQR = 0.5, p <0.005). The median of standardised stress score due to hospital environmental factors (monitor alarms, nurses, doctors around baby, other sick children) was 3.7 (IQR = 0.5) and that due to lack of intimacy with child was 3.6 (IQR =0.4). Age of parent inversely correlated with the level of stress (r = -0.638) and parents of infants were more stressed (p = 0.005). Number of children, socioeconomic status didn’t affect the stress levels.Conclusions: Young parents and parents of infants were more stressful. Socioeconomic status, residential area and parental sex didn’t affect stress. Few stress factors need remedial steps to meet parental needs. The clinician’s awareness about these stressors, may help to provide optimized family-directed care.
On the Automatic Analysis of the Practical Resistance of Obfusting Transformations
Authors: Borisov Petr D. , Kosolapov Yu. V.
Published: September 2019

A method is developed for assessing the practical persistence of obfuscating transformations of programs based on the calculation of the similarity index for the original, obfuscated and deobfuscated programs. Candidates are proposed for similarity indices, which are based on such program characteristics as the control flow graph, symbolic execution time and degree of coverage for symbolic execution. The control flow graph is considered as the basis for building other candidates for program similarity indicators. On its basis, a new candidate is proposed for the similarity index, which, when calculated, finds the Hamming distance between the adjacency matrices of control flow graphs of compared programs. A scheme for estimating (analyzing) the persistence of obfuscating transformations is constructed, according to which for the original, obfuscated and deobfuscated programs, the characteristics of these programs are calculated and compared in accordance with the chosen comparison model. The developed scheme, in particular, is suitable for comparing programs based on similarity indices. This paper develops and implements one of the key units of the constructed scheme - a block for obtaining program characteristics compiled for the x86/x86 64 architecture. The developed unit allow to find the control flow graph, the time for symbolic execution and the degree of coverage for symbolic execution. Some results of work of the constructed block are given.
Formal Verification of Three-Valued Digital Waveforms
Authors: Kutsak Nina Yu. , Podymov Vladislav V.
Published: September 2019

We investigate a formal verification problem (mathematically rigorous correctness checking) for digital waveforms used in practical development of digital microelectronic devices (digital circuits) at early design stages. According to modern methodologies, a digital circuit design starts at high abstraction levels provided by hardware description languages (HDLs). One of essential steps of an HDLbased circuit design is an HDL code debug, similar to the same step of program development in means and importance. A popular way of an HDL code debug is based on extraction and analysis of a waveform, which is a collection of plots for digital signals: functional descriptions of value changes related to selected circuit places in real time. We propose mathematical means for automation of correctness checking for such waveforms based on notions and methods of formal verification against temporal logic formulae, and focus on such typical featues of HDL-related digital signals and corresponding (informal) properties, such as real time, three-valuededness, and presence of signal edges. The three-valuededness means that at any given time, besides basic logical values 0 and 1, a signal may have a special undefined value: one of the values 0 and 1, but which one of them is either not known, or not important. An edge point of a signal is a time point at which the signal changes its value. The main results are mathematical notions, propositions, and algorithms which allow to formalize and solve a formal verification problem for considered waveforms, including: definitions for signals and waveforms which the mentioned typical digital signal features; a temporal logic suitable for formalization of waveform correctness properties, and a related verification problem statement; a solution technique for the verification problem, which is based on reduction to signal transfromation and analysis; a corresponding verification algorithm together with its correctness proof and “reasonable” complexity bounds.
Dynamic Model of Growing File-Sharing P2P Network
Authors: Kononova Alexandra I. , Gagarina Larisa G.
Published: September 2019

In this work, the model of development of the P2P file exchange network organized by a torrent tracker is considered. The model is constructed on the basis of ordinary differential equations. The phase variables describing a status of a torrent tracker and the network organized by it (in first approximation is the number of the users of the tracker who are actively participate in information exchange, and the number of active torrents) are defined, the factors influencing the change of users number and the number of torrents are analyzed. On the basis of the analysis the system of differential equations, in first approximation describing evolution of the file exchange network organized by the torrent tracker — a hard dynamic model of evolution of the torrent tracker is written. Equilibrium points of hard model of evolution of the tracker are investigated, their possible quantity and type is described. All configurations of the general provision, possible in a hard model of evolution of the torrent tracker are described. The phase portrait of the hard model is represented. On the basis of the analysis of the hard model the system of differential equations describing evolution of a file exchange network with accounting of dependence of new users inflow intensity on a total quantity of potential audience of the torrent tracker, and also dependences of speed of torrents extinction on the number of users falling on one torrent — a soft dynamic model of evolution of a torrent tracker is written. Equilibrium points of a soft model of tracker evolution are investigated, their possible quantity and type is described. All configurations of the general provision, possible in a soft model of evolution of the torrent tracker are described. Phase portraits of each configuration are represented. The ratio of parameters necessary for the stability of the tracker a stable status is received. The influence of different administrative measures on a stock of the tracker stability in whole is analyzed. The need of support of torrents by administration at highly specialized torrent trackers with small potential audience is shown.
GRID-system Based on European EGI Standards for Large-scale Calculations Using the Original Accelerated Method of Quantum Chemistry
Authors: Anikin Nikolay A. , Muskatin Alexander Y. , Kuzminsky Mikhail B. , Rusakov Alexandr I.
Published: September 2019

Based on the analysis of modern tools for creating GRID-type information systems that are part of the European EGI “standard” – UMD repository (including new versions of Globus Toolkit, ARC, dCache, etc.), the applying of GRID systems for computational chemistry is briefly discussed. The GRID system created by the authors combines two clusters with Linux CentOS 7 and is based on software from UMD-4. The relevance and effectiveness of batch processing systems (we use Torque 4.2.10) in quantum chemical calculations is increased for mass calculations of docking complexes (including for drug modeling problems), for which an improved semiempirical method with more efficient approximations was proposed, implemented in the Fortran-95 LSSDOCK software package. For such calculations, new approximation methods have been developed, including for DFT functionals, and their software implementation is carried out. Converters of calculation results by LSSDOCK into a natural for GRID XML-based format CML version 3 are developed. Using the CML format based on dCache software, a single tree of a virtual GRID filesystem distributed between heterogeneous nodes is used to store the results of LSSDOCK calculations.
NP-completeness and One Polynomial Subclass of the Two-Step Graph Colouring Problem
Authors: Medvedeva Natalya Sergeevna , Smirnov Alexander Valeryevich
Published: September 2019

In this paper, we study the two-step colouring problem for an undirected connected graph. It is required to colour the graph in a given number of colours in a way, when no pair of vertices has the same colour, if these vertices are at a distance of 1 or 2 between each other. Also the corresponding recognition problem is set. The problem is closely related to the classical graph colouring problem. In the article, we study and prove the polynomial reduction of the problems to each other. So it allows us to prove NP-completeness of the problem of two-step colouring. Also we specify some of its properties. Special interest is paid to the problem of two-step colouring in application to rectangular grid graphs. The maximum vertex degree in such a graph is between 0 and 4. For each case, we elaborate and prove the function of two-vertex colouring in the minimum possible number of colours. The functions allow each vertex to be coloured independently from others. If vertices are examined in a sequence, colouring time is polynomial for a rectangular grid graph.
Automated Search of Rhythm Figures in a Literary Text for Comparative Analysis of Originals and Translations Based on the Material of the English and Russian Languages
Authors: Lagutina Nadezhda Stanislavovna , Lagutina Ksenia Vladimirovna , Boychuk Elena Igorevna , Vorontsova Inna Alekseevna , Paramonov Ilya Vyacheslavovich
Published: September 2019

Analysis of the functional equivalence of an original text and its translation based on the achievement of rhythm equivalence is an extremely important task of modern linguistics. Moreover, the rhythm component is an integral part of functional equivalence that cannot be achieved without communication of rhythm figures of the text. To analyze rhythm figures in an original literary text and its translation, the authors developed the ProseRhythmDetector software tool that allows to find and visualize lexical and syntactic figures in English- and Russian-language prose texts: anaphora, epiphora, symploce, anadiplosis, epanalepsis, reduplication, epistrophe, polysyndeton, and aposiopesis. The goal of this work is to present the results of ProseRhythmDetector testing on two works by English authors and their translations into Russian: Ch. Bronte “Villette” and I. Murdoch “The Black Prince”. Basing on the results of the tool, the authors compared rhythm figures in an original text and its translation both in aspects of the rhythm and their contexts. This experiment made it possible to identify how the features of the author’s style are communicated by the translator, to detect and explain cases of mismatch of rhythm figures in the original and translated texts. The application of the ProseRhythm-Detector software tool made it possible to significantly reduce the amount of linguistsexperts work by automated detection of lexical and syntactic figures with quite high precision (from 62 % to 93 %) for various rhythm figures.
Geometric Estimates in Interpolation on an n-Dimensional Ball
Authors: Nevskii Mikhail V.
Published: September 2019

Suppose \(n\in {\mathbb N}\). Let \(B_n\) be a Euclidean unit ball in \({\mathbb R}^n\) given by the inequality \(\|x\|\leq 1\), \(\|x\|:=\left(\sum\limits_{i=1}^n x_i^2\right)^{\frac{1}{2}}\). By \(C(B_n)\) we mean a set of continuous functions \(f:B_n\to{\mathbb R}\) with the norm \(\|f\|_{C(B_n)}:=\max\limits_{x\in B_n}|f(x)|\). The symbol \(\Pi_1\left({\mathbb R}^n\right)\) denotes a set of polynomials in \(n\) variables of degree \(\leq 1\), i.e. linear functions upon \({\mathbb R}^n\). Assume that \(x^{(1)}, \ldots, x^{(n+1)}\) are vertices of an \(n\)-dimensional nondegenerate simplex \(S\subset B_n\). The interpolation projector \(P:C(B_n)\to \Pi_1({\mathbb R}^n)\) corresponding to \(S\) is defined by the equalities \(Pf\left(x^{(j)}\right)=f\left(x^{(j)}\right).\) Denote by \(\|P\|_{B_n}\) the norm of \(P\) as an operator from \(C(B_n)\) on to \(C(B_n)\). Let us define \(\theta_n(B_n)\) as the minimal value of \(\|P\|_{B_n}\) under the condition \(x^{(j)}\in B_n\). We describe the approach in which the norm of the projector can be estimated from the bottom through the volume of the simplex. Let \(\chi_n(t):=\frac{1}{2^nn!}\left[ (t^2-1)^n \right] ^{(n)}\) be the standardized Legendre polynomial of degree \(n\). We prove that \(\|P\|_{B_n}\geq\chi_n^{-1}\left(\frac{vol(B_n)}{vol(S)}\right).\) From this, we obtain the equivalence \(\theta_n(B_n)\) \(\asymp\) \(\sqrt{n}\). Also we estimate the constants from such inequalities and give the comparison with the similar relations for linear interpolation upon the \(n\)-dimensional unit cube. These results have applications in polynomial interpolation and computational geometry.
The Comparison of Diffeomorphic Images Based on the Construction of Persistent Homology
Authors: Chukanov Sergey N.
Published: September 2019

An object shape analysis is a problem that is related to such areas as geometry, topology, image processing and machine learning. For analyzing the form, the deformation between the source and terminal form of the object is estimated. The most used form analysis model is the Large Deformation Diffeomorphic Metric Mapping (LDDMM) model. The LDDMM model can be supplemented with functional non-geometric information about objects (volume, color, formation time). The paper considers algorithms for constructing sets of barcodes for comparing diffeomorphic images, which are real values taken by persistent homology. A distinctive feature of the use of persistent homology with respect to methods of algebraic topology is to obtain more information about the shape of the object. An important direction of the application of persistent homology is the study invariants of big data. A method based on persistent cohomology is proposed that combines persistent homology technologies with embedded non-geometric information presented as functions of simplicial complexes. The proposed structure of extended barcodes using cohomology increases the effectiveness of persistent homology methods. A modification of the Wasserstein method for finding the distance between images by introducing non-geometric information was proposed. The possibility of the formation of barcodes of images invariant to transformations of rotation, shift and similarity is considered.
New treatment of hepatitis C (Direct Acting Antiviral)
Authors: Akhondi-Meybodi Mohsen
Published: September 2019

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease, with approximately 71 million chronically infected individuals worldwide. Clinical care for the patients with HCV-related liver disease has advanced considerably thanks to an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease, and because of developments in diagnostic procedures and improvements in therapy and prevention, recently in Iran new drug direct Acting agent (DAA) was developed that may be equivalent to original drugs that will hope to treat  HCV and eliminated HCV in future
Evaluation of opinion of the Yazd dental graduates about training on the composite restorations in the year 2017
Authors: Davari Abdolrahim , Daneshkazemi Ali reza , Sedaghati Jahromi3 Zahra
Published: September 2019

Introduction: Today, the use of dental-colored composites has become very popular. Understanding the basics and technical sensitivity has led to the use of these materials with many challenges. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the viewpoints of Yazd dental graduates regarding the training of composite restorations in 2017.
Methods: In this descriptive study, field information was distributed through a questionnaire among 202 graduates of Yazd Shahid Sadoughi Dental School that graduated in the last three years. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS 16 software using Kruskal–Wallis and Mann-Whitney exact tests.
Results: Out of 202 distributed questionnaires, 181 graduates answer to them and the mean score of awareness among the participants was 8.50 from the total score of 16. The mean score of attitude was 16.96 ± 4.51 from the total score of 30. The mean scores of knowledge and attitude among different groups based on the year of graduation, age and input quota was done. There was no statistically significant difference among the mentioned groups (P-value> 0.05). The main problem of the participants was isolation composite restorations (60%) and proper proximal contact (49%).
Conclusion The results of this study indicate that the newly graduated students are not satisfied with the quantity and quality of theoretical and practical training in the field of composite restorations. Also, in the field of practical problems during dentists' treatment, major problems were related to inappropriate proximal contacts, marginal edentulous fractures, and restored tooth sensitivity.
The effect of eight weeks of combined training on the serum macrophages phenotype of cardiac patients after coronary bypass surgery
Authors: Ranjbar Najmeh , Marandi Sayed Mohammad , Namayandeh Mahdieh , Mirhosseini Sayed Jalil , Ghanbery Mahdieh
Published: September 2019

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, has an inflammatory background on a molecular scale. In the immune system, various factors activate macrophages, which ultimately lead to various macrophage activities in inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of combined training on serum macrophage phenotype after cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimentalstudy performed in the Heart Rehabilitation Center of Afshar Hospital in Yazd. 20 male patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery were divided into the control and combined exercise groups. Functional capacity, body mass index, muscle strength, and waist-to-hip ratio were estimated before training.The combined program was included aerobic and resistance training for eight weeks, three sessions per week. Aerobic training was performed for 15-20 minutes with maximum intensity of 50-80% of maximum heart rate and resistance training program included three upper limb and two lower limb movements with three sets and 10 repetitions. Blood samples were taken before and after eight weeks and macrophage phenotypes were measured by the ELISA method. Data were analyzed through independent t-test and paired t-test using SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL; version 16 software.
Results: The combined exercise resulted in a significant decrease in the M1 macrophage (P<0.05) and a significant increase in the M2 macrophage (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study emphasize the usefulness of this training protocol as a means to reduce inflammation and decreasing the mortality and morbidity rates.
The new genomic editing system (CRISPR)
Authors: Talebi Mehrdad , Vahidi Mehrjardi Mohammad Yahya
Published: September 2019

Over the past decades, progression in genetic element manipulation, and consequently, the treatment of diseases has been remarkable. It is worth noting that these genetic manipulations perform at different levels, including DNA and RNA. The earlier genomic editing techniques, including MN, ZFN , TALEN , performing their functions by creating double-stranded breaks (DSBs), and after breakage, the cell tries to repair the breakage through two systems, homologous recombination and non-homologous end joining. CRISPR/Cas technology has been discovered recently, and has become the most widely used genome-editing tool, mainly due to its capabilities and those added to this through the genetic engineering. In this study, we aimed to introduce a variety of CRISPR classes in the elementary parts, and then the modified CRISPR systems developed to increase the efficiency and specificity of the system and provide acceptable results will be introduced.
In this study, for three months in the fall and winter, Pubmed and Web of science sites searched for keywords such as CRISPR, Types of CRISPR, gRNA, Cas9, and CRISPR-Cas9 nickase that eventually resulted in about four hundred Sixty-one articles, and some of these articles after closer study, reviewed in this article.
Genetic engineering techniques have successfully transformed this system into the most efficient genome editing tool in recent years. Researchers are working on a system to treat various diseases by resolving problems such as high specificity, cutting off non-target sites, how to move to a cell, and setting up a proper repair system.
Isolation and culture of human endometrial derived cells as an in vitro model for future implantation studies
Authors: Akyash Fatemeh , Javidpou Mahdieh , Aflatoonian Abbas , Aflatoonian Behrouz
Published: September 2019

Introduction:  Monthly regeneration of endometrium after cyclical mensturation confirmed the ability of specific population of the cells that presence in the basalis layer and undergone consecutive hormonal changes that could prepared the endometrial layer for probable implantation. These cells, known as, stem cell. The aim of this study was the isolation and culture of human endometrial derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (EnMSCs).
Methods: .In this study, human endometrial tissues were collected after fully-informed patient consent, which attended the Research and Clinical Center for Infertility. After washing and enzymatic treatment, EnMSCs were isolated and cultured in vitro.
Results: Cells from endometrium were successfully isolated using enzymatically treatment and mechanically dissociation, then cultured and expanded for several passages for further characterization and evaluations. Endometrium derived cells were morphologically similar to mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs).
Conclusion: The results of the present study confirm previous reports in vitro studies for the isolation and culture of human EnMSCs. Endometrial tissue is a part of uterus with available source of MSCs with self-renewal and differentiation capacity that undergoes a cyclical regeneration every month in normal women’s life span. In this regard, human EnMSCs could be used for future novel therapeutic methods in regenerative medicine for treatment of uterine-factor infertile patients, which can lead to recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and finally resolve of surrogacy problems.
study of platelet parameters in the patients with acute myocardial infarction referred to Ali Shariati Hospital in 2018
Authors: Bastani Faegh , Etesampour Ali , Mirdamadi Ahmad , Mohamadkhani Ashraf , Almasi Naser , Fazilati Mohamad
Published: September 2019

Introdution: The rapid and accurate diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction is essential for effective treatment. Recently, troponin has been introduced as a biochemical marker for early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. Platelet parameters (P-LCR, MPV, PDW) play a key role in the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate platelet indexes in the patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Methods: In this cross- sectional descriptivestudy, 345 patients with acute myocardial infarction who referred to Shariati Hospital with chest pain were examined in 2018. Troponin was measured by Enzyme-Linked Fluorescence Assay. The platelet indexes of the patients were determined by Hydrodynamically focused detection method.
Results: The results of Spearman correlation test between the three variables MPV, PLCR and PDW showed that there was a significant relationship between platelet parameters. Spearman correlation coefficient between two variables PLCR and troponin also showed a significant positive correlation.
Following an increase in the proportion of large platelets, the serum levels of troponin were increased in the affected patients. Mean of the MPV, PLCR and PDW were obtained (10.37, 27.74, 12.15femtoliter), respectively.
Conclusion:Platelet indexes of the MPV, PLCR and PDW can be considered as potent and non-dependent prognostic factors in the patients with acute myocardial infarction. In this study, P-LCR was more pronounced than other platelet indexes.
CPI Welcomes the Summer 2019 Special Issue "The Politics of Contemporary Education" with Paul Crutcher, Invited Guest Editor
Authors: DePass Cecille , Abdi Ali A.
Published: September 2019

Editorial
The Politics of Contemporary Education
Authors: Crutcher Paul A.
Published: September 2019

Introduction to this special issue discussing the paradox facing educators in promoting inclusion and equity while censoring speech and truncating or eliminating contentious content.
Stop Sacrificing Children to Moloch
Authors: Gillbert Erik
Published: September 2019

Erik Gilbert extends his extensive expertise on the assessment and evidence cultures in higher education here with a creative metaphor, a fable. He invites us to consider the Biblical God Moloch, and how through assessment obsession we’re participating in an archaic and illogical practice as inhumane as sacrificing children.
Pre-Service Teachers’ Reactions to Education Teacher Performance Assessment
Authors: Mebratu Belete , Ahuna Kelly
Published: September 2019

The purpose of study was to explore the experiences of teacher candidates about being assessed by the Education Teacher Preparation Assessment (edTPA) requirements during their student teaching practicum. Fifty-six elementary and adolescent majors working for a Master of Science Degree in Education participated in the study by responding to open-ended survey questions. The study aimed at answering two research questions: (1) What are the challenges/concerns that the student teachers report about their experiences of edTPA during their student teaching placements? (2) Do teacher candidates suggest edTPA remains as part of the teacher education program requirement? The findings of the study indicate that the teacher candidates are adamant about their unfavorable experiences of edTPA implementation. They expressed that they found edTPA requirements to be an additional burden, not beneficial, a distraction, and they suggest that edTPA should be discarded from current teacher education programing. While such findings call for considerations to revisit aspects of edTPA for improvement, further studies are suggested to add insight into the nature of edTPA implementation.
“This is Not How They Are”
Authors: Crutcher Paul A.
Published: September 2019

The quote from Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel The Namesake prompts a discussion and argument about how education, particularly education in the liberal arts, is impacted in a contemporary culture of political correctness, international competition, Millennial and Generation Z sensibilities, pervasive technology, and ongoing, entertained tension. Lahiri, Neil Gaiman, Junot Diaz, Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Chris Rock, Trey Parker, Slavoj Zizek, Donald Trump, and others are brought into an article that began with a student refusing to read profanity, and that asserts teachers and professors should refuse to strip literature, art, and history of its essence, however unsettling.
Double Indemnity
Authors: Bohac Clarke Veronika
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on two growing trends in academia, particularly in the humanities, which separately contribute to self-censorship, doublespeak, obsessive crafting of personal brands, egocentrism, and sanitized discourse and publication output. Using Wilber’s Integral metatheory, these trends are linked to two developmental levels within academic populations that exist alongside each other in the contexts that support and perpetuate them. One is the corporate university context, which is competitive and brand driven, supporting the formal operational “Orange” developmental level. The other is the pluralistic “Green” level, which is characterized by relativism and political correctness. Both developmental levels are currently gravitating toward their pathological expressions, resulting in extreme self-censorship within both populations. This self-censorship in turn often results in publication output that is neutered: trivial in content, extremely politically correct, not leading, not risking, not asking significant questions, and thus not making meaningful contributions to the wider community.
Contributor Bioggraphies
Authors: Moffat Alesha
Published: September 2019

Biographies of individuals who have contributed to this issue of CPI
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Authors: DePasse Cecille , Lee Enid , Aujla-Bhullar Sonia , Mason Alleson
Published: September 2019

Call for submissions for the Summer, 2020 Special Issue of CPI, " I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings".
Jonny Appleseed
Authors: Evans Bryn
Published: September 2019

Review of Joshua Whitehead’s debut novel, Jonny Appleseed (2018).
Getting Past 'The Pimp': Management in the Sex Industry
Authors: Webber Valeria
Published: September 2019

Book Review of "Getting Past ‘The Pimp’: Management in the Sex Industry", edited by C. Bruckert and C. Parent (2018), a study of third-party sex trade workers.
Comparative Study Between Conventional Preservatives and Methylene Blue on Chemical and Bacteriological Composition of Raw Milk
Authors: Hachana Y , Rebhi A
Published: September 2019

The objectives of this study were to compare conventional preservatives used in milk analysis, including potassium dichromate and bronopol with a non-toxic and biodegradable preservative such as methylene blue, to verify their effectiveness and limitations of use. This was achieved by comparing their effects on raw milk composition at different storage temperatures. The best performing preservative doses were 0.1, 0.036 and 0.01% for potassium dichromate, bronopol, and methylene blue respectively. Raw milk composition was significantly affected (p 0.05) during the storage period at 25°C for all tested preservatives. However, at 4°C, potassium dichromate and bronopol preservatives maintained stable milk composition during 10 days of storage, whereas methylene blue maintained stable milk composition for three days. Methylene blue can be considered as an environmentally friendly and safe alternative for short-term preservation of refrigerated raw milk samples.
Nutritional Status of Rural Women in Bengaluru Rural District
Authors: AM Maruthesha , D Vijayalakshmi , Baddi Jayalaxmi
Published: September 2019

The study was undertaken on the nutritional status of rural women in Heggadehalli of Doddaballapur taluk and Venkathalli of Devanahalli taluk in Bengaluru rural district with the sample size of 200 respondents. Mean anthropometric measurement of rural women was 153.8 cm of height, 46.8 kg of weight. In comparison with the mean BMI standards, it was observed that 20 percent of women were undernourished, 64 percent of women were normal, and 16 percent of women were obese. In comparison with the mean waist/hip ratio with standards, it was observed that 84 percent were in normal category and 16 percent were obese. Education, land holding, income, and age had a significant positive association with anthropometric measurements of rural women. The deficient level of hemoglobin existed in 53 percent of rural women, low in 20 percent and only 27 percent had an acceptable level. The occurrences of morbidity symptoms were higher in rural women.
Effect of Blending and Storage on the Physicochemical Composition of the Papaya and Mango Squash
Authors: Modgil Rajni , Prabha Arun , Sandal Anupama
Published: September 2019

Papaya and mango pulp was blended in different ratios i.e. 100:0, 85:15, 70:30 and 55:45 respectively to prepare squash. Prepared squash was analysed for various nutritional and physico-chemical characteristics. Parameters studied were pH, acidity, TSS, Beta carotene total sugars reducing and non reducing sugars. Squash was packaged in glass bottles and stored for six months to assess the shelf life after storage at ambient temperature. The samples were analysed at an interval of one month. The results revealed that a good quality squash can be prepared by blending papaya and mango. With increase in storage period the pH (2.96 to 3.03)and reducing sugar content of the squash increased, from 20.34 to 22.83 whereas the acidity, T SS, ascorbic acid, â carotene content, total and non-reducing sugars decreased significantly. Initial TSS in controle sample was 44.12 which decreased to 43.91 % after six month storage. Papaya pulp can be blended with mango pulp for developing squash.
Quality and Acceptability of Pickle from Chicken and Turkey Gizzard
Authors: Anandh M Anna , Sutha M , Sobana A S
Published: September 2019

Gizzard pickles prepared from chicken and turkey gizzard were studied for various physicochemical, microbial, and sensory qualities. Significantly (p 0.05) higher pH and titrable acidity (% acetic acid) values were observed in chicken gizzard pickle as compared to turkey gizzard pickle. The product yield (%), TBA value (mg malonaldehyde/kg), moisture (%), protein (%) and fat (%) were significantly (p 0.05) higher in turkey gizzard pickle as compared to chicken gizzard pickles. Total plate counts of gizzard pickles did not differ significantly. No coliform and yeast and mold counts were observed in gizzard pickles. All sensory scores were significantly (p 0.05) higher for chicken gizzard pickle as compared to turkey gizzard pickle and were rated moderately to highly acceptable. Therefore, it can be concluded that highly acceptable pickle can be prepared from chicken and turkey gizzard had better physicochemical, microbial qualities, and sensory acceptability.
Functional Group Analysis of Germinated Millets and Legumes
Authors: Jebitta S Reginold , Venkatram SC , Aneesh S Mohamed , Pasupathi R
Published: September 2019

Germinated millets and legumes are rich in nutritional significance like calcium, iron, proteins, vitamins, etc. This study aims to find the active functional groups and compounds present with their bond characteristics based on the peak obtained from FT-IR for germinated millets and legumes that are subjected for shade drying and tray drying at 700c. Generally, Millets and legumes are used for specialty foods like health mix, etc or as a part of generally food products due to their increased health significance. In this study, the findings are the presence of characteristic functional groups like carboxylic acids, aromatic rings, disulphide, esters, alkanes, amines, nitro compounds, sulphates, oxime, psosphine, thiocarbonyl, silane, amides, sulfate, alkenes, etc. There is some difference in functional groups based on the method of drying. These results help identify the bioactive compound which places a major role in our nutritional health aspects. These germinated products could add value to our daily diet.
Medicinal Qualities of Mustard Oil and Its Role in Human Health against Chronic Diseases: A Review
Authors: Kaur Rupender , Sharma Ashok K , Rani Reema , Mawlong Ibandalin , Rai PK
Published: September 2019

Fats in its saturated and unsaturated form play an important role in our daily diet. Its overconsumption in either form can be lethal to our body. For example excess of cholesterol, saturated and tram's fat can lead to chronic diseases such as cancer, heart attack, diabetes. Looking into the chemical composition of mustard oil with other edible vegetable oil, this review highlights the health benefits of mustard oil for its medicinal utility like anticarcinogenic property which prevents cancers formation in body, reduces body temperature, antifungal and antibacterial property to treat skin diseases, good appetizer and body toner Further, reduces the adhesive impulses in blood platelets which is helpful to minimize the risk of a heart failure, prevent children's from asthma, allergic cold, and asthmatic eczema, protect eyes and throat irritation and strengthen our RBC by decreases cholesterol and improves RBC membrane structure. Above all, it also adds aroma and flavor increasing the palatability of food thereby increase the oil economy.
Study on Development of Fiber-enriched Noodles using Moringa Leaves (Moringa olifera
Authors: Ganga M Udhaya , Karthiayani A , Vasanthi G , Baskaran D
Published: September 2019

Though noodles are popular, it holds a notion of ‘low fiber food' as they are generally prepared from refined wheat flour, which by its nature lacks fiber. Hence an attempt was made to develop fiber enriched noodles by incorporating leaves of moringa (Moringa olifera) as a fiber source at different levels viz., 3, 4.5 and 6 % in which 3% was found to be the best based on cooking characteristics and sensory evaluation. The noodles thus prepared were packed in flexible polyethylene pouches and stored at room temperature and were further analyzed for physicochemical, cooking, and sensory characteristics at regular intervals of 60 days till 180 days of storage. All the analysis showed the non-significant difference during the storage period stating that the product is good till 180 days of storage. The dietary fiber was found to increase from 3.3 to 4.1%, and in vitro method of glycemic index (GI) analysis showed that the moringa fiber noodle was a low GI food when compared to the medium GI of control. The MUFA and PUFA content of moringa fiber noodles were increased to 3.4 and 2.2% respectively when compared to control.
A Review on Neuronutrition
Authors: Devi Aruthra , Narayanan Rita
Published: September 2019

Nutrition is a basic human need and a prerequisite to a healthy life. Since it is bonded with food, it is essential to advocate nutrition in terms of food. A proper diet is important from the very early stages (gestation period) of life for proper growth and development. Neuronutrition portrays how food affects the brain and its function. Brain is where the performances begin and end. It monitors and controls all the energy metabolism of the body and it never stops working. Neuronutrition is the nutrition needed to achieve healthy brain and good neurocognitive function. Dietary manipulations are a viable strategy for enhancing cognitive abilities and protecting the brain from damage. No single food is key to good brain health but rather a combination of food. Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mental fatigue, and memory problems are prevalent across the world, and this opens the door to provide tailormade products which cater to consumer's desire for better neuronutrition.
Development of Whey with Apple Juice and Appraisal of their Nutritional Qualities
Authors: Jakhar Manju
Published: September 2019

This study was conducted at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali Vidyapith, Newai, Tonk, Rajasthan, India in 2006. A dairy by-product can be used to enrich fruit juices to enhance their therapeutic and nutritional value. This study was carried out to develop beverages using apple juice and incorporating whey at various percentage level and to conduct nutritional analysis. Protein value was varied between 0.72–1.9. Fat content was 0.50–1.10. The ascorbic acid level in the juices ranged between 2.97–0.85 and it was found to be decreasing with an increasing amount of whey. Acidity ranged was 0.20–0.34, it was increasing with the increasing amount of whey. Ash content level was also increased, the range was 0.20–1.50.
Standardization and Quality Evaluation of Jackfruit based Low Fat Yogurt
Authors: PR Remya , CL Sharon , ER Aneena , Panjikkaran Seeja T , E Shahanas
Published: September 2019

The state fruit of Kerala, jack, is a miraculous fruit due to its nutrient profile, health benefits and greater potential for value addition. It can be better utilised if consumer acceptable products are prepared from this fruit. The growing demand for "healthy food" is stimulating the innovation and development of new products nationally and internationally. Yogurt, a milk-based product, is a healthy food which offers high nutritional value with concentrated amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The added value of yogurt over milk lies in the presence of beneficial bacteria as well as certain bioactive components. The study was aimed at developing a low-fat yogurt. Hence in this study, yogurts were prepared by incorporating varying proportions of blanched jackfruit pulp (10%, 20%, and 30%) along with equal volumes of homogenized and skimmed milk. Both koozha and varikka variety of jackfruits were prepared. The jackfruit bulbs were steam blanched for five minutes and pulped to prepare the yogurt. Plain yogurt served as the control. The prepared yogurts were organoleptically evaluated using a 9 point hedonic scale with a panel of 15 judges. The selection of the best sample was done based on Kendall's coefficient of concordance. Among the fruit yogurts, the yogurt with 30% jackfruit pulp scored maximum for the sensory attributes. Chemical parameters like pH, moisture, fat, protein, crude fiber and a total ash content of the yogurts were determined.