bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
De la cadena imperialista al nudo de la dependencia
Authors: Gorriti Jacinta
Published: April 2020

El presente artículo explora el diálogo entre las teorías de Nicos Poulantzas y Fernando Henrique Cardoso con el objetivo de revisar el problema del imperialismo y la noción de dependencia. Toma como punto de intersección teórica la reformulación de la teoría leninista del imperialismo que está en la base de sus respectivos análisis teóricos y vincula sus concepciones de las situaciones de dependencia, del Estado y el poder. La hipótesis que este trabajo aborda es que sus puntos en común están relacionados con una tendencia materialista que se observa en sus posiciones metodológicas y teóricas. Como conclusión, proponemos elaborar a partir de las indicaciones de esos autores un nudo de la dependencia desde el cual situar la reactualización de aquellas teorías.
Las crisis financieras como conflicto de temporalidades
Authors: Boyer Robert
Published: April 2020

Los objetos y métodos de los economistas y los historiadores difieren, pero las crisis financieras están trastocando los hábitos y las divisiones disciplinarias tradicionales. Este artículo propone una nueva interpretación de los ciclos; se focaliza en el conflicto entre las diferentes temporalidades y en la dialéctica entre memoria y olvido, presente en la raíz de las crisis. Al hacerlo, pone en cuestión la unidad del tiempo de los economistas, exige una mejor consideración de la interpenetración de las esferas política, social, económica y financiera, y promueve una mayor integración de las ciencias sociales.
Universal Transformations of Managed Strategies for Transition to the Status of a Transitional University
Authors: Boguslavsky Mikhail , Ladyzhets Natalya , Neborskiy Egor , Sannikova Olga
Published: April 2020

The world is changing rapidly. New realities become the subject of conceptualization, established theoretical concepts give way to new emerging constructs. In particular, the authors have previously refined the concepts of "transit university" and "transitive university". In the context of global, national and regional challenges for the transition of a regional transit university to the status of a transitive university, the position of the university leadership on creating an innovative university ecosystem as a driver for the development of the region becomes fundamentally significant. Accordingly, the purpose of the study was to clarify the resources and direction of changes in the internal university management of a regional university, necessary to ensure its transitivity. Universal transformations of managerial strategies for transition to the status of a transitive university are considered through the prism of modern global, national and regional challenges. The article analyzes the need for diversification of educational national and regional systems against the background of universalization of requirements for higher education institutions of international rating agencies. In particular, attention is drawn to the fact that in the transition to the status of a transitive university, the diversification strategy also receives an internal component, represented by the need to find a balance between traditional academic values and the values of market competition; between global and local awareness of opportunities for attracting students and teachers; between preferences in providing hard- and soft skills. It also substantiates the importance of developing strategies for the constancy of transformation and the formation of a strong managerial core. The persistence of the interface between adaptive and proactive changes in the internal and foreign policies of the university administration is seen as an everyday strategic task that does not have unambiguous tactical decisions and is complicated by the existing gaps in the competencies of the heads of Russian and foreign universities. We consider the resources of transformational changes associated with the need for comprehensive digitalization of the university, with the development of a digital format of work in administration, the organization of educational and research processes as a new reality of university management, with the transition to working with big data; and also – formats for collegial interaction in creating innovative university ecosystems.
Regional Text as a Factor of Organizing Modern Social Space
Authors: Khrapova Victoria
Published: April 2020

In the context of modern social transformation, the role of regions as territorial-economic complexes and administrative units, gaining the status of entities in the national system of relations, is strengthening. Important indicators of the formation of the region are regional culture and regional self-awareness, due to the commonality of experiences of significant events occurring in a certain territory at a certain time. The key values of the regional culture are fixed in the regional text – a symbolic complex that accumulates the concepts of regional culture. The specificity of the regional text is due to its formation bades on local symbolic and symbolic structures with explanatory potential and translating the idea of stability, reliability, and also, to a large extent, development in the media environment, dissemination in the media format that informs the regional text of innovative qualities that former media (mobility, flexibility, interactivity, fundamental openness at the semantic and structural-compositional levels) didn't have. The regional text carries an identification code, it contains life-preserving constants and lifesetting values. Possessing a built-in mechanism for the correction of semantic and syntactic relations, aimed at self-preservation of the social whole, the regional text performs constructive and projective functions in the context of modern social dynamics. Sign-symbolic complexes with regional semantics play an important role in the self-description of regional communities, allowing them to maintain self-identification, to recreate the conditions necessary for optimal interaction and life in the modern social space. The regional text plays a large role in shaping the image of the region, which determines its socio-economic status and cultural status. The modern regional text is mobile, multi-layered, discrete, and has no rigid structure. It is synergistically transforming into a dynamically changing society, depending on the goals and values that guide the regional community. The presence of control parameters in the structure of the regional text makes it an important factor in sustainable development and determines the need for the conscious participation of the political and intellectual elite in the creation of regional semiotic spaces.
Aristotel’s Teaching on Virtues and its Social Prospects
Authors: Runaev Roman , Didenko Olga
Published: April 2020

The article is devoted to the issue of an understanding of a person's way of life through the prism of perception of Aristotle's ethical teachings as an important element of human culture, expressed in the virtuous attitude of people to the world. The presented article reveals the key aspects of virtue in the "Aristotelian" sense and the understanding of the correctness of human actions by the ancient philosopher. As the main value and moral guideline, the scale of virtuous knowledge developed by Aristotle is considered, where virtue itself is the "golden mean", and extremes (vices) are found on different sides of the latter. This work reflects the views of the ancient philosopher on human virtue. He considers the right actions of a person from the point of view of conscious moderation and reasonable prudence in their commission while rejecting the desire to help a person at any cost, as the basis of the measure virtue. Aristotle sees the achievement of "happiness" as the main goal of human behavior. But a feeling of satisfaction from the blissful state should not be expressed as a result of neglect of the moral principles of society but rather through personal growth, achieved through self-improvement, self-restraint, and detachment from attachment to the benefits of the outside world. According to Aristotle, sensory pleasures are achieved not by striving to achieve a comfortable existence in any way but by sensible and moderate motives of a person to feel genuine pleasure through the right actions. It is noted that the Aristotelian doctrine of virtue requires its theoretical understanding and analysis within the framework of the ethics of virtue, which claims to be the practical application of its results in modern society.
Technological Determinism Goes Aloft: Notes on the Human – Machine Issue in Outer Space Exploration
Authors: Rodin Lika
Published: April 2020

The future of space exploration is unimaginable without broadening the role of technology. Already, the necessity of manned space expeditions is becoming increasingly problematized. This study looks at the role of technology and human – machine relationships unfolding within national space programs through the lens of the 'soft' version of technological determinism suggested by Albert Borgmann. This theoretical tradition recognizes, without neglecting human agency, the shaping effect of technology on human organization, prosperity and actions as well as on individuals' relationships with the self and other. The commodification of technology – economic and ethical – is viewed to be the effects of technological expansion. Ethical commodification is characterized by disattachment of the individual from the natural surrounding and from the self. In the field of space exploration, ethical commodification is associated with the process of automation that developed differently in distinctive national contexts. Thus, if the history of American spaceflight is characterized by the initial struggle against automation, seen to be a means of disempowering astronauts as a professional group, the Russian space program favoured automation from the very beginning. In both contexts, however, automation eventually established itself and continues to shape contemporary perceptions on spaceflight. The accumulated experiences of man-machine interactions are useful for understanding ethical commodification as a social phenomenon. Drawing on the autobiographical narratives of Soviet / Russian cosmonauts, I specify the ways in which ethical commodification of hardware and software manifested itself in spaceflight and how it could be diverted. In conclusion, a perspective that resists alienation is suggested for the enterprise of space exploration at large.
Development Prospects of Non-Profit Organizations as Suppliers of Social Services: on the Example of the Volgograd Region
Authors: Poltavskaya Mariya , Danilova Elena , Abashkina Elena
Published: April 2020

The article provides an analysis of the formation of the social services market in the Volgograd region since the adoption of a federal law that introduced fundamental changes in the field of social services, allowing non-profit organizations to act as full participants in the social services market. A review of domestic publications addressing key issues is presented: economic and managerial aspects of access of non-profit sector organizations to the social services market, infrastructure support, the formation of a state support system, successful regional practices. The role of non-governmental suppliers in the social services market is shown, the specifics of the modern institutional structure of the social services market are described. The current state of the social services market is characterized, the data of the report of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia for 2018 on the implementation by the constituent entities of the Russian Federation of measures to ensure access to non-profit organizations to budgetary funds are presented. The main quantitative indicators of the social services market of the Volgograd region are highlighted. The results of a sociological study showed that the majority of the population does not use the services of non-profit organizations, the popularity of their services is low, and free services are most in demand. The possibilities of non-profit organizations when entering the social services market of the Volgograd region were identified: extensive experience in providing services, the availability of proven social technologies, targeted nature of assistance, customer focus. Despite the creation of conditions for expanding the access of non-governmental organizations to budget financing, there are barriers to accessing the social services market: delayed cost recovery when services are completed, economically unjustified tariffs, insufficient compensation to non-state suppliers, unnecessarily bureaucratic reporting procedure of non-profit organizations for services provided. To develop the demand and supply of non-profit organizations, it is necessary to inform the beneficiaries in more detail about the quality of the services provided, tariffs, increase the level of public confidence, introduce successful experience in other regions. Creating favorable social and economic conditions, consolidating the efforts of all interested parties can create an effective system of social services in the Volgograd region on the principles of interagency cooperation.
Der philosophische Diskurs in der islamischen Welt
Authors: Rudolph Ulrich
Published: April 2020

Als Hegel seine Vorlesungen zur Geschichte der Philosophie entwarf, hatte er den Anspruch, den Gegenstand auf umfassende Weise zu behandeln. Das erforderte nicht nur eine vollständige Darstellung auf der Zeitachse (von Thales bis Schelling), sondern stellte ihn auch vor die Frage, ob er neben Europa nicht weitere Regionen und Kulturkreise aufnehmen müsse. Seine Antwort darauf war nuanciert. Er unterschied drei Fälle, China, Indien (die bei ihm unter den Begriff «orientalisch» fallen) und die islamische Welt, und erklärte, dass sie jeweils anders zu beurteilen seien.
ARCHIV: Ein Weltpreis für Karl Jaspers. Hannah Arendt, Klaus Piper und der Nobelpreis
Authors: Spoerhase Carlos
Published: April 2020

Einen Nobelpreis für Karl Jaspers anstrengen? Hannah Arendt weilt in Basel, als sie die Frage im Spätherbst 1956 mit Klaus Piper brieflich berät. Der Basler Philosoph war bereits 1950 durch den Präsidenten der Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften erfolglos für den Literaturnobelpreis nominiert worden. Wenige Jahre später nehmen sich Arendt und Piper des «Nobelpreisproblems» wieder an und bereiten von 1956 bis 1960 die erneute Nominierung von Jaspers mit viel Aufwand vor – Piper als Verleger des Basler Philosophen, Arendt als ehemalige Schülerin, enge Vertraute und Teil einer «Arbeitsgemeinschaft» mit ihm. Die an der amerikanischen Ostküste lebende politische Theoretikerin knüpft für Jaspers Kontakte zu amerikanischen Verlagen und informiert ihn über den dortigen Kulturbetrieb, unterstützt ihn bei Verlagsverhandlungen, überarbeitet seine Verlagsverträge, berät ihn bei den Übersetzungen ins Englische und übernimmt sogar Lektoratsaufgaben.
COPAS wormsorter v1
Authors: Moore Saul , Barlow Ida
Published: April 2020

Protocol for dispensing adult worms using the COPAS 500 flowpilot
Towards Enhancing Effective Instructional Supervision in Technical Colleges in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Oke Jonathan O. , Olakotan Olusegun O.
Published: April 2020

Instructional supervision in schools in general and technical colleges in particular is a precursor to goal attainment. This study focused on enhancing effective instructional supervision in Ogun State technical colleges. Being a descriptive research of the survey type, the study raised two research questions focusing on activities for enhancing effective instructional supervision in technical colleges and mechanisms for enhancing effective instructional supervision in technical colleges. Also, two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 significant level were formulated. The instrument developed and used for the study was the Effective Instructional Supervision Questionnaire (EISQ). The EISQ contained 22 items which was validated by three experts, and tested to obtain 0.92 reliability coefficient using Cronbach Alpha method. The EISQ was used for collecting data from 21 respondents made of technical college administrators in Ogun State. The data collected were descriptively analyzed using mean for the raised research questions and inferential statistics of t-test for the formulated hypotheses. The study recognized the potency of instructional supervision and the need for embracing it in Ogun State technical colleges. The study recommended that technical college administrators should ensure effective instructional supervision in Ogun State technical colleges for overt instructional improvement and as well adopt global best practices to ensure that teachers are motivationally carried along in instructional supervision activities.
Analysis of Vocational School Development Based on Regional Potential Using Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
Authors: S. Saripudin , Budiyanto Ida Bagus
Published: April 2020

This study aims to analyze the development of Vocational High School (SMK) based on regional potential in Cimahi City, Indonesia. This study is descriptive research. This study was conducted in Cimahi City, West Java Province, Indonesia. The population and sample of this study were all the potentials of the region and the industrial fields in the City of Cimahi, West Java and the fields/programs/competencies of SMKs in the City of Cimahi. Data in this study were collected using documentation, interview and observation methods. The Principle Component Analysis (PCA) was used as the method of analyzing regional potentials using Minitab Statistical Software version 14. Based on the results of this study it was found that the development of Vocational High Schools is based on regional potential in Cimahi City and based on the analysis of Vocational Development Levels in Cimahi City by using the PCA analysis method based on indicators education such as Total Population Ages 16-18, Student Ratio per School, Student Ratio per Class, Student Ratio per Teacher, and Gross Participation Rate (GPR) in 3 (three) Districts of Cimahi City found that the lowest PCA 1 for the three districts is in South Cimahi District (-1026.02). This means that the priority location I for the development of SMK is South Cimahi District. It is then followed by Central Cimahi Subdistrict (-644.19) which becomes priority location II for the development of SMK. And Priority III is the District of North Cimahi (-435.5). With these findings, the Office of Education, especially in the area of Vocational Secondary Education in the Cimahi City, West Java, should pay attention to the development of vocational schools which requires careful study in establishing vocational schools based on the potential of the region.
Exfoliation the flexible continuous reinforcements of the free edge of a semiinfinite plate
Authors: Kundrat M. M. , Kundrat A. M. , Zablotska Yu. V.
Published: April 2020

Exfoliation the not extensible flexible stiffener heated up to the set temperature is investigated in conditions of a plane problem thermoelasticity. The flexible stiffener is placed at edge of the semi-infinite plates in conditions ideal thermal contact and action the stretching loading on the plate. Development of localized zones of prefracture (the weakened contact) is precede to separation the stiffener in vicinities of her ends. They can correspond to regions of damages, plastic deformation, partial break of connection and another precedes. On area outside of zones of prefracture the perfect mechanical contact is remaining. The analytical decision of a problem is shown to problem Koshy for differential equation of the first order and realized its numerical analysis. Physically correct limited stresses and deformations are received in all points of a composition. Tangents stresses also satisfy to relationship of pair law. Basic part of loading from reinforcements to plate is transfer in neighbourhood of reinforcement ends. Interference of power and temperature loadings on flexible stiffener separation is investigated.
Application of the finite element-differences method for modeling of filtration processes
Authors: Lubkov M. V.
Published: April 2020

We consider modeling and geophysical interpretation of the obtained results in the oil and gas production problems. For solving these practical problems, we use combined finite element-differences method of resolving piezoconductivity problem with calculation of heterogeneous filtration parameters distribution of oil and gas productive reservoirs and oil-gas penetration conditions in the borders of the reservoirs. At that, we consider the main factors, which influence on the intensity of filtration processes near oil production well and gas production well respectively. These factors are important for effective supporting in practice high level of the oil and gas production. On the base of computer modeling, we have showed that intensity of filtration process near the acting oil and gas production wells mainly depends on oil phase and respectively gas phase permeability, as in close zone of well acting so in remote zone. The viscosity and reservoir porosity parameters in close and remote zones of the well action have little direct effect on filtration process near the acting well. However, these parameters can influence on the filtration process implicitly via direct acting on the respective phase permeability. We also have carried out analysis of the pumping well influence on the filtration process near production well in different practical cases.
The Use of Music Enriched Environment in Cognitive Impairment in Adults (A Theoretical Review)
Authors: Shipkova K.M.
Published: April 2020

The paper considers the directions of cognitive neurorehabilitation based on new data from neuroscience on the "musical brain", the influence of a music enriched environment on structural changes in a healthy brain and its pathology. A modern understanding of the brain foundations of musical perception is given. The role of music in the formation of brain shown by the example of structural and morphological differences between the brains of musicians and non-musicians. The article shows the influence of musical executive activity on the rate of brain ontogenesis, the formation of pathways, and an increase in the volume of white and gray matter in the brain regions associated with musical perception. The specificity of the hemispheric geography of perceptual musical brain maps described. The review of modern research directions on the role of the use of music-enriched environment in the rehabilitation of cognitive disorders is given. Various types of music technologies used in rehabilitation practice specified: neurological music therapy (NMT), musical intonation therapy (MIT) and music supported therapy (MST). Special attention is paid to the description of types of music therapy in working process with aphasia and dementia. It shows the common psychological structure of musical and speech perception, the friendliness of structural brain rearrangements and regression of aphasic disorders during MIT We consider data from studies using neuroimaging methods that prove the effectiveness of MIT in aphasia. For dementia, the productivity of using a music enriched environment in the form of MST is demonstrated. Data on the multiplicity and duration of MST courses to achieve a positive rehabilitation effect are provided. The importance of using a music enriched environment in the rehabilitation of cognitive disorders of organic genesis in the field of neuropsychological practice is discussed.
Study of Availability, Pattern of consumption and Proximate Principles of Ready to Eat Packaged Diet and Regular Snacks, in the city of Mumbai
Authors: Shah Vishaka , Ibrahim Geeta
Published: April 2020

The present study on the availability, pattern of consumption and proximate principles of Ready to eat packaged (RTEP), Regular and Diet snacks was conducted in the city of Mumbai. 36 Shopkeepers and 100 consumers from different areas of Mumbai were interviewed as per semi-structured questionnaire specifically designed for this study. Shopkeepers were asked about the availability, shelf life and sale of RTEP regular and Diet snacks. Consumers were also individually interviewed about their dietary patterns and their preference of regular and diet RTEP snacks. Fives type of frequently consumed RTEP snacks (Khakhara, Chivada, Chakri, Wafers (Banana) and Biscuits (Khari)) (regular and their diet variety) were selected and 250 grams of each of them were coded and given for analysis of proximate principles to an ISO-9000 certified laboratory. It was observed that a wide variety of RTEP Diet snacks are available in the city of Mumbai. RTEP diet snacks are perceived as more expensive by shopkeepers and consumers. Chivada, Khakara and Biscuits (Khari) are most widely consumed regular and diet snacks. Consumption of Diet RTEP snacks depends on age, gender, religion and the family income of the consumer. Only RTEP Diet Khakhra comply with the standards and are a good option for those who wish to consume less calorie and fat in their meals. Other RTEP Diet snacks do not have less than 3 grams of fat per serving. Caution should be taken as salt content in Diet Khakhra, Chivada and Chakri is more by 52%, 10% & 136% respectively than their regular variety.
Genetic Mutations Associated with Breast Cancer in Pakistan
Authors: Pervaiz Ruqiya
Published: April 2020

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide. Various environmental and genetic factors are involved in breast carcinogenesis. Mutations in autosomal dominant genes account for 5-10% of breast cancer cases. It is also the most common female malignancy in Pakistan and account for 35.6% of all cancers in women. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the key genes associated with familial and early-onset breast cancer in Pakistan. However, mutation in TP53, RAD51 and CHEK2 genes play the marginal role. In this review, the spectrums of genetic mutations associated with breast cancer in Pakistan are discussed in detail.
Exploring the Lives, Communities, and Social Circles of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities through Photo Voice
Authors: Wendling Lauren A , Katie Brooks
Published: April 2020

The voices of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) are valuable and much needed in community-based research.   In this study, Photo Voice provided a way to engage individuals with IDD in research exploring their lives, communities, and social circles through photography.  Enabling community members to serve as co-researchers and catalysts for change in their own communities, Photo Voices is a research methodology that seeks to 1) enable people to record and reflect their community’s assets and needs, 2) promote dialogue and action about important issues raised through group discussions and photographs, and 3) reach local and/or national policymakers.  This Indianapolis-based study involved nine co-researchers, all of whom live with an IDD, who came together to discuss their lives and communities through photography.  The following six themes emerged from discussions about their photographs and are presented as points of discussion: 1) the significance of place, 2) the primacy of friends, 3) the importance of social activities and community participation, 4) pride in the ability to live independently, 5) the low profile of family and staff members, and 6) the absence of romantic partners.  Discussions about the co-researchers’ photographs uncovered important themes regarding social relationships, community participation, and independence that led to action in the form of a letter writing campaign to local and national policymakers and a public art show to display and discuss their photography.
Columbus Conversations and Exhibit Columbus
Authors: George Towers  , Richard McCoy
Published: April 2020

Columbus, Indiana is known for its modern architecture and for fostering a vibrant spirit of community. This summer, Columbus Conversations, a new series of local public forums, provided an opportunity for residents to help articulate the architecture of their community’s distinctive identity. Columbus Conversations grew out of the partnership between Indiana University - Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) and Columbus’ nationally-renowned facility for older adults, the Mill Race Center (MRC).
The Center for Service-Learning (CSL) at IU East
Authors: Ann Tobin
Published: April 2020

The Center for Service-Learning (CSL) at IU East works with 20-80 service-learning students every semester from course-based assignments, including students from Education M300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society, as well as students in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Spanish courses. We meet with each student to find a service-learning experience that fits with their schedule, location, and course objectives. Students’ experiences in the community often lead to new partnerships in the small towns in the wider IU East service area.
Interstitial lung lesion in systemic scleroderma (literature review and personal observation)
Authors: Nashatyreva M. S. , Trofimenko I. N. , Chernyak B. A.
Published: April 2020

Interstitial lesion is one of the most common lung pathologies in patients with systemic scleroderma (SS) In most cases, interstitial lung disease (ILD) is formed during the detailed clinical picture of SS, but it can manifest from interstitial lung disease, which significantly complicates early nosological diagnosis. Patterns of non-specific and common interstitial pneumonia are most often found among the variants of interstitial lung lesion at SS Clinical manifestations of ILD-SS are non-specific and vary significantly between patients from asymptomatic to rapidly progressing respiratory failure. Early diagnosis of subclinical interstitial pulmonary lesion at SS is carried out using high-resolution computed tomography. Active immunosuppressive therapy is required for timely diagnosis of progressive forms of ILD-SS The presented clinical study demonstrates a case of late diagnosis of ILD-SS
Modern approaches to the management of patients with bronchoectasia
Authors: Anaev E. Kh.
Published: April 2020

The bronchoectasia (BE) is a chronic heterogeneous lung disease characterized by recurrent infection, inflammation, persistent cough and sputum discharge. The early BE diagnosis is one of the main recommendations of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) guidelines, which requires medical history collection and multispiral computed tomography (MSCT) of thoracic organs. Despite the complex examination, in most patients BE is classified as idiopathic. The minimum set of tests, including serum immunoglobulins, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis tests and hematology is proposed in ERS guideline for detection of BE causes. Other examinations are recommended to perform based on disease history and radiological characteristics, indicating the importance of BE clinical phenotype identification by different healthcare specialists, for which special examinations are required. Initial examination algorithms and management of patients with BE, in particular, MSCT-semiotics and clinical features, which could help to identify specific reasons are presented in the article.
Perfusion computer tomography in clarifying the nature of pathological processes in the lung
Authors: Lagkueva I. D. , Kotlyarov P. M. , Sergeev N. I. , Solodkiy V. A.
Published: April 2020

The analysis of the literature data on perfusion computed tomography (PCT) in lung diseases is presented. The description of the research method, the method role in the differential diagnosis of the changes nature in the lungs based on the data of the PCT is given. The issues that require further research are being clarified. It was noted that a PCT can become a method of choice in cases when the computed tomography data do not provide the answer to the question about the nature of detected changes in the lung.
A profile of cases of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia at a tertiary care centre in South India
Authors: P. Rakesh M. , K. Kalaichelvi , Gangadharan Govind , Sreedath Vishnu
Published: April 2020

Background: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) comprises a spectrum of diseases ranging from molar pregnancy to malignant gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN). GTN are highly chemo-sensitive tumours which are treated as per FIGO risk stratification. The rarity of the disease limits the evidence regarding the disease to case series and reports. The objective of this study was to study incidence, baseline characteristics of patients and clinical outcome of GTN patients treated at this centre.Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study based on medical records of patients of GTD who were registered in department of medical oncology, from January 2015 to December 2018 (4 years). GTN was diagnosed based on serum beta HCG values. Their baseline characteristics, risk score, serum β HCG levels, and treatment regimens were investigated. The incidence of GTD and response to treatment were analysed.Results: Out of 211 GTD patients, 56 developed GTN. The incidence was 3.4 per 10000 deliveries. Low risk cases (n=38) were treated with methotrexate and actinomycin in first line while high risk cases received EMACO and EP followed by EMACO as the first line. A cure rate of 100% for low risk cases and 94.4% (n=17) for high risk cases were recorded. Resistance to MTX was 32.3% while EMACO was resistant in 46.6% as first line. Neutropenia and alopecia were the most common treatment related adverse events. Predictors of resistance to single agent in low risk GTN include higher pre-treatment βHCG values and higher risk scores.Conclusions: GTN exemplifies a rare, highly aggressive but curable malignancy. Serum βHCG is the most reliable diagnostic as well as prognostic marker in management of GTD. EMACO is the preferred regimen for high risk GTN. FIGO staging and risk stratification help in individualizing the treatment to ensure maximum response to therapy thus making GTN a curable malignancy.
Survival of Acacia leucophloea and Pterocarpus indicus Under Canopy of Acacia nilotica as Nurse Plants
Authors: Hendrik Arnold Christian , Daud Yanti
Published: April 2020

Acacia nilotica which is a plants of the genus Acacia which is known as one of the invasive genera. A. nilotica is very invasive due to several advantages it has such as very large seed production, seed dispersal far enough by wildlife, young plants to grow very fast and are resistant to drought and fire. Some invasive acacia species can act as nurse plants for native plants, which increases the photosynthetic efficiency of native plants, and protects native species from extreme temperatures. Therefore, it is important to know the chance of recolonizing native plants in areas that are invaded by foreign species, by looking at the performance of plants seedlings under A. nilotica stands. This study aims to determine the potential of A. nilotica invasive plants as nurse plants for local plants in East Timor. The stages in this research are the preparation of tools and materials, seeding of target species, selection of A. nilotica stands as a nurse plants, selection of healthy target species seedlings to be planted, planting of target species seedlings under A. nilotica stands, observing survival ability and species growth target. An analysis of the survival ability of the seedlings was carried out using the Kaplan-Meier survival curve. The results of this study are the angsana seedlings and kabesak in this study experienced many deaths, external factors such as high-temperature factors due to the long dry season suspected to be the cause. A. nilotica shade does not affect the survival of the angsana and kabesak seedlings, allelopathy produced by A. nilotica plants accompanied by a drought in a long period of time causes the plants is unable to act as nurse plants for kabesak and angsana plants.
Occupational Injuries and Accidents in Work Environment’s Heat Stress Exposure: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hokmabadi Rajabali , Rezaei-Hachesu Vida , Kazemi Meghdad , Fallah Hossein , Golbabaei Farideh
Published: April 2020

Background: activity in hot environments is among the most common physical dangers in work environments that not only creates diseases resultant from heat which influences on staff’s health but also increases job injuries and accidents. Job injuries, diseases, and reduction in workers' efficiency in exposure to heat stress have caused increasing anxiety. Most of the study results are demonstrative of diseases as a result of heat and less related to job injuries and accidents. Therefore, the present study aims at reviewing previous studies in the field of job injuries and accidents in exposure to the work environment's heat stress. Methods: this review study has systematically reviewed publications and articles from 2000 to 2019 in databases. Keywords including "heat stress”, “heat strain”, “heat exposure”, “heat wave", "heat injuries”, “job accidents”, “job exposure”, “hot environment” and “air change" have been used and finally, 30 articles included into the study. Results: study articles consist of 29 jobs and 1 military environment. Study occupations consist of one study about military forces, textile, aluminum smelting, cleaners of oil reservoirs, two studies about mineworkers and metal and iron industries, three studies about building workers, four studies about agricultural workers and 15 studies about different occupations. Also, 11 studies conducted in open environments, seven studies in closed environments and 12 others conducted both in open and closed environments. 17 analytical studies, three correlational, cross-sectional, cohort studies, one cohort, and descriptive study and two descriptive-analytical studies have been conducted. Most job injuries and accidents happened during summer and men especially the young have involved in such problems and job injuries and accidents have increased due to extreme temperature increase. Generally, job injuries and accidents include burn, slip, collision with things and collision with mobile things. Conclusion: there is a strong relationship between temperature in hot environments and risk increase in injuries and accidents of work environments which differ based on employees' features (such as age, gender, occupation, and industry). However, dominant mechanisms on the happening of such injuries have not been determined yet. It necessitates more expertise to determine especial injuries and accidents happening in hot environments. Policymakers and employers have to be more aware of job injuries and accidents in heat exposure and suitable educational resources have to be provided to prevent such injuries.
Assessing of Environmental and Personal Exposure to X-rays on Radiologists Working in Hospitals of Medical Sciences in Bandar Abbas
Authors: Tajvar Abdolhamid , Mortazavi Mehrizi Morteza , Derakhshan Jazari Milad , Rastipisheh Pegah , Farahbakhsh Mohammadreza , Ghaffari Hamidreza
Published: April 2020

Background: X-ray is a type of radiation that their harmful effects on human health have been confirmed. The use of radiation in hospitals and medical centers for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research tasks is inevitable and is developing. So, it is essential to measure, evaluate, and control the amount of dose received by radiologists. Methods:In the first phase of this study, using the checklist to study the results of badge film and how to use individual protective equipment in hospitals surveyed in this investigation and in the second phase, using the Radiometer (05-MKS) TERRA model of the x-ray in different departments of the study hospitals was measured. Results: The maximum dose measured in different departments of hospitals studied by 19 micro Sievert/hour was reported, and in none of the hospitals, the dose has been exceeded. Also, after reviewing the reports of the badge film, it was found that there were no suspicious cases that indicate an excessive receiving dose. The use of protective equipment was as in a way that 52.6 % said they were always using protective equipment, and 43.4 % said they sometimes use it. 3.9 % said they did not use X-ray protection equipment. Conclusion: Considering that the dose measured in all hospitals of the study is less than the recommended limit proposed by the International Commission for Environmental Protection and the Technical Committee of Iran's Professional Health. So, it is concluded that the radiation protection program is well executed
Modeling of the Safety Climate and the Cultural Attitudes to Predict Unsafe Behaviors Using the Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)
Authors: Pourbabaki Reza , Beigzadeh Zahra , Haghshenas Behnam , Karimi Ali , Alaei Zahra , Yazdanirad Saeid
Published: April 2020

Background: Unsafe behavior in industries can be due to different factors. The aim of this study was to predict and model unsafe behavior using a safety atmosphere and cultural attitudes questionnaires. Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytic and cross-sectional examination that analyzed the data and predicted the unsafe behaviors of 90 construction workers using Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) in MATLAB R2016a software. Results: In this study, the model of the safety atmosphere - unsafe behavior and the model of the cultural attitudes - unsafe behavior had the regression coefficients of 0.93373 and 0.9234, respectively. It showed that each of the parameters has a close relationship to the rate of the unsafe behavior. In this regard, a combination of the safety atmosphere and safety attitude parameters for the estimation of the unsafe behaviors achieved the better results with a regression coefficient of 0.9453 which indicates the direct effect of both parameters simultaneously on unsafe behavior. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the neuro-fuzzy model can be used as an appropriate tool for predicting unsafe behavior in the industries.
Investigating the Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Users of Lordegan Health Network by ROSA Method and CMDQ Questionnaire
Authors: Jalilpour Yasser , Ebrahimi Ghavamabadi Leila , Fouladi Dehaghi Behzad , Rajabi-Vardanjani Hassan , Jahanifar Mojtaba
Published: April 2020

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are common consequences of inappropriate computer work conditions. Employees are job groups who spend many office hours working on computers. The present study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among computer users of the health network of Lordegan city and its impact on their daily activities. Methods: This research was applied in terms of purpose and was determined as one of the quantitative researches.  This descriptive-analytical study was performed with the use of systematic random sampling, and the samples were picked from the statistical population of 500 employees of Lordegan Health Network. A sample size of 217 persons was selected, which had at least one year of work experience and at least 3 hours a day working in front of a computer. The Cornell questionnaire was applied in order to specify the rate of pain and discomfort and its effect on the employees' daily activities. Then, the ROSA method was utilized to assess the ergonomics of the office strain rate of users. The results were analyzed with the use of the chi-square test and SPSS v.25 software. Results: A significant difference was seen between the rate of pain and discomfort and the effect of pain on daily activities in different body parts of computer users based on age, work experience (P<0.05). Also, there was a significant difference between ROSA final score and age variables and work experience (P<0.05). The results of the ROSA evaluation declared that 53.9% of persons were exposed at medium to high-risk levels. Conclusion: The ROSA method was appropriate for detecting risk factors for office work and was able to identify deficiencies existed in workstations. Concerning the postures and jobs in the office department, the ROSA method was able to identify musculoskeletal disorders of the office employees in health care. The CMDQ questionnaire could determine the rate and effect of pain and discomfort on different body parts for these employees.
Investigating the Effect of Emotional Intelligence Components on Driving Errors
Authors: Heidaryan Akram , Alimohammadi Iraj , Vosoughi Shahram , Abolghasemi Jamileh
Published: April 2020

Background: Driving accidents are global challenges, especially in developing countries, that have been introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the significant reasons for endangering human health. The most important reasons for driving accidents are the behavior and psychological characteristics of the vehicle driver. Aberrant driving behavior is considered as a major cause of driving accidents. The present study aimed the present study aimed to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence on driving errors. Methods: In the present research, 69 young students aged 20-35 years with a driving license were subjects of the study which had at least one-year driving experience and were assessed with the use of Bar-on emotional intelligence (EQ-i) questionnaire (90 questions) and valid Manchester Driving Behavior Questionnaire (MDBQ). Data analysis was conducted by SPSS version 20, descriptive tables, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: Data analysis indicated that the mean score of emotional intelligence of the tested subjects was 329/62, and the maximum rating of individual errors was related to slips with the score of 21/04. Also, the mean score of their driving behavior was 50/97. There was a significant inverse relation between sub-components problem solving, independence and self-actualization, and driving errors. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results of this study, it can be concluded that emotional intelligence and its components affected driving errors. This meant that persons with lower levels of emotional intelligence would be more involved in driving errors.