bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Urea Nitrapyrin Placement Effects on Soil Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Claypan Soil
Authors: Steusloff Tyler W. , Nelson Kelly A. , Motavalli Peter P. , Singh Gurbir
Published: August 2019

Corn (Zea mays L.) production in poorly drained claypan soils in the US Midwest is a challenge due to low soil permeability, which may result in wetter soil conditions and relatively large amounts of soil N2O emissions early in the growing season. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of urea fertilizer placement with and without nitrapyrin (NI) on daily and cumulative soil N2O emissions, and yield‐scaled N2O emissions in 2016 and 2017. Treatments included urea deep banded to a 20‐cm depth (DB), urea deep banded to 20 cm plus NI (DB+NI), urea incorporated after a surface broadcast application to ∼8‐cm depth (IA), urea broadcast on the soil surface (SA), and a nonfertilized control (NTC). Fertilizer was applied at 202 kg N ha−1. Surface soil N2O efflux rates were generally lower (<50 g N2O‐N ha−1 d−1) during the first 3 wk after N fertilization and latter parts of the growing seasons. When averaged across the 2016 and 2017 growing seasons, all fertilized treatments had significantly greater (2.33–5.60 kg N2O‐N ha−1, P < 0.05) cumulative soil N2O emissions than NTC. The DB+NI treatment had 54 and 55% lower cumulative soil N2O emissions than IA and SA, respectively. In 2017, DB+NI had similar soil yield‐scaled N2O emissions to NTC. Percentage grain yield increase over NTC was highest for DB and DB+NI. Grain yield in 2016 was 14 to 18% higher for DB and DB+NI than SA. Results suggest that DB+NI is an effective management strategy for reducing cumulative soil N2O emissions and increasing grain yields over the growing season.

Core Ideas

Deep‐banded urea + nitrapyrin had 55% less soil N2O emissions than surface‐applied.

Nonfertilized control and deep‐banded urea + nitrapyrin had similar N2O emissions.

Deep‐banded urea + nitrapyrin had a 1.6% lower emission factor than surface‐applied urea.

Deep‐banded urea had a 1.0% lower emission factor than surface‐applied urea.
Buku dan Penyebaran Ideologi Radikal di Lembaga Pendidikan
Authors: Rokhmad Abu
Published: August 2019

This article aims to examine the use of religious reading books as a medium for the dissemination of radical ideologies in educational institutions. The role of the book as a window of knowledge is undoubted, but the book as a disseminator of radicalism also gets justification. Hardline Islamic groups have used certain reading books as justifiers and reinforcement of the radical notions believed. The contents of the book are then taught and indoctrinated to students and students by teachers through a single interpretation and normative-scriptural approach
Adana ve Mersin’de Bulunan Etlik Piliç Kümeslerinde Oluşan Gübrenin Biyogaz ve Elektrik Üretim Potansiyelinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: DAĞTEKİN Metin , AYBEK Ali , BİLGİLİ M. Emin
Published: August 2019

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Adana ve Mersin’de bulunan etlik piliç (broiler) işletmelerinde oluşan gübrelerin biyogaz enerji potansiyelini belirlemek ve konuya ilişkin yerel ölçekte sürdürülebilir çözümler oluşturmaktır. Çalışmada ayrıca ilçeler bazında biyogaz enerji değerlerinin yersel değişim haritalarının oluşturulması ve bölgede aile tipi biyogaz tesisinin kurulmasının elektrik üretimine katkısı da irdelenmiştir. Çalışmada, Mersin ilinin etlik piliç gübresinden yıllık üretilebilecek biyogaz metan potansiyeli 70.679.580,90 m3, ısı enerji miktarı 25.911,13 GJ ve elektrik enerji miktarı 2.879,01 MWhe olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bu değerler Adana İli’nde ise sırası ile 32.080.138,64 m3, 11.760,58 GJ ve 1.306,73 MWhe olarak tespit edilmiştir. İlçeler bazında etlik piliç gübresinden yıllık elektrik enerjisi üretimi; Mersin İli için en yüksek değer Tarsus İlçesi’nde (2.093,29 MWhe) belirlenmiştir. Bunu sırası ile Akdeniz (284,74 MWhe) ve Çamlıyayla (151,83 MWhe) izlemiştir. Adana’da ise, en yüksek değer Ceyhan (327,84 MWhe) ilçesinde belirlenmiştir. Bunu sırası ile Yüreğir (280,21MWhe), Seyhan  (273,06 MWhe), Sarıçam (132,99 MWhe) ve Karaisalı (128,87 MWhe) izlemiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, söz konusu bu ilçelerde biyogaz tesislerinin kurulması için uygun potansiyelin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kurulacak biyogaz tesislerinin kümeslerde aydınlatma, ısıtma, su ve yem dağıtımında kullanılan elektrik motorlarının ve işletmedeki ailelerin elektrik ihtiyacını karşılayabileceği belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, kurulacak biyogaz tesislerinin bölgede metan gazının çevreye verdiği zararları önleyebilecek fermente edilmiş ve gazı alınmış hayvansal gübrelerin organik gübre olarak işletmelere bir ticari değer katkısı da sağlayabilecektir.
Alternatif Yakıt Olarak Lignoselülozik Etanol Üretimi: İplikhane Pamuk Telefleri Üzerine Bir Çalışma
Authors: ABDULVAHİTOĞLU Aslı
Published: August 2019

Enerji talebi, teknolojinin ve sanayinin gelişmesine paralel olarak her geçen gün artmakta, diğer taraftan en eski ve en çok kullanılan enerji kaynağı olan fosil yakıtlar artan enerji ihtiyacı ile birlikte hızla tükenmektedir. Aynı zamanda hava kirliliği, sera gazı etkisi ve küresel ısınmadan dolayı yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının kullanımı ön plana çıkmaktadır. Lignoselülozik biyokütle bu yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarından biridir. Etanol, lignoselülozik biyokütleden üretilebilir. Etanolün hammadde kaynağı olarak sadece yiyecek maddeleri ile çevresel öneme haiz olan ormanları kullanmayıp, tarımsal veya endüstriyel tarım atıklarından da elde edilebildiği için önem arz etmektedir. Bu nedenle bu çalışmada iplikhane pamuk telefleri kullanılarak sırası ile önhazırlık, piroliz, enzimatik hidroliz ve fermantasyon işlemleri yapılmıştır ve yaklaşık %18,75 alkol dönüşüm oranı belirlenmiştir. Pamuk liflerinden 1000 g için ortalama 60,22 g etil alkol elde edilebileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.   
Análisis del manejo de agua en la ciudad de Tijuana, Baja California: Factores críticos y retos
Authors: Navarro–Chaparro Karina , Rivera Patricia , Sánchez Roberto
Published: August 2019

Este artículo tiene por objetivo analizar la problemática de la gestión del agua en el contexto urbano de la ciudad de Tijuana en el periodo de 1991 a 2009. Se utilizó como marco teórico la gestión integral y sistémica; y en el marco metodológico se construyeron bases de datos robustas a través de la investigación documental, se efectuaron entrevistas semiestructuradas y se construyó un SIG para la distribución espacial del consumo de agua. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que la gestión de los recursos hídricos se realiza bajo un proceso lineal, que no considera un diagnóstico amplio de elementos sociales del manejo del agua. Los resultados de la investigación muestran inequidad en la distribución espacial de los servicios hídricos, así como el casi nulo proceso de reciclaje del alcantarillado sanitario tratado y la necesidad de una planeación de largo plazo para asegurar el abasto y consumo de agua después del 2020.
The determinants of poverty in the Mexican states of the US–Mexico border
Authors: Garza–Rodríguez Jorge
Published: August 2019

This study examines the determinants or correlates of poverty in the Mexican states bordering with the United States. The data used in the paper come from the 2008 National Survey of Income and Expenditures of Households. A logistic regression model was estimated to determine which variables might be important in explaining poverty in this region. It was found that the variables which are positively correlated with the probability of being poor are: living in Coahuila, Tamau­lipas or Chihuahua, size of the household, being an ambulatory worker or working in an agricultural occupation, and being a manufacturing, transportation, sales, domestic service or support worker. Variables that are negatively correlated with the probability of being poor are living in Baja California, the education level of the household head and his/her age. Gender of the household head and household location were not statistically significant in the logistic regression analysis.
Las remesas como determinantes del gasto en las zonas rurales de México
Authors: Mora Rivera José Jorge , Arellano González Jesús
Published: August 2019

En este trabajo se presentan diferentes especificaciones empíricas para probar el impacto de las remesas nacionales e internacionales en los patrones de gasto de los hogares rurales mexicanos. Utilizando la Encuesta Nacional de Ingresos y Gastos de los Hogares de 1988 a 2012 se desarrolla un enfoque econométrico que considera la censura en distintas categorías de gasto y controla el efecto de las remesas a nivel hogar. Los resultados indican efectos significativos de las remesas internas y externas sobre los patrones de gasto de los hogares; estas fuentes de ingreso no son fungibles y remodelan la demanda de los hogares de forma independiente al ingreso total. Los efectos en cada categoría de gasto son diferentes por tipo de remesas. Las remesas internas estimulan en mayor medida categorías relacionadas con las inversiones en desarrollo humano, salud y educación; mientras que las remesas externas estimulan categorías relacionadas con inversiones en capital físico.
Mortalidade por Neoplasias relacionadas à cavidade bucal no Espírito Santo de 2001 a 2010
Authors: Mattos Carlos Augusto , Esposti Carolina Dutra Degli , Santos Neto Edson Theodoro dos
Published: August 2019

Câncer de boca; Mortalidade; Epidemiologia.
Perfil epidemiológico da mortalidade por causas externas no Espírito Santo: série histórica de 1979 a 2003
Authors: Tavares Fábio Lúcio , Castro Denise Silveira de , Amorim Maria Helena Costa , Leite Franciéle Marabotti Costa
Published: August 2019

Mortalidade, Coeficiente de mortalidade, Epidemiologia, Causas externas
Déficit estatural e baixo peso em escolares de sete a dez anos da zona rural do Espírito Santo Brasil
Authors: Santos Sônya Cristina Plácido dos , Justo Gláucia Figueiredo , Quinte Gabriela Callo , Carletti Luciana , Molina Maria del Carmen Bisi
Published: August 2019

Estado nutricional, Escolares, Nanismo, População rural
Teste do Pezinho: conhecimento e atitude dos profissionais de enfermagem
Authors: Reis Elisama Ferraz Sousa , Partelli Adriana Nunes Moraes
Published: August 2019

Triagem neonatal; Conhecimento; Enfermagem.
Trauma da medula espinhal e cuidados de enfermagem
Authors: Cavalcante Eliane Santos , Miranda Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de
Published: August 2019

Medula espinhal; Cuidados de enfermagem; Planejamento de assistência ao paciente; Enfermagem; Processos de enfermagem; Traumatismos da Medula Espinhal.
A tele-educação no Telessaúde do Estado do Espírito Santo: uma ferramenta importante para qualificação dos profissionais que atuam na Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Pacheco Karina Tonini dos Santos , Rios Maria Zilma
Published: August 2019

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Concepções sobre promoção da saúde por enfermeiros docentes de um curso técnico em Enfermagem de uma cidade do interior de São Paulo
Authors: Almeida Marcella da Mata , Bittar Cléria Maria Lobo
Published: August 2019

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Desenvolvimento de biscoito tipo cracker adicionado de inulina: Aceitação sensorial e avaliação físico-química
Authors: Santos Kétlin Ariane , Ballard Cíntia Reis , Santos Elisvânia Freitas dos , Manhani Maria Raquel , Novello Daiana
Published: August 2019

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Avaliação do registro médico nos prontuários de um ambulatório de ensino, Vila Velha, ES
Authors: Alves Marcela Almeida , Szpilman Ana Rosa Murad , Poton Wanêssa Lacerda
Published: August 2019

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Atuação da equipe de enfermagem diante da violência infanto-juvenil
Authors: Valera Ingrid Mayara Almeida , Almeida Elton Carlos de , Baldissera Vanessa Denardi Antoniassi , Jaques André Estevam , Bueno Sonia Maria Villela
Published: August 2019

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6º Congresso do Setor IV do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Authors: Ciências da Saúde Centro de
Published: August 2019

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Gestão do trabalho na saúde: com a palavra, atores da Estratégia Saúde da Família
Authors: Felsky Camila Nogueira , Lima Rita de Cássia Duarte , Garcia Ana Claudia Pinheiro , França Tania , Andrade Maria Angélica Carvalho
Published: August 2019

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PET-Saúde Vigilância: ações de promoção em saúde com trabalhadores de resíduos recicláveis
Authors: Possuelo Lia Gonçalves , Vargas Raquel de Mamann , Tres Mariana Frighetto , Viana Jade , Reis Ana Julia , Krug Suzane Frantz , Silveira Rosí Cristina da E.
Published: August 2019

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Plantas medicinais: cultivo e transmissão de conhecimento em comunidade cadastrada na Estratégia Saúde da Família
Authors: Pires Igor Fernando Barros , De Sousa Adriana Alkmim , Lima Cássio de Almeida , Costa Júlia Duarte , Feitosa Maria Helena Alves , Costa Simone de Melo
Published: August 2019

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Estrutura da planta em uma população de Aechmea recurvata (Klotzsch) L. B. Sm. (Bromeliaceae) em um fragmento de floresta ombrófila mista
Authors: Zimolong Roseli , Krupek Rogério Antonio
Published: August 2019

Este trabalho teve como objetivo fazer uma análise da estrutura morfológica da espécie Aechmea recurvata (Bromeliaceae) com o intuito de contribuir para um melhor conhecimento ecológico da espécie. Analisaram-se plantas ocorrentes em ambiente tanto aberto quanto de mata fechada. Os ambientes foram subdivididos em três categorias: alta incidência luminosa, média incidência e baixa incidência. Foi amostrado um total de 30 indivíduos de A. recurvata presentes no local de estudo. Em campo, coletaram-se informações e medidas das plantas ocorrentes no local, tais como substrato utilizado para fixação, tamanho da planta, número de folhas, tamanho das folhas e número de flores. A análise foi realizada para observar as diferenças morfológicas entre as plantas com relação ao ambiente em que ocorriam. Do número total de indivíduos amostrados, 50% foram registrados em locais com alta intensidade de luz. Em relação ao substrato, a grande maioria das plantas de A. recurvata apresentou hábito epifítico (93,3%). O número de flores das plantas de ambientes abertos foi maior do que o de plantas encontradas em ambientes sombreados. A variação morfológica observada na população de estudo deve-se a adaptações microclimáticas de cada indivíduo, principalmente relacionadas com a disponibilidade de energia luminosa.
Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) é capaz de causar a deleção de parasitoides nativos?
Authors: Meirelles Rafael Narciso , Redaelli Luiza Rodrigues , Jahnke Simone Mundstock , Ourique Cláudia Bernardes , Ozorio Dânia Vieira Branco
Published: August 2019

Diachasmimorpha longicaudata é um dos mais importantes agentes de controle biológico de moscas-das-frutas em liberações aumentativas. Este trabalho objetivou avaliar a capacidade desse parasitoide em aumentar seu índice de parasitismo de moscas-das-frutas e a pressão que ocasiona em outras espécies nativas de parasitoides. Coletaram-se pitangas, araçás, goiabas, goiabasserranas, caquis, nêsperas, pêssegos e guabirobas em Porto Alegre e Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul (RS). No laboratório, os frutos foram divididos em dois lotes iguais e colocados em duas gaiolas. O grupo tratamento foi exposto a D. longicaudata por 24 horas, enquanto o testemunha não. Após o período de exposição, os frutos foram retirados das gaiolas e armazenados até a formação de pupários, que foram mantidos até a emergência de insetos. Anastrepha fraterculus foi o tefritídeo mais abundante. No lote tratamento, obteve-se o maior índice de parasitismo em araçás (68,4%), e o menor, em nêsperas (14,75%). Não se registrou parasitismo em caquis. Identificaram-se os himenópteros nativos: Doryctobracon areolatus (Braconidae), Utetes anastrephae (Braconidae) e Aganaspis pelleranoi (Figitidae), em ambos os lotes. Os resultados indicam que D. longicaudata tem potencial para aumentar os índices de parasitismo no RS sem causar a deleção de espécies nativas.
Análise radiográfica das aberturas endodônticas de dentes de pacientes referenciados a um Centro de Especialidades Odontológicas Radiographic analysis of endodontic access of patients referenced to a Center of Dental Specialities
Authors: Nascimento Bianca Mara Zakalusne do , Zortéa Cristiano , Marchiori Monique , Oliveira Kauhanna Vianna de , Tomazinho Flávia Sens Fagundes , Klamas Vanessa Cavassin , Pizzatto Eduardo , Gabardo Marilisa Carneiro Leão
Published: August 2019

Introduction: Coronary access is the first stage of endodontic treatment and aims at direct access to root canals. Objective: To evaluate, by radiographic analysis, endodontic access cavities through radiographic analysis of the teeth of patients coming from primary care referred to the Center of Dental Specialties (CEO) Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Material and methods: A total of 226 periapical radiographs taken previous to attending the CDS were analyzed, from August 2015 to August 2017. Three trained and calibrated examiners verified the following criteria: oral cavity region, presence of remaining caries,removal of roof of the pulp chamber, compensatory mesiodistal wear, iatrogenic (suggestive) and temporary restoration. Data were tabulated and analyzed for distribution, followed by bivariate analysis (Fisher’s Exact Test) with significance of 5%. Results: The posterior region prevailed in 70.3% of the sample. There remaining caries were found in 14.2%, insufficient roof removal in 25.2%, iatrogenic in 35.4%, and inadequate height of the temporary restoration in 11.5% of the cases. In the posterior teeth, insufficient mesiodistal compensatory wear was identified in 35.4 of the exams. The bivariate analysis revealed no significant difference when the variable region of the oral cavity was analyzed in relation to the presence of caries (p = 0.393), remaining roof (p = 0.056) and presence of iatrogenic (p = 0.304). Conclusion: It is concluded that there are relevant failures in the endodontic access received in the CDS, which indicates the need for professional training in primary care.
Novel Strategies for Targeting Prostate Cancer
Authors: Panda Pritish Kumar , Saraf Shivani , Tiwari Ankita , Verma Amit , Raikwar Sarjana , Jain Ankit , Jain Sanjay K.
Published: August 2019

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Prostate cancer (PCa) is a worldwide issue, with a rapid increase in its occurrence and
mortality. Over the years, various strategies have been implemented to overcome the hurdles that exist
in the treatment of PCa. Consistently, there is a change in opinion about the methodologies in clinical
trial that have engrossed towards the treatment of PCa. Currently, there is a need to resolve these newly
recognized challenges by developing newer rational targeting systems. The ongoing clinical protocol
for the therapy using different targeting systems is undertaken followed by local targeting to cancer
site. A number of new drug targeting systems like liposomes, nanoemulsions, magnetic nanoparticles
(MNPs), solid lipid nanoparticles, drug-peptide conjugate systems, drug-antibody conjugate systems,
epigenetic and gene therapy approaches, and therapeutic aptamers are being developed to suit this protocol.
Recent advancements in the treatment of PCa with various nanocarriers have been reported with
respect to newly identified biological barriers and intended to solve the contexts. This review encompasses
the input of nanotechnology in particular targeting of PCa which might escape the lifethreatening
side effects and potentially contribute to bring fruitful clinical outcomes.
Is Uracil-DNA Glycosylase UNG2 a New Cellular Weapon Against HIV-1?
Authors: Kara Hesna , Chazal Nathalie , Bouaziz Serge
Published: August 2019

Uracil-DNA glycosylase-2 (UNG2) is a DNA repair protein that removes uracil from single and double-stranded DNA through a basic excision repair process. UNG2 is packaged into new virions by interaction with integrase (IN) and is needed during the early stages of the replication cycle. UNG2 appears to play both a positive and negative role during HIV-1 replication; UNG2 improves the fidelity of reverse transcription but the nuclear isoform of UNG2 participates in the degradation of cDNA and the persistence of the cellular genome by repairing its uracil mismatches. In addition, UNG2 is neutralized by Vpr, which redirects it to the proteasome for degradation, suggesting that UNG2 may be a new cellular restriction factor. So far, we have not understood why HIV-1 imports UNG2 via its IN and why it causes degradation of endogenous UNG2 by redirecting it to the proteasome via Vpr. In this review, we propose to discuss the ambiguous role of UNG2 during the HIV-1 replication cycle.
Probiotic Potential of Traditional Indian Fermented Drinks
Authors: Maheshwari Mahima , Gupta Akshra , Gaur Smriti
Published: August 2019

Probiotics are living microorganisms, which when taken in adequate amount, provide various health benefits by maintaining the balance of bacteria in the intestine. Probiotics are purported to have countless health benefits, some of which include improved digestion, enhanced immunity, prevention of cancer and diabetes. The most common group of probiotics include species of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Enterococcus. In order to work as an effective probiotic, the microbial strain is expected to exhibit certain desirable characteristics like acid and bile tolerance, antimicrobial activity, adhesion to intestinal epithelium, etc. The fermented products contain a myriad of bacteria, some of which are characterized as probiotics and are responsible for various health benefits associated with the product. The fermented foods and drinks have been consumed in India since time immemorial. The art of fermentation has been a part of the traditional knowledge of India for thousands of years. The use of fermented products is strongly linked to the culture and tradition of India. Some traditional fermented drinks of India having probiotic potential include Koozh, Toddy, Kanji, Hamei and Handia. Further research on the probiotic potential of traditional fermented drinks may pave a path for their medical usage and commercial development.
Primary Extranodal Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Masquerading As Acute Pyogenic Myositis: A Case Report
Authors: Dassi Manisha , Aggarwal Garima , Jha Lakshmi K. , Aggarwal Neeru P.
Published: August 2019

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma is the commonest subtype of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It may present with primary nodal or extranodal involvement. Up to 40% of patients present with primary extranodal involvement, the commonest involved sites being gastrointestinal tract, testes, central nervous system, thyroid, nose, sinuses, skin, breast, bone and respiratory tract. Skeletal Muscle is a rare site of primary lymphomatous involvement. We present a case of Diffuse Large B Cell lymphoma primarily involving the skeletal muscles and breast, initially managed as a case of acute pyogenic myositis with sepsis with Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome. In addition, the patient had hypercalcemia, cortical vein thrombosis, proteinuria and renal dysfunction, which were all speculated to be paraneoplastic in etiology.
"I Visited a Traditional Healer Because I Felt I wasn’t Getting any Better by Using Active Antiretroviral". Understanding Cultural Imperatives in the Context of Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Authors: Ondwela Matombo , Mothiba Tebogo , Mangi Nozuko , Ter Goon Daniel
Published: August 2019

Background:

Anecdotal and empirical evidence seems to indicate that many people across the African continent indulge in different cultural practices that impinge on their adherence to the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). These cultural practices vary between ethnicities or regions.

Objective:

The aim of this paper was to explore the cultural practices affecting HIV positive patients’ adherence to HAART in the Mopani district in Limpopo province, South Africa.

Methods:

A qualitative, explorative, descriptive study was conducted. Data were collected through one-to-one unstructured interviews using an interview schedule guide. Data were analysed using Tesch’s method of qualitative data analysis.

Results:

The findings indicate that cultural practices and beliefs concerning diseases and cure, prevailing faith that traditional health practitioners (THPs) could treat HIV/AIDS, stigmatisation of HIV patients, and the belief that HIV is caused by witchcraft and demons were the factors affecting patients on HAART. Clearly, HIV positive patients on HAART concurrently visit and patronise the THPs. This practice is affected by their cultural orientations and negatively impact on their adherence to HAART.

Conclusion:

The increased patronage of traditional medicine among HIV individuals are HAART calls for the integration of traditional health services into public health, and a multi-disciplinary collaboration would be beneficial to the community.
Deployment of Multiple Sink in Different Monitoring Areas Based on the Optimization Technique
Authors: Chandel Sonal Telang , Sharma Sanjay
Published: August 2019

Background:

Wireless Sensor Networks are widely used in different applications like
environmental monitoring, health monitoring, wildlife monitoring, etc. The monitored area may
be of any shape, such as circular, rectangular, and square. Finding an ideal node deployment technique
in Wireless Sensor Systems Networks (WSNs) that would diminish cost, be powerful to
node failure, shorten calculation, and communication overhead, and guarantee full coverage
alongside network connectivity is a troublesome issue. Sensing coverage and system connectivity
are two of the most basic issues in WSNs as they can straightforwardly affect the network lifetime
and activity. In traditional WSNs, deployment of a single sink results in more traffic load on that
sink causes higher energy consumption. Thus, it is necessary to deploy multiple sinks.

Methods:

The efficient deployment of sensors and multiple sinks is a challenging task as the performance
of the network depends on it. This paper proposes “Sensor Sink Deployment Optimization
Algorithm (SSDOA)” sensors and multiple sinks deployment technique in different monitoring
area. The deployment strategy is based on the optimization technique. We have simulated it in
Matlab simulator. The impact of sensors and sinks on various network performance parameters
like coverage, network lifetime and energy consumption has been analyzed.

Results:

Compared to existing methods, our method performs better in any monitoring area. Reported
numerical results show that the proposed approach SSDOA outperforms PSO, GA and
Random deployment in the square monitoring area with 9% better network lifetime, 4% full coverage
and 7.3% lesser energy consumption respectively. Furthermore, our proposed approach also
performs better in circular and rectangular monitoring area.
Application of diagnostic assessment on beginning school year
Authors: Conforme Diego Faraday Intriago , Romero Aminta Lourdes Chunga , Romero Deidal Chunga , Laz Esthela María San Andrés
Published: August 2019

The research aims to determine the degree of effectiveness, relevance, and responsibility in the diagnostic test at the beginning of the school year, for which the opinion of different authors related to the subject, was taken as a reference. Within the methodology, a survey has applied to the teachers of the School of Basic Education "PICHINCHA" of Canton May 24, Parousia Sucre, using the synthetic scientific and analytical method; from which the theoretical elements related to the evaluation of learning were deepened. The results showed that teachers apply the diagnostic test at the beginning of the school year, using evaluation methods and strategies that are used to measure knowledge, during the teaching-learning process, the teacher being able to apply feedback strategies according to the realities, interest, needs and the environment in which students develop. From the results obtained in the diagnostic evaluation to the students, planning has proposed according to the insufficiencies that they present these. The evaluation allows us to proceed with decision-making and apply academic reinforcement, to help overcome the difficulties that arise in the teaching-learning process.
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Healthy Adults
Authors: PAYDAŞ HATAYSAL Esra , SARAÇLIGİL Beyza , ABUŞOĞLU Sedat , ÜNLÜ Ali , VATANSEV Hüsamettin
Published: August 2019

Objectives: Vitamin D is a
well-known hormone and important for many metabolic pathways and different
health outcomes. The physiology of vitamin D is very complex. Multiple factors
like ethnicity, age, sex, diseases, and medication influence vitamin D
concentrations. In this study, our aim was to determine the prevalence
of vitamin D deficiency among adults in 
Turkey.
Material-methods: The 25(OH) vitD3
test results of 2007 patients admitted to Selçuk University Medicine Faculty hospital
between the years of 2015 and 2016 were analyzed, retrospectively. Patients
using any vitamin D consisting drug, having chronic disease and inflammatory
disorders were excluded. Vitamin D levels were measured by a
chromatographic method (LC/MS/MS) with API3200 which is the gold standard to
measure 25(OH)D3. Results: Our
results show that the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is
about 67.9%  in our society. The mean
value of vitamin D was 16,87 ng/mL and females had significantly lower 25(OH)D3
levels compared to males (p<0.001).The 25(OH)D3 levels were
higher in summer and in fall than in winter and spring. (p<0.001) Conclusıons: The results indicate that
vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in this study population despite high
levels of sunshine and UV radiation throughout the year. Preventive treatments should be
planned.Amaç: D vitamini,
birçok metabolik yolakta rol alan ve bazı hastalıklarla ilişkili olan bir
hormondur. Vitamin D fizyolojisi çok karmaşıktır.  Etnik köken, yaş, cinsiyet, hastalıklar ve
ilaç kullanımı vitamin D konsantrasyonunu etkilemektedir. Bu çalışmada amacımız
Türkiye’de sağlıklı erişkinlerde vitamin D eksikliği sıklığını belirlemekti. Yöntem: 2015-2016
yılları arasında Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi'ne başvuran 2007
hastanın 25(OH)D3 test sonuçları retrospektif olarak incelendi. Vitamin
D içeren ilaç kullanan, kronik hastalık veya enflamatuar hastalıkları olan
hastalar çalışma dışı bırakılmıştır. D vitamini seviyeleri, 25(OH)D3
ölçmek için altın standart olan kromatografik yöntemle (LC / MS / MS) API3200
cihazı ile ölçülmüştür. Sonuçlar: Bulgularımız,
çalışma popülasyonumuzda D vitamini eksikliği prevalansının yaklaşık %67,9
olduğunu göstermektedir. D vitamini ortalama değeri 16,87 ng/mL idi ve
kadınlarda 25(OH)D3 seviyeleri, erkeklere göre anlamlı derecede düşüktü (p
<0,001). Yaz ve sonbahar mevsiminde 25 (OH) D3 seviyeleri, kış ve ilkbahar
mevsimine göre daha yüksekti.(p <0.001) Tartışma: Sonuçlarımız
yıl boyunca yüksek düzeyde güneş ve UV ışığına rağmen, D vitamini eksikliğinin
popülasyonumuzda yaygın olduğunu göstermektedir. Önleyici tedaviler
planlanmalıdır.
Three new species of Proparachaeta Townsend, 1928 (Diptera: Tachinidae) from Brazil and Peru, and redescription of the type species from Paraguay
Authors: Toma Ronaldo
Published: August 2019

Four species of Proparachaeta Townsend (Goniini) are recognized in the Neotropical Region: the type species P. paraguayensis Townsend, 1928, from Paraguay, Proparachaeta niheii sp. n. from Brazil, Proparachaeta punensis sp. n. from Peru and Proparachaeta rondonensis sp. n. from Brazil. The type species is redescribed and the three new species are described and illustrated. A key is provided for the identification of the four species.
Apendix
Authors: Setiawan Benni
Published: August 2019

Author Guidline anc Back cover
MENGOKOHKAN PERSATUAN BANGSA PASCA KONFLIK BERNUANSA AGAMA DI AMBON DAN POSO
Authors: Masyrullahushomad Masyrullahushomad
Published: August 2019

ABSTRAKIndonesia adalah negara yang plural, pluralisme di Indonesia tercermin dalam semboyan Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. Semboyan Bhinneka Tunggal Ika merupakan simbol pengikat persatuan bangsa Indonesia yang terdiri dari beragam suku, budaya, bahasa, dan agama yang berbeda-beda. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika juga berarti pengakuan terhadap kenyataan sosial historis bahwa rakyat Indonesia telah sejak lama berinteraksi secara rukun dan harmonis. Namun, sangat disayangkan pasca runtuhnya Orde Baru terjadi serangkaian konflik SARA di beberapa daerah. Kota Ambon dan Poso menjadi saksi bahwa kepentingan politik, sosial, ekonomi, dan agama akhirnya mencoreng potret kerukunan dan keharmonisan yang telah terbangun sejak lama. Maka pengokohan nilai-nilai keindonesiaan dan nasionalisme menjadi sangat penting untuk kembali dikuatkan. Sehingga kejadian-kejadian konflik yang pernah terjadi di masa lalu tidak terulang kembali pada masa-masa selanjutnya.Kata Kunci: Kemajemukan, Konflik, dan Persatuan. ABSTRACTIndonesia is a plural country, pluralism in Indonesia is reflected in the motto of Unity in Diversity. The motto of Unity in Diversity is a symbol of the binding of the unity of the Indonesian nation which consists of diverse ethnicities, cultures, languages and religions. Bhineka Tunggal Ika also means recognition of the historical social reality that the Indonesian people have long interacted harmoniously and harmoniously. However, it is very unfortunate that after the collapse of the New Order a series of SARA conflicts occurred in several regions. The cities of Ambon and Poso bear witness that political, social, economic and religious interests have finally tarnished the image of harmony and harmony that has been built for a long time. So strengthening the values of Indonesianness and nationalism becomes very important to be strengthened again. So that the events of conflict that have occurred in the past did not happen again in later periods. Keywords: Diversity, Conflict, and Unity.
Динамика поверхностной проводимости в пленках PbSnTe : In с составом вблизи инверсии зон
Authors: Климов А.Э. , Акимов А.Н. , Ахундов И.О. , Голяшов В.А. , Горшков Д.В. , Ищенко Д.В. , Сидоров Г.Ю. , Супрун С.П. , Тарасов А.С. , Эпов В.С. , Терещенко О.Е.
Published: August 2019

AbstractThe features of transient processes under the field effect in PbSnTe:In films with a variation in the current up to a factor of 10^5 are studied at helium temperatures. These features qualitatively correspond to a model, in which a high concentration of traps with different parameters is present on the PbSnTe:In surface. The role of the surface is confirmed by a strong variation in the experimental characteristic after the chemical removal of native oxides from the PbSnTe:In surface and its passivation by an Al_2O_3 layer.
Интерференция встречных волн в планарной мелкослоистой структуре графен--диэлектрик"
Authors: Афанасьев С.А. , Евсеев Д.А. , Семенцов Д.И.
Published: August 2019

The incidence of two counterpropagating coherent waves on the opposite surfaces of a planar periodically layered graphene – dielectric structure was studied. In the long-wave approximation, it is shown that, due to the variation of the phase difference of waves incident on the structure, it is possible to control the intensity of outgoing waves and the absorption of radiation in the structure. In the terahertz frequency domain there are close to optimal conditions for the realization of the intensity modulation effect, and in the near-IR and visible ranges the modulation of the absorbance of the structure is possible.
Неполяризующие интерференционные системы, содержащие металлические слои
Authors: Хоа Фам Ван , Фи Нго Тхай , Губанова Л.А.
Published: August 2019

The structure of nonpolarizing interference systems containing metallic layers is considered. The technique of searching metal-dielectric interference systems, providing a small discrepancy between the spectral characteristics reflection (transmission) for s- and p- polarizations, is presented. The constructions developed on the basis of the presented method have a rather simple structure that ensures the ease of their implementation. Analysis of the spectral characteristics showed that in the spectral range (460–580) nm, the difference between the integral reflection coefficients for s- and p- polarizations does not exceed 1%.
Подавление турбулентности в течениях с вращением
Authors: Жиленко Д.Ю. , Кривоносова О.Э.
Published: August 2019

The possibilities of turbulence control in spherical Couette flow were examined experimentally. It was shown, that with increasing of outer sphere rotational rate modulation amplitude, the suppression of turbulence is possible with transition to laminar flow state. The reverse process - turbulence recovery - is available with amplitude decreasing. It was established that turbulence breaking and recovering is accompanied by hysteresis. It was shown, that at small values of modulation amplitude, suppression of turbulence is available only in narrow frequency band.
Присоединенная волна круглого открытого диэлектрического волновода
Authors: Малахов В.А. , Нечаев А.С. , Раевский А.С. , Раевский С.Б.
Published: August 2019

The possibility of the adjoint waves existence in a round open dielectric waveguide located in an unbounded homogeneous medium, which are described by solutions of a homogeneous boundary value problem, is shown.
Проверка применимости закона полевой эмиссии к исследованию многоострийных полевых эмиттеров методом анализа степени предэкспоненциального множителя напряжения
Authors: Попов Е.О. , Колосько А.Г. , Филиппов С.В.
Published: August 2019

A method for testing the compliance of experimental current-voltage characteristics with a cold field emission mode is described. The method is based on the variation of voltage power-law exponent in the semilogarithmic coordinates ln (I/U^k) vs1/U, as well as the statistical analysis of experimental data fluctuations. It is shown that the current-voltage characteristics obtained using the high-voltage fast-scanning technique have a better fit to the field emission law than the characteristics given by a slow scanning with a constant voltage. A multi-tip nanocomposite emitter based on carbon nanotubes was taken as a sample. For processing experimental data, it was proposed to use modified Fowler-Nordheim coordinates with a voltage power-law exponent of 1.24.
Получение монодисперсных углеродных наноточек с перестраиваемым спектром фотолюминесценции из полиароматических прекурсоров
Authors: Еуров Д.А. , Курдюков Д.А. , Медведев А.В. , Голубев В.Г.
Published: August 2019

The monodisperse carbon nanodots possessing photoluminescence in the visible spectral range were synthesized by the template method. An approach has been proposed that allows to control the spectral position of the emission band of the synthesized carbon nanodots using polyaromatic carbon-containing precursors with various multiple bonds conjugated systems
The “day-of-the-week” effects in the exchange rate of Latin American currencies
Authors: Santillán Salgado Roberto Joaquín , Fonseca Ramírez Alejandro , Nelson Romero Luis
Published: August 2019

This paper examines the “day-of-the-week” anomaly in the foreign exchange market of six major Latin American countries’ currencies: (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru), all with respect to the United States’ dollar. The returns of daily exchange rates are stationary, so we use linear regressions combined with GARCH, TARCH and EGARCH models to explore the presence of the “day-of-the-week” anomaly. The results confirm the presence of “abnormal” effects in some of the currencies and in some days of the week, particularly on Fridays and Mondays. Moreover, volatility in exchange rates shows clustering behavior, as well as leverage effects, which are carefully modelled in our analysis. This paper contributes to the literature by studying the “day-of-the-week” effects in currency exchange rate markets, a clear innovation with respect to the typical stock market analysis. The results reported are useful for foreign exchange market traders, currency exposure management decision makers, monetary authorities, and financial policy designers in the countries included in the study. Indeed, the results suggest the presence of a typical behavior of the exchange rate of all the currencies included in the sample.
Limited Information and the Relation Between the Variance of Inflation and the Variance of Output in a New Keynesian Perspective
Authors: Rodríguez Arana Alejandro
Published: August 2019

The objective of this paper is to analyze the effects on welfare of a monetary policy that establishes the reference interest rate at discrete intervals of time. The hypothesis is that because there is uncertainty about various disturbances that will occur in the period in which the referential interest rate is established, this can cause a loss of social welfare. To analyze the problem, a model is proposed where the central bank minimizes a loss function. When there is perfect certainty, an efficient frontier between the variances of inflation and output is reached. With uncertainty the result is inefficient. This implies the need to discuss whether it would be convenient for the interest rate to be set contingently. The main limitation of the work is perhaps that the model used makes a large number of abstractions, which allows it to be functional, but can leave out important aspects of reality. There seems to be very few papers, in any, that deal with the problem addressed in this work
The Role of the Sharing Economy and Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Wu Huailiang , Chan Nga-Kwo , Zhang Casper J P , Ming Wai-Kit
Published: August 2019

Health care systems worldwide have been influenced by the globally growing trend toward a sharing economy and will likely advance with these trends in the near future. Therefore, based on peer-to-peer relationships between individuals, sharing health care works by renting medical staff, facilities, and other medical resources. Medical data innovation, integration, analysis, and sharing have the potential to dramatically change the current pattern of the health care system and to provide precise and predictive medical assessment for individuals in the future. In addition, artificial intelligence could be useful in the fields of both clinical medicine and medical research and help to minimize the scarcity of human resources and broaden the role of humans in health care.
Using Video Feedback Through Smartphone Instant Messaging in Fundamental Nursing Skills Teaching: Observational Study
Authors: Yang Xiaoxian , Xie Ri-Hua , Chen Si , Yu Wei , Liao Yan , Krewski Daniel , Wen Shi Wu
Published: August 2019

Background

Video feedback has been shown to be an effective teaching tool that can improve student learning when having them view their own performance. However, the literature on the effect of integrating smartphones with video feedback in fundamental nursing skills teaching is sparse.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the potential effects of video feedback through smartphone-based instant messaging on teaching undergraduate nursing students fundamental nursing skills.

Methods

We conducted a study on teaching fundamental nursing skills to 6 classes of second-year undergraduate nursing students. In 2 classes (the intervention group), the instructor elected to use smartphone-based video feedback to facilitate teaching; instructors in the other 4 classes (the control group) elected to use routine methods of teaching without video feedback. Scores from the final examination, in-class assignments, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale questionnaire were collected and compared between the two groups. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to estimate the independent effect of video feedback after adjusting for gender, age, and prior experience in the use of WeChat/QQ in learning applications. An ad hoc questionnaire was used for student evaluation of the novel smartphone-based video feedback teaching method.

Results

A total of 195 nursing students (65 in the video feedback group and 130 in the control group) completed the study and were included in the final analysis. Mean and standard deviation of scores on the final examination, bed making, aseptic procedure, vital signs measurement, and oxygen therapy were 91.29 (SD 2.36), 90.52 (SD 3.18), 93.23 (SD 3.16), 91.65 (SD 4.21), and 92.06 (SD 3.58), respectively, in the video feedback group and 89.99 (SD 3.12), 81.71 (SD 8.63), 87.12 (SD 5.50), 87.45 (SD 8.00), and 90.37 (SD 6.36), respectively, in the control group (differences were statistically significant). The mean and standard deviation of scores for assignments in catheterization and enema and General Self-Efficacy Scale were 89.69 (SD 3.22), 91.14 (SD 3.15), and 24.52 (SD 5.35), respectively, in the video feedback group and 88.82 (SD 7.48), 90.79 (SD 6.08), and 24.50 (SD 6.16), respectively, in the control group (differences were not statistically significant). The majority (over 98%) of nursing students were satisfied with this smartphone-based video feedback teaching method.

Conclusions

Video feedback through smartphone-based instant messaging may be an effective way to improve nursing students’ academic performance and professional skills.
Approaches to Text Mining for Analyzing Treatment Plan of Quit Smoking with Free-text Medical Records (Preprint)
Authors: Huang Hsien-Liang , Tsai Yun-Cheng , Hong Shi-Hao , Hsueh Ya-Mei
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND

Smoking is a complex behavior associated with multiple factors such as personality, environment, genetics, and emotions. Text data is a rich source of information. However, pure text data requires substantial human resources and time to extract and apply the information, resulting in many details
not being discovered and used.

OBJECTIVE

This study proposes a novel approach that explores a text mining flow to capture the behavior of smokers quitting tobacco from their free-text medical records. More importantly, the paper explores the impact of these changes on smokers. The goal is to help smokers quit smoking. Therefore, the paper develops an algorithm for analyzing smoking cessation treatment plans documented in free-text medical records.

METHODS

The approach involves the development of an information extraction flow that uses a combination of data mining techniques, including text mining. It can be used not only to help others quit smoking but also for other medical records with similar data elements.

RESULTS

In the paper, the most visible areas for the medical application of text mining are the integration and
transfer of advances made in basic sciences, as well as a better understanding of the processes involved in smoking cessation.

CONCLUSIONS

Text mining may also be useful for supporting decision-making processes associated with smoking cessation.
El efecto del liderazgo, aprendizaje organizacional y administración del conocimiento en la percepción de la innovación del personal operativo en la Ciudad de México
Authors: Roque López Víctor Manuel , Arriaga Martínez Antonio Alejandro
Published: August 2019

El objetivo de este estudio es ofrecer una explicación de los factores que tienen un impacto en la percepción de la innovación del personal operativo en empresas mexicanas. Mediante un estudio exploratorio, se detectaron 26 atributos de la innovación. Se diseñó un instrumento para medir la percepción sobre el cumplimiento de estos atributos. Se integró una muestra de 925 personas de nivel operativo de empresas mexicanas manufactureras y de servicio. Los atributos se agruparon en cuatro dimensiones mediante un análisis factorial confirmatorio. Para analizar el impacto de las dimensiones en la innovación se desarrollaron: un modelo de regresión y dos modelos estructurales. Los análisis estructurales arrojaron que los factores aprendizaje organizacional, administración del conocimiento y liderazgo, generan un impacto significativo en la percepción de la innovación por parte del personal operativo. De estos factores, el liderazgo obtuvo los pesos estadísticos más altos en los modelos estructurales y un efecto significativo sobre la innovación.