bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Food Security and Homelessness in the City of Anaheim
Authors: Ora Ann G. , Mouttapa Michele , Weiss Jie , Weissmuller Penny
Published: July 2019

The primary purpose of the City of Anaheim’s 2007 Homeless Survey was to provide city staff with an opportunity to understand the characteristics of the City’s homeless population. The purpose of this study was to determine whether food insecurity was associated with: (1) homelessness, (2) demographic characteristics such as age, gender, and ethnicity, (3) mental and physical illness, and (4) family life among 85 homeless individuals in Anaheim. Although duration of homelessness was not associated with food insecurity, we found that older participants, White participants, and those with more symptoms of schizophrenia were more likely to experience food insecurity. The results suggest that a substantial proportion of homeless individuals experience food insecurity, and that many of them do not utilize food resources. Although the present study was limited in range, the results demonstrate the existence of food insecurity among the homeless of Anaheim. This problem may continue to exist unless new policies are enacted to compensate the current void in services. A follow-up study to examine the current policies affecting the Anaheim homeless population would provide a strong foundation and direction for future policies.
Healthy for Life/PE4ME
Authors: Prosper Marie-Hortence , Moczulski Vanessa L. , Qureshi Azhar , Weiss Mike , Bryars Tracy
Published: July 2019

Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in the United States that disproportionately affects disadvantaged youth. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the Healthy for Life program on childhood overweight and obesity and its impact on lifestyle behaviors that promote lifelong fitness and healthy eating among children and adolescents. The program was offered as a physical education class mostly in schools in underprivileged areas across Southern California. Classes were specifically tailored for children in preschools, elementary, middle, and high schools. In addition to an initial screening physical conducted by a physician, program staff conducted anthropometric measurements three times in the school year. Lifestyle behaviors and self-esteem were also evaluated. Fifty-one schools and 1,469 students enrolled in the program. BMI decreased significantly for students at or above the 85th percentile. Students also demonstrated significant improvements in self-esteem scores and indicators for lifestyle behavior. Healthy for Life has important implications for health practitioners. The program has the potential to improve the health of underprivileged youth whose neighborhoods are unsafe and often lack facilities for exercise. Furthermore, it provides a safe, accessible, no cost, and effective method to minimize some of the causal factors of obesity.
Applied Learning Activity for Health and Fitness Students to Advocate for School Playground and Gymnasium Safety
Authors: Geiger Brian F. , Roy Jane , Sims Sandra K. , Fulmore Jason S. , Werner Karen A.
Published: July 2019

Playground accidents are a leading cause of injury to children at school and home. Health and physical education faculty and students from a university school of education and college of nursing collaborated with wellness team members in a public school system to complete a systematic planning process. The aim was to enhance the school health program and reduce risk of injuries. University faculty mentored health and physical education students as they developed professional competencies related to program planning and advocacy. Students identified safety hazards in 52 school/community playgrounds and 45 gymnasiums, and reported maintenance issues to reduce the risk of injuries. Teachers, parents, students and community residents can learn to assess playground and gymnasium safety, identify hazards, and plan improvements to the school health environment.
Beverage consumption, and its associations with BMI and lifestyle factors in rural community participants
Authors: Heuberger Roschelle , O’Boyle Irene
Published: July 2019

Beverages with little nutritional value, such as carbonated beverages, may negatively impact nutrition and have long-term health implications, including but not limited to obesity. This study examined the risks for beverage consumption choices and intake of participants living in a rural community. Multiple questionnaires adapted from the Chronic Illness Resources Survey, the Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire, Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST), the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Questionnaire and 24 Hour Food Recall were administered to a cross sectional sample (n=706) using trained interviewers. The mean age of participants was 23.67 years of age (SD +/- 7.32) with 49.7% females and 50.1% males. Results indicated that carbonated beverages and alcohol consumption were related to increased caloric intake and Body Mass Index (BMI) in the sample (p< 0.05). Calories derived from carbonated beverages and alcohol consumption in younger persons (below age 35) exceeded (p < 0.5) weight and age recommendations for intake as determined by the National Research Council. Older persons (34-53 and > 53 years old), both male and female, drank fewer carbonated beverages and consumed significantly (p < .05) more caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The study results suggest an increased need for research into beverage consumption and its relationship to BMI.
Community Commentary
Authors: Briand Greta , Peters Ruth
Published: July 2019

The Marshallese community of Orange County California is a part of a highly mobile population that migrates between Hawai‘i, Arkansas, Washington, and California. In Orange County, the Marshallese community is primarily centered on faith-based organization in the city of Costa Mesa. Culture and language strengthen the bonds between different Marshallese communities across the U.S., and churches serve as conduits for communication between groups. Culture also places an important role in guiding behavior pertaining to health and social interaction. For instance, as in many other cultures, Marshallese men and women do not speak to each other about health, particularly reproductive health, in an open social setting. In Orange County, one female Marshallese health educator promotes breast and cervical cancer screening by talking informally with women, usually in faith-based settings and in-home visits. This community commentary describes the key cultural considerations and strategies used by the health educator to reach and educate the community.
Correlates of Continued Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy
Authors: West Joshua H. , Thackeray Rosemary , Chambers Christina D. , Kao Kelly K. , Dick Lyn M. , Jones Ken L.
Published: July 2019

Purpose: Too many women continue to drink alcohol during recognized pregnancy. This purpose of this study was to explore factors related to alcohol use during pregnancy. Design: Data came from reviews of charts from women that called the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) at some point during the time period from 1981 and 2006 and enrolled in a pregnancy outcome study. Subjects: Approximately 40% of the 181 women in the study sample were 25 years of age and younger, and most women had not previously given birth (61.3%). Measures: Chart extraction data included whether or not women discontinued alcohol consumption at anytime during pregnancy, at what point in their pregnancy they first contacted CTIS, and other demographic information. Results: Approximately 20% of women continued to drink alcohol throughout pregnancy and 37.6% contacted CTIS after the first trimester. Initiating contact with CTIS after the first trimester (p < .01) and being older than 25 years of age (p < .05) were both associated with continued drinking throughout pregnancy. Conclusion: Older women, still of reproductive age, may benefit most from health promotion interventions that focus on alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Caregiving to Family Members with Dementia
Authors: Wermuth Laurie
Published: July 2019

The emotional and physical stress experienced by family caregivers of individuals with dementia is well known (Vitaliano, Jianping, Young, Caswell, Scanlan, Echeverria, 2009). Pearlin and colleagues (1990) noted that caregiving is complex, involving a variety of resources and strategies. The purpose of this qualitative study was to better understand careproviders‟ situations in context, including the resources they had available, the meaning of their care, and the strategies they employed to cope. Sixteen family care providers of adults with dementia were recruited through an adult services agency in northern California. Participants were interviewed using open-ended questions and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies–Depression scale (CES-D; Radloff, 1977). Field notes and interview transcripts for participants were interpreted, and compared with CES-D scores. Eleven out of sixteen care providers had scores indicating risk for clinical depression. Two groups are described: those with low distress scores, and those with high distress scores, highlighting some of the patterns associated with each. A list of coping strategies is provided from respondents‟ interviews. Based on the findings, community-based supports are needed to care for the increasing numbers of elderly individuals in the coming decades.
Advance Care Planning in Healthy Older Adults
Authors: Van Leuven Karen
Published: July 2019

This article reports the secondary analysis of a qualitative study that examined the beliefs, values, lifestyles and health status of adults at least 75 years old (N=18). An unanticipated finding was that all participants who self-identified as healthy (N=14) had in place advance directives which dictated their end-of-life wishes. In contrast, participants who self-identified as fair or poor health (N=4) did not have advance directives (N=4). These "healthy" older adults also differed substantially from their counterparts in the degree in which they were socially engaged in their community and family, but varied little related to their actual medical diagnoses or health problems. The self-described healthy group approached advanced care planning as part of health promotion; they simultaneously planned for end-of-life while engaging in activities to maintain optimum health. In contrast, those who evaluated their health as fair or poor perceived advanced care planning as something to be avoided. Planning for end-of-life may be a form of ongoing engagement as it requires dialogue with health care providers, and thoughtful consideration of experiences and wishes. It may also be a manifestation of successful aging in that death is recognized as the culmination of a good life rather than something to be feared.
Turning Research into Practice
Authors: Moran Crystal G. , Kozel Charles T. , Hubbell Anne P.
Published: July 2019

Public health studies thus far have not identified methods toward developing a shared vision to reduce health disparities in a unique area such as the U.S./Mexico border region. Purpose: To identify strategies to foster a shared vision among those in the media, the public, and policy arenas to help reduce health disparities in the U.S.- Mexico border. Methods: The Healthy Border 2010 research project included qualitative structured face-to-face interviews with ten individuals, each from Las Cruces, NM, El Paso, TX, and Cd. Juarez, Chih, Mexico, for a total of 30 interviewees from the media, the public and policy affiliations. Participants were identified and selected from the population of agenda-setters in the Paso Del Norte region. A snowball sample was used for studying the sometimes “hidden” population of border region agenda-setters. Data-analysis included extraction, coding, and quantifying of common themes from a transcription of interviews. Findings: Most participants (93%) suggested a systems level approach is required. The second most suggested strategy with 63% of participant support was sensitizing border leaders of the reality of issues in the area. Participants (46%) also suggested networking and media advocacy (40%) strategies as more important than the inclusion of priority audience (23%) or the proper allocation of resources (23%). Conclusion: In review of many current border health issues, there are significant gaps where a clear, shared vision is yet to emerge. When a common vision is well developed in a group or population, that is when genuine cooperative actions foster health policy development.
FAKTOR YANG MELATARBELAKANGI PETANI KARET BEKERJA PADA DIVISI SEI LAKITAN POM PT. PP. LONDON SUMATERA INDONESIA TBK DI DESA MARGA BARU KECAMATAN MUARA LAKITAN KABUPATEN MUSIRAWAS
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad , H. Anang Rahidin , Abubakar Rafeah
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT This research was conducted to determine the factors behind the rubber farmers working on Sei Lakitan Pom Division of PT. PP. London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk and to calculate the income contribution of rubber farmers working on Sei Lakitan Pom Division of PT. PP London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk on the income of farmer's family. This research was conducted in Marga Baru Village Muara Lakitan District Musirawas Regency. In February Up to April 2017. The research method used is survey method, for Sampling Method used by Purposive Sampling method. Data Collection Methods used Interview method directly to the respondents who have been determined by using the quisionary aids that have been prepared before and secondary data. Data processing is done using descriptive method with qualitative approach and for second problem using formula systematically. From the research results showed that the factors of income and land factors that lie behind the rubber farmers work on the Division of Sei Lakitan Pom PT. PP London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk and income contribution of rubber farmers work at Sei Lakitan Pom Division PT.PP London Sumatera Indonesia Tbk by 73 percent to family income.
HUBUNGAN EFEKTIVITAS DISTRIBUSI PUPUK UREA BERSUBSIDI DENGAN PENDAPATAN USAHATANI PADI SAWAH LEBAK DI KABUPATEN OGAN ILIR
Authors: Aliyah Aliyah
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACTThis research aim to analyze the relationship between the effectiveness of distribution of urea subsidy urea lowland rice farming income in  the Ogan Ilir Regency. The results indicated that : (1) Perception of farmers on the effectiveness of the distribution of subsidized urea fertilizer was in  the middle was which the average score of 64,71 . It’s  means that farmers have to agree with the policy of subsidized urea fertilizer with four principles, namely the by right time, right quantity, right price and the right place. (2) From the calculated Spearman rank correlation analysis using SPSS 16.0, it is seen that in the column Sig. (significance) is a remote probability of .110 or below 0.05. Then Ho is accepted or correlation coefficient is significant, meaning that there is no relationship of subsidized urea fertilizer distribution effectiveness with swampy lowland rice farming income in Ogan Ilir Regency. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan efektivitas distribusi pupuk urea bersubsidi dengan pendapatan usahatani padi sawah lebak di kabupaten ogan Ilir. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan (1) Persepsi petani terhadap efektivitas distribusi  pupuk urea bersubsidi  berada pada kriteria sedang dengan skor rata-rata 64, 71. Artinya petani  telah setuju dengan adanya kebijakan pupuk urea bersubsidi dengan prinsip empat tepat yaitu tepat waktu, tepat jumlah, tepat harga dan tepat tempat. (2) Dari hasil perhitungan analisis korelasi rank spearman menggunakan SPSS 16.0, terlihat bahwa pada kolom Sig. (significance) adalah 0,110 atau probabilitas jauh di bawah 0,05. Maka Ho diterima atau koefisien korelasi signifikan, artinya tidak terdapat hubungan efektivitas distribusi pupuk urea  bersubsidi dengan pendapatan usahatani padi sawah lebak di Kabupaten Ogan Ilir.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEUNTUNGAN DAN KENDALA USAHA INDUSTRI RUMAH TANGGA (Home Industry) KOPI BUBUK DI KELURAHAN KELUMPANG JAYA KECAMATAN TEBING TINGGI KABUPATEN EMPAT LAWANG
Authors: Iskandar Sutarmo , Afriyatna Sisvaberti , Hastuti Evin
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT This study aims to find out the home industry of Pak Kasmin coffee powder In Sub District Of Kelumpang Jaya in Tebing Tinggi District Of Empat Lawang Regency is profitable or not by using the R/C ratio analysis and constraints home industry of Pak Kasmin coffee powder In Sub District Of Kelumpang Jaya in Tebing Tinggi District Of Empat Lawang Regency.  The research was conducted in In Sub District Of Kelumpang Jaya in Tebing Tinggi District Of Empat Lawang Regency from April to June 2018. The method used is case study.  The sampling method used by purposive sampling, which in this study this is Home Industry Coffee powder Pak Kasmin. Data collection methods used observation and direct interview using aids, a list of question that have been prepared in advance.  Data processing method used descriptive analysis with a quantitative and qualitative approach.  The result showed that the profit rate (R/C) obtained from the coffe powder home industry business in April 2018 amounted to 1.76 or R/C > 1 means that coffee powder home industry business is advantage and the constraint of  coffee powder home industry are (1) Constraints on production, (2) Constraints on sales, (3) The Labor.ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui industri rumahan kopi bubuk Pak Kasmin Di Kecamatan Kelumpang Jaya di Kecamatan Tebing Tinggi Kabupaten Empat Lawang menguntungkan atau tidak dengan menggunakan analisis rasio R / C dan kendala industri rumahan kopi bubuk Pak Kasmin Kecamatan Kelumpang Jaya di Kecamatan Tebing Tinggi, Kabupaten Empat Lawang. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kecamatan Kelumpang Jaya di Kecamatan Tebing Tinggi, Kabupaten Empat Lawang dari bulan April hingga Juni 2018. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi kasus. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling, yang dalam penelitian ini adalah Home Coffee Coffee Powder Pak Kasmin. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan wawancara langsung menggunakan alat bantu, daftar pertanyaan yang telah disiapkan sebelumnya. Metode pengolahan data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat keuntungan (R / C) yang diperoleh dari bisnis industri rumahan kopi bubuk pada bulan April 2018 sebesar 1,76 atau R / C> 1 berarti bahwa bisnis industri rumahan kopi bubuk adalah keuntungan dan kendala industri rumahan kopi bubuk adalah (1) Kendala pada produksi, (2) Kendala pada penjualan, (3) Tenaga Kerja.
Characteristics of the Croatian anchovy purse seiner fleet
Authors: Soldo Alen , Bosnić Neven , Mihanović Vice
Published: July 2019

Croatia has a fishing fleet of 7559 vessels. Of these, small-scale coastal fishing boats, less than 12 meters in length, makes up 95,7% of the fleet. However, the largest percentage of catches, more than 94%, is made by purse-seiners that are representing only 3% of total fishing vessels. These vessels target small pelagic fish, predominately sardine and anchovy. This paper describes all the technical characteristics of the Croatian purse seiner fleet, based on 113 purse seine vessels registe-red in 6 Croatian ports and targeting anchovy in order to allow a precise determination of that fleet fishing capacity and subsequent management of the fleet in a responsible and sustainable manner. Comparison of different technical characteristics showed that the length of a vessel corresponds to the amount of the catch as well as to size of the fish. Hence, results confirm superiority of sonar, as a fish-finding device, over sounder in detecting fish shoals, which is prerequisite for purse seine fishing.
Histamine receptors as drug target: Current and future therapeutics.
Authors: Jawad Atteqa , Kaushal Richa , Sohail Muhammad , Yaqoob Amna
Published: July 2019

Histamine is a neurotransmitter responsible for central regulation of inflammatory reactions. Initial studies were done by Sir Henry Dale in 1993. Histamine acts on its four type of receptors. H1 and H2 are well-established with pharmacological status. H1 receptors are mainly linked with inflammatory responses and developed to mitigate the inflammatory symptoms. While H2 antagonists are established with their role in decreasing basal gastric secretions by decreasing the cyclic adenylyl mono phosphate (cAMP), thus used as therapy line for gastric ulcers. H3 being located centrally imparts its central effects in cognitive functions that are pain, sleep, and memory modulation of neurotransmitters release including, dopamine, acetylcholine, noradrenalin and serotonin. H4 is discovered recently during cloning of H3 and found on immune related cells as, mast cells, T cells and dendrites. Experimental studies are helping in development of more pharmacologically worth drugs that can increase the quality of life.
To compare the postprandial glucose response of dates and white bread in diabetics and non-diabetics.
Authors: Chaudhary Lubna Meraj , Ishtiaq Osama , Bhatti Mahwish Majid , Khan Munema , Manzoor Shahzad
Published: July 2019

Objective: To evaluate the postprandial glucose response of dates and white bread (25g) in diabetics and non-diabetics.

Methodology: It was cross-over/cross observational study done at Shifa International Hospital in May-October 2016. The study subjects were adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) of age more than 30 years and the healthy controls. Each group was administered equally weighed (25 g) dates and white bread for two days with one week apart. Post prandial blood glucose measurements for dates and white bread was done in both groups and compared by applying student’s t-test.

Results: Each group had twelve participants. The mean blood glucose response for both food groups was significantly higher in diabetics than controls. The peak response for dates in both groups was at 30 minutes and the peak response for bread was 60 and 30 minutes in diabetics and controls respectively. Response of dates and bread in diabetics was not statistically significant. The mean fasting glucose in diabetics and non -diabetics was 131.04 mg/dl and 90.12 mg/dl respectively.

Conclusion: Dates are suitable for diabetics and their consumption bears no added risk or danger over white bread.
Antidepressant Effect of Dimeric Dipeptide GSB-106, an Original Low-Molecular-Weight Mimetic of BDNF
Authors: Seredenin S. B. , Voronina T. A. , Gudasheva T. A. , Garibova T. L. , Molodavkin G. M. , Litvinova S. A. , Elizarova О. A. , Poseva V. I.
Published: July 2019

A large amount of clinical and experimental data suggest the involvement of neurotrophins, in particular the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), in depression pathogenesis. However, the therapeutic use of BDNF is limited because of its instability in biological fluids, poor blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability, and the presence of side effects. A low-molecular-weight mimetic GSB-106, which is a substituted dimeric dipeptide bis(N-monosuccinyl-L-seryl-L-lysine)hexamethylenediamide, was designed and synthesized based on the BDNF fourth loop structure at the V.V. Zakusov Institute of Pharmacology (RAMS). GSB-106 was found to exhibit an antidepressant activity in various models of depressive-like state when administered intraperitoneally to outbred mice and rats. An effect for the substance, when administered daily for 4-5 days, was detected in the Porsolt forced swimming test (0.1 and 1.0 mg/kg) and in the tail suspension test in mice (1.0 and 1.5 mg/ kg). An effect for GSB-106 at doses of 0.1 and 0.5 mg/kg was observed after a single application in experiments on rats in the Nomura water wheel test. The obtained evidence supports the hypothesis on the involvement of BDNF in the pathogenesis of various depression conditions, thus opening prospects for searching for new original antidepressants.
Intensity of Free Radical Processes in Rat Liver under Type 2 Diabetes and Introduction of Epifamin
Authors: Popova T. N. , Agarkov A. A. , Verevkin A. N.
Published: July 2019

The effect of epifamin on free radical processes, the activity of caspase-1 and -3, aconitate hydratase and citrate content in rats liver at experimentally induced type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was studied. The action of epifamin at T2DM leads to a decrease in biochemiluminescence parameters, characterizing the intensity of free radical processes, and changes in aconitase activity and citrate level towards the control. Activities of caspase-1 and caspase-3 in the tissue decreased by a factor of 2.4 and 1.6 in comparison with the levels at the disease. Apparently, epifamin-mediated correction of the level of melatonin, providing a significant antioxidant effect, promotes positive action on the free radical homeostasis.
“Epigenetic Memory” Phenomenon in Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Authors: Vaskova E. A. , Stekleneva A. E. , Medvedev S. P. , Zakian S. M.
Published: July 2019

To date biomedicine and pharmacology have required generating new and more consummate models. One of the most perspective trends in this field is using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). iPSC application requires careful high-throughput analysis at the molecular, epigenetic, and functional levels. The methods used have revealed that the expression pattern of genes and microRNA, DNA methylation, as well as the set and pattern of covalent histone modifications in iPSCs, are very similar to those in embryonic stem cells. Nevertheless, iPSCs have been shown to possess some specific features that can be acquired during the reprogramming process or are remnants of epigenomes and transcriptomes of the donor tissue. These residual signatures of epigenomes and transcriptomes of the somatic tissue of origin were termed epigenetic memory. In this review, we discuss the epigenetic memory phenomenon in the context of the reprogramming process, its influence on iPSC properties, and the possibilities of its application in cell technologies.
The Role of Integrins in the Development and Homeostasis of the Epidermis and Skin Appendages
Authors: Rippa A. L. , Vorotelyak E. A. , Vasiliev A. V. , Terskikh V. V.
Published: July 2019

Integrins play a critical role in the regulation of adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation of cells. Because of the variety of the functions they play in the cell, they are necessary for the formation and maintenance of tissue structure integrity. The trove of data accumulated by researchers suggests that integrins participate in the morphogenesis of the epidermis and its appendages. The development of mice with tissue-specific integrin genes knockout and determination of the genetic basis for a number of skin diseases in humans showed the significance of integrins in the biology, physiology, and morphogenesis of the epidermis and hair follicles. This review discusses the data on the role of different classes of integrin receptors in the biology of epidermal cells, as well as the development of the epidermis and hair follicles.
Aptamers: Problems, Solutions and Prospects
Authors: Lakhin A. V. , Tarantul V. Z. , Gening L. V.
Published: July 2019

Aptamers are short single-stranded oligonucleotides that are capable of binding various molecules with high affinity and specificity. When the technology of aptamer selection was developed almost a quarter of a century ago, a suggestion was immediately put forward that it might be a revolutionary start into solving many problems associated with diagnostics and the therapy of diseases. However, multiple attempts to use aptamers in practice, although sometimes successful, have been generally much less efficient than had been expected initially. This review is mostly devoted not to the successful use of aptamers but to the problems impeding the widespread application of aptamers in diagnostics and therapy, as well as to approaches that could considerably expand the range of aptamer application.
Adaptation of Attitude Scale towards the Treatment of Animals to Turkish: A Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: GÜL Şeyda
Published: July 2019

The aim of this study is to adapt to Turkish the Attitude Scale towards the Treatment of Animals (ASTA). At the first stage, the linguistic validity of the translated scale was examined by utilizing the data obtained from 4 expert academicians and 24 university students. Upon satisfaction of the linguistic validity requirements, item analysis, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed, respectively. For this aim, the five-point Likert Scale composed of 30 items was administered to a total of 218 teachers to be enrolled in prospective biology and science departments of Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education in Ataturk University. After item analysis and Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed, it was ascertained that the scale consisted of 19 items and three factors (pets, pests and profit). In order to analyse the triple factorial structure of the ASTA, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was carried out and the findings indicated that 19-item scale resulting in three factors is consistent and compatible with the data. Cronbach’s Alpha for the overall scale was calculated as 0.827. As a result, the findings of this study indicate that the Turkish ASTA is a valid and reliable scale for Turkish students.
Processo de criação da Comissão de Saúde de Londrina e região, Estado do Paraná, Brasil
Authors: Lopes Reilly Alberto Aranda , Remondi Felipe Assan , Caldarelli Pablo Guilherme
Published: July 2019

Este artigo descreve a ação de um grupo de gestores em saúde Londrina-PR e região que se reuniu com o objetivo fortalecer a integração e abordagem sistêmica para os problemas experimentados no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Trata-se de um relato de experiência, estruturado por meio de uma abordagem crítico-reflexiva, descrevendo as fases e ferramentas utilizadas no projeto, que ao longo de 2018 resultou na conformação de 5 (cinco) eixos de atuação: Apostar na Atenção Primária à Saúde; Fortalecer a produção assistencial na média e alta complexidade; Qualificar a capacidade instalada da atenção hospitalar; Aprimorar a integração, regulação e comunicação no cuidado e Garantir o financiamento e alocação eficiente de recursos. A partir destes caminhos, o grupo busca construir uma unidade entorno de uma agenda comum, com soluções inovadoras de médio e longo prazo.
A prevalência de transtornos mentais nos trabalhadores da APS no município de Curitiba/PR
Authors: Costa Ellen Dalla , Nascimento Luiz Claudio Sobrinho do
Published: July 2019

Trata-se de uma pesquisa retrospectiva, transversal e descritivo de abordagem quantitativa, cujo objetivos foram pesquisar a prevalência de transtornos de saúde mental nos profissionais de saúde atuantes na APS no município de Curitiba, relacionar essa prevalência com as características epidemiológicas e realizar a comparação das prevalências entre os profissionais das Unidades Básicas de Saúde e os profissionais do modelo de Estratégia Saúde da Família. Para tanto, foram obtidos dados do setor de Saúde Ocupacional da Prefeitura Municipal de Curitiba. As variáveis faixa etária e cargo provaram ser um fator de relevância para o desenvolvimento dos transtornos mentais, e os resultados mostraram uma maior prevalência de afastamento por CID F nos profissionais das UBS do que entre os profissionais da ESF. Faz-se necessário, portanto, o investimento em estratégias de prevenção e tratamento dessas patologias entre os profissionais da APS do município de Curitiba/PR.
A percepção da qualidade de vida do idoso disfágico após intervenção fonoaudiológica
Authors: Miquilussi Paloma Alves , Zanata Isabel De Lima , Sartori Ana Paula De Andrade , Silva Janaína Turcato Nonato da , Silva Jasiel Da
Published: July 2019

Este trabalho teve o objetivo de identificar a percepção de qualidade de vida do idoso disfágico após intervenção fonoaudiológica. Trata-se de um estudo de caso longitudinal prospectivo de análise quantitativa, realizado com 4 pacientes encaminhados ao serviço ambulatorial de Fonoaudiologia de um hospital referência em saúde do idoso de Curitiba, os quais apresentavam queixa de disfagia e responderam ao protocolo SWAL-QOL antes e após programa de reabilitação. Foi calculado a média dos scores nos 11 domínios do protocolo nos dois momentos da pesquisa e analisado os resultados. Dos domínios avaliados no protocolo, 9 apresentaram aumento da média do score após terapia. Portanto, o estudo identificou mudança da percepção da qualidade de vida destes idosos, o que pode ser atribuído ao programa de reabilitação fonoaudiológica proposto aos participantes. No entanto, sugere-se mais pesquisas na área e com maior número de indivíduos.
The infl uence of osteopathic correction on the restoration of the functions of the ankle joint with partial damage of its ligaments
Authors: Alekseev V. N. , Naumenko E. Yu.
Published: July 2019

Introduction. In recent times there has been is a signifi cant increase in the level of injuries. According to the national and foreign authors, every year up to 20 % of patients coming to the trauma center are patients with injuries of the ankle joint. Among the injuries of the soft tissue structures of the ankle joint, isolated injuries of the capsular ligamentous apparatus, merit the most attention. They present up to 70–75 % of all ankle joint traumas. Traumas of the soft tissue structures of the ankle region often have serious consequences, such as chronic instability of the ankle joint, formation of periarticular pathologic ossifi cation, chondral bodies. Osteopathic techniques can help to reach more complete restoration of the functions of the limbs in rehabilitation of patients with lower limb injuries.

Goal of the study — to justify the necessity of use of osteopathic methods in complex treatment of patients with injuries of the capsular ligamentous apparatus of the ankle joint.

Materials and methods. The results of treatment of 30 female patients aged from 50 to 60 years with acute partial injuries of the capsular ligamentous apparatus of the ankle joint of the I and II degrees were examined. All patients were divided into two equal groups regardless of gender, age, severity and nature of injury by random sampling: the main group (n=15), who received osteopathic correction against the background of standard treatment and the control group (n=15) who received standard treatment only. During the treatment the range of movements in the foot was assessed by the amplitude of fl exion, extension, pronation, and supination in all the patients, with the use of the goniometer. Additionally, the length of the ankle circumference was measured. The intensity of the pain syndrome was also assessed in points with the help of the visual analogue scale (VAS). Examination of patients was carried out in 1–2 days after the removal of the gypsum bandage and in 6 weeks after the removal of the gypsum bandage.

Results. After the treatment all the patients presented a decrease in the circumference of the ankle joint, an increase in the amplitude of fl exion, extension, pronation, and supination. At the same time, after the osteopathic correction, the volume of movements was signifi cantly higher than after the standard treatment. The study of the subjective perception of pain has allowed to establish almost complete recovery of comfortable movements in the ankle joint by the end of the treatment in patients who underwent osteopathic correction.

Conclusion. Methods of osteopathic correction in treatment of patients with partial injuries of the capsular ligamentous apparatus of the ankle joint allow to reach the restoration of joint functions in a larger volume than standard methods of treatment.
Frequency of spinal anomalies in young and middle-aged patients with dorsopathy according to system analysis of roentgenograms
Authors: Orel A. M. , Malakhovsky V. V. , Semenova O. K.
Published: July 2019

Introduction. Before the discovery of X-rays, the developmental anomalies of the musculoskeletal system were studied by anatomists. The X-ray method contributed to the signifi cant progress in the research and to the improvement of the diagnostics of developmental anomalies in vivo, including in the spine. Goal of research — to assess the frequency of anomalies and their types at all levels of the spine in patients suffering from dorsopathy.

Materials and methods. Roentgenograms of all spinal regions of 399 patients aged 29–49 (169 men and 230 women) who came to see manual therapists and osteopaths about dorsopathy were studied with the use of the system analysis method.

Results. The analysis showed that anomalies in the development of the spine occur in more than 80% of young and middle-aged patients who came to see an osteopath or a manual therapist, i. e. in 8 patients out of 10. Most patients (¹⁄³ of patients) had one developmental anomaly in the whole spine. Two developmental anomalies at different age periods occured on average in every fourth patient. Three spinal developmental anomalies were less common and were diagnosed in ¹⁄6 of patients. Four to six developmental anomalies throughout the spinal column were found in ¹⁄10 of middle-aged patients with dorsopathy. Cervical ribs, sacralization and the open channel of the sacrum were the most frequent anomalies. In patients with sacralization, symmetrical bilateral sacralization was as frequent as asymmetrical sacralization. An enlarged transverse process of LV was found on the left 3 times more often than on the right in patients with asymmetrical sacralization.

Conclusion. Models of the system analysis of roengenograms of the spine are a reliable source of information for analyzing the frequency and localization of developmental anomalies at all levels of the spine.
Reseda luteola L. en el estado de Aguascalientes, México
Authors: Sandoval-Ortega Manuel Higinio , Siqueiros-Delgado María Elena
Published: July 2019

El estado de Aguascalientes se encuentra ubicado en la zona centro norte del país y ocupa alrededor del 0.3% de la superficie nacional. Florísticamente pertenece a la región Xerofítica Mexicana y, en menor proporción, a la Mesoamericana de Montaña. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar el tratamiento taxonómico de la familia Resedaceae en el estado de Aguascalientes, donde está representada por Reseda luteola L., una especie introducida originaria del viejo mundo donde se utiliza para la producción de colorantes y que es una maleza distribuida en varios estados de la República Mexicana. En Aguascalientes es una planta común, principalmente como elemento de vegetación secundaria derivada de matorral xerófilo, que prospera en orillas de camino y en áreas verdes urbanas.
Revisiting Requirement Analysis in Product Life Cycle of Software Product
Authors: Wicaksono Soetam Rizky
Published: July 2019

Product life cycle is a product journey from its start until its ending which has four stage: introduction, growth, mature and decline stage. While some products can have everlasting age, others step into decline stage, especially for software product. In software product development, should considering requirement engineering to survive. Requirement analysis mostly done in introduction stage, but it must be done in introduction, growth and most important, mature stage. Therefore, this research tries to analyze what should vendors do for its requirement analysis. The result suggests how can properly requirement analysis implemented; so, it can avoid decline stage like what happened with Path, Yahoo Messenger and BBM. It is concluded that requirement analysis is not only the job of software developer and system analyst in software product development, but also become job function and responsibility for marketing department in its effort saving their product falling to decline stage.Product life cycle is a product journey from its start until its ending which has four stage: introduction, growth, mature and decline stage. While some products can have everlasting age, others step into decline stage, especially for software product. In software product development, should considering requirement engineering to survive. Requirement analysis mostly done in introduction stage, but it must be done in introduction, growth and most important, mature stage. Therefore, this research tries to analyze what should vendors do for its requirement analysis. The result suggests how can properly requirement analysis implemented; so, it can avoid decline stage like what happened with Path, Yahoo Messenger and BBM. It is concluded that requirement analysis is not only the job of software developer and system analyst in software product development, but also become job function and responsibility for marketing department in its effort saving their product falling to decline stage.
PHOTO SELFIE AS WOMEN'S EXPRESSION OF FEMININITY
Authors: Mecca Ali
Published: July 2019

In selfie photos, women are no longer positioned as objects from photographers, but rather act as subjects who take pictures as well as the subject being photographed. Women in this context become more aware of the values of femininity that have been attached to their bodies. This study aims to identify expressions of femininity represented in selfie. The method used in this study is audience research. The results of the study show two things. First, the physical beauty represented by selfie includes the brightness of facial skin, thin cheeks, and the reddish of red lips. Second, femininity as an expression of their body being identified again into three aspects, namely, women as objects, women as subjects, and women as both of subjects and objects.
ANALYSIS OF DOCUDRAMA HISTORY AND REFERENTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF SANG KIAI MOVIES: ADAPTATION OF BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORIOGRAPHIC TEXTS TO BIOPIC FILM
Authors: Kartika Bambang Aris , Prihatini Nanik S. , Hastanto Sri , Dharsono D.,
Published: July 2019

This article discusses about the conception of adaptation of biographical historiographic texts into the medium text in the Sang Kiai film which is a type of historical docudrama film. Adaptation conception shows a transposition pattern of content from historical biographical narrative texts constructed into the text medium of Sang Kiai film. By conducting a study on the Sang Kiai film through approaches of adaptation and heuristic, hermeneutic, and internal criticism methodology has produced a pattern of referential reconstruction in the production of historical genre film texts, especially in the types of biopic films. The Sang Kiai film is a moving picture biography of the K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari figure who narrated historical facts about the nationalism of the founder of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) against the colonialist hegemony of Japanese and Allied fascist armies. Thus, the docudrama film which is positioned as a document of visualization of the historical facts about the past that is presented today through the reproduction of historical texts in the biopic film medium. The pattern of referential reconstruction shows that the biopic film of the Sang Kiai is a representation of the truth of the biographical facts of the K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari figure, although it was produced and presented through historical fiction film text
Impact of chronic osteomyelitis on wound healing and the quality of life of the patient with a chronic wound
Authors: Johnson-Kunjukutty Swapna , Delille Carmel
Published: July 2019

Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients have a higher risk of developing pressure injury secondary to limited mobility and lack of sensation. The James J Peters Medical Center is one of several regional spinal cord injury centres in the Veterans Affairs System. Veterans with SCI receive comprehensive care. Hospital- and community-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs and CAPIs) can progressively advance to chronic stage IV pressure injury complicated with osteomyelitis. Chronic wounds that become infected can lead to sepsis if the wounds are not managed properly. The management of chronic wounds represents a significant financial burden for any health care system and a challenge for providers whose goals are to avoid prolongation of hospital stay, avoid complications, and minimise disruption in the patient’s life. A focus of the primary physician is to establish a rehabilitation plan that facilitates the patient to resume activities of daily living post injury and have a productive life in their community. However, despite the collaborative effort of the SCI team, the sudden change in the patient’s mobility can also have a detrimental impact on the patient’s mental status as well.
Experience of negative pressure wound therapy over sternal wound healing: A retrospective review
Authors: Ho Wai Sze , Lee Wai Kuen , Chan Ka Kay , Fong Choi Ching
Published: July 2019

Objectives The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in sternal wound healing with the use of the validated Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT), and explore the role of NPWT over sternal wounds and future treatment pathways.
Methods Data was gathered from patients' medical records and the institution's database clinical management system. Seventeen subjects, who had undergone cardiothoracic surgeries and subsequently consulted the wound care team in one year were reviewed. Fourteen of them were included in the analysis. Healing improvement of each sternal wound under continuous NPWT and continuous conventional dressings was studied. In total, 23 continuous NPWT and 13 conventional dressing episodes were analysed with the BWAT.
Results Among conventional dressing episodes, sternal wound improvement was 2.5–3% over 10 days to 3.5 weeks, whereas 4–5% sternal healing was achieved in 5 days to 2 weeks with sternal wire presence. Better healing at 11% in 1 week by conventional dressing was attained after sternal wire removal. In NPWT episodes, 8–29%, 13–24%, and 15–46% of healing was observed in 2 weeks, 3.5 to 5 weeks and 6 to 7 weeks, respectively. Only 39% wound healing was acquired at the 13th week of NPWT in one subject. With sternal wire present, 6%–29% wound healing progress was achieved by NPWT in 1–4 weeks, and 16–23% wound improvement in 2 to 4.5 weeks by NWPT after further surgical debridement. After sternal wire removal, 6–34% sternal wound healing occurred by continuous NPWT for 1–2 weeks, and maximum healing at 46% after 2.5 weeks of NPWT were observed.
Conclusions Better wound healing was achieved in the NPWT group in comparison to conventional dressings alone. However, suboptimal sternal wound healing by NPWT alone was observed. Removal of sternal wire may improve the effectiveness of NPWT. Successful tertiary closure after NPWT among subjects supports the important bridging role of NPWT in sternal wound healing. Factors causing stagnant sternal wound healing by NPWT alone are discussed.
Nietzsche’de Yaşamın Olumlanması Üzerine
Authors: Yurt Engin , Yıldız Erdal
Published: July 2019

Bu makalede Nietzsche’nin kendi döneminde baskın olan ahlak anlayışlarına eleştirileri üzerinden onun neredeyse tüm eserlerinde mevcut olan yaşamın olumlanması teması ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu tema onun etik açıdan Hıristiyan ahlakına yönelik eleştirilerinde, daha metafiziksel bir zemine sahip olan bengi döngü anlayışında ya da insanın nasıl daha özgün ve kendi olarak yaşayabileceği bir teori olarak okunabilecek olan ünlü Zerdüşt karakterinde görülebilir. Bu yaşama evet diyen tavır Nietzsche’nin tüm felsefi görüşlerinin içine nüfuz etmiştir. Bu makalede de bu yaşama evet diyen tavrın Nietzsche’nin felsefesi içinde ne kadar özsel ve merkezi bir yere sahip olduğu açık kılınmaya çalışılmıştır. İnsanın biricikliği ve insan yaşamının değerinin olumlu anlamda yüceltilmesi fikrinin Nietzsche için ne kadar önemli olduğunun gösterilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Nueva Constitución de Túnez
Authors: Daranas Peláez Mariano
Published: July 2019

SUMARIO: I.- Nota de Introducción.  A) Antecedentes. B) Rasgos esenciales del nuevo texto fundamental. II.- Constitución de la Republica de Túnez.