bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serum miR-146a and miR-150 as Potential New Biomarkers for Hip Fracture-Induced Acute Lung Injury
Authors: Gan Li , Sun Tiansheng , Li Bei , Tian Jing , Zhang Jianzheng , Chen Xiaobin , Zhong Jianfeng , Yang Xiao , Li Qi
Published: October 2018

Background. Acute lung injury (ALI) and subsequent pulmonary infection are the most severe and usually fatal complications for elderly hip fracture patients. It is necessary to find some biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis of it. Objective. This study is aimed at examining the differential expression of miR-146a, miR-150, and cytokines (IL-6 and IL-10) between younger and elderly rats suffering from hip fracture and investigating the possible meaning of them in early diagnosis and prognosis of ALI after hip fracture. Methods and Subjects. Elderly rats and younger rats were randomly divided into sham group and fracture group, respectively. Two fracture groups received hip fracture operations. The damage degree of ALI was evaluated by histological observation and pathological score. Cytokines were measured by ELISA; miR-146a and miR-150 were analysed by qRT-PCR. Results. After treatment, compared with the corresponding sham groups, the pulmonary histological score, the serum miR-146a concentrations, and the cytokine (IL-6 and IL-10) levels in serum and BALF were significantly higher (the miR-150 were lower) in the fracture groups (with the exception of IL-6 of the younger fracture group at 72 h, all P<0.05). Meanwhile, compared with the younger fracture group, the aforementioned variables were significantly higher (the miR-150 levels were lower) in the elderly fracture group (with the exception of serum IL-10 and pulmonary histological score at 8 h, all P<0.05). The results of linear regression analysis showed that serum miR-146a and miR-150 were significantly associated with pulmonary histological score. Conclusion. Hip fracture can result in significant systemic inflammation and ALI in the rats. Compared to the younger rats, the elderly rats suffered a more remarkable ALI after hip fracture. It may be related to the abnormal expression of miR-146a and miR-150. Serum miR-146a and miR-150 are potential biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of ALI after hip fracture.
Successful Treatment of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome with Both Diffuse Peritonitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis
Authors: Sato Shuichi , Ito Masahiro , Sakai Tsuyoshi , Kaneta Anri , Sato Fumie
Published: October 2018

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a life-threatening disease caused by infection of beta-hemolytic streptococci. Here, we report an uncommon case of STSS with both diffuse peritonitis and necrotizing fasciitis and summarize previous cases. The patient was diagnosed with STSS due to an infection of the soft tissue of the lower extremity after surgery for diffuse peritonitis. The general condition had rapidly deteriorated with multiple organ dysfunction. Immediate intensive care, including mechanical ventilation, hemodiafiltration, and repeated debridement, is indispensable for a favorable outcome.
Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Depression among the Working Population of Nepal
Authors: Sherchand Ojaswee , Sapkota Nidesh , Chaudhari Rajendra Kumar , Khan Seraj A. , Baranwal Jouslin Kishor , Niraula Apeksha , Lamsal Madhab
Published: October 2018

Objective. To estimate the prevalence of depression in the working population; to examine if any gender disparity prevails; and to determine the sociodemographic mediators of depression. Methods. Data from previous research was retrieved for this study. Only paid workers were selected (n=160). Sociodemographic variables including prevalence of moderate depression were compared between the genders using Chi square test. Significant variables were subject to logistic regression. Validated Nepali version of the Beck Depression Inventory scale (BDI-Ia) was used to determine depressive symptoms with a cutoff score of ≥20 considered as moderate depression. Result. The overall prevalence of moderate depression was 15%, with higher prevalence among working women compared to men [χ2 (df) = 6.7(1), P=0.01], those practicing religions other than Hinduism [χ2 (df) = 5.5(1), P=0.01], those educated up to primary school compared to other education criteria [χ2 (df) = 9.4(4), P=0.03], those having vitamin D deficiency compared to others [χ2 (df) = 8.5(3), P=0.03], and sedentary lifestyle compared to active lifestyle [χ2 (df) = 6.7(1), P=0.009]. The OR (95% CI) for moderate depression was significantly higher in women than in men [3.2 (1.1-9.6), P= 0.03] and sedentary lifestyle [2.9(1.1-8.2), P= 0.04] even after adjusting for confounding variables. Conclusion. Working women have increased odds of depression compared to men. Among various characteristics, sedentary lifestyle was the most important causative factor for depression among women.
The Dual Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: Friend or Foe?
Authors: Yu Xin , Ge Liang , Niu Liang , Lian Xin , Ma Haichun , Pang Lei
Published: October 2018

Nitric oxide synthases (NOSs) are a family of enzymes that are responsible for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO) from the amino acid L‐arginine in the body. Among the three key NOSs, the expression of inducible NOS (iNOS) can only be induced by inflammatory stimuli and contribute to the large amount of NO production. iNOS‐derived NO plays an important role in various physiological and pathophysiological conditions, including the ischemic heart disease. Nowadays, the development of specific iNOS inhibitors and the availability of iNOS knockout mice have provided substantial evidence to support the role of iNOS/NO signaling in the myocardium. Nevertheless, the role of iNOS/NO signaling in the myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury is very complex and highly perplexing; both detrimental and beneficial effects of iNOS have been described. Thus, this review will aim at providing basic insights into the current progress of the role of iNOS in myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury. A better understanding of the dual role of iNOS in details may help facilitate the development of more effective therapies for the management of ischemic heart diseases.
Pathogenic Variability of Wheat Stem Rust Pathogen (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) in Hararghe Highlands, Ethiopia
Authors: Abrahim Arif , Hussein Temam , Badebo Ayele
Published: October 2018

Wheat is one of the important major crops of Hararghe Highlands. It is third in land coverage and total production after sorghum and maize. However, the wheat stem rust disease is threatening production of wheat in this region. So, this research was conducted with the following objective: to determine the population of Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici in Hararghe Highlands. A total of 200 fields were surveyed and stem rust samples were collected and transported to Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center for race analysis. Inoculation of differentials carrying resistance genes Sr24 and Sr-Tmp indicated typical low infection types on all isolates. Isolates EH5, EH8, and EH3 from East Hararghe and WH2, WH1, and WH3 from West Hararghe showed high virulence of infection in all differential lines. Ten (10) races were identified by using Puccinia graminis tritici code system: TTGSK, PTJQK, TTSSK, TTKSK, TRSSK, and TTJQK from East Hararghe and TTTSK and TTSQK from West Hararghe zones. Race TTSSK was most frequent (25%) followed by TTKSK (25%) in East Hararghe. Race TTSSK showed 50% frequency of occurrence in West Hararghe zones. The low frequency of occurrences indicated high variability of the races in the survey areas. Therefore, monitoring of populations of pathogens is important for the national and regional research centers. Detection of pathogen virulence evolution and of currently effective resistance genes is necessary and must be applied within a system of resistance gene management.
Etiology of Coinfections in Children with Influenza during 2015/16 Winter Season in Nepal
Authors: Upadhyay Bishnu Prasad , Banjara Megha Raj , Shrestha Ram Krishna , Tashiro Masato , Ghimire Prakash
Published: October 2018

Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are one of the major public health problems in developing countries like Nepal. Besides the influenza, several other pathogens are responsible for acute respiratory infection in children. Etiology of infections is poorly characterized at the course of clinical management, and hence empirical antimicrobial agents are used. The objective of this study was to characterize the influenza and other respiratory pathogens by real-time PCR assay. A total of 175 throat swab specimens of influenza-positive cases collected at National Influenza Center, Nepal, during the 2015/16 winter season were selected for detecting other respiratory copathogens. Total nucleic acid was extracted using Pure Link viral RNA/DNA mini kit (Invitrogen), and multiplex RT-PCR assays were performed. Influenza A and B viruses were found in 120 (68.6%) and 55 (31.4%) specimens, respectively, among which coinfections were found in 106 (60.6%) specimens. Among the influenza A-positive cases, 25 (20.8%) were A/H1N1 pdm09 and 95 (79.2%) were A/H3 subtypes. Viruses coinfected frequently with influenza virus in children were rhinovirus (26; 14.8%), respiratory syncytial virus A/B (19; 10.8%), adenovirus (14; 8.0%), coronavirus (CoV)-HKU1 (14; 8.0%), CoV-OC43 (5; 2.9%), CoV-229E (2; 1.1%), metapneumovirus A/B (5; 2.9%), bocavirus (6; 3.4%), enterovirus (5; 2.9%), parainfluenza virus-1 (3; 1.7%), and parainfluenza virus-3 (2; 1.1%). Coinfection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae with influenza virus was found in children (5; 2.8%). Most of the viral infection occurred in young children below 5 years of age. In addition to influenza virus, nine different respiratory pathogens were detected, of which coinfections of rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus A/B were predominantly found in children. This study gives us better information on the respiratory pathogen profile and coinfection combinations which are important for diagnosis and treatment of ARIs.
Optimal Control Based on the Polynomial Least Squares Method
Authors: Bota Constantin , Cǎruntu Bogdan , Pașca Mǎdǎlina Sofia , Lǎpǎdat Marioara
Published: October 2018

In this paper an approach for computing an optimal control law based on the Polynomial Least Squares Method (PLSM) is presented. The initial optimal control problem is reformulated as a variational problem whose corresponding Euler-Lagrange equation is solved by using PLSM. A couple of examples emphasize the accuracy of the method.
Pompe Disease Could Mimic Exam Findings of Amyloidosis: Two Rare Diagnoses Bona Fide
Authors: Abeykoon Jithma P. , Duma Narjust , Tracy Jennifer A. , Milone Margherita , Go Ronald
Published: October 2018

A 70-year-old female presented with a three-year history of evolving macroglossia causing dysphagia and dysarthria, with proximal muscle weakness. Given the classic physical finding of macroglossia, the patient underwent extensive evaluation for amyloidosis which proved to be negative apart from a bone marrow biopsy which stained positive for transthyretin without amino acid sequence abnormality, thus giving wild-type transthyretin amyloidosis. Since the wild-type transthyretin amyloidosis could not entirely explain her clinical presentation and evaluation, further studies were conducted in a sequential manner, thus leading to a diagnosis of Pompe disease explaining her presenting signs and symptoms including her macroglossia. Through this fascinating case, we attempt to highlight the approach for the diagnoses of two rare diseases in a patient by emphasizing the importance of having a broad differential diagnosis when presented with findings which may have been thought as pathognomonic for certain diseases.
Design of an Improved Cooking Stove Using High Density Heated Rocks and Heat Retaining Techniques
Authors: Bantu Anthony A. , Nuwagaba Gilbert , Kizza Sarah , Turinayo Yonah K.
Published: October 2018

In sub-Saharan Africa, dependence on wood fuel has caused significant depletion of vegetative resources. Whereas there exist hundreds of improved cooking stoves, many have not reached their maximum potential because their designs are predominantly focused on either fuel efficiency or reduced smoke. This research designed and fabricated an improved charcoal stove using high density rocks and heat retaining techniques. The aim was to retain heat and minimise heat losses in cooking devices with a sole purpose of reducing the amount of fuel used during cooking. The stove design herein incorporates the interaction of physical and thermal properties of granite rocks with heat loss theories to give a thermal efficient unit. The stove was estimated to cost US$ 36 which compared favourably with most of the improved charcoal stoves on international market (US$ 3–50 US$). This study revealed that, by introducing the new stove design and insulation, the granite rocks depicted high thermal storage properties with potential for reducing fuel use by over 78% with reference to the open fire stove. The designed granite rock stove therefore paves way for the use of high density rocks in improved cook stoves to achieve high performance energy efficient systems that can sustainably put to use vegetative resources.
Potentiation of Antidepressant Effects of Agomelatine and Bupropion by Hesperidin in Mice
Authors: Nadar Jegan Sakthivel , Kale Pravin Popatrao , Kadu Pramod Kerunath , Prabhavalkar Kedar , Dhangar Ruchita
Published: October 2018

Hesperidin, a well-known flavanone glycoside mostly found in citrus fruits, showed neuroprotective and antidepressant activity. Agomelatine, a melatonergic MT1/MT2 agonist and 5-HT2C receptor antagonist, exhibits good antidepressant efficacy. Bupropion has been widely used for the treatment of depression because of its dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition. The objective of present study was to assess the antidepressant effects of hesperidin combination with agomelatine or bupropion. Male Swiss Albino mice received treatment of saline, vehicle, ‘hesperidin alone’, ‘agomelatine alone’, hesperidin+agomelatine, ‘bupropion alone’, hesperidin+bupropion, and agomelatine+bupropion for 14 days. The immobility period was analysed 30 min after the treatment in forced swim and tail suspension tests. Dopamine and serotonin levels were analysed in hippocampus, cerebral cortex, and whole brain using HPLC with fluorescence detector. Hesperidin plus agomelatine treated group was better in terms of decrease in immobility period and increase in dopamine and serotonin levels when compared to their respective monotherapy treated groups.
Six new species of Eugenia (Myrtaceae) from the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil
Authors: COSTA-LIMA JAMES LUCAS DA , CHAGAS EARL CELESTINO DE OLIVEIRA
Published: October 2018

Six Eugenia species from the Atlantic Forest of Alagoas state, northeastern Brazil, are described here: Eugenia anthropophaga, E. cambemba, E. curuba, E. jussara, E. mammifera, and E. palmarina. Eugenia anthropophaga and E. jussara are morphologically similar to each other but distinguished by the ovate (vs. linear in E. jussara) bracts, fruiting pedicels not swollen (vs. swollen) at the base, and subglobose (vs. pyriform), pilose (vs. glabrescent) and deeply 8-costate (vs. slightly 8-costate) fruits with patent (vs. erect) calyx lobes. Eugenia cambemba is morphologically similar to E. valsuganana but differs by the leaf blades cuspidate at the apex, and fruits longer, obovoid, and reddish when ripe. Eugenia curuba is similar to E. pruinosa, differing by the leaf blades obtuse to rounded at the apex, with 12–14 secondary veins per side, and sessile fruits with subtly glandular-rugose surface. Eugenia mammifera differs from E. coffeifolia by the elliptic leaf blades with 14–17 secondary veins, eciliate calyx lobes, and fruits 8-costate and constricted at apex. Eugenia palmarina differs from E. barrana by the widely elliptic leaf blades with minute glandular dots on the adaxial surface, with 12–15 secondary veins per side, and longer triangular or linear bracts. Due to the restricted distribution and imminent threats, the new species are provisionally considered as Critically Endangered (CR), in accordance with the IUCN criteria. Data about geographical distribution, habitat, and comments on morphological affinities are provided.
Flora of Singapore Precursors, 11. A new species of Urophyllum (Rubiaceae) from the Malay Peninsula
Authors: WONG KHOON MENG
Published: October 2018

A new species, Urophyllum malayense (Rubiaceae) is described, endemic to the Malay Peninsula (Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore). It has resemblances to Urophyllum trifurcum but differs notably in the extent of inflorescence branching and flower size.
Morphological changes of the brain in mood disorders.
Authors: Wilczyńska Karolina , Simonienko Katarzyna , Konarzewska Beata , Szajda Sławomir , Waszkiewicz Napoleon
Published: October 2018

Zmiany morfologiczne mózgu w zaburzeniach afektywnych występują głównie w obszarach kory czołowo-limbicznej, hipokampa i ciał migdałowatych, struktur regulujących funkcjonowanie emocjonalne i poznawcze oraz rozwój symptomatyki somatycznej w przebiegu zaburzeń. Największa liczba doniesień dotyczących zmian strukturalnych kory mózgu dotyczy grzbietowobocznej kory przedczołowej, kory czołowo-oczodołowej oraz przedniej kory zakrętu obręczy. Wyniki badań neuroobrazowych i sekcyjnych ujawniają zmiany objętości struktur biorących udział w tworzeniu obwodów neuronalnych wpływających na powstawanie zaburzeń nastroju, a badania mikroskopowe wykazują występowanie zmian gęstości, liczebności i morfologii komórek w tych obszarach. Niektóre z obserwowanych zmian występują jedynie w określonych warstwach kory. Cenne uzupełnienie tych danych stanowią badania histochemiczne markerów przeżywalności neuronów, cytokin prozapalnych, czynników troficznych oraz markerów swoistych dla poszczególnych struktur komórkowych. Teorie patogenezy zaburzeń związanych z neuroprzekaźnictwem monoaminergicznym, GABA-ergicznym i glutaminergicznym znajdują potwierdzenie w wynikach badań stężeń neuroprzekaźnikow, ich receptorów i transporterów. Część uzyskiwanych wyników koreluje ilościowo z rodzajem i nasileniem występujących objawów, czasem trwania zaburzeń oraz ze stosowaną farmakoterapią i leczeniem niefarmakologicznym.
Nocturia has no impact on depression severity in patients suffering from depression but correlates with sleep quality
Authors: Przydacz Mikolaj , Skalski Michal , Golabek Tomasz , Sobański Jerzy , Klasa Katarzyna , Świerkosz Agata , Dudek Dominika , Chłosta Piotr
Published: October 2018

Cel pracy

Związek pomiędzy nykturią, depresją i zaburzeniami snu w populacji ogólnej został szeroko udokumentowany. Dotychczasowe badania nie przeanalizowały jednak wpływu nykturii na nasilenie choroby u pacjentów chorujących na depresję, a także związku pomiędzy nykturią a zaburzeniami snu wśród omawianych pacjentów. W tym celu zbadaliśmy wpływ nykturii na nasilenie depresji oraz jakość snu u pacjentów cierpiących na depresję.

Metoda

Przeprowadziliśmy badanie przekrojowe wśród pacjentów depresyjnych leczonych w oddziale oraz poradni przyklinicznej Kliniki Psychiatrii Dorosłych Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie. Wszyscy pacjenci spełnili kryteria DSM-5 oraz ICD-10 dla depresji. Nykturia została oceniona za pomocą skali International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), nasilenie depresji za pomocą 17-punktowego kwestionariusza Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD), a jakość snu za pomocą Holland Sleep Disorders Questionnaire (HSDQ). Analiza statystyczna została przeprowadzona za pomocą testu ANOVA (post-hoc Tukey test).

Wyniki

Do badania zostało włączonych 98 pacjentów. Nykturia została stwierdzona u 68 z nich. Większość pacjentów (35) wykazała łagodne nasilenie depresji. Średni wynik z kwestionariusza HSDQ wyniósł 78.8 (zakres 32-146). Wykonana przez nas analiza statystyczna wykazała brak wpływu nykturii na nasilenie depresji (p=0.625) przy jednak istotnie statystycznej korelacji pomiędzy nykturią a jakością snu (p=0.037). Test post-hoc analizujący korelację pomiędzy stopniem nasilenia nykturii a zaburzeniami snu pokazał, że większa liczba nocnych mikcji (co najmniej 3 epizody) prowadzi do istotnie wyższych wyników punktowych w kwestionariuszu HSDQ.

Wnioski

Nasze badanie wykazało brak wpływu nykturii na nasilenie depresji u pacjentów ze zdiagnozowaną depresją. Niemniej, wskazaliśmy istotnie statystycznie związek pomiędzy nykturią a jakością snu u omawianych chorych. Dalsze badania z większą liczbą pacjentów są niezbędne do potwierdzenia omawianych wyników.
The relationship between surgical treatment (mastectomy vs. breast conserving treatment) and body acceptance, manifesting femininity and experiencing an intimate relation with a partner in breast cancer patients
Authors: Jabłoński Marcin , Streb Joanna , Mirucka Beata , Słowik Agnieszka , Jach Robert
Published: October 2018

Cel pracy

Celem badania była weryfikacja nastepujących hipotez: 1. Czy kobiety, które przeszły chirurgiczne leczenie raka piersi różnią się od zdrowych kobiet sposobem doświadczania własnego ciała (Ja cielesne)? 2. Czy technika chirurgiczna (mastektomia vs zabieg oszczędzający pierś) różnicuje grupę operowanych kobiet pod względem doświadczanie ciała po operacji? 3. Czy zmienne demograficzne, BMI, rozmiar biustu i ocena blizny różnicują grupę badanych kobiet pod względem doświadczenia cielesności po operacji?

Metoda

W celu zbadania sposobu doświadczania swojego ciała przez kobiety po operacji piersi zastosowano Kwestionariusz Ja cielesne (J-C) autorstwa Beaty Miruckiej (2005). Analizie poddano wyniki kwestionariusza uzyskane od 50 kobiet. Wyniki porównano z grupą kontrolną kobiet zdrowych. Analizę statystyczną przeprowadzono z zastosowaniem pakietu IBM SPSS Statistics, wersja 24, z jednoczynnikową analizą wariancji (ANOVA).

Wyniki

Istotne różnice uzyskano pomiędzy całą grupą kobiet po operacji piersi, niezależnie od techniki operacyjnej i grupą kontrolną w trzech aspektach kwestionariusza J-C: akceptacja ciała, manifestowanie kobiecości i doświadczanie intymności.

Wnioski

Operacyjne leczenie raka piersi pozostaje w istotnym związku ze sposobem przeżywania swojego ciała, wyrażonym w trzech wymiarach Ja cielesnego badanych kobiet.
Caracterização de blendas de amido de feijão macáçar, quitosana e glicerol
Authors: Costa Djeson Mateus Alves da , Silva Leidiane Araújo da , Lima Mayra Thatiane Jerônimo de
Published: October 2018

A presente pesquisa foi conduzida com o objetivo de extrair amido de feijão macáçar, quitosana de carapaças de camarão e avaliar as características das blendas de amido de feijão macáçar-quitosana-glicerol, obtidas com diferentes combinações entre esses constituintes. Utilizou-se nas formulações para obtenção das blendas, amido de feijão macáçar (3 g/100 g de solução) e diferentes porcentagens de quitosana e glicerol (0/20, 0/30, 5/20, 5/30, 10/20 e 10/30) respectivamente, em relação à quantidade de amido (m/m). As soluções foram vertidas em placas de Petri de vidro (10 mL) e secas em estufa com circulação de ar, à 40oC por 24 h. A matriz polimérica, amido de feijão macáçar-quitosana-glicerol, apresentou ótima interação intermolecular pois produziu filmes com boa uniformidade, continuidade, manuseabilidade e transparência (74,1562 ± 4,8330%). Os filmes obtidos são adequados para embalagens transparentes de produtos desidratados e com baixo teor de umidade, os quais requerem maior atrativo para sua comercialização.
La colaboración tecnocientífica de la universidad con su entorno en México: El caso de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Authors: García Galván Rodolfo , Cabrera Flores Mayer R. , McAnally Salas Lewis S.
Published: October 2018

En la ruta hacia la economía y la sociedad basadas en el conocimiento, es importante la comprensión del proceso colaborativo de las universidades con su entorno, es por eso que este documento tiene el propósito de identificar los rasgos más sobresalientes de la colaboración (mediada por el conocimiento) de la UABC; así como sus principales modalidades de interacción con el entorno productivo, social y gubernamental. En lo metodológico, se trata de un estudio de caso en el que la principal técnica de recolección de evidencias es la aplicación de entrevistas semi-estructuradas a investigadores de los institutos de esta universidad). Entre los principales hallazgos se encontró que sigue existiendo ambigüedad normativa respecto a las actividades de colaboración, el desarrollo del fenómeno conlleva impactos cognitivos (beneficios) importantes en los investigadores; asimismo, la gestión y organización no reflejan esfuerzos institucionales formales por construir capacidades profesionales para la vinculación mediada por el conocimiento con el entorno, situación que no favorece la consolidación de la tercera función universitaria.
Roles of local foundations in German community-based initiatives: Devolving criticism of philanthropy to the local?
Authors: Koranyi Franz , Kolleck Nina
Published: October 2018

This article explores perceptions of local philanthropic foundations situated in community-based initiative (CBI) policies that aim to achieve educational goals through the establishment of collaborative connections between schools and multiple local actors. Although roles of philanthropy in public education are controversial, scholars have yet to rigorously consider the specific local context of CBIs. We aim to help fill this research gap by investigating the main collective orientations that underlie actions of local foundations in German CBIs. Based on semi-structured interviews with chairpersons in a south German municipality, we examine patterns of experience and attitude through application of the documentary method. The reconstructed collective orientations allow for the identification of four primary roles of philanthropy in CBIs. Notably, the addition of an advocacy role relocates a phenomenon that was previously identified as a disruptive element at a (supra-)national level. These roles suggest potential for philanthropy to engage in local education policy-making. As such, they pose pressing questions that need to be addressed by public authorities and regulators.
Organizational identification in school psychological counselors: The role of psychological empowerment and self-efficacy beliefs

Authors: Özgözgü Serdal , Bektaş Mahmut
Published: October 2018

If the psychological counselors who work at schools feel themselves strong and sufficient, this will strengthen their bond with school environment and contribute to their identification with the school. In this research, it is aimed to determine the general self-efficacy, psychological empowerment and the perception of the organizational identification of the psychological counselors who work in schools and to see if the general self-efficacy and the psychological empowerment will predict the organizational identification. "Psychological Empowerment Scale", "General Self-Efficacy Scale" and "Organizational Identification Scale" are used to collect data. The data is collected by the 374 psychological counselors who work in the schools in İzmir. As a result of the research, the school psychological counselors' perception of general self-efficacy, psychological empowerment and organizational identification increased above average. In addition, moderate significant relation is found between variables. Nonetheless, the perception of general self-efficacy and psychological empowerment predict the organizational identification on a significant level.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetOkullarda görev yapan okul psikolojik danışmanlarının kendilerini psikolojik olarak güçlü ve yeterli hissetmeleri, okulları ile olan bağlarını kuvvetlendirerek özdeşleşmelerine katkıda bulunmaktadır. Araştırmada okullarda görev yapan okul psikolojik danışmanlarının genel öz-yeterlik, psikolojik güçlendirme ve örgütsel özdeşleme algılarını belirlemek ve genel öz-yeterlik ile psikolojik güçlendirme algılarının örgütsel özdeşlemeyi yordayıp yordamadığına bakılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplamak için “Psikolojik Güçlendirme Ölçeği”, “Genel Öz Yeterlik Ölçeği” ve "Örgütsel Özdeşleşme Ölçeği"  kullanılmıştır. İzmir’deki okullarda çalışan 374 psikolojik danışmandan veri toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda okul psikolojik danışmanlarının genel öz-yeterlik, psikolojik güçlendirme ve örgütsel özdeşleşme algıları orta düzeyin üzerinde çıkmıştır. Araştırmada ayrıca değişkenler arasında orta düzeyde anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. Ayrıca genel öz-yeterlik ve psikolojik güçlendirme algısı örgütsel özdeşleşmeyi anlamlı derecede yordamaktadır.
Description of a new species of Rhabdias Stiles and Hassall, 1905 (Nematoda: Rhabdiasidae) from Western Himalayan foothills (Uttarakhand), India
Authors: Maity Pallab , Rizvi Anjum N. , Bursey Charles R. , Basu Parthiba
Published: October 2018

Rhabdias garhwalensissp. nov. from the lungs ofDuttaphrynus himalayanus(Günther, 1864) collected in Kimoi Tehsil, district Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand), India is described and illustrated.Rhabdias garhwalensissp. nov. represents the 15th species described from the Oriental zoogeographical zone and the 9th species from India. The new species is differentiated from the closely related Oriental species in having 6 lips, cup–shaped buccal cavity with muscular striations in the posterior region and smaller esophagus to body length ratio. In addition to the new species, a second species,Cosmocercoides bufonisKarve, 1944, was found in the large intestine ofD. himalayanus.
On the Accuracy of Estimating the Inflation Rate: Marty Feldstein as Dr. Pangloss
Authors: Komlos John
Published: October 2018

Martin Feldstein argues “that ‘true’ real output is growing faster than the official estimates imply and that the corresponding ‘true’ GDP price index is rising more slowly than the official one – or is actually declining.” In contrast, we argue that there is no real reason for such optimism. There are many negative developments that Feldstein overlooks such as subjective evaluations of well-being, incarceration rates, suicide rates, and the opioid epidemic. Moreover, he neglects completely the skewed distributions of income and wealth which leaves many families with inadequate savings and scrapping to make ends meet even if the average incomes grow. Feldstein overlooks also the many bite-backs of innovation such as the way the internet enabled foreign governments to interfere in the political process. In short, Feldstein’s view is Panglossian. He sees only the positives in technological change but fails to acknowledge the many negatives including global warming. As Stiglitz et al., suggest, “one of the reasons that most people may perceive themselves as being worse off even though average GDP is increasing is because they are indeed worse off (2010).”
Miguel de Unamuno und die deutsche Kultur
Authors: Gómez María Martín
Published: October 2018

En este artículo se estudian y analizan las relaciones académicas y culturales que Miguel de Unamuno mantuvo con la filosofía y la literatura alemanas. A partir de una serie de documentos nuevos encontrados en el “Deutsches Literatur Archiv” de Marbach y también en la “Casa Museo Miguel de Unamuno” de la Universidad de Salamanca, en un primer momento de este trabajo se pretende explicar la influencia que los pensadores alemanes ejercieron en la configuración del pensamiento unamuniano, para, inmediatamente después, profundizar en la recepción que, tras su muerte, tuvo la obra de Unamuno en Alemania.
The Ancillary Service Purchase Model in the Background of High Proportion of Renewable Energy Connecting with the Grid
Authors: Dong Fugui , Jin Chunxu , Shi Lei , Shang Meimei
Published: October 2018

With the trend of high proportion of renewable energy connecting with grid, peaking services has played a crucial role in the integration of wind power and other renewable energy sources. The current peaking service takes into account only the cost of thermal power units that providing peaking service without considering the impact of its own reliability on the peaking service and the safe operation of the power system. In this paper, the traditional uniform clearing mechanism has been improved, and the reliability factor of ancillary service provided by thermal power units has been included in the previous quotation-based sorting rule, and a multi-objective programming optimal purchasing model considering synergistic capacity cost and power system stability is established. According to the optimal solution of each objective, Pareto optimal solution of multi-objective programming problem is obtained by the ideal point method. Then the ancillary service price and purchase cost are obtained based on the solution.
Ehren- und Hauptamt in der Katechese in Deutschland
Authors: Altmeyer Stefan
Published: October 2018

Ehrenamtliches Engagement spielt für die religiöse Bildungsarbeit im Bereich der kirchlichen Lernorte insgesamt und speziell für die Katechese in katholischen Gemeinden eine maßgebliche Rolle. Trotz dieser hohen Bedeutung und einer seit Jahren sich vollziehenden Umbruchsituation hat sich die empirische religionspädagogische Forschung in Deutschland dem Verhältnis zwischen haupt- und ehrenamtlichem Mitarbeiter/-innen in der Katechese bislang nicht gewidmet. Diesem Desiderat trägt die vorgestellte Pilotstudie Rechnung. Durch eine qualitativ-rekonstruktive Untersuchung von 159 Texten zur Zukunft der Katechese lässt sich zeigen, wie Hypotheken einer ungeklärten Beziehung zwischen beiden Gruppen sowie ein Bewusstsein der gemeinsamen Aufgabe in der Wahrnehmung der Akteure präsent und wirksam sind.
The lexical profile of modern American proverbs: Detecting contextually predictable keywords in a database of American English proverbs
Authors: Lückert Claudia
Published: October 2018

Proverbs (as Time is money) are conventionalized expressions that are “equivalent to a sentence” and “express generalized experiences or value judgements” (Steyer 2015: 209-210). This study aims at describing the lexical structure of the proverb inventory and at identifying ‘proverbial keywords’ which may be assumed to play an important role in storing proverbs in the mind (Luckert 2018). A database of American English proverbs was compiled and content words were tested for their contextual predictability (with COCA as ‘normative corpus’ using a ‘goodness-of-fit’ test). The results suggest that 59.4 % of the word lemmas are significantly over-represented in the proverb corpus (i.e. ‘keywords’). This finding underpins the assumption that a considerable number of words are strongly associated with the proverb as a category. In the experimental part of the project it was tested whether the ‘keywords’ differ in how well they contribute to a strengthened memory representation of proverbs.
The third speaker: The body as interlocutor in conventional, complementary, and integrative medicine encounters
Authors: Pritzker Sonya Elizabeth , Guzman Jennifer , Hui Ka-Kit , Tarn Derjung
Published: October 2018

This paper examines talk about the body in interactions between patients and their complementary/ alternative providers (CAM), integrative physicians (IM), or conventional physicians. In an analysis of 603 consultations, we focus on instances where the body is spoken of in agentive terms. We thus examine particular micro-interactive moments where the body is constituted as an agent that speaks, responds, and otherwise acts in ways that direct the flow of conversation or the medical decision-making process. With this data, we demonstrate how body-as-agent metaphors in the clinical encounter underscore the communicative agency of providers and position the body as an interlocutor or ‘third speaker’ in conversation with the patient and provider. We further note that we found only limited differences in the ways body-as-agent metaphors were used by CAM/IM and conventional providers. Rather than arguing that such differences demonstrate a fundamental divide between CAM/IM and conventional approaches, we therefore suggest that these kinds of supportive body-as-agent talk exist as opportunities for all providers to support patients in taking a more active stance in managing their relationship with their body.
Experimental planning for the evaluation of phenotipic descriptors in banana
Authors: Donato Sérgio Luiz Rodrigues , Silva João Abel da , Guimarães Bruno Vinícius Castro , Silva Sebastião de Oliveira e
Published: October 2018

Abstract This work aimed to subsidize experimental planning for the evaluation of phenotypic characters in banana. The experiment consisted of a uniformity trial with Tropical cultivar spaced of 3 m x 2 m, in a useful area with nine rows of 40 plants. Vegetative and yield aspects were evaluated in two production cycles. Plants and basic units (UB) were combined to form various plot sizes, from which the variation coefficient and the soil heterogeneity index were estimated. To define the experimental design, the Hatheway method was used. Variability, resulting from the soil anisotropy and other factors such as desuckering cultural practice increases between mother plant and daughter plant cycles, with effects on experimental design. The variation coefficient and number of replicates are the factors that most influenced the experimental design. For the same precision level required, the combination that maximizes efficient in the use of experimental area can be adopted, that is, smaller plot size and higher number of replicates or larger plot size and fewer replicates. Estimates of plot size and number of replicates are subsides for the design of experiments for the evaluation of phenotypic descriptors in banana.
EROSIVE POTENTIAL OF SPORTS BEVERAGES ON HUMAN ENAMEL “IN VITRO”
Authors: Damo Dalila Meazza , Arossi Guilherme Anziliero , Silva Helena Alvez da , Santos Leonardo Haerter dos , Kappaun Diego Rafael
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT Introduction: The low pH of sports drinks may cause tooth enamel demineralization. Objective: To measure Vickers hardness of human enamel exposed to sports drinks. Methods: Human molars were used to collect the enamel samples. Each sample had a test surface (exposed to the drinks) and a control surface (unexposed). The samples were exposed to isotonic drinks Gatorade and Powerade, and to maltodextrin drinks Malto Advanced and Malto Active, for 10 minutes every 12 hours over 30 days. The Vickers microhardness test was conducted with three indentations on each surface. The mean of the indentations within each group was considered in the statistical analysis. Sports drinks variables were analyzed with ANOVA/Tukey (p≤0.01). The independent t-test was used in the comparison between the control and test surfaces of each drink (p ≤ 0.05). Results: Enamel exposure to Gatorade (p = 0.000) Malto Advanced (p = 0.000) and Malto Active (p = 0.000) was seen to significantly reduce microhardness, while the isotonic drink Powerade had no significant effect on enamel (p = 0.248). Conclusion: It was concluded that with the exception of the isotonic drink Powerade, all the sports drinks tested caused a reduction in the microhardness of human enamel. Evidence Level III; Therapeutic studies - Investigating the Results of Treatment.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER – A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Boing Leonessa , Pereira Gustavo Soares , Vieira Melissa de Carvalho Souza , Seemann Taysi , Cardoso Allana Alexandre , Sperandio Fabiana Flores , Borgatto Adriano Ferreti , Baptista Fatima , Guimarães Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast cancer treatment can cause different side effects on the quality of life of women. Physical activity, in turn, can reduce these side effects. Objective: To investigate the physical activity and quality of life of women during and after breast cancer treatment. Methods: Sample of 174 women (57.0±9.5 years) during or after clinical treatment for breast cancer. Interview questionnaire composed of general information, physical activity (IPAQ short version) and quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23). For statistical analysis chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test, student's t-test for independent samples, Mann-Whitney U test and multiple logistic regression analyses (p <0.05). Results: Most women did not achieve the physical activity guidelines, particularly those undergoing clinical treatment. Results showed longer walking time, moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity, moderate + vigorous physical activity, and total physical activity among the women following completion of treatment. The quality of life scores were also higher among women after clinical treatment. Logistic regression indicated that every 10-minute increment to walking time results in a 19% decrease in the probability of worse functional capacity and a 26% decrease in the probability of worse symptoms associated with treatment side effects. Conclusion: During treatment, women with breast cancer undertake less physical activity and have worse quality of life. Walking appears to be an effective type of physical activity for these women, improving quality of life during and after breast cancer treatment. Level of evidence II; Prognostic studies - Investigation of the effect of patient characteristics on the disease outcome.
IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE LEVEL AND AGE ON THE STRENGTH AND ASYMMETRY OF YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS
Authors: Ferreira Jacielle Carolina , Araujo Silvia Ribeiro Santos , Pimenta Eduardo Mendonça , Menzel Hans-Joachim Karl , Medeiros Fabíola Bertú , Andrade André Gustavo Pereira de , Ocarino Juliana de Melo , Chagas Mauro Heleno
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACT Introduction: Muscular strength is an essential capacity for soccer players; however, the profile of this capacity has not yet been clearly established in young players. Objective: To compare muscular strength performance in the countermovement jump (CMJ) task and the presence of lower limb asymmetry among soccer athletes of the under 15 (U15), under 17 (U17) and under 20 (U20) categories, and between two teams of different competitive levels. Methods: One hundred and fifty one young soccer players of three different categories (U15, U17 and U20) from two teams in the Brazilian first and second divisions performed six vertical jumps in a system of two force plates. Ground reaction force (GRF) was used to calculate jump height and to obtain the variables Peak force (FMAX), Impulse (I) and Peak power (PMAX) with regard to body mass and the respective asymmetry values. Results: No differences were found in the performance and asymmetry variable between the categories (Jump height: p=0.23; FMAX: p=0.15; I: p=0.11; PMAX: p=0.32; FMAX asymmetry: p=0.21; I asymmetry: p=0.58; PMAX asymmetry: p=0.58). The first division club had higher muscle strength and asymmetry values than the second division club (Jump height: p<0.01; I: p<0.01; PMAX: p<0.01; FMAX asymmetry: p<0.01; I asymmetry: p<0.01; PMAX asymmetry: p<0.01), except for FMAX (p=0.63). No variable had an interaction effect (club x category). Conclusion: As categories progress, jump height, relative I, PMAX and FMAX values and their respective asymmetries are stable. The asymmetry and strength performance of the first division club were higher than that of the second division club, except for FMAX, indicating that the competitive level may influence strength performance and the development of asymmetry. Level of Evidence II; Diagnostic study – Investigating a diagnostic test.
Composition, abundance and biomass of a fish assemblage in a southern Brazilian coastal stream during polyhaline/euhaline condition
Authors: Quintela Fernando Marques , Corrêa Fabiano , Gava Adriana
Published: October 2018

Abstract: The coastal streams of southernmost Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul state, are marked by a period of regular marine intrusion resultant from intense oceanic winds. In the present study we aimed to investigate the species composition, abundance and relative biomass of the ichthyofauna in the lower stretch of a coastal stream during summer, a period of regular marine intrusion. Estreito is a coastal hydrological complex composed by lakes, swamps and a perennial stream, located at the central-south portion of the coastal plain of Rio Grande do Sul state. During the summer of 2018, the ichthyofauna of lower Estreito stream was sampled by beach hauls applied in 17 random points distributed in a stretch of ca. 2km. Measurements at the sampled stretch revealed salinities between 19.3 to 31.3 ppt, characterizing the studied system as polyhaline/euhaline during summer. The sample of 4,533 specimens revealed the occurrence of 20 species, being the great majority marine-dwelling. The most abundant species were the anablepid Jenynsia lineata (70.3%), the cichlid Geophagus brasiliensis (19.3%) and the the mugilid Mugil curema (7.5%). The highest relative biomass was recorded for J. lineata, followed by M. curema and G. brasiliensis. The dominance of marine-dwelling species in the assemblage composition and the high abundance of limnic-estuarine J. lineata corroborate previous studies conducted in other washouts of Rio Grande do Sul.
A Análise de Trajetórias Assistenciais como Metodologia de Integração Ensino-Serviço na Saúde
Authors: Argenton Isabel Schuster , Pilecco Romualdo de Lima , Dolinski Carolina , Medeiros Cássia Regina Gotler
Published: October 2018

RESUMO A integração ensino-serviço é considerada pelo Ministério da Saúde (MS) uma importante estratégia para a formação de profissionais que atendam aos princípios e diretrizes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Este artigo descreve um relato de experiência acerca da promoção de integração entre estudantes de Medicina e uma equipe Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF). A partir das Visitas Domiciliares (VD) às famílias acompanhadas pelos estudantes, elaborou-se o desenho de trajetórias assistenciais que posteriormente foram discutidas com os profissionais da ESF. As trajetórias evidenciaram o agravo de doenças crônicas, o mix público-privado na utilização dos serviços de saúde e a busca de atendimento apenas quando surgem os sintomas. A equipe de saúde confirmou as dificuldades relatadas pelos usuários em relação ao atendimento especializado, ao acesso a procedimentos cirúrgicos e à realização de alguns exames. Por outro lado, os profissionais também relataram cuidados que não apareceram nas trajetórias informadas pelo usuário, como a realização de consultas médicas na ESF e atendimento realizado pela equipe de enfermagem. Observou-se que muitos usuários percebem a atenção primária (AP) como uma extensão do atendimento emergencial, não compreendendo as atribuições desse nível de atenção. Esta situação, somada à dificuldade da equipe na realização da promoção em saúde e de VD, contribui para a frustração dos trabalhadores da ESF. Esta análise permitiu aos estudantes identificar tanto as dificuldades do usuário no acesso à saúde como as da equipe para promover a integralidade do cuidado. Além disso, verificou-se certo distanciamento entre o preconizado pelas políticas públicas e os processos de trabalho, apesar dos esforços dos trabalhadores para atender às necessidades dos usuários, evidenciando também as falhas na gestão e na rede de atenção à saúde. Constatou-se a importância desta metodologia para a formação interprofissional em saúde, visto que promove a análise de situações encontradas no cotidiano de uma equipe de saúde.