bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reduction of Portion Size and Eating Rate Is Associated with BMI-SDS Reduction in Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents: Results on Eating and Nutrition Behaviour from the Observational KgAS Study
Authors: Torbahn Gabriel , Gellhaus Ines , Koch Benjamin , von Kries Rüdiger , Obermeier Viola , Holl Reinhard W. , Fink Katharina , van Egmond-Fröhlich Andreas
Published: October 2017

Objective: Treatment of paediatric obesity focuses on changes of nutrition and eating behaviour and physical activity. The evaluation of the patient education programme by KgAS was utilised to analyse the association of changes of portion size, eating rate and dietary habits with BMI-SDS reductions. Methods: Patients (n = 297) were examined at the beginning and at the end of treatment and after 1-year follow-up at different out-patient centres. Their parents completed questionnaires including estimation of children's portion size, eating rate and frequency of food intake. Associations of 1- and 2-year changes in BMI-SDS and behaviour were calculated for patients with complete data in BMI-SDS, portion size, eating rate, frequency of green, yellow and red food intake (n = 131) by multiple linear regression models. Results: Significant changes were found in the desired direction for BMI-SDS, portion size, eating rate and the intake of unfavourable red food items both after 1 and 2 years as well as for the consumption of favourable green food items after 1 year. Significant positive associations with BMI-SDS reduction after 1 and 2 years were detected for portion size (Cohen's f2 0.13 and 0.09) and eating rate (Cohen's f2 0.20 and 0.10), respectively. Conclusion: Reduced portion sizes and eating rates are associated with BMI-SDS reduction after 1 and 2 years. These findings suggest to focus on appropriate portion sizes and reduced eating rates in patient education programmes.
Influence of Renal Function on Treatment Results after Stroke Thrombectomy
Authors: Laible Mona , Möhlenbruch Markus Alfred , Pfaff Johannes , Jenetzky Ekkehart , Ringleb Peter Arthur , Bendszus Martin , Rizos Timolaos
Published: October 2017

Background: Renal dysfunction (RD) may be associated with poor outcome in ischemic stroke patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy (MT), but data concerning this important and emerging comorbidity do not exist so far. Here, we investigated the influence of RD on postprocedural intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), clinical outcome, and mortality in a large prospectively collected cohort of acute ischemic stroke patients treated with MT. Methods: Consecutive patients with anterior-circulation stroke treated with MT between October 2010 and January 2016 were included. RD was defined as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m2. In a prospective database, clinical characteristics were recorded and brain images were analyzed for the presence of ICH after treatment in all patients. Clinical outcome was assessed by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) after 3 months. To evaluate associations between clinical factors and outcomes uni- and multivariate regression analyses were conducted. Results: In total, 505 patients fulfilled all inclusion criteria (female: 49.7%, mean age: 71.0 years). RD at admission was present in 20.2%. RD patients were older and had cardiovascular risk factors more often. Multivariate regression analysis after adjustment for age, stroke severity, diabetes, hypertension, GFR, previous stroke, MT alone, or additional thrombolysis and recanalization results revealed that lower GFR was not independently associated with poor outcome (mRS 3-6; OR 1.13, 95% CI 0.99-1.28; p = 0.072) or ICH. However, lower GFR at admission was associated with a higher risk of mortality (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.01-1.31; p = 0.038). Compared to admission, GFR values were higher at discharge (mean: 77.9 vs. 80.8 mL/min/1.73 m2; p = 0.046). Conclusions: We did not find evidence for an association of lower GFR with an increased risk of poor outcome and ICH, but lower GFR was a determinant of 90-day mortality after endovascular stroke treatment. Our findings encourage also performing MT in this relevant subgroup of acute ischemic stroke patients.
Metaesquema, metaforma, metaobra
Authors: Conduru Roberto
Published: October 2017

O texto analisa o Metaesquema de Hélio Oiticica, pertencente ao acervo da Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo. Partindo de indicações do artista sobre a série e lidando com as noções de esquema e forma, observa-se como a obra é um experimento que, ao mesmo tempo, segue e critica princípios do concretismo, apresentando características que seriam desdobradas no neoconcretismo. Em seguida, explorando a condição metafórica da obra de arte, o trabalho é relacionado à cidade, ao corpo e à dança, conectando-o, como metonímia, a outras séries do artista. Ao final, em diálogo com a bibliografia recente sobre os Metaesquemas, o texto destaca a ambiguidade própria ao trabalho em foco, tanto o Metaesquema quanto a obra de Oiticica.
Legal no ilegal: as Cosmococas, a Subterrânia e os jardins do Museu
Authors: Melendi Maria Angélica
Published: October 2017

Este ensaio procura refletir sobre a montagem das cinco instalações que compõem o “Bloco-experiências in cosmococa: programa in progress”, de autoria de Hélio Oiticica e Neville d’Almeida que se encontram em exposição permanente no Instituto Inhotim. Postulam-se uma série de reflexões sobre a pertinência e a eficácia destas obras, nunca montadas em público durante a vida do artista.
Salientando marginalidades. A função dos epitextos na literatura de Pasolini traduzida no Brasil
Authors: Serafim Lucas De Sousa , Santurbano Andrea
Published: November 2017

A voz de Pier Paolo Pasolini é considerada uma das mais importantes do século XX. Em seus dois romances iniciais, Meninos da vida (1955) e Uma vida violenta (1959), se destaca uma atenção especial aos elementos da marginalidade: seus protagonistas não ocupam lugares privilegiados nos centros urbanos, é valorizado o uso de dialetos e cenas de violência são consideradas como naturais. O aspecto da marginalidade e da violência, sobretudo, é o viés pelo qual Pasolini ganha visibilidade no Brasil, em epitextos como resenhas, notícias, entrevistas, etc. Esta comunicação pretende refletir sobre a função dessas publicações, sobre o diálogo que elas estabelecem com os livros do autor italiano e como elas auxiliam o entendimento das características de suas obras literárias no Brasil.
O mapeamento da produção editorial italiana traduzida no brasil por meio da descrição bibliográfica
Authors: Silva José Fernando Modesto da
Published: November 2017

Atualmente, devido ao grande desenvolvimento das comunicações, a presença da cultura e das artes italianas no Brasil está em fase de crescente intensificação e a quantidade de obras italianas que circulam no Brasil é cada vez maior. Assim, a proposta desta comunicação é apresentar a descrição bibliográfica aplicada na construção de uma base de dados bibliográficos, resultante de mapeamento editorial da literatura italiana traduzida no Brasil a partir de 1951. Dá-se destaque aos elementos descritivos utilizados, ajustados para esta finalidade com base também na necessidade dos pesquisadores envolvidos. Na descrição do projeto verifica-se a possibilidade de colaboração efetiva gerada entre as áreas de Biblioteconomia e de Letras. Também, evidencia-se a contribuição que um método tradicional como a catalogação pode ser aplicada para subsidiar a construção de uma base bibliográfica da produção editorial para fins científicos.
Atrial Fibrillation Burden in Young Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
Authors: Mandalenakis Zacharias , Rosengren Annika , Lappas Georg , Eriksson Peter , Gilljam Thomas , Hansson Per-Olof , Skoglund Kristofer , Fedchenko Maria , Dellborg Mikael
Published: November 2017

Background:

Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are assumed to be vulnerable to atrial fibrillation (AF) as a result of residual shunts, anomalous vessel anatomy, progressive valvulopathy, hypertension, and atrial scars from previous heart surgery. However, the risk of developing AF and the complications associated with AF in children and young adults with CHD have not been compared with those in control subjects.

Methods:

Data from the Swedish Patient and Cause of Death registers were used to identify all patients with a diagnosis of CHD who were born from 1970 to 1993. Each patient with CHD was matched by birth year, sex, and county with 10 control subjects from the Total Population Register in Sweden. Follow-up data were collected until 2011.

Results:

Among 21 982 patients (51.6% men) with CHD and 219 816 matched control subjects, 654 and 328 developed AF, respectively. The mean follow-up was 27 years. The risk of developing AF was 21.99 times higher (95% confidence interval, 19.26–25.12) in patients with CHD than control subjects. According to a hierarchical CHD classification, patients with conotruncal defects had the highest risk (hazard ratio, 84.27; 95% confidence interval, 56.86–124.89). At the age of 42 years, 8.3% of all patients with CHD had a recorded diagnosis of AF. Heart failure was the quantitatively most important complication in patients with CHD and AF, with a 10.7% (70 of 654) recorded diagnosis of heart failure.

Conclusions:

The risk of AF in children and young adults with CHD was 22 times higher than that in matched control subjects. Up to the age of 42 years, 1 of 12 patients with CHD had developed AF, and 1 of 10 patients with CHD with AF had developed heart failure. The patient groups with the most complex congenital defects carried the greatest risk of AF and could be considered for targeted monitoring.
Probenecid Inhibits α-Adrenergic Receptor–Mediated Vasoconstriction in the Human Leg Vasculature
Authors: Nyberg Michael , Piil Peter , Kiehn Oliver T. , Maagaard Christian , Jørgensen Tue S. , Egelund Jon , Isakson Brant E. , Nielsen Morten S. , Gliemann Lasse , Hellsten Ylva
Published: October 2017

Coordination of vascular smooth muscle cell tone in resistance arteries plays an essential role in the regulation of peripheral resistance and overall blood pressure. Recent observations in animals have provided evidence for a coupling between adrenoceptors and Panx1 (pannexin-1) channels in the regulation of sympathetic nervous control of peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure; however, evidence for a functional coupling in humans is lacking. We determined Panx1 expression and effects of treatment with the pharmacological Panx1 channel inhibitor probenecid on the vasoconstrictor response to α1- and α2-adrenergic receptor stimulation in the human forearm and leg vasculature of young healthy male subjects (23±3 years). By use of immunolabeling and confocal microscopy, Panx1 channels were found to be expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells of arterioles in human leg skeletal muscle. Probenecid treatment increased (
P
<0.05) leg vascular conductance at baseline by ≈15% and attenuated (
P
<0.05) the leg vasoconstrictor response to arterial infusion of tyramine (α1- and α2-adrenergic receptor stimulation) by ≈15%, whereas the response to the α1-agonist phenylephrine was unchanged. Inhibition of α1-adrenoceptors prevented the probenecid-induced increase in baseline leg vascular conductance, but did not alter the effect of probenecid on the vascular response to tyramine. No differences with probenecid treatment were detected in the forearm. These observations provide the first line of evidence in humans for a functional role of Panx1 channels in setting resting tone via α1-adrenoceptors and in the constrictive effect of noradrenaline via α2-adrenoceptors, thereby contributing to the regulation of peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure in humans.
Précis of Extended Rationality: A Hinge Epistemology
Authors: Coliva Annalisa
Published: October 2017

The paper presents the key themes of my Extended Rationality: A Hinge Epistemology. It focuses, in particular, on the moderate account of perceptual justification, the constitutive response put forward against Humean skepticism, epistemic relativism, the closure principle, the transmission of warrant principle, as well as on the applications of the extended rationality view to the case of the principle of the uniformity of nature, testimony, and the justification of basic laws of inference.
Replies to Commentators
Authors: Coliva Annalisa
Published: October 2017

The paper contains the replies to the comments made by Alan Millar, Yuval Avnur, Giorgio Volpe, and Maria Baghramian on my Extended Rationality: A Hinge Epistemology. It addresses, in particular, the nature of perceptual justification, the truth of hinges, my response to Humean skepticism and the issue of epistemic relativism.
A new species and two new records of the leafhopper genus Iassus Fabricius (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadellidae) from Korea, with a key to the Korean Iassus species
Authors: KWON SUA , JUNG SUNGHOON
Published: October 2017

A new species, Iassus psudoulmi sp. nov. Kwon et Jung, and two new records, Iassus lateralis (Matsumura, 1905) and I. iziaslavi (Anufriev, 1977) from Korea are presented. Descriptions, illustrations of the species and a key to the Korean Iassus species are provided.
Description of a new Synergus species from China and comments on other inquiline species (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Synergini)
Authors: PUJADE-VILLAR JULI , WANG YIPING , CHEN TIANLIN , SHEN JIE , FERRER-SUAY MAR
Published: October 2017

A new species, Synergus mongolicus Pujade-Villar & Wang n. sp., is described from galls collected on twigs of Quercus mongolica. The morphological characters useful for differentiating the new species are also discussed. Three inquilines species are recorded from China for the first time: Saphonecrus shirakashii, Synergus belizinellus and S. symbioticus. Saphonecrus tianmushanus is considered a n. syn. of S. shirakashii based on comparison of the types. Saphonecrus taiwanensis Pujade-Villar new name is proposed for Saphonecrus lithocarpii Schwéger & Melika, 2015 by homonymy with S. lithocarpi Pujade-Villar, Guo, Wang & Chen, 2015 and finally Saphonecrus chinensis Tang & Schwéger, 2015 is considered a n. syn. of S. lithocarpi Pujade-Villar, Guo, Wang & Chen, 2015.
On some minuscule spiders (Araneae: Theridiosomatidae, Symphytognathidae) from the Chocó region of Ecuador with the description of ten new species
Authors: DUPÉRRÉ NADINE , TAPIA ELICIO
Published: November 2017

The spider families Theridiosomatidae and Symphytognathidae found in the Chocó region of Ecuador are examined, a total of 16 and 69 adult specimens were collected respectively in a series of expeditions. In the family Theridiosomatidae, eight new species are described in four different genera; Chthonos kuyllur n. sp.; Naatlo mayzana n. sp.; Ogulnius laranka n. sp., O. paku n. sp.; Theridiosoma ankas n. sp., T. esmeraldas n. sp., T. kullki n. sp., and T. sacha n. sp. We present the first record of the family Symphytognathidae for Ecuador with the description of two new species in two different genera: Anapistula equatoriana n. sp. and Symphytognatha cabezota n. sp.
Value Added from Trade for Key Business and Financial Service Industries: Initial Estimates
Authors: Ebell Monique , Pilkington Jack , Rowe Jeremy , Srinivasan Sylaja
Published: November 2017

The value of exports to the domestic UK economy does not equal gross export flows, as some of the value-added within UK exports may have been generated abroad. For key business and financial service industries we present new and initial estimates giving a lower bound for the value-added component of exports generated directly by the domestic exporting sector, called the direct domestic value-added component of exports. Our initial estimates suggest that at least 38 per cent of UK monetary financial institutions (MFIs) exports in 2016 was direct domestic value-added amounting to £14.6bn, of which £5.0bn came from exports to the EU. These initial estimates suggest that approximately 80 per cent of accountancy and legal services exports in 2014 were direct domestic value-added amounting to £1.7bn and £5.2bn respectively, of which £500mn and £1.7bn came from exports to the EU respectively.
Local Economic Effects of Brexit
Authors: Dhingra Swati , Machin Stephen , Overman Henry
Published: November 2017

This paper studies local economic impacts of the increases in trade barriers associated with Brexit. Predictions of the local impact of Brexit are presented under two different scenarios, soft and hard Brexit, which are developed from a structural trade model. Average effects are predicted to be negative under both scenarios, and to be more negative under hard Brexit. The spatial variation in negative shocks across areas is higher in the latter case as some local areas are particularly specialised in sectors that are predicted to be badly hit by hard Brexit. Areas in the South of England, and urban areas, are harder hit by Brexit under both scenarios. Again, this pattern is explained by sector specialisation. Finally, the areas that were most likely to vote remain are those that are predicted to be most negatively impacted by Brexit
How I treat heavy menstrual bleeding associated with anticoagulants
Authors: Boonyawat Kochawan , O’Brien Sarah H. , Bates Shannon M.
Published: November 2017

Anticoagulant-associated heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is an underrecognized but not uncommon problem in clinical practice. Premenopausal women should be advised of the potential effect of anticoagulant therapy on menstrual bleeding at the time of treatment initiation. Consequences of HMB should be assessed and treated on an ongoing basis. In the acute setting, the decision to withhold anticoagulants is based on an individual patient’s risk of thrombosis and the severity of the bleeding. For women who require long-term anticoagulation, a levonorgestrel intrauterine system, tranexamic acid (during menstrual flow), high-dose progestin-only therapy, or combined hormonal contraceptives are effective for controlling HMB. The risk of thrombosis during anticoagulant therapy with these treatments is not well studied but is likely to be low. Selection of type of hormonal therapy is based on patient preference, other indications for and contraindications to therapy, adverse effect profile, and ongoing thrombotic risk factors. Women who do not respond to medical treatment or who do not wish to retain their fertility should be considered for surgical management.
Management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura without plasma exchange: the Jehovah’s Witness experience
Authors: George James N. , Sandler Steven A. , Stankiewicz Joanna
Published: October 2017

Key Points

TTP in Jehovah’s Witness patients has been managed successfully without PEX. This experience, plus new TTP treatments, may make it possible for patients who are not Jehovah’s Witnesses to avoid PEX in the future.
Long term post PrePex male circumcision outcomes in an urban population in Uganda: a cohort study
Authors: Galukande M. , Nakaggwa F. , Busisa E. , Sekavuga Bbaale D. , Nagaddya T. , Coutinho A.
Published: October 2017

Objective

The objective of this study was to determine the long term adverse events profile at least a year after safe male circumcision.

Results

A cohort study, investigating patients who had undergone a non surgical circumcision procedure called Prepex. The study variables included scar appearance and sexual experiences. Clients were contacted for a phone interview and data were collected using a questionnaire, for some, a physical examination was done. We obtained ethical committee approval. Data from 304 out of a possible 625 men were analyzed, the rest was lost to follow up. The follow up period was 12–24 months. The mean age was 28 years. Up to 97% were satisfied with the penile scar appearance and the absence of pain. There was no keloids formation, though one developed a hypertrophic scar. Participants reported improved sexual intercourse enjoyment (post circumcision). Up to 17% resumed sexual intercourse before the 6-week long mandatory abstinence period. The average self-reported healing time was 4.7 weeks. There was a high level of scar appearance satisfaction, there was no keloids formation. There was a perceived improvement of sexual enjoyment after circumcision.

Trial registration ClinicalTrials. Gov Identifier: NCT02245126 (Date of registration: September 19, 2014)
Stress arching and its impact on 4D seismic amplitudes and traveltimes
Authors: Toomey Aoife , Fowler Sue , Gestel Jean-Paul van , Kristiansen Tron Golder , Brew Graham , Horiuchi Mizue , Levine Ronald
Published: November 2017

Pressure depletion during production from a reservoir can cause geomechanical changes in both the reservoir and overburden. Dropping the pore pressure in the reservoir increases the load on the rock matrix, resulting in compaction. In most cases, the magnitude of this compaction is negligible; however, when depletion pressures are large or when the reservoir rock is highly compressible, the compaction may be significant. As the reservoir pulls away from the surface of the earth, a stress arch forms in the overburden, with the vertical stress decreasing directly above the reservoir and increasing in the pillars of the stress arch. These stress changes can perturb the seismic velocities, which, combined with the changes in path length to the reservoir, can cause traveltime changes in the overburden. The unloading of the overburden directly above the reservoir shields the reservoir from seeing the full change in pore-fluid pressures and thus can have a significant impact on the amplitude changes in the reservoir between repeat seismic surveys. We describe a workflow for rapidly modeling these geomechanical changes and their associated seismic signatures. Using a set of simple synthetic reservoir models, we demonstrate the impact of reservoir aspect ratio (thickness to diameter ratio) and dip on the magnitude of the stress arch. Finally, we present a case study from the Gulf of Mexico that demonstrates the importance of including geomechanical changes in 4D modeling and interpretation.
Anaheim Update
Authors: Hollis Dan
Published: November 2017

What? Get ready for Anaheim? But I just returned from the 2017 SEG Annual Meeting in Houston!
Reviews
Authors: Krebes Edward S. , Bartel David
Published: November 2017

Classical and Modern Diffraction Theory, edited by K. Klem-Musatov, H. C. Hoeber, T. J. Moser, and M. A. Pelissier, ISBN 978-1-56080-322-5, 2016, SEG, 352 p., US$199 (members), US$360 (nonmembers). And Then You're Dead — What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling Over Niagara…, by C. Cassidy and P. Doherty, ISBN 978-0-14-3108443, 2017, Penguin Books, 256 p., US$16 (paper).
Seismic Soundoff
Authors: Geary Andrew
Published: November 2017

The following is an excerpt from Episode 20 of SEG's Seismic Soundoff podcast. In this episode Andrew Geary speaks with Johannes Douma, vice chair of the Emerging Professionals International Committee. E-mail epic@seg.org to get involved. Listen to the full episode at http://seg.org/podcast .
The Persistent Reduction in Poverty from Filing a Tax Return
Authors: Ramnath Shanthi P. , Tong Patricia K.
Published: October 2017

Low-income households not required to file often fail to receive benefits provided through the tax code. In 2008, the US government made people with at least $3,000 in earnings eligible for a stimulus payment if they filed a tax return. Using eligibility for this credit as an instrument for filing, we find with administrative data that filing reduces the probability of living in poverty in future years, which is a result of increases in EITC claiming, workforce attachment, and earnings. These results demonstrate that temporary incentives to participate in the tax system have persistent real effects on economic activity and poverty. (JEL H24, I32, I38)
Causal Spousal Health Spillover Effects and Implications for Program Evaluation
Authors: Fletcher Jason , Marksteiner Ryne
Published: October 2017

Current methods of cost effectiveness analysis implicitly assume zero spillovers among social ties. This can underestimate the benefits of health interventions and misallocate resources toward interventions with lower comprehensive effects. We discuss the implications of social spillovers for program evaluation and document the first evidence of causal spillovers of health behaviors between spouses by leveraging experimental data from the Lung Health Study (smoking) and COMBINE Study (drinking). We find large decreases in spousal substance use from treatments with a therapy component, which reduces the incremental cost effectiveness ratios of some treatments by 12 to 18 percent. (JEL D61, H52, I12, I18, J12)
Do Bedside Visual Tools Improve Patient and Caregiver Satisfaction? A Systematic Review of the Literature
Authors: Goyal Anupama A. , Tur Komalpreet , Mann Jason , Townsend Whitney , Flanders Scott A. , Chopra Vineet
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

Although common, the impact of low‐cost bedside visual tools, such as whiteboards, on patient care is unclear.

PURPOSE

To systematically review the literature and assess the influence of bedside visual tools on patient satisfaction.

DATA SOURCES

Medline, Embase, SCOPUS, Web of Science, CINAHL, and CENTRAL.

DATA EXTRACTION

Studies of adult or pediatric hospitalized patients reporting physician identification, understanding of provider roles, patient–provider communication, and satisfaction with care from the use of visual tools were included. Outcomes were categorized as positive, negative, or neutral based on survey responses for identification, communication, and satisfaction. Two reviewers screened studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of study bias.

DATA SYNTHESIS

Sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Visual tools included whiteboards (n = 4), physician pictures (n = 7), whiteboard and picture (n = 1), electronic medical record‐based patient portals (n = 3), and formatted notepads (n = 1). Tools improved patients' identification of providers (13/13 studies). The impact on understanding the providers' roles was largely positive (8/10 studies). Visual tools improved patient–provider communication (4/5 studies) and satisfaction (6/8 studies). In adults, satisfaction varied between positive with the use of whiteboards (2/5 studies) and neutral with pictures (1/5 studies). Satisfaction related to pictures in pediatric patients was either positive (1/3 studies) or neutral (1/3 studies). Differences in tool format (individual pictures vs handouts with pictures of all providers) and study design (randomized vs cohort) may explain variable outcomes.

CONCLUSION

The use of bedside visual tools appears to improve patient recognition of providers and patient–provider communication. Future studies that include better design and outcome assessment are necessary before widespread use can be recommended.
Pencitraan 3D Data Geolistrik Resistivitas dengan Rockworks Berdasarkan Hasil Inversi Res2DInv untuk Mengetahui Persebaran Batuan Konglomerat di Desa Surodadi, Kecamatan Gringsing, Kabupaten Batang
Authors: Fitrianto Taufik Nur , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Mukromin Teguh Maulana
Published: November 2017

Research was conducted to determine distribution of Conglomerate in Surodadi Village, Gringsing, Batang. The data acquisition used Schlumberger array. The length of line is 165 m and 15 m electrode spacing. The data processing used Microsoft Excel and 2D imaging used Res2Dinv. Then 3D imaging used Rockworks from result of Res2DInv inversion. The position data was used on UTM coordinate from position data each of electrode. The data acquisition was done at two parallel lines. In this area was found two types of rocks; tuffaceous sandstone and conglomerate. The conglomerate with resistivity values higher than 180 Wm is distribution on southeast research area at the depth 5 m – 25 m. While the tuffaceous sandstone layers is distribution on northwest research area.
Low-pay sectors, earnings mobility and economic policy in the UK
Authors: Lee Neil , Green Anne , Sissons Paul
Published: November 2017

Low pay is a significant and growing issue in many developed economies. Sectoral approaches are often used in both economic development and labour market policy, yet there is little evidence on how low pay and earnings mobility vary by sector. This article investigates this issue in the UK. It shows pronounced sectoral variations in low pay and earnings mobility. It highlights the policy implications of growth in large, low paying sectors. While policymakers have focused on high-wage, high-skill sectors, efforts to improve productivity in low-wage sectors could improve living standards and the UK’s economic performance.
Decision support system analysis with the graph model on non-cooperative generic water resource conflicts
Authors: Aljuaidi Ahmed
Published: October 2017

This paper aims to resolve four non-cooperative generic water disputes using the Graph Model approach for conflict resolution. Therefore, a Decision Support System (DSS) has been utilized integrating multiple-criteria decision analysis, stability analysis, and uncertainty analysis using the info-gap technique. The DSS has been applied to four different non-cooperative water conflict including: (1) groundwater common pool; (2) environmental problem between two countries; (3) river conflict dispute between two countries; and (4) sustainable development game. The DSS demonstrates four stability concepts, including Nash Stability (R), General Metarationality (GMR), Symmetric Metarationality (SMR), Sequential stability (SEQ) to illustrate how results differ with regard to the stability concepts. After classifying the preferences of stakeholders, the DSS recognized the most stable solution, considering the potential actions and counteractions of all stakeholders. Consequently, solution robustness was tested under the uncertainty related to stakeholders’ perspective, under non-cooperative attitudes. When there are no sufficient details about the conflict and what decision to be prepared, the DSS proved to be useful in modeling complex disputes, determining most robust solution, and examining the effect of uncertainty.
Human Dignity, Misthanasia, Public Health and Bioethics in Brazil
Authors: Penteado Setti da Rocha Anna Silvia , Rocha da Cunha Thiago , Souza Waldir , D'Espindula Thereza
Published: October 2017

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre la dignidad humana, la salud pública y mistanasia en Brasil. Para esto se utilizaron conceptos, revisión de documentos y datos públicos sobre la condición de acceso de los brasileños a la salud pública. Los indicadores muestran desigualdades en salud en el país, con el norte y el noreste en desventaja tanto en el acceso a la atención médica cuanto en el número de profesionales disponibles. Por lo tanto, la población de los más desatendidos tiende a permanecer excluida de la sociedad y perjudicada con respecto a su dignidad humana.
Revolution Now: Teachings from the Global South for Revolutionaries in the Global North
Authors: Waitzkin Howard
Published: November 2017

We have entered a period of history fraught with danger but also rich with revolutionary potential. It is time to move beyond our illusions that electoral politics and reforms of the capitalist state can achieve the revolutionary changes that we all know are urgently needed. As we begin to reorient our struggles there are important lessons to be learned from the recent history of the global South.Click here to purchase a PDF version of this article at the Monthly Review website.
Information Warfare on Social Media: A Brand Management Perspective
Authors: Kalpokas Ignas
Published: November 2017

Employing a perspective informed by brand management, this article aims at understanding information warfare operations in social media. The state, seen as brand, must project an image of itself to both internal and foreign audiences to unite the domestic audience and/or attract global support. However, in constructing a brand, states are vulnerable to ‘sofa warriors’ – ordinary individuals who have been unwittingly recruited by hostile actors to disseminate (over social media or other platforms) a counter-brand, harmful to the state concerned. These new threats are investigated in light of recent tendencies in online branding, elucidating their status as a national security threat, with the potential to significantly disrupt life in political communities.
The Role of Judicial Ethics in Court Administration: From Setting the Objectives to Practical Implementation
Authors: Šimonis Mindaugas
Published: November 2017

A court administration striving to guarantee the independence and professionalism of the court and judges requires attention to judicial ethics. Judicial ethics as a system of professional values and as an institutional instrument of judiciary is an integral part of court administration which is based on the principle of self-regulation. The importance of court administration requires a scientific approach to its elements. Therefore, this article begins by providing analysis of the main objectives of judicial ethics and a comparative study on the European practices establishing judicial ethics. It also provides a systematic list of the basic principles of the conduct of judges that are established in different international standards and legal systems of different European countries. By analysing documents of different international institutions and codes of ethics of European countries, the author identifies a systematic structure and the fundamental starting point of modern judicial ethics. The methods of descriptive comparative analysis and observation of recent developments are dominant in this study. Reacting to the scientific problems and current needs of legal communities with regard to the enforcement of judicial ethics, the article presents approaches that could lead to increased effectiveness of ethics in the judiciary, as well as to the development of methods of enforcement of judicial ethics. The purpose of this article is not just to disclose the main international standards and regulations on judicial ethics in Europe, but also to make it practically valuable for developers of judicial ethics, taking into consideration the fact that recently many countries have been trying to reform and improve ethical systems in the judiciary. Given the limited scope of this article, other important elements of court administration and developing a comparative study of the content of judicial ethics and the jurisprudence of its implementation will be presented in future publications.
Non-Territorial Spaces of Belarusian Political Nomadism
Authors: Rusinaitė Viktorija
Published: November 2017

In Belarus the state systematically hinders the development of civil society. NGOs have difficulties registering, functioning and sustaining their organisations. Some individuals related to the civil sector are persecuted, fined, imprisoned. Therefore a number of NGOs are registered abroad and civil society activists move with them to continue their work on Belarusian issues. In this article we aim to define people who left Belarus in order to work for Belarus as Belarusian Political Nomads, using the notion of transnational subjectivity to explore their migration strategies.

The article is based on 15 semi-structured interviews held in London (UK) and Vilnius (LT). Interviews were analysed using the concepts oftransnational subjectivitiesandpolitical nomadism, and combining elements from a critical events narrative analysis approach.

People who left Belarus to work for Belarus are Belarusian Political Nomads, because they create new democratic development visions for Belarus. Their individual political motivation can stem from the critical events that were registered in this research as turning points. Informants, individual conditions, histories and life experiences influence the outcomes of these events in terms of interpretation and induced motivation to engage in civil society activities.

Belarusian Political Nomads form their migration strategies on the basis of their transnational subjectivities, which can be characterised by temporal and symbolic relations to the receiving country, and long-term intensive dissociative relations to the sending countries’ political regime, as well as a strong relationship to the new visions of Belarus.
Critical Process for the Implementation of Technology in Sport Organizations
Authors: Torres-Ronda Lorena , Schelling Xavi
Published: October 2017

THE IMPACT THAT TECHNOLOGY HAS TODAY AND WILL HAVE IN THE FUTURE IN SPORT IS UNQUESTIONABLE. WE ARE CONSTANTLY EXPOSED TO A MULTITUDE OF NEW DEVICES AND PRODUCTS CLAIMED TO BE “CRITICAL FOR PERFORMANCE SUCCESS OR INJURY PREVENTION.” THIS HAS LED TO A SITUATION WHERE SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE USING OR ARE CONSIDERING THE USE OF THESE TOOLS CAN BE, AND ARE ACTUALLY HARASSED BY NUMEROUS PROMOTERS OF THE NEXT “HOLY GRAIL.” THIS MANUSCRIPT AIMS TO PROVIDE A GUIDELINE TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TECHNOLOGY VETTING PROCESS AND ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY.
Cardiometabolic healthy and unhealthy obesity: does vitamin D play a role?
Authors: Piantanida Eliana , Gallo Daniela , Veronesi Giovanni , Dozio Eugenia , Trotti Eugenia , Lai Adriana , Ippolito Silvia , Sabatino Jessica , Tanda Maria Laura , Toniolo Antonio , Ferrario Marco , Bartalena Luigi
Published: November 2017

Objective

The aim of this observational study was to clarify the link between vitamin D status and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in people with visceral obesity.

Design and methods

One hundred ninety-six consecutive patients (152 women; mean age 51 ± 13 years) with visceral obesity (mean body weight 103 ± 20 kg, mean waist circumference (WC) 119 ± 13 cm) were enrolled at the Obesity Outpatient Clinic of the University of Insubria in Varese. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. Laboratory tests, including vitamin D (25(OH)D)), fasting blood glucose (FBG), lipid profile, liver and kidney function tests were assessed. Vitamin D status was defined according to the European Society of Endocrinology guidelines, MetS to the 2009 harmonized definition.

Results

An inverse association emerged among 25(OH)D, body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.001) and WC (all P = 0.003). Serum 25(OH)D levels were inversely related to FBG and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (respectively, P = 0.01 and 0.02). Median serum 25(OH)D levels were 13.3 ng/mL (CI 95% 12; 15) in MetS and 16 ng/mL (CI 95% 14; 18) (P = 0.01) in non-MetS patients. Among patients with MetS, lower 25(OH)D concentrations were related to higher risk of hypertension (HT) (odds ratio (OR) 1.7, CI 95%, 0.7;4) and hyperglycemia (IFG)/type 2 diabetes (OR 5.5, CI 95% 2; 14).

Conclusion

Vitamin D status and MetS are inversely correlated in visceral obesity, particularly with regard to glucose homeostasis and BP. More extensive studies are required to investigate the potential for causality.
Calcitriol regulates immune genes CD14 and CD180 to modulate LPS responses in human trophoblasts
Authors: Longtine Mark S , Cvitic Silvija , Colvin Bryanne N , Chen Baosheng , Desoye Gernot , Nelson D Michael
Published: November 2017

We assessed the response of primary cultures of placental villous mononucleated trophoblasts and multinucleated syncytiotrophoblast to calcitriol, the most biologically active form of vitamin D. Whole-genome microarray data showed that calcitriol modulates the expression of many genes in trophoblasts within 6 hours of exposure and RT-qPCR revealed similar responses in cytotrophoblasts, syncytiotrophoblasts and villous explants. Both cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblasts expressed genes for the vitamin D receptor, for LRP2 and CUBN that mediate internalization of calcidiol, forCYP27B1that encodes the enzyme that converts calcidiol into active calcitriol, and forCYP24A1that encodes the enzyme that modifies calcitriol and calcidiol to inactive calcitetrol. Notably, we found an inverse effect of calcitriol on expression of CD14 and CD180/RP105, proteins that differentially regulate toll-like receptor 4-mediated immune responses. Supported by gene ontology analysis, we tested the hypothesis that CD14 and CD180 modulate the inflammatory response of syncytiotrophoblast to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). These cells showed a robust response to a wide range of LPS concentrations, with induction of active NF-κB and increased secretion of IL-6 and IL-8. SiRNA-mediated knockdown ofCD14reduced the secretion of IL-6 and IL-8 in response to LPS. Collectively, our data showed that calcitriol has a rapid and widespread effect on villous trophoblast gene expression in general, and a specific effect on the innate immune response by syncytiotrophoblast.
Precarpathian National Universityin the European Educational Environment
Authors: Tsependa Ihor
Published: October 2017

The article looks at the problem of the development of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University and the Europeanization of its education policy. The ways to improve the efficiency of research, through participation in international grant projects in particular, are in the focus of this paper.  The fact that the papers by the University’s scientists are published in various SCOPUS indexed journals is evidence of the high quality and impact of their research outputs. It is an important factor in improving the University’s academic performance; it has allowed Precarpathian National University to rise to the level of the leading higher education institutions of Ukraine. The University has significantly increased its participation in various joint Ukrainian–European research projects; distinguished European scientists are invited to make presentations at the international conferences and symposiums held by the University. An ambitious project of reconstructing the astronomy observatory on Pip Ivan, a peak in the Carpathians, is being carried out in cooperation with the University of Warsaw. The Precarpathian National University has successfully implemented the double degree programme; now its students can receive the degree from Precarpathian National University and a European university. There has been developed a comprehensive programme of further Europeanization of the University’s policies
Corporeality as the Hologram of Mythological Content (Based on the Prose of the Ukrainian Diaspora of the 1920s–1950s)
Authors: Slonovska Olha
Published: October 2017

The role and the place of the artistic truth and artistic speculation are a promising area of theoretical and practical explorations. The focus of this study is on the mythical-poetic hologram of the human body as a specific information carrier which comprises a range of important markers
Signs and Symbols: Religios and National Dimensions
Authors: Ostashchuk Ivan
Published: October 2017

The central issues of this paper are the semantic content and the conceptual interpretation of the notions of symbol and sign in philosophical and religious, linguistic and cultural contexts; the relationship between the logic of symbolic thought and communication. The paper highlights the importance of symbols and signs for transmitting information in religious and national universums
MOKSLININKŲ LEIDYBINĖ ELGSENA ATVIROSIOS PRIEIGOS KONTEKSTE: TYRIMŲ ANALIZĖ
Authors: Kepalienė Fausta
Published: October 2017

Šio straipsnio tikslas – susisteminti ankstesnių mokslinių empirinių mokslininkų leidybinės elgsenos atvirosios prieigos kontekste tyrimų rezultatus. Tikslo siekiama išsikeliant tokius uždavinius: nustatyti, kokios formuluojamos tyrimo objekto apibrėžtys ir kokie keliami kertiniai tyrimo klausimai; apibūdinti pasirenkamus tyrimo metodus ir įrankius empiriniams duomenims surinkti; išryškinti esminius tyrimų rezultatus. Tyrimo tikslui pasiekti pasitelkiamas metasintezės tyrimo metodas. Mokslininkų leidybinės elgsenos atvirosios prieigos kontekste tyrimai užsienio šalyse priklausomai nuo iškeltų tyrimo tikslų atliekami pasitelkiant anketinės apklausos tyrimo metodą ar derinant anketinės apklausos ir diskusijų grupių bei giluminio interviu tyrimo metodus. Išanalizuotų užsienio šalių mokslininkų atliktų tyrimų rezultatai atskleidė, kad nors mokslininkai vis daugiau žino apie atvirąją prieigą, tačiau pagrindinė priežastis, kodėl ja nesinaudoja kaip leidybos kanalu, išlieka žinių apie atvirosios prieigos mokslinius žurnalus ir mokslinės informacijos talpyklas stygius. Lietuvoje, nors ir nagrinėti įvairūs su atvirąja prieiga susiję klausimai, iki šiol savarankiško tyrimo, analizuojančio mokslininkų leidybinę elgseną atvirosios prieigos kontekste, nebuvo atlikta.
LIETUVIŠKAS BATAS KEMBRIDŽO UNIVERSITETE
Authors: Braziūnienė Alma , Kavaliūnaitė Gina
Published: October 2017

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DOKUMENTAS APIE PASIRENGIMĄ KNYGOS MOKSLŲ STUDIJOMS VILNIAUS UNIVERSITETE IR BIBLIOTEKOS KOMPLEKTAVIMO STRATEGIJAS PIRMAISIAIS XIX A. DEŠIMTMEČIAISE
Authors: Navickienė Aušra , Pacevičius Arvydas
Published: October 2017

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Choosing Wisely Campaign: Report Card and Achievable Benchmarks of Care for Children’s Hospitals
Authors: Reyes Mario , Paulus Evan , Hronek Carla , Etinger Veronica , Hall Matt , Vachani Joyee , Lusk Jennifer , Emerson Christopher , Huddleson Patty , Quinonez Ricardo A.
Published: November 2017

OBJECTIVES:

In 2013, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) released 5 pediatric recommendations for the Choosing Wisely Campaign (CWC). Our goals were to develop a report card on the basis of those recommendations, calculate achievable benchmarks of care (ABCs), and analyze performance among hospitals participating in the Pediatric Health Information System.

METHODS:

Children hospitalized between January 2013 and September 2015 from 32 Pediatric Health Information System hospitals were studied. The quality metrics in the report card included the use of chest radiograph (CXR) in asthma and bronchiolitis, bronchodilators in bronchiolitis, systemic corticosteroids in lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI), and acid suppression therapy in gastroesophageal reflux (GER). ABCs were calculated for each metric.

RESULTS:

Calculated ABCs were 22.3% of patients with asthma and 19.8% of patients with bronchiolitis having a CXR, 17.9% of patients with bronchiolitis receiving bronchodilators, 5.5% of patients with LRTIs treated with systemic corticosteroids, and 32.2% of patients with GER treated with acid suppressors. We found variation among hospitals in the use of CXR in asthma (median: 34.7%, interquartile range [IQR]: 28.5%–45.9%), CXR in bronchiolitis (median: 34.4%, IQR: 27.9%–49%), bronchodilators in bronchiolitis (median: 55.4%, IQR: 32.3%–64.9%), and acid suppressors in GER (median: 59.4%, IQR: 49.9%–71.2%). Less variation was noted in the use of systemic corticosteroids in LRTIs (median: 13.5%, IQR: 11.1%–17.9%).

CONCLUSIONS:

A novel report card was developed on the basis of the SHM-CWC pediatric recommendations, including ABCs. We found variance in practices among institutions and gaps between hospital performances and ABCs. These findings represent a roadmap for improvement.