bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy: an integrative literature review
Authors: Antunes Alice Prado de Azevedo , Silva Caroline Santos Rodrigues da , Ferreira Léslie Piccolotto , Palladino Ruth Ramalho Ruivo
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT Purpose: to carry out an integrative review of literature regarding the use of the ICF in Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy. Methods: a search was conducted on both national and international databases, for articles published between 2008 and 2018, considering the following descriptors in Portuguese, English and Spanish: “International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health”, “Speech-Language-Hearing”, and “Speech Therapy”. Duplicated articles, as well as those introducing new ICF-based protocols and studies whose theme didn’t refer exclusively to speech-language-hearing practices were excluded. Results: 36 articles were found, 9 of which met the inclusion criteria. The articles were categorized according to speech-language-hearing subareas (most belonging to the subarea of language), and to types of study (most being case studies). Conclusion: studies point out that the ICF can contribute to the development of unique therapy projects in a broader approach to health in the speech-language-hearing clinic. However, it has been perceived the need for more researches on the theme with applicability to the other fields of knowledge in speech-language-hearing sciences.
The scenario of researches regarding life experiences with cochlear implants: an integrative literature review
Authors: Cavalcante Marília Vieira , Bittencourt Ivanise Gomes de Souza , Vieira Ana Carolina Santana , Carneiro Jéssica do Nascimento , Teixeira Larissa de Morais
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT Purpose: to identify the scientific production regarding life experiences associated with the cochlear implant for the last ten years, including the process of education and presence of the family in this context. Methods: this is an integrative review that researched articles published between 2008 and 2018, on the Brazilian portal: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel. Results: after selecting and organizing the studies, the final sample consisted of ten articles; 2017 was the year with the greatest number of publications (three). In general, they addressed issues related to school performance, quality of life of cochlear implant users and their families, development of vocabulary and oral communication, and the meaning of cochlear implant for users and their families. Conclusion: an increasing production of studies involving the cochlear implant, family and schooling was noticed, emphasizing the importance of new researches in this context to clarify further inquiries and their use as a tool to promote new strategies aiming to improve both the quality of life of cochlear implant users and the (re)habilitation process.
Docencia participativa en bioética: comentarios
Authors: Kottow Miguel
Published: September 2019

Resumen La bioética ha dedicado persistentes esfuerzos en proponer diversos modos de enseñanza de la disciplina, detallando currículos y métodos pedagógicos que enfatizan la activa participación de los educandos, cuya aplicación se ve dificultada por realidades contextuales que determinan, y generalmente limitan, los métodos docentes disponibles: escaseces presupuestarias, espacios reducidos en las mallas curriculares, falta de docentes para la enseñanza en grupos pequeños llevan frecuentemente a desatender las necesidades de impartir una adecuada formación en bioética. Este artículo se propone una crítica revisión de las características de algunos métodos didácticos participativos como el método socrático, y neosocrático, el jacotodiano (maestro ignorante), el casuismo y el aprendizaje basado en problemas, identificando algunas limitaciones a su utilidad en la enseñanza de ética médica y bioética. Más que reemplazar la enseñanza teórica, la docencia participativa tiene por tarea complementarla.
Segurança do paciente e códigos deontológicos em Beauchamp e Childress
Authors: Façanha Telma Rejane dos Santos , Garrafa Volnei
Published: September 2019

Resumo A segurança do paciente é questão persistente de saúde pública e tem assumido nova conotação no contexto sanitário contemporâneo. Beauchamp e Childress, na obra pioneira “Principles of biomedical ethics”, abordam a atuação ética dos profissionais de saúde e a influência dos códigos deontológicos na segurança do paciente. Nesse sentido, este estudo procura demonstrar que esses códigos são insuficientes para atender a todos os dilemas éticos e morais relacionados à segurança do enfermo na atualidade. Assim, propõe-se que esse tema não seja somente discutido em conselhos de ética da área da saúde, mas também em comitês interdisciplinares de bioética clínica e assistencial, proporcionando exercício mais ampliado e concreto de reflexão bioética.
Transtornos mentais comuns em estudantes de medicina
Authors: Neponuceno Hironaldo de Jesus , Souza Bárbara Dourado Macedo , Neves Nedy Maria Branco Cerqueira
Published: September 2019

Resumo Nas universidades cresce a preocupação com a gravidade dos transtornos mentais e cada vez mais recorrentes entre estudantes de medicina. O tratamento requer envolvimento tanto da academia quanto da sociedade em geral, sobretudo porque esses distúrbios podem ser possíveis fatores preditivos de estresse. Daí a importância de discutir o assunto, correlacionando-o aos impactos psíquicos nos graduandos de medicina. A proposta aqui é debater sobre o que realmente foi estabelecido no âmbito universitário para mudar essa realidade, especificamente quanto à depressão e ansiedade. A partir dessa discussão, sugerem-se passos para minimizar fatores desencadeadores desses fenômenos na vida dos discentes.
Objeción de conciencia como necesidad legal: una mirada desde el aborto
Authors: Zamora María Ayelén Gaitán , Vicco Miguel Hernán
Published: September 2019

Resumen En la comunidad médica existen opiniones muy dispares frente al aborto. Nos proponemos analizar las premisas filosóficas que enmarcan la opinión de los médicos respecto a la legalización del aborto y corroborar cómo varían según la pertenencia generacional de los profesionales; así como establecer qué rol juega la objeción de conciencia para lograr un equilibrio ante la variedad de posturas existentes. Se realizaron entrevistas a médicos y a estudiantes de medicina interrogando si les parecía correcto o no legalizar el aborto y las razones en las cuales basaban sus posturas . Los médicos más jóvenes fueron quienes se mostraron a favor de la legalización en mayor proporción con argumentos brindados con una perspectiva en salud pública. Ante tan variadas posturas e idiosincrasias que conviven en el ámbito médico, la objeción de conciencia se erige como un instrumento legal necesario para proteger la integridad moral de cada persona.
O AGRO E USAID: O CONVÊNIO ESALQ/USP E OHIO UNIVERSITY (1964-1985)
Authors: Molina Rodrigo Sarruge
Published: September 2019

RESUMO Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o convênio binacional entre Brasil e Estados Unidos na área rural no período ditatorial. Por meio de documentos históricos de Piracicaba (SP), se revelou os acordos entre a Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz” da Universidade de São Paulo (Esalq/USP), a Agência dos Estados Unidos para o Desenvolvimento Internacional (Usaid) e a Universidade Estadual de Ohio (OSU). O convênio fomentou a educação, a pesquisa e a extensão visando a modernização conservadora do meio rural brasileiro, quando essas estatais deram forma e estrutura ao contemporâneo agronegócio. A teoria e metodológica do estudo foi o materialismo histórico dialético.
¿MODERNIZACIÓN INSTITUCIONAL O MOVIMIENTO DEMOCRATIZADOR DE LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR CHILENA? UNA REINTERPRETACIÓN DE LA TRAYECTORIA PREVIA A LA DICTADURA CIVIL-MILITAR (1920-1973)
Authors: Rifo Mauricio
Published: September 2019

RESUMEN El presente artículo tiene por objetivo reinterpretar las transformaciones en la educación superior chilena entre los años 1920 y 1973 desde una mirada que sostiene que estas transformaciones son un proceso de modernización institucional a la comprensión de este proceso como una lucha del movimiento democratizador de la educación por redefinir cuestiones como la ciencia, la religión, la formación profesional, la investigación, la regulación pública a través del Estado, la vinculación con la sociedad y la valoración de la educación como derecho humano universal desde la acción de estudiantes y académicos/as promotores/as de diseños democráticos para la universidad. La estrategia metodológica empleada en este estudio fue el diseño cualitativo de producción y análisis de datos para analizar e interpretar los datos se utilizaron elementos del análisis semántico y análisis de contenido del discurso.
EDUCAÇÃO RURAL EM PORTUGAL COMO OBJETO DE ESTUDO: POSSIBILIDADES DE ESPECIFICAÇÕES CONCEITUAIS (1990-2018)
Authors: Santos Flávio Reis , Silva Magda Valéria
Published: September 2019

RESUMO Os objetivos do presente artigo são contextualizar a educação rural como objeto de estudo e apontar possíveis definições sobre a educação rural em Portugal no decurso da segunda metade do século XX para as duas primeiras décadas do século XXI. Para materializar o estudo, empreendemos revisão e análise da produção bibliográfica portuguesa sobre a temática, pois entendemos que os artigos científicos, teses, dissertações, livros e demais documentos constituem fonte inesgotável de informações, que proporcionam ao investigador examiná-las em profundidade para encontrar inconsistências e divergências sobre o objeto estudado. Constatamos que a educação rural deve ter por princípio o reforço dos vínculos de pertencimento e resistência das populações locais por meio de atividades educativas específicas para a efetiva construção do conhecimento, com vistas à promoção e garantia do direito à educação e escolarização, prática e disseminação das culturas e desenvolvimento econômico coletivo das populações rurais.
Retorno ao trabalho de pacientes com Síndrome Coronariana Aguda
Authors: Uhlmann Dalila Bertanha , Alexandre Neusa Maria Costa , Rodrigues Roberta Cunha Matheus , São-João Thaís Moreira
Published: September 2019

Resumo Introdução: as doenças cardiovasculares representam grande impacto de morbimortalidade para a sociedade brasileira. Objetivo: verificar o tempo para retorno ao trabalho de pacientes com Síndrome Coronária Aguda (SCA); identificar e correlacionar variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas, psicossociais e ocupacionais que podem influenciar nesse período e no desempenho no trabalho. Métodos: estudo transversal correlacional desenvolvido em 2015-2016 com 65 pacientes com SCA que retornaram ao trabalho. Instrumentos utilizados: Questionário de Caracterização; Questionário de Avaliação do Desempenho no Trabalho; Veterans Specific Activity Questionnaire; MacNew Heart Disease Health-related Quality of Life; Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão; e Impacto da Doença no Cotidiano do Valvopata. Foram aplicados: o teste de Mann-Whitney; pós-teste de Dunn; e coeficiente de correlação de Spearman. Resultados: o tempo médio para retorno ao trabalho foi de 7,3 meses. Os participantes que exerciam trabalho manual apresentaram tempo maior para retorno ao trabalho. O desempenho no trabalho foi fortemente correlacionado com a qualidade de vida e inversamente com ansiedade e depressão. Conclusão: os dados apontam a necessidade de desenvolvimento de estratégias a fim de promover o retorno ao trabalho de pacientes com SCA.
Adölesanlarda Kemik Mineral Dansite Ölçüm Sonuçlarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KONAK Murat
Published: September 2019

AbstractBackground/Aims:Vitamin
D insufficiency commonly represents in pregnant women, reproductive females and
adolescents as well as in younger children. 
30-60 % of maximal body bone mass is composed during puberty so suffering from vitamin D
insufficiency in this stage causes deterioration of bone health in adulthood. In
our study we investigated to evaluate bone mineral density in adolescent school
children. Methods:Study
has been conducted on three different district schools in Erzurum which have
different socioeconomic status. Subjects aged between 13 and 17 from different
socioeconomic status were chosen randomly between April 2008 and October 2008.
None of subjects had medical complaints. Students with chronic diseases or
history of drug use which associated with vitamin D metabolism were excluded.
343 and 246 adolescents were admitted to study in spring and autumn
respectively. Results:198 of
subjects (57.7%) were male and 145(42.3) were female. Average age was 15.44±1.28.
In spring, vitamin D deficiency was detected in 17.7 % and vitamin D insufficiency
was detected in 72% of subjects. At the end of summer these rates were 1.6% and
41.1% respectively. According to the Z score, osteoporosis was detected in
39(11.4%) of the cases at the end of winter and 17(7%) at the end of the
summer. In winter vitamin D insufficiency was 9 times more common in girls than
boys. The most important factors associated with Vitamin D levels were physical
exercise and sunlight exposure durations. There was no significant relevance
detected between vitamin D levels and bone mineral density (BMD). At BMD, in
winter, 11.4 % showed osteoporosis, 20.1 % showed osteopenia and 68.5 % were normal.
Most common complaint was joint and muscle pain in subjects with osteoporozis. Conclusions: In
adolescents who appear healthy and have no significant complaints, 30% decrease
in BMD content and 72% vitamin D deficiency indicate the severity of this
problem. The importance of nutrition, sunbathing and physical activity for
families and adolescents should be explained to prevent diseases such as
Osteoporosis and Vitamin D deficiency which is a serious public health problem.
Reforms in the System of Management of Internal Affairs of the Russian Empire in the First Quarter of the 19th Century: To the Question of the Cause Objective and the Recycling of Foreign Experience
Authors:   Nizhny Novgorod Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Orlov Dmitry V. , Sobornov Pavel E. ,   Nizhny Novgorod Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
Published: September 2019

Introduction. The period of the first quarter of the 19th century became the era of large-scale reforms in the system of internal affairs in the Russian Empire. These reforms were caused by the acute need to adapt the state mechanism of autocratic absolutist Russia to the large-scale territorial and social changes in Europe caused by the 1789−1794 Great French Revolution. In this regard, identifying the causality of these transformations and the reception of foreign experience in internal affairs bodies management of the Russian Empire will help to clarify the specificity of state reforms in Russia and understand the fundamental issues in implementation of administrative reforms. Aims. To identify the causes and conditions that influenced the process of administrative reforms in the system of internal affairs of the Russian Empire in the first quarter of the 19th century. Methods. Historical, historical-comparative, historical-systemic, historicaldiachronic methods. Results. Russian pre-revolutionary, Soviet and contemporary foreign scientific literature, as well as memoirs of contemporaries, on the implementation of a largescale reform of the law-enforcement bodies in the Russian Empire in the first quarter of the 19th century have been reviewed and analysed; conclusions on the importance of the English and French experience in this process have been made. Conclusion. As a result of a comprehensive study of scientific literature and historical sources, the authors concluded that the reforms in the system of internal affairs of the Russian Empire in the first quarter of the 19th century were based not on political and legal ideas of French education, as many believe, but on the experience of the functioning of the British ministries and the Ministry of Police of France during the first empire.
Dynamics of Inter-Elite Relationships at the Local Level (Based on the Study of the Agrarian Municipal District in the Perm Region)
Authors:   Perm State University, Krasilshchikov Gleb G. , Troitskaya Elizaveta A. ,   Perm State University
Published: September 2019

Introduction. Local self-government, as the link between citizens and state authorities, has been in the focus of the research exploring the distribution of power and the decision-making process at the local level. Aims. To identify the features and dynamics of inter-elite relationships based on the study of one of the typical agrarian municipal districts in the Perm Region. The following methods were used: structural approach, method of nonformalized (in-depth) interviews, positional, decisional and reputational methods. Results. During the sociometric analysis, various types of inter-elite relationships (mutually beneficial cooperation, patron-client, conflict) were identified, as well as their specific features and key trends. Conclusion. The selected municipal district is a traditional agrarian territory and is characterized by a low level of socio-economic development, the disunity of the elites and the absence of large groups of influence. The political process actors actions in the last three years led to an escalation of moderate conflicts within the local elite, placing the territory on the verge of a local political crisis.
Agricultural practices and their potential role in mycotoxin contamination of maize and groundnut subsistence farming
Authors: Phokane Sylvia , Flett Bradley C. , Ncube Edson , Rheeder John P. , Rose Lindy J.
Published: September 2019

Mycotoxigenic fungi are common pathogens of maize and groundnuts; they produce mycotoxins which reduce the yield and quality of these grain crops. Numerous agricultural practices including crop rotation and storage methods have been shown to impact mycotoxin accumulation. Therefore, the farming and storage practices in maize and groundnut subsistence farming systems in Pongola, Vryheid, Jozini, Manguzi and Mbazwana Districts of northern KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) were surveyed to determine their potential role in promoting or mitigating mycotoxin contamination. A questionnaire about agricultural farming practices and storage facilities was presented to 65 subsistence maize and/or groundnut farmers. At least 90% of the farmers surveyed were not aware of mycotoxins and their consequences to animal and human health. The majority of the farmers did not practise crop rotation. However, they practised intercropping and sorted damaged and mouldy grain (maize and groundnuts) before storage. The damaged or mouldy grain was largely used as animal feed, thereby exposing animals to an increased risk of mycotoxicoses. Metal tanks and inqolobane (a type of wooden structure) were identified as the most common storage structures. Harvested homegrown maize was mostly used for the farmers’ own consumption but also sometimes sold to the local community. The implementation of mycotoxin awareness campaigns is necessary, particularly in these districts. The storage facilities used by the subsistence farmers allowed increased moisture and insect invasion. The need for the surveillance of mycotoxins in subsistence-farmed food crops is vital.

Significance:

The main finding of this study is the extent of post-harvest losses and mycotoxin contamination of maize produced by smallholder farmers in South Africa.

We further identify methods to manage the risk of mycotoxin exposure to smallholder farmers and their communities as well as reduce post-harvest losses.
Tip 2 diyabetli bireylerde algılanan semptom düzeyi ile HbA1c ilişkisi
Authors: KARAKOÇ KUMSAR Azime , TAŞKIN YILMAZ Feride , GÜNDOĞDU Seval
Published: September 2019

Amaç: Çalışma, tip 2 diyabetli bireylerde algılanan semptom ve HbA1c düzeyini belirlemek ve algılanan semptom düzeyinin HbA1c düzeyine etkisini saptamak amacıyla yapılmıştır.Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırmaya 165 tip 2 diyabetli birey katılmıştır. Veriler, hasta tanılama formu ve Diyabet Belirtileri Kontrol Listesi Ölçeği ile elde edilmiştir. Bulgular: Bireylerin son dört hafta içerisinde çabuk sinirlenme (%24.2), sık sık idrar çıkma ihtiyacı (%13.9) ve halsizlik (%13.9) semptomlarını aşırı derecede yaşadığı; gözlük takıldığında da geçmeyen bulanık görme (%54.5), dokunulduğunda bacakların diz altında kalan bölgesinde ve ayaklarda farklı bir his duyma (%50.9) ve dikkati toplamada güçlük (%50.3) semptomlarını daha az oranda yaşadıkları; hiperglisemi ve psikoloji/bitkinlik ile ilişkili semptom yükünün yüksek olduğu; oftalmoloji ve nöroloji ile ilişkili semptom yükünün düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir. HbA1c düzeyi %9’un üzerinde olan bireylerin nörolojiye, oftalmolojiye ve hiperglisemiye ilişkin semptom yükünün HbA1c düzeyi %7 ve altında olan bireylere göre daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır.Sonuç: Bireylerin algıladıkları semptom düzeyinin düşük olduğu, algılanan semptom düzeyinin HbA1c düzeyini etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Her sağlık kontrolünde diyabetli bireylerin algıladıkları semptom yükünün değerlendirilmesi, etkili diyabet yönetimi için eğitim ve danışmanlık hizmetlerinin devamlılığının sağlanması önerilmektedir.
Comparison of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, white blood cell and body temperature in the diagnosis of ventriculostomy-associated infection
Authors: ARSLAN Ali , OLGUNER Semih Kıvanç , AÇIK Vedat , İLDAN Faruk , ÖKTEN Ali İhsan
Published: September 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of neurosurgical procedures on procalcitonin levels and the role of procalcitonin in distinguishing the inflammatory reaction due to surgery and postoperative infection.Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 27 patients with hydrocephalus. Among these patients, 10 patients had ventricular drainage while 17 had ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The changes in the values of procalcitonin, white blood cell count, C-reactive protein and body temperature were examined in the preoperative 1st and during postoperative 7 days. Results:  All the patients had statistically significant increase in the body temperature values of the postoperative 1st day compared to preoperative values. C-reactive protein peaked in the postoperative 2nd day and, after that, followed a regular kinetic to show a decrease pattern. C-reactive protein was found to be 3 times higher in the postoperative 5th day compared to the preoperative value. Procalcitonin was found to remain in normal limits in all the patients that did not develop infection while the same was observed to increase in patients with infection.Conclusion: Procalcitonin will be a serious and safer parameter for the follow-up of the systemic complications following surgery upon the conclusions obtained with studies that include a higher number of patients and varying types of operations.
Yoğun bakım hastalarını mekanik ventilasyondan ayırma sürecinde doğa temelli ses terapisinin etkisi
Authors: KURT Tülin , ÇELİK Sevim
Published: September 2019

Amaç: Araştırma, cerrahi yoğun bakım ünitesinde yatan hastaların mekanik ventilasyondan ayırma sürecinde uygulanan doğa temelli ses terapisinin etkisini incelenmek amacıyla yapıldı.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu randomize kontrollü deneysel araştırma 64 hasta ile yapıldı. Hastalar deney (n=34) ve kontrol (n=34) grubu olmak üzere ikiye ayrıldı. Ventilatörden ayırmadan önce deney grubundaki gözleri kapatıldı, 30 dakika doğa temelli ses terapisi uygulandı. Her iki uygulama öncesi ve sonrası hastaların arteriyel sistolik ve diyastolik kan basınçları, kalp atım hızları, solunum sayıları, oksijen satürasyonu değerleri, ağrı ve anksiyete düzeyleri karşılaştırıldı. Veriler; kişisel bilgi formu, veri kayıt formu, Yüz Ağrı Skalası, Glaskow Koma Skalası, Modifiye Edilmiş Gülen Yüz Skalası, Richmond Ajitasyon-Sedasyon Skalası ile toplandı. Bulgular: Deney ve kontrol grubundaki hastaların ortalama sistolik ve diyastolik arteriyel kan basınçları, kalp atım hızları ve solunum hızları, uygulama yöntemlerine ve ölçüm zamanlarına göre elde edilen bulguların, klinik ve istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı farklılık gösterdiği belirlendi. Deney grubunun ağrı, ajitasyon ve anksiyete seviyelerinin, kontrol grubuna göre klinik açıdan anlamlı olarak düşük olduğu belirlendi.Sonuç: Bulgularımız, yoğun bakımda yatan cerrahi hastalarını mekanik ventilasyon desteğinden ayırma sürecinde uygulanan doğa temelli ses terapisinin arteriyel kan basıncının, kalp atım hızının ve solunum sayısının normal sınırlarda sürdürülmesinde, ağrı ve anksiyetenin azaltılmasında etkili olduğunu göstermiştir.
Китайский угол в миросистемном управлении
Authors: Богатуров Алексей
Published: September 2019

Китай выдвинулся на авансцену мировой политики, и это повлекло за собой перестановку сил между пятью ядерными державами, представленными в Совете Безопасности ООН. Россия заняла благожелательную позицию по отношению к новому статусу Китая, Франция – нейтральную, США и Британия не высказали своего мнения. Остальные государства наблюдают за происходящим с интересом или беспокойством. США при Д.Трампе придерживаются наступательной позиции по всем конфликтогенным направлениям. Пекин же сохраняет осторожную позицию: не идти ни в один из “союзов” и заниматься собственными проблемами. Москва противостоит США, не пытаясь вступать в военные союзы. Континентальный ЕС озабочен урегулированием конфликта на Украине и одновременно ищет возможности новых выгодных отношений на Ближнем Востоке, в Азии и Латинской Америке. Автор на основе компаративного анализа динамики международных отношений показывает противоречивость политики ядерных стран на стыке изменений, связанных с большей “свободой рук” США, России и Британии. Страны “ядерной пятерки” придерживаются политики “удержаться на взвешенной позиции” в потенциально конфликтных ситуациях.
ASSESSMENT OF WIND CHARACTERISTICS AND WIND ENERGY POTENTIAL IN WEST BLACK SEA REGION OF TURKEY
Authors: KÖSE Bayram , GUNESER M. Tahir
Published: September 2019

In this study, wind characteristics

and wind energy potential of seven cities from The West of Black Sea Region in

Turkey were analyzed. The wind data were obtained by National State

Meteorological Service. It was measured at 10 meters’ height in the date range

2010-2014. Weibull probability density function was calculated and estimated

Weibull shape parameter k and scale

parameter c, with the data for those

locations. According to the power calculations of the region, annual mean power

densities of Zonguldak, Bartın, Kastamonu, Bolu, Karabük, Düzce and Sinop were

calculated as 105 W/m2, 37,4 W/m2, 40 W/m2,

27,15 W/m2, 27 W/m2, 26,3 W/m2 and 209 W/m2

at the height of 50 m, respectively. The results show that, the region has not

enough wind energy potential considering investment on wind power energy except

Sinop.
APPLICABILITY OF TIME-DEPENDENT SEISMICITY MODEL FOR EARTHQUAKE OCCURRENCE ALONG THE NORTH ANATOLIAN FAULT ZONE
Authors: SAYIL Nilgün Lütfiye
Published: September 2019

The

applicability of the time-dependent seismicity model was investigated for

earthquakes occurrence along the North Anatolian Fault Zone. This region was

separated into thirteen seismogenic zones by virtue of specific seismological

and geomorphological criteria, and RTIMAP (regional time and magnitude

predictable) model was applied for these zones. The data including in both

instrumental period (Ms ³ 5.5) until the beginning of 2016 and historical

period (Io ³ 9.0 corresponding to Ms ³ 7.0) before 1900 have been used in the study. Interevent times and magnitudes of

mainshocks generated in each zone have predictive properties expressed by the

RTIMAP. For the region considered, the relationship with increasing

slope between the time interval of the events and the magnitude of the

preceding earthquake shows that this model is suitable. On the basis of these equations

and taking into account the formation time and magnitude of the last events in each zone, probabilities to the next main shocks in five decades and the magnitudes

of the next events were estimated.
A BIO-BASED RHEOLOGY MODIFYING AGENT INSPIRED FROM NATURE
Authors: AZİMA Mahzad , BAŞARAN BUNDUR Zeynep
Published: September 2019

Interaction of microorganisms and building materials, particularly with

concrete and stone, were a main topic of interest for many researchers.

Initially, studies focused on ﻿degradation of concrete by

organic acids, produced by microbial acidification such as microbial induced

corrosion. This was followed by prevention of microorganisms fouling on building

materials. However, the interaction of microorganisms with materials is not

necessarily negative. Recent research in the field shows that microorganisms

can have positive effects on concrete and stone, such as in biological cleaning

and biocalcification, which resulted with stronger and more durable materials.

Further, studies revealed that it was possible to develop smart-cement based

materials that could self-heal microorganisms by leveraging metabolic activity

of microorganisms. Through the development of this so-called smart bio-based

mortar, it became possible to improve the fresh state performance of the mix.

This study focusses on design of a cement-based mortar with improved

rheological properties with use of Bacillus

megaterium (B. megaterium) and

Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) cells. The bacterial cells were directly

incorporated to the mix water and influence of cells on viscosity and yield

strength was evaluated by rheological tests. In addition, the influence of

bacteria dosage, water to cement ratio (w/c), use of superplasticizers and fly

ash on performance of biological VMA were investigated. Our results showed that

the apparent viscosity and yield stress of the cement-paste mix were increased

with the addition of the microorganisms. Moreover, B. megaterium cells were found to be compatible with both fly ash

and superplasticizers however B. subtilis

were only be able to increase the viscosity when they were incorporated with

superplasticizers.
NATURAL LANGUAGE QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEM OVER LINKED DATA
Authors: KABAKUŞ Abdullah Talha , ÇETİN Aydın
Published: September 2019

Linked Data project is aimed to give

more details on any subject through the big knowledge bases defined on the web.

In this context, knowledge bases offer endpoint service user interfaces to

query their data. Because of the SPARQL query language limitation of these

knowledge bases, a significant number of web users are unable to benefit from

these services. In this paper, an English natural language question answering

system over Linked Data is proposed in order to eliminate this limitation. The proposed

system's main processes can be listed as follows: (1) Extracting Part-Of-Speech

(POS) tags, (2) pattern extraction & preparing appropriate SPARQL queries,

(3) executing user queries & displaying the results. The features which are

not provided by the endpoint services of knowledge bases such as dynamic

paging, voice search and answer vocalization which make the usage of the proposed system to be possible by the visually-impaired

web users, question-answer caching, social media integration, and live spell

checking are proposed. According to experimental results, the proposed system’s

question answering performance is improved between 2 and 12 times through the

type of natural language question thanks to the question-answer caching

mechanism.
Knowledge, attitude and practice of adverse drug reaction reporting among healthcare professionals of a tertiary care hospital in Gujarat
Authors: Patel Nirav N. , Patel Devanshu J. , Desai Haresh A.
Published: September 2019

Background: The objective of the present study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of adverse drug reaction reporting among healthcare professionals of Parul Sevashram Hospital, Parul University, Vadodara.Methods: The study was prospective, observational and questionnaire-based involving medical doctors, nurses and pharmacists of Parul Sevashram Hospital. A total number of 210 structured questionnaires were distributed among health care professionals (100 clinicians from various specialities, 100 nurses and 10 pharmacists). Written informed consent forms were obtained from participants as their consent to participate in the study.Results: All questionnaires were filled and returned producing overall response rate of 100%. 80% of the respondents were aware of the existence of Pharmacovigilance Program of India (PvPI). 90.95% and 91.90% of respondents felt ADR reporting is necessary and it would be beneficial to the patients respectively. Only 11.43% of respondents had reported ADRs. 90.95% and 85.24% of respondents suggested training is required in reporting ADR and regular information should be provided regarding ADR by PvPI respectively.Conclusions: The health care professionals had positive knowledge and attitude towards pharmacovigilance and there is a need to create awareness for better practice of ADR reporting. It would help to improve patient care.
Anti-stress activity of Ocimum sanctum and alprazolam in animal models
Authors: Hemanth G. V. , Kudagi B. L. , Buchineni Madhavulu , Pathapati Rama Mohan , Rayam Sriharsha
Published: September 2019

Background: Stress is the physiological, psychological and behavioral response by individuals when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands, which over a period of time leads to ill health. There are several ways of coping with stress. Some techniques of time management may help a person to control stress.Methods: Forced swim test- mice were randomized into two groups according to the body weights. Each group contains six animals. Each individual animal was allowed to swim inside the jar (25-12-25 cm) containing fresh water up to 15 cm height. Mice were allowed swim for 6 min. After initial struggle to escape the animal became immobile. Total immobility period was measured. Rotarod test- mice were randomized into two groups according to body weights. Each group contains six animals. Rats were placed on the lanes. Latency period was recorded at which each rat falls off the rod.Results: In first experiment, anti-stress activity of Ocimum sanctum in mice was demonstrated by measuring the immobility period during forced swim test and in the second experiment the measurement of the latency period of rats in rotarod apparatus was performed. Both the experimental procedures were compared with standard anti stress drug alprazolam.Conclusions: The present study suggests that Ocimum sanctum possess significant anti stress activity but less when compared to alprazolam.
Evaluation of safety and efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose therapy for moderate anaemia in antenatal women
Authors: Poojitha K. P. , Mallika B. S. B. , Prasad K. V. Siva
Published: September 2019

Background: Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia is high in developing countries like India. Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy is very important to bring down maternal mortality rate as blood loss during delivery can lead to death of the patient. The aim and objective of our study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous iron sucrose infusions in antenatal women admitted in hospital suffering from moderate iron deficiency anaemia. Special emphasis was given to observe adverse drug effects.Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted in Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, Government General Hospital, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Study period was two months and study population included antenatal women with gestational age less than 37 weeks with moderate iron deficiency anaemia. Peripheral smear was examined for microcytic hypochromic anaemia and they were treated with intravenous infusion of iron sucrose. Haemoglobin levels were checked before and 5 weeks after iron infusions. Monitoring was done for adverse reactions.Results: Out of 322 admissions, 95% were found to be anaemic. 72 patients were suffering from moderate anaemia from which 25 have been included and treated with intravenous iron sucrose infusions. They were observed for efficacy and safety parameters. Two minor adverse events were reported (fever with chills and angioedema of lips) and they were excluded from study. Mean haemoglobin concentration was found to be raised from 7.08±0.73 (SD) to 11.33±0.48 (SD) within 5 weeks for 23 patients.Conclusions: Iron sucrose infusion is safe and effective for anaemia in pregnancy.
Epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancers in the hospital of Tambohobe Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Authors: Ranaivomanana Mampionona , Rafaralahivoavy Tojo , Razafimahefa Joelle , Rakotovao Anicet M. , Rakotoarivelo Rivo A. , Razafimahefa Hélio S. , Rafaramino Florine
Published: September 2019

Background: Gastrointestinal cancers are among the top 10 cancers and causes of cancer death worldwide. Given the absence of cancer registry in Madagascar and absence of epidemiological study of gastrointestinal cancer in the province of Fianarantsoa, our aim was to describe the epidemiological aspect of gastrointestinal cancers at the University Hospital of Tambohobe Fianarantsoa.Methods: Authors have conducted a descriptive retrospective study over a three-year period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017 at the University Hospital of Tambohobe Fianarantsoa (in oncology, internal medicine and visceral surgery departments). The variables analyzed were age, gender, tumor location.Results: Authors have collected 74 cases of gastrointestinal cancers. There were 46 males 62.16% and 28 females 37.84%. The mean age was 56.30±12.10 years old. The predominant age groups were 45-55 years. Authors found colorectal cancer in 43%, followed by liver carcinoma in 19%, then pancreatic cancer 14%, esophageal cancer 13%, gastric cancer 8%, duodenum cancer 3%.Conclusions: Gastrointestinal cancers at the hospital of Tambohobe Fianarantsoa affect young people, especially the male gender with a predominance of colorectal and liver cancer.So, it is important to continue the vaccination against hepatitis viral B infection and to implement a colorectal cancer screening program.
Soluble transferrin receptor levels among pregnant women in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Azubuike Nyebuchi C. , Elechi-Amadi Kemzi N. , Briggs Ojoye N. , Jeremiah Zacchaeus A.
Published: September 2019

Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is one of the medical problems that affect pregnant women in developing countries. It contributes considerably to the morbidity and mortality in pregnancy especially in areas where malaria is endemic. The concentration of soluble transferrin receptor is a reflection of body iron status. It is therefore, a valuable tool for assessing bone marrow erythropoetic activity and can also be a marker of iron deficiency.Methods: This study evaluated the levels of soluble transferrin receptor in pregnant subjects. A total of 275 pregnant subjects of age 20 to 45 years and 88 age-matched apparently healthy control subjects were involved in this study. Individuals who had severe anaemia, HIV infection, sickle cell disease or Hookworm infestation were excluded from this study. Five millilitres (5ml) of blood were collected from each consenting subject for the analysis of soluble transferrin receptor, haematological parameters and iron parameters using appropriate methods.Results: The mean value of parameters for the study subjects were sTfR( 21.16±9.11 nmol/L), Hb(9.05±1.22 g/dl), TIBC(332.61±80.87 µg/dl), Serum Iron(97.91±39.44 µg/dl), LIBC(239.36±80.52 µg/dl), TS(30.24±11.00 %) while for control subjects were sTfR(18.21±3.77 nmol/L), Hb(12.19±0.66 g/dl), TIBC(261.94±52.49µg/dl), Serum Iron(107.10±34.77 µg/dl), LIBC(155.52±61.25 µg/dl), TS(42.81±18.03 %). The mean sTfR levels in pregnant women was significantly lower (p<0.001) than in control subjects. The pregnant women also had significantly lower values of Hb (p<0.001), serum iron (p=0.038) and TS( p<0.001) values, and significantly higher values of TIBC(p<0.0001) and LIBC(p<0.0001). There were also increases in soluble transferrin receptor levels from first to third trimesters. The sensitivity of sTfR as against Serum iron parameters from this study was 76% while the specificity was 50%. The positive predictive value was 60% while the negative predictive value was 50%.Conclusions: sTfR may be a useful supplementary diagnostic tool in the management of anaemia in pregnancy.
A study on evaluation of ASHAs for their knowledge, attitude and practice towards newborn care in Howrah district of West Bengal
Authors: Pattnayak Ujjwal , Ray Samir Kumar , Madhwani Kishore P. , Singh Jitendra Kumar
Published: September 2019

Background: : Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is a trained female community health activist. ASHAs are local women trained to act as facilitator and promoters of health care in their communities. ASHA is trained to work as an interface between the community and the public health system. ASHA play an important role in newborn care to reduce their morbidity and mortality.Methods: Data were collected from ASHAs working in Shibbur area of Howrah District, west Bengal. The study sample consisted of 70 ASHAs working in the Shibpur area that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. A predesigned pretested questionnaire of ASHA was used to collect data in the study.Results: The mean age of ASHAs was 35.74 years. Only 32 (45.71%) had received middle level (class VIII) education. Only 45.71 % of ASHAs had good knowledge and practice regarding hypothermia and its complication and the procedure of providing warmth the baby after delivery. Only 57.1% of ASHA had good knowledge regarding counseling and problem solving on breast feeding. Only 38.57% had good knowledge and practices on identification and basic skill on management of Low Birth Weight (LBW) having birth weight of <2.5kg and pre-term baby (<37 weeks of gestation).Conclusions: In the present study, we found that Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of ASHAs were inadequate in some aspects of newborn care. This gap of knowledge should be taken seriously during training procedures so that effective knowledge and essential skill for newborn care can be imparted. During recruitment of ASHAs higher literally status should be given preferences.
Aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma
Authors: Irsan Istan Irmansyah , C. J. Huwae Thomas Erwin , Persada Isma Satria Pandu , Santoso Agung Riyanto Budi , Prasojo Hanindya
Published: September 2019

Aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma is rare clinicopathological variant of Cutaneous Fibrous Histiocytoma. The clinical manifestation of Aneurysmal Fibrous Histiocytoma is often confusing to distinguish from other skin lesions. Most of the cases showed rapid increase in size or a history of recurrence, however histologically all are almost similar. Rarity of aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma and high numbers of recurrence rate poses a big diagnostic challenge. Late treatment will result in a decrease until loss of function of the affected region.  In this article, author reported the case of aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma of the hand in 7 years old girl with restricted at 2nd-3rd metacarpophalangeal joints. The patient had undergone a series of investigations until finally a wide excision was carried out. Excision tissue was performed CD 68 and CD 34  immunocytochemical smear to establish the diagnosis. It was not simple to make diagnosis aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma. While it is benign, the lesion can appear malignant, and one should consider an excisional biopsy to rule out malignant conditions. The diagnosis had to be confirmed by histopathological and performed immunocytochemical smear. It was often necessary to take aggressive actions with wide excision and reconstruction.
Pseudotumor orbit-bilateral v/s unilateral: a case study of two orbital pseudotumor cases
Authors: Nandi Sunanda , Kuli Jawahar Jyoti
Published: September 2019

Orbital pseudotumor is a non-granulomatous inflammation of orbital soft tissue for unknown etiology. In the first case, a 35-year-old female presented with bilateral painless upper eyelid swelling since 3years.No proptosis, no extra ocular movements restriction of both eyes was noted. Best corrected visual acuity both eye: 6/6, N6. USG B-Scan and CECT revealed bilateral lacrimal gland enlargement with bulky muscles and tendons. USG guided FNAC confirmed pseudotumor which showed prompt response to steroids but recurred after 1month of stopping of steroid therapy. In the second Case, a 15year old female presented with unilateral proptosis left eye for 3 months with painful extraocular movements and restricted in all gazes. Best corrected visual acuity in L/E - 6/12, N6, R/E-6/9, N6. USG B-scan and CECT revealed soft tissue lesion encasing Optic nerve. CEMR revealed bulky lacrimal gland, muscles and lesion extending up to orbital apex. Prompt response to steroid with no recurrence till date.
Novel synthetic route for growth of gold nanorods via semiconductor procedure
Authors: Elhalawany Noha Ragab , Enders Brian , Bahceci Ersin , Nayfeh Munir
Published: September 2019

We represent here a novel facile synthesis type route based on semiconductor procedure for growth of gold nanorods GNRs using infinitesimal silicon nanoparticles USSiN. The reaction takes place immediately upon mixing monodispersed hydrogen terminated USSiN of 2.9 nm diameter with auric acid HAuCl4 in presence and in absence of an emulsifier. The resulting colloids have been characterized via scanning electron microscope SEM, Energy dispersive spectrometry EDS and optical microscope OM. Photo-luminesence (PL) measurements have been also carried out. Our results show formation of gold nanorods GNRs, gold nanoplates GNPs, gold nanospheres GNSs and filaments. The formed GNRs have near uniform length of 1.5 µm and diameter of 300 nm (5 aspect ratio). The results are consistent with a seedless process in which the H-terminated silicon nanoparticles act as either the reducing as well as the directional growth agent, eliminating the need for toxic cetyl-trimethyl-ammonium bromide CTAB or, which is typically used as the directional growth agent. 
THE POTENTIAL FOR IMPLEMENTING MICROFINANCING FROM THE ZAKAT FUND IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Muhd Adnan Nurul Ilyana , Mohd Kashim Mohd Izhar Ariff , Hamat Zahri , Adnan Hafizuddin Muhd , Adnan Izwah Muhd , Md. Sham Fariza
Published: September 2019

Issue: The constrains to obtain a capital often involving underprivileged entrepreneurs because it is difficult to get a fund from the financial institutions. From a Muslim entrepreneur's perspective, microfinance that offered is consisting element of riba and it is prohibited in Islam. As we know, the role of zakat is huge in the economy of the Muslims. So, effective zakat distribution system is able to organize and develop society. Especially for Muslim underprivileged entrepreneurs.

 Purpose of study: This article aims to analyze first, what is the basis for the establishment of zakat distribution law over the provision of capital through microfinance? Second, is this distribution potentially to be implemented in Malaysia?

Methodology: Qualitative data were obtained from document analysis and interview with zakat expertise in Malaysia.

Main findings: Based on the content analysis on primary data, the findings show that there is a strong legal basis allowing zakat distribution through micro-financing. According to scholars' views in Malaysia, the distribution of zakat through microfinance has the potential to be implemented in Malaysia.

Implications: The distribution of zakat is not limited to self- sufficiency even can be distributed through productive zakat with the provision of initial capital and revolving capital from zakat funds through microfinance. The provision of working capital through microfinance from zakat funds is a long-term goal of zakat.

Novelty/originality: Yet, there is no zakat distribution is done through microfinance in Malaysia. Therefore, the institutions of zakat in Malaysia adopt the Baitul Mal Aceh as a model to apply the granting of working capital in the form of micro-financing which is financed from the funds of zakat. Furthermore, scholars in Malaysia also argued that the distribution of such method has great potential to be implemented in Malaysia.