bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Arthroscopic pie-crusting release of the posteromedial complex of the knee for surgical treatment of the medial meniscus injury
Authors: Han Xu , Wang Peizhao , Yu Jinyang , Wang Xiao , Tan Honglue
Published: February 2020

Background: Arthroscopic narrow posteromedial gap of the knee may cause the failure of meniscus operation. The posteromedial complex (PMC) of the knee, including the posterior part of MCL and posterior oblique ligament, has a restrictive effect on the opening of the posteromedial gap of the knee in the half-extension position. Thus, we evaluated the radiological and clinical results of pie-crusting release of PMC for arthroscopic meniscal surgery in tight knees.Methods : Sixty patients with posterior injury of the medial meniscus were reviewed. All patients accepted arthroscopic pie-crusting release of the PMC. Fourty patients accepted meniscoplasty, and 20 patients accepted meniscuc suturing. To evaluate the arthroscopic opening of the medial gap in 20°half-extension under 11-kg valgus stress, the width of the medial space before and after release were measured. During follow-up, the medial stability was evaluated by radiographic measurements of the joint space width (JSW) in 20°half-extension. MRI was conducted to evaluate the healing of MCL and meniscus. Knee functions were evaluated using VAS, Lysholm, IKDC and Tegner scoring systems. Results: In all patients, meniscus operations were performed without iatrogenic cartilage injury. After PMC release, the arthroscopic width of the medial space was 5.7 ±0.5 mm, showing larger than that before release (2.5 ± 0.5 mm) (p < 0.01). The follow-up time was 21.93±7.04 months, there was no residual valgus laxity of the knee. The radiographic JSW was 5.97 ± 0.8 mm preoperatively, 9.2 ± 1.1 mm in the postoperative 1st week, and 6.1±0.9 mm in the postoperative 3rd months, showing no differences between pre- and postoperative 3rd month (p > 0.05). For sutured meniscus, MRI showed healing in 15 patients while five had two-grade abnormal signals. VAS, Lysholm, IKDC and Tegner scores were 1.80±0.51, 80.08±3.74, 82.17±4.64 and 5.48±0.59, respectively, showing significant differences compared with the preoperative scores (5.57±0.69, 48.17±4.22, 51.42±4.02 and 3.20±0.68, respectively) (P < 0.01).Conclusion s: Pie-crusting release of PMC can increase the posteromedial space and improve the visual field of the knee under arthroscopy, and this technique do neither produce residual valgus instability of the knee nor affect clinical outcome at the final follow-up.
Mid-term results of bilateral synchronous total hip arthroplasty for bony ankylosis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Authors: Han Lei , Liu Jing Jing , Pei Zhen le , Cao Guo ping , Hu Yun gen , Quan Ren fu
Published: February 2020

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) for bony ankylosis is technically challenging in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). This study aimed to determine the mid-term results of bilateral synchronous THA for bony ankylosis in patients with AS.Methods: Nineteen cases of bony ankylosis in patients with AS who received bilateral synchronous THA were included in this study (17 males and 2 females, mean age 49.2 years). Disease duration was 5–38 years (mean 18 years and 6 months). All patients received cementless THA. Intraoperative blood loss, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and complications were assessed. Harris hip scores evaluated the clinical effect.Results: Patients were followed up for 62–98 months (mean 82.5 months). VAS score decreased from 7.42±0.92 to 2.42±0.83, Harris hip score improved from 21.8±7.2 to 80.3±6.5, and the flexion-extension range of the hip improved from 0°to 142.3±6.2°. One patient with septum bronchiale had a fracture intraoperatively and was treated with wire strapping. One patient had a traction injury of the femoral nerve postoperatively and recovered 1 year after the operation. Loosening and subsidence were not observed in all patients. Heterotopic bone formation was noted in 3 patients. No complications such as joint dislocation, acute infection, and deep vein thrombosis were found.Conclusion： Bilateral synchronous THA was effective for bony ankylosis of the hip in patients with AS because it improved patients’ quality of life, and had satisfactory mid-term outcomes.
The nexus between money growth and inflation in Turkey: New evidence from a Wavelet Analysis
Authors: Tursoy Turgut , Mar’i Muhammad
Published: February 2020

The study investigates the lead-lag relationship in Turkey by employing wavelet analysis, mainly continuous wavelet analysis, cross wavelet transforms and wavelet coherence and phase-difference, during the period from 1987 to 2019. Our finding confirms the existing relationship between money supply and inflation, and also showing a different pattern for the structure of the relationship between money supply and inflation; moreover, the result corresponds with the fact that Turkey experienced many economic crises during the period. Additionally, the results show that the lead-lag relationship between money supply and inflation is changeable and the inflation leads as a result of the Demand-pull theory. The result is consistent with the traditional quantity theory of money in the long run, and; also regarding the modern quantity theory of money, there is also short-run and long-run relationship between money supply and inflation.
A mindfulness-based intervention for breast cancer patients with cognitive impairment after chemotherapy: Study protocol of a three–group randomized controlled trial
Authors: Gucht Katleen Van der , Melis Michelle , Ahmadoun Soumaya , Gebruers Anneleen , Smeets Ann , Vandenbulcke Mathieu , Wildiers Hans , Neven Patrick , Kuppens Peter , Raes Filip , Sunaert Stefan , Deprez Sabine
Published: February 2020

Background: Mindfulness has been applied to improve cancer care by enhancing psychological well-being. However, little is known about its impact on cognitive impairment experienced by cancer patients after chemotherapy. Mindfulness may be relevant in tackling cognitive impairment by decreasing emotional distress and fatigue, by decreasing inflammation, and by strengthening functional brain connectivity. The aim of the present study protocol is to evaluate the efficacy and mechanisms of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce cognitive impairment in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy. Methods: The present study is a three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial with assessments at baseline, one to three weeks after the intervention and at three months follow-up. One hundred twenty breast cancer patients who ended treatment minimum 6 months and maximum 5 years before and who have cognitive complaints will be enrolled. They will be randomized into one of the following 3 study arms: (1) a mindfulness-based intervention group (n=40), (2) an active control condition based on physical training (n=40), or (3) a treatment as usual (TAU) control group (n=40). Both the mindfulness-based intervention and the active control condition exist of 4 group sessions (3 hours for the mindfulness condition and 2 hours for the physical training) spread over 8 weeks. The primary outcomes will be cognitive complaints as measured by the cognitive failure questionnaire and changes in functional brain connectivity in the attention network. Secondary outcomes will be (1) levels of emotional distress, fatigue, mindfulness, quality of life; (2) neurocognitive tests; (3) structural and functional brain changes using MR imaging, and (4) inflammation. Discussion: The study will examine the impact of a mindfulness-based intervention on cognitive impairment in breast cancer patients. If the findings of this study confirm the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based program to reduce cognitive impairment, it will be possible to improve quality of life for ex-cancer patients. We will inform health care providers about the potential use of a mindfulness-based intervention as a non-pharmaceutical, low-threshold mental health intervention to improve cognitive impairment after cancer. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03736460. Retrospectively registered on 8th November 2018
Quality Detection of Postharvest Litchi Based on Electronic Nose: A Feasible Way for Litchi Fruit Supervision during Circulation Process
Authors: Xu Sai , Lu Huazhong , Sun Xiuxiu
Published: February 2020

Susceptibility to mechanical injury and fast decay rates are currently two main problems of litchi fruit after harvesting. To achieve better postharvest management of litchi fruit, this study aimed to find an effective method of litchi fruit supervision during the circulation process that included mechanical injury detection and storage quality detection. For mechanical injury detection, injury-free litchis without any treatment and litchis with mild and severe mechanical injuries were dropped from 80 and 110 cm high, respectively. The electronic nose (E-nose) response, total soluble solid (TSS), and titratable acidity (TA) of samples were tested on days 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 after injury at room temperature. For storage quality detection, normal litchis were stored in a cold environment. The E-nose response, TSS, and TA of samples were tested on storage days 0, 3, 6, 10, 15, 19, and 24. The experimental results showed that mechanical injury not only accelerated pericarp browning but also accelerated flavor (TA and TSS) loss. The browning index quickly increased during storage, and the TSS and TA of defect-free litchis changed only barely at room temperature and during cold environment storage. After feature extraction, mechanical injury of litchi can be well-detected by E-nose from day 1 to day 4 after injury. The best mechanical injury detection time of litchi fruit is at day 4 after injury under room temperature storage conditions. After singular sensor elimination and comprehensive feature extraction, the storage time and browning degree, but not TSS and TA, of litchi fruit can be detected by E-nose. E-nose data preprocessing should differ according to the litchi variety and detection target.
Acclimation of Growth and Photosynthesis in Petunia Seedlings Exposed to High-intensity Blue Radiation
Authors: Craver Joshua K. , Nemali Krishna S. , Lopez Roberto G.
Published: February 2020

Indoor production of bedding plant seedlings using sole-source radiation may present value in increasing uniformity and consistency compared with greenhouse production. However, information on physiological acclimation related to growth and photosynthesis in seedlings exposed to high-intensity blue radiation and elevated CO2 is limited. Seedlings of petunia (Petunia ×hybrida) ‘Dreams Midnight’ were exposed to red (peak = 660 nm):blue (peak = 451 nm) radiation ratios of 50:50 (R50:B50) or 90:10 (R90:B10) and radiation intensities of 150 or 300 µmol·m−2·s–1 under two CO2 regimes of 450 or 900 µmol·mol–1. Shoot dry mass (SDM), leaf area index (LAI), internode length, and whole-plant photosynthesis and light-use efficiency (LUE) responses to increasing radiation intensity were measured. In addition, leaf photosynthetic rate (A) was measured at ambient and supra-optimal CO2 concentrations for plants grown under 450 µmol·mol–1 CO2. Our results indicated growth (based on SDM, LAI, and internode length) was lowered for seedlings produced under R50:B50 compared with R90:B10. However, we observed an increase in whole-plant light-saturated photosynthesis (Ag,max) and whole-plant light saturation point (LSP) under R50:B50 compared with R90:B10. In addition, we observed lower LUE below and higher LUE above a radiation intensity of 500 µmol·m−2·s–1 in seedlings grown under R50:B50 compared with R90:B10. Based on our results, seedling growth was lowered under a high proportion of blue radiation mainly due to lower radiation interception (due to lower LAI and shorter internode length) and LUE of intercepted radiation at the intensities used. Higher Ag,max and LSP in R50:B50 compared with R90:B10 under higher radiation intensities was likely in part due to higher LUE. Further investigation revealed A was higher at both optimal and supra-optimal CO2 concentrations under R50:B50 compared with R90:B10, indicating a lack of stomatal effects of a higher proportion of blue radiation on carboxylation and LUE. We hypothesize that higher LUE in R50:B50 compared with R90:B10 under higher radiation intensities is due to improved photochemical quenching from increased biosynthesis of carotenoids and anthocyanins. The results from our study generated fundamental information on growth and photosynthetic responses to excess blue radiation, data that can be further used in optimizing plant production in controlled environments.
Learning French sound/spelling links in English primary school classrooms
Authors: Porter Alison
Published: February 2020

Two classes (n = 45) of 9- to 11-year-old children in different English primary schools experienced weekly French phonics instruction as part of a foreign language (FL) learning programme. The underpinning rationale of the phonics instruction was that systematic and explicit FL phonics could contribute to the development of FL phonological decoding, operationalised as reading aloud individual word cards. The study explored progression in learning French sound/spelling links over this period with data from a sub-sample of students (n = 23) from both classes. Additional variables such as FL general proficiency and FL literacy, as well as L1 reading age, spelling age, and teacher assessed literacy levels were collected to explore relationships with the development of French phonological decoding. This study found that French sound/spelling links developed slowly but showed significant gains between mid- and post-test and that learning appeared resistant to attrition evidenced by delayed post-test scores. Successful phonological decoders were likely to be successful FL learners generally and proficient in L1 literacy.
The impact of credit risk and macroeconomic factors on profitability: the case of the ASEAN banks
Authors: V. De Leon Myra
Published: February 2020

This study investigates the effect of credit risk and macroeconomic factors on profitability of 20 ASEAN banks, particularly from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines, covering the period of 2012 to 2017. The unbalanced panel data were tested for heteroscedasticity and normality. A fixed effects model and a random effects model were utilized followed by simple ordinary least squares (OLS) regression. The obtained results show that credit risk and GDP growth negatively affect Return on Equity (ROE) at 5% level of significance. The inflation rate increases ROE by 0.323%. In terms of influence, inflation has the highest impact on ROE followed by GDP growth and credit risk. Credit risk and GDP growth negatively affect Return on Assets (ROA) at 5% level of significance. ROA was also influenced by an increase in inflation rate. Therefore, this study will help banks and bank managers, depositors, investors, policy makers and governments to identify factors affecting bank profitability.
The Concept of Strategizing
Authors: Kvint Vladimir
Published: February 2020

Book «The Concept of Strategizing» of Dr. Vladimir Kvint is, in essence, a reflection on the main provision of the General Theory of Strategy, which was developed by the author over his forty years in the field. The definitions, conceptual statements, and methodological and practical recommendations set forth in this book are useful for a wide range of readers, including corporate, state, municipal and military leadership, as well as management, theorists and strategists, teachers, and students.
Evaluation of global forcing datasets for hydropower inflow simulation in Nepal
Authors: Bhattarai Bikas Chandra , Burkhart John Faulkner , Tallaksen Lena M. , Xu Chong-Yu , Matt Felix Nikolaus
Published: February 2020

Discharge over the Narayani river catchment of Nepal was simulated using Statkraft's Hydrologic Forecasting Toolbox (Shyft) forced with observations and three global forcing datasets: (i) ERA-Interim (ERA-I), (ii) Water and Global Change (WATCH) Forcing Data ERA-I (WFDEI), and (iii) Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment with the contributing institute Rossy Centre, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (CORDEX-SMHI). Not only does this provide an opportunity to evaluate discharge variability and uncertainty resulting from different forcing data but also it demonstrates the capability and potential of using these global datasets in data-sparse regions. The fidelity of discharge simulation is the greatest when using observations combined with the WFDEI forcing dataset (hybrid datasets). These results demonstrate the successful application of global forcing datasets for regional catchment-scale modeling in remote regions. The results were also promising to provide insight of the interannual variability in discharge. This study showed that while large biases in precipitation can be reduced by applying a precipitation correction factor (p_corr_factor), the best result is obtained using bias-corrected forcing data as input, i.e. the WFDEI outperformed other forcing datasets. Accordingly, the WFDEI forcing dataset holds great potential for improving our understanding of the hydrology of data-sparse Himalayan regions and providing the potential for prediction. The use of CORDEX-SMHI- and ERA-I-derived data requires further validation and bias correction, particularly over the high mountain regions.
Accounting and Costing in Insurance Companies
Authors: Lopata Petr Vladimirovich
Published: February 2020

The growth of the insurance market is one of the most important conditions for the country’s social and economic development. The article discusses issues related to the optimization of accounting in insurance companies. It is suggested that the existing accounting standards should be improved.
Didactic Games in a Preschool Institution as a Means of Vocabulary Acquisition in Younger Preschoolers
Authors: Khartova Viktoriia Evgenevna
Published: February 2020

In this article, features of vocabulary development in younger preschool children are considered, and resource capabilities of pedagogical conditions for its development in the conditions of a preschool institution are discussed. The directions for the successful vocabulary development in children of primary preschool age are determined.
Inflation Targeting: Advantages and Disadvantages
Authors: Solomatova Viktoriia Viktorovna
Published: February 2020

In this article, inflation targeting in Russia is considered, taking into account international experience. The role of the key rate as the main instrument of monetary policy is analyzed. The study also deals with the benefits and shortcomings of the transition to inflation targeting in Russia.
Theoretical Bases of Motivational Readiness for Pedagogical Creativity
Authors: Vasilev Andrei Aleksandrovich
Published: February 2020

In this article, a theoretical analysis of bases of motivational readiness for creativity in pedagogues is presented. The levels and components of the motivational readiness have been studied.
On the Role of Homework in the Learning Process
Authors: Usmanova Sofia Fedorovna , Kholina Natalia Nikolaevna
Published: February 2020

A complete, long-term retention of material learned during the lesson should be supplemented by independent study at home, as it is a method of reinforcing knowledge and skills; it forms independence in educational and cognitive activities in children as well as develops their thinking and self-discipline skills. This article deals with different approaches to creating a highly effective homework organization system, which allows to get complete and high-quality information about the level of studied material.
ZAKOŃCZENIE NAJMU OKAZJONALNEGO I OPRÓŻNIENIE LOKALU
Authors: Mróz Arkadiusz
Published: February 2020

Artykuł jest ostatnim z trzech artykułów prezentujących szczegółowe rozważania dotyczące konstrukcji najmu okazjonalnego lokalu oraz jej praktycznego znaczenia dla funkcjonowania rynku najmu lokali mieszkalnych w Polsce.W artykule przedstawiono rozważania dotyczące zakończenia najmu okazjonalnego i procedury opróżnienia lokalu (eksmisji byłego najemcy). W zakończeniu wskazano najważniejsze wnioski, podsumowujące rozważania zawarte we wszystkich trzech opracowaniach.
„POLSKI PAPINIAN” ‘REDIVIVUS’. CZY WARTO DZISIAJ TŁUMACZYĆ I WYDAWAĆ STANISŁAWA WRÓBLEWSKIEGO ZA GRANICą?
Authors: Marzec Łukasz
Published: February 2020

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GLOSA APROBUJĄCA DO WYROKU IZBY KARNEJ SĄDU NAJWYŻSZEGO Z 29 MAJA 2018 R. O SYGN. AKT II KK 99/18
Authors: Rosiak Łukasz
Published: February 2020

Glosowany wyrok Sądu Najwyższego dotyczy problematyki orzekania o czynach przeciwko mieniu, w stosunku do których od 9 listopada 2013 r. kryterium uznania danego czynu za przestępstwo albo za wykroczenie stanowi określony w kodeksie wykroczeń wskaźnik minimalnego wynagrodzenia za pracę. We wskazanym zakresie należy mieć na uwadze minimalne wynagrodzenie z daty orzekania w przedmiocie odpowiedzialności za taki czyn, a nie z daty jego popełnienia.
OD ‘NECESSITAS NON HABET LEGEM’ DO RACJI STANU. KILKA UWAG O REWOLUCJI W JĘZYKU POLITYKI W SZESNASTOWIECZNYCH WŁOSZECH
Authors: Sondel Cedarmas Joanna Małgorzata
Published: February 2020

Artykuł przedstawia wkład Niccolò Machiavellego w wykształcenie nowożytnej idei oraz języka polityki. Poprzez analizę kluczowych pojęć wprowadzonych do języka politycznego przez ﬂorenckiego myśliciela, autorka stara się udowodnić tezę, że chociaż wyrastał on ze średniowiecznej tradycji myśli politycznej, jednak opracowana przez niego idea państwa oraz racji stanu dały początek nowożytnej teorii państwa i prawa. W odróżnieniu od średniowiecznych teoretyków polityki, w myśli Machiavellego przetrwanie i rozwój państwa stały się najważniejszymi celami podejmowanych działań, a kluczowe dla tradycji klasycznej poję cie dobra wspólnego, zostało zastąpione przez pojęcie interesu państwa. Podobnie też podstawowym kryterium działań politycznych oraz oceny funkcjonowania państwa stała się już nie idea sprawiedliwości, harmonii czy dobrego życia, lecz skuteczność.
REGULACJE PRAWNE DOTYCZĄCE WYKORZYSTYWANIA KOMÓREK MACIERZYSTYCH ORAZ HYBRYD CYTOPLAZMATYCZNYCH W WYBRANYCH KRAJACH EUROPEJSKICH
Authors: Szczepaniec Maria , Grotowska Maria , Rosiak Łukasz , Miśkiewicz Aleksandra , Szwedziak Damian
Published: February 2020

Przedmiotem publikacji jest analiza rozwiązań regulacji prawnych w wybranych państwach europejskich w zakresie badań przeprowadzanych przy użyciu komórek macierzystych o różnym pochodzeniu: z embrionów, hybryd cytoplazmatycznych oraz indukowanych pluripotencjalnych komórek macierzystych. Artykuł przedstawia obecną sytuację na gruncie polskiego ustawodawstwa, a następnie omawia zastosowane rozwiązania prawne we Włoszech, Hiszpanii, Niemczech, Austria, Republice Czeskiej, Bułgarii, Szwecji, Danii, Finlandii, Anglii, Francji oraz na Węgrzech. Wybrane kraje posiadają zróżnicowane prawo w zakresie możliwości przeprowadzania badań, począwszy od restrykcyjnych zakazów, poprzez warunkowe dopuszczenie wykorzystywania embrionów bądź cybryd albo indukowanych pluripotencjalnych komórek macierzystych, a kończąc na wprowadzeniu do porządku prawnego kompleksowych uregulowań.
CZY „OBCY” W PAŃSTWIE OZNACZA KŁOPOTY? FENOMEN PRZESTĘPCZOŚCI CUDZOZIEMCÓW W SZWAJCARII ZE SZCZEGÓLNYM UWZGLĘDNIENIEM POLAKÓW
Authors: Dajnowicz-Piesiecka Diana
Published: February 2020

Artykuł dotyczy fenomenu przestępczości cudzoziemców w Szwajcarii. Ze szczególną uwagą omówiono zwłaszcza obraz przestępczości, której w Szwajcarii dopuszczają się Polacy. Miało to na celu weryfikację prawdziwości funkcjonującego w europejskich społeczeństwach stereotypu Polaka-przestępcy. Badania, których wyniki prezentuje przedmiotowe opracowanie, przeprowadzono za pomocą metody analizy danych wtórnych. Wykorzystano statystyki kryminalne dotyczące skazań cudzoziemców za popełnienie przestępstwa, które pozyskano ze szwajcarskiego Federalnego Urzędu Statystycznego. Analiza danych liczbowych pozwoliła jednoznacznie stwierdzić, iż w obrazie przestępczości osądzonej wyrokiem skazującym w Szwajcarii przeważają sprawcy pochodzenia obcego, ponieważ cudzoziemcy co roku stanowią blisko 60% wszystkich skazanych w Szwajcarii osób. Wśród skazanych cudzoziemców znajdują się również Polacy, którzy coraz częściej postrzegają Helwecję jako atrakcyjny kierunek emigracji. Przestępczości Polaków w Szwajcarii swoją strukturą nie odstaje mocno od ogólnego obrazu przestępczości cudzoziemców w tym kraju, jednak warto wskazać, iż Polacy częściej niż przedstawiciele innych nacji, skazywani są za przestępstwa określone w szwajcarskiej ustawie o ruchu drogowym.
Stereoselective Synthesis of Multisubstituted α-fluoro-β-lactams
Authors: Tarui Atsushi , Karuo Yukiko , Sato Kazuyuki , Kawai Kentaro , Omote Masaaki
Published: February 2020

β-Lactams, found in β-lactam antibiotics, are the structurally distorted cyclic
compounds being subjected to nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction. α-Fluorination of β
-lactams is a simple and expedient approach to control the reactivity of β-lactam ring toward
nucleophilic attack, which would hopefully lead to the new design of future antibiotics.
From the viewpoint of obtaining multisubstituted α-fluoro-β-lactams, α-bromo-α-
fluoro-β-lactams are considered as key compounds for structure functionalization, including
nucleophilic substitution reaction, aldol-type reaction and metal-catalyzed crosscoupling
reaction. All the reactions can be conducted smoothly to afford a variety of multisubstituted
α-fluoro-β-lactams. During the course of the examination, chiral α,α-difluoro-
β-lactams and α -bromo-β-fluoro-α-lactams are successfully obtained, which are considered
potent precursors for making stereocontrolled multisubstituted α-fluoro-β-lactams.
A Concise Review of Hypervalent Iodine with Special Reference to Dess- Martin Periodinane
Authors: Kupwade Ravindra V.
Published: February 2020

The chemistry of hypervalent iodine compounds has been experiencing considerable
attention of organic chemists during the past few years. Hypervalent iodine reagents have found
ubiquitous applications in organic synthesis because of their mild and highly chemoselective
oxidizing properties, easy commercial availability, and environmental benign character. Along with
oxidation of alcohol, they have also shown to be useful in number of organic transformations which
include oxidative functionalization of carbonyl compounds, catalytic imidations, cyclization,
oxidative coupling of phenols, amines and related compounds. Among various hypervalent iodine
reagents, iodine-V compounds (λ5-iodanes) have attracted much attention in recent years. This
review narrates the particular advances in iodine (V) reagents with special emphasis on the use of
DMP in organic transformations.
The Interaction between KCNJ11 Gene Polymorphism and Refined Carbohydrates Intake on Obesity in Indonesian Adolescents
Authors: Huriyati Emy , Luglio Harry Freitag , Sadewa Ahmad H. , Juffrie Mohammad
Published: February 2020

Background:

Obesity has been associated with genetic and environmental factors. Although
carbohydrate intake was previously shown to be associated with a high risk of obesity and insulin
resistance, some studies reported that genetic factors also have a role in this association.
KCNJ11 is a gene involved in protein K-ATP channels of pancreatic beta cells and previously associated
with obesity.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to determine the interaction between KCNJ11 polymorphism
with a high intake of refined carbohydrates in relation to the incidence of obesity in adolescents.

Method:

This was an observational study with a case-control design. The subjects of this study were
male and female adolescents from 10 high schools in Yogyakarta. Dietary intake, body weight, and
height were collected. KCNJ11 gene polymorphism was detected by polymerase Chain Reaction-
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method.

Result:

There is a significant association between KCNJ11 polymorphism with a high intake of refined
carbohydrates in the incidence of obesity in adolescents (OR = 2.35, p =0.036).

Conclusion:

There is a significant association between the KCNJ11 polymorphism with a high intake
of refined carbohydrates in adolescent obesity.
S-Shaped Hexaband Frequency Reconfigurable Antenna
Authors: Thanki Poonam , Raval Falguni
Published: February 2020

Background:

This paper presents S shaped frequency reconfigurable antenna which
gives six operating bands.

Objective:

The size of proposed antenna is 26×12 mm2. The FR4 substrate having thickness of 1.6
mm is used for this antenna.

Methods:

The proposed antenna resonates at six different frequencies i.e. at 2.76 GHz, at 2.98
GHz, at 4 GHz, at 4.6 GHz, at 4.96 GHz and at 5.28 GHz depending upon the ON/OFF states of
PIN diodes. The lumped RLC elements are used in HFSS simulation in order to reconfigure the
frequency of antenna.

Results:

For switching, PIN diode are used in fabricated antenna for frequency reconfiguration to
validate the simulated results. The compact size of proposed antenna is suitable for recent communication
devices such as laptop, mobile phone and other electronics instruments.

Conclusion:

The proposed antenna shows good matching in the simulated and measured results.
A Theoretically-Based Mobile App to Increase Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Jones Jeb , Dominguez Karen , Stephenson Rob , Stekler Joanne D , Castel Amanda D , Mena Leandro A , Jenness Samuel M , Siegler Aaron J , Sullivan Patrick S
Published: February 2020

Background

HealthMindr is a mobile phone HIV prevention app for men who have sex with men (MSM). In a previous pilot study, HealthMindr was found to be acceptable among users and to demonstrate preliminary effectiveness for increasing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among MSM. PrEP is a highly effective HIV prevention intervention; however, uptake remains low.

Objective

To assess the efficacy of a mobile app for increasing PrEP uptake among MSM in the southern United States.

Methods

In this randomized controlled trial, we will assess the efficacy of HealthMindr for increasing PrEP uptake among MSM in the following three southern US cities: Atlanta, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; and Washington, DC. In total, 657 men will be recruited and randomized to intervention and control arms in a 2:1 ratio. Participants in the intervention arm will receive access to the full HealthMindr app, with information and resources about PrEP (eg, frequently asked questions, risk assessment tool, and PrEP provider locator), other HIV prevention information, ability to order free HIV/sexually transmitted infection test kits, and additional resources related to substance use and mental health. Participants in the control arm will use the HealthMindr app but will only have access to the study timeline and a message center to communicate with study staff. Participants will complete quarterly surveys to assess self-reported PrEP uptake over 12 months of follow-up. Self-reported PrEP uptake will be verified by dried blood spot testing and/or uploading a photograph of a PrEP prescription.

Results

Participant recruitment is expected to begin in January 2020.

Conclusions

This trial will determine whether the HealthMindr app can increase PrEP uptake among MSM in the southern United States.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03763942; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03763942

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/16231
Metabolic Reprogramming in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Authors: Nowak Kristen L. , Hopp Katharina
Published: February 2020

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is characterized by progressive development and enlargement of kidney cysts, leading to ESKD. Because the kidneys are under high metabolic demand, it is not surprising that mounting evidence suggests that a metabolic defect exists in in vitro and animal models of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, which likely contributes to cystic epithelial proliferation and subsequent cyst growth. Alterations include defective glucose metabolism (reprogramming to favor aerobic glycolysis), dysregulated lipid and amino acid metabolism, impaired autophagy, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Limited evidence supports that cellular kidney metabolism is also dysregulated in humans with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. There are notable overlapping features and pathways among metabolism, obesity, and/or autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Both dietary and pharmacologic-based strategies targeting metabolic abnormalities are being considered as therapies to slow autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease progression and are attractive, particularly given the slowly progressive nature of the disease. Dietary strategies include daily caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, time-restricted feeding, a ketogenic diet, and 2-deoxy-glucose as well as alterations to nutrient availability. Pharmacologic-based strategies include AMP-activated kinase activators, sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, niacinamide, and thiazolidenediones. The results from initial clinical trials targeting metabolism are upcoming and anxiously awaited within the scientific and polycystic kidney disease communities. There continues to be a need for additional mechanistic studies to better understand the role of dysregulated metabolism in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and for subsequent translation to clinical trials. Beyond single-intervention trials focused on metabolic reprograming in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, great potential also exists by combining metabolic-focused therapeutic approaches with compounds targeting other signaling cascades altered in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, such as tolvaptan.
Ludwig Feuerbach e a tradição filosófica iluminista alemã
Authors: Wellen Henrique
Published: February 2020

RESUMO As relações complementares e adversativas entre filosofia e religião demarcam um longo período histórico e englobam diversos pensadores. Ludwig Feuerbach se destaca como um dos autores mais importantes desta temática e a sua crítica à religião tanto comporta uma analítica metodológica, apontando para a prerrogativa material da história humana, como se volta para a constituição cognoscitiva do ser humano, a ser preenchido subjetivamente por um humanismo de elevada carga antropomórfica. O objetivo central deste artigo foi apresentar alguns elementos teóricos sobre isso, centrando-se na relação entre o pensamento de Ludwig Feuerbach e a filosofia iluminista alemã da sua época. Palavras-chave: Ludwig Feuerbach; Filosofia; Religião; Materialismo; Alienação.   ABSTRACT he complementary and adverse relations between philosophy and religion mark a long historical period and include several thinkers. Ludwig Feuerbach stands out as one of the most important authors of this theme and his critique of religion includes both a methodological analytic, pointing to the material prerogative of human history, and turns to the cognitive constitution of the human being, to be subjectively filled by a high anthropomorphic humanism. The main objective of this paper was to present some theoretical elements about this, focusing on the relationship between Ludwig Feuerbach’s thought and the German Enlightenment philosophy of his day. Keywords: Ludwig Feuerbach; Philosophy; Religion; Materialism; Alienation.   RESUMEN Las relaciones complementarias y adversativas entre filosofía y religión marcan un largo período histórico e incluyen a varios pensadores. Ludwig Feuerbach se destaca como uno de los autores más importantes de este tema y su crítica a la religión incluye tanto una analítica metodológica, que apunta a la prerrogativa material de la historia humana, como a la constitución cognitiva del ser humano, que debe ser subjetivamente completada por un humanismo de elevada carga antropomórfica. El objetivo principal de este artículo fue presentar algunos elementos teóricos sobre el tema, enfocándose en la relación entre el pensamiento de Ludwig Feuerbach y la filosofía iluminista alemana de su época. Palabras-clave: Ludwig Feuerbach; Filosofía; Religión; Materialismo; Alienación.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22169/revint.v14i33.1665
Исследование нанодинамических механических свойств автомобильных протекторных резин в диапазоне температур от –60 до 60 °C с помощью нанотвердомера "НаноСкан-4D"
Authors: Кравчук К.С. , Гладких Е.В. , Морозов А.В.
Published: February 2020

В работе были определены вязкоупругие свойства протекторных резин автомобильных шин в приповерхностном слое при помощи нанотвердомера "НаноСкан-4D" с функцией осцилляции индентора, помещенного в климатическую камеру. Поддержание единой температуры на образце и измерительном модуле позволило не только оценить термомеханические свойства исследуемых материалов, но и минимизировать ошибки измерений, связанные с температурными дрейфами.
Идентификация нанопрепаратов
Authors: Тарасов М.Б. , Капустин Р.Ф. , Погорельский И.П. , Цыбульников С.И.
Published: February 2020

АСМ разрабатывалась для визуализации объектов, представления 3D топографических изображений и структурных деталей образцов. Возможность работать в жидких средах при комнатной температуре переместила АСМ в биологию для анализа биомолекул и клеток на субнанометровом разрешении. Сейчас АСМ - мощная многофункциональная платформа для визуализации биологических образцов от одиночных молекул до живых клеток. Использование АСМ в нанодиагностике - новое направление биомедицинских исследований.
Композиционные тензорезистивные материалы на основе матрицы полибензимидазола
Authors: Кузнецов В.А. , Холхоев Б.Ч. , Макотчеко В.Г. , Лавров А.Н. , Горенская Е.Н. , Бердинский А.С. , Бурдуковский В.Ф. , Романенко А.И. , Федоров В.Е.
Published: February 2020

Изучены пленочные композиционные материалы на основе полимерной матрицы полибензимидазола с наноструктурированными углеродными наполнителями. В качестве полимерной матрицы использовался поли-2,2’-п-оксидифенилен-5,5’-дибензимидазолоксид (ОПБИ) с наполнителями – графитовыми нанопластинами и малослойным графеном. Экспериментально изучен тензорезистивный эффект и температурные зависимости электросопротивления образцов, найдены коэффициент тензочувствительности и усталостная прочность. В пределах погрешности коэффициент тензочувствительности не зависит от концентрации наполнителя (в среднем 15 для МСГ и 13 для ГНП). Тензочувствительность образцов стабильна до 100 тыс. знакопеременных циклов нагрузки. Основной вклад в сопротивление вносят диэлектрические полимерные прослойки между Si-наночастицами наполнителя, а проводимость обусловлена туннелированием между частицами.
Сервисно-производственный участок и КБ "ЗЭНКО ПЛАЗМА"
Authors: Алёшин А.Н.
Published: February 2020

Как происходит становление современного, высокотехнологичного предприятия? С накопления первоначального капитала. Что дальше – расширять продажи и торговать, торговать, торговать? Многие увязают и останавливаются на этом этапе, но только не те, у кого мы делаем репортаж с производства – компании "ЗЭНКО ПЛАЗМА".
Сканирующая зондовая микроскопия в исследованиях тонких пленок
Authors: Яминский И.В. , Ахметова А.И. , Мешков Г.Б.
Published: February 2020

В рамках российско-иранского проекта "Инициация локальных химических реакций в осажденных тонких пленках с использованием сканирующей зондовой микроскопии" продолжены исследования с помощью СЗМ и КМ по созданию многопараметрической литографии. Получены оригинальные результаты по контролируемой модификации поверхности. Точность капиллярной нанолитографии находится на уровне единиц нанометров.
Фабрика МЭМС в России. Успех тех, кто действует
Authors: Белостоцкий С.Г.
Published: February 2020

Отечественные производители высокотехнологических продуктов часто сталкиваются с проблемами сбыта своей продукции как на внутреннем рынке, так и на зарубежном. Не секрет, что многие компоненты для наноиндустрии и микроэлектроники являются импортными, закупаются на европейских и азиатских рынках. Выполнение развернутой программы импортозамещения в нашей стране охватывает практически все отрасли российской промышленности, показывая в отдельных из них выдающиеся результаты. А как обстоит дело в наноиндустрии? За информацией мы обратились к заместителю генерального директора ООО "Маппер" Белостоцкому Сергею Георгиевичу.
La educación para el desarrollo sostenible en el currículum universitario: una investigación-acción cooperativa con profesorado
Authors: Cebrián Gisela
Published: February 2020

En este artículo se presenta una investigación-acción cooperativa, realizada en la Universidad de Southampton (Reino Unido), con el objetivo de promover el desarrollo curricular y profesional en educación para el desarrollo sostenible (EDS) y aprender de las prácticas cotidianas del personal académico. Se creó un grupo de trabajo interdisciplinario formado por cinco docentes universitarios de diferentes disciplinas (educación, arqueología, ingeniería informática, biología y ciencias de la salud) con el objetivo de apoyar la reflexión crítica y la acción del grupo para incorporar la EDS en su práctica docente. Se presentan los resultados en el desarrollo e innovación curricular, así como evidencias que muestran el impacto positivo del rol de facilitador. Tal y como muestran los resultados, este rol permitió la reflexión y la acción, junto con la identificación de las necesidades específicas del profesorado universitario participante y los factores que influyen en su participación y acción.
Daftar Isi
Authors: Partisipatoris Jurnal
Published: February 2020

Jurnal Partisipatoris
GRAMMAR OVERCOMING SOCIAL CONFLICT IN AXEL HONNETH’S THOUGHT
Authors: Arrozy Ahmad
Published: February 2020

Ahmad Arrozy
Mushroom Farmer's Dilemma: Market Dependence and Environmental Pollution Threat
Authors: Adi Angga Prasetyo
Published: February 2020

In critical reviews on here I write under the title dilemma mushroom growers to the pressures of globalization and capitalist sheath through ecotourism which resulted in the pollution of the environment. In this article use using work unpaid are pointed Alvin A Camba (2018) which describes the regime of food in the colonial period in the Philippines in the article here I try mengabtraksi dilemma mushroom growers area of jungle fighting that produce mushrooms worth matrial is quite high but it is also the existence of a environmental threats due to fighting forest used as a tourism icon for Bangka middle that invites tourists to enter and threaten the environment with the waste that was taken. Because ecotourism managers who are fighting the forest does not have the tools for waste management, but it is also packing systems made by managers who are still using plastic that will keep growing volume of plastic waste. Mushroom packing pattern which will be marketed through the jungle fighting travel does not have the technology to avoid the use of plastics. Keyword: food regime, environmental sociology, ecology economy
“THER IS A VERY INSISTENT NOISE FROM THE MACHINES IN HERE”: Theorizing Digital Media through Greg Curnoe’s Computer Journals
Authors: Hayward Mark , Svec Henry Adam
Published: February 2020

Background This article explores the Canadian artist Greg Curnoe’s experiments with computer-based composition with an emphasis on the Computer Journals project (1969–1971). The Computer Journals project is situated in relation to the art scene in London, Ontario, the development of computer art during the late 1960s, and contemporary theories of technology and culture.

Analysis It is argued that the project elaborates an innovative analysis of the relationship between technology and creativity that offers a critical understanding of power, agency, and expression.

Conclusion and implications It is suggested that a return to Curnoe’s computer-based work offers an alternative to dominant schools of media theory and the philosophy of technology in Canada during the second half of the twentieth century, as well as anticipating contemporary discussions of digital media and creativity.
DNA Transnational Data Journeys and the Construction of Categories of Suspicion
Authors: Machado Helena , Granja Rafaela
Published: February 2020

Background Systems for large-scale data exchanges are playing a pivotal role in the governance, surveillance, and social control of criminality in different parts of the world.

Analysis This article explores the case study of the Prüm system, which is a technological system for the exchange of DNA data among several European Union (EU) countries. Making use of the concept of data journeys, it addresses how the transnational exchange of DNA data in the EU implicates the construction of categories of suspicion.

Conclusion and implications The article shows how supranational- and national-level notions and attitudes over the ownership of data shape data journeys, and it discusses the societal implications of datafication and emerging data justice issues.
Article Usage Analytics for the Canadian Journal of Communication 2015–2018: A Guide for Authors, Publishers, and Readers
Authors: Lorimer Rowland
Published: February 2020

Background The historical context for this article is the embrace by the Canadian Journal of Communication of emerging technology and, most recently, article analytics.

Analysis The article focuses on four years of usage data for articles published since the 1974 founding of the CJC. It is intended to assist the journal, authors, and readers in understanding the potential for usage of articles published in CJC. The article details overall usage; explores journal penetration of global, national, and special markets; depicts the range of subject matter published; outlines the performance of the journal website and two secondary aggregators; summarizes usage levels throughout the journal’s collection; and reports on the year of publication and age of article data.

Conclusions and implications The details of the findings provide insight into the nature of usage of articles in the field. In general, but of less interest than the detailed findings, one can surmise that usage is influenced by subject matter, presentation style, editorial vision, an initial quick rise to peak usage, access dynamics, but not authorship in and of itself.
Medical Perspective on Ama as per Ayurveda and Modern Consideration: A Review
Authors: Yadav Parag Vasudev
Published: February 2020

The Ayurveda mainly focuses to maintaining health status by preventing and treating diseases. The prevention and treatment of diseases only possible when physician aware about biochemical events and pathogenesis of disease. The knowledge about causative factors of disease helps to prevent disease prevalence and Ama is one such pathological factor that causes many diseases like; Grahani Roga, allergy and Amavata, etc. The ancient philosopher of Ayurveda described concept of Ama as biological entity responsible for many pathological events inside the body. Ama is considered as toxins produced due to the improper functioning of Agni therefore Ama can be considered as unripe or un-metabolized food material. Ama vitiates Doshas and disturbs Dhatu-samya, after combining with Dosha and mala Ama initiate pathogenesis of diseases. Present article summarizes Ayurveda and modern perspective related to Ama and its role in disease pathogenesis.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ama, Toxins, Amavata, Auto-immune.