bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study of various cesarean section techniques at a government tertiary care centre: Misgav Ladach cesarean section versus Pfannenstiel cesarean section
Authors: Kanani Medha
Published: July 2017

Background: It is important to examine every step in any surgery to identify and evaluate its imortance, necessity and purpose with a view to find its better alternatives if they can be found at all. The most appropriate surgical procedure is the one which takes minimum time to be complete, simplest to perform, causing least damage and least complication for the patient. Present study was undertaken to assess the benefits of the Misgav Ladach cesarean section technique in comparison to the conventional Pfannenstiel technique in the tertiary care hospital and evaluate the operative parameters like efficacy, safety, duration of surgery, blood loss, need for suture material, post-operative pain and post-operative stay in hospital.Methods: All the women posted for emergency cesarean section in the Obstetrics OT at Sir T Hospital, Bhavnagar, Gujarat were included in this study. Some of the common indications at our hospital for cesarean section were fetal distress, cephalopelvic disproportion, failure of progress of labour, breech presentation, previous cesarean section and failed induction. Informed consent was taken. All the patients were randomly allocated to two groups with 50 women in each group. Group 1 Pfannenstiel incision and Group 2 Misgav Ladach.Results: The duration of surgery, blood loss and post-operative pain were significantly less in the Misgav Ladach group (P<0.001).Conclusions: Misgav Ladach technique of cesarean section has many advantages and should be used routinely.
Clinicopathological evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding in rural hospital set up
Authors: Ubeja Astha , Singh Amreen
Published: July 2017

Background: Postmenopausal bleeding should be completely assessed to ensure the absence of malignancy and to identify and treat high risk patients such as those with endometrial hyperplasia. The aim of present study was to investigate the clinical significance and endometrial pathology in patients with postmenopausal bleeding.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried on 100 patients with postmenopausal bleeding visiting Acharya Vinobha Bhave rural hospital, Sawangi between August 2009-December 2011. Patients were evaluated according to pelvic ultrasound, fractional curettage and endometrial histology.Results: The incidence of postmenopausal bleeding was maximum between 51-60 years (48%), the incidence of malignancy was 39%, out of which carcinoma cervix was the commonest. In benign causes, dysfunctional uterine bleeding and prolapse with decubitus ulcer were the commonest. The histopathological evaluation suggested proliferative endometrium (25.64%), atrophic endometrium (34.61%) atypical endometrium (7.69%) adenocarcinoma (7%). On ultrasound, commonest finding was increased endometrial thickness >4 mm.Conclusions: Carcinoma of genital tract is one of the important cause of postmenopausal bleeding, so early detection of the causes can be life-saving. Fractional curettage gives a better diagnosis of the causes of postmenopausal bleeding.
Determination of gestational age: correlation between foetal biometry and transverse cerebellar diameter in women with uncomplicated pregnancy
Authors: S. N. Pavithra , D. Vimala , G. Prema priya , R. Shankar
Published: July 2017

Background: Transverse Cerebellar Diameter (TCD) serves as a reliable predictor of gestational age in foetus and is a standard against which aberrations in other foetal parameters can be compared, especially when the GA cannot be determined by the date of last menstrual period or early pregnancy scan, TCD is one foetal parameter that has remained consistently superior in predicting gestational age in both singleton and twin gestation. Aim of the study was to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of transverse cerebellar diameter by using ultrasonography for determining the gestational age of the foetus.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in 100 uncomplicated pregnant patients between the 15th week of gestation to term referred from routine antenatal clinic in outpatient and in-patient department of Obstetrics and Gynecology department of Vinayaka Mission Krupananda Variyar medical college and hospital, Salem during study period April 2015-March 2016. TCD is obtained in the axial plane in the cerebellar view i.e. with a slight rotation of the transducer approximately 30° from the conventional thalamic plane where the biparietal diameter is measured using the cavum septi pellucidi, third ventricle and thalami as landmarks.Results: The correlation of transcerebellar diameter (TCD) with that of BPD (bi-parietal diameter) had shown a perfect positive correlation (r = 0.978) and a similar type of correlation was also seen with HC (head circumference) (r = 0.979), AC (abdominal circumference) (r = 0.966), FL (femur length) (r = 0.976) and USG GA (ultrasonogram gestational age) (r = 0.983).Conclusions: In the normally developing foetus, the TCD increases in a linear fashion with advancing gestational age. The data of this study suggest foetal TCD on ultrasound is a reliable predictive biometric parameter of gestational age.
Fibromyoma of the uterus and its surgical management
Authors: Khyade Rajeshwari Laxman , More Rakhi M.
Published: July 2017

Background: Uterine fibroids are the commonest tumor affecting the female reproductive tract. In many instances they are asymptomatic, but in some women there does appear to be an association with heavy menstrual blood loss and subfertility. Classically treatment has been surgical with hysterectomy the most common approach for women who have completed their fertility and myomectomy for those who wish to conceive. The surgery can be carried out laparoscopically, vaginally and abdominally, although all routes are associated with an appreciable rate of morbidity. The aims of this study are (i) to formulate the line of surgical treatment of fibromyomas according to age and parity of the patient, (ii) to assess their efficacy, safety and long-term outcome.Methods: A study of 50 patients attending the Obstetrics and Gynecology OPD of a tertiary care institute was conducted over a period of one year. Detailed history and examination of the patients were done.Results: The best surgical options for individual patients were evaluated according to age and parity of the patient. Various surgical options were Hysterectomy and Myomectomy.Conclusions: Uterine fibroids can cause multiple bleeding and pain symptoms, which might have a negative impact on women's life, influencing their sexual, social and work life. Despite these consequences uterine fibroid data, especially on epidemiology, symptomatology and their impact on women's health are still limited and further research is required.
Failed induction of labor (IOL): an overview regarding obstetric outcome and its significance in a health resource poor setting over a period of 11 months
Authors: Bassetty Karthik Chandra , Ahmed Reena Dutta
Published: July 2017

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the indications and outcomes of failed induction in primigravidae in a tertiary care hospital located in a health resource poor setting.Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study on women admitted in the labor room and planned for induction of labor in Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh from 1st July 2016 to 31st May 2017. Induction was considered successful if the patient delivered vaginally and failed if it ended up in Caesarean section.Results: A total of 201 primigravida patients were selected for the study of which 135 patients delivered by CS and 66 patients by spontaneous vaginal delivery. The average induction-delivery interval was found to be 18.9 hours. Average weight of the babies was 2.9 kg. The following factors are associated with increased rates of failed induction: Bishop’s score less than 5, Gestational age >41 weeks, teenage and elderly primi, oligohydramnios, prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, induction-delivery interval greater than 24 hours, absence of a dating ultrasound done in 1st trimester, meconium stained liquor, SGA and macrosomia babies. There has been a single maternal death due to rupture of uterus.Conclusions: Most common indication of doing IOL is post-dated pregnancy (>40 weeks of gestation). Majority of women (66%) had no dating ultrasound with them hence they were induced based on last menstrual period which is unreliable in most women leading to failed IOL.IOL protocol i.e. when to repeat and how long to wait was purely the duty consultant’s opinion in our study rather than following a protocol. IOL is an important obstetric procedure hence there is a dire need to develop a protocol for the same in our setup.
A study of gynecological profile of patients undergoing hysterectomy with special reference to its indications
Authors: Suraneni Pujitha Devi , Maharana Sradhanjali
Published: July 2017

Background: Hysterectomy is the most frequently performed major gynecological surgical procedure, with millions of procedures performed annually throughout the world. Approximately 90% of hysterectomies are performed for benign conditions, such as fibroids causing abnormal uterine bleeding. Objective of the study was to study the gynecological profile of women undergoing hysterectomy.Methods: In this study 60 cases of hysterectomy were analyzed over a period of 2 years who underwent hysterectomy at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar. Informed consent was taken from all women. Detailed history, complete clinical, gynecological examination was carried out.Results: Maximum patients i.e. 56.7% were in the age group of 41-50 years followed by the age of 31-40 years i.e. 33.3%. Maximum number of hysterectomies were performed in Para 3. Maximum number of patients had menstrual problems which are about 63.3% and next more common complaint was discharge per vagina (53.3%). Of the 60 cases that underwent hysterectomies 40% of them are for abnormal uterine bleeding, 30% of them are for uterine fibroid, 15% of them are for endometriosis, 8.3% of them are for adenomyosis, 6.6% of them are for cervical dysplasia.Conclusions: The most common indication for hysterectomy was abnormal uterine bleeding.
Vulval angiomyxoma: a case report
Authors: Misra Sujata , Rath Tanushree Sandipta , Nayak B. L. , Giri Sushil Kumar
Published: July 2017

Aggressive angiomyxoma is a rare, locally invasive mesenchymal tumor occurring usually in women of reproductive age, which carries a high risk for local relapse; hence it needs to be differentiated from other mesenchymal tumors occurring in this region. We describe a case of a 39-year-old female presenting with a large swelling on the left labia majora. Initially she presented as a small mass over left labia majora 2 years ago from which biopsy was taken which came as acute inflammatory (suppurative) lesion on histopathological report.Now she presented with a mass of 14×10 cm over left labia majora, left perineal region, protruding into the left vaginal wall as well. Clinical examination revealed mass over vulvo-perineal region with variegated appearance and soft to firm in consistency. On per vaginum examination, the mass was extending upto the level of ischiorectal fossa. FNAC of the mass was done and the cytological report came out to be fibrolipoma. In view of benign nature of huge mass, the patient was planned for excision. Gross examination of specimen showed tumour dimensions of 30 cm×14 cm× 10cm. Final histopathology revealed it to be a case of Aggressive Angiomyxoma.
A uterus didelphys with breech presentation in a previously scarred uterus; an incidental finding
Authors: B. Shilpa H.
Published: July 2017

A didelphic uterus results from failed fusion of the paired mullerian ducts characterized by two separated uterine horns, each with an endometrial cavity and uterine cervix. Pregnancies develop in one of the two horns, and of the major uterine malformations, the didelphys uterus has the best reproductive prognosis. Improved fetal survival may be secondary to earlier diagnosis, which favors earlier and more intensive prenatal care. Pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of malpresentations and premature labor, although many patients will have no reproductive difficulties. We report a case of successful pregnancy outcome in our institute in a case of didelphys uterus by Caesarean section.
Виявлення та розпізнавання об’єктів за допомогою ймовірнісного підходу при обробці відеоданих
Authors: Kharchenko Volodymyr , Kukush Alexander , Kuzmenko Nataliia , Ostroumov Ivan
Published: July 2017

Мета: Представлені результати спрямовані на розвиток теоретичних засад комп'ютерного зору та штучного інтелекту динамічних систем. Запропонований підхід до виявлення  та розпізнавання об'єктів базується на ймовірнісних методах забезпечення необхідного рівня правильного розпізнавання об'єктів. Методи дослідження: Представлений підхід базується на методах теорії ймовірності, статистичних методах оцінки щільності ймовірності та комп'ютерному моделюванні. Результати: Запропонований підхід для виявлення та розпізнавання об'єктів при обробці відеоданих продемонстрував ряд переваг у порівнянні з існуючими методами завдяки простоті реалізації та швидкій обробці даних. Представлені результати експериментальної перевірки виглядають перспективно для виявлення та розпізнавання об'єктів у відеопотоці. Обговорення: Підхід може бути реалізований у динамічній системі в умовах мінливого середовища, наприклад, у дистанційно пілотованих авіаційних системах, та може бути складовою штучного інтелекту в системах навігації та  управління.
Повне відокремлення вертикальної і горизонтальної незалежних складових польоту у полікоптерному БПЛА НАУ ПКФ «Аврора» та математична модель такого польоту
Authors: Kharchenko Volodymyr , Nakhaba Alexandr
Published: July 2017

Мета: Розробити математичну і експериментальну модель літального апарату із повністю незалежними і відокремленими одна від одної горизонтальної та вертикальної складовими польоту. Методи дослідження: З 06.06.2016 по 10.06.2016 проведена серія експериментальних польотів (20 польотів) 10 щурів на висоту 1000 метрів на полікоптері НАУ ПКФ «Аврора» у герметичній та відкритій кабіні. Результати: Отримані логи «чорної скриньки» автопілота свідчать про зовсім незначні коливання по тангажу, крену і рисканню під час польоту та незначні коливання по висоті під час майже нерухомого зависання полікоптеру на різних висотах. Обговорення: Розроблена математична і експериментальна модель забезпечують більш точний політ літального апарату у автоматичному та напівавтоматичному режимах. За рівнем шкідливих механічних впливів на організм людини (перевантаження прискорення, коливання, вібрації) полікоптерний транспорт в десятки разів безпечніший для пасажирів, ніж автомобільний транспорт, що має особливе значення при доставці пацієнтів нейрохірургічного, політравматологіческого, кардіологічного та реанімаційного профілю у тяжкому і вкрай тяжкому станах у операційні та реанімаційні відділення лікарень і медичних центрів. У ході даних експериментів переглянута природа дії повітряного гвинта, а саме доведено, що головна рухаюча сила повітряного гвинта – є механічний імпульс (кінетична енергія Ек=mv2/2), що гвинт отримує при зіткненні із молекулами повітря при його обертанні, а не градієнт тисків повітря над і під гвинтом. Тобто доведена механічна (гравітаційна) природа рухаючої (підйомної) сили повітряного гвинта. Введено поняття «функціональної антигравітації», тобто створення сили подібної за природою силі ваги (силі гравітації) і протилежної їй за напрямом дії (вектором), що головним чином і обезважує полікоптер або гвинтокрил при його вертикальному зльоті і що лежить в основі польоту любого транспорту із вертикальним зльотом (гвинтокрилів, полікоптерів). Висунута гіпотеза гравітаційної природи польоту полікоптера та гвинтокрила і виведена математична формула «функціонально антигравітаційного» транспорту, а саме: G·M·m/R2 = mI·v2/2 – для польотів над універсальним астрономічним тілом із масою M літального апарату масою m, та m·g = mI·v2/2 – для польотів над планетою Земля літального апарату масою m.
Gestão escolar no contexto gerencialista: o papel do diretor escolar
Authors: Parente Juliano Mota
Published: July 2017

Neste artigo teve-se como objetivo analisar a influência do gerencialismo na gestão das escolas públicas brasileiras, verificando-se em que medida essa nova tendência modificou a organização da escola e o trabalho do diretor. A gestão das escolas públicas no Brasil vem se modificando nas últimas décadas em decorrência da implantação de modelos gerenciais na administração pública. Foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica sobre a gestão escolar no Brasil. A pesquisa empírica foi realizada por meio de entrevistas com diretores de escolas públicas de um município no interior de São Paulo, com o objetivo de captar informações referentes à organização da escola e ao trabalho do diretor. Os dados da pesquisa demonstraram uma grande influência do gerencialismo na gestão das escolas públicas brasileiras.
Sobre a Educação na Encruzilhada
Authors: Silva Denise Madeira de Castro e , Borges Scarlett Giovana
Published: July 2017

No início do século XXI, diversas têm sido as análises acerca das políticas e dos processos de escolarização. Interpreta-se que as condições do presente impõem desafios e dilemas incontornáveis aos fazeres escolares. Mariano Fernández-Enguita, consagrado sociólogo da educação espanhola, por meio da obra ora resenhada, propõe uma reflexão crítica acerca de duas clássicas questões no âmbito dos estudos e pesquisas em Educação, a saber: que educação temos? Qual educação queremos?Para tal, propõe rediscutir e repensar algumas premissas fundamentais do sistema educacional, mediante o questionamento a tópicos representativos, o enfrentamento de tabus e o posicionamento de pontos de interrogação sobre supostas coerências. Nesse sentido, abordam-se todos os agentes escolares – professores, alunos, famílias, etc. –, desnudando antigos debates e contextualizando-os nas tramas da sociedade contemporânea. Ao retomar temas do passado, busca-se diagnosticar o presente e colocar em prospectiva o futuro da política educativa a partir de um pensamento ativo, por isso o título A Educação na Encruzilhada.
Editorial
Authors: Feldkercher Nadiane , Schneider Marilda Pasqual
Published: July 2017

Editorial
Foco, escopo, conselho
Authors: Diersmann Admin Débora
Published: July 2017

Foco, escopo, conselho
Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and practices in jute insect pest management and cultural strategy in the upper Gangetic plains of West Bengal, India
Authors: Sadat Abdul , Chakraborty Kaushik
Published: July 2017

A survey on jute farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and practices (KPP) in pest management strategy was conducted during jute cultivation season of 2015 in the upper Gangetic plains of Uttar Dinajpur District, West Bengal, India. Detection and control of insect pests was largely based on damage symptoms of host plant. Damage caused by jute semilooper (Anomis sabulifera) was often mistakenly attributed to other leaf feeding caterpillars. Nearly all of the farmers applied insecticides (99%) without target specific use with an average 1.5 per season which may increase up to two to three spray per week. Pyrethroids were mostly accepted insecticide (67%), followed by organophosphates (33%) without knowing its toxic effect on environment. Farmers’ estimated yield loss due to insect pests was significantly correlated to estimated pest control cost. Due to pesticide sellers’ recommendations, farmer’s insecticidal ‘spray load’ significantly increased in every year, whereas the adopted number of insecticidal increased with advice following the guidance of extension staff and advertisement. Expenditure for pesticides was in concurrent with that of fertilizers. Only 10% of participating farmers knew about natural enemies, all of which were predators. Investigation is needed to evaluate whether significant savings can be obtained given a more judicious use of pesticides.
Growing of grass, radish, onion and marigolds in vermicompost made from pig manure and wheat straw
Authors: Kovshov S. V. , Iconnicov D. A.
Published: July 2017

Podzolic soils belong to a low fertile soils. To obtain a crop it is necessary to add fertilizers. It was suggested to use vermicompost as fertilzer. Vermicompost is a natural fertilizer that is beneficial against chemical fertilizers. To confirm positive effect of biohumus different plants were grown. Grass and radishes were grown in forms, and radishes, onion and marigolds were grown in outdoor experimental plot.
It was grown plants in poor podzolic soil with added vermicompost. Grass had a higher growth in medium with 4 % vermicompost. The best foliage length of radish was for sample with 4 % vermicompost added. Radish root crop diameter was 2.5 times more than control when growing in forms. In experimental plot radishes were grown with 43.5 % increasing in weight and 17.7 % increasing in diameter. Incorporation of vermicompost in amounts of 5 kg/m2 and 7 kg/m2 led to increasing the weight and diameter of onions. The length of onion leaves was slightly larger than control. Marigolds grown in vermicompost medium had the most powerful sprouts and greatest length. Marigolds stem diameter, flower diameter, and quantity of inflorescences were also higher than control. Obtained data indicates the success of using vermicompost for podzolic soils enrichment and plants growing.
Leaf Area Index, Chlorophyll, Photosynthesis rate of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) under N-organic Fertilizer
Authors: Slamet Widyati , Purbajanti Endang Dwi , Darmawati Adriani , Fuskhah Eny
Published: July 2017

The objective of this research is to assess the growth and physiological characteristics of lettuce in the delivery of different N-organics. Research was conducted at Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Diponegoro University, Indonesia. The materials used were seeds of lettuce (Lettuce sativa L) on Oxisol soil types, with the total N content of 0.18 %, P (18 mg. g-1), K (23 mg. g-1) and C (1.52 %) were utilized. The organic fertilizers applied were cow-, sheep-, and guano manures, and compost and green manure (Leucaena leucocephala). The experimental design was a randomized block design with four replications and five treatments. The treatment dose of fertilizer applied is equivalent to 100 kg N / ha, namely: cow-manure ; sheep-manure; guano manure ; compost and green manure. Green manure, set into the ground is Leucaena leucocephala. The variables measured were the number of leaves, leaf area, leaf area index(LAI), the rate of photosynthesis, Chlorophyll total, anti-oxidant activity, fresh weight of lettuce per plot. The data obtained were analyzed using an ANOVA followed by the Duncan test. Guano fertilizer provided the most excellent effect on leaves, LAI, the rate of photosynthesis and biomass lettuce. Fertilizers derived from animal manure (guano, cattle, goats) gave a more excellent effect on the rate of photosynthesis of plants. Compost origin gave the lowest effect on leaf area, LAI, and the rate of photosynthesis. The number of leaves, total chlorophyll, and antioxidant content were not influenced by the different organic N fertilizers.
Amelioration of salinity tolerance in cowpea plants by seed treatment with methyl jasmonate
Authors: Sadeghipour Omid
Published: July 2017

A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the role of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) in alleviation of the adverse effects of salinity on cowpea. Seeds were soaked in 0, 25 and 50 µM MeJA for 20 h and then the seedlings were irrigated with different concentrations of NaCl (0, 50 and 100 mM). Salt stress markedly decreased growth attributes namely shoot length, shoot and root dry weight and leaf area. NaCl stress also significantly reduced chlorophyll value, stomatal conductance, net photosynthetic rate, total soluble proteins and relative water content (RWC). Furthermore, salinity noticeably increased proline and total soluble sugars content. Nonetheless, seeds treatment with MeJA especially 50 µM, improved the growth of cowpea plants by increasing chlorophyll value, stomatal conductance, net photosynthetic rate, total soluble proteins, proline accumulation, total soluble sugars and RWC under salt stress conditions. Thus results indicate that pretreatment of seeds with MeJA could be used as an effective technique for improving cowpea plants tolerance to salt stress.
Role of Genomic tools for Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] improvement
Authors: Singh Vijayata , Yadav N. R. , Singh Jogendra
Published: July 2017

Molecular markers are routinely utilized worldwide in all major crops as a component of breeding. The pace of development of molecular markers, establishment of marker–trait associations for important agronomic traits and other genomic sources has been accelerated in other pulses than the mungbean. The efforts are underway to use high-throughput genotyping platforms besides developing more genomic resources. So far, progress in the use of marker-assisted selection as a part of mungbean breeding programmes has been very limited. In this article, we have reviewed the progress made, limitations encountered and future possibilities for the application of marker-assisted selection in the genetic improvement of mungbean crops.
Agronomic evaluation of cowpea cultivars developed for the West African Savannas
Authors: Kamara A. Y. , Ewansiha S. , Ajeigbe H. , Omoigui L. , Tofa A. I. , Karim K. Y.
Published: July 2017

The goal of this research was to evaluate diverse cowpea genotypes developed over the past 4 decades in the Nigerian Sudan Savannas for their agronomic performance and to identify groups of cultivars with similar quantitative characters. Characterization would facilitate the efficient synthesis of breeding populations for further improvement of cowpea. Also superior genotypes with desirable characteristics could be identified and disseminated in the dry savannas of West Africa. Significant variations were observed in the agronomic characteristics of the cultivars in this study. Principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis were performed on these genotypes and found that there were significant correlations among the variables measured. Modern cultivars outperformed the older ones and from the results of PCA, it was found that the most important variables for the classification of cowpea cultivars are high canopy, high seed weight, high total dry matter, high HI, and high grain and fodder yield. This suggests that these traits could be used in selection index for genetic improvement of cowpea. Cluster analysis resulted in 5 groups mostly corresponding to era of release except cluster I which contained cowpea cultivars from all eras. Two distinct groups in clusters IV and V were identified. Cultivars in cluster IV which were released in the 1990-2000 eras, had high grain and fodder yield. These cultivars could be evaluated on-farm for eventual release to farmers. They could also be used in breeding program for improvements in grain and fodder yield of cowpea. Cluster V contained two cultivars that distinctly had the highest fodder yield suggesting that they could be used to improve fodder yield of cowpea.
Protocol for Maintaining Alveolar Ridge Volume in Molar Immediate Implant Sites
Authors: Johnson Thomas M. , Berridge Joshua P. , Baron Dmitry
Published: July 2017

Introduction: Numerous biomaterials are available for augmenting bone around dental implants. In contained extraction sockets, a demineralized freeze‐dried bone allograft (DFDBA) appears capable of maintaining dimensional stability of the alveolar ridge as well as mineralized alternatives but may yield a higher percentage of new vital bone. When DFDBA is used in large horizontal gap defects at molar immediate implant sites, graft containment and protection must occur through provisional restoration, an anatomic custom healing abutment, or by other means.

Case Series: Two mandibular molar immediate implant sites received DFDBA covered by dense polytetrafluoroethylene membranes.

Conclusion: The present report suggests a protocol for maintaining favorable dimensional stability of the alveolar ridge at molar immediate implant sites, while possibly minimizing residual peri‐implant biomaterial.
A New Papilla Preservation Technique for Periodontal Regeneration of Severely Compromised Teeth
Authors: Rodríguez Jose A. Moreno , Caffesse Raúl G.
Published: July 2017

Introduction

Periodontal regeneration of hopeless teeth represents a major concern for clinicians, especially when these teeth are associated with the esthetic zone.

Case Presentation

The case presented describes a non‐incised papillae surgical approach (NIPSA) to improve regenerative parameters in hopeless teeth. After treatment of a mandibular right canine with severe periodontal bone loss, clinical attachment loss to the apex, minimal keratinized tissue, and Class III mobility, there were important clinical improvements with no marginal soft tissue shrinkage and minimal morbidity for the patient.

Conclusion

NIPSA represents a promising minimally invasive technique even in hopeless teeth, facilitating the treatment of deep intrabony defects associated with high risk of soft tissue collapse and post‐surgical soft tissue shrinkage.
Representações sociais da Filosofia como disciplina obrigatória num centro de Ensino Médio em Ceilândia, DF
Authors: Lopes Pedro Alves
Published: July 2017

A presente pesquisa promove uma discussão sobre as representações sociais referentes à disciplina escolar Filosofia e a seu ensino. Parte-se de um questionário aberto, levando o entrevistado a responder, usando frases e orações com o objetivo de levantar conceitos, concepções, imagens e juízos sobre a Filosofiaenquanto disciplina do Ensino Médio. A partir dos dados coletados, foi feita uma análise do discurso, como forma de estudo das respostas às questões abertas. O estudo das representações sociais foi orientado pelo modo como Serge Moscovici trata o conceito de “representação social” na perspectiva da psicologia social contemporânea.
A prática reflexiva e professor em formação
Authors: Muraro Darcísio Natal
Published: July 2017

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar a concepção de professor reflexivo na filosofia da educação de John Dewey. Indagamos: como Dewey concebe a prática reflexiva e a formação do professor? Para trabalhar esta questão optamos pela metodologia bibliográfica foca na análise do conceito de pensamento reflexivo como busca de solução aos problemas da experiência cotidiana. A prática reflexiva cria hipóteses que antecipam possíveis consequências do agir como prática de liberdade. Pensamento reflexivo constitui um princípio educativo que torna possível a contínua formação do professor. A educação é desenvolvimento do hábito de pensar reflexivo como condição da vida democrática.
Pengujian Kerangka Kerja Pemeringkatan E-Government di Indonesia (PeGI): Studi Kasus di Tingkat Kementerian
Authors: Napitupulu Darmawan Baginda
Published: July 2017

Geliat e-Government di Indonesia bergulir sejak adanya Inpres No. 3 Tahun 2003 tentang kebijakan dan strategi nasional pengembangan e-Government. Didalam regulasi tersebut jelas diatur kewajiban seluruh lembaga pemerintah baik pusat maupun daerah untuk mengembangkan sistem e-Government sebagai bentuk pelayanan publik yang berbasis elektronik. Salah satu strategi yang dirumuskan pemerintah adalah melaksanakan pengembangan e-Government secara sistematik melalui tahapan-tahapan yang realistik dan terukur. Dengan kata lain sebenarnya pemerintah ingin mendorong peningkatkan pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) di institusi penyelenggara negara melalui evaluasi yang utuh, seimbang dan obyektif. Oleh karena itu pemerintah perlu melakukan kegiatan evaluasi untuk mengetahui sejauh mana pemanfaatan TIK dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan. PeGI (Pemeringkatan e-Government di Indonesia) merupakan kegiatan yang  diselenggarakan secara periodik oleh Kementerian Kominfo sejak tahun 2007 dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi penerapan TIK di lembaga pemerintah. Dimensi penilaian PeGI mencakup aspek kebijakan, kelembagaan, infrastruktur, aplikasi dan perencanaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji secara empiris kerangka kerja (framework) PeGI yang telah digunakan untuk mengukur pemanfaatan TIK selama ini dimana PeGI sendiri terdiri dari 5 dimensi dan 35 atribut penilaian. Dengan kata lain ingin diketahui apakah framework PeGI masih relevan saat ini khususnya di tingkat kementerian mengingat perkembangan TIK yang begitu pesat dan dinamis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan analisis faktor. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa seluruh variabel (atribut) valid dan dapat menjelaskan setiap dimensi penilaian PeGI yakni kebijakan, kelembagaan, infrastruktur, aplikasi dan perencanaan. Dengan demikian framework PeGI masih relevan digunakan untuk menilai penerapan e-Government khususnya di tingkat kementerian.  Kata kunci : PeGI, e-Government, kerangka kerja, pengujian, TIK
Hegemoni Islam dalam Berita “Warteg Saeni”
Authors: Besman Abie , Abdullah Aceng , Puspitasari Lilis
Published: July 2017

Penelitian ini akan menganalisis Hegemoni Islam Dalam Berita “Saeni”, Analisis Wacana Teun A Van Dijk  Terhadap Pemberitaan Razia Warteg Saeni Di Akun Facebook Kompas TV, penelitian ini menggunakan analisis wacana dari Teun Adrianus Van Dijk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang wacana dalam pemberitaan mengenai “Warteg Saeni” di akun Facebook Kompas TV dan juga memperoleh pemahaman yang mendalam terhadap hegemoni Islam dalam berita mengenai “Warteg Saeni” di akun Facebook Kompas TV. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Analisis Wacana Model Teun Adrianus Van Dijk dengan paradigma kualitatif – konstruktivisme.Model Wacana Van Dijk mengamanatkan tiga langkah pengumpulan data dan analisis terhadap data Video yang diunggah oleh akun facebook Kompas TV sepanjang tanggal 10 Juni hingga 12 Juni 2016. Pemilihan batas waktu merupakan tenggat yang diambil sebelum terjadinya gerakan sosial sumbangan untuk Saeni, yang menjadi pemberitaan hangat sepanjang medio Juni 2016.Penyebaran informasi secara massal atau viral yang terjadi pada pemberitaan Saeni menyebabkan terjadinya bias informasi dan juga pemahaman yang berbeda dari setiap facebooker atau netizen. Penelitian ini akan coba membedah pesan yang terkandung dalam video tersebut mulai dari teks, kognisi sosial hingga konteks sosial melalu analisis wacana dari Van Dijk
Conceptual Framework of Antecedents to Trends on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators for Wind Energy Conversion System
Authors: Padmanathan K. , Uma Govindarajan , Ramachandaramurthy Vigna K. , P. Varunraj , Sudar Oli Selvi T. , Tamizharasan T.
Published: July 2017

The Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) plays an inevitable role across the world. In particular, the attention for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (PMSGs) connected with wind farm is popular. This paper deals with the literature review that describes the recent advances, progresses and innovatory trends on PMSGs for WECS. Comparison between geared and direct-driven conversion systems and the classification of electrical machines used in WECS are discussed. A detailed analysis on the design aspects considering various topologies of PMSGs are encompassed in the literature. The PMSG design and optimization problems are solved by field computation techniques and optimized by using Soft Computing (SC) techniques .The three-dimensional, finite element software platform for the analysis and design of PMSGs is discussed. This paper also deals with the interdisciplinary modeling, analysis, and optimization of PMSG using Finite Element Analysis (FEM) and SC techniques. Finally, PMSGs are reviewed and compared for further exploration.
Sequestration Effect on the Open-Cyclic Switchable Property of Warfarin by Cyclodextrin: Ultrafast Dynamical Study
Authors: Al-Dubaili Naji , Saleh Na'il
Published: July 2017

The excited-state lifetimes of the anticoagulant drug warfarin (W) in water and in the absence and presence of methyl-β-cyclodextrins (Me-β-CD) were recorded using time-resolved fluorescence measurements. Selective excitation of the open and cyclic protonated isomers of W were acquired with laser emitting diodes (LED) producing 320 and 280 nm excitation pulses, respectively. Formation of the inclusion complex was checked by UV–visible absorption spectroscopy, and the values of binding constants (2.9 × 103 M–1 and 4.2 × 102 M–1 for protonated and deprotonated forms, respectively) were extracted from the spectrophotometric data. Both absorption and time-resolved fluorescence results established that the interior of the macromolecular host binds preferentially the open protonated form, red shifts the maximum of its absorption of light at ~305 nm, extends its excited-state lifetime, and decreases its emission quantum yield (ФF). Collectively, sequestration of the open guest molecules decreases markedly their radiative rate constants (kr), likely due to formation of hydrogen-bonded complexes in both the ground and excited states. Due to lack of interactions, no change was observed in the excited-state lifetime of the cyclic form in the presence of Me-β-CD. The host also increases the excited-state lifetime and ФF of the drug deprotonated form (W¯). These later findings could be attributed to the increased rigidity inside the cavity of Me-β-CD. The pKa values extracted from the variations of the UV–visible absorption spectra of W versus the pH of aqueous solution showed that the open isomer is more acidic in both ground and excited states. The positive shifts in pKa values induced by three derivatives of cyclodextrins: HE-β-CD, Ac-β-CD, and Me-β-CD supported the preferential binding of these hosts to open isomers over cyclic.
Práticas de desenvolvimento de gestores em uma instituição federal de ensino
Authors: Freitas Catiane Rodrigues de , Faustino Lorena Cassiano Fagundes , Barreto Lais Karla da Silva , El-Aouar Walid Abbas
Published: July 2017

Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar as práticas de desenvolvimento de gestores utilizadas em uma instituição federal de ensino, especificamente, o Programa de Formação de Gestores, ofertado pelo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN), em 2015, para 40 gestores de nível operacional pertencentes ao quadro efetivo da instituição. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, de campo, bibliográfica e documental, por meio de um estudo de caso, com abordagem qualitativa. Como resultados, verificou-se que as ações empreendidas foram satisfatórias e em conformidade com a bibliografia estudada, porém, não se pode afirmar que o referido Programa influenciou o desempenho individual e organizacional, nem que a instituição de ensino realiza, em caráter permanente, o desenvolvimento de competências em seus gestores.
O Projeto do Complexo Industrial Portuário Suape (CIPS): a transformação dos trabalhadores locais em trabalhadores globais e a influência das redes sociais - um estudo de caso
Authors: Bezerra Nelson Roberto de Albuquerque , Souza Luiz Fernando Rezende de , Farias Filho José Rodrigues de
Published: July 2017

Este artigo apresenta a importância do Complexo Industrial e Portuário de Suape (CIPS), de Pernambuco, para a economia de escala, de escopo e geração de empregos e de renda na região de SUAPE. A logística integrada das empresas instaladas no CIPS reconfigurou a economia e as redes sociais a partir da aprendizagem organizacional vivenciada pela população local na mudança do ambiente essencialmente agrário para um complexo industrial. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, de natureza qualitativa, com base em pesquisa bibliográfica, no qual se adotou o método do estudo de caso, que revelou a relação existente entre a aprendizagem organizacional e a configuração das redes sociais no processo de transformação de trabalhadores locais em globais.
Coinfection with Hepatitis C and HIV Is a Risk Factor for Poor Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Mahure Siddharth A. , Bosco Joseph A. , Slover James D. , Vigdorchik Jonathan M. , Iorio Richard , Schwarzkopf Ran
Published: July 2017

Background:

As medical management continues to improve, orthopaedic surgeons are likely to encounter a greater proportion of patients who have coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis-C virus (HCV).

Methods:

The New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) database was used to identify patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty between 2010 and 2014. Patients were stratified into 4 groups on the basis of HCV and HIV status. Differences regarding baseline demographics, length of stay, total charges, discharge disposition, in-hospital complications and mortality, and 90-day hospital readmission were calculated.

Results:

Between 2010 and 2014, a total of 137,801 patients underwent total knee arthroplasty. Of those, 99.13% (136,604) of the population were not infected, 0.62% (851) had HCV monoinfection, 0.20% (278) had HIV monoinfection, and 0.05% (68) were coinfected with both HCV and HIV. Coinfected patients were more likely to be younger, female, a member of a minority group, homeless, and insured by Medicare or Medicaid, and to have a history of substance abuse. HCV and HIV coinfection was a significant independent risk factor for increased length of hospital stay (odds ratio [OR], 2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.75 to 4.81), total hospital charges in the 90th percentile (OR, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.12 to 3.67), ≥2 in-hospital complications (OR, 2.04; 95% CI, 1.04 to 3.97), and 90-day hospital readmission (OR, 3.53; 95% CI, 2.02 to 6.18).

Conclusions:

Patients coinfected with both HCV and HIV represent a rare but increasing population of individuals undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Recognition of unique baseline demographics in these patients that may lead to suboptimal outcomes will allow appropriate preoperative management and multidisciplinary coordination to reduce morbidity and mortality while containing costs.

Level of Evidence:

Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Upwelling Solution Prototype Using Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: Swastika Novian Anggis , Prabowo Sidik , Erfianto Bayu
Published: July 2017

One of the problems in the freshwater fisheries sector is the phenomenon of upwelling can occur anytime without warning signs, especially in lakes and lake. This problem causes a failed harvest and fish farming business owners suffered a great loss due to the death of fish in large numbers. Upwelling caused by toxic substances results increased nitrification from fish feces and remaining fish feed deposited at the bottom of the Lake and rises to the surface quickly. Ammonia (NH3) in the form of ionized causing no fish that are on the surface of the Lake is not enough oxygen to meet the needs of hemoglobin, so cannot bind oxygen or lack of dissolved oxygen (DO). The condition causes the death of the fish very much. This research built a monitoring system to monitor the condition of the temperature at the surface and at the underwater of the lake and to monitor DO levels to check the possibility of upwelling. Temperature sensor and DO sensor connect with microcontroller and . The results of experiment system on the area fish farms (karamba) and not the area fish farms, obtained the test results are accurate and real time.
Tendon Repair Leads to better Long-Term Clinical Outcome than Debridement in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
Authors: König Matthias Alexander , Braunstein Volker Alexander
Published: July 2017

Introduction:

Massive tears in the rotator cuff are debilitating pathologies normally associated with loss of function and pain. Tendon reconstruction is seen as the standard treatment in order to preserve shoulder function and to inhibit cuff associated osteoarthritis. However, the effect on longer-term shoulder function and patient satisfaction is unknown.

Material and Methods:

165 consecutive patients with massive tears were included. 57 debridement (mean age 61.9±8.7 years (range 43-77)) and 108 reconstruction (mean age 57.5±8.9 years (range 45-74)) cases could be followed up 2-4 (short-term), 5-6 (mid-term) and 8-10 (long-term) years after surgery. Evaluation was performed with the Constant, a modified ASES and the DASH score. Statistical analysis was done using Sigma-Stat Version 3.5 with a p-value<0.05 indicating statistical significant differences.

Results:

All three scoring systems showed no significant differences in the short-term follow-up for the two groups (mean values: Constant debridement/repair: 70±11.9/66±13.6; ASES debridement/repair: 22.3±3.3/ 23.3±3.3; DASH debridement/repair: 22.3±11.0/ 24.3±10.1). In the mid-term (Constant debridement/repair: 51±2.9/68.3±5.2; ASES debridement/repair: 20.3±1.3/24.3±1.7; DASH debridement/repair: 31.0±6.5/20.3±5.4) and long-term follow-up (Constant debridement/repair: 42.3±3.8 /60.7±2.6, ASES debridement/repair: 17.3±0.5/21.7±0.5, DASH debridement/repair: 41.3±6.2/25.0±1.4), rotator cuff reconstruction revealed better objective results and better patients’ satisfaction.

Conclusion:

Rotator cuff tendon repair leads to better long-term clinical outcome and subjective satisfaction compared to debridement. Tendon reconstruction should be considered as a treatment for patients suffering from massive rotator cuff tears, thus preserving shoulder function and by that means delay indication for reverse arthroplasty.
Morphological and biochemical response to salinity stress on Setariaitalicaseedlings
Authors: I Paul Ajithkumar , Ibadapbiangshylla And
Published: July 2017

Salinity is considered as the most important abiotic stress limiting the crop production.The present investigation was made to study the impact of different concentrations of sodium chloride on growth, biochemical constituents and antioxidant enzymes of the seedlings of Setaria italica. Seeds were grown at different concentrations of NaCl [(0,25,50,75, and 100mM] for twenty five days. Salt stress influenced a significant modification in the level of osmolyte accumulation.The accumulation level of osmolytes such as proline, glycine betaine,phenol and antioxidant enzyme such as catalase (CAT) and hydrogen peroxide increased significantly with increasing salt stress conditionwhen compared to the control. A statistically significant decreaseof seed germination percentage,root and shoot length,photosynthetic pigments like chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and proteins when higher concentration of NaCl added were recorded. From this experiment it was found that the foxtail millet crops can be sustained in optimum (75 mM) salinity condition. It was concluded that these osmolytes play a key role in generating tolerance against salt stress.
Spirituality in Medical Acupuncture
Authors: Aung Steven K. H.
Published: July 2017

What is spirituality? There have been and will continue to be so many differential definitions and explanations regarding this vitally important concept and questions over our present, past and future seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, centuries and millennia and there is no way to fully and finally document these heartfelt endeavors right here and right now as indicated in this present installation.