bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The contribution of qualitative methods for identifying the educational needs of adults
Authors: Boz Hayat , Daglı Yakup
Published: December 2017

This study addresses the contribution of applying qualitative research methods for identifying the educational activities planned for adults. The paper is based on the experience gained during in-depth interviews with 39 elderly and 33 middle-aged participants, by purposive sampling method and maximum variation technique, within a needs analysis study in phenomenology design. Qualitative research techniques for assessing the opinions of elderly and middle-aged adults about the necessity and content of training programmes for ageing, and preparing androgogy-based and need-based educational programmes in compliance with the results was evaluated. In the scope of the study, the fact that applying qualitative research techniques such as in-depth interviews with exploratory questions and observation facilitated reaching more descriptive and more elaborative results compared to applying the quantitative research techniques such as questionnaires with short questions and numeric data anlaysis in the surveys on adults with divergent life experience, traits and expectation was concluded.

 

Keywords: Adult, ageing, elderly, qualitative research methods.
Scale of professional ethics for individuals working in the field of special education: validity and reliability study
Authors: Akcamete Gonul , Kayhan Nilay , Yildirim A. Emel Sardohan
Published: December 2017

Professional ethics includes the principles set forth by professional associations and accepted as correct by discussions over time, and which has become the sine qua non of a profession today. Professional ethics are established to increase the quality of professional practices and ensure correct and honest conduct. Not having professional ethical principles for the special education field negatively affects the quality of services. The purpose of this study was to develop a scale of principles in professional ethics for specialists and educators working in special education and to conduct its validity and reliability studies. For construct validity studies following Kaiser-Meyer Olkin test, factor analysis was performed. The analysis showed that ethical principles were gathered in two dimensions as â€˜importance and compliance of colleaguesâ€™ and had a two-way Likert type. The findings showed that the scale is a valid and reliable tool that can be used in special education.

 

Keywords: Special education, individuals working in special education, professional ethics, ethical principles
Plastic arts education and example of the students engineering faculty
Authors: Bilir Ayse
Published: December 2017

In the act of acquiring knowledge, as it is in many other fields of life, the ability to use technology has taken the lead in the world of education, as well. Engineering education is one of these areas. The increasing dependence of people on technology is alarming. In this study, it is examined that how students at the Faculty of Engineering evaluate their visual perception change and the point of view to the arts and arts education after they receive plastic arts education at a basic level. Written opinions were gathered from 150 students who took the elective course ‘Plastic Arts Education’ at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Hacettepe University. 14-week syllabus is used in this course, including one theoretical hour and two practical hours each week. This syllabus covers two or three dimensional applied studies, the research and examination of art and its movements, artists, works of art, and exhibition and museum visits. Written findings indicate that students have chosen this course since they were fed up with their theoretical courses, or the workload of courses, and realized they had an interest towards art thinking that it merely and simply requires ability, and they were excited to recognize the difference between ‘look’ and ‘see’.

Keywords: Plastic Arts, art education, engineering students, Fine Arts, technology.
Education of basic arts by touching Seljukian inheritance
Authors: Canbakal   Ataoglu Nihan
Published: December 2017

In this study, the transformation process of workshop with a theme of “Touching Seljukian Inheritance” from theory to application, organized in cooperation with the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design in Selcuk University within the scope of Education of Basic Arts, instructed in Black Sea Technical University, Trabzon Vocational School, Department of Textile. During the workshop period that lasted two days, such characteristics as architecture, shapes, patterns and textures are analyzed in Konya Mevlana Museum, Alaaddin Mosque, Karatay Sircalı Medrese and Slender MinaretMedrese, these characteristic elements are used for application after theyare designed in accordance with principles of basic design. Following the workshop, the designs applied on a paper are transformed into lacework, various fabrics, sack clothes, ribbons, threads, flakes and paillettes, beads, mats, buttons and such other materials as aprons, bags, covers, hats, all of which made from leather and tulle, designed for daily use. The study is also involved the basic principles of design and the characteristic elements of buildings that created the urban identity, the process of manufacture from theory to application and the educational outcomes of this class for students.

 

Keywords:Basic design, design, theory, application, textile, identity
The situation and importance of game interface design education in Turkey and a lesson proposal
Authors: Soyluçiçek Seza
Published: December 2017

Digital gaming industry has been an entertainment area that, since the mid 20th century, has come into prominence and distinguished itself in the game industry. Digital games have come a long way and reached large numbers of users since the time they got into the market. As for the digital game industry, the education of game design, along with the game production, is given high importance especially in USA and Europe. In these countries, game interface design with regards to programming and aesthetically designing is given place in the bachelor and master’s degree education. It can be said that, in Turkey, the number of researches in this field, lessons and game companies has been increasing in recent years. However, it’s clear that as a country, we have to come into prominence more in the international game field. As the necessity of developing more appealing, qualified and unique game interfaces is known, game companies are to act responsibly during the game interface design process. In terms of the creation of scenes, characters, environments, animations and the usage of the game engines, more professional tools and techniques are used and more original game designs are pursued nowadays. With regard to this, it’s clear that the need for qualified graphic designers to design aesthetically successful game interfaces has been increasing and will continue to. It’s seen that game design lessons have started to be given at bachelor and master’s degree programs at Universities in Turkey. Yet, the lessons are mostly on game programming at departments such as computer engineering. Game interface design lessons, on the other hand, are given at certain universities. In this study, the proposal of a game interface design lesson that can take place in the curriculum of Visual Communication Design or Graphic Departments of Fine Arts Faculties at Universities in Turkey is examined.

Keywords: Game interface design education, graphic design education, game design, curricula.
Message from editor
Authors: Ilhan Prof. Dr. Ayse Cakir
Published: December 2017

Dear Readers,

 

It is a great honor for us to publish Volume 7, Issue 4 of Global Journal of Arts Education.

 

Global Journal of Arts Education (GJAE) is an international peer-refereed journal that provides an international form for research in the field of the art and creative education. The journal welcomes a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches to research, and encourages submissions from the broader fields of education and the arts that are related with learning and teaching through art education. The journal publishes original research articles or comprehensive reviews on design, culture, architecture, aesthetics, arts history, arts ethics, graphic design and ceramics that are related with the area of education.

 

Aim of this issue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share the results of their academic studies. There are different research topics discussed in the articles. For example, Seza Soylucicek discussed the situation and importance of game interface design education in Turkey and a lesson proposal. Finally, Nihan Canbakal Ataoglu examined education of basic arts by touching Seljukian inheritance. This study involved the basic principles of design and the characteristic elements of buildings that created the urban identity, the process of manufacture from theory to application and the educational outcomes of this class for students.

 

A total number of nine (9) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of two (2) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

 

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

 

Best regards,

 

Prof. Dr. Ayse Cakir Ilhan

Editor – in Chief
The frequency of calcium and magnesium differences in recirculation systems for increasing production of mudcrab Scylla serrata seed
Authors: Nurussalam Wildan , Nirmala Kukuh , Supriyono Eddy , Hastuti Yuni Puji
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT

Molting phase is one of many factors that can inhibit mudcrab growth. Recirculation system in culturing mudcrab has a weakness which is the decreasing of ions. Calcium and magnesium in the water can affect the molting phase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the best additional frequency of calcium and magnesium in recirculation system. This research used mudcrab seeds that have weight of 54.856±2.195 gram. This research used completely randomized design with four treatments and three replicates. The treatments were additional frequency of Ca and Mg, comprised of four levels, without additional Ca and Mg (A), additional 30 mg/L Ca and 30 mg/L Mg in every five days (B), additional 30 mg/L Ca, and 30 mg/L Mg in every 10 days (C), and additional 30 mg/L Ca and 30 mg/L Mg in every 15 days (D). The result showed that total of biomass in every treatments were A (379.99±86.16 gram), B (517.65±103.94 gram), C (808.68±59.29 gram), and D (1,054.41±73.54 gram). The highest final biomass was the D treatment (1,054,41±73.54), which was significantly different to others (P<0.05).

Keywords: mudcrab, resirculation, calcium, magnesium, molting, production

ABSTRAK

Salah satu faktor penghambat pertumbuhan kepiting bakau adalah fase molting. Sistem resirkulasi budidaya kepiting bakau memiliki kelemahan yaitu berkurangnya ion-ion. Fase moting pada kepiting bakau sangat dipengaruhi oleh keberadaan ion kalsium dan magnesium dalam air. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan frekuensi waktu penambahan kalsium dan magnesium terbaik dalam sistem resirkulasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan benih kepiting bakau dengan berat rata-rata 54,856±2,195 gram. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan empat perlakuan dan tiga ulangan. Perlakuan penambahan Ca dan Mg sebanyak 30 mg/L terdiri atas empat macam frekuensi, yaitu tanpa penambahan Ca dan Mg (A), frekuensi lima hari sekali (B), frekuensi 10 hari sekali (C), dan frekuensi 15 hari sekali (D). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jumlah biomassa masing-masing perlakuan adalah A (379,99±86,16 gram), B (517,65±103,94 gram), C (808,68±59,29 gram), dan D (1.054,41±73,54 gram). Perlakuan terbaik diperoleh pada perlakuan D dengan jumlah biomassa sebesar (1.054,41±73,54 gram) ini berbeda nyata (P<0,05) dengan perlakuan lainnya.

Kata kunci: kepiting bakau, resirkulasi, kalsium, magnesium, molting, produksi
The Influence Of Job Insecurity On Career Commitment And Attitude In Multinational Corporations
Authors: Yoon Kyung Hee , Oh Sung-Ho , Kim Bo-Young
Published: December 2017

As the perception of lifelong work shifts into lifelong career in the job insecurity market, the career development of employees through professional and competitive career management has become more important than being loyal to a lifelong work. Furthermore, in the case of multinational corporations, such as differentiation from the head office policy, cultural differences in labor relations, and the liquidity of business withdrawal, such a feature has a higher possibility of job insecurity than general companies. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to verify empirically how job insecurity influences career commitment and career attitude through individual, job and career characteristics as intermediation with the members of multinational corporations as objectives. For this purpose, a total of 366 questionnaire data that targeted 27 multinational corporations were collected and analyzed. The result shows that the job insecurity of multinational corporations affects individual characteristic rather than job or career characteristic, and it is confirmed that individual characteristic has an effect on career commitment and career attitude. In the end, multinational corporations, unlike ordinary domestic companies, need active organizational career development program that corresponds to an open corporate culture as well as innovative and open systems and policies that balance both internal and external networking activities in terms of human resource management of corporations.
CONTACT CORRECTION OF AMETROPIA AFTER LASIK SURGERY
Authors: Fokin V. P. , Echova E. A. , Balalin S. V.
Published: December 2017

The article presents a comparative analysis of the functional parameters of myopia correction (astigmatism) following excimer laser vision correction (LASIK) in 20 patients (20 eyes) with soft contact lenses (SCL) and orthokeratology lenses (OKL). We found that the use of both post-LASIK OKL and MCL helps to obtain better functional results.
DIFFERENCES IN MORPHOLOGY OF CORNEAL TUNNEL INCISIONS CREATED WITH A FEMTOSECOND LASER OR A KERATOME
Authors: Shukhaev S. V. , Nizametdinova Y. Sh. , Takhtaev Y. V.
Published: December 2017

Based on optical coherence tomography, we compared the character and extent of structural changes occurring postoperatively in the corneal incision created with a femtosecond laser (Victus, Bausch & Lomb, TPV, USA) or a keratome (2.2 mm, Mani, Japan). Our findings showed that a corneal tunnel incision created with a femtosecond laser was more beneficial because it was more accurate and allowed reproducibility of the specified profile and size parameters as well as the choice of the width, length, angle and profile parameters. The corneal tunnel incision created with a femtosecond laser caused minimal structural changes in the corneal incision postoperatively.
PARATHYROID GLAND FIXATION WITH SODIUM AZIDE SOLUTION
Authors: Zubkov A. V. , Krayushkin A. I. , Zagrebin V. L.
Published: December 2017

The article describes the use of sodium azide at various concentrations for preservation and fixation of biological specimens. At a concentration of 0.5% the parathyroid glands retain their consistency shape, color and texture for two years.
THE EFFECTS OF EXAM STRESS ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM AND LEVEL OF ANXIETY IN STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF HIGHER NERVOUS ACTIVITY
Authors: Nadezhkina E. Y. , Novikova E. I. , Muzhichenko M. V. , Filimonova O. S.
Published: December 2017

We studied the function of the cardiovascular system as well as personal and situational anxiety in students during examinations taking into account individual features of higher nervous activity. We found that situational anxiety and the sympathetic tone were much higher in individuals with an emotionally unstable type of higher nervous activity as compared to other study subjects.
COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY STUDENTS OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS IN VOLGOGRAD AND RUSSIA
Authors: Skvortsova E. S. , Postnikova L. K.
Published: December 2017

The article analyzes the prevalence, age-related pattern of drug use and reasons for substance use (tobacco, alcohol, drugs, toxic active ingredients) in adolescents aged 15-17 years who are currently doing courses at vocational training establishments of Volgograd and Russia.
CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF SHIGELLOSIS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS
Authors: Ioannidi E. A. , Popov S. F. , Alexandrov O. V.
Published: December 2017

The article presents a brief analysis of clinical and epidemiological features of shigellosis among elderly patients in the Volgograd region from 2014 to 2016. We found that gastroenterocolitic shigellosis accompanied by low-grade fever, intoxication and colitis syndrome and caused by Sh. Flexneri was the most prevalent.
RENAL CANCER ACCOMAPNIED BY SEVERE THROMBOSIS OF THE INFERIOR VENA CAVA: A SURGICAL APPROACH
Authors: Khvastunov R. A. , Yusifova A. A.
Published: December 2017

The article presents a series of case reports of surgical treatment of renal cancer accompanied by severe thrombosis of the inferior vena cava.
EFFECT OF THE STANDARDIZED BISCHOFITE SOLUTION ON THE SPERMATHOGENESIS OF MALE RATS WITH ALIMENTARY MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY
Authors: Spasov A. A. , Bugaeva L. I. , Lebedeva S. A. , Getmanenko A. Y. , Corzhova T. M. , Kuzubova E. A. , Maltsev M. V. , Bugaeva N. S.
Published: December 2017

We have demonstrated that 2 months' low magnesium diet reduces the function of the spermatogenous epithelium of gonads and the total sperm count, but increases the pathological and immobile forms in male rats . 2-month peroral administration of standardized bischofite solution in a dose of 0.01 mL/kg (0.4 mg/kg in terms of magnesium ions) in these males has an activating impact on the condition of spermatogenesis, improves the function of spermatogenous epithelium, improves the overall sperm count; the magnesium level in the blood of male rats increases insignificantly.
DYNAMICS OF THE FUNCTIONAL CONDITION OF MICROCIRCULATION IN TOPICALLY TREATED INFLAMMATORY AND DESTRUCTIVE DISEASES OF ORAL CAVITY
Authors: Firsova I. V. , Poroyskaya A. V. , Makedonova Yu. A. , Trigolos N. N.
Published: December 2017

The study of microcirculatory disorders revealed when various dental diseases are topically treated is of great importance for the current clinical practice. The number of patients with lichen planus of the oral mucosa is increasing, the disease is long-term and chronic, the success rate of the existing treatments of this disease is low and there is a risk of malignanization. All these factors necessitate a search for new highly effective drugs which have a stable therapeutic effect in the shortest possible time. We used laser Doppler flowmetry to demonstarte the dynamics of the functional state of oral microcirculation 6 months after the treatment of erosive - ulcerative lesions with drugs differing in composition and properties. All patients were divided into 3 groups: I - traditional treatment, II - combination of TIZOL and L-arginine composition, III - autohemotherapy. We provided evidence and proved the effectiveness of introducing platelet autoplasma injections and TIZOL and L-arginine combination in the treatment regimen.
EFFECTS OF PERCHLOZON AND ANTIBODIES AGAINST HUMAN GAMMA-INTERFERON AND CD4 GLYCOPROTEIN ON THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS WITH ASSOCIATED PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
Authors: Strygin A. V. , Klyausov A. S. , Dotsenko A. M. , Strygina A. O. , Morkovin E. I.
Published: December 2017

This article presents the results of a study performed to estimate the effects of combined therapy with Perchlozon and antibodies against human CD4 and gamma-interferon in patients with HIV and pulmonary tuberculosis during the antiretroviral therapy Perchlozon and antibodies against human CD4 and gamma-interferon combined with antiretroviral therapy were found to increase the number of CD4+ cells and IL-4 concentrations in blood plasma, which could have a good prognostic value for treatment of patients with HIV and lung tuberculosis co-infection.
EXPRESSION OF SERINE RACEMASE IN THE HIPPOCAMPUS OF RATS IN THE MODEL OF CHRONIC CEREBRAL BLOOD-FLOW DISORDERS
Authors: Smirnov A. V. , Mednikov D. S. , Schmidt M. V. , Tyurenkov I. N. , Bakulin D. A. , Kurkin D. V. , Volotova E. V.
Published: December 2017

The results of a qualitative and quantitative analysis of serine racemase expression in the hippocampus of rats in chronic cerebral blood-flow disorders modeled by hypergravity in the caudo-cranial vector are presented in this article. A significant increase in the number of defective neurons showing the signs of damage, a decline in the relative density of pyramidal cells in all zones of the hippocampus combined with expressed pericellular and perivasculare dema were revealed. The immunohistochemical study demonstrated intensified serine racemase expression in CA1 as well as translocation of immunoreactive material to the dendrites of pyramidal neurons. The tendency to a decrease in serine racemase expression in CA3 and CA4 was registered.
FEATURES OF THE MICROBIAL LANDSCAPE AND ITS ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN WOMEN WITH INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF THE PELVIC ORGANS IN THE VOLGOGRAD REGION
Authors: Burova N. A. , Zharkin N. A. , Yarygin O. A.
Published: December 2017

Over the 3-year period, a retrospective study of 634 samples from the cervical canal and uterine cavity has been carried out in women. The analysis of the results of a retrospective study revealed the regional features of the emerging role of opportunistic flora in the development of inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs in women, as well as the spectrum of resistance of the detected pathogens to antimicrobial drugs.
FEATURES OF ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Authors: Lopushkova Y. E. , Shilina N. N.
Published: December 2017

The study showed a significantly greater severity of the disorders of endothelial function and parameters of arterial stiffness in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared with patients with CHF without COPD.
MICROCIRCULATORY DISORDERS IN NEWBORNS WITH HYPOXIC-ISCHEMIC LESIONS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Authors: Malyuzhinskaya N. V. , Polyakova O. V. , Petrova I. V. , Kozhevnikova K. V. , Akel’eva E. S. , Poroiskaya Yu. V.
Published: December 2017

The article explored microcirculatory disorders in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic lesions of the central nervous system. The obtained results made it possible to use a non-invasive laser Doppler flowmetry method for diagnosing microcirculation disorders and studying the regulatory factors controlling microhemodynamics in this category of patients. The ischemic type of microcirculatory disorders involving predominant ergotropic central regulation of the blood flow was observed in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic lesions of the central nervous system.
ANALYSIS OF THE PERIPHERAL REFRACTION IN MYOPIC FEMTOLASIK
Authors: Blinkova E. S. , Fokin V. P. , Boriskina L. N. , Sivolobov V. A.
Published: December 2017

The analysis of the values of peripheral refraction and peripheral defocus before and after the FEMTOLASIK operation was performed in 26 patients (52 eyes) with myopia. The FEMTOLAZIK surgery produced myopic defocus in 94% of cases, which is one of the stabilizing factors of myopia.
ANALYSIS OF THE ACCOMMODATIVE RESPONSE IN MYOPIC LASIK
Authors: Platonova I. V. , Blinkova E. S. , Fokin V. P.
Published: December 2017

We analyzed accommodative responses prior to and following laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in 38 patients (76 eyes) with myopia. We found that accommodative responses following LASIK depend on both the accommodative response prior to LASIK and previous correction.
THE INFLUENCE OF ALIMENTARY HYPOMAGNESAEMIA ON THE GENERAL CONDITION OF LACTATING FEMALE RATS AND POSTNATAL STATUS OF THEIR OFFSPRING
Authors: Spasov A. A. , Bugaeva L. I. , Lebedev S. A. , Korzhova T. M. , Getmanenko A. Y.
Published: December 2017

The article describes the results of the effects of experimental hypomagnesaemia induced by the intake of a magnesium salt-deficient diet for two months on the general condition of lactating female rats and survival of their offspring. We found that magnesium deficiency leads to a deterioration of the general condition of the female rats and reduces their body mass during pregnancy and lactation. Observational studies of the offspring allowed us to identify an insufficient increase of body weight in rats born from mothers with hypomagnesaemia and high death rates in newborn rats within the first two months after birth.
DYNAMICS OF MORBIDITYAMONG VORONEZH STUDENTS IN TERMS OF HEALTH-PRESERVING TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Rogachev A. A. , Fertikova T. E.
Published: December 2017

The article presents the results of an investigation and comparison of morbidity among Voronezh students between 2010 and 2015 and focuses on the application of modern health-preserving technologies. We studied the relationship between objective data on the morbidity among students and self-reported health assessment questionnaires.
DYNAMIC RESEARCH INTO THE INFLUENCE OF INTENSIVE ACADEMIC LOADS ON THE STATE OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LYCEUM STUDENTS
Authors: Scherbakova T. G. , Alyoshina L. I. , Muzhichenko M. V. , Novikova E. I.
Published: December 2017

The article presents the results of a dynamic research into the influence of intensive academic loads on the state of health and physical development of the students of the Volgograd young men's pedagogical lyceum. We could identify lyceum students whose regular course load requires correction and further follow-up.
HETEROGENEITY OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS
Authors: Natroshvili I. G. , Prudkov M. I. , Savitskaya A. V.
Published: December 2017

The article analyzes the data obtained from a retrospective multi-center research which had been carried out in 8 clinical settings located in 4 Russian cities. The article describes demographics of patients with acute cholecystitis, the timing of hospital admission and surgery, frequency of incidence of acute cholecystitis and choledocholithiasis.
EXTRACTION-PHOTOMETRIC DETERMINATION OF PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE AS A METABOLITE IN MODEL MIXTURES
Authors: Aloykhina M. I. , Nikitina T. N. , Schormanov V. K.
Published: December 2017

A procedure of extraction and photometric determination of a pyridostigmine bromide metabolite represented as ion pair of tropeoline 00 in model mixtures has been developed. The method makes it possible to identify 1-methyl-3-pyridone in model mixtures with ballast substances.
EFFECTS OF AROMA COMPOSITIONS ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF UNIVERSITY FEMALE STUDENTS DIFFERING IN PHYSICAL TRAINING LEVELS
Authors: Aleshina L. I. , Fedoseeva S. U. , Schedrina E. V. , Scherbakova T. G.
Published: December 2017

The functional state of university female students differing in physical training levels and its optimization with the help of stimulating and relaxing aroma compositions have been studied. The method of correcting psychoemotional states, cognitive and motor functions of female students by means of cold inhalations of essential oils and their compositions has been recommended.
STRUCTURE OF THE INTERNET ORDERS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL GOODS
Authors: Ganicheva L. M. , Vyshemirskaya E. V.
Published: December 2017

We have analyzed the orders of Internet users for pharmaceutical products in the retail sector of the Volgograd pharmaceutical market. We have identified the range, established trade preferences of the customers using the online order service.
PHYSICAL INTERPRETATION OF NEURON TRAINING IN FUZZY CLUSTERING NETWORKS WHEN USING MICROTOMOGRAPHY IN MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Authors: Gorbachev S. V. , Bykhalov L. S. , Gorbacheva N. N.
Published: December 2017

The physical bases and interpretation of the procedure for training neurons in the fuzzy cellular neural networks of Kohonen have been investigated. Based on them, the method of automatic calibration of digital X-ray microtomographs has been described. This method involves neural-fuzzy segmentation of a distorted image into a finite number of clusters. The method is of great practical importance for the use of microtomography in biomedical research.
CONDITION OF HUMORAL IMMUNITY OF ORAL CAVITY IN CHILDREN WITH PSYCHONEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Authors: Gulenko O. V. , Khagurova S. B.
Published: December 2017

The studies of humoral immunity parameters in the oral fluid in children with dental pathologies accompanied by psychoneurological disorders point up the critical intensity of local immunity of the oral cavity in response to bacterial aggression associated with the development of local oxidative stress.
PERSISTENCE OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IN THE UTERINE CERVIX AND ALLELIC GENE POLYMORPHISM OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS AND INTERFERON LAMBDA
Authors: Kiseleva T. S. , Gumilevskaya O. P. , Matohina U. B. , Vakhaniya K. P.
Published: December 2017

The inheritance of a specific combination of alleles of the genes of toll-like receptors and cytokines is believed to lead to effective immunity against the human papillomavirus; some combinations are associated with insufficient immunity and lead to persistence of the virus in the body The women were examined for the presence of DNA HPV 16 and 18 types by PCR. Depending on the persistence of the virus, the women were divided into two groups and a comparative study was conducted based on the findings of cytological diagnosis of cervical smears for the purpose of early diagnosis of dysplastic changes and molecular genetic analysis of polymorphisms of Toll-like receptor genes (TLR 9 (T-1237C and A2848G), TLR 3 Phe-412 Leu) and cytokine IL28 rs8099917 T> G.
PECULIARITIES OF RECOVERY INFLUENCE OF PICAMILONUM ON THE SYSTEM OF THE BLOOD CIRCULATION IN DISADAPTED SWIMMERS
Authors: Likhodeeva V. A. , Spasov A. A. , Mandrikov V. B. , Isupov I. B.
Published: December 2017

The features of the influence of picamilonum on the indices of systemic circulation of disadapted swimmers were studied. We have demonstrated that the pumping function of the heart in the control and the placebo groups was determined by the activity of the cardiac component and, to a lesser extent, by the vascular component. This is implicated in significant inverse relationships between TPR and pumping and inotropic functions of heart. In the swimmers taking picamilonum, the pumping function of the heart was maintained mainly by inotropic mechanisms. Total peripheral resistence, which was inversely correlated with the pumping function of the heart, cardiac output, myocardial contractility and left ventricular capacity substantially contribute to the maintenance of a constant level of systemic BP.
LOCAL WOUND HEALING AGENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ORAL EROSIVE LESIONS IN PATIENTS WITH PEMPHIGUS VULGARIS
Authors: Maksimova E. M. , Al Asfari Feras Mohammed Sami - , Mikhalchenko A. V.
Published: December 2017

The article presents the results of a comparative assessment of different treatment options for labial and oral pemphigus vulgaris. All the patients were divided into 3 treatment groups. The results of the study confirmed the efficacy of the combination of ismigen with other ointments in treating pemphigus vulgaris.
ANALYSIS OF THE DYNAMICS OF CRITICAL PHOSPHENE FUSION FREQUENCY IN COMBINED TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMATOUS OPTICOPATHY
Authors: Piskun V. E. , Vydrov A. S.
Published: December 2017

The article analyzes the dynamics of critical phosphene fusion frequency in the combined treatment of glaucomatous opticopathy, including transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the optic nerve with ESOM apparatus and Semax 0.1%, an intranasal nootropic agent. The suggested method has proven its efficacy in the treatment of glaucomatous opticopathy.
SEARCHING FOR EFFECTIVE DRUG COMPOSITIONS TO TREAT EROSIVE AND ULCERATIVE ORAL LICHEN PLANUS
Authors: Poroyskiy S. V. , Makedonova Yu. A. , Firsova I. V.
Published: December 2017

We studied the clinical efficacy of the combination of tizol and L-arginine in treating erosive and ulcerative oral lichen planus and compared it with the standard treatment regimen. It has been shown that tizol and L-arginine produce the optimal concentration of the drug in the lesion and the optimal therapeutic effect. Tizol and L-arginine also potentiate each other's efficiency accelerate epithelialization and reduce the healing time of oral lichen planus lesions.
PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDY OF A SOFT MEDICINAL FORM CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES
Authors: Samkova I. A. , Melnikova O. A. , Larionov L. P. , Petrov A. Yu. , Mordakina E. E.
Published: December 2017

The article reviews the effects of complex soft medicinal forms containing nanoparticles on wound healing (IIIA and IIIB burns) in rats which were observed in an open field. We found that nanoparticle treatment can accelerate wound healing.
Perfil de funcionamiento según la CIF de las personas con discapacidad asistentes a la Unidad Básica de la Libertad en la ciudad de Cúcuta, 2015
Authors: Vanegas Sáenz Héctor Daniel
Published: December 2017

El objetivo del presente estudio fue establecer el perfil de funcionamiento según la CIF de las personas con discapacidad asistentes a la Unidad Básica de la Libertad en la ciudad de Cúcuta, 2015.
Las representaciones sociales en la discapacidad a partir de la cinematografía infantil
Authors: Mendivelso Leal Rosa , Hoyos Cuartas Luz Amelia
Published: December 2017

La corporación universitaria CENDA y la línea de investigación de actividad física y discapacidad desde el 2004 hasta la actualidad ha venido desarrollando proyectos de investigación con los estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Educación Física Recreación y Deporte. Las representaciones sociales en la discapacidad a partir de la cinematografía infantil se orientan a determinar cómo son trabajadas las representaciones sociales en la discapacidad a través de las películas infantiles y las interpretaciones que pueden asimilar los niños y niñas frente a estas. En la justificación se argumenta la incidencia que tienen las películas infantiles en la interpretación de la realidad social, creando ideas e imaginarios que influyen en la vida de cada persona. El Marco Teórico del trabajo resalta la importancia que tiene en la investigación las representaciones sociales en la interpretación y construcción de la realidad a nivel individual y grupal. También se exponen los argumentos conceptuales relacionados con la discapacidad, siendo trabajados los aspectos generales en torno a ésta, precisando las diferencias que existen entre Deficiencia, Discapacidad y Minusvalía, la relación entre discapacidad y representaciones sociales, y los elementos de mayor incidencia en la discapacidad y el cuerpo. Seguidamente se presentan ideas puntuales sobre el cine, la relación que se da entre éste y la discapacidad, la relevancia de la cinematografía infantil, la propuesta del cine Danés para niños y los festivales de cine infantil de mayor renombre a nivel mundial
How have epidemiologists used the term community?
Authors: Angarita-Fonseca Adriana
Published: December 2017

En conclusión, una comunidad es una subpoblación que comparte características comunes, y la epidemiología estudia poblaciones y subpoblaciones. Por lo tanto, los epidemiólogos casi siempre estudian comunidades. Hay muchas maneras en que los epidemiólogos han usado el término "comunidad". En este editorial, mencioné algunos usos epidemiológicos del término "comunidad", como los criterios de inclusión, la unidad de análisis, el análisis estadístico, la epidemiología basada en la comunidad y la vigilancia epidemiológica. Sin embargo, pueden existir otros usos que no he explorado aquí.
Hacia una vivienda indígena que limite la infestación doméstica por Triatoma infestans
Authors: Arrom Maria Auxiliadora , Arrom Suhurt Cristina Haydee , Arrom Suhurt Carmen Marina , Vega Maria Celeste , Rolon Miriam Soledad , Rojas de Arias Antonieta
Published: December 2017

Introducción: El Estado Paraguayo tiene una deuda pendiente con los indígenas en políticas públicas de combate a la pobreza extrema, a la que se suma los  problemas graves de salud, como la enfermedad de Chagas cuyo vector es el Triatoma infestans. Objetivo: Determinar las características de una vivienda mejorada que limite la infestación doméstica por Triatoma infestans desde la perspectiva de los pobladores indígenas. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo. Los instrumentos de recolección de datos fueron: encuesta de hogares, grupos focales, y entrevistas en profundidad a actores clave. Resultados: Fueron encuestados los jefes de hogares de 270 viviendas, de las cuales el 85% (230) tenía materiales no resistentes ni sólidos o de desecho al menos en uno de los componentes o en todos. El 86,3% (233) de los jefes y jefas de hogar manifestó querer mejorarlas, y la falta de ingresos suficientes al hogar puede considerarse la principal limitante para ello. Conclusiones: Al proyectar en forma gráfica las viviendas mejoradas o ideales, desde su perspectiva, las familias indígenas estudiadas mostraron que las viviendas de los menonitas y las de aquellos llamados paraguayos (población paraguaya no indígena que habita la zona) reunían las características físicas que limitaban el hospedaje al vector y se adecuaban al medio ambiente.
Infecciones nosocomiales por virus respiratorio sincicial en niños.
Authors: Machado Echeverría Maren Karina , Tarán Ana , De Los Santos Lilián , Algorta Gabriela , Stoll Marina , Pírez María Catalina
Published: December 2017

Introducción: Las infecciones respiratorias agudas bajas causan alta morbi-mortalidad en niños. El virus respiratorio sincicial (VRS) es el agente más prevalente. Algunos virus causan infecciones nosocomiales graves. En Uruguay no se conoce la morbi-mortalidad de las infecciones nosocomiales causadas por VRS. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia y las características de las infecciones nosocomiales por VRS. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de las características de infecciones respiratorias bajas nosocomiales en menores de dos años adquiridas entre el 1/1/2005 y 31/12/2008 en el Hospital Pediátrico del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell. Resultados: En el período evaluado fueron identificados 59 pacientes que adquirieron infección nosocomial por VRS, que representaron una tasa anual menor a 2/1000 egresos. La distribución mensual de los casos fue similar a la disposición de las infecciones respiratorias. No se registraron brotes de casos. La edad de los pacientes tuvo una media de 8,9 meses, 39 eran menores de un año, 23 presentaban factores de riego de enfermedad grave; 6 requirieron ingreso a terapia intensiva, todos requirieron asistencia ventilatoria mecánica, tres fallecieron, ninguno evolucionó a insuficiencia respiratoria crónica. Conclusiones: Las infecciones respiratorias nosocomiales por VRS fueron poco prevalentes, pese a la alta contagiosidad de este virus. Afectaron sobre todo a niños pequeños, portadores de factores de riesgo para infecciones graves. Su evolución fue similar a la reportada para las infecciones por VRS adquiridas en forma extrahospitalaria. Es importante mantener las normas de control de infecciones nosocomiales, para evitar la transmisión nosocomial de VRS y prevenir la aparición de enfermedades graves en pacientes hospitalizados.
Uso del simulador clínico para el aprendizaje de contenidos procedimentales en enfermería
Authors: Martínez Felipe Lizette , González Velázquez María Susana
Published: December 2017

Introducción: El simulador clínico, específicamente paciente simulado, genera un aprendizaje significativo y un acercamiento a la realidad, preparando al estudiante de licenciatura para un mejor desempeño y calidad en el cuidado. Objetivo: Evaluar la influencia del uso del paciente simulado para obtener un aprendizaje significativo del contenido procedimental “curaciones” y cómo este aprendizaje ha sido usado en la práctica clínica. Materiales y métodos: Se diseñó un estudio cuantitativo, cuasiexperimental comparativo. El uso del paciente simulado se implementó en un grupo de 60 alumnos del primer año de la licenciatura en enfermería; mientras que, en otro grupo, también de 60 alumnos se utilizó la enseñanza tradicional. Posteriormente, en la práctica clínica se evalúo la ejecución del procedimiento ante paciente real en ambos grupos. Resultados: Con respecto a la percepción del estudiante, se encontró que ambos grupos informaron la importancia del uso de estrategias de instrucción específicas como la simulación. Hubo diferencias significativas entre los grupos en el nivel de conocimiento, las habilidades y la ejecución del procedimiento. La ejecución mejoró en el grupo con intervención. Conclusiones: Los alumnos perciben la diferencia entre los dos métodos. Sin embargo, refieren que es mejor continuar con la enseñanza por repetición (tradicional). Menosprecian capacidades adquiridas en la práctica análoga, en especial la realizada por simuladores. Sin embargo, al momento de enfrentarse a la atención del paciente real, aquellos que usaron el simulador realizan mejor los procedimientos.
Relación entre actividad física, calidad de vida e incontinencia urinaria en una muestra de mujeres adultas mayores de la ciudad de Talca – Chile
Authors: Valdés Arriagada Marcelo , Inostroza Martínez David , Valdebenito Leonardo Enrique , Valenzuela Alejandra , Veas Carmen
Published: December 2017

Introducción: La incontinencia urinaria en el adulto mayor es definida como una condición en la que se produce una perdida involuntaria de orina que se constituye en un problema social/ médico. Es un síntoma heterogéneo que con frecuencia se puede encontrar en los adultos mayores y se asocia entre otras variables al tipo de actividad y la calidad de vida. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre actividad física, incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo y calidad de vida de las mujeres de tercera edad de la comuna de Talca (Chile). Metodología: Esta investigación fue de tipo descriptiva-correlacional, con un diseño transversal. Se incluyeron un total de 386 mujeres adultas mayores de diferentes sectores de la comuna de Talca. Se aplicaron tres instrumentos: cuestionario internacional de actividad física (IPAQ), el cuestionario de incontinencia urinaria y el cuestionario de evaluación de calidad de vida (AQoL). Resultados: El 61,9% de las mujeres tenía un bajo nivel de incontinencia urinaria, un 65% estaba entre un nivel alto o moderado de actividad física, y 87% de las mujeres reportó una muy buena calidad de vida. Conclusión: Los datos, en función del objetivo, reflejan que la incontinencia urinaria se asocia de forma significativa con las variables actividad física y calidad de vida.
Frecuencia de estomatitis subprotésica en pacientes portadores de prótesis dentales removibles
Authors: Velazquez Arnaldo , Florentín Gladys Damiana , Defazio Diego Javier
Published: December 2017

Introducción: La dentadura parcial removible (DPR), restituye las funciones de masticación, deglución, fonación y respiración. Cuando está mal diseñada o adaptada causa daños en la mucosa oral (MO) de soporte. Entre las lesiones más frecuentes se encuentra la estomatitis subprotésica (ES). La ES se considerada como factor de riesgo para la aparición de lesiones premalignas y malignas en la cavidad oral. Objetivo: Determinar frecuencia de ES en pacientes portadores de DPR que asistan a la consulta odontológica del Hospital Regional de Coronel Oviedo-Paraguay en el año 2015 entre los meses de julio a septiembre. Método: Esta investigación es un estudio observacional descriptivo corte transversal. Resultados: 50 pacientes fueron evaluados. 78% tenía ES. La distribución de la ES fue la siguiente: según la clasificación de Newton: Tipo I = 10%, Tipo II = 60%, Tipo III = 8%; según la clasificación de Kennedy: clase I = 10,26%, clase II = 12,82%, clase III = 56,41%, clase IV = 7,69%, edéntulos totales = 12,82%. La distribución por género y edad fue la siguiente: Masculino = 15,38%, femenino 84,62%; entre 10 y 20 años = 5,13%, entre 21 a 30 años = 30,77%, entre 31 a 40 años = 17,95%, entre 41 a 50 años = 20,51%, entre 51 a 60 años = 20,51%, entre 61 a 70 años = 5,13%. Conclusión: Se encontró una alta prevalencia de ES en portadores de DPR, es sumamente importante tener un programa de control en el cual se pueda monitorear de manera mediata la función y eficacia de la DPR en el tiempo.
Mobile health interventions in Indigenous populations
Authors: Umaefulam Valerie Onyinyechi
Published: December 2017

Los seres humanos son seres sociales y la comunicación es vital y necesaria para cada grupo cultural, lo cual puede ser el principal motivador para que muchas poblaciones en todo el mundo hayan adoptado el uso de los teléfonos móviles. La comunicación a través de dispositivos móviles tiene importantes implicaciones culturales e identitarias para los pueblos indígenas de todo el mundo, especialmente los que viven en comunidades rurales y de difícil acceso, porque debido a la globalización, algunas personas viven lejos de sus comunidades locales por el comercio, el empleo, la educación, etc. De esta manera, los teléfonos móviles son dispositivos para interrelación social y comunicación; y permite la conexión cultural y la identificación con familiares y amigos. Su características de asequibilidad, versatilidad y portabilidad crean una oportunidad para utilizar la tecnología móvil para tener un impacto positivo en la salud a través de la educación en salud, la promoción y la provisión de servicios de salud remotos, entre otros.
Horas de sueño y hábitos nutricionales frente al exceso de peso en adolescentes: España versus Argentina.
Authors: Martín Ismael San Mauro , Paredes Barato Víctor , Lacunza Ana Betina , Garicano Vilar Elena , Brasero Escolano Silvia , Sal Francisco Javier , Díaz Molina Paula , Cordobes Rol Marta , Bermejo de las Heras Sara , León Joana , Ciudad Cabañas María José , Caballero Silvina-Valeria , Salazar Burgos Ramiro José , Collado Yurrita Luis
Published: December 2017

Introducción: La prevalencia de la obesidad entre los adolescentes ha aumentado con el paso de los años, lo que supone un reto en salud pública. Objetivo: Determinar el grado de asociación de las horas de sueño y los hábitos alimentarios como factores determinantes de la obesidad en adolescentes de un país europeo y otro sudamericano. Materiales y métodos: Se estudió la duración del sueño, la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea mediante el índice KIDMED, los hábitos alimentarios y el estudio de antropometría para la composición corporal de 272 adolescentes. Resultados: De los 272 adolescentes, 164 eran españoles y 108 argentinos, con edades entre los 11-16 años. El 42% de la muestra argentina presentaba exceso ponderal, el 53,3% normopeso y el 4,8% bajo peso. En España, el 39% sobrepeso u obesidad, el 54,3% normopeso y el 6,7% bajo peso. La muestra española presentaba mayor adherencia a la dieta mediterránea. Con respecto a la duración del sueño, se reflejaron diferencias significativas: un 18% de la muestra adolescente española y un 57% de Argentina llegaba a dormir 8h diarias. No se encontró relación estadísticamente significativa entre las horas de sueño y la nutrición sobre el sobrepeso u obesidad de los adolescentes. Aquellos adolescentes que seguían unos hábitos alimentarios más cercanos a la Dieta Mediterránea presentaban mejores valores de IMC. Conclusiones: En general, los adolescentes argentinos tenían peores hábitos alimentarios y mayor exceso ponderal que la muestra española.