bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Problems in the diagnosis of the adrenals with incidental
Authors: Kuznetsov N. S. , Belchenko L. V. , Yushkov P. V. , Manovitskaya A. V. , Opalenov К. V. , Mamayeva V. G.
Published: October 2019

The paper analyzes the case records of 123 patients with a primary diagnosis ofadrenal incidentaloma who were treated at the Endocrinology Research Center, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, in the past 5 years. Ofthem, 87patients were operated on at the surgical department of the Center. Thirty  six patients with a clinically verified diagnosis ofhormonally inactive adrenal tumor without signs ofmalignant growth werefollowed up. All the patients underwent comprehensive clinical and instrumental studies (ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, hormonalstudies). Theirresults were comparedwith the morphological data on distal adrenal changes. The hormonal activity ofadrenal tumors was morphologically determined by histochemical techniques. The study revealed true hormonally inactive tumors only in 12 cases. It is concluded that the concepts of adrenal incidentaloma and of true hormonally tumor are not equivalent and that it is necessary to make a comprehensive clinical and morphobiochemical analysis in adrenal tumors to establish a final nosological diagnosis.
Development of relapsing toxic goiter
Authors: Bubnov A. N. , Kuzmichev A. S. , Trunin E. M.
Published: October 2019

The causes of postoperative relapses of thyrotoxicosis are analyzed in 102 patients with various forms of toxic goiter (diffuse toxic goiter - DTG, poly nodular toxic goiter - PTC, and diffuse toxic goiter with adenomatous transformation - DTNG). AH these patients were reoperated for relapses of toxic goiter. The incidence of postoperative relapses of thyrotoxicosis and the development of relapses after surgical treatment of toxic goiter were studied. 7.1% patients previously operated for various forms of toxic goiter developed relapses of thyrotoxicosis. The causes of relapses were different, but technological errors during the first intervention were the most frequent among patients with diffuse forms (45%). Adenomatous transformation of the remaining thyroid with increase of the mass of functioning tissue was the cause of thyrotoxicosis relapse in 32.5% patients, being most frequent in patients with PTC. The intensity of autoimmune process can be responsible for thyrotoxicosis relapses in the rest 22.5% patients. High titers of antibodies to thyrotropin receptors in the presence of genetic liability to DTG essentially increase the risk of postoperative relapse of the disease, particularly in young patients.

The incidence of relapses after surgical treatment of toxic goiter can be decreased by better training of surgeons and more profound examination of the patient’s immune status.
Evaluation of iodine supply at territories contaminated as a result of the Chernobyl accident
Authors: Shakhtarin V. V. , Tsyb A. F. , Proshin A. D. , Doroshchenko V. N. , Kvitko B. I. , Petrakova O. I.
Published: October 2019

The level of iodine consumption of the population living at a territory contaminated by the Chernobyl accident is evaluated for the Bryansk region (more than 30,000 km2). Analysis of iodine concentrations in the urine, carried out in 6750 children and adolescents from 125 settlements indicates that the level of iodine supply at the studied territory varies from normal to medium low iodine insufficiency. Age and sex did not affect renal excretion of iodine. An algorithm is suggested for detailed assessment of iodine consumption at large territories.
Internet for endocrinologists and patients with endocrine diseases
Authors: Buziashvili I. I. , Fadeev V. V. , Melnichenko G. A.
Published: October 2019

The article is devoted to the World Wide Web for Endocrinologists and Endocrine Disease Patients
Educação Física Histórico-Cultural (?) - Os significados das atividades da cultura corporal como uma problemática geral de pesquisa para a área
Authors: Nascimento Carolina Picchetti
Published: October 2019

Discuto neste ensaio alguns sentidos pedagógicos em propormos uma perspectiva Histórico-Cultural para o ensino da Educação Física. Defendo que o processo de identificação e proposição dos significados das atividades da cultura corporal constitui-se em uma problemática central para as pesquisas em Educação Física direcionadas a efetivar um ensino desenvolvimental na escola. Metodologicamente, analiso uma situação concreta de ensino e de aprendizagem a fim de desencadear uma discussão sobre a relação entre os conhecimentos de ensino em Educação Física e os processos de desenvolvimento dos sujeitos, professores e estudantes. A análise dessa situação procura evidenciar como o sistema de conhecimentos a serem trabalhados na dinâmica da atividade pedagógica da Educação Física direciona de forma decisiva as ações com as quais professores e estudantes podem se engajar em suas atividades de ensino e de estudo com um determinado conteúdo da cultura corporal.
Diagnóstico do nível de desenvolvimento da orientação de uma ação, em Química Geral, com futuros professores: contribuições da Teoria de P. Ya. Galperin
Authors: Núñez Isauro Beltrán , Ramalho Betânia Leite
Published: October 2019

O artigo apresenta resultados de um estudo cujo objetivo foi caracterizar a base orientadora da ação "explicar propriedades das substâncias e de materiais" com licenciandos de Química. O diagnóstico e a caracterização da orientação inicial da ação são condições necessárias para sua formação ou atualização segundo a teoria de P. Ya. Galperin, que compreende a aprendizagem como internalização da orientação da nova ação ou de conceitos que permite ao estudante planejá-la, executá-la e regulá-la, segundo etapas planejadas pelo professor. Para tanto, usou-se de uma Prova Pedagógica e as respostas dos licenciandos foram comparadas com o modelo do Esquema da Base de Orientação Completa da Ação definida pelo professor. Os resultados revelaram dificuldades na compreensão sobre a ação em estudo, para explicitar de forma consciente o que é a ação e sua estrutura operacional, o que se revelou numa orientação limitada na solução de uma tarefa que demandava a ação "explicar propriedades das substâncias e de materiais".
O pensar teórico e empírico em um curso de escrita acadêmica em inglês: por uma relação de agência do indivíduo com a língua
Authors: Ferreira Marília Mendes
Published: October 2019

A educação não tem privilegiado o pensamento teórico, apesar de ser possível proporcioná-lo no ensino escolar, segundo os pressupostos do ensino desenvolvimental. Neste artigo, analizo o desenvolvimento do pensamento teórico de uma aluna (LA) ao resolver um problema em um curso de escrita acadêmica em inglês. O curso foi criado com base no ensino desenvolvimental que objetivou trabalhar o conceito abstrato de língua (línguaÂ« contexto social) manifestado em gêneros textuais. Pela análise dos dados, LA mostra sinais dessa forma de pensar, mas ainda vinculada a uma concepção empírica da língua. As regras são aceitas sem questionamentos e desconectadas da sua origem. Concluo que o ensino de línguas não favorece o desenvolvimento do pensamento teórico e, como consequência, o usuário possui menos agência para usar essa importante ferramenta constituinte da sua cognição.
Plano Municipal de Educação de Uberlândia - monitoramento e avaliação:
Authors: Antunes Marina Ferreira de Souza
Published: October 2019

Utilizando da pesquisa bibliográfica e documental descreve e analisa o processo de elaboração do Plano Municipal de Educação do município de Uberlândia- MG, em consonância com a previsão do Plano Nacional de Educação e sua posterior avaliação e monitoramento. O processo de elaboração mostrou os problemas do sistema educacional do município, permitindo uma ressonância das dificuldades que as educadoras e educadores vivenciam no cotidiano do trabalho docente, apontando os inúmeros desafios para a construção de uma educação de qualidade, includente que, muitas vezes, os números mascaram. Ressalta a mobilização social como possibilidade de materialização do plano. Finaliza apontando os desafios para a valorização da carreira docente a partir do processo de monitoramento e avaliação.
Diagenesis and reservoir quality evolution of the paleogene sokor1 sandstones in the agadem block, termit basin, eastern Niger
Authors: ADA Moussa HAMMA , Harouna MOUSSA
Published: October 2019

The Paleogene Sokor1 Formation in Termit Basin is recognized as the most important hydrocarbon reservoir. However, in spite of its reservoir importance, published studies on its diagenetic process and their effects on reservoir quality are absent or limited. Petrographic analysis, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to assess diagenetic characteristics, controls on reservoir and reservoir quality of Sokor1 Formation. The Sokor1 sandstones are mostly quartz sandstone, lithic quartz-arenite and rarely lithic fedspathic-quartz-arenite, with an average mass fraction of quartz 95%, feldspar 1.6% and rock fragments 3.4% (Q95F1.6R3.4). Diagenetic processes in Sokor1 sandstones include mechanical compaction, cementation, dissolution and replacement. The main authigenic minerals are quartz overgrowth and clay minerals, which occur as pore-filling and pore-lining cements. Sokor1 sandstone has undergone stages A and B of eodiagenesis and now, it is experiencing stage A of mesodiagenesis. The widespread occurrences of quartz overgrowth suggest that Sokor1 sandstones lost a significant amount of primary porosity during its diagenetic history. Secondary porosity occurred due to partial and complete dissolution of feldspar, quartz grains and rock fragments, so increasing reservoir quality. The latter is predominantly controlled by depositional environment controls on grains size, sorting and matrix. Thus, reservoirs of best quality were deposited in braided river channel environments. In addition, oil accumulation has no discernable effects on porosity and oil probably entered the reservoir at late diagenetic stage, after quartz overgrowth and authigenic cements had already occurred.
From the Editor in Chief
Authors: Doğanay Ahmet
Published: October 2019

Dear producers and consumers of knowledge,

I would like to share the happiness of being with you again with forth issue of Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction (PEGEGOG) in 2019. Initially, I want to thank you for the increasing interest for our journal.

In this issue, I am pleased to inform you that our journal has started to be indexed in ERIC database as well. With this good news, there has been a significant increase in the number of submissions to our journal. Although this interest in our journal has pleased us, I would like to inform that we will be more selective in order to improve our publication quality. Therefore, I recommend you, dear science producers, to carefully examine the author's guide before submitting your article.

One hundred and eighty-three manuscripts were submitted to PEGEGOG in last one year. Of these, about 25.00% were accepted for publication. This is good news for our journal. On the other hand, I have to indicate that there were critical problems in terms of format within these articles as stated in the previous issue. First of all, unfortunately we had to reject some articles as in many of them there were texts very similar to ones in different articles. At first step, we scan all articles in i-Thenticate program to determine the exact quotations from other resources. After this scan, we reject the articles detected to have exact quotations at a high rate without initiating peer-review process. Apart from that, we also send back the articles not written in an academic format not to disturb our reviewers unnecessarily.

One of the problems with the articles submitted to our journal and we had to reject was about data analysis. The data is the raw information collected from related resources through research aims. These should be analyzed in parallel with these aims. It is necessary to analyze them using statistics for quantitative data and methods such as content analysis or descriptive analysis for qualitative data. Analysis provides the data being transformed into findings and make sense. Especially, in some of document analysis and some qualitative studies, it is seen that data are presented as findings. In some others, data are presented being only described. It is essential that the studies are formed in an article format obeying the rules by the journal and presented for publication afterwards.

As always, we present the ten articles got through peer-review process and given DOI number to you dear producers and consumers of knowledge. I wish these studies conducted in various fields of educational sciences will be useful and contribute to theoretical knowledge within the field. Hope to meet within the next issue.

Sincerely yours,
Silene conoidea L.: A Review on its Systematic, Ethnobotany and Phytochemical profile
Authors: Ullah Fazal , Ayaz Asma , Saqib Saddam , Zaman Wajid , Butt Maryam Akram , Ullah Asad
Published: October 2019

Silene conoidea L. is a weed commonly grown in subtropical and temperate zone of western Eurasia, and some part of Himalaya. S. conoidea is a small herb height from 20 to 40cm mostly grow as weed in different crops like wheat, barley, mustard, roquette and lentil pea. This is the first attempt to gather utmost information about the species distribution, taxonomy, ethno-medicines, phytochemical analysis, biological activity etc. of Silene conoidea. The present review aim was to collect fragmented information about the species in addition to explore its therapeutic importance in future research opportunities. A total of 100 research articles were reviewed using different sources like; Scopus, web of science, Science direct, google scholar and PubMed. The species are used as multipurpose in different biological activities against microbes, bacteria and as insecticidal. Silene is also important due to high contents of various chemicals compounds. Chemical extracts contain flavones, glycosides, saponins, sterols and glycosides. A research study shows that S. conoidea can be used as an indicator species of gold. Traditional therapeutic values of the species for treating respiratory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic and anticancer are needed to be validated through more research. Ethno-pharmacological and clinical trial research can be subjected for future studies.
Neuroscience and herbal plants: A review on the most important herbal plants effective on chronic pain
Authors: Abbaszadeh Saber , Arvin Parisa , Khaksarian Mojtaba
Published: October 2019

Chronic pain can be periodic, persistent, or even a combination of both. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain is not usually useful, reduces the quality of life and functional abilities and also weakens mental health, interpersonal relationships, and financial status, leading to changes in appetite, sleep disorders, psychomotor retardation, tiredness and depression. Human being has always faced various kinds of pain during life and sought to relieve his pain. Pain is a sign of a disease that acts as a warning mechanism and informs of a tissue injury. In this regard, the analgesic effects of many medicinal plants have also been studied. Therefore, in this review study, indigenous medicinal plants with anti-chronic pain effects were reported. Information to conduct this review was obtained using the keywords chronic pain, herbal drug, Iran, medicinal plants, extracts and essential oils to retrieve articles indexed in databases such as Scopus, SID, Magiran, Google Scholar and other Persian databases. The related articles were reviewed for plants serving as chronic pain killers. After reviewing the literature, it was found that Solanum melongena, Hyoscyamus niger, Phoenix dactylifera, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Artemisia sieberi, Crocus sativus, Carum copticum, Euphorbia helioscopia, Hypericum perforatum, Cucurbita maxima, Passiflora caerulea, Rosa damascena, Tanacetum parthenium, Allium jesdianum and Pistacia atlantica among indigenous medicinal plants with analgesic effect.
In vitro clonal propagation, organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis in Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst
Authors: Samanta Dipu , Mallick Bidisha , Roy Debleena
Published: October 2019

Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst is a well-known medicinal herb in the Ayurveda. It is also used as laxative and curative for ulcers, inflammation, anaemia, scabies, leucoderma, asthma and epilepsy, enlargement of spleen, leprosy and others. In vitro propagation and regeneration through somatic embryogenesis of B. monnieri has played an important role in the production of healthy, disease-free plants with desirable traits. In B. monnieri, there are few reports which indicate rapid regeneration and somatic embryogenesis. For in vitro clonal propagation, the highest shoot formation was obtained when BAP 2 mg/ l used. The best response for rooting was obtained in IAA 1.0 mg/ l. The recorded survival rate of the plants was 70%. Plants were without any detectable phenotypic variations. Cytological study indicated that the chromosome number remain same (2n= 64) in in vitro and in vivo roots. A rapid, simple and efficient protocol for plantlet regeneration was achieved through embryogenic callus from leaf explants of B. monnieri. Callus induction and embryogenesis were significantly affected by presence/absence and type and concentration of growth regulators. Best organogenic callus induction was obtained in MS medium supplemented with BAP 5mg/ l. For induction of somatic embryogenesis, auxin (2, 4-D 1 mg/ l) was used in the culture medium subsequently in basal media for embryo maturation. Kn 0.2 mg/ l was the best for production of plantlet from embryo. Thus, this can be an easiest protocol for stable clonal propagation and plant regeneration through somatic embryogenesis in B. monnieri. The protocol used here for propagation and regeneration is much easier, low cost and reliable.
Poznański Czerwiec 1956 r. – Radio Poznańskie i Rozgłośnia Polska Radia Wolna Europa – ich role w przekazywaniu informacji o wydarzeniach poznańskich
Authors: Ćwirlej Ryszard
Published: October 2019

Kluczowym problemem badawczym tego opracowania jest znalezienie odpowiedzi na pytanie, w jaki sposób Poznańskie Radio oraz Rozgłośnia Polska Radia Wolna Europa relacjonowały wydarzenia, które miały miejsce na ulicach Poznania w czerwcu 1956 roku. Zamiarem autora było wykazanie różnic w interpretacji tych samych wydarzeń, które podyktowane zostały punktami widzenia, zdeterminowanymi poprzez uwarunkowania polityczne. W 1956 roku Poznańska Rozgłośnia Polskiego Radia pełniła rolę propagandowej stacji, nadzorowanej przez władzę komunistyczną, podczas gdy nadająca z Monachium Rozgłośnia Polska Radia Wolna Europa, finansowana przez Kongres Stanów Zjednoczonych Ameryki, mimo swojej wyraźnej, politycznej linii programowej zachowywała standardy obiektywnego informowania słuchaczy. Zdaniem autora RWE jako rozgłośnia „substytucyjna”, relacjonując te wydarzenia, przejęła faktyczną rolę informacyjną krajowej rozgłośni regionalnej, której ta nie mogła pełnić.
Christian Democrat policy in the face of the influx of Syrian immigrants to the Federal Republic of Germany (2015–2017)
Authors: Bielawska Agnieszka
Published: October 2019

Celem artykułu było przybliżenie najczęściej omawianych działań podjętych przez kanclerz A. Merkel w celu powstrzymania wzmożonej imigracji Syryjczyków do RFN. Zaproponowane przez A. Merkel rozwiązania ukazane zostały w kontekście reakcji członków CDU oraz CSU na nie. Polityka kanclerz oraz obu niemieckich partii chadeckich i ich przedstawicieli ukazana została na tle krytycznej dyskusji dotyczącej politycznych kosztów, jakie związane są z przyjęciem tak wielkiej liczby cudzoziemców. Poruszone zostały zatem m.in. kwestie dotyczące pozycji A. Merkel na niemieckiej scenie politycznej oraz wpływu „Willkommenspolitik” na wyniki wyborów do Bundestagu w 2017 r.
Die Stellung der Juden im Merowingerreich nach dem Zeugnis der Synodalakten
Authors: Friedrich Lotter
Published: October 2019

In research into the history of the Jews in the Merovingian kingdom, relevant Council decrees have so far played a very subsidiary role compared to information gleaned from narrative sources. Yet besides facilitating discoveries of importance not only for the Merovingian period, and scarcely to be found in other sources, a number of these decrees also found their way into the canon law of the High Middle Ages and acquired long-term significance as a result. The compilation presented here systematically investigates this source material according to perspectives important for the synods: Christian-Jewish intermarriages; Christian slaves owned by Jews, and the danger, as the Church saw it, of proselytism; Jews as holders of public offices; Judaizing tendencies amongst Christians; attempts to limit contact between Christians and Jews. From this it becomes apparent that the position of the Jews in the Merovingian kingdom was not as perilous as is often assumed based on the narrative sources. On the contrary, during this era the foundations were laid for a later autonomous Jewry in Europe. The essay also elaborates on the importance of the synodal decrees as source material for investigating the history of Jewry in the early medieval period. The concluding tables provide a systematic overview and also demonstrate which of the decrees were incorporated again into the medieval canonical collections.
Lösung regelungstechnischer Problemstellungen mittels Quantorenelimination
Authors: Röbenack Klaus , Voßwinkel Rick
Published: October 2019

Zahlreiche regelungstechnisch relevante Entwurfs- und Analysefragestellungen lassen sich als Entscheidungsprobleme formulieren und mit quantifizierten Ausdrücken darstellen. Um diese Formulierungen für die jeweilige regelungstechnische Aufgabe nutzen zu können, werden Methoden der Quantorenelimination verwendet. Dabei handelt es sich um ein aus der Modelltheorie stammendes Konzept, um quantifizierte Ausdrücke in quantorenfreie Äquivalente zu überführen. Dieser Ansatz wird in diesem Beitrag auf eine Reihe von Fragestellungen angewendet und anhand diverser Beispiele diskutiert.
Urban Water Infrastructure Asset Management Plan: Case Study
Authors: Ferreira Bruno , Carriço Nelson J. G.
Published: October 2019

The current paper aims the application of the Portuguese infrastructure asset management (IAM) methodology to a case study. The inevitable degradation of urban water infrastructures creates new challenges for water utilities engineers and manager, as they need to decide which components should be rehabilitated to efficiently match the public’s demand, while still providing a qualitative and efficient service that doesn’t compromise the financial integrity of water utilities.

This methodology is based on a five-step structured sequence - (i) definition of objectives assessment criteria and metrics; (ii) diagnosis; (iii) plan production; (iv) plan implementation; and (v) monitoring and revision – being structured in three distinct levels of planning and decision (i.e., strategic, tactical and operational). The IAM methodology was applied to a sixty-year-old water supply system (WSS) located in Lisbon’s metropolitan area, Portugal, mainly focused on steps (i) to (iii) and to the tactical level of planning. Results obtained are discussed and the main conclusions are presented.
Developing an epoxy resin with high toughness for grouting material via co-polymerization method
Authors: Zhang Xiongfei , Lu Xiaolian , Qiao Lu , Jiang Linqi , Cao Ting , Zhang Yunyi
Published: October 2019

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Women and Votive Inscriptions in Etruscan Epigraphy
Authors: Amann Petra
Published: October 2019

This paper aims at giving an overview of the quantitative and qualitative dimension of the female element in the field of Etruscan votive inscriptions. It offers a systematic discussion of dedications set by Etruscan women and attested by inscriptions from the Archaic to the Hellenistic period. The study does not focus primarily on religious aspects, but by taking into account the underlying social context it tries to cast some additional light on the role of women in Etruscan society.
Unramified Whittaker functions for certain Brylinski–Deligne covering groups
Authors: Cai Yuanqing
Published: October 2019

For a Brylinski–Deligne covering group of a general linear group, we calculate some values of unramified Whittaker functions for certain representations that are analogous to the theta representations.
Codimension growth of central polynomials of Lie algebras
Authors: Giambruno Antonio , Zaicev Mikhail
Published: October 2019

Let L be a finite-dimensional simple Lie algebra over an algebraically closed field of characteristic zero and let I be the T-ideal of polynomial identities of the adjoint representation of L.
We prove that the number of multilinear central polynomials in n variables, linearly independent modulo I, grows exponentially like

(

dim
⁡
L

)

n

{(\dim L)^{n}}

.
Using the discourse domain hypothesis of interlanguage to teach scientific concepts: Report on a case study in secondary education
Authors: Naiditch Fernando , Selinker Larry
Published: October 2019

This paper reports work-to-date on a particular practical context, applying one approach to interlanguage, the discourse domains approach, merged with the rhetorical-grammatical approach, involving both language and content. The context is an MA course for teacher residents placed in urban schools, and their English language learners (ELLs) in math and science classes, providing content area teachers the linguistic support they need to teach the language of their content, and thus the content itself. We were interested in how exactly learners’ interlanguage creation interacts with their understanding of scientific concepts. We primarily look at the rhetorical function “definition,” with discourse level semantic choices, and attendant grammar, with ELL data gathered by the teacher residents. Correct definitions in expected grammatical form point to an understanding of the scientific concept within the discourse domain, providing evidence that the science or mathematics content has been understood by the student. In our data analysis, we concentrated on the semantics and grammar of this rhetorical function, but other functions kept intruding, especially “classification”. Cross-language transfer appears not to be a factor, but cross-domain transfer is. Finally, we discuss how the marriage of this view of interlanguage with safe rule rhetorical/grammatical functions can better support teacher preparation, especially given how challenging teaching ELLs is for content area teachers.
The Influence of Online Reviews on Restaurants: The Roles of Review Valence, Platform, and Credibility
Authors: van Lohuizen Anne-Wil , Trujillo-Barrera Andres
Published: October 2019

Online reviews influence consumer decision making, retrieving valuable information about consumers to the companies. We investigate how review valence, platform type, and review credibility affect purchase intention (visit to restaurants). We use an experimental 2 × 4 between-subjects factorial design with two platforms (company websites and independent websites) and four types of review valences (neutral, negative, positive and balanced), with data of 256 respondents. Results show that purchase intentions are influenced by review valence. The effect is moderated by perceived review credibility. Review platform has no moderating effect on the influence of review valence. Results provide practical information for marketers in the service industry.
Clinico-pathological features of colon cancer patients undergoing emergency surgery: a comparison between elderly and non-elderly patients
Authors: Costa Gianluca , Frezza Barbara , Fransvea Pietro , Massa Giulia , Ferri Mario , Mercantini Paolo , Balducci Genoveffa , Buondonno Antonio , Rocca Aldo , Ceccarelli Graziano
Published: October 2019

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in patients older than 65 years. Emergency presentation represents about 30% of cases, with increased morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this study is to compare the perioperative outcome between elderly and non-elderly patients undergoing emergency surgery.

Method

We retrospectively analysed CRC patients that underwent emergency surgery at the Departments of Surgery of the Sapienza University Sant’Andrea Hospital in Rome, and at San Donato Hospital in Arezzo, between June 2012 and June 2017. Patients were divided into two groups: non-elderly (< 65 years) and elderly (≥ 65 years). Variables analysed were sex, onset symptoms, associated disease, ASA score, tumor site and TNM stage, surgical procedures and approach, and morbidity and mortality.

Results

Of a total of 123 patients, 29 patients were non-elderly and 94 patients were elderly. No significant differences were observed in sex, onset symptoms and tumor site between the two groups. Comorbidities were significantly higher in elderly patients (73.4% vs 41.4%, p<0.001). No significant differences were observed between the two groups in surgical approach and the rate of one-stage procedures. Elderly patients were more frequently treated by Hartmann’s procedure compared to non-elderly patients (20.2% vs 6.9%). Left colorectal resection with protective ileostomy was most frequent in the non-elderly group (27.6% vs 11.7%). No significant differences were found in the pT and pN categories of the TNM system between the two groups. However, a higher number of T3 in non-elderly patients was observed. A consistent number of non-oncologically adequate resections were observed in the elderly (21.3% vs 3.5%; p<0.03). The morbidity rate was significantly higher in the elderly group (31.9 % vs 3.4%, p<0.001). No significant difference was found in the mortality rate between the two groups, being 13.8% in the elderly and 6.9% in the non-elderly.

Conclusions

Emergency colorectal surgery for cancer still presents significant morbidity and mortality rates, especially in elderly patients. More aggressive tumors and advanced stages were more frequent in the non-elderly group and as a matter it should be taken into account when treating such patients in the emergency setting in order to perform a radical procedure as much as possible.
Crystal structure of 2-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonio)ethane-1-sulfonate, C6H15NO5S
Authors: Wang Baogang , Man Xiaxia
Published: October 2019

C6H15NO5S, monoclinic, Cc (no. 9), a = 15.167(5) Å, b = 6.422(5) Å, c = 10.969(5) Å, β = 117.407(5)°, V = 948.5(9) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0278, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0755, T = 293(2) K.
Adsorptive Removal of Nerve Agent Gases by Carbon Nanotubes: A Density Functional Theory Study
Authors: Mohsennia Mohsen , Rakhshi Mahdi , Sameti Mahdi Rezaei
Published: October 2019

Density functional theory (DFT) studies were performed to evaluate the adsorption behavior and electronic response of (4,4) carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to the organophosphorus nerve agents 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl methyl phosphono fluoridate (Soman), pinacolyl methyl phosphonate (SOS), diethyl fluorophosphates (SAS-F) and diethyl chlorophosphate (SAS-Cl). The calculations were performed using the triple numerical plus polarization (TNP) as the basis set with an orbital cutoff of 4.5 Å. The electronic exchange and correlation effects were analyzed by generalized gradient approximation (GGA) with the BLYP parameterization. The studied systems were fully optimized and adsorption energy (E
ad), interaction distances, geometric and electronic structures were investigated. According to the obtained relatively high E
ad, it was shown that Soman, SOS, SAS-Cl and SAS-F more likely to be absorbed on the CNTs surfaces, introducing an interesting candidate for chemisorption of the nerve agent gas molecules. As a result, the order of increasing of the E
ad values of the studied systems were |E
ad SAS-F/CNT| > |E
ad SAS-Cl/CNT| > |E
ad SOS/CNT| > |E
ad Soman/CNT| systems. The calculated partial density of states (PDOS) of the adsorption systems confirmed the strong electrons interaction between the nerve agent molecules and the CNTs surfaces. The obtained results indicated the potential application of CNTs in the design and fabrication of protective low-cost gas filters against toxic odorless nerve agent gases.
Can We Apply the Psychology of Risk Perception to Increase Earthquake Preparation?
Authors: Lok Iris , Eschelmuller Evan , Haukaas Terje , Ventura Carlos , Bebamzadeh Armin , Slovic Paul , Dunn Elizabeth
Published: October 2019

Can we encourage people to prepare for a natural disaster by altering the way that scientific information about risk is presented? In assessing the risk posed by a particular hazard, people tend to be guided more strongly by their emotional reactions than by logical or statistical analysis; human beings are driven to protect themselves from risks that that they have actually experienced, that are easy to envision, or that are linked to vivid, concrete images. Thus, even if people recognize that earthquakes pose an important threat, they may be unmotivated to take action to prepare for this abstract risk in the absence of direct personal experience. Harnessing past research and theorizing, we developed a novel intervention to transform scientific information into vivid, emotionally evocative imagery. In a pre-registered study, 411 participants were shown publicly available statistics or a vivid, scientifically-grounded image of what a local school would look like after a major earthquake. When invited to sign a petition to make schools safer, 77.3% participants agreed after looking at the image compared to 68% who agreed after looking at statistics. These findings suggest that using vivid images to communicate scientific information can be an effective strategy for motivating people to support risk mitigation initiatives.
The Twelve-Step Guide to Publishing in the JUE
Authors: Radice Martha
Published: October 2019

This article introduces the issue and provides a short guide to the JUE publication process.
“Don’t Be a Son of a Bitch, Stand Up and Get What You Need”: Understanding Italian Young Adults’ Identity through Insults
Authors: Colzani Eleonora
Published: October 2019

This qualitative study, grounded in the ethnography of communication, aims to describe how Italian young adults construct their individual and group identity through the use of insults. The existing literature has extensively investigated the communicative practice of insults, but no research has been done so far on insults in relation to the construction of identity in Italy. Therefore, this study enriches the literature, taking a linguistic, communicative, and pragmatic approach to the topic. In order to collect data, I conducted participant observation, one focus group, and three individual interviews. I applied thematic analysis to analyze the data. By interpreting members’ meanings, I identified four main functions of insults: construction of identity through gender; construction of identity depending on social context; construction of identity through the light use of insults; and construction of identity through the offensive use of insults.
A review on immunohistochemical and histopathologic validation in PET-CT findings with consideration to microRNAs
Authors: Bădan Marius-Ioan , Bonci Eduard-Alexandru , Piciu Doina
Published: October 2019

Purpose. This review provides an overview of some of the most recent clinical trials which investigated various types of cancer and other diseases, through the use of PET-CT imaging, highlighting the use of immunohistochemical stains or conventional histopathology for the validation or contradiction of their hypothesis. Furthermore, we investigate a potential new direction of research by analyzing the upcoming role of microRNAs in disease confirmation.

Methods. An extensive search of MEDLINE/ PubMed and SCOPUS electronic databases was made, using the MeSH terms "positron emission tomography computed tomography" and "immunohistochemistry" as well as ”SUV” and ”immunohistochemistry”, restricting the search by clinical trials and time period. Further searches were made for articles regarding Ki-67 and microRNAs in correlation with metabolic PET-CT uptake.

Results. Out of all 389 initial search results, 27 original articles were found relevant to the topic. Their contents were synthesized and discussed regarding the matter at hand. No relevant clinical trials involving microRNAs were found.

Conclusions. Immunohistochemical and histopathologic results remain widely used and indispensable in modern research, concerning PET-CT validation. Possible candidates for diagnosis confirmation, in future research, may reside in the further development of microRNAs.
Pesantren, Dakwah Islam dan Sastra
Authors: Sungaidi Muh
Published: October 2019

Lantunan para santri membaca dan menyanyikan puisi dan si’ir di berbagai pesantren di tanah air ikut membentuk andil keberadaan citra Islam hari ini dan esok hari. Ia adalah “benang lembut” yang menentukan “motif dan corak tenunan Islam” yang sarat denga nuansa keindahan dan kearifan. Pondok pesantren, yang menjadikan menulis sebagai alat dan media bertutur kata dalam bentuk tradisi literacy. Kekuatan kata yang indah dan sarat nilai-nilai ketuhanan, kemanuasian maupun keadilan mampu membius khalayak ramai untuk terus dan terus hanyut dalam alur cerita bahkan mengubah pikiran dan nasib manusia. Beginilah cara pesantren mengembangkan dakwah dalam bingkai sastra. Kata Kunci; Dakwah, Pesantren, Sastra dan Tradisi
ANALISIS WACANA KASUS PELECEHAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP PEREMPUAN PADA BERITA ONLINE DALAM PERSPEKTIF ANALISIS SARA MILS
Authors: Zamzuardi Yosi
Published: October 2019

Abstract : This study discusses the discourse of sexual violence that occurs among women in online media coverage. Good media can display balanced information. Various reports related to sexual harassment often experienced by women can be represented in a discourse differently. At present the exploitation of women is carried out through more intellectual and neatly packaged methods, one of which is through discourse revealed in the mass media. Women in the media are positioned visually prominent , but also marginalized in meaning. If this continues, it will reinforce the existence of gender differences between women and men which has implications for the potential for increasing gender oppression with women as victims. The problem discussed in this study is a critical discourse analysis using the theory of Sara Mils. The discussion of Sara Mills around discourse theory makes the discourse of feminism a vortex of study. In addition, it also addresses women's issues such as how women are displayed in text, images, photos and in the news. The focus of this study is to examine 1) how the text experiences bias in representing women in the text, 2) how the marginalization of women is formed in weakening women's position.Abstrak: Penelitian ini membahas tentang wacana kekerasan seksual yang terjadi di kalangan perempuan dalam pemberitaan media online. Media yang baik dapat menampilkan informasi yang berimbang. Berbagai pemberitaan terkait pelecehan seksual sering dialami perempuan dapat direpresentasikan  ke dalam sebuah wacana secara berbeda-beda. Saat ini eksploitasi terhadap perempuan dilakukan melalui cara-cara yang lebih intelektual dan dikemas secara apik, salah satunya melalui wacana yang diungkap dalam media massa. Perempuan dalam media diposisikan yang menonjol secara visual, tetapi juga terpinggirkan dalam makna. Hal tersebut jika terus dibiarkan, akan mempertegas adanya perbedaan gender antara perempuan dengan laki-laki yang berimplikasi pada potensi meningkatnya penindasan gender dengan perempuan sebagai korbannya. Permasalahan yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini adalah  analisis wacana kritis menggunakan teori Sara Mils. Pembahasan Sara Mills seputar teori wacana menjadikan wacana feminisme sebagai pusaran kajiannya. Selain itu juga membahas isu-isu perempuan seperti bagaimana perempuan ditampilkan dalam teks, gambar, foto serta dalam berita. Fokus penelitian ini  yaitu mengkaji 1) bagaimana teks mengalami bias dalam merepresantasikan perempuan dalam teks, 2) bagaimana marginalisasi perempuan terbentuk dalam pelemahan posisi perempuan.
The discrete continuation in the boundary value problem for systems of nonlinear differential equations with deviation argument
Authors: Afanaseva Maria N. , Kuznetsov Evgeny B.
Published: October 2019

The solution of the boundary value problems for system of nonlinear differential equations with argument delay is considered in the article. The solution is based on the shooting method. Within its framework the method of continuation with respect to parameter in the Lahaye form, method of the best parametrization and the Newton method are implemented that allow to find possible solutions. To solve the Cauchy problem at each step of the shooting method the discrete continuation method with respect to the best parameter combined with the Newton method is applied. This approach allows to build the solution in the case when singular limit points exist. That provides continuation of Newton iteration process. The algorithm is completed by calculating the Lagrange polynomial to obtain the values of function in the delay points. The example given in the article represents the advantages of the proposed method.
On the influence of light intensity on the limits of applicability of modulated optical signals recovery method
Authors: Nikishin Evgeniy V. , Grishaev Vladimir Ya. , Muryumin Sergey M.
Published: October 2019

The kinetics of silicon photoconductivity with recombination centers of gold is investigated. If the frequency of light intensity modulation is less than the inverse value of the main charge carriers’ lifetime, the functions describing the dependence of light intensity on time and the dependence of the photocurrent on time agree within some factor. At high frequencies of modulation of light intensity distortions arise. The dependences of light intensity on time and photocurrent on time become different. In this case, the effect of the recombination rate on the function of the variable component of the photocurrent is not significant. Basically, this function is determined by the dependence of the generation rate on time. At high frequencies, it is possible to "restore" the shape of the optical pulse using the electric pulse of the photoresistor. The dependences on the frequency of phase, linear and nonlinear distortions arising in the "restoration" of the dependence of the light intensity on time are obtained. The results are given for different values of the rate of charge carrier generation.
Activities of the Socially Oriented Organizations of the Russian Orthodox Church: The Regional Aspects
Authors: Bogatova Olga A. , Dolgaeva Evgenia I. , Mitrofanova Anastasia V.
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The article analyzes the results of the sociological research undertaken by the authors in 2018 within the framework of the research project “Social Projects of the Russian Orthodox Church” in terms of comparing motivation, social technologies and social consequences of implementing Orthodox social projects in the capital and other regions of Russia in order to identify factors contributing to and hindering their successful implementation at the regional level. The purpose of the empirical research was to identify the social functions fulfilled in the process of developing and implementing social projects by organizations within the structure of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), as well as by lay organizations created and headed by parishioners of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Materials and Methods. The study used qualitative methods of collecting and analyzing sociological data such as observation, in-depth interviews with people participating in social activities of the Orthodox projects and with the members of their target groups. The qualitative study used theoretical sampling and the method of selecting typical cases, which made it possible to describe and analyze social technologies and the consequences of the Orthodox social activities in different areas of impact on the society, including helping the poor and the socially deprived strata of the population, rehabilitation of the disabled, ‘pro-life’ movements, as well as educational activities.

Results. In the process of research, based on the analysis of the survey data, the goals of the Orthodox social projects and their hierarchy have been identified, as well as the peculiarities of motivation of the activities of the participants of the Orthodox social projects studied and the specifics of the forms of organizing social assistance in Moscow, the Republic of Mordovia, and the Ivanovo Region. The social technologies of direct and indirect influence of the Orthodox social projects in terms of educational activities have been studied. The authors sought to assess the transformational consequences of implementation of the Orthodox social projects studied at the levels of the individual, social institutions, and groups.

Discussion and Conclusion. The study has revealed that the Orthodox social initiatives help their participants master such skills as fundraising, interaction with the society, government bodies and commercial entities, thus becoming an important segment of civil society. The main difficulties the Orthodox social projects encounter have been revealed: poor systemic work and dependence on the personality of the leader, dependence on grants. The scientific results of the study can be used when developing strategies and implementing social policies with the participation of Orthodox non-profit organizations through a comprehensive analysis of methods and social technologies.
Universals and Particulars of Ceremonial Culture: Natural and Human Congruity of the Traditional
Authors: Popova Galina S.
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The article discusses the state of preservation of universal and unique components in the structure of the traditional ceremonial culture of the Yakuts (who call themselves the Sakha), which is relevant in the modern society operating in the context of progressing processes of urbanization and globalization. The purpose of the research is to study the ceremonial traditions of the Sakha from the point of view of the principle of human congruity of culture and to structure this stratum of ethnic culture in accordance with the three substances of the spirit, soul and somatics of man.

Materials and Methods. The work was carried out on the basis of cultural methodology using the methods of included observation, comparative analysis and generalization of the results of applied research and the author’s field materials.

Results. The author has established and structured the elements of an integral novenary system of universals of the ceremonial culture of the Yakuts (Sakha). It has been revealed that these elements of traditional culture are generally preserved and function in a modern ethno-society to different extents of activity. It has been corroborated that, depending on the internal and external factors of cultural genesis, these components can be activated or pushed into the shadows, alienated from the people at different historical times; but something once created in a culture never disappears but remains in the cultural memory of the people. It has been proved that the latter happened to the ceremonial traditions of the Sakha, when in the post-Soviet time it became possible to openly perform both festive and daily rites and naturally follow the traditions of the ancestors when a person feels the need to do so.

Discussion and Conclusion. Rites are historically shaped by ethnic communities for the purpose of naturally congruent existence and prosperous life in a given cultural landscape, as well as necessary components of the inner culture of the individual. The work is of practical significance for the structural and functional analysis as well as diachronic-synchronous study of the modern existence of the ceremonial culture of any ethnic group.