bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vigorexia: Addiction, obsession or dismorfia; an attempt of approach / Vigorexia: adicción, obsesión o dismorfia; un intento de aproximación
Authors: Rodríguez Molina José Miguel
Published: November 2017

El objetivo del presente estudio es un intento de aproximación al concepto de vigorexia. Se realiza una breve aproximación histórica y se incide en la prevalencia del problema. Se intenta definir adecuadamente el concepto. Posteriormente se realiza una definición diferencial con respecto a otros trastornos como la anorexia nerviosa, la adicción al ejercicio, el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC), el Trastorno Dismórfico Corporal (TDC) o Muscular (TDM) y otros. Se estudia la posible etiología y algunos modelos actuales. Se concluye la conveniencia de realizar estudios empíricos diferenciales con respecto a otros conceptos relacionados.  Abstract The aim of this study is an attempt of approach to the concept of vigorexia. A brief historical approach is made and it is affected the prevalence of the problem. It is tried to define the concept suitably. Later a definition is made differential with respect to other disorders like the nervous anorexia, the exercise addiction, the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the muscle dysmorphia disorder (MDD) and others. One studies the possible etiology and some present models. The convenience concludes of making empirical studies differentials with respect to other related concepts.
Full number: Volume 7, Number 2 / Número completo: Volumen 7, Número 2
Authors: De diciembre de 2007. Número completo
Published: November 2017

Full number: Volume 7, Number 2 / Número completo: Volumen 7, Número 2.
Editorial: Smokers with license / Fumadores con carné
Authors: García del Castillo José A.
Published: November 2017

Seguro que uno de los momentos más entrañables que conservamos en el recuerdo es la primera vez que conseguimos un carné, uno de esos cartoncitos con nuestra fotografía, un sello y una firma, que nos facultaba para hacer algo. Lo normal es que fuera de un club deportivo, de una asociación de amigos de los animales o de una organización juvenil. No me negarán que tener en nuestras manos uno de esos cartones de colores hacía que nos sintiéramos más personas, más integrados y orgullosos de pertenecer a algo tan anhelado.
Self-efficacy, effort and control expectancy in the antirretroviral treatment adherence in methadone maintenance patients / Autoeficacia, esfuerzo y expectativas de control en la adhesión al tratamiento antirretroviral en pacientes VIH+ (...)
Authors: Ladero Martín Lucía , Orejudo Hernández Santos , Carrobles Isabel José A.
Published: November 2017

La adhesión al tratamiento antirretroviral es un factor a considerar en el control del VIH/SIDA. El presente estudio longitudinal tiene como objetivo la exploración de la relación existente entre la adhesión al régimen de tratamiento VIH/SIDA y las variables autoeficacia, esfuerzo y expectativas de control en una muestra de población drogodependiente en programa de metadona. A través de un cuestionario y con un intervalo anual se estudió la evolución de 100 pacientes VIH+. Los participantes se clasificaron en cuatro grupos: adherentes, no adherentes, los que abandonan o inician el tratamiento, según intervalos temporales en los que se recogió la información (día, semana, mes anterior). Se analizaron las relaciones que presentaban con las variables estudiadas encontrándose diferencias en las mismas entre los cuatro grupos. La autoeficacia, el esfuerzo y las expectativas de control se asociaron al inicio, al mantenimiento, a la no adhesión y al abandono del régimen de tratamiento.  Abstract The adherence to treatment regimens to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapies (HAART) is the problem for the success of the viral infection. In this longitudinal study was to explore the relationship of IDUs between adherence to HAART by self-efficacy, effort and control expectancy a sample of 100 HIV+ patients on a methadone maintenance program in Madrid (Spain). They were elicited using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire and they were followed for one year. We have split up the sample with the rigourous adhesion criteria (>85% pill intake) and we were been a analysed the relation the adherence to HAART over time with these variables. We describe the following 4 research team: the patients was continued, was refused, was started and the patients was the treatment failure. The results considering that detected significant relations between these variables and the adherence to HAART in the start, continuation, refuse and to medical treatment failure.
Editorial: Transition / Transición
Authors: García del Castillo José A.
Published: November 2017

La vida está llena de nuevas épocas, de renovaciones y de intenciones de mejorar en todos los ámbitos, cuestión que siempre enriquece, favoreciendo que los errores del pasado queden relegados a un segundo plano y poder así fortalecer todos los futuros. Nuestra revista Salud y Drogas ha cubierto una de estas épocas creciendo poco a poco desde su nacimiento en el año 2001, cubriendo los objetivos que por aquel entonces se marcaron de difundir los avances científicos en el área de las drogodependencias y campos afines. Desde la primera iniciativa en cuanto a determinados contenidos, hemos ido pasando por distintos momentos para poder cubrir objetivamente nuestras metas y lo que en un principio creíamos necesario lo hemos ido ajustando a las diferentes coyunturas que hemos atravesado. En este punto del camino y después de conseguir estar presentes en bases de datos nacionales e internacionales, nos proponemos dar un nuevo impulso a la revista retocando algunas cuestiones de forma y de fondo que consideramos de interés para los años venideros.
Family reactions and relations and alcohol and tobacco consumption by rural teenagers / Relaciones y reacciones familiares y consumo de alcohol y tabaco en adolescentes en población rural
Authors: Lloret Daniel , Segura Mª Carmen , Carratalá Elena
Published: November 2017

Existe un amplio consenso en considerar a la familia como el principal agente modulador del riesgo/protección del consumo de drogas en edades tempranas. La influencia de la familia en la transmisión de valores y adquisición de conductas es indiscutible, y por lo tanto es objeto de numerosas intervenciones preventivas. Objetivo: En la presente investigación se analiza la relación de tres variables de índole familiar y el consumo de alcohol y tabaco en los hijos, estas son: el control parental, la actitud parental ante el consumo de alcohol, y la disponibilidad de dinero. Método: Estudiantes de 3er y 4º curso de ESO respondieron a una batería de tests sobre factores de riesgo y consumo de drogas. Se identificaron dos grupos: consumidores de alcohol y tabaco (n=70) y noconsumidores (n=46). La media de edad es de 14,17. Resultados: Los resultados muestran una clara relación entre consumo y actitud parental.Los jóvenes que reportaron no consumir, percibían actitudes parentales más contrarias al abuso de alcohol. De igual manera se constata una relación directa entre disponibilidad económica y consumo de alcohol y tabaco. No obstante, no se encontraron diferencias entre ambos grupos en la percepción del control parental.AbstractConsidering the family as the main modulating agent of risk / protection of drug use at younger ages is supported by a broad consensus.The family influence in the transmission of values and develop of new behaviors is undeniable, and therefore the family is the target of many preventive interventions. Objective: This paper analyzes the relationship of three family variables and alcohol and tobacco consumption by the offspring; the variables are: parental control, parental attitudes towards alcohol consumption, and money availability. Method: Students of 3rd and 4th year of ESO answered to a battery of tests on risk factors and drug use. Two groups were identified: consumers of alcohol and tobacco (n = 70) and non-users (n = 46). The average age is 14.17. Results: Results showa clear relation between consumption and parental attitudes. Teenagers that informed no consumption perceived higher attitudes against alcohol abuse. Similarly, there was found a direct relationship between economic availability and consumption of alcohol and tobacco. However, no differences were found between groups in the perception of parental control.
State of issues regarding drug dependency research in Colombia, 1980-2002 / Estado de la cuestión sobre las investigaciones en prevención de las drogodependencias en Colombia, 1980-2002
Authors: Calderón Gustavo A. , Castaño Guillermo A. , Parra Ángela Mª
Published: November 2017

Ante el interrogante: ¿Cuál es el orden alcanzado en lo conceptual y en lo metodológico por las investigaciones sobre prevención del consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en Colombia, realizadas entre 1980 y el 2002?, se realizó un estado de la cuestión que diera cuenta de lo logrado en la esfera científica en este periodo de tiempo. El estudio que adoptó el enfoque metodológico cualitativo, recogió información de investigaciones encontradas en las ciudades capitales de provincias colombianas: Bogotá D.C., Medellín, Bucaramanga, Barranquilla, Cali y Manizales; ciudades seleccionadas por concentrarse allí las universidades e institucionesque realizan investigaciones en estas áreas y por tener los centrosde documentación y bibliotecas que físicamente albergan los informes de investigación con la producción de sus respectivas regiones. En la indagación que se realizó para compilar las investigaciones sobre prevención de la drogodependencia, se allegaron setenta y una (71), que consideramos, por los informes de investigación encontrados en las ciudades y centros de investigación previstos, el universo de estudios para el período 1980-2002. Hay que anotar que aunque el número absoluto sepuede calificar de no alto, si se puede afirmar que para la década de los años ochenta, fue cuando despegó la investigación sobre la prevención, que ha ido en aumento directo con el paso del tiempo.  Abstract Based on the question: What is the conceptual order reached in themethodological perspective research on the prevention of consumption of psychoactive substances in Colombia, carried out between 1980 and 2002? A diagnosis of the state of this issue was done based on what has been achieved in this area and during that period of time. The study worked under the qualitative approach, collected information from research papers found in the Colombian cities: Bogotá D.C, Medellin, Bucaramanga, Barranquilla, Cali and Manizales, selected because they have universities and institutions that conduct studies on prevention, documentation centers and libraries that house the reports of research conducted in eachregion. In the process conducted to compile the research projects on drug prevention is close to seventy-one (71), which were taken into account based on the research reports found in cities, the universe of studies for the period 1980-2002, since it was in the 80s, when the research on this topic began in Colombia, which has increased.
Editorial: Recreational drug use in adults / Consumo recreativo de drogas en adultos
Authors: Tomás Dols Sofía
Published: November 2017

La prevención de drogas no cala lo que debiera, posiblemente porque existe un enfrentamiento claro, entre lo que decimos y hacemos los adultos; nuestros jóvenes no son tontos y entienden más allá de los consejos estereotipados. La sociedad, en términos generales, está preocupada por el consumo de drogas de los jóvenes y en ellos centramos, desde luego, todo nuestro interés para retrasar al máximo el inicio de consumos, para evitar los abusos y formarles en disuadir el consumo de sustancias, con la finalidad clara de que crezcan libres y lo más sanos posibles física, psíquica y socialmente.
Virtual Reality as a strategy for improving the treatment of smoking / La Realidad Virtual como estrategia para la mejora de los tratamientos del tabaquismo
Authors: García-Rodríguez Olaya , Pericot-Valverde Irene , Gutiérrez Maldonado José , Ferrer García Marta
Published: November 2017

El tabaquismo es uno de los mayores problemas de salud pública enla actualidad. Los tratamientos multicomponentes, que incorporan tres fases de intervención (preparación, abandono y mantenimiento), son considerados como el tratamiento de elección para el abordaje esta adicción.No obstante, las altas tasas de recaídas tras las intervenciones hacen que sea necesario incorporar estrategias más eficaces dentro de este tipo de programas para prevenir la vuelta al consumo. Para muchos autores, el craving es la causa de la mayoría de las recaídas. Las técnicas de exposición a pistas o señales consisten en la exposición controlada y repetida a estímulos o entornos asociados al uso de la sustancia, con el objetivo de reducir las respuestas de craving en estas situaciones. La Realidad Virtual ha mostrado su eficacia en el abordaje de diferentes trastornos como método de exposición. Es este artículo, se propone el uso de técnicas de exposición a través de entornos virtuales para la mejora del tratamiento del tabaquismo.  Abstract Smoking is currently one of the biggest problems of public health.Multicomponent treatments, which incorporate three intervention stages (preparation, quitting, and maintenance), are considered the treatment of choice for this problem. However, the high rates of relapse after the intervention make it necessary to incorporate more effective relapse prevention strategies within this kind of programs. For many authors, craving is the cause of most cases of resuming consumption. Cue Exposure Treatment, CET, consist of controlled and repeated exposure to stimuli associated with substance use, in order to reduce craving associated with these situations. On the other hand, recent studies have shown that exposure through virtual settings seems to be a more efficient strategy to present cues than exposure using other procedures. In this paper, cue exposure treatment through virtual reality enviroments are proposed inorder to improve smoking cessation treatments.
Risk perception linked to alcohol, tobacco and other substances use / Percepção do risco associado ao consumo de álcool, tabaco e drogas
Authors: García del Castillo José A. , Cordeiro Andreia
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this study was to know the attitudes and opinionson the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and drugs, in students of thesecondary education of the city of Bragança, aged between twelve and fifteen years. The Individuals who formed the sample attended the seventh, eighth and ninth years of schooling in a total of 62 pupils of both genders. The results showed that for consumption of alcohol, tobacco and drugs 6.25% of the respondents regularly consume alcohol, 12.5% smoke habitually and 8.33% consume drugs.Through the procedures carried out we conclude that the ‘no consumers’ are the ones who had present a bigger perception of the risk associated with the consumption of these substances. We can also verify that the experimentation of the substances is initiated each time more precociously.One of the possible causes of these results could be the lack of information about the consequences of consumption of these substances, or the vulnerability of the adolescents in yielding to the experimentation of the same ones.  Absctract Consumo de álcool, tabaco e drogas, em estudantes do ensino secundário da cidade de Bragança, com idades compreendidas entre os doze e os quinze anos. Os indivíduos que constituíram a amostra frequentavam o sétimo, oitavo e nono ano de escolaridade, num total de 62 alunos de ambos os géneros. Os resultados demonstraram que relativamente ao consumo de álcool, tabaco e drogas 6,25% dos inquiridos consomem regularmente bebidas alcoólicas, 12,5% fumam habitualmente e 8,33% consomem drogas.Através dos procedimentos efectuados concluímos que são os não consumidores que apresentam uma maior percepção do risco associado ao consumo de substâncias. Podemos ainda verificar que a experimentação dessas substâncias é iniciada cada vez mais precocemente. Uma das possíveis causas destes resultados poderá ser a falta de informação acerca das consequências do consumo destas substâncias, ou a vulnerabilidade dos adolescentes em cederem à experimentação das mesmas.
Evaluation of the effects of the preventive program Saluda according to the age of the participants / Evaluación de los efectos del programa preventivo Saluda según la edad de los participantes
Authors: Pereira Juan Ramón , García-Fernández José M.
Published: November 2017

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue conocer los efectos del programa preventivo Saluda en dos rangos de edad: adolescencia temprana y adolescencia media. Para ello se utilizó una muestra de 543 estudiantes de educación secundaria con edades comprendidas entre los 11 y los 16 años. Se llevó a cabo un análisis intergrupal mediante una prueba ANOVA de un factor con prueba de Schefée y tamaños del efecto para las comparaciones significativas. Los resultados obtenidos confirman que el programa se muestra eficaz para ambos rangos de edad, aunque se identifican efectos específicos. La magnitud del cambio es mayor en el rango de edad de 11 a 13 años en cuanto a la norma percibida, frecuencia e intención de consumo, mientras que el efecto del programa en la variable percepción de riesgo es similar en los dos rangos de edad. Abstract Empirical evidence has shown that alcohol abuse may negatively affect to certain cognitive functions. The aim of this paper was to analyze the relationship between alcohol consumption and certain cognitive abilities (memory, perception and reasoning) in university students. Two questionnaires were used to assess the young women addictive profile and to assess several the subjects' performance on tasks involving cognitive skills. A total of 100 women between 18 and 25 years, divided into two groups following the WHO criteria was involved in the study: consumers at risk (n = 31) and low-risk users (n = 69). In terms of results, on the one hand, the consumers at risk group showed a more severe pattern of consumption in terms of substance, frequency of consumption and rates of fulfill criteria for abuse. Furthermore, in terms of cognitive abilities significant differences between groups in abstract reasoning and perception were found. The results show trends of how alcohol abuse might affect cognitive functioning in young women. Future studies could deepen the deficit and bring light into the improvement of preventive and therapeutic techniques in this field.
Full number: Volume 9, Number 1 / Número completo: Volumen 9, Número 1
Authors: De junio de 2009. Número completo
Published: November 2017

Full number: Volume 9, Number 1 / Número completo: Volumen 9, Número 1.
Integrated Workflow for Fracture Characterization Using Post-Stack Geometrical Attributes, Borehole Image, Core and Wireline Log: Case Study for Fractured Volcanic Reservoir on the Java Area, North West Java Basin, Indonesia
Authors: Prayoga Ongki Ari , Alvrida Desy Ayu , Taslim Muhammad , Ginanjar Aji Rahmat , Nurhadi Dhea Rizky , Barkah Annisa
Published: November 2017

Java Field is located in the North West Java Basin that is one of the hydrocarbon prolific basins in Indonesia. The most of oil and gas in this area was produced from Jatibarang volcanic reservoir that consist of volcanic rock such as tuff, pyroclastic breccia, and lava andesite. In general, volcanic rocks have been ignored because a perceived lack of reservoir quality. Fractures were detected in the Jatibarang volcanic formation which enhanced porosity and permeability allowing hydrocarbon production. To exploit this type of reservoir to the fullest, comprehensive study must be done including determination of distribution and orientation of fault and fractures, possible migrations, and trap of hydrocarbon. Fractures identification and distribution modelling has been carried out in Java field with a combination of seismic interpretation by post-stack seismic geometrical attributes extraction, wireline log, imaging log and cores. A well log interpretation technique on the artificial neural network concept has been developed for evaluation of the volcanic rock reservoir and it was calibrated with imaging log and sidewall core data. Detailed petrophysical and petrographycal analysis have shown that the volcanic facies of Jatibarang formation is characterized by several types of tuff, andesite breccia, and andesite-basalt lava. The tuff facies is the best reservoir that has a multiporosity types with a range value of total porosity 6-19%, secondary porosity index value is 2-12% and average of fracture permeability value is ± 42,90 mD. The formation evaluation analysis of several productive well in Java field suggested that the distribution of productive well is mainly controlled by distribution of fractures beside by distribution of volcanic facies. The fractures in study area has three general orientation that is N-S, NNW-SSE and NE-SW trend strike of fractures. The all of fracture subsets were generated by polyphase tectonic event interpreted by N-S compressive stress during Mio-Pliocene and originally thought to be an extensional regime of the Cretaceous-Oligocene Meratus System that was rejuvenated during Pliocene. The N-S trend of conductive fractures is a potential open fractures that have ability to save and flow the hydrocarbon. Regarding the orientation of potential fractures, a horizontal well lateral from west to east is suggested for producing potential fractured volcanic reservoir in order to penetrate perpendicular to strike of productive fractures. This study can be analogue for all of unexplored volcanic reservoir, so this type of reservoir can be future target for hydrocarbon plays in Indonesia.
Micro Reservoir Management Leading to have Mega Production from Upper Burgan in Last 3 Years: Stepping Stones, Challenges & Look Up for Next 3 Years
Authors: Abdul-Raheem Jamal Mariam , Chetri HB , Mahato Anil , Ramalingam Raja
Published: November 2017

North Kuwait is an active asset with significant challenges to build the production, while ongoing development using water flood in major reservoirs. One of such reservoirs, Upper Burgan (UB), has witnessed several stiff milestones to maximize sweep & recovery. Micro Reservoir Management (MRM), as described in this paper, has helped the team to identify sweet spots; have prudent artificial lift management; achieve Water flood optimization as well as encash opportunistic recompletions of non-producing wells of other stacked reservoirs in UB to double the production in last 3 years.

MRM aims to optimally utilize all resources available to maximize the benefit. Well Analysis & Review (WAR) sessions had been the key to the success thus capturing all production, reservoir monitoring and performance diagnostic requirements. North Kuwait, being endowed with stacked reservoirs, provides a window of opportunities to recomplete the wells which are not required for other reservoirs. The paradigm shift in the development strategy of the giant carbonate Mauddud to switch over to 100% horizontal wells resulted in many vertical wells to be phased out steadily. This concept was a blessing in disguise for UB for re-completions. Understanding of the aquifer support in peripheral segments helped to place new wells. The water flood expansion initiated in 2014 proved to be a boon to support the ongoing production build up actions. The pressure response due to water flood was timely diagnosed to implement ESP upsizes / conversions. Water flood flow regulators were installed to improve vertical sweep. Comprehensive segment review with proactive action list led to further optimization of the allowable for injectors to maximize the benefit. Injectors for the upcoming water injection projects have been pre drilled to have either short-term production or dump flood initiated. New technology applications aided to the efforts. Workflow processes have been developed for effective knowledge management within North Kuwait, paving the way forward for UB to support the Asset's strategy to meet 1 Million BOPD by 2020.

UB production has been doubled in last 3 years due to consistent efforts via MRM, augmented by tenfold increase in water injection. This approach made the team highly focused to reap the benefits and smartly adjust to the changing status of dynamic performance & overall portfolio balance of the asset. Standardized Workflow processes have been useful to engineers to be cohesive & consistent in MRM efforts.

The proposed paper is an excellent example of micro reservoir management to smartly adjust to the resources within the Asset and the dynamic performance of the reservoir.
Assessment of diversity of adenovirus DNA polymerase gene in recreational waters facilitated by ultracentrifugal concentration
Authors: Girardi Viviane , Demoliner Meriane , Rigotto Caroline , Schneider Vania Elisabete , Paesi Suelen , Spilki Fernando Rosado
Published: November 2017

Adenoviruses (AdV) are related to respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases in animals and human beings. Their wide genetic diversity in water bodies and their resistance to environmental conditions allow the use of AdV as a reliable marker for detection of fecal contamination. In this work, the diversity of AdV along Belo Stream – in the city of Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil – was evaluated. Samples were compared in both concentrated and unconcentrated forms. The identification of different AdV species was performed by amplifying a partial sequence of the DNA polymerase gene. AdV was detected in 24 out of 55 concentrated samples (43.6%) and the following species were identified: human adenovirus (HAdV) species C (4/55; 7.2%), D (6/55; 10.9%), E (2/55; 3.6%), and F (9/55; 16.3%). AdV related to other mammalian hosts, such as bovine adenovirus (1/55, 1.8%) and murine adenovirus (2/55, 3.6%), have also been identified; 23.6% (13/55) of the unconcentrated samples were positive, and identified as HAdV species C (6/55, 10.9%), D (1/55, 1.8%), and F (6/55, 10.9%). Results obtained evidenced the presence and the great diversity of AdV, mainly of human origin, circulating in Belo Stream. As expected, the concentration step performed helped to detect AdV in more samples.
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Appraised by OHIP-14 Between Urban and Rural Areas in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, Indonesia: Pilot Pathfinder Survey
Authors: Husain Fuad Akbar , Tatengkeng Fransiske
Published: November 2017

Background:

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) periphrastically has a significant impact on oral health. A recent study has shown the significant facts of the oral health-related quality of life based on many factors such as individual, social status, household management, daily habits, and local factors. The differences in the oral health status possibly occur in between countries, different regions, and topographical areas frequently and indirectly contributing to oral health status.

Objective:

The objective is to evaluate the difference of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) and to assess the main affected dimension between rural and urban areas in Kutai Kartanegara Regency.

Methods:

This study uses pilot pathfinder design. The respondents comprised of 214 adults who were elder than 18 years and were randomly selected from urban and rural areas in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, Indonesia. The data were collected by 103 samples from the rural area and 111 respondents from the urban area. Oral Health Impacts Profile (OHIP-14) has been translated to Bahasa (Indonesia version). OHIP-14 was used to assess the subjects’ oral health-related impact. Shapiro-Wilk and Mann Whitney tests were used to analyze the data, andp-value was set atP< 0.05.

Results:

The mean OHIP scores in the urban and the rural areas were 25.4 and 28.8, respectively. The overall OHIP-14 score showed a significant statistical differenceP= 0,009 (P< 0.05) between rural and urban area.

Conclusion:

This study illustrates that oral health-related quality of life in the urban area is better than in the rural area. Physical pain components of the OHRQoL are the major oral problems associated with both the areas.
The Effect of Music Intervention on Dental Anxiety During Dental Extraction Procedure
Authors: Maulina Tantry , Djustiana Nina , Shahib M. Nurhalim
Published: November 2017

Background:

In order to minimize the possibility of unsuccessful dental extraction procedure due to dental anxiety, there are several approaches that can be used, including music intervention.

Objective:

The objective of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of classical and religious Islamic music on reducing dental anxiety.

Materials and methods:

Two hundred and twenty-five muslim participants (105 males, 120 females) were recruited for this study and randomly assigned to three groups: classical music group, religious Islamic music group, and the group with no music intervention, equally in numbers. Participant’s blood pressure (BP) and blood sample were taken prior to and after dental extraction to evaluate systolic and diastolic BP as well as nor-adrenaline plasma (NAP) level. All data were then analyzed by using t-test, ANOVA test, Mann-Whitney and Kruskawallis test.

Results:

There was a decrease in NAP level in the religious music group (0.110 ng/mL) and the control group (0.013 ng/mL) when initial NAP level was compared to post extraction NAP level, whilst the classical music group showed an increase of 0.053 ng/mL. There were significant differences found between the religious Islamic music group and the classical music group (p= 0.041) as well as the control group (p= 0.028) for the difference between pre and post NAP level, of which the NAP level of the religious Islamic group participants were lower.

Conclusion:

Religious Islamic music was proven to be effective in reducing dental anxiety in Muslim participants compared to classical music. Despite, further evaluation in a more heterogenous population with various religious and cultural background is needed.
A Diagnostic Laboratory-Based Study on Frequency and Distribution of Viral Hepatitis B and C Among Sudanese
Authors: Badawi Marwan M. , Mohammed Alshaimaa A. , Mohammed Mohammed S. , Saeed Mohammed M. , Ali Elmoez Y. , Khalil Ashraf
Published: November 2017

Background:

Hepatitis B infection is an alarming public health problem. Almost two billion people of the population alive today, would have been infected at some time in their lives by hepatitis B. Hepatitis C virus is another life threatening condition, and about 425,000 deaths occur each year due to its complications.

The current study was carried out to provide care givers and health planners basic epidemiological data regarding the frequency and distribution of HBV and HCV based on age and sex during a time period of more than 5 years.

Result:

A total of 2109 different patients were found to be infected by HBV during the study period; 1641 (77.81%) were males and 468 (22.19%) were females with the age group of 20-39 years predominating (64%). In addition,16% of patients tested for HBeAg were found reactive.

Conclusion:

There were significant correlations observed between the levels of HBV DNA and ALT, AST and AFP. Regarding HCV, 70 males (54.9%) and 63 females (45.1%) were found to be infected, with preponderance of the age group 41 - 60 years and the genotype 4. Designing knowledge raising campaigns is appreciated as well as repetition of similar studies among larger populations in the following few years will help track a way to improvement.
Wearable Devices for Caloric Intake Assessment: State of Art and Future Developments
Authors: Magrini Maria Laura , Minto Clara , Lazzarini Francesca , Martinato Matteo , Gregori Dario
Published: November 2017

Background:

The self-monitoring of caloric intake is becoming necessary as the number of pathologies related to eating increases. New wearable devices may help people to automatically record energy assumed in their meals.

Objective:

The present review collects the released articles about wearable devices or method for automatic caloric assessments.

Method:

A literature research has been performed with PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and ClinicalTrials.gov search engines, considering released articles regarding applications of wearable devices in eating environment, from 2005 onwards.

Results:

Several tools allow caloric assessment and food registration: wearable devices counting the number of bites ingested by the user, instruments detecting swallows and chewings, methods that analyse food with digital photography. All of them still require more validation and improvement.

Conclusion:

Automatic recording of caloric intake through wearable devices is a promising method to monitor body weight and eating habits in clinical and non-clinical settings, and the research is still going on.
Development of Dry Powder Inhaler Containing Prothionamide-PLGA Nanoparticles Optimized Through Statistical Design: In-vivo Study
Authors: Debnath Sujit K. , Srinivasan Saisivam , Debnath Monalisha
Published: November 2017

Objective:

The objective of the present work was to formulate Prothionamide (PTH) nanoparticles using Poly lactic co-glycolic acid (PLGA), optimized by Box-Behnken Design and further modification to dry powder inhaler followed byin-vivostudy.

Methods:

Poly-lactic co-gycolic acid (PLGA), a biodegradable polymer was used to coat Prothionamide by solvent evaporation technique. Formulation was optimized using Box-Behnken Design. Response surface curve and desirability factors helped in the selection of optimum formulation of PTH nanoparticles. Dry powder inhaler was prepared by adding inhalable grade lactose to optimize PTH nanoparticles. Mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) was carried out using Andersen Cascade Impactor (ACI) to demonstrate its suitability in the pulmonary administration.In-vitrodrug release of dry powder inhaler was carried out in simulated lungs fluid. Correlationin-vitrotoin-vivowas established after performing animal experiment.

Results:

FTIR study reveals no chemical interaction between PTH, lactose and PLGA as the principle peaks was retained with same intensity in the physical mixture. Scanning electron microscope showed the spherical shape and aerodynamic particle size was found to be 1.69µm. Drug release study showed initial burst release followed by zero order release.In-vivomodel confirmed the presence of PTH after 24h. Aerodynamic particle size and the release profile revealed the suitability of PTH loaded nanoparticles containing dry powder inhaler for the pulmonary administration.

Conclusion:

Prepared DPI containing PTH nanoparticles can improve in the management of tuberculosis by increasing PTH residency in the lungs tissue for prolong period of time.
The Relationship between Service Experience Equity and Guests’ Behavioral Intention at Eco-Resorts: A study using PLS-SEM
Authors: Hashim Nurhazirah , Haque Ahasanul
Published: November 2017

Guest experience studies and the consequences towards behavioral intention play a significant role in the success of resort industry. Hence, this study attempts to investigate the relationship between service experience equity and behavioral intention at eco-resorts. This study also aims to discover the new experience and phenomenon of ecotourism particularly in eco-resort setting in Malaysia. The result of the hypotheses is tested using partial least square of structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and several conclusions were achieved. Noticeably, the service experience equity perceived by eco-resorts’ guests showed significant influence their behavioral intention in staying at eco-resorts.
The Association of Awareness and Knowledge of Diabetic Retinopathy with Age and Residential Area In Selangor
Authors: Buari Noor Halilah , Dian Nur Izzaty
Published: November 2017

The association of the awareness and knowledge of diabetic retinopathy with the age and residential area were investigated among selected Selangor populations. A cross sectional study was conducted using open-ended questions. Only half of the selected population was aware and had knowledge of diabetic retinopathy. The awareness was significantly associated with the age among urban and rural residential population but not with residential area. Health education programs could be suggested to increase the awareness of diabetic retinopathy among the population. By having awareness and knowledge, early complications of the diabetic can be detected and prevention can be secured, thus, improved one’s quality of life.
Design Thinking: Interior Architecture and Interior Design in Thailand
Authors: Maturakarn Charlie , Moorapun Chumporn
Published: November 2017

This research aims to explore the aspects of design thinking of students from two different curricula: Interior Architecture (five years) and Interior Design (four years) to see what different aspects of design thinking. The research method is a survey based on quantitative approach. A questionnaire is developed from Perry scheme of intellectual development and Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) model. Then, both aspects were compared to see the difference. The findings indicate that the pattern of design thinking and learning style from two curricula are different and can be improved the thinking and learning styles of design students in Thailand.
The Quality of Life of Hospital Inpatients: Exploring visual sphere based on seeing capacity
Authors: Sengke Maria Myron Charlotta , Atmodiwirjo Paramita , Yatmo Yandi Andri
Published: November 2017

This paper study the visual sphere based on a visual surface from a patients' point of view in immobile condition. Capturing image and calculating region were used to identify visual sphere as a collected scene, that established a coordinate system, based on visual degrees in seeing capacity. Coordinate system reveals the most effective of series of the scene in a coordinate mapping of the visual sphere. The most effective of series of the scene will identify the maximum level of seeing capacity. These findings provide new evidence to improving interior design for inpatients in the hospital.
Socio-Demographic Influencing Behaviour against Solid Waste Minimisation in Shah Alam City, Malaysia
Authors: Haji Ali Nor Eeda , Siong Ho Chin , Zainol Halmi , Mohd Talmizi Nurain
Published: November 2017

Waste management is one of the most challenging problems. This study investigates the influence of household attributes on waste minimisation behaviour in Shah Alam City, Malaysia. Through a household survey, 300 respondents were randomly chosen. Findings from the study revealed that respondents behaviour has statistically significant associations with 4 socio-demographic, namely gender [F(298) = 7.33, p = 0.00]; race [F(2, 297) = 3.22, p = 0.04]; marital status [F(2, 297) = 3.51, p = 0.03]; home ownership [F(2, 295) = 7.57, p = 0.00]. The results of this analysis will facilitate the implementation of policies for sustainable solid waste minimisation.
ASSESSING CONSUMERS ADOPTION OF SELF SERVICE BANKING IN INDIA: GENDER DIFFERENCES
Authors: Kansal Purva , Walia Sandeep
Published: November 2017

Rate of adoption of technology based banking services has not been as per expectations of the marketers. Research indicates that individual differences like demographics, gender, age could offer plausible insights into slow rate of adoption of technology based banking services in India. It is within this background that the current study was undertaken to study the effect of gender on TAM (technology acceptance model). To test the proposed hypotheses, a survey was done and data were collected from 314 respondents. The sampling frame was defined as 26 Tier 2 cities of India. The results indicated that there were significant differences across gender in terms of technology discomfort which influenced the perceived usefulness and behavioral intention in terms of attitude to use self service banking decreased. Therefore, marketers need to address the aspect of technology discomfort especially in respect to females
COMPARISON OF CYBER CRIME AWARENESS AMONG SCIENCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE TEACHERS
Authors: Bansal Anupam
Published: November 2017

“Cyber crime” has been used to describe a wide range of offences, including offences against computer data and systems (such as “Hacking”), computer related forgery and fraud (such as “phishing”), content offences (such as disseminating child pornography), and copyright offences (such as the dissemination of pirated content). The word “Cyber Crime” has been derived from the words “Cybernetic” which means the science of communication and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Integration of a Technology-Based Mental Health Screening Program Into Routine Practices of Primary Health Care Services in Peru (The Allillanchu Project): Development and Implementation (Preprint)
Authors: Diez-Canseco Francisco , Toyama Mauricio , Ipince Alessandra , Perez-Leon Silvana , Cavero Victoria , Araya Ricardo , Miranda J Jaime
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

Despite their high prevalence and significant burden, mental disorders such as depression remain largely underdiagnosed and undertreated.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the Allillanchu Project was to design, develop, and test an intervention to promote early detection, opportune referral, and access to treatment of patients with mental disorders attending public primary health care (PHC) services in Lima, Peru.

METHODS

The project had a multiphase design: formative study, development of intervention components, and implementation. The intervention combined three strategies: training of PHC providers (PHCPs), task shifting the detection and referral of mental disorders, and a mobile health (mHealth) component comprising a screening app followed by motivational and reminder short message service (SMS) to identify at-risk patients. The intervention was implemented by 22 PHCPs from five health centers, working in antenatal care, tuberculosis, chronic diseases, and HIV or AIDS services.

RESULTS

Over a period of 9 weeks, from September 2015 to November 2015, 733 patients were screened by the 22 PHCPs during routine consultations, and 762 screening were completed in total. The chronic diseases (49.9%, 380/762) and antenatal care services (36.7%, 380/762) had the higher number of screenings. Time constraints and workload were the main barriers to implementing the screening, whereas the use of technology, training, and supervision of the PHCPs by the research team were identified as facilitators. Of the 733 patients, 21.7% (159/733) screened positively and were advised to seek specialized care. Out of the 159 patients with a positive screening result, 127 had a follow-up interview, 72.4% (92/127) reported seeking specialized care, and 55.1% (70/127) stated seeing a specialist. Both patients and PHCPs recognized the utility of the screening and identified some key challenges to its wider implementation.

CONCLUSIONS

The use of a screening app supported by training and supervision is feasible and uncovers a high prevalence of unidentified psychological symptoms in primary care. To increase its sustainability and utility, this procedure can be incorporated into the routine practices of existing health care services, following tailoring to the resources and features of each service. The early detection of psychological symptoms by a PHCP within a regular consultation, followed by adequate advice and support, can lead to a significant percentage of patients accessing specialized care and reducing the treatment gap of mental disorders.
Better Ask Than Tell: Responses to mHealth Interrogative Reminders and Associations With Colorectal Cancer Screening Subsequent Uptake in a Prospective Cohort Intervention (Preprint)
Authors: Hagoel Lea , Stein Nili , Rennert Gad , Neter Efrat
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

Text message (short message service, SMS) interrogative reminders were adopted in population screening for the early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC).

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to examine responses to text message (SMS) reminders and associate responses with senders’ characteristics, message type (interrogative/declarative), and subsequent screening uptake.

METHODS

We conducted a prospective cohort intervention. Text message (SMS) reminders to undergo CRC screening, randomized into interrogative and declarative phrasing, were sent to nonadherent 40,000 women and men (age 50-74 years) at CRC average risk. We analyzed recipient responses by message phrasing, recipient characteristics, and for content, the latter predicting subsequent CRC screening per program database.

RESULTS

While interrogative text message (SMS) reminders elicited 7.67% (1475/19,227) responses, declarative ones elicited 0.76% (146/19,262) responses. Text message (SMS) responses were content analyzed and grouped into attitudes toward CRC screening (1237/1512, 81.8% positive) and intention to screen (1004/1512, 62.6%). Text message (SMS) respondents screened significantly more than nonrespondents after 6 months (415/1621, 25.6% vs 3322/36,868, 9.0%; χ12=487.5, P<.001); 1 year (340/1621, 21.0% vs 4711/36,868; χ12=91.5, P<.001); and 2 years (225/1621, 13.9% vs 3924/36,868; χ12=16.9, P<.001) following the reminders. In a multivariable logistic regression among text message (SMS) respondents, screening after 6 months was significantly predicted by older age, past sporadic screening, attitudes, and intentions.

CONCLUSIONS

Interrogative text message (SMS) reminders reached previously uninvolved sectors in the CRC target population—men, sporadic-screenees, and the “never-tested” before. This novel application resulted in a population-level, incrementally enhanced screening. Asking patients about their future health behavior may be relevant for enhancing other health behaviors in preventive medicine and clinical settings.
The Commercial Exceptions to Foreign State Immunity
Authors: Douglas Michael , Carr Claudia
Published: November 2017

The Foreign States Immunities Act 1985 (Cth) provides that foreign states are immune to the jurisdiction of Australian courts, and that their property is immune from execution. Those immunities are subject to important ‘commercial exceptions’. First, foreign states are not immune in Australian proceedings insofar as they concern a ‘commercial transaction’. Second, foreign states are not immune from execution in respect of ‘commercial property’. The distinction between the commercial and the non-commercial may be difficult to pin down. With reference to recent case law, including the High Court's decision in Firebird Global Master Fund II Ltd v Republic of Nauru (2015) 258 CLR 31, this article aims to articulate the scope of the commercial exceptions. It is argued that the scope of the commercial transaction exception is uncertain, and depends on courts’ approach to the task of characterisation. It is also argued that the commercial property exception is undesirably narrow, and will present a recurring impediment to the vindication of private rights.
Archaeology of early colonial interaction at el chorro de Maíta, Cuba. Un nuevo texto, una nueva mirada
Authors: Roura Álvarez Lisette
Published: November 2017

Se presenta a continuación una breve reseña sobre la obra académica Archaeology of early colonial interaction at el chorro de Maíta, Cuba. Un nuevo texto, una nueva mirada.