bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Calcium Deficiency in Nanosized Hydroxyapatite for Removal of Fe(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Cr(VI) Ions from Aqueous Solutions
Authors: Doan Van Dat , Le Van Thuan , Le Hoang Sinh , Ta Dinh Hien , Nguyen Hoai Thuong
Published: February 2019

In this work, nanosized calcium deficient hydroxyapatite (nCDHA) was synthesized by the precipitation method, and then utilized as an adsorbent for removal of Fe (II), Cu (II), Ni (II) and Cr (VI) ions from aqueous solutions after characterizing it by various techniques as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and BET method. A possible structure of synthesized nCDHA was proposed. The adsorption study indicated that the adsorption equilibrium is well fitted with Langmuir isotherm model with the maximum adsorption capacities followed the order of Fe (II) > Cu (II) > Ni (II) > Cr (VI) with the values of 137.23, 128.02, 83.19 and 2.92 mg/g, respectively. The ion-exchange mechanism was dominant for the adsorption of metal ions onto nCDHA at initial metal concentrations lower than 0.01 mol/L. Along with the ion-exchange mechanism, there was an additional precipitation occurred on the surface of nCDHA in the case of Fe (II) and Cu (II) at initial concentrations higher than 0.01 mol/L.
Effect of Aggregate of Electric Arc Furnace Slag on Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures in Chloride Environment (Part I)
Authors: Faleschini Flora , Zanini Mariano Angelo , Ruíz Manuel Alejandro Fernández , Pellegrino Carlo
Published: February 2019

Durability of reinforced concrete structures including electric arc furnace slag as aggregate in chloride environment is a significant topic to enable their performance stable in their service period. In this study, chloride penetration in recycled concretes including gradation of fine and coarse aggregate that is electric arc furnace (EAF) slag is tested and compared with that of reference concrete including just natural aggregate gradation. To observe chloride penetration effect, concrete samples are exposed to a saline attack firstly; and then, total chloride content and chloride penetration profiles are tested. The Part I of the study argues the effect of aggregate of electric arc furnace slag on durability of reinforced concrete structures in chloride environment in the Introduction and Background section and the Materials and Methods section. Second part of the study is going to present the Results and Discussions section and the Conclusions section. Both part have the Abstract section and Reference section differently each other.
Comparison of some Fresh and Hardened Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete Composites Containing Rubber and Steel Fibers Recovered from Waste Tires
Authors: Bensaci Hamza , Menadi Belkacem , Kenai Said
Published: February 2019

This paper reports on an experimental investigation using either rubber aggregates or steel fibres recycled from waste tires in the production of self-consolidating concrete composite (SCCC). Ten mixes are designed, one of them is the reference concrete. The natural aggregates are substituted by rubber particles by volume at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30%. Recycled steel fibres are separately added to SCC mixes at volume fraction of 0.5, 0.8, 1 and 1.5%. The tested rheological properties of SCCC are slump flow diameter, T500 slump flow time, V-funnel flow time, L-box ratio, and the segregation resistance test. The compressive strength, the flexural strength, and total shrinkage are also measured on the 28 days. The experimental results show that the addition of recycled steel fibre is favorable for the SCC by means of increasing the flexural strength and reducing the shrinkage and the risk of cracking. Keywords: Self-consolidating concrete composite; Waste tires; Rubber; Steel fibers; Rheology, Strength
Branchial cyst: a diagnosis of exclusion
Authors: Wazeer Zafarullah , Tewary Ashok
Published: February 2019

The incidence of cancer in lateral neck cysts which were clinically diagnosed as branchial cysts was assessed retrospectively in two different periods in two different geographical locations over a period of 12 and 10 years. The incidence of cancers in these clinically benign cysts was nearly 14%. Although clinically these are labelled as branchial cysts, they ought to be investigated as cystic metastases from a nearby primary cancer, usually the tonsil, and a concerted search for a primary site ought to be made at the same time as excising them for histology.
Efficacy of voice therapy in patients with puberphonia- a 15-year experience
Authors: De Alwis A. S. R. , Rupasinghe R. J. S. , Kumarasinghe I. , Weerasinghe A. , Perera R. , Jayasuriya C.
Published: February 2019

BackgroundPuberphonia is the perseverance of high pitched voice after the pubertal age in males which causes a huge psychosocial impact. Voice therapy is one modality of management of Puberphonia. AimThe Objective of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of voice therapy in patients as the sole treatment to improve the pitch and quality of voice, the psychosocial impact and patient's satisfaction. MethodsA retrospective study was carried out on 71 patients who were presented to ENT unit at the National hospital of Sri Lanka for fifteen years from 2002. Pre and post voice therapy subjective assessment was done by the speech therapist for pitch and quality and patient’s perceptual assessment using an analog scale (0-extremely poor to 10-normal voice) and a psychosocial impact assessment was also done. ResultsThe time duration of voice therapy ranged from 1 to 10 months (average-3.6 months). Pitch and quality of the voice became normal in 78.9% and 35.2% of patients respectively. Pre-therapy perceptual score range(PSR) was 0 to 6 (mean-3.0). Post-therapy PSR was 5 to 10 (mean-7.7). 95.8% patients had improved psychosocial impact and patient satisfaction after voice therapy. Remaining opted for surgical management. ConclusionVoice therapy significantly improves the pitch, patient's satisfaction and psychosocial impact and can be used as an effective modality of treatment for Puberphonia.
An unusual presentation of a “foreign body in oesophagus” for over 6 months in a child
Authors: Jayasena K. D. N. U. D. , Yasawardhane A. D. K. S. N. , Kirihene K. D. R. A.
Published: February 2019

A 4-year-old male child with a history of chronic cough over 6 months was admitted to ENT unit. He was diagnosed to have a foreign body oesophagus on X-ray chest, which he ingested 6 months ago. He had been treated for cough many times and the diagnosis was made after he under wentoesophagoscopy and bronchoscopy. CT showed an oesophageal foreign body eroding in to the trachea with tracheoesophageal fistula formation. The foreign body was removed via thoracotomy, a 6-hour surgery involving a thoracic surgeon, a paediatric surgeon and an ENT surgeon. The child had an uneventful recovery after 6 days in ICU.
Dealing with the jugular foramen; a case of dumbbellschwannoma
Authors: Balasubramanium A. , Daminda D. A. D. G. , Rupasinghe R. T. , Zakeer R.
Published: February 2019

A 57-year-oldpatient diagnosed witha right glomus jugularae was referred to the ENT unit TH/Anuradhapura for further management. Multi-disciplinary discussion and multi-modality imaging confirmed the diagnosis to be a jugular schwannoma. The Patient underwenttumour excision via a combined petro-occipital trans-sigmoidal approach withclose perioperative monitoring and post-operative rehabilitation.This article discusses the importance of a detailed history, examination and multimodality imaging for correct diagnosis of jugular foramen lesions which governs the selection of the surgical approach.
A ripping bike race: spontaneous coronary dissection complicated by cardiac tamponade, unmasking vascular Ehlers-Danlos in a young man
Authors: Hendrickx Inne , Scott Benjamin
Published: February 2019

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome. Typically, it occurs in young women without atherosclerotic risk factors. Clinical presentation ranges from chest pain to myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation and sudden death. We report a very rare case of a young man with ST-elevation myocardial infarction caused by SCAD, complicated by hemopericardium and recurrent cardiac tamponade. Due to this acute complication, he was diagnosed as having vascular Ehlers- Danlos syndrome.
Therapeutic strategies against cancer cachexia
Authors: Argilés Josep M. , López-Soriano Francisco Javier , Stemmler Britta , Busquets Silvia
Published: February 2019

Cancer cachexia has two main components: anorexia and metabolic alterations. The main changes associated with the development of this multi-organic syndrome are glucose intolerance, fat depletion and muscle protein hypercatabolism. The aim of this paper is to review the more recent therapeutic approaches designed to counteract the wasting suffered by the cancer patient with cachexia. Among the most promising approaches we can include the use of ghrelin agonists, beta-blockers, beta-adrenergic agonists, androgen receptor agonists and anti-myostatin peptides. The multi-targeted approach seems essential in these treatments, which should include the combination of both nutritional support, drugs and a suitable program of physical exercise, in order to ameliorate both anorexia and the metabolic changes associated with cachexia. In addition, another very important and crucial aspect to be taken into consideration in the design of clinical trials for the treatment of cancer cachexia is to staging cancer patients in relation with the degree of cachexia, in order to start as early as possible this triple approach in the course of the disease, even before the weight loss can be detected.
COMPARISON OF THE POWER OF PROCALCITONIN AND C-REACTIVE PROTEIN TO DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN DIFFERENT AETIOLOGIES OF FEVER IN PROLONGED PROFOUND NEUTROPENIA: A SINGLE-CENTRE PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
Authors: Verlinden Anke , De Vroey Veronique , Goossens Herman , Roelant Ella , Van de Velde Ann , Berneman Zwi , Schroyens Wilfried , Gadisseur Alain
Published: February 2019

Management of fever in prolonged profound neutropenia remains challenging with many possible infectious and non-infectious causes. We investigated whether procalcitonin (PCT) is superior to C-reactive protein (CRP) in discriminating between different etiologies of fever in this setting.

CRP and PCT were tested daily during 93 neutropenic episodes in 66 patients. During this study period 121 febrile episodes occurred and were classified into four categories based on clinical and microbiological findings: microbiologically documented infection (MDI); clinically documented infection (CDI); proven or probable invasive fungal disease (IFD); fever of unknown origin (FUO). Values of PCT and CRP at fever onset as well as 2 days later were considered for analysis of their performance in distinguishing etiologies of fever.

At fever onset no significant difference in PCT values was observed between different etiologies of fever, whereas median CRP values were significantly higher in case of IFD (median 98.8 mg/L vs 28.8 mg/L, p=0.027). Both PCT and CRP reached their peak at a median of 2 days after fever onset. Median PCT values on day 2 showed no significant difference between etiologies of fever. Median CRP values on day 2 were significantly higher in IFD (median 172 mg/L versus 78.4 mg/L, p=0.002). In MDI median CRP values rose > 100 mg/L, whereas they did not in CDI or FUO.

PCT has no added value over CRP for clinical management of fever in prolonged profound neutropenia. When performing reassessment 2 days after fever onset, CRP has better discriminatory power between etiologies of fever.
Toward a contemporary understanding of youth ministry as a descriptive agency
Authors: Aziz Garth
Published: February 2019

Youth ministry within an evangelical protestant epistemology has predominantly been evangelistic, with the aim of reaching and proselytising unchurched youth and youth who do not have a personal and confessed relationship with Jesus Christ. Youth ministry, however, since its inception until the contemporary context of the 21st century, has gone through many challenges and transformations. The historical challenges of the youth ministry have birthed many developments to address the ever-increasing need of the adolescent world both globally and within South Africa. Youth ministry can no longer only be interested in the spiritual condition of the youth; instead, youth ministry should be an agency in the lived realities and experiences of the youth. The aim of the article is to argue that the efficacy of youth ministry in a contemporary society depends on its function as a descriptive agency that is informed by its mission, which is primarily ministry.
Drug Shortages: More than Just Background Noise
Authors: Bowles Susan K
Published: February 2019

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Pénuries de médicaments : plus qu’un simple bruit de fond
Authors: Bowles Susan K
Published: February 2019

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CSHP Professional Practice Conference 2019: Poster Abstracts / Conférence sur la pratique professionnelle 2019 de la SCPH : Résumés des affiches
Authors: Authors Various
Published: February 2019

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My Last Brush Stroke
Authors: Roy Myrella
Published: February 2019

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Le vent du changement souffle toujours
Authors: Fitch Patrick
Published: February 2019

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The Winds of Change Continue
Authors: Fitch Patrick
Published: February 2019

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Tribute to the Reviewers of the Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
Authors: Authors Various
Published: February 2019

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Depressed mood and cognitive deficits as distinct mechanisms of subjective memory and executive complaints
Authors: Szepietowska Ewa , Kuzaka Anna
Published: February 2019

Background

Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is the sense of deterioration in cognitive functioning in terms of memory, executive function, attention, etc. SCD is reported by nearly 70% of the population. Very intensive research on the predictive role of SCD in the development of dementia and determinants SCD did not bring common solutions. For exploration of the phenomenon, studies were undertaken in order to identify: a) on the basis of which factors a high level of SCD can be predicted, and b) whether these factors have similar prognostic value for two types of SCD, i.e. concerning executive function (SED) and memory (SMD).

Participants and procedure

The study involved 274 Polish people aged 18 to 84 years (M = 53.23, SD = 16.8). For the evaluation of SCD three methods were used: memory self-assessment scales (ProCog and MARS), and an executive functions self-assessment scale (DEX-S). Subtests of the WAIS-PL to assess cognitive function were used, and GDS-15 or BECK II to assess the severity of depressive mood. In the first stage, two separate cluster analyses (k-means method) were performed: the first related to the results of the memory self-assessment scale (ProCog and MARS), the second to the subjective difficulty of executive functions (DEX-S). In step II a logistic regression analysis of the forward selection with the likelihood ratio and interaction effects was performed – separately for the two types of self-reports.

Results

The results indicate that higher depressed mood increases the likelihood of both the SMD and SED. Higher efficiency attention-al processes reduce the possibility of formulating the SED, and higher efficiency of the delayed memory, abstract thinking, or certain aspects of language functions reduces the possibility of SMD.

Conclusions

There are two independent mechanisms of SCD – emotional and cognitive.
Imaging findings of congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles
Authors: Ocal Osman , Karaosmanoglu Ali Devrim , Karcaaltıncaba Musturay , Akata Deniz , Ozmen Mustafa
Published: February 2019

The seminal vesicles are paired organs of the male reproductive tract, which produce and secrete seminal fluid. Although congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles are usually asymptomatic, they may lead to various urogenital symptoms, including infertility. Due to their embryologic relationship with other urogenital organs, congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles may accompany other urinary or genital anomalies. Congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles include agenesis, hypoplasia, duplication, fusion, and cyst. These anomalies can be diagnosed with various imaging techniques. The main purpose of this article is to summarise imaging findings and clinical importance of congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles with images of some rare and previously unreported anomalies.
Quantitative assessment of airway and parenchymal components of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using thin-section helical computed tomography
Authors: Chauhan Narvir S. , Sood Dinesh , Takkar Preeti , Dhadwal Devendra S. , Kapila Rajiv
Published: February 2019

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to diagnose and characterise chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) into its forms, patterns, and severity using MDCT.

Material and methods

In this prospective study, spirometric and MDCT evaluation was done in 52 consecutive patients diagnosed with COPD. In each patient six segmental bronchi were evaluated for CT morphometric indices of bronchial wall thickness (BWT) and wall area percentage (WAP). Quantitative evaluation of emphysema was done using inbuilt software, and volume of emphysematous lung was determined using percentage low attenuation area (LAA). COPD was categorised into the following: emphysema predominant; airway predominant; or mixed phenotypes, and severity grading was assigned as mild, moderate, or severe.

Results

Centrilobular was the predominant emphysema pattern occurring alone (36.5%) or in combination with paraseptal changes (34.6%). Among COPD phenotypes, emphysema predominant was the commonest (44.3%), followed by mixed (30.8%), and bronchitis predominant (25.0%). The mean BWT in the airway-predominant group was significantly higher (1.94 ± 0.28 mm) than in the emphysema-predominant subgroup (1.79 ± 0.23 mm) with a p value of 0.005.

Conclusions

MDCT is an indispensable tool in quantitative and qualitative evaluation of COPD patients. Measurement of CT indices like BWT, WAP, and %LAA can reliably categorise COPD into phenotypes like emphysema predominant, airway predominant, or mixed, which serve as a guide for patient management.
Relationship between stroke severity, extensity of leukoaraiosis, and brain atrophy in patients with ischaemic stroke
Authors: Marek Marta , Horyniecki Maciej , Karpe Jacek , Adamczyk-Sowa Monika , Walecki Jerzy , Kluczewska Ewa
Published: February 2019

Purpose

Leukoaraiosis (LA), according to the latest classification, is white matter hyperintensity – morphological findings of small blood vessel disease of the brain. This radiological detection of small vessels disease is important because there are no technical possibilities to assess small vessels of the brain using computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) angiography. Our aim was to analysis the relationship between the extension of leukoaraiosis and severity of ischaemic stroke and brain atrophy.

Material and methods

We retrospectively analysed 77 head CT scans of patients admitted from the emergency room (ER) to the Radiology Department due to suspected stroke. We assessed the severity of leukoaraiosis using the van Swieten scale and brain atrophy by numerous linear measurements.

Results

Statistical analysis failed to demonstrate differences between LA1 and LA2 groups with regard to stroke severity in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (p = 0.2159). There were no differences with regard to clinical severity of stroke between the study groups divided depending on the extent of brain atrophy. There were statistically significant differences with regard to the anterior horn width of the right and left lateral ventricle, posterior horn width of the right and left lateral ventricle, distance between occipital horn of the left lateral ventricle and internal surface of the cranium and third ventricle width depending on the severity of leukoaraiosis.

Conclusions

The results of our studies present an association between the degree leukoaraiosis extension and brain atrophy, but no association between central nervous system tissue atrophy of extent of leukoaraiosis and ischaemic stroke severity.
Repeating enlargement, recanalisations, and subarachnoid haemorrhages after middle cerebral artery aneurysm embolisation using pCONus stent and coils – a case report
Authors: Miś Marcin , Kacała Arkadiusz , Milnerowicz Małgorzata , Miś Maciej , Garcarek Jerzy
Published: February 2019

Purpose

Large and wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms remain technically challenging to treat by the endovascular approach. Several endovascular strategies have been established in recent years for treating wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms, such as balloon-assisted coiling, stent-assisted coiling, waffle cone technique (WCT), and intrasaccular flow disruptors.

Case report

A 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with three intracranial aneurysms of the right and left middle cerebral artery and right internal carotid artery. She was qualified for endovascular treatment of the left middle cerebral artery (LMCA) aneurysm because it posed the greatest risk of rupture. Due to complicated morphology, a pCONus stent and coils were chosen for treatment. Three months later the right middle cerebral artery aneurysm was embolised and the woman was scheduled for second-stage treatment of the LMCA aneurysm. One week before the planned admission the woman was diagnosed with subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) in the region of the previously treated LMCA aneurysm, and the second-stage treatment was conducted with a good result. The woman was discharged in improved condition. Three months later the woman was once again admitted with SAH – an enlarged LMCA aneurysm was observed and immediate third-stage embolisation was performed, but due to complications of SAH the woman eventually died.

Conclusions

On the basis of the presented case we would like to emphasise the importance of sufficient initial coil packing and frequent control of neck region of the aneurysm for the long-term stability and safety after pCONus-assisted coiling of intracranial aneurysms.
The effect of software post-processing applications on identification of the penumbra and core within the ischaemic region in perfusion computed tomography
Authors: Gleń Agnieszka , Chrzan Robert , Urbanik Andrzej
Published: February 2019

Purpose

Assessment of software applications designed for post-processing of CT imaging data and perfusion maps in terms of their ability to consistently define the penumbra and core in an ischemic area.

Material and methods

This study is based on measurements conducted in a group of 65 patients with neurological symptoms suggestive of ischaemia in the area of the MCA within 12 hours following onset of the first symptoms. Non-contrast and perfusion CT were performed during an emergency duty. The acquired data were processed using various programs to obtain defined ischaemic areas and parameters. Finally, the results obtained were compared to the distribution of penumbra and core within the ischaemic area received from different perfusion mapping programs.

Results

The programs designed to convert the acquired data and to map the distribution of perfusion were also assessed for their viability in dividing the ischaemic zone into penumbra and core. There was a statistically strong correlation (0.784-0.846) between results obtained by processing of imaging data with two different packages, and then by post-processing with one package, and a poor correlation (0.315-0.554) between results obtained by processing of data with the same package, and post-processing with two different packages designed for measuring penumbra and core areas.

Conclusions

The results obtained by processing of imaging data with different software applications and by post-processing with one program developed for identifying penumbra and core areas show a strong correlation. However, the results obtained by processing imaging data with the same software application and by post-processing with different programs measuring penumbra and core areas reveal poor correlation.
Mechanistic representation of soil nitrogen emissions in the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model v 5.1
Authors: Rasool Quazi Z. , Bash Jesse O. , Cohan Daniel S.
Published: February 2019

Abstract. Soils are important sources of emissions of nitrogen-containing (N-containing) gases
such as nitric oxide (NO), nitrous acid (HONO), nitrous oxide (N2O),
and ammonia (NH3). However, most contemporary air quality models lack a
mechanistic representation of the biogeochemical processes that form these
gases. They typically use heavily parameterized equations to simulate
emissions of NO independently from NH3 and do not quantify emissions
of HONO or N2O. This study introduces a mechanistic, process-oriented
representation of soil emissions of N species (NO, HONO, N2O, and
NH3) that we have recently implemented in the Community Multiscale Air
Quality (CMAQ) model. The mechanistic scheme accounts for biogeochemical
processes for soil N transformations such as mineralization, volatilization,
nitrification, and denitrification. The rates of these processes are
influenced by soil parameters, meteorology, land use, and mineral N
availability. We account for spatial heterogeneity in soil conditions and
biome types by using a global dataset for soil carbon (C) and N across
terrestrial ecosystems to estimate daily mineral N availability in
nonagricultural soils, which was not accounted for in earlier parameterizations
for soil NO. Our mechanistic scheme also uses daily year-specific fertilizer
use estimates from the Environmental Policy Integrated Climate (EPIC v0509)
agricultural model. A soil map with sub-grid biome definitions was used to
represent conditions over the continental United States. CMAQ modeling for
May and July 2011 shows improvement in model performance in simulated
NO2 columns compared to Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) satellite
retrievals for regions where soils are the dominant source of NO emissions.
We also assess how the new scheme affects model performance for NOx
(NO+NO2), fine nitrate (NO3) particulate matter, and ozone
observed by various ground-based monitoring networks. Soil NO emissions in
the new mechanistic scheme tend to fall between the magnitudes of the
previous parametric schemes and display much more spatial heterogeneity. The
new mechanistic scheme also accounts for soil HONO, which had been ignored
by parametric schemes.
SimOptDevice: a library for virtual optical experiments
Authors: Schachtschneider Reyko , Stavridis Manuel , Fortmeier Ines , Schulz Michael , Elster Clemens
Published: February 2019

Abstract. Virtual experiments have become an indispensable tool for the design and the accuracy assessment of novel measurement procedures and instruments. Virtual experiments are particularly relevant in modern optics due to its challenging demands for highly accurate measurements. This paper introduces SimOptDevice, a flexible library for opto-mechanical virtual experiments. After describing the scope and general structure of the library, its underlying mathematical tools used for solving the related numerical tasks are described. Finally, the application of SimOptDevice to a recent interferometric measurement procedure is presented.
Healthy eating index and different fruit dietary habits in Slovak adult female
Authors: Fatrcová-Šramková Katarí­na , Schwarzová Marianna , Jurí­ková Tünde
Published: February 2019

The healthy index is a tool for evaluation of nutrition recommendation aimed at prevention of chronic diseases. A lot of studies have been devoted to HEI of different aged groups of people but dates about Slovak population have been still missed. The goal of the study was to evaluate the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) in nutrition of adult female, determine their components in relation of parameters of anthropometry and body composition. Secondly, the research work was also aimed at the comparison of partial score HEI among groups of female with different fruit intake. Daily nutrition was evaluated by 24 hours dietary recalls. In set of female (average age 31.1 ±9.1 years) the average HEI index reached up 53.0 ±8.8 points in accord with medium degree of diet, it means dietary improvement has been highly recommended. In respect of all assayed components of index the best results achieved the variety of diet (8.8 ±1.3 points) and the worst the natrium intake (0.7 ±2.0 points). The average score for the individual components pointed to neccesary of increase in the grain intake and vegetable, on the other hand the intake of cholesterol, saturated fats and especially natrium should be decreased. The differences between groups with various intake of fruit (with recommended intake and insufficient intake) in the rest 9 components have not been proved as significant. The occurrence of risk values of body index, body fats determined by bioelectric impedance and android risk based on circumference of hips can not be considered between groups as significant. Average HEI has been in significance correlation with age (r = 0.240; p <0.05), circumference of hips (r = 0.2312; p <0.05) and body weight r = 0.1748; p <0.05). Future studies have been needed to evaluate diet according to the HEI in different groups of population in Slovakia.
Thermo-degradative changes of rapeseed and sunflower oils during deep-frying French fries
Authors: Zeleňáková Lucia , Angelovičová Mária , Šnirc Marek , Žiarovská Jana , Kráčmar Stanislav , Gálik Branislav , Kunová Simona
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in TPCs, acid value and peroxide value as well as fatty acids composition in edible oils during french fries production. Lower TPCs content was found in rapeseed oil (3.3%) and the threshold (24%) was achieved on the fourth day. The total time for the deterioration of deep-frying rapeseed oil was 23½ hours. On the contrary, in fresh sunflower oil at the first day was TPCs content 5.5% and the limit of 24% was reached on the third day. The total time for the deterioration of deep-frying sunflower oil was 17½ hours. The results indicated significant differences (<0.05) in TPCs content between rapeseed and sunflower oils during deep-frying process. At the beginning of deep-frying French fries in rapeseed oil, the acid number was 0.374 mg KOH.g-1 and 1.271 mg KOH.g-1 at the fourth day of deep-frying. The measured peroxide value was 4.3 mEq O2.kg-1 at the beginning and at the end of deep-frying 10.5 mEq O2.kg-1. The initial peroxide and acid values were higher in sunflower oil compared with rapeseed oil, respectively. It should be note, then the acid values and peroxide values, respectively, in the two fresh oils used in this study were below the limit of refined oil according to Slovak legislation (peroxide value - not more than 10 mEq O2.kg-1, acid value - not more than 0.6 mg KOH.g-1). However, detected values varied during deep-frying process. Monounsaturated fatty acids were predominantly observed in fresh rapeseed oil (61.22%) wherever in sunflower oil they were much lower (29.77%). A slight increase of MUFA was found in both oils. The initial content of saturated fatty acids in rapeseed oil was 6.94%, in fresh sunflower oil was observed slightly higher content of SFA (10.37%). The major groups of fatty acids in fresh sunflower oil were polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) which have in principle a significant effect on oil deterioration. A slight decrease of PUFA was observed in both oils throughout the frying period. The content of PUFA was reduced by about 9.42% in rapeseed oil and by 10.8% in sunflower oil. The initial content was 28.14% and 58.91%, respectively.
Rheological and functional properties of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) leaves puree
Authors: Meher Jaga Mohan , Mazumdar Bidyut , Keshav Amit
Published: February 2019

Pureed form of leaves (Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle)) was taken for physicochemical and rheological analysis at temperatures and TSS range of 278 K - 318 K and 3 - 5 °Brix respectively. The steady-state rheological analysis was performed with a shear rate of 1 - 100 s-1. Different rheological models are tried; Power-law was best fitted with the experimental data (R2 ≥0.98). Temperature dependence of viscosity was found out using an Arrhenius-type relationship at a shear rate of 10, 50, 100 s-1 IR analysis was done to know the influence of functional groups on rheological properties of purees. Consistency index (K) of puree increases with increase in TSS content but at a fixed TSS, there is a decrease in K with an increase in temperatures but the opposite was observed for flow behavior index (n). Puree showed a shear thinning behavior with an increment in temperature level and puree having 5 °Brix (8.37) has higher activation energy (kJ.mol-1) than 3 °Brix (6.32).
Validation of a Scale on Structure Indicators in the Operating Room: Contributions to Nursing
Authors: Gomes José Augusto , Martins Maria Manuela , Tronchin Daisy , Fernandes Carla Sílvia
Published: February 2019

Objective: Measuring instruments play, namely, an important role in the safety and quality of care. The aim of this study consists in validating a scale conceived to evaluate the structure of the operating room (OR). Materials and Methods: Validation and psychometric evaluation were carried out of the instrument. The sample was comprised of 1019 professionals working in the OR for at least two years in 71 Portuguese hospitals; the research was conducted in 2017. Results: The results obtained in the reliability and validity tests reveal good internal consistency. The 28 items of the scale, and after the principal components analysis, were grouped into seven dimensions: “Environment and equipment”, “Resources for quality and safety”, “Circuits in the operating room”, “Facilities and operating requirements”, “Training and praxis in the operating room”, “Continuity in nursing care”, and “Specificities of professional groups”. Conclusion: The psychometric study allows us to state that the scale of structure indicators in the operating room (SIOR) is a reliable and valid instrument. Its use will permit evaluating and monitoring the structural conditions of the ORs.
Instruments to Assess the Subjective Repercussions of People with Chronic Wounds: Integrative Review
Authors: Lemes Joyce Souza , Amaral Kelle Vanessa Alvares , Nunes Cynthia Assis Barros , Campos Ana Clara Alves , Batista Alexia Nunes , Malaquias Suelen Gomes
Published: February 2019

Objective: To analyze the instruments described in the literature for extended assessment in people with chronic wound. Materials and methods: Study of integrative review of the literature. The search was conducted on databases including PUBMED, Web of Science, SciELO, CINAHL, Science Direct (Elsevier), Scopus, and Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS). Results: The search found 19 060 articles; after relevance tests, 41 were left. The instrument most used in the studies of this review was the Short Form 36 Health Survery (SF-36), which is a tool to assess quality of life (QOL). Conclusion: A diversity of instruments was identified for extended assessment of people with wounds, with those investigating QOL being the most frequent. The repercussions are, mostly, contained in the QOL assessment instruments, but superficially and/or not explicitly, as in the SF-36, the means most-frequently identified in the studies of this review. These findings suggest the likelihood of differentiated implications of these instruments according to the etiology of the lesions, psychosocial and psychospiritual needs of the individual, as well as the context to which they are destined, like teaching, clinical practice, or research.
Joining Voices: University – Industry Partnerships in the Humanities
Authors: Siemens Lynne , INKE Research Group The
Published: February 2019

University-industry partnerships are common in the Sciences, but less so in the Humanities. As a result, there is little understanding of how they work in the Humanities. Using the Implementing New Knowledge Environments: Networked Open Social Scholarship (INKE:NOSS) initiative as a case study, this paper contributes to this discussion by examining the nature of the university-industry partnership with libraries and academic-adjacent organizations, and associated benefits, challenges, measures of success, and outcomes. Interviews were conducted with the collaboration’s industry partners. After several years of collaboration on the development of a grant application, industry partners have found the experience of working with academics to be a positive one overall. Industry partners are contributing primarily in-kind resources in the form of staff time, travel to meetings, and reading and commenting on documents. They have also been able to realize benefits while negotiating the challenges. Using qualitative standards, measures of success and desired outcomes are being articulated. This work developing the partnership should stand the larger INKE:NOSS team in good stead if they are successful with securing grant funding.
Networking Social Scholarship…Again
Authors: Martin Shawn
Published: February 2019

This paper proposes to answer several questions that arise from the actions of American scientists between 1840 and 1890. How did the broader organization of science in the late nineteenth century create a system of professional disciplines? Why did the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) form, and why did specialized societies like the American Chemical Society (ACS) later found an organization separate from the AAAS? Why did these professional societies create journals, and how did these journals help to communicate science? This paper combines both quantitative textual analysis and qualitative historical and sociological methods within the context of nineteenth-century American science. It is hoped that by broadening the methods used, and by better understanding the early deliberations of scientists before there was a formal scholarly communication system, it may be possible to contextualize current debates about the need for changes in the scholarly communication system.
Towards Open Annotation: Examples and Experiments
Authors: Seatter Lindsey
Published: February 2019

This article interrogates how digital text annotation tools and projects facilitate online engagement and virtual communities of practice. With the rise of the Web 2.0 movement and the proliferation of digital resources, annotation has evolved from an isolated practice to a collaborative one. This article unpacks the impact of this shift by providing an in-depth discussion of five web-based tools and two social reading projects. This article examines issues of design, usability, and applicability to pedagogical intervention as well as underscores how productive group dynamics can be fostered through digital, social annotation.
A comparison of empirical BLUP with different considerations of residual error variance for genotype evaluation of multi-location trials
Authors: Zhang Renhe , Hu Xiyuan
Published: February 2019

AbstractThe empirical best linear unbiased prediction (eBLUP) is usually based on the assumption that the residual error variance (REV) is homogenous. This may be unrealistic, and therefore limits the accuracy of genotype evaluations for multi-location trials, where the REV often varies across locations. The objective of this contribution was to investigate the direct implications of the eBLUP with different considerations about REV based on the mixed model for evaluation of genotype simple effects (i.e. genotype effects at individual locations). A series of 14 multi-location trials from a rape-breeding program in the north of China were simultaneously analyzed from 2012 to 2014 using a randomized complete block design at each location. The results showed that the model with heterogeneous REV was more appropriate than the one with homogeneous REV in all of the trials according to model fitting statistics. Whether the REV differences across locations were accounted for in the analysis procedure influenced the variance estimate of related random effects and testing of the variance of genotype-location (G-L) interactions. Ignoring REV differences by use of the eBLUP could result not only in an inflation or deflation of statistical Type I error rates for pair-wise testing but also in an inaccurate ranking of genotype simple effects for these trials. Therefore, it is suggested that in application of the eBLUP for evaluation of genotype simple effects in multi-location trials, the heterogeneity of REV should be accounted for based on mixed model approaches with appropriate variance-covariance structure.
Multiple Intelligences in Change Leadership: Exploring the Diversity
Authors: Palthe Jennifer
Published: February 2019

This paper explores the role of emotional intelligence, executive intelligence, and cultural intelligence necessary foreffective change leadership. With dramatic advancements in technology and global interconnectivity, and growingdemands for more culturally aware and emotionally resilient change leaders, the use and development of multipleintelligences is shown to be vital for successful change. The key distinctions and connections between theseintelligences and their relationship to change leadership are examined, and implications for future research andpractice are extended.
Effect of preoperative urethral dilatation on preventing urethral stricture after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: A randomized controlled study
Authors: Park Jong Kwan , Kim Ji Yong , You Jae Hyung , Choi Bo Ram , Kam Sung Chul , Kim Myung Ki , Jeong Young Beom , Shin Yu Seob
Published: February 2019

Introduction: We aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative urethral dilatation during holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) on the prevention of urethral stricture.

Methods: A total of 72 patients without urethral stricture underwent HoLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Recruited patients were randomly divided into two groups (groups A and B). Patients in group A (36 patients, experimental group) received preoperative urethral dilatation and patients in group B (36 patients, control group) did not. Each patient was evaluated at four weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks after surgery. The effectiveness of preoperative urethral dilatation was evaluated based on the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), peak urine flow rate (Qmax), voided volume, and post-void residual (PVR) volume. To diagnose urethral stricture, Qmax <10 mL/s, as assessed using uroflowmetry and findings of visualization through retrograde urethrography and urethroscopy, were used.

Results: Among 72 initial participants, 33 patients in group A and 31 patients in group B completed the experiment. Preoperative characteristics were well-balanced between groups. At each postoperative visit, there was no significant difference in voiding symptoms between groups. Two patients (6.06%) in group A and five patients (15.15%) in group B showed a Qmax <10 mL/s on uroflowmetry (p=0.013). On urethroscopy, no patient in group A (0%) and two patients in group B (6.45%) (p=0.021) showed urethral stricture after HoLEP.

Conclusions: Preoperative urethral dilatation during HoLEP decreased the incidence of urethral stricture. This procedure could be useful to reduce the risk of urethral stricture after transurethral prostate surgery. One limitation of the current study is the single-centre design. Also, we sought to determine the efficacy of preoperative urethral dilatation for the prevention of urethral stricture after transurethral prostate surgery within a short time period, which could be another limitation of the study. Despite these limitations, to the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first reported prospective, randomized trial analyzing the safety and efficacy of preoperative urethral dilatation for the prevention of urethral stricture after transurethral prostate surgery.
Is delayed graft function associated with ureteral stenosis in the kidney transplant recipient? A case-control study
Authors: Cayetano-Alcaraz Axel , Rodriguez-Alvarez Juan Sebastian , Vilatobá-Chapa Mario , Alberú-Gómez Josefina , Gabilondo-Pliego Bernardo , Rodríguez-Covarrubias Francisco , Morales-Buenrostro Luis Eduardo , Méndez-Probst Carlos Enrique
Published: February 2019

Introduction: Ureteral stricture (US) in the kidney transplant recipient is a rare complication that can lead to morbidity and graft loss. Risk factor recognition is crucial in the prevention and management of this entity. Delayed graft function (DGF), as defined by the need for dialysis in the first week after transplantation, has been proposed as a risk factor in previous studies. Our objective is to determine the impact of DGF in US development in kidney transplant patients.

Methods: We designed a matched case-control study. US cases in kidney transplant recipients were identified in the 2008–2017 period. We defined US as the rise in serum creatinine associated with findings suggesting obstruction in ultrasound, scintigraphy, or retrograde pyelogram; any other cause of graft dysfunction was excluded. Controls were defined as kidney transplant recipients from the same population and period without US, matched in a 1:2 fashion by age, sex, and donor type.

Results: From 532 kidney transplant patients, 31 cases and 62 controls were included. Cumulative US incidence was 58 per 1000 cases. When calculating for odds ratio (OR), post-operative urinoma (OR 3.2; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.36–4.37) and ureteral duplication (OR 3.29; 95% CI 2.40–4.51) were associated with an increased risk for US, while DGF was not found to be statistically significant as a risk factor (OR 3.3; 95% CI 0.96–11.52). No statistically significant differences were found between groups in other pre- and post-transplant-related factors.

Conclusions: DGF was not associated with US in our cohort; however, ureteral duplication and postoperative urinoma were associated with an increased risk of graft ureteral stenosis development.
Professional Education Reform in Colleges and Universities and Cultivation of College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Consciousness: Taking Major of E-commerce as an Example
Authors: Zhao Xinjian , Li Li , Liu Mingfei , Liu Jie
Published: February 2019

As e-commerce continues to develop, many colleges and universities have reformed their talent training accordingly. In particular, Shenzhen Tourism College of Jinan University has conducted continuous and in-depth exploration of the training mode established for e-commerce professionals. By interviewing previous graduates and tracing their career trajectories, this paper explored the adaptability of the existing talent training model to social demand, and summarized the talent training approaches that meet market demand. With Shenzhen Qianhai Patozon Network Technology Co., Ltd. as a study case, e-commerce graduates and the top management were interviewed to obtain insights into the professional knowledge and skill learning experience of senior executives at college. In addition, the influence of undergraduate talent training on the formation of innovation and entrepreneurship consciousness was discussed. Finally, corresponding measures and suggestions were proposed for enhancing the talent training plan and reforming the e-commerce major.