bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Didactic Application of the Theory of Creativity in School Education
Authors: Shvay Roksolyana
Published: February 2020

Proces nauczania zależy od wielu czynników, z których dwa istotnie wpływają na proces przyswojenia wiedzy, mianowicie osobowość nauczyciela oraz indywidualne percypowanie nowego materiału przez ucznia. Jednym z naczelnych zadań nauczania i wychowania jest rozwój myślenia jednostki. W dydaktyce nauk przyrodniczych określono różne drogi rozwoju myślenia logicznego, brakuje natomiast opisów sposobów rozwoju myślenia prawopółkulnego i realizacji nauczania opartego na obrazach. Nauczanie dzieci twórczości umożliwia wykorzystanie stosownych technologii pedagogicznych. Metoda KARUS ma na celu transformacje strukturalne i funkcjonalne oraz zastosowanie w twórczości głównych strategii (takich jak czynności kombinatoryczne, poszukiwanie analogów, rekonstrukcja, strategie uniwersalne, wypadkowe wymiany) i taktyki (jak np. interpolacja, dublowanie, rozmnażanie, konwergencja, deformacja/transformacja). Charakterystyką psychologiczną systemu KARUS jest kształcenie z wykorzystaniem warunków utrudniających. Kształtowanie twórczych strategii staje się ważnym wskaźnikiem wychowania umysłowego jednostki.
Creativity of First-Graders and Children’s Perception of Their Everyday Relationships with Parents
Authors: Ostaszewska-Tylenda Joanna
Published: February 2020

W artykule przedstawiono założenia badań ilościowych zrealizowanych w dziewięciu szkołach podstawowych na terenie województw podlaskiego i warmińsko-mazurskiego (N = 139). Ponadto zaprezentowano wyniki analizy badań ukazujące związek pomiędzy uzdolnieniami twórczymi dzieci 7-letnich a subiektywną oceną stopnia zaangażowania rodziców w życie dziecka oraz udzielania autonomii w codziennym funkcjonowaniu w domu i szkole.
Nunca más. Elementos para no repetir el conflicto armado en Colombia.
Authors: Escobar Gómez Julián Andrés
Published: February 2020

El objetivo principal de este artículo es hacer explícita la preocupación de No-Repetir el conflicto armado en Colombia expresada en el Acuerdo Final de paz entre el Gobierno Nacional de Colombia y las Farc-Ep. Se han tomado en cuenta las dos versiones de este acuerdo publicados el 24 de agosto del 2016 y el 24 de noviembre del 2016 respectivamente. El primero fue el presentado en la ciudad de Cartagena y ha sido anterior al plebiscito; el segundo es posterior al plebiscito, el cual cuenta con las concertaciones con los opositores – en cabeza del expresidente Álvaro Uribe Vélez – al Acuerdo. Se debe resaltar que en ambas versiones hay una meta clara: no repetir el conflicto armado en Colombia. En este artículo se estudiará esta temática que nos deja en la puerta de un futuro esperanzador pero, al mismo tiempo, bastante complejo para todos los colombianos. No-Repetir el conflicto armado significa eliminar todas las condiciones de posibilidad que lo originaron y lo perpetuaron durante tanto tiempo. Dicho de otro modo: no repetirlo es superarlo.
Posterior Predictive of Bayesian Vector Autoregressive (BVAR) and Adjusting Transformation on the Spatio Temporal Disaggregation Method: Predict Hourly rainfall data at the outsampled Locations
Authors: Astutik Suci , Saâ€™adah Umu , Adhisuwignjo Supriatna , Sumara Rauzan
Published: February 2020

This research is a development from previous research that has studied the method of spatio temporal disaggregation with State space and adjusting procedures for predicting hourly rainfall based on daily rainfall (Astutik et al, 2013). However, this study is limited to predicting hourly rainfall in some sampled locations in the future. Astutik et al (2017, 2018) have modeled hourly and daily rainfall using posterior predictive bayesian VAR at the Sampean watershed of Bondowoso. This study aims to predict hourly rainfall data based on daily rainfall data in the future at the outsampled locations using posterior predictive bayesian VAR and adjusting procedures in the method of spatio temporal disaggregation.
Prognostic significance of inflammatory markers in patients with rare kidney cancers
Authors: Barua Sasanka Kumar , Ghanghoria Ashish , P. Rajeev T. , Bagchi Puskal Kumar , Sarma Debanga , Phukan Mandeep
Published: February 2020

Background: Although clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common histological variety of malignant renal tumor, histological variants are often encountered in clinical practice which behaves differently. Paucity of such tumors makes them a subject of interest worldwide. As per European Association of Urology, since ccRCC is a non-designation, they included all non-clear cell RCC under one nomenclature as rare kidney cancer (RKC). The objective of our study is to determine influence of inflammatory markers on the prognosis of RKC.Methods: Data from cancer registry was retrieved and all rare kidney cancer patient’s data were analysed particularly the markers of inflammation like neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic inflammatory immune index (SIII) and C reactive protein (CRP) to albumin ratio and their probable influence on cancer free survival (CFS), progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS).Results: Data of 33 cases of rare kidney cancers were included in this study. The follow up duration ranges from 6.8 months to 38.6 months. In the univariate analysis, NLR had a significant influence on CFS, PFS and OS (cutoff value-3.2, 95% confidence interval [CI], CFS: p<0.05; PFS: p=0.05; OS: p<0.05), PLR in respect to CFS (cutoff value-67.5, 95% CI, p<0.05) and SIII had a significant impact on CFS and OS (cutoff value-8.67, 95% CI, 11.10-19.57, CFS: p<0.05; OS: p<0.05).Conclusions: Inflammation markers such as NLR, PLR, SII Index and CRP or albumin ratio could be independent predictors of clinical outcome and prognostics factors in rare kidney cancers. However, this needs to be validated by multicentre randomised studies.
Investigation of factors effecting antibiotics use of health services vocational school students
Authors: Tekeli Hakan , Kiraz Emre
Published: February 2020

Background: The scope of this study is to evaluate information, behavior and attitude of antibiotics use of students in Golhisar Health Services Vocational School, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University.Methods: A questionnaire of 19 questions is applied to 701 students. In order to determine students’ attitude at antibiotics use; to evaluate attitude, subjective norm and intention, Likert scale consisting of multiple-choice questions were used.Results: Unattached sample test t showed that there is a significant difference in male and female students in subjective norm effecting antibiotic use and mean points of male students are higher than those of female students. It is found that antibiotic use due to attitude in 20 years and younger students than is significantly higher than 21 years old or older students. No significant difference determined among attitude, subjective norm and intention which effect use of antibiotics in terms of alcohol use, chronic disease and health insurance possession. As the programs that students are attending are evaluated, difference is observed only in attitude factor in this study. It is determined that attitude to antibiotic use of students of first and emergency aid program is lower than pharmacy services and child development programs.Conclusions: This study has shown that students are conscious about antibiotics use and their level of antibiotics use is low. Based on the results of the study, having individuals in the society educated about antibiotics use will substantially contribute to conscious use of antibiotics.
Evaluation of Optimal Chair Position for Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures using Pulse Oximetry- A Prospective Clinical Study
Authors: Chandramouli Anisha , Ponvel Keerthana , Pannerselvam Elavenil , Raja V. B. Krishnakumar
Published: February 2020

Patient anxiety in the dental office creates an unacceptable situation for the dentist as well as patient, during procedures. Patient position on a dental chair can influence the levels of patient anxiety. The aim of the study was to determine the best patient position for maximal comfort and minimal anxiety. The objectives were (1) to assess the heart rate and (2) to assess the oxygen saturation in five different positions on a dental chair. The study was a prospective clinical trial involving 108 subjects. The inclusion criteria were healthy patients, aged 18-25 years. The exclusion criteria were patients with respiratory disorders, anaemia, cardiac disorders and other systemic problems. Every patient was made to assume 5 different postures - (1) Standing, (2) Sitting upright, (3) Semi-supine, (4) Semi-supine with legs bent and (5) Supine. A pulse oximeter probe was attached and the SpO2 (in percentage) and pulse rate (in beats/min) of every subject was recorded. As a result, the oxygen saturation was the highest in the standing posture (98.07) followed by sitting upright (97.85), supine and semi-supine posture (97.79), respectively. The heart rate showed a marked reduction from sitting upright (86.19) to supine (77.46) posture and the difference was statistically significant. When the patients bent their legs, there was a sudden spike in SpO2 as well as heart rate (P value-0.03) which was statistically significant. The study concluded that patient was most comfortable in semi-supine or supine posture with periodic legs-bent position.
SOCIAL INTERACTION PATTERNS OF SAMIN-ISLAMIC COMMUNITIES IN THE CONNECTION OF RELIGIOUS PEOPLE IN PATI DISTRICT
Authors: Syarif Nawa
Published: February 2020

The aim of this research is to know (1) pattern of social interaction in Samin community and Moslem, (2) some factors of interreligious harmony betwen Samin  community and Moslem in Baturejo village, (3) the efforts built by society of Baturejo to maintain interreligious harmony. The approach used in this research is phenomenology approach and the type of research used qualitative method. The main data sources are from Baturejo society. The techniques of collecting data by (1) interview, (2) observation, and (3) documentation. Data analysis by data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The result of this research indicate that the pattern of social interaction of the Samin community and Moslem in Baturejo village in the form of cooperation which is classified into three forms namely pattern of interaction in the economic, social, and religious fields. Some factors caused harmony are religious factor, cultural factor, and conflict factor. While the efforts made by society of Baturejo village to maintaining harmony are holding dialogue between residents,  together preserving culture, participating in enlivening the big day of other religious communities, never mentioning about religion and build form of family relation.
Statin-Induced Neuropathic Pain: A Case Report
Authors: Vaziri Nima , Mofakham Habib , Fahimi Fanak
Published: February 2020

The most reported form of statin induced pain is myalgia, conversely peripheral neuropathy is a rare side effect. We report a patient who received rosuvastatin for hypercholesterolemia and experienced episodes of pain in both hands during the night. Rosuvastatin was stopped and atorvastatin was replaced. Re-introduction with another statin resulted in a more severe form of the similar adverse effect after 4 months. This is a rare adverse effect of a extensively prescribed class of drug. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of peripheral neuropathy symptoms in patients on statin therapy.
J Pharm Care 2019; 7(4): 120-122.
Bireysel Banka Müşterilerinin Hizmet Kalitesi Algılarının Müşteri Sadakati Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: ÖCEL Yusuf , ŞEN Nesrin
Published: February 2020

Bu araştırmanın amacı; bireysel banka müşterilerinin hizmet kalitesi algılarının müşteri sadakati üzerine etkisinin olup olmadığını incelemektir. İlk olarak literatür de algılanan hizmet kalitesiyle ilgili çalışmalar incelenmiştir. Daha sonra literatür de geliştirilen SERVPERF ölçeğinden yararlanılarak bireysel banka müşterilerinin hizmet kalitesiyle ilgili algıları ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Bu kapsamda araştırmanın evrenini Düzce il merkezinde ikamet eden 18 yaş üstü bireysel banka müşterileri oluşturmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda 384 kişiden anket tekniği kullanılarak veriler toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS hazır paket program kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen verilere açıklayıcı faktör analizi, korelasyon analizi, çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi, T-testi ve ANOVA testleri uygulanmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, algılanan hizmet kalitesi ile ilgili dört boyut, müşteri sadakati ile ilgili iki boyut ortaya çıkmıştır. Algılanan hizmet kalitesi ile ilgili boyutlar; güvenilirlik, fiziksel görünüm, isteklilik ve empatidir. Müşteri sadakati ilgili yapılan faktör analizinde ortaya çıkan boyutlar; davranışsal sadakat ve bilişsel sadakattir. Yapılan çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre algılanan hizmet kalitesi boyutlarının (güvenirlilik, heveslilik, empati, fiziksel görünüm) müşteri sadakatini (davranışsal sadakati ve bilişsel sadakati) etkilediği ortaya çıkmıştır. Katılımcıların özellikleri ile ilgili yapılan farklılık analizlerinde de anlamlı sonuçlar ortaya çıkmıştır.
Devlet Politikalarının Şirket Açılış ve Kapanışı Üzerindeki Etkileri: Türkiye İçin Ekonometrik Bir Analiz, 2010-2018
Authors: ERYÜZLÜ Hakan , HOPOĞLU Sertaç
Published: February 2020

Her ne
kadar Dünya ekonomileri gün geçtikçe daha liberal politikalar ile ticareti
şekillendirmeyi tercih etseler de devletlerin geliştirdikleri politikalar reel
sektör üzerinde etki yaratmaktadır. Hiç kuşkusuz her devlet ülkesindeki şirket
sayısının ve kapasitesinin artmasını ve mevcut şirketlerin ömürlerinin olabildiğince
uzun olmasını arzu eder. Geliştirilen politikalarda bu arzuyu desteklemek
yönündedir. Çalışmada 2010 Ocak – 2018 Aralık dönemlerini içeren analizde,
Türkiye için açılan ve kapanan şirket sayıları 9 sektör özelinde incelenmiş ve
durağanlıkları test edilmiştir. Sonuçlar Türkiye’de şirket açılış ve
kapanışlarının genel anlamda durağan olduğu fakat kriz dönemlerinde yaşanacak
şokların kalıcı olabileceğini göstermiştir.
İş Hukuku Sözleşmelerinde Şekle Uymamanın Hüküm ve Sonuçları
Authors: ÇİFTÇİ Osman
Published: February 2020

Türk Borçlar Kanununun 12. maddesinde, sözleşmelerin geçerliliğinin kanunda aksi öngörülmedikçe hiçbir şekil şartına bağlı olmadığı belirtilmiştir. Ayrıca maddenin devamına göre ise kanunda öngörülen şekle uyulmadan yapılan sözleşmelerin hüküm doğurmayacağı belirtildiğinden bu şekle uyulmadan yapılan sözleşmelere, hükümsüzlük (geçersizlik) yaptırımı uygulanmaktadır. “Şekle Uymamanın Hüküm ve Sonuçları” başlıklı bu çalışmada iş sözleşmesinin kuruluşunda şekil ile geçerlilik şekli bakımından ve ispat şartı şekli bakımından şekle uymamanın hüküm ve sonuçları değerlendirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada ayrıca doktrinde TBK’nun 12. maddesinde sözleşmelerin kanunda öngörülen şekle uyulmaması durumunda geçersizliğin kesin hükümsüzlük olduğunu ifade eden görüş ile birlikte zamanda doktrinde yer alan butlan, kendine özgü geçersizlik, yokluk, iptal edilebilirlik ve kesin hükümsüzlük görüşleri de değerlendirilmiştir.
Modelagem e Desenvolvimento de um Inversor CSI Multistring Fotovoltaico de Estágio Único sem Transformador Conectado à Rede Elétrica
Authors: Lima Rodrigo R. , Melo Fernando C. , Freitas Luiz C. G. , Lima Gustavo B. , Rodrigues Danillo B. , Pires Lucas P.
Published: February 2020

Este artigo traz o projeto e desenvolvimento de um inversor fonte de corrente (do inglês, CSI) fotovoltaico multistring de estágio único sem transformador, destinado exclusivamente a operar em conexão com a rede elétrica. Em virtude do comportamento como CSI, dentro das contribuições do presente trabalho tem-se a ampliação da literatura deste tipo de topologia a partir da implementação de técnicas de controle e operação de potência usuais em outras estruturas topológicas. Além disso, o sistema proposto foi simulado no PSIM® e os resultados computacionais e experimentais obtidos evidenciaram um comportamento satisfatório da estrutura em prol da injeção de corrente na rede elétrica com baixa distorção harmônica e elevado fator de potência, atendendo normas nacionais e internacionais.
Regression Medians and Uniqueness
Authors: Zuo Yijun
Published: February 2020

Notion of median in one dimension is a foundational element in nonparametric statistics. It has been extended to multi-dimensional cases both in location and in regression via notions of data depth. Regression depth (RD) and projection regression depth (PRD) represent the two most promising notions in regression. Carrizosa depth DC is another depth notion in regression. Depth induced regression medians (maximum depth estimators) serve as robust alternatives to the classical least squares estimator. The uniqueness of regression medians is indispensable in the discussion of their properties and the asymptotics (consistency and limiting distribution) of sample regression medians. Are the regression medians induced from RD, PRD, and DC unique? Answering this question is the main goal of this article. It is found that only the regression median induced from PRD possesses the desired uniqueness property. The conventional remedy measure for non-uniqueness, taking average of all medians, might yield an estimator that no longer possesses the maximum depth in both RD and DC cases. These and other findings indicate that the PRD and its induced median are highly favorable among their leading competitors.
Clinical Utility of the Pathogenesis-related Proteins in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Zhou Bin , Fukushima Masanori
Published: February 2020

The Aβ cascade and alternations of biomarkers in neuro-inflammation, synaptic dysfunction and neuronal injury followed by Aβ have progressed. But the question is how to use the biomarkers. Here, we examine the evidence and pathogenic implications of protein interactions and the time order of alternation. After the deposition of Aβ, the change of tau, NfL and NG is the main alternation and connection to others. The neuro-inflammation, synaptic dysfunction and neuronal injury function is exhibited prior the structural and metabolic changes in the brain following Aβ deposition. The time order of such biomarkers compared to the tau protein is not clear. Despite the close relationship between biomarkers and plaque Aβ deposition, several factors favor one or the other. There is an interaction between the proteins that CSF SNAP-25, VILIP-1 and YKL-40 can predict the brain amyloid burden. The Aβ cascade hypothesis could be the pathway, but not all subjects are converted to AD, even with very high elevated Aβ. The interaction of biomarkers and the time order of change require further research to identify the right subjects and right molecular target for precision medicine therapies.
Wind Speed Prediction Using a Hybrid Model of the Multi-Layer Perceptron and Whale Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Samadianfard Saeed , Hashemi Sajjad , Kargar Katayoun , Izadyar Mojtaba , Mostafaeipour Ali , Mosavi Amir , Nabipour Narjes
Published: February 2020

Wind power as a renewable source of energy, has numerous economic, environmental and social benefits. In order to enhance and control the renewable wind power, it is vital to utilize models that predict wind speed with high accuracy. Due to neglecting of requirement and significance of data preprocessing and disregarding the inadequacy of using a single predicting model, many traditional models have poor performance in wind speed prediction. In the current study, for predicting wind speed at target stations in the north of Iran, the combination of a multi-layer perceptron model (MLP) with the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) used to build new method (MLP-WOA) with a limited set of data (2004-2014). Then, the MLP-WOA model was utilized at each of the ten target stations, with the nine stations for training and tenth station for testing (namely: Astara, Bandar-E-Anzali, Rasht, Manjil, Jirandeh, Talesh, Kiyashahr, Lahijan, Masuleh and Deylaman) to increase the accuracy of the subsequent hybrid model. Capability of the hybrid model in wind speed forecasting at each target station was compared with the MLP model without the WOA optimizer. To determine definite results, numerous statistical performances were utilized. For all ten target stations, the MLP-WOA model had precise outcomes than the standalone MLP model. The hybrid model had acceptable performances with lower amounts of the RMSE, SI and RE parameters and higher values of NSE, WI and KGE parameters. It was concluded that WOA optimization algorithm can improve prediction accuracy of MLP model and may be recommended for accurate wind speed prediction.
Evaluation of Maleated Polyethylene in Natural Rubber and Teline monspessulana Flour Composites
Authors: Palacio Oscar , Delgado Emilio
Published: February 2020

The effect of the addition of maleated polyethylene (MAPE) to compounds of natural rubber (NR) and Teline monspessulana flour (TMF) previously mercerized was investigated. Two factors were analyzed: A. concentration of MAPE with five levels 2; 4; 6; 8; 10 phr (parts per hundred rubber), B. concentration of TMF with two levels 25 and 40 phr. The effect of MAPE on compatibility between NR and HTM was evaluated by tensile testing the compounds. The mixing was performed in a laboratory scale mill. The test tubes were obtained by cutting or die-cutting crosslinked peroxide sheets, these were obtained during the compression molding process. Analysis indicate that the MAPE coupling agent improved the compatibility between HTM and NR, this effect was evidenced by the values of tensile strength and elongation at break. However, the gel content determination indicates that the addition of 10 phr of MAPE crosslinking decreases due to competition with coupling reaction MAPE - HTM.
Total Electron Content Variation Over HALY (Al-Jouf), Saudi Arabia and Comparison with IRI-2012 and IRI-2016 Models
Authors: Sharma Sunil
Published: February 2020

Ionospheric perdition studies are very few over Saudi Arabia due to less availability of data measurement. Although such kind of studies have been carried out all over the world, there still remains scope to ascertain prediction error in this country. Hence, in the current study, the ionospheric variation from April 2016 to February 2018 (almost 22 months) was studied over a GPS site HALY (29.140N; 36.10 0E), Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia. Diurnal, monthly and seasonal ionospheric variations were investigated and compared with the existing global IRI (IRI 2012 and IRI 2016) models. Percentage deviation between observed and modeled TEC variation values indicated large-scale deviation around 200% during the time of storm. Results showed that the IRI 2012 model had the lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) value (2.7437) during the September Equinox while IRI-2016 showed the highest RMSE magnitudes (3.0166) during the December Solstice. In some seasons, the RMSE values were observed to be better for IRI 2012 while on other occasions, it emerged that IRI 2016 yielded more accurate results. Such variations indicate that even the most updated version of the IRI 2016 model is unable to provide perfect estimation and the requirement of further research and improvement in this field cannot be denied.
MONITORING PERUBAHAN AREAL PERSAWAHAN MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS (Studi Kasus: Kecamatan Pallangga Kabupaten Gowa)
Authors: Djamaluddin Magfirah , Ramlan Andi , Jayadi Muh.
Published: February 2020

The area of agricultural land, especially paddy fields, is related to the level of rice production. Conversion of agricultural land to non-agriculture will have an impact on the availability of rice supply. This study aims to identify changes in paddy field land use in 2005 - 2016 using high-resolution satellite imagery and calculate the need for rice per capita in Pallangga District. This research utilizes the application of geographic information systems in monitoring changes in paddy field use. The method used in the classification of land use is digitizing on screen. The conversion of paddy fields to non-paddy fields was obtained from the results of overlapping maps of Pallangga District land use maps in 2005 and 2016 and presented in the form of cross tabulations. The accuracy test results obtained the overall accuracy value of 98.04%, and the kappa accuracy value of 0.98. This study shows that paddy field area has decreased by 305.25 ha. The change consisted of 17.68 ha into a water body, turned into a garden of 132.86 ha and became a settlement of 154.71 ha. The conversion of paddy fields in Pallangga District in 2005-2016 affected rice production. The results of the analysis of the needs of rice per capita per year show that in 2017 Pallangga District is surplus in the supply of rice to its population. However, based on population projection, the decrease in land area and rice production in Pallangga Subdistrict in 2020 was unable to meet the rice needs of its population of 1,027 tons
KARAKTERISTIK DAN PRODUKTIVITAS LAHAN SAWAH IRIGASI DI KECAMATAN DUAMPANUA KABUPATEN PINRANG
Authors: Wunangkolu Rachmad , Rismaneswati Rismaneswati , Lopulisa Christianto
Published: February 2020

Land potential can be assessed from biophysical land suitability including soil characteristics, climate, and land management. This study aims to determine the potential of paddy fields in Duampanua Sub-District, Pinrang District for irrigated paddy field based on the land biophysical characteristics. The method was qualitative and quantitative approaches. Field surveys use purposive sampling method with 3 object observation. The land suitability class evaluation uses a simple limiting factor approach according to FAO (1976). To support the analysis of rice production data, 30 farmers were interviewed in 3 (three) observation units. The results showed the average rainfall of 2,780.2 mm/year with 9 wet months and 3 dry months categorized as type B2 (Oldeman). The results of soil samples analysis showed the characteristics of the soil with a silty clay texture, silty clay loam and clay; bulk density ranges from 1.36-1.66 g/cm3; cation exchange capacity ranges from 49.64 - 79.75 cmol/kg clay; soil pH ranges from 5.26-5.97; base saturation ranges from 36% - 46.4%; and C-organic ranges from 1.34% - 1.38%. The most dominant types of minerals are orthoclase, biotite, pyroxene, augite, opaque and clay with the symptoms of micropedological concretions and nodules. The land suitability class in the three land units for irrigated paddy rice is classified as S2nr (quite suitability in accordance with the limiting factors for nutrient retention including: base saturation, pH, and C-organic). The average productivity in land units I is 5.1 ton/ha, land unit II is 4.5 ton/ha, and in land units III 5.26 ton/ha.
Los significantes de la narratividad en busca de una conciencia histórica en la poesía de Juan L. Ortiz
Authors: Vottero Beatriz
Published: February 2020

El poeta argentino Juan Laurentino Ortiz es autor de una extensa obra en verso que revela su afición a los símbolospara desarrollar una poética de la esperanza en un contexto de injusticia social que hace necesaria una revolución.Desde una mirada hermenéutica nos aproximamos al extenso poema «Las colinas», sobre la hipótesis de queese marco epocal aparece narrativizado desde una conciencia histórica. Trabajamos con la categoría de narratividadque propone Paul Ricoeur, así como con el concepto de mímesis, propuesto en Tiempo y narración, que posibilitano solamente la legibilidad de un discurso, sino su interpretación en la escala moral. De este modo, la lecturahermenéutica nos permite amalgamar la dimensión sociohistórica con la simbología de la refundación provocadapor la conjunción de los cuatro elementos fundamentales: agua, fuego, aire y tierra en una acción política con significadode restauración ontológica.
Teodoro J. Morales Extramuros del silencio
Authors: Ventura Aquino Lorena
Published: February 2020

Poeta y periodista, Teodoro J. Morales (Lima, 1942) nos presenta Extramurosdel silencio, fruto de sus investigaciones sobre la poesía de Tarma.Esta obra recopila a los mayores exponentes de la lírica de esta regiónentre escritores y periodistas tarmeños que durante el siglo XIX y XX escribierondesde y sobre la capital de Junín. Autores como Nephtali García,José Gálvez, Eleodoro Vargas Vicuña y Paola Morales, una de las autorasmás representativas de la poesía contemporánea, son las voces más destacadasde este grupo de poetas.Morales propone por medio de la organización de este estudio quepara hablar de la poesía tarmeña como tal es necesario explorar los «momentosdel proceso cultural en Tarma», es decir, comprender cómo estoshitos contribuyeron en la construcción de un ámbito cultural en esta regióny así poder plantear que existió una poesía tarmeña o una «Tarma enla poesía». Puesta en evidencia la presencia cultural en la capital de Junínque fomentó un ambiente para el desarrollo de la poesía, nos expone atreinta autores que fundamentan que es necesario revisar a esta regióncomo parte de la poesía peruana.
"La lectura de los que nada leen". Prensa periódica y lectura en el siglo XIX
Authors: Pas Hernán
Published: February 2020

A diferencia de las líneas dominantes en la mayoría de los estudios sobre prensa en el siglo XIX —que suelenabordar el fenómeno de las publicaciones periódicas bajo el paradigma de las identidades nacionales—, nos proponemos con este trabajo avanzar en una caracterización de modalidades y prácticas de lectura (y, por ende, de escritura) vinculadas a la dinámica y a la materialidad del impreso periódico. De este modo, también procuramos ajustar los postulados de la nueva historia del libro acerca de las prácticaslectoras a un universo específico, el del periódico, que en los estudios más conocidos de esta escuela en general suele ser subestimado.
La totalidad en País de Jauja (1993): la circularidad del amaru y su imbricación con la naturaleza
Authors: Garnica Brocos Helen
Published: February 2020

Este artículo aborda la concepción de totalidad en la novela País de Jauja (1993), de Edgardo Rivera Martínez, apartir de, principalmente, las reflexiones de Heráclito acerca de la relación entre el hombre y la naturaleza, en la medida en que el amaru —ser mítico de la novela— se gesta como una sierpe de fuego capaz de provocar la coexistencia de elementos opuestos en la configuración de Fox Caro y la tragedia de las tías De los Heros2 (parientas de Claudio, protagonista del libro). Con esto, se materializa el continuo devenir del cosmos y la consciencia del hombre como ser que debe despertar su espíritu y contemplar más allá del mundo apariencial: hallar las relaciones ocultas entre las cosas se traduce en la comprensión de la novela a nivel de contenido y estructura.
Association between family history and essential hypertension in Han population in Shanghai China
Authors: anle li , Peng Qian , Shao Yue Qin , Zhang Yi Ying , Xiang Fang
Published: February 2020

Backgrounds Genetic factor is one of important influencing factors of essential hypertension, and family history (FH) is an important marker of genetic factors. Objective To explore the association between family history and essential hypertension in Han population in Shanghai China. Methods The method of case-control study was used，342 cases of hypertension and 342 controls were selected and investigate their nuclear family members in the both study groups. The diagnostic information of hypertension in all relatives of these two groups was investigated. The method of genetic epidemiology research was used to explore the effect of family history. Results The average prevalence of hypertension was 23.32%. The prevalence of hypertension of first-degree relatives was 33.99%; the prevalence of second- degree relatives was 17.60%; the prevalence of third-degree relatives was 13.51%. All prevalence of hypertension of case group relatives was significantly higher than that of control group relatives. The average onset age in population with positive FH was 48.74±11.16 years old, and the average onset age in population with negative FH was 54.38±9.87 years old. The difference about two FH groups showed statistically significant (t=4.589, P<0.001). The average onset age of offspring with father, mother, grandpa, grandma, maternal grandpa or maternal grandma positive was respectively 48.42, 49.16, 39.55, 39.88, 43.67 or 43.64 years old; and the average onset age of children with father, mother, grandpa, grandma, maternal grandpa or maternal grandma negative was respectively 51.90, 51.17, 51.07, 51.08, 50.50 or 50.57 years old. The difference about two groups showed statistically significant. Conclusion Family history had a positive effect on the occurrence of hypertension, and led to earlier age of onset of offspring. The effects were different among parent and grandparent in Han in Shanghai China.
Natural variation in physicochemical profiles and bacterial communities associated with Aedes aegypti breeding sites and larvae on Guadeloupe and French Guiana
Authors: Hery Lyza , Guidez Amandine , Durand Audrey-Anne , Delannay Christelle , Normandeux-Guimond Josiann , Reynaud Yann , Issaly Jean , Goindin Daniella , Legrave Gregory , Gustave Joel , Raffestin Stéphanie , Breurec Sébastien , Constant Philippe , Dusfour Isabelle , Guertin Claude , Rúa Anubis Vega
Published: February 2020

Background: Immature stages of Aedes aegypti develop in many man-made aquatic habitats in which mosquito larvae are exposed to physicochemical elements and microorganisms that may influence their life cycle and their ability to transmit human arboviruses. Despite the omnipresence of Ae. aegypti in tropical and subtropical regions, little is known about the natural bacterial communities associated with this mosquito or their relation to the biotic and abiotic characteristics of their aquatic habitats. We comprehensively characterized the physicochemical properties and bacterial microbiome of Ae. aegypti breeding sites and larvae on Guadeloupe and in French Guiana. In addition, we explored whether geographical location, the type of breeding site and physicochemical parameters of the water influenced the microbiota associated with this mosquito species.Method: We used large-scale 16S rRNA gene sequencing of 160 breeding sites and 147 pools of Ae. aegypti larvae from sites widely distributed across Guadeloupe and French Guiana and recorded 13 physicochemical parameters at the sampled breeding sites. Ordination plots and multiple linear regression were used to assess the influence of environmental factors on the bacterial microbiome of water and larvae.Results: We found territory-specific differences in physicochemical properties (dissolved oxygen, conductivity and metal content) and the composition of bacterial communities in Ae. aegypti breeding sites that influenced the relative abundance of several bacteria genera (Methylobacterium, Roseoccocus) on the corresponding larvae. A significant fraction of the bacterial communities identified on Ae. aegypti larvae, dominated by Herbiconiux and Microvirga genera, were consistently enriched in mosquitoes regardless the location. Conclusion: Territory-specific differences observed in the biotic and abiotic properties of Ae. aegypti breeding sites influenced a fraction of the microbial communities of the corresponding larvae, raising concern about the impact of these changes on pathogen transmission by different Ae. aegypti populations.
Word-of-Mouth (WOM) distribution and intensity after elective surgery in relation to the decisive hospital choice process, satisfaction and recommendation
Authors: Schiff Jan-Henrik , Streiter Hanna , Eichstedt Katrin , Wagner Sören , Walther Andreas , Eberhart Leopold J. H.
Published: February 2020

Background Patients frequently use experience-based sources when choosing a hospital, most often in form of word-of-mouth (WOM), which is perceived to be independent of direct information from providers. There is scarce data on the prevalence and intensity of WOM in the medical context. Methods This exploratory cohort study recruited patients for elective surgery at two maximum care facilities. In addition to demographic data, information sources used and determinant factors for decisive hospital choice were evaluated. After hospital discharge, a telephone interview was used to inquire about the state of health, complications, overall satisfaction, the extent and intensity of positive and negative communication and the estimated number of people reached by WOM. Results 348 questionnaires were evaluated and 231 patients were reached by telephone. Main sources for the hospital choice were the GP/specialist doctors, family and friends. Decisions were eventually based on the GP/specialist doctors, the hospital reputation and the spectrum of care provided by the hospitals. Post discharge, 94 patients were satisfied, 30 dissatisfied (107 neutral) with the care provided. After the operation, 120 had had contact with their GP/specialist doctors, 226 to family and friends, 129 to others, including 105 responses to the hospital staff. Postoperative persisting pain and a slow recovery to normal function were associated with lower satisfaction scores (p<0.05). Satisfied patients had given mostly positive (ratio 11.6: 1), neutral predominantly positive (ratio 2.2:1), dissatisfied rather negative (ratio 1:1.2) information to others. Per patient, positive aspects were passed on to 12, negative to 4 persons. All satisfied and 46.7% of dissatisfied patients would recommend the hospital to their family and friends. Conclusion WOM was found to correlate to satisfaction, with different proportions of positive and negative communication along the satisfaction continuum. Overall, the communication of positive aspects dominates
Quality of Sleep in People Living with HIV
Authors: Medeiros Rafaela Catherine da Silva Cunha de , Silva Tatiane Andreza Lima da , Santos Isis Kelly dos , Andrade Ricardo Dias de , Barboza Renata Rangel , Medeiros Jason Azevedo de , Araújo Juliany de Souza , Varela Phelipe Wilde de Alcântara , Knackfuss Maria Irany , Cabral Breno Guilherme de Araújo Tinoco , Dantas Paulo Moreira Silva
Published: February 2020

The aim of this study is to analyze the factors associated with sleep quality in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). It is a cross-sectional study with 314 PLHA. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to assess sleep quality. Socioeconomic, clinical and lifestyle habits were investigated through a structured anamnesis. Using the bivariate analysis, the differences between the sleep quality components in relation to the independent study variables were verified (p <0.10). Linear regression was performed following a multilevel hierarchical model for each sleep quality component (p ≤ 0.5). Regarding the sleep quality domains, there was an association with socioeconomic and clinical factors. Sleep latency with marital status; usual efficiency with marital status and use of HAART and sleep disorders with schooling. The study concludes that sleep latency and usual efficiency in PLHA are associated with marital status, while sleep quality with gender and sleep disturbance with schooling.
A Cross-Sectional National Survey of Social Workers: Focusing on Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practice Behaviors for Educating Patients About Advance Directives
Authors: Nedjat-Haiem Frances , Cadet Tamara J. , Parada Humberto , Mishra Shiraz I.
Published: February 2020

Background Healthcare social workers play a critical role in working with individuals and families who are managing a seriously illness and needing assistance with advance care planning (ACP) including advance directives (ADs). As clinical providers, social workers are tasked with addressing patients’ health and behavioral health care needs, especially for patients and families facing the end of life.Objective The primary aims of this study were to: (1) examine social workers’ perspectives and attitudes about educating patients in documenting an AD, and (2) test whether certain factors such as perceived barriers and perceived importance of ACP influences the frequency of social workers educating patients about ADs.Methods Using a cross-sectional study design, we surveyed 142 social workers on their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to ADs. Using exploratory factor analyses, we identified two provider practice attitudes factors, three perceived barriers factors, and two perceived importance of AD factors. We then used logistic regression to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for each of the factors in association with the frequency with which the social workers reported educating patients about ADs.Results While various positive and negative attitudes and barriers towards educating patients are important factors to consider, social workers’ perceptions of the importance of engaging patients in ACP education was the most important factor that influenced their behaviors. The odds of always/often (vs. sometimes/rarely/never) educating patients about ADs in their practice were greater for those social workers who reported they see the importance of AD decision-making (OR=3.21, 95%CI=1.83-5.62) and confirming goals-of-care (OR=1.76, 95%CI=1.03-3.01).Conclusion Social workers’ knowledge about ACP and experiencing benefits to educating patients about ACP are important to advancing upstream conversations before patients need end-of-life care or before a crisis ensues. Social workers are uniquely qualified to engage patients in ACP and have skills to help patients develop a comprehensive care plan. More education is needed to impact providers views about the importance of education patients about ACP.
Ambient carbon monoxide and cause-specific years of life lost: a nationwide time-series analysis in China
Authors: Wang Yu , Li Jie , Wang Lijun , Yin Peng , Lin Yun , Zhou Maigeng
Published: February 2020

Background: Ambient carbon monoxide (CO) has been evaluated the effect on public health, mainly linked with mortality and morbidity. Little evidence is available regarding the relation between CO and years of life lost (YLL). Methods: Using data from 49 major cities in China from 2013 to 2017, we applied generalized additive models and random effects meta-analyses to explore the effects of CO on YLL from various diseases. In addition, stratified analyses were performed to estimate the effect modification of demographic factors. Results: A 1-mg/m³ increase of CO concentrations (lagged over 0–3 d), was associated with 24.1 (95% confidence interval [CI], 14.7, 33.5), 11.5 (6.4, 16.6), 0.9 (-0.5, 2.2), 3.4 (1.3, 5.5), 5.3 (2.5, 8.1), 0.8 (0.0, 1.6) increments in daily YLL from non-accidental causes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, coronary heart disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respectively. These associations were robust to the adjustment of co-pollutants and varied substantially by geography and demographic characteristics. Associations were stronger in the elder people (≥75 years), males and those with low education attainment, than younger people, females and high educated populations. Conclusions: This nationwide analysis showed significant and positive associations between short-term ambient CO exposure and cause-specific YLL, and modified by geography and demographic characteristics. These findings may have significant public health implications for the reduction of CO-attributed disease burden in China.
Histology-Based Blood Leukocyte Profiling Reveals Parallel Th2 and Th17 Signatures in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Siddhuraj Premkumar , Nordström Franziska U , Jogdand Prajakta , Elongovan Gayathri , Mori Michiko , Bjermer Leif , Greiff Lennart , Erjefält Jonas S
Published: February 2020

Background : Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common medical conditions in the westernized world. Recent data suggest AR to be far more immunologically complex than the archetypical allergic Th2-driven eosinophilic inflammation and new methodological approaches are needed to decode this complexity. Methods : This study explores a novel histology-based analysis of circulating leukocytes for detailed profiling of immune cells using routine clinical blood samples. In brief, leukocytes were purified with minimal ex-vivo artefacts, embedded into agarose-paraffin pellets and sectioned for cutting-edge immunohistochemistry-based immune cell profiling. Blood leukocyte mapping was performed in 16 patients with seasonal AR outside and during the birch pollen season. Results : Our methodological feasibility test confirmed that the > 5000 cross sectioned leukocytes typically present in a pellet section had well preserved morphology and cell marker epitopes, allowing for robust quantitative analysis of immune-stained slides. Blood leukocyte samples collected during the allergen season had statistically higher levels of markers for eosinophils, neutrophils, monocytes and CD8 lymphocytes compared to the off-season baseline. No change was observed for CD20 B-lymphocytes, total CD3 T cells and basophils. Subclassification of CD4+ T-helper cells demonstrated a parallel and significant expansion of Th2 and Th17 cells during the pollen season, while Th1 cells remained unchanged. Whereas absolute basophils numbers were unaltered, a significant increase of the basophil markers GATA2 and CPA3 was observed during the pollen season. Conclusions: Apart from representing a positive method feasibility validation, our study provides further evidence of complex and parallel Th2 and Th17 immune signatures in seasonal AR. Our data also forward GATA2 and basophil CPA3 as potential biomarkers for ongoing allergic inflammation. It is thus proposed that the present histology-based approach, with its broad applicability, represents a powerful tool for decoding systemic immune alterations and guide novel biomarker strategies for improved personalized medication.