bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neuropsychiatric Impairment among Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia
Authors: Williams Uduak Effiong , Inyama Marcus , Ameh Soter , Oparah Sidney Kelechi , Okpa Henry ,   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.,   Department of Haematology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.,   Department of Community Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.,   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.,   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Published: December 2017

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin. Each year over 150,000 children in Africa are born with SCA. Cognitive impairment is a common complication of SCA. This case-control study evaluated cognitive function in 41 adolescents and adults with SCA and an equal number of healthy demographically matched controls using the community screening interview for dementia (CSID), Trail Making Test A (TMTA), Saint Louis University Mental Status examination (SLUMS), and Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Mood (anxiety and depression) was assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The controls had better total scores on all screening instruments; however, the difference between their performance and that of the SCA adults was not statistically significant; SLUM (p = 0.179), TMTA (p = 0.359), MMSE (p = 0.241), and CSID (0.494). On specific task, the controls performed significantly better based on SLUM (naming), p = 0.016; SLUM (repetition), p = 0.015; SLUM (recall), p = 0.003; and CSID (language expression), p = 0.001. The systolic blood pressure (SPB) was inversely correlated with the MMSE scores (p = 0.009). In addition, there was direct linear correlation between the creatinine levels and the MMSE scores (p = 0.009). The proportion of SCA patients compared with the controls that had abnormal mood were anxiety (7.3% vs. 4.9%), borderline anxiety (17.1% vs. 4.9%), depression (2.4% vs. 2.4%), and borderline depression (14.6% vs. 2.4%). SCA was associated with an increased prevalence of cognitive impairment in adults when compared to controls. SCA is associated with a higher proportion of mood abnormalities.
Importance Socio-Économique De Xylopia Aethiopica (Dun) A. Rich. Pour Les Populations Du Sud-Bénin
Authors: Ganglo Caroline , Dan Céline , Aoudji Augustin K. N. , Gbetoho Alain Jaures , Ganglo Jean C.
Published: December 2017

Xylopia aethiopica is a multi-purpose Non Timber Forest Product (NTFP) which products are consumed across Africa. This study aimed at generating useful information to support the sustainable management of Xylopia aethiopica in southern Benin. A survey was carried out to interview 122 stakeholders, including consumers and traders. Data were collected on the consumption of Xylopia aethiopica products, the income generated by their marketing, and the management the species trees by local people. As results, the species was mainly used in traditional medicine. Other forms of consumption included: spiritual rituals, fuelwood, food, and construction timber. Among Xylopia aethiopica products, the fruits were the most commercialized. The stakeholders operating in the commercialization system were: collectors, processors-wholesalers, and retailers. The gross margin per 100 kg of fruits averaged XOF 4500 for collectors and processors- wholesalers, and XOF 2500 for retailers. Xylopia aethiopica trees were privately managed based on land ownership. Given the decrease of the species, because of over-exploitation and cultural beliefs, the sensitizing of local people and the promotion of domestication are expected to support its conservation
Alzheimer Patient Tracking System in Indoor Wireless Environment
Authors: Kristalina Prima , Imanuddin Achmad Ilham , Yuliana Mike , Pratiarso Aries , Astawa I Gede Puja
Published: December 2017

Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the nerves that are irreversible, resulting in memory impairment. This condition resulted in Alzheimer's patients easily lost because they forget the existence. In this research, we designed a tracking system for Alzheimer's patients in a hospital environment, incorporating Kalman method to estimate the position of the patient. As known Received Signal Strength Indicator value is strongly influenced by environmental conditions that lead to the acquisition of position estimation is inaccurate. From the test results showed that the optimal Kalman estimated value obtained when the value of R = 0:01 and Q = 0.1 with the average percentage of error only 7.01 % of the actual patient position. The test results with various data variations also indicate the reliability of the Kalman method, because of the average estimated position approach the actual patient position.
An Investigation on The Effect of Machine Gauge on the Properties of Weft Knitted Fabric
Authors: Reza Mohammad Hosain , Ahmed Md. Tanveer
Published: December 2017

To investigate the effect of machine gauge on properties of weft knitted fabric, three V – bed knitting machines of different gauges were selected for fabric sample production. They were of gauge 7, 12, and 14. With these three machines, three 1 × 1 rib fabric samples were produced by using 20 / 2 (Ne) yarn. Keeping the same machine settings, 1 × 1 rib fabric samples were produced by using 32 / 2 (Ne) and 40 / 2 (Ne) yarns. The dimensional properties like course / cm, wales / cm, stitch density per square cm, and G.S.M. were measured from the samples. They were tabulated and presented by graphs to observe the effects. To analyze the effects, the stitch length of each fabric’s samples was measured. It was found that the stitch length increases as the machine gauge decreases and vice-versa. As a result, all other properties like; course / cm, wales / cm, stitch density and G.S.M. also changes. It was concluded that the machine gauge affects the knit fabric properties and it has a specific trend.
Mediastinite Descendante Necrosante Aigue: Quatre Annees D’experience Dans Un Centre Hospitalier A Madagascar
Authors: Razafimanjato Narindra Njarasoa Mihaja , Ralaizafindraibe Tojomamy Herinjaka , Ramarolahy Andriatiarainy Rija , Rajaonera Tovo Andriambelo , Rakotovao Jean Louis Hanitrala
Published: December 2017

Background: The acute mediastinitis also called Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis or Cervico-mediastinitis necrotizing fasciitis is a disease which is the result of a spread of severe cervical infection down to the mediastinum. Method: A retrospective study was done at the surgical intensive care unit of Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona’s hospital about the management of descending necrotizing mediastinitis from 1 st January 2009 to 31st December 2012. Result: Fourteen cases were reported during four years. The mean age of the patients was 30 years and 8 months, the sex ratio was 1.33. The most common cause found in every cases were severe cervical infections such as fasciitis by dental origin, peritonsillar abcess, sore throat, combined with the administration of non steroid antiinflammatory, of corticoid, of inappropriate antibiotic and also the patients’ health status. The suspicion of diagnosis is made clinically with chest pain associated with dyspnea, fever or septic shock and confirmed by radiologic findings. Conclusion: Nowadays, the mortality rates is high about 71, 42% for our cases. Collaboration of the thoracic surgeons and anesthetists is recommended for an early trancervical drainage of the mediastinitis. In Madagascar, the fasciitis by odontogenic infection is the most common cause of mediastinitis due to the lack of dental care.
Patient’s Knowledge Assessment on Diabetes and SelfCare Practices Among Older Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Malawi
Authors: Phiri Etta Chimbe , Msiska Gladys , Kululanga Lucy Ida , Mbakaya Balwani Chingatichifwe
Published: December 2017

Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) face risks of long-term health complications due to difficulties in achieving and maintaining target glycemic control. The study aimed at assessing knowledge on diabetes and self-care practices among older adolescents with type 1 diabetes to identify significant knowledge gaps. Gathering information from adolescents on how much they know about the condition and their self-care practices would help identify significant knowledge and self-care gaps. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. Convenience sampling was employed to recruit 46 adolescents with TIDM from two tertiary hospitals in Malawi. Data were collected using interviewer administered questionnaire from January to March, 2014, and analyzed using SPSS version 20. The study results revealed inadequate knowledge amongst the adolescents on issues pertinent to self-cares. 58% (42/72) had inadequate knowledge on managing hyperglycemia, 61% (28/46) were inappropriately doing the self-monitoring of blood glucose resulting in high admission rate with 44% being admitted 3-4 times and 11% more than 7 times in a year. Linear regression showed a significant association between age and number of admissions (P=0.022) hence as age increases, so does the number of admissions. 78% (36/46) were not adequately counseled on diet plan. Excessive thirst and frequent urination were the most mentioned signs of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 24% (45/191). Ulcers on the feet were the most mentioned complication 33% (42/127. Majority of the adolescents (70%, 32/46) knew why changing insulin injection site is important. The study identified a significant need to develop relevant health education materials on diabetes and self-care practices for adolescents within Malawi to help them manage the condition hence averting long term complications.
Singularité du Bois Borassus Aéthiopum par sa physiologie
Authors: Lolo Komlan , Tiem Sonnou
Published: December 2017

Among the traditional building materials in Togo, the Borassus Aéthiopum or Rônier is one of the most widely used. The singularity of this wood made it famous because of its resistance to xylophages and to the various inclement weather. But the determining factors of this resistance are unknown. This work aims to show the singularity of this wood under different observation angles. In this work, we study the physiology of this wood. We will observe samples taken at different locations under different scales. In view of the results obtained, we decide on the particularity of this wood. The rônier is made of detachable fibers.
Cinetique De Fermentation De Trois Methodes De Production De Ferments De Racines De Manioc
Authors: Kakou Abodjo Celah , Boli Zamblé Bi Irié Abel , Kambire Ollo , Koussemon Marina , Koffi Nevry Rose
Published: December 2017

Fermentation plays an important role in the production of several foods. In Côte.d'ivoire, the preparation of several traditional mets of the manioc requires the use of the traditional leavens. Thus, the objective of this study is to compare the evolution of some biochemical and microbiological parameters during the preparation of three types of experimental leavens starting from the roots of varieties bitter and soft of manioc. On the whole, 36 samples of roots of manioc whose 18 of the bitter variety (IAC) and 18 of the soft variety (Bonoua) were the subject of this study. The variety of manioc and the method of acquisition the leavens influence the evolution of the parameters such as the pH, sugars, the growth of the micro-organisms whatever the type of leaven. The leavens of boiled manioc are richer in total sugars while the leavens of believed manioc are it for reducing sugars.
Agrobiodiversidad En La Comunidad Joyagshi, Chunchi-Ecuador
Authors: Pacheco Edmundo Danilo Guilcapi , Merino Christiam Paúl Aguirre , Vizuete Danny Daniel Castillo , Molina Leidy Estefanía Álvarez , Romero Gabriela Natalí Fonseca
Published: December 2017

Ecuador is one of the most biologically rich countries in the world. It is considered as a mega diverse country, meaning that it has the most varied life forms expressed in its flora, fauna, microorganisms, genetic diversity and a variety of ecosystems, which are formed thanks to the particular geographical conditions of location, relief and climate. According to the territorial location, Llagos is the last parish of the province of Chimborazo, it belongs to the Chunchi canton and is made up of 11 communities, is based largely on an irregular terrain of extreme slope in certain sectors, is rich in biodiversity of Flora and fauna. Joyagshi is one of the communities of the parish, which is made up of plains, plateaus and few hills. Thus, from the identification of the flora inventory of the Joyagshi community and in addition to the morphological and taxonomic identification of the plants, a study of agrobiodiversity in the community was elaborated. In conclusion, 44 species of flora of the community of Joyagshi were inventoried in a total of 170 hectares, which are destined for diverse purposes like: pastures, fodder, crops, and natural forests.
BIBLICAL INTEGRATION IN A MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Kristiana Tabita Gabriela , Winardi Yonathan , Hidayat Dylmoon
Published: December 2017

This article discusses to what extent mathematics teachers do Biblical integration in their class, explores the challenges that mathematics teachers face when they do or want to do Biblical integration, and explores the school’s expectation of Biblical integration for mathematics teachers with more clarity and intentionality. Research was conducted from September until October 2016. The research subjects were the curriculum coordinator, head of the Department of Mathematics, seven mathematics teachers, and 362 senior high students. The data collection techniques that were used were a semi-structured interview, and a questionnaire. The results of the research showed that the school’s expectation is that teachers should be able show how mathematics is capable of expressing truths about God’s work, God’s beauty, and God’s regularity because God created mathematics. All of the mathematics teachers modeled Biblical qualities. The challenges and obstacles that mathematics teachers were confronted with was that they had little time to find Biblical integration material, they did not have enough understanding, they had difficulty doing Biblical integration from the material, and the teachers were afraid that their explanations about Biblical integration would sound forced to students, especially non-Christian students.

ABSTRAK BAHASA INDONESIA:  Artikel ini membahas sejauh mana guru matematika melakukan integrasi Alkitabiah di kelasnya, tantangan dan hambatan yang dihadapi oleh guru matematika saat mereka melakukan atau ingin melakukan integrasi Alkitabiah, dan untuk mencari tahu ekspetasi sekolah tentang integrasi Alkitabiah untuk guru matematika dengan lebih jelas dan mempunyai maksud. Penelitian ini dilakukan dari September sampai Oktober 2016. Subjek penelitian adalah kordinator kurikulum, kepala departemen matematika, tujuh guru matematika, dan 362 siswa sekolah menengah atas. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu wawancara terencana-tidak terstruktur dan kuisioner. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekspetasi sekolah adalah bagaimana matematika mampu menjadi tempat untuk mengantarkan siswa mengenal kebenaran seperti pekerjaan Tuhan, keindahan Tuhan, keteraturan Tuhan karena Tuhan menciptakan matematika. Kemudian, semua guru matematika menjadi contoh kualitas Alkitabiah. Hambatan dan tantangan yang dihadapi guru matematika adalah kekurangan waktu untuk menemukan integrasi Alkitabiah dari materi, mereka juga tidak mempunyai pemahaman yang cukup, mereka merasa kesulitan dalam melakukan integrasi Alkitabiah, dan guru merasa takut jika penjelasannya tentang integrasi Alkitabiah terdengar memaksa bagi siswa, terkhusus siswa yang beragama lain.
ASSESSMENT OF SUPPORTIVE CARE NEEDS IN PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH THALASSEMIA
Authors: Dahnil Fatriyani , Mardhiyah Ai , Widianti Efri
Published: December 2017

Children with thalassemia must undergo a lifelong transfusion so that the family of children with thalassemia should be able to adapt to changes associated with the course of the disease in children with thalassemia. Changes that occur in the family of children with thalassemia include a change in supportive care needs that consist of practical, spiritual, psychosocial, information, emotional, and physical needs. This study aimed to identify the needs of supportive care in parents of children with thalassemia. This research was a quantitative descriptive research. A total of 32 respondents were obtained in this study by using accidental sampling within a period of 1 month. Data were collected using Supportive Care Needs Assessment Tool. Data were analyzed by applying descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that the need of supportive care in parents of children with thalassemia from the highest that required assistance was the information needs (96.8%), emotional needs (81.25%), physical needs (78.13%), psychosocial needs (78.13%), spiritual needs (75%), and practical needs (65.13%). Based on the results of the study, it is recommended that health workers can design an intervention approach to help parents meet the needs of supportive care, especially the needs of information and emotional needs such as by giving information in general and specifically by forming supportive groups in parents.
PHENOMENOLOGY STUDY: THE INTERPRETATING EXPERIENCE OF EX-PRISIONERS OF NARCOTICS ABUSER WHEN RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY IN KABUPATEN KEDIRI
Authors: Wiseno Bambang , Winarni Indah , Fevriasanty Fransiska Imavike
Published: December 2017

Criminality is a serious problem having not been saved up to now. Narcotics cases are increasing every year and most of them done by the same person. This recurrent criminality is happened because of both the difficulty of getting on employment access and the lack of moral support from the community. Nursing as a professional job in healthcare especially Psychiatric Nursing is obliged to assist people with psychosocial problems including ex-prisoners of narcotics abuser. They return to the community with a lot of meaningful experiences and problems with no other people have. The purpose of this study was to discover the meaning of their experience when returning to their society. With qualitative research of interpretive phenomenology approach, in-depth-interview was done for six ex-prisoners of narcotics abusers as participants selected by purposive sampling method. The study was conducted in June 2017 in Kabupaten Kediri. Interpretative Phenomenology Analysis (IPA) was used to analyze the data and found 8 themes; guilty feeling to the family, leaving fate in life, getting moral support to improve their life better, getting ashamed for what they have ever done, feeling unworthy in the community, being given to do better, feeling not given the opportunity to do better, and not having a desire to the narcotics. From all these themes, it can be concluded that the shame and guilty feeling causes them to fate in life. The support of the community and a chance to better makes a strong intention to leave narcotics. They must have a tough struggle to gain a better life when returning to their community.
De cómo la sociología construye sus objetos: el carácter problemático de los “determinantes” sociales de la salud-enfermedad.
Authors: Castro Roberto
Published: December 2017

Una de las preocupaciones centrales de la sociología médica es la cuestión de los determinantes sociales de la salud y la enfermedad. Contra el modelo naturalista, que tiende a restringir al ámbito biológico el origen de las diversas enfermedades, desde disciplinas como la sociología, las ciencias políticas y la antropología se postula un modelo social que sostiene que los factores culturales y socioeconómicos juegan un papel más importante que los biológicos en la producción de las variaciones en los niveles de salud que se advierten en las diversas sociedades.
Mudanças sociais contemporâneas e saúde: considerações sobre a biomedicina e a saúde pública
Authors: Ianni Aurea Maria Zöllner
Published: December 2017

Não é possível pensar a sociedade moderna, contemporânea, sem se remeter à ideia de mudança social – um tema genuíno e clássico das ciências sociais – ou, nas palavras de Stompka (2005, p. 13), do “coração da sociologia”. Para ele, talvez toda a sociologia seja sobre mudança social. Posteriormente a Stompka, Bauman, conectado a seu tempo, radicalizará a formulação sobre a mudança social, chegando ao conceito de “modernidade líquida” que, segundo ele, se traduz na “convicção de que a mudança é a nossa única permanência” (Bauman, 2011).
Eles vão ficando mais próximos do normal. Considerações sobre normalização na assistência ao autismo infantil
Authors: López Rosa Maria Monteiro , Sarti Cynthia
Published: December 2017

Este artigo visa ressaltar formas implícitas ou explícitas de manifestação de uma tendência a seguir um padrão de normalidade nas práticas de assistência ao autismo infantil em diferentes instituições e abordagens, destacando suas implicações no que se refere às possibilidades que se abrem, ou fecham, à criança diagnosticada como “autista”. Baseia-se em dados de uma pesquisa etnográfica desenvolvida em duas instituições paulistanas de assistência pública a crianças “autistas” – uma baseada em abordagem comportamental, a outra em abordagem psicanalítica –, cujo eixo de análise foram as construções conceituais sobre o autismo e as práticas de atendimento que lhes são correspondentes.
Por uma Sociologia da Saúde – Entrevista com Nelson Filice de Barros
Authors: Mario Camila Gonçalves de , Arnaut Danilo , Barbarini Tatiana de Andrade
Published: December 2017

O Prof. Dr. Nelson Filice de Barros é docente do Departamento de Saúde Coletiva, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), e realiza pesquisas sobre práticas alternativas e complementares na saúde, ensino das ciências sociais e desenvolvimento de métodos e técnicas de pesquisa qualitativa no campo da saúde. Convidá-lo nos pareceu (e a ele também) uma possibilidade de diminuir o isolamento sentido e sofrido por aqueles que se dedicam aos estudos da saúde por meio do olhar crítico das ciências sociais.
City size and competitiveness for the cities of São Paulo: a spatial statistics analysis
Authors: Porto Paulo Costacurta de Sá , Rocha Francisco Marcelo Monteiro da
Published: December 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é desenvolver um índice de competitividade para os 645 municípios do estado de São Paulo (ICM-SP). As cidades foram classificadas de acordo com um índice de competitividade geral e segundo cinco dimensões da competitividade. Além disso, foi realizada uma análise espacial de dados exploratória (AEDE) com os dados do ICM-SP. Os resultados mostram que cidades com níveis de competitividade semelhantes tendem a se situar próximas umas das outras, o que demonstra a presença de clusters espaciais no estado de São Paulo. O aglomerado de cidades com alta competitividade se estende da Região Metropolitana de São Paulo até a Região Metropolitana de Campinas, chegando a um cluster em torno de Ribeirão Preto. Verificou-se também que as cidades com os maiores índices de competitividade são, na sua maioria, de médio porte, em geral parte de áreas metropolitanas lideradas por uma ou mais cidades grandes. Quanto às cinco dimensões da competitividade, aquela referente à alta competitividade urbana/ambiental e sociodemográfica engloba, principalmente, cidades médias. Já as menores tendem a ter um melhor desempenho na dimensão fiscal/institucional, enquanto as grandes e médias tendem a se destacar na dimensão econômica. Na dimensão da inovação, observa-se um conjunto de cidades com alto desempenho que se espalham de São José dos Campos para São Paulo e para Campinas, além de um outro cluster em torno de Ribeirão Preto.
Financiamento à inovação e interação entre atividades científicas e tecnológicas: uma análise do Pappe
Authors: Torres Pedro Henrique , Botelho Marisa dos Reis Azevedo
Published: December 2017

A partir do enfoque de Sistemas Nacionais de Inovação, este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o Programa de Apoio à Pesquisa em Empresas (Pappe). Por meio de pesquisa direta em 65 empresas beneficiadas pelos recursos do programa, são analisadas as características das empresas participantes, as relações de cooperação previamente estabelecidas à participação no Pappe, bem como as relações geradas após a participação com diferentes agentes de inovação, e os resultados obtidos com o projeto aprovado em termos de inovação. Como resultado principal, destaca-se que o programa tem se mostrado importante na criação de inovações de produto para o mercado nacional e processos para o setor de atuação, embora sua incidência seja mais relevante sobre um conjunto de empresas que já eram inovativas e cooperativas.
A Comparison of the Social-Adaptive Perspective and Functionalist Perspective on Guilt and Shame
Authors: Dempsey Heidi L.
Published: December 2017

Within the field of guilt and shame, two competing perspectives have been advanced. The first, the social-adaptive perspective, proposes that guilt is an inherently adaptive emotion and shame is an inherently maladaptive emotion; thus, those interested in moral character development and psychopathology should work to increase an individual’s guilt-proneness and decrease an individual’s shame-proneness. The functionalist perspective, in contrast, argues that both guilt and shame can serve a person adaptively or maladaptively—depending on the situational appropriateness, duration, intensity, and so forth. This paper reviews the research conducted supporting both positions, critiques some issues with the most widely used guilt- and shame-proneness measure in the social-adaptive research (the TOSCA), and discusses the differences in results found when assessing guilt and shame at the state versus trait level. The conclusion drawn is that although there is broad support for the functionalist perspective across a wide variety of state and trait guilt/shame studies, the functionalist perspective does not yet have the wealth of data supporting it that has been generated by the social-adaptive perspective using the TOSCA. Thus, before a dominant perspective can be identified, researchers need to (1) do more research assessing how the social-adaptive perspective compares to the functionalist perspective at the state level, and (2) do more trait research within the functionalist perspective to compare functionalist guilt- and shame-proneness measures with the TOSCA.
The West African Sorghum Bicolor Leaf Sheath Extract Jobelyn® and Its Diverse Therapeutic Potentials
Authors: Makanjuola Samira , Okubena Olajuwon , Ajonuma Louis , Dosunmu Adedoyin , Umukoro Solomon , Erah Patrick
Published: December 2017

The West-African variety of Sorghum bicolor leaf sheath (SBLS) Jobelyn® is a natural remedy, which has gained international recognition for its anti-anemic effect and energy boosting qualities in debilitating diseases. The widespread use of traditional medicine in the region usually confirms its safety, but not its efficacy or deep assessment of their pharmacological properties. The other major issue for herbal-based treatments is the lack of definite and complete information about the composition of the extracts.  Despite limitations, efforts have been made in isolation and characterisation of active compounds in this specie of sorghum showing various subclasses of flavonoids including apigeninidin, a stable 3-deoxyanthocyanidin and potential fungal growth inhibitor, which accounts for 84% of the total extract. Non-clinical in vitro and in vivo studies support previous indications that this variety of Sorghum bicolor possesses several biologically active compounds with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and neuro-protective properties.  Clinical studies show that SBLS has the ability to boost hemoglobin concentrations in anemic conditions and most remarkably to increase CD4 count in HIV-positive patients. The multiple effects and high safety profiles of this extract may encourage its development as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of anemia, chronic inflammatory conditions or in the symptomatic management of HIV infections. This review describes the potential therapeutic aspects of SBLS extract and its potential benefits.
A Novel High Accuracy PV Cell Model Including Selfheating and Parameter Variation
Authors: Gontean Aurel , Lica Septimiu , Bularka Szilard , Szabo Roland , Lascu Dan
Published: December 2017

This paper proposes a novel model for a PV cell with parameters variance dependency on temperature and irradiance included. The model relies on commercial available data, calculates the cell parameters for standard conditions and then extrapolates them for the whole operating range. An up-to-date review of the PV modeling is also included with series and parallel parasitic resistance values and dependencies discussed. The parameters variance is analyzed and included in the proposed PV model, where the self-heating phenomenon is also considered. Each parameter variance is compared to the results from different authors. The model includes only standard components and can be run on any SPICE-based simulator. Unlike other approaches that consider the internal temperature as a parameter, our proposal relies on air temperature as an input and computes the actual internal temperature accordingly. Finally, the model is validated via experiments and comparisons to similar approaches are provided.
Estimating the Biogenic Non-Methane Hydrocarbon Emissions over Greece
Authors: Dimitropoulou Ermioni , Assimakopoulos Vassiliki D. , Fameli Kyriaki M. , Flocas Helena A. , Kosmopoulos Panagiotis , Kazadzis Stelios , Lagouvardos Kostas
Published: December 2017

Biogenic emissions affect the urban air quality as they are ozone and SOA precursors and should be taken into account when applying photochemical pollution models. The present study presents an estimation of the magnitude of Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds emissions (NMVOCs) emitted by vegetation over Greece. The methodology is based on computation performed with the aid of a Geographic Information System (GIS) and theoretical equations in order to develop an emission inventory on a 6x6  spatial resolution, in a temporal resolution of 1hr covering one year (2016). For this purpose, a variety of input data was used: improved satellite land-use data, land-use specific emission potentials, foliar biomass densities, temperature and solar radiation data. Hourly, daily and annual isoprene, monoterpenes and other volatile organic compounds (OVOCs) were estimated. In the area under study, the annual biogenic emissions were estimated up to 472 kt, consisting of 46.6% isoprene, 28% monoterpenes and 25.4% OVOCs. Results delineate an annual cycle with increasing values from March to April, while maximum emissions were observed from May to September, followed by a decrease from October to January.
Transcriptomic Analysis Provides Insights into Grafting Union Development in Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Authors: Mo Zhenghai , Feng Gang , Su Wenchuan , Liu Zhuangzhuang , Peng Fangren
Published: December 2017

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis), as a popular nut tree, is widely planted in China in recent years. Grafting is an important technique for its cultivation. For a successful grafting, graft union development generally involves the formation of callus and vascular bundles at the graft union. To explore the molecular mechanism of graft union development, we applied high through-put RNA sequencing to investigate transcriptomic profiles of graft union at four time points (0d, 8d, 15d, and 30d) during pecan grafting process. We identified a total of 12,180 differentially expressed genes. In addition, we found that the content of auxin, cytokinin and gibberellin were accumulated at the graft unions during the grafting process. Correspondingly, genes involved in those hormone signaling were found to be differentially expressed. Interestingly, we found that most genes associated with cell division were up-regulated at callus formative stages, while genes related to cell elongation, secondary cell wall deposition, and programmed cell death were generally up-regulated at vascular bundle formative stages. In the meantime, genes responsible for reactive oxygen species were highly up-regulated across the graft union developmental process. These results will aid in our understanding of successful grafting in the future.
Determinants of migration motives as a precondition for the migration flows formation
Authors: Shymanska Kateryna , Kurylo Mykola , Karmaza Oleksandra , Timchenko Gennady
Published: December 2017

The processes of international migration in recent years concern a large number of people due to many military conflicts intensification, borders liberalization, internationalization of education, etc. Migration motives are believed to consist of economic, socio-demographic, political and security, language-cultural and ecological and natural determinants. Reviewing migration motives and migration flows dependence on the respective determinants for Ukraine provided an opportunity to form a set of parameters to study empirically migration motivation for leaving abroad. The article researches and generalizes the questionnaire results on migration motivation of individuals. The general results of respondents’ views on their potential migration format are highlighted. The respondents’ individual assessment of the reasoned determinants in relation to their influence on the motivating people to migrate abroad is analyzed. To confirm the results, the indicators of the individual determinants importance are presented. It is determined that the prevailing determinants of migration belong to the group of economic and political-security ones, in particular, low wages, high level of corruption in the country, high unemployment, corrupt and ineffective judicial protection system, state participation in armed conflicts and post-conflict state of the country, high level of inflation, high level of labor income taxation, the complexity of opening and closing a business.
The regional allocation of labor resources in the context of economic restructuring and renewal: using a case from Russia
Authors: Khmeleva Galina , Tyukavkin Nicholay , Bulavko Olga , Prosvetova Alina , Egorova Kristina
Published: December 2017

The purpose of the article is to reveal the influence of the state policy of economic restructuring and renewal on the allocation of labor resources in regions and cities of the country. The state policy has an impact on the allocation of labor resources, but causes, at times, conflicting effects. This is especially true during the economic restructuring and renewal period. As a scientific and methodological basis, the analysis of the economic structure and the four-factor shift-share analysis, adapted by the authors in earlier works, were used. The use of statistical data of 98 cities in five federal districts of Russia in 2009–2015 allowed the authors to reveal the ambiguous influence of the state policy of economic restructuring and renewal on the allocation of labor resources by regions and cities of the country. It has been confirmed that the restructuring and renewal policy of the Russian economy, as well as in other countries, is accompanied by changes in the allocation of labor resources. As a positive effect, it can be noted that economic restructuring and renewal contribute to a balance in the spatial allocation of labor resources. As negative effects of economic restructuring and renewal, the authors of the article note the inertial nature of the economic structure (the extractive sector retains a leading position in terms of employment indicators) and a reduction in the labor potential of peripheral cities, which does not correspond to the stated goals of the economic restructuring and renewal policy. It is shown that the city authorities are able to exert a greater influence on changes in the economic structure than it is generally assumed. The authors believe that the states implementing the restructuring and renewal policy should take into account changes in the allocation of labor resources by regions and cities in order to observe the balance in regions’ development and not to fall into a trap in which economic growth of regions attracting labor resources will be achieved at the expense of other regions.
Socially responsible business in trade: further development in Ukraine and Russia
Authors: Kornilova Olena , Karashchuk Oksana
Published: December 2017

A socially responsible business is of considerable interest to a wide range of subjects, since it provides significant benefits to all members of society. Such business solves the social problems of residents with their direct participation, that is, with maximum consideration of their interests and, therefore, it becomes widespread in the contemporary global practices. Therefore, the recommendations regarding further development of social responsibility of businesses in Ukraine and Russia, in particular, in the field of trade, are highly relevant, which has determined the chosen topic.The purpose of this study is to assess the level of social responsibility of business enterprises in Ukraine and Russia and to formulate recommendations for its further development.The research revealed insufficient level of development of social responsibility of business in the field of trade in two countries. The study of the programs of social responsibility in the most active companies in two countries on this issue showed that consumer support programs are the most widespread. However, according to the official research results, the populations of Ukraine and Russia expect more active support from the staff of these companies.The work substantiated the expediency of creating a single state information resource of general use, which should accumulate the most important social projects in each country. It also proved the necessity to increase the participation of civic organizations in the implementation of joint social and trade activities, which requires the creation of the appropriate legal conditions.Ultimately, trading companies are encouraged to increase the volumes of funding for the prioritized areas of socially responsible investments, that is, to intensify the development of social responsibility to support labor practices.
Weryfikacja systemu do planowania leczenia w brachyterapii metodą TLD
Authors: Matuszak Natalia
Published: December 2017

Zjawisko termoluminescencji jest jedną z fundamentalnych metod luminescencji. Po napromienieniu, luminofor uwalnia energię zgromadzoną w postaci światła, o intensywności proporcjonalnej do pochłoniętej dawki. Emisja światła jest możliwa po uprzedniej ekspozycji promieniowaniem jonizującym bądź UV, a następnie wygrzaniu. Krzywe termoluminescencyjne obrazują efekt liniowego wzrostu temperatury, którym jest rejestracja ilości emitowanych kwantów luminescencji. Miarą pochłoniętej dawki jest amplituda piku równa scałkowanej powierzchni pod krzywą TL.   Część fizyczną badań, obejmującą pomiary termoluminescencyjne przeprowadzono w Zakładzie Fizyki Jądrowej i Jej Zastosowań Uniwersytetu Śląskiego w Katowicach. Wszystkie czynności eksperymentalne dotyczące brachyterapii i tym samym wymagające użycia pożądanej aparatury zrealizowano w Zakładzie Radioterapii Katowickiego Centrum Onkologii.   Weryfikacja opierała się na korelacji wyników dawek z planów leczenia, opartych na odmiennych algorytmach formalizujących obliczenia rozkładu dawki, z dawkami uzyskanymi na drodze pomiaru termoluminescencyjnego.   Analiza wykazała, że metoda dozymetrii termoluminescencyjnej może być wykorzystana  do weryfikacji dawek generowanych przez system planujący leczenie. Zgodność wyników jest możliwa przy uwzględnieniu wszystkich parametrów fizycznych pomiaru oraz warunków biologicznych.
Sistema público de escrituração digital: um levantamento bibliométrico no período de 2007 a 2016
Authors: Magalhães da Silva Filho Gilberto , Harissom Leite da Silva Derik , Bastos Paiva Simone
Published: December 2017

O Sistema Público de Escrituração Digital (SPED) representa um grande banco de dados que reúne informações de caráter contábil, fiscal e relativas à folha de pagamento, e quem o administra é a Receita Federal. A criação e implantação do SPED representou uma grande mudança na área contábil e que tem refletido no ambiente empresarial. Após dez anos de sua implementação e diante da importância do tema, o objetivo da pesquisa foi realizar um levantamento bibliométrico dos artigos publicados no período de 2007 a 2016, nos periódicos com Qualis/Capes A2 – B5, que trataram do SPED. Para o mapeamento das pesquisas e definição da amostra, realizou-se uma busca por palavras-chave e, em sequência, análise dos resumos nos periódicos listados no sítio da Associação Nacional de Programas de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Contábeis (Anpcont). Após a seleção, procedeu-se a análise bibliométrica, fundamentada em identificar as particularidades dos autores, os temas abordados e as metodologias e teorias utilizadas. Dos 28 periódicos analisados, 14 (50%) não apresentaram publicações relacionadas à temática no período. Selecionaram-se 18 pesquisas pelo alinhamento ao tema abordado. Os achados da pesquisa demonstraram existir uma escassez de artigos que trataram da temática investigada, a maioria dos artigos se limitou a uma análise descritiva dos dados e os autores fizeram pouca inferência, além disso, os artigos que trataram do SPED basicamente se limitaram a tratar das vantagens e desvantagens por ele proporcionadas e dos benefícios e dificuldades dele resultantes, existindo uma lacuna para futuras pesquisas.
Entrada em novos mercados: a evolução do modelo de negócio e das capacidades dinâmicas
Authors: Kenski Victor Wolowski , Bulgacov Sergio
Published: December 2017

Este trabalho mostra o caminho pelo qual empresas entram em novos mercados, ou trazem novas propostas àqueles em que já estão estabelecidas. Também apresenta o processo de análise dos mercados, as decisões estratégicas que determinam a posição nele e as mudanças nas configurações para esta nova ação. Além disso, estuda a escolha de modelos de negócios, das condições para a sua elaboração e dos recursos e das capacidades que devem ser adotados, e os novos que deverão ser desenvolvidos, ao longo do percurso, para a conquista do novo mercado. São abordadas ainda as condições necessárias para a permanência nesses mercados. Esses conceitos são apresentados no estudo de um grupo que atua em diversas franquias.
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Authors: Santos Fernando de Almeida
Published: December 2017

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Access to Infertility Consultations “What Women Tell Us About it”?
Authors: Remoaldo Paula , de Fátima da Silva Vieira Martins Maria , Faria Juliana Patrícia Alves , Veiga Paula
Published: December 2017

Background:

Infertility has been considered as a serious public health problem. Nevertheless, it is still very difficult to assess the epidemiology of this individual and public health problem. On the other hand, promotion of access to infertility treatments must be treated as a priority to national and regional policies.

Objective:

The aim was to evaluate the perception of women concerning the barriers and access to infertility consultations.

Methods:

Socio cultural and economic access to infertility consultations is detached and three municipalities of the northwest of Portugal were chosen as an example of a peripheral country. A quantitative/qualitative study was done with 60 women.

Results:

Three dimensions were evaluated: geographic and structural and functional access, economic access and sociocultural access. The main barriers were mainly identified in the last two dimensions. The economic access was less well evaluated by women bearing the cost of treatment (medication, and concentration of costs in a short period) which is difficult to bear.

Conclusion:

This can justify a greater involvement of the Portuguese Government, by developing policies for the reimbursement of part of the costs. Also, some changes in structural and functional access must be done with special regard to the separation of the infertility consultations from the reproductive medicine section. The setting of the teams, with a follow-up by the same team of health professionals is also needed.
Nanoneuromedicines for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Authors: Singh Ram , Geetanjali
Published: December 2017

Introduction:

Neurodegenerative disease is a collective term for a number of diseases
that affect the neurons in the human brain. The location of the neuronal loss in the brain leads to the
specified disease based on the progression of the clinical symptoms. No drugs are available for
complete cure of these diseases. Most of the drugs only slow down the progression of neuronal
damage. The combination of drugs with nanotechnology gave a new promising hope for the treatment
of neurological disorders. Nanomedicines are extremely useful for safe, effective, target oriented
and sustained delivery. Due to their size in nanometer, they possess distinct and improved
properties in comparison to their bulk counterpart. The utility of nanomedicines in neurological
disorders including neurodegenerative diseases constitutes nanoneuromedicines.

Conclusion:

In this article, a comprehensive overview of the application of nanoneuromedicines in
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is provided.
Opposition of Community Citizenship Against the Policy of the Village's Leader
Authors: Mardika I Nyoman
Published: December 2017

The process of industrialization, reformation and globalization has led to the changes in people's lives such as livelihoods, lifestyle and also the character of the Balinese themselves. Livelihoods that initially agriculture shifted to the tourism industry, productive lifestyles became consumptive and the way people's life changed from collectivism to individualism and materialism. Changes of Balinese characters from previous hospitality and courteous, today tend to be violent and conflicted. Traditional institutions such as Desa Adat are social-religious and proud because they are capable of functioning to protect their citizens. However, Adat Village, which is a respected institution today, is often the arena of conflict to fight for various interests, so that quiet and peaceful life is no longer the case. The process of change and the emergence of conflicts in the development of indigenous villages in Bali often occurs in the areas of Adat Perasi Village. In the field of livelihood, Perasi traditional villagers who originally lived from agriculture and fishermen, have now changed because of a shift in livelihoods of life. Its citizens are no longer just depend on agriculture and fishing, but rather have been leading to services especially the tourism industry. This shift must have caused a change in the view of people's lives from the original emphasis on togetherness because the collectivity of citizens turn into commercialism (materialism) that leads to individuality. This is evident from the attitude of indigenous villagers that the land is willing to be contracted by investors, with the lure of getting a lot of money easily handed it. Including customary land (ulayat) called "temple profit" with easy land for rent, even with floating and potentially land status including the land of temple profit is lost or seized by the bank. Some of the people who did not give up the Land of Profit Pura rented by investors with the uncertainty of the boundary of the contract led to the emergence of conflicts that lead to some citizens who reject the land of investment contracted investor. This paper aims to find and identify the process of citizen resistance against Indigenous leaders' policies related to land pretext issues and the excesses caused by the resistance. To achieve these targets,this paper used the theory of deconstruction, social practices (bourdieu), hegomony, the theory of communicative action and the theory of discourse of power and knowledge