bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A distribuição de receitas públicas nos municípios do estado da Bahia: uma análise crítica de sua equidade
Authors: Lira Neila Karolina Mendes , Monteiro Augusto de Oliveira , Fadul Élvia Mirian Cavalcanti
Published: November 2013

O presente artigo procurou avaliar o grau de equidade na distribuição de receitas entre os municípios do Estado da Bahia e a efetividade de sua utilização no período de 1998 a 2006. Para tal, foi analisada a distribuição e composição das receitas municipais e identificada a sua evolução. A demanda de serviços foi estimada de forma indireta com base na população de cada município. Em seguida, o grau de equidade foi analisado com base no cálculo da receita per capita de cada município. Por último, estimou-se o nível de efetividade dos serviços públicos ofertados mediante análise do Índice de Desenvolvimento Social (IDS) sendo efetuada uma análise de correlação entre a receita per capita e o IDS. Os resultados obtidos indicaram uma elevada disparidade de receitas entre os municípios, ancorada pela assimetria das transferências intergovernamentais, implicando em um nível muito baixo de equilíbrio na distribuição dos recursos públicos.
O uso de TIC pelos governos: uma proposta de agenda de pesquisa a partir da produção acadêmica e da prática nacional
Authors: Cunha Maria Alexandra Viegas Cortez da , Miranda Paulo Roberto de Mello
Published: November 2013

A pesquisa no uso e nas implicações sociais das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação - TIC, assim como o exercício de novas abordagens metodológicas para esse estudo, tem ganhado espaço na academia. Este ensaio é uma proposta de agenda para a pesquisa no uso e nas implicações sociais das TIC pelos governos no Brasil. Foi elaborado a partir de reflexões sobre a produção acadêmica nacional e sobre projetos que estão sendo implementados pelos governos no país. Propõe algumas áreas de investigação - em governança eletrônica, na prestação de serviços públicos eletrônicos, no uso de TIC na administração pública, tanto em políticas públicas nas "áreas fim" como em políticas de gestão pública, e ainda no seu uso para ampliação da prática democrática. Outros projetos ganham relevância no cenário nacional e se configuram em campos de investigação - a governança de TIC no setor público, as ações de inclusão digital, os projetos de cidades digitais e o fomento à atividade econômica pelo uso das TIC, seja na indústria do setor (hardware, software, serviços, conteúdo), seja na aplicação das TIC aos setores econômicos tradicionais, aqueles que são a vocação natural ou planejada de um município, região, estado ou da nação. Para a operacionalização desta agenda, propõem-se abordagens metodológicas que deem suporte a uma análise ampla e a uma perspectiva crítica, tanto da produção científica como do uso das TIC pelos governos brasileiros e sua implicação na sociedade.
Comparative evaluation of cephalometric and occlusal characteristics between the Long Face pattern and Pattern I
Authors: Oliveira Elisa Gurgel Simas de , Pinzan-Vercelino Célia Regina Maio
Published: November 2013

OBJECTIVE: To compare the cephalometric and intraoral characteristics between Long Face pattern and Pattern I patients, besides evaluating associations between subjective facial patterns, cephalometric facial patterns and the intraoral characteristics. METHODS: Through evaluation of frontal and right side extraoral photographs, three previously calibrated and experienced examiners selected 30 Long Face patients (Group 1) and 30 Pattern I patients (Group 2), aged between 9 and 19 years, of both genders. The cephalometric characteristics were assessed by the following variables: SN.GoGn, NS.Gn, AIFH, SNA, SNB, ANB, 1.1, 1.NA,1-NA, 1.NB, 1-NB, NA.Po, nasolabial angle and H-Nose. Clinical evaluations were also performed to determine the presence of posterior crossbite, anterior open bite and type of Angle's malocclusion. The cephalometric data were compared by independent t test. The chi-square test was used to evaluate the association between qualitative variables. RESULTS: Significant differences were observed between groups regarding the variables SN.GoGn, NS.Gn, AIFH, ANB, NA.Pog, 1-NA, 1.NB and 1-NB, with an increase of these measures in Group 1. There were also significant differences between groups on variable 1.1, being lower in Group 1 than in Group 2. CONCLUSIONS: The Long Face was associated to Angle Class II malocclusion, to the presence of posterior crossbite and to anterior open bite. The Long Face subjective facial pattern was associated to dolichofacial cephalometric pattern.
Surgical-orthodontic treatment of Class III malocclusion with agenesis of lateral incisor and unerupted canine
Authors: Vieira Bruno Boaventura , Sanguino Ana Carolina Meng , Moreira Marilia Rodrigues , Morizono Elizabeth Norie , Matsumoto Mírian Aiko Nakane
Published: November 2013

INTRODUCTION: Orthodontic-surgical treatment was performed in patient with skeletal Class III malocclusion due to exceeding mandibular growth. Patient also presented upper and lower dental protrusion, overjet of -3.0 mm, overbite of -1.0 mm, congenital absence of tooth #22, teeth #13 and supernumerary impaction, tooth #12 with conoid shape and partly erupted in supraversion, prolonged retention of tooth #53, tendency to vertical growth of the face and facial asymmetry. The discrepancy on the upper arch was -2.0 mm and -5.0 mm on the lower arch. METHODS: The pre-surgical orthodontic treatment was performed with extractions of the teeth #35 and #45. On the upper arch, teeth #53, #12 and supernumerary were extracted to accomplish the traction of the impacted canine. The spaces of the lower extractions were closed with mesialization of posterior segment. After aligning and leveling the teeth, extractions spaces closure and correct positioning of teeth on the bone bases, the correct intercuspation of the dental arch, with molars and canines in Angle's Class I, coincident midline, normal overjet and overbite and ideal torques, were evaluated through study models. The patient was submitted to orthognathic surgery and then the post-surgical orthodontic treatment was finished. RESULTS: The Class III malocclusion was treated establishing occlusal and facial normal standards.
Evaluation of metallic brackets adhesion after the use of bleaching gels with and without amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP): in vitro study
Authors: Machado Sissy Maria Mendes , Nascimento Diego Bruno Pinho do , Silva Robson Costa , Loretto Sandro Cordeiro , Normando David
Published: November 2013

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate in vitro the effects of tooth whitening using gel with Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP) on the bond strength of metal brackets. METHODS: Thirty-six bovine incisors were sectioned at the crown-root interface, and the crowns were then placed in PVC cylinders. The specimens were divided into 3 groups (n = 12) according to whitening treatment and type of gel used, as follows: G1 (control) = no whitening; G2 = whitening with gel not containing ACP (Whiteness Perfect - FGM), G3 = whitening with gel containing ACP (Nite White ACP - Discus Dental). Groups G2 and G3 were subjected to 14 cycles of whitening followed by an interval of 15 days before the bonding of metal brackets. Shear bond strength testing was performed on a Kratos universal test machine at a speed of 0.5 mm/min. After the mechanical test, the specimens were assessed to determine the adhesive remnant index (ARI). The results were subjected to ANOVA, Tukey's test and Kruskal-Wallis test (5%). RESULTS: Significant differences were noted between the groups. Control group (G1 = 11.10 MPa) showed a statistically higher shear bond strength than the groups that underwent whitening (G2 = 5.40 Mpa, G3 = 3.73 MPa), which did not differ from each other. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of ARI. CONCLUSION: Tooth whitening reduces the bond strength of metal brackets, whereas the presence of ACP in the whitening gel has no bearing on the results.
Superficial morphology and mechanical properties of in vivo aged orthodontic ligatures
Authors: Guimarães Glaucio Serra , Morais Liliane Siqueira de , Souza Margareth Maria Gomes de , Elias Carlos Nelson
Published: November 2013

INTRODUCTION: The degradation of elastic ligatures in the oral environment results in the need of periodic replacement to maintain the optimal force during the orthodontic treatment. The purpose of this study was to perform a clinical prospective randomized study of the degradation of orthodontic elastomeric ligatures in the oral environment by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and tensile strength test. METHOD: Two hundred elastic ligatures were randomly selected and placed around the brackets of 5 volunteers and removed in groups of 10, at different times (1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks). The control group was performed by another fifty ligatures which were not submitted to the oral degradation. The analyses were done by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and strength mechanical test. RESULTS: The tensile strength test results showed reduction in the ultimate strength values after four weeks ageing in the oral environment and no statistical difference in the yield strength values (p < 0.05). The orthodontic elastomeric ligatures surface was significantly degraded in the oral cavity after four weeks. The elastomeric degradation began in the first week when the increase in the roughness could be detected just in some areas. Afterwards, the surface became gradually rougher and, after 4 weeks, it was totally rough with some crack areas. CONCLUSIONS: The elastic ligatures aged in the oral environment showed higher superficial degradation and lower loss of mechanical properties after the maximum experimental period.
Comparison of mesiodistal tooth widths in Caucasian, African and Japanese individuals with Brazilian ancestry and normal occlusion
Authors: Fernandes Thais Maria Freire , Sathler Renata , Natalício Gabriela Letícia , Henriques José Fernando Castanha , Pinzan Arnaldo
Published: November 2013

OBJECTIVE: To observe the presence of sexual dimorphism and compare the mesiodistal width of the teeth in Caucasian, African and Japanese individuals with Brazilian ancestry not orthodontically treated and with normal occlusion. METHODS: One hundred pairs of dental casts were used. It was measured, from first molar to first molar in both arches, the teeth's mesiodistal widths, using a digital caliper. For the statistical analysis of results Kolmogorov-Smirnov, t test, ANOVA and Tukey's test (p < 0.05) were used. RESULTS: Sexual dimorphism occurred on the three evaluated groups, and the highest mesiodistal widths were found in males. There was statistically significant difference between racial groups in all evaluated teeth in males. However, in females, this same difference was found only on upper lateral incisor and first molar; and lower lateral incisor, canine, first premolar and first molar. CONCLUSION: Most of mesiodistal measures present particular characteristics in relation to gender, with higher values for males, and to race, with a tendency for African to present greater mesiodistal distance of the teeth, followed by Japanese and Caucasians, respectively, important for the correct diagnosis and orthodontic planning.
Nietzsche no Rio da Prata (1900-1950)
Authors: Sánchez Sergio
Published: November 2013

Minha atual pesquisa concentra-se nos primeiros leitores do Rio da Prata de Nietzsche, entre o final do séc. XIX até meados do séc. XX. Tenho me ocupado com a recepção de seu pensamento na margem oriental do Rio da Prata, mais especificamente no contexto do modernismo. O romancista Carlos Reyles e o ensaísta José Enrique Rodó, são dois exemplos claros das questões e interesses que motivaram a leitura de Nietzsche em 1900 na costa uruguaia, num contexto em que a crise europeia de fin-de-siècle encontrava significativos ecos nestas latitudes. Ao mesmo tempo na margem Argentina, entre os muitos leitores do filósofo, me interessa em especial Jorge Luis Borges, a quem dedico agora minha pesquisa, reconstruindo os segmentos pertinentes da sua "biblioteca ideal". Desta forma, minha exposição centra-se, em precisar as características comuns e específicas desta recepção de Nietzsche, assim como, os pressupostos (metodológicos, de enfoque, etc.) do meu trabalho no contexto dos estudos sobre Nietzsche
Existem espíritos livres entre nós?
Authors: Pimenta Olímpio
Published: November 2013

Considerando declarações feitas por Nietzsche nas distintas fases de sua obra, pretendemos discutir se nossas práticas atuais de ensino e pesquisa, marcadas pelo zelo erudito e pela especialização, contribuem ou não para a formação de espíritos livres, não sem antes vincular esta noção ao curso geral de uma filosofia comprometida com a afirmação da existência.
Mentira, erro, ilusão, falsidade: sobre Nietzsche e Wittgenstein
Authors: Carvalho Marcelo
Published: November 2013

Os trabalhos de Nietzsche e Wittgenstein apresentam contatos e possibilidades de aproximação que se revelam bastante fecundas para a interpretação de ambos. Apresenta-se aqui uma destas possibilidades, explicitando o terreno no qual ambos os autores situam o debate sobre a verdade e sua relação com a linguagem. Para isto, é feita uma breve apresentação de Sobre a verdade e a mentira em um sentido extra-moral, de Nietzsche, e se procura explicitar sua relação com a concepção de linguagem de Wittgenstein nas Investigações Filosóficas e em Sobre a Certeza.
Nietzsche belle époque: decadência e performatividade
Authors: Lemos Fabiano
Published: November 2013

A apropriação de Nietzsche em torno do termo décadence - e seus conexos - nos textos redigidos entre 1887 e 1888 pode nos mostrar não apenas seu interesse de por um léxico típico da literatura e da fisiologia da belle époque, mas o modo como o uso desse vocabulário lhe permitiu, ao mesmo tempo, se colocar diante de seu tempo e estabelecer novas estratégias de escrita. Partindo, portanto, do horizonte decadentista e de seus procedimentos narrativos, entre 1871 e 1914, o artigo pretende analisar os tensionamentos envolvidos na inscrição de Nietzsche no período que se estende de seus últimos escritos até sua primeira recepção.
Entre a memória e a política: Nietzsche e Arendt na atualidade
Authors: Barrenechea Miguel Angel de , Dias Mário José
Published: November 2013

Neste artigo a nossa proposta é pensar, a partir de filosofias tão diversas como as de Nietzsche e Arendt, questões relevantes do campo teórico da memória social, vinculadas à problemática da política na atualidade. Para tanto, partimos da tese de que Nietzsche e Arendt, embora não sejam autores vinculados diretamente à memória social, apresentam ideias que podem contribuir de forma fecunda a este campo discursivo. Justifica esta tese a constatação de que os pensadores colocam o problema da memória e do esquecimento no centro de sua reflexão sobre a sociedade e sobre a política. Para nos aproximarmos dessas ideias sobre memória e política em Nietzsche e Arendt, como proposta metodológica nos concentramos no estudo daqueles que consideramos os escritos mais importantes de cada um deles - Genealogia da moral e Origens do totalitarismo, respectivamente - nos quais esses conceitos são tematizados de forma lapidar. Em ambos os livros a memória e o esquecimento são interpretados, de formas distintas, como fenômenos sociais que surgem num contexto de violência, de coerção. Os filósofos em questão reconhecem que a memória e o esquecimento são processos sociais instaurados com dor e violência. Para eles, o desafio é estudar os processos elaborados pela violência que controla e instaura o poder em diversas configurações sociais, discutindo o papel da memória e do esquecimento nessas configurações societárias. O escopo deste artigo, assim, é indagar como, em pensadores como Nietzsche e Arendt, a memória e a política podem ser interpretados segundo perspectivas que, mesmo partindo de algumas noções muito próximas, chegam a conclusões muito diversas.
Ground heave induced by installing stone columns in clay soils
Authors: McCabe Bryan , Kamrat-Pietraszewska Daniela , Egan Derek
Published: November 2013

Measurements of ground heave induced by installing stone columns in soft clay are presented in this paper. These measurements are likely to provide guidance to practitioners concerned about the possible impact of column construction on adjacent structures and services. Heaved volume, variation in heave with radius and the radial extent of heave were found to follow experience of driven piles. Simplified finite-element analyses have also been performed which indicate that the thin stiff crust typical of soft clay profiles appears to have little influence on heave, whereas soil stiffness variation with depth and column length may be influential.
Long-term deflection of RC beams containing GGBFS
Authors: Shariq Mohd. , Prasad Jagdish , Abbas Husain
Published: November 2013

The results of experimental investigations into the long-term deflection of RC beams containing ground, granulated, blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) are presented. The creep deflection is determined under constant, sustained, four-point loading at the ages of 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 30, 56, 60, 90, 120 and 150 d. Elastic and creep deflection recovery is determined at the ages of 151, 153, 157, 164, 171, 178 and 180 d for reinforced concrete (RC) beams and RC beams containing GGBFS for all concrete mixes. The shrinkage deflection of RC beams and RC beams containing GGBFS for all concrete mixes is also measured at the corresponding ages of creep deflection measurement. The amount of cement replacement by GGBFS is varied from 20% to 60%. It is found that GGBFS concrete beams have much higher deflection than plain concrete beams. At 150 d, the average creep deflection of RC beams containing 20%, 40% and 60% GGBFS is 1·3, 1·7 and 2·0 times higher than for plain concrete beams. The experimental results of creep and shrinkage deflections of RC beams containing GGBFS are compared with available design codes. A new model for the prediction of long-term deflection of GGBFS concrete beams is proposed. For the Indian Standards code, modification factors for creep coefficient and shrinkage strain for GGBFS concrete are proposed.
Polymer textiles as a retrofit material for masonry walls
Authors: Ismail Najif , Ingham Jason M.
Published: November 2013

The in-plane shear behaviour of unreinforced masonry wallettes retrofitted using polymer textile reinforced mortar was investigated. In particular, the effectiveness of the retrofit technique to restrain the diagonal cracking failure mode was studied. A total of 12 two-leaf thick clay brick masonry wallettes, each being 1·2 m square in size, were structurally tested in induced diagonal shear. Of these, two wallettes were tested as-built and ten were tested after being retrofitted using different commercially available textile reinforced mortar systems. Several parameters pertaining to the in-plane shear behaviour of retrofitted masonry walls were investigated, including failure modes, stress–strain behaviour, shear strength, maximum drift, pseudo-ductility and shear modulus. It was inferred from the results that the observed diagonal shear strength increase for test wallettes having textile reinforced mortar on one face ranged between 114% and 148%, whereas the test wallettes having textile reinforced mortar on both faces failed in a brittle manner, exhibiting a shear strength of between 446 and 481% of their as-built strength.iffness and energy dissipation capacity of the frame increased significantly.
Chloride penetration in concrete subject to wet–dry cycling: influence of pore structure
Authors: Arya Chanakya , Vassie Perry , Bioubakhsh Samira
Published: November 2013

The objective of the work is to investigate the effect on the distribution of chloride at different depths of some factors concerning concrete pore structure, namely water/cementitious material ratio, cement type and percentage ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). Concrete cubes are subjected to repeated wetting and drying cycles with various concentrations of sodium chloride solution, during which their mass is monitored. The effective porosity, weight and distance sorptivity and chloride solution penetration depths are calculated. Samples are extracted from the cubes at a range of depths and analysed for chloride content. The results show that the most significant effect of sorptivity on long-term chloride ingress to concrete is its effect on surface chloride content. The value of this parameter is a way of taking account of absorption when modelling chloride ingress under cyclic wetting and drying conditions. The values of cover depth recommended in BS8500-1 that are needed to ensure a time to corrosion of 100 year are calculated assuming the surface chloride content is 0·14% for GGBS and pulverised fuel ash (PFA) concretes. Our cyclic wetting and drying experiments produce higher surface chloride contents (0·29–0·62%) that would lower the time to corrosion using the cover depths recommended in the code.
Shear effectiveness of shallow-angle bent-up bars for reinforced concrete beams
Authors: Teo Wee , Müller Gerald
Published: November 2013

Recently there has been a renewed interest in reinforced concrete research to re-look into the shear effectiveness of shallow-angle bent-up bars. In the early years of reinforced concrete construction, considerable attention was directed to the use of this type of reinforcing system. Despite such popularity, however, there has been only limited research reported in this area. Two test series, with shear span to effective depth ratios of 2·86 and 4·00, respectively, were conducted in this study. The results obtained indicated that the performance of shallow-angle bent-up bars was superior in both strength and deformation characteristics, and they were able to achieve total steel saving of up to 18% compared to stirrup reinforcement. The shear effectiveness of bent-up bars depends greatly on the shear span to effective depth ratio, the angle of inclination and its position. It is recommended that current code provisions should revise the shear contribution of bent-up bars to minimum 75% and the optimum angle to be equal to 25°.
Cue-Based Feeding in the NICU: Using the Infant’s Communication as a Guide
Authors: Shaker Catherine S.
Published: November 2013

Although studies have shown cue-based feeding can lead to earlier achievement of full oral feeding, the successful implementation of cue-based feeding has been constrained by the volume-driven culture, which has existed for many years in the NICU. This culture was built on the notion that a “better” nurse is one who could “get more in,” and infants who are “poor feeders” are ones who “can’t take enough.” The infant who feeds faster is often viewed as more skilled in this task-oriented approach.

The feeding relationship and the infant’s communication about the experience of feeding may not be nurtured. This article will explain the central role of the preterm infant’s communication in successful cue-based feeding. When the infant is perceived as having meaningful behavior (i.e., communicative intent), the focus changes from a volume-driven to a co-regulated approach, through which the infant guides the caregiver. This is cue-based feeding.
Enological Behaviour of Biofilms Formed by Genetically-Characterized Strains of Sherry Yeast
Authors: Rodríguez María E. , Infante Juan J. , Mesa Juan J. , Rebordinos Laureana , Cantoral Jesús M.
Published: November 2013

The flor yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) form a biofilm, known as flor velum, on the surface of fino-type
sherry wine at the end of the alcoholic fermentation. These film-forming yeasts are responsible for the oxidative transformation
of alcohol to acetaldehyde, together with other reactions, which produce the characteristic flavours and aromas of
these wines. In this study, we examine the enological behaviour of eight flor yeast strains biofilms in biological aging experiments
carried out in the laboratory. Strains with identical chromosomal and mitochondrial DNA patterns and the same
origin showed a more closely-related enological behaviour. But the kinetics of growth and acetaldehyde accumulation in
the wine were found to be strain-dependent. Moreover, some strains were marked by high acetaldehyde accumulation in
their pure cultures during the various phases of the biofilm development. These results provide valuable knowledge for
planning technical strategies to improve the biological aging process in the sherry wine industry.
Billions of Human Brains Immersed Within a Shared Geomagnetic Field: Quantitative Solutions and Implications for Future Adaptations
Authors: Persinger Michael A.
Published: November 2013

The implications for adaptation when billions of human cerebrums are considered weak conductors immersed
within the same medium, the geomagnetic field, are examined. Quantitative solutions indicated that the intensity of the
“transcerebral” field produced from all human brains within the geomagnetic field is the same order of magnitude as the
values associated with cognitive processes and altered expressions of proteins within the individual brain. This
convergence could meet one of the criteria for a holographic-like phenomenon. The transition from 6 to 8 billion brains
would be associated with shared energies within individual cerebral space whose frequencies increase across the visible
electromagnetic wavelength from infrared to ultraviolet. Magnetic diffusivity indicates all brains could be influenced
within about 10 minutes. Implications for induced ubiquitous genetic changes, shared modifications in protein sequences
associated with memory during dream sleep, and limitations upon the proliferation of the species are discussed.
A Randomized, Double Blind Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Palonosetron with Dexamethasone Versus Palonosetron Alone for Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting in Subjects Undergoing Bariatric Surgeries with High Emetogenic Risk
Authors: Didehvar S. , Viola-Blitz J.D. , Haile M. , Franco L. , Kline R. , Kurian M. , Fielding G. , Ren C. , Bekker A.
Published: November 2013

Introduction:

Postoperative (PONV) and postdischarge (PDNV) nausea and vomiting are common (60-70%) after bariatric surgery. Palonosetron (Pal), a novel 5-HT3 antagonist, is an effective antiemetic with a prolonged duration of action in the setting of PDNV. We hypothesized that combination therapy with Palonosetron (Pal) and dexamethasone (Dex) would improve treatment in comparison to Palonosetron alone in patients at high risk for PONV.

Methods:

In this study, patients undergoing bariatric laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia, a subgroup of a larger Phase IV clinical trial of patients who had laparoscopic surgery, were randomized to 8 mg Dex + 0.075mg Pal or saline + 0.075mg Pal. Data was collected postoperatively at 2, 6, 24 and 72 hrs. A Functional Living Index-Emesis (QOL-FLIE) test was administered at 96 hrs.

Results:

We enrolled 76 ASA 1-2 patients with at least 3 PONV risk factors. Both randomization groups had a low incidence of vomiting in the PACU (Pal, 0.0%; Pal + Dex, 5.4%) as well as at 72 hours (0.0% both groups). Complete response (no vomiting, no rescue medication) was not different between treatment groups at any time intervals. Cumulative success rates over the entire 72 hrs were 60.4% (Pal alone) vs. 60.0% (Pal + Dex). Nausea scores (4 point ordinal scale) were not different between groups for any time intervals. Cumulative success scores for nausea (score = “none”; 0-72 hrs) were 41.9% for the Pal group, and 55.2% for the Pal+ Dex group. The Pal + Dex group showed a trend toward greater satisfaction on the QOL-FLIE scores with the greatest differences in the “nausea domain”.

Discussion:

The combination therapy (Pal + Dex) did not significantly reduce the incidence of PONV or PDNV when compared with Pal alone although a trend was observed indicating the possible increased efficacy of multi-drug therapy. There was no change in comparative efficacy over 72 hrs, possibly due to the low incidence of PDNV in both groups.
Family Influences on Adolescent Sexual Activity and Alcohol Use
Authors: Kao Tsui-Sui Annie , Carter Winifred Ann
Published: November 2013

Sexual activity and alcohol use continue to have negative effects on the well-being of today’s adolescents. This
study used multiple regression analysis to examine relationships among personal factors, family factors, and adolescent
sexual activity and alcohol use over three time points. Significant protective factors, which were inversely related to risky
behavior, included general adolescent–mother communication, father and family connectedness, and disapproving
parental attitudes towards sex. Permissive parenting was associated with self-efficacy for safe sex, early sexual initiation,
and increased alcohol use. Health care providers should work to promote positive parent–child relationships and familial
protective effects.
Constructing Field Expedient Solar Water Pasteurizers from Junk
Authors: Johnson Marie C. , Pfluger Andrew R.
Published: November 2013

We explored repurposing discarded materials to construct simple, field expedient, solar heating devices capable
of heating drinking water to water pasteurization temperatures. Results of different test configurations quickly constructed
from junk material indicate important design parameters to include maximizing exposed container surface area and using
transparent glass and dark absorbent material inside the solar heater box. The optimal configuration heated water to 69 °C
in a few hours demonstrating that a field expedient, zero cost solar heater capable of pasteurizing water (65 °C) can be
quickly assembled from discarded material. Translating these key design parameters, rather than the exact design itself, to
people in developing countries via relief organizations could help improve drinking water quality, reduce respiratory
distress from indoor biomass burning, and potentially reduce the time and household income devoted to acquiring
traditional biomass fuels. Organizations that operate in austere or disaster prone regions where safe drinking water may be
unavailable may also benefit from knowing these design principles.
Activated Sludge and Other Aerobic Suspended Culture Processes
Authors: Jahan Kauser , Hoque Shamia , Ahmed Tariq
Published: November 2013

This is a literature review for the year 2012 and contains information specifically related to suspended growth processes including activated sludge and sequencing batch reactors. This review is a subsection of the Treatment Systems section of the annual literature review. The review encompasses modeling, nutrient removal, system design and operation, oxygen transfer and solids separation. A number of topics that have seen an increase in activity compared to recent past reviews. These include nitrous oxide emissions, fate and occurrence of hormones, endocrine disrupters and pharmaceuticals, which are referred to as microconstituents following current WEF terminology. Microconstituents as they relate to suspended growth reactors are covered in this review, while membrane bioreactors are reviewed in another section in this journal. Other subsections from the Treatment Systems section that might also be related to this section include: Wastewater Collection Systems; Biological Fixed Film Systems; and Modeling, Instrumentation, Automation, and Optimization of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Many of the subsections in the Industrial Wastes, Hazardous Wastes, and Fate and Effects of Pollutants sections could also have some overlap with this section.
Anaerobic Processes
Authors: Cologgi Dena , Kasiri Sepideh , Hofstetter Simmon , Donoso‐Bravo Andrés , Ulrich Ania
Published: November 2013

This literature review provides a comprehensive overview of the research published in 2012 concerning anaerobic processes and their role in wastewater treatment technologies. Included in this review is a discussion on the characterization, development and optimization of novel approaches for waste treatment. The scope of this year's anaerobic processes literature review will include the following topics: process technology, integrated approaches, treatability studies, toxicity, modeling advances, microbiology, anammox, hydrogen production, and biogas treatment and use.
Modeling, Instrumentation, Automation, and Optimization of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Authors: Sweeney Michael W. , Kabouris John C.
Published: November 2013

A review of the literature published in 2012 on topics relating to wastewater treatment innovations in the areas of modeling, instrumentation, automation and optimization of wastewater treatment is presented.
Agricultural Waste
Authors: Zhang Zhenyuan , Li Chaona , Davies Evan G. R. , Liu Yang
Published: November 2013

The negative environmental impacts of agricultural waste typically draw attention. However, agricultural waste has beneficial uses as an energy source, chemical recycling agent, and chemical adsorbent. This review examines the characterization, reuse, treatment, and management (minimization) of agricultural waste.
Minerals and Mine Drainage
Authors: Wei Xinchao , Wolfe F. Andrew
Published: November 2013

A review of the literature published in 2012 on topics relating to acid mine drainage (AMD) or acid rock drainage (ARD) due to the presence of sulfide bearing minerals in active and abandoned coal/hard rock mining sites or waste spoil piles is presented. This review is divided into the following sections: 1) Characterization and Assessment, 2) Protection, Prevention and Restoration, 3) Toxicity Assessment, 4) Fate and Transport, 5) Biological Characterization, and 6) Treatment Technologies. Due to the complexity of the minerals and mine drainage, many papers presented in this review address more than one important topic, indicating that they can be categorized into more than one section. Therefore, the different sections presented in this review should not be regarded as being mutually‐exclusive or all‐inclusive.
Power Production Waste
Authors: Choudri B.S. , Baawain Mahad
Published: November 2013

This is a review on literature published in 2012 that covered issues related to power production waste that resulted from fossil fuel and nuclear power plants. The review included methods and techniques used for the characterization of the produced waste and disposal. This review also included literature investigating the environmental issues associated with fossil fuel and nulear power plants and produced waste.
Health Effects Associated with Wastewater Treatment, Reuse, and Disposal
Authors: Jin Yao , Maleky Nima , Kramer Nathan A. , Ikehata Keisuke
Published: November 2013

A review of the literature published in 2012 on topics relating to public and environmental health risks associated with wastewater treatment, reuse, and disposal is presented. This review is divided into the following sections: water and wastewater management, microbial hazards, chemical hazards, wastewater reuse, wastewater treatment plants, wastewater disposal, and sludge and biosolids.
Emerging Pollutants – Part II: Treatment
Authors: Bell Katherine Y. , Bandy Jeff , Finnegan Benjamin J. , Keen Olya , Mauter Meagan S. , Parker Austa Marie , Sima Laura C. , Stretz Holly A.
Published: November 2013

This literature review summarizes publications appearing in 2012 on water and wastewater research pertaining to chemical or biological emerging pollutants. Part I: Occurrence, Fate, and Transport (the companion to this review) includes discussion of occurrence of emerging pollutants, sources of emerging pollutants, fate and transport of emerging pollutants in the environment, monitoring approaches, modeling, and regulatory discussions. Part II: Treatment (this review) includes discussion of various water and wastewater treatment technologies on emerging pollutants.
On some properties of solutions of the p-harmonic equation
Authors: Chen Sh. , Ponnusamy S. , Wang X.
Published: November 2013

A 2p-times continuously differentiable complex-valued function ? = u + iv in a simply connected domain ? ? C is p-harmonic if ? satisfies the p-harmonic equation ?p? = 0. In this paper, we investigate the properties of p-harmonic mappings in the unit disk |z| < 1. First, we discuss the convexity, the starlikeness and the region of variability of some classes of p-harmonic mappings. Then we prove the existence of Landau constant for the class of functions of the form D? = z?z - ??z, where f is p-harmonic in |z| < 1. Also, we discuss the region of variability for certain p-harmonic mappings. At the end, as a consequence of the earlier results of the authors, we present explicit upper estimates for Bloch norm for bi- and tri-harmonic mappings.
Nonnegative generalized inverses in indefinite inner product spaces
Authors: Jayaraman Sachindranath
Published: November 2013

The aim of this article is to investigate nonnegativity of the inverse, the Moore-Penrose inverse and other generalized inverses, in the setting of indefinite inner product spaces with respect to the indefinite matrix product. We also propose and investigate generalizations of the corresponding notions of matrix monotonicity, namely, o-(rectangular) monotonicity, o-semimonotonicity and ?-weak monotonicity and its interplay with nonnegativity of various generalized inverses in the same setting.
Some invariants of quarter-symmetric metric connections under the projective transformation
Authors: Han Yanling , Yun Tal , Zhao Peibiao
Published: November 2013

This paper studies the characteristics of quarter-symmetric metric connections. Some invariants with respect to the projective transformation are obtained.
Lipschitz-type spaces of pluriharmonic mappings
Authors: Qiao Jinjing , Wang X.
Published: November 2013

In this paper, we discuss the pluriharmonic mappings in the n-dimensional complex space Cn. Several characterizations for pluriharmonic mappings to be in Lipschitz-type spaces are given, which are generalizations of the corresponding results for harmonic functions. Our proofs are related to the corresponding results of Gehring and Martio, Lappalainen, Mateljevic, Dyakonov and Pavlovic.
Unicity theorem for entire functions sharing one value
Authors: Sahoo Pulak
Published: November 2013

In the paper, we study the uniqueness of entire functions concerning certain nonlinear differential polynomials sharing one value and obtain two theorems which improve and supplement the related results due to X.Y. Zhang, J.F. Chen and W.C. Lin [Comput. Math. Appl., 56(2008), 1876-1883] and J.F. Chen, X.Y. Zhang, W.C. Lin and S.J. Chen [Comput. Math. Appl., 56(2008), 3000-3014].
The characterizations and representations for the generalized inverses with prescribed idempotents in Banach algebras
Authors: Cao Jianbing , Xue Yifeng
Published: November 2013

In this paper, we investigate the various different generalized inverses in a Banach algebra with respect to prescribed two idempotents p and q. Some new characterizations and explicit representations for these generalized inverses, such as a(2)p,q, a(1,2)p,q and a(2,l)p,q will be presented. The obtained results extend and generalize some well-known results for matrices or operators. .
Remarks on neighborhood star-Lindelöf spaces II
Authors: Song Yan-Kui
Published: November 2013

A space X is said to be neighborhood star-Lindel?f if for every open cover U of X there exists a countable subset A of X such that for every open O?A, X=St(O,U). In this paper, we continue to investigate the relationship between neighborhood star-Lindel?f spaces and related spaces, and study topological properties of neighborhood star-Lindel?f spaces in the classes of normal and pseudocompact spaces. .
Fixed and periodic point theorems for T-contractions on cone metric spaces
Authors: Rahimi Hamidreza , Rhoades B.E. , Radenovic Stojan , Rad Soleimani
Published: November 2013

Recently, Filipovic et al. [M. Filipovic, L. Paunovic, S. Radenovic, M. Rajovic, Remarks on 'Cone metric spaces and fixed point theorems of T-Kannan and T-Chatterjea contractive mappings', Math. Comput. Modelling. 54 (2011) 1467-1472] proved several fixed and periodic point theorems for solid cones on cone metric spaces. In this paper several fixed and periodic point theorems for T-contraction of two maps on cone metric spaces with solid cone are proved. The results of this paper extend and generalize well-known comparable results in the literature.
Extreme values of an infinite mixture of normally distributed variables
Authors: Shneina Ehfayed , Bozin Vladimir
Published: November 2013

We study distribution of extreme values of a mixture of an infinite sequence of independent normally distributed variables with the same mean and an increasing sequence of standard deviations, and prove that the common distribution function belongs to the domain of attraction of Gumbel extreme value distribution. The norming constants for the maximum also are given.
Epilepsy in children with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Authors: Jovic Nebojsa
Published: November 2013

Introduction. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare,
progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease of childhood and early
adolescence caused by defective measles virus. The initial symptoms of SSPE
usually involve regression in cognitive functioning and behavior or recurrent
myoclonic jerks. Seizures revealing SSPE and epilepsy during the clinical
course can occur. Objective. The aim of the study was to analyze clinical and
EEG characteristics of both initially occurred seizures and epilepsy which
developed in the course of the disease. Methods. Retrospective study was
carried out on 19 children (14 boys, 5 girls) with SSPE diagnosed and treated
at our Clinic from 1995 to 2010. Seizures revealed SSPE in our patients aged
from 6.5 to 11.5 years (mean 8.6 years). Results. SSPE onset ranged from 4.5
to 16.5 years (mean 10.05). Complete vaccination was performed in nine
patients. Cognitive and behavioral decline was preceeded by 6-18 months in
two children with intractable focal motor seizures with secondary
generalization, one child with complex partial seizures and one with atypical
absences. During the clinical course of the disease epilepsy developed in 10
(52.6%) cases, including four patients with seizures as the initial SSPE
sign. It occurred mainly in the first year, while in three cases seizures
appeared between 1 and 5 years of the disease evolution. Myoclonus was
present independently from seizures. No significant inter-group differences
were found relating to the type of SSPE progression and history of epilepsy.
The only child with fulminant SSPE presented with initial seizures. Favorable
seizure control was achieved in 60.0% patients. Intractable epilepsy
developed in four patients. Conclusion. Atypical SSPE presentation can
include mainly focal intractable seizures. Epilepsy developed during clinical
course in 52.6% cases. No significant influence was found of the history of
epilepsy on the type of SSPE progression.
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of fixed combination travoprost/timolol and dorzolamide/timolol in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Authors: Babic Nikola , Andreic Veljko , Miljkovic Aleksandar , Grkovic Desanka , Jovanovic Predrag
Published: November 2013

Introduction. Combining two medications in one bottle may improve compliance
by reducing the time required to administer drops and the frequency of the
total number of medication bottles. Objective. To compare the efficacy of
reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) and safety of fixed combination travoprost
0.004%/timolol 0.5% vs. fixed combination dorzolamide 2%/timolol 0.5% in
patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Methods.
Prospective randomized clinical study included 60 patients divided into 2
groups. Follow-up was done at day 14 and 45 and month 3. IOP measurements
were taken at each follow-up examination at 8 am, 10 am and 4 pm. Results.
Both fixed combinations reduced IOP significantly compared to initial values
at all follow-ups (p<0.001). Mean pooled IOP at all visits and time points
was slightly lower in the travoprost/timolol group compared with the
dorzolamide/timolol group (16.13 mmHg vs. 16.15 mmHg). Mean IOP reduction
from baseline ranged from -7.46 mmHg to -9.92 mmHg in the travoprost/timolol
group and from -6.93 mmHg to -8.93 mmHg for the dorzolamide/timolol group.
Mean (?standard error of the mean) reduction in diurnal IOP from baseline to
3rd month was 8.96?2.79 in the travoprost/timolol group versus 8.07?2.91 in
patients receiving dorzolamide/timolol fixed combination (p=0.196). The most
frequent treatment-related adverse events were conjunctival hyperemia in the
travoprost/timolol group, and dry eye and foreign body sensation in the
dorzolamide/timolol group. Conclusion. Travoprost/timolol fixed combination
was slightly more effective than dorzolamide/timolol fixed combination in
reducing mean diurnal IOP. Travoprost/timolol group resulted in an IOP
reduction for up to 1.07 mmHg higher than dorzolamide/timolol group. Both
fixed combinations were well tolerated and safe.
Diagnostic relevance of ADAMTS13 activity: Evaluation of 28 patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura - hemolytic uremic syndrome clinical diagnosis
Authors: Vucelic Dragica , Mikovic Danijela , Rajic Zoran , Savic Nebojsa , Budisin Zivko , Antonijevic Nebojsa , Obradovic8 Slobodan , Jevtic Dragana , Palla Roberta , Valsecchi Carla , Peyvandi Flora
Published: November 2013

Introduction. The significance of ADAMTS13 (a disintegrin and
metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif-13) activity for diagnosis and
therapy of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic uremic
syndrome (HUS) is still a controversial issue. Objective. The aim of this
report was to analyze the value of ADAMTS13 measurements in the diagnosis of
TTP and HUS. Methods. At presentation, we analyzed patients with idiopathic
TTP (n=18), secondary TTP (n=4), diarrhea positive HUS (n=3) and diarrhea
negative HUS (n=3) treated in Belgrade, Serbia from 2004 to 2010. ADAMTS13
activity from acute phase samples was measured using the residual collagen
binding activity assay at the Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Milan,
Italy. Results. There was a significant correlation between reduced ADAMTS13
activity and idiopathic TTP diagnosis (p=0.000) as well as between lower
ADAMTS13 activities and higher reticulocytes (p=0.017) and lactate
dehydrogenase levels (p=0.027). Significant correlation was also found
between higher protease activity and diagnosis of HUS (p=0.000). There was a
statistically significant correlation between higher ADAMTS13 activities and
higher platelets count (p=0.002), blood urea nitrogen (p=0.000), and
creatinine level (p=0.000). Conclusion. Severe ADAMTS13 deficiency points at
the diagnosis of idiopathic TTP and it is present in the secondary TTP but
not in HUS.