bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychometric validation of the Persian Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale using classic test theory and Rasch models
Authors: Lin Chung-Ying , Broström Anders , Nilsen Per , Griffiths Mark D. , Pakpour Amir H.
Published: November 2017

Background and aims

The Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), a six-item self-report scale that is a brief and effective psychometric instrument for assessing at-risk social media addiction on the Internet. However, its psychometric properties in Persian have never been examined and no studies have applied Rasch analysis for the psychometric testing. This study aimed to verify the construct validity of the Persian BSMAS using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Rasch models among 2,676 Iranian adolescents.

Methods

In addition to construct validity, measurement invariance in CFA and differential item functioning (DIF) in Rasch analysis across gender were tested for in the Persian BSMAS.

Results

Both CFA [comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.993; Tucker–Lewis index (TLI) = 0.989; root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.057; standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.039] and Rasch (infit MnSq = 0.88–1.28; outfit MnSq = 0.86–1.22) confirmed the unidimensionality of the BSMAS. Moreover, measurement invariance was supported in multigroup CFA including metric invariance (ΔCFI = −0.001; ΔSRMR = 0.003; ΔRMSEA = −0.005) and scalar invariance (ΔCFI = −0.002; ΔSRMR = 0.005; ΔRMSEA = 0.001) across gender. No item displayed DIF (DIF contrast = −0.48 to 0.24) in Rasch across gender.

Conclusions

Given the Persian BSMAS was unidimensional, it is concluded that the instrument can be used to assess how an adolescent is addicted to social media on the Internet. Moreover, users of the instrument may comfortably compare the sum scores of the BSMAS across gender.
Kult Najświętszej Maryi Panny Jazłowieckiej w 14 Pułku Ułanów Jazłowieckich. Przyczynek do problemu religijności katolickiej w Wojsku Polskim II Rzeczypospolitej
Authors: Smoliński Aleksander
Published: November 2017

W materiale tym ukazano dzieje 14 Pułku Ułanów Jazłowieckich oraz jego związki z klasztorem Zgromadzenia Sióstr Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marii Panny w Jazłowcu, pod murami którego w roku 1919 oddział ten walczył z Ukraińcami z Ukraińskiej Armii Halickiej. Poza tym autor przedstawił także jego związki z kultem maryjnym w Polsce, szczególnie zaś z kultem, jaki po roku 1921 okazywał Matce Boskiej Jazłowieckiej. Z racji specyficznej historii 14 Pułku Ułanów Jazłowieckich klasztor jazłowiecki oraz znajdująca się tam i otoczona powszechną czcią figura Matki Boskiej Niepokalanego Poczęcia odgrywała ogromną rolę w wychowaniu kolejnych pokoleń oficerów i podoficerów zawodowych oraz poborowych odbywających w pułku służbę wojskową. Autor przedstawił więc specyficzne dla tego pułku formy kultu, a także związki, jakie przed rokiem 1939 łączyły go z klasztorem i rezydującymi tam siostrami.
Tatarzy z Bohonik i Kruszynian. Tożsamość, asymilacja, współczesne wyzwania
Authors: Cebula Sławomir
Published: November 2017

Tatarzy osiedleni w Bohonikach i Kruszynianach przeszli długi proces asymilacji, zachowując pewne cechy kultury swych przodków i przyswajając wiele elementów kultury miejscowej. Wielowiekowe tradycje wojskowe pogłębiły ich więź z Polską, która jest dla nich jedyną ojczyzną. Podczas badań przeprowadzonych w 2015 roku zostały postawione na nowo pytania o ich tożsamość etniczną, której kluczowymi elementami są wyznawany islam oraz wspólne pochodzenie. Skupiono się również na aktualnych problemach, z jakimi musiała zmierzyć się społeczność tatarska. Artykuł wskazuje równocześnie na charakterystyczne i unikatowe cechy tatarskiego islamu, przesiąkniętego wpływami lokalnymi.
STEM/PROGENITOR CELLS ADHESION STRENGTHENING TO SYNTHETIC MATERIAL USING EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX
Authors: Lykov A. P. , Poveshchenko O. V. , Bondarenko A. N. , Surovtseva M. A. , Kim I. I.
Published: November 2017

Background: Tissue-engineered vascular grafts of small diameter have being widely used in coronary artery bypass grafting. However, the rate of settling of these grafts with endothelial cells is insufficient. Aims:The aim of the study was to selucidate the adhesion of endothelial progenitor cells and mesenchymal stem cells to synthetic materials (polystyrol, polytetrafluoroethylene) preprocessed with extracellular matrix (gelatin, fibronectin, collagen) in vitro.Materials and methods: For the study,the endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) were isolated from the peripheral blood of patients with ischemic heart disease, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) — from bone marrow of Wistar rats. Commercial monoclonal antibodies for flow- cytometry were used to determine the phenotype of EPC. To isolate the early and late EPC from mononuclear cells of peripheral blood, cells were raised for 8 and 16 days on a gelatin or fibronectin based substrate. The commercial kits for enzyme linked immunoassay were applied to assess levels of cytokine production and nitric oxide by early and late EPC conditioned by gelatin or fibronectin on the 8th and 16th days of growth. To conduct the study the MSC were isolated from bone marrow of rats. To determine the attachment of adherent fraction of nucleated bone marrow cells, cell morphology, the adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation were evaluated. To assess migration of MSC in real time within 24 hours on the device Cell-IQ, we used «closure/wound healing» test. The commercial kits for enzyme linked immunoassay were applied to assess levels of cytokine production and nitric oxide by MSC; and components of the extracellular matrix (fibronectin, collagen I and type IV) ― to assess the increased adhesion of MSC to the polytetrafluoroethylene. Results: The results demonstrated that endothelial progenitor cells adhere to both gelatin and fibronectin and confirmed the influence of these extracellular matrix components on the cytokine levels produced by early and late endothelial cells. The combination of fibronectin with type I or IV collagen or the combination of thereof promotes the adhesion to polytetrafluoroethylene and colonization of the graft.Conclusions: Preprocessing of synthetic material (polystyrene, polytetrafluoroethylene) enhances adhesion and growth of EPC and MSC which can be implemented when creating tissue-engineered vascular grafts for small diameter coronary artery bypass grafting with specified conditions of settlement by the cells involved in neointima formation.
Posicionamento e Percepção de Universitários de Graduação em Psicologia acerca da Alteração do Nome Civil de Pessoas Transexuais
Authors: Ana Paula Rodrigues Soares  , Gilmar Antoniassi Junior  , Hugo Christiano Soares Melo
Published: November 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a percepção dos acadêmicos da Graduação em Psicologia acerca da legalidade da mudança de nome de pessoas transexuais. Participaram do estudo 64 universitários que tiveram contato com a disciplina de Neurociência, aos quais, foram convidados aleatoriamente a assistirem o episódio 12 da primeira temporada da série “Psi”, e foram selecionados 19 universitários por atenderem ao solicitado. Logo após a apresentação, foi pedido que os mesmos realizassem uma dissertação ao qual fosse exposta a sua opinião e/ou percepção acerca da mudança legal do nome por indivíduos transgêneros. As análises dos dados decorreram por meio do conteúdo expresso pelos participantes, a partir do qual se buscou identificar: erros de conceituação; menções de apoio e/ou abnegação à mudança documental dos transexuais e de percepções gerais acerca da pessoa trans. A maioria dos participantes foram mulheres com idade de 18 a 30 anos, possuindo pouca informação e/ou interesse sobre as questões da transgeneridade. Observou-se a necessidade de outros estudos com esse contexto, visto que a falta de informação entrelaça o preconceito com a discriminação.
Assign taxonomy to gene calls using Centrifuge v4
Authors: E Thornton Jr James
Published: November 2017

Uses a custom Centrifuge pipeline to assign taxonomy to gene calls.
The Use of Yoga by Physical Therapists in the United States
Authors: Wims Mary E. , McIntyre Shayla M. , York Ann , Covill Laura G.
Published: November 2017

How physical therapists (PTs) in the United States currently use yoga in their clinical practices is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine how PTs in the United States view yoga as a physical therapy (PT) tool and how PTs use yoga therapeutically. The authors conducted a 24-item survey via electronic communications of the Geriatric, Orthopedic, Pediatric, and Women's Health Sections of the American Physical Therapy Association. Participants (n = 333) from 47 states and the District of Columbia replied. Reported use of therapeutic yoga among participants was high (70.6%). Of those participants, nearly a third use asana and pranayama only. Most participants using therapeutic yoga also include additional mindfulness-related elements such as sensory awareness, concentration/focus, and/or meditation. Most participants learned about yoga through personal experiences, with many participants citing lack of familiarity in using yoga in PT practice. Safety is the primary concern of participants when recommending yoga to patients as an independent health and wellness activity. Interdisciplinary communication between PTs, yoga therapists, and yoga teachers is warranted to address the post-discharge needs of clients. Healthcare changes have required PTs to adapt to a biopsychosocial-spiritual model (BPSS) for improved patient outcomes. Therapeutic yoga may provide an opportunity for PTs to expand their role in health and wellness and chronic disease management. There is opportunity for continuing education in therapeutic yoga for PTs.
Yoga Communities and Eating Disorders: Creating Safe Space for Positive Embodiment
Authors: Cook-Cottone Catherine , Douglass Laura Lee
Published: November 2017

With adequate education and guidance, yoga communities, as part of the therapeutic landscape in the 21st century, can play a significant role promoting positive embodiment for those with, and at-risk for, eating disorders (EDs). To do this, yoga teachers need to know how to create a body-positive community and be able to recognize and respond to those at risk and struggling with EDs in their communities. In order to address yoga teaching methods associated with EDs and ED risk, broader conceptual approaches and specific practices associated with positive embodiment are offered. These include the broader conceptual approaches of: intentional inclusion and acceptance, experiential emphasis, supporting positive embodiment and inquiry. Studio pragmatics are also detailed as related to the body, breath, emotions, and community. Assessment, referral, and community engagement are also addressed.
Abordaje clínico y manejo integral de la dermatitis irritativa por pañal
Authors: Sáez-de-Ocariz Marimar , Orozco-Covarrubias Luz , Greenawalt-Rodríguez Sydney
Published: November 2017

La dermatitis irritativa por pañal (DPi) es una enfermedad de etiología multifactorial, caracterizada por inflamación en el área cubierta por el pañal. Constituye la principal causa de consulta en lactantes y preescolares, con una prevalencia que oscila entre 40 y 50% de los pacientes en estos grupos de edad, y un pico máximo de presentación entre los 6 y los 12 meses de edad.
Call for Submissions: Special Issue, Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry (CPI)
Authors: DePass Cecille
Published: November 2017

Spirit and Heart: Indigenous People contest the formal and lived curriculaWe welcome proposals to contribute to the special issue.  Understandably, all proposals and work submitted to the co-editors of the CPI, special issue are to be grounded in Indigenous world views, lived experiences and/or ways of knowing.  Academic and community authors, poets and artists who are interested in contributing to this CPI Special Issue, please, submit a proposal in either a single Word or PDF file to any of the CPI Special Issue, Co-Editors by December 15, 2017.   If your proposal is accepted, the completed work is to be submitted for peer-review by March 15, 2018.  Planned publication date: early Fall 2018.
No Return Pictured
Authors: Thomas Megan
Published: November 2017

Photography
RODITELJSKA OČEKIVANJA I ŠKOLSKO POSTIGNUĆE UČENIKA
Authors: Slijepčević Senka D. , Zuković Slađana N. , Kopunović Radmila D.
Published: November 2017

Školsko postignuće je složen fenomen koji je, između ostalog, determinisan različitim aspektima porodičnog okruženja i unutraporodičnih odnosa. Veoma značajan segment čine i očekivanja koja roditelji imaju u vezi sa nivooom školskogog postignućaa svoje dece. U tom smislu, u radu su predstavljeni rezultati empirijskog istraživanja čiji je cilj ispitivanje mišljenja roditelja o značaju njihovih očekivanja za školsko postignuće deteta. Primenjeni upitnik konstruisan je za potrebe ovog istraživanja, a uzorkom je obuhvaćeno 103 roditelja dece osnovnoškolskog uzrasta. Rezultati su pokazali da većina roditelja veruje da njihova visoka očekivanja pozitivno deluju na školsko postignuće deteta, ističući da je potrebno pratiti afinitete i sposobnosti deteta pri izgrađivanju očekivanja. Takođe, pronađene su statistički značajne razlike između roditelja različitog nivoa obrazovanja u načinima na koji iskazuju svoja očekivanja, ali i kako procenjuju realnost sopstvenih očekivanja. Osim toga, procentualna raspodela dobijenih odgovora ukazuje na određene razlike u načinima na koji roditelji različitog nivoa obrazovanja reaguju na (ne)ostvarivanje očekivanog postignuća učenika. Na osnovu dobijenih rezultata, zaključuje se da je potrebno raditi na razvijanju svesti roditelja o njihovom uticaju na obrazovno postignuće dece, kao i na obezbeđivanju adekvatne podrške roditeljima u ostvarivanju ove bitne uloge od strane vaspitno-obrazovnih institucija.
ULOGA PEDAGOGA U PREVENCIJI SINDROMA SAGORIJEVANJA UČITELJA I ODGAJATELJA
Authors: Vrcelj Sofija , Zovko Anita , Vukobratović Jelena
Published: November 2017

U radu se analizira preventivno djelovanje pedagoga u obliku savjetodavnog rada orijentiranog na učitelje i odgajatelje. S obzirom da se profesije učitelja i odgajatelja usmjeravaju na pomaganje i podršku drugim ljudima, te se svrstavaju u takozvane ,,pomažuće  profesije¨, profesionalno sagorijevanje na poslu je neizbježna manifestacija sve većih zahtjeva koji se pred njih stavljaju. Istraživanja pokazuju da izloženost sve većim zahtjevima na svim razinama posla kod ,,pomažućih profesija¨ dovodi do ekstremne  količine negativnog stresa, koji dovodi do sindroma sagorijevanja (engl. burn-out), što je predmet interesa istraživača već trideset godina. Ekstremni primjeri sindroma izgaranja mogu prerasti u Karoshi sindrom koji dovodi do smrtnih posljedica.  Rad obuhvaća teorijske implikacije ključnih pojmova te raščlanjuje pojavu sindroma sigorijevanja na dvije profesije: učitelje i odgajatelje te preventivnu savjetodavnu ulogu pedagoga kroz suvremenu ulogu tzv. ¨kritičkog prijatelja¨/¨refleksivnog praktičara¨ u ¨zajednici koja uči¨.
Geo-Environmental Estimation of Land Use Changes and Its Effects on Egyptian Temples at Luxor City
Authors: Elfadaly Abdelaziz , Wafa Osama , Abouarab Mohamed. A. R. , Guida Antonella , Spanu Pier Giorgio , Lasaponara Rosa
Published: November 2017

Over the years, the Egyptian temples at Luxor city have been intensely investigated, but most of these studies just focused on the classical sides of the archaeological and historical descriptions. Many of the environmental problems are inevitable results of the unplanned urban crawling around the monuments temples. This paper aims at assessing the environmental changes around some temples of Luxor City using Remote sensing and GIS techniques. In particular, a historical database made up of Corona and Landsat TM data have been investigated along with the new acquisitions of Quickbird2 and Sentinel2. Results from our investigation highlighted rapid changes in urban and agricultural areas, which adversely affected the Egyptian monumental temples causing serious degradation phenomena. Using the information obtained from our RS&GIS based analysis, mitigation strategies have been also identified for supporting the preservation of the archaeological area.
Betanin: A Bioeconomy Insight into a Valued Betacyanin
Authors: Ciriminna Rosaria , Danzì Carmelo , Fidalgo Alexandra , Timpanaro Giuseppe , Ilharco Laura M. , Pagliaro Mario
Published: November 2017

Sourced so far mostly from beet root juice, betanin is a red-violet natural colorant increasingly used by the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries. We provide an updated bioeconomy perspective into a valued betacyanin whose supply and applications, we argue in this study, will rapidly expand.
Effect of Selected Factors on Catalytic Activity of Bimetallic Copper-Gold Catalysts in Selective Oxidation of Glycerol
Authors: Kaminski Piotr
Published: November 2017

A current problem in petrochemical industry is the elimination of crude glycerol which is the by-product of biodiesel production obtained during the transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats. In this work are presented the results of characterisation of mesoporous ceria, zirconia and mixed cerium-zirconium oxide modified with gold and/or copper species and their application as catalysts in the selective oxidation of glycerol in the liquid phase. The characterisation of samples was performed using selected advanced techniques (ATR-FTIR, UV-vis, XRD, adsorption and desorption of nitrogen, XRD, XPS, TEM, SEM, STEM-EDXS). The obtained data show that the bimetallic Cu-Au systems supported on mesoporous ceria, zirconia or mixed cerium-zirconium oxide are more active and selective in glycerol oxidation to glyceric acid in basic solution than acidic conditions. The data of HPLC analysis provided that glyceric acid was the first stable product in the liquid phase during the oxidation process in alkali media. It is worth noting that the bimetallic Cu-Au catalysts were characterised also by the catalytic stability, because the increase of selectivity to glyceric acid during the recycling of Cu-Au catalysts was achieved. The influence of selected factors (oxygen source, pH solution, oxygen pressure, base content and stirring speed) on the catalytic activity of Cu-Au catalysts will be presented and discussed.
On the Effectiveness of Zeolite-Based Catalysts in the CO2 Recycling to DME: State of the Art and Perspectives
Authors: Catizzone Enrico , Bonura Giuseppe , Migliori Massimo , Frusteri Francesco , Giordano Girolamo
Published: November 2017

Starting from the environmental issues related to global warming, climate change and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, this review paper describes how CO2 recycling can represent a challenging strategy suitable to explore new concepts and opportunities for catalytic and industrial development. In this view, the production of dimethyl ether (DME) from catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 appears as a viable technology, able to meet also the ever-increasing need for alternative environmentally-friendly fuels and energy carriers. Basic considerations on thermodynamic aspects controlling DME production from CO2 are presented, then summarizing the main catalytic systems developed in such a field. Special attention is paid on the role assumed during last years by zeolite-based systems, either in the methanol-to-DME dehydration step or in the one-pot CO2-to-DME hydrogenation. On the whole, the productivity of DME results significantly to be dependent on several catalyst features, linked not only to the metal-oxide phase responsible for CO2 activation/hydrogenation, but also to specific properties of the zeolites (i.e., topology, porosity, surface area, acidity, interaction with active metals, distributions of metal particles, …) influencing activity and stability of hybridized bifunctional heterogeneous catalysts.
Isolation of Factors Differentiating High and Low Levels of Performance of Students in Sarva Shiksha Mission of Hooghly District of West Bengal
Authors: Basak Sanghamitra , Deb Prasenjit
Published: November 2017

After flourishing execution of District Primary Education Programme (1997-2002) at the primary level, a demand had been generated at the elementary level throughout the country. To meet the demand, Sarva Shiksha Mission had been launched in 2002 throughout the country as a flagship programme where both the Union Government and the Provincial Government joined in hand at the operational level. The present study has been conducted in the eastern and western part of Hooghly district of the state of West Bengal where eastern part of the district is taken as high level of performance of students and western part of the district is taken as low level of performance of students. To illustrate the performance level of elementary students in Sarva Shiksha Mission in term of 25 variables, viz., Age (X1), Calorie intake value (X2), Food intake value (X3), Body Mass Index (X4), Mother’s Education (X5), Use of teaching learning material at school (X6), Communication to School (X7), Mode of communication (X8), attitude of teachers towards students (X9), Adequate Dress during school time (X10), Role of School teachers in understanding text books (X11 ), Role of parents in understanding text books (X12), Access to text (X13), Availability of text books (X14), Home environment (X15), Financial Condition (X16), Encouragement by the social leaders toward education (X17), Encouragement by mother toward Education (X18), Encouragement by the siblings towards Education (X19), Contribution of mother towards study (X20), Contribution of mother towards study (X21), mother’s level of income(X22), encouragement of mother in continuing education (X23), Attitude of mother towards children(X24), Whether engagement in essential household activities(X25), were found to bear substantial impact on the high and low level of performance (Y) of students.
The Study of Peace Awareness among Undergraduate Students
Authors: Ahmed Anjum , Iftekhar Siam
Published: November 2017

The word peace can be defined well through three basic point inner peace (peace with self), social peace (means the social understanding, social adjustments and social relationships between the individuals who live in the society) and peace with nature (means to stay in harmony with nature, to obey the natural phenomena and not to disturb the natural dignity through environment and economic exploitation and stratification). Peace education is an umbrella term and can be difficult to define. In a very simple word, peace education give the learners the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values which are necessary to end violence and injustice in the society and promote a culture, inner, social peace within the individual. Peace education is an essential component of quality basic education. It is concerned with helping learners to develop an awareness of the process and skills that are necessary for achieving understanding, tolerance and goodwill in the world today. The present study aims to find out the awareness of peace education among the undergraduate students of the AMU, Aligarh. A sample of 300 undergraduate students was selected by using stratified random sampling. The results and implications of the findings are discussed in the paper.
Respons Tanaman Karet Belum Menghasilkan terhadap Pemupukan Organik dan Anorganik di Tanah Latosol Sukabumi
Authors: Saefudin Saefudin
Published: November 2017

The needs of fertilizer for immature rubber plant (IRP) is influenced by many factors, including the  type of soil, clones, plant age and cultivation technique. Information on fertilizers needs of IRP on various types of soils is still limited. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the response of the IRP toward organic and inorganic fertilizers in latosol soil in Sukabumi, West Java. The research was conducted at Pakuwon Experimental Station, Indonesian Industrial and Beverage Crop Research Institute (IIBCRI) Sukabumi from June 2014 until June 2016.  The research used split plot design  with three replications. The main plot was organic fertilizer doses (0, 2, and 4 kg/plant), whereas the subplot was anorganic fertilizers doses (50%, 75%, 100%, and 125% from recommended dose). Variable observed were stem girth and length, leaf number, and leaf density of the apical branch, length of petiole, length and width of leaflet. The results showed that there was no significant interaction between dose treatment of organic fertilizer and inorganic  fertilizer on all parameters of IRP grown on latosol soil in Sukabumi. Organic fertilizer significantly affect the character of stem girth, length and width of the leaflet. The more organic fertilizer given, the bigger stem girth of IRP, but the smaller length and width of the leaflet.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTHEDGING ACTIVITY ON COMPANY’S INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS
Authors: Oktarina Dian
Published: November 2017

Between 2008-2009, Indonesia had financial crisis which made companies tried hard to stabilize its economy and found solutions or preventive action to resolve the problems of the crisis. Several ways can be applied to resolved these risks, and hedging activity was one solution. Data sampling in this article were taken from automotive industry listed at Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) between 2010-2014. The purpose of this study is to determine activity of derivative instruments to hedge the volatility in economic conditions of internal and external company. Internal economy condition is described by financial distress and external economy condition is described by economic exposure. Logistic regression analysis is a tool used in this research. The results indicate that financial distress provides significant negative effect on implementation of hedging activities, while economic exposure does not affect the implementation of hedging activities. Further research can use other sector or using all sector companies listed at the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) and with a longer period of time. However, added some independent variables can affect hedging activities such as interest rates and inflation.
Development Optimization of the Rich Gas Condensate Field in the Sultanate of Oman, Through Aspiring for Top Quartile Recovery Factor
Authors: Cobanoglu M. , Soleimani A. , Mourad A. , Sulaimi A. , Deori M. , Noirot J. C.
Published: November 2017

The deep SR gas field was discovered in 1991, with rich gas-condensate in the Barik and lean gas in the Miqrat reservoir. The field has been on depletion production since 1999 from the Barik reservoir and started commingled production from Barik and Miqrat reservoirs in 2001. Areally the field is split into three tectonically and dynamically separated blocks namely the SR Main to the North, the SR Graben and the SR South.

The field is currently producing with 189 active wells out of 214 drilled wells. The field is currently utilizing a second stage compression where the suction pressure is 13 bars. The field development relies on the 2010 Field Development Plan (FDP) concept that proposed using fracced vertical wells and commingled production from the two producing units, Barik and Miqrat.

An integrated subsurface-surface study was conducted in 2015-2016 with the objective to deliver a new FDP that aimed at the redefinition of the gas and condensate forecasts for the next 10 years through a focused development of the tight gas units and delivery of further identified opportunities in the SR field.

This study covered a new static model that included a complete new petrophysical interpretation of available data with updated saturations and contact evaluations, an updated structural interpretation and new field property modeling, a new full field dynamic model and an evaluation of various further compression and infill options. A new technology plan to address critical development challenges was also developed.

This paper covers:

The challenges faced in the development of the SR gas condensate field The dynamic modeling challenges and workflow The evaluation of further infill well options (i.e. highly deviated horizontal and vertical commingled wells) The feasibility of a full field vertical well development conducted to estimate the optimum number of wells required for such a development The evaluation and optimization of further compression options The identification and evaluation of additional contingent resource (i.e. extension of facility life, etc…) to further improve ultimate recovery The identification of critical issues/challenges, the screening of different technology solutions as well as the development of a technology staircase to address those challenges The economical evaluation of development options
Kajian Maskulinitas dan Masa Depan Kajian Gender dan Pembangunan di Indonesia
Authors: Hasyim Nur
Published: November 2017

This paper argues that men and masculinity studies influence the direction of gender studies and development in Indonesia. Through literature review and participatory observation, the author as a male activist that engage in advocating gender justice and gender based violence prevention for more that fiveteen years presents five indications that support the thesis. Among those indications are; first, the growing of men and masculinity studies in Indonesia. Second, transformation of Pusat Studi Wanita (Center for Women Studies) into Pusat Studi Gender dan Anak (Center for Research on Gender and Children). Third, the growing of men movement for gender justice. Forth, the growing of research on men and masculinity in Muslim society. This paper also argues that study on masculinity and Islam is challenging field since very few scholars who explored this issue. Moreover this paper points out that research on masculinity and Islam will contribute to the development of global discourse on masculinity.
Small Improvements in Postoperative Outcome with Gap Balancing Technique Compared with Measured Resection in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Hommel Hagen , Kunze Daniel , Hommel Peggy , Fennema Peter
Published: November 2017

Background:

There is ongoing debate about how to obtain correct rotational alignment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Two commonly used techniques are the measured resection (MR) and the gap balancing (GB) technique.

Objective:

The objective of the present study was to analyze which of these two techniques confers a clinical advantage up to 10 years postoperatively.

Methods:

Two hundred patients were randomized to either MR or GB. The primary outcome was the Knee Society Knee Score (KS) 10 years postoperatively. Secondary outcomes were passive range of motion, the Knee Society Function Score (FS), and the Western Ontario and McMasters Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), along with implant survival. We employed a two one-sided test (TOST) and linear mixed models to assess clinical outcomes.

Results:

Mean KS was 82 (95% confidence interval (CI), 80 – 83) and 77 (95% CI, 76 – 79) in the GB and MR group, respectively. The TOST test and linear mixed model both revealed statistical significance (p < 0.001). In addition, GB yielded better postoperative FS and WOMAC. However, between-group differences were consistently small. Implant survival rates at 10 years, with survival for any reason as the endpoint of interest, were 93.7% (95% CI, 86.4% and 97.1%) and 89.8% (95% CI, 81.9% - 94.4%) for the GB group and the MR group, respectively (p= 0.302).

Conclusion:

Gap-balancing is a safe and reliable technique. KS for the two study groups at 10 years can be considered equivalent, and the small postoperative advantages may not extend beyond clinical relevance.
Managing Bony Defects of the Shoulder Joint that Occur in Association with Dislocation
Authors: Yates Jonathan Brian , Choudhry Muhammad Naghman , Waseem Mohammad
Published: November 2017

Background:

Defects to the articular surface of the humeral head have been known to be associated with shoulder dislocation since the 19thcentury. It wasn't until 1934 that the first description of the ubiquitous compression fracture of the posterolateral humeral head that occurs with traumatic anterior instability appeared. From 1940, this defect became referred to as a Hill-Sachs lesion after the investigators who reported the condition. The significance of, and therefore treatment of, these and other such bony defects around the shoulder joint has been hotly debated.

Methods:

We reviewed the available current literature to determine and report on the most up to date concepts and treatment techniques being used to manage bony defects of the shoulder.

Results:

Numerous surgical options have been proposed to manage bony defects of the shoulder, including a variety of defect-filling procedures, with good outcomes. However, the small numbers and diversity of case mix makes for difficult comparisons.

Conclusion:

We are currently developing a greater appreciation of how both the humeral and glenoid defects interact and therefore should be assessed and addressed simultaneously in order to improve patient outcomes. More research and collaboration is needed to determine the optimal method of assessing and managing these patients.
Challenges and Solutions in Management of Distal Humerus Fractures
Authors: Ul Islam Saif , Glover Alexander William , Waseem Mohammad
Published: November 2017

Background:

Management of distal humerus fractures remains a challenge for trauma surgeons and advancements in treatment options continue to be made to achieve the best results for patients presenting with these complex fractures. Our aim in this article is to provide the surgeons with a detailed review of current literature to help them make an evidence based decision when faced with managing such complex injuries in their surgical practice.

Methods:

This is a comprehensive review of the current literature that details various aspects of distal distal humerus fractures such as classification, surgical anatomy, surgical approaches, treatment options, choices of devices, outcomes and complications.

Results:

With the advancements in techniques and equipment, there has been improvement in patients’ outcomes following surgical management of these fractures and a large proportion of these patients are able to achieve pre-injury level of function. The contoured locking plates have enabled successful fixation of many of these fractures that were previously considered unfixable. For those not amenable to surgical fixation, total elbow arthroplasty and elbow hemiarthroplasty are considered as good alternatives.

Conclusion:

Since the days where the ‘bag of bones’ technique was the preferred method of treating these complex injuries, techniques and outcomes have advanced greatly. However, they still present a significant technical challenge and need meticulous technique and experience to achieve optimal results.
MEDICATION ADHERENCE ‎IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS: A STUDY IN SAUDI ARABIA‎
Authors: Rabba Abdullah K. , Aljiris Waleed S. , Ahmed Nehad J. , Alkharfy Khalid M.
Published: November 2017

Objective: To assess the extent of antidiabetic drug adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and different factors affecting adherence in outpatient clinics in Alkharj city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Type 2 diabetic patients attending two outpatient clinics in Alkharj city, KSA, were randomly selected, and interviewed for information regarding their antidiabetic drug adherence. A six-item questionnaire was used to measure the level of adherence in study participants. Participants scoring six points are categorized as (high adherent), while scores of 4 to 5 puts the participants in the (medium adherence) category, and participants with scores less than 4 are of (Low adherence). Patient’s records were also, reviewed, for relevant lab and clinical data.Results: 68 type 2 diabetic patients participated in this study from April 2014 to September 2014. Majority of participants (73.5%) were of 40 to 60 years old. Hypertension and/or lipid disorders were encountered in majority of patients in this study. 26.5% of patients in this study were categorized as (high adherent), 55.9% as (medium adherent), and 17.6% as (low adherent). 72% of patients had an HbA1c level of ≥7% suggesting poor control of their disease. Patients with a longer history of diabetes, and patients with HbA1c level less than 7%  found to achieve better adherence levels (p-value<0.05). Conclusion: Subjective information from patients suggested accepted level of adherence. Nevertheless, objective measurements of HbA1c, suggest poor glycemic control that possibly reflect poor adherence to antidiabetic medications.
HERBAL MEDICINES AS NEUROPROTECTIVE AGENT: A MECHANISTIC APPROACH
Authors: Roy Supriya , Awasthi Himani
Published: November 2017

Neurodegeneration refers to a condition of neuronal death occurring as a result of progressive disease of long termand is becoming a major health problem in the 21st century. Neurons degenerated are not replaced resulting in cognitive loss ,many neurodegenerative disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer's Disease (AD) dementia, cerebrovascular impairment, seizure disorders, head injury, Parkinsonism. Neuroprotection refers to the strategies and possible mechanisms that are able to protect the central nervous system (CNS) against neuronal injury and neurodegenerative disorders. The past decade has witnessed an intense interest in herbal plants having long-term health promoting or medicinal qualities. Comprehensive research and discovery has demonstrated that natural products, medicinal herbs, plant extracts, and their metabolites, have great potential as neuroprotective agent. Although the precise mechanisms of action of herbal drugs have yet to be determined, some of them have been shown to exert anti-inflammatory and/or antioxidant effects. Thus the herbal plants can be a valuable source of drug against neurodegenerative disorders which will require high-throughput screening. This review will highlight the role of herbal plants and their phytoconstituents against neurodegenerative diseases and other related disorders, focusing on their mechanism of action and therapeutic potential. Keywords:
DISSOLUTION BEHAVIOR OF CARBAMAZEPINE SUSPENSIONS USING THE USP DISSOLUTION APPARATUS 2 AND THE FLOW-THROUGH CELL METHOD WITH SIMULATED GI FLUIDS
Authors: Medina Jose Raul , Aguilar Erik , Hurtado Marcela
Published: November 2017

Objective: To characterize the dissolution behaviour of carbamazepine generic suspensions using the USP Dissolution Apparatus 2 and the flow-through cell method with simulated gastrointestinal fluids as dissolution media.Methods: Tegretol® suspension and two generic formulations were tested. Dissolution studies were performed using the USP Apparatus 2 (75 rpm and 900 ml of dissolution medium) and the flow-through cell method (laminar flow at 16 ml/min). Simulated gastric fluid (SGF) (with and without pepsin) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF) (without pancreatin) at 37.0±0.5 °C, was used as dissolution media. The quantity of dissolved carbamazepine was determined at 5 min intervals until reaching 60 min, at 285 nm. Percentage dissolved at 60 min, mean dissolution time, dissolution efficiency values (model-independent parameters), as well as t50% and t63.2% were calculated (model-dependent parameters). Values for all parameters were compared between the reference and generic formulations using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) following a Dunnett’s multiple comparison test. Dissolution data were also fitted to different fit models.Results: Since the first sampling time, the reference product had reached 100% of drug dissolved, which was determined using USP Apparatus 2. Nevertheless, significant differences in the three model-independent parameters of generic products were found (*P<0.05). Dissolution data obtained with the paddle apparatus were fitted to different kinetic equations; however, using the flow-through cell method and SIF without pancreatin, the three drug products were fitted to the same kinetic model (Gompertz). With ANOVA-based comparisons and the flow-through cell method, significant differences were found in dissolution data of generic product A versus reference at all sampling times (*P<0.05). The flow-through cell method and SGF with pepsin were the best options to discriminate among dissolution profiles.Conclusion: The flow-through cell method seems to be an adequate dissolution apparatus to characterize in vitrodissolution performance of Class II drugs manufactured as suspensions. For carbamazepine suspensions, SGF and laminar flow at 16 ml/min were the most appropriate conditions to discriminate among generic formulations. Given the physicochemical characteristics of carbamazepine and the environment in which the drug products were tested, these differences could be of clinical relevance.
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF THUJA OCCIDENTALIS SEEDS EXTRACTS AGAINST THE ISOLATED COMMON SKIN INFECTING MICROORGANISMS
Authors: Eltayeb Ikram Mohamed , Hamid Abdeen Salim
Published: November 2017

Objective: This study represents the first attempt to investigate the antimicrobial activity of Thuja occidentalis seeds extracts against the isolated skin infecting microorganisms.Methods: T. occidentalis seeds were powdered and extracted continuously by Soxhlet apparatus using 96% ethanol to obtain the total crude ethanolic extract. The extracts with increasing polarity were successively prepared with petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and methanol using the Soxhlet apparatus.The extracts were screened for their phytochemical constituents. Their antimicrobial activity against standards microorganism and the isolated skin infecting microorganisms was evaluated using the agar diffusion method.Results: The result revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, tannins and cardiac glycosides. The antimicrobial activity result showed that Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans were found to be sensitive to the extracts of T. occidentalis seeds with inhibition zones range between 20±0.57-12±1.25 mm. The isolated skin infecting microorganisms; Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis were found to be highly susceptible to the extracts of T. occidentalis seeds with inhibition zones of 28±1.02-22±0.45 mm and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 6.25 mg/ml.Conclusion: From the results it concludes, T. occidentalisseeds extracts had a considerable level of antimicrobial activity. They are more effective towards gram-positive than gram-negative bacteria. Hence, the active principles present in the extracts are particularly powerful effective against the skin infected isolated bacteria. In conclusion, there is a proportional increasing in the antimicrobial activity with increase of the solvents polarity. This may attribute to the fact that the chemical constituents responsible for the antimicrobial activity are of high polarity, such as tannins.
INDUCTION OF APOPTOSIS BY FATTY ACID RICH FRACTION OF SOLANUM NIGRUM ON CERVICAL CANCER CELL LINES
Authors: Paul Subhabrata , Kundu Rita
Published: November 2017

Objective: Mechanism of cell death inducing pathway of chloroform fraction of methanolic extract of Solanum nigrum were studied in a panel of cervical cancer cell line.Methods: Cells were treated with IC50 doses (previously determined by MTT assay), and various experiments were performed. For cellular and nuclear morphology, cells were stained with Hoechst33258 and observed under phase and fluorescence microscopy. Cell cycle shift and apoptotic assay (AnnexinV-FITC/PI) were studied by flow cytometry. Expressions of relevant genes were studied at the transcriptional and translational levels. ROS induction and loss of MMP and presence of γH2AX were studied by fluorescent microscopy. Constituents of the fraction were separated by column chromatography and bioassayed by MTT assay. Bioactive sub-fractions were identified by GC-MS.Results: Typical apoptotic morphological features were found in the treated cells. Most cells were found in late apoptotic stages. In HeLa and C33A cell lines, cells were blocked at G1/S, in SiHa, subG0 population increased. Expression of antiapoptotic Bcl-2 decreased and that of proapoptotic BAX, p53, p21 increased. Expression of HPV16 and human ET1 also decreased. ROS mediated DNA damage was detected and induced apoptosis. Different fatty acids along with other compounds were detected in the chloroform fraction, all of which are reported to have anticancer properties.Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that fatty acid rich chloroform fraction of S. nigrum is capable of inducing apoptosis in cervical cancer cells, through ROS mediated DNA damage.
MAKNA “MEMANCING” BAHASA BALI DIALEK DESA LEMBONGAN: KAJIAN METABAHASA SEMANTIK ALAMI
Authors: Ana I Wayan
Published: November 2017

[Title: Meaning of “Memancing”Balinese Language of Lembongan Village Dialect : The Study of Natural Semantics Metalanguage] The word ‘memancing” (fishing) can be found in most languages in the world and this word is unique in the Balinese Language of Lembongan Village Dialect as it various hyponymies. This research is intended to recognize and explain the meaning of “memancing” in Balinese of Lembongan Village Dialect and to preserve the lexicons that are almost extinct due to the rapid development of tourism. To analyze the problems of this research, the NSM theory is applied to the concept of semantic primitive, polysemy, allolection, and universal syntax. The phases of NSM theory in analyzing the meaning of “memancing” in BBDL are configurations of components to find out distinctive features, and explication to study the information on the meaning of “memancing” which includes entity imposed by the treatment, the equipment use, the uniqueness of movement and the expected proceeds. From the analysis, it is found that there are seven lexicons having the meaning of “memancing” with distinctive features, namely: memelas, ngerumik, ngulur, melok, muduk, maidang dan nyogonang.
Tissue repair after selective alveolar corticotomy in orthodontic patients:
Authors: Medeiros Raquel Bueno , Pires Fabio Ramoa , Kantarci Alpdogan , Capelli Jonas
Published: November 2017

Objectives:

To analyze histologic findings of bone remodeling at the time of surgery and 90 days later at corticotomized and noncorticotomized sites.

Materials and Methods:

Eight adult patients with bilaterally inclined mandibular molars were included in this split-mouth study. Corticotomy was performed on the test side, and bone was harvested on both mandibular hemi-arches. Bone blocks were shipped to Forsyth Institute lab (Boston, Mass). After surgery, cantilevers were activated to upright inclined mandibular molars on both sides. Approximately 90 days after surgery, new mandibular bone blocks were harvested from test and control sites. Histologic analyses were performed on both groups (test and control sides) at two time points: baseline (T0) and 90 days after surgery (T90). Bone blocks were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and Masson's trichrome. The protocols enabled screening of new bone formation and collagen in mineralized and nonmineralized connective tissue. Outcomes were compared using a clustered generalized estimating equations model

Results:

The test group at T90 exhibited an increase of 16% of primary bone (P < .05), an increase of 6.6 in osteocytes quantity (P = .039), and an increase of 4.06 in reversal lines quantity (P = .924). Both groups exhibited a decrease in the inorganic proportion.

Conclusions:

The intentional bone injury performed in adult patients undergoing orthodontic treatment can be considered temporary and reversible. Evidence indicates that baseline bone characteristics are unaltered.