bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Taxonomic evaluation and valid publication of Sorbaria sorbifolia var. glandulifolia (Sorbarieae, Rosaceae)
Authors: SONG JUN-HO , HONG SUK-PYO
Published: July 2019

Sorbaria stellipila var. glandulosa has not previously been validly published as there was no Latin diagnosis or description and no designation of a type specimen. The combination name of Sorbaria sorbifolia f. glandulosa that was proposed by T.B. Lee was also a nomen nudum. However, recent morphological, anatomical, and numerical studies have clearly identified this as a variety of Sorbaria sorbifolia. Here, we suggest this taxon as a new variety, Sorbaria sorbifolia var. glandulifolia with full description and type designation. Moreover, nomenclatural reviews, distribution maps, and an identification key to the Sorbaria taxa (one species and two varieties) in Korea are also provided.
A new species of Begonia Linn. (Begoniaceae) in karst regions from Guizhou, China
Authors: HE SHUN-ZHI , GUO SHI-WEI , CHEN WEN-HONG , ZHANG RONG-MEI , SHUI YU-MIN
Published: July 2019

Karst regions provide a special environment for plant development, and have a highly endemic flora. A tuberous Begonia species, collected from a limestone mountain in Guizhou province, has been confirmed to be new to science, described and illustrated here. In sect. Diploclinium, the new species, Begonia zunyiensis S.Z.He & Y.M.Shui sp. nov., is similar to B. labordei H.Lév., but differs in having lanceolate leaves, fused filaments and styles, and the largest wing on the fruit being falciform.
Four new species of Sathytes Westwood (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) from the island of Borneo
Authors: SHEN QI , YIN ZI-WEI
Published: July 2019

The pselaphine genus Sathytes Westwood is represented in Borneo by a single species. In this paper we describe four new species: S. borneoensis sp. nov., S. liuyei sp. nov., S. larifuga sp. nov., and S. shihongliangi sp. nov. All new species were collected by light traps in Sabah, and show unique combinations of male sexual characters that lead to ready species discriminations. A key to Sathytes species from Borneo is appended.
The “Podus” complex: New species and notes on some Acanthocinini (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae)
Authors: NASCIMENTO FRANCISCO E. DE L. , SANTOS-SILVA ANTONIO
Published: July 2019

The males of Tropanisopodus tachira Monné & Monné, 2007, from Colombia and Paranisopodus granulosus Monné & Monné, 2007, from Peru are described for the first time. Anisopodus cochabambaensis Schmid, 2016 is newly recorded for Colombia. Tropanisopodus antonkozlovi sp. nov. is described, and a key to species of Tropanisopodus is provided. Anisopodus acutus Thomson, 1865 is transferred to Paranisopodus Monné & Martins, 1976. The female of Paranisopodus heterotarsus Monné & Martins, 1976 is described for the first time. Paranisopodus antonkozlovi sp. nov. is described and included in a previous key.
A new winter stonefly (Plecoptera: Capniidae) from Shaanxi Province of China
Authors: CHEN ZHI-TENG , SONG LIANG-DONG
Published: July 2019

A new winter stonefly species of the genus Capnia Pictet, 1841, Capnia s.l. bilobata sp. nov. is described and illustrated from Shaanxi Province of northwestern China. The new species is distinguished from all currently known Capnia s.l. by the male and female genitalic characters. The falciform projection on male tergum 9 and the unique-shaped female subgenital plate separate the new taxon from other congeners.
A new species of the genus Zographetus Watson, 1893 from China (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae)
Authors: XUE GUOXI , LI MENG , LI XIAOJUAN , XIE GUOGUANG , CHEN KEDA , LI JIALING
Published: July 2019

Zographetus rienki sp. nov. is described from southern China based upon two males and one female which are associated by COI barcode. The male of this new species is distinguishable by the following combination of external characters: on the ventral side of the forewing, there is a black hair tuft at basal dorsum, cubitus and basal Cu2 are swollen, and the origin of vein Cu2 is much nearer to wing base than to vein Cu1; both sides of the hindwing are unmarked. The structure of male genitalia also differs from those of all the known congeneric species. Adults and genitalia of the type specimens are illustrated. A key to species of the genus is provided based upon previous works.
New genus of dikraneurine leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae) from Japan, with description of two new species
Authors: OHARA NAOMICHI , HAYASHI MASAMI , KAMITANI SATOSHI
Published: July 2019

A new genus, Stictotettix gen. nov. and two new species of Dikraneurini, S. cleyerae sp. nov. and S. morishimai sp. nov., are described and illustrated, based on the specimens from Japan. This new genus is unique in the male genital features of the aedeagal atrium. The two new species live on pentaphylacacean trees, Cleyera japonica and Eurya japonica, respectively.
Patients with pulse-synchronous tinnitus should be suspected to have elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure
Authors: Guo Ping , Sun Wenfang , Shi Suming , Wang Wuqing
Published: July 2019

Objective

This study was performed to evaluate the prevalence and clinical importance of elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure among patients with pulse-synchronous tinnitus.

Methods

Nineteen patients underwent height and weight measurements, routine otologic examinations, ear computed tomography, brain magnetic resonance imaging, fundus examination, and tinnitus score assessment. We analyzed the data with Fisher’s exact test, the t-test, and Pearson’s correlation.

Results

The mean age of the 19 patients was 39.2 ± 8.1 years (range, 27–54 years), and the mean body mass index was 22.2 ± 1.6 kg/m2 (range, 19.9–24.6 kg/m2). The proportion of patients with elevated CSF pressure was 68%. No significant correlation between the severity of tinnitus and CSF pressure was found. Lumbar puncture and oral administration of diuretics resulted in significant improvement in tinnitus.

Conclusions

If detailed physical and imaging examinations fail to detect the definite cause of pulse-synchronous tinnitus, a routine lumbar puncture should be performed to measure the CSF pressure. Elevated CSF pressure should be suspected in patients with pulse-synchronous tinnitus.
Hubert Ingham Clements: A Pioneer of Australian Anaesthesia
Authors: Holland R.
Published: July 2019

Hubert Ingham Clements was an inventor, designer and engineer who manufactured many pieces of apparatus for use in the scientific and medical practice, particularly in the field of anaesthesia from 1917 when he designed and manufactured suction pumps and anaesthetic machines.

His products were ingenious, light and portable where desirable, but sturdy, extraordinarily reliable, of low maintenance and high performance. His contribution to the specialty of anaesthesia is acknowledged.
Home Fortification of Rice With Lime: A Novel Potential Way to Reduce Calcium Deficiency in Bangladesh
Authors: Naila Nurun Nahar , Mondal Prasenjit , Bromage Sabri , Islam M. Munirul , Huda M. Mamun , Shomik Mohammad Sohel , Mondal Dinesh , Fawzi Wafaie , Ahmed Tahmeed
Published: July 2019

Background:

In order to improve calcium status, fortified rice should have acceptable organoleptic properties of that food.

Objective:

We aimed to assess whether home fortification of rice with slaked lime can increase calcium content of rice and whether this fortified rice is well tolerated in a nutritionally at-risk population.

Methods:

This experimental study measured the calcium content of rice cooked with different concentration of lime and assessed the acceptability of fortified rice among 400 women and children. Each participant received fortified rice with one of five concentrations of lime (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 or 10 gm per 500 gm of rice), with or without additional foods (lentil soup or fried green papaya). All participants were asked to score the organoleptic qualities on a hedonic scale.

Results:

Analysis showed that rice calcium content increased in a dose- response manner with increased lime during cooking (76.03, 205.58, 427.55, 614.29 and 811.23 mg/kg for given lime concentrations). Acceptability of the meal was greater when additional foods were served with rice at all lime concentrations. In both groups, the 7.5M arm reported highest overall acceptability (children, 6.25; women 6.10). This study found significant association between overall acceptability (different concentrations of lime mixed rice; with/without additional foods) and between groups (women vs. children) ( p value = < 0.001) where-as no association was found within groups.

Conclusions:

Lime-fortified rice can be feasible considering the calcium uptake of rice and organoleptic character. Further research on bioavailability can establish a solid foundation that will support design of an effective intervention to reduce calcium deficiency in this population.
Facile fabrication of MnO2-embedded 3-D porous polyaniline composite hydrogel for supercapacitor electrode with high loading
Authors: Huang Huabo , Chen Renpeng , Yang Shuaiyi , Li Liang , Liu Yulan , Huang Juan
Published: July 2019

To obtain the promising pseudocapacitance of MnO2, the composite hydrogel of MnO2 and polyaniline (PANI) was fabricated using in situ polymerization of aniline hydrochloride in the aqueous solution containing commercial MnO2 nanoparticles and additives. Both scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy results indicated that the composite hydrogel exhibited a 3-D porous structure, within which MnO2 nanoparticles were uniformly embedded. The investigations of cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge−discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy demonstrated superior supercapacitor (SC) performance of the hydrogel electrode even with high loading. The electrode with loading of 1.5 mg cm–2 showed a favorable specific capacitance (293 F g–1, 10 mV s–1), which only decreased to 258 F g–1 when the loading of the electrode was seven times higher (10.8 mg cm–2). Furthermore, the hydrogel electrode displayed good cycle stability in the acidic solution (81% capacitance retention after 1000 charge/discharge cycles). The favorable electrochemical performance of the composite hydrogel should be attributed to the fast electron/ion transport and good protection for MnO2 in the 3-D porous structure. Due to the facile one-pot synthesis and optimized nanostructure, it could be expected that MnO2-embedded 3-D porous PANI composite hydrogels have great application in the field of high-performance electrode with high loading for SCs.
A study on dispersions of CB and CNT in PP/EPDM composites and their mechanical reinforcement
Authors: Tuo Xiaohang , Ma Guizhi , Tan Qian , Gong Yumei , Guo Jing
Published: July 2019

Carbon material (carbon black (CB) and carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced composites are being studied widely. The content of the reinforcing materials is known as the main influencing factor. However, the dispersion of the reinforcing materials is often neglected or, where it is investigated, not thoroughly evaluated. In this article, the dispersion states of carbon materials in the composite materials were quantitatively analyzed using an image processing method. Meanwhile, the reliability of the image analysis was verified through the testing results of the mechanical and rheological properties of the composites. Both CB and CNTs improved the mechanical properties of maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene (PP)/ethylene propylene diene monomer composites, wherein their dispersion was the dominant factor instead of their content. The dispersion of the easily agglomerated CNT was significantly poorer than that of CB. Therefore, CB was better in inducing the crystallization of PP.
The German Military Opposition and National Socialist Crimes, 1939–1944: The Cases of Stauffenberg, Tresckow, and Schulenburg
Authors: Olex-Szczytowski Matthew
Published: July 2019

The historiography of the German opposition to Hitler involved in the putsch on 20 July 1944 is very mature. Nevertheless we still lack a comprehensive view of the involvement in Nazi excesses of many major participants. This article presents new evidence and consolidates earlier knowledge about three key actors, Colonel Claus Schenk Count von Stauffenberg, Brigadier General Henning von Tresckow, and Fritz-Dietlof Count von der Schulenburg. It demonstrates that they were prima facie perpetrators of Crimes against peace, War crimes, and Crimes against humanity, as defined by international jurisprudence after 1945. The article should inform future studies of the conspiracy and of the mental trajectories of its participants.
Bilateral Trade Among Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Economies: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Sawhney Upinder , Kiran Tanvi
Published: July 2019

In the backdrop of increasing share of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) economies in the total world commodity trade, the prime objective of the present study is to determine the export and import intensities of total commodities among the economies forming the BRICS group. For this purpose, the present study undertakes an empirical analysis of bilateral trade among BRICS economies using indices of export and import intensity for a 10-year time period, commencing from the year 2006 (the year in which the BRIC grouping was formalized) to the year 2015, so as to determine the degree of trade integration among the partner nations. As a thumb rule, when an economy’s export and import intensity index values are estimated to be greater than one with the same trading partner, then it reflects a high degree of trade integration between them. With regard to the findings of the present study, wherever the regional integration among certain member countries of the BRICS is found to be on the higher side, the composition of exports and imports has also been provided for the dominant commodities. Thus, in the present study, the calculation of trade intensities, identification of specific commodities and incidence of higher trade integration within the BRICS countries present the collective picture of their mutual trade flows, which has further helped in the identification of policy-relevant points in this regard.
A Quality Strategy to Advance the Triple Aim in California’s Medicaid Program
Authors: Backman Desiree R. , Kohatsu Neal D. , Stewart Orion T. , Barrington Rachel L. , Kizer Kenneth W.
Published: July 2019

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) administers the nation’s largest Medicaid program. In 2012, DHCS developed a Quality Strategy modeled after the National Quality Strategy to guide the Department’s activities aimed at advancing the Triple Aim. The Triple Aim seeks to improve the patient experience of care and the health of populations as well as reduce the per capita cost of health care. An academic team was contracted to assist DHCS in developing the strategy, which also was informed by extensive stakeholder input, an advisory committee, and a comprehensive inventory of DHCS quality improvement (QI) activities. From 2012 to 2018, the strategy included 129 unique QI activities. Most activities were intended to deliver more effective, efficient, affordable care or to advance disease prevention. This qualitative assessment of the DHCS Quality Strategy provides insights that may inform other Medicaid programs or large health systems as they develop quality strategies.
Science Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry? Apologies for Scientific Misconduct
Authors: Hesselmann Felicitas , Reinhart Martin
Published: July 2019

Retractions of journal articles exclude fraudulent or erroneous research from legitimate science and perform boundary work. Analyzing retractions from different disciplines and focusing on their apologetic aspects, we find that these apologies shift between openly addressing emotional, normative, and social themes and concealing them in a more scientific style of communication. Their boundary work remains highly ambivalent: They alternate between scientific and nonscientific forms of speaking, portray unstable patterns of control and coercion, and avoid drawing a boundary between legitimate and nonlegitimate science. In line with the hypothetical nature of scientific knowledge, retractions thus leave boundary making to the future.
An Analysis of Public-Private Partnerships and Sustainable Health Care Provision in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Hanawi Mohammed Khaled , Qattan Ameerah MN
Published: July 2019

This study considers the issue of health care provision in Saudi Arabia, looking in particular at the challenges for health care providers and ministry officials. Although the study concentrates on factors specific to Saudi Arabia, it also examines the problem from a broadly international perspective. In particular, the study explores the experience of health care modernisation in the United Kingdom to conceptualise the practicality of fusing public services with market ideals. There is a pressing need to modernise the Saudi health care system with the economic burden on the state-funded Ministry of Health being an unsustainable means of providing health care in future. The solution resides partially in opening the public health care system to alternative sources of management and revenue. In particular, public-private partnerships will be considered as a viable means of funding health care in Saudi Arabia and for improving standards and the quality of care. This study concludes that, whereas the move towards a public-private partnership approach to health care provision has been touted as a precondition for modernisation and development, the precise fusion between government and non-government forces remains a source of conjecture. As a result, the study advocates caution when evaluating the benefits and pitfalls of partnerships between public and private actors.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging of the Evolving Response to Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Rats
Authors: Hoogenboom Wouter S , Rubin Todd G , Ye Kenny , Cui Min-Hui , Branch Kelsey C , Liu Jinyuan , Branch Craig A , Lipton Michael L
Published: July 2019

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as concussion, is a serious public health challenge. Although most patients recover, a substantial minority suffers chronic disability. The mechanisms underlying mTBI-related detrimental effects remain poorly understood. Although animal models contribute valuable preclinical information and improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms following mTBI, only few studies have used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to study the evolution of axonal injury following mTBI in rodents. It is known that DTI shows changes after human concussion and the role of delineating imaging findings in animals is therefore to facilitate understanding of related mechanisms. In this work, we used a rodent model of mTBI to investigate longitudinal indices of axonal injury. We present the results of 45 animals that received magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at multiple time points over a 2-week period following concussive or sham injury yielding 109 serial observations. Overall, the evolution of DTI metrics following concussive or sham injury differed by group. Diffusion tensor imaging changes within the white matter were most noticeable 1 week following injury and returned to baseline values after 2 weeks. More specifically, we observed increased fractional anisotropy in combination with decreased radial diffusivity and mean diffusivity, in the absence of changes in axial diffusivity, within the white matter of the genu corpus callosum at 1 week post-injury. Our study shows that DTI can detect microstructural white matter changes in the absence of gross abnormalities as indicated by visual screening of anatomical MRI and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained sections in a clinically relevant animal model of mTBI. Whereas additional histopathologic characterization is required to better understand the neurobiological correlates of DTI measures, our findings highlight the evolving nature of the brain’s response to injury following concussion.
Standing edge waves reinvestigated: A comparison between two different bathymetries
Authors: Shao Dong , Jiang Gang , Zheng Zirui , Xing Yun
Published: July 2019

As a result of wave refraction caused by variable water depth within enclosed or semi-enclosed nearshore areas like harbors and bays, standing edge waves play an important part in the circulation patterns. The bathymetries of these areas may fall into two categories as follows: one is a reflective beach with a moving shoreline where the waves run up and down and the other has a certain water depth at a fixed backwall. A comparison of the standing edge waves trapped on these two types of bathymetries is made. Analytical investigations show that the trapped modes may behave dissimilarly on each type of bathymetry, especially for relatively high modes when the bathymetry is not simply a constantly sloping beach but a piecewise one. Wave patterns induced by water surface disturbances of the numerical simulations are analyzed with wavelet spectra. Frequencies of different components of the standing edge waves are compared with theoretical predictions. The results of the bathymetry with a reflective backwall are consistent with the findings of previous studies. For the case with a moving shoreline, several very low modes of the standing edge waves can survive and persist into a steady state, whereas higher modes may suffer from a quick attenuation. The occurrence of the trapped modes is revealed sensitive to the initial position of the water surface agitations in this case.
A prospective, randomized clinical trial of transverse versus longitudinal incisions for trigger finger release
Authors: Kazmers Nikolas H. , Holt David , Tyser Andrew R. , Wang Angela , Hutchinson Douglas T.
Published: July 2019

We investigated whether incision type affects scar quality or outcome following trigger finger release. Our primary and secondary hypotheses were that transverse and longitudinal incision types yield similar scar quality and functional improvement. Digits undergoing trigger finger release at the participating hospitals were randomized to receive transverse or longitudinal incisions. The Patient Scar Assessment Scale, Observer Scar Assessment Scale, and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were collected at 8 and 54 weeks postoperatively. Of 86 randomized patients, 67 patients (71%) had followed-up at 54 weeks postoperatively. We found no significant differences in above three assessments between the incisions at either time-point. Among patients receiving both incision types for multiple simultaneous trigger finger release, there were no significant differences in Patient Scar Assessment Scale or Observer Scar Assessment Scale scores. We found no significant difference in the scar quality and improvement in patient-reported disability with transverse or longitudinal incisions for trigger finger release.

Level of evidence: II
Does craving for cocaine mediate cocaine use? Analysis of a randomized controlled pilot trial of memory-focused cognitive therapy
Authors: Goetz Camille , Meynen Tim , Mitcheson Luke , Grey Nick , Eastwood Brian , Strang John , Marsden John
Published: July 2019

Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is a debilitating psychopathology, with no recommended medication therapy or specific psychological intervention. Memory-focused cognitive therapy (MFCT) is a novel psychotherapy for CUD, theorized to modify and reconsolidate cocaine craving-related memories for cognitive and behavioral control. A pilot randomized controlled trial indicated that this therapy is associated with reduced craving and cocaine use. With an 80% confidence interval (CI) set for null hypothesis testing, we conducted an exploratory causal mediation analysis with confounder adjustment to determine whether increased cocaine abstinence following MFCT is mediated by reduced craving experience and increased emotion regulation. Participant data on the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale did not meet screening evaluation as a potential mediator. Cocaine craving (assessed by the frequency version of the Craving Experiences Questionnaire) was associated with a total treatment effect of MFCT on cocaine abstinence at follow-up (1.499; 80% CI 1.114 to 1.970; p = .012). A significant natural indirect effect indicated that reductions in cocaine use were strongly mediated by reduced frequency of craving experience (1.753; 80% CI: 1.334 to 2.936; p < .0001). This study provides exploratory evidence in support of the theoretical action for MFCT and underscores the importance of craving as a therapeutic target.
Pulmonary hypertension with dasatinib and other tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Authors: El‐Dabh Ashraf , Acharya Deepak
Published: July 2019

Dasatinib and other tyrosine kinase inhibitors are commonly utilized in the management of chronic myelogenous leukemia. Pulmonary hypertension is an important adverse event associated with dasatinib. Mechanisms for pulmonary hypertension include pulmonary endothelial injury, apoptosis, and increased susceptibility to other triggers for pulmonary hypertension. The diagnosis is suspected based on symptoms, suggested by echocardiographic findings, and confirmed with right heart catheterization. Management includes discontinuation of dasatinib and initiation of pulmonary vasodilators. Persistent pulmonary hypertension is present in up to one third of patients after cessation of dasatinib. Other tyrosine kinase inhibitors, including bosutinib, lapatinib, and ponatinib have also been implicated in pulmonary hypertension in small series, although evidence for causation is less robust. A high index of suspicion, continued vigilance for pulmonary hypertension with long‐term use, and early therapy are important in optimizing outcomes in this population.
Clinical Indications of Computed Tomography (CT) of the Head in Patients With Low-Energy Geriatric Hip Fractures: A Follow-Up Study at a Community Hospital
Authors: Danielson Kris , Hall Teresa , Endres Terrence , Jones Clifford , Sietsema Deb
Published: July 2019

Introduction:

A seemingly large percentage of geriatric patients with isolated low-energy femur fractures undergo a head computed tomography (CT) scans during initial work up in the emergency department. This study aimed to evaluate the pertinent clinical variables that are associated with positive CT findings with the objective to decrease the number of unnecessary CT scans performed.

Methods:

A retrospective review performed at a level II trauma center including 713 patients over the age of 65 sustaining a femur fracture following a low-energy fall. The main outcome measure was pertinent clinical variables that are associated with CT scans that yielded positive findings.

Results:

A total of 713 patients over the age of 65 were included, with a low-energy fall, of which 76.2% (543/713) underwent a head CT scan as part of their evaluation. The most common presenting symptom reported was the patient hitting their head, 13% (93/713), and 1.8% (13/713) were unsure if they had hit their head. Of those evaluated with a head CT scan, only 3 (0.4%) had acute findings and none required acute neurosurgical intervention. All three patients with acute changes on the head CT scan had an Injury Severity Score (ISS) greater than 9, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than 15, and evidence of trauma above the clavicles.

Discussion:

None of the patients with a traumatic injury required a neurosurgical intervention after sustaining a low-energy fall (0/713).

Conclusion:

Head CT scans should have a limited role in the workup of this patient population and should be reserved for patients with a history and physical exam findings that support head trauma, an ISS > 9 and GCS < 15.
Characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and their benefits on growth and phosphate nutrition of faba bean and wheat
Authors: Bechtaoui Noura , Raklami Anas , Tahiri Abdel-ilah , Benidire Loubna , El Alaoui Abdelkhalek , Meddich Abdelilah , Göttfert Michael , Oufdou Khalid
Published: July 2019

In recent years, more attention is paid to plant growth promoting rhizobacteria use as biofertilizer alternative to chemical fertilizers, which might cause damage to the environment. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the field application of PGP bacteria and rhizobial strains on the productivity of two food crops extensively used in Morocco; Vicia faba L. and Triticum durum L. A field experiment with 4 treatments was designed: i) the control without inoculation, ii) PGP bacteria alone (P), iii) rhizobia alone (R) and iv) the mixture PGP-rhizobia (PR). Furthermore, the PGP strains were tested for their ability to solubilize complex mineral phosphorus and potassium and for their production of indole acetic acid and exopolysaccharides. The strains showed several plant growth promoting traits. Field inoculation by these rhizobacteria improved phosphorus uptake and the agronomic parameters of faba bean and wheat plants, such as biomass of shoots and roots, as well as the weight of bean pods and wheat spikes. The most pronounced effect was displayed by rhizobial strains or the combination of PGP-rhizobia. The rhizobacterial inoculation stimulated significantly the growth of both crops and could be used as potential biofertilizers to optimize growth and phosphorus retention capacity.
Case Report: Acute pyelonephritis and hearing loss in scrub typhus
Authors: Venketesan Sivaranjini , Jain Dheeraj , Viswanathan Stalin , Gayathri Murugesan Sivagurunathan
Published: July 2019

Acute pyelonephritis is a common renal manifestation in patients with diabetes. A 52-year-old diabetic lady presented with loin pain, dysuria, and fever and urinary incontinence that had begun seven and three days prior to presentation respectively. She was treated with escalating spectra of intravenous antibiotics without improvement. Urine and blood cultures were sterile, while radiological investigations were suggestive of pyelonephritis. Mild hepatic dysfunction prompted consideration of scrub typhus and she improved with empirical doxycycline. Scrub IgM was later confirmed to be positive. In conclusion, local prevalence of systemic infections such as rickettsioses should always be considered in diabetics with fever, even if symptoms and signs otherwise suggest typical diabetes-related infections. We, therefore report a case of acute pyelonephritis caused by scrub typhus which has not been previously described in English medical literature.
Accounting for height in indices of body composition during childhood and adolescence
Authors: O'Keeffe Linda M. , Fraser Abigail , Howe Laura D.
Published: July 2019

Correlations of body composition with height vary by age and sex during childhood. Standard approaches to accounting for height in measures of body composition (dividing by height (in meters)2) do not take this into account. Using measures of total body mass (TBM), fat mass (FM) and fat free mass (FFM) at ages nine, 11, 13, 15 and 18 years from a longitudinal UK cohort study (ALSPAC), we calculated indices of body composition at each age by dividing measures by height (in meters)2. We then produced age-and sex-specific powers of height using allometric regressions and calculated body composition indices by dividing measures by height raised to these powers. TBM, FM and FFM divided by height2 were correlated with height up-to age 11 in females. In males, TBM and FM divided by height2 were correlated with height up-to age 15 years while FM divided by height2 was correlated with height up-to age 11 years. Indices of body composition using age-and sex-specific powers were not correlated with height at any age. In early life, age-and sex-specific powers of height, rather than height in meters2, should be used to adjust body composition for height when measures of adiposity/mass independent of height are required.
Pink Ribbon (Les Rubans Roses) in Neubourg
Authors: Ruel Juliette
Published: July 2019

One woman over eight contracts the breast cancer. The pink ribbon is an international symbol of breast cancer awareness. October is the international month of fight against the breast cancer.  At this time, many associations organize almost every time different actions to raise awareness of the prevention and screening of breast cancer. This article is about one sport race in Le Neubourg, one town in Normandie (France) where the association lovingly supports this struggle and gathers people to fight this disease. This article focuses on the Marketing and organization point of view of this sportive event.
From Text to Space: A Geographical Reading of Samed Behrengi
Authors: Simsek Nil Didem , Mertol Huseyin
Published: July 2019

Authors reflect the cultural codes of the societies they live in. When these cultural codes are decoded by the reader, it becomes easier to perceive the work in many aspects and make textual productions from the text. In this study, Iranian author Samed Behrengi’s 10 story books which have also been popular in Turkey have been analysed in terms of text-space. First of all, the concept of space in the story books has been reviewed with a general screening method and then it is examined in depth. Thus, it was revealed how the dimensions of the research will be shaped. In the study, information about the space is coded and read through the texts. In this context, the contribution of space to text and text formation is discussed. In order for the spatial reading to take place, the author needs to make good observations. In this respect, Samed Behrengi, who is the subject of the research, has also objectively reflected the spaces he uses in his books as a good observer, and these places are the elements that will provide the reader with a cultural dimension. In the end of the study, 23 private spaces (living space) and 180 public spaces have been identified. Consequently, it is seen that if the students/readers who read the author’s books are steered to geographical reading, their perception of space will be enriched.
From Modern Teaching to Mathematics Achievement: The Mediating Role of Mathematics Attitude, Achievement Motivation, and Self-Efficacy
Authors: Damrongpanit Suntonrapot
Published: July 2019

A modern teaching method influences both direct and indirect learning achievement through the student's nonacademic factors. The researcher has an intention to examine the influences of new teaching methodology on mathematics achievement towards mathematics attitude, achievement motivation, and self-efficacy of students as mediating variables (n teacher = 117, n student = 2,205). The Multilevel Structural Equation Modeling revealed that attitude towards mathematics is the most important factor in explaining the academic achievement of individual students. It could be explained the variance with achievement motivation and perceived self-efficacy of students by 60.50%. As for the modern teaching method, there was a positive effect on achievement both directly and indirectly through all three factors with statistical significance and explained conjointly about the variance of student achievement in each classroom by 99.00%. This finding suggests the importance and direction of teaching design that covers the development of relevant factors as proposed in discussions and implementations.
Wavelength Dispersive XRF Study of Heavy Elements in Soil in Cancer Hit Villages of Malwa Region of Punjab, India
Authors: Kaur Kirandeep , Singh Manmohan , Sahota H. S.
Published: July 2019

Heavy metals in the soil of 13 villages of Bathinda district, Punjab, India, were measured using wavelength dispersion X-ray fluorescence technique (WDXRF). 29 elements for which these samples were analyzed are U, Th , 40K, Pb, La, Ba, Cs, Ce,, Sn, Sb, As, Cr, Zn, Cu, Co, Sr, Zr, Sc, V, Ni, Rb, Mo,Ga, Nb, Y, Fe2O3, CaO, MnO and TiO2 . Radioactive substances like U and Th are quite low. Alkaline elements like Ca, Ba, Sr are quite high and may be acting as catalysts to low level radioactive elements. As, Fe, Co, Ni, Zr, Cr, Zn too are probably due to proximity of a thermal power plant at Bathinda and use of pesticides and fungicides for plantation.
Human Hair Keratin Microspheres Prepared by the Water-In-Oil Emulsion Solvent Diffusion Method for Hydrophilic Drug Carrier
Authors: Srisuwan Yaowalak , Srihanam Prasong
Published: July 2019

Human hair keratin (HK) was prepared with reducing agent and used in solution to construct microspheres by the simple emulsion solvent diffusion method. The obtained microspheres were observing under scanning electron microscope (SEM). The shape, size distribution and content of microspheres were influenced by W:O ratios. A and 1% w/v keratin solution and 100 mL of oil phase were optimal conditions for fabrication of HK microspheres. The authors studied drug loading efficiency of the HK microspheres by using blue-dextran a model drug and found that the drug loading efficiency as well as releasing profile of blue-dextran were gradually increased by increasing keratin concentration. In conclusion, HK microspheres could be used as hydrophilic carrier molecules for drug delivery system application.
La gestión humanizada es posible
Authors: Cortes Borra Albert , Jaén Ferrer Pedro
Published: July 2019

La humanización se puede considerar una de las tendencias actuales en el mundo de la salud, se habla de humanización en todas las especialidades y servicios: cuidados intensivos, urgencias, quirófanos, oncología, radiología, ... pero ¿y en gestión? Quién cuida a los profesionales y salvaguarda su trato personal y humano, para poder cuidar en condiciones se precisa de unos gestores comprometidos con ello: humanización y gestión son claves.
Triaje en Atención Primaria. ¿Mito o realidad?
Authors: Déniz Montesdeoca Omayra , Verona Suárez Leticia , Hernández Castellano Carmelo Javier
Published: July 2019

Uno de los problemas actuales en los Servicios de Urgencias es la masificación y colapso debido al uso inadecuado de los mismos. En la isla de Gran Canaria, la valoración de la urgencia mediante triaje estructurado sólo se contempla en el ámbito hospitalario, siendo el criterio que establece los servicios de urgencias de Atención Primaria (SUAP) el “orden de llegada”.Objetivo general:  Identificar la percepción por parte del personal sanitario sobre la utilidad y las barreras en la utilización de la herramienta actual de triaje por enfermería en los Servicios de Urgencias de los Centros de Salud de Atención Primaria de Gran Canaria.Diseño: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo participativo a través de grupos focales, formados por profesionales de medicina y enfermería de familia.Emplazamiento: Los grupos focales se constituyeron en marzo de 2018, en los CS Escaleritas y Cueva-torres.Participantes: Mediante captación oportunista, se realizaron con médicos y enfermeros con distinta experiencia en urgencias.Método: La técnica empleada fue la de grupo focal, realizando una grabación de lo comentado en los mismos.Resultados: Lo expresado por los profesionales se agrupó en cuatro apartados o temas, relacionados con el mal uso de los servicios de urgencias y de la instauración de un sistema de triaje en Atención Primaria, llevado a cabo por enfermería.Conclusiones: Los profesionales sanitarios consideran el triaje como una herramienta útil que mejoraría la calidad en la atención, destacando que las enfermeras están cualificadas para llevarlo a cabo.
The Impact of Mental Accounting on Tax Evasion (An Experimental Study in Accounting Students)
Authors: Putri Aprilia Kardianzah , Setiawan Achdiar Redy
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study is to fi nd out the impact of mental accounting on tax evasion decisions. This research is a quantitative research using experimental research methods. Analysis was conducted using 2x3 between subjects experimental design. The sample used in this experiment was accounting students at Trunojoyo University, Madura, with concentration on taxation. The results for all treatments in this study indicate that there are no differences between in gain scenario and loss scenario. These fi ndings can be explained by mental accounting and prospect theory. This study shows that individuals evaluate tax payments and tax refunds asymmetrically. In addition, the individuals also underlie mental accounting when making tax evasion decisions.
The effect of firm size, financial ratios and cash flow on stock return
Authors: Yuliarti Atika , Diyani Lucia Ari
Published: July 2019

Stocks are kinds of financial instruments with high returns that have high levels of uncertainty. Before decide to invest the investor needs to formulate the expected rate of return. Companies with good financial performance will increase the value of the company so that the company's stock price increases and stock return also increases. The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of Firm Size, Return On Equity, Market Book Ratio, Current Ratio, Cash Flow from Operating Activities, Cash Flow from Investing Activities and Cash Flow from Financing Activities to Stock Return. The object of research used were seven pharmaceutical industry companies listed in BEI period the 2011-2016 with multiple analysis methods. The results of this study indicate that partially Market Book Ratio has a significant positive effect on Stock Return and Cash Flow from Financing Activities has a significant negative effect on Stock Return while Firm Size, Return On Equity, Current Ratio Cash Flow from Operating and Â Investing Activities have no significant effect on Stock Return. All variables in this study simultaneously have a significant effect on Stock Return.
The effect of capital structure, institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and profitability on company value in manufacturing companies
Authors: Trafalgar Jhonatan , Africa Laely Aghe
Published: July 2019

This study aimed to examine the effect of capital structure, institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and profitability on company value. It used independent variables such as capital structure with a proxy of Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and profitability with a proxy of Return on Equity (ROE), and the dependent variable such as company value. This study uses secondary data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2014-2017, with the population of all manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) with the sample of manufacturing companies in the sector of various industries in the period 2014-2017. It was taken by using purposive sampling method, where they were selected based on the criteria. The data were analyzed using a multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS 23. The results indicated that the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), institutional ownership, and managerial ownership have no significant effect on company value, while Return on Equity (ROE) has a significant effect on company value. The company's goal can be achieved if the company's performance is able to optimize the value of the company.
Matter, man, universe: the ontology of human openness to the cosmic holism
Authors: Monserrat Javier
Published: July 2019

The universe we know is a product of the human mind. In the primordial phenomenological experience, which man has of himself, two phenomenological facts are imposed: the experience of a stable world of objects and the experience of a world of fields of reality. The exercise of reason, which is given to man evolutionarily, leads to ask what are the real causes that produce these two worlds. Likewise, what is the ultimate truth of the universe. Modern science produces a rational (scientific) knowledge that provides the basis to answer those questions. Classical mechanics explains what is and how a macroscopic world of stable objects is produced. Quantum mechanics, what they are and how the fields of reality are produced, to which man accesses from his human psyche. All this leads us to understand that the universe has a holistic ontology (a way of being). Man, already by his primordial self-experience, but also by the results of science, remains open to the knowledge of cosmic holism. The holistic nature of the universe is the key to addressing the questions surrounding its ultimate truth. Holism continues to make possible the atheistic hypothesis of a universe without God. But it is also true that, beyond nineteenth-century reductionism, holism makes the hypothesis of the existence of God much more plausible today. As a suggestion, the article concludes with a reference to the image of God, and the creation of the universe in God, according to the allegorical discourse of Jewish kabbalah.
PENINGKATAN MUTU GULA TUMBU MELALUI METODE SULFITASI DALAM LABORATORIUM
Authors: A Sutowo Latief , Rizal Syarief , Muhadiono Muhadiono
Published: July 2019

A. Sutowo Latief, Rizal Syarief, Bambang Pramudya, Muhadiono, in this paper explain that the reseach was aimed to increase of brown sugarcane (gula tumbu) quality by sulphitation method in laboratory eksperimetal, supposed the result fulfils the first quality according to SNI 1-6237-2000 that is a minimal condition of safety food. The method based on factorial complete random plan thrice reduplications. Initially nira that filtered given lime tohor and heated 50-60oC up to achieve ph 9. The treatment: (1) make nira ph 7 and ph 8 with add sulphite acid, and (2) ripening temperature, that is 70,80,90, and 100oC. Nira that heated up to coagulate and it was poured into moulding and solidification to be brown sugarcane. The testing is done towards sugar quality, it was result with parameter: (1) water contain, (2) sucrose contain, (3) glucose contain, (4) rendemen, (5) colour, (6) taste, (6) smell, and (8) hardness of brown sugarcane that produced fulfil the first quality of SNI 1-6237-2000. The best treatment process heats nira in 100°C, either nira ph 7 and nira ph 8. Keywords: brown sugarcane, quality, sulfitation method.
PENINGKATAN KANDUNGAN P2O5 PADA PUPUK POSPAT ALAM DENGAN AKTIVASI YEAST (SACCAROMYCES CEREVICEAE)
Authors: Supriyo Edy
Published: July 2019

Edy Supriyo, Mountainous area of Kendeng is known rich with their natural resources, one of which is phosphate. Phosphate element in form of tricalsium phosphate is not dissolved in water therefore it needs to be activated become monocalsium phosphate which is able to be dissolved in the water and can be used for plant to strengthen their root. As activator in hydrolisa reaction is yeast Saccaromyces cereviceae . The result of present work revealed that activation could be done using yeast after being in peak population. Optimum cultivation of yeast using 14o brix molasses give population of 1.8x.107 colonies/cm2. The optimum phosphate (P2O5) concentration increnement happened in subtrate of yeast of 120 grms that is 3,06 %. Key words : Activation, Natural Phosphate Fertilizer
DAMPAK PELAYARAN KAPAL LAUT DI ALUR SUNGAI MUSI
Authors: Sugeng Sunarso
Published: July 2019

Sunarso Sugeng, in this paper explain that the effect of movement of ship in Musi River cause environmental damage in the form of path exterior erosion / wall step aside river,effect from this material erosion result the happening of accelerateing sedimentation which enough quickly so that degrade energy support sea transport path and for the conservancy of groove this sea transport require dredging fund which do not lessen fastly of this sedimentation one of the way of is to make regulation demarcation speed of sea transport to ship have certain dimension .. To lessen erosion effect movement of other causes and boat, earn is also considered to regarding strong effort of bank groove by protecting it with bagwark, revetment etcetera as according to principle engineer river Key word Sungai musi