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PESQUISA DE SATISFAÇÃO COM DIETAS HOSPITALARES SERVIDAS NO ALMOÇO DA CLÍNICA MÉDICA DE UM HOSPITAL PÚBLICO DE GOIÂNIA, GO
Authors: Mendes Mariana de Souza Alves , Machado Carla Carolina Batista , Abreu Valeria De Souza
Published: September 2019

Objetivo: Avaliar a satisfação dos pacientes com relação às dietas hospitalares oferecidas em um hospital público de Goiânia-GO, identificando quais causam maior insatisfação e quais são satisfatórias. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, observacional e qualitativo realizado na clínica médica. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário aplicado aos pacientes sobre os atributos sensoriais (aparência, odor/cheiro, sabor/tempero, temperatura e quantidade oferecida). Para as análises de dados, as dietas foram separadas em livre, branda, pastosa, líquida, com sal e sem sal; os testes utilizados foram teste de Kruskal-Wallis e de Mann-Whitney, para comparação entre médias. Resultados e Discussão: Encontrou-se diferença significativa entre as dietas livre e pastosa para o atributo “aparência” e “odor/cheiro”, com valor de p=0,033. E entre as dietas com e sem sal, houve diferença significativa em relação ao atributo “sabor/tempero”, com valor de p=0,035. Foi considerado significante valor p<0,05 para as duas análises. Observou-se que a dieta líquida obteve menor satisfação, assim como a dieta sem sal; as demais de modo geral foram bem satisfatórias na opinião dos pacientes. Conclusão: As dietas livre, branda, pastosa e com sal foram avaliadas como satisfatórias pelos pacientes. Já as dietas líquidas e sem sal obtiveram médias menores para os atributos “aparência”, “odor/cheiro” e “tempero/sabor”, respectivamente, apresentando menor satisfação quando comparadas às outras dietas.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2019.38989
Scaffolds in the management of massive rotator cuff tears: current concepts and literature review
Authors: Karuppaiah Karthik , Sinha Joydeep
Published: September 2019

Injuries to the rotator cuff (RC) are common and could alter shoulder kinematics leading to arthritis. Synthetic and biological scaffolds are increasingly being used to bridge gaps, augment RC repair and enhance healing potential. Our review evaluates the clinical applications, safety and outcome following the use of scaffolds in massive RC repair. A search was performed using EBSCO-Hosted Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane and PubMed using various combinations of the keywords ‘rotator cuff’, ‘scaffold’, ‘biological scaffold’, ‘massive rotator cuff tear’ ‘superior capsular reconstruction’ and ‘synthetic scaffold’ between 1966 and April 2018. The studies that were most relevant to the research question were selected. All articles relevant to the subject were retrieved, and their bibliographies hand searched. Synthetic, biosynthetic and biological scaffolds are increasingly being used for the repair/reconstruction of the rotator cuff. Allografts and synthetic grafts have revealed more promising biomechanical and early clinical results than xenografts. The retear rates and local inflammatory reactions were alarmingly high in earlier xenografts. However, this trend has reduced considerably with newer versions. Synthetic patches have shown lower retear rates and better functional outcome than xenografts and control groups. The use of scaffolds in the treatment of rotator cuff tear continues to progress. Analysis of the current literature supports the use of allografts and synthetic grafts in the repair of massive cuff tears in reducing the retear rate and to provide good functional outcome. Though earlier xenografts have been fraught with complications, results from newer ones are promising. Prospective randomized controlled trials from independent centres are needed before widespread use can be recommended.

Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2019;4:557-566. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180040
Challenges in applying design thinking to public policy: dealing with the varieties of policy formulation and their vicissitudes
Authors: Howlett Michael
Published: September 2019

Policy design is a type of policy formulation activity centred on knowledge application in the creation of policy alternatives. Expected to attain public sector goals and government ambitions in an effective fashion, it can be undertaken many different ways. The current literature on policy design features an ongoing debate between adherents of traditional approaches to the subject in the policy sciences and those importing into policymaking the insights of design practices in other fields such as industrial engineering and product development: ‘design-thinking’. Issues examined in more traditional approaches to policy design are very wide-ranging and address a wide variety of formulation modalities and their strengths and weaknesses. Efforts to promote ‘design-thinking’ in the public policy realm, on the other hand, focus on policy innovation and rarely deal with issues such as the barriers to implementation, political feasibility or the constraints under which decision-making takes place. This article discusses these differences and argues adherents of design-thinking need to expand their reach and consider not only the circumstances facilitating the generation of novel ideas but also the lessons of more traditional approaches concerning the political and other challenges faced in policy formulation and implementation.
Contributions of Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions to Health Service Utilization Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
Authors: Lauer Emily , Nicola Nassira D. , Warsett Kimberley , Monterrey Rodrigo
Published: September 2019

Although existing evidence suggests an increased prevalence mental and behavioral health conditions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), little is known about health service utilization patterns related to these conditions. This study provides population-based data on hospital service utilization. Medicaid claims for people under 65 years of age in Massachusetts were used (years 2008-2013) to identify a cohort of people with IDD. Utilization of inpatient hospitalizations and outpatient Emergency Department (ED) was compared with the U.S. and MA general population through risk ratios. Findings suggest mental and behavioral health conditions were major contributors to increased utilization of inpatient and outpatient ED services and underscore the need for community-based service options that understand how to treat these conditions in people with IDD and address the myriad of related factors to identify, treat, and minimize the potential adverse life impact of these conditions for people with IDD.
ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR (OCB) PADA PARAMEDIS
Authors: Astuti Puji , Sari Erita Yuliaseti Diah , Widiana Herlina Siwi
Published: September 2019

Abstract. Organization needs high quality employees who are willing to work outside their main tasks to support organizational performance. This willingness is known as organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) that may influenced by supportive leadership style, perceptions of organizational culture and intrinsic job satisfaction. This study aimed to explore the effect of supportive leadership style, perceptions of organizational culture and intrinsic job satisfaction on OCB. Subjects involved in this study were 68 paramedics of a private hospital in Special Region of Yogyakarta. Data were collected using three scales, and then analyzed with multiple regression. Results show that supportive leadership style, perception of organizational culture and intrinsic job satisfaction significantly predict OCB among paramedics. Perception of organizational culture have the biggest contribution in predicting OCB, followed by intrinsic job satisfaction and supportive leadership style. Improving supportive leadership styles, perceptions of organizational culture and intrinsic job satisfaction will increase the OCB of the employees.Keywords: organizational citizenship behavior, paramedics  Abstrak. Sebuah organisasi perlu memiliki pegawai yang berkualitas dan bersedia bekerja di luar tugas utamanya untuk mendukung kinerja. Kesediaan ini disebut dengan organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) yang dapat dipengaruhi oleh gaya kepemimpinan suportif, persepsi budaya organisasi dan kepuasan kerja intrinsik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan suportif, persepsi budaya organisasi dan kepuasan kerja intrinsik terhadap OCB. Sebanyak 68 orang tenaga paramedik sebuah rumah sakit berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala organizational citizenship behavior, skala gaya kepemimpinan suportif, skala persepsi budaya organisasi dan skala kepuasan kerja intrinsik. Analisis regresi berganda digunakan dalam proses analisis data. Hasil penelitian  menunjukkan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan, persepsi budaya organisai dan kepuasan kerja intrinsik secara signifikan mampu memprediksi OCB. Persepsi terhadap budaya organisasi memiliki sumbangan efektif terbesar,  diikuti oleh kepuasan kerja intrinsik dan gaya kepemimpinan suportif. Dengan meningkatkan gaya kepemimpinan suportif, persepsi terhadap budaya organisasi dan kepuasan kerja intinsik maka akan diikuti peningkatan OCB.Kata Kunci:  organizational citizenship behavior, paramedis
METODE STIMULUS FADING UNTUK MENURUNKAN GEJALA SELCETIVE MUTISM DISORDER PADA ANAK
Authors: Ridha Andi Ahmad
Published: September 2019

Abstract. The symptoms of selective mutism disorder in children cause it to be less able to speak in social situations where children are expected to speak. Interventions in the form of fading stimulus are expected to teach children new behaviors so that they are more adaptive in social situations. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of stimulus fading methods in reducing symptoms of selective mutism disorder in children. This study uses a single case experimental design with treatment in the form of the application of fading stimulus intervention in one 4-year-old boy who experienced symptoms of selective mutism disorder. The instruments of data collection were observation techniques of tallying behavior and rating scale, selective mutism questionnaire, and school speech questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The results showed that after giving intervention within 10 days, the subject experienced significant progress, the subject became more expressive, could mingle and interact with others. Therefore, it can be concluded that the stimulus fading method can be used to reduce the symptoms of selective mutism disorder in children. Keywords: Children; Stimulus Fading; Selective Mutism Disorder Abstrak. Gejala selective mutism disorder pada anak menyebabkannya kurang mampu berbicara dalam situasi sosial dimana anak diharapkan dapat berbicara. Intervensi berupa stimulus fading, diharapkan dapat mengajarkan anak perilaku baru sehingga lebih adaptif dalam situasi sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas metode stimulus fading dalam menurunkan gejala selective mutism disorder pada anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode single case experimental design dengan perlakuan berupa penerapan intervensi stimulus fading pada satu orang anak laki-laki berusia 4 tahun yang mengalami gejala selective mutism disorder. Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa teknik observasi behavior tallying dan rating scale, selective mutism questionnaire, dan school speech questionnaire dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa setelah pemberian intervensi selama dalam waktu 10 hari, subjek mengalami kemajuan yang signifikan, subjek menjadi lebih ekspresif, dapat berbaur dan berinteraksi dengan orang lain. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode stimulus fading dapat digunakan untuk menurunkan gejala selective mutism disorder pada anak.Kata kunci: Anak; Stimulus Fading: Selective Mutism Disorder
APAKAH KOMUNIKASI TERAPEUTIK PERAWAT BERKAITAN DENGAN KEPUASAN PASIEN BPJS KESEHATAN? STUDI PADA RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH MEURAXA KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Fatmawati Fatmawati
Published: September 2019

Therapeutic communication is a communication aimed to heal patients, so this skill become very important to be owned by medical workers, especially nurses who in their daily lives interact more with inpatients. For this reason, this study aimed to analyze the relationship between therapeutic communication of nurses and patient satisfaction of BPJS Health participants at the Meuraxa Regional General Hospital in Banda Aceh City. This study used a questionnaire as the main source of data collection with sampling based on purposive sampling technique. From the sample totaling 135 people, the results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between therapeutic communication of nurses and patient satisfaction as indicated by the Pearson correlation test value r = 0.323, p = 0,000, α = 0.05. These results confirm that the better therapeutic communication nurses have, the satisfaction of inpatients of BPJS Health participants at the Meuraxa Regional General Hospital in Banda Aceh City is also getting better.Komunikasi terapeutik merupakan komunikasi yang ditujukan untuk kesembuhan pasien, sehingga keterampilan ini menjadi sangat penting untuk dimiliki oleh pekerja medis, terutama perawat yang dalam kesehariannya lebih banyak berinteraksi dengan pasien rawat inap. Untuk itu, penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara komunikasi terapeutik perawat dengan kepuasan pada pasien rawat inap peserta BPJS Kesehatan di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Meuraxa Kota Banda Aceh. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner sebagai sumber pengumpulan data utama dengan pengambilan sampel berdasarkan teknik purposive sampling. Dari sampel yang berjumlah 135 orang diperoleh hasil bahwa terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara komunikasi terapeutik perawat dengan kepuasan pada pasien rawat inap yang ditunjukkan oleh nilai uji korelasi Pearson r=0,323, p=0,000, α=0,05. Hasil ini menegaskan bahwa semakin baik komunikasi terapeutik yang dimiliki perawat, maka kepuasan pada pasien rawat inap peserta BPJS Kesehatan di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Meuraxa Kota Banda Aceh juga semakin baik.
Impact of Parameters of Irradiation of Potato Bulbs with UVC on Selected Coefficients of Assessment of Colour of Fries Determined with CIE L*A*B* Method
Authors: Sobol Zygmunt , Jakubowski Tomasz , Nawara Piotr
Published: September 2019

Assessment of the colour with the use of many parameters is used with reference to evaluation of the quality changes of products resulting from application of specific technological treatments. The paper investigates the effect of relations between parameters of irradiation of potato bulbs with UVC on selected coefficients of assessment of the colour of fries determined with CIE L*a*b* method. It was statistically significantly proved that UV-C radiation affected brightness of fries, change in colour, recognition of the difference in colour and intensity of the colour reception. Statistical analysis of results was carried out at the assumed level of significance α=0.05.
Application of CAPS markers for diversity assessment in grass pea (Lathyrus sativusL.)
Authors: Shiferaw Eleni , Porceddu Enrico , Pé Enrico , Ponnaiah Maharajah
Published: September 2019

Genetic diversity among 20Lathyrus sativusL. accessions from Ethiopia was investigated by using Cleaved Amplified Polymorphic Sequence (CAPS) markers. Genetic diversity statistics showed presence of a moderate level of genetic variation in the analysed accessions (P = 69.77%, Hs = 0.278). Analysis of genetic differentiation showed existence of a low level of differentiation between accessions, which accounted for only 7% of the total variation and most of the variation was due to differences among individuals within accessions (93%). Both cluster and principal coordinate analyses revealed minimal grouping of accessions based on geographical origin implying that local varieties of grass pea with different genetic backgrounds were distributed among various administrative regions in Ethiopia. The CAPS markers employed in our study demonstrated the utility of such markers for genetic diversity assessment in grass pea.
Procedure related risk of premature delivery and fetal growth reduction following amniocentesis, transcervical and transabdominal chorionic villus sampling: a retrospective study
Authors: Zimmer Julia , Schmitz Ralf , Möllers Mareike , Hammer Kerstin , Falkenberg Maria K. , Braun Janina , Schmidt Rene , Borowski Matthias , Steinhard Johannes , Köster Helen A. , Klockenbusch Walter , Oelmeier de Murcia Kathrin
Published: September 2019

Background

The aim of this study was to compare transabdominal and transcervical chorionic villus sampling (CVS) as well as amniocentesis (AC) with respect to their rates of premature delivery and fetal growth restriction.

Methods

We retrospectively evaluated the mentioned procedures of invasive prenatal testing performed in a single center between 2001 and 2016. Seven hundred and ninety-nine cases of AC and 719 cases of CVS were included, of which 400 were performed transvaginally. Only singleton pregnancies with a normal karyotype and delivery after 24 + 0 weeks of gestation were included. Fetal growth restriction was defined as birth weight below the 10th percentile. Premature delivery was defined as delivery before 37 + 0 weeks of gestation. Data were compared to a control group without an invasive procedure.

Results

The frequency of premature delivery was 8.5% after transabdominal CVS, 6.3% after transcervical CVS and 10.5% after AC as compared to 10.8% in the control group. The frequency of fetal growth restriction was 8.2% after transabdominal CVS 6.8% after transcervical CVS and 8.4% after AC as compared to 9.7% in the control group.

Conclusion

Our study supports that the three different methods of invasive prenatal testing do not lead to a higher risk of either premature delivery or fetal growth restriction when compared to controls. We found no difference in risk profile among the three techniques.
Computer Systems Supporting the Management of Machines/Equipment in Hard Coal Mines. Case Study
Authors: Biały Witold , Fries Jiri
Published: September 2019

Computer systems supporting the management of machines operation and maintenance in companies have been successfully applied in many branches of industry. Over the last few years these systems have been considerably transformed. It also seems that using them for operating mining machines in hard coal mines is inevitable, as maintenance generates high production costs. If implemented, the systems will allow for optimization of stocks, spare parts and materials, supplies, outsourced services as well as maintenance-repair works. Application of a system supporting the management of mining machines/equipment will also enable a better, more effective use of employees. As a result of these actions, the time needed for preparations and repair will be shortened, which will translate directly into the economic effects of mines.
The Selected Results of the Experimental Research of Solid Fuel Pneumatic Transportation to Ship’s Boiler
Authors: Luschtinetz Thomas , Zeńczak Wojciech , Łuszczyński Daniel
Published: September 2019

The article presents the problems related to the application of alternative fuel like solid biomass in the shipbuilding. The decreasing resources of the crude oil, the requirements regarding environmental protection as well as the increase of the liquid fuel prices were the reason for the study. The solid biomass comparing to the liquid or gaseous forms has relatively low calorific value. In order to increase this value the solid biomass is subject to the densification or torrefaction process and most often occurs in the shape of pellets. In this form it could be useful on ships. A test stand has been characterised where it can be experimentally verified whether ship’s rolling does affect the changes in flow resistance values during the pneumatic transportation of solid fuel from the storage facility to the boiler. On the basis of the measurements the hydraulic characteristics have been provided for the piping located on the movable platform with and without granular material. The changes in the platform oscillation period have influence on the change in the pressure inside transport piping for each investigated material. The results also show that the platform constantly inclinations do exert an influence on the pressure drop in the transport pipeline during transporting the granular material. It is smaller when the position is inclined. Comparing the results obtained for the different transported materials of a similar nature of the pressure fluctuations could be observed.
Technology Assessment in a Globalized World
Authors: Scherz Constanze , Hahn Julia , Ladikas Miltos
Published: September 2019

The interaction between science and policy is affected by increasingly dissolving boundaries whereby a number of issues arise, such as, what should political advice for national parliaments consist of in the face of global socio-technical developments? The Internet of Things in relation to Big Data resulting in enormously fast analysis of huge amounts of data, accelerates the dissolution of boundaries between science, society and policy at global level. This type of “globalization” raises questions that concern very diverse and intimate areas of life, ranging from food to health to work automation. How can access to science and technology in very different societal settings can be enabled, while also accounting for global developments? The article deals with the assumption that global effects of science and technology as well as global challenges lead to an urgent need to develop methodologies for analyzing and also shaping these developments. Under the umbrella term “Global Technology Assessment” (Global TA) it is argued that the problem-oriented, interdisciplinary methodology of technology assessment offers a promising frame to deal with cultural and ethical questions in relation to emerging technologies. This framework is needed in order to be able to develop meaningful national comparisons, but also in order to be able to approach the analysis of common future challenges on equal footing.
Antibacterial effect of Ag nanoparticles into the paper coatings
Authors: Arman Kandirmaz Emine , Ozcan Arif
Published: September 2019

Food packaging is the most important output of the printing industry. Giving antibacterial effect to the papers used in food packaging will extend the shelf life of the product and food transfer in healthier conditions. The nanoparticles with known antibacterial activity are nanosilver, nanogold, nanosilica. Binders used in paper coating provide a good nutrient medium for bacteria. In this study, Ag nanoparticles was first synthesized as monodisperse in 10 nm size with polyvinyl pyrrolidone and sodium boron reaction which will give antibacterial properties to paper coatings. The chemical structure of the synthesized Ag nanoparticles is illuminated by fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR). Different paper coating formulations containing varying amounts of Ag nanoparticles were prepared with starch binder. Using these mixtures; papers coated with a laboratory-type paper coating machine onto 80 g/m2 paper. Color, gloss, contact angle, surface energy, antibacterial properties of the paper against the E. coli bacteria and S. aureus bacteria were examined. As a result, Ag nanoparticles has been successfully synthesized and used in paper coating. Antibacterial and printability properties were improved by increasing the amount of Ag nanoparticles.
Does foreign direct investment cause financial sector development – evidence from an emerging economy
Authors: Amoh John Kwaku , Abdallah Abdul-Mumuni , Fosu Richard Amankwa
Published: September 2019

The aim of this exploratory research is to examine the foreign direct investment (FDI) – financial development (FD) nexus and to analyse the strength of relationships among FDI measures. The study employed structural equation modelling (SEM) on selected data from the World Development Indicators (WDI) from 1979 to 2016 to achieve the modest goal of this paper. The study established that FDI inflows are precursors of a vibrant and well-developed financial institution in emerging economies. We also found positive and negative correlations amongst the FDI measures, which suggest they move pari passu in stimulating the FD of an economy. A notable feature of this study is in the employment of SEM empirical strategy to shed light on the FDI-FI nexus. The study concluded that emerging economies must focus on the creation of a congenial investment climate to attract FDI inflows, which pivots robust financial institutions because of their cascading effects on the overall economy.
Macroprudential Policies and Economic Growth
Authors: Andries Alin Marius , Melnic Florentina
Published: September 2019

In this paper we assess the effectiveness of macroprudential policies in ensuring a sustainable contribution of the financial sector to economic growth. Our results sustain that macroprudential policies have beneficial effects on economic growth, expressed by the GDP per capita growth rate. Macroprudential policies, adopted to strengthen the resilience of the financial system and decrease the buildup of systemic risks, contribute to the economic growth by assuring a stable financial system, and, therefore, a healthier financial-macro relationship. Macroprudential policies that target financial institutions have greater impact on real economy compared with borrower-related macroprudential policies.
Synthesis, crystal structure and antimicrobial activities of a dinuclear silver(I) complex of bis(diphenylphosphano)methane and thiourea
Authors: Seerat-ur-Rehman  , Choudhary Muhammad Aziz , Ahmad Saeed , Aslam Muhammad , Saleem Muhammad , Tahir Muhammad Nawaz , Fettouhi Mohammed , Isab Anvarhusein A.
Published: September 2019

A heteroleptic silver(I) complex of bis(diphenylphosphano)methane (DPPM) and thiourea (tu) with the formula [Ag2(DPPM)2(tu)3](NO3)2 · 2H2O (1) was prepared and characterized by infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H, 13C, and 31P) spectroscopic methods, and X-ray crystallography. The crystal structure determination has shown that the complex (1) is dinuclear having each silver(I) ion coordinated by two phosphorus atoms of DPPM molecules and two sulfur atoms of tu ligands adopting a distorted tetrahedral environment. The two silver atoms are bridged by one of the three tu molecules. The other two tu ligands are coordinated in a terminal mode; one with each silver(I) ion. The dinuclear units are associated to each other through hydrogen bonding interactions to form a three-dimensional network in the solid state. Complex 1 showed significant activity against two Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa), and molds (Aspergillus niger, Penicillium citrinum), while the activities were poor towards yeasts (Candida albicans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
Treatment of Concurrent Microstructure Evolution and Deviation from Steady-State Flow in Constitutive Relationship for Superplastic Deformation
Authors: Kashyap B. P.
Published: September 2019

Superplasticity is the ability of certain polycrystalline materials to exhibit exceptionally large elongations by grain boundary sliding and its accommodation by diffusion, dislocation slip, or both. One of the critical requirements for this phenomenon to occur is the fine equiaxed grains, which should be stable during deformation at elevated temperature. Under this condition, there exists a unique relationship between stress and strain rate as a function of temperature and grain size, with the high values of strain rate sensitivity index m of greater than 0.3. However, there is ample evidence of the variation in flow stress with strain along with concurrent microstructural evolution. Often the microstructures are known not to be equiaxed yet exhibit superplasticity by rapid change in morphology and size during early stage of deformation. This leads to flow softening and hardening with strain as a result of the dominance of one type of change over the other. Mechanistically, accommodation of grain boundary sliding by grain boundary migration leads to grain growth, resulting in flow hardening, whereas the absence of the same may cause the formation of cavities because of stress concentration at triple points and at two-phase or particle–matrix interphase boundaries. In view of this, the constitutive relationship needs to be modified by incorporating the dependence of stress on strain and concurrent microstructure changes. The present work critically examines the nature of stress–strain curves and microstructure evolution in an attempt to account for the non–steady-state flow and attain a generalized form of constitutive relationship for superplastic deformation. An attempt is made to quantify the variations in flow stress and microstructures interdependently as well as with strain by exploring the suitable trend lines. These equations can numerically and physically help in correlating the microscopic and macroscopic properties to the mechanisms for superplastic deformation.
Evidence-based treatment and conceptualization of autism spectrum disorder: Emotion regulation, social impairment, and anxiety as targets
Authors: Patriquin Michelle A.
Published: September 2019

The goal of this special issue is to highlight innovative evidence-based treatments and conceptualizations of emotion regulation difficulties, social impairment, and anxiety in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The issue is organized into these three highly linked constructs. Targeting these constructs effectively will help to ensure positive outcomes for youth and adults with ASD. It is clear that continued research is needed that creatively addresses emotion regulation problems, social impairment, and anxiety in ASD.
Considering equifinality in treatment planning for social impairment: Divergent paths in neurodevelopmental disorders
Authors: Simmons Grace Lee , Hilton Dane C. , Jarrett Matthew A. , Tomeny Theodore S. , White Susan W.
Published: September 2019

Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with deficits in both social cognition and executive functioning (EF), which contribute to social impairment. Autistic youth are also frequently diagnosed with comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a disorder that, like ASD, includes impaired EF and social functioning. The comorbidity of ASD and ADHD may result in compounded social impairment, but prior research has not sufficiently evaluated the extent to which this comorbidity profile responds to evidence-based intervention targeting social deficits. It is conceivable that dually targeting EF and social cognition impairment will be more impactful than direct social skills training alone. The authors present an integrative model for intervention programming that examines pathways to social impairment in order to more effectively improve social skills and thereby impact both proximal (e.g., emotion expression, current peer relationships) and more distal outcomes (e.g., depression, self-esteem) in youth with ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Update on the effectiveness of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents with ASD
Authors: Hunsche Michelle C. , Kerns Connor M.
Published: September 2019

A growing body of research has examined the efficacy of varying formats (individual, group, linear, modular) of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for anxiety disorders in children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The present review utilized Chambless and Hollon's (1998) criteria for efficacious treatments to: (1) critically review the current evidence base for the efficacy of CBT for anxiety disorders in ASD; and (2) provide recommendations for future research. Findings identify two probably efficacious CBT programs (one group and one individual program) and five possibly efficacious programs, but no well-established programs. Similarities and differences in the components of these programs, which range from unmodified to specifically developed for ASD populations, are highlighted. In addition, the steps required to demonstrate well-established efficacy, and ultimately effectiveness, are discussed alongside other recommendations for refined future research.
Acute respiratory distress secondary to a huge chronic left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm
Authors: Hinton Jonathan , Hunter George , Dissanayake Madhava , Hatrick Rob
Published: September 2019

Pseudo-aneurysms are a rare, potentially life-threatening complication of a myocardial infarction. We present the case of a 45-year-old male who was brought to the emergency department in extremis and had a previous history of a late presentation inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated percutaneously. Clinical examination revealed evidence of cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema and a pulsatile epigastric mass. Chest X-ray demonstrated marked cardiomegaly and pulmonary edema. Urgent echocardiography confirmed the presence of a huge basal inferior wall pseudo-aneurysm with bi-directional flow. This was also associated with severe mitral regurgitation, due to posterior mitral annular involvement. The patient was transferred to the local cardiothoracic surgical unit where he underwent emergency repair of the pseudo-aneurysm and mitral valve replacement. Despite the surgery being complex he made a full recovery.
Melatonin rescues impaired penetration ability of human spermatozoa induced by mitochondrial dysfunction
Authors: Zhang Xue-Ying , Xiong Yi-Meng , Tan Ya-Jing , Wang Li , Li Rong , Zhang Yong , Liu Xin-Mei , Lin Xian-Hua , Jin Li , Hu Yu-Ting , Tang Zhen-Hua , Wu Zheng-Mu , Yin Feng-Hua , Wang Zheng-Quan , Xiao Ye , Sheng Jian-Zhong , Huang He-Feng
Published: September 2019

Fertilization failure often occurs during in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles despite apparently normal sperm and oocytes. Accumulating evidence suggests that mitochondria play crucial roles in the regulation of sperm function and male fertility. 3-Nitrophthalic acid (3-NPA) can induce oxidative stress in mitochondria, and melatonin, as an antioxidant, can improve mitochondrial function by reducing mitochondrial oxidative stress. The role of sperm mitochondrial dysfunction in fertilization failure during IVF is unclear. The present study revealed that spermatozoa with low, or poor, fertilization rates had swollen mitochondria, increased mitochondria-derived ROS, and attenuated mitochondrial respiratory capacity. 3-NPA treatment enhanced mitochondrial dysfunction in sperm. Spermatozoa with poor fertilization rates, and spermatozoa treated with 3-NPA, had reduced penetration ability. The concentration of melatonin was decreased in semen samples with low and poor fertilization rates. Melatonin, not only decreased excessive mitochondria-derived ROS, but also ‘rescued’ the reduced penetration capacity of spermatozoa treated with 3-NPA. Taken together, the study suggested that mitochondria-derived ROS and mitochondrial respiratory capacity are independent bio-markers for sperm dysfunction, and melatonin may be useful in improving sperm quality and overall male fertility.
Haciendo encajar las piezas en las causativas analíticas con 'hacer'
Authors: Vivanco Margot
Published: September 2019

Dado que tanto los predicados complejos como los verbos de reestructuración conforman clases heterogéneas —dentro de una sola lengua y también a nivel tipológico—, resulta necesario estudiar cada caso en detalle. Así, este trabajo se centra en las causativas analíticas con hacer del español, ofreciendo un pormenorizado panorama general de sus propiedades que permitirá esclarecer algunos de los puntos más controvertidos para su análisis, como el tamaño del infinitivo y la posición del causee. Concretamente, se argumentará que el causee se encuentra en un SVoz y que, por lo tanto, el infinitivo no proyecta un SV escueto, sino que cuenta con una estructura funcional que incluye SVoz, SModalidad deóntica y SAsp.
The Traitor in Nuno Treez 2
Authors: Cohen Rip
Published: September 2019

The traitor (traedor) against whom a girl vows vengeance in a cantiga d’amigo of Nuno Treez (presumably a thirteenth century Galician jograr) might be thought to be San Clemenço, to whom the text is addressed, but an examination of pragmatic criteria supports the argument that the traitor is the girl’s boyfriend, who may merely be late in returning to her.
Pirárselas: subjetivación y analogía
Authors: Cifuentes Honrubia José Luis
Published: September 2019

Para la RAE (2009), un grupo numeroso de locuciones verbales contiene pronombres personales átonos, casi siempre lo, la o las, cuyo referente a veces se intuye contextualmente, pero queda sin especificar en la mayor parte de los casos: es el llamado complemento directo lexicalizado. Dado su particular comportamiento, estas construcciones normalmente son consideradas dentro de los estudios de fraseología como un tipo de locuciones con clítico y suponen un gran interés por la interrelación entre léxico, sintaxis y morfología que implican. Tradicionalmente también se ha planteado la necesidad de un estudio histórico para intentar desentrañar la referencia oculta de los clíticos en estas construcciones fosilizadas. En este trabajo presentaré el caso de pirárselas (a partir de los datos de CORDE y CREA), particularmente interesante por cuanto parece mostrar una extraña compatibilidad sintáctica del constituyente representado por el clítico, pues resulta muy extraño considerar que un uso intransitivo verbal, indicando desplazamiento del sujeto, pueda combinarse con un clítico femenino plural que señala complemento directo: no parece haber ningún tipo de correferencialidad posible para las. En nuestra propuesta vamos a demostrar que dicha correferencialidad existe y permitirá aclarar sin ambages el significado de la construcción. El recorrido histórico que efectuaremos nos obligará a estudiar también el caso de otras construcciones con significado similar, como tomarlas, afufarlas, apeldarlas, liarlas, volarlas, guillárselas y tocárselas. Nos serviremos de conceptos metodológicos como subjetivación y analogía para explicar lo sucedido con la presencia del clítico femenino en estas construcciones.
El caso de acaso – una partícula modal
Authors: Sučić Lovro
Published: September 2019

Con base en el estudio de caso del lexema acaso, contrastado (Aijmer 2013;Kresić & Batinić 2014) con la partícula croata zar, cuestionamos la inexistencia (Tanghe 2016) de partículas modales en español proponiendo criterios sintácticos y semánticos (Sesar 2005) para su distinción. Partiendo del uso que indica una pérdida de valor proposicional, investigamos la gramaticalización que convierte el sustantivo en una partícula, siendo el adverbio un grado intermedio (Hopper & Closs Traugott 2003). Como corpus comparable usamos traducciones croatas y españolas de la Biblia y la versión española de una novela croata. La comprobación de datos se realiza mediante un análisis intralingüístico, recurriendo a los córpora sincrónico (CORPES) y diacrónico (CORDE). Asumiendo la continuidad entre las categorías de los marcadores, modales y del discurso (Cuenca 2013), identificamos los rasgos prototípicos de las partículas. En el análisis interlingüístico nos centramos en la correspondencia del valor ilocutivo entre acaso y zar en croata  y en el intralingüístico comprobamos los rasgos sintácticos y funcionales (la dependencia sintáctica, la distribución y el valor ilocutivo) que permiten distinguir las partículas modales de los adverbios modales por un lado y de los operadores modales por el otro.
El pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo en la Península Ibérica del siglo XX
Authors: Lara Bermejo Víctor
Published: September 2019

El pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo ha acaparado numerosos estudios en español debido a la inserción de la forma indicativa –ra en el modo subjuntivo como sinónimo de –se. La mayoría de estos trabajos hacen un estudio diacrónico, centrándose en estadios de la lengua anteriores al siglo xix. En este artículo, pretendemos dar cuenta de la casuística dialectal del pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo de mediados del siglo xx, desde un punto de vista iberromance. El análisis de los datos del Atlas lingüístico de la Península Ibérica y su comparación con atlas posteriores y corpus sociolingüísticos arrojará un poco más de luz sobre la realidad de dicho tiempo hace 100 años, ya que se advierte todavía un uso muy mayoritario de –se en el este peninsular, una sistematicidad en –ra en el español occidental y la introducción de –ra por –se en lenguas en las que no se había atestiguado aún dicha evolución.
Accurator: Nichesourcing for Cultural Heritage
Authors: Dijkshoorn Chris , De Boer Victor , Aroyo Lora , Schreiber Guus
Published: September 2019

With the increase of cultural heritage data published online, the usefulness of data in this open context hinges on the quality and diversity of descriptions of collection objects. In many cases, existing descriptions are not sufficient for retrieval and research tasks, resulting in the need for more specific annotations. However, eliciting such annotations is a challenge since it often requires domain-specific knowledge. Where crowdsourcing can be successfully used to execute simple annotation tasks, identifying people with the required expertise might prove troublesome for more complex and domain-specific tasks. Nichesourcing addresses this problem, by tapping into the expert knowledge available in niche communities. This paper presents Accurator, a methodology for conducting nichesourcing campaigns for cultural heritage institutions, by addressing communities, organizing events and tailoring a web-based annotation tool to a domain of choice. The contribution of this paper is fourfold: 1) a nichesourcing methodology, 2) an annotation tool for experts, 3) validation of the methodology in three case studies and 4) a dataset including the obtained annotations. The three domains of the case studies are birds on art, bible prints and fashion images. We compare the quality and quantity of obtained annotations in the three case studies, showing that the nichesourcing methodology in combination with the image annotation tool can be used to collect high-quality annotations in a variety of domains. A user evaluation indicates the tool is suited and usable for domain-specific annotation tasks.
Aligning Needs: Integrating Citizen Science Efforts into Schools Through Service Requirements.
Authors: Tsueng Ginger , Kumar Arun , Nanis Steven Max , Su Andrew I
Published: September 2019

Citizen science is an increasingly valuable tool for both scientists and educators. For researchers, citizen science is a means of more quickly investigating questions which would otherwise be time-consuming and costly to study. For educators, citizen science offers a means to engage students in actual research and improve learning outcomes. Since most citizen science projects are usually designed with research goals in mind, many lack the necessary educator materials for successful integration in a formal science education (FSE) setting. In an ideal world, researchers and educators would build the necessary materials together; however, many researchers lack the time, resources, and networks to create these materials early on in the life of a citizen science project. For resource-poor projects, we propose an intermediate entry point for recruiting from the educational setting: community service or service learning requirements (CSSLRs). Many schools require students to participate in community service or service learning activities in order to graduate. When implemented well, CSSLRs provide students with growth and development opportunities outside the classroom while contributing to the community and other worthwhile causes. However,  CSSLRs take time, resources, and effort to implement well. Just as citizen science projects need to establish relationships to transition well into formal science education, schools need to cultivate relationships with community service organizations. Students and educators at schools with CSSLRs where implementation is still a work in progress may be left with a burdensome requirement and inadequate support. With the help of a volunteer fulfilling a CSSLR, we investigated the number of students impacted by CSSLRs set at different levels of government and explored the qualifications needed for citizen science projects to fulfill CSSLRs by examining the explicitly-stated justifications for having CSSLRs, surveying how CSSLRs are verified, and using these qualifications to demonstrate how an online citizen science project, Mark2Cure, could use this information to meet the needs of students fulfilling CSSLRs.
Management and use of organic solid waste during the period 2013−2016 at Universidad Nacional
Authors: Rojas-Vargas Julian , Monge-Fernández Yanory , Herrera-Araya Andrea
Published: September 2019

The objective of this study was to analyze the management and use of organic solid waste through generation rates by type of waste in the sodas of the Campus Omar Dengo of the National University of Costa Rica. The raw and cooked residues were collected in five sodas, weighed and based on this data, daily waste generation rates were calculated. In addition, a survey was conducted in order to determine the perception of users about this problem. It was evidenced that the amount of waste varied significantly during the sampling period and it varies in each soda. Social aspects, as well as quality and proximity, induce greater user assistance; therefore, the generation of waste is increased. It is concluded that it is necessary deeper studies that allow the reduction of waste, as well as the awareness of the users of the sodas.
Think tanks con mayor influencia en América Central y del Sur en 2017
Authors: Guadalupe M.
Published: September 2019

La misión principal de un think tanks se suele relacionar con la realización de investigaciones y estudios que sirvan como base para una práctica política más acertada. Estos laboratorios de ideas suelen estar asociados a distintas organizaciones políticas, empresas, entes públicos o instituciones académicas. En el estudio 2017 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, la Universidad de Pennsylvania identifica los think tanks cuya actividad tiene un mayor impacto en el mundo por medio de un índice elaborado a través de encuestas y consultas con expertos. Según este, en la región de América del Sur y Central, la fundación brasileña Getulio Vargas es la de mayor influencia, seguida de la colombiana Fedesarrollo y del Centro Brasileño de Relaciones Internacionales.