bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Return to Play After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Professional Athletes
Authors: Watkins Robert Green , Chang David , Watkins Robert Green
Published: June 2018

Background:

Data are limited on return to play after anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF) in professional athletes.

Purpose:

To determine the rate and time of return to play among professional athletes after ACDF.

Study Design:

Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods:

This study involved the prospective and retrospective review of patient charts and diagnostic studies as well as an internet search to collect data on a consecutive series of professional athletes who underwent cervical fusion by 1 of the 2 senior authors between 1982 and 2016. Demographic data included sport, preoperative symptoms and radiologic findings, date of surgery, level of surgery, postoperative symptoms and radiologic findings, and confounding factors (eg, other orthopaedic injuries). An internet search engine was used to determine date of return to play and length of career after surgery.

Results:

A total of 27 ACDFs were performed on 26 professional athletes: 12 National Football League athletes, 5 National Hockey League athletes, 5 Major League Baseball athletes, 3 National Basketball Association athletes, and 1 Major League Soccer athlete. Twenty-six procedures (96.3%) showed clinical and radiographic evidence of fusion, and 20 of 25 eligible players returned to play (80%). At the conclusion of this study, 2 players were still in the rehabilitation phase and expected to return at the start of the next National Football League season. The mean time to return to play in a professional game was 9.5 months (range, 5.0-20.2 months). Of 15 players who returned to play but had retired by the time of this study, the mean career length after fusion was 3.2 years (range, 0.1-8.0 years). Clinical follow-up ranged from 1 to 96 months, with a mean of 22.1 months and mode of 11 months.

Conclusion:

After single-level ACDF, 80% of professional athletes were able to return to sport at approximately 9 months. The study findings will help athletes, physicians, and teams better predict outcome after ACDF surgery.
Health Equity in India: An Examination Through the Lens of Social Exclusion
Authors: Acharya Sanghmitra S.
Published: June 2018

To ensure health care access among the vulnerable and the poor is the prerogative of the State since the financial burden of curative care is higher among lower income groups, most of whom are Dalits. In the last 70 years, India has achieved considerable improvement in the health of its people. Nonetheless, the gap across social groups remains wide. There is evident association of low health status with poor, female gender, rural place of residence, tribal ethnicity, scheduled castes (SC) and specific minority groups. Therefore, the need is to revisit policy implementation regime and environment to ensure health equity. This article aims at explaining pertinent healthcare issues and challenges through select indicators of health, poverty, illness-induced expenditure and coping mechanisms across social groups.
Recent advances in the management of lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Authors: Xu Kai-Feng , Tian Xinlun , Ryu Jay H
Published: June 2018

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis is a rare disorder that predominantly affects women and is characterized by progressive cystic changes in the lung, leading to gradually worsening shortness of breath and lung function impairment. Pleural complications such as pneumothorax and chylothorax commonly occur in these patients. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis can occur as a form of lung involvement in tuberous sclerosis complex or as a sporadic form (without tuberous sclerosis complex). Etiology in both forms of this disease centers on mutations in the tuberous sclerosis genes. Advances in our understanding of the regulatory role of tuberous sclerosis gene products (hamartin/tuberin) in the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway have led to the identification of effective therapy (mTOR inhibitors) for a rare disorder, once considered uniformly fatal. Here, we summarize the evolution of current concepts regarding lymphangioleiomyomatosis with an emphasis on recent advances and unresolved issues.
Technologies of Educational Consulting Accompanied by Pedagogical Practice of University Students
Authors: Саханский Н. , Sakhanskiy N.
Published: June 2018

The article deals with innovative technologies of educational consulting in support of preparation and conduct of teaching practice, the role of the teacher consultant academic group, consulting pedagogical practice of future teachers, the contradictions and benefi ts of innovative technologies in key consulting services, organizing and conducting practices, improving the quality of management of the pedagogical practice of the students, the functions of educators, pedagogical conditions of realization of activity of a curator of academic groups, aimed at improving the quality of management of teaching practice, there are concerns the interaction with the “network consultants” .
DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING AS A TOOL TO SUPPORT DECISION-MAKING FOR THE INVESTMENT PROJECT PLANNING
Authors: Архипкина Анастасия , Arkhipkina Anastasia
Published: June 2018

Investment activity is inherent in any enterprise, as it is one of the most important aspects of its functioning, as investment decisions are often inextricably linked with the rest of the company's activities. In addition, investments form a promising organizational structure of the company and its investment culture. The most complicated geopolitical situation in the world, aimed at isolating the Russian Federation in the international economic space, leads to the need for a qualified assessment of the possibilities of implementing investment projects in the context of increasing uncertainty and risks. In this regard, the relevance of tasks to improve the efficiency of management decisions plays an important role in ensuring economic growth in the sectors of the Russian economy.

The use of dynamic programming method can be a good tool for finding the optimal distribution of investments in the absence of the possibility of full financing of the formed project
Can't talk or won't talk?
Authors: Tassoni Penny , Tassoni Anne-Marie
Published: June 2018

Selective mutism and being a reluctant talker are different conditions, explain Anne-Marie Tassoni and Penny Tassoni, who offer advice to practitioners on what to do
Ground work
Authors: Weinstein Nicole
Published: June 2018

The natural environment is benefiting children with sensory processing problems at Merseyside's first outdoor nursery, explains Nicole Weinstein
GROUNDED THEORY E NARRATIVAS DAS PRÁTICAS: UM POSSÍVEL CAMINHO METODOLÓGICO PARA O ESTUDO DA ESTRATÉGIA COMO PRÁTICA SOCIAL
Authors: Santos Leonardo Lemos da Silveira
Published: June 2018

A despeito do crescimento e, de certo grau de consolidação já conquistado, a perspectiva da estratégia como prática ainda carece de uma discussão mais aprofundada acerca dos procedimentos metodológicos que ela requer. Como (re)fazer da prática o aspecto central da pesquisa em estratégia é uma questão ainda em aberto e que merece um pouco mais de atenção por parte dos pesquisadores. Ao que parece, é mais fácil discorrer sobre o assunto do que realizar um estudo de campo, que nos permita apreender aquilo que os estrategistas fazem no seu dia-a-dia. Menos do que descrever uma metodologia única capaz de resolver esse problema, o que pretendemos aqui é discutir a possibilidade da utilização de uma abordagem de pesquisa que combine o uso da grounded theorye das narrativas de práticas para investigações sobre a estratégia como prática. Partindo dessa articulação, acreditamos que os pesquisadores poderão compreender melhor as atividades estratégicas que os praticantes desenvolvem no cotidiano das organizações.
CHARACTERIZATION OF HEART RATE VARIABILITY DURING TOTAL VENOUS ANESTHESIA: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Lima Danielly Gonçalves Sombra , Saraiva Ageu De Oliveira , Santos Cicera Yolanda Dos , Oliveira Sebastião Messias Ribeiro , Pereira Rafael Pires , Sombra Wilson Gonçalves , Sombra Bráulio Gonçalves , Batista Hermes Melo Teixeira
Published: June 2018

The aim of the study was to characterize the heart rate variability in a patient with no comorbidities, submitted to buccomaxillofacial surgery under total venous anesthesia using the linear frequency and nonlinear methods in the chaos domain (Poincaré plot). Data collection was performed before, during and after the surgical procedure using a Polar V800 cardiofrequencymeter and subsequently analyzed and filtered using the Kumbios HRV 3.0 software. During propofol infusion, elevations in LF, HF, SD1 and SD2 were observed. The LF/HF ratio showed obvious changes, which were found to be maximal during extubation and submaximal during awakening under greater influence of the sympathetic nervous system. The moment of the incision has parameters similar to those of rest. Final surgery maintenance showed the lowest values of LH/HF and SD1/SD2, with lower LF and SD2 values compared to rest. During the awakening, there was a decrease in SD1 and HF, representing the moment of greatest fragility during the total venous anesthesia, being of fundamental importance future studies about their repercussions.
Film education otherwise: A response to Bergala's dialectics of cinema and schooling
Authors: Gibbs Alexis
Published: June 2018

This paper engages with the question of whether education itself goes undervalued in Alain Bergala's The Cinema Hypothesis. Bergala identifies schools as being key in providing a space in which all young people should be able to access a cinema education, but in doing so situates
the school simply as a means to the end of cinephilia. While this approach does much to nurture film appreciation via educational institutions, this paper argues there is insufficient justification for why schools should engage with film education to this end in a way that distinguishes it
from other forms of art provision within current curricula. An alternative approach sees the school not just as a place for teaching film, but as a place in which perceptions of teaching, learning and schooling could also be transformed by the experience of film-viewing and criticism. In re-examining
the four parts that Bergala prescribes for the role of schools in fostering programmes of film education, the paper questions whether his approach promotes film-as-art at the expense of school-as-education, and suggests that the two might have more to offer one another in classroom practice
than their seeming opposition implies.
The alteration of first trimester screening markers in fresh and frozen-thawed blastocyst transfers
Authors: Dokuzeylül Güngör Nur , Gürbüz Tuğba , Gökmen Karasu Ayşe Filiz , Erşahin Aynur
Published: June 2018

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether
first trimester combined screening for major fetal trisomies is influenced by
assisted reproduction techniques (ART) from blastocyst transfer, with or
without cryopreservation. Methods: This study is a
retrospective analysis involving 115 singleton pregnancies with euploid fetuses
recruited between January 2017 and December 2017. Sixty-five women conceived
with fresh blastocysts from in vitro
fertilization (IVF) cycles (fresh-blasto), 50 with frozen-thawed blastocysts.
All cases underwent ultrasound assessment at 11+0 - 13+6 weeks with
measurements of crown rump length, nuchal translucency (NT) , free beta-human
chorionic gonadotrophin (free β-hCG) and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A
(PAPP-A) concentrations. Results: Baseline characteristics
and pregnancy outcomes did not differ substantially among the study groups. The
NT was not significantly different in the frozen-thawed -blasto compared to the
fresh-blasto group (p = 0.741). The
free β-hCG levels was not significantly different in frozen-thawed-blasto group
compared to fresh-blasto group (p = 0.495). The
two groups showed no significant difference in the PAPP-A levels (p = 0.139). The median delta crown rump
length was also not significantly different among the two groups (p = 0.758). Conclusions: In ART
pregnancies from blastocyst transfer, with or without cryopreservation, the NT measurement,
free β-hCG concentration and PAPP-A levels did not show any significant
difference. These features are apparently unrelated to the outcome of pregnancy
and may be due to alterations or delays in embryogenesis or placentation with
potential relevance for the screening test performance.
Comparative analysis of diversity based on morpho-metric and molecular markers in chickpea over different environments
Authors: Rialch Indu , Kalia Rama , Chaudhary H. K. , Kumar B. , Bhandari J. C. , Sood V. K.
Published: June 2018

Ten morpho-agronomic traits and 80 random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) molecular markers were used to survey genetic diversity in 25 chickpea genotypes. Analysis of variance revealed significant variability among different genotypes for morpho-metric traits. The cluster analysis done using morpho-metric traits grouped 25 genotypes into seven and six clusters in Environment I (Env. I) and Environment II (Env. II), respectively. Three genotypes viz., ICCV-96904, HPG-17, ICCV-95503 and L-HR-1 belonging to diverse clusters were identified divergent and may use in heterosis breeding programme. Of 80 random RAPD markers, 25 were found polymorphic. Three major clusters were identified using 25 polymorphic RAPD markers. The genetic similarity coefficient among genotypes ranged from 0.57 to 0.91. The average polymorphic information content (PIC) for 25 RAPD markers ranges from 0.12 to 0.40. D2-statistic, RAPD analysis and study of genotypes performance revealed sufficient genetic diversity among chickpea genotypes which would be useful in future breeding programme.
Acquisition of sibling and family concepts: A Piagetian study
Authors: Ergin Derya , Tatli Cemre
Published: June 2018

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acquisition of sibling and family concepts of children aged 9 and 11 in regard togender, age and socio-economic status (SES) variables. â€˜Siblings Testâ€™ developed by Piaget is used as an assessment tool. Atotal of 200 students in the 3rd and 5th grades form the participating group of the study. The findings obtained from thequantitative and qualitative data were e valuated according to age, gender and SES variables. The relative concepts areacquired in Piagetâ€™s suggested time and systematic in children aged 9â€“11 in medium and high SES. However, it is below theexpected acquisition in low SES in both the age groups.Keywords: Piaget, relative concepts, socio-economic status, sibling, family.
Message from Editor
Authors: BOZKURT Tulay
Published: June 2018

It is a great honor for us to publish eighth volume, second issue of Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues (GJPR).Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on psychological issues and related disciplines. The mission of the journal is to publish articles of professional interest for members of psychology. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major areas of psychology science including clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, traffic psychology, forensic psychology, psychometric psychology, sports psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, media psychology and neuroscience psychology.
GERENCIAMENTO DE RESULTADOS CONTÁBEIS EM COOPERATIVAS DE CRÉDITO NO BRASIL
Authors: Dantas José Alves , Borges Marco Aurélio Barros , Fernandes Bruno Vinícius Ramos
Published: June 2018

Este estudo teve por objetivo identificar se as cooperativas de crédito no Brasil utilizam as Provisões para Créditos de Liquidação Duvidosa (PCLD) como mecanismo de gerenciamento de resultados contábeis. Definindo a discricionariedade na constituição da PCLD como a parcela reconhecida acima do limite regulamentar, os testes realizados por meio de dados em painel, com informações trimestrais de 2013 a 2017 das 500 maiores cooperativas de crédito revelaram associação positiva e estaticamente relevante entre a variação da PCLD discricionária e o lucro líquido ajustado – antes do reconhecimento dessa parcela discricionária. Esses resultados confirmaram a hipótese de pesquisa de que essas entidades utilizaram a discricionariedade na constituição como mecanismo de gerenciamento de resultados contábeis, em particular o income smoothing, ou seja, em momentos de resultados mais relevantes as cooperativas criam uma espécie de colchão de PCLD, a ser revertido em períodos de pior performance. Esses resultados contribuem para o avanço da literatura sobre gerenciamento de resultados em instituições financeiras, de forma geral, e supre uma lacuna relevante ao abordar um tipo de entidade, as cooperativas de crédito, para as quais os estudos são praticamente incipientes.Palavras-chave: Gerenciamento de Resultados. Cooperativas de Crédito. PCLD. Discricionariedade. Instituições Financeiras.
CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY : THE MORE IT CHANGES THE MORE IT’S THE SAME THING
Authors: Pramod Pathak  , Namrata Pathak Shukla  , Abhishek Pathak  , Alok Kumar
Published: June 2018

Decades of consumer research have tried to emphasize that the modern day consumer has transformed completely. The Marketing Gurus continue to churn fanciful jargons to iterate that the present day consumer is not even a semblance of his past ‘avatar’. The point that is attempted to be driven home is that the present day consumer’s tastes, preferences, likes and dislikes, have all changed. On the face of it one may like to endorse this school of thought. But on careful analysis, one would be reasonable enough to conclude that the consumer has not changed, his basic character remaining fairly stable over the ages. The present paper is a review based research article to discuss the issues related to this.
IMPACT OF E-BANKING REGARDING SERVICE QUALITY TOWARDS CUSTOMERS : A STUDY
Authors: Nancy Arora
Published: June 2018

Financial advancement and innovation unrest have permitted the improvements of new furthermore, more effective conveyance and preparing channels and additionally more creative products and benefits in managing in banking industry. Banking institutions are confronting rivalry not just from each other yet in addition from non-bank money related middle people and additionally from alternative sources of financing. Another key test confronting keeping money foundations today is the developing and changing requirements and desires of buyers couple with expanded instruction levels and developing riches. Buyers are ending up progressively observing and have turned out to be more associated with their money related choices. This study of banks focuses on the impact of thedemographic variable i.e. gender, qualification and occupation on the perception of the customers towards e-banking service quality.
WHATSAPP AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIAL LIFE OF YOUNGSTERS : A PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Prabha Kiran  , Abhishek Srivastava
Published: June 2018

Technology has always been fascinating the humans and they have always found various techniques that make it more useful to lead an easy lifestyle. The various innovations and advancements in technological field have paved way for faster and better way of living. Whatsapp is one such advancement that has drastically altered the way youngsters communicate with each other. This paper examines the effect of Whatsapp usage on youngster’s relationships among themselves and their friends and family. The dependency on Whatsapphas led to a number of social, physical and psychological problems among youngsters. The addiction has altered the behavior and influenced their relationships. This paper has tried to focus all such aspects and youngsters social behavior too which has now created fake sense of belongingness, nearness and intimacy with their friends and relatives.
Conceptual approach for reuse of test automation artifacts on various architectural levels
Authors: Almog Dani , Chassidim Schwartz , Tsubery Yaron , Bures Miroslav , Mark Shlomo
Published: June 2018

When creating a test automation infrastructure, one of the main considerations for the buildup process is its efficiency. A main cause and method for improvement might come from reuse of test automation artifacts. Following that, one may ask ?To what extent can the test automation artifacts be re-used??. In this paper we present a model and test automation architecture for achieving such a goal. Repository Driven Test Automation (RDTA) is a conceptual approach for the buildup process of test automation infrastructure that employs reuse of testing artifacts. This paper discusses aspects of reuse of software test automation artifacts on various levels. Then, practical implications and adjustments arising from the implementation of this new paradigm are discussed. The proposed concept is documented by a case study in an international innovative computer hardware manufacturer, one of leaders in the market. The documented results are significant and confirm the validity of the concept.
Influence of the radioactive concentration of the in vitro stability of Tc-99m(sn)-pyrophosphate
Authors: Vucina Jurij
Published: June 2018

The in vitro stability of 99m Tc(Sn)-pyrophosphate solutionwas examined in
dependence on the preparation conditions of the samples, the radioactive
concentration of 99m Tc in the kit and the time elapsed after labeling. The
samples without any protection are highly unstable. The formation of 99m
Tc-pertechnetate does not depend on the radioactive concentration.
Nitrogen purging provides protection in the case of low radioactive
concentrations (37 MBq 99m Tc/ml) but exhibits no effect at higher
concentrations. The best stabilization was achieved by using ascorbic acid.
A concentration of 60 mg/ml keeps the content of 99m Tc-pertechnetate below
1% during six hours after labeling, even in solutions of high readioactive
concentrations (740.814 MBq/ml). Gentisic acid is less effective. Concentrations about ten times higher than required using ascorbic acid are needed to
keep the content of 99m Tc-pertechnetate below 5% during six hours.
A polymeric oxovanadium(IV) pyromellitate complex
Authors: Vasovic Dusanka , Stojakovic Djordje
Published: June 2018

The reaction of oxovanadium(IV) sulphate with 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic
acid (pyromellitic acid) in the presence of potassium carbonate yields a
polymeric complex, K2[VO(pyr)]-6H2O (I) [pyr = pyromellitate(4-) ion]. The
PM3(tm) calculations and IR spectroscopy suggest that the polymeric
structure of I consists of ?V-pyr-V-pyr- chains formed by the 1,4- or
1,5-bridging by the pyr ions. The chains are additionally cross-linked by
the chelate function of one of the COO. groups of the pyr ion. Magnetic
measurements do not reveal the presence of antiferromagnetic coupling
between the V centers.
Mechanism and kinetics of the electrosorption of sulphate anions on the (111) face of silver
Authors: Jovic B.M. , Drazic D.M. , Jovic V.D.
Published: June 2018

The processes of adsorption of sulphate anions onto the (111) face of silver
have been investigated by analysis of the cyclic voltammetry and
potentiostatic pulse results. It was shown, by fitting the experimentally
recorded ?-E dependences, that the adsorption of anions follows Frumkin
adsorption isotherm. The adsorbed structure was found to be less dense than
expected for the dense packed anion monolayer and the process was
characterized by high value of the interaction parameter and the Gibbs
energy of adsorption (f = 16.5 and ?G o ads, ??0 = -64 kJ mol-1). From the
slope of the E p,a -log (c0) dependence it was concluded that complete
charge transfer between the adsorbed anions and the silver substrate occurs.
This is supported by the E p,a -log v linear dependence in the region of
high sweep rates (v > 10 V s-1 ) with rational value of line slope (?60 mV
dec-1 ) which is possible only if the complete charge transfer reaction
occurs. The electrosorption process of sulphate anions was found to be
complex electrochemical reaction, taking place through three steps. It was
proposed that the rate-determining step is the second step, i.e., the
electrochemical formation of (SO4)ads species.
The optical properties of LiNbO3 single crystals obtained in air atmosphere
Authors: Golubovic Aleksandar , Nikolic Slobodanka , Gajic Rados , Djuric Stevan , Jelisijevic Aleksandar , Vukovic Dragana , Valcic Andreja
Published: June 2018

Single crystals of LiNbO3 were grown by the Czochralski technique in an air
atmosphere. The critical diameter and the critical rate of rotation were
calculated. X-Ray measurements of the powder were carried out to obtain the
lattice parameters.The optical constants were calculated by Kramers-Kronig
analysis of reflectance data. The optical properties of LiNbO3 single
crystals were studied for samples grown in an air atmosphere to
investigate the influence of air on the optical properties of the formed
crystals. A peak due to OH. gtroups appears in the transmission spectrum at
3385 cm -1. It was still present after annealing in an air atmosphere at
temperature up to 873 K, but it was no longer detectable after annealing at
1473 K in an electric field. Thick films of the high-temperature
superconductor YBa2Cu3O7 (Ag) were obtained on plates of LiNbO3 single
crystals. The obtained results are discussed and compared with published
data.
On the nature of crystallization water using thermal analysis. - The application to some hydrates with different cations
Authors: Odochian Lucia , Pantea Magdelena , Calugareanu Irina , Ionescu Dana , Vicol Olga
Published: June 2018

The nature of the crystallization water in some hydrates with different
cations, namely: MnSO4?H2O; FeSO4?7H2O; CoSO4?7H2O; NiSO4?7H2O, has been
studied by the application of the following non-isothermal techniques:
thermogravimetry (TG), derivative thermogravimetry (DTG), and differential
thermal analysis (DTA). Analysis of the characteristic thermogravimetric
data (Tm, W ) and of the kinetic parameters (n, Ea) calculated from DTG and
DTA data - with CuSO4?5H2O as a reference - demonstrated the existence of
crystallization and anionwater in the studiedhydrates. The activation energy
of the process of anion water elimination does not depend on the nature of
the cation. This conclusion was confirmed by the absence of the compensation
effect in this process.
Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on nonmicrobial salivary parameters
Authors: Zogakis Ioannis P. , Koren Erez , Gorelik Shlomit , Ginsburg Isaac , Shalish Miriam
Published: June 2018

Objectives:

To examine possible changes in the levels of salivary antioxidants, C-reactive protein (CRP), cortisol, pH, proteins, and blood in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Materials and Methods:

Salivary samples from 21 orthodontic patients who met specific inclusion criteria were collected before the beginning of orthodontic treatment (T0; baseline), 1 hour after bonding (T1), and 4–6 weeks after bonding (T2). Oxidant-scavenging ability (OSA) was quantified using a luminol-dependent chemiluminescence assay. Cortisol and CRP levels were measured using immunoassay kits. pH levels and presence of proteins and blood in the samples were quantified using strip-based tests.

Results:

A significant decrease in salivary pH was observed after bonding (P = .013). An increase in oxidant-scavenging abilities during orthodontic treatment was detected, but the change was not statistically significant. Cortisol and CRP levels slightly increased after bonding, but the difference was small without statistical significance. Changes in the presence of proteins and blood were also insignificant.

Conclusions:

Exposure to fixed orthodontic appliances did not show a significant effect on salivary parameters related to inflammation or stress, with the exception of a significant but transient pH decrease after bonding.
“Stories are knowledge, and knowledge is literature”: Viewing and re-viewing sites/cites of mātauranga Māori as an alternative to traditional Western literature reviews
Authors: Rangiwai Byron
Published: June 2018

Viewing and re-viewing sites/cites of mātauranga Māori as an alternative to traditional Western literature review.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ФОРМИ, СТРУКТУРИ ТА КОЛОРИТУ КОСТЮМА 50-Х РОКІВ XX СТОЛІТТЯ З МЕТОЮ РОЗРОБКИ КОЛЕКЦІЇ ЖІНОЧОГО ОДЯГУ
Authors: Ніколаєва Т. В. , Давиденко І. В. , Ляпкало І. О.
Published: June 2018

Investigation of the tectonic structure and artistic-compositional features of the stylistics and forms of the costume of the 50's of XX century, to introduce the results of analysis in the design process of a modern collection of women's clothing. Modern methods of historiographic, literary-analytical, system-structural and morphological analysis were used in the work, as well as studying the opinions of consumers by means of questioning and statistical processing of research results. The relevance of the choice of the research topic and the object of research is analyzed and justified. A series of research methods has been used to solve scientific problems. Based on the research results, a draft of a collection of modern women's clothing. The methods of system-structural analysis of forms, structure and proportional-rhythmic construction of original models of the selected period were used at first for scientific analysis of the stylistic features of the construction of the costume of the 50's of XX century. The leading tectonic characteristics of the costume forms, the features of the artistic and compositional elements in the decoration of clothes, the formation of style and the image of the corresponding historical period are determined and structured. From the scientific point of view, the process of design-designing of modern costume forms has been adjusted. Because of scientific research, it is certain that the original costume forms of the 50's of XX century represent an actual creative source for constructing the process of associative design of modern costume forms, the formation of original ideas and a new aesthetics in the creation of modern women's clothing. Studies of the tectonic structure of the costume of the selected historical period made it possible to create a collection of a female costume with new original forms, types of finishes and stylistic characteristics. The collection was made in the material and was presented at the International competition "Pechersky chestnuts" (Ukraine, KNUTD).
Posterior Instrumentation for Unstable Thoracolumbar Fractures
Authors: Pandey Bimal Kumar , Rajbhandari Anjana
Published: June 2018

Background: About 90 percent of all spinal injuries involve the thoracolumbar region. Unstable fractures need surgical treatment to achieve a painless, balanced and stable spine preserving or recovering neurological function, highest degree of spinal motion and to allow early patient mobilization.Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate radiological outcome of posterior instrumentation in thoracolumbar fractures.Methodology: A total of 110 patients with thoracolumbar fracture were included in the study, which was carried out at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital from December 2011 to December 2016. Unstable Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen type A and type B fractures were treated with short segment instrumentation and type C with long segment instrumentation. Radiological evaluation of postoperative correction of kyphotic angle and vertebral height was measured and was compared with immediate postoperative correction and loss of correction in two years final follow up.Results: Mean postoperative correction of vertebral kyphotic angle was 25° and loss of correction in final follow up was 5°. Mean postoperative vertebral height correction was 24% and its loss in final follow up was 2%. There was no significant difference in loss of correction of vertebral kyphosis and vertebral height in short segment and long segment fi xation in final follow up.Conclusion: Long segment posterior instrumentation results in good reduction and its maintenance for Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen type C thoracolumbar fractures whereas similar results can be achieved with short segment posterior instrumentation in type A and type B fractures. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College,Vol. 6, No. 4, Issue 22, Oct.-Dec., 2017, Page: 150-155
Using Chronological Order Method to Improve Writing Ability of the Third Year Students of SMA Negeri I Pangsid Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang
Authors: Roni Roni
Published: June 2018

The objective of the research was to find out whether or not using chronological order was able to improve writing ability of the students of SMA Negeri 1 Pangkajene Sidrap. This study employed pre-experiment method, using the third year students of SMA Negeri 1 Pangsid kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang in Academic year 2011/2012. Total number of population was 192 students on six classes one of them were taken as sample by using cluster random sampling technique; class IPA  1 consisting 32 students. The instrument used in this research was to chronological order. The research used an experimental design one class was given pre-test, treatment and post-test design. The population was the third students of SMA Negeri 1 Pangsid kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang in academic year 2011/2012. The sample of this research was third  year of SMA Negeri 1 Pangsid Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang there were 32 students. The technique of sampling was cluster random sampling, and the data was analyzed into percentage, mean score analyzes and the of the research shows that teaching writing by using chronological order can increase the writing ability of the third year students of SMA Negeri 1 Pangsid kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang in which the result of t-test ( 5.743) is higher than t-table (2.042) with df( N-1) =32-1=31 in the level of significance ( 0.05) = 2.042. It means that using chronological order method in teaching writing is able to improve writing ability of the third year students of SMA Negeri 1 Pangsid Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang.
The Application of Learning Community Strategy to Improve Speaking Skill
Authors: Aderiza Effran
Published: June 2018

The Application of Learning Community Strategy to Improve Speaking Skill for Fourth Semester of English Department at Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare,Supervised by Bahrun Amin and Ammang Latifa. This research is aimed at finding out: Whether The Application of Learning Community Strategy to Improve Speaking Skill for Fourth Semester of English Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare. This research used quasi experimental method. The populations were the fourth Semester in English Department in academic year of 2014-2015, consisted of 175 students with fours classes. The samples that were drawn by using random sampling technique consisted of 40 students, which are Class A as experimental group and Class B as Control group.The data were acquired by using speaking test. The speaking test will be applied in the pretest and posttest.The result of this research concluded that there was a significant difference the students who were taught speaking Learning Community Strategy. It is proved by statistic analysis of t-test (5.83)  was higher than the t-table (1.734)
COMPETENCE APPROACH IN EUROPEAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: ESSENCE AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS (ARCHETYPAL ASPECT)
Authors: Karpa Martha Ivanivna
Published: June 2018

The article reveals the main features of the competence approach in the practice of European public administration. The features of the competence approach in public administration are determined on the basis of analysis of the basic concepts of public administration. In the dynamics of the formation and development of popular theories of interaction between state and local authorities, such as the theory of a free community, community (public) and public and state (the theory of municipal dualism), we can trace a number of characteristic features of a competency approach, which manifests itself both through the general theoretical relations and manifestations, and through the practice of coexistence of public authorities. There is a problem of definition and distribution of public functions as a prerequisite for defining and shaping the competences of public institutions. An important issue in the context of a competent approach is the institutional consolidation of functions in the context of the existence of the basic models of territorial organization of power. In each of the varieties of the Governance concept (Responsive Governance concept, Democratic Governance concept, Good Governance concept), the specifics of the use of competencies are defined. The archetypal symbols in the European public administration are singled out using the analysis of competence in public administration in its main constituents. A brief description of the archetypal aspect of European public administration is given. The main components of competence are shown in connection with the existing archetypal symbols and the characteristic trends of their development. Their connection is shown according to the scheme “the entity component (who?) — the object component (what?) — the administrative component (how?) — the basis (in what environment?)”. Concerning the trends of development of a competence approach in the context of practice and theory of public administration, it is determined that modern concepts of public administration are characterized by shifting the balance between state and public institutions to the sphere of common goals and tasks, and thus responsibility. The joint activity of all subjects of society requires new forms of cooperation, definition of the spheres and subjects of each entity’s activity for effective cooperation, distribution of functions and competences of the entities, formation and consolidation of their status characteristics.
MODERN TRENDS AND CONTRADICTIONS IN THE PROCESSES OF NATION-BUILDING IN UKRAINE AND THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE MIRROR OF ARCHETYPES
Authors: Ponomarenko Liudmyla Viktorivna
Published: June 2018

The article is an attempt to study the nation-building processes in Ukraine and in the countries of the European Union. The similarities and differences are accentuated for Ukraine, which was able to restore its independence after a long national liberation struggle, and the countries of the European Union, most of which can be called the states with sustainable democracy. In order to study the peculiarities of the nation-building processes, universal features common for any nation are investigated: history, territory, language, culture and national self-consciousness. The peculiarities of the nation-building in the newly and post-imperialist states are determined, as well as the influence of history on the formation of the archetypes of the nations. The reasons for the activation of the nation-building processes and their interrelation with the strengthening of separatist sentiments are investigated. The urgency of the separatism issue on the agenda of not only Ukraine but also of the countries of Europe is mentioned. The influence of nation-building processes on the interpretation of historical facts and events, attempts to “rewrite” historical facts or to silence them is considered. The role of the language issue in the nation-building and the duality of its interpretation are studied. Particular attention is drawn to the disagreements that have emerged in the nation-building process in Ukraine and the Member States of the European Union. The contradictions in the interpretation of various social, political and cultural phenomena in Ukraine and the countries of the European Union are considered. The historical lessons of the European Union, which are worth learning in Ukraine for the further painless nation-building, and valuable European experience, which should be studied or taken into account in practice, are analysed. The main challenges facing Ukraine and the European Union countries regarding the future of the nation-building, peaceful coexistence and productive cooperation are highlighted.
THE LABOR DIVISION AS THE ARCHETYPAL SOURCE OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION, SOCIAL CONFLICTS AND SOCIAL TENSIONS IN THE EUROPEAN PUBLIC SPACE
Authors: Sudakov Volodymyr Ivanovich
Published: June 2018

The article presents analytical sociological approach that is oriented to the scientific research of the division of labor as the archetypal source of social integration, social conflicts and social tensions the European public space. Devoted that the division of labor archetype is the fundamental transcultural stimulus for the resource development in the contemporary societies and is the important determinative factor for supporting and strengthening integrative foundations of public space in these societies. The specialized conceptions of social and public space, which have been elaborated in the European sociology for explanation the conflict-and the risk manifestations of the division of labor in the individual and collective labor practices were analysed by the author. Argued that in the globalized multicultural public space of the contemporary European societies take place the constant reproduction of the different intercultural conflicts which are the functional manifestations of the of division of labor between individual and collective actors of social life. Substantiated that the social foundation of these intercultural conflicts are the different forms of social tension which reflect the concrete circumstances of social inequality, violence, social exclusion, deprivation, protest behavior in the system of the labor practices and also in the different models of employment of the working population. Proved the necessity of further development of the fundamental and applied scientific researchers of the new intercultural conflicts and the forms of social tensions in the labor activities that are reproduce in the multicultural European public space. Such scientific researchers would be the important stimulus for the development of the theory and methodology of the public management.
Impact du nombre d’interventions infirmières sur la durée d’administration des catécholamines chez les patients de réanimation : étude INTERVAL
Authors: Youssoufa A. , Decormeille G. , Michel P. , Jacq G. , Brouard F. , Aissaoui N. , Barbar S. , Belaizi N. , Boissier F. , Boulinguiez C. , Chauvin V. , Corrolleur C. , Dame S. , Da Silva D. , Dauvergne J. , Domitien J. , Fouquet G. , Garin C. , Gay P. , Grimaldi D. , Hamzaoui O. , Joosten A. , Kimoune A. , Lacherade J.-C. , Lascarroux J.-B. , Legrain L. , Macciotta Y. , Mengus A. , Ory S. , Papin S. , Payen S. , Pereira F. , Piton G. , Rodriguez S. , Rodriguez T. , Simon M. , Laurent-Taluy L. , Toure E. , Turia S. , Villette E. , Bejaud S. , Merand F. , Muller G. , Hraiech S. ,   pour la commission d’épidémiologie et de recherche clinique de la SRLF (CERC SRLF Trial Group)
Published: June 2018

Objectifs : Bien que quotidiennement géré par les infirmier(ière)s diplômé(e)s d’État (IDE) de réanimation, le sevrage des catécholamines a rarement été étudié. L’hypothèse de notre étude était que l’augmentation du nombre d’interventions menées sur la vitesse de perfusion des catécholamines permettait de raccourcir la durée d’administration de celles-ci.

Patients et méthodes : Il s’agissait d’une étude prospective observationnelle dans 21 réanimations. Tous les patients traités par vasopresseurs pendant la période d’étude ont été inclus. Le nombre d’interventions effectuées par l’IDE en charge du patient sur la vitesse d’administration des catécholamines était noté toutes les quatre heures. La posologie de catécholamines en cours ainsi que la pression artérielle moyenne (PAM) du patient étaient également relevées. Les facteurs influençant la rapidité du sevrage des catécholamines étaient également analysés.

Résultats : Nous avons inclus 226 patients dont l’âge moyen était de 65 ± 14 ans. La durée moyenne du traitement par catécholamines était de 71,6 (±81) heures. Le nombre d’interventions IDE par quatre heures était de 1,9 (±2,8) intervention. La durée du traitement par catécholamines était significativement moindre lorsque le nombre d’interventions augmentait (p = 0,04). L’existence d’un protocole spécifique à la gestion des catécholamines raccourcissait leur durée de sevrage. Un IGS2 élevé, une PAM élevée ainsi que la période diurne étaient associés à une augmentation du nombre des interventions IDE.

Conclusion : Le nombre d’interventions par les IDEs menées sur la perfusion de catécholamines était inversement lié à la durée du traitement par catécholamines. Des études complémentaires permettront d’évaluer l’impact de ces interventions sur le pronostic des patients.
An Off-Body Narrowband and Ultra-Wide Band Channel Model for Body Area Networks in a Ferryboat Environment
Authors: Cwalina Krzysztof K. , Ambroziak Slawomir J. , Rajchowski Piotr
Published: June 2018

In the article an off-body narrowband and ultra-wide band channel model for body area networks in a ferryboat environment is described. Considering the limited number of publications there is a need to develop an off-body channel model, which will facilitate the design of radio links, both from the multimedia services provider and the security point of view, for body area networks in this atypical environment. A mobile heterogeneous measurement stand, using radio distance measurements, which consists of three types of devices: miniaturized mobile nodes, stationary reference nodes, and a data acquisition server, was developed. A detailed analysis of both radio channels’ parameters was carried out. An analysis of system loss for off-body communication, including mean system loss, large-scale fading (corresponding to body shadowing), and small-scale fading (associated with the multipath phenomenon), both for 868 MHz narrowband and for 6489 MHz ultra-wide band channels, was performed. A statistical analysis of the obtained system loss model parameters was also carried out; good fit to the empirical data is observed.
Study of the Wave Energy Propagation Patterns in the Western Black Sea
Authors: Rusu Eugen
Published: June 2018

The most relevant patterns of the wave energy propagation in the western side of the Black Sea were assessed in the present work. The emphasis was put on the western side because this is also the most energetic part of the Black Sea. The assessments performed relate some recent results provided by a numerical wave modeling system based on the spectrum concept. The SWAN model (acronym for Simulating Waves Nearshore) was considered. This was implemented over the entire sea basin and focused with increasing resolution in the geographical space towards the Romanian nearshore. Furthermore, some data assimilation techniques have also been implemented, such that the results provided are accurate and reliable. Special attention was paid to the high, but not extreme, winter wave energy conditions. The cases considered are focused on the coastal waves generated by distant storms, which means the local wind has not very high values in the targeted areas. This also takes into account the fact that the configuration of the environmental matrix in the Black Sea is currently subjected to significant changes mainly due to the climate change. From this perspective, the present work illustrates some of the most recent patterns of wave energy propagation in the western side of the Black Sea, considering eight different SWAN computational domains. According to most of the recent evaluations, the nearshore of the Black Sea is characterized by an average wave power lower than 6 kW/m. The results of the present work show that there is a real tendency of the wave energy enhancement. This tendency, especially concerns the western side of the basin, where in the high conditions considered, values of the wave power about 10 times greater than the average have been noticed.