bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis bibliométrico y temático de la producción científica existente en la base de datos bibliográfica MEDLINE sobre medicamentos peligrosos en las Unidades de Hospitalización a Domicilio
Authors: Bernabeu-Martínez Mari A. , Sanz Valero Javier
Published: July 2018

Objetivo: Analizar y caracterizar, mediante técnica bibliométrica, la documentación científica relacionada con los medicamentos peligrosos en las Unidades de Hospitalización a Domicilio indizada en la base de datos bibliográfica MEDLINE.Método: Estudio descriptivo transversal. Los datos se obtuvieron de la base de datos MEDLINE, a través de PubMed, interrogando los términos a estudio en los campos de descriptores, título y resumen; fecha de búsqueda mayo 2018.Resultados: Se analizaron 74 referencias. El número de originales fue de 32 (43,2%), identificando 56 instituciones, con Índice de Cooperación de 1,4 ± 0,1 autores/artículo. El idioma predominante fue el japonés con 36 (48,6%) artículos. La obsolescencia, según el Índice de Burton-Kebler fue de 15 años y el Índice de Price del 9,5%. El núcleo de Bradford lo constituyó 1 revista. El descriptor más utilizado fue Home Care Services, Hospital-Based (n=52; 70,3%) y el área temática más representada Health Care Category, (n=134; 34,4%).Conclusiones: Los estudios sobre medicamentos peligrosos en el hospital a domicilio son un área temática en decrecimiento, con una gran fragmentación y poco uniforme, sin grandes grupos de referencia ni una base sólida desde la que se puedan continuar estudios posteriores. El japonés es el idioma mayoritario. Los descriptores y las áreas temáticas son acordes al área estudiada, aunque sería conveniente, dada la creciente sensibilización con la manipulación de los MP, el desarrollo de un descriptor MeSH específico.
Color Regression and Maintenance Effect of Intracoronal Whitening on the Quality of Life: RCT—A One-year Follow-up Study
Authors: Bersezio C , Ledezma P , Estay J , Mayer C , Rivera O , Fernández E
Published: July 2018

Objective:

This randomized clinical study evaluated two parameters: 1) the clinical color rebound of whitening patients' tooth discoloration using the walking bleaching technique and 2) the impact on psychological and aesthetic self-perception at the one-year follow-up of patients who underwent bleaching of nonvital teeth.

Methods and Materials:

Fifty study participants with nonvital tooth discoloration were recruited. Teeth were assigned randomly into one of two groups: 1) 35% hydrogen peroxide (n=25) and 2) 37% carbamide peroxide (n=25). Intracoronal bleaching was carried out over the course of four sessions using the walking bleach technique. Tooth color was evaluated after each session in order to measure the total color variation (ΔE). The guide was arranged from highest (B1) to lowest values (C4) for evaluating color, and color changes using Vita Classical Shade (ΔSGUs) units were calculated. Subjective and objective assessments were compared with the counterpart of the tooth. Aesthetic perception and psychosocial factors were evaluated before and after treatment by the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) and Psychological Impact of Dental Impact Questionnaire (PIDAQ) surveys.

Results:

Color changes (ΔE) were 15.48 ± 5.17 and 14.02 ± 4.85 for carbamide and hydrogen peroxide groups, respectively. There were no significant differences (p>0.05) between these two groups at the one-year follow-up. There was a decrease in the PIDAQ scores after treatment compared to baseline values (p<0.05). The majority of OHIP values regressed to baseline values.

Conclusion:

The technique of walking bleaching was highly effective and showed minimal color rebound in nonvital teeth and had a positive effect on patients' psychological impact at the one-year follow-up.
Theorein and Praxis: Gender Political Troubles. An interview with Martha Nussbaum
Authors: Ibarra Soto Diana
Published: July 2018

La teoría de las capacidades de Nussbaum es una de las perspectivas más importantes que enfrentan los supuestos culturales y sociales sobre el género. Martha Nussbaum, una prominente filósofa de la Universidad de Chigago, propone que la filosofía debería estar profundamente enraizada en la gente común y en los problemas de su vida real. Desde sus trabajos tempranos "La fragilidad del bien" y "La terapia del deseo" su principal preocupación ha sido mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas. A partir de estos trabajos, cualquier lector puede tener un mejor marco sobre lo que Nussbaum reconoce como los aspectos principales para el desarrollo humano y cómo se pueden obtener.
Nicholas Agar, 2010. Humanity's End, Massachusetts, The MIT Press, 219 pp.
Authors: Palacios González César
Published: July 2018

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La felicidad espiritual. Meditación sentado al pie de la Cruz.
Authors: Szalay Mátyás
Published: July 2018

Toda forma de vida espiritual requiere una comprensión filosófica articulada acerca de aquello en lo que consiste la felicidad. Al mismo tiempo, la felicidad es central para la sabiduría y, por ello, para la autocomprensión de la filosofía misma. Como parte de un análisis proto-fenomenológico, rastreo en diferentes idiomas la originaria intuición filosófica sobre cómo la verdadera felicidad difiere de otros fenó- menos colaterales. Los términos griego, húngaro, inglés e italiano alumbran algunas características esenciales y trazan el camino para el “análisis fenomenológico” (Wesensanalyse). Sostengo que la felicidad está esencialmente relacionada a la Communio personarum. La felicidad no es una mera “emoción”, ni tampoco un “estado anímico” o una “actitud fundamental”, sino más bien un “modo de ser”. La felicidad no excluye la tristeza, pero es opuesta a la desesperación. Hay una compleja y fundamental relación entre sufrimiento y felicidad que expongo invocando la noción de laetita.
Intervenções cognitivas e comportamentais para manejo de insônia em pacientes oncológicos
Authors: Oliveira Cristiano Pereira de , Moraes Marcela Alves de , Moura Tayse Conter de , Ambrósio Daniela Mucinhato
Published: July 2018

Introdução: A prevalência de insônia em pacientes oncológicos oscila de 30 a 50%. As psicoterapias cognitivo-comportamentais apresentam eficácia comprovada para o tratamento desta condição. Objetivos: Identificar as principais intervenções cognitivas e comportamentais para manejo de insônia no contexto oncológico. Método: Realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura produzida entre os anos de 2010 e 2015 nas bases: Pubmed Psych Info e Google Scholar. Foram utilizados os seguintes descritores: Insomnia, Cancer, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trial. A qualidade metodológica dos artigos encontrados foi avaliada através da escala JADAD. Resultados: Intervenções cognitivo-comportamentais, incluindo Mindfulness, apresentam evidências de eficácia em pacientes oncológicos, com peculiaridades que devem ser consideradas pelos profissionais no momento da escolha da intervenção. Considerações Finais: Há necessidade de maior apropriação das técnicas por parte dos profissionais envolvidos na atenção em saúde mental no contexto oncológico. Ainda, novas pesquisas devem ser realizadas para verificação de eficácia considerando aspectos socioculturais da população brasileira.
Propriedades psicométricas do Inventário do Significado do Trabalho (IST)
Authors: Silva Flávia Marcelly de Sousa Mendes da , Lima Carla Fernanda de , Sales Hemerson Fillipy Silva
Published: July 2018

A presente pesquisa objetivou avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do Inventário do Significado do Trabalho (IST), uma medida que avalia a acepção do trabalho quanto a dois aspectos: como ele deveria ser (atributos valorativos) e como é concretamente (atributos descritivos), ademais, objetivou-se a comparação entre a estrutura dos atributos (valorativos e descritivos) do modelo original com a estrutura adquirida com a pesquisa. Para isso valeu-se de uma amostra não probabilística (por conveniência) de 250 sujeitos da cidade de Parnaíba-PI com idades entre 18 a 73 anos (M = 27,9; DP = 9,94), a maioria solteiros (68,0%), do sexo feminino (63,6%), e com escolaridade de nível superior (54,4%). Os resultados apontaram uma nova configuração de estrutura em relação aos modelos originais. Tanto nos atributos valorativos como nos atributos descritivos algumas dimensões tiveram que ser renomeadas. Frente a esses achados, ainda que as estruturas não tenham correspondido aos modelos originais, eles possibilitam a instrumentalização no que diz respeito ao entendimento acerca do significado do trabalho através da adaptação do instrumento em realidades diversas.
Furtos de Bagatelas e Sofrimento Social: uma Interlocução com o pensamento winnicottiano
Authors: Chinalia Maria Julia Souza , Assis Natália Del Ponte de , Visintin Carlos Del Negro , Aiello-Vaisberg Tânia Maria José
Published: July 2018

Este estudo objetiva investigar psicanaliticamente a experiência emocional de mulheres presas por furtos de bagatelas, justificando-se na medida em que há interesse, a partir de uma perspectiva clínica social, pelo desenvolvimento de práticas psicoprofiláticas e psicoterapêuticas direcionadas à população carcerária feminina. A investigação organizou-se metodologicamente por meio da abordagem psicanalítica das comunicações de mulheres em um documentário nacional intitulado “Bagatela”. Sucessivas exposições ao material, em estado de atenção flutuante e associação livre de ideias,permitiram a produção interpretativa de um campo de sentido afetivo-emocional intitulado “Cadê o leite do meu neto?”. Este campo se organiza ao redor da crença de que o outro, imaginado como poderoso, deve atender às necessidades vitais das pessoas. O quadro geral indica que condições de pobreza e desigualdade social geram efeitos subjetivos de desamparo, humilhação e injustiça nas autoras dos furtos. Pondera-se que a teoria winnicottiana, que vincula privação afetiva à delinquência, pode ser produtivamente ampliada se a tendência antissocial for considerada como expressão sintomática de sofrimento socialmente determinado.
A Study of Aisyiyah in Promoting Women’s Muslim Community in Banten Province: Its Ideology, Works, and Challenges
Authors: Amalia Ila
Published: July 2018

This study examines the role of Aisyiyah, as one of the Islamic women organizations, in improving the status of women in Banten province. As an organization that has been established for almost a century Aisyiyah has given great and influential contributions toward the women’s development. This study focus on the ideology that Aisyiyah convey in running its organization, which is based on the teaching of the Holy Qur’an and Hadith (the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad SAW). The data were taken from the interview with the members of Aisyiyah Banten organization, publication, and documentation. The techniques used to collect the data were through in-depth interview, survey, and participatory observation. According to Aisyiyah men and women are equal in sight of Allah and have the same obligation in committing goodness. In doing its activities Aisyiyah keeps the slogan amal ma’ruf nahi munkar (commanding the goods and forbidding evil) based on the Holy Qur’an and Hadith.  Aisyiyah has focused its activity in many sectors as education, health, and social welfare which are considered as women’s domain. During its development Aisyiyah has faced many challenges due to the social and political condition in the society. Lack of cadres, slow regeneration process, and its relationship with Muhammadiyah organization, as its parent organization, are among those challenges
Pola Komunikasi Remaja dengan Ibu, Pola Komunikasi Ibu dengan Guru, dan Pencapaian Akademik Remaja
Authors: Puspitawati Herien , Kusumawati Anisyah
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to analyze the influence of family characteristics, adolescent-mother communication pattern, adolescent-mother communication pattern and teacher-mother communication pattern to academic achievement. The specified sample has the criteria of adolescents still having mothers and live with mothers totaling 71 adolescents consisting of 31 boys and 40 girls, chosen purposively by research sites in high school in Bogor City. Data is collected by self-administrated. The results showed a significant difference in the communication of the orientation dimension of adolescent conversation with mothers in teenage boys and girls, with common answers of teenage girls higher than a male adolescent. Communication of adolescents with mothers is still based on the orientation dimension of the conversation and the orientation of conformity categorized quite well. While mother communication with teacher showed the result which still classified as still good enough, but still found also almost one fourth communications mother with the teacher (23,9%) which is low. Based on the regression test showed that factors that have a significant positive effect on academic achievement are maternal age and adolescent communication with mothers according to teenage answers.
Mengoptimalkan Faktor Diri dan Keluarga dalam Prestasi Akademik Remaja
Authors: Novianti Nuraini , Latifah Melly , Hernawati Neti
Published: July 2018

Academic achievement is influenced by many factors such as internal factor and external factor. Internal factors in this research is a factor that can be used to learn. Meanwhile, the external factor of the adolescent involved is the factor of the family in the form of parenting style that implements the parents. This study aims to analyze the nurturing style, motivation, and strategies in learning against adolescent achievement. The data were collected using a questionnaire technique involving 149 VIII students from two State Junior High Schools in Bogor. The results found that about nine of the adolescents perceived the authoritative parenting style (89,3%). The results of the study also found that more than half of adolescents had moderate motivation categories (53,0%) with broader motivation. Seven of the adolescents had a low learning strategy (72,3%) and a fairly well-done dimension was the regulatory effort. The academic achievement of adolescents is almost entirely (95,3%) is categorized well. Multiple linear regression models show that the duration of mother education and authoritarian parenting style have a significant negative effect on academic achievement. Meanwhile, the mother's authoritative parenting style and self-determination strategy in learning have a significant positive effect on academic achievement.
Age discriminatory attitudes of the personality
Authors:   Saratov State University, Usova Natalia Vladimirovna
Published: July 2018

The study demonstrates that the subjective sense of discrimination is quite a relevant phenomenon in adolescence and retirement age. The research reveals the relationship between the subjective sense of discrimination and the state of anxiety, tension, protective or spontaneous aggression, decreased activity and reduced mood experience. The author proves that the subjective sense of discrimination in children and adolescents implies such aspects of the relationship as threats to and remarks on them. In older people, this feeling is related to the remarks on them, sharp words, disgust and an overall trend in avoiding interaction with them. The survey identified the areas of discrimination and feelings accompanying ageism. Thus, the presence of children and adolescents leads to the anxiety on vacation, in sports, when addressing the professional challenges, during interpersonal communication with other people, and the presence of retired people in politics and professional activity is linked to irritability. It is concluded that ageism allows one to achieve one’s goals and meet one’s needs while the capacity and need for self-development is insufficiently developed in the actors of discriminatory behavior.
Motivational determinants and parental attitudes of a woman in adoption
Authors:   Kuban State University, Markina Olga Aleksandrovna
Published: July 2018

The research discusses the problem of adoption in modern Russia that is the lack of effective tools for assessing the adoptive parent candidates. Such a tool can prevent the second orphanage. The study draws upon questionnaires that reveal the motivations and parental attitudes of candidates. The author distinguishes four types of motivation for adoption (altruistic, pragmatic, normative, and crisis ones) which help substitute parents build their parental attitudes towards an orphan child. The original questionnaire on the motivation for adoption is based on the above-mentioned types of motivation. The author identifies and analyzes the motivational aspects and parental attitudes of adoptive parents, mothers having two children of their own, women without the experience of motherhood. The research reveals the substantial differences in the general psychological characteristics of adoptive parents and birth mothers and the similar motivations of women without the experience of motherhood and mothers with orphan children.
Social partnership as a means of artistic and aesthetic development of preschool students
Authors:   Kindergarten No. 107 (Yagodka),  Planet of Childhood Lada, Dubtsova Marina Veniaminovna
Published: July 2018

The study deals with the relevant cooperation of a preschool educational organization with social partners. The ideas of social partnership have been traced throughout the history of sciences. The research presents the category of artistic and aesthetic development interpreted by Russian scientists. The author assumes that the cooperation between a preschool educational organization and cultural institutions, libraries, supplementary educational institutions facilitates the artistic and aesthetic development of preschool students. This cooperation can be divided into preliminary, implementation and final stages. The collaboration between a preschool educational organization and cultural institutions is enshrined in official documents that define the development aspects of Russian educational and cultural fields (the Law on Education of the Russian Federation, the Arts Education Concept of the Russian Federation, the Federal Target Program on Culture and Russia (2012–2018)). It is concluded that the cooperation of a preschool educational organization with various organization leads to the professional advancement of educators, the effective and open educational process. The research argues that the attendance of preschool students at various events results in their spiritual, intellectual and harmonious development.
Substantial characteristics of the body image in correlation with the parameters of adolescent girls’ self-attitude
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Morozova Irina Stanislavovna , Belogai Ksenia Nikolaevna ,   Kemerovo State University
Published: July 2018

The research analyzes the factors determining the body image (mass media, family and peers). The study examines the correlation between the characteristics of adolescent girls’ body image (body acceptance, appearance, functional characteristics, body type) and the parameters of self-attitude. A sample of 58 girls aged 13–14 demonstrated that self-interest and self-liking are higher in the group of girls having the positive attitude towards their body. There is the lowest rate of self-incrimination among these girls; however, self-esteem rates in this group are close to self-respect rates among girls having the negative attitude towards their body, which indicates the ambiguous links between the parameters under consideration. Self-confidence and self-understanding are largely correlated with the body image, and self-guidance and self-incrimination are slightly related to it.
The Image of Omani Teachers as Viewed by Segments of Society: An Analytical Descriptive Study
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdullah K.
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to identify the image of Omani teachers as viewed by other segments of society. The study sample consisted of 1196 members of Omani society from different sectors of the following Omani governorates: Muscat, Al-Dakhlyha, North Al-Sharqyia, South Al-Sharqyia, North Batinah, and South Batinah in academic year 2014/2015. To gather the data, a questionnaire consisting of 32 items and two open ended questions was used. The validity of the instrument was checked by a panel of experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was checked for internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha (a = 0.93). The overall results showed a positive image of Omani teachers as they are seen to play a positive role in the  development of society and hold a message in life to pass to their students. In addition, the results showed statistically significant differences due to gender and the nature of their jobs. In addition, the results showed no significant differences due to having kids in school. Based on the findings, the researcher concluded with a number of suggestions and recommendations.
Decision-Making in Light of Teaching Code of Ethics: Perceptions of Omani School Educators
Authors: Al-Ani Wajeha
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to identify the perspective of Omani educators on the status of decision making in light of the teaching profession’s code of ethics. The study used a qualitative research design where semi-structured interviews were conducted with 49 school educators. NVivo was used for data analysis. Results of the study showed that educators view the ethics of the teaching profession as a collection of good dispositions and values such as sincerity, care, and professional consciousness. Lack of respect and decreasing commitment levels are the most common problems among students. The interviewees used mostly guidance and advice, followed by trying to understand the problem, and referring cases to the school social counselor. Referring to the school bylaws on how to solve problems received the lowest percentage. The results also showed that the school’s social counselor plays a big role and he/she is often consulted when trying to understand problems or solving behavioral problems. Other entities that are referred to are the school administration, school colleagues and the educational supervisor. The study also showed that educators use various sources as a framework for their decisions concerning students’ behavior problems, such as religion, social norms and values, personal values and dispositions, school policies, and personal experience.
The Relation between Mobile Addiction and the Level of the Attention of Drivers to Other Vehicles and Pedestrians in a Sample of Students of Kuwait University
Authors: Al Fleakawi Haleama I.
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to identify the relationship between mobile addiction - as a means of communication - with the level of the attention of drivers to other vehicles and pedestrians in a sample of students of Kuwait University. The sample of the current study consisted of 880 students of Kuwait University students, of which 440 students are addicted to mobile phones.  Another 440 students who are not addicted to the mobile were characterized as "low use". The age ranges from 18-24 years. The researcher used: the mobile addiction, attention scale. The most significant results were: a statistically significant difference between the average of university students with high use and low use of mobiles in the scales of attention and driving of vehicles and traffic for the benefit of students with high use of mobile (p < 0.01). Also, there was a negative relationship (p < 0.01) between the grades of students and high-level mobile use and their grades on the scales: attention and driving vehicles and traffic
Magnetic resonance imaging and histologic features of the supraspinatus tendon in nonlame dogs
Authors: Pownder Sarah L. , Caserto Brian G. , Hayashi Kei , Norman Mary Lou , Potter Hollis G. , Koff Matthew F.
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVE To characterize the MRI and histologic features of the supraspinatus tendon in nonlame dogs.

ANIMALS 7 cadavers (14 shoulder joints) of nonlame 2-year-old sexually intact male Beagles.

PROCEDURES Multiple MRI fluid-sensitive pulse sequences were obtained for both shoulder joints of each cadaver, and the thickness, volume, and signal intensity of each supraspinatus tendon were assessed. After MRI scanning was complete, the shoulder joints were processed for histologic examination. Tissue specimens were stained with various stains to determine tendon morphology and composition. Histologic and MRI findings were correlated and described.

RESULTS All supraspinatus tendons had a trilaminar appearance on sagittal and transverse MRI images, which was characterized by a thick, hyperintense center layer (central substance) sandwiched between thin hypointense superficial and deep margins. The mean ± SD central substance-to-superficial margin and central substance-to-deep margin thickness ratios were 8.4 ± 1.2 and 9.0 ± 0.9, respectively; supraspinatus tendon-to-triceps brachii muscle signal intensity ratio was 1.3 ± 0.2; and tendon volume was 445 ± 20 mm3. The superficial and deep margins histologically resembled other tendons with highly ordered collagen fibers. The central substance was comprised of water-rich glycosaminoglycans interspersed among haphazardly arranged collagen bundles.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated histologically normal canine supraspinatus tendons have a trilaminar appearance on MRI images. In dogs, a diagnosis of supraspinatus tendinosis should not be based solely on the tendon having a hyperintense signal on MRI images; other MRI evidence of shoulder joint disease and diagnostic findings are necessary to support such a diagnosis.
Effects of time and storage temperature on selected biochemical analytes in plasma of red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans)
Authors: Eshar David , Avni-Magen Nili , Kaufman Elizabeth , Beaufrère Hugues
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVE To investigate effects of storage duration and temperature on biochemical analytes in plasma from red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans).

ANIMALS 8 red-eared sliders.

PROCEDURES Blood samples were collected. Plasma was harvested and analyzed at room temperature (approx 23°C; time = 1 hour) and then fractioned into 0.1-mL aliquots that were stored at room temperature or were refrigerated (4°C) or frozen (−20°C). Biochemical analysis of stored samples was performed at 4 (room temperature), 8 (4°C), 24 (4°C), 48 (4° and −20°C), and 72 (−20°C) hours and at 7 days (−20°C). For each time point for each storage temperature, bias was calculated by subtracting values from the value obtained at 1 hour. Bias was modeled by use of a linear mixed model.

RESULTS Storage temperature had a significant effect on several plasma biochemical analytes. In general, aspartate aminotransferase activity and uric acid, total protein, and potassium concentrations increased after storage at 4° and −20°C. Differences in values after storage were mostly within the acceptable range for allowable total error, except for calcium and potassium concentrations for samples stored at −20°C. Both storage temperatures increased variability of measurement results. Results for samples stored at room temperature for 4 hours did not differ significantly from values at 1 hour. Results differed significantly between refrigerated and frozen samples stored for 48 hours.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Short-term storage conditions influenced results for some biochemical analytes. These effects should be considered when performing biochemical analyses of plasma samples obtained from red-eared sliders.
Determination of reference intervals for fluid analysis and cytologic evaluation variables in synovial fluid samples obtained from carpal and tarsal joints in commercial nonlame growing swine
Authors: Canning Paisley , Viall Austin , O'Brien Katie , Madson Darin , Skoland Kristin , Krull Adam , Linhares Daniel , Gauger Phillip , Ramirez Alejandro , Karriker Locke
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVE To determine reference intervals for total nucleated cell count, total protein concentration, pH, RBC count, and percentages of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and large mononuclear cells in synovial fluid samples (SFSs) obtained from the carpal and tarsal joints of healthy swine.

ANIMALS 54 healthy commercial finisher pigs that had no evidence of lameness or gross joint swelling.

PROCEDURES Each pig was anesthetized, and SFSs were collected from 1 carpal and 1 tarsal joint for fluid analysis, cytologic evaluation, bacterial culture, and PCR analyses for common swine joint pathogens. Each pig was euthanized after SFS collection, and synovial tissue samples were collected for histologic assessment. If necessary, postmortem SFSs were collected.

RESULTS Overall, 37 of 50 tarsal and 46 of 53 carpal SFSs met inclusion criteria of sufficient volume, no gross blood contamination, and negative results of bacterial culture and PCR analyses, and were from joints with histologically normal synovial tissues. For the carpal and tarsal joints, upper reference limits were as follows: total nucleated cell count, 3,281 cells/μL and 2,368 cells/μL, respectively; total protein concentration, 3.6 g/dL and 3.6 g/dL, respectively; pH, 7.2 and 7.0, respectively; RBC count, 0.8 × 106 cells/μL and 0.1 × 106 cells/μL, respectively; and percentage of neutrophils, 46.5% and 33.7%, respectively; percentage of lymphocytes, 40.6% and 56.3%, respectively; and percentage of large mononuclear cells, 92.0% and 95.3%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results have provided reference intervals for selected variables in SFSs obtained from the carpal and the tarsal joints of healthy swine, which should be useful in diagnostic investigations of swine lameness and arthritis.
Effects of low-level laser therapy on bone healing and signs of pain in dogs following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
Authors: Kennedy Katie C. , Martinez Steven A. , Martinez Stephanie E. , Tucker Russell L. , Davies Neal M.
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on markers of synovial inflammation and signs of pain, function, bone healing, and osteoarthritis following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) in dogs with spontaneous cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR).

ANIMALS 12 client-owned dogs with unilateral CCLR.

PROCEDURES All dogs were instrumented with an accelerometer for 2 weeks before and 8 weeks after TPLO. Dogs were randomly assigned to receive LLLT (radiant exposure, 1.5 to 2.25 J/cm2; n = 6) or a control (red light; 6) treatment immediately before and at predetermined times for 8 weeks after TPLO. Owners completed a Canine Brief Pain Inventory weekly for 8 weeks after surgery. Each dog underwent a recheck appointment, which included physical and orthopedic examinations, force plate analysis, radiography and synoviocentesis of the affected joint, and evaluation of lameness and signs of pain, at 2, 4, and 8 weeks after surgery. Select markers of inflammation were quantified in synovial fluid samples. Variables were compared between the 2 groups.

RESULTS For the control group, mean ground reaction forces were greater at 2 and 4 weeks after TPLO and owner-assigned pain scores were lower during weeks 1 through 5 after TPLO, compared with corresponding values for the LLLT group.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that the LLLT protocol used had no beneficial effects on signs of pain or pelvic limb function following TPLO. Further research is necessary to evaluate the effects of LLLT and to determine the optimum LLLT protocol for dogs with CCLR.
Activity of public control entities and development of distributed computing and distributed data storage systems
Authors: Gribanov D. V.
Published: July 2018

Introduction. This article is devoted to legal regulation of digital assets turnover, utilization possibilities of distributed computing and distributed data storage systems in activities of public authorities and entities of public control. The author notes that some national and foreign scientists who study a “blockchain” technology (distributed computing and distributed data storage systems) emphasize its usefulness in different activities. Data validation procedure of digital transactions, legal regulation of creation, issuance and turnover of digital assets need further attention.

Materials and methods. The research is based on common scientific (analysis, analogy, comparing) and particular methods of cognition of legal phenomena and processes (a method of interpretation of legal rules, a technical legal method, a formal legal method and a formal logical one).

Results of the study. The author conducted an analysis which resulted in finding some advantages of the use of the “blockchain” technology in the sphere of public control which are as follows: a particular validation system; data that once were entered in the system of distributed data storage cannot be erased or forged; absolute transparency of succession of actions while exercising governing powers; automatic repeat of recurring actions. The need of fivefold validation of exercising governing powers is substantiated. The author stresses that the fivefold validation shall ensure complex control over exercising of powers by the civil society, the entities of public control and the Russian Federation as a federal state holding sovereignty over its territory. The author has also conducted a brief analysis of judicial decisions concerning digital transactions.

Discussion and conclusion. The use of the distributed data storage system makes it easier to exercise control due to the decrease of risks of forge, replacement or termination of data. The author suggests defining digital transaction not only as some actions with digital assets, but also as actions toward modification and addition of information about legal facts with a purpose of its establishment in the systems of distributed data storage. The author suggests using the systems of distributed data storage for independent validation of information about activities of the bodies of state authority. In the author’s opinion, application of the “blockchain” technology may result not only in the increase of efficiency of public control, but also in the creation of a new form of public control – automatic control. It is concluded there is no legislation basis for regulation of legal relations concerning distributed data storage today.
Welfare state: defining the problem
Authors: Klishas A. A.
Published: July 2018

Introduction. In the modern system of statebuilding the welfare state, as a concept, the genesis of which is associated with the need to resolve the aggravated social contradictions, is a fundamental principle, destined to determine the content of state policy. Notwithstanding the fact that the most comprehensive view of the welfare state concept was formed relatively recently, the description of certain features of the welfare state as a specific phenomenon of social life is seen in the works of philosophers and lawyers of various historical schools and eras. It allows us to conclude that the institution of state immanently has the characteristic of “welfare”. The dynamism of the social relations development entails the permanent search for new approaches to the welfare state and the constant appeal to this principle in order to get the full and comprehensive disclosure of the constitutional provisions and ensure their direct action.

Materials and methods. The theoretical basis of this work is the scientific works of philosophers and lawyers adhering to the legal positivism. The methodological basis of the research is the formal logical method, the method of system analysis, structural and functional method.

Results. This article is devoted to basic propositions of the welfare state legal analysis; it includes analysis of the essence of the welfare state concept based on positivistic understanding of law in various historic periods; this article also analyzes some aspects of the welfare state concept regarding human rights protection and constitutional review.

Discussion and conclusion. The principle of the welfare state is presented as the positive duty of the public authorities to ensure social and economic human rights and the balance of social interests. The implementation of the principle of the welfare state strongly depends on the constitutional review bodies’ activities, the main purpose of which is to specify the content of the relevant constitutional rules within the framework of specific social relations.
The principle of good faith in the performance of contractual obligations under the common law of Canada and the law of Quebec
Authors: Alyakin D. S.
Published: July 2018

Introduction. In the paper, the author analyzes the principle of good faith in contractual performance under the common law of Canada and carry out a legal analysis of one of the key judicial precedents that is in relation to the designated area and that was adopted by the Supreme Court of Canada in 2014, i.e. Bhasin v. Hrynew case. The study is focused on the principle of good faith contractual performance under the law of the Canadian province of Quebec as well.

Materials and methods. The material for the study consists of the judicial precedents of Canadian courts as well as the papers of foreign and Russian researchers in the field of civil law. The methodological basis of research comprises general scientific methods of cognition (analysis, synthesis, analogy) as well as specific ones, i.e. the comparative legal method, the formal logical method, the systematic method, methods of structure and function and the method of interpretation.

Results. The author conducts a detailed analysis of Bhasin v. Hrynew case and determines the role of this precedent in the common law of Canada as well as the criteria for identifying the principle and a duty of good faith contractual performance. The author also analyzes the principle of good faith under the law of Quebec, i.e. the relevant jurisprudence and the codification of this principle in the legislation of Quebec.

Discussion and conclusion. The distinction of the principle of good faith in the performance of contractual obligations as a freestanding principle of Canada’s common law is justified. The Bhasin v. Hrynew case is a vivid illustration of the growing role of the principle of good faith in the countries of the common law tradition. Furthermore, the convergence of Canada’s common law and the law of the province of Quebec, the only one among ten provinces and three territories of Canada that clearly adheres to civil law tradition, is an impact on this precedent.
Penerapan banjar suka duka sebagai efisiensi biaya di desa Buduk Bali
Authors: Kurniawati Natalia Sri Endah
Published: July 2018

Salah satu adat yang masih dipertahankan dan diterapkan di Bali adalah penerapan banjar adat atau banjar suka duka. Desa Buduk adalah salah satu desa yang menerapkan banjar suka duka. Organisasi yang menerapkan banjar suka duka di Desa Buduk adalah banjar Umacandi dan GKPB Jemaat Efrata Buduk. Bagi masyarakat yang beragama Kristen dan berada di banjar Umacandi mempunyai dua keanggotaan suka duka. Saat anggota mempunyai acara suka (pertunangan dan pernikahan) dan acara duka akan mendapatkan bantuan berupa tenaga dan uang. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi apakah penerapan banjar suka duka bisa menjadi efisiensi biaya pada masyarakat yang mempunyai acara suka maupun duka di banjar Umacandi desa Buduk? Teori yang akan digunakan untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi dalam penelitian ini adalah teori fungsionalisme struktural. Penelitian ini difokuskan ke dalam penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian memberi bukti bahwa banjar suka duka bisa menjadi efisiensi biaya untuk warga yang mempunyai acara baik acara suka dan duka oleh karena itu desa adat yang ada di Bali perlu menerapkan banjar suka duka seperti yang ada di banjar Umacandi dan GKPB Jemaat Efrata Buduk untuk meringankan beban warga.
YÜKSEK VOLTAJ ELEKTRİK ÇARPMASINDA AMANTADİN TEDAVİSİ
Authors: AYDIN Gülçin , GENÇAY Işın , ÇOLAK Selim
Published: July 2018

Yüksek
voltaj elektrik yaralanmaları (YVEY) travmatik beyin hasarı (TBH) ile birlikte
olabilir. Amantadin son yıllarda TBH’da sıklıkla kullanılmaktadır. 32.000
voltaj elektrik çarpması ile bilinç kaybı gelişen 26 yaşında erkek hastanın
yoğun bakıma kabulünde Glasgow Koma Skalası (GKS):12 idi. Konfüzyon-ajitasyon
ve görme bulanıklığı olan hastanın pupilleri izokorik, ışık refleksi bilateral
pozitif idi. Göz dibi muayenesinde herhangi bir patoloji saptanmadı. Servikal,
toraks ve abdomen tomografileri normal iken beyin tomografisinde sağ oksipital
bölgede cilt altı hematom mevcuttu. Her iki el palmar yüz ve parmaklarda giriş-
çıkış yerleri olan hastanın %36 oranında 2. ve 3. derece yanık mevcuttu.
Kompartman sendromu tanısı ile acil ameliyata alınarak sağ ayakta fasiyotomi
yapıldı. Kreatin fosfokinaz (CPK) değeri 933 IU/L, idrar dansitesi yüksek ve
miyoglobinürik olması üzerine agresif sıvı tedavisi ve alkali diürez
sağlanarak, 1 ml/kg/saat idrar çıkışı sağlandı. Amantadin sülfat 2x1 intravenöz
(iv) tedavisine ilk gün başlanan hastanın 3. günde hastanın ajitasyonları
düzeldi ve GKS 15 idi. Postoperatif 6. günde Plastik Cerrahi bölümüne
devredildi. Sonuç olarak TBH’nın eşlik ettiği YVEY’da amantadin standart
tedaviye eklenmesi gereken bir ajandır. Erken dönemde başlanması ile konfüzyon,
mental esneklik kaybı, irritabilite ve ajitasyonda hızlı bir şekilde düzelme
ile nörolojik stabilite sağlanabileceğini düşünmekteyiz.
A RARE CASE: PELLET REMAINING IN THE PENIS AFTER SHOTGUN INJURY
Authors: BAYDİLLİ Numan , AKINSAL Emre Can , İMAMOĞLU Hakan
Published: July 2018

Firearms injuries to the penis are rarely seen but require immediate investigation to assess the extent of injury inorder to prevent complications such as erectile or/and urination dysfunction. Although the treatment is usually performed by surgical intervention, few patients can be followed conservatively. Herein, we present a case of a gunshot injury treated without any surgical intervention, in which a pellet was detected in the corpus cavernosum of penis and did not cause any symptoms of penile fracture. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in the literature regarding penile gunshot injury in which a pellet was retained in the corpus cavernosum and was treated without surgery.
TİP 1 PLAZMİNOJEN EKSİKLİĞİNE BAĞLI BİR LİGNÖZ KONJONKTİVİT OLGUSUNDA TANI VE TEDAVİ YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: Durgut Merve , Büyüktortop Gökçınar Nesrin , Oğurel Tevfik , Albayrak Meryem , Atasoy Pınar
Published: July 2018

Lignöz
konjonktivit konjonktivada odunsu yalancı membran oluşumuyla seyreden ve nadir
görülen kronik bir hastalıktır. Genellikle otozomal resesif kalıtımlı tip 1
plazminojen eksikliğine bağlıdır. Plazminojen eksikliği fibrinolizis
ve yara iyileşmesi bozukluğuna neden olur. 
Minör travmalar yoğun fibrin ve inflamatuar hücre birikimi gösteren membran oluşumlarını tetikler. Bu
membranlar konjonktivada veya vücutta diğer mukozal yüzeylerde ortaya
çıkabilir. Tedavide topikal siklosporin, taze donmuş plazma, trombin inhibitörü
gibi ajanlar kullanılmasına rağmen nüksler görülebilmektedir. Bu yazıda, 6
yaşında bir lignöz konjonktivit olgusunda tanı ve tedavi yaklaşımını sunmayı
amaçladık. Olgumuzda serum plazminojen seviyesi düşüktü (3.4 mg/dl).
Eksize edilen membranların histopatolojik incelemesinde eozinofilik amorf materyal birikimi
ile yoğun nötrofil baskın iltihabi hücre infiltrasyonu saptandı. Topikal
%0.1’lik deksametazon ve
%2’lik yüksek konsantrasyonda hazırlanan siklosporin
tedavisine iyi yanıt alındı ve 4 yıllık takip süresinde nüks görülmedi. Konjonktivit tablosunun sistemik bir
hastalığın göstergesi olabileceği akılda tutulmalı ve
şüpheli vakalarda etiyolojik
faktörler araştırılmalıdır.
MISIR ŞURUBUNUN METABOLİZMADA OLUŞTURDUĞU ANARŞİ VE HASTALIKLARLA İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: BOYUNAĞA Hakan , DİNDAR BADEM Nermin , MORTAŞ Tülay
Published: July 2018

Yüksek fruktoz içeren mısır şurubunun tüketimi son elli yılda tüm dünyada artmıştır. Hazır gıdalara bol miktarda ilave edilen ve içeriğinde yüksek fruktoz bulunduran mısır şurubu metabolizmada anarşiye yol açmaktadır. Fruktoz, bağırsak ve karaciğer hücre yüzeyinde bulunan kanallara (GLUT: glukoz transporter) yüksek afinitesi nedeni ile hızla karaciğer ve pankreas hücrelerine dolmaktadır.Katabolizmasında yer alan enzimlerin kinetik özelliklerinin diğer şekerlerden farklı olması nedeni ile karaciğerde yağ asidi ve kolesterol sentezine yönlenmektedir. Ayrıca aşırı alındığında katabolizmasında yer alan fruktokinaz enzimi nedeni ile ürik asit oluşumunu arttırmakta ve gut artriti, gut nefritine yol açabilmektedir.Yüksek fruktoz içeren mısır şurubunun aşırı tüketimine bağlı olarak, organ içi yağlanma, obezite, insülin direncinde artış, ürik asit artışı, hipertansiyon gibi birçok patoloji tetiklenmektedir. Üretimindeki izolasyon aşamalarında civa ve karbonil bileşikleri bulaşımı da farklı patolojilere yol açabilmektedir.Oluşturabileceği patolojiler göz önüne alındığında, glukoz gibi diğer şekerlerden farklı bir metabolizmaya sahip olan fruktozun mısır şurubuyla aşırı alınmasına çok dikkat edilmesi gerekmektedir.
Decentralized Controller Design for Large Scale Switched Takagi-Sugeno Systems with H∞ Performance Specifications
Authors: Jabri Dalel , Belkhiat Djamel Eddine Chouaib , Guelton Kevin , Manamanni Noureddine
Published: July 2018

This paper investigates the design of decentralized controllers for a class of large scale switched nonlinear systems under arbitrary switching laws. A global large scale switched system can be split into a set of smaller interconnected switched Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy subsystems. In this context, to stabilize the overall closed-loop system, a set of switched non-Parallel-Distributed-Compensation (non-PDC) output-feedback controllers is considered. The latter is designed based on Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMI) conditions obtained from a multiple switched non-quadratic Lyapunov-like candidate function. The controllers proposed herein are synthesized to satisfy H∞ performances for disturbance attenuation. Finally, a numerical example is proposed to illustrate the effectiveness of the suggested decentralized switched controller design approach.  This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Decolonising the Curriculum that Underpins Social Work Education in South Africa
Authors: Mathebane Mbazima Simeon , Sekudu Johanna
Published: July 2018

The current social work knowledge that is characterised by colonial domination in South Africa demands new visions. These visions should be aimed at producing an epistemic revolution that would see the re-emergence of previously silenced knowledges. The continued Eurocentric hegemony reflected in the content and form of the social work curriculum and pedagogical practices creates an epistemic scandal that requires decolonial intervention and redress. Following an examination of the decolonisation discourse from textual archives on coloniality, decoloniality, social work and its history, several tenets and principles were identified to guide the process of decolonising social work education in South Africa. These include focusing the curriculum and pedagogy of social work on the African world view (Afrocentric social work), adopting cultural relativity as an approach in social work education, and promoting dialogue between diverse cultural orientations and knowledges found in South Africa, including Western knowledge without harmonising the knowledges and/or creating a hierarchy.
Battle of the Books: Coaching an English High School Literacy Trivia Competition in Montreal, Quebec
Authors: Stark Julia
Published: July 2018

Battle of the Books is a high school book-knowledge competition. This paper describes the Battle of the Books competitions held yearly in Montreal, Quebec since 2013. The competition provides an opportunity for students who are not necessarily athletically inclined to experience competition and belonging to a team. The author outlines the history of the Montreal events, explains how the competition works, and details the experience of coaching Battle of the Books teams.