bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Brain Topography of Emf-Induced Eeg-Changes in Restful Wakefulness: Tracing Current Effects, Targeting Future Prospects
Authors: Gjoneska Biljana , Markovska-Simoska Simona , Hinrikus Hiie , Pop-Jordanova Nada , Pop-Jordanov Jordan
Published: June 2016

Introduction: Covering a handful of decades but spanning across two centuries, mobile phones announced the dawn of the technological revolution, standing at the forefront as its′ most prominent symbol. Over the course of their sovereign dominance, human generations born with the birth of the mobile phone reached the age of maturity, while scientific community started reaching for experience-based perceptivity.

Aim: The following review serves as a short-cut across a half-decade old research gap, and a clear-cut analysis on the cutting-edge knowledge of the EMF induced EEG changes.

Material and Methods: The selection covers 28 articles about mobile phone effects on resting wakeful EEG in humans conducted over the last two decades, across three continents and 12 countries, of which 75% had positive findings.

Conclusions: At present, the general protocol of a typical study includes investigations on adults (20-60 yrs) grouped in smaller samples and exposed to shorter intervals of GSM-like pulse-modulated signal (10-30 subjects/minutes). The assessment usually involves linear methods for quantitative analysis, while the results mostly revolve around posterior increase in alpha and beta frequency range. The qualitative variations, however, remain open to interpretation. Future research may benefit from multiplication of sub-specific studies leading to replication of more consistent results. The long-term and large-size epidemiologic studies, stratified by age and gender, may also improve the expected outcomes. Regarding the interpretation, non-linear methods could be employed for assessment of individual variations. The emphasis should be placed on theories/measures for better understanding of the subtle interplay between the spectral individualities and mobile phone radiation specifics.
Wie wirkt Sport? – Ein biopsychosoziales Modell
Authors: Schneider Sven
Published: June 2016

Dieser Beitrag beschreibt die körperlichen, psychischen und sozialen Wirkungen des Sports. Ein synoptisches Modell differenziert dazu Sport in den organisierten Schul- und Vereinssport sowie in den nicht organisierten Freizeitsport. Die Wirkungen des Sports erstrecken sich auf die gesamte Entwicklung von Kindern und Jugendlichen ebenso wie auf die Salutogenese von Erwachsenen. So kann das im Sport Erlernte auch für andere Lebensbereiche von Bedeutung sein.
Epidemiologie des unspezifischen Rückenschmerzes
Authors: Schürer Ralph
Published: June 2016

Unspezifische Rückenschmerzen zählen zu den häufigsten und kostenintensivsten Erkrankungen. Etwa 80% der Bevölkerung leiden weltweit irgendwann in ihrem Leben unter Rückenschmerzen. Arbeiten zur Epidemiologie sind allerdings schwer zu vergleichen, da oft unterschiedliche Erfassungsweisen und unterschiedliche Prävalenzen genutzt werden. In dem Beitrag werden Daten zur Periodenprävalenz und zur Punktprävalenz chronischer Rückenschmerzen aus der verfügbaren Literatur dargestellt.
Adenosarcoma Mulleri Associated with Tamoxifen use after Breast Cancer Therapy: A Case Report
Authors: Arsenijevic Neda , Kastratovic Tatjana , Zivanovic Aleksandar , Djuric Janko , Sorak Marija
Published: June 2016

The term ‘mixed Mullerian tumour’ applies to uterine tumours composed of epithelial and mesenchymal elements of Mullerian origin. These neoplasms are classified into adenomyomas, adenofi bromas, adenosarcomas, and carcinosarcomas (malignant Mullerian mixed tumours) based on whether the epithelial and stromal elements are benign or malignant. Adenosarcomas are low-grade neoplasms classified halfway along the spectrum of mixed Mullerian tumours, with adenofi bromas at one end and carcinosarcomas (malignant Mullerian mixed tumours) at the other. Adenosarcoma is a mixed Mullerian tumour composed of benignappearing but neoplastic glandular elements and a sarcomatous stroma, which is usually low grade. Histologically, there are heterologous mesenchymal elements (usually rhabdomyosarcoma, but also cartilage, fat, and other elements) in 20-25% of cases.

We have observed that some women with these tumours have received tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer or have a history of radiation therapy.

We herein report the case of a 46-year-old patient who was hospitalized at OGC CC Kragujevac because of excessive bleeding from the uterus. The patient had undergone right mastectomy three years earlier for breast cancer. After surgery, she had received Nolvadex (tamoxifen) treatment. Exploratory curettage was performed, and then, a classic abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy was completed. The histopathological findings indicated adenosarcoma Mulleri; therefore, the patient received postoperative radiation therapy according to our current protocol.
Characteristics of Pregnancy, Delivery and The Postpartum Period in Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Jović Nikola , Varjacic Mirjana , Nenadovic Ana Zivanovic
Published: June 2016

Gestational diabetes mellitus refers to both transient diabetes that arises during pregnancy and is restored postpartum as well as forms of the disease that arise for the first time during pregnancy and persistently exhibit insulin-dependence (type 1) after childbirth. The basis for the development of gestational diabetes is the existence of insulin resistance.

Our target population was pregnant women between 20 and 46 years of age who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes (after the 24th week of pregnancy) and who were treated at the Department of Pathology of Pregnancy, Clinical Centre Kragujevac. During the research period, data were collected from 95 pregnant women with diagnosed gestational diabetes. In 3 women, the pregnancy ended in intrauterine foetal demise, and the study was continued with 92 subjects. This is a cross-sectional, retrospective and observational study.

The average age of the examinees in our sample is 31.6 years. A total of 77.89% of the examinees achieved normoglycaemia exclusively via a hygienic dietary regimen. However, 27.2% of the subjects exhibited comorbidities in addition to gestational diabetes, which further complicated the pregnancy. A total of 70.7% examinees delivered between the 37th and 40th week of gestation. Vaginal delivery was dominant, with episiotomy in almost half the cases. The average body weight of newborns from pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes was 3587.07 grams, which is very close to the macrosomia limit of 4000 grams.

The timely detection of gestational diabetes and an adequate treatment of pregnant women can prevent the occurrence of foetal macrosomia as the primary complication of these pregnancies. Pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes is not necessarily an indication for a Caesarean section.
Correlation between Timi Risk Score and Clinical Outcome in Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris
Authors: Savovic Zorica , Iric-Cupic Violeta , Davidovic Goran
Published: June 2016

Given Taking that the TIMI score is a major predictor of MACE, this study aimed to determine the value of the TIMI risk score in predicting poor outcomes (death, myocardial infarction, recurrent pain) in patients presenting with unstable angina pectoris in short-term observation. A total of 107 patients with APns were examined at the Clinical Centre Kragujevac and were included in the investigation. The TIMI score was determined on the first day of hospitalization. During hospitalization, the following factors were also observed: troponin, ECG evolution, further therapy (pharmacologic therapy and/or emergency PCI or CABG), age, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. The low-risk group (TIMI 0 - 2) included 30.8% of patients, whereas 47.6% of patients were in the intermediate-risk group (TIMI 3 - 4), and 21.5% of patients were in the high-risk group (TIMI 5 - 7). Good outcomes (without adverse event) and poor outcomes (death, myocardial infarction, and recurring chest pain) were dependent on the TIMI risk score. The increase in TIMI risk score per one unit increased the risk of a poor outcome by 54%. Troponin and TIMI risk score were positively correlated. Our results suggest that the TIMI risk score may be a reliable predictor of a poor outcome (MACE) during the short-term observation of patients with APns. Moreover, patients identified as high-risk benefit from early invasive PCI, enoxaparin and Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitors. Th us, routine use of the TIMI risk score at admission may reduce the number of patients not recognized as high-risk.
Übergangslösungen beim Eintritt in die Schweizer Berufsbildung: Brückenschlag oder Sackgasse?
Authors: Sacchi Stefan , Meyer Thomas
Published: June 2016

Am Übergang in nachobligatorische Ausbildungsgänge durchlaufen viele Jugendliche in der Schweiz eine sogenannte Übergangslösung oder ein Brückenangebot wie z. B. ein zehntes Schuljahr. Wir beleuchten in diesem Beitrag zum einen, wie schulische, individuelle, familiäre und systemische Kontextfaktoren den Übertritt in solche Brückenangebote beeinflussen. Zum anderen gehen wir der Frage nach, wie sich ein verzögerter Einstieg über ein Brückenangebot auf die Chance auswirkt, eine Ausbildung auf Sekundarstufe II zu beginnen bzw. abzuschliessen. Auf der Basis der TREE-Daten modellieren wir zunächst die interessierenden Übertrittsprozesse mittels einer multinomialen logistischen Regression, um dann mittels Propensity Score Matching deren Wirkung auf die nachobligatorischen Bildungschancen abzuschätzen.
Numerical Study on the Improvement of Oil Return Structure in Aero-Engine Bearing Chambers
Authors: Jingyu Zhao , Yaguo Lyv , Zhenxia Liu , Guozhe Ren
Published: June 2016

Numerical study has been carried out to improve the unreasonable oil film accumulation and oil return effect of the bearing chamber. Ramp sump and eccentricity sump offtake structures are designed and improved, and oil-gas two-phase flow calculation model based on CLSVOF (coupled level set and volume of fluid) method is proposed. Based on the grid-independent analysis and verifying the rationality of numerical data, oil-gas movement mechanism and oil return characteristics for different scavenge offtakes are calculated and analyzed. Results show that both the ramp sump and eccentricity sump offtake structures have favorable effects on improving the local oil distribution such as recirculation and stripping, etc. at low rotation speeds and alleviating the rapid decline of scavenge efficiency at high rotation speeds. Meanwhile, the air shear force is the main reason for the rapid decline of scavenge efficiency, while the design of oil return sump makes for the oil discharge from the scavenge offtake, and the deeper the sump depth is, the better.
Singing Without Hearing
Authors: Erdemir Aysu , Rieser John J.
Published: June 2016

Singing is a universal form of music expression. However, the extent of skill in carrying a tune and maintaining correct timing varies across people. Differences have been reported between professional singers and non-singers; however, whether singing accuracy depends on specialized vocal training or more general types of music training has not been investigated before. In this study, singers, instrumentalists, and nonmusicians sang Happy Birthday under conditions where they could or could not hear themselves singing. The main purpose of the study was to determine the influence of vocal versus instrumental training on pitch and timing accuracy when singing with and without auditory feedback. The results for pitch and tempo showed that singers depended on auditory feedback less than nonmusicians and instrumentalists alike, and were better able to use kinesthetic feedback in the absence of auditory feedback. Instrumentalists have had considerable ear and instrumental practice with feedback, but this did not transfer to pitch control when singing without auditory feedback, suggesting the ability to use kinesthesia for singing is enhanced through the kinds of practice/training singers receive. Rhythmic stability across all conditions and groups suggested that rhythmic calculations do not depend on music training or on use of auditory feedback.
The Influence of Contextual Cues on Cultural Bias in Music Memory
Authors: Demorest Steven M. , Morrison Steven J. , Nguyen Vu Q. , Bodnar Erin N.
Published: June 2016

We have ample evidence of cultural bias influencing music cognition in a variety of ways including memory. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of various musical elements on Western-born listeners’ cross-cultural recognition memory performance. Specifically, we were interested in whether the enculturation effect found in previous studies would be observed when tuning, timbre, texture, and rhythm were equalized in the presentation of music from two different cultures. In addition we wanted to explore the possible influence of music preference on recognition memory performance. Listeners were randomly assigned to hear Western and Turkish music in one of three musical context conditions (full, monophonic, isochronous) and subsequently tested on their recognition memory. Results indicated that memory performance was superior for in-culture music regardless of contextual condition, with no significant correlation between preference and memory performance. This points to the statistical properties of pitch sequences as a possible source of culturally biased responses in music listening.
Cues to Perceiving Tonal Stability in Music
Authors: Rosenthal Matthew A. , Hannon Erin E.
Published: June 2016

Musical expectations may arise from short-term sensitivity to the statistics of the immediate context and from long-term knowledge acquired through previous listening experiences. Here we investigate the influence of two statistical structures on tonal expectations: the frequency with which individual pitches occur, and the occurrence of such pitches on strong or weak positions of the musical meter. We familiarized nonmusician adult listeners to a 2-min tone sequence in which some pitches occurred more frequently than others (Experiment 1) or some pitches occurred more frequently on strong than on weak metrical positions (Experiment 2). Participants then indicated which of two short test sequences matched the familiarization sequence (Experiments 1a and 2a), or they provided fit ratings for individual probe tones following short test sequences (Experiments 1b and 2b). In Experiments 1a and 2a, listeners correctly identified the test sequence that matched the familiarization. In Experiments 1b and 2b, we found that the statistics of the immediate context strongly influenced probe tone ratings. In Experiment 2b, but not Experiment 1b, prior familiarization also influenced participants’ ratings. Findings suggest that both frequency-of-occurrence and metrical position exert a short-term influence on perceived tonal stability, and metrical position also exerts a long-term influence.
Examining Rater Precision in Music Performance Assessment
Authors: Wesolowski Brian C. , Wind Stefanie A. , Engelhard George
Published: June 2016

The use of raters as a methodological tool to detect significant differences in performances and as a means to evaluate music performance achievement is a solidly defended practice in music psychology, education, and performance science research. However, psychometric concerns exist in raters’ precision in the use of task-specific scoring criteria. A methodology for managing rater quality in rater-mediated assessment practices has not been systematically developed in the field of music. The purpose of this study was to examine rater precision through the analysis of rating scale category structure across a set of raters and items within the context of large-group music performance assessment using a Multifaceted Rasch Partial Credit (MFR-PC) Measurement Model. Allowing for separate parameterization estimation of the rating scale for each rater can more clearly detect variability in rater judgment and improve model-data fit, thereby enhancing objectivity, fairness, and precision of rating quality in the music assessment process. Expert judges (N = 23) rated a set of four recordings by middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional jazz big bands. A single common expert rater evaluated all 24 jazz ensemble performances. The data suggest that raters significantly vary in severity, items significantly vary in difficulty, and rating scale category structure significantly varies across raters. Implications for the improvement and management of rater quality in music performance assessment are provided.
Prognostic markers and response to vandetanib therapy in sporadic medullary thyroid cancer patients
Authors: Tiedje Vera , Ting Saskia , Walter Robert Fred , Herold Thomas , Worm Karl , Badziong Julia , Zwanziger Denise , Schmid Kurt Werner , Führer Dagmar
Published: June 2016

Objective

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) occurs sporadically in 75% of patients. Metastatic disease is associated with significantly poorer survival. The aim of this study was to identify prognostic markers for progressive MTC and oncogenic factors associated with response to vandetanib therapy.

Design and methods

Clinical courses of 32 patients with sporadic MTC (n=10 pN0cM0, n=8 pN1cM0, n=14 pN1cM1) were compared with genetic profiles of the patients’ primary tumour tissue. Analysis for RET proto-oncogene mutations was performed by Sanger sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS). The mRNA expression (mRNA count) of 33 targets was measured by nCounter NanoString analysis.

Results

Somatic RET mutations occurred in 21/32 patients. The RET918 mutation was found in 8/14 pN1cM1 patients. BRAF (P=0.019), FGFR2 (P=0.007), FGFR3 (P=0.044) and VEGFC (P=0.042) mRNA expression was significantly lower in pN1cM0/pN1cM1 compared with pN0cM0 patients, whereas PDGFRA (P=0.026) mRNA expression was significantly higher in pN1cM0/pN1cM1 when compared with pN0cM0 patients. Among the 10/32 vandetanib-treated patients, 5 showed partial response (PR), all harbouring the RET918 mutation. mRNA expression of FLT1 (P=0.039), FLT4 (P=0.025) and VEGFB (P=0.042) was significantly higher in therapy responders.

Conclusions

In this study, we identified molecular markers in primary tumour tissue of sporadic MTC associated with the development of metastasis (both lymph node and organ metastasis) as well as response to vandetanib therapy.
Ultrasound Assisted Endovascular Thrombolysis in Adolescents: 2 Case Reports
Authors: Olivieri Martin , Kurnik Karin , Hoffmann Florian , Reiter Karl , Bidlingmaier Christoph , Kuhlencordt Peter , Treitl Marcus
Published: June 2016

Descending iliofemoral thrombosis in children is a rare event. Anticoagulation therapy with low-molecular-weight-heparin is standard of care. However, patency cannot be achieved in all cases, increasing the risk for rethrombosis and postthrombotic syndrome. To reduce the risk of venous valve failure in adults, local catheter-directed thrombolysis is used to reopen vessels. Two adolescent girls (17 and 15 years old) presented with acute descending iliofemoral thrombosis of the left common iliac, external, and common femoral veins. Anticoagulation with enoxaparin was started until insertion of an EkoSonic Mach 4e catheter for ultrasound-assisted local thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator and administration of unfractionated heparin. Success was monitored by increases in D-dimer levels and ultrasound findings. After 24 hours respectively 48 hours, complete recanalization was obtained. No complication occurred except minimal local bleeding. Screening for hereditary thrombophilia revealed a heterozygous antithrombin mutation in 1 girl (ie, the 15-year-old). May-Thurner syndrome was identified in both girls, necessitating stenting of the left common iliac veins and continuation of anticoagulation therapy with enoxaparin and acetylsalicylic acid. No rethrombosis or complications occurred during the follow-up period. Ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed local thrombolysis with the EkoSonic Mach 4e system was effective in achieving immediate recanalization of the occluded veins and should be considered in children experiencing descending iliofemoral thrombosis. The fast recanalization might reduce the incidence of postthrombotic syndrome. May-Thurner syndrome is regularly found in these patients, and if present, requires stenting of the common iliac vein to avoid early reocclusion. However, long-term patency of iliac vein stenting in children remains to be examined.
Inter-blocking: Integrating a Process of Inquiry Mindset into Medical Education
Authors: Kao Robert
Published: June 2016

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Integrating basic science knowledge with clinical skills is essential for undergraduate medical training. While there are new medical curricula aimed to seamlessly meld these two aspects of medical education, it is unclear how recent developments in cognitive psychology education, such as interleaving, may inform a process of inquiry based curriculum during the early phases of medical education. Here, I offer a hybrid combination of interleaving and blocking theories, or inter-blocking, into an innovative early medical education curriculum centered on investigation by synthesizing strands of basic sciences and clinical skills. This conceptual framework lays the platform for future evidence-based medical and science education research into how modulating different degrees of interleaving and blocking may promote self-motivation, life-long learning, and inclusive communities of learners during the early phases of undergraduate medical education.
VIRUS-SPECIFIC HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSE ISOTYPIC STRUCTURE IN ADULT PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED WITH INFLUENZA A
Authors: Krivitskaya V. Z. , Vasilieva A. A. , Voytsekhovskaya E. M. , Petrova E. R. , Pisareva M. M. , Buzitskaya Zh. V. , Elpaeva E. A. , Go A. A. , Voloshchuk L. V. , Lvov N. I. , Smirnova T. D. , Sominina A. A.
Published: June 2016

The aim of this investigation was a comparative analysis of isotypic structure of specific antiviral systemic humoral immune response in hospitalized patients with influenza caused by virus A(H3N2) or A(H1N1), including the A(H1N1)pdm09. Paired acute and convalescent phase sera from 109 adult patients aged 18 to 67 years with laboratoryconfirmed influenza A were analyzed by ELISA. Purified surface glycoproteins of influenza A viruses of different subtypes containing the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase were used as antigen for sensitization of plates in ELISA.The absence of type-specific conserved internal proteins in antigenic material allowed to carry out a subtype-specific differentiation of antibodies against influenza viruses in ELISA. Regardless of the subtype of influenza A viruses caused the disease, the most pronounced response was observed by subtype-specific IgG1 (70–90% of seroconversions). It has been shown for the first time that low activity of virus-induced IgG2 (6–9% of seroconversions) is a peculiarity of the immune response both to primary or recurrent infections with A(H1N1)pdm09. In patients repeatedly suffered by «seasonal» influenza A(H1N1) in 2007/2008 or influenza A(H3N2) in 2012–2014 IgG2 seroconversion’s rates were 40–59% (р 0,05). Reaction virusspecific IgG3 was also weaker in patients with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 (29–44% of seroconversions) than in subjects with influenza A(H1N1) or A(H3N2) (65% and 56% of seroconversions, respectively). Geometric mean titers of virus neutralizing antibodies identified during recovery phase in patients with primary and secondary influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 (1/28 and 1/103, respectively) were significantly lower than in patients recovered from influenza A(H1N1) or A(H3N2) (GMT were 1/594 and 1/378, respectively). It was shown that the surface glycoproteins of influenza A viruses may be an allergens. Virus-specific IgE seroconversion rates were comparable in all groups reaching 25–45%. The high activity of virus-induced serum IgA was detected in patients with influenza A(H3N2) or A(H1N1)pdm09 (60–79% of seroconversions). Thus, study of virus-specific activity of various immunoglobulin isotypes provides important information about the formation of adaptive antiviral immune response to influenza A viruses, and also estimate the contribution of its protective and immunopathogenic components to pathogenesis of the disease.
O conceito de gnosis nos séc. IX-V a.C.
Authors: De Araújo Caldas Marcos José
Published: June 2016

O conceito de gnosis não foi apenas um conceito-chave no cristianismo primitivo, mas também, antes disso, no paganismo greco-romano. Desde os primeiros autores cristãos, a gnosis teve um papel muito importante como um conjunto de crenças baseadas sobre e influenciadas pelas religiões pagãs que precederam o período cristão. Entretanto, a despeito disso, há bem poucos artigos que analisam o conceito de gnosis antes da era cristã. Este breve artigo procura examinar o desenvolvimento da noção de gnosis na Grécia arcaica e suas possíveis consequências para o surgimento do cristianismo.
Diuus Iulius: Cícero e a divinização de Júlio César (Philippica 2)
Authors: Beltrão da Rosa Claudia
Published: June 2016

Um dos temas mais controversos da historiografia é a divinização de Júlio César, que fundamentou práticas futuras de consecratio e formas oficiais do que foi chamado, na modernidade, “culto imperial”. Meu objetivo é observar uma importante evidência da criação deste novo deus na Roma de meados do séc. I AEC, o deus Iulius, que, geralmente, é pouco (ou mal) compreendido pelos estudiosos modernos. Cícero, contemporâneo de César, ao vituperar contra Antônio, reconhecia e afirmava, nas Philipplicæ, os signa divinos do deus Júlio. Defendo que, na Philippica 2, a invectiva de Cícero radica no tema do desrespeito de Antônio à memória e ao culto do novo deus. Os argumentos do orador se movem no contexto e no vocabulário religioso romano do período, que devem ser levados em conta pelos pesquisadores, contribuindo para a compreensão de um momento de grandes transformações em Roma e em seu imperium.
Homossexualidade e paiderastía em Thomas Mann
Authors: Barbo Daniel
Published: June 2016

A intenção deste artigo é, por um lado, analisar como o escritor alemão Thomas Mann conceituou o termo amor ‘proibido’ ou homoerotismo em uma carta escrita a um amigo em 1920 e, por outro, fazer um levantamento ou uma leitura dos elementos da cultura grega, especialmente do homoerotismo ateniense, que dão os fundamentos gerais da obra Morte em Veneza, publicada em 1912. Este empreendimento remete a uma tensão ou polivalência entre identidades eróticas diversas no continuum entre a vida e a obra do autor alemão, das categorias do homoerotismo (paiderastía e homossexualidade) à categoria heterossexualidade.
Globalización y educación desde una perspectiva de género
Authors: Martínez Verdú Remedios
Published: June 2016

Las mujeres viven en la opresión por el hecho de ser mujeres. El trabajo doméstico sirve a los intereses de hombres a un nivel global, pero también a los de la economía capitalista que depende de la explotación doméstica de las mujeres para imponer mejor sus políticas neo-liberales.  En los países del sur la explotación de las mujeres es de una violencia extrema y amenaza  directamente  su  supervivencia. Desde  esta  perspectiva  se  desvelan  las funciones de los elementos culturales en el estudio de los procesos educativos.

 
Trichofolliculoma of the nasal vestibule
Authors: Nee Tan Shi , Ami Mazita , Yunus Mohamad Razif Mohamad , Athar Primuharsa Putra Sabir Husin
Published: June 2016

The presence of a nasal vestibule mass can be challenging in obtaining diagnosis and treatment due to the features of nasal vestibule. There are various types of diseases that can involve the nasal vestibule. Here, we presented the case of a patient with swelling of the right nasal vestibule and was incidentally diagnosed histopathologically as trichofolliculoma, a rare skin lesion. We discussed the characteristics of trichofolliculoma disease and presented a diagnosis, necessary treatment of this case and related literature review.
From the Desk of the Editor-in-Chief: Welcome to the first issue of the Journal of Surgical Dermatology
Authors: Aghaei Shahin
Published: June 2016

A few words from our Editor-in-Chief, Prof.Shahin Aghaei.
Journal of Surgical Dermatology Volume 1 Issue 1: Full Issue
Authors: Editorial Office JSD
Published: June 2016

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Algunas aproximaciones al problema del conocimiento
Authors: Rengifo Castañeda Carlos Adolfo
Published: June 2016

Este artículo pretende realizar algunas aproximaciones a la epistemología, apoyado de manera primaria y secundaria en autores significativos en torno al devenir de la misma, identificando los elementos tradicionales que constituyeron la propuesta esbozada desde Platón hasta los contra ejemplos presentados por Gettier y, que a su vez, contrastan la noción tripartita presentada por éste filósofo clásico; constituyéndose en una herramienta útil, para efectos de problematizar el conocimiento al interior de la ciencia y fortalecer los procesos de indagación en torno al estatus de cientificidad, objeto de preocupación y carácter de la ciencia en cuestión.
THE QUEST OF THE ISLAMIC ARCHIPELAGO INHERITANCE THROUGH THE JAVANESE LIVING FOLKLORE
Authors: Masitoh Siti
Published: June 2016

This article is aimed at digging out the Islamic archipelago inheritance through the Javanese living folklore namely ruwatan. Ruwatan is the traditional ceremony done in order to pray to God so that the life of sukerta (one carrying bad luck) will not be under the threat of Bathara Kala. God is the only one who is able to release the sukerta‘s burden. The dalang (story teller) functions as a mediator of the sukerta to pray to God. Ruwatan is usually done by performing the shadow play and the dalang narrates Murwakala. There are many activities undergone by both the dalang and the sukerta before and after the performance of the shadow play. This article discusses the message of Murwakala in which the writer believes that it is not against the Islamic belief. It is a matter of fact that Murwakala was created in the 17th century anonymously so it can be assumed that it is related to the arrival of Islam in Java.

Artikel ini bertujuan menggali warisan Nusantara Islam melalui cerita rakyat orang Jawa yaitu ruwatan. Ruwatan merupakan upacara adat dalam rangka berdoa kepada Tuhan agar kehidupan sukerta (pihak yang menyandang sesuatu penyebab kesialan) tidak akan berada di bawah ancaman Bathara Kala. Tuhanlah satu-satunya yang mampu melepaskan beban sukerta. Dalang berfungsi sebagai mediator sukerta untuk berdoa kepada-Nya. Ruwatan biasanya dilakukan dengan pertunjukan wayang dan dalang mengisahkan Murwakala. Ada beberapa ritual yang dilakoni baik dalang maupun sukerta sebelum dan setelah pertunjukan wayang. Artikel ini membahas pesan Murwakala di mana penulis berpendapat bahwa pesan tersebut tidak bertentangan dengan keyakinan Islam. Fakta menunjukkan bahwa Murwakala diciptakan pada abad ke-17 secara anonim sehingga dapat diasumsikan bahwa itu terkait dengan masuknya Islam ke tanah Jawa.
BISNIS ORANG SUNDA (Studi Teologi dalam Etika Bisnis Orang Sunda)
Authors: Komarudin Didin
Published: June 2016

Business activities constitute modern management-oriented professional enterpreneurship act. This research gives evidence that business ethics is needed as guiding frame of every business policy. Morever, the theological factor plays an important role in encouraging man to be successful in business. CV. Batu Gunung Padakasih (BGP) located in Cikancung Bandung, Tapin District, has represented the findings concerning relation between ethics and social business theology in the policy that may be regarded as causal relation in business success. The theological aspects come to the surface, but still needed depth tracking, aspecially on God’s power before men. The efforts of praying and asking for blessing remain part of theological aspect integral to human performance. As for social theology emerged in the form of profit-sharing as much as 2.5% for the construction of social and religious institutions.

Kegiatan bisnis merupakan manajemen modern yang berorientasi profesional kewirausahaan tindakan. Penelitian ini memberikan bukti bahwa etika bisnis diperlukan sebagai pedoman kerangka setiap kebijakan bisnis. Terlebih lagi, faktor teologis memainkan peran penting dalam mendorong manusia untuk menjadi sukses dalam bisnis. CV. Batu Gunung Padakasih (BGP) yang terletak di Cikancung Bandung, Kabupaten Tapin, telah menunjukkan temuan yang signifikan mengenai hubungan antara etika dan teologi bisnis sosial dalam kebijakan yang dapat dianggap sebagai hubungan kausal dalam keberhasilan bisnis. Aspek teologis muncul ke permukaan, namun masih diperlukan pelacakan mendalam, terutama aspek kekuasaan Tuhan terhadap manusia. Upaya doa dan meminta berkah kepada alim ulama tetap menjadi bagian teologi yang tidak terpisahkan dengan kinerja manusia. Adapun teologi sosial muncul dalam bentuk pembagian keuntungan perusahaan sebanyak 2,5 % untuk kepentingan pembangunan lembaga keagamaan dan lembaga sosial.
The Production Technology of a Modern Material for Heavy Automotive Vehicles - A Compacted Graphite Iron (C.G.I.)
Authors: Paknikar Prof. S. K.
Published: June 2016

The invention of Compacted Graphite Iron and documentation of Compacted Graphite Iron (C.G.I.) were made during pioneering research on production techniques in the late 1940s. They found that when the residual magnesium or cerium content was insufficient to stabilize a fully spheroidal graphite then the intermediate form of graphite is formed which is Compacted Graphite or vermicular appeared in the microstructure. It was up to 1960s that CGI began to be recognized as a modern material combining much of the strength and stiffness of ductile iron with the thermal conductivity and castability of grey cast iron.

Today the result is that where reduced weight and improved performance particularly for automobile cylinder blocks and heads; where mechanical and physical properties of CGI can contribute to meeting the conflicting requirements of weight reduction, improved performance, reduced emissions, recyclability and cost reduction there is tremendous demand for Compacted Graphite Iron to substitute grey iron or ductile iron castings.
Effect of Black Tea on Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Roy Nirmalya , Bhattacharjee Kingshuk , Bandhopadhyaya Sandip , Chatterjee Sirshendu , Saha Ashish Kumar , Chatterjee Ananya , Saha Arpita , Roy Surmi , Maity Chittaranjan
Published: June 2016

Black tea consumption has been popular widely across the world. Tea (Camellia sinensis) has been used as a daily beverage since time immemorial. Tea is mainly available in three variants, approximately 76% to 78% of the tea produced and consumed worldwide is black, 20-22% is green and less than 2% is oolong. Tea is an excellent source of polyphenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids. The active components of tea responsible for such biological effects are known to be catechins (known as polyphenols), which constitute seven forms including epigalocatechingallate (EGCg). EGCg is a major catechin compound present in tea extracts and is also the most active form in a variety of biological activities.]. The purpose of this review will focus on the effect of black tea catechins extracted from the Camellia sinensis plant on type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. It is hoped that black tea can be consumed in a suitable manner as a supplement to prevent the progression of type 2 diabetes along with imparting other health benefits as well.
Madame du Deffand, “salonnière” e impulsora de la sociedad intelectual y mundana del siglo XVIII. Traducción del retrato en verso de De Fos
Authors: HUERTAS ABRIL Cristina
Published: June 2016

La producción literaria femenina del siglo XVIIII ha sido menos estudiada y, por tanto, menos difundida que la de los siglos posteriores. En este siglo, periodo clave en la construcción cultural moderna de los países de la Europa occidental y en el desarrollo de las relaciones internacionales se encuentra el destacado Salón Literario de madame du Deffand. El presente trabajo pretende resaltar la importancia de esta destacada “salonnière”. Para ello, abordamos su figura desde una perspectiva histórico-literaria y, posteriormente, realizamos la traducción al español del interesante retrato en verso escrito por De Fos sobre la marquesa.
La escritura femenina en lengua inglesa en el siglo XVII
Authors: RIVAS CARMONA M. del Mar
Published: June 2016

Pese a las numerosas dificultades que encontraron, las mujeres del XVII consiguieron hacerse un hueco en un mundo literario tradicionalmente masculino. Entre otros problemas, las teorías que apoyaban una superioridad de los hombres en el ámbito intelectual llevaron a difundir el estereotipo de la escritora rebelde, insensata y desvergonzada. Siguiendo la estela de Aphra Behn, la primera escritora profesional, numerosas autoras comenzaron paulatinamente a contribuir con sus ingresos a la economía del propio hogar. Sus escritos se enmarcan en géneros muy diversos (Aughterson 1995), desde manuales del hogar y cartas personales a controversias políticas y obras dramáticas, pasando por poesía, prosa sentimental, ficción en prosa o escritos religiosos. El presente estudio pretende repasar y valorar la labor heroica y transgresora de las primeras mujeres, esas primeras voces “feministas” (Richards 1980), que decidieron que su papel no podía estar ligado exclusivamente a la aguja y al fogón.
Las traducciones al catalán de la poesía de Wordsworth y Coleridge
Authors: MARCO Josep
Published: June 2016

Este trabajo pretende dar cuenta de las traducciones al catalán de la obra poética de los dos principales poetas lakistas, Wordsworth y Coleridge. En tanto que inspiradores de una nueva sensibilidad poética, su obra ha suscitado un interés constante en el ámbito catalanoparlante desde las primeras décadas del siglo XX hasta la actualidad. Los primeros exponentes de dicho interés fueron Joaquim Folguera y Josep Maria López-Picó, en el seno del movimiento noucentista; pero quien mayores esfuerzos dedicó a verter al catalán a los dos románticos ingleses fue Marià Manent, por lo cual su obra ocupa un lugar central en este artículo. Después de Manent, Wordsworth y Coleridge fueron traducidos por el poeta ibicenco Marià Villangómez y, más recientemente, por Francesc Parcerisas y Miquel Desclot. En relación con todos estos traductores, pero de modo especial en el caso de Manent, se ha intentado señalar sus afinidades con los poetas que traducían y describir a grandes rasgos sus criterios de traducción.
Hacia un estudio de la traducción literaria: texto, lenguaje literario y traductor
Authors: TORRALBO CABALLERO Juan D. D.
Published: June 2016

Este trabajo trata de presentar un panorama general del lenguaje literario centrándose, en particular, en los componentes lingüísticos que contiene el texto. Se definen texto y texto literario y se estudian y analizan algunos problemas de la traducción.
Creative Self-efficacy Mediates the Relationship Between Knowledge Sharing and Employee Innovation
Authors: Hu Bei , Zhao Yidan
Published: June 2016

We empirically explored how creative self-efficacy acts as a mediator in the relationship between knowledge sharing and employee innovation and examined the moderating effects of job satisfaction on this relationship. Matched supervisor–subordinate pairs (N = 274) completed
a survey. First, subordinates completed measures of their knowledge sharing, creative self-efficacy, and innovation. Then, the supervisors of these employees assessed their subordinates' responses in terms of innovation. Results showed that knowledge sharing and creative self-efficacy were
positively related to employee innovation and that creative self-efficacy mediated the effects of both knowledge sharing and innovation. Finally, job satisfaction enhanced the relationship between creative self-efficacy and employee innovation. We have extended the existing research on individual
innovation and we suggest several managerial implications in line with this.
The relationship between the range of moton of the hip joint with ruptured anterior cruciate ligament
Authors: Budinski Zlatko , Budinski Slavko , Vranjes Miodrag , Obradovic Mirko , Mikic Milena , Milankov Miroslav
Published: June 2016

Introduction. A knee injury, especially anterior cruciate ligament, has
recently become more common significantly affecting the life standard. There
are many factors that cause an injury of the anterior cruciate ligament, and
one of them is limited range of motion in the hip joint. This study has been
aimed at finding a relationship between the range of motion in the hip joint
and the anterior cruciate ligament injury. Material and Methods. Of 88 male
athletes included in the study sample in 2014, 60 (68%) had ruptured knee
anterior cruciate ligament and 28 (32%) were without an injury. There was no
significant difference in sex, height, weight, age and time of injury between
the two groups. Results. Significant differences were found in the range of
motion between the left and right leg in both groups. The athletes with a
ruptured anterior cruciate ligament had an abduction limit of the hip joint
(p=0.007) and a wider range of motion of the knee joint (p=0.002) than the
athletes without the injury. Conclusion. Data obtained in this study suggest
a possible relationship between a limited hip abduction of range of motion in
athletes and an increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Relationship between outpatient antibiotic use and the prevalence of bacterial infections in Montenegro
Authors: Sahman-Zaimovic Majda , Vukmirovic Sasa , Tomic Natasa , Stilinovic Nebojsa , Horvat Olga , Tomic Ljiljana
Published: June 2016

Background/Aim. The overuse of antibiotics unnecessarily exposes patients to risk of side effects, encourages reconsultation for similar problems and enhances antimicrobial resistance. The use of antibiotics in the year 2011 in Montenegro was high (39.05 Defined Daily Dose ? DDD/1,000 inhabitants/day), but it was not considered in relation to the frequency of bacterial diseases. The aim of our study was to determine the degree of conformance between the amount of outpatient antibiotic consumption and the reported prevalence of outpatient bacterial infections in the Republic of Montenegro. Methods. Data on the use of antibacterial drugs was obtained from the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro for the year 2012. The amount of antibiotics was calculated using the Anatomic Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) DDD methodology. Data on the prevalence of outpatient infective disease was obtained from the Health Statistical Yearbook 2012 of Montenegro and it was expressed per 1,000 inhabitants. Results. A total of 30.34 DDD/1,000 inhabitants/day of antibiotics in outpatients were prescribed in Montenegro in 2012, with penicillins being most frequently prescribed. Amoxicillin and amoxicillin with clavulanic acid were the most frequently used antibiotics. The prevalence of outpatient bacterial infections was 6,745 cases or 10.87/1,000. The most frequent infections were respiratory tract infections. Less than 50% of the prescribed amount of antibiotics were prescribed in accordance with national guidelines on treatment of bacterial infections. Conclusion. Use of antibiotics in Montenegro in 2012 was more than double than necessary according to prevalence of bacterial infections and average duration of treatment. The structure of antibiotics was not in full compliance with the national good practice guidelines, but it was in accordance with data on bacterial antibiotic resistance in outpatient practice. It is necessary to initiate measures to rationalize the use of antibiotics both in terms of quantity and in terms of the structure of the most used antibiotics.
On the concept of revolution
Authors: Kindjic Zoran
Published: June 2016

Having attempted to understand the concept of revolution, which is one of the
most controversial concepts in science and philosophy, the author explores
the meaning of the concept in different theoretical and practical areas. In
order to reassert his thesis (it is unjustified to restrict the concept of
revolution to political and social area), the author reminds us about the
frequent discussions about industrial, technological, scientific, cultural,
sexual and spiritual revolutions. After a detailed reflection on different
meanings of the concept of revolution in these areas, the author concludes
not only that the philosophical concept of revolution theoretically excels
the sociological concept of revolution, but also that the spiritual concept
of revolution is superior to the philosophical concept of revolution. Warning
us about the moral and spiritual crisis of today?s world, about the
ever-increasing evil, the author reaffirms the significance of the spiritual
revolution. He believes that the flame of many small, individual, spiritual
revolutions could save the world from the threatening disaster.
Forgotten moralities of agrarian economy in Bali
Authors: MacRae Graeme
Published: June 2016

The provisioning of human societies is widely understood in terms of
technological, ecological, and economic processes. It is also, somewhat less widely,
recognized as a social and cultural process, but rarely as a moral one. As the concept
of “moral economy,” which drew attention to the moral embedment of agrarian
economies, has faded from view in the analysis of radically changing agrarian
landscapes, the moral dimensions of agrarian economies have progressively become
obscured. This article summarizes recent transformations of the moral economy
of rice in Bali and discusses a project of economic development in which the
project’s moral dimensions were revealed only in its failure.
From the “state-idea” to “politically organized subjection”
Authors: Bodirsky Katharina
Published: June 2016

Philip Abrams’s notion of the “state-idea” has been of immense influence
in the anthropology of the state. This article suggests a contrary reading of Abrams’s
“Notes on the difficulty of studying the state” (1988) that focuses instead on his
notion of “politically organized subjection,” which allows us to examine contemporary
statehood in crisis where political practice increasingly seems “unmasked.”
The article examines such strategies of politically organizing subjection in the contexts
of current EU-Europe and Turkey. It highlights the role of hegemony-building
strategies that do not so much mask political practice as openly promote
polarization in society, directing ideological and material efforts at strengthening
leadership over the own class alliance and using both overt and structural coercion
to suppress political projects opposed to neoliberal authoritarianism.