bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nanoparticle formation in Zn-=SUP=-+-=/SUP=- and O-=SUP=-+-=/SUP=- ion sequentially implanted SiO-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=- film
Authors: Privezentsev V.V. , Makunin A.V. , Batrakov A.A. , Ksenich S.V. , Goryachev A.V.
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe ^64Zn^+ and ^16O^+ ions were implanted in SiO_2 film on Si substrate with next parameters: the implant dose was 5.0 × 1016 cm^–2, for Zn^+ ions the energy was 50 keV and for O^+ ions the energy was 16 keV. Than the samples were subjected to isochronally during 1h annealing in N_2 atmosphere in temperature range 400–600°C and than in Ar atmosphere in temperature range from 700 up to 1000°C with a step of 100°C. After annealing the samples surface is structured and its roughness increases due to nanoparticle formation in subsurface layer. In as implanted and in annealed samples on its surface and in its body the Zn-contained nanoparticles with a size about 100 nm were formed. These nanoparticles consist presumably from Zn phase after implantation and from ZnO phase after annealing.
Электронная структура и ее дифференциальные характеристики для кристаллов OR-AgInS-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=- и TiO-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-
Authors: Гордиенко А.Б. , Филиппов Д.И.
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe electronic structures of orthorhombic silver–indium sulfide and rutile titanium oxide were calculated within the framework of density functional theory using the basis of numerical pseudoatomic orbitals in the LDA and GGA approximations. The features of their electron energy spectra and the character of chemical bonds were considered. The comparative analysis of obtained bandgap widths and effective masses determined for heavy electrons and holes in the Brillouin zone center on the basis of analytical derivatives of one-electron energies was performed.
Характеристики Li-=SUP=-+-=/SUP=--ионной проводимости кристаллов Li-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-R-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-(PO-=SUB=-4-=/SUB=-)-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=- (R=Fe,Sc) в суперионном состоянии
Authors: Сорокин Н.И.
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe characteristics of Li+-ion conductivity σdc of structural γ modifications of Li_3R_2(PO_4)_3 compounds (R = Fe, Sc) existing in the superionic state have been investigated by impedance spectroscopy. The type of structural framework [R_2P_3O_12]_∞^3- affects the σdc value and the σdc activation enthalpy in these compounds. The ion transport activation enthalpy in γ-Li_3R_2(PO_4)_3 (Δ H _σ = 0.31 ± 0.03 eV) is lower than in γ-Li_3Fe_2(PO_4)_3 (Δ H _σ = 0.36 ± 0.03 eV). The conductivity of γ-Li_3Fe_2(PO_4)_3 (σ_dc = 0.02 S/cm at 573 K) is twice as high as that of γ-Li_3R_2(PO_4)_3. A decrease in temperature causes a structural transformation of Li_3R_2(PO_4)_3 from the superionic γ modification (space group Pcan ) through the intermediate metastable β modification (space group P 2_1/ n ) into the “dielectric” α modification (space group P 2_1/ n ). Upon cooling, σdc for both phosphates decreases by a factor of about 100 at the superionic TSIC transition. In Li_3Fe_2(PO_4)_3 σdc gradually decreases in the temperature range T _SIC = 430–540 K, whereas in Li_3R_2(PO_4)_3 σdc undergoes a jump at T _SIC = 540 ± 25 K. Possible crystallochemical factors responsible for the difference in the σdc and Δ H _σ values and the thermodynamics and kinetics of the superionic transition for Li_3R_2(PO_4)_3 are discussed.
Метод расчета спектра показателей Ляпунова для систем с запаздыванием
Authors: Колоскова А.Д. , Москаленко О.И. , Короновский А.А.
Published: April 2018

AbstractA method for calculating the spectrum of Lyapunov exponents for delay systems is proposed. To validate the method, a delayed-feedback oscillator and the Mackay–Glass equation are considered as model systems. For both systems, bifurcation diagrams and spectra of Lyapunov exponents are constructed as functions of one of the control parameters. The results are shown to be in good agreement with each other, which indicates the efficacy of the proposed method.
Низкоэнергетическое бездефектное сухое травление барьерного слоя HEMT AlGaN/AlN/GaN
Authors: Михайлович С.В. , Павлов А.Ю. , Томош К.Н. , Федоров Ю.В.
Published: April 2018

AbstractA method of defectless dry etching of an AlGaN barrier layer is proposed, which consists in repeated plasmachemical oxidation of AlGaN and removal of the oxide layer by means of reactive ion etching in inductively coupled BCl_3 plasma. Using the proposed etching technology, AlGaN/AlN/GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) with a buried gate have been successfully fabricated for the first time. It is shown that the currents of obtained HEMTs are independent of the number of etching cycles, while the gate operating point shifts toward positive voltages up to obtaining transistors operating in the enhancement mode.
Egzegeza duchowa Pisma św. w liturgii
Authors: Świerzawski Wacław
Published: April 2018

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Materiały biblijne do homilii żałobnych (III)
Authors: Chmiel Jerzy
Published: April 2018

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Mesad Hasavyahu – forteca z czasów króla Jozjasza (640–609 przed Chr.)?
Authors: Mendecki Norbert
Published: April 2018

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The Stepped Care Intervention to Suppress Viral Load in Youth Living With HIV: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Arnold Elizabeth Mayfield , Swendeman Dallas , Harris Danielle , Fournier Jasmine , Kozina Leslie , Abdalian Susan , Rotheram Mary Jane ,   Adolescent Medicine Trials Network CARES Team
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Among youth living with HIV (YLH) aged 12-24 years who have health care in the United States, only 30% to 40% are virally suppressed. YLH must achieve viral suppression in order to reduce the probability of infecting others as well as increasing the length and quality of their own life.

OBJECTIVE

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an Enhanced Standard Care condition (n=110) compared to an Enhanced Stepped Care intervention condition (n=110) to increase viral suppression among YLH aged 12-24 years with established infection (not acutely infected).

METHODS

YLH (N=220) who are not virally suppressed will be identified at homeless shelters, health clinics, and gay-identified community-based organizations in Los Angeles, CA, and New Orleans, LA. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. YLH will be randomly assigned to one of two study conditions: Enhanced Standard Care, which includes standard clinical care plus an automated messaging and monitoring intervention (AMMI), or an Enhanced Stepped Care, which includes three levels of intervention (AMMI, Peer Support via social media plus AMMI, or Coaching plus Peer Support and AMMI). The primary outcome is viral suppression of HIV, and YLH will be assessed at 4-month intervals for 24 months. For the Enhanced Stepped Care intervention group, those who do not achieve viral suppression (via blood draw, viral load<200 copies/mL) at any 4-month assessment will “step up” to the next level of intervention. Secondary outcomes will be retention in care, antiretroviral therapy adherence, alcohol use, substance use, sexual behavior, and mental health symptoms.

RESULTS

Recruitment for this study began in June 2017 and is ongoing. We estimate data collection to be completed by the end of 2020.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the first known application of an Enhanced Stepped Care intervention model for YLH. By providing the lowest level of intervention needed to achieve viral suppression, this model has the potential to be a cost-effective method of helping YLH achieve viral suppression and improve their quality of life.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03109431; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03109431

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR

DERR1-10.2196/10791
Perceptions of Food Hypersensitivity Expertise on Social Media: Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Hamshaw Richard James Thomas , Barnett Julie , Gavin Jeff , Lucas Jane S
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Seeking and sharing information are the primary uses of the internet and social media. It is therefore vital to understand the processes individuals go through when engaging with information on these diverse platforms, especially in areas such as health- and risk-related information. One important element of such engagement is evaluating and attributing expertise to others.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore how meanings around expertise in relation to food allergy and intolerance (food hypersensitivity) were constructed by 2 groups of social media users: (1) those who use platforms for reasons relating to food hypersensitivity and (2) those seen as experts by this community.

METHODS

Survey participants were asked open-ended questions to identify potential experts in food hypersensitivity issues on social media and to discuss their reasoning for their choices (n=143). Subsequently, 8 adult social media users with experience of managing food hypersensitivity and 5 participants designated as experts by those users took part in email interviews. Survey and interview data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s approach.

RESULTS

Judging expertise on social media is a complex and multifaceted process. Users might be judged as experts through their professional background or their experience living with food hypersensitivities. How users behave on social media and the traces of their Web-based activity can influence how others will see them. Such considerations are both measured and moderated through the social media community itself. Findings highlighted how social media often act as a supportive information tool following a diagnosis, but this also raised concerns regarding the scenario of patients not being able to access suitable vetted information.

CONCLUSIONS

This work has implications for understanding how users perceive expertise on social media in relation to a health concern and how information assessments are made during the management of risks. Findings provide practical insights to both medical and organizational stakeholders involved in the support of those living with life-changing conditions, such as food hypersensitivities.
Incorporating a Static Versus Supportive Mobile Phone App Into a Partial Meal Replacement Program With Face-to-Face Support: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Brindal Emily , Hendrie Gilly A , Freyne Jill , Noakes Manny
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Mobile phone apps may be acceptable to users and could improve retention and adherence over more traditional methods, but there is mixed literature supporting their efficacy. In the weight management space, very little is known about how a mobile phone app integrating features beyond text messaging (short message service) can affect behavior, particularly when combined with face-to-face support.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a mobile phone app when combined with a partial meal replacement program including face-to-face support. This paper compares a static versus supportive app over a 6-month randomized trial for effects on weight loss, weight-related biomarkers, and psychological outcomes.

METHODS

Overweight and obese adults (71.2% female, 104/146; mean 48.11, SD 11.75 years) were recruited to participate in the weight loss study, and they were randomized on a 1:1 basis using a computer algorithm. The supportive app (n=75) provided information, food intake recording, rewards, prompts for regular interaction through reminders, and the opportunity to review personal compliance with the dietary program. The static app (n=71) included only recipes and weight loss information. Both groups recieved equal amounts of face-to-face support in addition to app.

RESULTS

The overall reduction in app usage over 24 weeks was lower for the supportive app in comparison with the static app; approximately 39.0% (57/146) of the users were still using the app at week 24. Despite the promising results for app usage, there were no differences in weight loss between groups (F1,128.12=0.83, P=.36). However, it should be noted that almost 60% (49/84) of all participants lost 5% or more of body weight during the trial. No weight-related biomarkers were significantly different between groups. Both groups experienced an increase in positive mood, but this was significantly higher for those who received the static app (F1,118.12=4.93, P=.03).

CONCLUSIONS

Although the supportive app was well received by users, we found little evidence of the added benefit of this versus the static app in combination with face-to-face support in a community-delivered weight loss program. Future versions of the app may incorporate more unique behavioral techniques beyond those provided by the consultant to improve the potency of the app.

CLINICALTRIAL

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12613000547741; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=364187 (Archived by WebCite http://www.webcitation.org/6yivwfMI9)
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY WITH DIODE ARRAY DETECTOR METHOD TO ANALYSIS OF KAEMPFEROL MARKER FROM EXTRACTS OF POINCIANELLA PYRAMIDALIS (TUL) L.P QUEIROZ
Authors: Oliveira Agna Heliade , Souza Valmir Gomesde , Souza FÁbio Santosde , Macedo Rui Oliveira
Published: April 2018

Objective: This study aims to develop the extraction of the marker kaempferol in the fluid extract (FE) and validate an analytical method that monitors the quality of extracts of P. pyramidalis. Methods: The P. pyramidalis leaves were collected and then were dried to milling process. The extracts were drawn up at 20% weight: Volume (w/v) by maceration, and the extraction system used was hydroethanol solution ratio at 50:50 volume: Volume (v: v). From the hydroalcoholic extract, a method of extracting the kaempferol biomarker was developed and validated by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detector. To validate a method, the following parameters were evaluated: Specificity, selectivity, linearity, limit of quantification (LOQ) and detection (LOD), precision, accuracy, robustness, and stability. Results: The method developed proved to be efficient, as it allowed the analysis of the interferents free marker, with recovery above 90%, linear over the range 1.4–26.6 μg/mL, correlation coefficient R2=0.999, and LOD and LOQ 0.07 and 0.22 μg/mL, respectively, specificity, precision, accuracy, and robustness. Conclusion: The extraction methodology of the kaempferol marker was successfully developed interferents free and the validated method by HPLC-DAD represents a useful tool in the quality control of P. pyramidalis herbal medicines.
Debate jurídico sobre a prostituição, a dignidade da pessoa humana e o direito fundamental ao trabalho
Authors: Lages Lobo Bárbara Natália , Leite Sampaio José Adércio
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo antecede pesquisa densa acerca do “submundo” da prostituição, sob a óptica dos direitos fundamentais e a sua concreção. Analisou-se a relativização da dignidade humana pela negação àquelas pessoas que se prostituem do direito ao trabalho, bem como a sua condição de invisibilidade e mazela social. Destacou-se, ainda, por meio da análise dos direitos sexuais, que envolvem a liberdade, a indissolubilidade do “amálgama normativo” direito, moral e religião, demonstrando, assim, a necessidade premente de regulação da atividade como forma de se destinar a àquelas pessoas que se prostituem igual respeito e consideração.
Hacia una trans-pedagogía: reflexiones educativas para incomodar, sanar y construir comunidad
Authors: Bello Ramírez Alanis
Published: April 2018

En este artículo propongo una pedagogía trans inspirada en la teoría queer y en las luchas, los saberes y las experiencias de mujeres y hombres trans que han sido excluidos del sistema educativo en la ciudad de Bogotá (Colombia). A través del reconocimiento de la experiencia trans como una perspectiva de conocimiento que pone en crisis a la escuela, se presentan algunos cuestionamientos a la pedagogía moderna y sus tecnologías binarias y heterosexistas de normalización. Esta transpedagogía constituye un conjunto de saberes que nos invitan a arriesgar nuestras certezas epistemológicas, a potenciar la multiplicidad de nuestros cuerpos, a establecer diálogos inquietantes a través de las diferencias, y a generar una ética política del amor capaz de crear conexión y reconocimiento. Este trabajo está dedicado a imaginar cómo sería esa educación desde una perspectiva travesti, popular y transformadora.
Reseña de El aborto en el derecho transnacional. Casos y controversias
Authors: Garibotti M. Cecilia
Published: April 2018

Reseña de El aborto en el derecho transnacional. Casos y controversias
La atracción hacia utopías represivas y regresivas: reseña de Le jihadisme des femmes. Pourquoi ont-elles choisi Daech?
Authors: Núñez Becerra Fernanda
Published: April 2018

La atracción hacia utopías represivas y regresivas: reseña de Le jihadisme des femmes. Pourquoi ont-elles choisi Daech?
THE EFFECT OF BRAND IMAGE, PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND PRODUCT QUALITY ON PURCHASE INTENTION OF NOTEBOOK WITH DISCOUNT PRICE AS MODERATING VARIABLE
Authors: Erida Erida , Rangkuti Ari Sonang
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this study are: (1) explaining the effect of brand image, product knowledge and product quality toward purchase intention of Asus Notebook, and (2) explaining the discount price capability on moderating the effect of brand image, product knowledge and product quality toward purchase intention. Research is that through survey, where data collection is: obeservation, interview, and questioning delivery to 99 respondents. Research result shows that brand image, product knowledge and product quality simultaneously effected significantly on purchase intention. Futhermore, partially brand image and product quality found effected significantly on purchase intention. However, product knowledge has not significant effect on purchase intention. Meanwhile, discount price be able to strengthen the effect of brand image, product knowledge and product quality on purchase intention, with discount price as pure moderator variable (product knowledge) and potential moderator variable (brand image and quality product). This shows that the company’s marketing efforts through promotion and it’s product effectively to deliver value to be given to consumers. Hence, that good maintaining on brand image, product quality and discount price should be positioned as marketer strategy to stimulate consumers purchase intention.

Keywords : Brand Image, Product Knowledge, Product Quality, Discount Price, Purchase Intention
DOIS MENINOS: A CONSTRUÇÃO DO AMOR PERDIDO EM DOIS ROMANCES CONTEMPORÂNEOS
Authors: Silva Leandro Soares da
Published: April 2018

Este artigo analisa dois romances contemporâneos: Vista do Rio, de Rodrigo Lacerda, e O amor dos homens avulsos, de Victor Heringer. A análise em questão procura distinguir a composição de romances que tratam de temas muitos semelhantes: a autobiografia, a memória e o relacionamento afetivo com outro homem, sexual ou não. As diferenças de composição levam a resultados distintos no que concerne tanto à autobiografia quanto à memória, mas acabam por se encontrar no que se refere à identidade sexual. Assim, ambos os livros oferecem uma leitura na qual a questão da identidade seria menos importante na definição dos laços afetivos entre homens.
SOBREPOSIÇÕES DE VOZES NO LIVRO DIDÁTICO DE PORTUGUÊS
Authors: Souza Ester Maria De Figueiredo , Ferreira Lúcia Gracia , Higino Marcone Araujo
Published: April 2018

Este artigo analisa uma proposta de prática de produção textual com o gênero artigo de opinião para o primeiro ano ensino médio do livro didático Português: Linguagens do Programa Nacional do Livro Didático – PNLD, edição 2013. Nossa análise mobiliza a noção de polifonia destacando os direcionamentos enunciativos dos autores do livro para extrair as possíveis sobreposições dos discursos que constituem o percurso de interação verbal na atividade de ensino de português, para afirmar a presença de juízos distintos entre o proposto e o realizado para a realização do produto final: produção textual. Concluímos, destacando a presença de três vozes que se sobrepõem: a do currículo escolar, a do professor e a do estudante, como modalizações especificas que caracterizam posicionamentos discursivos na aula de português.
ENCÍCLICAS RERUM NOVARUM E CENTESIMUS ANNUS : UMA ANÁLISE DISCURSIVA SOBRE A QUESTÃO DO TRABALHO
Authors: Piloto Luzimare Almeida , Silva Edvânia Gomes da
Published: April 2018

Neste artigo, objetivamos verificar quais discursos sobre trabalho encontram-se materializados nas encíclicas Rerum Novarum e Centesimus Annus. Partimos da seguinte hipótese: a Centesimus Annus, escrita em 1991, que homenageia a Rerum Novarum, promulgada em 1891, retoma discursos acerca do trabalho materializado nesta última e atualiza esses discursos por meio de um jogo entre memória e acontecimento. Apresentamos um levantamento acerca das concepções de acontecimento e de memória discursiva, conforme proposta de Pêcheux (1983a, 1983b). Ao longo da discussão teórica e das análises, retomamos também conceitos de Marx e Engels (1948); Scherer e Taschetto (2005); e Terra (1991).
A LIBERDADE E O ESTADO DE EXCEÇÃO EM TEMPOS DE VIGILÂNCIA
Authors: Amaral Verônica Vilasboas , Lima Marcus Antônio Assis , Morais Argus Romero Abreu de
Published: April 2018

Este artigo pretende analisar como a liberdade, a vigilância e o estado de exceção transitam na sociedade. A liberdade total não existe, pois, a vivência em sociedade pressupõe o seguimento de regras e leis. Uma forma de vivenciar esta liberdade é através da privacidade, entretanto, com a internet e as redes sociais a privacidade está cada vez mais rara, pois o próprio indivíduo abdica de parte da privacidade em prol da “cultura” do compartilhamento. Neste contexto, a modernidade líquida foi conceituada por Bauman para explicar a rapidez das relações sociais e da tecnologia da atualidade, onde a vigilância é um ponto de convergência, porque ela também se tornou líquida e tem por objetivo o controle social e a manutenção da segurança. O estado de exceção, proposto por Agamben, surge como resposta a um conflito, promove o cerceamento de liberdades individuais com a pretensão de defender a democracia.
Prediction of annual energy production from PV string under mismatch condition due to long-term degradation
Authors: Forcan Miodrag
Published: April 2018

Reduction of long-term degradation effects represents a long-time challenge
in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry. Modelling of long-term
degradation types and their impact on maximum power of PV systems have been
analysed in this article. Brief guidelines for PV cell-based modelling of PV
systems have been illustrated. Special study case, PV string consisting of
12 PV modules, has been modelled in order to determine degradation and
mismatch power losses. Modified methodology for prediction of annual energy
production from PV string, based on horizontal irradiation and ambient
temperature experimental measurements at the location of Belgrade, has been
developed. Coefficient named ?degradation factor? has been introduced to
include and validate degradation power losses. Economic considerations have
indicated evident money income reduction, as a consequence of lower annual
energy production related to long-term degradation.
Electronic gearing of two DC motor shafts for Wheg type mobile robot
Authors: Bozic Milos , Antic Sanja , Vujicic Vojislav , Bjekic Miroslav , Djordjevic Goran
Published: April 2018

This paper describes the implementation of electronic gearing of two DC motor
shafts. DC motors are drives for a mobile robot with wheels in the form of
wheel - leg (Wheg) configuration. A single wheel consists of two Whegs
(dWheg). The first DC motor drives one Wheg, while the second one drives
another independent Wheg. One motor serves as the master drive motor, while
the other represents the slave drive motor. As the motors are independent, it
is necessary to synchronize the speed and adjust the angle between shafts.
The main contribution of this paper is the implementation of control
structure that enables the slave to follow the master drive, without
mechanical coupling. Based on encoder measurements, the slave effectively
follows the master drive for the given references of speed and angle. Speed
and positioning loops are implemented on real time controller - sbRIO. The
laboratory setup was created and comparison of realized and required angles
and speeds was made.
Gaps in Guidelines for the Management of Diabetes in Low- and Middle-Income Versus High-Income Countries—A Systematic Review
Authors: Owolabi Mayowa O. , Yaria Joseph O. , Daivadanam Meena , Makanjuola Akintomiwa I. , Parker Gary , Oldenburg Brian , Vedanthan Rajesh , Norris Shane , Oguntoye Ayodele R. , Osundina Morenike A. , Herasme Omarys , Lakoh Sulaiman , Ogunjimi Luqman O. , Abraham Sarah E. , Olowoyo Paul , Jenkins Carolyn , Feng Wuwei , Bayona Hernán , Mohan Sailesh , Joshi Rohina , Webster Ruth , Kengne Andre P. , Trofor Antigona , Lotrean Lucia Maria , Praveen Devarsetty , Zafra-Tanaka Jessica H. , Lazo-Porras Maria , Bobrow Kirsten , Riddell Michaela A. , Makrilakis Konstantinos , Manios Yannis , Ovbiagele Bruce ,   for the COUNCIL Initiative
Published: April 2018

OBJECTIVE

The extent to which diabetes (DM) practice guidelines, often based on evidence from high-income countries (HIC), can be implemented to improve outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is a critical challenge. We carried out a systematic review to compare type 2 DM guidelines in individual LMIC versus HIC over the past decade to identify aspects that could be improved to facilitate implementation.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Eligible guidelines were sought from online databases and websites of diabetes associations and ministries of health. Type 2 DM guidelines published between 2006 and 2016 with accessible full publications were included. Each of the 54 eligible guidelines was assessed for compliance with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, coverage of the cardiovascular quadrangle (epidemiologic surveillance, prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation), translatability, and its target audiences.

RESULTS

Most LMIC guidelines were inadequate in terms of applicability, clarity, and dissemination plan as well as socioeconomic and ethical-legal contextualization. LMIC guidelines targeted mainly health care providers, with only a few including patients (7%), payers (11%), and policy makers (18%) as their target audiences. Compared with HIC guidelines, the spectrum of DM clinical care addressed by LMIC guidelines was narrow. Most guidelines from the LMIC complied with less than half of the IOM standards, with 12% of the LMIC guidelines satisfying at least four IOM criteria as opposed to 60% of the HIC guidelines (P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

A new approach to the contextualization, content development, and delivery of LMIC guidelines is needed to improve outcomes.
Effect of the Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass Liner on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With Obesity: A Meta-analysis With Secondary Analysis on Weight Loss and Hormonal Changes
Authors: Jirapinyo Pichamol , Haas Andrea V. , Thompson Christopher C.
Published: April 2018

OBJECTIVE

Duodenal-jejunal bypass liner (DJBL) is an endoscopic device that may mimic small bowel mechanisms of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of DJBL at inducing weight loss. We assessed the effect of DJBL on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with obesity.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Data sources included MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science through 1 July 2017. Included were published studies that assessed DJBL outcomes in obese T2D patients.

RESULTS

Primary outcomes were change in HbA1c and HOMA of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Secondary outcomes were change in weight and gut hormones glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP), glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), peptide YY (PYY), and ghrelin. Seventeen studies were included. At explant, HbA1c decreased by 1.3% [95% CI 1.0, 1.6] and HOMA-IR decreased by 4.6 [2.9, 6.3]. Compared with control subjects, DJBL subjects had greater HbA1c reduction by 0.9% [0.5, 1.3]. Six months after explant, HbA1c remained lower than baseline by 0.9% [0.6, 1.2]. At explant, patients lost 11.3 kg [10.3, 12.2], corresponding to a BMI reduction of 4.1 kg/m2 [3.4, 4.9], total weight loss of 18.9% [7.2, 30.6], and excess weight loss of 36.9% [29.2, 44.6]. The amount of weight loss remained significant at 1 year postexplantation. After DJBL, GIP decreased, whereas GLP-1, PYY, and ghrelin increased.

CONCLUSIONS

DJBL improves glycemic control and insulin resistance in T2D patients with obesity. DJBL also appears to induce significant weight loss in this population. Additionally, changes in gut hormones suggest mechanisms similar to RYGB. Study limitations included heterogeneity among studies.
Type 2 Diabetes in Relation to the Risk of Renal Cell Carcinoma Among Men and Women in Two Large Prospective Cohort Studies
Authors: Graff Rebecca E. , Sanchez Alejandro , Tobias Deirdre K. , Rodríguez Dayron , Barrisford Glen W. , Blute Michael L. , Li Yanping , Sun Qi , Preston Mark A. , Wilson Kathryn M. , Cho Eunyoung
Published: April 2018

OBJECTIVE

We assessed whether type 2 diabetes is associated with renal cell carcinoma (RCC), independent of key potential confounders, in two large prospective cohorts with biennially updated covariate data.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

A total of 117,570 women from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and 48,866 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS) were followed from 1976 and 1986, respectively, through 2014. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs for associations between type 2 diabetes and pathology-confirmed RCC, overall and by stage, grade, and histologic subtype.

RESULTS

During 38 years of follow-up in the NHS, we confirmed 418 RCC case subjects, including 120 fatal cases. Over 28 years in the HPFS, we confirmed 302 RCC case subjects, including 87 fatal cases. Women with type 2 diabetes had a significantly increased risk of RCC compared with women without type 2 diabetes (multivariable HR 1.53; 95% CI 1.14–2.04), with some evidence that the association was stronger for ≤5 (HR 2.15; 95% CI 1.44–3.23) than >5 (HR 1.22; 95% CI 0.84–1.78) years’ duration of type 2 diabetes (Pdifference 0.03). Among men, type 2 diabetes was not associated with total RCC (HR 0.89; 95% CI 0.56–1.41) or with RCC defined by stage, grade, or subtype. Sample sizes for analyses by stage, grade, and subtype were limited.

CONCLUSIONS

We found that type 2 diabetes was independently associated with a greater risk of RCC in women but not in men.
Effect of Resin Luting Systems and Alumina Particle Air Abrasion on Bond Strength to Zirconia
Authors: Grasel R , Santos MJ , Rêgo HM Chagas , Rippe MP , Valandro LF
Published: April 2018

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different primer/resin luting agent combinations and alumina air abrasion on the adhesion to zirconia. Eighty blocks (4×4×3 mm) of Lava Frame Zirconia (3M ESPE) were produced and randomly assigned into eight groups (n=10) according to two zirconia surface treatments (untreated or air abrasion with 50-μm alumina particles) and four luting systems (SU: Scotchbond Universal/RelyX Unicem 2; ZP: Z-Prime Plus/Duo-link Universal; MB: Monobond Plus/Variolink II; and AP: Alloy Primer/ED Primer II/Panavia F 2.0). After the conditioning and primer applications, resin luting agents were manipulated and applied on the zirconia, using a matrix, to form a cylinder (2 mm in diameter×2 mm high), followed by photoactivation for 40 seconds. After that, the specimens were stored in distilled water (37 °C) for 120 days and then submitted to shear bond strength testing, followed by failure mode evaluation under an optical microscope (30×). A two-way analysis of variance and Tukey test (α=0.05) were used for data analysis. Alumina air abrasion (Al) promoted higher bond values for the three luting systems, except for SU, which showed the best results without air abrasion, while with air abrasion, Al-SU, Al-ZP, and Al-MB presented higher values compared to Al-AP. We concluded that the alumina air abrasion of zirconia surfaces seemed to be dispensable for the SU group, while air abrasion (topographical alterations) enhanced the adhesion of the ZP, MB, and AP groups.
A importância do método: pesquisa qualitativa em contexto de sala de aula
Authors: Macedo Gabriel Fortes , Ramírez Nancy , Souza Dayse
Published: April 2018

Este artigo discute a importância de estudos naturalistas para observação de ambientes educacionais que visam aplicação prática do conhecimento acadêmico para sala de aula. A partir de três estudos realizados em um mesmo ambiente educacional, no qual a argumentação é sistematicamente praticada, se reflete sobre a importância da fundamentação metodológica e dos recursos analíticos na construção de um modelo qualitativo de ciência. Cada estudo é decorrente de uma pesquisa independente, com objetivos diferentes, os quais buscaram entender o impacto do desenho pedagógico nos processos psicológicos de alunos de um curso de Psicologia. A partir da reflexão se chama a atenção sobre as implicações práticas que advém da coerência entre o referencial epistemológico e as escolhas metodológicas e analíticas no contexto educativo e da aprendizagem, relação que garante a validez, confiabilidade e generalidade da pesquisa científica.
Body dimensions and weight to height indices in rescuers from the State Fire Service of Poland
Authors: Wiśniewski Andrzej , Jarosz Wojciech , Czajkowska Anna , Mróz Anna , Smolarczyk Marcin , Magiera Andrzej , Kowalczyk Przemysław , Zimmerman-Rysz Dagmara , Kowalczyk Marek
Published: April 2018

Few studies have been published in Poland concerning body dimensions of firefighters from the State Fire Service although this knowledge is needed for e.g. development of personal protective equipment. The aim of the study was to evaluate body dimensions and weight-to-height ratio in firefighters from the State Fire Service. Using the anthropological procedures, body mass (BM) and body height (BH) were examined in 178 men at the chronological age (CA) of 19.5 to 53 years who were rescuers from the national rescue and fire brigades of the State Fire Service. The study participants were divided into three categories of CA: up to 25 years, between 24 and 44 years, and over 44 years. The results were compared to population standards. It was found that BH of the youngest rescuers was significantly higher (0.05) than in other study participants. Based on the standardized values of BM and BMI, population of firefighters aged over 25 years was found to be characterized by overweight and, in certain cases, even by obesity. The excess level of body mass index (BMI ≥ 25 kgm2) was found in nearly 60% of study participants, with half of the group classified as overweight (n=31, BMI ranging from 25 to 29.9 kg/m2), and 10% classified as obese. Due to the worrying high percentage of cases of excess body mass in firefighters from the State Fire Service, it was found that it is recommended to evaluate the relationships between body height and mass on regular basis during periodical obligatory tests of physical fitness of rescuers from the State Fire Service and to increase the frequency and duration of training sessions.
Attitudinal Reactance: Another Response to Influence Attempts in Websites
Authors: Adewoyin Oluwande O. , Oluwadare Samuel O. , Daramola Comfort O.
Published: April 2018

The use of behavioural change systems in providing interventions for people is common in this present era of information technology. Many people depend on these systems for many reasons like safe driving, healthy food consumption, energy conservation, etc. Some of these systems have been successful in making people change positively while a larger percentage have not been successful due to many issues that were not addressed during the development of such systems. One of them is psychological reactance, a motivational state that is aroused when a person’s freedom is threatened or eliminated. It has major focus restoring any freedom that has been threatened. This forms the motivation for this work and it starts with a brief study of the theory of psychological reactance with a new view of accessing it from perceived usability perspective. To study reactance in people, a survey was conducted. It focussed on accessing reactance through attitudes to forced compliance in a persuasive website in the context of meal-planning. Results from this study showed that participants with high freedom text had better attitude to the website in terms of anger and perceived usability than participants with low-freedom text. This work confirmed the social agency proposition that the presence of social cues in a multimedia message can stimulate the social interaction pattern in people’s learning. Once this social interaction pattern is initiated, there is a high possibility for pupils to act as if they are interacting with another individual. Therefore, to some degree, social convention of human-to-human interaction sets in as participants with high freedom message had a lower anger score than participants with high freedom plus social message.
Managing the Human in Human Brands
Authors: Fournier Susan , Eckhardt Giana
Published: April 2018

The physical and social realities, mental biases and limitations of being human differentiate human brands from others. It is their very humanness that introduces risk while generating the ability for enhanced returns. Four particular human characteristics can create imbalance or inconsistency between the person and the brand: mortality, hubris, unpredictability and social embeddedness. None of these qualities manifest in traditional non-human brands, and all of them present risks requiring active managerial attention. Rather than treating humans as brands and making humans into brands for sale in the commercial marketplace, our framework forces a focus on keeping a balance between the person and the personified object.
Interegional Assembly of Mat 1594
Authors: Tetaj Luan
Published: April 2018

On November 7, 1594, an Assembly was held in the Monastery of St. Mary in Mat, and was attended by “Governors and General Guardians of the Macedonian and Albanian Kingdoms”. The Assembly was attended by leaders representing the Albanian provinces, such as: Gjergj Skura from Rodoni, Gjek Lalësi from Dukagjini, Vlash Koreshi from Kruja, Domenik Jonima from Mati, Jeronim Mamëli from Elbasan, and bishops of Stefaniakë and Sapas etc. A detailed project was drafted for the liberation of the country from the Ottoman invaders, addressed to the Western nations, to the Pope, the Kingdom of Naples etc. in order to seek material and military support. The action plan and the demands examined during the assembly meeting were entrusted to Tomë Plezha as the almighty delegate of the Pope to the king of Spain and other European princes. It was thought that he had authority over the peoples of these parts.
Evaluating Prevalence of Depression and Related Factors AmongStudents of an Iranian University (Case Study: Quchan University of Technology)
Authors: Tireh Hossein , Farbod Davood , Jaafari Hamed
Published: April 2018

Psychological disorders such as depression are common. Many of these disorders can be evaluated and diagnosed, and above all they are preventable. This study was conducted with the aim of determining depression prevalence rate and its related factors among students of Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran. In a cross-sectional study, 359 students were selected by using simple random sampling. Demographic characteristics were gathered and subjects were evaluated by the Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI). SPSS software was used for statistical analysis and logistic regression, Chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests were utilized for this purpose. The age mean of students was 21.02±2.57 (Mean, SD). 93 (25.9%) subjects suffer from depression and 266 (74.1%) subjects are not depressed.

.There is no significant difference between depression and each of these variables: gender, body mass index (BMI), marital status, field of study, living in dormitory, and depression (p-value>0.05); but there was significant difference between depressed and non-depressed students in terms of salary, anxiety, educational level, and satisfaction with field of study (p-value<0.05). According to the results, anxiety (OR=0.2), educational level (OR=5.03), satisfaction with field of study (OR=0.5) and monthly income (OR=3.76) impact depression. Improving the students' consultancy in universities can be helpful to decrease anxiety. In addition, consultants can prepare students for selecting their favorite field of study. Also, it is suggested that university officials provide financial facilities such as interest-free loan for students.
PUR-PIR foam produced based on poly(hydroxybutyl citrate) foamed founded with different factories
Authors: Liszkowska Joanna , Czupryński Bogusław , Paciorek-Sadowska Joanna , Borowicz Marcin
Published: April 2018

A poly(hydroxybutyl citrate) p(HBC) was obtained. The product compound produced in the solution during esterification, was added to rigid polyurethane-polyisocyanurate foams (PUR-PIR). The amount of petrochemical polyol in the foams was decreased in favor of the p(HBC) from 0.1 to 0.5 equivalent. The foams were foamed in two ways: with distilled water (W foams) and with Solkane 365/227 (S foams). The examination results of both foam series were compared. They showed that the foams foamed with water have higher softening temperature than the foams foamed with solkane. The retention values for both foam series are around 91–95%, and water absorption in the range of 0.7–3.2%. The anisotropy coefficient did not exceed 1.08 (the lowest value being 1.01).
50 Years of the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts 1967-2017 and 48 Years of Publishing the Journal Prilozi (Contributions) of MASA
Authors: Polenakovic Momir , Pop-Jordanova Nada , Gucev Zoran
Published: April 2018

Papers on medical subjects have been published since the first issue of the journal Prilozi in 1969, totalling a number of of 957 (nine hundred and fifty seven) papers have been published in Prilozi. Two hundred and twenty nine cover subjects on natural sciences and mathematics, and 728 (seven hundred and twenty eight) subjects on medical sciences. So far, 2017 No. XXXVIII-2, 622 (six hundred and twenty two) papers published in Prilozi are in Pubmed. Prilozi is published three times a year and it is covered by the following services: Baidu Scholar, Case, Celdes, CNKI Scholar (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), CNPIEC, DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), EBSCO (relevant databases), EBSCO Discovery Service, Elsevier – SCOPUS, Google Scholar, J-Gate, JournalTOCs, KESLI-NDSL (Korean National Discovery for Science Leaders), Naviga (Softweco), Primo Central (ExLibris), Publons, PubMed, ReadCube, ResearchGate, SCImago (SJR), Summon (Serials Solutions/ProQuest), TDNet, Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory/ulrichsweb WanFang Data, WorldCat (OCLC).
The Use of Smartphone in Medical Practice
Authors: Pop-Jordanova Nada , Loleski Mario , Loleska Sofija
Published: April 2018

In this review we present some data about the use of mobile phones in medical practice. The results of over hundred studies cited in PubMed during the last few years have been discussed. The article gives background connected with a project in the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts referring to a personal mobile phone application named “Neurogame” which is currently constructed to evaluate motor skills related to attention and concentration in different samples of people.
The 6th Rare Disease South Eastern Europe (See) Meeting, Skopje, Macedonia (November 11th, 2017)
Authors: Gucev Zoran , Tasic Velibor , Polenakovic Momir
Published: April 2018

The sixth SEE meeting on rare diseases (RDs) was held in MASA the November 10th, 2017. A block of lectures on rare renal diseases started the meeting: nephrotic syndrome, Alport syndrome, atypical HUS, hypophosphatemic rickets, CAKUT were presented in all complexities. Their molecular and genetic mechanisms were discussed. The discovery of a dozen of newly genes in CAKUT, congenital overgrowth, spodilocostal dysplasia, precocious puberty has been done with collaboration of Macedonian and foreign researchers. NGS and other molecular methods in diagnosis of RDs have been presented by several presenters. The mitochondrial diseases, the novelties and importance of early discovery were comprehensively presented and discussed. The genetics and treatment of persistent neonatal hypoglcaemia were of special interest. Dysmorphic syndromes (Klippel Feil) were also presented. A session of oral electronic posters was reach and inspiring. Several lectures dealt with mucopolisaccaridoses, glycogen storage diseases and the possibilities for their diagnosis and treatment. Enzyme replacement treatement (ERT), its availability, effects (or the lack of it on the brain), intratecal ERT administration and further prospects of eventual gene treatment were comprehensively exposed and discussed. The main purposes of this traditional meeting are hopefully fulfilled: increased number of patients with RDs treated and cutting edge presentations got.
POTENSI GURU FISIKA SMA DALAM PELAKSANAAN KEBIJAKAN PENDIDIKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Indrawati Indrawati
Published: April 2018

Penelitian ini bersifat evaluatif tentang potensi Guru Fisika SMA dalamÂ pelaksanaan kebijakan pendidikan di Indonesia dan dataÂ kajian bersifat deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik observasi,Â wawancara, dan dokumenter. Teknik analisis data untuk memperoleh hasil kajian digunakan teknik analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (a) rata-rata SMA masih kekurangan Guru FisikaÂ SMA, (b) masih ada Guru Fisika yang mengajar tidak sesuai dengan latar belakang pendidikannya, (c) pemahaman Guru Fisika terhadap kurikulum/GBBP baik, (d) tanggapan mereka terhadap kurikulum/GBPP kurang balk, (e) potensi Guru Fisika SMA dalam implementasi kurikulum/GBPP masih kurang baik di mana Guru Fisika jarang menyusun persiapan program pengajaran, tetapi mereka dalamÂ melaksanakan prosedur pembelajaran di kelas tergolong baik, dan (f) kegiatan profesional Guru Fisika di luar tugas wajib secara rataÂ­-rata baik.
PRAKARSA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PROSES PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Sitepu B.P.
Published: April 2018

Pada umumnya sekolah di Indonesia mengalami sejumlahÂ masalah dalam meningkatkan mutu proses dan hasil pembelajaran untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan nasional. Mutu dan jumlahÂ pendidik serta tenaga kependidikan yang belum seperti diharapkan, sarana dan prasarana pembelajaran yang kurang, di samping jumlahÂ dana yang belum mencukupi, merupakan contoh-contoh masalahÂ yang dihadapi oleh sekolah. Akan tetapi diyakini bahwa prakarsaÂ dan kreativitas kepala sekolah dan guru dapat mengatasi berbagaiÂ masalah pembelajaran yang dihadapi oleh sekolah. Penelitian yangÂ mencakup 28 sekolah dasar dan sekolah lanjutan pertama yangÂ tersebar di sembilam provinsi ini, menemukan bahwa prakarsa sekolahÂ untuk meningkatkan mutu pembelajaran kurang didorong danÂ kurang dikembangkan khususnya di sekolah-sekolah tertentu milikÂ Pemerintah. Birokrasi yang ada dan kebijakan nasional dan kebijakanÂ daerah tidak selalu dipahami dan dilaksanakan secara tepat untukÂ mendukung desentralisasi sistem pengelolan sekolah. Penelian iniÂ menyarankan sejumlah usul kebijakan untuk mendorong sekolahÂ melakukan prakarsa dan berbuat lebih banyak dalam meningkatkanÂ mutu pendidikan