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The Role of Department Supports on Doctoral Completion and Time-to-Degree
Authors: Zhou Enyu , Okahana Hironao
Published: December 2016

This study examined department supports that influence doctoral completion and time-to-degree among 5,001 doctoral programs at 212 universities in the United States. Multiple regression models were used to determine the relationships between financial support and academic support and doctoral retention and how these relationships vary across STEM and non-STEM fields. Analyzing the American National Research Council’s data, we found that a department’s financial support significantly predict doctoral completion and time-to-degree. However, no overarching relationship was found between department academic support and doctoral completion and time-to-degree. These findings provide a better understanding of how department supports are associated with doctoral student success. The article concludes with implications for theory, practice, and future research.
Syphilis and HIV/Syphilis Co-infection Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Ecuador
Authors: Hernandez Isabel , Johnson Ayesha , Reina-Ortiz Miguel , Rosas Carlos , Sharma Vinita , Teran Santiago , Naik Eknath , Salihu Hamisu M. , Teran Enrique , Izurieta Ricardo
Published: December 2016

There is a reemergence of syphilis in the Latin American and Caribbean region. There is also very little information about HIV/Syphilis co-infection and its determinants. The aim of this study is to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs), in particular syphilis infection and HIV/Syphilis co-infection, as well as to estimate the prevalence of syphilis among men who have sex with men (MSM) in a city with one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Ecuador. In this study, questionnaires were administered to 291 adult MSM. Questions included knowledge about STIs and their sexual practices. Blood samples were taken from participants to estimate the prevalence of syphilis and HIV/syphilis co-infection. In this population, the prevalence of HIV/syphilis co-infection was 4.8%, while the prevalence of syphilis as mono-infection was 6.5%. Participants who had syphilis mono-infection and HIV/syphilis co-infection were older. Men who had multiple partners and those who were forced to have sex had increased odds of syphilis and HIV/syphilis co-infection. A high prevalence of syphilis and self-reported STI was observed, which warrants targeted behavioral interventions. Co-infections are a cause for concern when treating a secondary infection in a person who is immunocompromised. These data suggest that specific knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among MSM are associated with increased odds of STIs (including HIV/syphilis co-infections) in this region of Ecuador.
Lifestyle Behaviors, Subjective Health, and Quality of Life Among Chinese Men Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Bishwajit Ghose , Tang Shangfeng , Yaya Sanni , He Zhifei , Feng Zhanchun
Published: December 2016

The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between self-reported health (SRH) and quality of life (QoL) with five lifestyle-related behaviors including tobacco smoking, drinking alcohol, physical activity status, consumption of fruits, and consumption of vegetables among men diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Participants were 786 Chinese men older than 40 years and living in urban households. Cross-sectional data on self-rated health, associated sociodemographics, and health-related behaviors were collected from the Study on Global AGEing and Health (Wave 1) of World Health Organization. Results of multivariable regression reported significant association with adherence to healthy lifestyle behavior and SRH but not QoL. According to the results, percentage of men who reported being in good SRH was overwhelmingly high (95.9%) compared with good QoL (5%). Adherence to healthy behavior was strongly associated with SRH in both bivariate and multivariate analysis, adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of good SRH for nonsmokers: 1.276 [1.055, 2.773], nondrinkers:1.351 [1.066, 3.923], taking physical exercise: 1.267 [1.117, 3.109], consuming at least five servings of fruits: 1.238 [1.034, 6.552], and vegetables: 1.365 [1.032, 3.885]. The current findings suggest that abstention from tobacco and alcohol, optimum consumption of fruits and vegetables, regular physical exercise could have marked impact on the health status of diabetic men.
On the Relationship Between the Marriage Squeeze and the Quality of Life of Rural Men in China
Authors: Yang Xueyan , Li Shuzhuo , Attané Isabelle , Feldman Marcus W.
Published: December 2016

China is facing a male marriage squeeze, as there are more men in the marriage market than potential female partners. As a consequence, some men may fail to ever marry. However, while some studies have suggested that most unmarried men affected by the marriage squeeze in rural China feel a sense of failure, the quality of life of the men who remain unmarried against their will remains largely unexplored. Using data collected in rural Hanbin district of Ankang City (Shaanxi, China), this study analyzes the relationship between the marriage squeeze and the quality of life among rural men. Descriptive analyses indicate that the quality of life of unmarried men aged 28 years and older tends to be worse than for both younger unmarried men and married men. Also, the quality of life of men who perceive the marriage squeeze appears to be worse than that of those who do not. Regression analyses reveal that the perceived marriage squeeze and age independently have a significant negative relationship with the quality of life of rural men.
A new computational method for threaded connection stiffness
Authors: Zhang Dongmei , Gao Shiqiao , Xu Xiao
Published: December 2016

For designing bolted connections in machinery applications, it is necessary to estimate the stiffness of the threaded connection. This work provides a new method for computing the stiffness of engaged screw in bolted connections according to the load distribution in screw thread. Finite element analysis is performed by building the three-dimensional model of threaded connection. A set of tensile tests are exerted to validate the accuracy of the suggested model of threaded connection. A good agreement is obtained when the analytical results are compared with finite element analysis results, experimental data, and Yamamoto method. Results reveal that the ultimate strength of thread connections is obviously lower than that of thread material. In addition, the results of calculation and finite element analysis indicated that increasing Young’s modulus of material and the engaged length or decreasing thread pitch could increase the stiffness of the thread portion of a bolt and nut.
Integral sliding mode-based formation control of multiple unertain robots via nonlinear disturbane observer
Authors: Qian Dianwei , Li Chengdong , Tong Shiwen , Yu Lu
Published: December 2016

This article proposes a control scheme for formation of maneuvers of a team of mobile robots. The control scheme integrates the integral sliding mode control method with the nonlinear disturbance observer technique. The leader–follower formation dynamics suffer from uncertainties originated from the individual robots. The uncertainties challenge the formation control of such robots. Assuming that the uncertainties are unknown but bounded, an nonlinear disturbance observer-based observer is utilized to approximate them. The observer outputs feed on an integral sliding mode control-based controller. The controller and observer are integrated into the control scheme to realize formation maneuvers despite uncertainties. The formation stability is analyzed by means of the Lyapunov’s theorem. In the sense of Lyapunov, not only the convergence of the approximation errors is guaranteed but also such a control scheme can asymptotically stabilize the formation system. Compared to the results by the sole integral sliding mode control, some simulations are presented to demonstrate the feasibility and performance of the control scheme.
Modified shuffled frog leaping algorithm optimized control for air-breathing hypersonic flight vehicle
Authors: Liang Bingbing , Zhen Ziyang , Jiang Ju
Published: December 2016

This article addresses the flight control problem of air-breathing hypersonic vehicles and proposes a novel intelligent algorithm optimized control method. To achieve the climbing, cruising and descending flight control of the air-breathing hypersonic vehicle, an engineering-oriented flight control system based on a Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) method is designed for the hypersonic vehicle, which including the height loop, the pitch angle loop and the velocity loop. Moreover, as a variant of nature-inspired algorithm, modified shuffled frog leaping algorithm is presented to optimize the flight control parameters and is characterized by better exploration and exploitation than the standard shuffled frog leaping algorithm. A nonlinear model of air-breathing hypersonic vehicle is used to verify the dynamic characteristics achieved by the intelligent flight control system. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed swarm intelligence optimized PID controllers are effective in achieving better flight trajectory and velocity control performance than the traditional controllers.
Crossmodal Modulation of Spatial Localization by Mimetic Words
Authors: Gobara Akihiko , Yamada Yuki , Miura Kayo
Published: December 2016

The present study investigated whether aurally presented mimetic words affect the judgment of the final position of a moving object. In Experiment 1, horizontal apparent motion of a visual target was presented, and an auditory mimetic word of “byun” (representing rapid forward motion), “pitari” (representing stop of motion), or “nisahi” (nonsense syllable) was presented via headphones. Observers were asked to judge which of two test stimuli was horizontally aligned with the target. The results showed that forward displacement in the “pitari” condition was significantly smaller than in the “byun” and “nisahi” conditions. However, when non-mimetic but meaningful words were presented (Experiment 2), this effect did not occur. Our findings suggest that the mimetic words, especially that meaning stop of motion, affect spatial localization by means of mental imagery regarding “stop” established by the phonological information of the word.
Prediction of abdominal aortic aneurysm calcification by means of variation of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
Authors: Garrafa Emirena , Giacomelli Alessio , Ravanelli Marco , Dell’Era Patrizia , Peroni Michele , Zanotti Camilla , Caimi Luigi , Bonardelli Stefano
Published: December 2016

Objective

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are a major cause of death in developed countries, and thrombus and calcification of the aneurysm have been linked to increased complications. This study was conducted in order to identify the biochemical marker associated to the presence of intraluminal thrombus or calcification progression of the aneurysm.

Design

Several clinical laboratory parameters were measured in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms, in particular those already demonstrated to be related to the pathology, such as lipoprotein (a), white blood cell count, fibrinogen and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Most of the patients were analysed for the presence of thrombus or aorta calcification using CT angiography.

Results

Unlike previous findings, we found no association between intraluminal thrombus formation and lipoprotein (a), but we evidenced that patients with lower grade of calcification tend to have higher plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein values compared with patients with a higher degree of calcification. Instead, no association was found with either white blood cell count or fibrinogen level.

Conclusions

This study suggests that high-sensitivity C-reactive protein is a useful biomarker to assess the evolution of calcification and could be used in triaging patients to identify those who should undergo a rapid imaging, thus allowing prompt initiation of treatment or rule-out suspicious patients from non-essential imaging repetition.
Jugular venous reflux on magnetic resonance angiography and radionuclide venography
Authors: Fushimi Yasutaka , Okada Tomohisa , Okuchi Sachi , Yamamoto Akira , Kanagaki Mitsunori , Fujimoto Koji , Togashi Kaori
Published: December 2016

Background

The relationship between the signal from retrograde venous flow on magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and retrograde upward flow from the left brachiocephalic vein has not been explored.

Purpose

To reveal the frequency of jugular venous reflux using MRA and nuclear venography in patients being evaluated for cerebral volume and blood flow.

Material and Methods

A total of 229 patients with cognitive disturbance who had undergone brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) on the same day to evaluate cerebral blood flow were evaluated. Jugular venous reflux was measured on MRA and nuclear venography, which was conducted just after injection of N-isopropyl-123I-p-iodoamphetamine for the SPECT study.

Results

MRA showed jugular reflux in seven patients on the right side, and in 22 on the left. Nuclear venography showed jugular reflux in six patients on the right side, and in 20 on the left.

Conclusion

Jugular venous reflux was observed mostly on the left side. Retrograde flow was observed on both MRA and nuclear venography in half of the cases, with the rest only on one of the modalities.
The effects of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) on dermal wound healing and scar formation: a systematic review
Authors: Van Putte Lennert , De Schrijver Sofie , Moortgat Peter
Published: December 2016

Introduction:

With ageing, the skin gradually loses its youthful appearance and functions like wound healing and scar formation. The pathophysiological theory of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) has gained traction during the last decade. This review aims to document the influence of AGEs on the mechanical and physiologic properties of the skin, how they affect dermal wound healing and scar formation in high-AGE populations like elderly patients and diabetics, and potential therapeutic strategies.

Methods:

This systematic literature study involved a structured search in Pubmed and Web of Science with qualitative analysis of 14 articles after a three-staged selection process with the use of in- and exclusion criteria.

Results:

Overall, AGEs cause shortened, thinned, and disorganized collagen fibrils, consequently reducing elasticity and skin/scar thickness with increased contraction and delayed wound closure. Documented therapeutic strategies include dietary AGE restriction, sRAGE decoy receptors, aminoguanidine, RAGE-blocking antibodies, targeted therapy, thymosin β4, anti-oxidant agents and gold nanoparticles, ethyl pyruvate, Gal-3 manipulation and metformin.

Discussion:

With lack of evidence concerning scars, no definitive conclusions can yet be made about the role of AGEs on possible appearance or function of scar tissue. However, all results suggest that scars tend to be more rigid and contractile with persistent redness and reduced tendency towards hypertrophy as AGEs accumulate.

Conclusion:

Abundant evidence supports the pathologic role of AGEs in ageing and dermal wound healing and the effectiveness of possible therapeutic agents. More research is required to conclude its role in scar formation and scar therapy.
A targeted screening method for non‐invasive vascular assessment of the lower limb
Authors: Tehan Peta Ellen , Chuter Vivienne Helaine
Published: December 2016

Background

Podiatrists routinely perform non‐invasive lower limb vascular assessment, however frequently cite time as a major barrier in performing regular assessment. The aim of this study was to develop an evidence‐based vascular assessment method to guide podiatrists' decision‐making processes to aid in timely vascular assessment in at risk populations.

Method

The sample underwent brachial pressure measurement, ankle pressures, toe pressure and Doppler waveform with colour duplex ultrasound (CFDU) used as the reference standard. Both the targeted screening method and the American Heart Association (AHA) guideline for vascular screening were then applied to the data set and sensitivity and specificity of each method was calculated.

Results

One hundred nineteen participants were included. Sensitivity of the targeted screening method (62%, 95% CI 47.17–75.35) was higher than the AHA method (49%, 95% CI 34.75–63.40), however, specificity of the AHA method (94%, 95% CI 85.62–98.37) was higher than the targeted screening method (85%, 95% CI 74.26–92.60). Diagnostic accuracy was similar with the AHA method yielding 74% diagnostic accuracy and the targeted screening method 73%.

Conclusion

The targeted screening method and the broad international guideline demonstrated similar accuracy, however clinicians may save time using the targeted screening method. This study highlights the difficulties in obtaining accuracy in lower limb vascular assessment in general.
Regulation of downstream neuronal genes by proneural transcription factors during initial neurogenesis in the vertebrate brain
Authors: Ware Michelle , Hamdi-Rozé Houda , Le Friec Julien , David Véronique , Dupé Valérie
Published: December 2016

Background

Neurons arise in very specific regions of the neural tube, controlled by components of the Notch signalling pathway, proneural genes, and other bHLH transcription factors. How these specific neuronal areas in the brain are generated during development is just beginning to be elucidated. Notably, the critical role of proneural genes during differentiation of the neuronal populations that give rise to the early axon scaffold in the developing brain is not understood. The regulation of their downstream effectors remains poorly defined.

Results

This study provides the first overview of the spatiotemporal expression of proneural genes in the neuronal populations of the early axon scaffold in both chick and mouse. Overexpression studies and mutant mice have identified a number of specific neuronal genes that are targets of proneural transcription factors in these neuronal populations.

Conclusion

Together, these results improve our understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in differentiation of the first neuronal populations in the brain.
Direct reprogramming and biomaterials for controlling cell fate
Authors: Kim Eunsol , Tae Giyoong
Published: December 2016

Direct reprogramming which changes the fate of matured cell is a very useful technique with a great interest recently. This approach can eliminate the drawbacks of direct usage of stem cells and allow the patient specific treatment in regenerative medicine. Overexpression of diverse factors such as general reprogramming factors or lineage specific transcription factors can change the fate of already differentiated cells. On the other hand, biomaterials can provide physical and topographical cues or biochemical cues on cells, which can dictate or significantly affect the differentiation of stem cells. The role of biomaterials on direct reprogramming has not been elucidated much, but will be potentially significant to improve the efficiency or specificity of direct reprogramming. In this review, the strategies for general direct reprogramming and biomaterials-guided stem cell differentiation are summarized with the addition of the up-to-date progress on biomaterials for direct reprogramming.
Joint Attention, Semiotic Mediation, and Literary Narrative
Authors: Lively Adam
Published: December 2016

In this article I discuss the importance for narrative theory of the concept, drawn from developmental psychology, of “joint attention.” In the first part, I explain the basic concept and its significance for the emergence of narrative in young children. In the second part, I draw out the implications of this genetic approach for our understanding of the nature of narrative signification: where classical narratology is based on a chain of representational and “communicative” dyads (signifier/signified and sender/receiver), joint attention integrates these functions into a triadic semiotic by which the sign mediates among three poles: the producer of the sign, the receiver of the sign, and the object of their joint attention. In the third part, taking Boccaccio's Decameron as an example, I illustrate how this approach to the semiotics of narrative elucidates aspects of literary narrative that are obscured by classical semiotics. Joint attention offers affordances for quasirecursive recontextualization, since the object of joint attention may consist of another act of joint attention: literary narrative can create complex joint attentional structures by which the story is “seen” through nested perspectival prisms of embedded narrative and character.
Phylogeny and relationships of the neotropical Adiantum raddianum group (Pteridaceae)
Authors: Hirai Regina Y. , Schuettpelz Eric , Huiet Layne , Pryer Kathleen M. , Smith Alan R. , Prado Jefferson
Published: December 2016

With more than 200 species, the maidenhair fern genus Adiantum is among the top ten most diverse fern genera. Adiantum is pantropical in distribution and, due to the presence of a unique synapomorphy (sporangia borne on indusia rather than laminae), perhaps the most easily recognized fern genus. Many of its members, including numerous cultivars derived from A. raddianum, are grown as ornamentals. Because of its size, a comprehensive taxonomic study of Adiantum is difficult and the genus is perhaps better approached through a series of narrower studies. Here, we focus specifically on A. raddianum and putative allies. We find a newly defined A. raddianum group to be strongly supported as monophyletic and segregated from other maidenhair ferns on the basis of genetic as well as morphological characteristics. Bayesian inference and maximum likelihood analyses of plastid atpA, chlL, chlN, rbcL, and rpoA sequences support the A. raddianum clade as sister to A. poiretii and its allies. We identify round‐reniform indusia to be a characteristic of the A. raddianum group (vs. lunate in the A. poiretii group). Additionally, we find species in the A. poiretii group to differ in having a unique 66 nucleotide deletion in our chlN gene alignment. The neotropical A. raddianum group comprises at least 17 species (14 studied here), some widely distributed; one was recently described (A. alan‐smithii).
Typification of the name Duranta mutisii (Verbenaceae)
Authors: Moroni Pablo , O'Leary Nataly
Published: December 2016

The typification of the name Duranta mutisii (Verbenaceae) is discussed. Original material sent to Linnaeus by Mutis was examined, and a lectotype is chosen.
The monitoring and management of spatial heterogeneous objects (for example, the Solo-vetsky Archipelago).
Authors: Васендина Ирина , Vasendina Irina , Шошина Ксения , Shoshina Kseniya , Гурьев Александр , Gurev Aleksandr , Алешко Роман , Aleshko Roman , Щеников Вадим , Shchenikov Vadim
Published: December 2016

The article deals approaches to establish an information system for monitoring and managing spatial heterogeneous objects the archipelago. The technology of continuous production and processing of spatial data. Describe work on the use of unmanned aircraft for taking pictures with their further automated processing of thematic and further use of the data in geographic information system.
Shoshina K.V., Shchenikov V.S. The monitoring and management of spatial heterogeneous objects (for example, the Solovetsky Archipelago).
Authors: Васендина Ирина , Vasendina Irina , Карлова Татьяна , Karlova Tatyana , Шошина Ксения , Shoshina Kseniya , Гурьев Александр , Gurev Aleksandr , Алешко Роман , Aleshko Roman , Бекмешов Александр , Bekmeshov Aleksandr , Щеников Вадим , Shchenikov Vadim
Published: December 2016

The article deals approaches to establish an information system for monitoring and managing spatial heterogeneous objects the archipelago. The technology of continuous production and processing of spatial data. Describe work on the use of unmanned aircraft for taking pictures with their further automated processing of thematic and further use of the data in geographic information system.
Using subfractals for coding and image recognition.
Authors: Гулаков Василий , Gulakov Vasiliy , Клепинин Сергей , Klepinin Sergey
Published: December 2016

Considered fractal image coding for image recognition, analyzed the spatial distribution of matching domain and rank blocks received during the encoding process. A new method of con-struction of fractal code that is designed to minimize the influence of defects in image recogni-tion quality.
Using optimal control methods for solving inverse problems of evaluation of test technical systems results.
Authors: Киренков Вениамин , Kirenkov Veniamin , Досько Сергей , Dosko Sergey , Юганов Евгений , Yuganov Evgeniy
Published: December 2016

The article draws attention to the identity of the methods for solving problems of identification arising from the evaluation of test results of complex dynamic systems, the classical problems of the theory of optimal control. Shows how to use the latest techniques can be very effective for solving certain types of inverse problems both during active and passive experiment. The authors believe that there are many inverse problems, where it will be possible using effective methods of optimal control.
Sociodynamics model of automated access control to information and software resources of industrial concerns.
Authors: Карлова Татьяна , Karlova Tatyana , Кузнецова Наталия , Kuznetsova Nataliya
Published: December 2016

The article is devoted to the sociodynamics model of automated access control to confidential information and software. The model can be used in industrial concerns and organizations disposed of confidential information and software
Hybrid genetic method with gradient learning and predictionfor solving global optimization of multiextremal functions.
Authors: Степанов Дмитрий , Stepanov Dmitriy , Полянский Иван , Polyanskiy Ivan , Фролов Михаил , Frolov Mikhail
Published: December 2016

In the article in order to determine the most effective global optimum multiextremal multivariate functions in the general case containing the points of discontinuity of the first and second kind, proposed modification of the genetic method. Numerical evaluation of the effectiveness of finding the global optimum of the proposed modification of the genetic method in comparison with a standard genetic algorithm and its known modifications made to a select group multiextremal test functions.
Methodology making support optimal making at the operational level control machine-building enterprises.
Authors: Коновалова Галина , Konovalova Galina
Published: December 2016

The methodology to support optimal decision-making at the operational level management engineering company, which allows using optimization models and standard planning tools to select the best solution from the point of view of a given optimality criterion and certain restrictions.
Methodology for quality products.
Authors: Игнашкина Алиса , Ignashkina Alisa
Published: December 2016

This article discusses the triangulation method of measuring and measuring devices based on this method. Structural and schematic diagrams of measuring system developed, electronic components selected and template for making printed circuit board prepared.
Assessment of fuel economy when reducing losses of uncondensed steam in the manufacture of pulp and paper productions.
Authors: Курбатская Наталья , Kurbatskaya Natalya , Стребков Александр , Strebkov Aleksandr , Сапич Владимир , Sapich Vladimir
Published: December 2016

It is considered different ways to reduce losses in the manufacture of pulp and paper productions. It is made the assessment of fuel economy when reducing losses uncondensed steam in different types of steam systems of paper machines. It is determined optimal variant of updating of steam and condensate system.
Assessment of influence of the lever drive of an automode on parameters of brake system of the car.
Authors: Синицын Владимир , Sinitsyn Vladimir , Кобищанов Владимир , Kobishchanov Vladimir
Published: December 2016

The influence of design features and technological tolerance lever in the drive automatic behavior of the standard design for deviations of pressure in the brake cylinders from standard level, and therefore reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and the possibility of a skid. The application conditions of the actuator with regard to the method of calculation of the brake.
Improvement of the urban transport management system with elements of artificial intelligence.
Authors: Суханова Наталия , Sukhanova Nataliya , Соломенцев Юрий , Solomentsev Yuriy , Шептунов Сергей , Sheptunov Sergey , Кабак Илья , Kabak Ilya
Published: December 2016

In this article are developed wants to the monorail transport system, described structure of control system. There were choused tools for the realization of the control system on the base of artificial neuron networks.
Multilayer composite coatings for end mills: design methodology and application features.
Authors: Бубликов Юрий , Bublikov Yuriy , Верещака Алексей , Vereshchaka Aleksey , Оганян Максим , Oganyan Maksim
Published: December 2016

The paper presents the results of research on improving the efficiency of end mills based on the application of functional coatings. The data on justifying the choice of composition, structure, architecture and properties of multilayer composite coatings for application to carbide end mills for machining of heat resistant alloys and structural steels are considered.
Tissue expansion: an overview
Authors: Malata C.M. , Williams N.W. , Sharpe D.T.
Published: December 2016

A review of a surgical technique which uses the skin's ability to stretch to obtain tissue for reconstruction
Management of foot ulceration in a patient with diabetes mellitus
Authors: Salaman J.H. , Miller L. , Harding K.G.
Published: December 2016

A report of the treatment of diabetic foot disease in a 7 2-year-old patient whose own determination, together with surgical debridement, enabled him to avoid amputation
Pressure sores in patients with acute spinal cord injury
Authors: Günnewicht B.R.
Published: December 2016

The aim of this project was to establish the extent of pressure sore development in patients with acute spinal cord injury. The prevalence figures over a one-year period from February 1993 in one ward in a spinal treatment centre were examined. Problems with using different classification systems and definitions are discussed, together with the limitations of using manual data collection and the difficulties of making cross comparisons between studies.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in wound care
Authors: Griffiths-Jones A.
Published: December 2016

A discussion detailing the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus and offering guidelines for infection control procedures
Recurrence of leg ulcers within a community ulcer service
Authors: Moffatt C.J. , Dorman. M.C.
Published: December 2016

This study compared the rate of leg ulcer recurrence using two types of compression stockings and examined the factors underlying re-ulceration
From the Journals
Authors: Baragwamath P. , Nash J.H. , Orpin j. , Williams C
Published: December 2016

Leg ulcers and quality of life

Suture technique and abdominal wound healing

Topical growth factors and healing rates

Pressure sores in hospital patients

Protecting heels – reducing pressure
The incidence, causes and treatment of minor burns
Authors: Gowar J. P. , Lawrence J. C.
Published: December 2016

A guide to the assessment and management of patients with minor bums that can be treated in outpatient departments
A review of factors affecting compliance in patients with leg ulcers
Authors: Tonge H.
Published: December 2016

An examination of the causes of non-compliance with treatment prescribed for leg ulceration
Comparison of two dressings in the treatment of venous leg ulcers
Authors: Bowszyc J. , Silny W. , Bowszyc-Dmochowska M , Kazmierowski M. , Ben-Amer H.M. , Garbowska T. , Handing E.
Published: December 2016

A report of a clinical trial that evaluated the efficacy of a polyurethane foam dressing and a hydrocolloid dressing applied beneath a compression bandage
Impaired wound healing as a result of systemic diseases
Authors: Sedlarik K.M. , Piatek S. , Reusche S. , Lippert H.
Published: December 2016

The management of wound healing problems in a patient with diabetes mellitus receiving immunosuppressants
Ankle pulses are not sufficient to detect impaired arterial circulation in patients with leg ulcers
Authors: Moffatt C. , O'Hare L.
Published: December 2016

Much debate has taken place on the use of Doppler ultrasound in the community setting. A sequential study of patients attending a community ulcer clinic was undertaken to identify community nurses' ability to detect arterial disease by palpation of pedal pulses and to compare these figures with the recording of a resting pressure index. A total of 462 patients (553 limbs) were studied; 167 (31%) had no detectable pulses at the ankle. Of the 93 limbs with a reduced resting pressure index (< 0.9), 3 7% had detectable pulses. Of the 440 with a normal resting index (≥0.9), 25% had no detectable ankle pulses. A number of risk factors were identified. Palpation of pedal pulses alone by community nurses is a poor prediction of arterial disease and should be accompanied by the recording of a resting pressure index
Letters
Authors: Vowden K.R. , Denyer Jacqueline , Fletcher Jaqui , Hermans Michel H.E. , Lawrence J.C. , O'Neill Cathy
Published: December 2016

ABPI: CORRECT TECHNIQUE ESSENTIAL

MANAGING EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA

OCCLUSIVE DRESSINGS GIVE PAIN RELIEF

CYCLE TIMES OF PRODUCTS USED FOR INTERMITTENT COMPRESSION TREATMENT
The management of patients with enterocutaneous fistulas
Authors: Pringle W.K.
Published: December 2016

A report on the teamwork required to manage wounds complicated by the development of fistulas
From the Journals
Authors: Moore K. , Moore K. , Nash J.H. , Price Patricia
Published: December 2016

Use of NMR to measure energy status of wound tissue

A modified technique for pinch grafting

Growth factor interaction in wound healing

Wound management and quality of life in older people
Patient characteristics and environmental factors in leg ulcer healing
Authors: Johnson M.
Published: December 2016

This study examined the effects of patient characteristics and environmental factors on the healing of leg ulcers in older people living in the community. A descriptive comparative design was used to examine factors such as age, gender, socio-economic status, cognition, smoking, ulcer duration, certain diseases and medications. Only socio-economic status was found to influence healing: patients from lower socio-economic classes were more likely to be non-healers. Recommendations on factors to consider in sampling criteria and research design in experimental studies are also discussed
Wound healing in neonates
Authors: Young T.
Published: December 2016

An outline of skin development in the fetus and potential causes of injury to the skin of premature infants, with a discussion of strategies for minimising the damage
A comparison of pressure-relieving surfaces using two measures of pressure
Authors: Colin D. , Desvaux B. , Saumet J.L.
Published: December 2016

A report evaluating a static air-filled cushion and one filled with a high viscosity gel by comparing interface pressures and transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurements
Photography in wound assessment
Authors: Bellamy K.
Published: December 2016

A guide to some of the principles and techniques of medical photography
The aetiology and healing rates of chronic leg ulcers
Authors: Salaman R.A. , Harding K.G.
Published: December 2016

Data from published studies of leg ulcer aetiology concentrate on venous and arterial disease as the main aetiological factors. The records of 490 patients attending leg ulcer clinics over a two-year period in 1992 and 1993 were reviewed. Although 58% of the ulcers studied resulted from venous disease, the remainder were caused by a wide range of factors. Our venous ulcer healing rate of 53% at six months was not as impressive as other published data, although this can be accounted for. By comparing the management and outcome for ulcers of various aetiologies, it was shown that they require different methods of treatment, often including referral to another specialty. Ulcers also exhibit differential healing rates depending on the underlying aetiology. Some ulcer aetiologies, particularly vasculitis, present particular problems and have very poor healing rates
Doppler ultrasound recording of ankle brachial pressure index in the community
Authors: Anderson I.
Published: December 2016

A discussion on the safe and effective use of Doppler ultrasound in the nursing assessment of leg ulcers
Moist wound healing: critique III
Authors: Turner T. D.
Published: December 2016

Winter's paper can be identified as the key to many of the advances in wound management that have taken place over the past 25 years.
Mattresses and beds
Authors: Dealey Carol
Published: December 2016

A guide to systems available for relieving and reducing pressure
Letters
Authors: Fox Carolyn , Palmer Chris , Jones Vanessa , Katz Bruce E.
Published: December 2016

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES IN WOUND CARE

INTEREST IN A HIGHER DEGREE IN WOUND CARE

SUCCESSFUL THERAPIES IN TREATMENT OF KELOID SCARS
Wound healing and the role of the podiatrist
Authors: Tyrrell W.
Published: December 2016

A discussion of the role of the wide range of foot disorders diagnosed and managed by the podiatrist
Review of classic research:Control of scarring
Authors: Hopkinson I.
Published: December 2016

The three critiques below discuss the influence of the following paper on wound care: Control of scarring in adult wounds by neutralising antibody to transforming growth factor-β
Feline lungworm: biology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Castro Pablo David Jimenez , Morris Arthur V
Published: December 2016

Parasitic nematodes that affect the respiratory system of felids are spreading in endemic regions and emerging in areas and hosts which were previously free of them. Recent reports of lungworm parasitoses caused by Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, Troglostrongylus brevior and Eucoleus aerophilus have stimulated an increase in scientific interest in the biology, ecology and epidemiology of these nematodes. The majority of literature dedicated to feline metastrongylid lungworms has been focused on A. abstrusus, mainly because it is the most commonly reported in domestic cats. However, this focus may come at the cost of overlooking emerging or less common metastrongylids. This article reviews information on the three major feline metastrongylid nematodes, including their biology and treatment; there is an emphasis on the epidemiology of T. brevior to provide a better understanding of an emerging parasite of domestic cats in Europe.
Nursing a canine in septic shock: a patient care report
Authors: Orme Hannah
Published: December 2016

Patients in septic shock require immediate attention. Veterinary nurses play a vital role in their care and recovery. Involvement in patient care includes the monitoring and recording of vital signs, fluid therapy and pain assessments. Identifying improvements or deteriorations in a patient's progress helps veterinary surgeons to make more informed decisions about its long-term care. This report aims to discuss the importance of these aspects and identify areas for development.
Leveraging a Statewide Clinical Data Warehouse to Expand Boundaries of the Learning
Health System
Authors: Turley Christine B.
Published: December 2016

Learning Health Systems (LHS) require accessible, usable health data and a culture
of collaboration—a challenge for any single system, let alone disparate organizations,
with macro- and micro-systems. Recently, the National Science Foundation described this
important setting as a cyber-social ecosystem. In 2004, in an effort to create a
platform for transforming health in South Carolina, Health Sciences South Carolina
(HSSC) was established as a research collaboration of the largest health systems,
academic medical centers and research intensive universities in South Carolina. With
work beginning in 2010, HSSC unveiled an integrated Clinical Data Warehouse (CDW) in
2013 as a crucial anchor to a statewide LHS. This CDW integrates data from independent
health systems in near-real time, and harmonizes the data for aggregation and use in
research. With records from over 2.7 million unique patients spanning 9 years, this
multi-institutional statewide clinical research repository allows integrated
individualized patient-level data to be used for multiple population health and
biomedical research purposes. In the first 21 months of operation, more than 2,800
de-identified queries occurred through i2b2, with 116 users. HSSC has developed and
implemented solutions to complex issues emphasizing anti-competitiveness and
participatory governance, and serves as a recognized model to organizations working to
improve healthcare quality by extending the traditional borders of learning health
systems.
O TRIBUTO E O DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL
Authors: Freitas Juarez
Published: December 2016

A política tributária sustentável é aquela que consegue aprovação no teste de benefícios líquidos (ambientais, sociais e econômicos). Para respeitar o sistema constitucional e os compromissos internacionais assumidos pelo país, é inadiável a incorporação definitiva do princípio da sustentabilidade no plano das relações tributárias, de maneira baseada em evidências. Mais do que nunca, além da escarbonização, a sustentabilidade multidimensional converte-se numa tarefa cogente, a cargo do Estado e da sociedade. Especificamente, o sistema de tributação serve como ferramenta-chave de arrecadação, bem como de internalização das externalidades negativas, proteção eficaz dos bens socioambientais e promoção, em tempo útil, da transição para o desenvolvimento sustentável.
SOBRE A AUTONOMIA DA DIFERENÇA NA FILOSOFIA DO DIREITO E SUAS REPERCUSSÕES NA RAZÃO PRÁTICA JURÍDICA
Authors: Copetti Santos André Leonardo , Lucas Doglas Cesar
Published: December 2016

O presente texto objetiva apresentar uma teorização acerca da autonomia da Diferença no âmbito da filosofia do Direito e sua importância na construção de novas narrativas e institucionalidades nos campos do direito e da política. O trabalho denuncia as precariedades e as homogeneizações propagadas pela ideia e pela institucionalização da igualdade abstrata, demostrando o recente e amplo processo de proteção jurídica da diferença. A diferença é enaltecida como condição de possibilidade para a alteridade e para o reconhecimento e visibilidade das minorias que foram excluídas da proteção jurídica pelos processos majoritários que construíram a sua pertença negando a diferença do outro. A diferença inserese definitivamente no direito e na política e requer seu estatuto próprio de proteção.
A JUSTIÇA RESTAURATIVA COMO PROPOSTA ALTERNATIVA AO PARADIGMA RETRIBUTIVO
Authors: Nobre Silva Maria Coeli , Feitosa Gustavo Raposo Pereira , Souza Passos Daniela Veloso
Published: December 2016

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo fazer uma análise da Justiça Restaurativa como uma alternativa eficaz ao paradigma retributivo punitivo. A importância de tal tema reside no fato de que o arcabouço jurídico punitivo tradicional se apresenta em crise e, por seu caráter burocrático, impessoal e excludente, mostra-se incapaz de resolver os conflitos sociais e reabilitar o infrator. Utiliza-se do método dialético, mediante uma abordagem qualitativa e critério de pesquisa histórico bibliográfico, por meio do qual se fará um percurso metodológico com vistas à compreensão do processo de racionalização do Estado a partir do paradigma weberiano.Pretende-se, por fim, analisar as principais características da justiça restaurativa que fazem dessa nova proposta de resolução de conflitos uma alternativa eficaz ao sistema punitivo. Como resultado da pesquisa, verifica-se que, ao ampliar a visão da resolução do conflito para além do Estado, a Justiça restaurativa compromete-se com a inclusão e a justiça social, primando pelo interesse das pessoas envolvidas na comunidade, representando, portanto, uma importante mudança de paradigma no processo penal, com benefícios para o infrator e para a coletividade.
Nodulation, gas exchanges and production of peanut cultivated with Bradyrhizobium in soils with different textures
Authors: Melo Emanuelle Barros Sobral de , Lima Liziane Maria de , Fernandes-Júnior Paulo Ivan , Aldar Saulo De Tarso , Freire Maria Aline Oliveira , Freire Rosa Maria Mendes , Santos Roseane Cavalcanti dos
Published: December 2016

Nitrogen fertilization from biological source is an uncommon practice for peanut growers due to the limited results, mainly in environments with water restriction. In this study, the response of a commercial Bradyrhizobium was evaluated on the nodulation and production of peanuts grown in sandy and medium textured soils. Two experiments using different soils were carried out in the field during the dry season, in Campina Grande, Paraíba State, Brazil. Three peanut genotypes were submitted to the following treatments: 1-no nitrogen fertilization (control), 2- chemical fertilization (ammonium sulfate) and 3- inoculation with Bradyrhizobium [commercial strain BR 1405 (SEMIA 6144)]. A completely randomized 3x3 factorial design was adopted with five repetitions for both experiments. The evaluates variables were: height of the main stem, number of nodes/plant, root length, root dry weight, weight of pods/plant and number of pods/plant. In addition, gas exchanges were estimated using IRGA apparatus. Both genotypes (BRS Havana and L7 Bege) were benefited in relation to production due to an inoculation with SEMIA 6144. No physiological response was verified in genotypes or N-treatments to gas exchange, excepting for the Ci/Ca ratio in the medium textured soil experiment. BRS Havana showed low Ci/Ca ratio in Bradyrhizobium treatment, indicating that SEMIA 6144 improved the plants photosynthetic efficiency.
Variedades de Citrus podem afetar a comunidade de fungos do solo?
Authors: Melo Kryssia Gislayne Pinheiro , Da Silva Angélica Ricarte , Yano- Melo Adriana Mayumi
Published: December 2016

Microorganisms are essential for maintaining soil quality, among which stand out the fungi. The association with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and phosphorous solubilizing fungi (PSF) in its rhizosphere can benefit citrus plants, since these fungi can contribute to an increase in plant development due to the greater availability of water and nutrients. The present study aimed to evaluate if the amount of total fungi, AMF and PSF in the rhizosphere can be affected by the Citrus varieties. Soil samples were collected from the experiment conducted in a randomized block design (RBD) with six Citrus varieties (Page, Pera D9, D12 Pera Pera C21, Pineaple and Ruby). Regarding the evaluated quantitative variables, there was a significant negative simple linear correlation only between the mycorrhizal colonization (MC) and the number of colony forming unit (CFU)/mL of PSF. The number of CFU/mL of soil FPS did not differed statistically between the Citrus varieties rhizosphere, but for total (TF) fungi a significant difference was observed, especially for the ‘Pineaple’, variety that provided higgher mean for the number of CFU/mL, differing from the ‘Page’ variety. All Citrus varieties presented root colonization by AMF and there was a significant difference among the evaluated varieties, however only ‘Rubi’ and ‘Pineaple’ differed from the others. Citrus varieties do not affect PSF quantity nor MC percentual in their rhizosphere but ‘Page’ and ‘Pineaple’ varieties stand out for glomerospores quantity of AMF and TF CFU/mL.