bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANAOSIS PENGARUH KESEMPATAN KERJA, TINGKAT BEBAN/TANGGUNGAN DAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGITERHADAP PENGANGGURAN DI PROPINSI DATI I JAWATENGAH
Authors: Soebagiyo Daryono
Published: July 2017

This research will analyze the effect of employment level, load level/other citizen burden, and high education toward unemployment in Central Java Province. The aims of this research are to analyze whether employment rate, depencency ratio and high education level have any effect toward unemployment in Central Java Province, and to reveal how far the effect of each variables; that are employment rate, depencency ratio and high education level, on short period and long period unemployment in Central Java Province.In this analysis, the writer concludes that no independent variable used has significant effect toward the dependent variable, i.e. unemployment. This may be happened because people with high education tend to search for a job not only in this province but also to others that have leading sector according to the major he has, and the higher education he has the burden ratio will not influence unemployment, whether in short term or long term.
Power Quality Analysis of Wind Turbines. Part II-Dynamic Analysis
Authors: Joaquín Mur  , Ángel Antonio Bayod  , Samuel Ortiz  , Roberto Zapata
Published: July 2017

This is the second part of a study on Power Quality (PQ) analysis of Wind Turbines (WT) installed in wind farms. A specifically designed measurement system has been installed in three wind farms with three different types of asynchronous generators of 600 kW and 700 kW classes.
This part is focused on the analysis of transient events, connections and disconnections and power fluctuations. A new method to study power fluctuations based in joint time-frequency analysis is proposed.
Transient events such as connection of capacitor banks are studied with the waveforms. The firing of thyristors during soft start is also studied through waveforms. The whole evolution during the connection of the generator is analyzed through the RMS value of each cycle of the grid because it is a longer transient. Power fluctuations are also studied through values of current and power each cycle or half-cycle.
A Method for Estimating the Environmental Impact of a Wind Farm by Fuzzy Logic Techniques
Authors: G. Delvecchio
Published: July 2017

A very interesting question in studying the prob-lems connected with wind farms is undoubtedly their impact on the landscape in which they are installed. Among the different methods for evaluating this impact, that defined by Électricité de France (EDF) has been taken into examination in this paper.
This study aims at improving the EDF method by means of Fuzzy Logic techniques. This results in a new method that implies a clear simplification in the application of the EDF method.
Dünya oyunun gücünde uzlaştı şimdi bu gücü çocukların yararına kullanma zamanı: Hadi Türkiye...
Authors: Tuğrul Belma
Published: July 2017

Çocukların nasıl daha kolay öğrenebileceklerine,   nasıl daha sağlıklı   bir büyüme   ve gelişme sağlayabileceklerine ilişkin sorulan sorular bizi “oyun” la buluşturur. Çocuk oynuyorsa öğreniyor ve sağlıklı   demektir.   Aslında   bu bir döngüdür, oyun   oynadıkça çocuk   daha sağlıklı   olur ve öğrenme deneyimleri zenginleşir. Oyunun gücü çocuğun bütüncül gelişimine sağladığı katkılardan gelir. Çocuklar oyun oynama sürecinde yaşam becerileri; sosyal beceriler, araştırma becerileri, problem çözme becerileri, düşünme becerileri, iletişim becerileri ve kendi kendini idare etme ve yönetme becerileri konusunda deneyim sahibi olurlar. Bugün birçok dünya ülkesinin üzerinde emek harcadığı eğitim reformlarının temelini çocukların kendi hızlarında , uygun yöntemlerle kapasitelerini en üst seviyede   kullanabilecekleri   öğrenme fırsatlarına   sahip olabilmesi yönündeki çabalar oluşturmaktadır. “Oyun” bu çabaların ya da bir başka deyişle eğitim alanındaki sorunların mutlak çözümünde bilimsel olarak kanıtlanmış fırsatlardan en önde gelenidir.    Bu   makele, farklı ülkelerde yapılan oyun temelli   okul ve eğitim programlarının sonuçlarını   paylaşmak üzere derlenmiştir.   Ülkemizde de her fırsatta   oyunun pedagojik değerine   vurgu   yapılırken,   uygulama   alanında da     somut   çalışmalara dikkat çekmek hedeflenmiştir.
Boccaccio y Otálora en los orígenes de la novela corta en España
Authors: Gómez Jesús
Published: July 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
El dómine Cabra del "Buscón": lectura de las claves simbólicas
Authors: Tarelli Francesco
Published: July 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
John E. Varey, Cartelera de los títeres y otras diversiones populares de Madrid: 1758-1840. Tamesis, Madrid, 1995; 491 pp. (Fuentes para la historia del teatro en España, 8).
Authors: González Aurelio
Published: July 2017

Se reseñó el libro: Cartelera de los títeres y otras diversiones populares de Madrid: 1758-1840.
Omar Borré, Arlt y la crítica (1926-1990). Estudio, cronología y bibliografía. Ediciones América Libre, Buenos Aires, 1996; 382 pp.
Authors: Corral Rose
Published: July 2017

Se reseñó el libro: Arlt y la crítica, (1926-1990). Estudio, cronología y bibliografía.
El codo ardiente: testimonios de un eufemismo erótico de los Siglos de Oro
Authors: Pedrosa José Manuel
Published: July 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Modelagem hidrológica sob escassez de dados na Bacia do Alto Mundaú, Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Andrade Carolyne Wanessa Lins de , Montenegro Suzana Maria Gico Lima , Lima José Romualdo de Sousa , Montenegro Abelardo Antônio de Assunção , Magalhães Adriana Guedes
Published: July 2017

Estudos voltados ao entendimento dos processos hidrológicos são de suma importância para auxiliar a gestão e a tomada de decisões relacionadas aos recursos hídricos. Modelos hidrológicos são considerados ferramentas poderosas no entendimento desses processos. Entretanto, tais modelos requerem uma série de dados que não estão facilmente acessíveis. Objetivou-se com este trabalho, aplicar e testar o modelo SWAT, seguindo uma sequência de procedimentos recomendada em uma sub-bacia do rio Mundaú, Nordeste do Brasil. Foram utilizados dados de entrada como mapa de uso e ocupação do solo, mapa digital de elevação e mapa dos tipos de solo, além de um período de 2000 a 2016, em passo de tempo diário. A acurácia do modelo foi medida com base no coeficiente de Nash-Sutcliffe (CNS), pelo percentual de tendência (PBIAS) e pelo coeficiente de determinação (R²). Os valores de CNS, PBIAS e R² obtidos foram de 0,53; -7,1 e 0,56 respectivamente, para o período de calibração. Foi possível realizar a modelagem hidrológica com o modelo SWAT na sub-bacia do rio Mundaú, obtendo-se desempenho satisfatório, segundo o CNS e muito bom considerando o PBIAS na calibração. Com o modelo calibrado, estudos futuros podem ser realizados com o SWAT, a fim de validá-lo e prever possíveis impactos de mudanças climáticas e de uso do solo na bacia estudada. Estudos como este têm mostrado que cada vez mais, os dados experimentais são imprescindíveis para a adequada representação e entendimento dos processos por meio da modelagem hidrológica.
Potensi Pengembangan Budidaya Ulat Sutera di Areal KPHP Model Awota
Authors: Mas'ud Emban Ibnurusyd , Kadir Muh. Ichwan , Molo Hasanuddin , Tahnur Muh. , Hardiyanti Hardiyanti , Riyadi Selamet
Published: July 2017

Dialektika kepentingan pemerintah daerah dan kepentingan pemerintah pusat dalam sektor kehutanan menjadi topik utama kehutanan saat ini. Pengelolaan sutera alam yang merupakan kepentingan pemerintah daerah telah diasimilasikan kedalam sistem pengelolaan KPH dalam bentuk KPHP Model Awota. Hingga saat ini belum ada kajian ilmiah mengenai potensi pengembangan budidaya sutera alam di ruang lingkup areal KPHP Model Awota. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis potensi pengembangan sutera alam. Potensi yang dimaksud adalah sistem kelembagaan, potensi biofisik, potensi lingkungan, potensi pasar dan nilai finansial.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan budidaya ulat sutera di areal KPHP Model Awota memiliki keunggulan potensi biofisik, potensi lingkungan, potensi pemasaran dan nilai finansial. Namun, kegiatan ini memliki hambatan berupa persoalan kelembagaan utamanya sistem yang mengatur pengelolaan budidaya ulat sutera dari sektor hulu ke sektor hilir
Ensayos de resistencia lateral de vía realizados en el Cajón Ferroviario del CEDEX y su modelización
Authors: Estaire Gepp José , Cuéllar Mirasol Vicente , Ruiz de Arbulo María
Published: July 2017

En el Cajón Ferroviario del CEDEX se han realizado una serie de ensayos de resistencia lateral de vía con la ayuda de un útil especialmente diseñado que es capaz de empujar horizontalmente la traviesa mientras se registra su movimiento. La resistencia lateral de vía depende de tres factores principales: el rozamiento con el balasto, tanto en la base como en las caras laterales de la traviesa y los empujes pasivo y activo que se desarrollan en los hombros de la traviesa. Para cuantificar dichos factores de acuerdo a la Mecánica del Suelo, se determinó previamente la resistencia al corte del balasto en una caja de grandes dimensiones (1x1 m de plano de corte) que permite ensayar el balasto en su tamaño real. Además, en varios de esos ensayos, el balasto se contaminó con una arena fina y uniforme para reproducir el efecto de unas posibles condiciones medioambientales adversas (por ejemplo: una tormenta de arena) en una línea de alta velocidad que se desarrolle en una zona desértica.
Implementing Ethnic Studies in California Public Schools
Authors: Uruchima Tania
Published: July 2017

This paper explores the fight for ethnic studies in California public schools from two angles: the legislative push for the state to take action, and grassroots organizing by community organizers, students, teachers, parents, and others. Considering the success of grassroots organizing in implementing ethnic studies programming on a district-by-district basis, in contrast with the stalling of legislative action, I propose a policy move that mobilizes the state to actively support local organizing within individual districts. California educational law mandates the deliberate engagement of targeted stakeholders in local school decision-making. Therefore, the state should fund and facilitate the regular convening of relevant grassroot actors to be able to form purposeful coalitions towards implementation. Building and sharing collective knowledge on the ethnic studies movement allows us to take advantage of existing knowledge to inform future practice as the movement works to expand in schools who might otherwise not have the resources on their own to begin.
SYNTHESIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF NEW PYRAZOLINES DERIVED FROM CHALCONES OF VANILLIN ANALOG
Authors: Karangiya Krushnkumar , Upadhyay Jatin
Published: July 2017

In present study the new series of 3-(Aryl)-5-[4-(2, 4-Dichlorophenylmethoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-4, 5-dihydro pyrazoline (2a-k) and 3-(Aryl)-5-[4-(2, 4-Dichlorophenylmethoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-4, 5-dihydroacetyl pyrazoline (3a-k) derivatives were synthesized from various substituted 3-Methoxy-4-(2, 4-Dichlorophenyl methoxy) chalcones (1a-k). The new chalcones were synthesized using various acetophenones with newly synthesized aldehyde of vanillin analog by Claisen-Schmidt condensation. Characterization of pyrazoline derivatives have been established on the basis of IR, NMR, Mass and elemental analyses. The derivatives were screened for their in vitro antimicrobial Screening.
Acute Toxicity, In-vitro Urolithiatic and Diuretic Evaluation of Methanolic Extract of Hygrophila salicifolia, Whole herb in Rat
Authors: Bhatt Mehul K. , Shah Nehal
Published: July 2017

Hygrophila salicifolia (Family: Acanthaceae) is an erect herb, nearly glabrous, mainly whole herb used as raw material in medicine. The aim of present investigation was to evaluate acute toxicity, in vitro urolithiatic and diuretic activity of methanolic extract of Hygrophila salicifolia, whole herb. Methanolic extract of Hygrophila salicifolia was administered to experimental rats orally at 2000 mg/kg p.o. The acute toxicity of the extract was evaluated as per OECD guideline 420. The LD50 of the extract was found to be between 2000-5000 mg/kg p.o. Urolithiatic activity was determined for all extracts using Conductometric titration and crystal growth inhibition. Methanolic extract of Hygrophila salicifolia was administered to experimental rats orally at doses 300 and 500 mg/kg p.o. Furosemide (10 mg/kg) was used as positive control. The diuretic potential of the extracts was evaluated by measuring urine volume, Diuretic index, Lipchitz value, Saliuretic index, Na+/K+ ratio and excretion of sodium-potassium content. The present study provided quantitative and qualitative basis for explaining non toxicity, urolithiatic and diuretic potential of methanolic extract of Hygrophila salicifolia
ENTRE EL FOLLETÍN Y EL CANTO A LA PATRIA. EL VALOR DE LO HISTÓRICO Y DE LO LITERARIO EN LOS DIARIOS TUCUMANOS EL ORDEN Y LA GACETA A PRINCIPIOS DEL SIGLO XX
Authors: Risco Ana María
Published: July 2017

During the national dates, the Argentine newspapers of the early 20th century, particularly the provinces’, were in the habit of publishing special commemorative editions. On this paper, we are interested in studying, on one hand, the literary and social representations of the patriotic as literary and historic values in the special editions published between the centennials of the May Revolution and the Argentine Independence on the Tucuman newspapers El Orden and La Gaceta. On the other hand, we have analyzed the “literary value” of the newspaper serials presented in El Orden facing the patriotic literature which pre-designs a “national cultural identity”.
ASEDIOS A UNA POÉTICA DEL ESPACIO. PRETÉRITO PERFECTO DE HUGO FOGUET
Authors: Araoz Isabel
Published: July 2017

The aim of this work is to analyze the poetics of spaces in the novel Pretérito perfecto (1983), created by the argentinian writer Hugo Foguet (1923-1985). Starting from this main idea, we are going to distinguish the designs of interior and public spaces, which constitute the plot, and reveal multiple and yuxtaposed temporalities. The novel connects the family narrative and configures the imagery of a peripheral nation. The telling of the history about a provincial city cannot be torn apart from an aristocratic lineage which is in decadence.
TIERRA, AMOR Y DOLOR EN TRILCE: UNA APROXIMACIÓN AFECTIVA
Authors: López Alberto
Published: July 2017

Scholars have often highlighted the inscrutability and self-referentiality of Trilce’s most inaccessible lines. Making use of recent reviews on the Theory of Affects, I will nonetheless try to prove that the trilcean Vallejo apprehends his immediate environment in a way that prioritizes the sensory and the affective experience over the intellectual; a hypothesis that would restore a key role in the book for the often underestimated physical dimension of experience.
MODERNIDAD Y LITERATURA FANTÁSTICA: JOSÉ FÉLIX FUENMAYOR Y UNA TRISTE AVENTURA DE 14 SABIOS
Authors: Villamizar Gina
Published: July 2017

This essay examines the origins of the fantastic literature in Colombia by analyzing José Félix Fuenmayor novel, Una triste aventura de 14 sabios. I argue that the emergence and consolidation of the fantastic have their origins in a paradoxical experience with modernity. I explore how Fuenmayor’s literary creation was not only impacted by a historically conflicting condition produced by the rise of modern subjectivity, but also by the incorporation of different cultural artifacts into his literary aesthetics.
Evaluation of Breast Lump by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
Authors: Poudel Suman , Ranabhat S , Parajuli B , Pun G
Published: July 2017

Introduction: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is the important part of triple assessment in diagnosing the palpable breast lump. It categorizes the lesion into benign, malignant and its subtypes. It can also identify the residual diseases after treatment.Methods: It was a cross sectional descriptive study of cases of breast lump carried out during June 2015 to May 2016 in the Department of Pathology, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. All the patients presenting in Pathology Department with history of breast lump were examined in detail. FNAC was done by standard procedure; smears were prepared and stained with Giemsa and pap for evaluation. Histopathology slides were stained with hematoxylin and eosin stain and evaluated by pathologists in Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital.Results: The study showed that, fibroadenoma of breast is the commonest benign lesion among the young populations. Only 13.11% of breast lump is malignant in the elderly population.Conclusion: FNAC is one of the safest and cheapest procedure that can be done in outpatient department for the diagnosis of breast lump. And there is no significant difference in diagnosis made by FNAC and histopatholgy examination. Journal of Gandaki Medical CollegeVolume, 09, Number 2, July December  2016, Page: 38-42
An Overview of Sexual Assault Cases in Nepal
Authors: Hirachan Neelu , Limbu D
Published: July 2017

Background: Sexual assault is defined as any sexual act performed by one (or more) person(s) on another without consent. It may include the use of threat or force. In some cases, the person cannot give consent to sex because he/she is unconscious or otherwise incapacitated. A person may be raped by a stranger, an acquaintance or date or a family member.Methods: The study was a retrospective and descriptive analysis of cases of sexual assault victims examined by the author in the Forensic Medicine departments at Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj and Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal over a period of four years (2012 to 2016). This includes information regarding the age group of the victim at the time of sexual abuse, relationship of the victim to the perpetrator, genital and extra-genital injuries present over the victim’s body and number of cases attended as an expert witness by the author in various courts of Nepal.Results: In the four years period, a total number of 55 cases were examined as sexual assault cases. It was observed that majority were of the 13 - 15 years of age group (46%) followed by <10 years (20%), 16 - 20 years (16%), >20 years (11%) and 10 - 12 years (7%). Regarding the relationship of the victim to the alleged perpetrator, 87% cases (48 out of 55) were related to acquaintances compared to 13% due to strangers. Surprisingly, 3.6% cases (2 out of 48) were due to the biological fathers of the victims. On physical examination of the victim’s body, 36% cases showed genital injuries compared to only 15% with extra genital injuries. The author attended the court as an expert witness in 33% of these cases. Only 7% of the cases were mentally challenged.Conclusion: Young adults remain the most vulnerable group, so education related to sex, morality, humanity and different life skills training should be provided to these groups from their school years itself. The benefits of early intervention and comprehensive care of survivors with the use of standardized protocols along with shorter and lesser traumatic period of court processing to the survivors of these cases should be encouraged.Journal of Gandaki Medical College Volume, 09, Number 2, July December  2016, Page: 43-46
Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Management among Nurses
Authors: Shrestha Nisha , Shrestha P
Published: July 2017

Background: Pressure ulcer (PU) development remains a significant complication among at-risk patients. It is considered “never events” because they are preventable and should “never” happen. It has been associated with increased morbidity, mortality, hospital cost and length of stay in the hospital. Prevention of pressure ulcers is considered a nurse-sensitive indicator hence nurses should have adequate knowledge about current evidence-based prevention and management of pressure ulcer. However, non adherence to these guidelines is frequent and lack of knowledge may act as barriers to using guidelines in clinical practice.Objectives: The objectives of the study were to 1. assess the knowledge of pressure ulcer management among nurses 2. determine the level of knowledge of pressure ulcer management among nurses 3. assess the association of knowledge of nurses and baseline variables.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted, using pretested self administered questionnaire to assess the knowledge on pressure ulcer management among purposively selected 100 nurses working in Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital in 2015. Descriptive statistics as frequency and percentage were used and inferential statistics (Chi-square test) was done to find out association between knowledge and selected baseline variables.Results: The study revealed that 59% of the respondents had adequate knowledge where as 41% of nurse’s knowledge was found to be inadequate. Significant association was not found between age, working ward, experience, education, training, duration and knowledge of pressure ulcer management among Nurses.Conclusion: This result indicates that more than half of the nurses had the adequate knowledge but there is still need of education and training related pressure ulcer management.Journal of Gandaki Medical CollegeVolume, 09, Number 2, July December  2016, Page: 47-51
Anti Escherichia Coli Activity of Some Medicinal Plants of High Altitude of Nepal
Authors: Bhargava Dipak , Saha Abhilasha , Mondal Keshab Chandra , Pandit Bijaya Raj , Shidiki Amrullah , Chaudhary Navin Kumar , Gupta Ravi Shankar , Jha Awadhesh Kumar
Published: July 2017

Background: Plants and plant-based medicaments are the basis of many of the modern pharmaceuticals we use today for our various ailments. The aim of the present study was to find out the bioactive chemical constituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, carbohydrate and to find out the anti E. coli activity of the ethanolic extracts of traditionally used ten medicinal plants of Nepal at an altitude of 1500 ft from above the sea level.Methods: Ethanolic extracts of ten commonly used medicinal plants were analyzed phytochemically and evaluated for their significant antimicrobial activity against the clinical isolates of Escherichia coli. Mean zones of inhibition were calculated for each of the extracts.Results: The results revealed that though all the plants of the high altitude showed some degree of antimicrobial activity, the leaf extract of Syzygium cumini (5.7±0.3 cm), Chromolaena odorata (5.2±0.4 cm), Ocimum sanctum (4.7±0.6 cm) and Justicia adhatoda (3.2±0.3 cm) were most effective against the clinical isolates of E. coli, whereas the other six plant extracts were least effective against the clinical isolates of E. coli. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the extracts revealed the presence of bioactive components. Seven of the plant extracts contain alkaloids, six of them contain glycosides, four of them contain flavonoids, three of them contain carbohydrate, oil and fats, two of them contain tannins, whereas only one of them contains saponins.Conclusion: The result of this study justified the folkloric usage of the studied plants and concluded that these plants extract have great potential in finding new clinically effective antimicrobial compounds.MED Phoenix Volume (1), Issue (1) July 2016, page: 3-9
Particle-in-Cell Simulations of the Twisted Magnetospheres of Magnetars. I.
Authors: Chen Alexander Y. , Beloborodov Andrei M.
Published: July 2017

The magnetospheres of magnetars are believed to be filled with electron–positron plasma generated by electric discharge. We present a first numerical experiment demonstrating this process in an axisymmetric magnetosphere with a simple threshold prescription for pair creation, which is applicable to the inner magnetosphere with an ultrastrong field. The

discharge occurs in response to the twisting of the closed magnetic field lines by a shear deformation of the magnetar surface, which launches electric currents into the magnetosphere. The simulation shows the formation of an electric “gap” with an unscreened electric field (

) that continually accelerates particles along the magnetic field lines and sustains pair creation. The accelerating voltage is self-regulated to the threshold of the

discharge. It controls the rate of energy release and the lifetime of the magnetic twist. The simulation follows the global evolution of the twisted magnetosphere over a long time and demonstrates its gradual resistive untwisting. A vacuum cavity forms near the star and expands, gradually erasing magnetospheric electric currents j. The active j-bundle shrinks with time and its footprints form shrinking hot spots on the magnetar surface bombarded by the created particles.
The Radiative Efficiency and Spectra of Slowly Accreting Black Holes from Two-temperature GRRMHD Simulations
Authors: Ryan Benjamin R. , Ressler Sean M. , Dolence Joshua C. , Tchekhovskoy Alexander , Gammie Charles , Quataert Eliot
Published: July 2017

We present axisymmetric numerical simulations of radiatively inefficient accretion flows onto black holes combining general relativity, magnetohydrodynamics, self-consistent electron thermodynamics, and frequency-dependent radiation transport. We investigate a range of accretion rates up to

onto a

black hole with spin

. We report on averaged flow thermodynamics as a function of accretion rate. We present the spectra of outgoing radiation and find that it varies strongly with accretion rate, from synchrotron-dominated in the radio at low

to inverse-Compton-dominated at our highest

. In contrast to canonical analytic models, we find that by

, the flow approaches

radiative efficiency, with much of the radiation due to inverse-Compton scattering off Coulomb-heated electrons far from the black hole. These results have broad implications for modeling of accreting black holes across a large fraction of the accretion rates realized in observed systems.
Educational Intervention for Clinical Judgment Skills
Authors: Foo May Lan , Tang Li Yoong , Vimala Ramoo , Chui Ping Lei , Chong Mei Chan
Published: July 2017

Background:

Because nurses need to handle a broad range of issues related to patients' health status, it is necessary to make reliable and sound clinical judgments for professional accountability and the patients' safety.

Method:

A quasi-experimental pre- and posttest design with a control group was used to study the effectiveness of an educational intervention on the clinical judgment skills of 80 RNs from two district hospitals. The change in clinical judgment skills during a 6-week period was evaluated using a complex case-based scenario after the completion of the educational intervention.

Results:

The mean scores of clinical judgment skills of the experimental group had significantly improved from 24.15 ± 6.92 to 47.38 ± 7.20. (p< .001). However, only a slight change was seen in mean scores for the control group (23.80 ± 5.77 to 26.50 ± 6.53).

Conclusion:

The educational intervention was effective postintervention. Continuing nursing education using a traditional and case-based method is recommended to improve clinical judgment skills in clinical settings.

J Contin Educ Nurs.2017;48(8):347–352.
A Nurse-Led Innovation in Education: Implementing a Collaborative Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds
Authors: Matamoros Lisa , Cook Michelle
Published: July 2017

Multidisciplinary grand rounds provides an opportunity to promote excellence in patient care through scholarly presentations and interdisciplinary collaboration with an innovative approach. In addition, multidisciplinary grand rounds serves to recognize expertise of staff, mentor and support professional development, and provide a collaborative environment across all clinical disciplines and support services. This article describes a process model developed by nurse educators for implementing a multidisciplinary grand rounds program. The components of the process model include topic submissions, coaching presenters, presentations, evaluations, and spreading the work. This model can be easily implemented at any organization.

J Contin Educ Nurs.
2017;48(8):353–357.
Genetics Education in Nurse Residency Programs: A Natural Fit
Authors: Hamilton Nalo M. , Stenman Christina W. , Sang Elaine , Palmer Christina
Published: July 2017

Scientific advances are shedding light on the genetic underpinning of common diseases. With such insight, the entire health care team is faced with the need to address patient questions regarding genetic risk, testing, and the psychosocial aspects of genetics information. Nurses are in a prime position to help with patient education about genetic conditions, yet they often lack adequate genetics education within their nursing curriculum to address patient questions and provide resources. One mechanism to address this knowledge deficit is the incorporation of a genetics-based curriculum into nurse residency programs. This article describes a novel genetics-based curriculum designed and implemented in the UCLA Health System Nurse Residency Program.

J Contin Educ Nurs.
2017;48(8):379–384.
Health Literacy, Health Care Utilization, and Direct Cost of Care Among Linguistically Diverse Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Doyle Gerardine , Gibney Sarah , Quan Judy , Martensen Ulrik , Schillinger Dean
Published: July 2017

Background:

Low functional health literacy (HL) has been associated with poor self-management of chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), an inefficient use of health services, and higher health care costs. Low functional HL and limited English language proficiency both independently predict poor glycemic control among Latino and Chinese immigrants in the United States, and is more common among patients with diabetes with limited HL.

Objective:

This study investigated the relationship between low functional HL, health care utilization, and costs of health care among a cohort of low-income patients with T2DM whose primary language was English, Spanish, or Cantonese (N = 277).

Methods:

Patient data were collected from Medicaid administrative health care records as part of a low-income managed care program administered by the San Francisco Health Plan between April 2009 and March 2011. HL was measured with the Brief Questions Screening Tool for Health Literacy, administered via telephone survey. We used negative binomial regression with robust standard errors to estimate the effect of low functional HL on health care utilization, adjusting for demographic, socioeconomic, and health covariates. Results were reported as rate-ratios (RRs). We used two-part regression models to estimate the marginal difference in cost per patient associated with low functional HL. Utilization and cost models were also estimated, stratified by patient language.

Key Results:

We observed a nonsignificant association between low functional HL and lower health care utilization, and lower total health care costs (−$1,493.53, 95% confidence interval [CI]: $3,602 to $615). While we observed a nonsignificant trend for low functional HL and lower utilization and total cost among people who speak English and Cantonese, low functional HL was significantly associated with more outpatient visits among patients who spoke Spanish (RR 1.31, 95% CI 1 to 1.72).

Conclusions:

The relationship between low functional HL and health care utilization among this linguistically diverse cohort of patients with T2DM varied by patient language. Further research is needed to determine if lower utilization and costs in certain linguistic subgroups is indicative of barriers to access.

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Health Literacy Research and Practice
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Plain Language Summary:

This study attempts to understand the relationship between health literacy, health care utilization, and costs of health care among an ethnically and linguistically diverse cohort of low-income patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We observed differences that could be due to actual differential effects of low HL by language status, or could be explained by unmeasured differences in health-seeking behaviors, access to care, degree of acculturation, or comorbidities.
El Rey en las Partidas de Alfonso X: Su Vicariato Divino y su caracterización bajo esquemas de sacralidad
Authors: Fernández-Viagas Escudero Plácido
Published: July 2017

El presente artículo puede ser caracterizado como un trabajo de historia cultural. Su objetivo es interpretar el vicariato divino del rey proclamado en las Partidas en el entramado jurídico y simbólico del que formaba parte, así como estudiar los esquemas de sacralidad bajo los que fue caracterizada su figura en este código. Para ello, aprovecharemos las aportaciones de sociólogos y antropólogos, que arrojan luz sobre un tema que divide a la historiografía.
Soledad Acosta de Samper: catolicismo y modernidad en Colombia siglo XIX
Authors: Plata Quezada William Elvis
Published: July 2017

Soledad Acosta de Samper (1833-1913) es la principal escritora colombiana del siglo XIX y una de las más importantes de América Latina. Estudiada fundamentalmente por sus aportes a la literatura, su condición religiosa –tema habitual en sus escritos– ha sido poco abordada. Buscando llenar este vacío, el presente texto pretende analizar el pensamiento y la praxis religiosa de Soledad Acosta de Samper, poniendo a prueba la siguiente hipótesis: gracias a su particular educación y condición, ella es, en Colombia, una de las más claras representantes de un catolicismo que trató de conciliar con ideas fundamentales del mundo moderno que no se oponían al Evangelio y a su fe. Todo ello en un contexto de agitación político-religiosa, marcado por la intolerancia y la intransigencia. Busca llamar la atención sobre la necesidad de un estudio detenido y sistemático del catolicismo decimonónico y sus relaciones con el mundo moderno, yendo más allá de las tesis que lo conciben como unísono y monolítico.
Judaísmo-nacionalismo-comunismo: un conflicto entre carlismo, nacionalismo vasco y jerarquía católica durante la II República
Authors: Muñoz Bolaños Roberto
Published: July 2017

Durante el siglo XIX y las primeras décadas del XX se forjó en Europa el mito de la conspiración judeo-masónica-comunista, cuyo objetivo era el dominio del mundo. Rápidamente se extendió por todo el continente, incluida España, convirtiéndose en una verdad aceptada universalmente para los sectores sociales vinculados con la derecha y la extrema derecha. En 1932, los carlistas, mediante la publicación de un folleto, acusaron a sus antiguos aliados, los nacionalistas vascos, de estar implicados en esa conspiración. Para defenderse de esta grave acusación, que podía debilitar su base electoral, el Partido Nacionalista Vasco (PNV) recurrió a la jerarquía eclesiástica católica, buscando que desautorizara a sus rivales políticos. Sin embargo, no obtuvo una respuesta positiva, zanjándose el asunto con una derrota de los nacionalistas vascos.
Entropy as a method to investigate complex biological systems. An alternative view on the biological transition from healthy aging to frailty
Authors: Siciliano Roberto
Published: July 2017

Everyone is subject to a process of progressive deterioration of control mechanisms, which supervise the complex network of human physiological functions, reducing the individual ability to adapt to emerging situations of stress or change. In the light of results obtained during the last years, it appears that some of the tools of nonlinear dynamics, first developed for the physical sciences are well suited for studies of biological systems. We believe that, considering the level of order or complexity of the anatomical apparatus by measuring a physical quantity, which is the entropy, we can evaluate the health status or vice versa fragility of a biological system. In particular, a reduction in the entropy value, indicates modification of the structural order with a progressive reduction of functional reserve of the individual, which is associated with a failure to adapt to stress conditions, difficult to be analyzed and documented with a unique traditional biochemical or biomolecular vision. Therefore, in this paper, we present a method that, conceptually combines complexity, disease and aging, alloys Poisson statistics, predictive of the personal level of health, to the entropy value indicating the status of bio-dynamic and functional body, seen as a complex and open thermodynamic system.
E-learning and Blended Learning in Orthodontic Education
Authors: Kumar Avinash
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this article is to evaluate how effective and efficient e-learning and blended learning is when compared with traditional face-to-face learning in orthodontic education. This article also provides a comparison between face-to-face learning, e-learning, and blended learning. An open PubMed literature search was done from 1980 to 2015, and a total of 23 relevant key articles were reviewed. Information emerging from studies in orthodontic education has indicated that e-learning classes are at least as good as and/or better than face-to-face classroom learning. Till date, only one study stated that the face-to-face conventional learning is better than e-learning. Two studies stated that blended approach using both traditional face-to-face learning and e-learning is the best method. In one study, the advantages of e-learning observed in the theoretical fields of orthodontics were not achieved in learning practical procedures for manual skills. Few studies found improvements in the efficiency of learning with e-learning program. Studies performed through questionnaires showed that student’s attitude and acceptance toward the use of e-learning was positive and favorable; however, blended learning was always rated high. Future research should be based on experiences of both faculty and student on a large scale for implementation of e-learning and blended learning in academic institutions. There is also need to provide professional development for faculty who will be teaching both in the physical and virtual environments.
Mandibular Incisor Position Changes do not Explain Increase in Keratinized Gingiva Height after Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics
Authors: Ferguson Donald J. , Mazumder Urmi , Makki Laith , Thomas Wilcko M. , Wilcko William M.
Published: July 2017

Purpose

This study aimed to reexamine the relationship between mandibular incisor inclination, prominence and vertical changes in position, and keratinized gingival tissue (KT) height changes labial to the mandibular incisors after orthodontic treatment with and without augmented corticotomy (Cort).

Materials and Methods

Two orthodontically treated groups of 35 individuals each, with (Cort) and without (conventional [Conv]) alveolar decortication and augmentation bone grafting (periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics [PAOO]), were matched for sample size, gender, mandibular premolar extractions, pretreatment age, posttreatment observation period, and pretreatment KT height in this case–controlled retrospective study. Pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalometric radiographs were evaluated for mandibular incisor vertical, inclination, and prominence changes.

Results

As reported previously (Wilcko 2015), KT height had significantly increased by 0.78 mm (P = 0.001) in the Cort group and decreased by 0.38 mm (P = 0.002) in Conv on an average of 1.5 years after completion of active orthodontic therapy. In this study, Cort mandibular incisors proclined and protruded significantly during therapy while Conv incisors did not. Changes in mandibular incisor inclination and prominence explained neither the decrease in keratinized gingiva height in Conv nor the KT height gain in Cort.

Conclusions

In spite of mandibular incisor proclination and protrusion, orthodontic therapy combined with alveolar decortication and augmentation bone grafting resulted in a clinically significant increase in keratinized gingiva height 1.5 years’ posttreatment.
Аналог больших полиномов $q$-Якоби
Authors: Olshanski Grigorii Iosifovich
Published: July 2017

Хорошо известно, как по произвольной системе ортогональных полиномов на прямой построить систему симметрических ортогональных полиномов от произвольного конечного числа переменных. В специальном случае больших полиномов $q$-Якоби число переменных удается сделать бесконечным. В результате возникает неоднородный базис в алгебре симметрических функций, элементы которого ортогональны по некоторой вероятностной мере. Эта мера определена на некотором пространстве бесконечных точечных конфигураций и тем самым задает точечный случайный процесс.
Аналитические операторно липшицевы функции в круге и формула следов для функций от сжатий
Authors: Malamud Mark Mikhailovich , Neidhardt Hagen , Peller Vladimir Vsevolodovich
Published: July 2017

В этой работе мы доказываем, что для произвольной пары $\{T_1,T_0\}$ сжатий в гильбертовом пространстве с ядерной разностью существует функция $\boldsymbol\xi$ из $L^1(\mathbb{T})$ (называемая функцией спектрального сдвига для пары $\{T_1,T_0\}$), такая, что формула следов $\operatorname{trace}(f(T_1)-f(T_0))=\int_{\mathbb{T}} f'(\zeta)\boldsymbol{\xi}(\zeta) d\zeta$
справедлива для любой операторно липшицевой функции $f$, аналитической в единичном круге.
Risks and Benefits of the Different Types of Gloves used in the Perioperative Setting
Authors: Zura Robert D , Blizzard Daniel J , Morwood Michael P , Agaba Perez , Jerele Jennifer L
Published: July 2017

The role of powder gloves in allergic reactions, infections, wound healing and granuloma formation has been known for many years. Despite a gradual shift away from powder gloves over the last several decades, many healthcare professionals and facilities continue to use powder gloves as the FDA has continued to refrain from issuing a comprehensive formal ban. However, recent advancements in glove technology and position statements by professional societies have continued the push for removal of powder gloves from all clinical and surgical settings and will hopefully entirely eradicate usage in the coming years.

Blizzard DJ, Agaba P, Morwood MP, Jerele JL, Zura RD. Risks and Benefits of the different Types of Gloves used in the Perioperative Setting. The Duke Orthop J 2017;7(1):3-10.
Evaluation and attribution of OCO-2 XCO2 uncertainties
Authors: Worden John R. , Doran Gary , Kulawik Susan , Eldering Annmarie , Crisp David , Frankenberg Christian , O'Dell Chris , Bowman Kevin
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Evaluating and attributing uncertainties in total column atmospheric CO2 measurements (XCO2) from the OCO-2 instrument is critical for testing hypotheses related to the underlying processes controlling XCO2 and for developing quality flags needed to choose those measurements that are usable for carbon cycle science.Here we test the reported uncertainties of version 7 OCO-2 XCO2 measurements by examining variations of the XCO2 measurements and their calculated uncertainties within small regions (∼  100 km  ×  10.5 km) in which natural CO2 variability is expected to be small relative to variations imparted by noise or interferences. Over 39 000 of these small neighborhoods comprised of approximately 190 observations per neighborhood are used for this analysis. We find that a typical ocean measurement has a precision and accuracy of 0.35 and 0.24 ppm respectively for calculated precisions larger than  ∼  0.25 ppm. These values are approximately consistent with the calculated errors of 0.33 and 0.14 ppm for the noise and interference error, assuming that the accuracy is bounded by the calculated interference error. The actual precision for ocean data becomes worse as the signal-to-noise increases or the calculated precision decreases below 0.25 ppm for reasons that are not well understood. A typical land measurement, both nadir and glint, is found to have a precision and accuracy of approximately 0.75 and 0.65 ppm respectively as compared to the calculated precision and accuracy of approximately 0.36 and 0.2 ppm. The differences in accuracy between ocean and land suggests that the accuracy of XCO2 data is likely related to interferences such as aerosols or surface albedo as they vary less over ocean than land. The accuracy as derived here is also likely a lower bound as it does not account for possible systematic biases between the regions used in this analysis.
Impact of trace metal concentrations on coccolithophore growth and morphology: laboratory simulations of Cretaceous stress
Authors: Faucher Giulia , Hoffmann Linn , Bach Lennart T. , Bottini Cinzia , Erba Elisabetta , Riebesell Ulf
Published: July 2017

Abstract. The Cretaceous ocean witnessed intervals of profound perturbations such as volcanic input of large amounts of CO2, anoxia, eutrophication and introduction of biologically relevant metals. Some of these extreme events were characterized by size reduction and/or morphological changes of a few calcareous nannofossil species. The correspondence between intervals of high trace metal concentrations and coccolith dwarfism suggests a negative effect of these elements on nannoplankton biocalcification processes in past oceans. In order to test this hypothesis, we explored the potential effect of a mixture of trace metals on growth and morphology of four living coccolithophore species, namely Emiliania huxleyi, Gephyrocapsa oceanica, Pleurochrysis carterae and Coccolithus pelagicus. The phylogenetic history of coccolithophores shows that the selected living species are linked to Mesozoic species showing dwarfism under excess metal concentrations. The trace metals tested were chosen to simulate the environmental stress identified in the geological record and upon known trace metal interactions with living coccolithophore algae.Our laboratory experiments demonstrated that elevated trace metal concentrations, similarly to the fossil record, affect coccolithophore algae size and/or weight. Smaller coccoliths were detected in E. huxleyi and C. pelagicus, while coccoliths of G. oceanica showed a decrease in size only at the highest trace metal concentrations. P. carterae coccolith size was unresponsive to changing trace metal concentrations. These differences among species allow discriminating the most- (P. carterae), intermediate- (E. huxleyi and G. oceanica) and least-tolerant (C. pelagicus) taxa. The fossil record and the experimental results converge on a selective response of coccolithophores to metal availability.These species-specific differences must be considered before morphological features of coccoliths are used to reconstruct paleo-chemical conditions.
Arctic Ocean CO2 uptake: an improved multi-year estimate of the air–sea CO2 flux incorporating chlorophyll-a concentrations
Authors: Yasunaka Sayaka , Siswanto Eko , Olsen Are , Hoppema Mario , Watanabe Eiji , Fransson Agneta , Chierici Melissa , Murata Akihiko , Lauvset Siv K. , Wanninkhof Rik , Takahashi Taro , Kosugi Naohiro , Omar Abdirahman M. , van Heuven Steven , Mathis Jeremy T.
Published: July 2017

Abstract. We estimated monthly air–sea CO2 fluxes in the Arctic Ocean and its adjacent seas north of 60° N from 1997 to 2014, after mapping partial pressure of CO2 in the surface water (pCO2w) using a self-organizing map (SOM) technique incorporating chlorophyll-a concentration (Chl-a), sea surface temperature, sea surface salinity, sea ice concentration, atmospheric CO2 mixing ratio, and geographical position. The overall relationship between pCO2w and Chl-a is negative in most regions when Chl-a ≤ 1 mg m−3, whereas there is no significant relationship when Chl-a > 1 mg m−3. In the Kara Sea and the East Siberian Sea and the Bering Strait, however, the relationship is typically positive in summer. The addition of Chl-a as a parameter in the SOM process enabled us to improve the estimate of pCO2w via better representation of its decline in spring, which resulted from biologically mediated pCO2w reduction. Mainly as a result of the inclusion of Chl-a, the uncertainty in the CO2 flux estimate was reduced, and a net annual Arctic Ocean CO2 uptake of 180 ± 130 TgC y−1 was determined to be significant.