bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Artificial intelligence and machine learning for optical coherence tomography-based diagnosis in central serous chorioretinopathy
Authors: Kulikov Alexey N. , Malahova Ekaterina Yu. , Maltsev Dmitrii S.
Published: June 2019

The aim of the present study was to examine the potential of machine learning for identification of isolated neurosensory retina detachment and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) alterations as diagnostic criteria of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).
Material and methods. Patients with acute CSC in whom a standard ophthalmic examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) using RTVue-XR Avanti (Angio Retina HD scan protocol, 6 6 mm) was performed were included in the study. 10-m en face slab above the RPE layer was used to create ground truth masks. Learning aims were defined as identification of 3 classes of structural abnormalities on OCT cross-sectional scans: class 1 subretinal fluid, class 2 RPE abnormalities, and class 3 leakage points. Data for each of the 3 classes included: 4800/1400 training/test images for class 1, 2000/802 training/test images for class 2, and 1504/408 training/test images for class 3. Unet-similar architecture was used for segmentation of abnormalities on OCT cross-sectional scans.
Results. Analysis of test sets revealed sensitivity, specificity, precision, and F1-score for detection of subretinal fluid of 0.61, 0.99, 0.99, and 0.76, respectively. For detection of RPE abnormalities sensitivity, specificity, precision, and F1-score were 0.14, 0.95, 0.94 and 0.24, respectively. For detection of leakage point sensitivity, specificity, precision, and F1-score were 0.06, 1.0, 1.0, and 0.12, respectively.
Conclusions. Thus, machine learning demonstrated high potential in the OCT-based identification of structural abnormalities associated with acute CSC (neurosensory retina detachment and RPE alterations). Topical identification of the leakage point appears to be possible using large learning sets.
Miniscleral lenses in the treatment of patients with dry eye syndrome (first own experience)
Authors: Fedotova Karolina , Grabovetsky Valeriy R. , Novikov Sergey A. , Ezugbaya Maggie
Published: June 2019

Background. Scleral lenses, due to their benefits, hold a specific position among all types of contact lenses. Some years ago, they began to be used successfully not only for the correction of complex types of refractive errors, when other types of correction failed to achieve satisfactory visual function and visual rehabilitation of patients, but also as a therapeutic system in the management of ocular surface disease.
Purpose. To evaluate the efficacy of rigid gas permeable miniscleral contact lenses as a therapeutic system in the management of patients with dry eye syndrome by filling the space under the lens with a non-preserved sodium hyaluronate solution.
Materials and methods. In the study, 7 patients (11 eyes) with keratectasias after corneal surgery and concomitant dry eye syndrome were included. In the treatment and rehabilitation of these patients, miniscleral contact lenses were used during daytime with additional filling of the space under the lens with a non-preserved sodium hyaluronate solution.
Results. As a criterion of the effectiveness of miniscleral contact lens use for therapeutic purposes, along with a significant increase in visual function in patients with complex corneal pathology, the elimination of discomfort due to restoration of the corneal epithelium integrity and improvement of their quality of life is considered.
Optical coherence tomography in optic disc pit diagnosis
Authors: Stoyukhina Alevtina S.
Published: June 2019

The optic disc pit is a congenital anomaly, presenting as a round or oval depression in the optic disc, 0.10.7 disc diameters in size, located mainly along its lower-temporal margin. Approximately in 45-75% of the eyes with congenital optic disc pit a serous detachment of neuroepithelium (NED) in the macular area develops, which could become a cause for an erroneous diagnosis of an intraocular tumor. The article presents a clinical case of the optic disc pit, which required a differential diagnosis with an intraocular tumor. It is shown that OCT signs of the optic disc pit are: the connection of optic disc structures with the subretinal space, as well as the presence of signs of invagination of the retinal nerve fiber layer in the optic disc structures.
Desarrollo e implementación de una herramienta informática que permita la representación gráfica de la estructura semántico conceptual (ESC) Inmersa en el modelo de pedagogía conceptual (PC): Dirigida al cuerpo docente de las fundaciones educativas Arqui
Authors: Jaramillo Zambrano James Gabriel , Londoño Carlos Gabriel
Published: June 2019

El presente modelo constituye la presentación estructural básica del proyecto para la elaboración e implementación de una herramienta de diseño gráfico, enfocada en una representación del modelo de Pedagogía Conceptual (PC), el “mentefacto conceptual”. La herramienta se diseñó y desarrolló bajo el modelo ADDPpPc (Galvis, 2001), modelada en UML y construida en lenguaje de programación JAVA, usando la librería JGraph. Por ser una herramienta de diseño gráfico dirigida a docentes, se implementó y validó por profesores cuyas instituciones trabajan con el modelo de Pedagogía Conceptual; para lo cual se estructuró una secuencia didáctica apoyada en el LMS Moodle, como estrategia de incorporación de la herramienta.
La productividad y la gestión de la seguridad. Salud en el trabajo
Authors: Jaramillo Miller José Harvey
Published: June 2019

Uno de los principales retos que enfrentan los gerentes es incrementar la productividad, factor que incide en el rendimiento competitivo de las compañías. Este reto es importante porque determinará la estructura de la sociedad y la baja “calidad de vida” en todas las naciones, pero para ello se requiere del análisis más profundo, por las implicaciones negativas en todos los niveles debido a la aplicación de las estrategias administrativas para la productividad empresarial. Por esto, el conocimiento pleno o gradual de las nuevas filosofías de trabajo tendrá una notable importancia en el aumento de esta productividad y del desmejoramiento de la calidad de vida de las personas
El análisis jerárquico (AHP) en la selección de un modelo referente en el estudio, análisis y generación de proyectos de desarrollo de cadenas productivas
Authors: Córdoba Barahona Germán Alberto , Cano Hernández Carlos Arturo
Published: June 2019

En un estudio de análisis de cadenas productivas de países o regiones dentro de un país, es necesario realizar un análisis comparativo de la cadena productiva estudiada con una cadena productiva referente, que tenga un grado mayor de desarrollo. Para que este análisis comparativo entre cadenas sea útil, debemos seleccionar una cadena referente siguiendo una metodología objetiva y preferiblemente cuantitativa. Esta comparación llegará a ser complemento de otros estudios hechos a la cadena estudiada, tales como definir sus variables claves de desempeño, hacer propuestas y proponer proyectos de desarrollo o mejoramiento y/o analizar variables específicas de interés. Este artículo expone el uso del análisis jerárquico (AHP) como un proceso objetivo y cuantitativo para la selección de la cadena productiva referente. Para hacerlo, es necesario identificar los n criterios o variables de comparación y m cadenas (países/regiones) candidatas para seleccionar la cadena modelo o referente que se usará en el estudio comparativo.
The 2001 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards: Issues and Opportunities for BSW Education
Authors: Queiro-Tajalli Irene , Byers Katharine , Fitzgerald Edward
Published: June 2019

The Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) combines
social work educational policies and accreditation standards within a single document.
The EPAS establishes guidelines for baccalaureate and masters’ level social
work education throughout the United States. In this article, the authors discuss the
implications of the EPAS for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programs. They focus
especially upon those aspects of the EPAS that relate to foundation-level program
objectives and curriculum content.
An Infusion Model for Including Content on Elders with Chronic Illness in the Curriculum
Authors: Cummings Sherry M. , Knopf Nancy P.
Published: June 2019

Older people with chronic mental illness (CMI) are experiencing longer life expectancies that parallel those of the general population. Due to their experience of having CMI, these older adults present unique issues that affect service delivery and care provision. Content on this population is often omitted in the curriculum, which leaves students unprepared to practice with these clients. This article proposes an infusion model that can be used in baccalaureate or graduate foundation courses to increase exposure to elders with CMI.
Social Workers as Civic-Minded Professionals
Authors: Twill Sarah E. , Lowe Laura A.
Published: June 2019

This study examined civic-mindedness among a sample of social work educators, community practitioners and new graduates. Using a web-based survey, researchers administered Hatcher’s (2008) Civic-Minded Professional scale. Results indicated that traditional and field faculty were more civic-minded than new graduates and other practitioners. Social work educators who focused on raising civic awareness in courses were more civic-minded than colleagues. New graduates who had participated in club service events were more civic-minded; however, there was no significant differences between groups based on number of community service courses completed. Social workers, whether faculty or not, who had participated in collaborative research were more civic-minded. The authors conclude that how social workers view their commitment to civic engagement has implications. Social workers need to be vigilant in our commitment to well-being in society. Intentional practices could be implemented to strengthen the partnership among groups.
Theory for the Public Good? Social Capital Theory in Social Work Education
Authors: Overcamp-Martini MaryAnn
Published: June 2019

As a concept, social capital is both relatively recent and highly controversial. This analysis overviews the history of social capital theory and the three main theoretical frameworks related to the concept. The components of social capital are discussed, as well as the controversy over its conceptualization. A review of recent
studies is provided, particularly in the relationship between social capital and mental health. The article concludes with a discussion regarding the heuristic usefulness of social capital theory in the human behavior and social environment sequence in social work education, opening discourse in civic engagement and participation,
collectivity, and the value of social networking.
Reflections of a Latino in the Social Work Profession
Authors: Garcia Alejandro
Published: June 2019

This is a first-person account of seminal events that have helped shape the rich history and cultural heritage of the social work profession. In examining these events, the author has provided some personal history as a Mexican American growing up in South Texas that provides a historical and value context for his participation in these events. He also discusses his leadership experiences in serving on the national staff of NASW and volunteer leadership experiences in a number of professional organizations during critical times for the profession.
Influences on Interdisciplinary Collaboration among Social Work and Health Sciences Students
Authors: Lee Sang Jung , Shipe Stacey L.
Published: June 2019

Interdisciplinary collaboration is an effective and satisfying way to provide health care services and learning across professions. This study aimed to explore interdisciplinary collaboration experiences amongst social work and allied health sciences graduate students and examined factors that contributed to their interdisciplinary collaboration. An interdisciplinary survey was conducted in a Mid-Atlantic public university. Analysis was conducted using hierarchical regressions from 112 health sciences and social work students. Students with positive attitudes toward interdisciplinary health care teams and part-time students compared to full-time students presented higher flexibility of interdisciplinary collaboration. Students with positive experiences of interdisciplinary collaboration demonstrated higher levels of interdependence, compared to those with no and negative experiences of interdisciplinary collaboration. Students in medicine were less likely to show interdependence, compared to those in social work. Professional disciplines and educators should put efforts in offering opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration practice and building curricula to promote positive attitudes toward interdisciplinary teamwork.
Power in The People: Strengths and Hope
Authors: Saleebey Dennis
Published: June 2019

The strengths perspective and resilience literature suggest that social workers
may learn from those people who survive and in some cases flourish in the face of
oppression, illness, demoralization, and abuse. Social workers need to know what
steps these natural survivors have taken, what processes they have adopted, and
what resources they have used. In this article, written specifically for Advances in
Social Work, Dennis Saleebey discusses the central tenets of strengths-based practice.
A comparative analysis of on-line and classroom-based instructional formats for teaching social work research
Authors: Westhuis David , Ouellette Philip M. , Pfahler Corey L.
Published: June 2019

Research comparing courses taught exclusively in traditional face-to-face settings versus courses taught entirely online have shown similar levels of student satisfaction. This article reports findings from a comparative study of student achievement in research skills from classes using two different instructional formats. One group used a classroom-based instructional format and the other group used an online web-based instructional format. Findings indicate that there were no statistically significant differences between the two class formats for eight out of eleven outcome student performance activities and ten out of 13 pedagogical strategies. There were large effect size differences based on class format on four of the student performance activities and for student satisfaction with six of the pedagogical methods. When statistically significant differences were found, it was determined that student performance on learning activities and satisfaction with pedagogical methods were higher for the students in the traditional class. The findings support the conclusions of several studies concerning the effectiveness of online teaching. Limitations and implications for further studies are also suggested.
Integrating learning community principles and strategies for enhancing academic and social agency partnerships in social work education
Authors: Johansen Pamela , Ouellette Philip M.
Published: June 2019

Social work education has a long history of placing emphasis on experiential learning through required field experiences. There is, however, considerable concern regarding the fragmentation in social- work education programs between what is taught in the classroom versus what is taught in internship programs by field instructors. New ways to conceptualize and enhance the coordination gap between academia and field agencies are needed. This article provides an overviw of the concept of a learning community, its relevancy to social work education, and provides examples of learning community strategies that have the potential of enhancing better linkages between faculty and field instructors. Specific suggestions for the development of learning communities are included. Learning community principles and its accompanying strategies may be one way to better conceptualize and bridge the coordination gap that is frequently confronted by the conflicting realities of dual training systems in social work education.
Social Work in the Department of Defense Hospital: Impact of the Work
Authors: Beder Joan C.
Published: June 2019

Social workers in the Department of Defense Hospital are faced with numerous challenges to best address the needs of the nation’s wounded. Social workers serve diverse roles on the multidisciplinary team and are integral to the hospital work environment. Sometimes, however, the work extracts a toll on the social worker that may be expressed in terms of burnout and compassion fatigue. The converse is also true, that social workers may have a strong sense of compassion satisfaction about what they do. This article details the experience of social workers in Department of Defense hospitals. It describes the impact of the work on the social workers noting levels of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and burnout.
Findings suggest that generally the social workers find satisfaction in their work and degrees of compassion fatigue and burnout.
Parent-Child Communication Related to Sexual Health: The Contextual Experiences of Rural Latino Parents and Youth
Authors: Stauss Kimberly , Murphy-Erby Yvette , Boyas Javier , Bivens Van
Published: June 2019

Understanding how parent-child communication occurs within the cultural context is an important consideration in sexual health given that culture plays a major role in the development of various beliefs and attitudes. This qualitative study explores the perceived experiences of first-generation, immigrant rural Latino parents and youths (N = 19) about parent-child communication related to sexual health. Specifically, the article explores their perceptions on (a) the process of such communication when and if it occurs; (b) the content of such discussions when they occur; and (c) whether the content of these discussions is based on gender or familial context. Results suggest that cultural norms are followed in regards to gender of both the parent and the youth, but often going against religious and father’s expectations, with the mothers discussing birth control facts in greater frequency. We discuss implications for Latino teen pregnancy prevention efforts.
Are the Needs of Single Parents Serving in the Air Force Being Met?
Authors: Blanchard Samantha E.
Published: June 2019

The military has taken extraordinary steps in establishing programs to support not only the member serving but their families as well. This article will examine military policy as it impacts single parents serving in the Air Force, highlighting existing programs, and calling for more research on this valuable population.
Training for my Life: Lived Experiences of Dislocated Workers in an Advanced Manufacturing Training Program
Authors: Walker Marquita R.
Published: June 2019

This qualitative paper explores the lived experiences of one group of workers dislocated because of globalized trade policies who completed a hybrid Advanced Manufacturing Training Program (AMTP) by taking advantage of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), a federally-funded program for retraining workers dislocated because of trade policies. The research questions focus on how satisfied these workers are with the services and programs provided by TAA. Focus groups and survey instrument results indicate these workers found TAA services and processes cumbersome and time- consuming and actually had the effect of discouraging their education, training, and self- employment. The consequences of their dislocation as it relates to TAA experiences are increased frustration and dissatisfaction with the TAA program. Serious consideration for TAA policy changes should be deemed of utmost importance.
Perceptions of Administrative and Supervisory Support in Public Child Welfare
Authors: Westbrook Tonya M. , Crolley-Simic Josie
Published: June 2019

Using the Child Welfare Organizational Culture Inventory (CWOCI) in a public child welfare agency, perceptions of administrative and supervisory support held by employees with social work degrees (BSW and MSW) were compared to perceptions of administrative and supervisory support held by employees without social work degrees. Child welfare employees with social work degrees reported lower administrative and supervisory support than employees without social work degrees. Implications for social work educators, public child welfare administrators and supervisors, and future research are presented.
Evaluating the Mental Health Training Needs of Community-based Organizations Serving Refugees
Authors: Simmelink Jennifer Anne , Shannon Patricia
Published: June 2019

This exploratory study examines the mental health knowledge and training needs of refugee-serving community based organizations in a Midwestern state. A survey was administered to 31 staff members at 27 community based organizations (CBOs) to assess the ability of staff to recognize and screen for mental health symptoms that may interfere with successful resettlement. Of the 31 respondents 93.5% (n=29) see refugees with mental health issues and 48.4% (n=15) assess refugees for mental health symptoms – primarily through informal assessment. Mainstream organizations were more likely than ethnic organizations to have received training related to the mental health needs of refugees. Results indicate that while refugee led CBOs recognize mental health symptoms of refugees they may be less likely to assess mental health symptoms and refer for treatment. Policy recommendations for improving CBO services to refugees are offered.
SocialWelfare Policy Changes and SocialWork Practice
Authors: Rubio Doris McGartland , Birkenmaier Julie , Berg-Weger Marla
Published: June 2019

Managed care, welfare reform, changes in government-sponsored health
insurance, privatization, for-profit commercial activity, and increasing competition
for charitable funding are affecting nonprofit social service organizations. This study
of 244 nonprofit social service agencies explores the influence of social policy changes
on nonprofit organizations. The effects of such changes on social work practice and
social work field education within nonprofit organizations are explicated. Guidance
for social work field education departments is provided.
Ghanaian BSW Students' Perceptions of Poverty and Social Welfare Policies in Ghana
Authors: Castillo Jason T. , Asante Samuel , Dwumah Peter , Barnie Jonas Asamanin , Becerra David
Published: June 2019

In August 2010, data for this exploratory study were drawn from a sample of 185 undergraduate social work students from a public university in Ghana. Ordinal logistic regressions were run to analyze the relationship between social work students’ demographic variables and their perceptions toward poverty and social welfare policies in Ghana. The results of this study found that social work students’ age, gender, marital status, number of children, socioeconomic status, and area of concentration affected their perception toward poverty and social welfare policies in Ghana. The findings of this study point to several areas for consideration when developing or revising social work education curricula in Ghana.
Social Work Practice Behaviors and Beliefs: Rural-Urban Differences?
Authors: Croxton Tom A. , Jayaratne Srinika , Mattison Debra
Published: June 2019

There is continuing debate within the social work profession on whether
there are significant differences in the practice behaviors and beliefs between rural
and urban clinical social workers and whether different standards should be
applied in defining ethical practices. This study measures those differences with
regard to five practice behaviors: bartering,maintaining confidentiality, competent
practice, dual relationships, and social relationships. Differences were found in
beliefs regarding the appropriateness of professional behavior though such differences
did not translate into practice behaviors.More significantly, the research suggests
considerable confusion about the meanings of ethical standards and the utilization
of intervention techniques without formal training across both urban and
rural social workers.
Quality of Life of Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: From Silence to Empowerment
Authors: Martinez-Ramos Gloria P. , Garcia Biggs Mary Jo , Lozano Yvonne
Published: June 2019

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among Latinas living in the United States. This article reports the findings of a qualitative study aimed at understanding the experiences of 25 Latinas between the ages of 28 and 83 who are long-term (at least five years post diagnosis) breast cancer survivors. The findings show three key issues and concerns: (a) fear of being stigmatized and being treated differently if they talked about their breast cancer experience; (b) overcoming the perceived negative effects that breast cancer has on their femininity; (c) the effects of breast cancer recovery and survivorship on social relationships of family and community. Family support and peer advocacy helped survivors in several areas: (a) to cope with the fear of recurrence; (b) to combat the fear of social stigma; (c) to become stronger as they dealt with the permanent life changes as a Latina breast cancer survivor; (d) to support them in the struggle for the provision of culturally sensitive health care; and (e) to provide social support in the form of advocacy for other Latina breast cancer survivors.
Substance Abuse and Suicidal Behavior inWomen Ages 30 to 39 Years
Authors: Osgood Nancy J. , Manetta Ameda A.
Published: June 2019

A growing number of young women abuse substances and engage in suicidal
behavior. Combinations of these problems are under-researched. Research that
exists includes women of all ages in the samples. This study adds information to the
current state of knowledge on these problem behaviors by limiting the sample to
women ages 30 to 39 years. A group of 113 women, part of a larger study of 364
women who had received inpatient psychiatric treatment,was included in this study.
Findings revealed that most of the women had made at least one suicide attempt and
nearly one-quarter were in the hospital for a current attempt. Almost 60% had
engaged in substance abuse at some point in their lives. The combination of continued
substance abuse and suicidal behavior could result in an early death for some
women. Implications for treatment and future research are discussed.
Voces de los Menores Inmigrantes en el Sistema de Cuidado Sustituto de Puerto Rico
Authors: Crespo-Rivera Evelyza
Published: June 2019

El objetivo central de esta investigación es comprender las experiencias de los menores inmigrantes bajo la custodia del Estado. Además, busca describir la política pública y las prácticas diseñadas por el Estado para responder a las necesidades de los menores inmigrantes desde la realidad jurídica social de Puerto Rico. El estudio es cualitativa y el enfoque que se utilizó es la técnica de la triangulación de datos para poder construir las situaciones por las cuales los participantes atravesaron y al mismo tiempo, comparar sus percepciones con los escritos de las agencias sociales y las políticas estatales que abogan a favor de la protección, la seguridad, la calidad de vida y la no discriminación. La investigación permite concluir que son los menores de la población inmigrante quienes pueden relatar sus vivencias y construir un marco de referencia para mejorar la intervención y la aplicación de las políticas existentes. El estudio recomienda que se incluyan a aquellos que fueron inmigrantes bajo la custodia del estado en comitivas de distintos grupos de interes que abogan por el bienestar de tal población.
Identifying Social Service Needs of Muslims Living in a Post 9/11 Era: The Role of Community-Based Organizations
Authors: Shier Micheal L. , Graham John R.
Published: June 2019

In this qualitative study the investigators sought to better understand the ways in which service provider organizations (n=19) working with Muslim service providers have adapted to the changing social and political contexts in a post-9/11 era in New York City, and how this changing environment has affected the types of services that Muslims need. Service providers described two general ways in which services were adapted: 1) they have sought to address limits in service delivery programs that were a result of emerging sociopolitical dynamics (such as increasing discrimination) through adaptations to existing programs or through the development of new initiatives, programs, and organizations; and 2) they have adapted programs and services to meet the emerging sociocultural demands (such as changing attitudes towards help-seeking, and presenting problems of services users) of the Muslim population. The study illustrated the role of service provider organizations in adapting existing services, or creating new services, in response to a changing sociopolitical context. Social work education must focus attention on how social workers can adapt and create organizations that are responsive to the changing needs of service users. More curriculum content is necessary on the intra- and inter-organizational context of direct social work practice, with particular attention to innovation and adaptation within and between human service organizations.
Using Portfolios: Integrating Learning and Promoting for Social Work Students
Authors: Schatz Mona
Published: June 2019

Portfolios are a valuable educational tool to aid in the integrative experience
for graduate social work students. Forty-one graduate students were asked to
evaluate their portfolio experience. A Pearson correlation shows that graduate students
find the experience of developing a portfolio to be reflective of their second year
MSW program (r=.511; p
The Role of Formal Theory in Social Work Research: Formalizing Family Systems Theory
Authors: Sutphin Suzanne Taylor , McDonough Shannon , Schrenkel Amber
Published: June 2019

Formal theories are critical to accumulating knowledge through scientific research to advance the discipline and practice. The use of formal theory in social work research is currently absent. Family Systems Theory (FST) is commonly used in social work; however, it currently lacks the criteria to be considered a formal theory. We use FST to demonstrate the formalization process and its potential effect on social work research and practice. Currently, FST is being used as a perspective, to develop theories and models used in marriage and family therapy, and to develop assessment tools. We identify the components of a formal theory while presenting a formal version of FST. Directions for future research are suggested including the benefits of using formal theory to direct scientific research and guide the development of evidence-based practice.
Social Work Practice and People with Disabilities: Our Future Selves
Authors: Patchner Lisa S.
Published: June 2019

During the past fifty years a revolution in how we recognize advocate, medically treat, and interact with people with disabilities has taken place within contemporary society. From historical civil rights legislation to greater access to society’s rights and benefits, to technological advances and population longevity, people with disabilities are integrating themselves into society. As we begin to explore the 21st Century new concerns regarding the cost of chronic care and society’s desire to fund these costs are beginning to emerge. The desire to qualify the cost of care by functional longevity has begun to emerge in both private and public service delivery systems. As professional social workers begin to expand their sociopolitical influence, they will be challenged to uphold the rights of self-determination that people with disabilities have striven to attain.
Social Work in Health Care in 2025: The Landscape and Paths of Transformation
Authors: Ell Kathleen , Vourlekis Besty
Published: June 2019

Social work in health care will, over the next 25 years, be transformed in concert with a complex and rapidly changing healthcare landscape and critical advances in behavioral and social science. Professional practice, research and education will be shaped by evolving patterns of health and illness, changing population demographics, developments in medicine, behavioral and social science, technology innovation and applications, and healthcare delivery cost and market forces. The profession’s practice, research and educational communities must take actions now to guide the necessary transformation of social work in health care and, in the process, significantly influence the delivery of behavioral and psychosocial health care.
Nombres de oficios en documentos sobre minorías étnico-religiosas de CODEA
Authors: Díaz Moreno Rocío , Fernández López M.ª Carmen
Published: June 2019

El propósito de esta comunicación es poner de manifiesto algunos términos relativos a los oficios de hombres y mujeres de las minorías étnico-religiosas (musulmanes, judíos y gitanos) que residieron en la Península durante un periodo de trescientos años (1492-1794). Todos los vocablos analizados se han recogido en un corpus documental de ochenta textos, perteneciente a CODEA+2015, cuya tipología se centra en procesos de fe, ejecutorias de pleitos sobre acusaciones diversas y causas sobre la expulsión de los gitanos del reino de Valencia.
“Paraíso inhabitado” de Ana María Matute: un singular estilo tardío desde la infancia como origen
Authors: Llored Yannick
Published: June 2019

La última novela publicada en vida por Ana María Matute, Paraíso inhabitado (2008), profundiza en los elementos cruciales del mundo de la infancia, tales como la importancia de la imaginación, el descubrimiento de la propia identidad y la progresiva confrontación con el mundo, a partir de una doble perspectiva: la de la niña Adriana y la de la voz de la narradora ya mayor, que vuelve sobre los recuerdos más entrañables de su niñez. Esta doble perspectiva, que acentúa una obsesión por el tiempo en la escritura, muestra cómo la instancia autorial va arrojando luz sobre su relación íntima con la creación literaria, es decir, también con su propia genealogía como escritora, sumergiéndose en la potencia de revelación, de desgarramiento y de invención inherentes a las experiencias interiores más perennes de la niñez, y ello al enfrentarse a la vez a la cuestión ineludible del fin, tanto de la vida como de la obra literaria en su conjunto.
Laparoscopic versus conventional open appendicectomy: a prospective comparative analytical study in a tertiary care set up
Authors: Shrivastava Anurag , Jain Anurag , Jain Rajiv
Published: June 2019

Background: Present study outlines the outcomes of laparoscopic appendicectomy compared to open conventional appendicectomy in a tertiary care set up with aim to validate advantages and shortcomings of both procedures.Methods: A series of 80 cases above 18 years of age with clinical diagnosis of appendicitis having Alvarado score of seven and above were studied prospectively under the two groups after proper written consent: Open appendectomy-40 cases, Laparoscopic appendectomy-40 cases. Both groups were compared on grounds of intra-operative complications, additional diagnostic potential, operative time, postoperative analgesia, post-operative complications, length of hospital stay, subjective cosmesis, and return to routine normal activities. Values obtained were statistically analyzed.Results: The median operative time in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy was 58.22 minutes (range 32.68-85.46 min) as compared to open procedure which took 43.65 minutes (30.36-65.48min) (P<0.05). Conversion to open procedure was done in 10% (n=4) of laparoscopic cases. Mean value of postoperative pain by visual analogue scale was low in Laparoscopic Appendicectomy (LA) compared to Open Appendicectomy (OA) (P<0.05). Mean post-operative stay (3.2±0.34 days versus 2.3±0.24 days) and surgical site infection was recorded in 10 patients (25%) in OA group and 5 (13.9%) in LA group (P<0.05).Conclusions: It can be concluded that laparoscopic surgery is safe with greater diagnostic potential for additional pathologies and better Subjective cosmesis . But all these merits were at the price of longer operating time and a specialized set up needed for laparoscopy.
Association between socio-demographic profile and severity of cognitive impairment in elder patients presenting with new onset of psychiatric symptoms: a cross sectional study
Authors: Antony Jery , Nakulan Anisha , John Shiny
Published: June 2019

Background: Cognitive impairment in the elderly is a common condition and, in most instances, primary care providers are the first point of contact for a patient and family. This study was aimed to find out the association between socio-demographic profile and severity of cognitive impairment in elder patients presenting with new onset of psychiatric symptoms.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among elder subjects (≥60 years of age) presented with new onset of psychiatric symptoms during one year period. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the socio-demographic details such as age, sex, education, occupation, socio-economic status and marital status. Mini International Neuropsychiatric interview and Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale were used for psychiatric diagnosis and severity of cognitive impairment grading, respectively. Association between socio-demographic data and cognitive impairment was statistically analyzed.Results: Among the 67 subjects included in the study, 76.2% had cognitive impairment. Majority of the subjects were females (56.7%) in the age group of 66-70 years. The association between cognitive impairment and sex (p=0.006), education (p=0.002) and occupation (p=0.015) were significant. But no significant association between cognitive impairment and marital status (p=0.0137) or socioeconomic status (p=0.400) was evidenced.Conclusions: Females in the age group of 66-70 years were more prevalent to cognitive impairment. The association between sex, education, occupation and severity of cognitive impairment was significant. No significant association between severity of cognitive impairment score and marital status or socioeconomic status was found.
KNOWLEDGE NET: MODEL AND SYSTEM FOR ACCUMULATION, REPRESENTATION AND USE OF KNOWLEDGE AND DATA
Authors:   St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation of RAS, Tushkanova O. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Samoylov V. ,   Info Wings LLC
Published: June 2019

The paper describes the Knowledge Net data and knowledge accumulation model developed by the authors for the company Info Wings LLC, proposed as a model for formalizing, presenting and using of knowledge and data for integrated information space of an intelligent enterprise, e.g. within the framework of Industry 4.0. The Knowledge Net is based on a graph data model and is a part of the ongoing application development of a digital enterprise platform. The code of a software system that supports the Knowledge Net model is open sourced. The paper provides an example of using a software prototype to describe objects of a manufacturing enterprise. A key feature of Knowledge Net, which distinguishes development from well-known counterparts, is the combination of properties such as support for multiaspect descriptions of subjects and objects of an enterprise, the possibility of expanding the network of concepts and entities along with the development of the enterprise, dynamic formation of the structure of aspects and their properties, multiplicity of possible typifications presented by the Knowledge Net model, as well as support for the versioning knowledge and data models.
USE OF ONTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS FOR CREATION OF ENCYCLOPEDIC PORTALS
Authors:   Institute of Software Systems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Rogushina J.
Published: June 2019

We analyze the expediency of the development of the intelligent, semantically structured information Web resources that are oriented both on their use by humans and their suitability for automated analysis. The advantages and disadvantages of the Wiki technology and the perspectives of its semantic expansion with the use of ontological analysis are considered. Formal ontological model of the Wiki-resource that underlies the development of the user task ontology oriented for utilization by external intelligent applications (for example, for semantic search) is proposed. The main stages of construction of this ontology are described. The implementation of the proposed ontology-based approach is demonstrated on example of the development of on-line encyclopaedias combining free access to materials through the Web with a high level confidence in content developed by experts, is considered. We analyze the basic requirements for software that provides such projects. The necessity of semantization of such resources is substantiated and the main directions of development of the functional of semantic electronic encyclopedias are formulated. The article presents an analysis of the expressive power of the Wiki means for knowledge representation and processing. The need to expand them with artificial intelligence methods and Semantic Web technologies is stated. An ontological model of the encyclopedia serving for development of the portal version of the Great Ukrainian Encyclopedia is built. The main categories and semantic properties of typical information objects that are used in this Encyclopedia that can be applied for retrieval and integration of information are described.
PRE-PROJECT ANALYSIS OF AN INTELLIGENT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FOR ARCTIC CONDITIONS
Authors:   Samara National Research University named after academician S.P. Korolev, Borgest N. , Galakhar A. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Ovsyannikov M. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Samsonov R. ,   Samara National Research University named after academician S.P. Korolev
Published: June 2019

The combination of adverse natural conditions with low density of population in arctic areas complicates approaches to design and construction of housing accommodations for arctic locality and governs the requirements for interior arrangement, automated sustenance systems and reliability of residential buildings. The article addresses the problem of structural synthesis of an intelligent residential building for arctic conditions. A classification of construction constraints affecting the decisions made in design process is introduced. A task of satisfying these constraints in the process of structural design and building automation is introduced. The designated goal is to obtain an admissible solution of the synthesis problem on the basis of formalized knowledge of operating conditions, that minimizes the objective function’s value. The aspects of selecting a target function are considered. An approach towards developing new compelling projects of intelligent residential buildings for the conditions of the Russian High North, capable of providing comfort and safety using the latest achievements of engineering in the field of automation and reliability of automated systems, is proposed. Compelling and comfortable housing will help the issue of convincing people to settle in the Arctic regions, research, develop and preserve them for posterity.
MEDICALLY-PREVENTIVE FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH SAFETY OF PUPILS OVER THE DECADE OF CHILDHOOD IN RUSSIA (2018-2027)
Authors: Kuchma Vladislav R.
Published: June 2019

There are goals, tasks and expected results in the sphere of health saving of students which can be implemented in the Decade of Childhood, announced by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation for the period 2018-2027. The program measures on the development of health care for children, adolescents and young people friendly to children and their healthy life include proposals for the improving legislation and regulatory legal acts in the sphere of the organization of medical care for students in educational organizations, for intersectoral interaction in the sphere of the protection and promotion of children’s health, training employees and payment for their labor, the restoration of medical offices in schools and their equipping with modern equipment and medicines, the quality assessment of medical care in schools, the development of adolescent medicine, the development of strategies for the formation of a healthy lifestyle for children, adolescents and youth, the development of national standards for physical and cognitive development of children, monitoring the quality of life and behavioral risk factors, hazardous to health of students, the formation of databases of health saving pedagogical, health and fitness sports technologies, active recreation technologies, safety of digital education, monitoring healthy nutrition, safety of adolescents’ labor, safety of products for children and learning objects, social advertising for children. Activities held within the framework of the Decade of Childhood should be discussed by professional communities, their effectiveness should be assessed and corrections should be made, if necessary.
RATIONALE FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE INTERACTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING LESSONS IN KINDERGARTEN
Authors: Stepanova Marina I. , Aleksandrova I. E. , Polenova M. A. , Lashneva I. P. , Berezina N. O. , Shumkova T. V. , Laponova E. D.
Published: June 2019

There was research on the influence of lessons with use of the interactive equipment in kindergarten on a functional condition of an organism of children aged 6-7years. The interactive board was used on all (two or three) lessons during the day. The continuous use of the interactive board on each lesson didn’t exceed 5 minutes, and in total - 15 minutes. During the game activity, lasting up to 10 minutes, the interactive table was used. The comparative analysis of results of the research hasn’t revealed differences in indices of exhaustion and a psychoemotional condition of children in response to the developing lessons with and without the use of the interactive equipment. The pronounced active influence of lessons with the use of the interactive equipment on the activity of the central nervous system of preschool children is established. It was shown in the significant increase in the speed of difficult sensomotoric responses and the decrease in the probability of occurrence of a mistake.
SKIN MICROBIOTA AND ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN: NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS
Authors: Smirnova Galina I. , Munblit D. B. , Kolotilina A. I. , Levina D. M.
Published: June 2019

There are presented data characterizing atopic dermatitis (AD) in children as a form of allergic pathology, directly related to the condition and quality of the microbiota (intestinal and skin) of the growing organism. The microbiota of the affected skin of AD patients is characterized by a small species diversity of bacteria; the decrease in the number of actinomycetes and proteobacteria; increased colonization by various types of staphylococci (etc.). The relationship between the rate of formation of AD and the disturbance of the skin microbiota in children has been established. The concept of the preservation of high biodiversity of microbiota of a growing organism as a strategy for optimizing microecology of children by using adaptive probiotics in a healthy microenvironment is proposed. The restoration of the barrier function of the skin is determined as the most important task included in the general concept of the treatment of AD, where a significant role is assigned to new means of dermatological cosmetics and proper skin care. The possibilities of normalization the microbiota of affected areas of the skin with the help of cosmetic means for the care of dry skin are shown as a result of the restoration of the skin barrier.