bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
One-on-one situation decision-making according to equipment in youth basketball
Authors: Arias-Estero José L , Argudo Francisco M , Alonso José I
Published: December 2017

The goal was to verify with which ball participants improved the attackers' decisions in one-on-one game situations during youth basketball. Participants were 88 9- to 11-year-old boys from eight teams. We organized a three-day tournament consisting of 12 games, in which four games were played with each ball among all the teams. The balls differed only in their weight (440 g, 485 g, 540 g). The videos filmed were observed by two observers trained. The dependent variables were number of decisions, appropriate decisions, inappropriate decisions and ratio of correct to incorrect decisions, in the one-on-one situation. Participants made more decisions, and more correct (but not incorrect) decisions, when using the 440 -g rather than the regulation and 540 -g ball. This view requires that youth coaches act as a facilitator of learning, designing practice context according the objective evidence.
Retrospective analysis of cancer patients admitted to a tertiary centre with suspected neutropenic sepsis: Are C-reactive protein and neutrophil count useful prognostic biomarkers?
Authors: Wilson Thomas , Cooksley Tim , Churchill Steven , Radford John , Dark Paul
Published: December 2017

Historically, neutropenic sepsis has been associated with high mortality rates. However, there has been limited research into cancer patients admitted with suspected sepsis who are found to be non-neutropenic. C-reactive protein has been shown to be raised in cancer patients for reasons other than infection and there have been limited studies to look as its utility as a prognostic biomarker in suspected sepsis in this population. This study looked at 749 patients admitted to a tertiary cancer centre between January 2015 and February 2016 with suspected sepsis. The neutrophil count and C-reactive protein level was taken in all these patients on admission and at 72 h and compared to the primary outcome of 30-day all-cause mortality rates and hospital length of stay. There were 49 patients who died within 30 days (6.5%). Patients who died were found to have both higher neutrophil counts and C-reactive protein level on admission and at 72 h compared to survivors. Prolonged grade 4 neutropenia was shown to have higher mortality rates. There was only weak correlation between either neutrophil counts or C-reactive protein level and length of hospital stay. This study suggests that higher C-reactive protein level and neutrophil counts and prolonged grade 4 neutropenia are associated with higher mortality rates in cancer patients admitted with suspected sepsis and have utility as prognostic biomarkers in this population.
The Performance Assessment for Leaders: Construct Validity and Reliability Evidence
Authors: Orr Margaret Terry , Pecheone Ray , Hollingworth Liz , Beaudin Barbara , Snyder Jon , Murphy Joseph
Published: December 2017

The Performance Assessment for Leaders (PAL) was developed by a team of nationally recognized experts in response to a Massachusetts requirement to determine and evaluate the leadership abilities of candidates seeking initial school principal licensure. This article describes and evaluates research conducted on all aspects of a 2014-2015 statewide field trial of PAL. Findings suggest that this assessment is a valid and reliable measure of individual candidate competence for granting initial school leader licensure, and is a positive, educative experience for candidates. It concludes with implications for use elsewhere.
A prescribed walking regimen plus arginine supplementation improves function and quality of life for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: a pilot study
Authors: Brown Mary Beth , Kempf Attie , Collins Catherine M. , Long Gary M. , Owens Matthew , Gupta Shikha , Hellman Yaron , Wong Vincent , Farber Mark , Lahm Tim
Published: December 2017

Current evidence suggests that exercise training is beneficial in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Unfortunately, the standard supervised, hospital‐based programs limit patient accessibility to this important intervention. Our proof‐of‐concept study aimed to provide insight into the usefulness of a prescribed walking regimen along with arginine supplementation to improve outcomes for patients with PAH. Twelve PAH patients (all women) in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class (FC) II (n = 7) or III (n = 5) and in stable condition for ≥ 3 months were enrolled. Patients performed home‐ and fitness‐center‐ based walking at 65–75% heart rate (HR) reserve for 45 min, six sessions/week for 12 weeks. Concomitant L‐arginine supplementation (6000 mg/day) was provided to maximize beneficial endothelial training adaptations. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, 6‐min walk testing (6MWT), echocardiography, laboratory studies, and quality of life (QoL) survey (SF‐36) were performed at baseline and 12 weeks. Eleven patients completed the study (72 session adherence rate = 96 ± 3%). Objective improvement was demonstrated by the 6MWT distance (increased by 40 ± 13 m, P = 0.01), VO2max (increased by 2 ± 0.7 mL/kg/min, P = 0.02), time‐to‐VO2max (increased by 2.5 ± 0.6 min, P = 0.001), VO2 at anaerobic threshold (increased by 1.3 ± 0.5 mL/kg/min, P = 0.04), HR recovery (reduced by 68 ± 23% in slope, P = 0.01), and SF‐36 subscales of Physical Functioning and Energy/Fatigue (increased by 70 ± 34% and 74 ± 34%, respectively, P < 0.05). No adverse events occurred, and right ventricular function and brain natriuretic peptide levels remained stable, suggesting safety of the intervention. This proof‐of‐concept study indicates that a simple walking regimen with arginine supplementation is a safe and efficacious intervention for clinically stable PAH patients, with gains in objective function and QoL measures. Further investigation in a randomized controlled trial is warranted.
Young Men’s Experiences of Accessing and Receiving Help From Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Following Self-Harm
Authors: Hassett Alexander , Isbister Chloe
Published: December 2017

Given the high rates of completed suicide and poor help-seeking among young men, this research explored how young men, who had successfully sought help from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), experienced help-seeking. The study focused on the factors that facilitated initial access and ongoing engagement in services. Eight young men between the ages of 16 to 18, who had entered CAMHS following self-harm or suicidal ideation, and who were engaged in ongoing therapy, were recruited. Each young man was interviewed to elicit his personal experiences of help-seeking and help-receiving. Interviews were transcribed and subjected to Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Four superordinate themes, which overarched participant’s individual experiences, emerged from the data: Role of external adult in recognizing, normalizing, and initiating help-seeking; challenging and renegotiating perception of need for help and meaning behind this need; maintaining an independent self; and mechanisms of engagement. Help-seeking was described as a journey of two stages: (a) initial access and (b) ongoing engagement, during which the presence and timing of external influences (parents, teachers) and internal influences (personal beliefs and attitudes) were crucial. A model of help-seeking in young men who self-harmed was developed, which considered both access and engagement to help, and combined a consideration of internal and external influences on their ability to access help.
Bashing Naipaul: History, Myth and Refusals to See
Authors: Campbell Peter
Published: December 2017

Bashing V.S. Naipaul’s travel books on India, the Caribbean, the Islamic World and Africa has produced a massive body of writing since the 1980s. Focusing on his perceived racism and Islamophobia, this literature seeks to thoroughly discredit Naipaul as a reliable chronicler of the lives of the victims of Western imperialism. Condemned, indeed, as an apologist for Western imperialism, Naipaul’s admitted brilliance as a writer of fiction has been dulled by these accusations. There is much truth in these critiques, but they are based on arguments that range from the accurate to the problematic to the quite simply wrong. Too many attacks on Naipaul’s work come from writers who have a limited knowledge of the body of his work or who misconstrue the knowledge they do have. Stepping back from the assault on Naipaul reveals important reasons to re-examine and rethink the meanings of his work and the lives it chronicles.
Lateral Patellofemoral Ligament: An Anatomic Study
Authors: Shah Kalpit N. , DeFroda Steven F. , Ware James Kristopher , Koruprolu Sarath C. , Owens Brett D.
Published: December 2017

Background:

Medial instability of the patellofemoral joint is a rare but known phenomenon that may result from an incompetent lateral patellofemoral ligament (LPFL). Surgical reconstruction of the LPFL has been described. However, anatomic details of the ligament have not been the subject of scrutiny.

Purpose:

To describe the anatomic origin and insertion of the LPFL.

Study Design:

Descriptive laboratory study.

Methods:

Ten fresh-frozen, unpaired human cadaveric knees (mean age, 57 years) were dissected to identify the LPFL. The dissection was carried out by elevating the iliotibial band to expose the deep capsular layer of the knee joint, followed by a medial parapatellar approach to the knee. Then the quadriceps and patellar tendons were sectioned, and the LPFL was isolated by visualization and palpation. The LPFL was dissected to reveal its origin and insertion; these were measured with respect to the lateral epicondyle and the superior-inferior axis of the lateral patella, respectively.

Results:

On average, the LPFL had a variable point of origin in location as well as width about the lateral epicondyle. The LPFL originated, on average, 2.6 mm distal (range, 13.1 mm proximal to 11.4 mm distal) and 10.8 mm anterior (range, 7.3 mm posterior to 14.9 mm anterior) to the lateral epicondyle. The LPFL insertion on the patella was more reliably found to be about 45% (range, 23.7%-58.4%) of its lateral articular surface. The insertion on the patella was found to be in the middle third of the lateral patella.

Conclusion:

The LPFL has an origin that is variable but, on average, was found to be distal and anterior to the lateral epicondyle. The patella insertion was more reliably found to be in the middle third of the lateral patella. These anatomic relationships can help the surgeon reconstruct the LPFL in a more anatomic fashion.

Clinical Relevance:

Surgeons who are tasked with reconstruction of the LPFL of a patient with idiopathic medial instability or a previous aggressive lateral release of the knee may reference this article to perform an anatomic reconstruction of the LPFL. We hope that having anatomic landmarks for the reconstruction of this ligament permits the surgeon to operate in an efficient manner that allows for the optimal outcome. This is a rare surgical issue, and no studies are available that provide this information. The little information present in the literature does not provide measurements for anatomic reconstruction; rather, it is limited to descriptions of reconstruction techniques that indirectly provide stability on the lateral aspect of the knee.
Time-varying relationships between land use and crime: A spatio-temporal analysis of small-area seasonal property crime trends
Authors: Quick Matthew , Law Jane , Li Guangquan
Published: December 2017

Neighborhood land use composition influences the geographical patterns of property crime. Few studies, however, have investigated if, and how, the relationships between land use and crime change over time. This research applies a Bayesian spatio-temporal regression model to analyze 12 seasons of property crime at the small-area scale. Time-varying regression coefficients estimate the seasonally varying relationships between land use and crime and distinguish both time-constant and season-specific effects. Seasonal property crime trends are commonly hypothesized to be associated with fluctuating routine activity patterns around specific land uses, but past studies do not quantify the time-varying effects of neighborhood characteristics on small-area crime risk. Results show that, accounting for sociodemographic contexts, parks are more positively associated with property crime during spring and summer seasons, and eating and drinking establishments are more positively associated during autumn and winter seasons. Land use is found to have a more substantial impact on spatial, rather than spatio-temporal, crime patterns. Proposed explanations for results focus on seasonal activity patterns and corresponding spatio-temporal interactions with the built environment. The theoretical and analytical implications of this modeling approach are discussed. This research advances past cross-sectional spatial analyses of crime by identifying built environment characteristics that simultaneously shape both where and when crime occurs.
Assessment of Risk Factors for Bone Disease in Renal Transplant Recipients
Authors: Joy Melanie S , Hollar Kimberly D , Neyhart Clara D , Hocan Susan L , Dupuis Robert E , Finn William F , Dooley Mary Anne
Published: December 2017

Background

Renal allograft recipients are at increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures because of their multiple risk factors for reduced bone mineral density (BMD).

Objective

To retrospectively assess the risk factors that may predispose renal transplant recipients to reduced BMD.

Methods

Thirty-one consecutive renal allograft recipients who had their hip and spine BMD measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry were evaluated. Individual patient medical records were reviewed for risk factors including demographics, laboratory parameters, glucocorticoid use, medical history, physical activity, and gonadal status. Fisher's exact test and Kruskal-Wallis chi-square approximations were used to compare BMD groups (p < 0.05). Analysis of variance with a Bonferroni adjustment was used to compare differences between BMD groups (p = 0.01) Linear regression analysis was used to correlate BMD with clinical parameters.

Results

A trend for younger patients (mean 43 y) to have osteoporosis and older patients (mean 54 y) to be osteopenic (p = 0.056) was seen. Higher body weight (p = 0.003) and higher creatinine clearance (p = 0.008) were associated with normal BMD results. Linear regression analysis showed a strong correlation between hip and spine BMD and creatinine clearance. Our data failed to show a statistical relationship between cumulative glucocorticoid dose or daily doses of greater than 7.5 mg and lower BMD. Neither male gender nor premenopausal status seemed to provide protection from reduced BMD.

Conclusions

These results suggest that all renal allograft recipients, regardless of age, gender, or hormonal status, may be at risk for the development of osteoporosis.
Valproic Acid-Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy
Authors: Krikorian Armand , Sharara Ala I , Khalifeh Riad R
Published: December 2017

Objective

To review the relevant literature concerning the biochemical mechanism(s) of valproic acid (VPA)-induced hyperammonemia in an attempt to present a unifying pathogenetic hypothesis.

Data Sources

The MEDLINE database (1966–July 2001) was searched for English-language articles and abstracts on VPA-induced hyperammonemia. References cited in relevant primary articles were also reviewed.

Study Selection

More than 150 original and review articles were evaluated, and the most relevant were selected.

Data Extraction

Clinically significant hyperammonemia is a rare adverse effect of VPA therapy. The exact pathogenesis of VPA-induced hyperammonemia remains unclear, but is likely to involve a variety of contributing and possibly overlapping biochemical steps. These include VPA drug concentration, indirect inhibition of ureagenesis by valproyl coenzyme A (CoA), direct suppression of the urea cycle enzymes, depletion of mitochondrial acetyl CoA and decreased production of N-acetylglutamate, depletion of carnitine stores, and increased glutamate dehydrogenase activity.

Conclusions

Hyperammonemic encephalopathy is a rare, but clinically important, adverse effect of VPA therapy. The biochemical basis for this association remains unclear. Awareness of this adverse reaction by healthcare personnel is important in early recognition, treatment, and prevention.
Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Once-Daily Gentamicin in Immune-Compromised Adults with Normal Renal Function
Authors: Krivoy Norberto , Hess Ilana , Aviv Irit , Fineman Riva , Arbov Lea , Zuckerman Tzila
Published: December 2017

Objective

To analyze and compare the pharmacokinetic parameters of a single daily dose (SDD) of gentamicin 5 mg/kg in adults with normal renal function who developed neutropenic fever during intensive non-nephrotoxic chemotherapy.

Methods

Ten patients received gentamicin in a 60-minute infusion and blood samples were drawn at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 8, and 24 hours after the end of the infusion. Gentamicin concentrations were fitted to a noncompartment analysis (NCA) model and a 2-compartment open model for comparison.

Results

The mean ± SD gentamicin concentrations were: maximum concentration at 0.5 hours, 15.7 ± 3.4 mg/L; at 1 hour, 12.3 ± 2.3 mg/L; at 2 hours, 8.3 ± 2.5 mg/L; and at 8 hours, 1.7 ± 1 mg/L. The minimum concentration at 24 hours was 0.27 ± 0.36 mg/L. No statistical differences were established between the mean AUC (63 ± 8.5 and 54.2 ± 9.9 mg/L · h; p = 0.5) and gentamicin clearance (101.0 ± 13.3 and 160.6 ± 27.3 mL/min; p = 0.065). Statistical differences were demonstrated between the mean elimination rate constant (p < 0.001), half-life (p < 0.001), and volume of distribution (p < 0.001), measured by the NCA and the 2-compartment models.

Conclusions

Based on our findings, the NCA method for kinetic analysis of gentamicin prescribed in high SDD can be applied only for AUC and gentamicin clearance calculations.
Antibiotic Prescribing Evaluation in an Outpatient Hemodialysis Clinic
Authors: Manley Harold J , Huke Michael A , Dykstra Mark A , Bedenbaugh Angela V
Published: December 2017

Background

Empiric vancomycin treatment is frequently used in hemodialysis (HD) patients because of ease of administration when methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is suspected. Differing rates of MRSA indicate that empiric antibiotic treatment should be based on a center-specific antibiogram.

Objective

To develop a center-specific antibiogram, evaluate antibiotic prescribing patterns, and determine areas of improvement in infection treatment.

Methods

The antibiogram was constructed from culture and susceptibility (C&S) data from January through December 1999. Evaluation of prescribing habits was based on 3 criteria: (1) Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines; (2) vancomycin for 1 dose followed by appropriate antibiotic based on C&S results; and (3) C&S obtained with more than 1 dose of antibiotic.

Results

HD was provided to 161 patients during the study period. Antibiotics were empirically prescribed 104 times in 62 different patients. Cultures were obtained 122 times, and 67 different isolates were identified. Gram-positive organisms and gram-negative organisms accounted for 77.6% and 22.4% of isolates, respectively. Gram-positive organisms were identified as Staphylococcus spp. (53.8%); 17.9% of the staphylococcal isolates were MRSA strains. No isolates of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus were identified. Based on the antibiogram, empiric antibiotic therapy within our center should be 1 dose each of vancomycin and an aminoglycoside. Empiric vancomycin was used 71 times. When criterion I is used, 12 prescriptions (16.9%) were considered appropriate. When criterion II and adjustment for MRSA reported for our center were used, 46 (64.8%) vancomycin prescriptions were considered appropriate. Forty-one patients had more than 1 dose of antibiotic therapy, and 18 (43.9%) of those patients did not have C&S data obtained as prescribed by criterion III. Areas of prescribing improvement include obtaining a C&S in all suspected infections prior to empiric therapy and a more aggressive antibiotic switch based on C&S results.

Conclusions

Antibiograms can be used to determine appropriate empric antibiotic therapy and identify areas of improvement.
An Overview of Four Nonpharmacologic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities
Authors: Siganga Walter W , Dastani Homa B
Published: December 2017

Objective

To provide an overview of 4 nonmedical complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities with an emphasis on 1 mind-body approach (yoga), 2 alternative systems (acupuncture, tai chi), and 1 energy therapy (therapeutic touch). Support in the scientific literature for the usefulness of each technique is presented.

Data Sources

Primary articles on alternative medicine were obtained by performing a MEDLINE search. An online book search was conducted on the Ohio Library and Information Network, a consortium of 79 Ohio colleges, universities, and community colleges and the State Library of Ohio.

Data Synthesis

All 4 CAM modalities had a scientific basis and were supported in the literature. Main drawbacks to many scientific studies were in methodologic flaws such as small sample sizes, variable interventions, and the absence of controls. Many researchers are beginning to include evidence-based and scientific techniques in their studies that more closely meet established scientific standards. This will lead to more robust, valid, reliable, and uniform methodologic approaches.

Discussion

Many patients use both CAM and mainstream therapies for their medical conditions. As the quality of scientific studies improves, pharmacists can gain confidence in using the results to provide pharmaceutical care to such patients. It is the pharmacists' responsibility to educate themselves about CAM therapies.

Conclusions

Embracing a holistic approach to care may enable pharmacists to optimize the pharmaceutical care they provide to all their patients.
Effect of Food Consistency on the Pharmacokinetics of Ranitidine in Healthy Volunteers
Authors: Olguín Hugo Juárez , Flores Janett , Pérez Gabriela , Hernández Gloria , Flores Carmen , Guillé Adrían , Camacho Angélica , Toledo Alejandra , Carrasco Miriam
Published: December 2017

Background

Food can affect the bioavailability of various drugs, and the consistency of food may also affect the bioavailability of drugs when they have to be given simultaneously. Alterations of ranitidine bioavailability due to food consistency have not been well documented.

Objective

To evaluate the effect of food consistency on the pharmacokinetics of ranitidine.

Methods

The study included 20 healthy volunteers. In the first phase, volunteers received oral ranitidine 300 mg after a meal of solid consistency (SC). Two weeks later (washout period), subjects took the medication after ingesting food of liquid consistency (LC); blood samples were drawn for both groups at the same intervals and were analyzed using HPLC.

Results

The AUC was nearly 30% greater with LC than with SC, maximum concentration was 665.81 ± 192.21 (SC) versus 1177.30 ± 588.19 ng/mL (LC). Mean ± SD volume of distribution was 5.93 ± 1.69 (SC) versus 3.76 ± 0.61 L/kg (LC). These differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

It is evident that there are differences in drug availability due to the ingestion of foods with different consistency. It is possible that altered bioavailability of ranitidine affects its efficacy as an inhibitor of gastric secretion.
Group cognitive behavioural therapy with compassion training for depression in a Japanese community: a single-group feasibility study
Authors: Asano Kenichi , Koike Haruna , Shinohara Yuriko , Kamimori Hiromi , Nakagawa Akiko , Iyo Masaomi , Shimizu Eiji
Published: December 2017

Objective

Depression is a representative mental problem, and more than 350 million people are suffering in the world. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in individual or group formats is mainly recommended in major guidelines. However, patients with high self-criticism have a poor response to CBT. To treat such patients, psychotherapies focusing on compassion are gaining attention. Although trials have begun to be reported, there are relatively few studies examining the effectiveness of group CBT with compassion work for managing depression. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability and the estimate effect size of group CBT with compassion training for future controlled studies.

Results

Fourteen participants were enrolled in the trial, of which 13 completed the intervention, and 12 completed a 6-month follow-up assessment. Participants received a 1 h group-based CBT with compassion training session every week for 10 weeks. The effect of the intervention on participants’ Beck Depression Inventory score was examined using a general linear mixed model. This analysis showed an effect size of d = 1.12 at post intervention and d = 0.92 at 6-month follow-up. Group cognitive behavioural therapy with compassion training for depression shows feasibility and acceptability in a Japanese community.

Trial Registration UMIN000015007
l-Arginine-Stabilized Highly Uniform Ag Nanoparticles Prepared in a Microwave-Induced Plasma-in-Liquid Process (MWPLP)
Authors: Čempel David , Nguyen Mai Thanh , Ishida Yohei , Yonezawa Tetsu
Published: December 2017

Microwave induced plasma in liquid has become a green and effective method for preparation of metallic nanoparticles (NPs). In our research, we have introduced yttrium oxide (Y2O3) coated stainless steel electrodes to address impurity problems of resulting NPs due to the loss of electrode materials. We have proposed using [Ag(NH3)2]+ complex as an alternative precursor and l-arginine as the stabilizing agent to synthesize highly uniform Ag NPs with an average diameter of around 5 nm. [Ag(NH3)2]+ complex was chosen as it can allow the reaction proceed at high pH for higher reaction yield compared with using AgNO3 whereas l-arginine can stabilize Ag NPs to attain highly uniform and small sizes. The influence of the selection of initial precursor on the reduction of metal precursor during the plasma irradiation, the particle size and size distribution of Ag NPs, and influence of the amount of l-arginine, were investigated.
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Authors: Πίττα-Πανταζή (Dimitra Pitta-Pantazi) Δήμητρα
Published: December 2017

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Δυσκολίες Μαθητών Γυμνασίου & Λυκείου Στην Αντιμετώπιση Ανισώσεων Α΄Βαθμού
Authors: Παπακωστόπουλος (Spyros Papakostopoulos) Σπύρος , Ζαχάρος (Kostas Zacharos) Κώστας
Published: December 2017

Σκοπός της έρευνας είναι η διερεύνηση των γνώσεων μαθητών Β’, Γ’ Γυμνασίου και Α΄ Λυκείου σχετικά με την αντιμετώπιση ανισοτικών σχέσεων και την επίλυση ανισώσεων α’ βαθμού με ένα άγνωστο. Ειδικότερα, διερευνούμε τη δυνατότητα μαθητών και μαθητριών να «μεταφράζουν» από την λεκτική διατύπωση στη μαθηματική συμβολική γλώσσα και αντίστροφα, καθώς και τη λειτουργική ικανότητα των μαθητών να χρησιμοποιούν τις απαιτούμενες, για την επίλυση ανισώσεων, αλγεβρικές πράξεις. Τα υποκείμενα της έρευνας είναι 24 μαθητές της Β Γυμνασίου, 25 μαθητές της Γ Γυμνασίου και 18 μαθητές της Α Λυκείου που καλούνται να συμπληρώσουν ένα ερωτηματολόγιο με προβλήματα ανισώσεων. Η ποσοτική και ποιοτική ανάλυση των ευρημάτων αναδεικνύει σημαντικά προβλήματα στην ικανότητα χειρισμού των παραπάνω μαθηματικών αντικειμένων.
Συστηματική αποτύπωση Διδακτικών Προσεγγίσεων σε Τάξεις Μαθηματικών του Δημοτικού Σχολείου από φοιτητές/τριες Παιδαγωγικού Τμήματος
Authors: Πιπίνος (Giorgos Pipinos) Γιώργος , Χιονίδου-Μοσκόφογλου (Maria Chionidou- Mosckofoglou) Μαρία
Published: December 2017

Στην εργασία αυτή παρουσιάζεται ένας τρόπος συστηματικής παρατήρησης σχετικά με τις διδακτικές προσεγγίσεις σε τάξεις των Μαθηματικών στις τρεις μεγαλύτερες τάξεις του Δημοτικού Σχολείου από τελειόφοιτους/ες φοιτητές/τριες Παιδαγωγικού Τμήματος. Επιχειρήθηκε μέσα από την παρατήρηση τάξεων των Μαθηματικών η ανίχνευση πιθανών κονστρουκτιβιστικών γνωρισμάτων (Driver & Oldham, 1986), η μελέτη των χρησιμοποιούμενων στρατηγικών διδασκαλίας (Beck, 1998) και η αναζήτηση χαρακτηριστικών μιας σύγχρονης τάξης των Μαθηματικών στην καθημερινή διδακτική εφαρμογή τους. Με τη μελέτη αυτή αναδύονται ερωτήματα για την εκπαίδευση των φοιτητών/τριών ως προς την παρατήρηση της πολυπλοκότητας μιας τάξης Μαθηματικών στο Δημοτικό Σχολείο
ΕΝΤΑΞΗ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΛΕΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗ ΚΑΙ ‘ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ’ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΟΥ ΠΟΛΙΤΗ
Authors: Valero Paola
Published: December 2017

Είναι προφανής αλήθεια σήμερα ότι η Μαθηματική Εκπαίδευση αποτελεί πυλώνα της πολιτειότητας (citizenship), όπως είναι προφανής αλήθεια και το γεγονός ότι η Μαθηματική Εκπαίδευση πρέπει να είναι για όλους. Αλλά επίσης είναι αλήθεια ότι η Μαθηματική Εκπαίδευση σίγουρα δεν είναι για όλους. Θεωρώντας τα σχολικά μαθηματικά ως προνομιούχο περιοχή του σχολικού προγράμματος σπουδών είναι σημαντικό να κατανοήσουμε πώς, στις σύγχρονες κοινωνίες, οι πρακτικές της Μαθηματικής Εκπαίδευσης συνιστούν αναπόφευκτους μηχανισμούς τόσο ένταξης όσο και αποκλεισμού. Αλλά ... ένταξη και αποκλεισμός από ποιον; σε / από τι; Η πρόθεσή μου σε αυτή την εργασία, αντλώντας από το έργο του Michel Foucault, είναι η οριοθέτηση μιας αναδυόμενης τάσης στην έρευνα για τις πολιτικές της Μαθηματικής Εκπαίδευσης ως ιστορικές και πολιτισμικές πρακτικές στο πλαίσιο της σχολικής εκπαίδευσης. Η μετάβαση από μια εστίαση στην πολιτισμική κατανόηση της μαθηματικής σκέψης, προς την κατανόηση των σχολικών μαθηματικών ως τομέα του αναλυτικού προγράμματος στη σύγχρονη σχολική διαδικασία στον 20ό αιώνα επιτρέπει τον προσδιορισμό της σύστασης των συστημάτων λογικής που διέπουν τις εκπαιδευτικές πρακτικές στα μαθηματικά. Αυτός ο εντοπισμός φέρνει διαφορετικές θεωρήσεις για την κατανόηση της αποτυχίας και της επιτυχίας στα σχολικά μαθηματικά. Αξιοποιώντας υλικό από την τρέχουσα έρευνα μου θα κάνω φανερό πώς τέτοιοι τύποι ανάλυσης ξεδιπλώνουν τις συνθήκες μέσα στις οποίες η Μαθηματική Εκπαίδευση πραγματώνει την ένταξη ή τον αποκλεισμό.
ΠΕΠΟΙΘΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΥΠΡΙΩΝ ΔΑΣΚΑΛΩΝ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΘΗΣΗ ΤΩΝ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΙΚΩΝ ΣΕ ΓΛΩΣΣΙΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΙΚΑ ΠΟΙΚΙΛΟΜΟΡΦΑ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΑ
Authors: Ξενοφώντος (Konstantinos Xenofontos) Κωνσταντίνος
Published: December 2017

Το άρθρο αυτό παρουσιάζει και συζητεί ευρήματα από μία έρευνα μικρής κλίμακας, βασισμένη σε συνεντεύξεις με Ελληνοκύπριους δασκάλους, που διδάσκουν μαθηματικά σε σχολεία με υψηλά ποσοστά μαθητών μεταναστευτικής προέλευσης. Στην έρευνα συμμετείχαν 16 εκπαιδευτικοί από τρία γειτονικά αστικά σχολεία. Οι αναλύσεις των ποιοτικών δεδομένων έφεραν στην επιφάνεια τις πεποιθήσεις των συμμετεχόντων γύρω από τρεις θεματικές: (α) την ανταπόκριση των παιδιών μεταναστευτικής προέλευσης στο μάθημα των μαθηματικών, (β) τις αυτοαναφερόμενες διδακτικές πρακτικές και (γ) τις επαγγελματικές ανάγκες των συμμετεχόντων.
Θεωρία και Αναθεώρηση. Το μετέωρο βήμα της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης;
Authors: Τσινισιζέλης Μιχάλης Ι.
Published: December 2017

Δεν διατίθεται περίληψη στα ελληνικά
Νομαρχιακή διοίκηση και αυτοδιοίκηση στο ελληνικό πολιτικό σύστημα
Authors: Χριστοφιλοπούλου Παρασκευή
Published: December 2017

Δεν διατίθεται περίληψη στα ελληνικά.
Ο κύκλος και το τετράγωνο. Σχετικά με τη διπλή ζωή της ιστορικής πραγματικότητας
Authors: Πιζάνιας Πέτρος
Published: December 2017

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Για τη συγκρότηση της εργατικής τάξης στην Ελλάδα (1870-1936): Μερικοί προβληματισμοί πάνω σε ένα παλιό θέμα
Authors: Σεφεριάδης Σεραφείμ
Published: December 2017

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Η πρόσληψη και η αντιμετώπιση του «Άλλου» στη σημερινή Ελλάδα
Authors: Βούλγαρης Γ. , Δώδος Δ. , Καφετζής Π. , Λυριντζής X. , Μιχαλοπούλου Κ. , Νικολακόπουλος Η. , Σπουρδαλάκης Μ. , Τσουκαλάς Κ.
Published: December 2017

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ROBIN HIGAHM - THANOS VEREMIS (επιμ.), Aspects of Greece 1936-40: The Metaxas Dictatorship, ELIAMEP-VRYONIS CENTER, 1993, 240 σελ.
Authors: Παπαδημητρίου Δέσποινα
Published: December 2017

Δεν διατίθεται περίληψη / no abstract available
Κοινωνικές τάξεις και πολιτική στις ανεπτυγμένες βιομηχανικές κοινωνίες
Authors: Goldthorpe John H.
Published: December 2017

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Ακέφαλα υποκείμενα. Περιήγηση στις πολιτικές σχέσεις με οδηγό την υποκειμενικότητα
Authors: Πιζάνιας Πέτρος
Published: December 2017

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Ουδετερότητα-μορφές πολιτικοποίησης, δικαιώματα και υποχρεώσεις των δημοσίων υπαλλήλων. Ιστορική προσέγγιση του προβλήματος (Γαλλία, Μεγάλη Βρετανία και ΗΠΑ)
Authors: Κονδύλης Βασίλειος Θ.
Published: December 2017

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Characterization of cellulose-degrading microbiota from the eastern subterranean termite and soil
Authors: Xie Xianfa , Anderson Alonzo B. , Wran Latoya J. , Serrano Myrna G. , Buck Gregory A.
Published: December 2017

Background: While there have been a lot of studies on the termite gut microbiota, there has been very little research directly on the cellulose-degrading microbiota in termites or their soil environment. This study addresses this problem by profiling cellulose-degrading bacteria and archaea in the selective cellulose cultures of two samples of the eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes) and one soil sample collected at the same location as one of the termite samples.

Methods: All the cultures were examined for cell concentration and remaining cellulose after the culture was completed. The 16S rRNA pyrotag sequencing method was used to identify the prokaryotic microbiota for the three cultures and one termite colony without culture. The MOTHUR, SSU-ALIGN, RDPTools, phyloseq, and other R packages were used for sequence and statistical analyses.

Results: Biochemical analyses of the cultures suggested high efficiency of cellulose degradation. Comparative analyses between the cultured and uncultured termite gut microbiota revealed a significant difference. Proteobacteria and Firmicutes were found to be the two most abundant phyla of cellulose-degrading bacteria from the three cultures, but different classes within each phylum dominated the different samples. Shared and sample-specific cellulose-degrading taxa, including a core set of taxa across all the cultures, were identified.

Conclusions: Our study demonstrates the importance of using selective cellulose culture to study the cellulose-degrading microbial community. It also revealed that the cellulose-degrading microbiota in the eastern subterranean termite is significantly influenced by the microbiota in the surrounding soil environment. Biochemical analyses showed that the microbial communities enriched from all the selective cultures were efficient in degrading cellulose, and a core set of bacteria have been identified as targets for further functional analyses.
THE POSSIBILITIES OF NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL CORRECTION OF IMMUNOLOGICAL DISORDERS IN THE ACUTE PERIOD OF ISCHEMIC STROKE
Authors: Молчанова Елена , Molchanova Elena , Решетникова Лариса , Reshetnikova Larisa
Published: December 2017

In order to study the effectiveness of reflexotherapy in correction of immunological disorders in an acute period of ischemic stroke, 45 patients were clinical and immunological examined (on the 2nd day of patients’s stay in hospital and 15 days after the beginning of the course of early rehabilitation). In the main group of patients (30 people), whose basic complex of rehabilitation measures was optimized by the inclusion of reflexotherapy, there was a significant improvement in a number of indicators of cellular and humoral immunity: reduction of leukocytes in peripheral blood (p˂0.05), an increase in lymphocyte count (p˂0.05), relative and absolute values of T-lymphocytes (CD3+) content (p˂0.01 and p˂0.05, respectively), immunoregulatory cells of T-helpers (CD4+) (p˂0.05), decrease in the number of B-lymphocytes to normal values (p˂0.01), and an increase in IgG level (p˂0.05). In the control group (15 people), where standard treatment was conducted, there was no pronounced dynamics of the indices. Thus, a comprehensive clinical and immunological study of the effectiveness of non-drug correction of immunological disorders in the acute period of ischemic stroke demonstrated high efficiency of acupuncture, with relative simplicity and safety of its application.
CLINICAL OBSERVATION OF THE PATIENT WITH WEGENER'S GRANULOMATOSIS
Authors: Войцеховский Валерий , Voytsekhovskiy Valeriy , Погребная Марина , Pogrebnaya Marina , Гоборов Николай , Goborov Nikolay , Фомина Оксана , Fomina Oksana , Горячева Светлана , Goryacheva Svetlana
Published: December 2017

A brief review of the literature is devoted to the peculiarities of the clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment of Wegener's granulomatosis. The clinical observation of the patient with Wegener's granulomatosis is made from the personal practice of the authors. A complex differential diagnosis was made between pneumonia of different etiology, tuberculosis, lung cancer and granulomatous disease. Taking into account anamnesis and clinical picture of the disease (acute onset with fever, arthralgia, nasal and oral mucosa damage, lungs, kidneys, Raynaud's syndrome, hemorrhagic eruptions, digital vasculitis), histological examination of transbronchial lung tissue biopsy material diagnosed: Wegener's granulomatosis, a generalized form, with the lesions of the upper respiratory tract, tracheobronchial tree, lungs, heart, kidneys, an acute course. Despite adequate treatment, the disease progressed with the addition of various complications, and a lethal outcome was ascertained.
Personnel competencies management
Authors: Чуланова Оксана , Chulanova Oksana
Published: December 2017

The textbook "Personnel competencies management" was developed in accordance with the
With the curriculum of the direction 38.03.03. "Personnel management" and training plan for the direction of 38.06.01 "Economics" (profile of training 08.00.05 "Economics and management of the national economy"). The publication contains lecture materials, as well as questions for preparing for the exam, assignments for test control.
It meets the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education of the latest generation.
For students of educational institutions of higher education (bachelors and masters) who study in the direction of "Personnel Management"
"Management", "State and municipal management", postgraduate students,
students in the direction of "Economics", doctoral students, consultants, practitioners, HR-specialists. The methodological material will be useful for management personnel of organizations interested in implementing a competence approach in working with personnel.
The publication is recommended for publication and use in the educational process by the editorial and publishing council of the budgetary higher education institution of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra "Surgut State University".
Applicability of ISO 15489 in oil companies: case of SONATRACH general direction
Authors: Tirichine Omar , Youcef Ouled
Published: December 2017

At the beginning of 21st century the companies find themselves in front of big deal because of new information technologies that cause what we call big data in organism, information become difficult to manage, the growth of records produced and received by companies while are doing theirs activities can’t be managed without using techniques and scientific methods designed to facilitate localisation, use and exploitation of records, because of these problems the enterprises have demanded from national and international standard organisations to elaborate standards that can help them on managing theirs records, the application of ISO 15489 standard is company project, so we will deal in this study with the first step in the project, these step is called the applicability of ISO 15489 standard in general direction of Sonatrach, this study is divided into 05 chapters, the first chapter dedicated to the principles of study: problematic; hypothesis; goals; importance of study; previous studies, the second chapter dedicated to ISO 15489 standard: presentation; historical overview; keys elements of standard; record types, the third chapter is dedicated to the management of administrative records according to the standard: life cycle of records in companies; important tools on managing records, the forth chapter dedicated to general direction of Sonatrach: presentation; business; organisation chart; archive department; archive management at archive department, fifth chapter dedicated to the data analyze collected by data collection tool; presentation of study results and some advices for performing records management at Sonatrach company and help in the application of ISO 15489 standard.
Development of an application to determine quality indexes in rivers through artificial neural networks applied to data from the Bogota river
Authors: Mendez Lopez Luis Enrique , Salcedo Parra Octavio Jose , Espitia R. Miguel J.
Published: December 2017

The quality of water in a river is a factor that must be influenced by the system that
surrounds it, in this work we try to determine through a historical set of
measurements on the Bogota river between years 2008 to 2015 supplied by the
Autonomous Regional Corporation of Cundinamarca (CAR). We want to know the
variables with the greatest impact on changes in the water index of the ICA and
with them to build a model using artificial neural networks to predict water quality
indexes in any type of river in the same Bogota river.
LA EMERGENCIA DE LOS HIPERMEDIOS ONLINE ¿UN NUEVO DESAFÍO PARA LA TEORÍA/METODOLOGÍA SEMIÓTICA?
Authors: Silva Pedro
Published: December 2017

El surgimiento de tres hipermedias online El Territorio Digital, Primera Edición Web y Noticias de la Calle Edición Web, versiones electrónicas de tres medios locales gráficos impresos El Territorio, Primera Edición y Noticias de la Calle (todos editados en la ciudad de Posadas, Misiones,  Argentina) constituye un fenómeno de manifestación de sentido susceptible de ser interpretado desde la perspectiva semiótica. Emergencia de un proceso Semiótico hipermediatizado relativamente «novedoso» cuyo abordaje demanda una revisión crítica de ciertos aspectos teóricos–metodológicos del campo semiótico. Trabajo de actualización que permitiría la readecuación y la construcción de nuevas categorías que habiliten una interpretación posible del modo en que funcionan estos megadispositivos hipertextuales, multimediales e interactivos online desde un enfoque que reconoce su inscripción en procesos semióticos complejos de continuidades y transformaciones en los cuales se regeneran formatos, y discursos.La contrastación de los formatos gráficos en papel y de los megaformatos hipermediáticos online en soporte electrónico (pantalla) es un camino posible para un rastreo de ciertos indicios de reconstituciones generadas como consecuencia de su inserción en un proceso de continuidades y transformaciones.
An evaluation model for the implementation of hospital information system in public hospitals using multi-criteria-decision-making (MCDM) approaches
Authors: Esfahani Ali Aliakbar , Ahmadi Hossein , Nilashi Mehrbakhsh , Alizadeh Mojtaba , Bashiri Azadeh , Abbasi Farajzadeh Mohsen , Shahmoradi Leila , Rasouli Hamid Reza , Hekmat Moustafa
Published: December 2017

Background: Hospital Information System (HIS) is implemented to provide high-quality patient care. The aim of this study is to identify significant dimensional factors that influence the hospital decision in adopting the HIS.Methods: This study designs the initial integrated model by taking the three main dimensions in adopting HIS technology. Accordingly, DEMATEL was utilized to test the strength of interdependencies among the dimensions and variables. Then ANP approach is adapted to determining how the factors are weighted and prioritized by professionals and main users working in the Iranian public hospitals, involved with the HIS system.Results: The results indicated that “Perceived Technical Competence” is a key factor in the Human dimension. The respondents also believed that “Relative Advantage," “Compatibility” and “Security Concern” of Technology dimension should be further assessed in relation to other factors. With respect to Organization dimension, “Top Management Support” and “Vendor Support” are considered more important than others.Conclusion: Applying the TOE and HOT-fit models as the pillar of our developed model with significant findings add to the growing literature on the factors associated with the adoption of HIS and also shed some light for managers of public hospitals in Iran to successfully adopt the HIS.
Updates to the Marine Algal Flora of the Boulder Patch in the Beaufort Sea off Northern Alaska as Revealed by DNA Barcoding + Supplementary Appendix 1 (See Article Tools)
Authors: Bringloe Trevor T. , Dunton Kenneth H. , Saunders Gary W.
Published: December 2017

Since its discovery four decades ago, the Boulder Patch kelp bed community in the Beaufort Sea has been an important site for long-term ecological studies in northern Arctic Alaska. Given the difficulties associated with identifying species of marine algae on the basis of morphology, we sought to DNA barcode a portion of the flora from the area and update a recently published species list. Genetic data were generated for 20 species in the area. Fifty-five percent of the barcoded flora confirmed the morphological species identifications. Five barcoded species revealed what are likely misapplied names to the Boulder Patch flora; the updated names include Ahnfeltia borealis, Phycodrys fimbriata, Pylaiella washingtoniensis, Rhodomela lycopodioides f. flagellaris, and Ulva prolifera. The remaining four species require taxonomic work and possibly represent new records for the Boulder Patch. Our observations indicate that we need considerably more research to understand marine macroalgal biodiversity in the Arctic. Supplementing Arctic species lists using genetic data will be essential in establishing an accurate and reliable baseline for monitoring changes in ecosystem biodiversity driven by long-term changes in regional climate.
Long-Term Impact of Optimum Contribution Selection Strategies on Local Livestock Breeds with Historical Introgression Using the Example of German Angler Cattle
Authors: Wang Yu , Segelke Dierck , Emmerling Reiner , Bennewitz Jörn , Wellmann Robin
Published: December 2017

The long-term performance of different selection strategies was evaluated via simulation using the example of a local cattle breed, German Angler cattle. Different optimum contribution selection (OCS) approaches to maximize genetic gain were compared to a reference scenario without selection and truncation selection. The kinships and migrant contribution (MC) were estimated from genomic data. Truncation selection achieved the highest genetic gain but decreased diversity considerably at native alleles. It also caused the highest increase in MCs. Traditional OCS, which only constrains kinship, achieved almost the same genetic gain but also caused a small increase of MC and remarkably reduced the diversity of native alleles. When MC was required not to increase and the increase of kinship at native alleles was restricted, the MC levels and the diversity at native alleles were well managed, and the genetic gain was only slightly reduced. However, genetic progress was substantially lower in the scenario that aimed to recover the original genetic background. Truncation selection and traditional OCS selection both reduce the genetic originality of breeds with historical introgression. The inclusion of MC and kinship at native alleles as additional constraints in OCS showed great potential for conservation. Recovery of the original genetic background is possible but requires many generations of selection and reduces the genetic progress in performance traits. Hence, constraining MCs at their current values can be recommended to avoid further reduction of genetic originality.