bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Connecting People with Cancer to Physical Activity and Exercise Programs: A Pathway to Create Accessibility and Engagement
Authors: Mina D. Santa , Sabiston C.M. , Au D. , Fong A.J. , Capozzi L.C. , Langelier D. , Chasen M. , Chiarotto J. , Tomasone J.R. , Jones J.M. , Chang E. , Culos-Reed S.N.
Published: May 2018

Recent guidelines concerning exercise for people with cancer provide evidence-based direction for exercise assessment and prescription for clinicians and their patients. Although the guidelines promote exercise integration into clinical care for people with cancer, they do not support strategies for bridging the guidelines with related resources or programs. Exercise program accessibility remains a challenge in implementing the guidelines, but that challenge might be mitigated with conceptual frameworks (“pathways”) that connect patients with exercise-related resources. In the present paper, we describe a pathway model and related resources that were developed by an expert panel of practitioners and researchers in the field of exercise and rehabilitation in oncology and that support the transition from health care practitioner to exercise programs or services for people with cancer. The model acknowledges the nuanced distinctions between research and exercise programming, as well as physical activity promotion, that, depending on the available programming in the local community or region, might influence practitioner use. Furthermore, the pathway identifies and provides examples of processes for referral, screening, medical clearance, and programming for people after a cancer diagnosis. The pathway supports the implementation of exercise guidelines and should serve as a model of enhanced care delivery to increase the health and well-being of people with cancer.
Measuring Patient-Reported Outcomes to Improve Cancer Care in Canada: An Analysis of Provincial Survey Data
Authors: Tran K. , Zomer S. , Chadder J. , Earle C. , Fung S. , Liu J. , Louzado C. , Rahal R. , Moxam R. Shaw , Green E.
Published: May 2018

Patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMS) are an important component of the shift from disease-centred to person-centred care. In oncology, PROMS describe the effects of cancer and its treatment from the patient perspective and ideally enable patients to communicate to their providers the physical symptoms and psychosocial concerns that are most relevant to them. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System–revised (ESAS-r) is a commonly used and validated tool in Canada to assess symptoms related to cancer. Here, we describe the extent to which patientreported outcome programs have been implemented in Canada and the severity of symptoms causing distress for patients with cancer. As of April 2017, 8 of 10 provinces had implemented the ESAS-r to assess patient-reported outcomes. Data capture methods, the proportion of cancer treatment sites that have implemented the ESAS-r, and the time and frequency of screening vary from province to province. From October 2016 to March 2017 in the 8 reporting provinces, 88.0% of cancer patients were screened for symptoms. Of patients who reported having symptoms, 44.3% reported depression, with 15.5% reporting moderate-to-high levels; 50.0% reported pain, with 18.6% reporting moderate-to-high levels; 56.2% reported anxiety, with 20.4% reporting moderate-to-high levels; and 75.1% reported fatigue, with 34.4% reporting moderate-to-high levels. There are some notable areas in which the implementation of PROMS could be improved in Canada. Findings point to a need to increase the number of cancer treatment sites that screen all patients for symptoms; to standardize when and how frequently patients are screened across the country; to screen patients for symptoms during all phases of their cancer journey, not just during treatment; and to assess whether giving cancer care providers real-time patient-reported outcomes data has led to appropriate interventions that reduce the symptom burden and improve patient outcomes. Continued measurement and reporting at the system level will allow for a better understanding of progress in PROMS activity over time and of the areas in which targeted quality improvement efforts could ensure that patient symptoms and concerns are being addressed.
Evidence-Based Best Practices for EGFR T790M Testing in Lung Cancer in Canada
Authors: Stockley T. , Souza C. A. , Cheema P. K. , Melosky B. , Kamel-Reid S. , Tsao M. S. , Spatz A. , Karsan A.
Published: May 2018

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIS) are recommended as first-line systemic therapy for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) having mutations in the EGFR gene. Resistance to TKIS eventually occurs in all nsclc patients treated with such drugs. In patients with resistance to TKIS caused by the EGFR T790M mutation, the third-generation TKI osimertinib is now the standard of care. For optimal patient management, accurate EGFR T790M testing is required. A multidisciplinary working group of pathologists, laboratory medicine specialists, medical oncologists, a respirologist, and a thoracic radiologist from across Canada was convened to discuss best practices for EGFR T790M mutation testing in Canada. The group made recommendations in the areas of the testing algorithm and the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic aspects of clinical testing for both tissue testing and liquid biopsy circulating tumour DNA testing. The recommendations aim to improve EGFR T790M testing in Canada and to thereby improve patient care.
Overwhelming Research and Clinical Evidence of Exercise Medicine Efficacy in Cancer Management—Translation into Practice Is the Challenge before Us
Authors: Newton Robert U.
Published: May 2018

The paper “Connecting people with cancer to physical activity and exercise programs: a pathway to create accessibility and engagement” is very timely. [...]
Contribution to the floristic knowledge of the head of the Po Valley (Piedmont, north Italy)
Authors: Bouvet Daniela , Pistarino Annalaura , Soldano Adriano , Banfi Enrico , Barbo Massimo , Bartolucci Fabrizio , Bovio Maurizio , Cancellieri Laura , Conti Fabio , Di Pietro Romeo , Faraoni Francesco , Fascetti Simonetta , Galasso Gabriele , Gangale Carmen , Lattanzi Edda , Peccenini Simonetta , Perrino Enrico Vito , Masin Roberto Rizzieri , Romano Vito Antonio , Rosati Leonardo , Salerno Giovanni , Stinca Adriano , Tilia Agnese , Uzunov Dimitar
Published: May 2018

In 2014, the annual field trip of the working group for Floristics, Systematics, and Evolution of the Italian Botanical Society was held in Piemonte (northern Italy), at the head of the Po Valley. This valley, at whose extremity is located the Monviso (3,841 m a.s.l.), belongs to the Cottian Alps about which very little is known from a floristic point of view. An inventory of the taxa of vascular plants collected during the field trip is reported here. The research led to the identification of 3,546 exsiccata, kept in nine public and nine private collections. A total of 669 taxa belonging to 79 plant families were recorded. Six taxa resulted endemic to Italy and three exclusive to Piemonte, while only nine alien species were detected; six taxa are new and five confirmed for the regional flora.
Porifera collection of the Italian National Antarctic Museum (MNA), with an updated checklist from Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea)
Authors: Ghiglione Claudio , Alvaro Maria Chiara , Cecchetto Matteo , Canese Simonepietro , Downey Rachel , Guzzi Alice , Mazzoli Claudio , Piazza Paola , Tore Rapp Hans , Sarà Antonio , Schiaparelli Stefano
Published: May 2018

This new dataset presents occurrence data for Porifera collected in the Ross Sea, mainly in the Terra Nova Bay area, and curated at the Italian National Antarctic Museum (MNA, section of Genoa). Specimens were collected in 331 different sampling stations at depths ranging from 17 to 1,100 meters in the framework of 17 different Italian Antarctic expeditions funded by the Italian National Antarctic Research Program (PNRA). A total of 807 specimens, belonging to 144 morphospecies (i.e., 95 taxa identified at species level and 49 classified at least at the genus level) is included in the dataset. Nearly half (45%) of the species reported here correspond to species already known for Terra Nova Bay. Out of the remaining 55% previously unknown records, under a third (~29%) were classified at the species level, while over a quarter (~26%) were ascribed to the genus level only and these would require further study. All vouchers are permanently curated at the MNA and are available for study to the scientific community. A 3D model of an uncommon species from the Ross Sea, i.e. Tethyopsisbrondstedi (Burton, 1929), is also presented and will be made available for outreach purposes.
Speech Therapy for Children Who Stutter
Authors: Seth Divya , Maruthy Santosh
Published: May 2018

This chapter aims to investigate and evaluate the evidence available for stuttering treatment research in children who stutter (CWS) and provide a qualitative review of the same. Studies were considered for review if (1) they were behavioral intervention of stuttering for children, (2) participants were in the age range of 2-18 years, and (3) the outcomes reported assessed stuttering. Twenty-seven studies were obtained through an electronic search of databases covering two approaches and 10 techniques. The analysis of these studies revealed that direct approaches have a stronger evidence base in comparison to the indirect approaches. The most popular approach with maximum studies is the early intervention Lidcombe program. The commonly used outcome measures included the percentage of syllables stuttered, syllables per minute, and severity rating scales. The conclusion drawn from the review suggest that evidence base to support behavioral intervention of CWS exists for a limited number of intervention techniques and among them very few exploring the long-term effects of the intervention.
Role of Microfinance in Financial Inclusion in India
Authors: Malhotra Madhuri
Published: May 2018

The purpose of this chapter is to critically evaluate the status of microfinance in India, the types, characteristics, and modes of operation of MFIs. It also highlights the main differences between commercial baking and microfinance institutions and examines the extent to which banks fulfill financial requirements and of whom? This chapter presents a linkage among microfinance institutions, financial inclusion, and economic development on a country. The study reveals that MFIs contribute in the upliftment of the society leading to economic benefit to the country as a whole. It makes the reader realize the importance of microfinance in the economic development of a country which cannot be realized just by uplifting the structured and most sophisticated banking sector. Handholding of the poor and rural population is required in order to accelerate the process of financial inclusion and thereby reaching the goal of economic development.
Design Shortcomings in E-Service Enrolment Processes
Authors: Porter Chris
Published: May 2018

Enrolment processes could make or break the success of an e-government service, and bad design decisions could build up to a cataclysmic failure in e-service take-up. This article reviews a number of public-sector and commercial services which experienced adoption issues (or successes) arising from enrolment-related design decisions. A set of design shortcomings was synthesised, drawing on literature to assess their impact on end users, as well as on the service provider. These design shortcomings, along with a set of actionable recommendations, are discussed and presented with respect to the user, the task at hand and the environment of use, thus aligning this discussion to the core pillars of ISO-9241-210 (Ergonomics of human-system interaction – Part 210: Human-centred design for interactive systems).
A Communication Platform for Group Decision Support System
Authors: Abdelhadi Mounya , Hamdadou Djamila , Menni Nabil
Published: May 2018

In a group decision support system, the various decision-makers have their own information, constrains, decision strategies, preferences, and objectives which are generally not shared or communicated. This implies that the group decision process is distributed between the different entities implicated and impacted by various group members' characteristics. Solution to this problem is to find a decision that would be acceptable to all the decision-makers, following the necessity of a negotiation process that allows the elaboration of a common agreement for a group that faces a conflict on the decision to take. In the current study, the authors propose to establish a communication platform for a group decision support system (GDSS) based on web services, incorporating a multicriteria analysis methods and a negotiation protocol.
Advantages and Obstacles of Electronic Commerce in Sports Footwear
Authors: Knežević Blaženka , Šantić Boris , Novak Ivan
Published: May 2018

The purpose of this article is to explore the perception of consumers regarding electronic commerce as a tool for sports footwear purchasing. Based on secondary sources, firstly, the authors define e-commerce and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Then, the results of the empirical research are presented with the aim of (1) determining consumer perception of electronic commerce in the area of this specific product group, and (2) determining the difference between two generations of consumers. Two relevant age groups are compared: the younger population (18-39 years) and middle-aged consumers (40-59 years). The study was conducted on a sample of 202 respondents, of whom 110 are members of the young population and 92 are members of the middle age population. This research empirically confirmed that there are significant differences between generations when it comes to attitudes towards electronic commerce, thus this paper filling the existing gap in modern literature in retail and electronic commerce fields.
Modelling the Effect on Quality of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) facilities in Higher Education
Authors: Elharakany Reem Aly , Moscardini Alfredo , Khalifa Nermine Mohamed , Elghany Marwa Mohamed Abd
Published: May 2018

This article contends that to modernise the nation, the higher education system must fulfil the community expectation of perceived quality and have a distinguished balance in graduate output relative to labour market requirements. Better finding strategy for information and communication technology (ICT) facilities should be adopted to enhance the performance of the HE institutions. The availability of (ICT) facilities act as the vital factor in choosing to apply to a certain university in accordance to students. Hence, these facilities in Egyptian Universities were synthesised to establish the effect of the resources provided by Egyptian HE institutions in the context of the quality of the education through the enrichment of student experience.
Fractional-Order Optimal Control of Fractional-Order Linear Vibration Systems with Time Delay
Authors: Balochian Saeed , Rajaee Nahid
Published: May 2018

Vibration control of fractional-order linear systems in the presence of time delays has been dealt in this article. Considering a delayed n-degree-of freedom linear structure that is modeled by fractional order equations, a fractional-order optimal control is provided to minimize both control input and output of delayed system via quadratic objective function. To do this, first the fractional order model of system that is subject to time delay is rewritten into a non-delay form through a particular transformation. Then, a fractional order optimal controller is provided using the classical optimal control theory to find an optimal input control. A delayed viscose system is then presented as a practical worked-out example. Numerical simulation results are given to confirm the efficiency of the proposed control method.
Adaptive Four-dot Median Filter for Removing 1-99% Densities of Salt-and-Pepper Noise in Images
Authors: Zhang Xin-Ming , Kang Qiang , Cheng Jin-Feng , Wang Xia
Published: May 2018

In order to accelerate denoising and improve the denoising performance of the current median filters, an Adaptive Four-dot Median Filter (AFMF) for image restoration is proposed in this article. AFMF is not only very efficient and fast in logic execution, but also it can restore the corrupted images with 1–99% densities of salt-and-pepper noise to the satisfactory ones. Without any complicated operation for noise detection, it intuitively and simply distinguishes impulse noises, while keeping the noise-free pixels intact. Only the uncorrupted pixels of the four-dot mask in adaptive filtering windows are used for the adoption of candidates for median finding, whatever filtering window size is. Furthermore, the adoption of recursive median filters leads to denoising performance improvement and faster filtering. The simple logic of the proposed algorithm obtains significant milestones on the fidelity of a restored image. Relevant experimental results on subjective visualization and objective digital measure validate the robustness of the proposed filter.
Sixty Earth-Days Test of a Prototype Pt/HTCC Alumina Package in Simulated Venus Environment
Authors: Chen Liangyu , Neudeck Philip G. , Meredith Roger D. , Lukco Dorothy , Spry David J. , Nakley Leah M. , Phillips Kyle G. , Beheim Glenn M. , Hunter Gary W.
Published: May 2018

This paper presents experimental results of a prototype high temperature co-fired ceramic (HTCC) package with Au/Pt metallization in a three-phase harsh environment test that culminated with 60-day demonstration in simulated Venus surface environment of 465 °C with corrosive atmosphere at 90 bar pressure. The prototype package is based on previously developed and reported HTCC package successfully tested with multiple analog and digital silicon carbide (SiC) high temperatures semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) at NASA Glenn Research Center in 500 °C Earth air ambient for over ten thousands hours, and short-term tested at temperatures above 800 °C. The three-phase harsh environment test started with 48 hours in 465 °C Earth air, followed by 48 hours in 465 °C nitrogen at 90 bar pressure and 1400 hours in simulated Venus surface environment of 465 °C with corrosive atmosphere at 90 bar. Initial analytical results of the package materials and surfaces after exposure to Venus environment are discussed to assess the stability of the packaging materials in the tested environments. The test in simulated Venus environment was implemented in the NASA Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER). The results of this study suggest that an effective encapsulation of areas of surface metallization and vicinities may help to improve electrical performance of a HTCC alumina packaging system in Venus environment.
Modelling the Influence of Conformal Coatings on Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue of Solder Interconnects in Electronic Packages
Authors: Serebreni Maxim , Wilcoxon Ross , McCluskey F. Patrick
Published: May 2018

Protecting electronic components at harsh environments and applications often requires the use of conformal coatings, underfills or potting compounds. The temperature dependent properties of these materials greatly depend on their chemical formulation. Conformal coatings used for electronic applications are available in a variety of materials ranging from silicones, acrylics, polyurethanes, paralyne and epoxies. The glass transition temperature (Tg) varies for each material and represents a phase change from a hard glassy one to a soft rubbery state. Temperature fluctuations experienced by electronics can span a wide range that can often include the Tg of the encapsulant.

In this paper, thermal cycling simulations are performed on QFN and BGA components using different conformal coating materials. Material characterization is performed to determine the temperature dependent properties of several conformal coating materials. Results illustrate higher damage accumulation during ramp down and cold side of thermal cycles. Information obtained in this study is used to develop a mitigation strategy that enables selection of encapsulants without compromising desired system level encapsulation method to increase overall board level reliability.
Collaborative governance and watershed management in biosphere reserves in Brazil and Canada
Authors: Ferreira Maria Inês Paes , Shaw Pamela , Kenneth Sakaki Graham , Alexander Taylor , Donnini Jade Golzio Barqueta , Rego Virgínia Vilas Boas Sá
Published: May 2018

Water management within vulnerable ecosystems managed by multiple jurisdictions can be very complex. This study compares regulatory environments and deconstructs the approaches used for watershed governance and environmental management inside two UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserves to identify possible transferability between the two management entities. Three methodological approaches were applied: participatory observation, in-depth interviews of key informants, and document research. We concluded that while there are differences between the regulatory frameworks and localized practices, at a foundational level the goals and desired outcomes relating to environmental protection are not dependent on location, but mainly on the integration and the establishment of common objectives among the diverse social actors involved in the management and from the interaction between different organisms of social control. Additionally, there are elements in the application of regulations and practices in both locales that could be transferred to other jurisdictions interested in addressing watershed protection in vulnerable ecosystems governed by multiple jurisdictions.
Injectivity of the Connecting Homomorphisms in Inductive Limits of Elliott–Thomsen Algebras
Authors: Liu Zhichao
Published: May 2018

Let$A$be the inductive limit of a sequence$$\begin{eqnarray}A_{1}\xrightarrow[{}]{\unicode[STIX]{x1D719}_{1,2}}A_{2}\xrightarrow[{}]{\unicode[STIX]{x1D719}_{2,3}}A_{3}\longrightarrow \cdots\end{eqnarray}$$with$A_{n}=\bigoplus _{i=1}^{n_{i}}A_{[n,i]}$, where all the$A_{[n,i]}$are Elliott–Thomsen algebras and$\unicode[STIX]{x1D719}_{n,n+1}$are homomorphisms. In this paper, we will prove that$A$can be written as another inductive limit$$\begin{eqnarray}B_{1}\xrightarrow[{}]{\unicode[STIX]{x1D713}_{1,2}}B_{2}\xrightarrow[{}]{\unicode[STIX]{x1D713}_{2,3}}B_{3}\longrightarrow \cdots\end{eqnarray}$$with$B_{n}=\bigoplus _{i=1}^{n_{i}^{\prime }}B_{[n,i]^{\prime }}$, where all the$B_{[n,i]^{\prime }}$are Elliott–Thomsen algebras and with the extra condition that all the$\unicode[STIX]{x1D713}_{n,n+1}$are injective.
Research Conducted by Hospital Pharmacists: Integral Component of Daily Practice or Unrealistic Expectation?
Authors: Tisdale James E
Published: May 2018

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La recherche réalisée par les pharmaciens d’hôpitaux : une composante indispensable de la pratique quotidienne ou une attente irréaliste?
Authors: Tisdale James E.
Published: May 2018

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Peer-Assisted Learning in General Internal Medicine: Pharmacy Students’ Perspectives
Authors: Kan Karen , Chow Janet , Ng Karen , Malik Rowena , Steenhof Naomi
Published: May 2018

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Health Care System and Pharmacy Practice in Hong Kong
Authors: Lee Chui Ping
Published: May 2018

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Should Pharmacists Be Allowed to Conscientiously Object to Medicines Supply on the Basis of Their Personal Beliefs?
Authors: Isaac Sami , Chaar Betty , Savulescu Julian
Published: May 2018

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Stability of Dapsone in Extemporaneously Compounded Oral Suspensions
Authors: Alarie Hugo , Friciu M Mihaela , Leclair Grégoire
Published: May 2018

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Lost in Translation: Expanding Clinical Pharmacy Services through a Universal Language
Authors: Tkachuk Stacey , Mabasa Vincent H
Published: May 2018

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Connaître la situation de la pharmacie hospitalière
Authors: Doucette Douglas
Published: May 2018

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Hospital Pharmacy’s Situational Awareness
Authors: Doucette Douglas
Published: May 2018

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Se réoutiller pour le nouveau millénaire : les études supérieures!
Authors: MacKeigan Linda
Published: May 2018

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Vinorelbine in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: Has a survival benefit been achieved in clinical practice?
Authors: Street Lesley E. , Chambers Carole R.
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

Purpose: Vinorelbine used in conjunction with cisplatin in advanced, inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer has been linked to a survival advantage in this otherwise terminal disease. Survival outcomes achieved in clinical trials, however, may not be matched in practice thus necessitating this practical evaluation.

Methods: A provincial evaluation of all patients treated with this regimen from September 1994 to July 1996 was conducted by chart review. Survival data was analyzed by the Kaplan-Meier methodology.

Results: The median survival time and survival rate observed in this practical evaluation was comparable to that achieved in an earlier clinical trial. A paradoxical trend between lower dose intensity of both vinorelbine and cisplatin and improved survival was noted (p<0.0005). Hematological toxicity was common.

Conclusion: A survival advantage of vinorelbine and cisplatin in this population when compared with best supportive care was observed.Further investigations of different doses and schedules as well as quality of life assessments would complement the finding of this study.

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Objectif : L'administration conjointe de vinorelbine et de cisplatine dans les cas de cancer du poumon à grandes cellules inopérable a été associée à une meilleure survie clans ces cas de maladie autrement fatale. Cependant, ces avantages au plan de la de survie observés lors des essais cliniques pourraient ne pas être reproductibles dans la pratique. C'est pourquoi cette évaluation pratique est nécessaire.

Méthode : Une évaluation de tous les patients traités par cette association médicamenteuse de septembre 1994 à juillet 1996 a été menée dans la province, à partir de l'analyse des dossiers médicaux des patients. Les données sur la survie ont été analysées au moyen de la méthode de Kaplan-Meyer.

Résultats : Le temps de survie et le taux de survie moyens notés au cours de cette évaluation pratique étaient comparables à ceux observés lors des essais cliniques antérieurs. Une tendance paradoxale entre de faibles doses de vinorelbine et de cisplatine et une amélioration de la survie a été notée (p < 0,0005). L'hématotoxicité était courante.

Conclusion : On a remarqué un avantage au plan de la survie avec l'administration conjointe de vinorelbine et de cisplatine dans cette population, en comparaison aux meilleurs soins de soutien. Des études de doses et de schémas posologiques plus poussées el des évaluations de la qualité de vie viendraient compléter les résultats de cette étude.
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infections and Treatment
Authors: Tailor Sandra A.N.
Published: May 2018

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Gender Differences in Use of a Pedestrian Crossing: An Observational Study in Newcastle upon Tyne
Authors: O'Dowd Eryn , Pollet Thomas V
Published: May 2018

Evolutionary psychologists have put forward that there are evolved differences in risk taking between men and women. Potentially, these also play out in every day behaviours, such as in traffic. We hypothesised that (perceived) gender would influence using a pedestrian crossing. In addition, we also explored if a contextual factor, presence of daylight, could modify risk taking behaviour. 558 pedestrians were directly observed and their use of a crossing near a Metro station in a large city in the North East of England was coded. Using logistic regression, we found evidence that women were more inclined than men to use the crossing. We found no evidence for a contextual effect of daylight or an interaction between daylight and gender on use of the crossing. We discuss the limitations and implications of this finding with reference to literature on risk taking.
Sangkulirang Mangkalihat: The Earliest Prehistoric Rock-Art in the World
Authors: Sumantri Dirga Imam Gozali , Soeria Atmadja Dicky A. S. , Setiawan Pindi
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Borneo island, a part of Sundaland – a great mainland in South East Asia thousands of years ago – is the largest island in Indonesian Archipelago. In the middle-eastern of East Borneo, lies a peninsula karst region named Sangkulirang Mangkalihat. The region’s biodiversity contains many species of flora and fauna which are part of karst ecosystem. Surprisingly, thousands prehistoric rock art paintings and engraving were found here, spread over 48 inland caves in seven different karst mountain areas. The rock arts are painted on the ceiling, wall, and hollow of the cave depends on the meaning. They illustrate forms such as spiritual images (zoomorphic and antropomorphic) for sacred spiritual meaning, and social phenomenon images (tools and weapons) for description of daily life. From all those rock-arts, hand paintings are the most common elements appeared. Compared to other paintings, these are the only negative images using different techniques. Radiocarbon dating indicated that the rock-arts at Tewet Cave in Sangkulirang Mangkalihat is 40,000 BP. It is much earlier compared to Lascaux Cave (35,400 BP) and Chauvet Cave (32,000) in France which were previously known as the earliest one in the world. Rock arts and some archeological findings also indicate the migration of Austronesian People. During the migration, Borneo’s climate and land cover were changing from time to time. Continental climate occurred when all Sundaland was still dry (40,000–21,000 BP), followed by tropical savanna climate and archipelagic climate (12,000–7.000 BP), and then Tropical Rainforest consecutively (1,000 BP). Correlatively, geological interpretations from such areas indicate land cover changes. These changes effected Austronesian ways of living, e.g. from hunting to fishing, and were depicted clearly on their paintings. Today, – as observed from time series satellite images – industrial activities such as karst exploitation for cement production and land clearing for palm oil plantation are threatening Sangkulirang Mangkalihat as they are approaching this particular areas. Efforts were conducted to preserve these particular sites, from establishing local regulations to a great step to propose it as one of UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage. To disseminate its importance as the world’s earliest known rock arts, a particular map should be designed. The map should be able to describe multiple aspects regarding these sites, i.e. its location and position among other world rock arts, detail locations in the sites, climate and geomorphological changes occurred and its effects to these rock arts, its correlation to prehistoric migration, and threats faced today from industrial activities. An integrated, multiscale representation of such geospatial informations is considered.
Recent innovation of geospatial information technology to support disaster risk management and responses
Authors: Une Hiroshi , Nakano Takayuki
Published: May 2018

Abstract. Geographic location is one of the most fundamental and indispensable information elements in the field of disaster response and prevention. For example, in the case of the Tohoku Earthquake in 2011, aerial photos taken immediately after the earthquake greatly improved information sharing among different government offices and facilitated rescue and recovery operations, and maps prepared after the disaster assisted in the rapid reconstruction of affected local communities. Thanks to the recent development of geospatial information technology, this information has become more essential for disaster response activities. Advancements in web mapping technology allows us to better understand the situation by overlaying various location-specific data on base maps on the web and specifying the areas on which activities should be focused. Through 3-D modelling technology, we can have a more realistic understanding of the relationship between disaster and topography. Geospatial information technology can sup-port proper preparation and emergency responses against disasters by individuals and local communities through hazard mapping and other information services using mobile devices. Thus, geospatial information technology is playing a more vital role on all stages of disaster risk management and responses. In acknowledging geospatial information’s vital role in disaster risk reduction, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, adopted at the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, repeatedly reveals the importance of utilizing geospatial information technology for disaster risk reduction. This presentation aims to report the recent practical applications of geospatial information technology for disaster risk management and responses.
How to learn Thematic Cartography in the context of Geosciences and Engineering? Towards a new pedagogical proposal
Authors: Vargas German Giovanni , Rocha Luz Angela
Published: May 2018

Abstract. This paper aims to expose the development of a educational proposal supported in the use of ICT, adopting for this purpose the methodology of instructional design ADDIE, widely used in the design and development of e-learning courses, which offer the possibility of analyzing the results obtained from an individual assessment of each one of these phases and make the feedback respective to the whole process, therefore it allowing assess the effectiveness of the training in terms of its quality and relevance in the academic and professional work of learners, with the goal of helping the process of teaching-learning of Thematic Cartography applied to the study of Geosciences through the design and implementation of a free course in a virtual environment. In this sense the course allows to highlight the scope of the thematic map as a support tool for smart land management in Colombia. The final result is a theoretical and practical virtual course proposed to be developed over a period of five weeks with a total of fifty hours of academic work by the learner, oriented to facilitate the appropriation of concepts, criteria and techniques for reading and apply graphical representation of geospatial information, used and produced in the theme of Geosciences and the use of web tools for geo-visualization and publication. Likewise, this paper offers a short discussion of the opportunities and challenges that involve the course construction, to join efforts that motivate innovation and continuous improvement in transfer quality knowledge in this discipline.
Minecraft® on Demand – A new IGN service which combines game and 3D cartography
Authors: Lecordix François , Fremont David , Jilani Moez , Séguin Emmanuel , Kriat Sofiane
Published: May 2018

Abstract. The French national mapping agency, Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière (IGN), decided to develop a new web service, called Minecraft on Demand (www.ign.fr/Minecraft), designed to provide Minecraft maps from the geographic data that IGN produces. This free web service enables the user to select the center of the map and to get a Minecraft world of 5 km long and 5 km wide, at the scale 1 : 1. The player can easily input this map into Minecraft, the world’s most popular video game with 121 million copies sold. Launched in June 2016 in France, the service Minecraft® on Demand obtained a fair success (10,000 maps downloaded), more specifically among young people, since it may enable them to discover IGN data and geography.
VEIDO REANIMACIJA PO VEIDINIO NERVO PAŽEIDIMO
Authors: Latakaitė Gabrielė , Daunoravičius Dainius , Minderis Mindaugas , Vitkus Kęstutis , Kaupas Simonas , Bagdonas Rokas , Martinėlis Arnas
Published: May 2018

Veidinio nervo pažeidimas sukelia ne tik funkcines, bet ir psichologines bei socialines problemas. Šiame straipsnyje pristatomas klinikinis atvejis: 54 metų moteriai dėl ilgalaikio veidinio nervo pažeidimo Vilniaus universitetinės ligoninės Santaros klinikos Plastinės ir rekonstrukcinės chirurgijos skyriuje 2015 metais buvo atlikta veido reanimacija, naudojant kramtomojo raumens transpoziciją ir plačiosios fascijos transplantaciją. Įvertintos priežastys, kreipimosi laikas po nervo pažeidimo iki rekonstrukcinio gydymo bei aptarti pooperaciniai rezultatai po pusės ir 2 metų pagal May klasifikaciją.
QUALITY OF LIFE CHANGES IN POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AFTER SHORT TERM TAI CHI EXERCISE PROGRAM
Authors: Lašinytė Ema , Berškienė Kristina , Mauricienė Vilma
Published: May 2018

Objectives. To evaluate quality of life changes in post-menopausal women with osteoporosis after application of Tai Chi exercise program.

Material and methods. 13 post-menopausal women with osteoporosis participated in the study which included application of Tai Chi exercise program for eight weeks. Two, one-hour group training sessions were taught per week. Quality of life was assessed two times: before and after eight weeks of Tai Chi program. Quality of life measurements were conducted using SF-36 questionnaire.

Results. Research data showed statistically significant changes (p<.05) in three of eight SF-36 fields after application of Tai Chi exercise program: bodily pain, general health perception and emotional role functioning while no significant changes were observed in other five fields (p≥ .05).

Conclusions. Obtained results showed positive changes in Physical and Mental component areas. However, further future research is still needed to find out how Tai Chi program would affect other fields of the life.
ELT in Algeria: The Hegemony of the Teach-to-the-Test Approach
Authors: Benmoussat Smail , Benmoussat Nabil Djawad
Published: May 2018

The late 1970s witnessed the emergence of a widespread movement that expressed its reaction against the approaches and methods which focused too much on the teaching of discrete items. That was clearly stated by applied linguists, teachers and educators who virtually all contended that traditional methods which used translation and systematic grammatical analysis left the language learners little time to practice the spoken language and to enhance their communicative abilities. As a direct outcome of such reaction, a concern developed to make foreign language teaching, not least English “communicative”. Communicative Language Teaching, henceforth CLT, has attracted a worldwide interest. Regrettably, seldom is testing processed “communicatively”; most Algerian EFL teachers prefer to cling tenaciously to the teach-to-the-test approach “principles”. This preference is closely related to the notion of “achievement” which means nothing more than giving the opportunity to the learner to score well on standardized tests and high-stakes exams. This dimension indicates the extent to which the teach-to-the-test approach acts as the “sword of Damocles” hanging over ELT in Algeria converting EFL keep-pace learners into set-the-pace swots.
Aesthetic Moral Metaphor in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Its Influence on Modern Chinese Aesthetic Literature
Authors: Yang Fang
Published: May 2018

In “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Oscar Wilde displays his artistic pursuit on art, life and society. Although he advocates “art for art’s sake”, yet his works could not be isloated from the social morality. In the novel, as Dorian sells his soul to the devil for his eternal beauty in appearance, the portait burdens the change of his ugliness. In some respect, the portait is a moral metaphor of Dorian himself. Basil Hallward, the painter of the protait, can be regarded as an artist metaphor to Wilde himself. Lord Henry Wotton, a famous dandy in the novel, manifests Wilde’s aestheic belief in lifestyle. So by analyzing the three main characters, this paper probes into the aesthetic moral metaphors involved in the novel, and talks about its influence on the modern Chinese aesthetic literature.
A Comparison of “A-Over-A” and the Psychological Momentum Theory
Authors: Zhou Xiaoying
Published: May 2018

Chomsky put forth his “A-over-A” theory in his book “Language and Mind”, which means if a sentence contains (S… (A...) A…) S (A-over-A) structure, then this sentence can only be transformed on the basis of the larger phrase. In this paper the author puts forth the “Psychological Momentum” theory to analyze the sentences which are ambiguous in meaning according to Chomsky’s “A-over-A” theory. In the author’s opinion, explaining sentences from the viewpoint of pure grammatical stratum will lead the researchers into a blind alley. As compared with Chomsky’s “A-over-A” theory, the “Psychological Momentum” theory is very useful to language researchers, so long as a sentence enters into communication, no matter how ambiguous its meaning may be, it will soon become clear without any ambiguity.
The Influence of Birth Country on Selection of Conference Destination - Employing Natural Language Processing
Authors: Davidovitch Nitza , Eckhaus Eyal
Published: May 2018

This study deals with immigrant scientists integrated in academia in Israel. Studies on the subject indicate the contribution of immigrant scientists to research. The current study focuses on the influence of scientists' birth country on selecting destinations for academic conferences, as well as on the influence of one's native language on the academic output resulting from research conferences. This is a pilot study exploring the effect of academic conferences from the perspective of birth country - comparing Israeli born and USSR born academics - on the motivation of faculty members to attend conferences, the nature of the conferences they select, the differences between Israeli natives and non-natives with regard to how their perceive the influence of conferences and their contribution to their academic work. This research offers a case study, investigating the effect of scholars from two different countries and cultural background, Israel and USSR. This pioneering research provides the grounds for many extensions, studies that will investigate the impact of other countries and their effect on conference selection. The study addresses a case study of a single university in Israel that absorbed many immigrant scientists from the former USSR in the 1990s. Ninety-four academic faculty members from various departments answered the questionnaire, of them 60.9% women and 39.1% men. Faculty members referred to the conference's contribution with regard to their professional development. In addition, the greater inclination of Israeli researchers than researchers born in the USSR to take their family members with them when travelling for conferences was noted. Since the contribution of immigrant scientists was found to be significant and since academic conferences are a significant part of the work of faculty members and receive considerable funds from academic institutions, the research findings might illuminate the choice of conferences by immigrant scientists and their preferences - compared to native born scientists - with the purpose of examining whether conferences are perceived by Israeli born faculty members as productive.
Risk factors and inflammatory predictors for Anastomotic Leakage following Total Mesorectal Excision with defunctioning stoma
Authors: Chernyshov Stanislav , Alexeev Mikhail , Rybakov Evgeny , Tarasov Mikhail , Shelygin Yuri , Zarodniuk Irina , Sukhina Marina
Published: May 2018

Background: This study aims to examine the factors involved in anastomotic leak (AL) following low anterior resection and total mesorectal excision (LAR-TME) and to determine the usefulness of early measurement of the inflammatory biomarkers C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Procalcitonin (PCT).
Methods: One hundred patients undergoing LAR-TME with a proximal diverting stoma were analyzed between 2013 and 2016. Postoperative CRP and PCT levels were measured on the 3rd and the 6th postoperative days.
Results: There were 11 clinical leaks with a negative impact in univariate analysis on AL of male gender, larger and stenotic tumours, intraoperative blood loss > 200 mL, the need for perioperative blood transfusion, postoperative anaemia and an operating time exceeding 180 minutes. On multivariate analysis, only perioperative blood transfusion was an independent AL risk factor. Recorded CRP was higher in AL patients when compared with non-AL cases on both the 3rd postoperative day (152.4 mg/L vs. 93 mg/L, respectively; P < 0.0001) and the 6th postoperative day (130.5 mg/L vs. 68.2 mg/L; P < 0.0001). The PCT levels also significantly differed between AL and non-AL cases on the 3rd postoperative day (0.5 ng/mL vs. 0.2 ng/mL, respectively; P < 0.0001) and the 6th postoperative day (1.16 ng/mL vs. 0.1 ng/mL, respectively; P < 0.0001). Both CRP and PCT showed high negative predictive values (NPV) for the diagnosis of an AL on both postoperative days.
Conclusion: Following low restorative proctectomy, the high NPV of CRP and PCT measurements for the diagnosis of anastomotic leaks may assist decision-making for early hospital discharge.
Do silêncio e do seu imaginário. A Book of Silence (Um Livro do Silêncio), de Sara Maitland, sob interrogação
Authors: Araújo Alberto Filipe Ribeiro de Abreu , García del Dujo Ángel
Published: May 2018

O presente estudo parte da obra de Sara Maitland, intitulada A Book of Silence (Um Livro do Silêncio), e procura refletir sobre esse tema na linha da alta espiritualidade cruzando-o com as figuras do imaginário que enformam o próprio silêncio. Com esta finalidade, procuramos na primeira parte, dedicada ao silêncio, compreender a natureza do silêncio, nas suas manifestações, tipos e imagens, tal como ele foi pensado e analisado por Sara Maitland na sua obra O Livro do Silêncio. Em seguida, numa segunda parte, refletir sobre o significado dessa constelação de imagens para tentarmos delinear o imaginário do silêncio. Na terceira parte, tendo já em conta os desenvolvimentos das primeira e segunda partes, refletiremos sobre a trilogia do silêncio-imaginário-criatividade. Concluiremos com algumas reflexões e interrogações suscitadas pela análise da obra da autora.
Samba e religião presença e resistência na cidade de São Paulo. *
Authors: Brito Ênio José da Costa
Published: May 2018

Esta Comunicação visa uma análise crítica de uma tese e uma dissertação, que tem como objetos o samba e a religião afro na cidade de São Paulo. Ambas consideram o samba e a religião como manifestações e expressões culturais através das quais as populações negras em afro-diáspora refizeram e reatualizaram memórias por meio de religiosidades, ritmos, danças e performances.
Velhice, pobreza e exclusão social: considerações sobre a postura neorrealista em um conto de Luandino Vieira e em um filme de Vittorio De Sica
Authors: Calado Karina De Almeida , Bastos Leonardo Domenico Nóbrega
Published: May 2018

O presente trabalho analisa a postura neorrealista de Luandino Vieira, no conto “Vavó Xíxi e seu neto Zeca Santos”, constante do livro Luuanda (1963), e de Vittorio De Sica, no filme Umberto D. (1952). Pretende-se discutir, entre outros aspectos, como as duas obras evidenciam o “olhar sobre o Outro”, traço que se configura como cerne do projeto estético de Luandino Vieira e de De Sica. A opção por personagens marginalizadas socialmente e por cenários de exclusão social figura como uma perspectiva neorrealista presente nos dois trabalhos. Observa-se, nas duas narrativas, a representação do homem comum em seu drama cotidiano, e considera-se que tanto o conto quanto o filme apresentam uma consciência da realidade e uma postura ideológica que rasuram, à sua época, modelos tradicionais de representação mimética. O drama financeiro, a fome, a doença e a luta pela sobrevivência atravessam essas duas obras. No conto, uma velha e um menino protagonizam a narrativa; no filme, um velho e o seu cão. A arte se mostra como um espaço de acolhimento dessas personagens sem lugar na sociedade, as quais encenam o drama coletivo do “refugo humano”.