bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parent Perspectives of Their Involvement in IEP Development for Children With Autism
Authors: Kurth Jennifer A. , Love Hailey , Pirtle Jody
Published: April 2019

The present study investigated parents’ experiences in making educational decisions for their children with autism and their satisfaction with said outcomes. Parents completed a survey describing (a) their input in educational decisions, (b) satisfaction with school personnel, and (c) satisfaction with their child’s school experience. Sequential regressions revealed parents’ satisfaction was generally predicted by their own knowledge of autism, school staff knowledge of autism, parent satisfaction with teachers, and parent relationships with school personnel. In addition, parent input was a significant predictor of satisfaction with their child’s school experience. Finally, open-ended responses indicated that parents experienced many barriers when working with schools and often felt compelled to go outside of the school system to ensure their children received an appropriate education. Implications for teacher preparation and school–parent partnerships are described.
Advertising allocation and impact of advertising on event ticket sales: Which product, where, and when
Authors: Kang Moon Young
Published: April 2019

When planning for advertising, an accurate assessment of the impact of advertising is important so that managers can allocate their budgets to maximize the return on each advertising dollar. In particular, the managers need to understand the impact of advertising on different products, media types, and time periods. This study develops a simultaneous model to measure the impact of advertising on product sales using weekly ticket sales data and to capture managers’ decision using the data on advertising budget allocation at a performing arts center. This article provides managerial recommendations for advertising decision in terms of the product, media, and time dimensions.
Toward a theory of entry in moral markets: The role of social movements and organizational identity
Authors: Georgallis Panayiotis (Panikos) , Lee Brandon
Published: April 2019

A growing body of research on moral markets—sectors whose raison d’être is to create social value by offering market solutions to social and environmental issues—has offered critical insights into the emergence and growth of these sectors. Less is known, however, about why some firms enter moral markets while others do not. Drawing from research on market entry, organizational identity, and social movements, we develop a theory that highlights the potential of organizational identity to explain variation in entry into moral markets. We then expand our framework by theorizing about contingencies that alter the shape of the relationship between organizational identity and market entry: the flexibility of the organizations’ identity, the type, and orientation of the social movement supporting the moral market, and the mode of market entry (de novo vs de alio). Finally, we discuss the contributions of our framework and opportunities for its extension.
A Controlled Trial Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Looped Thread Carpal Tunnel Release
Authors: Burnham Robert S. , Loh Eldon Y. , Rambaransingh Brian , Roberts Shannon L. , Agur Anne M. , Playfair Larry D.
Published: April 2019

Background: Open carpal tunnel release typically requires several weeks of recovery. A less invasive, ultrasound-guided percutaneous technique of releasing the transverse carpal ligament using a thread (thread carpal tunnel release [TCTR]) has been described. To date, its clinical effectiveness and safety have been evaluated exclusively by the group that developed the technique, using a single outcome measure without a control comparison. The objective of this study was to independently evaluate the safety and effectiveness of TCTR using multiple outcome measures and a control comparison. Methods: A convenience sample of 20 participants with refractory moderate or severe carpal tunnel syndrome underwent TCTR of their most symptomatic hand. Outcome measures included pre-TCTR and 1-, 3-, and 6-month post-TCTR Boston questionnaire; pre-, 3-, and 6-month post-TCTR monofilament sensibility, strength, ultrasound, and electrodiagnostic testing; weekly post-TCTR phone interviews for 1 month; and satisfaction surveys at 3 and 6 months post-TCTR. Results: No complications were reported. During the month post-TCTR, significant prompt improvements in hand pain and dysfunction occurred. The following significant improvements were demonstrated in the treated versus control hand: Boston Questionnaire scores, median nerve distal motor latency, transcarpal tunnel motor and sensory conduction velocities and sensory nerve action potential amplitudes. No significant differences in sensibility, pinch or grip strength, median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) at the carpal tunnel inlet, or wrist: forearm median nerve CSA ratio were documented between TCTR and control sides. Satisfaction with the TCTR procedure was high (85%-90%). Conclusions: This study supports previous reports that the TCTR procedure is safe and effective.
On the Nonmonotonic, Hormetic Photoprotective Response of Plants to Stress
Authors: Agathokleous Evgenios , Kitao Mitsutoshi , Harayama Hisanori
Published: April 2019

Accumulated evidence show that reactive species play a dual role in plants as well, with likely biphasic responses. This suggests that photoprotective mechanisms may also show similar patterns because they are highly related to reactive species. The nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) is an index of heat dissipation of excitation energy in the antenna system. We present here preliminary evidence from some published studies showing significant biphasic response of NPQ to increasing doses of stress, with U-shaped or inverted U-shaped dose–response relationships, typical of hormesis. This evidence provides a remarkable perspective for designing novel studies where the fate of light energy will be seen through the lens of hormesis.
A comparative biomechanical analysis of the performance level on chasse step in table tennis
Authors: Yu Changxiao , Shao Shirui , Baker Julien S , Awrejcewicz Jan , Gu Yaodong
Published: April 2019

Initial observations have indicated that each movement pattern or skill set has a fundamental mechanical structure. The purpose of this study was to examine biomechanical characteristics in the chasse step movement patterns between professional athletes (PA) and beginner players (BP). Large data sets were obtained for comparison by capturing kinematic and kinetic information of the dominant foot using the Oxford Foot Model (OFM) during table tennis strokes. Nine male PA and nine BP (all with dominant right feet) participated in a table tennis footwork test. A Vicon motion analysis system and a Novel Pedar insole plantar pressure measurement system were used to record kinematic and kinetic data, respectively. Findings from the study indicated that PA not only showed significantly larger forefoot and rear-foot dorsiflexion, but also demonstrated larger hallux plantarflexion. Also, PA showed significantly larger forefoot inversion and abduction at the forward-end of the step. Peak pressure values were higher under the lateral forefoot, and the medial and lateral rear-foot with faster changes in angular velocity recorded for PA during the chasse step phase. Greater peak pressures were also recorded under the other toes, and in the central and lateral forefoot during the forward swing phase when compared to BP. The results of the present study demonstrated that PA possessed greater foot drive technique. These findings may help coaches and beginners to comprehend the internal mechanisms of the chasse step technique and assist beginners in improving the mechanical efficiency of their performance.
The placebo effect in general practice
Authors: Nolan Tom
Published: April 2019

The placebo effect has been used to make people feel better since ancient times. The improvement in symptoms from placebos can be dramatic, yet the medical profession gives this relatively little attention. Neurobiological explanations for the placebo effect have been uncovered in recent years, and there is a growing interest in understanding and harnessing it within the consultation – where the placebo effect is known as the context-mediated effect. Using the placebo effect without care and skill can leave patients in a worse position, facing adverse effects, unnecessary costs and unhelpful health-seeking behaviour. This article will offer a guide to the placebo effect and its less well known sibling the nocebo effect, to help readers be more aware of its presence and value in the GP consultation.
Pain Level, Range of Motion, and Foot Volume Do Not Differ in Recurrent and First-Time Ankle Sprains
Authors: Weerasekara Ishanka , Tennakoon Sampath U. B. , Suraweera Hilary J.
Published: April 2019

Objective. This study aims to describe the clinical features in terms of pain perception, ankle range of motion, and foot volume in participants with recurrent ankle sprains compared with first-time sprains. Methods. Individuals with grade I and II ankle sprains were referred to physiotherapy care for further rehabilitation by their general practitioner. Primary outcome measures were range of movement, pain, and foot volume. Recurrences were described according to engagement in sport. Results. A total of 115 participants were recruited (age = 22.2 ± 6.9 years; female, 84). Neither pain level (P = .822), nor range of motion (dorsiflexion P = .452; plantar flexion P = .436; inversion P = .383; eversion P = .657), nor foot volume (P = .654) were significantly different between the groups: individuals with first-time sprain or with recurrences. Conclusion. Pain and high existence of other lower-limb injuries were reported disregarding the presence of a recurrence. Clinically, it is difficult to differentiate recurrent sprain from a first-time ankle sprain by means of foot volume, range of movement, or pain intensity.
Copeptin, myeloperoxidase and pro-adrenomedullin for acute coronary syndrome in patients with chronic kidney disease
Authors: Pek Jen Heng , Fook-Chong Stephanie Man Chung , Choo Jason Chon Jun , Tan Carol Hui Chen , Lin Ziwei , Chan Choong Meng , Yeo Chin Pin , Lim Swee Han
Published: April 2019

Objectives:

Copeptin, myeloperoxidase and pro-adrenomedullin have emerged as potential biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, their applicability in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown as these patients were excluded from previous studies. Our objective was to determine the superior novel cardiac marker to predict 30-day and six-month adverse cardiac events (ACEs) defined as cardiac-related death, myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation.

Methods:

A prospective observational study was carried out. Patients were included if they presented to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of ACS and had CKD as defined as a serum creatinine of more than 130 µmol/l. Copeptin, myeloperoxidase and pro-adrenomedulin assays were performed. Occurrence of ACE was traced from review of the patients’ case records and the registry of deaths.

Results:

A total of 724 patients were recruited: 60.6% were male and 68.6% were Chinese. The median age was 67 years. Among those recruited, 88.3% had CKD stages 4 and 5, with 33.5% on dialysis. The rates of ACE at 30 days and six months were 15.1% and 21.7%, respectively. All readings of the three biomarkers were not significantly different in patients with ACE compared with those without both at 30 days and six months. The areas under the curve for copeptin, myeloperoxidase and pro-adrenomedullin were 0.53, 0.50 and 0.45, respectively ( p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

The poor performance of the biomarkers may be attributable to lack of specificity for ACS, as elevated levels could be from other causes in CKD patients. Routine testing cannot be recommended.
Resolution of giant ocular surface squamous neoplasia with topical 5-fuorouracil 1%
Authors: Mohamed-Noriega Karim , Treviño-Herrera Alan Baltazar , Olvera-Barrios Abraham , Morales-Wong Fernando , Mohamed-Hamsho Jesus
Published: April 2019

An 82-year-old man presented with a left eye elevated single ocular surface squamous neoplasia. The tumor involved 360° of limbus, three quadrants of cornea and conjunctiva; this was compatible with the diagnosis of giant ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Topical 5-fluorouracil 1% was planned four times daily for 1 week followed by 3 weeks off-treatment. Patient inadvertently continued 5-fluorouracil, four times daily for 4 weeks, presenting with clinical resolution of the ocular surface squamous neoplasia and subtotal corneal epithelial defect associated with 5-fluorouracil toxicity. One month later, we observed a transparent cornea and no signs of toxicity. Total tumor resolution was observed for at least 6 months of follow-up.
Best Clinical Practice for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Imaging
Authors: Freund K. Bailey , Toth Cynthia , Zarbin Marco
Published: April 2019

Purpose:

To identify best clinical practices for macular degeneration imaging.

Methods:

We reviewed best clinical practices for imaging patients with age-related macular degeneration. These recommendations are based on different levels of evidence (I-III).

Results:

The type of imaging needed depends to some degree on the clinical scenario: first visit vs follow-up visit vs poorly responsive patient.

Conclusions:

Imaging technologies that may be useful include optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, fundus autofluorescence imaging, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, and optical coherence tomography angiography.
Dismantling the pathophysiology of asthma using imaging
Authors: King Gregory G. , Farrow Catherine E. , Chapman David G.
Published: April 2019

Asthma remains an important disease worldwide, causing high burden to patients and healthcare systems and presenting a need for better management and ultimately prevention and cure. Asthma is a very heterogeneous condition, with many different pathophysiological processes. Better measurement of those pathophysiological processes are needed to better phenotype disease, and to go beyond the current, highly limited measurements that are currently used: spirometry and symptoms. Sophisticated three-dimensional lung imaging using computed tomography and ventilation imaging (single photon emission computed tomography and positron emission tomography) and magnetic resonance imaging and methods of lung imaging applicable to asthma research are now highly developed. The body of current evidence suggests that abnormalities in structure and ventilatory function measured by imaging are clinically relevant, given their associations with disease severity, exacerbation risk and airflow obstruction. Therefore, lung imaging is ready for more widespread use in clinical trials and to become part of routine clinical assessment of asthma.
Molecular characterization and distribution of Schistosoma cercariae collected from naturally infected bulinid snails in northern and central Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Tian-Bi Yves-Nathan T. , Webster Bonnie , Konan Cyrille K. , Allan Fiona , Diakité Nana R. , Ouattara Mamadou , Salia Diabaté , Koné Amani , Kakou Adolphe K. , Rabone Muriel , Coulibaly Jean T. , Knopp Stefanie , Meïté Aboulaye , Utzinger Jürg , N’Goran Eliézer K. , Rollinson David
Published: April 2019

Background

Accurate identification of schistosome species infecting intermediate host snails is important for understanding parasite transmission, schistosomiasis control and elimination. Cercariae emerging from infected snails cannot be precisely identified morphologically to the species level. We used molecular tools to clarify the distribution of the Schistosoma haematobium group species infecting bulinid snails in a large part of Côte d’Ivoire and confirmed the presence of interspecific hybrid schistosomes.

Methods

Between June 2016 and March 2017, Bulinus snails were sampled in 164 human-water contact sites from 22 villages of the northern and central parts of Côte d’Ivoire. Multi-locus genetic analysis (mitochondrial cox1 and nuclear ITS) was performed on individual schistosome cercariae shed from snails, in the morning and in the afternoon, for species and hybrid identification.

Results

Overall, 1923 Bulinus truncatus, 255 Bulinus globosus and 1424 Bulinus forskalii were obtained. Among 2417 Bulinus screened, 25 specimens (18 B. truncatus and seven B. globosus) shed schistosomes, with up to 14% infection prevalence per site and time point. Globally, infection rates per time point ranged between 0.6 and 4%. Schistosoma bovis, S. haematobium and S. bovis × S. haematobium hybrids infected 0.5%, 0.2% and 0.4% of the snails screened, respectively. Schistosoma bovis and hybrids were more prevalent in B. truncatus, whereas S. haematobium and hybrid infections were more prevalent in B. globosus. Schistosoma bovis-infected Bulinus were predominantly found in northern sites, while S. haematobium and hybrid infected snails were mainly found in central parts of Côte d’Ivoire.

Conclusions

The data highlight the necessity of using molecular tools to identify and understand which schistosome species are transmitted by specific intermediate host snails. The study deepens our understanding of the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of S. haematobium and S. bovis in Côte d’Ivoire and provides the first conclusive evidence for the transmission of S. haematobium × S. bovis hybrids in this West African country.

Trial registration ISRCTN, ISRCTN10926858. Registered 21 December 2016; retrospectively registered (see: http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN10926858)
Co-opting evo-devo concepts for new insights into mechanisms of behavioural diversity
Authors: Hoke Kim L. , Adkins-Regan Elizabeth , Bass Andrew H. , McCune Amy R. , Wolfner Mariana F.
Published: April 2019

We propose that insights from the field of evolutionary developmental biology (or ‘evo-devo’) provide a framework for an integrated understanding of the origins of behavioural diversity and its underlying mechanisms. Towards that goal, in this Commentary, we frame key questions in behavioural evolution in terms of molecular, cellular and network-level properties with a focus on the nervous system. In this way, we highlight how mechanistic properties central to evo-devo analyses – such as weak linkage, versatility, exploratory mechanisms, criticality, degeneracy, redundancy and modularity – affect neural circuit function and hence the range of behavioural variation that can be filtered by selection. We outline why comparative studies of molecular and neural systems throughout ontogeny will provide novel insights into diversity in neural circuits and behaviour.
Intensive care unit–acquired weakness: unanswered questions and targets for future research
Authors: Piva Simone , Fagoni Nazzareno , Latronico Nicola
Published: April 2019

Intensive care unit–acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is the most common neuromuscular impairment in critically ill patients. We discuss critical aspects of ICU-AW that have not been completely defined or that are still under discussion. Critical illness polyneuropathy, myopathy, and muscle atrophy contribute in various proportions to ICU-AW. Diagnosis of ICU-AW is clinical and is based on Medical Research Council sum score and handgrip dynamometry for limb weakness and recognition of a patient’s ventilator dependency or difficult weaning from artificial ventilation for diaphragmatic weakness (DW). ICU-AW can be caused by a critical illness polyneuropathy, a critical illness myopathy, or muscle disuse atrophy, alone or in combination. Its diagnosis requires both clinical assessment of muscle strength and complete electrophysiological evaluation of peripheral nerves and muscles. The peroneal nerve test (PENT) is a quick simplified electrophysiological test with high sensitivity and good specificity that can be used instead of complete electrophysiological evaluation as a screening test in non-cooperative patients. DW, assessed by bilateral phrenic nerve magnetic stimulation or diaphragm ultrasound, can be an isolated event without concurrent limb muscle involvement. Therefore, it remains uncertain whether DW and limb weakness are different manifestations of the same syndrome or are two distinct entities. Delirium is often associated with ICU-AW but a clear correlation between these two entities requires further studies. Artificial nutrition may have an impact on ICU-AW, but no study has assessed the impact of nutrition on ICU-AW as the primary outcome. Early mobilization improves activity limitation at hospital discharge if it is started early in the ICU, but beneficial long-term effects are not established. Determinants of ICU-AW can be many and can interact with each other. Therefore, future studies assessing early mobilization should consider a holistic patient approach with consideration of all components that may lead to muscle weakness.
Sepsis Presenting in Hospitals versus Emergency Departments: Demographic, Resuscitation, and Outcome Patterns in a Multicenter Retrospective Cohort
Authors: Leisman Daniel E , Angel Catalina , Schneider Sandra M , D'Amore Jason A , D'Angelo John K , Doerfler Martin E
Published: April 2019

BACKGROUND

Differences between hospital‐presenting sepsis (HPS) and emergency department‐presenting sepsis (EDPS) are not well described.

OBJECTIVES

We aimed to (1) quantify the prevalence of HPS versus EDPS cases and outcomes; (2) compare HPS versus EDPS characteristics at presentation; (3) compare HPS versus EDPS in process and patient outcomes; and (4) estimate risk differences in patient outcomes attributable to initial resuscitation disparities.

DESIGN

Retrospective consecutive‐sample cohort.

SETTING

Nine hospitals from October 1, 2014, to March 31, 2016.

PATIENTS

All hospitalized patients with sepsis or septic shock, as defined by simultaneous (1) infection, (2) ≥2 Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) criteria, and (3) ≥1 acute organ dysfunction criterion. EDPS met inclusion criteria while physically in the emergency department (ED). HPS met the criteria after leaving the ED.

MEASUREMENTS

We assessed overall HPS versus EDPS contributions to case prevalence and outcomes, and then compared group differences. Process outcomes included 3‐hour bundle compliance and discrete bundle elements (eg, time to antibiotics). The primary patient outcome was hospital mortality.

RESULTS

Of 11,182 sepsis hospitalizations, 2,509 (22.4%) were hospital‐presenting. HPS contributed 785 (35%) sepsis mortalities. HPS had more frequent heart failure (OR: 1.31, CI: 1.18‐1.47), renal failure (OR: 1.62, CI: 1.38‐1.91), gastrointestinal source of infection (OR: 1.84, CI: 1.48‐2.29), euthermia (OR: 1.45, CI: 1.10‐1.92), hypotension (OR: 1.85, CI: 1.65‐2.08), or impaired gas exchange (OR: 2.46, CI: 1.43‐4.24). HPS were admitted less often from skilled nursing facilities (OR: 0.44, CI: 0.32‐0.60), had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR: 0.53, CI: 0.36‐0.78), tachypnea (OR: 0.76, CI: 0.58‐0.98), or acute kidney injury (OR: 0.82, CI: 0.68‐0.97). In a propensity‐matched cohort (n = 3,844), HPS patients had less than half the odds of 3‐hour bundle compliant care (17.0% vs 30.3%, OR: 0.47, CI: 0.40‐0.57) or antibiotics within three hours (66.2% vs 83.8%, OR: 0.38, CI: 0.32‐0.44) vs EDPS. HPS was associated with higher mortality (31.2% vs 19.3%, OR: 1.90, CI: 1.64‐2.20); 23.3% of this association was attributable to differences in initial resuscitation (resuscitation‐adjusted OR: 1.69, CI: 1.43‐2.00).

CONCLUSIONS

HPS differed from EDPS by admission source, comorbidities, and clinical presentation. These patients received markedly less timely initial resuscitation; this disparity explained a moderate proportion of mortality differences.
Interhospital Transfer: Transfer Processes and Patient Outcomes
Authors: Mueller Stephanie K , Fiskio Julie , Schnipper Jeffrey
Published: April 2019

Though often undertaken to provide patients with specialized care, interhospital transfer (IHT) is associated with worse outcomes for select patients. Certain aspects of the transfer process have been suggested as contributors to these outcomes. We performed a retrospective cohort study including patients ≥ 18 years who underwent IHT to a tertiary care hospital between January 2005 and September 2013. We examined the association between “weekend” transfer, “nighttime” transfer, “time delay” between transfer acceptance and arrival, and admission team “busyness” on the day of transfer, and patient outcomes, including transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU) within 48 hours and 30‐day mortality. We utilized multivariable logistic regression models, adjusting for patient characteristics. Secondary analyses examined detailed timing of transfer and evaluated 30‐day mortality stratified by service of transfer. Among the 24,352 patients who underwent IHT, the nighttime transfer was associated with increased adjusted odds of ICU transfer (odds ratio [OR] 1.54; 95% CI 1.38, 1.72) and 30‐day mortality (OR 1.16; 95% CI 1.01, 1.35). Secondary analyses confirmed the association between nighttime transfer and ICU transfer throughout the week and demonstrated that Sunday (and trend towards Friday) night transfers had increased 30‐day mortality, as compared with Monday daytime transfer. Stratified analyses demonstrated a significant association between transfer characteristics and adjusted odds of 30‐day mortality among cardiothoracic and gastrointestinal surgical service transfers. Our findings suggest high acuity patients have worse outcomes during off‐peak times of transfer and during times of high care team workload. Further study is needed to identify underlying reasons to explain these associations and devise potential solutions.
A CULTURA E A IDENTIDADE MATERIALIZADAS NAS CRÔNICAS DE WINSTON CHURCHILL RANGEL: ANÁLISE DESCRITIVA DO LÉXICO DE CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES
Authors: Marques Williane De Sá , Oliveira Thiago Soares de
Published: April 2019

Partindo da concepção de que o léxico de determinada sociedade está condicionado aos aspectos culturais e identitários dos indivíduos que a compõem, este artigo tenciona refletir acerca das ideias de pertencimento e de representação que envolvem a língua a partir das crônicas do autor campista, Winston Churchill Rangel. O cronista, em seus textos caracterizados pela informalidade e por marcas da oralidade, utiliza expressões recorrentes do vocabulário regional as quais são descritas neste trabalho. A análise descritiva aqui realizada ainda considera o inventário da obra A linguagem da Baixada Goytacá (1992), produzida por Álano Barcelos, e a inscrição desses vocábulos regionais em quatro dicionários da língua portuguesa — Aurélio (2010), Caldas Aulete (2011), Houaiss (2009) e Michaelis (1998).
RESENHA DE “THE BLOOMSBURY COMPANION TO COGNITIVE LINGUISTICS”: UM PANORAMA CONTEMPORÂNEO DA LINGUÍSTICA COGNITIVA
Authors: Dos Santos Aline Nardes , Chishman Rove
Published: April 2019

Resenha da obra The Bloomsbury Companion to Cognitive Linguistics, de Jeanette Littlemore e John Taylor.
NÓS, OS DO MAKULUSU, ROMANCE DE GUERRA COMBATE, VIOLÊNCIA E LIBERTAÇÃO NA NARRATIVA DE LUANDINO VIEIRA
Authors: Aparecido Bergamo Edvaldo , Canedo Silva Rogério Max
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo analisa ao obra Nós, os do Makulusu (1974) como um romance de guerra, em Angola, figurando os impasses étnico-culturais e socioeconômicos gerados por um conflito bélico num país em processo de descolonização, que logo deixaria de ser domínio luso e se tornaria uma nação independente. Um território africano convulsionado pelo embate  oriundo da luta de libertação nacional na segunda metade do século XX, eis a matéria histórica transfigurada esteticamente, a qual é convertida em aspecto determinante do relato arquitetado por Luandino Vieira.
MARCAS DA ACÇÃO COLONIAL EM ANGOLA: A LUZ DAS MEMÓRIAS E NARRATIVAS DE ESCRITORES ANGOLANOS.
Authors: Francisco Agostinho Yuri Manuel
Published: April 2019

Este artigo analisa as memórias de escritores angolanos na obra de Michel Laban. No quadro das memórias, é possível encontrar no centro das questões, processos políticos que tiveram lugar no contexto colonial. O colonialismo, a questão do indígena e a estrutura hierárquica racial que existiu em Angola até 1961, são variáveis que estão atreladas na memória e abertas à lógica da realidade histórica. Assim, ao buscar-se as memórias de escritores angolanos, pretende-se compreender o colonialismo e a situação colonial em Angola.
A tríade material figurino televisivo, vestuário-estilo e moda como objeto de estudo em Luanda
Authors: Medrado Michelle
Published: April 2019

O depoimento etnográfico traz a luz reflexões e anotações da pesquisa de campo durante o mês de agosto de 2018, em Luanda. Conto como é ter um objeto de estudo que faz parte da indústria da moda e do entretenimento brasileiro. Ao tentar compreender a trajetória do figurino de telenovela como um objeto que nasce na narrativa ficcional e tem circulado e criado trocas comerciais e culturais, fui inserida no processo de situações e questionamentos sobre o fluxo temático da pesquisa, mas também explorar os caminhos que um objeto pode percorrer e me levar.
PEIXES NO DESERTO
Authors: Pires de Campos Rodrigo
Published: April 2019

O objetivo do texto é apresentar notas preliminares de registros e reflexões feitos a partir da experiência do autor em sua primeira viagem ao Namibe, Sul de Angola. A viagem inseriu-se no esforço coletivo de abertura de uma nova frente de pesquisa pelo grupo de pesquisa em Desenvolvimento, Cooperação e Cultura, do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento, Sociedade e Cooperação Internacional da Universidade de Brasília (UnB), e contou com o apoio e a parceria de universidades, do governo e de outras instituições angolanas. A viagem foi de cunho exploratório, com o propósito de reunir elementos para o desenho de pesquisas futuras no âmbito do referido grupo de pesquisa. Devido ao interesse pessoal do autor nos temas do comércio local, da cultura e do desenvolvimento, optou-se por buscar estabelecer um primeiro contato com o mercado do peixe local dada sua grande intensidade e destaque na região.
DESAFIOS DO ENSINO DE HISTÓRIA PARA ALUNOS SURDOS EM UMA ESCOLA INCLUSIVA DA BAIXADA FLUMINENSE
Authors: Assumpção dos Santos Paulo José , De Almeida Carvalho Filho Silvio , Azulay Kelman Celeste
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo apresenta um diagnóstico de como ocorre a inclusão escolar de alunos surdos a partir da perspectiva de professores de História de uma escola polo localizada no município de Duque de Caxias (RJ). Foram coletados depoimentos dos docentes utilizando-se de procedimentos próprios à História Oral. A análise das fontes orais obtidas permitiu a identificação dos entraves ao ensino de História para educandos surdos incluídos. Não se pretende aqui rechaçar a inclusão. A proposta é subsidiar o debate a respeito dos problemas a ela relacionados, a fim de que possam ser devidamente enfrentados.
Jargon Content and Readability of Health Service Policy Documents
Authors: Ali Bushra , Mulkerrin Eamon C. , O'Keeffe Shaun T
Published: April 2019

Background/Aims

Readability of written material is essential for effective communication. The readability of 40 healthcare policies published by the NHS or the Health Service Executive were compared and contrasted against 40 newspaper articles regarding healthcare from the Irish Times or the Irish Mirror.

Methods

Readability was measured using the Flesch reading ease score and the standardised measure of gobbledygook grade.

Findings

Flesch and the standardised measure of gobbledygook were significantly worse in health policies than in newspaper articles: none of the healthcare policies met a minimum standard of a Flesch score of 50 or more (P<0.0001); 60% of health policies and no newspaper article had a standardised measure of gobbledygook grade of 13 or more, suggesting a need for a university level education for comprehension (P<0.0001).

Conclusions

The readability of healthcare policies in Britain and Ireland is poor. A stronger emphasis on the use of plain language is needed.
Facing the fear of public speaking to deliver an unforgettable talk
Authors: RATCLIFFE JASON
Published: April 2019

Public speaking is not something that comes natural to many people, and can be a particularly daunting prospect for many. However, it is a great opportunity for business owners to showcase who they are and what they do, and should be taken advantage of, if possible. In this article, Jason Ratcliffe discusses how to get over a fear of public speaking, as well as providing a few tips to ensure that your talk is one that the audience will remember
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Assay for Early Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Boeddinghaus Jasper , Nestelberger Thomas , Twerenbold Raphael , Koechlin Luca , Meier Mario , Troester Valentina , Wussler Desiree , Badertscher Patrick , Wildi Karin , Puelacher Christian , du Fay de Lavallaz Jeanne , Rubini Giménez Maria , Zimmermann Tobias , Hafner Benjamin , Potlukova Eliska , Miró Òscar , Martin-Sanchez F Javier , Keller Dagmar I , Reichlin Tobias , Mueller Christian , Walter Joan Elias , Strebel Ivo , Kozhuharov Nikola , Freese Michael , Fuenzalida Carolina , Stelzig Claudia , Gualandro Danielle M , Michou Eleni , Meissner Kathrin , Kulangara Caroline , Shrestha Samyut , Fahrni Gregor , Osswald Stefan , López Beatriz , Adrada Esther Rodriguez , Ganovská Eva , Lohrmann Jens , Kloos Wanda , Steude Jana , Buser Andreas , von Eckardstein Arnold , Morawiec Beata , Kawecki Damian , Nowalany-Kozielska Ewa , Muzyk Piotr , Geigy Nicolas , Rentsch Katharina
Published: April 2019

BACKGROUND

The aim of this study was to validate the clinical performance of the Beckman Access high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) assay.

METHODS

We enrolled patients presenting to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Final diagnoses were centrally adjudicated by 2 independent cardiologists with all clinical information including cardiac imaging twice: first, using serial hs-cTnT (Elecsys, primary analysis), and second, using hs-cTnI (Architect, secondary analysis) measurements in addition to the clinically used hs-cTn. hs-cTnI Access was measured at presentation and at 1 h. The primary objective was a direct comparison of diagnostic accuracy as quantified by the area under the ROC curve (AUC) of hs-cTnI Access vs the hs-cTnT Elecsys and hs-cTnI Architect assays. Secondary objectives included the derivation and validation of an hs-cTnI Access-specific 0/1-h algorithm.

RESULTS

AMI was the adjudicated final diagnosis in 243 of 1579 (15.4%) patients. The AUC at presentation for hs-cTnI Access was 0.95 (95% CI, 0.94–0.96), higher than hs-cTnI Architect [0.92 (95% CI, 0.91–0.94; P < 0.001)] and comparable to hs-cTnT Elecsys [0.94 (95% CI, 0.93–0.95; P = 0.12)]. Applying the derived hs-cTnI Access 0/1-h algorithm (derivation cohort n = 686) to the validation cohort (n = 680), 60% of patients were ruled out [sensitivity, 98.9% (95% CI, 94.3–99.8)], and 15% of patients were ruled in [specificity, 95.9% (95% CI, 94.0–97.2)]. Patients ruled out by the 0/1-h algorithm had a survival rate of 100% at 30 days. Findings were confirmed in the secondary analyses by the adjudication including serial measurements of Architect hs-cTnI.

CONCLUSIONS

Diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of the Beckman hs-cTnI Access assay are very high and at least comparable to Roche hs-cTnT and Abbott hs-cTnI assays. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00470587.
Análisis de errores de e/le referentes a las partículas, pronombres y adverbios en las producciones de alumnos italianos
Authors: Krekovics Diana
Published: April 2019

The paper proposes to present and analyze the error patterns of Italian native speaker university students with an average level of Spanish in relation with definite and indefinite articles, personal, possessive and demonstrative pronouns, prepositions and adverbs in Spanish. After presenting the principal characteristics of contrastive analysis and error analysis, the author focuses on the analysis of the error patterns. The basis for this is provided by a grammar test prepared by the author, relying on related academic work and personal experience. Apart from this, the paper also relies on data compiled from free compositions prepared by the students. The author provides an analysis and classification of the grammatical errors committed in the tests and compositions, and, after a brief summary of the relevant grammatical rules in Italian, elaborates on the possible causes of the errors.
Federico García Lorca: música y poesía : la problemática del cante jondo
Authors: Baglyosi Leona
Published: April 2019

The topic of my essay is the musical work of Federico García Lorca and the effect of
music on poetry. The aim is to present an objective image of García Lorca, the
musician, disregarding his reputation as poet and dramatist.
In this extract, I discuss the theory of cante jondo. The differences between Lorca’s
and later experts’ results are presented from the perspective of modern flamencology.
The first disputed aspect is stylistic categorisation – while the poet makes a distinction
between cante jondo and cante flamenco, flamencologists consider cante jondo as a
subtype of flamenco. The origin of the genre is even more problematic, and, in the
absence of written documents, the debate between the representatives of the
Andalusian and the gypsy origin is still unclosed. Considering the place of origin of
cante jondo Lorca did not state his opinion, therefore, based on some references, I try
to clarify if he shared his teacher’s, Manuel de Falla’s opinion, which is different from
what experts claim today.
Only part of the analysis of Poema del cante jondo is published here, but after the
in-depth examination of the volume it can be stated that despite the disputability of
his theory, the poet could recreate the emotions and thoughtfulness of “deep song”.
La història, creadora de mites
Authors: Nemes Krisztina
Published: April 2019

Literary survival of a catalan miners’town in Aragonia sunk by Franco’s decision under the waves
of the Ebro. The collective memory of its community works as a source of inspiration and of oral history
for its chronicler, himself too son of the town. Only memory can keep alive the town after its death and
the writer, responsible of collecting and registering it does a brilliant job. The inspired literary
reconstruction of the town is represented as a broken mirror, reflecting more than one aspect of each
person and event from different angles, thus offering the readers a perfectly authentic though fictional
source of history, that of a compromised eyewitness.
Primer reporte de Haemaphysalis juxtakochi Cooley, 1946 (Acari: Ixodidae) parasitando equinos en Uruguay
Authors: FELIX María Laura , VENZAL José Manuel
Published: April 2019

Se presenta el primer reporte de Haemaphysalis juxtakochi Cooley, 1946 parasitando equinos en Uruguay. Adultos de esta especie de garrapata fueron hallados en un equino junto a Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini, 1888)  en una localidad del departamento de Tacuarembó, con presencia de monte nativo denso y abundante fauna silvestre, como el ciervo guazubirá (Mazama gouazoubira), hospedador preferencial de adultos de H. juxtakochi. Con este hallazgo son cuatro las especies de garrapatas parásitas de equinos reportadas para Uruguay: R. microplus, Amblyomma tigrinum Koch, 1844, Amblyomma triste Koch, 1844 y H. juxtakochi. La importancia médico-veterinario de H. juxtakochi en equinos es desconocida.
KONSTRUKSI SEKSUALITAS DALAM KELUARGA (Studi terhadap Undang-Undang No. 1 Tahun 1974 Tentang Perkawinan dan Kompilasi Hukum Islam)
Authors: Arifki Arifki
Published: April 2019

This paper aims to explain the construction of the discourse of sexuality in Act No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage and the Compilation of Islamic Law. Discourse of sexuality is constructed, namely: the heterosexuality of marriage, polygamy, the rights and status of husband and wife, the status of the child, guardian, dowry, and matters relating to the relationship between men and women. The construction of the discourse of sexuality in the Marriage Act and the Compilation of Islamic Law cannot be separated from a conflict of interest, understanding gender, and the spirit of nationalism. The construction put women’s position under men. This has implications for discrimination and subordination of women’s sexuality and overrides the rights of the child. In addition, it also resulted in resistance against the Marriage Act and the Compilation of IslamicLaw, such as judicial review against them, and increased family problems that lead to divorce, in which women are more often than not the plaintiff.
PEREMPUAN DALAM BINGKAI HAK ASASI MANUSIA DALAM HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM
Authors: Tahir Masnun
Published: April 2019

This article intends to portray the idea that Islam came with the mission of returning for women’s right that have been looted and pillaged by men during the days of ignorance, in addition to showing that Islam elevate the dignity of women and give back rights that have been shattered and trampled by the domination of men and destroyed by the religious traditions and national fanaticism of a narrow group. With the specific terminology of family law concerning women’s right -a noble endeavor in itself- this article explains the relationship between maqasih sharia and human rights, with a special focus on the implementation of human rights. On the other hand this paper also analyses the implementation of women’s rights in Islamic family law.
Pola Pertumbuhan, Biomassa Dan Kandungan Protein Kasar Kultur Skeletonema costatum Skala Massal Dengan Konsentrasi Kalium Nitrat Berbeda
Authors: Ambarwati Diyah Putri , Yudiati Ervia , Supriyantini Endang , Maslukah Lilik
Published: April 2019

Mikroalga Skeletonema costatum merupakan pakan alami yang mengandung nutrisi yang diperlukan untuk budidaya perikanan. Modifikasi media kultur merupakan salah satu upaya optimalisasi produktivitas sekaligus meningkatkan kadar proteinnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian KNO3 dengan berbagai konsentrasi terhadap pola pertumbuhan, biomassa dan kandungan protein kasar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen Rancangan Acak Lengkap, dengan lima konsentrasi KNO3 (A: 25; B:50; C:75; D:100 dan E:125 ppm) yang diulang sebanyak tiga kali. Inokulum awal adalah satu ton,103 sel/mL. Saat mencapai fase stasioner, kultur massal S. costatum dipanen dan dikeringkan. Kandungan protein kasar dianalisis menggunakan metode Kjeldahl. Hasil penelitian terhadap kepadatan menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan terbaik dicapai pada konsentrasi KNO3 125 ppm (498,88. 103 sel/mL) diikuti D (316,94. 10³ sel/mL), C (313,81.10³ sel/mL), B (246,56. 10³ sel/mL) dan A (195,60. 10³ sel/mL). Terdapat perbedaan fase stasioner pada masing-masing perlakuan yaitu A:32; B:28; C: 37; D:32; E:36 jam. Biomass rata-rata yang dihasilkan pada tiap perlakuan sesuai dengan pola kepadatan sel yaitu E: 8,60, D:7,85, C:6,43, B:5,91 dan A:5,44 g. Analisa terhadap kandungan protein kasar menunjukkan tidak adanya perbedaan antar perlakuan (P>0,05). Pemberian KNO3 terbukti dapat meningkatkan kepadatan sel dan berpengaruh terhadap pola pertumbuhan dan biomassa, namun kandungan protein kasar tidak meningkat. Growth, Biomass and Rough Protein Content of Skeletonema costatum Mass Scale with Different Concentration of Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) Skeletonema costatum is natural microalgae which rich in nutrient. An effort to optimize the protein content was done by modifying the culture media. This research is aimed to find out the effect of various concentration of KNO3 addition to the growth pattern, biomass and crude protein content. The Completely Randomized Design with five treatment KNO3 (A: 25; B:50; C:75; D:100 dan E:125 ppm) in three replication were applied. The starting innoculum was one tonne, 103 cel/mL. The microalgae was harvested at stationary phase and the dried. The crude protein was analised by Kjeldahl methods. The results of cell density showed that the best concentration was E (498,88. 103 cells/mL), D (316,94. 10³ cells/mL), C (313,81.10³ cells/mL), B (246,56. 10³ cells/mL) and A (195,60. 10³ cells/mL) respectively. The stationary phase in every treatment was reached at different time A:32; B:28; C: 37; D:32; E:36 hr. The average biomass were at similar pattern to the cell density (E:8,60, D:7,85, C:6,43, B:5,91 and A:5,44 g). On the other hand, the crude protein content were not significantly different (P>0,05). It is concluded that the KNO3 addition enhanced the cell density, growth pattern, biomass. The protein content was remain similar.
Bioakumulasi Logam Berat Pb dan Cu terhadap Penaeus merguiensis di Perairan Teluk Kelabat Bagian Dalam
Authors: Komalasari Andini , Afriyansyah Budi , Ihsan Muhammad , Nugraha Mohammad Agung
Published: April 2019

Bioaccumulation of Pb and Cu Heavy Metals to Penaeus merguiensis in the Waters of Inner Kelabat BayThe waters of Kelabat Bay has a wealth of marine resources that is quite important in supporting the economy of Bangka Regency and West Bangka Regency. The purpose of this research was to measure the concentration of heavy metals Pb and Cu (sea water, sediment, and Penaeus merguiensis) and measure the ability of Penaeus merguiensis in accumulating heavy metals Pb and Cu. Heavy metals Pb and Cu in Water, sediments and Penaeus merguiensis analyzed using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Flame AAS). The results showed that concentration of heavy metals in water with an average range of Pb (0,1042-0,1748 mg/L) and Cu (0,000013-0,000021 mg/L). Average concentration of heavy metals in Pb sediments (7,15-7,73 mg/kg) and Cu (0,0016-0,00219 mg/kg ). Average concentration of Pb heavy metals in Penaeus merguiensis (1,34-1,54 mg/kg) and Cu (0,0003-0,00045 mg/kg). The average ability of Penaeus merguiensis in accumulating heavy metals Pb and Cu is 15,83 to water and 0,19 to sediment. The value of the Bioconcentration Factor is below 250 (FBK <250) so it falls into the low category. Penaeus merguiensis is more exposed to heavy metals dissolved in water than those released from sediment.Perairan Teluk Kelabat memiliki kekayaan sumber daya laut yang cukup penting dalam mendukung perekonomian Kabupaten Bangka dan Kabupaten Bangka Barat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur kandungan logam berat Pb dan Cu (air laut, sedimen, dan Penaeus merguiensis) dan mengukur kemampuan Penaeus merguiensis dalam mengakumulasi logam berat Pb dan Cu. Logam berat Pb dan Cu padaair, sedimen dan Penaeus merguiensisdianalisis menggunakan Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Flame AAS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi logam berat dalam air dengan kisaran rata-rata Pb (0,1042-0,1748 mg/L) dan Cu (0,000013-0,000021 mg/L). Kisaran konsentrasi rata-rata logam berat dalam sedimen Pb (7,15-7,73 mg/kg) dan Cu (0,0016-0,00219 mg/kg). Kisaran konsentrasi rata-rata logam berat Pb di Penaeus merguiensis (1,34-1,54 mg/kg) dan Cu (0,0003-0,00045 mg/kg). Kemampuan rata-rata Penaeus merguiensis dalam mengakumulasi logam berat Pb dan Cu yaitu 15,83 terhadap air dan 0,19 terhadap sedimen. Nilai Faktor Biokonsentrasi tersebut di bawah 250 (FBK< 250) sehingga masuk dalam kategori rendah. Penaeus merguiensis lebih banyak terpapar logam berat yang terlarut dalam air daripada yang terlepas dari sedimen.