bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estudo Unicêntrico Prospetivo de Avaliação Sistemática da Dor em Doentes Portugueses com Cancro da Próstata Metastizado
Authors: Sequeira Maria Inês , Sousa Nuno , Fragoso Maria , Silva Alexandra , Pereira Filipa , Azevedo Luís
Published: November 2017

Introdução: A dor é o sintoma que mais frequentemente afeta a qualidade de vida de doentes com cancro. A utilização de ferramentas padronizadas para avaliação da dor pode diminuir a variabilidade associada à sua avaliação e aumentar o sucesso das intervenções terapêuticas. Em Portugal, o cancro da próstata é a neoplasia masculina mais frequente. Avaliamos o impacto clínico da aplicação sistemática de um questionário padronizado de avaliação da dor em doentes com cancro da próstata metastizado.Material e Métodos: Coorte prospetiva, unicêntrica, com amostragem consecutiva de doentes com cancro da próstata metastizado que, antes de uma consulta programada, responderam ao questionário Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form. Aos doentes que reportaram dor, o questionário foi aplicado, telefonicamente, uma semana depois. Para avaliar o impacto desta ferramenta na prática clínica constituímos dois grupos, sequenciais, em função da disponibilização dos resultados do questionário.Resultados: Nos 207 doentes incluídos, 60% apresentavam dor. A consulta de oncologia médica esteve associada a uma diminuição significativa da intensidade média de dor (3,95 vs 3,01; p < 0,001). A redução da dor no grupo de exposição foi superior à verificada no grupo controlo, embora sem significado estatístico (p = 0,227). A probabilidade de controlo de dor com a disponibilização do questionário foi de 43,5% vs 30,9% no grupo controlo (p = 0,193).Discussão: A prevalência de dor encontrada foi superior à descrita literatura, provavelmente pela nossa amostra ser menos selecionada do que a dos ensaios clínicos publicados. Após a realização da consulta, verificou-se uma redução estatisticamente significativa da intensidade média de dor, mas a utilização explícita do questionário não esteve associada a uma redução estatisticamente significativa.Conclusão: Em doentes com cancro da próstata metastizado a prevalência de dor é elevada. A sua avaliação e tratamento por oncologistas associam-se à redução da intensidade média de dor. A utilização sistemática do Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form associou-se a um aumento não significativo do benefício terapêutico.
Cross-Cultural and Psychometric Properties Assessment of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Pisconti Fernando , Santos Suhaila Mahmoud Smaili , Lopes Josiane , Cardoso Jefferson Rosa , Lavado Edson Lopes
Published: November 2017

Introduction: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale (ESES) is a reliable measure, in the English language, of exercise self-efficacy in individuals with spinal cord injury. The aim of this study was to culturally adjust and validate the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale in the Portuguese language.Material and Methods: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale was applied to 76 subjects, with three-month intervals (three applications in total). The reliability was appraised using the intra-class correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman methods, and the internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach´s alpha. The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale was correlated with the domains of the Quality of life Questionnaire SF-36 and Functional Independence Measure and tested using the Spearman rho coefficient.Results: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil presented good internal consistency (alpha 1 = 0.856; alpha 2 = 0.855; alpha 3 = 0.822) and high reliability in the test-retest (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.97). There was a strong correlation between the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil and the SF-36 only in the functional capacity domain (rho = 0.708). There were no changes in Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil scores between the three applications (p = 0.796).Discussion: The validation of the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale questionnaire permits the assessor to use it reliably in Portuguese speaking countries, since it is the first instrument measuring self-efficacy specifically during exercises in individuals with spinal cord injury. Furthermore, the questionnaire can be used as an instrument to verify the effectiveness of interventions that use exercise as an outcome.Conclusion: The results of the Brazilian version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale support its use as a reliable and valid measurement of exercise self-efficacy for this population.
Doença Hepática Poliquística Isolada
Authors: Costa Rita Seara , Gonçalves Bruno , Rebelo Ana Isabel
Published: November 2017

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“Festive Customs” and “Everyday Beauty”. The Agenda and Self-Conception of the Nordic Life Reform Movement
Authors: Seelow Atli Magnus
Published: November 2017

In the second half of the 19th century a wave of modernisation, industrialisation and urbanisation swept the Nordic countries, catapulting what had until then been lagging and primarily rural countries into modernity. These major upheavals, however, also plunged the Nordic countries into a profound social and cultural crisis resulting from their consciousness of their own backwardness vis-a-vis the countries on the European continent, as well as the recognition that a nostalgic nationalism recalling a mythical past had become obsolete in the industrial age. In response to this crisis, a life reform movement emerged that was based on Arts and Crafts movements as well as various artistic and literary reform movements and—equally absorbing rural traditions and progressive social ideas—tried to establish a new national everyday culture. In this article, the two key terms coined by Ellen Key, “Festive Customs” (‘festvanor’) and “Everyday Beauty” (‘vardagsskönhet’)—the programmatic core of the Nordic life reform movement—are analysed and illustrated in various typical manifestations. It also examines to what extent the Nordic life reform movement with these two key concepts as its core agenda found expression in arts and crafts, in painting as well as in the architecture of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century and contributed to the progress of social and cultural renewal.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF BEEF CATTLE IN SMALL SCALE BUSINESS AT WURYANTORO SUBDISTRICT OF WONOGIRI REGENCY
Authors: Purnomo Sutrisno Hadi , Rahayu Endang Tri , Antoro Sidiq Budi
Published: November 2017

This study was aimed to determine the principal factors that may affect any development of the cattle business and know what strategies can be applied in the development of the cattle business in the District WuryantoroWonogiri. Research method used in this study was a mixed method collect qualitative and quantitative primary data from respondents and secondary data from relevant agencies, namely BPS Wonogiri, Wonogiri District Agriculture Office, and Subdistrict Wuryantoro. Research sampling was determined by convenience sampling of 60 farmers, and 10 respondents from public government and cattle traders. Analysis of data using internal and external situation analysis, also SWOT analysis. SWOT analysis qualitative of internal factors resulted in the identification of Strength and Weakness contained in the cattle business that consists of human resources, financial condition, operations / production, management, marketing. The analysis of external factors resulted in the identification of factors external in the form of opportunity and threats that exist in the beef cattle business as consisting of social, economic, public policy, and technology. The results of the matrix analysis showed results that the internal factors of 1.09 (on the x-axis), and external factors of 0.23 (on the y-axis).Hence,appropriate strategy in the development of beef cattle farms was in quadrant I that support aggressive growth policy (GrowthOriented Strategy),which uses strength to gain opportunities, profits in the cattle business.
AMMONIATION OF RICE STRAW AND SUPPLEMENTATION OF Paraserianthes falcataria AND Sapindus rarak ON IN VITRO RUMEN FERMENTATION AND METHANE PRODUCTION
Authors: Jayanegara Anuraga , Krisnawan Nanang , Widyawati Yeni , Sudarman Asep
Published: November 2017

This study aimed to observe the effects of rice straw ammoniation and supplementation of Paraserianthes falcataria and Sapindus rarak on rumen fermentation and methane production in vitro. Rice straw was ammoniated by adding 2% urea. Rice straw, ammoniated rice straw, P. falcataria leaves and S. rarak fruits were oven-dried and finely ground. Experimental treatments were arranged as follow: rice straw (T1), ammoniated rice straw (T2), T2 80% + P. falcataria 20% (T3), T2 60% + P. falcataria 40% (T4), T2 80% + P. falcataria 10% + S. rarak 10% (T5), and T2 60% + P. falcataria 20% + S. rarak 20% (T6). An amount of 1 g sample from each treatment was added with 100 ml rumen fluid and buffer mixture (1:2 v/v), and incubated in a water bath at 39 ºC for 48 h. The incubation was performed in four replicates and each replicate was represented by four incubation bottles. Results showed that urea treatment increased gas production of rice straw at 24 and 48 h, higher ammonia production, higher IVDMD, and lower methane production as compared to the untreated rice straw (P<0.05). Addition of P. falcataria or S. rarak at lower level produced similar ammonia concentration as ammoniated rice straw whereas their addition at higher level decreased ammonia concentration (P<0.05). Paraserianthes falcataria addition to ammoniated rice straw decreased protozoa population (P<0.05) and S. rarak further decreased the fauna population (P<0.05) as well. Inclusion of S. rarak at 20% DM (T6) produced the lowest methane production both at 24 and 48 h after incubation and lowest methane production per unit of DM degraded. It was concluded that ammoniation of rice straw improved its nutritional quality with lower methane production, and its mixture with P. falcataria and S. rarak further increased the quality and lower the production of methane, respectively.
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS FOR SMALL SCALE LAYER CHICKEN BUSINESS (Case Study in Triwidadi Village Pajangan Sub District Bantul Yogyakarta)
Authors: Widiati Rini , Nurtini Sudi , Syahlani Suci Paramitasari , Ariyadi Bambang
Published: November 2017

Chicken eggs are the most popular and nutritious food in human dietary.The production activities require investments that should create benefit for the business holder, especially for small-scale entrepreneurs with capital constraint and risks. The purpose of this study was to determine investment feasibility and to set alternatives in dealing with the risks on the small scale layer business. Survey method was implemented using 73 respondents selected purposively of small scale layer chicken business in Triwidadi village of Bantul district, Yogyakarta as the sample. Data were collected by direct interview to respondents using questionnaires that related to the research problem. Analysis of investment financial feasibility criteria’s using Net Present Value, Benefit Cost Ratio and Internal Rate of Return, followed by sensitivity analysis in facing business risk.  The result revealed that the average number of birds raised was 1572 birds. The NPV was IDR 37,377,383 per 5 years of investment, B / C ratio more than 1 and IRR was 20.58%. Based on the existing production management, layer chicken investment by small-scale farmers was profitable, but farmers faced on the risk of losses due to increasing feed prices, decreasing egg prices, and increased mortality. In anticipating the risks, farmers should improve productivity so that the Hen Day Average of egg production at least was 77%, on the increase in feed prices and decrease in egg prices of 5%. Small scale layer businesses could provide employment and welfare for society of lower classes.
Analisis Kesulitan Merancang ERD Mata Kuliah Basis Data pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika IKIP Budi Utomo Malang
Authors: Rachma Rachmawati
Published: November 2017

This study aims to describe the types and causes of student error IKIP Budi Utomo Malang in designing ERD (Entity Relationalship Diagram) in the course Database. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Instrument of data collection in this research include: (1) test of case study used to know the location of student error in designing ERD. (2) interviews to students who are used to obtain data causes factor error. Based on the results of errors in designing ERD conducted by IKIP Budi Utomo Malang students are conceptual error for case study one as much as 34%, case study two as much as 24%. The procedural error for case study 1 is 27% and case study two is 31%. Technical error case study one does not exist, while case study two is 0.25%.
Analisis Korelasi untuk Mengetahui Keeratan Hubungan antara Keaktifan Mahasiswa dengan Hasil Belajar Akhir
Authors: Astuti Cindy Cahyaning
Published: November 2017

Teaching and learning can be defined as a process that contains a series of actions between educators and learners on the basis of reciprocal relationships that take place in an educational situation in order to achieve certain goals. Interaction or reciprocal relationship between educators and learners is a key condition for the continuity of the learning process. The process of interaction can be said to work well if the students can actively participate in the learning process. Active participation by students is expected in the learning process to determine the level of understanding of the material presented. The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between the activity of students to learn the final results were analyzed using correlation analysis. The case studies in this research were students PTIK half of 1 course of Calculus Elementary School  Year 2015/2016. Based on the analysis of correlation obtained by the correlation coefficient of 0.857 which indicates that there is a high positive correlation between the activity of the student (X) and the value of the final learning outcomes (Y). Besides the correlation coefficient of 0.857 can also mean that increasing the value of the activity of the student (X) then the value of the final learning outcomes (Y) will also increase. For the hypothesis testing results of the correlation coefficient can be concluded that with a confidence level of 95% is sufficient evidence to suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between the activity of the student (X) and the final learning outcomes (Y).
Spatial Analysis of Determinants of Filariasis-Endemic Areas in West Sumatra
Authors: Masrizal Masrizal , Diana Fivi Melva , Rasyid Rosfita
Published: November 2017

West Pasaman District and Agam District are filariasis-endemic areas in West Sumatra with prevalence of 12.40 per 100,000 cases and 11.27 per 100,000 cases respectively. This study aimed to determine risk factors associated with the prevalence of filariasis and mapping the vulnerability of the area in West Sumatra. A case control study design was conducted in the West Pasaman District and Agam District. The study used a sample of 74 cases and 74 controls taken by simple random sampling for the case and purposive random sampling for control. Data analysis used univariate, bivariate, multivariate and spatial. The results in Agam District showed that variables associated relation with filariasis (p value < 0.05) were the level of knowledge, plantations, the paddy, the ceiling of the house. The most dominant risk factor was knowledge. Type of vector that was found was Culex. While in West Pasaman District, the variable associated with filariasis (p value < 0.05) was the use of mosquito nets, the habit of dressing, marshes, and ceiling. The most dominant risk factor was the ceiling of the house.
Equity Level of Health Insurance Ownership in Indonesia
Authors: Hartono Risky Kusuma
Published: November 2017

Social health insurance from government program are expected to be able to reduce inequalities access to health services in the middle of rising of health care cost, while private health insurance is still limited for up and middle class population. This study aimed to analyze the equity level of health insurance ownership including social and private health insurance in Indonesia. This study examined the condition of Indonesia in the middle of entering National Health Insurance (NHI) era. This study used data of Indonesian Socio-Economic Survey 2012. Data were analyzed by using econometric approach through multinomial logit analysis. The results showed that the concentration index of social health insurance ownership was 0.615, which is smaller than private health insurance ownership (0.972). It means that Indonesia social health insurace ownership will be able to increase equity access to the health services especially for poor people (pro poor). Social health insurance ownership increases the use of the health services by people.
Maternal Energy Intake at the Sixth Month as Dominant Factor of Exclusive Breastfeeding Success
Authors: Sihite Devi Suryanti , Fikawati Sandra , Syafiq Ahmad
Published: November 2017

Breastfeeding mothers needed adequate energy intake to provide 6-month exclusive breastfeeding that is necessary for infant growth and development. This study aimed to investigate real intake at the first and sixth month of breastfeeding and determine the dominant factor affecting 6-month exclusive breastfeeding provision. The design of this study was cross-sectional conducted in March-April 2015 among 109 mothers with 6-12- month-old infant living and registered at integrated health care in Kalangan Primary Health Care area. Data were collected through interview using questionnaires. Breastfeeding mothers’ intake was asked using Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire. The study found that 6-month exclusive breastfeeding proportion was 22.9%. Mean energy intake of breastfeeding mothers declined from 2551 kcal/day in the first month of breastfeeding to 1718 kcal/day in the sixth month of breastfeeding. After controlled by other variables, energy intake in the sixth month of breastfeeding was found to be the most dominant factor affecting 6-month exclusive breastfeeding provision. Mothers with low energy intake at the sixth month of breastfeeding period were likely 9 times more to fail in providing 6-month exclusive breastfeeding compared to those with adequate energy intake.
Reducing Nitrogen Loss and Increasing Wheat Profits with Low‐Cost, Matrix‐Based, Slow‐Release Urea
Authors: Yang Yang , Yu Lixiang , Ni Xiaoyu , Yang Ye , Liu Binmei , Wang Qi , Tao Liangzhi , Wu Yuejin
Published: November 2017

Core Ideas

Application of matrix‐based urea increased grain yield by >11% in both sites.

Agronomical efficiency and apparent recovery efficiency were greater in matrix‐based urea.

Nitrogen leaching and NH3 emission were lower in matrix‐based urea, leading to higher soil N availability.

Net profits were >US$200 ha–1 greater in matrix‐based urea than in common urea treatment in both sites.

Application of slow‐release fertilizer is beneficial for field wheat production. However, higher price largely limits its application. Therefore, development of low‐cost slow‐release fertilizers is necessary. We conducted a two‐site field experiment and three laboratory experiments in Hefei and Longkang in China during 2015–2016 wheat growing season. The objective was to assess the effects of novel matrix‐based slow‐release urea on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yields, plant N use, N loss, soil N availability, and net profits, and elucidate the possible mechanisms. Field experiment included three treatments, that is, the control test (CK), common urea treatment (CU), and matrix‐based urea treatment (MU). In CU and MU, urea was applied at 180 kg N ha−1. Grain yields were significantly greater in MU than in CU in both sites, attributed to greater spike number per hectare and grain number per spike. Agronomical efficiency (AE) and apparent recovery efficiency (ARE) were also significantly greater in MU than in CU. Greater yields, AE, and ARE in MU were related to better plant development, that is, greater plant height, leaf area index, root area, total chlorophyll, carotenoid, nitrate reductase, and glutamine synthetase. Better plant growth in MU was attributed to lower N loss risk via N leaching and ammonia emission and higher soil N availability. Net profits were >US$200 ha−1 greater in MU than in CU. Overall, matrix‐based urea is suitable for application in field wheat production in wheat growing regions such as Hefei and Longkang, with lower N loss and greater wheat profits.
Urban flash flood forecast using support vector machine and numerical simulation
Authors: Yan Jun , Jin Jiaming , Chen Furong , Yu Guo , Yin Hailong , Wang Wenjia
Published: November 2017

In order to provide urban flood early warning effectively, two support vector machine (SVM) models, using a numerical model as data producer, were developed to forecast the flood alert and the maximum flood depth, respectively. An application in the urban area of Jinlong River Basin, Hangzhou, China, showed the superiority of the proposed models. Statistical results based on the comparison between the results from SVM models and numerical model, proved that the SVM models could provide accurate forecasts for estimating the urban flood. For all the rainfall events tested with an identical desktop, the SVM models only took 2.1 milliseconds while the numerical model took 25 hours. Therefore, the SVM model demonstrates its potential as a valuable tool to improve emergency responses to alleviate the loss of lives and property due to urban flood.
Enhanced Treatment Properties of Iron Oxide Amended Sands Coupled with Polyelectrolyte to Humic Acid
Authors: Li Dongmei , Wu Cuiru , Wang Yizhi , Jiang Shuxian , Li Shaoxiu , Liang Jinling , Zhang Wen
Published: November 2017

To improve the removal efficiency of micropollutant humic acid at low temperature, microflocculation filtration experiments were conducted with homemade iron oxide amended sands (IOAS), cationic polyelectrolyte (CPE) and polyaluminium chloride (PACl). Fractal properties of flocs structures and IOAS surface and their effects on the removal efficiency of humic acid were investigated. Results showed that IOAS had a porous surface with fractal dimensions (D) (D = 1.744) and a strong adsorption capacity for humic acid. The flocs produced by PACl were small in size, loosely packed with a higher D, and therefore settled slowly. By contrast, the formed flocs by adding CPE with only 1~5% of PACl had strong and open structures with a high effective density, rapid settling velocity and a lower D. Compared with PACl flocs, the larger size CPE flocs and PACl+CPE flocs deposited and packed up on IOAS, creating smaller pores and resulting in a lower D and higher filtration capacity.
Dynamics of Phosphorus Content in the Water‐Sediment Interface of Wetlands in a Mid‐Temperature Steppe
Authors: He Jing , Su Derong , Lv Shihai , Diao Zhaoyan , Bu He , Zheng Zhiron , Ye Shengxing
Published: November 2017

In order to reveal dynamics changes in phosphorus release from the sediments of wetlands in a mid‐temperature steppe without external phosphorus input, the relationship between phosphorus content in the overlying water, sediment, and interstitial water was studied using the variables control method. The results showed that, during the incubation period, the content of total phosphorus in the overlying water and the content of total phosphorus in interstitial water both presented in the order of August > September > July. Furthermore, the correlation relationships between phosphorus content in the overlying water, total phosphorus in the interstitial water, and the ratios of sediment Olsen‐P to total phosphorus in the interstitial water, indicated that Olsen‐P might be a kind of release form of phosphorus ‐ from the sediment to the overlying water of the wetlands in Hulunbeier steppe, without external phosphorus input.
Study of Aushadh Sevan Kala in Kaphaja Kasa Vyadhi using Nagaradi Yoga w.s.r. to Grasantar Kala
Authors: Ital Sagar V. , Pawar Kiran V. , Patil Apeksha D. , Patil Dhiraj B.
Published: November 2017

The present study entitled ‘Study of Aushadha Sevana Kala in Kaphaj Kasa Vyadhi using Nagaradi Yoga with special reference to ‘Grasantar Kala’. Here Clinical study regarding “Kaphaj Kasa” Vyadhi was carried with the help of “Nagaradi Yoga” administered in Grasantar Kala in Group A and at Adhobhakta Kala in Group B 32 patients in each group have been studied with treatment and follow up after each 3 days upto 15 days. Clinical assessment of the patients was done by using criteria regarding Kasa included parameter like no. of Kasa Vega, Kapha Nishtivana, Aruchi, Agnimandya, Chhardi, Utklesha, Gaurava and Peenas. Assessment was done on the basis of scoring pattern designed for them. Asyamadhurya, Kaphapurna Deha, Praliptata, Sashakta Vaishamya and Lomharsha was not observed in any of the patients in this study in any of the group. As data was not available on the above said symptoms, statistical analysis of the symptoms is not needful. When drug was administered at Grasantara Kala more percentage of improvement is observed regarding almost all parameters showed in observation and results. So, it can be statistically concluded that drug administered in Grasantara Bheshaj Kala i.e. 95.84% shows maximum result in Kaphaja Kasa Vyadhi than Adhobhakta Kala i.e. 82.51%.
Nutritional diet in Balyavasta
Authors: Benakatti Vijayalaxmi B.
Published: November 2017

In Ashtanga Ayurveda, Kaumarya Bhritya has been considered as important specialty. Kaumarya Bhritya deals with the proper growth and development of the healthy child as well as treatment of the diseased child. Nutrition plays central role in growth and development of the child. Initial 6 months the baby is nourished with exclusive breast feeding, later periods only breast milk is not sufficient to provide the nutritional needs of growing baby. Introduction of food supplements (semi-solid foods) along with breast feeding is necessary to provide adequate and appropriate supplements for proper growth and development and to prevent malnutrition. Introduce fruits and vegetables, which are rich source of macro and micro nutrients, hence help in growth and development of child, Prevent many diseases. After two years start normal diet. So Ayurveda gives importance on good nutrition at every stage of life, in order to maintain health. This article highlights Ayurvedic concepts of nutritional practice in Balyavasta.
The concept of Happiness in Ayurveda
Authors: Chiplunkar Shivaprasad , Bhat Ravi KV. , Pushpan Reshmi , Gawande Chitra Mukul
Published: November 2017

The quest for happiness is something that has enthralled every human since time immemorial. Researchers belonging to different fields along with ancient spiritual scholars have strived to arrive at a pathway for happiness. But since happiness involves different dimensions of itself, the interpretations on happiness have also been varied and different. Ayurveda is a science that was designed to maintain the health of healthy people and to cure the maladies of the unhealthy people. Happiness is an important facet of health and hence is given an important place in Ayurveda. The Ancient Ayurvedic literature has explained the concept of happiness under various terminologies like Sukha, Harsha etc. In the present research work all the fundamental texts of Ayurveda were screened thoroughly in order to compile the information on concept of happiness in Ayurveda. This was used to draw various interpretations on the science of happiness. The present article is written in order to envisage this concept of happiness in Ayurveda. The article will try to throw light on the usefulness of happiness in health, role of happiness on Dosha, Dhatu Mala and other physiological processes. The article also aims to suggest ways to achieve happy life with the help of fundamental principles of Ayurveda.
Perceptions of Existing Wearable Robotic Devices for Upper Extremity and Suggestions for Their Development: Findings From Therapists and People With Stroke (Preprint)
Authors: Elnady Ahmed , Mortenson W Ben , Menon Carlo
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

Advances in wearable robotic technologies have increased the potential of these devices for rehabilitation and as assistive devices. However, the utilization of these devices is still limited and there are questions regarding how well these devices address users’ (therapists and patients) needs.

OBJECTIVE

The aims of this study were to (1) describe users’ perceptions about existing wearable robotic devices for the upper extremity; (2) identify if there is a need to develop new devices for the upper extremity and the desired features; and (3) explore obstacles that would influence the utilization of these new devices.

METHODS

Focus groups were held to collect data. Data were analyzed thematically.

RESULTS

A total of 16 participants took part in the focus group discussions. Our analysis identified three main themes: (1) “They exist, but...” described participants’ perceptions about existing devices for upper extremity; (2) “Indeed, we need more, can we have it all?” reflected participants’ desire to have new devices for the upper extremity and revealed heterogeneity among different participants; and (3) “Bumps on the road” identified challenges that the participants felt needed to be taken into consideration during the development of these devices.

CONCLUSIONS

This study resonates with previous research that has highlighted the importance of involving end users in the design process. The study suggests that having a single solution for stroke rehabilitation or assistance could be challenging or even impossible, and thus, engineers should clearly identify the targeted stroke population needs before the design of any device for the upper extremity.
Metales pesados en suelos y sedimentos de la zona cañera del sur de Quintana Roo, México
Authors: Tun-Canto Gibran Eduardo , Álvarez-Legorreta Teresa , Zapata-Buenfil Gonzalo , Sosa-Cordero Eloy
Published: November 2017

In order to determine the heavy metals content and distribution in an area cultivated with sugarcane in the Río Hondo basin, southern Quintana Roo, Mexico, 10 samples of surficial sediments were collected from the main agricultural drain and 18 samples from soils developed on a karst aquifer. The samples were obtained on february 2016, during the dry season. Concentrations of Hg, Cd, Cu, and Fe and physicochemical parameters such pH, organic matter and cation exchange capacity were measured. In order to understand the distribution of the heavy metals, we performed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, analysis of variance, t test, principal component analysis and hierarchical clustering analysis. The mean concentration of heavy metals in soil, in descending order were: Fe > Cu > Cd > Hg with soil values of 25,334.13 mg∙kg-1, 10.56 mg∙kg-1, 0.55 mg∙kg-1 and 0.02 mg∙kg-1, respectively; the sediment values found were 19,952.68 mg∙kg-1, 8.00 mg∙kg-1, 0.54 mg∙kg-1 and 0.06 mg∙kg-1, respectively. The physical and chemical parameters were homogeneous within the study area. The origin of Hg, Cd and Cu concentrations could be anthropogenic. Although Fe is naturally found in the study area, it is possible that the current distribution of this metal is also due to agricultural activity. The main factor in the distribution of heavy metals in the agricultural soils of the sugarcane zone is the carrying of soil particulates caused by runoff, and the greater contribution of these pollutants to the agricultural drain occurs mainly by the entrainment of particulates from gleysol type soils.
Inventario de movimientos en masa en el sector sur de la Saliente de Monterrey. Caso de estudio: cañón Santa Rosa, Nuevo León, noreste de México
Authors: Salinas-Jasso Jorge A. , Salinas-Jasso Ricardo A. , Montalvo-Arrieta Juan C. , Alva-Niño Efraín
Published: November 2017

We present a landslide inventory for the Santa Rosa Canyon in the Monterrey Salient, between Linares and Iturbide in Nuevo León state. A total of 429 landslides were documented from field investigation, analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery and historical data from Google Earth platform for the last 30 years. Falls, slides and flows are the most typical landslides, mainly related to extraordinary rainfalls from hurricanes and tropical storms. Moreover, an overall increase in seismicity in northeastern Mexico may indicate this activity as the second most important factor triggering slope instabilities. This inventory could be used in detailed landslide risk assessment studies in the region, and the methodology may be extrapolated to neighboring areas with recurrent landslides and a lack of scientific studies.
Estudio petrográfico, geoquímico y mineralógico de la fulgurita San José de Lourdes, Zacatecas, México
Authors: Reyes-Salas Adela Margarita , Macías-Romo Consuelo , Ortega-Gutiérrez Fernado , Reyes-Salas Eugenio Octavio , Flores-Gutiérrez Daniel , Alba-Aldave Leticia , Girón-García Patricia , Robles-Camacho Jasinto , García-Martínez José Luis , Cervantes de la Cruz Karina
Published: November 2017

Petrographic, chemical and mineralogical studies were performed on a fulgurite formed by melting of soil by lightning strike located at San José de Lourdes, northeast of Fresnillo, State of Zacatecas, Mexico. Polarizing microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with EDS, micro- probe WDS analyses, micro-Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence were used as analytical methods. Most of the specimens are tubular and have a smooth, lustrous, black, glassy texture while the exterior is encrusted with soil grains. Internally, this fulgurite is partly composed of heterogeneous vesicular glass mostly of andesitic composi- tion containing fragments of skeletal crystals of wollastonite and unde- termined Fe- silicate, spheroids of SiO2 similar to ballen quartz within the glass. The presence of very fine and scarce grains of ilmenite, zircon, apatite, silver and gold besides some Si-Fe alloys (silicides) of variable composition and arsenic-calcium compounds (which is found for the first time in fulgurites) is also reported. We estimate that the temperatures of crystallization were above 1,700 °C considering into account the melting of quartz and presence of reduced phases.
Pómez Bosque de Tlalpan, producto de una erupción de gran magnitud en el margen suroeste de la cuenca de México
Authors: Arce José Luis , Cruz-Fuentes Diana , Ramírez-Luna Angel , Herrera-Huerta Iván Andrés , Girón-García Patricia
Published: November 2017

In this contribution we describe a white pumice fall deposit, informally named pómez Bosque de Tlalpan (PBT), found in several outcrops in the southern Mexico basin. The most representative sequence occurs at the Bosque de Tlalpan park, Delegación Tlalpan, in Mexico City. In this site the deposit is 3 m thick, massive, and contains 80–90 vol. % of pumice clasts, predominantly of coarse lapilli-sized and some block-sized fragments. The PBT has a dacitic composition (64.9–66 wt. % SiO2, on anhydrous basis) of calc-alkaline affinity, and a mineral assemblage represented by plagioclase > amphibole > orthopyroxene > biotite, ±Fe-Ti oxides, with quartz in lesser proportions, and zircon as accesory mineral, in a vesicular and glassy matrix. According to data collected from seven outcrops, thickness and clast size of the deposit decrease towards the NE and therefore the vent source should be located to the SW of Bosque de Tlalpan. Possible sources are the volcanoes Ajusco and San Miguel, which are part of the Sierra de Las Cruces volcanic range, and are located in this direction at ~11 km from Bosque de Tlalpan. The age of the PBT deposit was determined by radiocarbon dating of underlying paleosoils that yielded 25,730 ± 130 to 37,450 ± 330 yrs B.P. (Late Pleistocene). Additionally, thermoluminscence dating of one sample yielded an age of 30,300 ± 5,000 years, similar to the radiocarbon ages. Hence, the PBT represents the youngest reported deposit from the Sierra de Las Cruces volcanic range. Although only seven outcrops were described in this work, we interpret the PBT deposit as produced by a plinian-type eruption, based on its massive structure, its ca. 3 m thickness, and the presence of pumice clasts in coarse lapilli to block sizes, as well as 3.5 cm sized lithics, at 11 km from the possible vent source, characteristic of this kind of deposits. We discard the monogenetic volcanoes from the Chichinautzin volcanic field as the vent source of the PBT deposit, because this kind of volcanoes is relatively mafic in composition and do not produce plinian-type deposits.
Paraclupea seilacheri sp. nov., un arenque de doble armadura (Clupeomorpha, Ellimmichthyiformes) de las calizas albianas de la cantera Tlayúa, Puebla, México
Authors: Alvarado-Ortega Jesús , Melgarejo-Damián María Del Pilar
Published: November 2017

Paraclupea seilacheri sp. nov. is described in this paper. This ellimmichthyiform fish from the Albian deposits of the Tlayúa quarry, near Tepexi de Rodríguez, Puebla, central Mexico, shows the diagnostic characters of the superorder Clupeomorpha (the otophysic connection, commissure of the supratemporal sensory canal passing through parietals, and the abdominal scute series), order Ellimmichthyiformes (parietals in contact to each other along the midline of the skull; a beryciform foramen in the anterior ceratohyal; three epurals in the caudal skeleton; and a series of predorsal scutes), and family Paraclupeidae (predorsal scutes with increasing sizes  in anterioposterior order  and  postpelvic abdominal scutes with  a strong ventral spine). Additionally, the characters of this new Mexican fish are distinctive and support the creation of a new species of the genus Paraclupea, these include a diamond shaped body moderately high; 18 predorsal scutes strongly ornamented with radiating ridges; most posterior predorsal scutes are subrectangular, wider than long; the abdominal scutes are spatula-like; the dorsal process of posttemporal bone is hypertrophied; and the second uroneural is short and distally reaches the end of the first uroneural. The present finding introduces the second species of the genus Paraclupea; a significative increase in the geographical distribution of this genus in the Northern Hemisphere, from eastern China to the southern North America; and the third North American Cretaceous paraclupeid after Tycheroichthys dunveganensis and Scutatoclupea applegatei.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA: PERCEPÇÃO ACERCA DO SIGNIFICADO DOS CORTES NO CORPO DO ADOLESCENTE
Authors: Bussmann Camila Eleutério , Pretto Bernardete
Published: November 2017

Observa-se que, na atualidade, o cortar-se é uma das maneiras de marcar o corpo mais utilizada por jovens e adolescentes. Dessa forma, a presente pesquisa se propôs a discutir sobre o significado dos cortes no corpo do adolescente, a partir da experiência de estágio realizada em uma Estratégia de Saúde da Família, onde foi realizado o acompanhamento de uma adolescente que se cortava. O estudo caracteriza-se como de natureza qualitativa, através de uma abordagem exploratória e descritiva, em que alguns recortes das trocas ocorridas nos atendimentos serviram como analisadores para pensar sobre o tema proposto, articulando-o às teorias abordadas. O referencial teórico apresenta algumas considerações sobre a adolescência, sobre a importância das relações familiares e sociais, sobre o corpo em transformação nessa etapa da vida, assim como sobre os cortes e seus significados. Concluiu-se que os cortes no corpo dos adolescentes têm diversos significados, sendo que a desestrutura familiar da adolescente mencionada, a baixa autoestima, além de questões próprias da adolescência podem ser fatores que a levam a cortar-se.
O CUIDAR EM ONCOLOGIA PEDIÁTRICA: UM ESTUDO BASEADO NO PROCESSO DE ENFERMAGEM
Authors: Santana Mary Elizabeth de , Costa Elanny Glicia Oliveira da , Corrêa Anderson Roberto De Sales , Ximenes Wagner Luiz Oliveira
Published: November 2017

Introdução: A assistência de enfermagem em oncologia desenvolve-se pelos cuidados preventivos, curativos e paliativos. Os cuidados curativos buscarão diminuição dos efeitos imediatos e tardios do tratamento quimioterápico e prevenção de complicações evitáveis da patologia oncológica por meio da Sistematização da Assistência de Enfermagem. Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever os diagnósticos de enfermagem e cuidados prestados ao paciente com câncer infanto-juvenil. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado a partir de registros de prontuário no departamento de arquivo médico de um CACON. De crianças e adolescentes internados na clínica pediátrica no período de 2011 e 2012. A pesquisa possui parecer nº524.165 CEP/UFPA. Resultados: O estudo foi evidenciou 292 pacientes com câncer entre 2011 e 2012. A população em oncopediatria foi em sua maioria do sexo masculino (59,59%), e a neoplasia mais evidente foi a Leucemia Linfoblástica Aguda. Nesta pesquisa foi identificado 584 diagnósticos de enfermagem, com uma média de 2,01 diagnósticos de enfermagem por paciente. Os principais títulos diagnósticos foram: Risco para infecção (30,14%); Conforto prejudicado (15,07%); Nutrição desequilibrada menos que as necessidades corporais com (11,82%) e Mobilidade física prejudicada com (6,51%). Foi possível visualizar a grande carga de trabalho despendida ao paciente oncohematológico em pediatria, e realização do processo de enfermagem de modo eficaz na instituição. Conclusão: A sistematização da assistência mostrou-se presente em todos os registros de prontuário da internação, seja por título diagnóstico ou por prestação de cuidados de enfermagem.
Identidades e representações do urbano na imprensa: um estudo sobre a “cidade da Oktoberfest” no Vale do Paranhana (RS, Brasil)
Authors: Gevehr Daniel Luciano , Paz Elisete De Souza Ramão
Published: November 2017

O estudo analisa as imagens construídas sobre o município de Igrejinha/RS, nas publicações do seu principal jornal local, no período de 2014 – momento em que o município completa seu 50º aniversário de emancipação. Buscou-se compreender os recursos utilizados pela imprensa para produzir e difundir determinadas imagens sobre Igrejinha, que tiveram como objetivo difundir representações sobre o município, diretamente associadas às comemorações da Oktoberfest. Nessa perspectiva, constatou-se que existe um olhar positivo sobre a cidade, a partir das publicações do seu principal veículo de comunicação, uma vez que, em sua maioria, as notícias exaltam seu potencial cultural, turístico, industrial e  empresarial, procurando, com isso, contribuir para o desenvolvimento local e regional.
Proactive supply chain risk management approach: The case of Serbia
Authors: Andjelkovic Aleksandra
Published: November 2017

Supply chain risk management has become imperative. Therefore, needs for
proactive supply chain risk management continuously is growing. Proactive
supply chain risk management is not a great problem in developed countries.
The problem is present in transition countries and underdeveloped countries.
In those countries has not been built awareness about the importance of
networking through supply chains and risk management within the supply chain.
One of them is Republic of Serbia. Outside the door of the EU, the Republic
of Serbia still retains the characteristics of the old system, and that is
the great limitation for implementation of proactive supply chain risk
management concept. Basic aim of paper is to research the level of proactive
supply chain risk management. By using an adequate statistical methods, in
paper will be analysed group of large enterprises from the Republic of
Serbia. Besides that, author of paper suggesting the reasons and consequences
of lack of proactive supply chain risk management.
Evaluation of PWR pressure vessel fast neutron fluence benchmarks from NUREG/CR-6115 with ares transport code
Authors: Zhang Liang , Zhang Bin , Liu Cong , Chen Yixue
Published: November 2017

An accurate evaluation of PWR pressure vessel fast neutron fluence is
essential to ensure pressure vessel integrity over the design lifetime. The
discrete ordinates method is one of the main methods to treat such problems.
In this paper, evaluations have been performed for three PWR benchmarks
described in NUREG/CR-6115 using ARES transport code. The calculated results
were compared to the reference values and a satisfactory agreement was
obtained. In addition, the effects of SN numeric and source distribution
modeling for pressure vessel fast neutron fluence calculation are
investigated. Based on the fine enough grids adopted, the different spatial
and angular discretization introduces derivations less than 3 %, and fix-up
for negative scattering source causes no noticeable effects when calculating
pressure vessel fast neutron fluence. However, the discrepancy of
assembly-wise and pin-wise source modeling for peripheral assemblies reaches
~20 %, which indicates that pin-wise modeling for peripheral assemblies is
essential. These results provide guidelines for pressure vessel fast neutron
fluence calculation and demonstrate that the ARES transport code is capable
of performing neutron transport calculations for evaluating PWR pressure
vessel fast neutron fluence.
The influence of linear anisotropic scattering of one-speed neutrons on the critical size of a slab with reflective boundary conditions
Authors: Ozturk Hakan
Published: November 2017

The criticality problem for one-speed neutrons in a slab is investigated
using Chebyshev polynomials of first kind in the series expansion of the
neutron angular flux in stationary neutron transport equation. The medium is
assumed to let the neutrons to scatter anisotropically and to be surrounded
by a reflector. The critical thicknesses for the neutrons in a uniform finite
slab are computed for selected values of the reflection coefficient and the
anisotropy parameter and they are given in the tables. The numerical results
obtained from the present method are in good accordance with the results
already existed in literature.
Study on temperature coefficient of CdTe detector used for x-rays detection
Authors: Guo Siming , Wu Jinjie , Du Haiyan , Zhang Jian , Li Xufang , Liu Congzhan , Zhang Shuai , Li Chengze , Huo Binbin , Liao Zhenyu , Liu Ying
Published: November 2017

The temperature of the working environment is one of the key factors in
determining the properties of semiconductor detectors, and it affects the
absolute accuracy and stability of the standard detector. In order to
determine the temperature coefficient of CdTe detector used for X-rays
detection, a precise temperature control system was designed. In this
experiment, detectors and radiographic source were set inside a thermostat
with temperature of 0~40?C, so that the temperature can be regulated for the
test of the temperature coefficient of CdTe detector. Studies had shown that,
with the increase of the temperature, the energy resolution and detection
efficiency of the CdTe detector would deteriorate, and under 10?C the
detectors have better performance with the 8 keV X-rays.
Development of geo-information data management system and application to geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste in China
Authors: Wang Peng , Huang Shu-Tao , Wang Ju , Zhao Yong-An , Gao Min , Wu Lun , Cai Heng
Published: November 2017

In this paper, based on information technology, a geo-information database
was established and a geo-information data management system (named as
HLW-GIS) was developed to facilitate data management work of the multi-source
and multidisciplinary data been which are generated during site selection
process of geological repository in China. Many important functions, such as
basic create, retrieve, update, and delete operations, full text search and
download functions, can be achieved through this management system. Even the
function of statistics and analysis for certain professional data can be
provided. Finally, a few hundred gigabytes of data from numerous different
disciplines were integrated, stored, and managed successfully. Meanwhile, the
management system can also provide a significant reference for data
management work of related research fields, such as decommissioning and
management of nuclear facilities, resource prospection and environmental
protection.