bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reputation Communication of Online Companies
Authors: Boer Rino F
Published: February 2018

Nowdays, technology & information development has opened trading through the internet. Digital trading better known as e-commerce is growing rapidly with support of digital communication facilities. Bukalapak.com is the research object because Bukalapak.com is one of the famous online selling sites in Indonesia which experience a decline in performance since its started on 2010 from its several digital indicators. One important aspect for online company is digital service. How does the digital service quality/e-ServQual affect the company's reputation? The purpose of this study is to analyze the e-ServQual influence on consumer trust, analyze the influence of consumer trust on corporate reputation, and analyzieng the effect of e-ServQual on companies mediated by consumer trust in Bukalapak.com users. The population of this study is 111 members of the community of Bukalapak Jakarta. Data was collected through surveys and questionnaire distribution and data analysis used is path analysis. The results of the study showed that e-ServQual has unsignificant negative on corporate reputation (direct effect), e-ServQual has a significant positive effect on consumer trust, consumer trust has a positive effect on corporate reputation, and e-ServQual has significant positive effect on corporate reputation mediated by consumer trust (indirect effect).
Editorial
Authors: Lavao de Serato María Ligia
Published: March 2018

Desde tiempos inmemorables, las supersticiones han acompañado al ser humano. Pasar por debajo de una escalera, romper un espejo, derramar la sal, que un gato negro se atraviese en nuestro camino, son algunas de los elementos supersticiosos que nos rodean. Dentro de estas supersticiones, se encuentra la del número 13 que, entre todas parece ser la más difundida, aunque sus orígenes no son judeocristianos, como podría suponerse. Una de las primeras citas escritas referidas a este número data de la mitología nórdica, en un mundo precristiano. Dice la leyenda que en un banquete en el Valhalla, es decir el paraíso al que iban los héroes muertos en batalla, fueron invitados 12 dioses Loki, dioses gigantes de la mitología nórdica, se coló astutamente el espíritu del mal y del conflicto, por lo cual el número de invitados subió a trece. En el combate que se dio para expulsar este espíritu, Balder, el favorito de los dioses encontró la muerte. Desde Escandinavia, la superstición se difundió a través de Europa, y al iniciarse la era cristiana la creencia fue notablemente reforzada con los acontecimientos de la Ultima Cena: Cristo y sus apóstoles eran trece, y en menos de veinticuatro horas después de esta Cena, Cristo era crucificado.
Cronicón sobre las ocho versiones del salón departamental de artistas huilenses
Authors: Ruíz Solórzano Jaime
Published: March 2018

El presente texto se titula Cronicón, aludiendo a una breve narración histórica que se explica obedeciendo al orden cronológico sobre los ocho montajes del Salón Departamental de Artistas Huilenses, acaecidos entre los años 1989 y 2004. Después de una breve introducción se abordan los siguientes tópicos: 1) El Salón Departamental de Artistas Huilenses de su nacimiento a su consolidación. 2) La participación de los artistas y la calidad de los jurados. 3) El devenir de las percepciones de los comentaristas y críticos del Salón de Artistas Huilenses. 4) Panorama sobre la obra de los artistas ganadores de los "Primeros Premios" en las distintas versiones del Salón de Artistas Huilenses. Para ello se recurrió al análisis de catálogos de exposición, artículos de prensa, actas de inscripción, fichas técnicas de las obras, textos de los artistas y entrevistas.
Influencia de los cambios climáticos en la definición del sexo en el Aedes Aegypti y su impacto en las epidemias de dengue
Authors: Arenas Villamizar Ángel Ricardo , Carvajal Pinilla Luis Alexander
Published: February 2018

Según la OMS el dengue es considerado como la más importante de las enfermedades virales transmitidas por mosquitos en el mundo. En los últimos 50 años, la incidencia se ha incrementado 30 veces. Según el informe de cambio climático y biodiversidad se estima que la temperatura media de la superficie terrestre ascienda entre un 1,4 y un 5,8°C para finales del siglo XXI. El objetivo del estudio fue establecer la influencia de la temperatura media ambiental en la determinación del sexo del Aedes aegypti y su influencia en las epidemias de dengue al influir en la determinación del sexo, como se ha evidenciado en algunas especies de lagartos y tortugas. Se realizó un estudio ecológico correlacional y un estudio experimental. En el primero se calculó un modelo de regresión lineal, entre la temperatura media ambiental de la ciudad de Neiva Colombia, entre los años 2008 y 2010 y la incidencia de dengue en los mismos períodos. En el análisis de resultados, el modelo de regresión calculado para el año 2009 el 33,10% de la incidencia de dengue fue explicada por la temperatura media ambiental (Prob>F = 0.0007), para el año 2010, el modelo de regresión explicó el 26,05% de la incidencia de dengue por la temperatura media ambiental (Prob>F= 0.0059). Según el modelo, el aumento de 1°C de la temperatura media ambiental explicó el aumentó en 11,78 casos de dengue. En el estudio experimental, se expusieron 600 huevos de Aedes aegypti a 26ºC, 28ºC, y 32ºC y se determinó el sexo hasta la segunda generación. Se calculó el Odds Ratio entre los resultados obtenidos a diferentes temperaturas 26ºC, 28ºC y 32ºC, encontrando que la oportunidad de ser hembra Vs. macho a 26°C, fue de 0,78 veces ( IC = 0.52940-1.16612), entre tanto que a 28°C fue de 1,78 veces (es decir 78%) (IC = 1.24238 2.55775). Puede existir una relación entre la temperatura media ambiental promedio de 28°C y el aumento en la incidencia de dengue por un aumento en la población de hembras de Aedes aegypti.
Factores de riesgo asociados a preeclampsia. ESE del Rosario. Campoalegre, Huila. 2011
Authors: Mosquera Tatiana , Charry Jenny
Published: February 2018

Introducción: La preeclampsia es una patología que representa la primera causa de mortalidad materna en Colombia la cual se ha asociado con múltiples factores, sin embargo al revisar la literatura científica se puede observar discrepancias significativas en cuanto a los factores de riesgo asociados a la presentación de esta entidad. El objetivo de esta investigación fue identificar los principales factores de riesgo asociados a la preeclampsia en gestantes de un Hospital de primer nivel de atención. Método: se realizó un estudio de casos y controles, con una relación 1:3 en gestantes que asistieron a control prenatal en el Hospital del Rosario en el año 2011. Como casos (n=31) se incluyeron pacientes con diagnóstico de Preeclampsia y como controles (n= 93) aquellas que asistieron a control prenatal durante este lapso de tiempo. Se analizó la asociación de la preeclampsia con edad, área de residencia, escolaridad, antecedentes ginecobstetricos (gestaciones, paridad, abortos, cesáreas, periodo intergenésico), nivel de escolaridad, estado de nutrición, antecedentes familiares y personales de preeclampsia Resultados: No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las variables edad (p=0,314), área de residencia (p=0,54), escolaridad (p=0,558), controles prenatales (p=0.566), gestaciones (p=0,409), abortos (p=0,056), periodo intergenésico (p=0.654), aumento de peso (p=0.069), estado nutricional primer control (p=0.833), estado nutricional último control (p=0.352), antecedentes familiares de preeclampsia (p=0.562), antecedentes personales (p=0.261), clasificación riesgo obstétrico (p=0,768), antecedentes en complicaciones anteriores (p=0.349). Conclusiones: No se demostró significancia estadísticamente significativa en las variables estudiadas edad, área de residencia, escolaridad, controles prenatales, paridad, gestaciones, abortos, cesáreas, periodo intergenésico, malnutrición, clasificación del riesgo obstétrico, antecedentes patológicos personales y familiares.
Ketamina: Estado del arte
Authors: Rivera Tocancipá Daniel , Susunaga Meneses Piedad Alexandra , Pérez G. Miguel Antonio
Published: February 2018

Propósito: La utilización de la Ketamina nunca fue limitada a la especialidad de Anestesia. Incluso, en sus orígenes, fue más importante su efecto analgésico puro, más que el efecto anestésico. El objetivo del presente artículo, es obtener una revisión de la literatura actualizada acerca de la ketamina y su uso en diferentes escenarios, dirigida a médicos generales, personal prehospitalario y anestesiólogos. Hallazgos: A pesar de que fueempleada como droga recreacional, y se consideró con efectos nocivos a nivel de SNC, hoy en día es usada para el manejo del dolor agudo postoperatorio y dolor crónico, lo cual hace de este medicamento una herramienta farmacológica versátil que logra impactar positivamente en uno de los síntomas más frecuentes en la consulta médica hospitalaria y ambulatoria: el dolor. Metodología: Se desarrolló una revisión narrativa bajo los términos Mes Hketamine, pain, sedation y analgesia en bases de datos de Pub Med en un periodo comprendido entre los años 1985 y 2011. Resultado: Se logró obtener soporte científico en la literatura que permite definir aspectos fundamentales en la terapéutica de la Ketamina, no solo en la especialidad de Anestesiología sino además en todas aquellas prácticas médicas que intervienen en el control de dolor.
Perfil microbiológico de las infecciones Nosocomiales en el Hospital Universitario Hernando Moncaleano Perdomo de Neiva
Authors: Medina Ivan D , Díaz Jonathan , Pérez Giovanni
Published: February 2018

Las infecciones nosocomiales son una de las principales causas de morbimortalidad a nivel hospitalario, el manejo antibiótico constituye el pilar principal para el tratamiento de este tipo de infecciones por lo cual se debe realizar de manera adecuada con el fin de evitar el aumento de la resistencia microbiológica a los antibióticos. Se determinó el perfil de resistencia microbiológico de las infecciones nosocomiales a través de las MIC en el Hospital Universitario Hernando Moncaleano Perdomo. Se realizó un estudio de tipo descriptivo serie de casos, con un enfoque retrospectivo, en el cual se desarrolló un análisis cuantitativo del perfil de resistencia microbiológica teniendo en cuenta las concentraciones mínimas inhibitorias farmacológicas, mediante la investigación de las bases de datos del departamento de epidemiología y del laboratorio clínico del mismo hospital en el periodo comprendido entre febrero de 2011 y febrero de 2013. Se analizaron un total de 646 reportes de antibiogramas encontrándose que la mayor cantidad de infecciones intrahospitalarias es debida a gérmenes Gram negativos, destacándose Klebsiella, Pseudomona y E. coli; de los gérmenes Gram positivos el Estafilococo, y de las infecciones por hongos Cándida. La infección nosocomial más prevalente correspondió a las bacteriemias con el 30,7%, principalmente en la UCI Adultos, seguido de Medicina Interna y de Cirugía. La infección del tracto urinario (ITU) Nosocomial es la segunda causa de infecciones intrahospitalarias con un porcentaje de 19,8% del total de casos en los servicios de Medicina Interna y UCI adultos.
Morbilidad Materna Extrema (MME): descripción de una serie de 23 casos y análisis de las “tres demoras”
Authors: Quintero Julio César , Olaya Sandra , Peña Aleida , Gil Yeiny , Palencia Yolanda
Published: February 2018

La Morbilidad Materna Extrema (MME) es un problema de Salud Pública que ha llamado la atención de las instituciones, agencias y gobiernos en todo el mundo por su alta frecuencia e impacto. A pesar de los esfuerzos, no se han logrado alcanzar las metas planteadas. Objetivo: Caracterizar las demoras o retrasos en la atención en salud de pacientes con MME como factores determinantes de la presencia de estos eventos. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de serie de casos, en gestantes con MME durante el mes de Marzo de 2013 en un Hospital Universitario. Resultados: En el periodo descrito se presentaron 23 casos de MME, el 65.2% eran menores de 25 años. La mayoría residían en Cabecera Municipal (65.2%), tenían una unión estable (65.22%) y contaban con afiliación al régimen de salud (86.96%). Se encontró una razón de 1.1 en cuanto a la gestación deseada versus no deseada, el 75% de las pacientes que no deseaban su embarazo, no utilizaban ningún método de anticoncepción. Ninguna de las pacientes asistió a consulta preconcepcional, la mitad tuvieron adherencia al programa de control prenatal y tan solo el 65.2% tuvieron una captación temprana. Se identificaron principalmente demoras tipo uno (69.6%) y tres (65.2%). En ocho de los 23 casos (34.78%) se presentó algún tipo de evento adverso; de estos, el 50% (cuatro casos) se clasificaron entre leve y moderado y el otro 50% como severos.
Angiostrongylus Cantonensis y el caracol africano gigante como causantes de meningitis eosinofilica
Authors: Londoño Juan Diego , Zamora Adriana , Osorio Johana
Published: February 2018

El Achatina fulica es reconocido como una plaga que destruye cultivos, igualmente debido a su consumo excesivo de plantas ha llegado a causar alteraciones ambientales, generando un desequilibrio en el ecosistema. Se conoce que en América, A. fulica actúa como hospedero de Angiostrongylus cantonensis, que ocasiona en humanos por infección accidental, meningoencefalitis eosinofílica (ME), angiostrongiliasis abdominal y ocular. La siguiente revisión, se realizó con información proveniente de artículos (nacionales e internacionales) de la biblioteca de PubMed, Ovid, Embase y Medline, entre 1997 y el 2014. El ser humano corresponde a un hospedero accidental del parasito, en donde el nematodo no concluye su ciclo de vida, y debido a esto muere. Es por lo tanto la respuesta agresiva, que realiza el sistema inmunológico del hospedero (dirigido por los eosinofilos y la inmunoglobulina E) la que genera el cuadro severo de inflamación, y las consiguientes manifestaciones clínicas en el hombre. Finalmente, y aunque se ha llegado a aprender mucho sobre la infección con A. cantonensis en la últimas décadas, siguen existiendo varias inquietudes sin resolver, tales como la falta de métodos para su oportuno diagnóstico y el tratamiento eficaz de esta zoonosis.
Incidencia e indicaciones de cesárea en el Hospital Universitario Hernando Moncaleano Perdomo de Neiva
Authors: Borrero Zamudio Patricia , Cubillos Prada Andrea , Orjuela Téllez Leidy J. , Rojas Lozada Fabio
Published: February 2018

La tasa de cesáreas en Colombia ha presentado un incremento en los últimos años, actualmente los partos por cesárea corresponden aproximadamente al 28% de nacimientos, valor por encima del recomendado por la OMS (15%), encontrando la mayor incidencia en San Andrés y Atlántico y en las capitales Bogotá, Medellín y Cali. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de operación cesárea y conocer sus principales indicaciones en el Hospital Universitario de Neiva. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo, retrospectivo. Se incluyeron los registros de mujeres que presentaron parto vaginal o parto por cesárea en el periodo comprendido entre enero 2011 y diciembre del 2012. Resultados: En 2011 se registraron 1579 nacimientos, con una incidencia de cesárea de 39%. Las principales indicaciones obstétricas fueron: cesárea previa, trastornos hipertensivos asociados, Inducción fallida, desproporción céfalo pélvica, distocia de presentación. Ya en 2012 se registraron 2122 nacimientos, con una incidencia de cesárea de 39 %. Entre las indicaciones obstétricas de cesárea se encontraron: cesárea previa, Inducción fallida, trastornos hipertensivos asociados al embarazo, desproporción céfalo pélvica, sufrimiento fetal agudo, entre otras. Conclusiones: Los nacimientos por cesárea han aumentado significativamente respecto a años anteriores, la tasa de cesárea en el periodo analizado se encuentra en 39%, la principal causa de este procedimiento es la cesárea previa, seguida de la inducción fallida.
ANTI-BACTERIAL EFFECTS OF GLYCOSIDES EXTRACT OF GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA L. FROM THE REGION OF DJAMÂA (SOUTH-EAST OF ALGERIA)
Authors: Soulef Kriker , Yahia A.
Published: March 2018

The natural extracts of plants contain a variety of biologically active molecules. In this context, we attempted to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of some extracts prepared from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra L., which grows in the region of Djamâa (south of Algeria). The qualitative analysis of these extracts revealed the presence of plant glycosides, which is confirmed by a quantitative analysis based on the detection test of glycosides, who demonstrated that the extracts are rich in these molecules, where the content of glycoside reached (10 %) for the ethanol extraction. The evaluation of the glycoside extract antimicrobial activity revealed a strong effect of inhibition on different strain of bacteria, when it was responsible for a large zone of inhibition of the bacterial strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, compared to Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus. From these results, we can say that the glycoside extracts have different antibacterial effects depending on the species.
If It Doesn't Work, Why Do We Still Do It? The Continuing Use of Subtalar Joint Neutral Theory in the Face of Overpowering Critical Research
Authors: Harradine Paul , Gates Lucy , Bowen Catherine
Published: March 2018

The use of subtalar joint neutral (STJN) in the assessment and treatment of foot-related musculoskeletal symptomology is common in daily practice and still widely taught. The main pioneer of this theory was Dr Merton L. Root, and it has been labeled with a variety of names: “the foot morphology theory,” “the subtalar joint neutral theory,” or simply “Rootian theory” or “Root model.” The theory's core concepts still underpin a common approach to musculoskeletal assessment of the foot, as well as the consequent design of foot orthoses. The available literature continues to point to Dr Root's theory as the most prevalently utilized. Concurrently, the worth of this theory has been challenged due to its poor reliability and limited external validity. This Viewpoint reviews the main clinical areas of the STJN theory, and concludes with a possible explanation and concerns for its ongoing use. To support our view, we will discuss (1) historical inaccuracies, (2) challenges with reliability, and (3) concerns with validity.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(3):130–132. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0604
Scapholunate Dissociation
Authors: Tomas Andrew
Published: March 2018

A 52-year-old man sustained an injury to the right wrist following a fall into a push-up position. Direct-access outpatient physical therapy evaluation was performed 24 hours after the injury. A scaphoid radiograph series, consistent with American College of Radiology guidelines, was obtained based upon examination findings. The radiographs revealed a scapholunate gap of 4 mm and a scapholunate angle of greater than 60°, suggestive of scapholunate dissociation.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(3):225. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7774
Chemical Composition and Larvicidal Activity of Mentha pulegium ssential Oil from Central Morocco Against Larvae of Mosquito Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: El-Akhal Fouad , Ezzoubi Yassine , Khalid Taghzouti , Lalami Abdelhakim El Ouali
Published: March 2018

Background: In Morocco, the species Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) has developed resistance to the synthetic
insecticide. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find alternatives to the insecticides, as natural herbal biocides.
Objective: The essential oil of Mentha pulegium grown the North center of in Morocco has been analyzed and their
larvicidal activity on Culex pipiens was determined. Methods: The analysis and the identification of the various
constituents of essential oilobtained by hydro-distillation of the aerial part were carried out by Gas Chromatography
coupled with Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). Biological tests were realized according to a methodology inspired from
standard World Health Organization protocol. The larvicidal activity of medicinal plant extracts were tested against early
fourth-instar larvae of Culex pipiens. The repellent efficacy was determined against of mosquito species (Culex pipiens)
at six concentration’s (5, 10, 20, 40, 80 and 160 ppm) under the laboratory condition. The mortality was observed 24h
after treatment; data were subjected to probit analysis to determine the Lethal Concentrations (LC50 and LC90) to kill 50
and 90 percent of the treated larvae of tested species. Results: The major constituents of Mentha pulegium essential oil
were identified as pulegone (53.23%), α-pinene (12.1%), piperitone (9.62%), menthone (9.26) and piperitenone (6.6%).
The LC50 and LC90 were estimated at 25.45 ppm and 98.66 ppm respectively. Conclusion: This investigation indicates
that the Mentha pulegium essential oil could serve as a potential larvicidal and could be used as an ideal ecofriendly
approach for the control of the Culex pipiens.
Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Alcoholic Leaves Extracts of Spatholobus parviflorus (Roxb.Ex Dc.) Kuntze
Authors: J. Jesy E. , Jose Beena
Published: March 2018

Objective: To investigate the total phenolics, antioxidant , antimicrobial and cytotoxic, activities of ethanolic and
methanolic leaves extracts of Spatholobus parviflorus (Roxb.ex Dc.) kuntze. Methods: The current study was focussed on
broad parameters namely total phenolics, phytochemical analysis, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis and
antioxidant properties in order to characterize the alcoholic extracts of Spatholobus parviflorus as apotential free radical
quencher. Results: The phytochemical screening of alcoholic extracts of Spaholobus parviflorus showed the presence of
various secondary metabolites. Spatholobs parviflorus was proved to be an effective radical scavenger in all antioxidant
assays. The gas chromatographic- mass spectrometry analysis confirmed the presence of bioactive compounds in varying
percentage. Conclusion: These results suggest that the ethanolic extract of Spaholobus parviflorus has potential of
antioxidant,antibacterial and cytotoxic activity that support the ethnopharmacological uses of this plant.The remarkable
activity showed by the plant extract could be attributed to the synergic effect of the active compounds present in it.
Quantitative Determination of Berberine in Marketed Herbal Formulations by TLC Densitometry and their Hypoglycemic Effect
Authors: Arora Poonam , Deol Ramanjot Kaur , Jena Ashish , Kapoor Vijay Kumar
Published: March 2018

In the present time, a phenomenal increase in the demand for herbal medicine has been observed and a need has been felt
for insuring the quality, safety and efficacy of herbal drug preparations. Standardisation is one of the tools for the
assessment of quality, purity and efficacy which includes preliminary phytochemical screening, fingerprint profile using
biomarkers corroborated with modern analytical techniques. HPTLC has established itself as an important tool for handling
the qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of herbal drugs and formulations due to its
simplicity, flexibility, reliability and cost efficient separation. Four ayurvedic formulations Nimbadi Churna (Vyas
Pharmaceuticals), Pushyanug Churna (Baidyanath Ayurved Bhavan), Khadirarishta (Sandu Pharmaceuticals Ltd.), Trifla
Ghrita (AVS Kottakkal) have been selected in the present study. The use of these formulations varies from blood
purification, bleeding disorders to eye related diseases. These also act as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anthelmintic
agents. Berberine is one of the major constituents in all the selected formulations. The major therapeutic activity of
berberine is for the treatment of infection and inflammation, however, the antidiabetic potential of berberine is also under
scrutiny. In the present study, quantitative determination of berberine was carried out in all the formulations by TLC
densitometric analysis. Further, the anti-diabetic activity of these formulations was evaluated by streptozotocin (STZ)
induced rats using glimepiride and berberine as a standard drug. All the formulations at a dose level of 45 mg/kg showed
significant hypoglycemic activity and formulation-III, showed better activity as compared to the standard drug. Hence
these formulations can be used in the treatment of diabetes beyond their usual activities.
Teaching Fundamental Aspects of Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis in Higher Education
Authors: Leisinger Urs , Leutenegger Urs , Alberto Roger
Published: March 2018

Photosynthesis or the storage of solar energy in chemical bonds is a process which, in its essence, goes far beyond a conversion of CO2 and water into dioxygen and glucose or other organic products. Photosynthesis is a process which comprises elementary features of most of
the chemical reactions and some physical processes we are looking at in higher education; light absorption, proton transfer, redox reactions and making and breaking of bonds amongst others. Metals and main group elements are involved and the entire process is embedded in a biological environment
that involves proteins and membranes. In this article, we will focus on two key aspects of natural photosynthesis, namely the absorption of light (photons) and the separation of the excitons into electrons and holes based on P680 along with the electrochemical energetics. Further, we will
present an artificial light driven catalytic process which mimics PSI for the reduction of water to H2, the inorganic congener of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH). This light-driven reductive process shall show the mechanistic complexity of the 'easy' reaction 2H+ + 2e– ? H2.
Is Pacific language ability protective of prevalence of mental disorders among Pacific peoples in New Zealand?
Authors: Taua'i Eirenei , Richards Rose , Kokaua Jesse
Published: February 2018

Aims: To explore associations between experiences of mental illness, migration status and languages spoken among Pacific adults living in NZ.

Methods: SURVEY FREQ and SURVEY LOGISTIC procedures in SAS were applied to data from Te Rau Hinengaro: The New Zealand (NZ) Mental Health Survey, a survey of 12,992 New Zealand adults aged 16 and over in 2003/2004. Pacific people were over sampled and this paper focuses on the 2374 Pacific participants but includes, for comparison, 8160 non-Maori-non-Pacific (NMNP) participants.

Results: Pacific migrant respondents had the lowest prevalence of mental disorders compared to other Pacific peoples. However, Pacific immigrants were also less likely to use mental health services, suggesting an increased likelihood of experiencing barriers to available mental health care. Those who were born in NZ and who were proficient in a Pacific language had the lowest levels of common mental disorders, suggesting a protective effect for the NZ-born population. Additionally, access to mental health services was similar between NZ-born people who spoke a Pacific language and those who did not.

Conclusions: We conclude that, given the association between Pacific language and reduced mental disorder, there may be a positive role for Pacific language promotion in efforts to reduce the prevalence of mental health disorder among Pacific communities in NZ.
Farm Level Tree Planting in Ghana: Potential for Reducing Vulnerability and Mitigating Climate Change
Authors: Derkyi M
Published: February 2018

Improvement in tree tenure and benefit sharing mechanisms has encouraged farmers with or without land to invest in economictree planting in Ghana. This has been influenced by a policy reform which gives right of ownership to individuals who engagein tree planting coupled with a national reforestation programme. However, little is known regarding the contributions ofsmall-scale tree planting in mitigating climate change at farm level. This study therefore explores the views of smallholderfarmers in six villages in the Sefwi Wiaso, Asankrangwa and Offinso Forest Districts on how tree planting at farm levelcan reduce vulnerability and mitigate climate change. The study employed a household survey among 106 smallholderfarmers, interviews of informants and validation meeting. Results revealed that farmers involved in tree planting have adoptedagroforestry models that have the potential to generate significant carbon stores. The study also revealed that institutionalpartnership and benefit sharing mechanism are crucial for the success of farm level tree planting. The paper concludes byrecommending public actor partnership with wide range of stakeholders to make small scaled farm level tree planting a realityin reducing vulnerability and mitigating climate change as well as serving as financial incentive to famers.
PEER REVIEW
Authors: Team Editorial
Published: February 2018

We would like to thank our peer reviewers for the precious contributions in providing clinical,scientific, and methodological expertise for JMH Volume 2 Number 1 February 2018. We appreciateevery thoughtful review of submitted manuscripts and for making important contributions toimprove the scientific quality of articles published in JMH. We listed the names in alphabetical order.Adhi Kristianto Sugianli, dr., Sp.PK(K), M.KesProf. Andreanus A. Soemardji, DEAAndri Rezano,dr.,M.Kes,PhDCindra Paskaria,dr., MKMCherry Azaria,dr., M.Kesdr. Decky Gunawan,M.Kes,AIFOFathul Huda, dr., Ph.D.Grace Puspasari,dr.,M.GiziDR. Hana Ratnawati, dr., M.Kes., PA(K)Julia Windi Gunadi,dr.,M.KesJuly Ivone, dr., MKK., MPd.KedLarissa, dr., Sp.PK, MMRSLusiana Darsono, dr.,M.Kes.DR. Oeij Anindita Adhika,dr., M.Kes., PA(K)Ronny Lesmana, dr., M.Kes, AIFO, Ph.DStella Tinia Hasianna, dr., M.KesDR. Teresa Liliana Wargasetia, S.Si., M.Kes., PA(K)DR. Wahyu Widowati, M.Si.
AVALIAÇÃO DA UNIFORMIDADE DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE UM SISTEMA DE IRRIGAÇÃO POR GOTEJAMENTO EM INHAME (Dioscoreacayennensis L.)
Authors: Santos Marcio Aurelio Lins dos , Santos Daniella Pereira dos , Silva Diogo Souza , Silva Marcos dos Santos , Cavalcante Pedro Henrique Silva
Published: February 2018

O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a uniformidade de distribuição de água em sistemas de irrigação por gotejamento em cultivo de inhame, nas condições edafoclimáticas do município de Taquarana (AL). O estudo foi realizado numa área rural da agricultura familiar cultivada com inhame. Foram avaliadas as uniformidades de distribuição de água nas subunidades de irrigação por gotejamento, foram utilizados para avaliação coletores em cada emissor para determinar a vazão, conforme metodologia de Keller & Karmeli (1975). Após coleta dos dados, estimaram-se os coeficientes de uniformidade de Christiansen (CUC); coeficiente de uniformidade de distribuição (CUD); coeficiente de uniformidade estatístico (CUE); coeficiente de uniformidade de Hart (CUH); eficiência de aplicação (Ea). Os coeficientes de uniformidade de distribuição (CUC, CUD, CUE, CUH) obtiveram classificação regular. Já à eficiência de aplicação (Ea) apresentou classificação ruim, com valores médios de 70%. O coeficiente de uniformidade de Hart (CUH) foi semelhante ao coeficiente de uniformidade de Christiansen (CUC), indicando distribuição normal da lâmina de água aplicada.
Pengembangan Instrumen Validasi Media Boneka Tangan dengan Metode Bercerita
Authors: Chrisyarani Denna Delawanti
Published: February 2018

Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia seringkali disampaikan tanpa menggunakan media pembelajaran dalam penyampaian materi, menjadi salah satu faktor penyebab materi pelajaran tidak dapat diserap seutuhnya. Guru juga merasa kesulitan dalam menyesuaikan media dengan materi bahasa Indonesia. Metode bercerita dengan menggunakan media boneka tangan lebih berkesan daripada nasihat sehingga cerita terekam jauh lebih kuat di dalam memori siswa sehingga hasil belajar siswa dapat meningkat. Evaluasi media multi kriteria menjadi masalah yang sangat penting untuk diperhatikan sebelum diaplikasikan dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyusun instrumen validasi/kelayakan media boneka tangan berbasis metode bercerita segi materi dan desain. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan research and development teori four D models Thiagarajan, dkk. Pengembangan model four D models meliputi empat tahap pengembangan, yaitu define, design, develop, dan disseminate penyebaran. Pada penelitian ini berhenti sampai tahap ke tiga, develop. Mengembangkan yang dimaksud mengarah pada pengembangan instrumen validasi media. Hasil penelitian pengembangan ini menghasilkan instrumen yang memperhatikan unsur kelayakan isi/materi dan desain.
MEN AND WOMEN DIFFERENCES IN USING LANGUAGE: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS AT STAIN KUDUS
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sri
Published: February 2018

This paper mainly investigates the differences between men and women in using language especially the students� conversation at STAIN Kudus. These differences were viewed from the aspects of vocabulary, attitudes, syntax and non-verbal differences. This research belongs to a qualitative research. Data were collected through transcripts of a video documentation played by the students of Sharia Department at STAIN Kudus. The findings showed that male and female students have shown differences in their form, content, and use. Men tend to be more directive. Besides, they used more simple words. On the other hand, women were more expressive and polite in using language. In addition, they used more gestures and words signifying feeling, emotional and psychological state.
Entre experimentos e fermentos: como o bicarbonato de sódio se tornou um constituinte em processos fermentativos?
Authors: Macedo Susana Rodrigues , Sousa Robson Simplicio de , Dorneles Aline Machado , Galiazzi Maria do Carmo
Published: March 2018

O artigo apresenta histórias sobre o bicarbonato de sódio na Química a partir de um trabalho de conclusão do curso de Química Licenciatura da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG. O encontro com a temática de investigação ocorreu na disciplina de Monografia I por meio das experiências e das vivências de uma das autoras deste texto, aluna da Licenciatura em Química, e sua necessidade de compreender mais sobre os processos fermentativos químicos. Busca-se compreender como o bicarbonato de sódio se tornou historicamente uma substância utilizada nos processos fermentativos a partir das contribuições dos possíveis responsáveis pela síntese do bicarbonato e seu uso no fermento químico. Finaliza-se com uma análise do processo de pesquisa em torno dessa substância e sua aproximação com a História da Química como possibilidade de abordagem de elementos históricos à experimentação no Ensino de Química.
Alessandro Clericuzio, Tennessee Williams and Italy: A Transcultural Perspective
Authors: Gontarski S.E.
Published: February 2018

Alessandro Clericuzio’s Tennessee Williams and Italy: A Transcultural Perspective traces the work of the young American playwright’s growing international reputation against the currents of cultural history in a conflicted Italy struggling to emerge from post-war Fascist rule.
Magda Romanska and Alan Ackerman, eds., Reader in Comedy: An Anthology of Theory and Criticism
Authors: Wood Katelyn Hale
Published: February 2018

Reader in Comedy is an anthology of western texts that theorize the efficacy of comedy. Editors Magda Romanska and Alan Ackerman have historicized a substantial collection of works, ranging from ancient Greek philosophy to contemporary critical disability studies, that stretch across performance studies, drama, literature, and critical theory.
Heavy Metal Contamination of Soil and Health Hazards Among the Residents of Tannery Industrial Area
Authors: Uddin Abu Noman Mohammed Mosleh , Ahmed Sheikh Akhter
Published: March 2018

Background: Heavy metals like chromium compounds can be carcinogenic usually used in the tanning process during leather production. Chromium is an important health risk factor for the tannery workers which may enter the body by inhalation, ingestion and by direct cutaneous contact and cause several health problems of skin and respiratory tract. With the increase of unplanned industries, Bangladesh poses a new challenge to combat health hazards associated with heavy metal toxicity in soil.Objective: The present study was designed to find out possible toxic effects of heavy metals in soil and health hazards among the people residing at tannery industries area.Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study and was carried out in two phases during the period of 1st November 2009 to 30 June 2010. In first phase the soil samples were taken from lagoons of Hazaribagh Thana of Dhaka city for laboratory test of heavy metals. In second phase, a total 190 respondents were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire to ascertain the common health problem around the tannery industries.Results: All the eight soil samples contained Cr, Mn, Ni, Fe, Pb, Cu, where as Cd was nil. Mean distributor of Cr, Mn, Ni, Fe, Pb and Cu was 43.1325, 354.2217, 28.6633, 22420.1867, 97.5833 and 53.4633 ppm respectively. 75.26% respondents stayed in the study area for six to ten years. Most of the respondents (75) were tannery workers. Total 52.85% households had toxicity related sickness in last six months. Among tannery workers most prevalent sickness were conjunctivitis (7.7%) and Dermatitis (6.7%). Regarding occurrence of clinical manifestations similar to Chromium toxicity in relation to staying in the study area, most of the households complained about allergy (39.2%) and abdominal discomfort (24.4%).Conclusion: Elevated levels of urinary and blood Chromium is associated with high morbidity among the tannery workers. Therefore bio-monitoring of the heavy metals in the exposed workers is considered as a useful tool.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 1: Jan 2018, P 39-43
A Comparative Study of Lipid Profile and Atherogenic Index of Plasma Among the Pre and Post-Menopausal Women
Authors: Khanduker Sadia , Ahmed Rumana , Nazneen Mafruha , Alam Anawarul , Khondokar Farhana
Published: March 2018

Background: Menopausal health in our environment has received little attention. As a independent risk factor for dyslipidemia, the degree and pattern of derangement, though difficult to assess may adversely affect the cardiovascular health of our women.Objectives: To estimate the serum lipid profile and the atherogenic index of plasma among the pre and post- menopausal women.Materials and Methods: After an overnight fasting blood samples were collected from a group of 339 women, 140 premenopausal aged between 25-50 years and 199 postmenopausal aged between 51-70 years. Serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and HDL-cholesterol were estimated by enzymatic methods and LDL-cholesterol by established mathematical methods. Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) were calculated by using the formula (logTG/HDL-C). Statistical analysis was carried out in the two groups using the unpaired t test. Results were expressed as mean±SD. P values <0.05 were considered to be statistically significant.Results: There were statistically significant increase in serum TC (191.21±45.50 mg/dl), TG (185.83± 111.83 mg/dl) and LDL-C (118.71±38.48 mg/dl) in post-menopausal women. Their HDL-C level (38.67±10.00mg/dl) was significantly decreased. The calculated atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) was significantly higher (0.63±0.27) in post-menopausal women as compared to that in premenopausal women (0.50±0.29).Conclusion: Menopause leads to changes in lipid profile. By elevating LDL and the reduction of cardioprotective HDL is an indication that menopause is an independent risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. These changes are caused by loss of cardio-protective effect of oestrogen.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 1: Jan 2018, P 44-49
A Rare Case of Triple Malignancy: Non Hodgkin Lymphoma, Carcinoma of Breast and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue in a Single Patient
Authors: Haque Md Ehteshamul , Karim Shahnaz , Siddiqui Md Mahmudur Rahman , Kareem Mayesha , Khatun Amena
Published: March 2018

We are reporting a case of having triple malignancy including Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), Carcinoma breast, Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue. Triple malignancy is a very rare occurrence. Cancer patient are at increased risk of developing a subsequent primary tumour. Prevalence of multiple primary malignancies is slowly increasing due to prolonged survival of cancer patients with advances in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. The reasons may be environmental modifications, genetic predisposition or therapy-induced. People who have had non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) can get any type of second cancer, but they have an increased risk of certain cancers, including carcinoma lung, skin, tongue, bladder, colon, kidney etc. Radiation therapy to the chest increases the risk of breast cancer.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 1: Jan 2018, P 75-78
Delivering Environmental Justice through Environmental Impact Assessment in the United States: The Challenge of Public Participation
Authors: Yakubu Okhumode
Published: February 2018

The United States (US) occupies the frontline of events in modern history of environmental reform. The federal government through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1970 has not only established an environmental policy template for other nations to emulate, but has also produced a viable tool for regulating environmental quality (EQ) and delivering environmental justice (EJ)—Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). However, environmental history provides evidence that political process and special interests govern the attainment of the EJ goal by way of inadequate adherence to the NEPA provisions. Public participation (PP) is a principal requirement for achieving EJ and constitutes a pivotal determinant of EIA outcome. Effective delivery of EJ through EIA does require complete compliance with NEPA stipulations. Furthermore, the responsible agency’s resources in terms of both funding and commitment in allowing for the full representation of the opinions of residents within communities of concern (CoC) for environmental decision-making process are critically important. Public health research approach offers valuable tools towards achieving EJ goals. To approach this topic, first I provide a historical background on EIA and EJ from the standpoint of the NEPA. Second, I discuss the meaning and impediments of PP. Third, I examine two scenarios viz the Triassic Park Hazardous Waste Dump in Roswell, and the public hearing of the recent “controversial” oil and gas ordinance in Sandoval County, both in New Mexico. Finally, in the discussion part, I attempt to evaluate PP in both cases and suggest that none of the criteria seem to have been met in either case. I conclude that the Home State Rule designation of New Mexico State in terms of control over oil and gas activities places it at an advantage in benefitting from a fair PP.
Numerical Investigation on Effects of Assigned EGR Stratification on a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine with Two-Stage Fuel Injection
Authors: Shen Zhaojie , Cui Wenzheng , Ju Xiaodong , Liu Zhongchang , Wu Shaohua , Yang Jianguo
Published: February 2018

External exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) stratification in diesel engines contributes to reduction of toxic emissions. Weak EGR stratification lies in that strong turbulence and mixing between EGR and intake air by current introduction strategies of EGR. For understanding of ideal EGR stratification combustion, EGR was assigned radically at −30 °CA after top dead center (ATDC) to organize strong EGR stratification using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The effects of assigned EGR stratification on diesel performance and emissions are discussed in this paper. Although nitric oxides (NOx) and soot emissions are both reduced by means of EGR stratification compared to uniform EGR, the trade-off between NOx and soot still exists under the condition of arranged EGR stratification with different fuel injection strategies. A deterioration of soot emissions was observed when the interval between main and post fuel injection increased, while NO emissions increased first then reduced. The case with a 4 °CA interval between main and post fuel injection is suitable for acceptable NO and soot emissions. Starting the main fuel injection too early and too late is not acceptable, which results in high NO emissions and high soot emissions respectively. The start of the main fuel injection −10 °CA ATDC is suitable.
Enhanced Control for Improving the Operation of Grid-Connected Power Converters under Faulty and Saturated Conditions
Authors: Shahparasti Mahdi , Catalán Pedro , Roslan Nurul , Rocabert Joan , Muñoz-Aguilar Raúl-Santiago , Luna Alvaro
Published: February 2018

In renewable energy based systems Grid-Connected Voltage Source Converters (GC-VSC) are used in many applications as grid-feeding converters, which transfer the power coming from the renewable energy sources to the grid. In some cases, the operation of GC-VSC may become unstable or uncontrollable due to, among others: a grid fault or an inappropriate current-power reference, that give rise to fast electrical transients or a saturation of the controller. In this paper, an improved control scheme is proposed to enhance the controllability of GC-VSC in all these situations. This solution consists of two parts, on the one hand a new Proportional-Resonant (PR) controller with anti-windup capability to be used as current controller, and secondly a new current/power reference modifier, which defines the suitable reactive current/power reference to keep the system stable. It is worth to mention that the proposed scheme does not need information about the grid parameters as it only uses the converter current, and the voltage at the capacitors of Inductor-Capacitor (LC) output filter.
Wind Power Forecasting Based on Echo State Networks and Long Short-Term Memory
Authors: López Erick , Valle Carlos , Allende Héctor , Gil Esteban , Madsen Henrik
Published: February 2018

Wind power generation has presented an important development around the world. However, its integration into electrical systems presents numerous challenges due to the variable nature of the wind. Therefore, to maintain an economical and reliable electricity supply, it is necessary to accurately predict wind generation. The Wind Power Prediction Tool (WPPT) has been proposed to solve this task using the power curve associated with a wind farm. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) model complex non-linear relationships without requiring explicit mathematical expressions that relate the variables involved. In particular, two types of RNN, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Echo State Network (ESN), have shown good results in time series forecasting. In this work, we present an LSTM+ESN architecture that combines the characteristics of both networks. An architecture similar to an ESN is proposed, but using LSTM blocks as units in the hidden layer. The training process of this network has two key stages: (i) the hidden layer is trained with a descending gradient method online using one epoch; (ii) the output layer is adjusted with a regularized regression. In particular, the case is proposed where Step (i) is used as a target for the input signal, in order to extract characteristics automatically as the autoencoder approach; and in the second stage (ii), a quantile regression is used in order to obtain a robust estimate of the expected target. The experimental results show that LSTM+ESN using the autoencoder and quantile regression outperforms the WPPT model in all global metrics used.