bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bad Feminists
Authors: Berke Annie
Published: March 2017

The television adaptation of How to Marry a Millionaire (1957–59) premiered on the NTA Film Network on October 7, 1957, and was described by one reporter as “a frivolous series, by turns amusing and corny.” That the show was, even in its day, notably camp serves as an important counterpoint to accusations of dated-ness—the implication that it ever reflected the values of the day with a straight face. Rather than seeing How to Marry a Millionaire as a relic of the past, we might view it instead as surprisingly contemporary, both in its status as a trans-industry consumer product and in its comic point of view that pokes fun at 1950s gender performativity, teases the viewer with the ever-present threat of impropriety, and even proves eerily prescient about the future of computerized dating.
“Someone to Check Her a Bit”
Authors: Siddique Salma
Published: March 2017

Identifying the earliest examples that document partition in Bombay cinema, this article delves into the relationship between a historic trauma and physical comedy through the star performance of Meena Shorey in a trilogy of romantic comedies, Ek Thi Larki (Once There Was a Girl, 1949), Dholak (Drumbeats, 1951), and Ek Do Teen (One Two Three, 1953). In these films, the female protagonist wrestles men, scales walls, drives tractors, and makes a spectacle of herself, demonstrating a complete disregard for received ideas of femininity. Informed by her multiple marriages, irreverent religious conversions, switches in national location, and a disavowal of the “partition serious,” Meena's image in these comedies served as visual innuendo for the abducted woman. Adapting the trope of a piteous partition figure to explore the possibility of feminine liberation, the Shorey comedies bring about a radical cinematic recovery through the laughter-inducing abandon of their star comedienne.
Chordae Tendineae Rupture in the United States: Trends of Outcomes, Costs and Surgical Interventions
Authors: Dolmatova Elena V. , Moazzami Kasra , Maher James , Klapholz Marc , Sambol Justin , Waller Alfonso H.
Published: March 2017

Objectives: To describe national trends in the incidence and outcomes of patients with chordae tendineae rupture (CTR).Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with CTR between 2000 and 2012 were identified in National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample (NIS) registry. CTR was defined using validated International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition, Clinical Modification diagnosis (ICD9-CM) codes. Results: A total of 37,287 (14,833 mitral valve repair, 7780 mitral valve replacement) CTR cases were identified. Overall, in-hospital mortality in CTR decreased by 3% from 2000 to 2012 (P < 0.001). From 2000 to 2012, the rate of mitral valve repair increased from 27.2% to 46.4%, (P < 0.001) with a concurrent decrease in the rate of mitral valve replacement (from 27.8 to 17.7%, P < 0.001). After multivariate adjustment, patient age (OR = 1.04, 95% CI 1.03-1.06, P < 0.001), congestive heart failure (CHF) (OR = 2.08, 95% CI 1.19-3.64, P = 0.01), myocardial infarction (MI) (OR = 3.58, 95% CI 2.10-6.11, P < 0.001), Deyo/Charlson comorbidity index (OR = 1.23, 95% CI 1.07-1.41, P < 0.003) and use of the intra aortic balloon pump (IABP) (OR = 4.81 95% CI 2.71-8.55, P < 0.001) were found to be independently associated with greater odds of mortality in these patients. Additionally, mitral valve replacement was significantly associated with higher costs of hospitalization (coefficient 15693, 95% CI 12638-18749, P < 0.001)Conclusion: Mitral valve repair is associated with reduced inpatient mortality and costs compared with mitral valve replacement. A substantial increase in the percentage of cases undergoing mitral valve repair with a concurrent decrease in cases undergoing mitral valve replacement were observed. Increasing age and comorbidity index, history of CHF and MI, and use of IABP were identified as factors that could increase the risk of mortality in patients with CTR.
Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery Detected by Echocardiography in an Asymptomatic Young Athlete
Authors: Demir Tolga , Ergenoglu Mehmet Umit , Korkut Ali Kubilay , Tanrikulu Nursen , Demirsoy Ergun
Published: March 2017

The anomalous origin of the coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is the most common congenital coronary artery anomaly. Up to 90% of patients die during the first year of life. It is unusual for an ALCAPA patient to survive to adulthood. We present a case of an asymptomatic young athlete with ALCAPA, in which the diagnosis was established by echocardiography during pre-participation physical evaluation. The patient underwent surgical closure of the left main coronary artery ostium through the inside of the main pulmonary artery and coronary artery bypass grafting. He was discharged after 6 days and remained well during follow-up visits. We emphasize the importance of echocardiographic examination during pre-participation cardiovascular screening in young athletic populations to avoid sudden death related to ALCAPA.
Letter from the Editor-in-Chief
Authors: Rudez, MD Igor
Published: March 2017

It was in the mid-nineties when a senior colleague of mine, Dr. Bojan Biocina, introduced me to something called “OpenHeart-L” on The Heart Surgery Forum website. Suddenly, a whole new world appeared in front of me! The possibility to communicate with colleagues from all around the globe was amazing. And not only that—one could ask anything, and there was always someone who had an answer, gave a piece of advice…what to do, what to avoid...it was magic! The person responsible for this whole idea of sharing information and interactive communication was Mark Levinson. At that time I was more a lurker than a poster, eagerly waiting for discussions to develop and learning from other people’s posts.
Injury Region and Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Among Pediatric Trauma Patients
Authors: Cutler Gretchen J. , Kharbanda Anupam B. , Nowak Jeffrey , Ortega Henry W.
Published: March 2017

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the relationship between injury region and risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) in pediatric trauma patients.

METHODS:

Analyses included patients <19 years of age from the National Trauma Data Bank, during 2009–2011. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the association between injury region and odds of developing HAP stratified by age group.

RESULTS:

A total of 71 377 patients were eligible for analysis, and 1818 patients developed pneumonia. In adjusted regression models both younger (11–15 years) and older (16–18 years) adolescents with multisite injuries including the head and neck had higher odds of developing HAP compared with adolescents with isolated head and neck injuries (odds ratio [OR] = 2.04, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.34–3.10; OR = 1.47, 95% CI 1.14–1.89, respectively), and younger adolescents with multisite injuries not involving the head and neck also had higher odds of developing HAP (OR = 1.97, 95% CI 1.08–3.60). We found no significant association between injury region and risk of HAP in children <11 years of age. Younger and older adolescents with firearm (OR = 1.85, 95% CI 1.00–3.42; OR = 1.39, 95% CI 1.02–1.88, respectively) or pulmonary (OR = 3.78, 95% CI 1.26–11.3; OR = 2.56, 95% CI 1.01–6.51, respectively) injuries had higher odds of developing HAP compared with those with motor vehicle collision injuries.

CONCLUSIONS:

Adolescent trauma patients with multisite injuries including the head and neck have a higher risk of developing HAP compared with those with isolated head and neck injuries. We identified several risk factors that can be used to inform future research focused on identifying subgroups at high risk for the development of HAP.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Repeat Visits to the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review
Authors: Leon Stephanie L. , Cloutier Paula , Polihronis Christine , Zemek Roger , Newton Amanda S. , Gray Clare , Cappelli Mario
Published: March 2017

OBJECTIVES:

Repeat visits represent up to 45% of mental health (MH) presentations to emergency departments (EDs) and are associated with higher health care costs. We aimed to synthesize available literature on predictors of pediatric MH repeat ED visits and differences between repeat visitors and nonrepeat visitors.

METHODS:

A systematic review was performed using PsycINFO, PubMed, and CINAHL databases. Reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement checklist. Methodologic quality was assessed using the following 8 criteria: design, generalizability, breadth of predictors, reporting of effect sizes, additional outcomes, interaction terms, confounding variables, and clear definition of repeat visits.

RESULTS:

A total of 178 articles were retrieved; 11 articles met inclusion criteria. Quality assessment revealed that all studies used chart review or administrative data. Predictors were grouped into 3 categories: demographic, clinical, and MH care access and utilization factors. Common predictors associated with repeat ED MH visits included socioeconomic status, involvement with child protective services, and previous and current MH service use. For studies using a 6-month repeat window, the most common factors were previous psychiatric hospitalization and currently receiving MH services. Heterogeneity in statistical analyses and determinants explored precluded the use of meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS:

Findings revealed that repeat visits to the ED for MH concerns is a complex phenomenon that can be attributed to various demographic, clinical, and MH care access and utilization factors. To further elucidate the strongest predictors, future prospective research should consider prospective designs and include family factors. Investigating recency and frequency outcomes can also inform clinical practice.
Ordering Interruptions in a Tertiary Care Center: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Dadlez Nina M. , Azzarone Gabriella , Sinnett Mark J. , Resnick Micah , Ushay H. Michael , Adelman Jason S. , Broder Molly , Duh-Leong Carol , Huang Joyce , Kiely Victoria , Nadler Ariella , Nelson Vayola , Simcik Jared , Rinke Michael L.
Published: March 2017

OBJECTIVES:

By self-report, interruptions may contribute to up to 80% of ordering errors. A greater understanding of the frequency and context of interruptions during ordering is needed to identify targets for intervention. We sought to characterize the epidemiology of interruptions during order placement in the pediatric inpatient setting.

METHODS:

This prospective observational study conducted 1-hour-long structured observations on morning rounds and afternoons and evenings in the resident workroom. The primary outcome was the number of interruptions per 100 orders placed by residents and physician assistants. We assessed the role of ordering provider, number, type and urgency of interruptions and person initiating interruption. Descriptive statistics, χ2, and run charts were used.

RESULTS:

Sixty-nine structured observations were conducted with a total of 414 orders included. The interruption rate was 65 interruptions per 100 orders during rounds, 55 per 100 orders in the afternoons and 56 per 100 orders in the evenings. The majority of interruptions were in-person (n = 144, 61%). Interruptions from overhead announcements occurred most often in the mornings, and phone interruptions occurred most often in the evenings (P = .002). Nurses initiated interruptions most frequently. Attending physicians and fellows were more likely to interrupt during rounds, and coresidents were more likely to interrupt in the evenings (P = .002).

CONCLUSIONS:

Residents and physician assistants are interrupted at a rate of 57 interruptions per 100 orders placed. This may contribute to ordering errors and worsen patient safety. Efforts should be made to decrease interruptions during the ordering process and track their effects on medication errors.
Supraventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Authors: Lundqvist Carina Blomström ,   Institution of Medical Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden, Potpara Tatjana S ,   School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia; Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Malmborg Helena ,   Institution of Medical Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
Published: March 2017

An increasing number of patients with congenital heart disease survive to adulthood; such prolonged survival is related to a rapid evolution of successful surgical repairs and modern diagnostic techniques. Despite these improvements, corrective atrial incisions performed at surgery still lead to subsequent myocardial scarring harbouring a potential substrate for macro-reentrant atrial tachycardia. Macroreentrant atrial tachycardias are the most common (75 %) type of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Patients with ACHD, atrial tachycardias and impaired ventricular function – important risk factors for sudden cardiac death (SCD) – have a 2–9 % SCD risk per decade. Moreover, ACHD imposes certain considerations when choosing antiarrhythmic drugs from a safety aspect and also when considering catheter ablation procedures related to the inherent cardiac anatomical barriers and required expertise. Expert recommendations for physicians managing these patients are therefore mandatory. This review summarises current evidence-based developments in the field, focusing on advances in and general recommendations for the management of ACHD, including the recently published recommendations on management of SVT by the European Heart Rhythm Association.
Keberadaan Vibrio parahaemolyticus Patogenik pada Udang Tambak yang Berasal dari Pantai Utara Jawa
Authors: Kusmarwati Arifah , Hermana Irma , Yennie Yusma , Wibowo Singgih
Published: March 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi cemaran Vibrio parahaemolyticus patogenik pada udang tambak. Pengambilan sampel udang segar vaname dari tambak  dilakukan pada musim hujan dan musim kemarau di wilayah Pantai Utara Jawa dengan metode purposive random sampling. Sebanyak 103 sampel (masing-masing 33 sampel dari wilayah Jawa Barat, 14 sampel dari wilayah Jawa Tengah dan 56 sampel dari wilayah Jawa Timur) telah diestimasi kandungan V. parahaemolyticus total dan patogenik  menggunakan metode kultivasi pada medium CHROMagarTM Vibrio  (CV) dan metode  polymerase chain reaction (PCR) melalui amplifikasi gen toxR untuk total V. parahaemolyticus, serta gen tdh dan trh untuk V. parahaemolyticus patogen. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa dari 103 sampel, 91 sampel bersifat tipikal pada medium CHROM agarTM Vibrio (CV).  Selanjutnya dari 91 sampel tipikal tersebut, 62 (63,27%) sampel menunjukkan hasil positif untuk V. parahaemolyticus dengan metode PCR. Sementara dari 31 sampel positif V. parahaemolyticus yang berasal dari Jawa Timur ditemukan 2 sampel (3,23%) positif mengandung gen tdh, 1 sampel (1,61%) positif mengandung gen tdh dan trh, dan 1 sampel (1,61%) positif mengandung gen trh.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN i-KARAGINAN DAN k.KARAGINAN TERHADAP PENURUNAN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH DAN HISTOPATOLOGI USUS KELINCI
Authors: Wikanta Thamrin , Kurniawan Roni , Rahayu Lestari
Published: March 2017

Tulisan ini melaporkan tentang hasil percobaan penggunaan senyawa serat makanan, i-karaginan dan t-karaginan, untuk menurunkan kadar glukosa darah. Riset ini menerapkan metodeuji toleransi glukosa oral menggunakan kelinci sebagai hewan coba, dengan dosis pemberian 5 mL larutan 2%/kg bobot badan dan lama pemberian: t hari, 3 hari, dan 7 hari. Kontrol positif adalah klopropamida dengan dosis 4,9 mg/kg bobot badan, dan kontrol negatif adalah air suling.
OBSERVASI BIOTA PENGHASIL BIOTOKSIN DAN KUALITAS AIR DI PERAIRAN BANJARMASIN
Authors: Murtini Jovita Tri , Aji Nugroho
Published: March 2017

Telah dilakukan observasi biota penghasil biotoksin dan kualitas air di perairan Banjarmasin, pada bulan Juni, Agustus dan Oktober 2003. Contoh diambil dari 9 stasiun, 3 stasiun berjarak 1 mil, 3 stasiun berjarak 2 mil dan 3 stasiun yang lainnya berjarak 3 mil dari pantai, sedangkan jarak antar stasiun adalah 1 mil. Parameter yang diamati meliputi unsur hara dan kualitas air laut, jenis dan kelimpahan plankton serta kandungan saksitoksin pada kerang yang ditangkap nelayan di lokasi.
ANALISIS HAMBATAN PERDAGANGAN INTERNASIONAL EKSPOR UDANG INDONESIA
Authors: Aisya Lia Kamelia , Koeshendrajana Sonny , Hartono Tjahjo Tri
Published: March 2017

Kajian analisis hambatan perdagangan internasional ekspor udang lndonesia dilakukan pada bulan Juni sampai dengan bulan September 2004. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi faktor yang menghambat dalam peningkatan kinerja ekspor Indonesia dengan menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif-tabulatif. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa selain hambatan tarif yang tinggi, ekspor udang Indonesia juga menghadapi berbagai hambatan non tarif yang berhubungan dengan standar konservasi internasional yang menambah biaya sehingga menurunkan keunggulan kompetitif Indonesia.
KAJIAN TINGKAT PARTISIPASI DAN KONSUMSI IKAN DITINJAU DARI ASPEK REGIONAL KOTA DAN DESA DIINDONESIA
Authors: Saptanto Subhechanis , Suryawati Siti Hajar , Koeshendrajana Sonny
Published: March 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tingkat partisipasi dan konsumsi ikan di masyarakat perkotaan dan pedesaan berkaitan dengan pemenuhan gizi masyarakat. Metode yang digunakanadalah metode analisis deskriptif dan studi literatur. Data yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah data SUSENAS tahun 1996, 1999,2002. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat partisipasikonsumsi ikan di wilayah perkotaan umumnya lebih tinggi daripada daerah pedesaan.
Using Narratives to Create a Framework to Analyze Professional Growth of Third Year Medical Students
Authors: Duke Pamela , Cestone Christina , Baranowski Amy , Grosseman Suely , Li Honghe , Gottlieb Diane , Novack Dennis
Published: March 2017

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Purpose: To create a framework for analyzing student narratives relating to professional growth in their third year of medical school. Method: Using a qualitative approach, we examined 32 student narratives in a professionalism course, and analyzed them in three phases: 1) open coding 2) categorical consolidation and 3) thematic analysis. Result: Three main themes were identified in third year student narratives: 1) Physician-Patient & Family Relationships 2) Learning Environment and 3) Self-Identity in Relationship to Teams. Based on student narratives the authors created a framework for narrative analysis referencing work from learning development theory and prior understanding of professional formation. Conclusion:A professional growth framework was developed using qualitative analysis of students' voices in self-reflection narratives during third year clinical clerkships. We believe this framework will be helpful to educators in understanding the process of professional formation and be useful as an analysis scheme for further studies of professional formation.
Workflow Automation in a Risk Management Framework for Pavement Maintenance Projects
Authors: Bența Dan , Rusu Lucia , Manolescu Misu-Jan
Published: March 2017

This paper presents a Workflow Management System (WfMS) for procurement process automation in road pavement maintenance and management. It fits information infrastructure for monitoring and maintenance of pavements and roads. Through the two roles of administrator and major users (builder and subcontractors), the solution models the entire process. This way, risks of exceeding allocated budget, time consuming tasks, overcoming deadline, and time consuming quality control, as main issues in risk management, are reduced and controlled.
Choirs in Two Countries — A Study of Community Music Therapy for the Older Adults in Norway and Japan
Authors: Kimura Hiroko , Nishimoto Yumi
Published: March 2017

Modern music therapy first developed in western countries and has now spread throughout the world. This research focuses on how Japanese culture affects the implemention of Community Music Therapy (CoMT), by comparing the results of questionnaires carried out with groups of older adults in Norway and Japan. The results showed a small difference in terms of opinions expressed but significant cultural differences in the process of answering the questions set to them, which may be derived from individualistic and collectivistic cultural elements. The results are considered under five headings in the discussion section: Basic cultural difference, Self-expression, Internal relationships, Sense of community, and Role of music. We conclude that although CoMT has an important role in the social involvement of older adults regardless of cultures, cultural differences should be taken carefully into consideration.
The bearing capacity of footings on sand with a weak layer
Authors: Valore Calogero , Ziccarelli Maurizio , Muscolino Sandro Rino
Published: March 2017

Minor details of the ground, such as thin weak layers, shear bands and slickensided surfaces, can substantially affect the behaviour of soil–footing and other geotechnical systems, despite their seeming insignificance. In this paper, the influence of the presence of a thin horizontal weak layer on the ultimate bearing capacity of a strip footing on dense sand is investigated by single-gravity tests on small-scale physical models of the soil–footing system. The test results show that the weak layer strongly influences both the failure mechanism and the ultimate bearing capacity if its depth is lower than about four times the footing width. It is found that the presence of a thin weak layer can cause decreases of the ultimate bearing capacity of up to 80%. Numerical simulations, by finite-element analysis, of the behaviour of the reduced-scale models are able to capture the failure mechanism and the ultimate bearing capacity correctly, only if the mean equivalent constant value of the secant angle of shearing resistance used in calculations is selected, taking into account the curvature of the shear strength envelope of the sand within the very low normal stress range existing in the tested models.
Effect of substance use on condom use in the Theory of Planned Behavior: Analysis of differential item functioning
Authors: Sánchez-Domínguez Ricardo ,   Unidad de Ensayos Clínicos, Subdirección de Investigaciones Clínicas. Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz.,   Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México., Villalobos-Gallegos Luis , Felix-Romero Violeta , Morales-Chainé Silvia , Marín-Navarrete Rodrigo
Published: March 2017

Introduction. Substance use is one of the factors associated with lower condom use in young adults, which increases the likelihood of HIV infection. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is one of the most useful models for explaining this phenomenon since it considers the aim of engaging in a behavior based on attitudes, subjective norms and self-efficacy. Objective. To develop a questionnaire and to evaluate the Differential Item Functioning (DIF) caused by substance use in TPB indicators, using the Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes Analysis (MIMIC). Method. The study was conducted in two phases with Mexico City college students age 18 to 25. Results. Adequate goodness of fit was obtained in all three models of the TPB: attitudes χ2S-B(2) = 3.902, p < .001; CFIs = .999; TLIs = .996; RMSEAs = .037, 90% CI ≤ .001-.095; subjective norms χ2S-B(7) = 9.103, p < 0.245; CFIs = .999; TLIs = .998; RMSEAs = .022, 90% CI ≤ .001-.056; and self-efficacy χ2S-B(25) = 65.115, p < .001; CFIs = .982; TLIs = .974; RMSEAs = .050, 90% CI = .036-.066; in one item in attitudes and two items in subjective norms a DIF effect was observed, while no item proved significant regarding self-efficacy. Discussion and conclusion. There is little evidence in the detection of DIF due to substance use in TPB indicators in condom use, and this is the first study to conduct this type of analysis. Items presenting DIF open the door to future research due to the importance of assessing how the indicator behaves with a population displaying a particular trait.
Assessment of depression, anxiety, hopelessness and suicidal risk in HIV+ inpatients
Authors: Alderete-Aguilar Cecilia ,   Departamento de Investigación de Enfermedades Infecciosas,Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico, Cruz-Maycott Rosa , Candela-Iglesias María , Rodríguez Estrada Evelyn , Reyes-Terán Gustavo
Published: March 2017

Introduction. People living with HIV frequently experience anxiety, depression, hopelessness and suicide risk, particularly if they are hospitalized due to HIV complications. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of anxiety, depression, hopelessness and suicide risk in HIV+ inpatients at admission and discharge. Method. A comparative study was conducted with the HIV+ inpatient population of the National Institute for Respiratory Diseases in Mexico City, from February to November 2013. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Beck Hopelessness Scale and the Plutchik Suicide Risk Scale were applied at hospital admission and discharge. Results. One hundred and fifteen patients completed all three assessments. Upon admission, 10.4% of the patients scored above the cut-off point for suicide risk; 1.7% presented high levels of hopelessness; 5.2% had clinical depression, and 7% had clinical anxiety. The comparison of scores at admission and discharge showed significant decreases in all symptom levels. Discussion and conclusion. Most of the patients presented low levels of all symptoms assessed at admission and these decreased at discharge. Further research is necessary with the hospitalized HIV population.
Predictions for Future Shopping Lists & Coupons Using the Python Programming Language
Authors: Bianchi Mollie , D'Ercole Joseph , Lawrynuik Thomas , Leone Alexandra
Published: March 2017

In today's society Big Data is a commonly used marketing tool for companies to learn more about their customers. Given a large set of grocery store transaction data, we were to develop a means of using the data to benefit the customers and/or company. Big Data is a relatively new method of analysis and therefore not many high school students have had experience exploring data of this magnitude. We predicted future shopping lists and generated personalized coupons for each customer. To accomplish this we wrote a series of connected programs that calculate the average quantity and cost per food category. The averages were then used as the predicted amount for the next visit and individualized coupons were generated for the four most purchased categories. Due to time restraints and incomplete data sets, some of our hypotheses remain uninvestigated; however, more time and data would allow for these to be tested and confirmed. Overall, this program was created to enhance the customer's shopping experience and in return benefit the retailer.
Does Gender Define Course Selection?
Authors: Dong Fei , Pechkina Anya
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this project is to find correlations between the courses students take and their gender. Using these results, Earl Haig Secondary School (EHSS), along with other high schools, might get a more concrete idea of the trends in the academic interests of its students.

It is commonly assumed that girls take more social (“soft”) sciences, and boys take more natural (“hard”) sciences. However, does this assumption hold up in the context of a modern high school located in a first world country, specifically, at EHSS? Our project will analyze data from individual students, using their gender and courses to find out which courses are male-dominated (more than 60% male), female-dominated (more than 60% female) or relatively gender-neutral.

The results found that the stereotypes of males being interested in physical sciences and education, and females being interested in social sciences and arts are valid. However, the trends are slowly changing as some departments’ classes have started evening out the ratio between males and females.
Diving into Debt: A Study on Factors Related to Debt Risk Score in Toronto
Authors: Pamidimukkala Anupya , Dong Fei , Ip Jessica , Zeng Pamela
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to find the correlations between data found regarding debt risk and the 140 neighbourhoods in Toronto, Ontario. Debt risk was compared with select variables from available data, including education, health, environment, housing, economics, demographics, transportation, recreation, and safety. The purpose of this study was to help civilians and the government identify possible factors that lead to higher debt risk, as well as find solutions to reduce it.

The data was retrieved from Open Data Toronto. A simple linear regression model was built to determine the factors that have a seemingly great correlation with debt risk. It was concluded that the percentage of people who receive social assistance, the percentage of people who applied for rent banks, and the number of reported sexual assaults in a neighbourhood had a positive correlation with increased debt risk. The result is that an age-adjusted rate of people who received breast cancer screening had a negative correlation with increased debt risk.

Through the results, several solutions could be proposed to reduce debt risk. More education on safety and health can enable citizens to become more responsible and aware of their financial state. Giving other forms of aid that are not monetary may be beneficial in helping people get out of debt and become more financially independent.
Relevance of Emergency Requests and Emergency Station Placement
Authors: Xiang Tommy , Bai Allen , Cucos Steffen
Published: March 2017

Data sets on Toronto’s safety statistics [1-5], which included the number of accidents, ambulance calls, and crimes were used to produce color-coded maps of Toronto to show “hot spots” in terms of calls to emergency services. The goal of this study was to explore disproportionately high number of requests in some areas - hot spots -compared to the average, and to see if these areas were further away from first responders than areas receiving fewer calls in comparison. We showed that there are neighborhoods in Toronto that can be considered hotspots for emergency requests, and that they are further or similarly distanced from first responders than other neighborhoods with lower accident counts. This project was done for the Big Data Challenge, hosted by the STEM Fellowship, by our group, consisting of three high school students.
Environmental Analysis of Toronto Neighbourhoods
Authors: Zhang Lunjun , Baek Jenny , Bogopolskiy Evgeny , Palombo Justin
Published: March 2017

The increase in the industrial pollution produced by Toronto, Ontario is negatively impacting the city’s environmental conditions. Although the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has attempted to improve environment, efforts require continual re-focusing to remain effective. After research and discussion, four main factors that can affect the environment were identified: tree cover, pollutants released to air, pollutant carcinogenic Toxic Equivalency Potentials (TEP) score, and pollutant non-carcinogenic TEP score. A program which outputs a list of neighbourhoods in dire environmental condition was designed based on those four main factors and general analysis. This program uses an input of several datasets from the Open Data Toronto database. Possible solutions to pollution and areas of environmental improvement are ultimately suggested, with the objective being to raise environmental awareness.
Modelling Diffusion in a Physically Constrained System: A Numerical Approach
Authors: Jozefiak Adam , Hao Li Jim Zhang
Published: March 2017

Diffusion has been described on a microscopic scale by Einstein as a probabilistic collision of particles. On a macroscale, diffusion has been thoroughly described by Fick’s laws. However, the solutions to Fick’s laws are limited to idealized physical systems. The aim of this experimental study is to provide a mathematical model for diffusion which incorporates both macroscopic and microscopic properties to effectively model diffusion in a geometrically constrained two-dimensional system. Based on macroscopic and microscopic properties, two-dimensional diffusion was modelled as a summation of equally probable paths of diffusion. The point source diffusion of hydrochloric acid in an arena with variable barrier dimensions was monitored continuously using a pH probe. The numerical solution of the mathematical model for each experimental condition was determined and the pre-exponential factor was fit to the measurements. The average pre-exponential value was determined for each experimental condition, and t-scores were calculated to compare the average pre-exponential values which were found to be statistically similar. This indicates that the proposed model is an accurate model as it predicts identical pre-exponential values between experimental conditions, accounting for all variants that it attempts to model. This model provides a bridge between the microscopic and macrcoscopic theoretical descriptions of diffusion that were independently postulated by Einstein and Fick. Applications of the model include the approximation of locations of leakage in hydraulic systems.
Amplification Characteristics of Fresnel Zone Plate Acoustic Lens
Authors: Chen Xiaoyang , Diao Zhuocheng , He Siyan , Zheng Guo , Yu Qingkang
Published: March 2017

This paper aims to determine the effects of a Fresnel Zone Plate on the intensity of sound waves upon their interaction. To observe these effects, a prototype Even Fresnel Zone Plate, composed of four concentric rings, was made from an acrylic sheet with the dimensions 60.0cm x n60.0cm x 3.13mm. The exact dimensions of the prototype were calculated using the selected focal length and working frequency in order to optimize for the constructive interference of sound waves. After a sound wave at the selected frequency is produced, a small region of highly amplified sound is formed and studied. It was discovered that the amplification of sound waves is highly dependent on the frequency of sound, as well as the location at which the sound intensity level is measured.
Institutional experience of tuberculosis of craniovertebral junction
Authors: Dasari Ravi , Prasad Kadali Satyavara , Thota Phaneeswar , B. V. S. Raman
Published: March 2017

Background: Craniovertebral junction tuberculosis (CVJ-TB) is a rare entity occurring in only 0.3 to 1% of tuberculous spondylitis. It causes severe instability and neurological deficits. Present study includes 16 cases of CVJ tuberculosis with neck pain and progressive quadriparesis. Radiological evaluation showed wide spread disease around clivus, C1, C2, C3 with extensive bony destruction, cord compression, basilar invagination and atlantoaxial dislocation.Methods: The study included all the cases admitted with cv junction tuberculosis in neurosurgery ward in King George hospital, Visakhapatnam during a period of three years from 2014 to 2016. Four cases were managed conservatively and four cases were treated by only posterior occipitocervical fusion. We performed two stage operation in single sitting i.e. transoral decompression and posterior occipitocervical fusion in 12 cases. The pathological findings confirmed tuberculosis.Results: Postoperatively all the patients had decreased neck pain and two third of the patients (10 of 16 patients) had improvement in motor power.Conclusions: In the available literature, the treatment options offered for cvj-tb have ranged from a purely conservative approach to radical surgery without well-defined guidelines. In this study, we followed a radical approach as the patients included in our study presented with extensive TB cv junction. So, we recommend radical surgery for extensive TB of cv junction.
Comparison of psychological stress, depression and anxiety among medical and engineering students
Authors: Chenganakkattil Shabeer , K. Jibin Babu , Hyder Shafeen
Published: March 2017

Background: Medical students encounter multiple emotions in transformation from insecure students to young knowledgeable physicians, leading to a growing concern about psychological distress in medical training. Torturous admission protocols, portions beyond horizons, new skills to be mastered, expectations of family members, competition and the uncertainty involved about the future comprise a few among the background stressors. The objective was to study stress, depression and anxiety in medical students in comparison with engineering students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted comparing perceived stress, depression and anxiety among 150 medical and 150 engineering students selected through randomized sampling. Perceived Stress Scale, Zung depression and Zung anxiety scales were administered to the selected students.Results: Seventy-two percentage of medical students perceived moderate and high levels of stress compared to 56.7% of engineering students in this study.  Overall prevalence of depression was higher among medical students (20.6%) compared to engineering students (15.3%). Anxiety was also higher among medical students (19.4%) compared to engineering students (11.3%).Conclusions: Medical students perceived more stress when compared to engineering students. Rates of depression and anxiety were also higher among them. Stress interventional strategies need to be designed to improve the psychological wellbeing of the students and consequently improve the doctor patient relationship. This study suggests to promote stress management modalities early in the medical career.
Management of complete dislocation of tarsal scaphoid without fracture
Authors: Ansari M. A. Q. , Mayi Shivanand , Shah Sachin A.
Published: March 2017

Background: Injuries to the mid tarsal joints usually occur in the form of various combinations such as fracture, fracture subluxation, and fracture dislocation. Dislocations of navicular without fracture are rare injuries, minimal literatures exist, which describe the probable mechanism of injury and optimal treatment.

Methods: Four patients with complete dislocation of navicular without fracture presented to us following a history of trauma. The diagnosis was confirmed by radiology and further details were studied by CT scans. One injury was open and the rest were closed. One had associated fracture of talus and two had metatarsal fracture and one was purely isolated navicular dislocation without any associated injury. All were initially stabilized in a below knee plaster of paris slab and foot end elevated. All were successfully treated surgically under spinal anesthesia with open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wires through a dorsomedial approach. Postoperative immobilization was continued for twelve weeks then gradual mobilization begun followed by physiotherapy.

Results: All patients had good clinical results with two patients resuming their work within twelve weeks and the one with open wound took twenty weeks for resuming his original work. One with associated talar fracture later had to undergo subtalar arthrodesis for pain in the foot while weight bearing after one year of surgery for navicular dislocation.

Conclusions: Open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wire is an effective way of managing patients with complete dislocation of tarsal navicular for early resuming of the functions and return to work.
Профессиональные стандарты: новая реальность на рынке труда, проблемы и перспективы
Authors: Спивак Владимир Александрович
Published: March 2017

Вводимая в действие в России система профессиональных стандартов меняет требования к уровням квалификации, составу и содержанию исполняемых должностными лицами функций. Научно-методический и правовой аспекты системы включают множество утвержденных документов федерального уровня. Переход рынка труда на профессиональные стандарты является обязательной актуальной задачей руководителей организаций, а его осуществление — трудоемкой задачей кадровых служб.
Вместе с тем, на наш взгляд, имеет место форсирование событий, есть некоторые проблемы в области координации разработки и организации внедрения профстандартов, недостаток системности проводимых мероприятий.
Тестирование единичных корней в панельных данных против неоднородной альтернативы с приложением к региональным индексам потребительских цен РФ
Authors: Скроботов Антон Андреевич
Published: March 2017

В работе рассматриваются некоторые тесты для проверки гипотезы о наличии единичных корней в панельных данных против неоднородной альтернативы. Обсуждаются возможные проблемы, связанные с наличием пространственной корреляции. Гипотеза о наличии единичных корней тестируется для региональных индексов потребительских цен РФ.
A conquista do direito à moradia no meio rural; proposta de construção de um indicador
Authors: Brosler Taísa Marotta , Bergamasco Sônia Maria Pessoa Pereira
Published: March 2017

O direito à moradia deve ser reconhecido e protegido na esfera internacional e constitucionalmente assegurado, dado o seu posicionamento como direito fundamental na constituição brasileira. Porém, uma moradia adequada continua fazendo parte da luta diária das populações do meio rural. Assim, a pesquisa teve como objetivo elaborar um indicador que mensura o grau de conquista do direito à moradia no meio rural, a partir das especificidades colocadas pela ONU para uma moradia adequada. A formulação desse indicador foi feita através da realização de análise multivariada nos dados obtidos por meio de questionários aplicados em um assentamento de reforma agrária e em um bairro rural, ambos localizados no estado de São Paulo. Para complementar e auxiliar na compreensão desses resultados, entrevistas foram realizadas com famílias identificadas durante a aplicação dos questionários. Os fatores de saída da análise mostraram-se consistentes e representativos das realidades encontradas, possibilitando refletir sobre os principais problemas existentes para que a população rural alcance o direito à moradia adequada.
УСВАЈАЊЕ ОРИЈЕНТАЦИОНИХ МЕТАФОРА У СТРАНОМ ЈЕЗИКУ
Authors: Радић-Бојанић Биљана Б.
Published: March 2017

У овом раду се прво излаже теоријска основа везана за постулате когнитивне лингвистике, нарочито за теорију појмовне метафоре. На основу појмовне метафоре један појам разумемо помоћу неког другог, искуствено ближег појма, при чему су искуствено ближи појмови веома често конкретни, а искуствено даљи појмови апстрактни. Потом се представљају главни ставови везани за примену појмовне метафоре у настави вокабулара страног језика. Нагласак је стављен на индуктивни и дедуктивни приступ који не подразумева представљање теорије појмовне метафоре ученицима у наставном процесу. Напослетку, даје се пример како студенти на часу разумевају и тумаче оријентационе метафоре „добро је горе/ лоше је доле” као и како је користе у задатој говорној вежби са афективном димензијом.
KAZEN V SLOVENSKI OSNOVNI ŠOLI
Authors: Krajnčan Mitja , Stenko Nina
Published: March 2017

Članek ponuja kritičen pogled na vedno znova vroč kostanj v šoli, imenovan kazen. Šolsko kazen pregleda skozi zgodovinski diskurz usmerjen predvsem od obdobja, ko se je kazen pričela humanizirati. Vprašanje o smiselnosti kazni, njeni ustreznosti ali nuji predstavljajo osrednji del teoretskega diskurza. Restitucijo vidimo kot dober pristop v kaznovanju, brez katerega si je težko predstavljati ustrezno socializacijo v šolskem prostoru, katere v postmoderni morajo šoli pomeniti pomemben izziv.V raziskavi ugotavljamo kako se kazen, če se, pojavlja v slovenski osnovni šoli, katere kazni prevladujejo, kakšen vzroke za kaznovanje pripisujejo učenke/ci, kakšnega učitelji/ce in svetovalne/i delavke/ci. Pri kaznovalnih ukrepih smo se osredinili na Strmčnikovo razdelitev kaznovanja (kategorija upravno – administrativnih, moralno obsojajočih, poravnalnih, omejitvenih, osramotitvenih, verbalnih in telesne kazni) in na učinkovitost omenjenih kazni.S svetovalnimi delavkami smo opravili intervjuje, kjer smo želeli umestiti še njihovo vlogo in videnje v dinamiki kaznovanja in kazni v osnovni šoli.
ПРИМЕНА ТЕЛЕТАНДЕМ МЕТОДА У УНИВЕРЗИТЕТСКОМ КОНТЕКСТУ ИЗМЕЂУ СРБОФОНА И ИТАЛОФОНА
Authors: Блатешић Александра Р. , Гуљел Лоренцо Е.
Published: March 2017

Циљ овог рада је да представи резултате првих искустава у примени Телетандем метода као помоћног средства за учење другог страног језика у контексту универзитета у Венецији (Ца’ Фосцари), Новом Саду и Торину. Телетандем метод омогућава студентима да развију неколико важних језичких вештина, да приступе страној култури на нов и оригиналан начин, као и да развију своје дидактичке способности. Усвајање страног језика у виртуалном друштвеном простору може да допринесе развоју аутономије студената у процесу учења, кроз билингвалне дискусије и слободне конверзације у аутентичним комуникативним ситуацијама.
KRATKA PRIČA VOLFGANGA BORHERTA U NASTAVI NEMAČKOG JEZIKA
Authors: Zobenica Nikolina N.
Published: March 2017

U nastavi stranog jezika književnost zauzima marginalno mesto. Ako joj se i posvećuje pažnja, uglavnom se na času rade samo odlomci i književno delo se obrađuje kao bilo koji drugi tekst, a da njegova specifičnost pritom ne dolazi do izražaja. Međutim, obrada literarnog teksta u nastavi stranog jezika pruža čitav niz mogućnosti, od sticanja lingvističkih, književnih i kulturoloških znanja, preko razvijanja različitih kompetencija, do uticaja na ličnost mladih ljudi. U ovom radu biće navedeni razlozi za implementaciju kratke priče Volfganga Borherta u nastavu nemačkog jezika, biće dat model za rad na kratkoj priči i istaknuta korist od takvog pristupa, sa ciljem da se podstakne uvođenje književnosti u nastavu stranih jezika u višim razredima gimnazije i na fakultetima.
ČITANKA I METODOLOŠKO OBLIKOVANJE PROGRAMSKOG SADRŽAJA
Authors: Francišković Dragana B.
Published: March 2017

Metodološka oblikovanost je jedna od odlika koja čitanku čini specifičnom knjigom, različitom od stručne ili naučne knjige. Metodološka oblikovanost čitanke uključuje višeslojne pristupe, metode i postupke u organizovanju i interpretativnom pristupu književnom tekstu, a samo oblikovanje uslovljeno je specifičnošću književnog sadržaja, recepcijskim i kognitivnim mogućnostima učenika, kao i obrazovno-vaspitnim sadržajem zadataka i ciljeva. U radu razmatramo organizaciju nastavnog sadržaja na primeru odlomka iz dela Život i priključenija Dositeja Obradovića u sedmom razredu osnovne škole. Budući da čitanka obuhvata tekstove različite sadržine, i pristup se prilagođava sadržaju. Čitanka uključuje bogatu skalu metoda, postupaka i sredstava u funkciji metodičkog i pedagoškog oblikovanja. Karakter i raspon metodičkih sredstava uslovljen je psihološko-saznajnim činiocima, zadacima i ciljevima obrazovnovaspitnih procesa.
ЧИТАЛАЦ И КЊИГЕ: ВАЖНИЈЕ ЈЕ КАКО НЕГО КОЛИКО
Authors: Илић Павле Ј.
Published: March 2017

Књига је најспорија у медијском простору, али она људском духу дарује више моћи од било кога другог медија. Она је стварана речју, логосом, божанском стваралачком снагом. Зато и књига том стваралачком снагом инспирише читаоца на сваковрсно стваралаштво и зато је вечна, ма колико се мењао њен изглед и технологија њеног стварања. Књижевно дело треба читати смирено, помно се напајајући духовном снагом из њега. Стога је мање важно колико смо књига прочитали него колико смо се њима духовно оплеменити. То посебно важи за однос према књизи у настави, о чему се у овом раду претежно и говори.
ДИДАКТИЧКО-МЕТОДИЧКЕ СПЕЦИФИЧНОСТИ ПРИМЕНЕ ЛАБОРАТОРИЈСКО-ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛНЕ МЕТОДЕ И ИСТРАЖИВАЧКОГ ПРИСТУПА У НАСТАВИ ПРИРОДЕ И ДРУШТВА
Authors: Голубовић-Илић Ирена Б.
Published: March 2017

Једна од могућности да се отклоне и превазиђу бројне слабости уочене у настави Природе и друштва, а знања ученика о појавама, процесима и односима у свету који их окружује учине трајнијим и квалитетнијим, јесте примена истраживачког приступа и лабораторијско-експерименталне методе. У раду објашњавамо структуру, дидактичко-методичке специфичности и организацију часова на којима је ова метода заступљена, последице њене неадекватне и недовољне примене и наводимо садржаје предмета Свет око нас/ Природа и друштво које сматрамо погодним за примену таквог начина рада.