bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalência de perda auditiva autorrelatada em idosos e fatores associados em Juiz de Fora
Authors: Caruso Maritza F. B. , Mármora Cláudia Helena C. , Delgado Francisco E. F.
Published: March 2019

ResumoIntrodução: A Perda Auditiva (PA) em idosos traz prejuízosfuncionais e gastos com saúde pública, mas há poucos estudosno Brasil para verificar sua prevalência e fatores associados.Objetivos: Determinar a prevalência de PA autorrelatada emindivíduos com 65 anos ou mais, moradores da comunidade, eparticipantes do estudo sobre fragilidade em idosos brasileiros– FIBRA – JF e investigar os fatores associados. Métodos: Estudotransversal derivado do Estudo Multicêntrico sobre Fragilidadeno Idoso Brasileiro – Rede FIBRA – com amostra compostapor 427 idosos de Juiz de Fora. Foram considerados sujeitoscom PA autorrelatada os idosos que: (1) declararam não ouvirbem em resposta à questão “O(A) senhor(a) ouve bem?”; (2)responderam sim para a questão “O(A) senhor(a) usa aparelhoauditivo?”. A partir daí estudou-se a associação da PA autorrelatadacom variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e comportamentais.A análise dos dados foi feita pelo programa SPHINXLEXICA & EURECA V. 5, estabelecendo a frequência de cadavariável, utilizando-se o método de teste do Qui-quadrado(X2). Resultados: Foi encontrada uma prevalência de 24,4% dePA autorrelatada. Observou-se forte associação com a variávelidade (p<0,05), com média de idade de 77,09 anos para os querelataram não ouvir bem. As demais variáveis analisadas nãoapresentaram significância. Conclusões: Foram encontradasdivergências entre prevalência de PA autorrelatada, provavelmentepor se tratar de autorrelato e diferenças metodológicasentre os estudos. A variável idade foi a principal associaçãoestabelecida, necessitando-se de mais estudos populacionaispara melhor estabelecer outras associações.Descritores: Perda auditiva; Presbiacusia; Envelhecimento;Fatores de risco; Prevalência.
O uso de dispositivos auxiliares para marcha em idosos e sua relação com autoeficácia para quedas
Authors: Albuquerque Vanessa S. , Fernandes Laíze P. , Mármora Cláudia Helena C.
Published: March 2019

Introdução: O aumento da longevidade impõe cada vez mais anecessidade de estudos relacionados à promoção do envelhecimentofuncional e com maior independência e autonomia.Neste contexto, a utilização dos dispositivos auxiliares para amarcha visando prevenção de quedas e a melhora da qualidadede vida nessa população pode ser positiva aumentandoa autoeficácia para queda, como também interferir de formanegativa aumentando o risco de quedas. O objetivo deste estudofoi verificar se existe relação entre o uso de dispositivosauxiliares para marcha no aumento da autoeficácia para quedasnos idosos participantes. Método: Trata-se de um estudodescritivo com dados do Banco FIBRA – JF com a utilizaçãodas variáveis de interesse para os objetivos deste estudo. Aamostra foi composta por 280 idosos, sendo verificado o usode dispositivos auxiliares para a marcha e as respostas da Escalade autoeficácia para quedas (FES-I). Resultados: A relação daautoeficácia com o uso de dispositivos auxiliares foi significativanas questões que dizem respeito a subir ou descer escadas,andar sobre superfície escorregadia e subir e descer uma ladeira.Os resultados do grupo sem dispositivo auxiliar de marcha(GSDAM), foram significativos quanto à autoeficácia nos itensrelativos às atividades externas e sociais. Ao compararmos aautoeficácia com o evento de quedas no GSDAM, foi verificadauma relação direta entre os indivíduos que se mostraramextremamente preocupados em cair e os que de fato caíram.Conclusão: O uso de dispositivos auxiliares para a marcha nãoaumenta efetivamente a autoeficácia para quedas em idosos,e tais dispositivos não podem ser considerados instrumentosúnicos e confiáveis na prevenção de quedas.Descritores: Bengala; Equipamentos assistivos; Fisioterapia;Acidentes por quedas; Idoso frágil.
Associação entre cognição, funcionalidade e fragilidade em idosos da comunidade de Juiz de Fora
Authors: Atalaia-Silva Kelly Cristina , Atalaia-Silva Lilian , Faria Camila A.
Published: March 2019

Introdução: Vários são os estudos que apontam uma relaçãoentre a síndrome da fragilidade e o desempenho cognitivo,apesar do fato de a cognição não fazer parte dos critériosque compõem o fenótipo tradicional da fragilidade. Nestesentido, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a associaçãoentre os desempenhos cognitivo e funcional e a síndrome defragilidade em idosos da Rede Fibra. Materiais e Métodos: Foirealizado um estudo transversal em uma amostra de idosos dacomunidade da cidade de Juiz de Fora (MG). Foram utilizadosos instrumentos MEEM, escalas de ABVD´s, AIVD´s e AAVD´s,dinamômetro, escala Minnesota de gasto calórico e a escalaCES-D. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 40 sujeitos frágeis(79,05±7,03) e 384 sujeitos não frágeis (73,98±6,69). A idadefoi colocada no modelo como covariável, uma vez que foidiferente entre os dois grupos. A ANOVA covariada para idademostrou que todas as variáveis de funcionalidade e cogniçãoglobal foram estatisticamente significativas: ABVD (F=2,57;p=0,001); AIVD (F=6,13; p=0,001); AAVD (F=2,14; p=0,001) eMEEM (F=3,29; p=0,001). A análise de regressão identificou quea medida de cognição global e as medidas de funcionalidade,juntas, são capazes de explicar 47% da variabilidade do desfechofragilidade (F=29,82; p<0,00; R=0,47). Discussão: Os idososportadores da síndrome da fragilidade apresentaram uma associaçãomaior entre o desempenho nas atividades avançadas einstrumentais da vida diária do que no desempenho cognitivoe nas atividades básicas. Futuros trabalhos devem avaliar oimpacto que a capacidade funcional e a cognição podemexercer longitudinalmente em idosos frágeis. Conclusões: Opresente estudo identificou que os idosos frágeis apresentaramcomprometimento na cognição e na funcionalidade.Descritores: Idosos; Fragilidade; Funcionalidade; Cognição.
Managing recurrent candidal vulvovaginitis in primary care
Authors: Nazarko Linda
Published: March 2019

Linda Nazarko explains the causes and treatments for the common condition of thrush
Drawing up a skincare plan for residents with eczema
Authors: Peters Jill
Published: March 2019

Setting up a regime for skincare is essential for residents with eczema, so that everyone who cares for them will know exactly what to do in case of a flare-up and how to minimise skin damage. Jill Peters lays out the main components of a skincare plan.
Sleep patterns can predict onset of Alzheimer's disease
Authors: Palmer Sarah
Published: March 2019

A recent study has linked reduced amounts of deep sleep to the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Sarah Palmer discusses the study and advises how to handle sleep disturbances in those in more advanced stages of dementia.
How to deal with journalists and give press interviews
Authors: Bartram Peter
Published: March 2019

Care homes are regularly in the news, but not always in a positive way. When presented with the opportunity of a press interview, homes should make the most of it and present themselves in a positive way. Peter Bartram advises.
Complying with consumer law: framework and advice
Authors: Burrows Claire , Booth Mark
Published: March 2019

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently put its focus on the care home sector, since it has emerged that care homes do not always comply with consumer law. Claire Burrows and Mark Booth discuss the advice it has published.
Travel consultations: Hepatitis B
Authors: Brewer Catherine
Published: March 2019

Hepatitis B is a significant problem that is relevant not just to the travelling community but to the wider UK population. This article reviews the symptoms and management of the illness, as well as prevention and vaccine schedules
Healthier practice is in our hands
Authors: Wakefield Chris
Published: March 2019

Improving hand hygiene performance is one of the most effective ways to lower the risk of infection outbreaks in healthcare settings. At a time when viruses can often peak, it has never been more important to clean hands effectively, says Chris Wakefield
Do you get to have your cake and eat it?
Authors: Cumberlege Justin
Published: March 2019

Justin Cumberlege, a partner in the healthcare team of law firm Cripps, incorporating Pemberton Greenish, specialises in advising GPs. Here he considers reasons to establish a Limited Liability Partnership
Some New Non-Travelling Wave Solutions of the Fisher Equation with Nonlinear Auxiliary Equation
Authors: Tashin Khan Anika , Naher Hasibun
Published: March 2019

We have generated many new non-travelling wave solutions by executing the new extended generalized and improved (G'/G)-Expansion Method. Here the nonlinear ordinary differential equation with many new and real parameters has been used as an auxiliary equation. We have investigated the Fisher equation to show the advantages and effectiveness of this method. The obtained non-travelling solutions are expressed through the hyperbolic functions, trigonometric functions and rational functional forms. Results showing that the method is concise, direct and highly effective to study nonlinear evolution equations those are in mathematical physics and engineering.
Use of Fuzzy Relation Equations for Evaluating Mathematical Modelling Skills
Authors: Gr. Voskoglou Michael
Published: March 2019

In the present paper a new assessment approach is developed involving the use of fuzzy relation equations, which are associated with the composition of binary fuzzy relations, for evaluating student mathematical modelling skills. A classroom application and other examples are also presented illustrating our results, and useful conclusions are obtained.
A comparative thermal decomposition kinetics on 1,2-bis(imino-4'-antipyrinyl)ethane and 4-N-(4'-antipyrylmethylidene)aminoantipyrine Cu(II) complexes with varying counter anions
Authors: Gebretsadik Ashebr Tesfay , Linert Wolfgang , Thomas Madhu Nayathuparambil
Published: March 2019

A comparative thermal decomposition kinetic studies of Cu(II) complexes of 1,2-bis (imino-4-antipyrinyl) ethane(GA) and4-N-(4'-antipyrylmethylidene) aminoantipyrine (AA) with a variety of counter anions viz. ClO4-, NO3-, Cl- and Br- has been evaluated by TG analysis. The kinetic parameters activation energy (E), pre-exponential factor (A) and entropy of activation (∆S) were calculated by using Coats–Redfern equation. This study shows that the thermal decomposition kinetics has been controlled by the ligand field as well as the counter anions.
Lead Ions Removal from Natural Water Samples by Nano-Mint Waste as Benign Low Cost Biosorbent
Authors: H. A. Hasanin Tamer , A. Ahmed Salwa , B. Ebrahim Taghreed
Published: March 2019

Nano mint waste (NMW) was used as a low-cost nano biosorbent and efficient Pb(II) remover. pH, contact time, biosorbent dose, and concentration of metal ion were optimized using batch technique to optimize maximum capacity of this new biosorbent. NMW was characterized using FT-IR, SEM, TEM, and XRD analyses. The experimental Pb(II) adsorption data by NMW were agreed with both Freundlich and Langmuir models with maximum boisorption capacity of 2.13 mmolg-1 (441.336 mgg-1). In addition, values of lead uptake at different time vaues was best fitted with the kinetic pseudo-second order model. It will be notable that, good data resulted from the kinetic experiments study confirmed a fast accessibility of the Pb(II) to the biosorbent surface, get to equilibrium within 30 seconds. On the other hand, it was observed that, the developed method, was investigated for measuring of Pb(II) with a certain spiked amounts in natural water samples as ground water (GW), sea water (SW), drinking tap water (DTW), natural drinking water (NDW), Nile River water (NRW) and waste water (WW). The good results obtained with high recovered quantitatively using batch experiments, without matrix interferences. Considering its cheap source, environmentally friendly, economic and fast uptake process, NMW can be used as benign nano biosorbent for lead removal from real water samples.
Scientific and Applied Activities for the ChemistryDepartment, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University to Enhance Security and Safety in 2017
Authors: Yousif Emad , H. Al-Dahhan Wedad
Published: March 2019

Chemistry laboratories present more hazards than are typically found in other science laboratories. The Department of Chemistry at the College of Science at Al-Nahrain University aims to establish and develop the concepts of occupational safety and its embodiment through an applied reality aimed at making the work environment safe considering the development of scientific aspects and deepening the safety culture. 2017 was a year of achievements that can be summarized through major trends including the development of laboratory infrastructure, education of safety aspects, scientific support for Iraqi universities, community service in addition to the scientific research activity to teach the department on various safety topics.
Adult Education and Dialogue
Authors: McCaster Antonette Lorraine
Published: March 2019

Knowledge is built upon personal experiences and the information to which we have access. My area of research is in communicating the language of business (accounting) to non-business learners.  I’ve found that both communication and motivation are primary factors in transformational learning.  To this end, research has shown that project-based education improves student skills, and transforms the traditional classroom for both teachers and students.  Combining project-based education with adult dialogue education provides a transformative method of education that encourages student-driven, collaborative project-based learning as well as opportunities for teachers to reflect upon their epistemology and pedagogy.
Constructing a Dual-Subjectivity
Authors: Lozenski Brian David
Published: March 2019

This article explores the outcomes of using participatory action research with youth (YPAR) as an entry point into Africana Studies. The author draws from empirical research and anecdotal narratives to document a program where youth of African descent in the US engage in Ethnic Studies through the lens of action research. Beginning with a tracing of the development of Ethnic Studies in the US, the author shows how combining Ethnic Studies and YPAR builds a dual-subjectivity within youth where they are subjects of their own curricular exploration and simultaneously developing a subjectivity as researchers and knowledge producers. The article highlights three major implications of this dual-subjectivity for the political agency of youth of African descent living in a midsized US city.
Opinions of pre-school teachers and pre-service teachers on values education in the pre-school period: The case of Konya province
Authors: Türkoğlu Bengü
Published: March 2019

This study, which was carried out to determine the opinions of pre-school teachers and pre-service teachers on values education in the pre-school period, is a qualitative study. The case study design was used in the study. The study group of the research consists of 60 pre-school teachers working at independent kindergartens and nursery classes affiliated to Konya Provincial Directorate of National Education and 60 pre-service teachers studying at Necmettin Erbakan University, Department of Pre-School Education. The data in the study were collected using the “Personal Information Form” and the semi-structured interview form that consists of open-ended questions. In research results, the main factor affecting values education in the pre-school period is “family” according to the common opinions of teachers and pre-service teachers. The values that pre-school children must acquire in the family are “respect”and “love”. The values that pre-school children must acquire at pre-school education institutions are “helpfulness” and “empathy”. The type of activity used for introducing values in pre-school education is “play activity”. The values education given to pre-school children supports  “social-emotional development”area. The teachers and the pre-service teachers expressed the benefit that values education given in the pre-school period provides to children in their future lives as “being a good person”. The reason for giving values education at pre-school education institutions is to “prepare the children for their future roles”.
A study on the relationship between the behaviour of the academic procrastination of the psychological counseling and guidance students and their goal orientations and self-esteem
Authors: Birol Zehra Nesrin , Günal Yurdagül
Published: March 2019

The academic procrastination is one of the reasons that university students experience problems in both their educational life and academic. The behavior of delaying academics has effects reaching from the completion of homework to preparation for exams. This therefore can present itself in the student’s life as a resentment towards both educators and education. The basic goal of this study is to examine the relation between academic procrastination of the Psychological Counseling and Guidance students and achievement goal and their self-esteem. Besides this basis, another purpose of this study is to find out whether a difference occurs in academic procrastination of the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Departments students when their class level, gender, and success are taken into consideration. Survey method was used in the study as a data collection tool. The participants in this study were 426 students who were attending to Psychological Counseling Department. The data were also collected using the Academic Procrastination Scale, 2x2 Goal Orientations Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Information Form prepared by the researcher. The findings showed that there was a significant relation between academic procrastination of the Psychological Counseling and Guidance students and their self-esteem. According to the results a medium-level, negative and significant correlation was also found between academic procrastination behaviour of the Psychological Counseling and Guidance students and their learning approach.
Badania regionalne w historii wychowania - problemy metodologiczne
Authors: Glowacka-Sobiech Edyta
Published: March 2019

The article demonstrates in what way the popularity of the problems of regional studies influences the development of learning (including the history of education), local societies and, paradoxically, the evolution of global history. Additionally, the author of the article gives reasons why the regional studies are becoming more and more popular. One of the reasons, apart from globalization phenomena and the uniting of Europe, is the methodological “revolution” in the field of social sciences, which has significantly altered the research perspective of historians.
Św. Józef Kalasancjusz 1557-1648. Życie oddane wychowaniu. Jubileusz 450. rocznicy urodzin Założyciela pijarów, Wydawnictwo Polskiej Prowincji Zakonu Pijarów, Kraków 2008, ss. 93
Authors: Głowacka-Sobiech Edyta
Published: March 2019

Św. Józef Kalasancjusz 1557-1648. Życie oddane wychowaniu. Jubileusz 450. rocznicy urodzin Założyciela pijarów, Wydawnictwo Polskiej Prowincji Zakonu Pijarów, Kraków 2008, ss. 93
Jan Wnęk, Polska myśl pedagogiczna 1795-1863, Kraków 2007, ss. 295 Wyd. MCDM
Authors: Markiewiczowa Hanna
Published: March 2019

Jan Wnęk, Polska myśl pedagogiczna 1795-1863, Kraków 2007, ss. 295 Wyd. MCDM
Regionalizm w historii wychowania w ujęciu Antoniego Karbowiaka (aktualność postulatów i dokonań badawczych)
Authors: Wałęga Agnieszka
Published: March 2019

The article presents the contribution of the first in Poland assistant professor in the field of the history of education, professor of Jagiellonian University, Antoni Karbowiak (1856-1919) to the development of regional historical and educational studies. Karbowiak devoted much attention to the propagation of these studies in his publications, in which he emphasized their import ant role and significance for further development of the history of education. He stressed the need to conduct collective regional studies on a broader scale, according to a precisely defined plan. He contended that only in this way valuable material can be compiled, which - elaborated by well-prepared scholars - shall enable the creation of worthwhile syntheses. He himself undertook “local” research, as he called it, and repeatedly brought readers’ attention to the question of preserving source material found in their closest surroundings for the history of education. He encouraged the creation of regional research organizations and the stimulation of historical consciousness of Polish society, especially children and youth. In order to win new contributors for regional historical and educational studies, he worked out a special 13-point questionnaire on the basis of which it was possible to gather information about local schools and their history. In his publications, Antoni Karbowiak emphasised that even the smallest papers dealing with regional issues are supposed to contribute to the explanation of educational phenomena in broader contexts. This concept by Antoni Karbowiak perfectly combines into the convention of modem regional studies.
Konferencja naukowa w 450 rocznicę założenia Gdańskiego Gimnazjum Akademickiego (1558-2008), Gdańsk 17 listopada 2008 r.
Authors: Kabacińska Katarzyna
Published: March 2019

Konferencja naukowa w 450 rocznicę założenia Gdańskiego Gimnazjum Akademickiego (1558-2008), Gdańsk 17 listopada 2008 r.
Otwarte spotkanie władz statutowych Towarzystwa Historii Edukacji Kielce, 17 listopada 2008 r.
Authors: Redakcja .
Published: March 2019

Otwarte spotkanie władz statutowych Towarzystwa Historii Edukacji Kielce, 17 listopada 2008 r.
Otwarte spotkanie władz statutowych Towarzystwa Historii Edukacji Kielce, 17 listopada 2008 r.
Authors: Kula Ewa , Pękowska Marzena
Published: March 2019

Otwarte spotkanie władz statutowych Towarzystwa Historii Edukacji Kielce, 17 listopada 2008 r.
Geneza Łódzkiego Chrześcijańskiego Towarzystwa Dobroczynności
Authors: Sosnowska Joanna
Published: March 2019

The Łódź Christian Charity Association operated in Łódź in the years 1885-1940. Its origins go back to the year 1877 and are connected with the foundation of the first charity organization in Łódź called “Support Committee for the Poor” (Pol. abbr. KWB). The aim of the Committee, whose initiators recruited mainly from the circles of affluent bourgeoisie, was broadly understood care and social assistance addressed to the impoverished city residents. Membership fees and voluntary donations constituted a primary income source of the organization, although the funds were also raised through theatrical performances, concerts, balls and funds collections. At the onset of its activity, KWB disposed of the amount of almost 15 thousand ruble, collected among the citizens o f the city, whereas the list of the poor compiled in Łódź for the first time comprised 323 persons in need of immediate help. In 1880, the members of the Committee made a decision about the construction of a shelter for the poor, the old and the invalided persons, but the absence of an appropriate legislative act regulating the activity of the organization, prevented the realization of the project. The Statute of the organization was approved of in 1884 by tsar Alexander III. This event completes an eight-year period of operation of the Support Committee for the Poor. The main directions of social, fostering and educational activity laid out by KWB, were embraced by the Łódź Christian Charity Association, whose name was agreed upon in January 1885. A principal aim and task of the organization became eradication of street beggarhood in the city and granting financial support and aid in kind to the poor residents of Christian denomination. The realization of the laid-out aims was supposed to be achieved by opening institutions with expert knowledge in which the needy might find shelter, care, medical assistance and worthy occupation.
Ustrój samorządu lokalnego w Republice Mołdawii. Ewolucja i stan obecny
Authors: Czachór Rafał
Published: March 2019

Mołdawia jest państwem, które z jednej strony podejmuje wysiłki zmierzające ku demokratyzacji i europeizacji jej systemu politycznego i prawnego, z drugiej - działania te są chaotyczne, brak im konsekwencji i są uwarunkowane bieżącą sytuacją polityczną. Jednym z obszarów podlegających takim politycznym przesileniom jest samorząd terytorialny. Cele artykułu są dwojakie: po pierwsze, pe- riodyzacja i charakterystyka kolejnych etapów kształtowania się modelu samorządu lokalnego w Mołdawii, po drugie - charakterystyka aktualnie obowiązujących roz­wiązań i wskazanie podstawowych problemów istotnie wpływających na jego funk­cjonowanie.
Próby reformy systemu wyborczego do Rady Najwyższej Ukrainy w okresie przypadającym po Euromajdanie
Authors: Pietnoczka Pawel
Published: March 2019

Zasadniczym celem artykułu jest przybliżenie prób reformy systemu wyborczego do Rady Najwyższej Ukrainy podejmowanych w okresie przypadającym po Euromajdanie. Analizie zostały poddane rozwiązania prawne zawarte w zarejestrowanych i poddanych pod głosowanie w parlamencie projektach ordynacji wyborczych. Przybliżono także stanowisko poszczególnych sił politycznych wobec potrzeby reformy systemu wyborczego, na co pozwoliła analiza programów wyborczych, zapisów umowy koalicyjnej zawartej w RN VIII kadencji, jak również wyników głosowania nad poszczególnymi projektami ustaw w parlamencie. Ponadto uwaga została skupiona na wynikach badań opinii publicznej, pozwalających ukazać, który z wariantów systemu wyborczego jest najbardziej pożądany przez ukraińskie społeczeństwo.
The Homeodomain Transcription Factor NKX2.1 Is Essential for the Early Specification of Melanocortin Neuron Identity and ActivatesPomcExpression in the Developing Hypothalamus
Authors: Orquera Daniela P. , Tavella M. Belén , de Souza Flavio S.J. , Nasif Sofía , Low Malcolm J. , Rubinstein Marcelo
Published: March 2019

Food intake is tightly regulated by a group of neurons present in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, which releasePomc-encoded melanocortins, the absence of which induces marked hyperphagia and early-onset obesity. Although the relevance of hypothalamic POMC neurons in the regulation of body weight and energy balance is well appreciated, little is known about the transcription factors that establish the melanocortin neuron identity during brain development and its phenotypic maintenance in postnatal life. Here, we report that the transcription factor NKX2.1 is present in mouse hypothalamic POMC neurons from early development to adulthood. Electromobility shift assays showed that NKX2.1 bindsin vitroto NKX binding motifs present in the neuronalPomcenhancers nPE1 and nPE2 and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays detectedin vivobinding of NKX2.1 to nPE1 and nPE2 in mouse hypothalamic extracts. Transgenic and mutant studies performed in mouse embryos of either sex and adult males showed that the NKX motifs present in nPE1 and nPE2 are essential for their transcriptional enhancer activity. The conditional early inactivation ofNkx2.1in the ventral hypothalamus prevented the onset ofPomcexpression. SelectiveNkx2.1ablation from POMC neurons decreasedPomcexpression in adult males and mildly increased their body weight and adiposity. Our results demonstrate that NKX2.1 is necessary to activatePomcexpression by binding to conserved canonical NKX motifs present in nPE1 and nPE2. Therefore, NKX2.1 plays a critical role in the early establishment of hypothalamic melanocortin neuron identity and participates in the maintenance ofPomcexpression levels during adulthood.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTFood intake and body weight regulation depend on hypothalamic neurons that release satiety-inducing neuropeptides, known as melanocortins. Central melanocortins are encoded byPomc, andPomcmutations may lead to hyperphagia and severe obesity. Although the importance of central melanocortins is well appreciated, the genetic program that establishes and maintains fully functional POMC neurons remains to be explored. Here, we combined molecular, genetic, developmental, and functional studies that led to the discovery of NKX2.1, a transcription factor that participates in the early morphogenesis of the developing hypothalamus, as a key player in establishing the early identity of melanocortin neurons by activatingPomcexpression. Thus,Nkx2.1adds to the growing list of genes that participate in body weight regulation and adiposity.
Labor Productivity and Foreign Direct Investment in the Indonesian Manufacturing Sector
Authors: Baskoro Luhur Selo , Hara Yonsuke , Otsuji Yoshihiro
Published: March 2019

This paper investigates the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow, focusing on the effect of labor productivity in the Indonesian manufacturing sector. Indonesia has the advantage of abundant labor supply in attracting FDI to bring positive externalities to its economy. Based on this background, this paper is aimed to study and to improve FDI inflow through a random effect analysis of 19 manufacturing industries from 2001 to 2014. The empirical result shows that labor productivity, wages, and export have become significant factors that attract FDI. FDI inflow in this sector tends to target non-labor industries. For the labor-intensive industries, the primary strategy is to increase labor quality through improvement in education, training, internship program, and worker certification. Improving research and development climate, and maintaining the quality of labor through health and social protection regulation can attain improvement in non-labor intensive industries.
Financial Deepening Impacts on Regional Economic Growth
Authors: Harisuddin Harisuddin , Hartono Djoni
Published: March 2019

The impacts of financial deepening on economic growth have been a debate for decades. This research analyzes the impacts of financial deepening on provincial-level economic growth in Indonesia from 2001 to 2016. The use of provincial level data is rarely found in the literature, as well as to reduce unobserved heterogeneity in cross-sectional data between countries. The financial deepening approach in this study is limited to the banking side considering that the banking sector is still very dominant compared to other financial sectors in Indonesia. Through the panel data approach, it found there is a significant positive correlation between financial deepening and regional economic growth supporting previous studies. In this regard, the Government must take serious steps to deepen the domestic financial market, primarily through the banking sector.
Ongoing Pediatric Health Care for the Child Who Has Been Maltreated
Authors: Flaherty Emalee , Legano Lori , Idzerda Sheila ,   COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, Sirotnak Andrew P. , Budzak Ann E. , Gavril Amy R. , Haney Suzanne B. , Laskey Antoinette “Toni” , Messner Stephen A. , Moles Rebecca L. , Palsuci Vincent J.
Published: March 2019

This Clinical Report was retired January 2025.

Pediatricians provide continuous medical care and anticipatory guidance for children who have been reported to state child protection agencies, including tribal child protection agencies, because of suspected child maltreatment. Because families may continue their relationships with their pediatricians after these reports, these primary care providers are in a unique position to recognize and manage the physical, developmental, academic, and emotional consequences of maltreatment and exposure to childhood adversity. Substantial information is available to optimize follow-up medical care of maltreated children. This new clinical report will provide guidance to pediatricians about how they can best oversee and foster the optimal physical health, growth, and development of children who have been maltreated and remain in the care of their biological family or are returned to their care by Child Protective Services agencies. The report describes the pediatrician’s role in helping to strengthen families’ and caregivers’ capabilities and competencies and in promoting and maximizing high-quality services for their families in their community. Pediatricians should refer to other reports and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics for more information about the emotional and behavioral consequences of child maltreatment and the treatment of these consequences.
Acute phase biomarkers of diseases in small ruminants: an overview
Authors: Iliev P.T. , Georgieva T.M.
Published: March 2019

Acute phase proteins (APPs) are a large group of proteins synthesised mainly by the liver. Their
production is stimulated in response to disturbances in the systemic homeostasis. It is known that
each species has a specific set of APPs. Serum amyloid A and haptoglobin are the main APPs in
small ruminants and their plasma concentration is changed most significantly in comparison with
minor APPs such as ceruloplasmin. In general, APPs could provide valuable information on the general
condition of the organism but cannot point at the exact disease. Therefore, APPs should be
included as an additional indicator in clinical diagnosis. Knowledge of APPs behaviour in disease
states has a remarkable potential for detecting animals with subclinical infections, determining the
prognosis of clinical infection, differentiation between viral and bacterial disease, treatment
monitoring, vaccine effectiveness and stress conditions. The aim of this review is to present data on
APPs behaviour during some parasitic and infectious diseases as well as pathological conditions leading
to aseptic inflammation and stress in sheep and goats.
Seroprevalence of bluetongue disease virus (BTV) among domestic ruminants in Kosovo and first record of BTV serotype 4 in sheep.
Authors: Marku N. , Bërxholi K. , Spahiu J. , Sherifi K. , Rexhepi A.
Published: March 2019

The objective of the study was to estimate the seroprevalence and serotype of bluetongue virus (BTV) in domestic ruminants in different regions in Kosovo, in years 2014 and 2015. A total of 905 blood sera were analysed: 633 from sheep, 204 from cattle and 68 from goats, collected in 170 farms, 88 villages in 18 municipalities. All samples were analysed with c-ELISA for detection of BTV seroprevalence. From sheep with clinical signs samples were collected and were analysed with specific RT-PCR. Out of all 905 samples analysed with c-ELISA, 105 samples (11.6%) were seropositive (53 ovine, 39 bovine and 13 caprine). The 43 samples from sheep with clinical sings for bluetongue disease were confirmed by RT-PCR, and BTV-4 serotype was identified. The results indicated high seroprevalence of BTV in domestic ruminants, evidence of BTV-4 serotype in sheep, suggesting a need to strengthen national and regional scientific efforts and control strategy to meet the global challenge of this infectious disease.
Turkey humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to a Newcastle viscerotropic vaccine and its association with major histocompatibility complex.
Authors: Al-Karagoly H. , Nikbakht G. , Hassanzadeh M. , Tolouei T.
Published: March 2019

Immune responses to vaccines are mainly influenced by the nature of vaccines and host variation in response to vaccination. In this study we aimed to investigate turkey humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to a Newcastle viscerotropic vaccine and its association with major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Turkeys were vaccinated with Villegas–Glisson/University of Georgia (VG/GA) attenuated vaccine against Newcastle disease. The stimulation index of lymphocyte proliferation and antigen-specific local secretory IgA responses in bile, duodenum, ileum, as well as serum IgY and IgA responses were analysed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The turkey MHC class II B locus was selected as candidate gene for detection of associations with cellular and humoral immune responses. Significant differences were observed between both cellular and humoral responses of vaccinated and unvaccinated groups. A significant positive correlation was also found between ND specific IgY and ND specific IgA titres in serum, intestine (duodenum and ileum) and trachea. Moreover, the correlation between specific IgA titres in ileum and specific bile, duodenum and trachea was positively significant. High resolution melting analysis (HRM) was used to genotype MHC class II B exon 2. Eight melting profiles (A-G) were identified, among which, profile G showed a significant association with cellular response. The profile B revealed significant association with total IgA titres in serum and ileum. These findings help our understanding of the association of turkey MHC types with immune responses. Further correlation analysis between serum and mucosal antibody titres demonstrated that the levels of IgY and IgA in serum can give an impression about the levels of secretory IgA and situation of mucosal immunity. Based on the significant effects, ND specific IgY in serum appears to be a promising indirect marker for specific IgA in serum and trachea.
Detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in an Egyptian mixed breeding farm and comparative molecular characterisation of isolates from cattle, camels and cats – a case report
Authors: Salem M. , El-Deeb W. , Abdel-Moein K. , El-Sayed A. , Fayed A. , Housawi F. , Al-Naeem A. , Zschöck M.
Published: March 2019

The present study records and investigates an outbreak of Johne’s Disease in a mixed breeding camel – cattle farm and the possible role of non-domestic non-ruminants animals in the epidemiology of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in Egypt. For this reason, faecal samples were collected from 24 dairy cattle and from 15 one humped Arabian camels suffering from diarrhoea. Moreover, intestinal tissue samples were provided from 7 cats and 2 rats that were caught from the same farm and were euthanized before necropsy. Samples were examined using traditional culture and IS900 PCR techniques together with the application of BstEII-IS900 RFLP for typing of obtained isolates. Interestingly, MAP was recovered from cattle (n=8) and from camels (n=3) and non-domestic cats (n=3) reared under local conditions in this farm in Egypt. The obtained results highlight the potential role of cats in the epidemiology of MAP, a subject which needs further investigation and might have a public health importance, catsbeing common members of many families.
Predicting Facebook addiction and state anxiety without Facebook by gender, trait anxiety, Facebook intensity, and different Facebook activities
Authors: Xie Wenjing , Karan Kavita
Published: March 2019

Background and aims

Although social networking sites brought giant convenience, many negative effects on users’ psychological well-being need more investigation. This study used a survey to examine Facebook addiction and state anxiety without Facebook. As research shows gender is related to trait anxiety and may interact with trait anxiety to influence state anxiety, we also assess the interaction effect between gender and trait anxiety.

Methods

A total of 526 college students in the US participated in the survey. A systematic sampling method was used and an e-mail invitation with the link of the survey was sent to every third student on the students’ e-mail list. Study measures included demographics, trait anxiety, Facebook intensity, different Facebook activities, Facebook addiction, and state anxiety without Facebook. Hierarchical multiple regression was run to test how trait anxiety, gender, Facebook intensity, and different types of Facebook activities predict Facebook addiction and state anxiety.

Results

Facebook use intensity predicts Facebook addiction (β = 0.573,p < .001) and state anxiety (β = 0.567,p < .001). Facebook use for broadcasting positively predicts Facebook addiction (β = 0.200,p < .01) and state anxiety (β = 0.171,p < .01). Trait anxiety positively predicts Facebook addiction (β = 0.121,p < .05) and state anxiety (β = 0.119,p < .05). Gender interacts with trait anxiety and jointly predicts Facebook addiction (β = 0.201,p < .01).

Discussion and conclusions

Trait anxiety, Facebook intensity, and broadcasting behavior on Facebook positively predict Facebook addiction and state anxiety. Moreover, gender interacts with trait anxiety, so that the gender difference in Facebook addiction is significant only when trait anxiety is low.
PERFORMATIVE AESTHETIC AND ITS REFLECTION IN ANATOLIAN TRADITION
Authors: Karkın Necmi , Sayan Şule
Published: March 2019

Yaygın olan estetik
kuramları belli açılardan kullanabiliyor olsak bile sanatlardaki performatif
dönemeci tam anlamıyla açıklamak mümkün değildir. Bu dönemecin en önemli
noktası olan sanat eserinin ve bu eserle ortaya çıkan nesne ve özne,
maddesellik ve göstergesellik arasındaki ilişkilerin olay haline gelmesini
kavramak zordur. Bunu kendi haliyle sergilemek için performatif bir estetik
geliştirilmelidir.  1990’lı yıllarda kültürel çalışmaların
araştırma perspektifinde bir değişim söz konusu olmuştur. Kültürün bu zamana
kadar göz ardı edilen  performatif
unsurları ön plana çıkmıştır. Birçok
kültürel olgu ve edimi araştırma nesnesi edinmiş ve birçok kültürü içerisinde
barındıran Anadolu geleneğinde
yaygın olan performatif estetik, kendi içeriğini günlük hayatta olduğu gibi
deneyimlerden ve alışkanlıkların pratiğinden almaktadır. Söz konusu özelliklerden yola çıkılan
bu çalışmanın amacı, başta Anadolu gibi geniş bir coğrafyada, kökleri tarih
öncesi devirlere dayanan ve hâlâ devamlılığını sürdüren performatif estetik
kavramının bağlamsal anlamda değerlendirmek ve 
Anadolu örneklemi üzerinden,  bu
kültürün geleneğindeki yansımalarını saptamayı hedeflemektedir.
Protocol for sampling and transport of nose- and thoratsamples in the Fit Futures study v1
Authors: Furberg Anne-Sofie , Olsen Karina , Skov Simonsen Gunnar , UE Sollid Johanna , Småbrekke Lars , Grimnes Guri , Sievert Nielsen Cristopher
Published: March 2019

The aim of the study is to evaluate prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in a youth population. This samples will be connected to other possible riskfactors for Staphylococcus aureus carriage.
Protocol for bacterial cultivation of nasal and throat samples in the Fit Futures study v1
Authors: Småbrekke Lars , Furberg Anne-Sofie , Olsen Karina , Grimnes Guri , Sivert Nielsen Cristopher , Skov Simonsen Gunnar , UE Sollid Johanna
Published: March 2019

Introduction: The aim of the study is to evaluate prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in a youth population. This samples will be connected to other possible riskfactors for Staphylococcus aureus carriage. Aim: Samples will be tested for methicillin-sensitive (MSSA) and methichillin-resistent Staphylococcus aureus. Samples: Microbiological samples from anterior nares and throat from the protocol "Protocol for sampling and transport of nose- and thoratsamples in the Fit Futures study (DOI: dx.doi.org/0.17504/protocols.io.zaqf2dw).
Two-step protocol: Preparation and extrusion of phospholipid liposomes v3
Authors: R Collins James , R. Collins James , Krista Longnecker not provided , Helen F. Fredricks not provided , Benjamin A. S. Van Mooy not provided
Published: March 2019

The protocols in this collection were original created by Krista Longnecker and Jamie Collins for creating lipsomes to be used in lipid photo-oxidation experiments. The results of these experiments are detailed in: Collins, J. R, H. F. Fredricks, J. S. Bowman, C. P. Ward, C. Moreno, K. Longnecker, A. Marchetti, C. M. Hansel, H. W. Ducklow, and B. A. S. Van Mooy. 2018. The molecular products and biogeochemical significance of lipid photooxidation in West Antarctic surface waters. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 232:244–264; doi:10.1016/j.gca.2018.04.030 and in Chapter 4 of: Collins, J. R. 2017. The remineralization of marine organic matter by diverse biological and abiotic processes. Ph.D. thesis. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 300 pp; doi:10.1575/1912/8721
NASKAH LONGSER KARYA H. R HIDAYAT SURYALAGA SEBAGAI BAHAN PANGAJARAN DI SMA/MA/SMK (Ulikan Struktural-Sémiotik)
Authors: FIRMANSYAH ARIEF
Published: March 2019

Dewasa ini peminat drama longser semakin menurun, hal itu disebabkan oleh sajian cerita yangditampilkan tidak sesuai dengan keadaan di masa sekarang. Tujuan diadakan penelitian ini adalahuntuk mengidentifikasi dan mendeskripsikan karya sastra, khususnya naskah longser kemudianditerapkan sebagai bahan pembelajaran di SMA/MA/SMK. Penulis menggunakan dua metodepenelitian, yaitu metode deskriptif analitis dan struktural-semiotik. Sumber data yang digunakandalam penelitian ini adalah dari kumpulan naskah drama karya H.R Hidayat Suryalaga yang tidakditerbitkan, difokuskan pada dua naskah longser yang berjudul “Mad Toing” dan “Tisolédat”.Setelah proses identifikasi terhadap naskah longser tersebut dapat dideskripsikan kedua naskahtersebut bertemakan tentang kemanusiaan yaitu mengenai masalah moral dan masalah sosial yangsedang berlangsung.Kata Kunci: naskah longser, bahan pangajaran, struktural-semiotikAbstractNowadays interest in the longser drama is increasingly declining, which is due to the fact thatits presentation does not 􀂿t with the current situation. The goal of this study was to identify anddescribe literature works, in particular the manuscript of longser as a teaching material at SMA/MA/SMK. Two research methods were used, namely a descriptive analytical method and a structuralsemioticmethod. The data stemmed from the unpublished collection of drama manuscripts by H.RHidayat Suryalaga, focusing on two longser manuscripts entitled “Mad Toing” and “Tisolédat”.Examination of the manuscripts indicates that the main theme of the texts is humanity, speci􀂿callythe moral and social issue in modern day times.Keywords: longser manuscript, teaching material, structural-semiotic