bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Incidence, Impact, and Risk Factors for 30-Day Wound Complications Following Elective Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Authors: Lee Nathan J. , Shin John I. , Kothari Parth , Kim Jun S. , Leven Dante M. , Steinberger Jeremy , Guzman Javier Z. , Skovrlj Branko , Caridi John M. , Cho Samuel K.
Published: April 2017

Study Design:

Case-control study.

Objective:

To determine the incidence, impact, and risk factors for wound complications within 30 days following elective adult spinal deformity surgery.

Methods:

Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, diagnosis codes were used to query the database for adults who underwent spinal deformity surgery from 2010 to 2014. Patients were separated into groups of those with and without wound complications. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the influence of patient factors, operative variables, and clinical characteristics on the incidence of postoperative wound complication. This study was qualified as exempt by the Mount Sinai Hospital Institutional Review Board.

Results:

A total of 5803 patients met the criteria for this study. Wound complications occurred in 140 patients (2.4%) and were significantly associated with other adverse outcomes, including higher rates of unplanned reoperation ( P < .0001) and prolonged length of stay ( P < .0001). Regardless of fusion length, wound complication rates were higher with a posterior approach (short = 2.7%; long = 3.7%) than an anterior one (short = 2.2%; long = 2.7). According to the multivariate analysis, posterior fusion (odds ratio [OR] = 1.8; P = .010), obese class II (OR = 1.7; P = .046), obese class III (OR = 2.8; P < .0001), preoperative blood transfusion (OR = 6.1; P = .021), American Society of Anesthesiologists class ≥3 (OR = 1.7; P = .009), and operative time >4 hours (OR = 1.8; P = .006) were statistically significant risk factors for wound complications.

Conclusion:

The 30-day incidence of wound complication in adult spinal deformity surgery is 2.4%. The risk factors for wound complication are multifactorial. This data should provide a step toward developing quality improvement measures aimed at reducing complications in high-risk adults.
Accelerated Return to Sport After Osteochondral Autograft Plug Transfer
Authors: Werner Brian C. , Cosgrove Chris T. , Gilmore C. Jan , Lyons Matthew L. , Miller Mark D. , Brockmeier Stephen F. , Diduch David R.
Published: April 2017

Background:

Previous studies have reported varying return-to-sport protocols after knee cartilage restoration procedures.

Purpose:

To (1) evaluate the time for return to sport in athletes with an isolated chondral injury who underwent an accelerated return-to-sport protocol after osteochondral autograft plug transfer (OAT) and (2) evaluate clinical outcomes to assess for any consequences from the accelerated return to sport.

Study Design:

Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods:

An institutional cohort of 152 OAT procedures was reviewed, of which 20 competitive athletes met inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients underwent a physician-directed accelerated rehabilitation program after their procedure. Return to sport was determined for all athletes. Clinical outcomes were assessed using International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Tegner scores as well as assessment of level of participation on return to sport.

Results:

Return-to-sport data were available for all 20 athletes; 13 of 20 athletes (65%) were available for clinical evaluation at a mean 4.4-year follow-up. The mean time for return to sport for all 20 athletes was 82.9 ± 25 days (range, 38-134 days). All athletes were able to return to sport at their previous level and reported that they were satisfied or very satisfied with their surgical outcome and ability to return to sport. The mean postoperative IKDC score was 84.5 ± 9.5. The mean Tegner score prior to injury was 8.9 ± 1.7; it was 7.7 ± 1.9 at final follow-up.

Conclusion:

Competitive athletes with traumatic chondral defects treated with OAT managed using this protocol had reduced time to preinjury activity levels compared with what is currently reported, with excellent clinical outcomes and no serious long-term sequelae.
Retinal Prostheses
Authors: Nazari Hossein , Falabella Paulo , Yue Lan , Weiland James , Humayun Mark S.
Published: April 2017

Artificial vision is restoring sight by electrical stimulation of the visual system at the level of retina, optic nerve, lateral geniculate body, or occipital cortex. The development of artificial vision began with occipital cortex prosthesis; however, retinal prosthesis has advanced faster in recent years. Currently, multiple efforts are focused on finding the optimal approach for restoring vision through an implantable retinal microelectrode array system. Retinal prostheses function by stimulating the inner retinal neurons that survive retinal degeneration. In these devices, the visual information, gathered by a light detector, is transformed into controlled patterns of electrical pulses, which are in turn delivered to the surviving retinal neurons by an electrode array. Retinal prostheses are classified based on where the stimulating array is implanted (ie, epiretinal, subretinal, suprachoroidal, or episcleral). Recent regulatory approval of 2 retinal prostheses has greatly escalated interest in the potential of these devices to treat blindness secondary to outer retinal degeneration. This review will focus on the technical and operational features and functional outcomes of clinically tested retinal prostheses. We will discuss the major barriers and some of the more promising solutions to improve the outcomes of restoring vision with electrical retinal stimulation.
Comparison of high resolution hydrodynamic model outputs with in-situ Argo profiles in the Ionian Sea
Authors: KASSIS D. , KORRES G. , KONSTANTINIDOU A. , PERIVOLIOTIS L.
Published: April 2017

In-situ monitoring is an essential component for the development of hydrodynamic numerical models. Argo expansion into marginal seas has enabled the advancement of high resolution regional nested models through initialization, assimilation and validation processes. The SANI (Southern Adriatic-Northern Ionian) hydrodynamic model is a regional nested model producing high resolution outputs for the period 2008-2012. For the corresponding time period, 21 free drifting Argo floats recorded Temperature –Salinity (T/S) profiles throughout the region. This study presents the inter-comparison of the two data sets whilst noting interesting aspects of the model performance regarding the representation of the major water masses characteristics of the SANI area. Aside from the inter-comparison in a basin’s scale, a spatio-temporal analysis is also performed. The results indicate an adequate response of the model simulations regarding the basic hydrographic features of the region. Nevertheless, important differences are highlighted mainly in the upper and deep layers of the study area. At a regional scale, inter-annual variability of the model’s performance is observed reflecting the hydrographic changes occurred in the wider area during the study period. Overall, the results present the strong points but also highlight the weaknesses of the model. They also confirm the challenging task of producing high resolution numerical simulations in transitional areas such as the Ionian Sea.
Dynamics of picoplankton community from coastal waters to the open sea in the Central Adriatic
Authors: ŠANTIĆ D. , ŠESTANOVIĆ S. , ŠOLIĆ M. , KRSTULOVIĆ N. , KUŠPILIĆ G. , ORDULJ M. , GLADAN Ž. N.
Published: April 2017

Flow cytometry was used to describe seasonal cycles of Prochlorococcus (Prochl), Synechococcus (Syn), picoeukaryotes and heterotrophic bacteria in the central Adriatic Sea along the trophic gradient from January to December 2010. All picoplankton parameters decreased from eutrophic to oligotrophic areas, while the biomass ratio of bacterial to autotrophic picoplankton showed an increase along the trophic gradient. Bacterial biomass ranged from 5.28 to 21.20 μg C l-1. Increased values were present during warmer seasons with the domination of low nucleic acid (LNA) group of bacteria. The high nucleic acid (HNA) bacterial group dominated during the winter and the spring. Bacterial production ranged from 0.09 -0.45 × 104 cells ml-1 h-1 .At coastal stations increased production was present during the winter and the spring and was more or less uniform at open sea stations. Biomasses of Syn and Prochl ranged from 0.16 to 11.47 µg C-1 l-1 and from 0.01 to 3.08 µg C l-1, respectively. They were elevated during the summer and the autumn at coastal stations and during the late winter at the open sea. Syn biomass always dominated over Prochl participating with 61.6-97.2% in biomass of cyanobacteria. Biomass of picoeukaryotes ranged from 1.21 to 21.85 µg C l-1 and was the highest during the winter. Their biomass notably prevailed in autotrophic picoplankton (APP) biomass over that of picocyanobacteria during the whole year. Autotrophic components (Prochl, Syn and picoeukaryotes) made greater contribution to the picoplankton biomass in mesotrophic and eutrophic areas, while heterotrophic bacteria became more important under oligotrophic conditions.
Modern workers:personal characteristics.features of training.
Authors: Сухова  , Suhova Elena
Published: April 2017

The job function of the personnel Manager and the required skills are in the professional standards. This book presents the results of a study of the psychological and social characteristics of young workers and Mature age, comparative analysis of their motivation to work, the results of a study of personal needs, and the learning process.
Designed for HR managers, managers, HR professionals and career counseling, experts of personnel services, Department of training, social development, as well as students and undergraduates in the direction of preparation "personnel Management", "human resource Management", "Management", business managers. May be of interest to all persons who in the course of their employment have to interact with people.
Innovative models of professional educators work in educational organizations in order to socialization of children and young people
Authors: Сергеева  , Sergeeva Valentina , Подымова  , Podymova Lyudmila , Сороковых  , Sorokovykh Galina
Published: April 2017

This monograph presents the results of research scientists and educators. Reveals the development trend of socialization of children and young people in the current situation of uncertainty in education, proposed model and technology innovation of teachers to deal with GEF objectives in education. The materials presented in the book will be useful for teachers, bachelors, masters, graduate students may be offered refresher courses.
More nurses, better care
Authors: Mason Isobel
Published: April 2017

Isobel Mason, Nurse Consultant, Royal Free London, and IBD Nursing Development Manager, Crohn's and Colitis UK, discusses the value and influence of the inflammatory bowel disease nurse specialists and the background and impact of the ‘More IBD Nurses – Better Care’ campaign
Psychosocial health following stoma formation: a literature review
Authors: Brown Fiona
Published: April 2017

People who undergo life-changing surgery that results in stoma formation have to adapt to the consequential physical and psychosocial changes. Many people accept and adapt their altered body function; however, for some this can be a psychologically distressing experience. Research reveals that people may experience feeling of loss of control in relationship to body function that can affect perception of personal control as an adult. The physical aspects of stoma formation can directly impact on psychosocial function, and thus quality of life. To overcome the impact of stoma formation, patients may need to psychologically adapt through a process of acceptance and adjustment. The themes underline the need to consider psychosocial wellbeing as much as physical health in order to deliver balanced, effective care that enables patients to resume a fulfilling life. This article will explore the evidence on patient psychosocial health following the physical impact of stoma formation and consequential quality of life.
Development of a BNP1-32 Immunoassay That Does Not Cross-React with proBNP
Authors: Lewis Lynley K , Raudsepp Sara D , Yandle Tim G , Prickett Timothy C , Richards A Mark
Published: April 2017

BACKGROUND

Plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentration reflects cardiac dysfunction and assists in determining the diagnosis and prognosis of heart failure (HF). Current BNP assays overestimate circulating bioactive BNP1-32 concentrations as they also detect less active BNP metabolites and proBNP. A specific BNP1-32 assay with negligible cross-reactivity to proBNP and/or BNP metabolites may be advantageous.

METHODS

We developed a Luminex-based specific BNP1-32 immunoassay and compared results obtained from 3 other BNP assays (a Luminex-based total-BNP assay, our BNP RIA, and the commercially available Abbott Architect BNP assay) in plasma from 42 patients with HF and 22 healthy controls.

RESULTS

The BNP1-32 assay showed 57% cross-reactivity with BNP2-32, but ≤0.1% cross-reactivity to BNP3-32, other BNP metabolites, and proBNP; its detection limit was 0.35 ng/L; and intra- and interassay CVs were <15%. BNP immunoreactivity increased with HF severity (median concentrations being 0.3, 0.8, 26.2, and 17.3 ng/L in healthy controls and 40.7, 139, 465, and 1778 ng/L in HF patients for the BNP1-32, total-BNP, BNP RIA, and Abbott BNP assays respectively). The fold increase between HF cases with the New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV was significantly greater with the BNP1-32 assay than the Abbott BNP (P = 0.026) and the BNP RIA (P < 0.0001) but not the total-BNP assay.

CONCLUSIONS

We have developed the first assay that measures BNP1-32 in plasma without interference by proBNP. Analysis of larger patient cohorts is now required to compare the performance of this assay with current less specific assays for the diagnosis or prognosis of HF.
Sturm trotz Flaute: Tsunamis auf dem Vierwaldstättersee
Authors: Schnellmann Michael , Anselmetti Flavio , Ward Steven N.
Published: April 2017

Storms on lakes are generally associated with wind. The severest storm observed on the Swiss Lake Lucerne, however, took place during calm and clear weather in the year 1601. During a magnitude 6.2 earthquake
wave heights up to four metres were witnessed. High-resolution reflection-seismic imaging and coring of the lake's sediments revealed more than 15 coeval slide deposits associated with the 1601 earthquake.
The largest slide affected an area of more than six square kilometres and left a distinct scar on the subaqueous slope. Numerical modelling suggests that water displacement from submarine landslides was
the wave-generating mechanism. Slide horizons still deeper in the lake's subsurface indicate that other earthquake/tsunami events similar to those in 1601 have occurred in the past 15000 years.
Als Naturkatastrophen noch Naturkatastrophen waren
Authors: Ammann Walter J.
Published: April 2017

Naturkatastrophenforschung sei »gesellschaftsbezogen und wirkungsorientiert« und deshalb Teil der Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaft – so informiert uns die von den Herausgebern Groh, Kempe
und Mauelshagen verfaßte Einleitung. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung von Aufsätzen auf Basis von Vorträgen, die auf der Tagung "Naturkatastrophen und ihre Wahrnehmung in der Geschichte
des Menschen" im November 2000 in Konstanz gehalten wurden. Die Herausgeber des Bandes setzen mit dieser Aussage einen wohltuend selbstbewußten Akzent und bringen, so anscheinend ihr Anspruch,
Konkurrenz in ein Forschungsgebiet, das bislang von den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften dominiert ist. Diese haben es erst ansatzweise geschafft, die Brücke zu den Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften
zu schlagen – aus der Sicht eines interdisziplinär Forschenden ist das zu bemängeln. Im Ergebnis zeigt sich aber mit dem vorliegenden Buch, daß auch die Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaftler
diesen Mangel nicht zu beheben vermögen. Dabei bietet sich gerade wirkungsorientierte Forschung für interdisziplinäre Ansätze an.
New Technology on Well-Trodden Paths? The Acceptance of CO2 Storage in Germany Neue Technik, alte Pfade? Zur Akzeptanz der CO2-Speicherung in Deutschland
Authors: Schulz Marlen , Scheer Dirk , Wassermann Sandra
Published: April 2017

When the EU Directive on the geological storage of carbon dioxide came into force, Germany found itself under pressure to develop a legal framework for the exploration and operation of CO2-storage sites. But the German regulatory approach stands against fierce opposition
from the public – in particular at specific CO2-storage site regions, namely in Brandenburg and Schleswig-Holstein. This article takes a closer look on the German situation, analyzing the impact factors of the lack of public accpetance and discussing options to overcome an
upcoming major societal conflict. First, we review the national and international state of the art of CCS public acceptance research. Second, explanations are given for better understanding the nature of the local opposition in Brandenburg and Schleswig-Holstein. In the third part we draw
conclusions elaborating on key aspects relevant for a promising handling of the CCS public acceptance issue.
Rigid polyboxes and keller's conjecture
Authors: Kisielewicz Andrzej P.
Published: April 2017

A cube tiling of ℝ
d
is a family of axis-parallel pairwise disjoint cubes [0,1)
d
+ T = {[0,1)
d
+t : t ∈ T} that cover ℝ
d
. Two cubes [0,1)
d
+ t, [0,1)
d
+ s are called a twin pair if their closures have a complete facet in common. In 1930, Keller conjectured that in every cube tiling of ℝ
d
there is a twin pair. Keller's conjecture is true for dimensions d ≤ 6 and false for all dimensions d ≥ 8. For d = 7 the conjecture is still open. Let x ∈ ℝ
d
, i ∈ [d], and let L(T, x, i) be the set of all ith coordinates ti
of vectors t ∈ T such that ([0,1)
d
+t) ∩ ([0,1]
d
+x) ≠ ø and ti
≤ xi
. Let r
−(T) = min
x∈ℝ

d
max1≤i≤d
|L(T,x,i)| and r
+(T) = max
x∈ℝ

d
max1≤i≤d
|L(T,x,i)|. It is known that Keller's conjecture is true in dimension seven for cube tilings [0,1)7 + T for which r
−(T) ≤ 2. In the present paper we show that it is also true for d = 7 if r
+(T) ≥ 6. Thus, if [0,1)
d
+ T is a counterexample to Keller's conjecture in dimension seven, then r
−(T), r
+(T) ∈ {3, 4, 5}.
Research Article. Comparative Analysis of Hepcidin-25 and Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease with and without Anemia
Authors: Căldăraru Carmen Denise , Tarta Dorin Ionuţ , Gliga Mirela Liana , Tarta Cristina , Caraşca Emilian , Albu Sorin , Huţanu Adina , Dogaru Maria , Dogaru Grigore
Published: April 2017

Introduction: Hepcidin is a regulatory protein in iron metabolism; we do not know the role in chronic kidney disease anemia. Methods: 22 patients with CKD anemia and 15 patients with CKD without anemia were investigated. CKD anemia-inclusion criteria: over 18 years, hemoglobin ≤12 g/dl for women and ≤13 g/dl for men, no treatment for anemia 6 months before enrollment, glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 ml/min/1.73m2 and stable creatinine three months before enrollment. Exclusion criteria: infection, bleeding, malignancy, systemic or liver disease, immunosuppression, renal replacement therapy. CKD without anemia-inclusion criteria: over 18 years, no anemia or treatment for anemia, CKD with stable creatinine values three months before enrollment. Exclusion criteria: medical conditions known to have a role in the development of polycythemia. Hepcidin-25 and ferritin were measured by ELISA method. Erythropoietin (EPO), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 were evaluated using chemiluminescent enzyme immunometric assays. Unpaired T test, Pearson correlation and multiple regression were used for statistical analysis. Results: Hemoglobin values were significantly lower in anemia group. There were no differences in terms of eGFR, age, body mass index, serum hepcidin, erythropoietin, fibrinogen, IL-6, and TNF-α between CKD patients with and without anemia. Serum hepcidin correlated positively with ferritin (r=0.45 p<0.05), TNF-α (r=0.54, p<0.05) and negatively with erythropoietin (r=-0.51, p<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that TNF-α is an independent predictor of serum hepcidin in our patients (p=0.003, R=0.71). Conclusion: We found no differences in serum hepcidin, erythropoietin and inflammatory markers in non-dialysis CKD patients with and without anemia.
Solution of inverse heat conduction equation with the use of Chebyshev polynomials
Authors: Joachimiak Magda , Frąckowiak Andrzej , Ciałkowski Michał
Published: April 2017

A direct problem and an inverse problem for the Laplace’s equation was solved in this paper. Solution to the direct problem in a rectangle was sought in a form of finite linear combinations of Chebyshev polynomials. Calculations were made for a grid consisting of Chebyshev nodes, what allows us to use orthogonal properties of Chebyshev polynomials. Temperature distributions on the boundary for the inverse problem were determined using minimization of the functional being the measure of the difference between the measured and calculated values of temperature (boundary inverse problem). For the quasi-Cauchy problem, the distance between set values of temperature and heat flux on the boundary was minimized using the least square method. Influence of the value of random disturbance to the temperature measurement, of measurement points (distance from the boundary, where the temperature is not known) arrangement as well as of the thermocouple installation error on the stability of the inverse problem was analyzed.
Molecular identification of Thelandros scleratus and Thelastoma icemi (Nematoda: Oxyruida) using mitochondrial cox 1 sequences
Authors: Chaudhary Anshu , Kansal Garima , Singh Neetu , Shobhna Kumari , Verma Manu , Singh Hridaya S.
Published: April 2017

Two species of parasitic nematodes collected from the intestine of Brook’s House Gecko,
The role of domestic dogs in the transmission of zoonotic helminthes in a rural area of Mekong river basin
Authors: Otake Sato Marcello , Sato Megumi , Yoonuan Tippayarat , Pongvongsa Tiengkham , Sanguankiat Surapol , Kounnavong Sengchanh , Maipanich Wanna , Chigusa Yuichi , Moji Kazuhiko , Waikagul Jitra
Published: April 2017

Dogs have been bred since ancient times for companionship, hunting, protection, shepherding and other human activities. Some canine helminth parasites can cause significant clinical diseases in humans as
Nematode parasites of the Chilean Flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis (Phoenicopteridae) from Central Argentina, with a description of a new species of Tetrameres (Tetrameridae)
Authors: Núñez Verónica , Drago Fabiana B. , Digiani María Celina , Lunaschi Lia I.
Published: April 2017

During the summer of 2013, several specimens of
Detection of Echinococcus multilocularis DNA in fruit, vegetable, and mushroom samples collected in the non-endemic territory of the Pomerania province and comparison of the results with data from rural areas of the neighbouring highly endemic Warmia-Masuria province, Poland
Authors: Lass Anna , Szostakowska Beata , Myjak Przemyslaw , Korzeniewski Krzysztof
Published: April 2017

is a tapeworm that may cause alveolar echinococcosis (AE), one of the most dangerous parasitic zoonoses. As in the case of some foodborne diseases, unwashed fruits and vegetables contaminated with eggs of
Population Reduction, Unification of Curriculum and Diversification of Financial Support of Secondary Education in the Czech Republic: The Situation in the Years 2006 – 2016
Authors: Kočvarová Ilona
Published: April 2017

Introduction: The article focuses on the situation in the area of secondary education in the Czech Republic. Its aim is to reflect three topics: population reduction, unification of curriculum and diversification of financial support of secondary education in the Czech Republic in 2006 - 2016.

Methods: The results are underlined by available data from the national statistics. The data are collected annually and are accessible on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. They contain the entire population of secondary schools, teachers and pupils. Analysis was provided with the use of SPSS, version 24.

Results: There is a reduction of vocational and apprentice schools, but at the same time we are increasing financial support to their fields of study. Under the 2004 law, each school has an individual school educational program, but realistically, we see that the curriculum at secondary school level of education rather standardises. On the labour market, we need graduates of vocational and apprentice schools, but we still strongly support grammar schools and other theoretically oriented schools, whose graduates are not motivated for manual professions.

Discussion: Closer analysis focused on reflection of selected trends in the area of secondary education is needed for the purposes of education policy and for planning future research studies in this area.

Limitations: Continuous development takes place in the field of education. All comparisons in the years 2006-2016 are therefore limited. The data were used in their original form, in some cases were not available and therefore they could not be included in the analysis.

Conclusions: Educational policy is very complicated, because education is difficult to control and it is based on freedom of access. Therefore, the most important target for the future is to stabilize the situation and be able to reflect maximum of factors influencing secondary education in our society. Although current trends clearly support lifelong learning and its unification, we should not forget the specific fields of apprentice and vocational schools, which are needed on the labour market.
Identifying of Homoneura (Diptera: Lauxaniidae) females by means of geometric morphometrics
Authors: Semelbauer Marek
Published: April 2017

The females of the European species Homoneura consobrina, H. patelliformis and H. thalhammeri are not easy to discern. A possible method of identifying females is to apply geometric morphometrics to the wing shape, when we expect females of certain species to have wing shape more similar to conspecific males, than to other species. For this purpose, 94 specimens of the three species were collected mainly by means of Malaise trap in western and central Slovakia and Montenegro. The combination of morphological and distribution data allowed for the females to be divided into three groups. In next step, wings of both males and females were digitized, aligned by Generalized Procrustes Analysis and analyzed via multivariate methods (principal component analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, linear discriminant analysis). Results of the analysis clearly suggest that females with large and convex 8th sternite belong to H. patelliformis, while females with reduced 8th sternite belong to either H. thalhammeri or H. consobrina.
Solvent-free, improved synthesis of pure bixbyite phase of iron and manganese mixed oxides as low-cost, potential oxygen carrier for chemical looping with oxygen uncoupling
Authors: Mungse Pallavi B. , Saravanan Govindachetty , Nishibori Maiko , Subrt Jan , Labhsetwar Nitin K.
Published: April 2017

Chemical looping with oxygen uncoupling (CLOU) is the tendency of releasing gaseous oxygen of an oxygen carrier upon heating, which is the key property for the efficient and cleaner combustion of solid fuels for their wide exploitation for thermal power applications. The solvent-free, improved synthesis method was developed for the synthesis of pure bixbyite, FeMnO3 (Ia3̅, a=b=c=0.94 nm) as a low-cost, oxygen carrier by exposing of the abundantly available precursors (Fe3O4 and MnO) under inert- or reduction- atmosphere followed by air at 900°C. The bixbyite FeMnO3 showed the enhanced, stable multi-cycle CLOU performance than that of the physical mixture and it is converted into FeMn2O4 after the complete exhaustion of reactive oxygen under CLOU conditions. FeMnO3 showed the uniform elemental distribution of Fe, Mn and O, which facilitate the regeneration in air upon heating for multi-cycle performance. 3.2 wt.% of reactive oxygen can be obtained compared to the mass of FeMnO3 which is almost equal to the theoretical value under CLOU conditions. The lattice of FeMnO3 is altered linearly above 100°C with the increase of temperature, however; without the decomposition of the bixbyite phase and it was reinstated virtually upon cooling in air.
Is there a link between the volume of physical exercise and emotional intelligence (EQ)?
Authors: Gáspár Zoltán , Soós István , Szabo Attila
Published: April 2017

Emotional intelligence (EQ) was linked to sport participation. We report two studies in which we tested the link between exercise volume, defined as weekly hours of exercise, and EQ. Volunteers (n = 64 and n = 84) completed the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale. In Study I, significant correlations between exercise volume and use- and regulation-of-emotions prompted us to use a posteriori grouping into high- and low exercise-volume groups. The former exhibited better use-of-emotions than the latter (p = .007, d = .87). In Study II, using a priori grouping, we replicated the finding from Study I (p = .001, d = .78), and the groups also differed in “self-emotions appraisal” (p = .05, d = .44) and total EQ (p = .017, d = .54). Since the items measuring the use-of-emotions involve motivational aspects of the EQ, we posit that this dimension is “naturally” linked to exercise volume. Our findings also suggest that self-emotions appraisal and the overall EQ are linked to greater volumes of exercise. These results should provide an incentive for longitudinal studies in this area.
Testing the construct validity of the Discounting Inventory – Psychometric properties of a Polish and German samples
Authors: Malesza Marta
Published: April 2017

The Discounting Inventory (DI), originally developed in polish language, allows the measurement of individual differences in the delay, probabilistic, effort, and social discounting rates. The present study attempted to validate the DI’s psychometric properties using German university students and to compare the results to those from a sample of Polish university students. Over four hundred participants completed the DI and traditional discounting measures. A confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the original four-factor model of the DI provided an excellent fit for the German data and internal consistency was high. These outcomes were similar, if not superior, to those from the Polish sample. DI scores strongly correlated with traditional discounting measures scores in both samples, replicating previous results. These findings indicate that the DI is a valid measure for use in a sample from another cultural setting, which is potentially useful to both researchers and practitioners.
Introducing Emotioncy as an Invisible Force Controlling Causal Decisions: A Case of Attribution Theory
Authors: Pishghadam Reza , Abbasnejad Hannaneh
Published: April 2017

Given the prominence of studies aimed at determining the factors influencing causal judgments, this study attempts to introduce the newly-developed concept of emotioncy as one of the guiding factors pushing attribution judgments toward a certain spectrum. To this end, two scales of attribution and emotioncy were designed using ten hypothetical situations. A total number of 309 participants filled out the scales. The construct validity of the scales was substantiated through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Afterwards, structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to examine the possible relationships among the sub-constructs of attribution and emotioncy scales. The results indicated that as the participants’ emotioncy level increases, it becomes more likely for them to attribute probable causes to external factors. Moreover, it was revealed that while the involved individuals attribute causes to external factors, the exvolved ones attribute them to internal factors. In the end, implications of the findings were discussed in the realm of judgment and decision making.
Synergistic Effect of Hyperoxia and Biotrauma On Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Authors: Shosholcheva Mirjana , Јankulovski Nikola , Kartalov Andrijan , Kuzmanovska Biljana , Miladinova Daniela
Published: April 2017

Patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs) may develop ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). Beside the high tidal volume (Vt) and plateau pressure (Pplat), hyperoxia is supposed to precipitate lung injury. Oxygen toxicity is presumed to occur at levels of fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) exceeding 0.40. The exposure time to hyperoxia is certainly very important and patients who spend extended time on mechanical ventilation (MV) are probably more exposed to severe hyperoxic acute lung injury (HALI). Together, hyperoxia and biotrauma (release of cytokines) have a synergistic effect and can induce VILI. In the clinical practice, the reduction of FiO2 to safe levels through the appropriate use of the positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and the alignment of mean airway pressure is an appropriate goal. The strategy for lung protective ventilation must include setting up FiO2 to a safe level that is accomplished by using PaO2/FiO2 ratio with a lower limit of FiO2 to achieve acceptable levels of PaO2, which will be safe for the patient without local (lungs) or systemic inflammatory response. The protocol from the ARDS-net study is used for ventilator setup and adjustment. Cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNFα and MIP-2) that are involved in the inflammatory response are determined in order to help the therapeutic approach in counteracting HALI. Computed tomography findings reflect the pathological phases of the diffuse alveolar damage. At least preferably the lowest level of FiO2 should be used in order to provide full lung protection against the damage induced by MV.
BDI in the Assessment of Depression in Different Medical Conditions
Authors: Pop-Jordanova Nada
Published: April 2017

As a common disorder, depression must be diagnosed not only in psychiatric but also in different medical settings, especially in patients with chronic diseases. Beck Depression Inventory is valuable and sensitive self-report inventory used worldwide for assessment depressive symptoms. In this research we present obtained scores of BDI in different group of disorders and we showed that BDI scores are related to the clinical condition, as well as with the age.
Морфологічні зміни тимусу курчат при різних схемах антибактеріальної терапії
Authors: Lyzogub L.Y.
Published: April 2017

The maximum number of products at the lowest cost – is the main thing, what modern poultry industry can be characterized. One of the most pressing problems at the moment is early antibiotic therapy and the associated safety of young poultry early age. In this regard, of particular interest for this study is how the most widely used antibacterial drugs effects on the one of key organs of the immune system – thymus. The article presents the data obtained in the course of the experiment, which determines how preventive treatment schemes, that includes usage single and multiple antibacterial drugs, influenced on the morphological status of the chickens thymus. We selected scheme and a combination of antibacterial drugs have not been studied previously. That was compared with the usage of probiotic Bolmol at the same treatment scheme. A comparison of morpho-functional state of the thymus of chickens 15-, 22- and 41-days-old, when applying several treatments schemes. The schemes of treatment included: the usage of one or two antibiotics during the cycle, compared with the usage of probiotic. We made the conclusions about the absence of the negative impact of selected drugs on the morphofunctional state of the thymus and the positive effect of probiotic «Bolmol». The morphometric parameters of the cortex and medulla in the lobules of the thymus of chicks 15-day-old, taking as an antibacterial drug probiotic Bolmol, were not significantly different from control values and were statistically significant when compared with chicks who used antibiotics: the width of the cortical area was on 15% and 29.09% wider then chickens receiving antibiotic treatment. This indicates a positive effect of probiotic Bolmol compared with antibacterial agents which were chosen. Thus, these data demonstrate that the use of probiotics in cyclic schemes of antibiotic prophylaxis contribute to the normal development of the thymus, which in turn leads to increased resistance and preservation of poultry. Was given the substantiation about safely usage of cyclic schemes of antibacterial drugs in the event of objective necessity.
Проблемні питання адаптації корів голштинської породи в умовах промислової технології виробництва молока
Authors: Milostiviy R.V. , Kalinichenko О.О. , Vasilenko Т.О. , Milostivа D.F. , Gutsulyak G.S.
Published: April 2017

The increase in the duration of productive longevity of highly productive cows remains a problematic issue and in recent years has attracted increasing attention of domestic and foreign scientists. Accelerated herd turnover and significant premature retirement of Holstein animals in herds may subsequently have negative economic and biological consequences. The analysis of the lifetime productivity of the Holstein cattle of European breeding and their daughters under the conditions of industrial milk production technology has been carried out; the reasons for the culling of animals due to diseases have been clarified. It is established that under the conditions of an industrial complex the period of productive use of Holstein cattle is sharply reduced. The duration of the lactation period in cows-daughters compared with mothers significantly decreased by 463.6 days (by 32.5%) and amounted to only 2.5 lactations (P < 0.01). At the same time, lifelong milk yield was lower by 8427.1 kg (25.9%), and during life from them was received on one calf less. The main reasons for premature departure from the herd of imported animals were: a violation of reproductive capacity (25.6%) and postpartum complications (7.4%), diseases of the digestive system (22.3%), limbs (21.5%) and mastitis (6.6%). Excessive exploitation of animals led to a decrease in natural resistance, which manifested itself in an increase in the number of pathologies of reproductive organs (6.7%), digestive organs (5.5%) and mammary glands (8.5%) among the first-generation cows. Accelerated herd turnover as a result of premature retirement of highly productive cows, necessitates the search for rational ways to increase the natural resistance of the animal organism in conditions of industrial milk production technology aimed at prolonging their productive longevity.
Bushmeat and human health: Assessing the Evidence in tropical and sub-tropical forests
Authors: Van Vliet Nathalie , Moreno Jessica , Gomez Juanita , Zhou Wen , Fa John Emmanuel , Golden Christopher , Alves Romulo Romeu Nobrega , Nasi Robert
Published: April 2017

The importance of bushmeat as source of food and medicine for forest peoples calls for an appropriate benefit/risk analysis in terms of human health. In this systematic review, we compiled information on the linkages between bushmeat and health, with a particular focus on the nutritional content, the zoo-therapeutic uses and the zoonotic pool of bushmeat species in tropical and sub-tropical forest regions. Despite the scarcity of data on the nutritional content of most common bushmeat species, the available studies demonstrate that bushmeat is an important source of fats, micro and macro-nutrients and has a diversity of medicinal uses. However, bushmeat may have detrimental health impacts where hunting, transportation, handling and cooking practices do not follow food safety practices. There is evidence that some bushmeat carcasses may be contaminated by toxic metals or by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Moreover, several pathogens carried by bushmeat are found to be zoonotic and potentially transmissible to humans through consumption or through exposure to body fluids and feces. We stress the need for more in-depth studies on the complex links between bushmeat and human health. The development of innovative handling, conservation and cooking practices should help reduce the negative impacts of bushmeat consumption on human health.
PRODUCTION OF GUAVA MINI-GRAFTED ON INTRA OR INTERSPECIFIC ROOTSTOCK
Authors: CAMPOS GRAZIELLA SIQUEIRA , MARINHO CLÁUDIA SALES , PORTELLA CAMILLA RANGEL , AMARAL BRUNO DIAS , CARVALHO WALESKA SOARES GOMES DE
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT Mini-grafting is a type of grafting that has been indicated to increase efficiency of forest and fruit species propagation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mini-grafting technique as a method for propagation of guava grafted on intra or interspecific rootstock. The experimental design was randomized blocks, with four treatments, five replications and plots consisting of ten plants, in a 22 factorial arrangement, and factors consisted of rootstocks and canopy cultivars. Rootstocks used were Psidium guajava and Psidium guineense. The canopy used was Paluma and Cortibel 1 cultivars. Only thecanopy used had an effect on the percentage of grafting success of 52, 54, 82 and 84%, respectively, for ‘Cortibel 1’/P. guineense; ‘Cortibel 1’/P. guajava; ‘Paluma’/P. guineense; ‘Paluma’/P. guajava combinations. Mini-grafting was effective for guava propagation on intra or interspecific rootstocks. The average production time for ‘Paluma’ and ‘Cortibel 1’ saplings grafted on P. guajava or P. guineense, for mini-grafting, was 351 days, so that ‘Paluma’ seedlings were more vigorous than those of ‘Cortibel 1’.
Percepções de gestores estaduais da saúde sobre o Contrato Organizativo da Ação Pública da Saúde no Ceará, Brasil
Authors: Goya Neusa , Andrade Luiz Odorico Monteiro de , Pontes Ricardo José Soares , Tajra Fábio Solon , Barreto Ivana Cristina de Holanda Cunha
Published: April 2017

Resumo O Contrato Organizativo da Ação Pública da Saúde (COAP), instrumento jurídico instituído pelo Decreto 7.508/2011, objetivou selar acordos sanitários entre os entes federados para uma gestão cooperada da Região de Saúde. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa com referencial hermenêutico para compreender as percepções de gestores estaduais da saúde do Ceará, Brasil, sobre a produção e efeitos do COAP na experiência do estado. Para isso, foram utilizadas entrevistas abertas e análise documental. Observou-se o fortalecimento da regionalização no âmbito do governo, além de ganhos institucionais com a implantação de Ouvidorias e Sistema Nacional de Gestão da Assistência Farmacêutica; informações da força de trabalho e transparência do recurso orçamentário-financeiro por ente federado. (Re)visitaram-se problemas como: baixa institucionalidade do funcionamento em rede e da capacidade do Estado de regulação e o subfinanciamento. A governança regional se fez restrita ao âmbito do governo, coordenada pelo ente estadual e em predomínio do tipo burocrático hierárquico. O COAP inaugurou uma Regionalização Contratual Interfederativa, mas revelando baixa institucionalidade no SUS e impotência para consecução de seus princípios, dado o não enfrentamento de problemas estruturais em cooperação trina.
Análise do financiamento e gasto do Sistema Único de Saúde dos municípios da região de saúde Rota dos Bandeirantes do estado de São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Santos Neto João Alves dos , Mendes Áquilas Nogueira , Pereira Antônio Carlos , Paranhos Luiz Renato
Published: April 2017

Resumo Diante do cenário nacional da falta de recursos no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), há diferenças importantes nos modelos de financiamento dos municípios. Desta forma, este estudo tem por objetivo analisar o financiamento e o gasto do SUS dos sete municípios da região de saúde Rota dos Bandeirantes do estado de São Paulo no período de 2009 a 2012. Para a análise foram coletados indicadores de despesa liquidada, disponibilizados pelo Sistema de Informações sobre Orçamentos Públicos em Saúde, apresentando dados descritivos com cálculos de frequências absoluta e relativa. Identificou-se que a receita disponível per capita de Barueri é quase dez vezes maior que a de Carapicuíba, e Barueri gasta em saúde, por habitante, mais que o dobro da média regional, e quase cinco vezes mais que Carapicuíba. A União, responde por 95,4% de todos os repasses realizados para os municípios. Grande parte da receita disponível dos municípios da região é composta por impostos próprios e repasses estaduais. Todos os municípios apresentaram uma evolução positiva significativa tanto da receita disponível quanto dos gastos em saúde. A média regional das receitas próprias aplicadas em saúde é de 27,3%, sendo que em Carapicuíba chegou a 37,5%, muito acima do mínimo exigido pela Constituição Federal que é de 15%.
Atenção primária à saúde e coordenação do cuidado nas regiões de saúde: perspectiva de gestores e usuários
Authors: Bousquat Aylene , Giovanella Ligia , Campos Estela Márcia Saraiva , Almeida Patty Fidelis de , Martins Cleide Lavieri , Mota Paulo Henrique dos Santos , Mendonça Maria Helena Magalhães de , Medina Maria Guadalupe , Viana Ana Luiza d’Ávila , Fausto Márcia Cristina Rodrigues , Paula Daniel Baffini de
Published: April 2017

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a coordenação do cuidado pela Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS), tendo como pano de fundo o processo de construção da Rede de Atenção à Saúde (RAS) em região do estado de São Paulo. Foi realizado estudo de caso com abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa, procedendo-se à triangulação dos dados, entre a percepção dos gestores e as experiências dos usuários. As dimensões e as variáveis de análise partiram dos três pilares da coordenação do cuidado – informacional, clínico, administrativo/organizacional. Tendo como evento traçador o Acidente Vascular Encefálico, itinerários terapêuticos foram conduzidos com usuários e questionários aplicados a gestores. A construção da Rede de Atenção à Saúde na região estudada tem como traço central o protagonismo de entidade filantrópica. Os resultados sugerem fragilidades da APS em assumir papel de coordenação do cuidado em todas as dimensões analisadas. Ademais, foi identificado mix público-privado para além dos serviços contratados pelo SUS, com desembolso direto para consultas especializadas, exames e reabilitação. Da mesma forma que não existe RAS sem APS robusta capaz de coordenar o cuidado, a APS não consegue exercer seu papel sem um sólido arranjo regional e uma articulação virtuosa entre os três entes federados.