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Examination of Signatures of Recent Positive Selection on Genes Involved in Human Sialic Acid Biology
Authors: Moon Jiyun M , Aronoff David M , Capra John A , Abbot Patrick , Rokas Antonis
Published: February 2018

Sialic acids are nine carbon sugars ubiquitously found on the surfaces of vertebrate cells and are involved in various immune response-related processes. In humans, at least 58 genes spanning diverse functions, from biosynthesis and activation to recycling and degradation, are involved in sialic acid biology. Because of their role in immunity, sialic acid biology genes have been hypothesized to exhibit elevated rates of evolutionary change. Consistent with this hypothesis, several genes involved in sialic acid biology have experienced higher rates of non-synonymous substitutions in the human lineage than their counterparts in other great apes, perhaps in response to ancient pathogens that infected hominins millions of years ago (paleopathogens). To test whether sialic acid biology genes have also experienced more recent positive selection during the evolution of the modern human lineage, reflecting adaptation to contemporary cosmopolitan or geographically-restricted pathogens, we examined whether their protein-coding regions showed evidence of recent hard and soft selective sweeps. This examination involved the calculation of four measures that quantify changes in allele frequency spectra, extent of population differentiation, and haplotype homozygosity caused by recent hard and soft selective sweeps for 55 sialic acid biology genes using publicly available whole genome sequencing data from 1,668 humans from three ethnic groups. To disentangle evidence for selection from confounding demographic effects, we compared the observed patterns in sialic acid biology genes to simulated sequences of the same length under a model of neutral evolution that takes into account human demographic history. We found that the patterns of genetic variation of most sialic acid biology genes did not significantly deviate from neutral expectations and were not significantly different among genes belonging to different functional categories. Those few sialic acid biology genes that significantly deviated from neutrality either experienced soft sweeps or population-specific hard sweeps. Interestingly, while most hard sweeps occurred on genes involved in sialic acid recognition, most soft sweeps involved genes associated with recycling, degradation and activation, transport, and transfer functions. We propose that the lack of signatures of recent positive selection for the majority of the sialic acid biology genes is consistent with the view that these genes regulate immune responses against ancient rather than contemporary cosmopolitan or geographically restricted pathogens.
Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma With Paraneoplastic Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency
Authors: Morgan Lerraughn M. , Miller Emily R. , Raj Ashok B. , Coventry Susan C. , Elster Jennifer D.
Published: February 2018

Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma is a rare soft tissue tumor usually discovered in young individuals. This tumor is often mistaken for a hematoma and typically misdiagnosed. It is commonly found in the extremities and may be associated with a site of recent or previous trauma. Characteristic histology includes nodules of histiocytoid spindle cells with pseudoangiomatoid spaces, fibrous pseudocapsules, and lymphoid cuffing. We describe the case of an 8-year-old girl who presented after incision and drainage of a superficial thigh lesion and experienced subsequent chronic bleeding of her wound. Her initial presentation was concerning for an underlying bleeding disorder, and laboratory analysis uncovered a paraneoplastic platelet function disorder that resolved with therapy of the primary tumor.
1-Octanol-water partition coefficient of some cyanopyridine and chalcone compounds
Authors: Baluja Shipra , Kulshrestha Anchal , Movalia Jagdish
Published: February 2018

Los coeficientes de reparto (P) de algunos compuestos sintetizados derivados de cianopiridina y chalcona se estudiaron en el sistema 1-octanol-agua a diferentes valores de pH. Se observa que log P depende del pH y de la naturaleza del gruposustituyente presente en los compuestos. El grupo central también desempeña un papel importante en la naturaleza hidrofílica/hidrofóbica de los compuestos. No hayuna tendencia regular para la variación de log P con el pH.
Towards a transformation in the pharmacist care paradigm: A scoping study
Authors: López José Julián , Orozco José Gilberto
Published: February 2018

Introducción: En un artículo publicado por Hepler, se menciona que la atención farmacéutica constituye un cambio en el paradigma de la profesión, afirmación que es necesario aclarar, ya que, aparentemente, este concepto no se utiliza desde la filosofía o las ciencias sociales. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio de alcance a partir de revisiones sistemáticas de literatura y metanálisis publicadas en MEDLINE, EMBASE yLILACS, en las que se estudió el papel del farmacéutico en los diferentes contextos de atención de la salud. No se restringió por el idioma o fecha de publicación. Resultados:El proceso de selección identificó 86 revisiones publicadas entre 1998 y 2014, de las cuales el 84,9% son revisiones sistemáticas. Se estudiaron todos los ámbitos deatención en el 23,3%, comunitario 22,1% y ambulatorio 22,1%. Según el título, el 65% se refiere al papel del farmacéutico, el 21% con atención farmacéutica u otros términos relacionados y el 14% con los servicios de farmacia clínica. No se evidenciauniformidad en los conceptos de atención farmacéutica ni problemas relacionados con medicamentos. Conclusiones: Es necesario construir el objeto de conocimientode las actividades de atención farmacéutica a partir de un paradigma que permita otra comprensión de las intervenciones farmacéuticas, construir valores en la relaciónpaciente-farmacéutico apoyada en la bioética latinoamericana y una metodología de investigación que trascienda los hallazgos de los estudios realizados desde la epidemiología clásica.
Mejores trabajos de grado de la carrera de Farmacia
Authors: Toro Bernal Fernando , Caicedo Rodríguez Paula Estefanía , Posso Chaves Daniela Melissa , Vidal Huertas Juan Sebastián
Published: February 2018

La Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico-Farmacéuticas para incentivar a los jóvenes investigadores publica los mejores trabajos de la carrera de Farmacia durante el primer periodo del 2017.
Aquisição de habilidades em cirurgia videolaparoscópica por residentes em cirurgia geral após treinamento em um simulador de alta fidelidade
Authors: Lemos Fernanda Maria F. do Carmo , Fernandes Igor de Sousa Lemos , Coutinho Itágores Hoffman I Lopes S. , Cuellar Pedro Manuel Gonzalez
Published: February 2018

AIMS: To observe the acquisition of skills in videolaparoscopic surgery in a group of residents of general surgery, after training in a high fidelity simulator.METHODS: Case series with a qualitative, descriptive and applied approach. The participants were residents of general surgery who had already completed the surgical techniques module and accomplished the training in a high-fidelity simulator of videolaparoscopy. Data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire applied to the residents after the training and interviews with the preceptors surgeons, recorded between one year and a year and a half after the training, when the residents were already performing the procedure in real patients.RESULTS: According to the inclusion criteria, the responses of seven general surgery residents were analyzed. After simulator training, they reported to have acquired skills in videolaparoscopic procedures. Two among the interviewed residents mentioned that they have had difficulties in performing the tasks due to the high sensitivity required by the simulator in some procedures. The "Six-Steps" methodology used during simulator training was well accepted by the residents. The importance of the presence of a tutor during the use of the simulator was pointed out. The videolaparoscopic surgery preceptors reported that skills acquired by the residents after training in the high-fidelity simulator were transferred to the same procedure in real patients.CONCLUSIONS: The present study allows to conclude that, according to the technical perception and criticals of residents and preceptors of the medical residency program in general surgery, the standardized training using the high-fidelity videolaparoscopic surgery simulator has proved to be effective for skills acquisition by this group of residents, including future surgical procedures in real patients.
Communicative behaviours of sibling dyads composed of a child with autism and a typically developing child
Authors: Gordon-Pershey Monica , Hodge Ashley
Published: February 2018

This study documented the communicative behaviors exhibited by sibling dyads comprised of one typically developing child and his/her sibling with autism. Six US families participated in one 45-minute home observation of sibling interactions, a 20-minute semi-structured interview with the typically developing child, and a 20-minute semi-structured interview with the siblings’ parents. Dyads varied across birth order, ages, and genders. Observational data were coded to reveal 38 categories of communicative behaviors and their frequency of occurrence. Interviews yielded information about the siblings’ usual interactions and parents’ perceptions about their children's relationships. Families provided evidence of sibling support for the communication skills of the child with autism. Findings have implications for siblingmediated facilitation of communicative behaviors in children with autism.
Exploring communication strategies for the facilitation of person-centred care
Authors: Forsgren Emma , Saldert Charlotta
Published: February 2018

This method study compares the results yielded by using three different methods of examining how communication strategies may facilitate person-centred care in longterm residential care. The analysis involved two quantitative coding systems, which rated language-based and person-centred communication strategies, and a qualitative analysis based on Conversation Analysis. The data consisted of a video-recorded conversation that took place between an enrolled nurse and a resident with dementia in a long-term residential care facility in western Sweden. The qualitative analysis sheds light on several shortcomings in the two quantitative coding systems. Although both coding systems revealed that the enrolled nurse used many facilitating strategies, only one of the systems captured problems in the interaction. The conclusion of this study is that context as well as paralinguistic aspects in communication should be considered in the development and use of quantitative coding systems.
The Evidence Base for Peer Assisted Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education: a Scoping Study
Authors: Friel Oisin , Kell Diane , Higgins Mary
Published: February 2018

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is increasing in popularity in medical education. While PAL has been used informally for generations, more formal use of it as a tool to teach and consolidate information and practical skills has been shown to be beneficial to both tutors and those being taught. This scoping study aimed to garnish a clearer understanding of the concept of PAL in undergraduate medical education and its benefits to both tutors and students alike.A five-stage methodology was performed as follows. The research question and aim of the scoping study were identified, and relevant studies were identified on a search of the literature. Screening took place to select a smaller number of studies by measurement against inclusion (e.g. referring to medical students) and exclusion (e.g. qualified doctors acting as tutors) criteria. Data was extracted and charted by two reviewers. Finally, results were collated, summarised and reported upon.Fifty-six papers met inclusion criteria and were included in the study. Many related to clinical examination, though students had identified medical sciences, mock examinations and epidemiology/statistics as subjects of interest. Organisation varied from mandatory involvement as part of a core curriculum to sporadic or once off teaching with volunteer tutors and participants. Training from tutors ranged from six weeks to nil documented. Numerous benefits for students and tutors were identified, including some within the "Hidden Cirriculum".This scoping study includes suggestions for future PAL research projects including evaluation of the degree of formal training required for tutor success; use of this practice in the teaching of basic clinical sciences (specifically statistics and epidemiology) and patient management and prospective studies into whether PAL as an undergraduate inspires future involvement in medical education for both students and tutors.
Biomarkers of AKI Progression after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Greenberg Jason H. , Zappitelli Michael , Jia Yaqi , Thiessen-Philbrook Heather R. , de Fontnouvelle Christina A. , Wilson F. Perry , Coca Steven , Devarajan Prasad , Parikh Chirag R.
Published: February 2018

Background As children progress to higher stages of AKI, the risk for adverse outcomes dramatically increases. No reliable methods exist to predict AKI progression in hospitalized children. To determine if biomarkers of inflammation and kidney injury can predict AKI progression, we conducted a three-center prospective cohort study of children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass.

Methods On the first day of serum creatinine–defined AKI, we measured urine biomarkers (neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin [NGAL], IL-18, kidney injury molecule 1, liver fatty acid binding protein [L-FABP], albumin, and cystatin C) and plasma biomarkers (IFN, IL-1, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, IL-13, TNF-α, NGAL, and cystatin C). We defined AKI progression as a worsening of AKI stage or persisting stage 3 AKI (≥2 consecutive days).

Results In all, 176 of 408 (43%) children developed postoperative AKI. Among the children with AKI, we diagnosed stages 1, 2, and 3 AKI in 145 (82.5%), 25 (14%), and six (3.5%) children, respectively, on the first day of AKI; 28 (7%) children had AKI progression. On the first day of AKI, nine of 17 biomarkers were significantly higher in patients with than without AKI progression. Urine L-FABP (among injury biomarkers) and plasma IL-8 (among inflammatory biomarkers) had the highest discrimination for AKI progression: optimism-corrected area under the curve, 0.70; 95% confidence interval, 0.58 to 0.81 and optimism-corrected area under the curve, 0.80; 95% confidence interval, 0.69 to 0.91, respectively.

Conclusions If validated in additional cohorts, plasma IL-8 could be used to improve clinical care and guide enrollment in therapeutic trials of AKI.
Hemoroidektomi sonrası sıcak su oturma banyosu veya sıcak duş mu etkili: kanıtlar hangi düzeydedir?
Authors: OPAK YÜCEL Burcu , KARADAĞ Mevlüde
Published: February 2018

Hemoroid anorektal bölgenin en çok karşılaşılan, çok sayıda insanda görülen ve insanların yaşam kalitelerini önemli ölçüde etkileyen hastalıklarındandır. Hemoroidal hastalık sorunları, evresine göre değerlendirilen bir yaklaşımla çözümlenmektedir ve hastalığının tedavisinde tıbbi ve cerrahi tedavileri içeren pek çok teknik kullanılmaktadır. Hemoroid tedavisinde kullanılan sıcak su oturma banyosu ve sıcak duş da tıbbi tedaviler içerisinde yer almakta ve hemoroidin hem cerrahi öncesi tedavisinde hem de cerrahi sonrası tedavisinde kullanılmaktadır.  Uzun yıllardır kullanılan bu yöntemlerin olumlu etkileri olduğu gibi olumsuz etkileri de görülebilmektedir. Bu sistematik incelemede, hemoroidektomi sonrası sıcak su oturma banyosu veya sıcak duşun kullanımıyla ilgili yapılan araştırmaların gözden geçirilmesi ve çalışmalardan elde edilen verilerin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.Yapılan literatür taraması sonucunda hemoroid tedavisi sonrası sıcak su oturma banyosu ve sıcak duş ile ilgili yeterince kaynağa ulaşılamamıştır. Ulaşılan kaynaklarda sıcak su uygulamasının girişimsel hemoroidektomi sonrası ağrı üzerine olumlu etkileri olduğu bildirilmiştir.
Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in childhood: a report of 7 cases
Authors: YILMAZ Derviş Mansuri , HACIYAKUPOĞLU Ersin , KİŞİ Ömer Neşet , AKGÜL Erol , HACIYAKUPOĞLU Sebahattin
Published: February 2018

Lumbar disc herniation is a rare pathology in adolescent age and these patients only constitute 1-5% of all patients who underwent surgery for disc herniation. Trauma and family history are reported as important initiating factors for disc herniations but degenerative changes are less important than adults. The objective of this study was to treat the lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in childhood.Between 2005 and 2016, we performed interlaminarmicrodiscectomy to 7 patients younger than 15 years of age for lumbar disc herniation. These patients were evaluated for clinical features, radiological features, operative findings and outcome of surgery. All patients were complaining of low back pain, six of them had radicular pain. Although most of our patients have significant trauma histories there are no evidences of severe trauma on imaging studies. We had excellent results in all patients for the improvement of low back pain and leg pain but neurological deficits were more resistant to improvement. We had excellent results with limited laminectomy and microdiscectomy without fusion. In all cases pains improved postoperatively and they got back to their normal lifestyle in one month
Yaygın idiopatik nekrobiyozis lipoidika: olgu sunumu
Authors: DESTEK Sebahattin , GÜL Vahit Onur , AHİOĞLU Serkan
Published: February 2018

Nekrobiyozis lipoidika, granülomatöz bir deri hastalığı olup etyolojisi ve patogenezi tam açıklanamamıştır. nekrobiyozis lipoidika ile diabetes mellitus birlikteliği sık sık tartışılmakta ve mikroanjiyopatinin önemli bir role sahip olduğu düşünülmektedir. Tedavi seçenekleri çok olmasına rağmen standart tedavi modeli yoktur. Bu çalışmada bacaklarında başlayıp vücuduna yayılan, yaygın cilt lezyonları olan ve punch biyopsi ile nekrobiyozis lipoidika tanısı konulan 43 yaşındaki bayan hasta sunuldu. Hastada nekrobiyozis lipoidika ile beraber eş zamanlı diyabetes mellitus olduğu saptandı. Tedavi sonrası diyabetes mellitus kliniği düzelen ama nekrobiyozis lipoidika tablosu tam olarak düzelmeyen hastaya; yapılan testlerinde otoimmün hepatit saptanılarak immünsupresif tedavi verildi ve hastanın tedavisi sağlandı. Olgumuz bazında nekrobiyozis lipoidika etyolojisi ve tedavisi literatür eşliğinde değerlendirildi.
Akut inferior miyokard infarktüsü ile prezente olan tip A aortik diseksiyon
Authors: TOSUN Veysel , KORUCUK Necmettin , KILINÇ Ali Yaşar , ÖZÇOBANOĞLU Salih , KÜÇÜK Murathan
Published: February 2018

Aort diseksiyonu, aortun media ve intima tabakasının birbirinden ayrıldığı, hızlı tanı ve tedavi gerektiren, ölümcül seyreden bir kardiyovasküler acildir. Acil serviste göğüs ağrısı nedeniyle çekilen elektrokardiyografilerde akut miyokard infarktüsü bulguları saptanabilir. Hızlı tanı ve akut miyokard infarktüsünden ayırıcı tanısı için transtorasik ekokardiyografi ve multidedektörlü bilgisayarlı tomografinin önemi büyüktür. Biz bu yazımızda acil servise göğüs ağrısı şikayeti ile başvuran, elektrokardiyografide akut inferior miyokard infarktüsü bulguları olan ancak transtorasik ekokardiyografi ile aort diseksiyonundan şüphelendiğimiz, multidedektörlü bilgisayarlı tomografi ile de tanısını kesinleştirdiğimiz 83 yaşında bir kadın hastayı sunduk.
Çocukluk çağı miks konnektif doku hastalığı: olgu serisi
Authors: Kışla Ekinci Rabia Miray , Balcı Sibel , Altıntaş Derya Ufuk , Yılmaz Mustafa
Published: February 2018

Mikst konnektif doku hastalığı birden fazla bağ doku hastalığına ait bulgular ile karakterize otoimmün bir hastalıktır. U1 RNP’ye karşı yüksek titre otoantikorlar ile karakterizedir. Hastaların %23’ünün çocukluk çağında bulgu verdiği bildirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada, mikst konnektif doku hastalığı tanısı almış ve en az 2 yıl takip edilmiş olan 5 çocuk hastanın demografik ve klinik bulgularının, hastalık sonuçlarının geriye dönük incelenmesi hedeflenmiştir.
Ecuador y su obstinación monetaria: causas de la dilatada vigencia del patrón de cambio oro
Authors: Paredes Gonzalo J.
Published: February 2018

El objetivo de este artículo es establecer las razones que tuvieron las autoridades económicas del Ecuador en permanecer dentro del bloque del patrón oro, a pesar de que los países sudamericanos y Gran Bretaña (país que impulsó el patrón cambio oro en Europa y en el resto del mundo) lo habían abandonado. La investigación se basa en dos procesos: el heurístico y el hermenéutico. Se concluye que la obstinación monetaria se origina por la influencia e insistencia del presidente de la misión de expertos financieros, Edwin Walter Kemmerer; por la vigencia del patrón de cambio oro en Estados Unidos; por los fundamentos del propio sistema monetario, y por los fantasmas del pasado, es decir, los intereses económicos y financieros de la banca privada.
Diagnosis of personality disorders: Selected methods and models of assessment
Authors: Popiel Agnieszka , Zawadzki Bogdan
Published: February 2018

Both clinical and theoretical aspects of the problems of people suffering from personality disorders attract researchers’ attention. An attempt to modify the current classification systems confronts scholars with the problems of the uncertain empirical status of the criteria for diagnosing this group of disorders and the imperfection of assessment instruments. The text is an introduction to a volume of articles devoted to personality disorders, particularly to historical and theoretical conceptions of personality disorders, instruments enabling the diagnosis of personality disorders and the assessment of cognitive schemas specific to personality disorders (in the light of both Beck’s cognitive theory and the Young schema theory).
Personality disorders: A brief historical introduction
Authors: Popiel Agnieszka , Keegan Eduardo
Published: February 2018

In this paper we aim to portray the evolution of the understanding, classification and diagnosis of personality disorders. We analyze the characteristics of normal and abnormal personality in the light of the debate about the nature of mental disorders. A brief historical outline of the conceptualization of personality disorders is followed by a description of the evolution of contemporary diagnostic systems. The limitations and problems of these systems are analyzed.
Specificity of dysfunctional beliefs in personality disorders: Psychometric characteristics of the Polish translation and modified version of the Personality Beliefs Questionnaire (PBQ)
Authors: Zawadzki Bogdan , Popiel Agnieszka , Pragłowska Ewa , Newman Cory
Published: February 2018

The present analyses focused on the adaptation of the Personality Beliefs Questionnaire (PBQ) – a tool measuring beliefs specific to personality disorders. Two Polish versions of the PBQ were developed: a translation of the original version consisting of 126 items, and a modified version comprised of 124 items (the scale for borderline personality was made diagnostically independent; the scale for schizotypal personality was added, and the items were assigned to the scales not only on the basis of their content but also on the basis of factor analysis results). For both versions, indicators of measurement reliability and validity were obtained based on results from more than 1,600 subjects. The data showed that the scales of both versions demonstrated acceptable reliability in terms of both internal consistency and temporal stability. The values of convergent validity of the scales in both versions were comparable (correlations with scales of the SCID-II questionnaire for Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II and TALEIA-400A: Test for AxiaL Evaluation and Interview for Clinical, Personnel, and Guidance Applications, assessing personality disorders), but scales of the modified PBQ version showed better discriminant validity (its internal structure also was very clearly confirmed by the results of confirmatory factor analysis). Insufficiently high convergent validity was found for both PBQ versions, including high intercorrelations among scales. Therefore, the discussion emphasized that although the PBQ allows for the identification of specific beliefs in personality disorders, it is not a diagnostic equivalent for tools assessing disorders per se.
Opracowanie i walidacja eksperymentalnej polskiej wersji skróconej Kwestionariusza Schematów Younga (YSQ-ES-PL) do badania wczesnych schematów dezadaptacyjnych
Authors: Staniaszek Karolina , Popiel Agnieszka
Published: February 2018

The Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ) measures the intensity of early maladaptive schemas connected with symptoms of mental disorders, particularly personality disorders. We conducted a procedure of shortening the Polish version of the YSQ, analogous to the original one, and determined the psychometric properties of the instrument thus developed by performing a reliability and validity analysis (n = 1.073). In the second part of the study we tested the factor structure of the YSQ using confirmatory factor analysis in the sample from Study 1 and an independent group (n = 898). We reduced the number of items in the questionnaire from 232 to 90 – leaving five items in each of the 18 scales corresponding to specific schemas. We obtained adequate and high internal consistency coefficients for each subscale and for the whole instrument. The overall measure of schemas was positively associated with beliefs characteristic for all personality disorders measured by the Personality Beliefs Questionnaire (PBQ). The intensity of the schemas (except the Self-Sacrifice scale) significantly differentiated participants from the clinical (n = 31) and nonclinical groups (n = 1,042). We also confirmed the theoretical factor structure of the instrument, although the weakness of some measures of fit suggests the need for further research. The obtained results support the use of the experimental short Polish version of the Young Schema Questionnaire as a measure of early maladaptive schemas.
Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Baca Tulis Al Qur’an Materi Hukum Bacaan Mad melalui Metode Drill
Authors: Di Sura
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah metode drill dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar materi hukum bacaan mad pada siswa kelas V SD Secang 3 Kecamatan Secang Kabupaten Magelang tahun 2012. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitan Tindakan Kelas. Subjek penelitan adalah seluruh siswa kelas V yang berjumlah 42 siswa. Pengumpulan data menggunakan dokumentasi dan observasi. Test analisa data menggunakan teknik analisis kuantitatif sekaligus kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus dengan langkah-langkah (a) menyusun rencana, (b) pelaksanaan tindakan, (c) observasi dan (d) refleksi. Akhir refleksi pada siklus ketiga menunjukkan bahwa tujuan telah tercapai sehingga penelitian dihentikan pada siklus tiga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode drill dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar pada materi hukum mad pada siswa Sekolah Dasar Negeri Secang 3 Kecamatan Secang Kabupaten Magelang tahun 2012. Peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa pada siklus I dengan ketuntasan 74 % dengan rata-rata nilai 68,6, siklus II dengan ketuntasan 93 % dengan rata-rata nilai 80, dan siklus III dengan ketuntasan 100 % dengan rata-rata nilai 85. Penelitian ini bermanfaat untuk guru sebagai masukan agar dapat memperbaiki metode pembelajaran sehingga prestasi belajar siswa kelas V Sekolah Dasar Negeri Secang 3 Kecamatan Secang Kabupaten Magelang tahun 2012 dapat meningkat. This study aims to determine whether the drill method can improve learning achievement of mad materials in class V SD Secang 3 of Magelang regency in 2012 or not. It is a Classroom Action Research. The research subjects are all students of class V. The data collects by documentation and observation. The data analysis uses both quantitative and qualitative. This research was conducted in three cycles with the steps (a) plan, (b) action, (c) observation and (d) reflection. The end of the reflection in the third cycle indicates that the objective has been achieved so that the study was stopped in three cycles. The results showed that the drill method can improve learning achievement in materials of mad at State Elementary School Secang 3 students. The increase in student achievement in the first cycle with completeness 74% with an average score of 68.6, the second cycle with completeness 93% with an average score of 80, and the third cycle with the completeness of 100% with an average score of 85. This research is helpful for teachers as input in order to improve teaching methods so class V student achievement of Secang 3 Public Elementary School can be improved.  Kata kunci: drill, mad, sekolah dasar
Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Membaca al-Qur’an dengan Metode Yanbu’a
Authors: Choliyah Siti Ayamil , Mas'ud Muhammad
Published: February 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pencapaian belajar dengan menerapkan materi Yanbu'a untuk membaca al-Qur'an dalam semester ganjil siswa kelas VII-D dan VII-E SMP Negeri 3 Salatiga tahun akademik 2014/2015. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, dokumentasi, pengamatan, dan tes evaluasi. Indikator kesuksesan dalam studi ini adalah ketika nilai rata-rata kelas sebesar 65 kelas dan presentase ketuntasan belajar sebesar 75%. Penelitian ini didahului oleh tahap pra-siklus untuk mencari informasi tentang masalah dan apa penyebabnya. Berdasarkan permasalahan yang ada, diberikan solusi untuk masalah-masalah dalam siklus 1 dan siklus 2. Setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Dalam siklus 1 dan siklus 2 diadakan masing-masing dua kali pertemuan. Nilai rata-rata penguasaan belajar klasik mencapai 60.78 dengan 36.84% sebelum melakukan tindakan. Pada tahap siklus 1 setelah langkah-langkah yang diimplementasikan nilai rata-rata siswa naik ke 73.70 dengan prosentase 73.68%. Kemudian dalam siklus 2 setelah evaluasi pelaksanaan langkah-langkah yang hasil siswa belajar telah meningkat 82.11, mencapai penguasaan 86.84% untuk belajar klasik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa belajar dengan menerapkan metode Yanbu'a dapat meningkatkan pencapaian untuk membaca al-Qur'an untuk siswa kelas VII-D dan VII-E SMP Negeri 3 Salatiga tahun akademik 2014/2015. This study aims to determine the achievement of learning by applying the material Yanbu'a to recite al-Qur’an in the odd semester students of class VII-D and VII-E SMP Negeri 3 Salatiga in the academic year 2014/2015. This study uses a Classroom Action Research. Data collection methods used was interviews, documentation, and observation as well evaluation tests. Indicators of success in this study were an average of class 65 and classical learning completeness percentage of 75%. Based on the existing problems analyzed by the pre-test, the solution is given to the problems in cycle 1 and cycle 2. Each cycle consists of four phases: planning, implementation, observation and reflection and the meetings were held twice respectively. The average score on learning classical mastery is 60.78 with 36.84% before having action. In the cycle 1, after the treatment, the average learners’ score is 73.70 by 73.68% classical learning completeness. Then in cycle 2 after the evaluation, students’ learning outcomes has increased, reaching 82.11 to 86.84%. Based on the results, it can be concluded that learning by applying Yanbu’a method can improve students achievement to read al-Qur’an of VII-D and VII-E class of SMP Negeri 3 Salatiga in the academic year 2014/2015.  Kata Kunci: Yanbu’a method, al-Qur’an, Prestasi
Training in Evidence-Based Psychological Practice at the Master’s Level
Authors: Lack Caleb W. , Doan Robert
Published: February 2018

Although a wealth of evidence supports the use of evidence-based psychological practice (EBPP) for clients with diverse difficulties, from anxiety and depression to behavioral problems, the majority of training in EBPP takes place at the doctoral and postdoctoral level. This is problematic given that there are many more master’s level mental health professionals than doctoral ones, especially in rural and low-income areas. This article outlines a model for a 60-hour training program that focuses on preparing master’s students to become competent in the practice of EBPP in a relatively short period of time, while at the same time meeting requirements for licensure in most states. Course sequence, course content, clinical experience, and supervision issues are all addressed, as are challenges to implementation of the model.
Can Distressing Sexual Thoughts Be Regulated? Experiential Willingness Versus Distraction
Authors: Lee Eric , Sherwood Joseph A. , Crosby Jesse M. , Twohig Michael P.
Published: February 2018

This study examines the effects of different techniques on the management of unwanted sexual thoughts. Participants (N = 150; 67 who found sexual thoughts distressing, 83 participants who did not) were randomly placed into one of three experimental conditions: experiential willingness, distraction, or no strategies for dealing with unwanted sexual thoughts. Participants answered questions assessing attitudes about their sexual thoughts and recorded sexual thought frequency for a 3-minute period pre- and post-intervention. Thought frequencies decreased for all groups post intervention for both the distressed and nondistressed samples. Acceptability of thoughts increased for the experiential willingness group, remained similar for the distraction group, and decreased for the control group. The findings indicate that distraction was more easily implemented, more commonly used, and equally effective to experiential willingness at reducing sexual thoughts in the short term. However, the short experiential willingness intervention increased acceptability of sexual thoughts, which could have an impact on longer-term results.
The Negative Core Beliefs Inventory: Development and Psychometric Properties
Authors: Osmo Flávio , Duran Victor , Wenzel Amy , Reis de Oliveira Irismar , Nepomuceno Sara , Madeira Maryana , Menezes Igor
Published: February 2018

Although the core belief construct is central in A. T. Beck’s cognitive theory, little empirical research has been conducted to date to establish its psychometric properties as well as the way it explains manifestations of psychopathology. The aims of this study were to develop and provide the first evidence of validity and reliability of a new measure of core beliefs that quantifies negative core beliefs about the self (nCB-S) and negative core beliefs about others (nCB-O). Results indicated that this measure has adequate internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Factor analyses confirmed that nCB-S and nCB-O fall on separate dimensions, and they provided preliminary evidence that nCB-S can be separated further into (a) helplessness/inferiority, (b) helplessness/vulnerability, (c) unlovability, and (d) worthlessness. Consistent with expectations, the scores on the nCB-S and nCB-O scales correlated positively with reports of negative experiences in childhood, attachment styles, anxiety, and depression. These preliminary results suggest that core beliefs can be measured in a reliable and valid manner and that the instrument proposed in this article can be used in studies designed to validate aspects of A. T. Beck’s cognitive theory.
EMDR Therapy for an Elderly Woman With Depression, Traumatic Memories, and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia: A Case Study
Authors: Ahmed Arif
Published: February 2018

This case study looks at the application of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in an 83-year-old White woman with preexisting diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s disease dementia. She presented to the community mental health team with depressive symptoms, and during assessment, which included the use of the Trauma Screening Questionnaire, several traumatic life events emerged. Following six sessions of EMDR, subjective reporting on trauma symptoms and resilience improved and this was maintained 9 months later. Depression and anxiety scores (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) remained consistent, though a lack of improvement in these scores was thought to be associated with progression of her physical health symptoms and related poor quality of life. This case highlights the potential use of EMDR in those with dementia and traumatic memories and the success of the standard EMDR protocol, despite difficulties with eye movements due to neurological effects of Parkinson’s disease. Further research in the application of EMDR in later life and in those with neurodegenerative medical conditions is recommended.
EMDR as a Transpersonal Therapy: A Trauma-Focused Approach to Awakening Consciousness
Authors: Siegel Irene R.
Published: February 2018

This article introduces the integration of a transpersonal psychological approach into the standard eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) protocol. The history and philosophy of transpersonal psychology is explained as an expanded context for healing. The applications of a transpersonal context to EMDR therapy are discussed as it applies to taking the client from trauma to healing beyond adaptive functioning leading to exceptional human functioning, as depicted in Native shamanism and Eastern spiritual tradition where consciousness is awakened. The influence of the consciousness of the therapist is explored, as the convergence of science, psychology, and spirituality address the interpersonal nature of a shared energy field. Elements of transpersonal psychotherapy are presented, and transpersonal therapeutic skills are described to enhance the range of tools of the therapist from egoic intervention to an expanded range of perception based in mindful awareness, attunement, and resonance. Comprehensive case examples take us through the standard EMDR protocol where these two approaches integrate and flow as healing unresolved early trauma becomes the doorway for spiritual awakening.
PENGEMBANGAN PEMBELAJARAN KEAGAMAAN DAN BAHASA ARAB DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH MINORITAS MUSLIM
Authors: Wekke Ismail Suardi
Published: February 2018

Arabic is the compulsory subject of elementary school in Ministry of Religious Affair, Indonesia. Therefore, it is a need to identify the Arabic teaching and learning in extending the new curriculum. This article discusses the development of Arabic teaching and learning in Muslim minority of West Papua. Qualitative approach was applied during research. It was started from focus group discussion to identify research problem among elementary school teacher. Observation and in-depth-interview were conducted to collect data. Three months serial observation and interview to students, teacher, and school management were employed in ensuring data collection was stimulated. This article shows that Arabic language teaching and learning in Muslim minority of West Papua was developed to articulate environmental need. In addition, there are circumstances during program acceleration. Therefore, there are programs to develop and extend classroom achievement. Finally, this article discusses initiatives from teachers and school management in expanding and enlarging learning opportunities not only in school area and time, but also outside school hours.
Efetividades do Programa Bolsa Verde no Assentamento Canudos em Goiás: uma análise da segurança alimentar e da preservação ambiental
Authors: Graciano Monyele Camargo , Abdala Klaus De Oliveira , Santos Leandro De Lima , Almeida Luiz Manoel de Moraes Camargo
Published: February 2018

Este trabalho perfez uma análise do Programa Bolsa Verde a partir dos seus eixos institucionais: a conservação ambiental, a promoção da cidadania, a inclusão produtiva, a erradicação da pobreza rural, fazendo um alinhamento ao conceito de segurança alimentar e preservação ambiental a partir de indicadores específicos obtidos na experiência do Assentamento Canudos no Estado de Goiás.
Series Representation of Power Function
Authors: Kolosov Petro
Published: February 2018

In this paper described numerical expansion of natural-valued power function xn, in point x = x0 where n, x0 - natural numbers. Apply- ing numerical methods, that is calculus of finite differences, namely, discrete case of Binomial expansion is reached. Received results were compared with solutions according to Newton’s Binomial theorem and MacMillan Double Bi- nomial sum. Additionally, in section 4 exponential function’s ex representation is shown.
A Semi-parametric Recursive Trivariate Probit Modeling of the Contemporaneous Dynamics of Literacy, Labor Market Participation and Poverty in Burkina Faso: What role does Formal Education Play?
Authors: Niankara Ibrahim
Published: February 2018

This research contributes to the overall debate on education for sustainable development (ESD) by shed- ding lights on the contributing role of formal education to the contemporaneous dynamics of literacy, labor market participation and poverty reduction in Africa, with a focus on Burkina Faso. The study uses a semi-parametric recursive trivariate probit modeling approach, and data from the 2014 National Survey on Household Living Conditions in Burkina Faso. The results show that the embraced systemic approach in this analysis is statistically signicant as shown by the 95% condence intervals on the three correlation coeffcients in the model. Furthermore, education does improve literacy skills, however improved literacy skills in itself does not guaranty active labor market participation in Burkina Faso. Active labor market participation seem to be affected by labor market rates of return, and individual reservation wage (or income). When labor market rate of return is short of high literacy skilled individuals' reservation wage, then the natural response is a choice of inactivity in the labor market, by the later group. Simultaneously however, it is found that active labor market participation leads to poverty reduction; therefore, in addition to new industrial policies for structural transformation of the economy, policy makers in Burkina Faso should consider education and minimum wage reforms to give highly literate household members the incentive to be active in the labor market.
Does Sustainability Matter for Corporate Performance and Economic Development? Based on the Asia Pacific and North America
Authors: Kim Kyungbok , Lee Sang-Myung
Published: February 2018

This paper explores how the sustainable investment impacts financial returns and economic development in of Asia Pacific and North America, utilizing real data empirically. In academia and industrial field, it is polemical that indeed, the sustainable behavior has economic returns. In order to clarify that, we tested hypotheses with an analysis of seven stock markets, accounting of rates such as ROI, ROIC, and ROA in eleven companies, and GDP/GNI per capita. The results indicate that both financial return and economic development are positively germane to the sustainable investment. Besides, the variance of sustainability to economic development exists, depending on GDP per capita between two regions. We conclude, concerning the sustainability, by corroborating micro perspective for corporate level and macro perspective of economic development in the private and public sector. This research consequence will be interested in both practitioners and researchers in the measurement of sustainability performance
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Free of Charge, Method Initiation, and Abortion Rates in Finland
Authors: Gyllenberg Frida , Juselius Mikael , Gissler Mika , Heikinheimo Oskari
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To evaluate whether a public program providing long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods free of charge increases the LARC initiation rate and reduces the unintended pregnancy rate in the general population.

Methods. Since 2013, all women in Vantaa, Finland, have been entitled to 1 LARC method free of charge. With time-series analysis between 2000 and 2015, we assessed whether this public program was associated with changes in steady-state mean rates of LARC initiation and abortions.

Results. The initiation rate of LARCs (1/1000 women) increased 2.2-fold from 1.9 to 4.2 after the intervention (P < .001). Concomitantly, the abortion rate (1/1000 women) declined by 16% from 1.1 to 0.9 in the total sample (P < .001), by 36% from 1.3 to 0.8 among those aged 15 to 19 years (P < .001), and by 14% from 2.0 to 1.7 among those aged 20 to 24 years (P = .01).

Conclusions. The LARC program was associated with increased uptake of LARC methods and fewer abortions in the population.

Public Health Implications. Entitling the population to LARC methods free of charge is an effective means to reduce the unmet need of contraception and the need for abortion, especially among women younger than 25 years.
Contraceptive Method Use During the Community-Wide HER Salt Lake Contraceptive Initiative
Authors: Sanders Jessica N. , Myers Kyl , Gawron Lori M. , Simmons Rebecca G. , Turok David K.
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To describe a community-wide contraception initiative and assess changes in method use when cost and access barriers are removed in an environment with client-centered counseling.

Methods. HER Salt Lake is a prospective cohort study occurring during three 6-month periods (September 2015 through March 2017) and nested in a quasiexperimental observational study. The sample was women aged 16 to 45 years receiving new contraceptive services at health centers in Salt Lake County, Utah. Following the control period, intervention 1 removed cost and ensured staffing and pharmacy stocking; intervention 2 introduced targeted electronic outreach. We used logistic regression and interrupted time series regression analyses to assess impact.

Results. New contraceptive services were provided to 4107 clients in the control period, 3995 in intervention 1, and 3407 in intervention 2. The odds of getting an intrauterine device or implant increased 1.6 times (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.5, 1.6) during intervention 1 and 2.5 times (95% CI = 2.2, 2.8) during intervention 2, relative to the control period. Time series analysis demonstrated that participating health centers placed an additional 59 intrauterine devices and implants on average per month (95% CI = 13, 105) after intervention 1.

Conclusions. Removing client cost and increasing clinic capacity was associated with shifts in contraceptive method mix in an environment with client-centered counseling; targeted electronic outreach further augmented these results.