bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The level of physical preparedness of the first year students in the field of specialization “General physical education”
Authors:   Київський національний торговельно-економічний університет, Samolenko T. , Apaychev A. ,   Київський національний торговельно-економічний університет
Published: October 2018

Strengthening and saving of students’ health, increasing the level of their physical preparedness are the urgent tasks which confront the Ukrainian society. The motor activity, for students, who in higher educational institutions, is the main part of their healthy lifestyle and comprehensive development. To interest students to do sport are needed to use modern directions of physical education and to implement new methods of carrying out lessons. Consequently, students will be developing as advances identities. Exactly in student years boys and girls acquire habits of applying physical exercises for following the self-development and the improvement of activity level. The huge concern raises the annual increase of quantity of students, who for their health are related to the special medical group and are free from the physical education. It is important to mention the increasing role of physical culture in the educational system. In the article laid out the indicator results of the first year students’ physical preparedness in the field of specialization “Common Physical Education”, accordingly to tests and standards, created by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine. The estimation results of students’ physical activity level allowed not only to identify the individual level of physical preparedness in each test task for the development of physical qualities but also the whole groups and departments. The results show that that the most difficult for students to pass physical standards with the endurance. Also, 15.7% of students have not been ready at all to pass the standard testing and had the low level of individual motor qualities. The successful delivery of testing standards requires the regular exercises, where students in the process of preparing have to spend more time for motor activity. Keywords. Standards, level, student, test, testing, physical preparedness.
The role of Ukrainian intelligentsia in guiding educational movement of 1917-1920
Authors:   Мелітопольський державний педагогічний університет імені Богдана Хмельницького, Bunchuk O. , Yermak Y. ,   Мелітопольський державний педагогічний університет імені Богдана Хмельницького
Published: October 2018

In the article, the authors reveal the role of the Ukrainian intelligentsia in the guiding educational movement of 1917-1920, as during the period of the national-democratic revolution of the Ukrainian people, it was the social organizations and cultural and educational societies that took the honorary role of guides and leaders in this field. In fact, the public took care of education in Ukraine until the formation of the first leading Ukrainian educational institution – the General Secretariat of Education. With the active participation of public figures, the first Ukrainian gymnasium was set up, they took the Ukrainianization of the school in Ukraine, arranging in 1917 the first courses of Ukrainian studies for teachers throughout the country, elaborated the main provisions of the reform of school education, took care of terminology and the publication of school books. During its activities and in the period of Denikin and at the beginning of the Soviet government, it was the patriotically conscious intelligentsia who was the leading force in society, which laid the foundations for the development of Ukrainian schooling, fulfilled its mission and mission to bring the national education, mother tongue, to the Ukrainian people. Keywords: Ukrainian intelligentsia, explorer educational motion, public organizations, national system of education, publicmen.
Real pedagogical experiment as a review of social relations
Authors:   Мелітопольський державний педагогічний університет імені Богдана Хмельницького, Elkin M. , Anosov I. ,   Мелітопольський державний педагогічний університет імені Богдана Хмельницького, Belcheva T. ,   Мелітопольський державний педагогічний університет імені Богдана Хмельницького
Published: October 2018

The article deals with the conditions for creating a new type of school in Melitopol, Zaporizhia region – school-complex No. 9. It is shown in the article that only due to the joint efforts of the regional and city councils, the regional and city departments of education, the Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education and the Melitopol State Pedagogical Institute, the staff of the Melitopol Plant of Tractor Hydraulic Units, parents and residents of one of the most socially problem areas of Melitopol (New Melitopol) in six months the administration managed to create a fundamentally new comprehensive educational institution. The scientific basis of the school was the experimental pedagogical platform, led by its initiators: scientific supervisors Professor Pavlyutenkov E.M, Professor Krizhko V.V. and the administrative director of the school Elkin M.V. The pedagogical conditions for study, rest and conducting group and individual work of students in the afternoon are described. The role of scientists (professors, associate professors, teachers), deputy directors, teaching staff, other specialists (mainly of various genres of art) working with the pedagogical staff and students of the school is emphasized. New subjects and special courses, which were included in the schedule of classes, were introduced, as well as educational, scientific and methodical papers issued by the editorial board of the EPP. The closure of the experiment (despite its effective work and social significance), was due to the change of the city's leadership, the city department of public education, the narrow-mindedness and incompetence of the "Young Reformers", who have done their dirty work. Now the new Ukrainian school must be restored from the first. Keywords: pedagogical experiment, school-complex No. 9 of a new type, social relations, pedagogical conditions, complex goals of the school's work, experimental pedagogical platform (EPP), experiment participants, subjects and special courses on author's programs, guides, conductorship.
Yeşilçam’da Körlüğün Temsili: Trajik, Tıbbi ve Zamansız
Authors: KOCA-ATABEY Müjde
Published: October 2018

Bu çalışmada iki Yeşilçam filminde (Hayatım Sana Feda, Adını Anmayacağım) körlüğün nasıl temsil edildiği incelenmiş ve engel modelleri kapsamında değerlendirilmiştir. Filmlerde üç kör kahraman vardır, Zeynep, Kemal ve Engin. Elde edilen verilerin değerlendirilmesinde yorumlayıcı fenomonolojik analiz kullanılmıştır. Beş son/kesin tema ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Üst temalar: Hayatım bir trajedi, Tıbbi model ve Zamansal paradokstur. Hayatım bir trajedi temasının iki alt teması mevcuttur, bunlar, eşitsizlik, pasiflik ve refakate muhtaçlık ile körlüğü abartmak olarak tanımlanmıştır. Türkiye’de 1970’lerde ve hatta günümüzde engel kavramı ile ilgili olarak tıbbi model ile birlikte trajedi modelinin merkeze oturduğu anlaşılmıştır. Engelle ilgili olarak toplum tarafından kırılması zor bir kısır döngü yaratılmıştır. Filmlerde kahramanlar bir anda ve tamamen kör olmakta ve yine aynı hız ve kesinlikte iyileşmektedirler. Bu da sunulan körlük tanımlamasının da gerçeklikten uzak olduğunu göstermektedir. Farklı araştırma soruları ve desenlerle senaristlerin ve yönetmenlerin de katılabileceği takip eden çalışmalar yapılabilir. Filmlerin toplumsal cinsiyet perspektifinden de incelenmesi mümkündür
Raquitismo carencial: a propósito de un caso.
Authors: Chamorro Noceda Luís Alberto , Duarte Marta
Published: October 2018

Resumen: El raquitismo es una enfermedad que se caracteriza por una deficiencia en la osificación de los huesos, afectando a las metáfisis y por tanto a los niños en su etapa de crecimiento, con una expresión clínica común aun teniendo varias etiologías, entre ellas la carencia de vitamina D3, siendo ésta causa poco frecuente en nuestro país debido a la acción de los rayos solares UVB por ser un país subtropical. El motivo de la presentación es el caso de un niño de 2 años 3 meses portador de una hipoplasia renal congénita bilateral, que era sometido a diálisis peritoneal ambulatoria por ERC desde los 3 meses de edad. Ingresó al hospital para ser tratado por disfunción de la diálisis peritoneal causada por obstrucción distal del catéter, en el examen al ingreso se constataron hipocrecimiento y retraso del desarrollo motor importante, así como signos clínicos, radiográficos y de laboratorio de raquitismo activo, presentando en la sangre niveles de vitamina D2 muy bajos lo que reveló ser raquitismo carencial,  iniciándose tratamiento con Calcitriol a 3.000 UI/día, teniendo una buena respuesta a la medicación, mejorando las lesiones óseas y del desarrollo motor comenzando a ponerse de pie y dando pasos con apoyo.

 

Correspondencia: Luís Alberto Chamorro Noceda Correo: cml.chmrr@gmail.com

Conflicto de interés: Los autores declaran no poseer conflicto de interés

Recibido: 04/03/2018 Aceptado: 20/06/2018
EXTRACTION OF COPPER, COBALT AND NICKEL IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS BY EXTRACTANT CYANEX 272
Authors: Воропанова Л. А. , Пухова В. П.
Published: October 2018

Экстрагент марки CYANEX 272, активным компонентом которого является ди(2,4,4-триметилпентил)-фосфиновая кислота (С8Н17)2РООН, эффективен для экстракции ионов меди (II), кобальта (II) и никеля (II). Извлечение ионов металлов с использованием в качестве экстрагента ди(2,4,4-триметилпентил)-фосфиновой кислоты осуществляется за счет образования фосфорорганического комплекса в широком диапазоне рН: медь при рН > 2, кобальт при рН > 3, никель при рН > 5. При этом экстрагируются органической фазой: медь при рН = 3-7, кобальт при рН = 4-7, никель при рН = 6-9, а осаждаются в составе фосфорорганического соединения: медь при рН > 7, кобальт при рН ³ 8, никель при рН ³ 10. Возможность разделения меди (II) и кобальта (II) незначительна, разделение меди (II) и никеля (II) происходит при рН = 4-6, а разделение кобальта (II) и никеля (II) – при рН = 5-6.Полученные результаты экстракции ионов исследованных металлов могут быть использованы не только для переработки технологических растворов, но также для очистки стоков промышленных предприятий от рассматриваемых ионов металлов, шахтных и рудничных вод, растворов кучного и подземного выщелачивания и т.п.
VERIFICATION OF RELIABILITY TECHNICAL DEVICES THROUGH RESOLVING PROBABILITY OF FAILURE AND FAILURE
Authors: Akhmetov J.W.  , Seitova S.M.  , Toibazarov D.B.  , Kadyrbayeva G.T.  , Dauletkulova A.U.  , Issayeva G. B.
Published: October 2018

This article describes the basic concepts and definitions of reliability theory and its applications to problems of probability theory. Probability theory makes it possible to take into account the random nature of events and processes occurring in the system, to form the mathematical foundations of the theory of reliability. The problems on the probability of failure-free operation of the element are considered.One of the main tasks solved in the course of operation and maintenance of technical devices is to ensure their reliable operation. The importance of this problem is due to the complexity of modern technical devices and high values of operating loads (temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.). Reliability refers to the ability of technical devices to perform specified functions, maintaining their performance within the specified limits for the required period of time or the required operating time in certain operating conditions.Reliability as a qualitative characteristic has always been taken into account when solving various issues of operation and maintenance.
Keywords: failure, probability, technical devices, information system, reliability.
O aleitamento materno inserido na telessaúde: revisão integrativa
Authors: Melo Maria do Carmo Barros , Costa Laiana Otto da , Almeida Keitte Mendes , Freitas Nathália Faria de Freitas Faria de
Published: October 2018

O aleitamento materno é considerado uma estratégia de afeto e nutrição efetiva à criança, contribuindo para a redução da morbimortalidade infantil. Método: Pesquisa nas bases de dados indexadas BVS, MEDLINE, COCHRANE e SCIELO utilizando os descritores: aleitamento materno, telemedicina e tecnologia biomédica. Foram incluídos artigos em inglês, espanhol ou português, publicados de 2007 a 2017. Resultados: Encontraram-se 22 artigos e após a seleção pela leitura do título e resumo, dois artigos foram excluídos por não ter sido possível o accesso na íntegra e cinco por não tratarem do foco ou período do estudo. Dessa forma, 15 artigos foram analisados para verificar a adequação ao tema. Discussão: Observou-se que o sistema de monitoramento interativo da amamentação pela internet é uma intervenção promissora para melhorar duração, exclusividade, intensidade da amamentação e diminuição dos sintomas da depressão pós-parto. Trabalhos indicaram que o emprego de ferramentas como sessões de videoconferência, realização de ligações ou envio de mensagens por meio de dispositivos móveis no pré-natal e puerpério corroboraram para implementação da teleamamentação e tele-enfermagem, com resultados positivos à redução da morbimortalidade. Conclusão: Tecnologias proporcionaram melhores resultados em saúde, reduzindo distância entre o binômio mãe-filho e os profissionais de saúde durante o atendimento e após alta hospitalar e contribuindo para o aleitamento materno.
O Sistema Compreensivo de Telemedicina para melhorar os serviços médicos para a população nos países do Caribe.
Authors: Melerzanov Alexander , Natenzon Mikhail , Sidelnikov Konstantin
Published: October 2018

Introdução: Os sistemas modernos de telemedicina baseados nas tecnologias de informação e comunicação são meios efetivos de prestação de serviços médicos para a população e de controle sobre a situação epidemiológica, em áreas rurais e de difícil acesso com sistemas de saúde pública subdesenvolvidos, falta de instalações médicas e pessoal. Método: Para assegurar o desenvolvimento social em países caribenhos considerando a situação econômica difícil é fundamental a implementação do Sistema Compreensivo de Telemedicina (a seguir: CTS). Conclusão: O CTS consiste de duas partes: pontos de consulta e diagnóstico da Rede de Telemedicina baseados em instalações médicas de diferentes níveis e subsistemas de Unidades Laboratório-Diagnóstica Móveis

(MTU) conectados via canais de informação e telecomunicação com pontos de telemedicina em instalações médicas fixas. As MTU serve para tomada de decisões de largo espectro em tarefas médicas. Baseadas em padrões internacionais, as CTS podem ser integradas com sistemas similares ao de outros países e se tornar parte do sistema global de telemedicina.
Comparação entre indicação para encaminhamentos do teleconsultor e do médico de saúde da família: o caso de Betim, Minas Gerais.
Authors: Trento Marco Antônio
Published: October 2018

Introdução: O artigo compara a conduta indicada pelos teleconsultores sobre manter o paciente na unidade com a visão do médico de saúde da família, após a realização de teleconsultorias, no município de Betim, Minas Gerais, em um contexto no qual os médicos estão satisfeitos com a realização de teleconsultorias Método: Estudo transversal, com abordagem descritiva e analítica de 1157 teleconsultorias realizadas por médicos de saúde da família, no período de maio de 2017 a maio de 2018. Resultados: Os médicos do PSF estão satisfeitos com as respostas das teleconsultorias, com 94,5% se situando entre satisfeitos e muito satisfeitos. Quanto à conduta sugerida pelo teleconsultor em geral, em 73,9% das teleconsultorias realizadas, os teleconsultores sugerem que os pacientes fiquem na própria unidade com variação entre as especialidades. Quanto à conduta dos médicos de saúde da família, 44% pretendem manter o paciente na unidade após a realização das teleconsultorias também com variação entre as diversas especialidades. Outros parâmetros também foram analisados. Conclusão: As teleconsultorias possuem uma boa avaliação por parte dos médicos de saúde da família, entretanto há divergências quanto a manutenção do paciente na unidade ou não, apontando mais uma situação de dificuldade no processo de incorporação de telessaúde nas realidades assistenciais.
Membangun Strategi Bersaing Melalui Sumber Daya Strategis dan Dinamika Lingkungan Guna Meningkatkan Kinerja Usaha (Studi Pada Usaha Kecil Menengah di Kabupaten Wonosobo)
Authors: Mahfud Yusqi
Published: October 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan pengaruh sumber daya strategis dan dinamika lingkungan terhadap kinerja usaha melalui strategi bersaing. Sampel dalam penelitin ini adalah pelaku Usaha Kecil Menengah di Kabupaten Wonosobo. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan menggunakan analisis data menggunakan model partial least square multivariate statistic analysis. Peneliti akan mengurus ijin penelitian di pihak-pihak yang berwenang. Setelah semua administrasi beres, peneliti akan mengadakan perjanjian dengan subjek penelitian untuk menentukan waktu yang tepat untuk mengisi kuesioner. Setelah ada kesepakatan waktu, peneliti membagikan kuesioner yang terkait dengan tujuan penelitian. Data mentah yang didapat kemudian disaring untuk mendapatkan data yang layak untuk dianaisis. Langkah berikutnya adalah melakukan analisis data. Dalam tahap ini metode yang dipakai adalah Path Analysis menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan menggunakan analisis data menggunakan model partial least square multivariate statistic analysis. Setelah semua data dianalisis, maka langkah terahir adalah membuat kesimpulan.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Sumber daya strategis  berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja usaha (H1 diterima). Dinamika lingkungan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja usaha (H2 diterima). Sumber daya strategis (SS) berpengaruh positif terhadap Strategi bersaing (SB) diterima (H3 diterima). Sumber daya strategis berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja usaha yang dimediasi oleh Strategi bersaing (H4 diterima). Dinamika lingkungan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja usaha yang dimediasi oleh Strategi bersaing (H5 diterima).

 

Kata Kunci :  sumber daya strategis, dinamika lingkungan, kinerja usaha, strategi bersaing
Floating markets in the Mekong Delta at present day
Authors: Huynh Thu Ngoc
Published: October 2018

This paper is a monographical study about the activities of floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Whereby, we would like to present some activities of floating market sytem in terms of nets of merchandise, ways of consuming as well as factors effecting the current floating market development in the Mekong delta. The paper is written basing on data resources of the Mekong Delta floating markets’ trading activities surveyed by us in December 2012 and in January 2013 and funded by NAFOSTED for the work on “living-earning activities of floating-market Vietnamese merchants in the Mekong Delta: tradition and change”.
A comparison betwween Vietnamese and Khmer in terms of taboo words and euphemism about unwanted things
Authors: Dao Duyen Thi Kim
Published: October 2018

Taboo is the cause of euphemism; taboo goes first then comes euphemism. Taboos and euphemism are not only a part of language but also an expression of a unique culture. Vietnamese and Khmer have much in common in language and culture. For unwanted things, people always use taboos, euphemism and litotes. The paper provides overall similarities as well as differences in one aspect of taboo and euphemism terms in the Vietnamese and Khmer languages about unexpected things. This will result in deeper understanding about characteristics of the two languages, elimination of “culture shock” and good establishment of communicative relationships.
Testing and identifying model for earnings management behavior of the listed companies in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Hien Anh , Pham Trung Thanh
Published: October 2018

A number of different models to identify earnings management behavior have been introduced by researchers. The three most popular ones are model of Jones (1991), Modified-Jones Model of Dechow, Sloan and Sweeney (1995) and the model of Kothari, Leone and Wasley (2005). This study aims to conducts tests in order to find the most suitable model in identifying earnings management behavior of the listed companies in Vietnam; thereby detecting trend in earnings management of these companies’ managers.
Building a information system for looking up contextual technical dictionary
Authors: Ho Thanh Trung , Tran Anh Thi , Nguyen Hoa Khanh
Published: October 2018

The context of technical terms is very important. It is part of information in text which supports users in understanding the exact meaning of technical terms in particular specialized circumstances, especially in education and research. However, most of current dictionary systems only focus on the lookup function and the standard meaning of terms without considering related contexts. In this paper, we proposed the model for searching technical terms and context of terms based on analyzing, evaluating and choosing an optimal algorithm in pattern matching technique. Then, the model was integrated on a dictionary system and experimented on 1500 terms in the context of information system and electronic commerce. This dictionary system supports searching with technical terms both in Vietnamese and English.
GAMBARAN POLA ASUH ORANG TUA PADA ANAK RETARDASI MENTAL (INTELECTUAL DISABILITY) DI SLB BAKTI SIWI SLEMAN
Authors: Duri Dian Rapika , Yati Dwi
Published: October 2018

Background of the Research:The intelectual disability of children is a condition of an abnormal intelligence function that is below average with their own inability appearing before the age of 18 years. Children with mental retardation have low development and intelligence and have difficulties in learning and adapting in the surrounding environment. Parenting patterns of children with intelectual disability is important for their development. Objective: To find out parenting patterns of children with mental retardation (intelectual disability) at SLB BaktiSiwiSleman. Method: This is a non-experimental quantitative research with descriptive approach. The sample of the research was 26 parents selected through total sampling techniques. The instrument was questionnaires. Technique of data analysis using data analysis diskritif with the method of percentage. Finding: The research found the parenting patterns of children with intelectual disability. The data analysis result of 26 respondents revealed that 16 parents (61, 5%) mostly implement authoritative/democratic parenting pattern as the parenting patterns of children with intelectual disability. Meanwhile, there are 2 parents (7, 7%) with permissive parenting patternsand there are 2 other parents implementing authoritarian parenting patterns. Conclusion: The parenting patterns of children with intelectual disability at SLB BaktiSiwiSleman show that there are 16 parents (61, 5%) of 26 parents implement authoritative parenting pattern.
Kew words: Mental retardation (intelectual disability), parenting patterns, picture of caring
O IDEAL DE DIREITOS HUMANOS NOS SISTEMAS REGIONAIS DE PROTEÇÃO
Authors: Grubba Leilane Serratine , Nistler Regiane
Published: October 2018

O artigo tem por tema o ideal de direitos humanos nos Sistemas Regionais de proteção e objetiva analisar a trajetória dos direitos humanos neles construída, no intuito de levantar os elementos que compõem o seu ideal. Trata-se de um estudo conceitual, cuja problemática reside na tentativa de análise do ideal universal dos direitos humanos, a partir das concepções regionais interamericana, africana e europeia. Assim, metodologicamente, o estudo inicia-se com a busca do conceito dos direitos humanos em seu desenvolvimento histórico, fundamental para se entender as instituições e documentos criados principalmente no contexto do pós-guerra. Após, se analisará os Sistemas Regionais de proteção atuais. A partir da análise efetuada, parece que os direitos humanos, principalmente naquilo que se propuseram quanto ao seu ideal, podem estar longe de se efetivarem. Por meio da metodologia dedutiva, o resultado obtido foi a identificação de elementos e fatos que compõem a construção do ideal de direitos humanos.
Effectiveness of phytobiotic for prophylactic non-contagious gastrointestinal diseases in suckling piglets
Authors: Lukashchuk B.O. , Slivinska L.G. , Shcherbatyy A.R.
Published: October 2018

The article presents the results of prophylactic effectiveness phytobiotic feed additive XTRACT™ 6930 for non-contagious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the composition of the basic diet of suckling pigs on modern pig farm. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract make up from 40 to 60% of internal pathology in pigs. Used phytobiotic XTRACT™ 6930 with preventive measures, which had positive influence on oxygen-transport function of blood, hemoglobin synthesis and erythrocytopoesis in animals, as indicated by the number of erythrocytes, MCH and hematocrit in blood of suckling piglets from experimental group. Feeding of XTRACT™ 6930 had also positive influence on leukopoesis, as indicated by increased leukocyte rate in blood of suckling piglets from experimental group within physiological fluctuations. Increase of leukocyte rate can be caused by stimulation of non-specific resistance in piglets, which plays main role in defence of animals during early ontogenesis. As it is known, stabilization of phagocytic activity of leukocytes occurs during first months of age, when the body of pigs is able to synthesize most humoral factors of protection. Application of suckling piglets feed additive XTRACT™ 6930 for 18 days resulted in a positive impact on metabolism: increased levels of total protein, albumin, glucose serum; reduced levels of urea, phosphorus; reduced the activity of ALT, AST, ALP and GGT within physiological fluctuations. The use of phytobiotic feed additive XTRACT™ 6930 in experimental group of piglets increased the survival of piglets from experimental group in sucking period compared with control group of animals by reducing the percentage of morbidity and mortality from non-contagious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Consequently, it was established that the use XTRACT™ 6930 has positive effect on biochemical blood parameters of piglets, decreases their morbidity and mortality before weaning.
Hypoxia Inducible Factor1α in Correlation with Preeclampsia
Authors: Juarsa Hendrik , Tendean Hermie M M , Wantania John E
Published: October 2018

Objective: To know the correlation between Hypoxia Inducible Factor

(HIF)-1α level with preeclampsia.

Method: The study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology

Department of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital. This research was

carried out from April to June 2014. This study is a cross-sectional

analytic approach in preeclampsia and normotensive pregnancy. We

perform cubital venous blood sampling for inspection by 5 ml of serum

and stored it in a refrigerator (-20°C). The level of HIF-1α serum

was done by quantitative ELISA method in Prodia Lab Jakarta.

Result: Seventy six pregnant women with 38 normotensive pregnancies

and 38 preeclampsia, showed a significant association between

the average levels of HIF-1α in the serum of pregnant women

with preeclampsia compared to normotensive pregnancies (p =

0.000).

Conclusion: There is a positive relationship between the levels of

HIF-1α in serum of preeclampsia, in which HIF-1α levels in preeclampsia

was higher than normotensive pregnancies.

[Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2016; 1: 19-22]

Keywords: hypoxia inducible factor-1α, preeclampsia
Heme Oxygenase1 Level in Normotensive Pregnancy and Preeclampsia with Severe Features
Authors: Homenta Christian , Wantania John J , Kaeng Juneke J
Published: October 2018

Objective: To understand the relationship of heme oxygenase-1

(HO-1) level between normotensive pregnancy and preeclampsia

with severe features.

Method: The cross sectional study was conducted in the Department

of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas

Sam Ratulangi/Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou General Hospital Manado. The

subjects consisted of 26 pregnant women with normal blood pressure

and 26 women with severe features of preeclampsia. We took

the patients’ history, general physical examination, and laboratory

assessment. The blood samples were taken from normotensive women

more than 20 weeks of pregnancy and preeclamptic women

with severe features more than 20 weeks of pregnancy. The data obtained

was processed using SPSS 20.0 software. We did the nonparametric

Mann-Whitney test to analyze the relationship between

heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) level in normotensive pregnancy and

preeclampsia with severe features.

Result: The level of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in normotensive

pregnant women was at 3.24 (SD 0.58) ng/ml (95% CI 3.00-3.47),

and the level of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) of preeclamptic women

with severe features was 3.92 (SD 0.73) ng/ml (95% CI 3.62-4.21).

The result of Mann-Whitney test showed p value of 0.001 which

meant that there was significant difference in the level of heme oxygenase-

1 (HO-1) between normotensive women and pre-eclamptic

women with severe features.

Conclusion: There was the relationship between the level of heme

oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and the incidence of preeclampsia with severe

features.

Keywords: heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), normotensive pregnancy, preeclampsia with severe features
Comparison of the Levator Hiatal Area
Authors: Juniarto Muhammad E , Moegni Fernandi
Published: October 2018

Objective: To determine the relationship of the levator hiatal area

among nulliparous, primiparous, and multiparous women so that

we can assess the prevalence of avulsion.

Method: A cross-sectional study design was used by evaluating the

transperineal ultrasound results of all nulliparous, primiparous, and

multiparous women in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of

Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital from May to December 2015. We

analyzed the data through SPSS using one way ANOVA to compare

the levator hiatal dimension among the groups of women during

Valsava maneuver and at rest.

Result: There were significant differences in levator hiatal area

among nulliparous, primiparous, and multiparous women during

Valsalva maneuver and at rest, which the mean (SD) was 22.26

(5.45) cm2 (p=0.028) and 10.70 (2.26) cm2 (p=0.012), respectively.

Levator ani muscle avulsion was occurred in 1 out of 46 (2.2%)

women from the primiparous and multiparous group.

onclusion: There are significant differences in levator hiatal area

during Valsalva and at rest among the groups.

[Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2016; 4-4: 208-211]

Keywords: avulsion, levator hiatal area, multiparous, nulliparous,

primiparous
Unlocking the Genetic Diversity within A Middle-East Panel of Durum Wheat Landraces for Adaptation to Semi-arid Climate
Authors: Abu-Zaitoun Salam Y. , Chandrasekhar Kottakota , Assili Siwar , Shtaya Munqez J. , Jamous Rana M. , Mallah Omar B. , Nashef Kamal , Sela Hanan , Distelfeld Assaf , Alhajaj Nawal , Ali-Shtayeh Mohammed S. , Peleg Zvi , Ben-David Roi
Published: October 2018

Drought is the major environmental factor limiting wheat production worldwide. Developing novel cultivars with greater drought tolerance is the most viable solution to ensure sustainable agricultural production and alleviating threats to food-security. Here we established a core-collection of landraces and modern durum wheat cultivars (WheatME, n = 36), from the Middle East region (Jordan, Palestine and Israel) aiming at unlocking the genetic and morpho-physiological adaptation to semi-arid environment conditions. Interestingly, genetic analysis of the WheatME core-collection could not distinguish the landraces according to their country of origin. Field-based evaluation of the core-collection conducted across range of contrasting environmental conditions: Til-Palestine, Bet-Dagan-Israel and Irbid-Jordan with annual precipitation of 500 mm, 360 mm and 315 mm, respectively. The Til environment showed highest grain yield while the Irbid environment showed the lowest values. Analysis of variance showed a significant Genotype × Environment interaction for plant phenology traits (plant height and heading date) and productivity traits (1000-kernel weight, and grain yield). Principal component analysis showed three main cultivar groups: High yielding lines (modern durum cultivars, and landraces), tall late flowering landraces, and landraces with high grain weight. This knowledge could serve as basis for future breeding efforts to develop new elite cultivars adapted to the Mediterranean Basin’s semi-arid conditions.
Maternal Magnesium Sulfate Supplementation in a Pre-Farrow Diet Improves Factors Important for Piglet Viability
Authors: Plush Kate , Weaver Alice , Staveley Lauren , Van Wettere William
Published: October 2018

Piglet hypoxia during farrowing is common and can lead to increased stillbirth rates, reduced piglet vitality, and an increased risk of preweaning mortality. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) has successfully been used as a neuroprotectant and readily crosses the placenta in humans. Based on this human data, the aim of this study was to determine if maternal dietary supplementation with MgSO4 prior to farrowing would reduce the impact of piglet hypoxia during the peri-natal period. Five days prior to farrowing, Large White × Landrace sows were fed either standard lactation sow diet (Cont; n = 30) or lactation diet supplemented to deliver 21 g/day MgSO4 (Mg; n = 31). There was no effect of treatment on the percentage of stillborn piglets (p > 0.05). However, Mg piglets tended to have higher vitality scores immediately after birth (p < 0.10), were quicker to suck, and had higher day one blood glucose concentrations when compared with Cont piglets (p < 0.05). Furthermore, hypoxic piglets born to Cont sows did not gain weight from birth to 24 h, but Mg piglets did (p < 0.05), suggesting improved colostrum ingestion. In conclusion, MgSO4 may reduce the negative impacts of birth hypoxia, improving piglet vitality, and colostrum intake during the peri-natal period.
Residual Stress in Laser Welding of TC4 Titanium Alloy Based on Ultrasonic laser Technology
Authors: Zhan Yu , Zhang Enda , Ge Yiming , Liu Changsheng
Published: October 2018

Laser welding is widely used in titanium alloy welding due to its high energy density, small heat affected zone, and rapid processing ability. However, problems with laser welding, such as deformation and cracking caused by residual stress, need to be resolved. In this paper, the residual stress in laser welding of TC4 titanium alloy was studied using an ultrasonic laser. The residual stress in titanium alloy plates is considered a plane stress state. A pre-stress loading method is proposed and acoustoelastic coefficients are obtained. Based on the known acoustoelastic coefficients, the transverse and longitudinal residual stresses in laser welding are measured using an ultrasonic laser. The results show that longitudinal residual stress is greater than the transverse stress. The distribution regularity of the residual stress is similar to normal welding, but the tensile stress zone is much narrower. Then, the influence of heat input and welding speed on residual stress is discussed. With increasing heat input, the welding zone widens, and the peak value of the residual stress increases. A higher welding speed should be chosen when the welding power is constant. This research has important significance for the measurement and control of residual stress in the laser welding process.
Self-Consistent Derivation of the Modified Gross–Pitaevskii Equation with Lee–Huang–Yang Correction
Authors: Salasnich Luca
Published: October 2018

We consider a dilute and ultracold bosonic gas of weakly-interacting atoms. Within the framework of quantum field theory, we derive a zero-temperature modified Gross–Pitaevskii equation with beyond-mean-field corrections due to quantum depletion and anomalous density. This result is obtained from the stationary equation of the Bose–Einstein order parameter coupled to the Bogoliubov–de Gennes equations of the out-of-condensate field operator. We show that, in the presence of a generic external trapping potential, the key steps to get the modified Gross–Pitaevskii equation are the semiclassical approximation for the Bogoliubov–de Gennes equations, a slowly-varying order parameter and a small quantum depletion. In the uniform case, from the modified Gross–Pitaevskii equation, we get the familiar equation of state with Lee–Huang–Yang correction.
Quantification of the Transmission Properties of Anisotropic Metasurfaces Illuminated by Finite-Size Beams
Authors: Boutria Mohamed , Ndao Abdoulaye , Baida Fadi
Published: October 2018

The aim of this paper is to present an analytical method to quantitatively address the influence of a focusing illumination on the optical response properties of a metasurface illuminated by a finite-size beam. Most theoretical and numerical studies are performed by considering an infinite periodic structure illuminated by a plane wave. In practice, one deals with a finite-size illumination and structure. The combination of the angular spectrum expansion with a monomodal modal method is used to determine the beam size needed to acquire efficient properties of a metasurface that behaves as an anisotropic plate. Interesting results show that the beam-size can be as small as 5 × 5 periods to recover the results of a plane wave. Other results also show that the beam-size can be used as an extrinsic parameter to enhance the anisotropic metasurface performance and to adjust its expected properties finely (birefringence and/or transmission coefficient). These findings are important for the design of real (finite) structures and can be adapted for experimental conditions to achieve optimized results and take full advantage of the metamaterial properties.
Effects of Individual and Environmental Factors on GPS-Based Time Allocation in Urban Microenvironments Using GIS
Authors: Dėdelė Audrius , Miškinytė Auksė , Česnakaitė Irma , Gražulevičienė Regina
Published: October 2018

Time-activity patterns are an essential part of personal exposure assessment to various environmental factors. People move through different environments during the day and they have different daily activity patterns which are significantly influenced by individual characteristics and the residential environment. In this study, time spent in different microenvironments (MEs) were assessed for 125 participants for 7 consecutive days to evaluate the impact of individual characteristics on time-activity patterns in Kaunas, Lithuania. The data were collected with personal questionnaires and diaries. The global positioning system (GPS) sensor integrated into a smartphone was used to track daily movements and to assess time-activity patterns. The study results showed that behavioral and residential greenness have a statistically significant impact on time spent indoors. These results underline the high influence of the individual characteristics and environmental factors on time spent indoors, which is an important determinant for exposure assessment and health impact assessment studies.
Measurement of Super-Pressure Balloon Deformation with Simplified Digital Image Correlation
Authors: Koseki Kazuki , Matsuo Takuma , Arikawa Shuichi
Published: October 2018

A super pressure balloon (SPB) is an aerostatic balloon that can fly at a constant altitude for an extended period. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has been developing a light-weight, high strength balloon made of thin polyethylene films and diamond-shaped net with high tensile fibers. Previous investigations proved that strength requirements on SPB members are satisfied even though the net covering the SPB sometimes becomes damaged during the inflation test. This may be due to non-uniform expansion, which causes stress concentration, however, no method exists to confirm this hypothesis. In this study, we tested a new method called Simplified Digital Image Correlation method (SiDIC) to check if it can measure the displacement of the SPB by using a rubber balloon. After measuring the measurement accuracy of the Digital Image Correlation method (DIC) and SiDIC, we applied both DIC and SiDIC to a rubber balloon covered just with the net. Interestingly, SiDIC entailed a smaller amount of data but could measure the deformation more accurately than DIC. In addition, assuming the stress concentration, one part of the net was bonded to the balloon to restrict the deformation. SiDIC properly identified the undeformed region.
Robust Scale Adaptive Visual Tracking with Correlation Filters
Authors: Li Chunbao , Yang Bo
Published: October 2018

Visual tracking is a challenging task in computer vision due to various appearance changes of the target object. In recent years, correlation filter plays an important role in visual tracking and many state-of-the-art correlation filter based trackers are proposed in the literature. However, these trackers still have certain limitations. Most of existing trackers cannot well deal with scale variation, and they may easily drift to the background in the case of occlusion. To overcome the above problems, we propose a Correlation Filters based Scale Adaptive (CFSA) visual tracker. In the tracker, a modified EdgeBoxes generator, is proposed to generate high-quality candidate object proposals for tracking. The pool of generated candidate object proposals is adopted to estimate the position of the target object using a kernelized correlation filter based tracker with HOG and color naming features. In order to deal with changes in target scale, a scale estimation method is proposed by combining the water flow driven MBD (minimum barrier distance) algorithm with the estimated position. Furthermore, an online updating schema is adopted to reduce the interference of the surrounding background. Experimental results on two large benchmark datasets demonstrate that the CFSA tracker achieves favorable performance compared with the state-of-the-art trackers.
Walter Benjamin on the Video Screen: Storytelling and Game Narratives
Authors: Kocurek Carly A.
Published: October 2018

Walter Benjamin’s 1936 essay, “The Storyteller” (2006) defines storytelling as a mode of communication that is defined in part by its ability to offer listeners “counsel”, or meaningful wisdom or advice. This article considers the earmarks of storytelling as defined by Benjamin and by contemporary writer Larry McMurtry and argues this type of narrative experience can be offered via interactive media and, in particular, video games. After identifying the key characteristics of storytelling as set forth by Benjamin, the article proposes and advocates for a set of key characteristics of video game storytelling. In doing so, the article argues that effective narrative immersion can offer what Benjamin calls counsel, or wisdom, by refusing to provide pat answers or neat conclusions and suggests these as strategies for game writers and developers who want to provide educational or transformative experiences. Throughout, the article invokes historic and contemporary video games, asking for careful consideration of the ways in which games focused on sometimes highly personal narratives rely on storytelling techniques that instruct and transform and that can provide a rich framework for the design and writing of narrative games.
Synergistic Effect of Combinations Containing EDTA and the Antimicrobial Peptide AA230, an Arenicin-3 Derivative, on Gram-Negative Bacteria
Authors: Umerska Anita , Strandh Magnus , Cassisa Viviane , Matougui Nada , Eveillard Matthieu , Saulnier Patrick
Published: October 2018

The worldwide occurrence of resistance to standard antibiotics and lack of new antibacterial drugs demand new strategies to treat complicated infections. Hence, the aim of this study was to examine the antibacterial activities of an antimicrobial peptide, arenicin-3 derivative AA230, and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as well as the two compounds in combination against Gram-negative bacteria. AA230 showed strong antibacterial activity against all of the studied standard strains and clinical isolates, with minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging between 1 µg/mL and 8 µg/mL. AA230 exhibited a bactericidal mode of action. EDTA inhibited the growth of Acinetobacter baumannii at 500–1000 µg/mL. Strains of Acinetobacter baumannii were found to be more susceptible to EDTA than Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Escherichia coli. The antibacterial effects of both AA230 and EDTA were independent of the antibiotic resistance patterns. Indifference to synergistic activity was observed for AA230 and EDTA combinations using checkerboard titration. In time-kill studies, a substantial synergistic interaction between AA230 and EDTA was detected against all of the tested strains. The addition of EDTA enabled a 2–4-fold decrease in the AA230 dose. In conclusion, AA230 could have potential applications in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-negative organisms, and its effect can be potentiated by EDTA.
Rapid Multiplexed Detection on Lateral-Flow Devices Using a Laser Direct-Write Technique
Authors: He Peijun J. W. , Katis Ioannis N. , Eason Robert W. , Sones Collin L.
Published: October 2018

Paper-based lateral flow devices (LFDs) are regarded as ideal low-cost diagnostic solutions for point-of-care (POC) scenarios that allow rapid detection of a single analyte within a fluidic sample, and have been in common use for a decade. In recent years, there has been an increasing need for rapid and simultaneous detection of multiple analytes present within a single sample and to facilitate this, we report here a novel solution—detection using a multi-path LFD created via the precise partitioning of the single flow-path of a standard LFD using our previously reported laser direct-write (LDW) technique. The multiple flow-paths allow the simultaneous detection of the different analytes individually within each of the parallel channels without any cross-reactivity. The appearance of coloured test lines in individual channels indicates the presence of the different analytes within a sample. We successfully present the use of a LDW-patterned multi-path LFD for multiplexed detection of a biomarker panel comprising C-reactive protein (CRP) and Serum amyloid A-1 (SAA1), used for the diagnosis of bacterial infections. Overall, we demonstrate the use of our LDW technique in the creation of a novel LFD that enables multiplexed detection of two inflammation markers within a single LFD providing a detection protocol that is comparatively more efficient than the standard sequential multiplexing procedure.
An Aptamer-Based Capacitive Sensing Platform for Specific Detection of Lung Carcinoma Cells in the Microfluidic Chip
Authors: Nguyen Ngoc-Viet , Yang Chun-Hao , Liu Chung-Jung , Kuo Chao-Hung , Wu Deng-Chyang , Jen Chun-Ping
Published: October 2018

Improvement of methods for reliable and early diagnosis of the cellular diseases is necessary. A biological selectivity probe, such as an aptamer, is one of the candidate recognition layers that can be used to detect important biomolecules. Lung cancer is currently a typical cause of cancer-related deaths. In this work, an electrical sensing platform is built based on amine-terminated aptamer modified-gold electrodes for the specific, label-free detection of a human lung carcinoma cell line (A549). The microdevice, that includes a coplanar electrodes configuration and a simple microfluidic channel on a glass substrate, is fabricated using standard photolithography and cast molding techniques. A procedure of self-assembly onto the gold surface is proposed. Optical microscope observations and electrical impedance spectroscopy measurements confirm that the fabricated microchip can specifically and effectively identify A549 cells. In the experiments, the capacitance element that is dominant in the change of the impedance is calculated at the appropriate frequency for evaluation of the sensitivity of the biosensor. Therefore, a simple, inexpensive, biocompatible, and selective biosensor that has the potential to detect early-stage lung cancer would be developed.