bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seasonal Pattern in the Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Southern Sweden
Authors: Katsarou Anastasia , Claesson Rickard , Ignell Claes , Shaat Nael , Berntorp Kerstin
Published: December 2016

Aim. The aim of this study was to examine seasonal patterns in glucose tolerance and in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Methods. Altogether, 11 538 women underwent a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in the twenty-eighth week of pregnancy during the years 2003–2005 in southern Sweden. GDM was defined by the 2-h capillary glucose concentration in the OGTT (≥8.9 mmol/L). Chi-squared test, analysis of variance, and regression analyses were used for statistical evaluations.Results. The seasonal frequency of GDM ranged from 3.3% in spring to 5.5% in summer (p<0.0001). Mean 2-h glucose concentrations followed the same seasonal trend, with a difference of 0.15 mmol/L between winter and summer (p<0.0001). The 2-h glucose level increased by 0.009 mmol/L for every degree increase in temperature (p<0.0001). In regression analysis, summer (June–August) was associated with increased 2-h glucose level (p<0.001) and increased frequency of GDM compared to the other seasons (odds ratio 1.51, 95% confidence interval 1.24–1.83, andp<0.001).Conclusions. Our findings suggest seasonal variation in the 2-h glucose concentration in the OGTT and in the proportion of women diagnosed with GDM, with a peak in the summer.
A New Neurocognitive Interpretation of Shoulder Position Sense during Reaching: Unexpected Competence in the Measurement of Extracorporeal Space
Authors: Paolucci Teresa , Zangrando Federico , Piccinini Giulia , Sciarra Federico , Pallotta Rocco , Mannocci Alice , la Torre Giuseppe , Bini Fabiano , Marinozzi Franco , Gumina Stefano , Padua Luca , Saraceni Vincenzo Maria
Published: December 2016

Background. The position sense of the shoulder joint is important during reaching.Objective. To examine the existence of additional competence of the shoulder with regard to the ability to measure extracorporeal space, through a novel approach, using the shoulder proprioceptive rehabilitation tool (SPRT), during reaching.Design. Observational case-control study.Methods. We examined 50 subjects: 25 healthy and 25 with impingement syndrome with a mean age [years] of 64.52 +/− 6.98 and 68.36 +/− 6.54, respectively. Two parameters were evaluated using the SPRT: the integration of visual information and the proprioceptive afferents of the shoulder (Test 1) and the discriminative proprioceptive capacity of the shoulder, with the subject blindfolded (Test 2). These tasks assessed the spatial error (in centimeters) by the shoulder joint in reaching movements on the sagittal plane.Results. The shoulder had proprioceptive features that allowed it to memorize a reaching position and reproduce it (error of 1.22 cm to 1.55 cm in healthy subjects). This ability was lower in the impingement group, with a statistically significant difference compared to the healthy group (p<0.05by Mann–Whitney test).Conclusions. The shoulder has specific expertise in the measurement of the extracorporeal space during reaching movements that gradually decreases in impingement syndrome.
Frequency Domain Spectral Element Model for the Vibration Analysis of a Thin Plate with Arbitrary Boundary Conditions
Authors: Park Ilwook , Kim Taehyun , Lee Usik
Published: December 2016

We propose a new spectral element model for finite rectangular plate elements with arbitrary boundary conditions. The new spectral element model is developed by modifying the boundary splitting method used in our previous study so that the four corner nodes of a finite rectangular plate element become active. Thus, the new spectral element model can be applied to any finite rectangular plate element with arbitrary boundary conditions, while the spectral element model introduced in the our previous study is valid only for finite rectangular plate elements with four fixed corner nodes. The new spectral element model can be used as a generic finite element model because it can be assembled in any plate direction. The accuracy and computational efficiency of the new spectral element model are validated by a comparison with exact solutions, solutions obtained by the standard finite element method, and solutions from the commercial finite element analysis package ANSYS.
Neuroendocrine Differentiation in Breast Cancer: Clinicopathological Significance of Bcl-2 Positive Solid Papillary Carcinoma
Authors: Okubo Yoichiro , Okubo Takuji , Okubo Yoshimi , Ishiwatari Takao
Published: December 2016

Solid papillary carcinoma (SPC) is considered a rare malignant breast tumor. Maluf and Koerner first reported this disease entity as a special type of ductal carcinoma in situ with several characteristic histopathological features, including low-grade cellular atypia, intracellular or extracellular mucin deposition, and solid papillary growth pattern, as well as neuroendocrine differentiation. The present paper describes a case of SPC with bcl-2 expression, which is known as a marker for malignancy of neuroendocrine tumors. Interestingly, despite bcl-2 expression being a poor prognostic indicator of neuroendocrine tumors, the patient with this tumor has achieved long-term survival (approximately 6 years) at the time of writing this report. Because previous investigators reported that bcl-2 expression might play a role in the inhibition of the development of breast cancer, we suggest that bcl-2 expression might reflect a good prognosis in patients with SPC, rather than being a poor prognostic indicator, as it is in several types of neuroendocrine tumor. However, to confirm this hypothesis, further investigation is required.
Evaluation of Quality of Life and Care Needs of Turkish Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Authors: Yasar Neslisah , Akin Semiha
Published: December 2016

This descriptive study explored the quality of life and care needs of Turkish patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The study sample consisted of 100 hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. Their quality of life was assessed using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplant Scale. The mean patient age was 44.99 ± 13.92 years. Changes in sexual functions, loss of hair, loss of taste, loss of appetite, and sleep disturbances were the most common symptoms. The quality of life of transplant patients was moderately affected; the functional well-being and social/family well-being subscales were the most adversely and least negatively affected (12.13 ± 6.88) dimensions, respectively. Being female, being between 50 and 59 years of age, being single, having a chronic disease, and having a history of hospitalization were associated with lower quality of life scores. Interventions to improve functional status, physical well-being, and emotional status of patients during the transplantation process may help patients cope with treatment-related impairments more effectively. Frequent screening and management of patient symptoms in order to help patients adapt to life following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are crucial for meeting care needs and developing strategies to improve their quality of life.
Endoscopic Approaches to the Treatment of Variceal Hemorrhage in Hemodialysis-Dependent Patients
Authors: Huang Xiaoquan , Ma Lili , Zeng Xiaoqing , Wang Jian , Chen Jie , Chen Shiyao
Published: December 2016

Background. Esophagogastric variceal hemorrhage leads to challenging situation in chronic kidney disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Aims. To determine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic approaches to patients with hemodialysis-dependent concomitant with esophagogastric varices. Methods. Medical records were reviewed from January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2015, in our hospital. Five consecutive hemodialysis-dependent patients with variceal hemorrhage who underwent endoscopic treatments were retrospectively studied. Results. The median age of the patients was 54 years (range 34–67 years) and the median follow-up period was 21.3 months (range 7–134 months). All the patients received a total of three times heparin-free hemodialysis 24 hours before and no more than 24 hours and 72 hours after endoscopic treatment. They successfully had endoscopic variceal ligation, endoscopic injection sclerotherapy, and/or N-butyl cyanoacrylate injection. The short-term efficacy is satisfying and long-term follow-up showed episodes of rebleeding. Conclusions. Endoscopic approaches are the alternative options in the treatment of upper gastroenterology variceal hemorrhage in hemodialysis-dependent patients without severe complications.
Vultures and people: Local perceptions of a low-density vulture population in the eastern mid-hills of Nepal
Authors: Phuyal Sunita , Ghimire Hemant R. , Shah Karan B. , Baral Hem S.
Published: December 2016

The cause for rapid decline of the South Asian vulture population in 1990s was unknown for many years until diclofenac was proved to be the main reason for such decline in 2004.  The vulture populations from Nepal has also undergone rapid decline that causes low awareness among people about its ecological importance.  For declining species that have large range and are mostly associated with humans, people’s attitudes can have direct effects on their survival because of the multiple linkages and potential for both positive and negative impacts of human behaviour for these large scavengers.  However, little is known about vultures in the eastern mid-hills of Nepal.  Therefore, we conducted a study in Ramechhap, a district in the eastern mid-hills of Nepal, to assess the vultures’ status and human relations using transect and questionnaire surveys respectively.  Himalayan Griffons Gyps himalayensis and Egyptian Vultures Neophron percnopterus were found in the area, and the majority of respondents interviewed had a positive attitude towards vultures (58.8%) and their conservation (47.3%).  Although neglected in previous studies, a neutral attitude (20% towards vultures and 15.8% towards vulture conservation) can be significant (largely related to ignorance) and can be readily turned to negative due to the vulture’s carcass consuming behaviour and lack of conventional appeal to many people, with implications for the success of a conservation programme.  In our study, carcass scarcity appeared to be an increasing concern with about 90% of the respondents reporting burying cattle carcasses, and that this practice has recently increased.  In the course of the study period, however, two (unburied) carcasses were observed.  Our study found that nimesulide, a potentially toxic NSAID for vultures, was used for veterinary purpose in the study area, which could be a serious threat to vultures.  Other human activities such as carcass poisoning pose threats to vultures in the study area.  Therefore, for long term vulture conservation, local attitudes and behaviour should be considered along with ecological aspects of vultures.
On the discovery of Dimeria hohenackeri (Poaceae) from the Andaman Islands, a hitherto known endemic and endangered grass species of southwestern peninsular India
Authors: Naik Mudavath Chennakesava , Kumar Midigesi Anil , Rao Boyina Ravi Prasad
Published: December 2016

Dimeria hohenackeri is an endemic and endangered species of south-western India is discovered from Andaman Islands and forms a new distributional record to Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Chemical restraint of captive Kinkajous Potos flavus (Schreber, 1774) (Carnivora: Procyonidae) using a ketamine, xylazine and midazolam combination and reversal with yohimbine
Authors: Lescano Jesús , Quevedo Miryam , Ramos Milagros , Fernández Víctor
Published: December 2016

Detailed information on the anaesthetic and cardiorespiratory effects of drug combinations used for the chemical immobilization of Kinkajous (Potos flavus) is scarce.  This study assessed the effects of ketamine (2.5mg/kg), xylazine (1mg/kg) and midazolam (0.5mg/kg) combination in P. flavus.  Five clinically healthy adult Kinkajous of both sexes were included.  Heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and body temperature were recorded at five-minute intervals for 25 minutes.  Then, animals received 0.125mg/kg of yohimbine by intramuscular injection.  Anaesthetic depth was assessed based on stimulus response and muscle tone.  Induction, immobilization, and recovery periods were recorded and qualitatively assessed based on the absence of adverse effects.  The durations of the induction, immobilization, and recovery periods were 9.42±1.73, 33.33±2.16, and 31.37±5.82 minutes.  All periods showed good quality and adequate anaesthetic depth was achieved.  Mean heart and respiratory rates were 99±20 beats/minute and 44±9 breaths/minute.  Both parameters decreased over the duration of the anaesthesia but they did not reach levels suggesting either bradycardia or bradypnea.  Mean body temperature was 37.1±1.5 0C and it also showed a decreasing trend over the duration of the anaesthesia.  Mean oxygen saturation was 92±6% and it showed a mildly increasing trend over the duration of the anesthesia.  Mean blood pressure was 129±23 mmHg and mild to moderate hypertension was observed.  No mortality occurred and no adverse effects were observed in any of the individuals during the three months following immobilization.  The assessed anaesthetic combination effectively immobilized the P. flavus individuals, provided good quality and acceptable duration of both induction and recovery periods.  It should, however, not be used in Kinkajous with either known hypertension record or pre-existing target organ disease (e.g., renal failure, retinopathy).
Feasibility of Automated Propofol Sedation for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Pilot Study
Authors: Zaouter Cédrick , Hemmerling Thomas M. , Mion Stefano , Leroux Lionel , Remy Alain , Ouattara Alexandre
Published: December 2016

BACKGROUND:

Recently, several trials have shown that closed-loop sedation is feasible. No study has used automated sedation in extremely frail patients, such as those scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We developed and tested a novel automated sedation system for this kind of population and surgery. The system integrates a decision support system that detects respiratory and hemodynamic events via smart alarms, which provide pertinent/related clinical suggestions and treatment options. The main objective was the feasibility of closed-loop sedation, defined as successful automated sedation without manual override. Secondary qualitative observations were clinical and controller performance.

METHODS:

Twenty patients scheduled for elective TAVI were enrolled. Sedation was administered via a closed-loop delivery system designed for propofol. The clinical performance of sedation was the efficacy to maintain a bispectral index (BIS) of 65. To evaluate the sedation performance, BIS values were stratified into 4 categories: excellent, very good, good, and inadequate sedation control, defined as BIS values within 10%, ranging from 11% to 20%, ranging from 21% to 30%, or >30% from the target value, respectively. The controller performance was calculated using Varvel parameters. Critical respiratory and hemodynamic events were documented. The former was defined as peripheral oxygen saturation <92% and/or respiratory rate <8/min, whereas the latter was considered a mean arterial pressure <60 mm Hg and/or heart rate <40 bpm.

RESULTS:

Automated sedation was successful in 19 patients undergoing TAVI. One patient was excluded from the final analysis because of conversion to general anesthesia. The secondary observations revealed that the clinical performance allowed an excellent to good control during 69% (99% confidence interval, 53%–77%; interquartile range, 59%–79%) of the sedation time. Fifteen patients presented critical respiratory episodes, with a median of 3 events per hour of sedation. Six patients presented critical hemodynamic episodes, with a median of 2 events per hour of procedure.

CONCLUSIONS:

The automated closed-loop sedation system tested could be used successfully for patients scheduled for a TAVI procedure. The results showed a satisfactory clinical performance of sedation control.
Relevant methods in costume design in the context of the culture of Postmodern
Authors: Ермилова Дарья , Ermilova Darya
Published: December 2016

The article is dedicated to the analysis of design methods in modern design being related with postmodernism aesthetics. Subject of research – is creative design methods. The aim of the study is to examine the methods characteristic of postmodern culture, which are used in the costume design. The hypothesis of the study – is typical interpretation methods of the tradition in postmodern – eclectic, collage (the method of citations), citation, deconstruction, parody, ironic pastiche, vintage, and used in costume design. The study used the cultural studies approach, considering modern project activities as a part of the culture of postmodernism, a systematic approach that allows revealing the relationship of aesthetic theories with practice, the specific design, aesthetic approach in the analysis of the characteristics of postmodernism, art analysis for costume design. It is proved that the modern costume designers are actively using methods of postmodernism that allow you to create a diverse environment reflecting the changing and diverse needs of man. Analysis of design practice in the context of postmodernism allowed to reveal when the costume design together with General cultural processes were first analyzed design methods in costume design which related to the category of comic – ironic pastiche, parody, playing with meanings, techniques of wit, considered in connection with other methods of postmodernism: eclectic, a collage, a transgression. The study of current design methods in costume design, on the one hand, complements insufficiently explored area in the theory of design. On the other hand, the results of the study can be used in curriculum development and teaching of professional disciplines profile “costume Design” directions 54.03.01 Design – costume design, history of design, history of fashion houses. In the future will be explored current design methods in costume design related to environmental aesthetics.
Corporate culture of the organization and improvement of the service quality in the conditions of society transformation (on the example of University activities)
Authors: Дмитриева Ирина , Dmitrieva Irina , Шелекета Владислав , Sheleketa Vladislav , Копылов Сергей , Kopylov Sergey , Прибытков Юрий , Pribytkov Yuriy
Published: December 2016

In the context of a social and cultural situation of post-industrial society, and also in a social political situation of “the transformed society” the article examines the problem of an involvement and degree of the last in the processes happening in the organization. Authors suggest to look at system of relations from social and psychological interrelation between a corporate and organizational culture. Relevance of this consideration is caused by the fact that in cases of the small and growing organizations there is no side between organizational and corporate cultures owing to their formation. Using system approach, authors consider a corporate culture in the conditions of modern service that means from a line item of quality characteristics of the product received “at the exit”. On the example of activities of research university authors come to a conclusion that the corporate culture represents the system characteristic of the organization, creating service level as service qualities. In this sense transition on new education forms at the higher school predetermines new features and, in general, understanding of education as system of educational services. Improvement of training methods in view of a strong competition among higher education institutions for students are caused not by cynical conditions of crisis of education and culture, but by the real social and economic, and also demographic situation. All parameters of activity of the organization are connected among themselves and with the product, – in this case –with the result of training. So, fixed professional growth creates a favorable competitive environment in the organization for the staff of higher education institutions that promotes the fixed growth of advanced training (including defense of theses and getting degree etc.).
Development of merchant business on the Russian North in XVIII century in aspect of the idea of poverty (based on the historical prose)
Authors: Красильникова Светлана , Krasilnikova Svetlana
Published: December 2016

The article studies the most important paradigm of the existence of entrepreneurship in Russia – the idea of poverty on the basis of analysis of literary and historical sources that contains descriptions of the events of the merchant environment in the Russian North. It is illustrated by the historiographic overview of texts-sources of the XVIII century. In the analysis of the narrative intentions of the Northern Russian historiography we can clearly identify semantic strategy – existential model of life as a debt (responsibility, obligation), love (kindness, mercy, unity, catholicity), faith (trust in a higher principle, faith, hope), and sacrifice (dedication, donations, help, support). All these vital vectors intersect in the semantic space of historical essays and emanate from a single semantic paradigm of “poverty”. These principles have a great influence on the development of the business environment in Russia. From the standpoint of the theory of everyday life it is important to explore historical documents in the framework of the semiotic approach and reveal the specific social actions and communicative acts in them. The literary fact is fixed in culture, while continuing to live in the space of this culture in the form of characters, plots, motives. And this literary sign always points to another sign, leading in turn to a new, hidden sign of the culture. The research intention in this case is directed towards the interpretation of a text sign, opening the code and the comprehension of cultural meaning. In this context, the signs and meanings of historical documentary sources are not just verbal constructions, but the complex cultural forms which keep all strata and sections of past cultural epochs and fixed “nobiological collec- tive memory” (Lotman). In addition, studying historical texts it is necessary to consider the modern anthropological theory of culture, in which the latter is regarded as a value space (C. Geertz).
Associations of selected lower urinary tract symptoms with biographical context in patients of a day hospital for neurotic disorders
Authors: Skalski Michał , Sobański Jerzy , Golabek Tomasz , Świerkosz Agata , Klasa Katarzyna , Przydacz Mikołaj , Rutkowski Krzysztof , Dembińska Edyta , Mielimąka Michał , Cyranka Katarzyna , Chłosta Piotr , Dudek Dominika
Published: December 2016

Cel pracy

Ocena związku subiektywnie ocenianych okoliczności biograficznych i skarg z zakresu dolnego odcinka układu moczowego sprawozdawanych przez pacjentów z zaburzeniami nerwicowymi i osobowości.

Metoda

Retrospektywna analiza współwystępowania okoliczności biograficznych opisanych w ustrukturowanym wywiadzie kwestionariuszowym (ankiecie życiorysowej) z częstomoczem i bezwiednym oddawaniem moczu zgłoszonymi przez 3929 pacjentów dziennego oddziału leczenia zaburzeń nerwicowych w wypełnianych przed kwalifikacją do leczenia kwestionariuszach objawowych.

Wyniki

Zgłaszanie objawu częstego oddawania moczu wiąże się u pacjentów oddziału dziennego leczenia nerwic z trudnościami w okresie dzieciństwa i adolescencji (m.in. poczuciem gorszości rodziny oraz poczuciem gorszości w rodzeństwie, niższym wykształceniem rodziców), a także z zakłóceniami wychowania seksualnego (nie uświadomieniem przed 18rż, karaniem za masturbację), oraz konfliktami w związku (nienawiścią, niechęcią do partnera, nie komunikowaniem się wprost), jak również zaburzoną historią/motywacją do jego powstania (szczególnie zawarciem małżeństwa pod naciskiem/przymusem lub z powodu zobowiązań) (...)

Wnioski

W analizowanej grupie pacjentów z zaburzeniami nerwicowymi i osobowości wybrane dolegliwości z zakresu układu moczowego okazały się wiązać zarówno z niekorzystnymi okolicznościami życiowymi z okresu dzieciństwa i adolescencji (co mogłoby wskazywać na tendencje do regresji oraz przetrwały charakter przeżywania dysfunkcji rodziny pochodzenia m.in. doznawania sytuacji opuszczenia) jak i ze stanowiącym w większym lub mniejszym stopniu ich konsekwencje dysfunkcjami wieku dorosłego - związku/małżeństwa oraz funkcjonowania zawodowego i radzenia sobie w sferze finansowej. Te powiązania, wskazują na prawdopodobne znaczenie tych obszarów przeżywania u pacjentów – nie tylko oddziałów dziennych i nie tylko placówek psychiatrycznych zgłaszających ‘skargi pseudo-urologiczne’, lecz także przynajmniej części pacjentów urologicznych – zgłaszających się faktycznie z powodu zaburzeń nerwicowych, szczególnie występujących pod postacią somatyczną.
Assessment of depressiveness in population. Psychometric evaluation of the Polish version of the CESD-R
Authors: Koziara Karolina
Published: December 2016

Cel pracy

Psychometryczna ocena rzetelności i użyteczności polskiego tłumaczenia skali CESD-R, poprawionej wersji skali skali CES-D, do oceny depresyjności w populacji.

Metoda

W internetowym badaniu wzięło udział 260 osób (kobiety i mężczyźni), wszystkie wypełniały skalę CESD-R. Dla porównania zastosowano również badanie Inwentarzem Depresji Becka. Przeprowadzono analizę rzetelności metodą Cronbacha oraz metodą połówkową (parzyste-nieparzyste). Analogicznie do oryginalnej (anglojęzycznej) publikacji, dokonano również analizy czynnikowej, dzięki której uzyskano 3 grupy czynników. Dodatkowo porównano wyniki uzyskane na skali CESD-R z wynikami uzyskanymi w Inwentarzu Depresji Becka.

Wyniki

Uzyskano wysoką rzetelność skali CESD-R, dla alfa Cronbacha wynik równa się 0,95, dla analizy metodą połówkową, przy zastosowaniu wzoru Spearmana-Browna α = 0,95. Dzięki analizie czynnikowej, wyodrębniono 3 główne czynniki skali - poznawczo-afektywne, fizyczne oraz autodestrukcyjne.

Wnioski

Polska wersja skali CESD-R uzyskała wystarczająco dobre wskaźniki psychometryczne (rzetelność powyżej 0,7), aby stosować ją do oceny depresyjności w populacji. Ocena użyteczności w diagnozie indywidualnej wymaga dalszych badań, jednak uzyskane w tym badaniu wyniki pozwalają mieć nadzieję, że skala CESD-R możliwa będzie do stosowania przynajmniej jako wstępne narzędzie diagnostyczne w praktyce klinicznej.
The assessment of schizotypy by the O-LIFE (Oxford-Liverpool Inventory for Feelings and Experiences) in patients with schizophrenia and affective disorders
Authors: Dembińska-Krajewska Daria , Rybakowski Janusz
Published: December 2016

Cel pracy

Celem pracy była ocena schizotypii za pomocą skali Oxford-Liverpool Inventory for Feelings and Experiences (O-LIFE) w grupie chorych na schizofrenię, chorobę afektywną dwubiegunową (ChAD) oraz chorobę afektywną jednobiegunową (depresję okresową - ChAJ). Istotnym elementem badania było porównanie – w kontekście podobieństwa – wyników uzyskanych w schizofrenii i ChAD, oraz – w kontekście różnicy – wyników uzyskanych w ChAD i ChAJ.

Metoda

W badaniu wzięło udział 58 chorych na schizofrenię (35 mężczyzn, 23 kobiety, średnia wieku = 34,0, SD = 9,8), 52 pacjentów z ChAD (22 mężczyzn, 30 kobiet, średnia wieku = 40,3, SD = 13,6) i 57 osoby z ChAJ (24 mężczyzn, 33 kobiety, średnia wieku = 50,2, SD = 11,9) leczonych w Klinice Psychiatrii Dorosłych Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Poznaniu. Dla oceny schizotypii wykorzystano pełną wersję kwestionariusza O-LIFE (104 pytania), obejmującą takie wymiary jak niezwykłe doznania, dezorganizacja poznawcza, introwersja-anhedonia oraz zachowania impulsywne i niezgodne z regułami.

Wyniki

Największe różnice między poszczególnymi grupami diagnostycznymi stwierdzono w odniesieniu do wymiarów „niezwykłe doznania” i „zachowania impulsywne”. Podobieństwa między schizofrenią i ChAD dotyczyły poziomu niezwykłych doznań, dezorganizacji poznawczej oraz introwersji/anhedonii. Różnice między ChAD i ChAJ występowały w zakresie niezwykłych doznań i zachowań impulsywnych.

Wnioski

Badanie schizotypii w trzech grupach diagnostycznych (w tym po raz pierwszy w ChA) pozwoliło na odniesienie się do współczesnych koncepcji patogenetycznych i klinicznych dotyczących podobieństwa schizofrenii i ChAD oraz różnic między dwoma grupami zaburzeń afektywnych.
Eating habits and the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with recurrent depressive disorders
Authors: Stefańska Ewa , Wendołowicz Agnieszka , Cwalina Urszula , Konarzewska Beata , Waszkiewicz Napoleon , Ostrowska Lucyna
Published: December 2016

Cel pracy

Cel. Celem badań była ocena zawartości kwasów tłuszczowych oraz aterogenności całodziennych racji pokarmowych pacjentów z zaburzeniami depresyjnymi nawracającymi w aspekcie zagrożenia chorobami układu krążenia.

Metoda

Metoda. Badaniem objęto 126 osób (62 osoby z rozpoznaniem zaburzeń depresyjnych nawracających i 64 zdrowych ochotników). W ocenie ilościowej żywienia wykorzystano 24-godzinny wywiad żywieniowy. W ocenie stanu odżywienia wykorzystano pomiary antropometryczne, biochemiczne i analizę składu ciała.

Wyniki

Wyniki. Diety 40% badanych kobiet i 55% mężczyzn ocenione wskaźnikiem Keys'a były aterogenne. Proporcja między zawartością WKT a NKT wynosiła odpowiednio 0,3 (kobiety) i 0,2 (mężczyźni) przy wartościach zalecanych ≥1. Nie odnotowano w grupie kobiet istotnych korelacji pomiędzy wybranymi cechami klinicznymi choroby a składnikami diety i danymi biochemicznymi stanu odżywienia. Zaobserwowano jedynie, iż większe nasilenie objawów depresyjnych istotnie ujemnie wpływało na stężenie glukozy we krwi kobiet. Odnotowano również, iż w grupie kobiet z depresją wraz z wiekiem zmniejszało się spożycie tłuszczów ogółem oraz cholesterolu pokarmowego. W grupie badanych mężczyzn nie wykazano istotnych statystycznie korelacji pomiędzy ocenianymi zmiennymi.

Wnioski

Wnioski. Nieprawidłowa struktura energii, jak i skład racji pokarmowych badanych może w przyszłości przyczyniać się do rozwoju chorób układu sercowo-naczyniowego, utrudniając też utrzymanie zdrowia psychicznego.
Behavioral genetics in Polish print news media between 2000 and 2014
Authors: Domaradzki Jan
Published: December 2016

Cel pracy

Celem tekstu jest ukazanie, jak media drukowane w Polsce opisują związki genetyki z zachowaniem i jakie wizerunki genetyki behawioralnej w nich dominują.

Metoda

Dokonano analizy treści i analizy ramowej 72 artykułów prasowych opublikowanych w latach 2000-2014 na łamach czterech polskich tygodników: Polityka, Wprost, Newsweek Polska i Przekrój.

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We wszystkich publikacjach opisywano w sumie dwadzieścia jeden różnych zachowań, do których opisu wykorzystywano sześć głównych ram interpretacyjnych: esencjalną, materialną, deterministyczną, probabilistyczną, optymistyczną i pesymistyczną. Szczególnie wyraźna była przy tym tendencja do opisywania ludzkiego zachowania w kategoriach genetycznego esencjalizmu, redukcjonizmu i determinizmu. Niemal połowa publikacji koncentrowała się bowiem na genetycznych uwarunkowaniach zachowań i brak w nich było odniesień do uwarunkowań poligenowych czy środowiskowych. Nadto, choć większość artykułów miała charakter zbalansowany, to częściej akcentowano korzyści płynących z odkrycia niż potencjalne zagrożenia. Analizowane tygodniki faworyzowały również te wiadomości, które potwierdzały istnienie genetycznych uwarunkowań kosztem tych, które im przeczyły. Jedna trzecia publikacji poruszała społeczne, etyczne i prawne konsekwencje rozwoju genetyki behawioralnej.

Wnioski

Złożony i abstrakcyjny charakter wiedzy genetycznej sprawia, że genetyka behawioralna jest często przedstawiana w prasie w sposób nadmiernie uproszczony, co może prowadzić błędnego odbioru skomplikowanych relacji zachodzących między zachowaniem, genami i środowiskiem. Tym samym, media drukowane przyczyniają się do genetyzacji zachowań. Stąd, konieczne jest poprawienie jakości dziennikarstwa naukowego w kwestii genetyki behawioralnej, a także edukacja badaczy na temat skutecznej komunikacji z mediami.
Personality traits, level of anxiety and styles of coping with stressin people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a comparative analysis
Authors: Tabała Klaudia , Wrzesińska Magdalena , Stecz Patryk , Kocur Józef
Published: December 2016

Cel pracy

Przewlekła obturacyjna choroba płuc (POChP) i astma oskrzelowa stanowią wyzwanie dla zdrowia publicznego, ze względu na rozpowszechnienie i negatywne skutki. Czynniki psychiczne mają wpływ na stan zdrowia i zachowanie osób z chorobami obturacyjnymi. Celem pracy była ocena poziomu lęku, cech osobowości i radzenia sobie ze stresem u osób chorych i porównanie z grupą osób zdrowych.

Metoda

Badanie przeprowadzono na grupie 150 osób – z astmą, z POChP i zdrowymi (śr wieku = 56,0±16,00). W badaniu wykorzystano ankietę socjodemograficzną, Inwentarz Osobowości NEO-FFI, Inwentarz Stanu i Cechy Lęku oraz Inwentarz do Pomiaru Radzenia Sobie ze Stresem Mini-COPE. Wykorzystując regresję logistyczną oceniono, które z badanych zmiennych najlepiej różnicowały badanych zdrowych i chorych.

Wyniki

Osoby z astmą i POChP charakteryzowały się istotnie niższym sumienności, otwartości na doświadczenia, aktywnego radzenia sobie oraz planowania oraz wyższym poziomem neurotyczności, lęku-cechy oraz większą tendencją do zaprzestawania działań. Zmienne: cecha lęku, otwartość na doświadczenia, pozytywne przewartościowanie, akceptacja, poczucie humoru i zaprzestanie działań okazały się najlepiej odróżniać osoby z chorobami pulmonologicznymi od osób zdrowych.

Wnioski

Uzyskane wyniki wskazują na konieczność podjęcia działań interwencyjnych w zakresie funkcjonowania psychicznego badanych grup chorych.
The 33-item Hypomania Checklist (HCL-33) – a study of the consistency between self – and external assessments in Polish bipolar patients
Authors: Łojko Dorota , Dudek Dominika , Angst Jules , Siwek Marcin , Michalak Michał , Rybakowski Janusz
Published: December 2016

Cel pracy

Kwestionariusz oceny objawów hipomaniakalnych (Hypomania Checklist-HCL) stał się ważnym narzędziem do oceny objawów hipomanii u osób z chorobami afektywnymi i populacji ogólnej. Kwestionariusz HCL-33, zawierający 33 objawy, to nowy instrument, który posiada wersję dla oceny przez obserwatora z zewnątrz. Celem niniejszego badania jest ocena zgodności między samooceną pacjenta i oceną przez osobę z zewnątrz (członków rodziny i inne bliskie osoby) przy użyciu skali HCL-33 u polskich pacjentów z chorobą afektywną dwubiegunową (ChAD).

Metoda

Analizowano dane uzyskane od 81 pacjentów z ChAD będących w eutymii, rekrutowanych z Kliniki Psychiatrii Dorosłych UM w Poznaniu oraz Zakładu Zaburzeń Afektywnych Katedry Psychiatrii CM UJ w Krakowie. Wszyscy pacjenci wypełnili kwestionariusz HCL-33, a dla każdego pacjenta, osoba znacząca (bliska) wypełniła HCL-33 w wersji dla oceny zewnętrznej.

Wyniki

Spośród 33 objawów, wystarczającą zgodność (czynnik kappa <0,05) stwierdzono w przypadku 13 spośród 19 pytań typu "aktywność/podwyższony nastrój" (czynnik 1) i dla wszystkich 14 punktów "rozdrażnienie/podejmowanie ryzyka” (czynnik 2). Brak wystarczającej zgodności stwierdzono dla 6 pozycji czynnika 1 i na pytanie o najdłuższy okres hipomanii. Stopień zgodności między oceną pacjenta i oceną zewnętrzną nie zależał od płci, mieszkania razem lub podtypu relacji z pacjentem.

Wnioski

Uzyskane wyniki wskazują na zgodność samooceny i oceny zewnętrznej w 27 objawach (82%) kwestionariusza HCL-33. Przyszły status objawów co do których nie wykazano wystarczającej spójności powinien zostać poddany dyskusji. Ograniczeniem badania jest stosunkowo mała liczba badanych, rekrutowanych z zaledwie dwóch ośrodków, co może nie być reprezentatywne dla populacji polskiej.
Editorial
Authors: Dudek Dominika , Sobański Jerzy , Klasa Katarzyna
Published: December 2016

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Effect of accumulated dust on the performance of solar PV module
Authors: Nipu Naznin Nahar , Saha Avijit , Khan Md. Fayyaz
Published: December 2016

A Solar panel is rated such that it can yield optimum output under Standard Testing Conditions (STC). But due to different environmental factors the efficiency of the panel is reduced gradually after installation. Accumulation of dust on solar PV panel is one such natural phenomenon. When dust accumulates on the PV panel, the temperature of the cells increases which subsequently decreases the open circuit voltage. The short circuit current is also reduced as deposition of dust causes shading on the panel surface. As a result, the output power of the module decreases. In this paper, the effect of dust on the performance of the photovoltaic module has been studied. The increase in temperature due to dust accumulation has been visualized through the thermal camera and the reduction in power has been analyzed through PSpice simulation and experimental data for the different amount of dust accumulated.
Transformation Mechanism of Dual-mode Penetrators Achieved by Changing of Single-point Detonation
Authors: Li Weibing , Zhou Huan , Li Wenbin , Wang Xiaoming , Zhu Jianjun
Published: December 2016

A shaped charge was produced with a wave shaper that can transform dual-mode penetrators by changing the single-point detonation location. Specifically, the theory of denotation wave formation was applied to analyze changes in the liner surface pressure in different initiation situations. An analytical model was established of the projectile explosively formed by denotation at the top of the liner and jetting projectile charge formed by denotation at the center of charge. LS-DYNA finite element simulation software was used to study the effects of the liner configuration parameters on the formation of dual-mode penetrators, and orthogonal optimizing design and simulation calculation was conducted to obtain suitable structural parameters of a uniform-thickness eccentric hemisphere liner. X-ray imaging and penetration experiments were then conducted. The penetration depth of the explosively formed projectile in a steel target was 0.64Dk（the charge diameter）,while that of the jetting projectile charge was 2.42Dk when the burst height was approximately 13Dk.
Goal Directed Approach to Autonomous Motion Planning for Unmanned Vehicles
Authors: David Boon Moses E. , Anitha G.
Published: December 2016

Advancement in the field of autonomous motion planning has enabled the realisation of fully autonomous unmanned vehicles. Sampling based motion planning algorithms have shown promising prospects in generating fast, effective and practical solutions to different motion planning problems in unmanned vehicles for both civilian and military applications. But the goal bias introduced by heuristic probability shaping to generate faster solution may result in local collisions. A simple, real-time method is proposed for goal direction by preferential selection of a state from a sampled pair of random state, based on the distance to goal. This limits the graph motions resulting in smaller data structure, making the algorithm optimised for time and solution length. This would enable unmanned vehicles to take shorter paths and avoid collisions in obstacle rich environment. The approach is analysed on a sampling based algorithm, rapidly-exploring random tree (RRT) which computes motion plans under constrain of time. This paper proposes an algorithm called ’goal directed RRT (GRRT)’ building on the basic RRT algorithm, providing an alternative to probabilistic goal biasing, thereby avoiding local collision. The approach is evaluated by benchmarking it with RRT algorithm for kinematic car, dynamic car and a quadrotor and the results show improvements in length of the motion plans and the time of computing.
Analysis of Pisarenko Harmonic Distortion (PHD) based subNyquist rate spectrum sensing for broadband Cognitive Radio
Authors: Chandrasekhar K. , Hamsapriye Dr. , Lakshmeesha V.K.
Published: December 2016

The essential part of Cognitive Radio (CR) is spectrum sensing, so that the underutilized spectrum could be detected to improve the spectrum efficiency. For this purpose, a wide range of frequency bands are considered and locations of multiple occupied spectrum subbands are focused. A major challenge related with such broadband spectrum sensing is that it is either extravagant or impracticable to perform Nyquist sampling on the broadband signal. In this study, a broadband spectrum sensing method, that takes advantage of subNyquist sampling wherein the sampling rate is considerably reduced. The correlation matrix of a limited number of noisy samples is computed and is used to estimate the frequency function of the PHD method to detect the occupied and unoccupied channels. The salient feature of this approach as compared to other methods is that, no prior knowledge of signal properties (which would lead to uncertainly problems) is necessary. Further, the efficiency of this method is assessed by calculating the detection probability of the occupied channel as a function of the limited number of samples and the signal to noise ratio of random input signals. The simulation results demonstrate a reliable detection, even with limited samples and a low SNR.
Radar Signal Recovery using Compressive Sampling Matching Pursuit Algorithm
Authors: Rao M Sreenivasa , Naik K Krishna , Reddy K Maheshwara
Published: December 2016

In this study, we propose compressive sampling matching pursuit (CoSaMP) algorithm for sub-Nyquist based electronic warfare (EW) receiver system. In compressed sensing (CS) theory time-frequency plane localisation and discretisation into a N×N grid in union of subspaces is established. The train of radar signals are sparse in time and frequency can be under sampled with almost no information loss. The CS theory may be applied to EW digital receivers to reduce sampling rate of analog to digital converter; to improve radar parameter resolution and increase input bandwidth. Simulated an efficient approach for radar signal recovery by CoSaMP algorithm by using a set of various sample and different sparsity level with various radar signals. This approach allows a scalable and flexible recovery process. The method has been satisfied with data in a wide frequency range up to 40 GHz. The simulation shows the feasibility of our method.
Dutch Hypothesis and British Hypothesis in Bronchial Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Authors: Imaoka Haruki , Suetomo Masashi , Hoshino Tomoaki
Published: December 2016

Bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are obstructive pulmonary diseases with airway inflammation. Both diseases have similar pathologies such as airflow limitation, inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness. These findings provide molecular levels molecular support for both points of view in the British/Dutch hypothesis controversy regarding the relationship between bronchial asthma and COPD. Both diseases are often complicated, and a new concept such as Asthma COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is proposed.
Hereditary Spherocytosis Presenting with Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy in Post‐Splenectomy
Authors: Shimamura Yoshinosuke , Akimoto Takako , Moniwa Norihito , Hasegawa Koichi , Ogawa Yayoi , Takizawa Hideki
Published: December 2016

Hereditary spherocytosis is a familial hemolytic anemia. In this report, we describe a rare case of hereditary spherocytosis complicated by IgA nephropathy which was successfully treated with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. This is the first time that such a case in an adult has been documented. We describe a 72‐year‐old Japanese male who presented with hereditary spherocytosis, accompanied by Immunoglobulin A nephropathy. The patient had renal dysfunction, proteinuria, and hematuria. The patient was treated with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, resulting in clinical improvement. Clinicians should recognize that hereditary spherocytosis with IgA nephropathy can occur in the post‐splenectomy patients.
Unilateral Leg Swelling: Differential Diagnostic Issue Other than Deep Vein Thrombosis
Authors: Hoshino Yoichi , Machida Moriya , Shimano Shun‐ichi , Taya Teizo , Imai Satoshi , Matsuura Yasufumi , Hasegawa Akira
Published: December 2016

It is important to discriminate between deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and conditions that mimic it. Here we report on three patients, who had unilateral leg swelling mimicking DVT. The following diagnoses were found: cellulitis and metastatic abscesses by Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, inter‐muscular hematoma through femoral muscle injury, venous insufficiency caused by ureteral cancer. The cases of these various disease states serve to remind us that physicians should pay careful attention to unilateral leg swelling, when DVT has been excluded.
Gastric Perforation due to Fish Bone Ingestion: a Case Report
Authors: Wada Yoshiki , Sasao Wataru , Oku Tadashi
Published: December 2016

A 74‐year‐old man was admitted to our hospital due to low‐grade fever and severe epigastric pain. Abdominal computed tomography revealed a linear structure surrounded by a small amount of air that had pierced the angular region of the gastric wall. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed that the structure was a fish bone. Gastric perforation due to fish bone ingestion is rare and almost all of the cases need surgical procedures. In this case, we endoscopically removed the foreign body with forceps and clipped the hole. Antimicrobial therapy was performed for one week, and the symptoms were completely improved.
Cause of Death in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Nishizaki Yuji , Miyauchi Katsumi , Okazaki Shinya , Tamura Hiroshi , Okai Iwao , Ogita Manabu , Kato Yoshiteru , Tsuboi Shuta , Konishi Hirokazu , Naito Ryo , Kurata Takeshi , Daida Hiroyuki
Published: December 2016

Background: It is important to assess cause of death in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to improve the accuracy of prognosis.

Methods: We investigated the cause of death in 221 patients with a first diagnosis of ACS.

Results: In the short‐term outcome, the major cause of death was cardiovascular disease (35/50, 70.0%). In the long‐term outcome, non‐cardiovascular death was the major cause of death (97/171, 56.7%). The major preventable causes of death were pneumonia (13/171, 7.6%) and heart failure (19/171, 11.1%).

Conclusions: The major preventable causes of death in patients with ACS are pneumonia and heart failure in the long‐term outcome.
Difusión de la infraestructura de datos espaciales en Panamá
Authors: Velazco Florez Sandra Yanet , Bal Calderon Ernesto , Joyanes Aguilar Luis , Abuchar Porras Alexandra
Published: December 2016

Las Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales desplegadas en la actualidad permiten la difusión de información de una manera sencilla y accesible para cualquier tipo de organización pública, privada o ciudadanos en general. Los medios por los cuales los mensajes llegan de un individuo a otro son llamados canales de comunicación [1]. Las teorías de la difusión de la innovación pueden proporcionar un marco muy útil para el estudio y desarrollo de IDE nacionales y Regionales. Así, el modelo de difusión de la innovación de Rogers destaca la importancia de la comunicación interpersonal y el papel de las redes sociales, por medio de procesos de divulgación de la información hacia diferentes sociedades, considerando que los medios masivos no son los únicos canales de difusión de las innovaciones [2]. Sin embargo, esta comunicación necesita de un liderazgo dentro del grupo para manejar los procesos comunicativos, a fin de que el nuevo producto ofertado sea reconocido y aceptado por los interesados a quienes va dirigido.