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Monotonicity results for delta fractional differences revisited
Authors: Erbe Lynn , Goodrich Christopher S. , Jia Baoguo , Peterson Allan
Published: July 2017

In this paper, by means of a recently obtained inequality, we study the delta fractional difference, and we obtain the following interrelated theorems, which improve recent results in the literature.

Theorem A

Assume that f : ℕ
a
→ ℝ and that

Δ
a
ν

f
(
t
)

$\Delta^\nu_af(t)$

≥ 0, for each
t ∈ ℕ
a+2−ν
, with 1 < ν < 2. If

f
(
a
+
1
)
≥

ν

k
+
2

f
(
a
)
,

$f(a+1) \geq \frac{\nu}{k+2}f(a),$

for each k ∈ ℕ0, then Δ f(t) ≥ 0 for t ∈ ℕ
a+1.

Theorem B

Assume that f : ℕ
a
→ ℝ and that

Δ
a
ν

f
(
t
)

$\Delta^\nu_af(t)$

≥ 0, for each t ∈ ℕ
a+2−ν
, with 1 < ν < 2. If

f
(
a
+
2
)
≥

ν

k
+
1

f
(
a
+
1
)
+

(
k
+
1
−
ν
)
ν

(
k
+
2
)
(
k
+
3
)

f
(
a
)

$$f(a+2)\geq\displaystyle\frac{\nu}{k+1}f(a+1)+\frac{(k+1-\nu)\nu}{(k+2)(k+3)}f(a) $$

for each k ∈ ℕ1, then Δ f(t) ≥ 0 for t ∈ ℕ
a+2.

Theorem C

Assume that f : ℕ
a
→ ℝ and that

Δ
a
ν

f
(
t
)

$\Delta^\nu_af(t)$

≥ 0, for each t ∈ ℕ
a+2−ν
, with 1 < ν < 2. If

f
(
a
+
3
)
≥

ν
k

f
(
a
+
2
)
+

(
k
−
ν
)
ν

k
(
k
+
1
)

f
(
a
+
1
)
+

(
k
+
1
−
ν
)
(
k
−
ν
)
ν

(
k
+
2
)
(
k
+
1
)
k

f
(
a
)

$$f(a+3)\geq\displaystyle\frac{\nu}{k}f(a+2)+\frac{(k-\nu)\nu}{k(k+1)}f(a+1)+\frac{(k+1-\nu)(k-\nu)\nu}{(k+2)(k+1)k}f(a) $$

for k ∈ ℕ2, then Δ f(t) ≥ 0, for
t ∈ ℕ
a+3.

In addition, we obtain the following result, which extends a recent result due to Atici and Uyanik.

Theorem D

Assume that f : ℕ
a
→ ℝ, Δ
N

f(t) ≥ 0 for t ∈ ℕ
a
, and (−1)
N−i
Δ
i

f(a) ≤ 0 for
i = 0, 1, …, N − 1. Then

Δ
a
ν

f
(
t
)

$\Delta^\nu_af(t)$

≥ 0 for
t ∈ ℕ
a+N−ν
.
On certain generalized matrix methods of convergence in (ℓ)-groups
Authors: Das Pratulananda , Savas Ekrem
Published: July 2017

We introduce a convergence of weightg: ℕ → [0, ∞) whereg(n) → ∞ andn/g(n) ↛ 0 with respect to a summability matrix methodAfor sequences (which generalizes the notion ofA-convergence of orderα, 0 <α≤ 1 [BOCCUTO, A.—DAS, P.:On matrix methods of convergence of order(α)in(ℓ)-groups, Filomat29(2015), 2069–2077] in a (ℓ)-group. We prove some basic results including a Cauchy-type criterion. Finally a closedness result for the space of such convergent sequences is proved.
Hankel determinant for a class of analytic functions involving conical domains defined by subordination
Authors: Annamalai Srinivasan , Sivasubramanian Srikandan , Ramachandran Chellakutty
Published: July 2017

Domains with conical sections is an underlying concept in the area of complex function theory although is an interesting topic and it deserves more attention. There has been many works focusing towards this area for the past two decades. However, the concept of Hankel determinant has not been studied so far. Exploiting this, we provide an estimate for the Hankel determinant with domains bounded by conical sections. The authors sincerely hope this article will revive and encourage the other researchers to obtain similar sort of estimates for other classes connected with conical domains. The concept of conical domains was introduced by Kanas and Wiśniowska.
On the internal approach to differential equations 2. The controllability structure
Authors: Chrastinová Veronika , Tryhuk Václav
Published: July 2017

The article concerns the geometrical theory of general systems Ω of partial differential equations in theabsolute sense, i.e., without any additional structure and subject to arbitrary change of variables in the widest possible meaning. The main result describes the uniquely determined composition series Ω0⊂ Ω1⊂ … ⊂ Ω where Ωkis the maximal system of differential equations “induced” by Ω such that the solution of Ωkdepends on arbitrary functions ofkindependent variables (on constants ifk= 0). This is a well-known result only for the particular case of underdetermined systems of ordinary differential equations. Then Ω = Ω1and we have the composition series Ω0⊂ Ω1= Ω where Ω0involves all first integrals of Ω, therefore Ω0is trivial (absent) in the controllable case. The general composition series Ω0⊂ Ω1⊂ … ⊂ Ω may be regarded as a “multidimensional” controllability structure for the partial differential equations.

Though the result is conceptually clear, it cannot be included into the common jet theory framework of differential equations. Quite other and genuinely coordinate-free approach is introduced.
The Management of Selected Yeast Strains in Quantifying Terpene Flavours in Wine
Authors: Lengyel Ecaterina , Panaitescu Magda
Published: July 2017

This paper aims at studying the accumulation of free volatile terpene flavours (FVT) and bound precursor terpene flavours (BPT) under the action of 12 selected wine yeast strains (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S12). The importance of these flavours results from the fact that they confer wines a savoury, floral aroma; their amount is closely related to a series of factors, of which one makes the object of this analysis. The must under alcoholic fermentation comes from the Gârbova area (Sebeș-Apold Vineyard), obtained from the variety Muscat Ottonel. The 12 strains used in the alcoholic fermentation resulted in the determination of considerable amounts of terpene flavour compounds, between 370 μg/L and 1100 μg/L, which recommends their use in making quality wines.
Recognizing and Valuating Intangible Resources - Major Difficulties in Organisational Management
Authors: Stan Sebastian , Dumitrascu Dănuț , Pele Antonio
Published: July 2017

The measurement of intangible resources, intellectual capital, has become a major area of investigation for researchers and practitioners, with increasing concerns for monitoring and valuating this type of capital. In spite of this, the approaches to these issues have not been harmonised, therefore management is currently experiencing real difficulties in the assessment and measurement of intangible resources. In this article we wanted to review the valuation of intangible resources from a theoretical point of view, by highlighting the features of the most important valuation methods established in the literature.
Suicidal Deaths an a Water Environment
Authors: Michniewicz Iwona , Michniewicz Romuald
Published: July 2017

Unexpected, abrupt death is always a great tragedy, both for a victim, as well as, for their family, friends, society or even country. However, death as a result of a suicide always seems to be unnecessary and difficult to accept by relatives. Every 40 seconds someone dies on the globe due to a kind of an auto-destruction act. Out of all suicides, the biggest group are adult men, frequently with mental disorders, who commit suicide by hanging themselves. The only suicide method where women are almost on the par with men is drowning (by many authors referred to as death by drowning).
Assessment of fundamental movement patterns and risk of injury in male soccer players
Authors: Gadziński Stanisław , Masłoń Agata , Czechowska Dorota , Golec Joanna , Szczygieł Elżbieta , Golec Edward Bogusław
Published: July 2017

Introduction. The aim of the study was to assess the functional status of male soccer players in different age groups who played on different surfaces. Methods. The study included 45 soccer players aged 13-35 years. Among them, 15 were junior players, 15 were players of the senior Silesia-Opole 3rd league (SL), and 15 were senior players in the futsal Extra Class league (SF). The functional status and basic motor skills were assessed according to the results obtained in seven motor tasks included in the Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS) test. Results. The mean total scores in the FMS test were statistically significantly higher among both senior futsal and senior 3
Functional outcomes in relation with the progression level in young degenerative disc disease patients
Authors: Kuligowski Tomasz , Cieślik Błażej , Nowicka Zofia
Published: July 2017

Introduction. The aim of the study was to evaluate the functional outcomes in degenerative disc disease patients by the type of herniation. Methods. The study covered 48 individuals (28 females and 20 males) aged 18-35 years who were found with a degenerative disc disease in lumbar spine (protrusion or extrusion according to the American Society of Neuroradiology). The participants were divided into two groups by the type of herniation: the protrusion and the extrusion group. The functional outcome was assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Results. Statistically significant differences were shown in ODI scores in both groups. The extrusion group demonstrated a 7.6% higher level of functional disability related to lumbar spine pain when compared with the protrusion group. The NRS results were not statistically significant between the groups. A statistically significant difference was observed between the groups during standing position, during sleep and in sex life. Respectively a 27%, 32%, and 28% greater number of individuals in the extrusion group reported problems related to these three daily activities when compared with the protrusion group. Conclusions. Our study results revealed statistically significant differences in general ODI scores between the groups. Moreover, patients with protruded lumbar disc showed better outcomes in routine activities when compared with the extrusion group.
The impact of compression garments on the quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease
Authors: Demczyszak Iwona , Sutkowska Edyta , Jasiak Magdalena , Fortuna Małgorzata , Mazurek Justyna
Published: July 2017

Introduction. Assessment of quality of life in patients suffering from chronic venous disease of the lower extremity who were treated with compression garments. Methods. Patients of both sexes aged 30-75 years with chronic venous disease and at least varices, but without active ulceration, were qualified for the study. To assess the quality of life, the CIVIQ-20 questionnaire was used before and after 4 weeks of compression therapy with second class compression. Results. The combined results of the CIVIQ scale rose from 61.49% before compression to 75.17% after 4 weeks of compression therapy (p 0.01). No correlation was found between sex, age, career status or type of work and the averaged CIVIQ score. Conclusions. Compression therapy with special garments significantly improves the quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease. Larger studies are still needed in this field.
On permutations avoiding 1243, 2134, and another 4-letter pattern
Authors: Callan David , Mansour Toufik
Published: July 2017

We enumerate permutations avoiding 1243, 2134, and a third 4-letter pattern τ, a step toward the goal of enumerating avoiders for all triples of 4-letter patterns. The enumeration is already known for all but three patterns τ, which are treated in this paper.
A characterization of regular, intra-regular, left quasi-regular and semisimple hypersemigroups in terms of fuzzy sets
Authors: Kehayopulu Niovi
Published: July 2017

We prove that an hypersemigroup H is regular if and only, for any fuzzy subset f of H, we have f ≼ f ο 1 ο f and it is intra-regular if and only if, for any fuzzy subset f of H, we have f ≼1 ο f ο f ο 1. An hypersemigroup H is left (resp. right) quasi-regular if and only if, for any fuzzy subset f of H we have f ≼ 1 ο f ο 1 ο f (resp. f ≼ f ο 1 ο f ο 1) and it is semisimple if and only if, for any fuzzy subset f of H we have f ≼ 1 ο f ο 1 ο f ο 1. The characterization of regular and intra-regular hypersemigroups in terms of fuzzy subsets are very useful for applications.
Fuel Station Valuation under Polish and RICS Standards
Authors: Czaplińska Mirosława , Rymarzak Małgorzata , Trojanowski Dariusz
Published: July 2017

In the last few years, there has been a visible change in the structure of the fuel station market in both Poland and the United Kingdom. The changes taking place both in the fuel station market structure and the management forms of fuel stations, along with the increasing significance of convenience goods sales, result in the necessity of verifying the existing Polish valuation standards of the income approach. Moreover, there is an urgent need to develop specific fuel station valuation guidelines. Fuel station valuation requires both the specific approach and profits method adjustment to be able to account for the specificity of the valuation. The universal character of property valuation in Poland cannot result in ignoring the specificity of fuel station valuation and the market where it operates. Property valuers undertaking valuations of this type of facilities must be familiar with the rules operating on the fuel station market. This paper focuses on the comparison analysis of the fuel station market structure in Poland and the United Kingdom along with the specificity of the way fuel stations operate. Its emphasis is on the comparison analysis of fuel station valuation methods under Polish and RICS standards in order to show their similarities and differences. The aim of the paper is to present the methods of fuel station valuation in Poland and the United Kingdom, though mainly to show the areas of changes in the Polish valuation standards with regards to the profits method under the income approach that would take into account the specificity of fuel stations and their market.
Socially Responsible Property Investment in Cities – Between Economic Reasoning and Social Obligations
Authors: Brodowicz Dominika P.
Published: July 2017

This article focuses on socially responsible property investment (SRPI), which is an investment estimated not only to bring financial gain but also social and environmental benefits. The theoretical part of the paper draws on existing literature on responsible investment. The empirical part discussed in this article is based on original research conducted by the author. Starting with a global and regional overview, the query was narrowed down to a national level (Poland) with a case study of the capital - Warsaw. The overarching research problem was described as follows: How are SRPI principles manifested and implemented by investors in the commercial real estate market? Additionally, investigation was supported by numerous questions regarding the interest in SRPI and an understanding of its principles and benefits among investors. Research goals were pursued based on primary and secondary data sources regarding existing and planned SRPI projects within the commercial real estate industry. Results indicate that there is a disparity between declared support for SRPI and market practice. At the conceptual level, there is an understanding of responsible investment principles and will to conduct such projects. However, commercial property practice proves a different reality with primary focus on green buildings, while the social factor is missing.
The Problem of Reflecting the Market in the Legal Principles of Real Estate Valuation in Poland. How to Eliminate the “Legal Footprint”?
Authors: Konowalczuk Jan
Published: July 2017

This paper presents and subjects to criticism the current principles of real estate valuation, which were introduced in Poland in the 1990’s during the return to a market economy, under the conditions of an underdeveloped real estate market. Against the background of the hypothesis of institutional maladjustment of the methodology to the current level of real estate market development, the author assesses the imitative manner of creating the valuation methodology and its discontinuation in 1998, resulting from the introduction of rigid legal regulations, which have significantly limited the ability of ongoing adjustment of the methodology to the market needs. The paper deals with the problems of defining market value and classifying valuation. The author assumes that the appraisal regarding the market value should be based on a descriptive model of real estate valuation, which should make it possible to reflect the market. He draws attention to the negative effects of valuation methodology which prevents or hinders the mapping of the market in appraisal reports. He proposes a change in the order of the legal principles of property valuation, based on a hierarchical model consisting of three elements: the definition and interpretation of value, the market and the methods of valuation.
Changes On the Housing Market of the Downtown Area in Selected Polish Cities
Authors: Rącka Izabela , Palicki Sławomir , Krajewska Małgorzata , Szopińska Kinga , Kempa Olgierd
Published: July 2017

Large Polish cities are currently dealing with an increasing significance of downtown areas, extending outside of the city centers (meaning the area directly surrounding the city square). The downtown alone seems to influence the fate of entire cities, facilitating their success or contributing to their failure. A good demographic, social and economic condition of a downtown, its positive image and the dynamic development of the part of the city perceived as the business and administration centre and a meeting place of residents and tourists, contribute to the image and potential of the whole city to a great extent. Changes in urban surroundings, the signs of which may be observed in spatial, aesthetic, architectural, urban-planning and socio-economic aspects, determine the functioning and condition of local real estate markets. Whether potential buyers consider the real estate attractive depends on the assessment of its significant features, of which transaction price is representative. The main research objective of the article is the identification, assessment and interpretation of differences in prices registered in the years 2009-2014 in downtown residential real estate markets. These considerations have been referred to analogical phenomena within the entire cities under examination. The detailed research objective is an attempt to explain the sources of individual reactions of the analyzed real estate markets in downtown areas. The cities under research include: Bydgoszcz, Kalisz, Toruń and Wrocław. The authors applied quantitative analysis (statistical, comparative) to transaction data registered in local residential real estate markets.
An atypical type I gastric neuroendocrine tumor
Authors: Gheorghe Andrada-Viorela , Rimbas Mihai , Ginghina Octav , Spanu Andrada , Voiosu Theodor Alexandru
Published: July 2017

Background. Gastric neuroendocrine tumors (GI-NETs) are rare lesions, usually discovered incidentally during endoscopy. Based on their pathology, there are 4 types of GI-NETs. Type I are multiple small polypoid lesions with central ulceration located in the gastric body or the fundus, associated with atrophic gastritis usually noninvasive and very rarely metastatic. We report on a rare case of a gastric NET arising from the muscularis propria layer of the pyloric ring.

Case report. We present the case of a 65-year old woman with a history of alcoholic cirrhosis, investigated for melena. Upper endoscopy revealed a 30 mm submucosal pedunculated polypoid lesion located on the pylorus protruding in the duodenum, with normal overlying mucosa, fundic gastric atrophy and multiple small polyps at this level, with no active bleeding. CT scan did not reveal any distant metastases. An ultrasound endoscopy was performed, and a round hypoechoic heterogeneous solitary mass, evolving from the pyloric muscle was described. Considering a 30-mm tumor evolving from the gastric muscle layer in the absence of local invasion and with no distant metastases we decided against an endoscopical resection and we referred the patient to surgery. A laparoscopic wedge resection was performed. The pathology report described a 30/25 mm welldifferentiated neuroendocrine tumor invasive in the muscularis mucosa (pT3).

Conclusions. Usually, type I neuroendocrine tumors are located in the body or the fundus of the stomach without submucosal invasion. The interesting feature in our case was that the tumor originated from the pylorus, making it an atypical presentation for a neuroendocrine tumor.
Methodological Approach to Determining the Effect of Parallel Energy Consumption on District Heating System
Authors: Latosov Eduard , Volkova Anna , Siirde Andres , Kurnitski Jarek , Thalfeldt Martin
Published: July 2017

District heating (DH) offers the most effective way to enhance the efficiency of primary energy use, increasing the share of renewable energy in energy consumption and decreasing the amount of CO2 emissions. According to Article 9 section 1 of the Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings, the Member states of the European Union are obligated to draw up National Plans for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings [1]. Article 2 section 2 of the same Directive states that the energy used in nearly zero-energy buildings should be created covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources, including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby. Thus, the heat distributed by DH systems and produced by manufacturing devices located in close vicinity of the building also have to be taken into account in determining the energy consumption of the building and the share of renewable energy used in the nearly zero-energy buildings.

With regard to the spreading of nearly zero-energy and zero-energy houses, the feasibility of on-site energy (heat and/or electricity) production and consumption in DH areas energy (i.e. parallel consumption, when the consumer, connected to DH system, consumes energy for heat production from other sources besides the DH system as well) needs to be examined. In order to do that, it is necessary to implement a versatile methodological approach based on the principles discussed in this article.
You Sluice and hai Modification in Chinese
Authors: Wei Ting-Chi
Published: July 2017

This paper argues that you ‘have’ sluice is a variant of pseudosluicing, akin to shi ‘be’ sluice in Chinese. You sluice can be analyzed as a base-generated structure [pro you ‘have’ wh-phrase], consisting of a subject pro, a verb you ‘have’, and a wh-phrase, having nothing to do with movement and deletion. In this simple clause, the pro can either refer to a nominal antecedent or an event antecedent; you ‘have’ mainly denotes possessive or existential readings as well as extended attributive uses. This analysis further reveals how circum-phrase chule … yiwei ‘besides’ semantically and syntactically interacts with hai ‘still’ in you sluice to express else modification in English sluicing derived by movement and deletion.
Haben Otto Neugebauer und William Feller die Niljahre richtig gemittelt?
Authors: Krauss Rolf
Published: July 2017

Neugebauer critized Meyer’s hypothesis that the 365-day calendar resulted from observation of the heliacal risings of Sothis, maintaining that astronomical observation should have resulted in a year of 365.25 days. Instead, Neugebauer traced the 365-day calendar back to a Nile year based on computational equalization of varying successive intervals between minimum or maximum gauge readings. He did not propose the anachronistic calculation of the arithmetic average but alluded instead to a procedure using stroke marks allegedly resulting in years of 365 full days, while neglecting the quarter-day. Neugebauer and his collaborator Feller overlooked the fact that four successive years of 365.25 days equal 1461 full days and that the sums of numerous successive intervals between the same gauge values fractionize into multiples of Nile years of 365 and 366 full days. Thus, a revised analysis of long-term Nile year statistics produces the same results as a short-term observation of the heliacal risings of Sirius.
Von Malachit zu Kupfer
Authors: Nutz Rainer
Published: July 2017

Petrie describes in „Researches in Sinai“ an expedition into Serabit el-Khadim to extract minerals. Newer excavations in Ayn Soukhna allow insight into the reduction of malachite to copper. Reducing malachite to copper proves to be a very energy-intensive process. To obtain the necessary temperatures over a sufficiently long period of time a surprisingly high amount of charcoal has to be mixed with small-grained mineral under constant air supply. In dry climate wood grows comparatively slowly which translates into requirements of larger wooded areas to provide enough wood for the production of charcoal. This research paper aims at collecting pertinent data to improve the transparency of these processes. But only additional parameters will allow better models and help to paint a clearer picture.
The Contribution of Locus of Control to Academic Procrastination in Islamic Education Management Students in Indonesia
Authors: Batubara Juliana
Published: July 2017

This study aimed to describe the locus of control and academic procrastination, and investigate whether there is significance contributions of locus of control on student academic procrastination. This research was conducted by the Ex post-facto method was used in this study, where the data taken from two set of questionnaires. Proportional Stratified Random Sampling was used. There were 107 students involved this study. The results showed that the locus of control is in average level, meanwhile, and the students’ academic achievement was high. The study also showed that there is a significant contribution between the locus of control on students' academic procrastination. The article concludes that the importance that locus control for procrastination research, and with suggestions for educators who work with students who are adversely affected by procrastination.
EFL Students’ Responses on Learning Academic Essays in Indonesian Higher Education
Authors: Sukandi Syayid Sandi , Sani Riny Dwitya
Published: July 2017

This article provides investigation on EFL students’ responses related to learning writing academic essays in the context of higher education in one of private universities in Indonesia. The gap that is studied in this research is related to rarity of English writing instructors in identifying what their students’ responses towards their learning process after completing an essay writing course and how the responses present significant ideas on improving writing instructors’ pedagogical practices in writing classrooms. Scope of this research is teaching and learning English writing within the context of English as a foreign language. Field of this research is English composition studies. This research applies a quantitative non-experiment design, with descriptive as its method and questionnaire as its instruments. Findings show that students view English writing in neutral attitude; meanwhile, writing thesis statement in an academic essay is the most difficult part to write (40.59% of all respondents), and grammar and punctuation in writing essay is the most difficult aspect of essay writing (51.96% of all respondents). In brief, this research shows that recognising which aspect of the academic essay that is difficult for the students and which element is hard for them is crucial for adjusting pedagogical practices for English writing instructors and improving quality of their teaching gradually in Indonesia
PEMODELAN SISTEM INFORMASI KEUANGAN DAERAH PADA DIREKTORAT EVALUASI PENDANAAN DAN INFORMASI KEUANGAN DAERAH
Authors: Bhakti Demmy Dharma
Published: July 2017

Abstrak- Tata cara pengiriman data informsi keuangan daerah dari pemerintah daerah ke Direktorat EPIKD masih dirasa belum efektif, penyimpanan elemen data yang disatukan dalam sebuah tabel dan penggunaan berkas csv sebagai media berkas pun menjadi kendala tatkala harus di migrasi ke dalam basis data SIKD dan dibuat LKPD sebagai tujuan akhir dari SIKD. penelitian ini yang memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis proses bisnis sistem informasi keuangan daerah, menganalisis kebutuhan sistem informasi keuangan daerah di kementerian keuangan, dan untuk merancang sistem informasi keuangan daerah berdasarkan proses bisnis SIKD. Proses analisis dan merancang SIKD pada penelitian ini menggunakan berbagai diagram pemodelan berbasis objek, yaitu UML dan SoaML. SoaML digunakan untuk kebutuhan pemodelan perancangan web service berteknologi SOAP.  Rational Unified Process (RUP)  yang terdiri Inception dan Ellaboration dengan kegiatan business modelling, requirements, dan analysis and design pada setiap tahapan digunakan untuk memodelkan system. Penggunaan web service dengan teknologi SOAP mampu melayani komunikasi data secara netral tidak tergantung kepada platform yang digunakan sehingga semua aplikasi keuangan daerah yang saat ini dipakai di berbagai pemerintah daerah dapat mengirimkan data informasi keuangan daerah dengan berbasiskan teknologi web service. Kata kunci- SIKD, LPKD, UML, SoaML.
ASPIRACIONES Y PROYECTOS DE FUTURO DE JÓVENES ESTUDIANTES SECUNDARIOS EN CHILE: EL SOPORTE FAMILIAR Y SU INFLUENCIA EN LAS DECISIONES EDUCATIVO-LABORALES
Authors: V Leandro Sepúlveda
Published: July 2017

RESUMEN: Este artículo analiza las aspiraciones y los proyectos educativos postsecundarios de jóvenes estudiantes chilenos, considerando el rol y la incidencia del soporte familiar en este proceso. Las aspiraciones de cursar estudios superiores es una realidad extendida entre los jóvenes, aunque es posible identificar racionalidades diversas asociadas a las opciones formativas y los itinerarios previstos para alcanzar estos objetivos. El entorno familiar juega un rol importante en la construcción del proyecto personal de los estudiantes, existiendo una alta valoración del soporte que estos brindan para el logro de las metas educacionales. Con todo, la experiencia varía en relación a las características de este apoyo para la toma de decisiones individuales, como también en las estrategias de presión o exigencias para el cumplimiento de obligaciones y objetivos en la educación superior, evidenciándose diferencias importantes de acuerdo al nivel socioeconómico de las familias.
Pesquisa Apreciativa: características, utilização e possibilidades para a área da Saúde no Brasil
Authors: Arnemann Cristiane Trivisiol , Gastaldo Denise , Kruse Maria Henriqueta Luce
Published: July 2017

Nosso artigo apresenta e discute as características da Pesquisa Apreciativa como metodologia de pesquisa, utilizando um exemplo de uma residência multiprofissional integrada em Saúde no Brasil. A Pesquisa Apreciativa, conhecida em inglês como Appreciative Inquiry, é uma metodologia usada para identificar as melhores práticas desenvolvidas e empregadas pelas pessoas que trabalham em uma instituição. Essa metodologia permite a participação e o engajamento de profissionais da área da Saúde em pesquisas relacionadas à sua área de atuação, com potencial para ser aplicada em múltiplas áreas. Além disso, a Pesquisa Apreciativa incentiva debates reflexivos e críticos por parte dos participantes, estabelecendo um espaço de discussão para que mudanças ocorram. Os profissionais da Saúde que participaram desse trabalho consideram pertinente a finalidade de encorajar as pessoas a adotarem uma abordagem positiva, construtiva e dialógica para propor mudanças institucionais.
Estilos de vida: representações sociais construídas por doentes com infarto do miocárdio e familiares
Authors: Marques Maria do Céu Mendes Pinto , Mendes Felismina Rosa Parreira , Serra Isaura da Conceição Cascalho
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar as representações sociais de estilos de vida construídas por familiares e doentes com diagnóstico de infarto do miocárdio. Método Estudo exploratório e qualitativo sustentado na teoria das representações sociais, com 70 doentes e 70 familiares, de dois hospitais portugueses, um no litoral outro no interior do país, de janeiro a junho de 2015. Foi realizada análise estrutural, com o uso de dois questionários, recorrendo à técnica de Associação Livre de Palavras. Resultados As evocações dos doentes e dos familiares indicaram fraca convergência entre os dois grupos na representação de Estilo de Vida, contudo mostraram a existência de conhecimentos potenciadores de um estilo de vida saudável. Conclusões As categorias Comer e Mudança assumiram consensualidade nos grupos. Para doentes e familiares foi consensual que uma alimentação pouco cuidada representa um estilo de vida prejudicial para a saúde. Ficou também claro que a mudança é fundamental. Tal assunção abre espaço à intervenção dos profissionais de saúde.
GENOTOXICIDADE E CITOTOXICIDADE DOS RAIOS X EM CRIANÇAS SUBMETIDAS À RADIOGRAFIA PANORÂMICA
Authors: Antonio Evelyn Louise , Nascimento Aguinaldo José do , Lima Antonio Adilson Soares de , Leonart Maria Suely Soares , Fernandes Ângela
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a genotoxicidade e a citotoxicidade produzidas por raios X no epitélio da mucosa oral de crianças durante a obtenção da radiografia panorâmica. Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 30 crianças saudáveis, sendo 19 do sexo feminino e 11 do masculino, com faixa etária de 4 a 10 anos (média de 7 anos de idade). As células epiteliais da mucosa oral foram coletadas por meio de citologia esfoliativa em base líquida imediatamente antes e após sete dias da obtenção da radiografia panorâmica. Os esfregaços foram processados e corados utilizando a técnica de Feulgen Rossenbeck modificada. Foram analisadas e quantificadas projeções nucleares dos tipos bud e broken egg, alterações genotóxicas na forma de micronúcleo e alterações citotóxicas dos tipos picnose, cariólise e cariorrexe. Resultados: A frequência de picnose, bud e broken egg foi significativamente maior após a exposição aos raios X (p<0,05), porém não houve diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao sexo, bem como nas demais alterações estudadas. Conclusões: A exposição aos raios X emitidos durante a obtenção da radiografia panorâmica pode induzir à morte celular no epitélio da mucosa oral de crianças. Não foi encontrado indício significativo de efeito genotóxico.
Social determinants of leprosy in a hyperendemic State in North Brazil
Authors: Monteiro Lorena Dias , Mota Rosa Maria Salani , Martins-Melo Francisco Rogerlândio , Alencar Carlos Henrique , Heukelbach Jorg
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To identify the socioeconomic, demographic, operational, and health service-related factors associated with the occurrence of leprosy in a hyperendemic State in North Brazil. METHODS This is an ecological study based on secondary data from the Sistema de Informações de Agravos de Notificação in municipalities of the State of Tocantins from 2001 to 2012. Units of analysis were the 139 municipalities of the State. Negative binomial log linear regression models were used to estimate incidence rate ratios. RESULTS In bivariate analysis, the incidence rate ratios were significantly higher for municipalities with higher income ratio of the poorest 20.0% (1.47; 95%CI 1.19–1.81) and better Municipal Human Development Index (1.53; 95%CI 1.14–2.06). In multivariate analysis, the incidence rate ratios were significantly higher in municipalities with higher proportion of immigrants (1.31; 95%CI 1.11–1.55) and higher proportion of households with waste collection (1.37; 95%CI 1.11–1.69). There was a significant reduction in the incidence rate ratio with increased coverage of the Bolsa Família Program (0.98; 95%CI 0.96–0.99). CONCLUSIONS Control programs need to focus on activities in municipalities of greater social vulnerability with intersectoral investment for the improvement of the living conditions of the population.
Occupational Burnout Syndrome in the nursing context: an integrative literature review
Authors: Medeiros-Costa Mateus Estevam , Maciel Regina Heloísa , Rêgo Denise Pereira do , Lima Lucimar Lucas de , Silva Maria Eliziane Pinto da , Freitas Julyana Gomes
Published: July 2017

Abstract OBJECTIVE To characterize the scientific production on Burnout Syndrome in the Nursingcontext, systematizing the location where the studies were carried out, the related constructs, the employed methods and their main results. METHOD An integrative review of the literature with a bibliometric approach of articles published in Portuguese, Spanish and English between 2005 and 2016. RESULTS 106 articles wereincluded. Mostinvolvedprevalence, and were descriptive, quantitative studies performed in hospitals.The Southeastern and Southern regions of Brazil had the largest number of publications, and stress was the construct most related to burnout.Most of the studies used the Maslach Burnout Inventory to investigate the presence of the syndrome. CONCLUSION New case-control and cohort studies should be carried out.Qualitative-exploratory studies are necessary to better understand Burnout Syndrome among nursing professionals usingfocus groups or interviews, as well as comparative causal studies, with the purpose of exploring the syndrome’smanifestations.
Developing and validating the Perioperative Thirst Discomfort Scale
Authors: Martins Pamela Rafaela , Fonseca Lígia Fahl , Rossetto Edilaine Giovanini
Published: July 2017

Abstract OBJECTIVE Developing and validating a scale to assess perioperative thirst discomfort. METHOD A methodological research conducted in 2014 and 2015 at the surgical center of a public hospital in the north of Paraná, Brazil. The scale was developed after literature review, followed by face and content validation, and reliability assessment through its internal consistency and inter-observer equivalence. RESULTS Seven items make up the scale: dry mouth; dry lips; thick tongue; thick saliva; dry throat, bad taste and desire to drink water. The content validity index for attributes and items was 0.98, and the reliability index was 1 for the scale attributes and items. Internal consistency assessed by Cronbach's alpha was 0.91 and inter-rater equivalence was 1, as measured by weighted kappa coefficient. CONCLUSION ThePerioperative Thirst Discomfort Scaleshowed high content and reliability indexes.
Development of low-cost culture media for Ankistrodesmus gracilis based on inorganic fertilizer and macrophyte
Authors: Sipaúba-Tavares Lúcia Helena , Segali Alexandra Maria Donadon Lusser , Berchielli-Morais Flavia Almeida , Scardoeli-Truzzi Bruno
Published: July 2017

Abstract Aim: The influence of three different culture media on the growth and biochemical composition of Ankistrodemsus gracilis microalgae is evaluated. Methods Microalgae were placed in a bath culture during 28 days, with inorganic fertilizer (NPK) and macrophyte Eichhornia crassipes as culture medium to compare the growth of microalgae and commercial medium CHU12. Protein and lipid contents, water conditions of the culture medium and physiological parameters were assessed weekly. Results Growth rate, macro-minerals, micro-nutrients and nutritional values were similar to commercial culture medium in the media with inorganic fertilizer and macrophyte. The biological indexes of microalgae were not influenced by weekly differences during the study period. Although lipid contents, nitrogen and growth rate of A. gracilis were higher in inorganic fertilizer and macrophyte media; Mn, B, Cu, S, dry matter, ash content, cell volume, TOC and total length were similar among the media used. The same high cell density 25 x 105 cells.mL-1 was obtained in NPK and in CHU12 medium respectively after 11 and 14 days cultivation. Conclusion Culture media inorganic fertilizer (NPK) and macrophyte (Eichhornia crassipes), were adequate and may replace the commercial medium CHU12 for the cultivation of microalgae A. gracilis, resulting in high nutritional composition, high biomass, high nutrients and low-cost.
The efficacy of cervical encerclage on the course of labour in well selected cases: a prospective study at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Shinde Kunaal , Karake Anand V. , Shekhawat Gulabsingh , Shivale Hiralal
Published: July 2017

Background: The two major problems for modern obstetrics and perinatal medicine are recurrent second trimester abortions and preterm delivery. Cervical insufficiency or incompetency is defined as the inability of the uterine cervix to retain a pregnancy in the absence of contractions or labor. Cervical encerclage is a simple but a resourceful procedure for improving the fetal outcome in cases proven with cervical incompetence, is a boon to modern obstetrics.Methods: A prospective analytical study was carried out at tertiary care teaching hospital for a period of ten years. Three hundred and twenty cases of bad obstetric history (repeated abortions, preterm labor) with previous pregnancy losses probably due to cervical incompetence or ultrasonographical evidence of short cervix were included in the study. These cases were subjected to cervical encerclage operation in the second trimester.Results: Out of the 289 cases, who underwent McDonald’s procedure, 12 women had abortion, 66 had preterm labor and 211 women reached term. Out of the 31 cases who underwent Wurm’s procedure; 4 had abortion, 17 had preterm delivery and 10 women reached to term.  In the present study, the average interval from cerclage to delivery was 115 days. It was observed that the fetal salvage rate was unsatisfactory in women having short cervix with open internal os before encirclage. Infant salvage rate in this study after encerclage operation was 86%.Conclusions: Cervical encerclage when done in properly selected cases, results in improvement in fetal salvage up to eighty percent.
Dissecting the rural Indian women’s knowledge, attitude and practice about infertility
Authors: U. Ashwini Nayak , G. Ramakrishnan K. , N. Venkateshwar K. , M. Vijayashree
Published: July 2017

Background: Objective of present study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of rural women regarding infertility.Methods: A field tested semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 100 rural women in Kaiwara village, Karnataka, India to study their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding infertility.Results: Majority (84%) did not know the reason for infertility. 7% felt that the cause of infertility was due to problems with eggs, 6% felt it to be tubal factors and only 3% felt it to be due to male factor.Conclusions: The findings of this study highlight the importance of spreading the awareness and inculcating the right attitude and approach to infertility.
Evaluation of ovarian response prediction according to age and serum AMH levels in IVF cycles: a retrospective analysis
Authors: Pillai Sathy M. , Mahabalshetti Nishtha A.
Published: July 2017

Background: Increasing female literacy and employment have resulted in a clear rise in the age at which women conceive. As fertility starts to decline with advancing age more and more number of women are facing the problem of infertility and are seeking medical attention to overcome this problem. A number of ovarian reserve tests were developed to overcome this problem. Recent studies indicate that anti mullerian hormone is a promising marker for predicting ovarian reserve and pregnancy outcome.Methods: A retrospective study conducted at SAMAD IVF hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of age on Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in ART (assisted reproductive technology) program outcomes and determine whether AMH levels and age predict the availability of total oocytes and MII oocytes retrieved and good quality of embryos. Ninety-six subjects in the age group of 25 to 40 years were included and underwent controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) and later intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed.Results: In present study, it is seen that age and AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) have negative correlation. In accordance to AMH, total number of oocytes retrieved, MII oocytes, total number of embryos and grade A embryos were higher in AMH group (>5ng/ml). Total embryos for cryopreservation were lower in age group of 31-35yrs and 36-40yrs with least AMH value as compared to younger age group, good quality of embryos was higher in age group of 25-30yrs with 1.5-5 and >5 AMH group.Conclusions: Serum AMH is an important ovarian reserve test to predict response in ART cycles. Age is an independent marker in terms of quality of oocytes retrieved. We conclude that age and AMH have negative correlation. Hence, AMH can predict number of oocytes retrieved but age predicts quality of oocytes and embryos.
Role of FRIOS (free radical induced oxidative stress) in outcome of pregnancy induced hypertension cases
Authors: Choudhary Anjana , Tripathi Nidhi
Published: July 2017

Background: The anti-oxidant and the per oxidation product levels both are increased in pregnancy. Much recent works has focused on the role of oxidative disturbance in the preeclampsia and eclampsia. Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.Methods: This prospective study was conducted in upper India sugar exchange and maternity hospital, department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur in Collaboration with department of pathology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur (UP), India. All the patients selected for the present study, both from control and study group was in detail with regard the clinical history, general examination, local examination, basic investigation and Specific Investigation, Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD). Blood samples would be collected with the informed consent from control as well as study group for assessment of antioxidant status by determining levels of superoxide dismutase.Results: The mean age and BMI of control as well as study group is almost same. The incidence of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in primipara was 29.31 and in multiparous it was 9.52 in all groups. It implies that 95% cases will have improvement in SOD value with mean difference in improvement of at least 0.297807. There is statistically significant difference in mode of delivery by LSCS in study group A as compared to study group B and control in PIH patients. The incidence of complications is significantly higher in Study Group A as compared to control group and Study Group B. There is statistically significant difference in the incidence of preterm birth in study group A as well as Study Group B as compared to control. However, there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of preterm birth after giving intervention to the study group. When cut off value of SOD enzyme as < 0.578U/mg of protein, sensitivity is 66.07% and specificity as 51.85%.Conclusions: Vitamin-c supplementation will only prevent PIT in PIH with already reduced antioxidant status.
Study of risk factors and clinical assessment of lower limb varicose vein in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Shafiuddin Mohd , Bhavanishankar T. P.
Published: July 2017

Background: Lower limb varicose veins are one of the common peripheral vascular diseases which requires treatment for leading the productive life without compromise. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the risk factors and various clinical aspects of varicose veins of lower limb of the patients.Methods: The clinical study involved 21 patients with lower limb varicose veins admitted in the surgical wards of Karnataka Medical College Hospital Hubli, during the period from January 1990 to February 1992. Clinical proforma was prepared before starting the study and based on this proforma the data was collected and analyzed.Results: Majority of the patients (42.8%) were under the age group of 21-30 years. Male predominance (95.3%) was seen. Majority (85.7%) of the patient’s occupation was involved in prolonged periods of standing and violent muscular efforts. The most common symptom was pain and prominent veins noted in 10 (47.64%) patients. varicosities were distributed equally in both the limbs (42.86%). Long saphenous vein involvement was seen in 18 (85.72%) cases. Incompetent perforator was observed in 20 cases.Conclusions: We conclude that occupations involving prolonged periods of standing and violent physical effort are the major contributing factors for prevalence of varicose veins. Hence care to be taken to avoid its incidence by doing the physical activities that can improve the blood circulation and muscle tone in lower limbs.