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Medical Informatics: An Essential Tool for Health Sciences Research in Acute Care
Authors: Li Man , W. Pickering Brian , D. Smith Vernon , Hadzikadic Mirsad , Gajic Ognjen , Herasevich Vitaly
Published: December 2017

Medical Informatics has become an important tool in modern health care practice and research. In the present article we outline the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) in complex environments such as intensive care units (ICU). We share our initial experience in the design, maintenance and application of a customized critical care, Microsoft SQL based, research warehouse, ICU DataMart. ICU DataMart integrates clinical and administrative data from heterogeneous sources within the EMR to support research and practice improvement in the ICUs. Examples of intelligent alarms – “sniffers”, administrative reports, decision support and clinical research applications are presented.
Evaluation of the Intrinsic Properties of Pedicle Screws: Do Diameter, Manufacturing and Screw Design Affect Resistance and/or Resistivity
Authors: Limthongkul Worawat , Savage Jason , K. Nenonene Emmanuel , E. Karaikovic Eldin
Published: December 2017

The pedicle screw diameter, composite and design are variables that can affect the threshold of intraoperative electromyographic monitoring. Even though we know that larger diameter objects tend to have less resistance, no study documented the effect that this variable could have on pedicle screw resistance. Using high quality equipment, resistance and resistivity of ten pedicle screws (from four manufacturers) were calculated based on known constant current and measured voltage. Voltage was measured three times for each screw to determine intraobserver measurement variability. Resistance of all screws ranged from 1.4 to 3.9 m ohm (mean = 2.69+/-0.71 m ohm). The screw with largest diameter (7.75 mm) had lower resistance than screws with other diameters. Resistivity of screws ranged from 7.12 to 12.63 micro ohm*m (mean = 9.9+/-1.82 micro ohm*m). Based on the screw design, one manufacturer's pedicle screws (A) had significantly lower resistivity compared to three other manufacturers (p<0.01). Larger diameter screws (7.75 mm in diameter) had lower resistance. Screw design (polyaxial or monoaxial) had no effect on its resistance. Screws of one manufacturer (A) showed lower resistivity compared to those manufactured by other three companies.
Chromogranin A Detection in Saliva of Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Authors: Soell Martine , Feki Ahmed , Hannig Matthias , Sano Hidehiko , Pinget Michel , Selimović Denis
Published: December 2017

Chromogranin A is present in secretion granules of nerve, endocrine and immune cells and is a precursor of several peptides with antibacterial and antifungal properties at micromolar concentrations.Our aim in this prospective, double blind study, was to determine the expression of chromogranin A and its peptides at protein level in saliva of type 2 diabetic patients and thereby to obtain a new non-invasive diagnostic means for the future.Saliva was taken from 30 type 2 diabetic patients and 30 healthy individuals at the same time interval in the morning without any oral stimuli. Circadianic periodics in protein productions have been avoided. The presence of chromogranin A and its derived peptides was determined in whole saliva, after centrifugation at 4°C for 12 min at 14 000 rpm, by SDS-PAGE electrophoresis and Immunoblotting (Western Blot). To ensure same protein concentrations Bradford protein quantification assay has been performed before.For the first time, we have determined an overexpression of chromogranin A in saliva of diabetic patients in 100% of the individuals.Chromogranin A, a circulating biomarker for epithelial tumours, is also overexpressed in saliva of type 2 diabetic patients. To confirm our results, more studies with a large amount of patients is necessary.
Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Acute Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Hospitalised Patients
Authors: Piljić Dilista , Piljić Dragan , Ahmetagić Sead , Ljuca Farid , Porobić-Jahić Humera
Published: December 2017

Urinary tract infections (UTI) cause a great number of morbidity and mortality. These infections are serious complications in pregnancy, patients with diabetes, polycystic kidneys disease, sickle cell anaemia, kidney transplant and in patients with functional or structural anomalies of the urinary tract. The aim of this investigation was to determine a dominant causative agents of UTI and some of the clinical and laboratory characteristics of acute community-acquired UTI in adult hospitalised patients. We studied 200 adult patients with acute community-acquired UTI hospitalised in the Clinic for Infectious Diseases Tuzla from January 2006 to December 2007. The patients were divided into two groups: a group of patients with E. coli UTI (147) and a group of patients with non-E. coli UTI (53). In these two groups, the symptoms and signs of illness, blood test and urine analysis results were analysed. Our results have shown that the patients with E. coli UTI frequently had fever higher than 38,5 degrees C (p<0,0001), chills (p=0,0349), headache (p=0,0499), cloudy urine (p<0,0001), proteinuria (p=0,0011) and positive nitrite-test (p=0,0002). The patients with non-E. coli UTI frequently had fever lower than 38,5 degrees C (p<0,0001) and urine specific gravity <1015 (p=0,0012). There was no significant difference in blood test results between patients with E. coli and non-E. coli UTI. These clinical and laboratory findings can lead us to early etiological diagnosis of these UTI before urine culture detection of causative agents, which takes several days. Early etiological diagnosis of the E. coli and non-E. coli UTI is necessary for an urgent administration of appropriate empirical antibiotic treatment. This is very important in prevention of irreversible kidney damage, prolonged treatment, complications, as well as recidives and chronicity of the illness.
Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy, Periprostatic Local Anesthesia and Pain Tolerance
Authors: Hiroš Mustafa , Selimović Mirsad , Spahović Hajrudin , Sadović Sabina , Spužić-Čelić Ediba
Published: December 2017

We have evaluated objectively pain tolerance in transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS) using local periprostatic per rectal anesthesia as compared to the conventional method. From November 2008 to May 2009, 90 patients underwent transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy at Department of Urology, Clinical Center University Sarajevo. 90 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were randomized into 3 groups of 30 patients each. Group 1 received periprostatic local anesthesia with 2% lidocaine, group 2 received Voltaren supp placed in rectum an hour before biopsy while group 3 received no local anesthesia. Pain scale responses were analyzed for each aspect of the biopsy procedure with a visual analog scale of 0-none to 10-maximal. There was no difference between the 3 groups in pain scores during digital rectal examination, intrarectal injection and probe insertion. The mean pain scores during needle insertion in group 1 receiving periprostatic nerve block and in group 2 receiving Voltaren supp were 3,10 ± 2,32 and 5,15 ± 2,01 respectively. In group 3 (no local anesthesia), mean pain scores were 6,06 ± 2,95 which was found to be significantly different (p < 0,001). However, morbidity after the biopsy was not statistically different between all 3 groups. TRUS-guided prostate biopsy is a traumatic and painful experience, but the periprostatic blockage use is clearly associated with more tolerance and patient comfort during the exam. It is an easy, safe, acceptable and reproducible technique and should be considered for all patients undergoing TRUS biopsy regardless of age or number of biopsies.
Effects of caffeine administration on sedation and respiratory parameters in patients recovering from anesthesia
Authors: Warner Nafisseh S , Warner Matthew A , Schroeder Darrel R , Sprung Juraj , Weingarten Toby N
Published: December 2017

Caffeine has been shown to enhance the speed of recovery from general anesthesia in murine models, though data in human patients is lacking. This is a retrospective review of intravenous caffeine administration (median dose 150 [125, 250] mg) to 151 heavily sedated patients in the post-anesthesia recovery area, to determine the association between caffeine administration and changes in sedation score, respiratory rate, and oxyhemoglobin saturation. Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score, respiratory rate, and oxyhemoglobin saturation values were obtained during the 90-minute period prior to and following caffeine administration. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) with explanatory variables of time, caffeine, and the time-by-caffeine interaction were created to assess changes in the variables of interest after caffeine administration. Following the administration of caffeine, the RASS scores increased (estimate = 0.57, SE = 0.14, p < 0.001) but a trend over time or in the interaction effect was not observed, suggesting that the changes in RASS were not solely due to the recovery from anesthesia over time. No association was found between caffeine administration and changes in respiratory parameters. No adverse cardiac events were observed. Our data suggests that intravenous caffeine may enhance the speed of recovery following general anesthesia, though future prospective trials are necessary to define the optimal dose and timing of administration.
Texture profile analysis of low fat milk nuggets prepared with 2% fat corrected milk and skim milk coagulum and extended with optimum levels of barnyard millet flour and finger millet flour
Authors: Shahi Jyanendr Kumar , Kumari Ragini , Kumar Rakesh , Chauhan Geeta , Roy Sanjeev Kumar
Published: December 2017

Texture profile analysis of any food product shows correlation with sensory and overall consumer acceptability of the developed milk products. Instrumental texture profile analysis was conducted on low fat milk nuggets prepared with 2% fat milk coagulum and skim milk coagulum and extended with optimum levels of barnyard millet flour and finger millet flour. The texture profile analysis results showed higher values for hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess and chewiness for the milk nuggets prepared with 2% fat milk coagulum as compared to the nuggets prepared with skim milk coagulum.
In vivo anti-tumor efficacy of Croton oblongifolius in DMBA induced mammary tumor in rats
Authors: P. Gowrav Adiga , Shridhar N. B. , Sanganal Jagadeesh S. , Rao Suguna , Shilpa N. , Aparna V. , Santhosh I. M. , Tirumala M. , Sindhu B. M.
Published: December 2017

The present study was designed to evaluate anti-tumor activity of the methanolic extract of stem bark of Croton oblongifolius in Sprague Dawley rats. The tumor was induced in rats by DMBA given orally and intramammarily and challenging with plant extract. After obtaining suitable mass of tumor, the extract was gavaged to rats @ 200, 500 and 800 mg/kg which showed reduction in mammary tumor volume in dose-dependent manner, which was supported by histopathological observations of the treatment groups.
Effect of mineral supplementation on humoral immunity against rabies vaccine in dog pups
Authors: Devi Sarita , Sharma M. C. , Singh R. P. , Dimri U. , Patel A. C. , Kumar Pankaj , Singh R. D.
Published: December 2017

The present study was aimed to determine the effect of a specially formulated mineral supplement in shaping the humoral immune response of dog pups in response to anti-rabies vaccination. Mineral supplement was formulated based on plasma analyzed for macro and micro minerals randomly collected from 226 dogs. Twelve mongrel/non-descript dog pups (3 – 6 months) randomly allocated into two groups (n=6) were tested for stimulation of humoral immune system by assessing the antibody titre against rabies vaccine using Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RFFIT) and in vivo Mouse Neutralization Test (MNT) for antibody detection post supplementation of formulated mineral supplement upto 28 days. Early and higher antibody titre (>1:4096) was recorded on day seven itself in the group of dog pups fed with formulated mineral supplemented as compared to non-supplemented group. Present study indicated that mineral supplementation prior to the anti-rabies vaccination may elicit quick and high level of protective antibodies. The findings may also be important in the event of post bite immunization, in combination with this mineral supplementation for quick protective antibody response.
Role of seasons on the production and reproduction performance of kacang goats (Kambing kacang) in North Middle Timor Regency
Authors: Maylinda Sucik , Sarah Oktovianus Lodivianus , Busono Woro
Published: December 2017

The primary concern of this study is to explore the effects of season change on the production and reproduction performance of Kambing Kacang in North Middle Timor regency. Survey method, including observation and direct measurement of the livestock, and interview method was used for the purpose of collecting primary data. Interview method was applied to 120 farmers who have approximately 96 goat sires. The statistical analysis indicated that birth weight, male birth weight, weaning weight, and male weaning weight were significantly affected by reproductive season. While female birth weight and female weaning weight were not affected. Pre-weaning mortality was high in dry season 8,06% compared with rainy season 3,45%. Litter size during the dry season was 1,55 off springs per reproductive season. The highest percentage of birth in the dry season occurred in October and November. While the rainy season occurred on January and February.
Screening black gram genotypes under artificially inoculated conditions for powdery mildew resistance
Authors: Priyanka S. , Rangaiah S. , Pavan R.
Published: December 2017

An effective and durable genetic resistance in black gram genotypes against powdery mildew provides a cost effective and reliable strategy to reduce the yield losses and save quality of the harvest. The identification of potential resistant source(s) is the most crucial step in disease resistance breeding. In the present study, out of 116 genotypes screened, genotype LBG-645 recorded lowest per cent disease severity of 0.77 and was found to be highly resistant to powdery mildew under green house condition. Under in vitro condition also, LBG-645 which was found to be highly resistant with 3.33×103 conidia colony, 0.94 per cent of leaf area covered by powdery mildew and 1.00 colony per leaflet was recorded. Hence, resistant genotype LBG-645 must be used in further breeding programme for the development of resistant varieties of black gram against powdery mildew.
Incremental cost-benefit ratio of certain bio-pesticides against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) in chickpea
Authors: Ojha P. K. , Kumari R. , Chaudhary R. S. , Pandey N. K.
Published: December 2017

To determine Incremental Cost-Benefit Ratio (ICBR) of certain bio-pesticides and insecticide against 2nd larval instar of Helicoverpa armigera in chickpea, an experiment was conducted during winter 2011. Certain pesticides as sole treatments were tested with standard, low and high doses and in treatment combinations with one half of standard doses of two respective pesticides only once at 50% flowering and podding stage of the crop. Upon crop maturity; total grain yield, additional yield, increased income and net income were obtained for each respective treatment to determine its ICBR. Overall, the treatment combination of ½ Btk + ½ Azadirachtin had the highest ICBR of 1:27.57. The lowest ICBR of 1:5.25 was obtained with Azadirachtin-0.05 %, when other treatments had ICBR from 1:8.51 to 1:23.28.
KETEDASAN TERJEMAHAN AYAT-AYAT IMPERATIF BERNUANSA BUDAYA
Authors: Al Farisi Mohamad Zaka
Published: December 2017

Each language has its own uniqueness because of the existence of cultural concepts that exist in it. To bring clarity to the translation of the nuanced cultural speech, including those contained in the imperative verses, often becomes an obstacle in translation. The study, which used a qualitative-evaluative approach with the design of embedded case study research, aims to reveal the clarity of the translation of imperative verses that have cultural nuance meanings. Samples were selected purposively regarding imperative verses that have specific pragmatic meanings. The clarity of the translation of the imperative verses relies on the techniques and procedures of translation applied in dealing with micro-translation units. Couplet procedure that combines literal and amplification techniques may fulfill clarity aspect in translation.

 

Setiap bahasa mempunyai keunikan tersendiri berkat keberadaan konsep-konsep budaya yang ada di dalamnya. Dalam penerjemahan, menghadirkan ketedasan terjemahan tuturan yang bernuansa budaya, termasuk dalam ayat-ayat imperatif, seringkali menjadi kendala tersendiri. Penelitian ini, yang menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif-evaluatif dengan desain studi kasus terpancang, bertujuan untuk mengungkap ketedasan terjemahan ayat-ayat imperatif yang bernuansa budaya. Sampel penelitian dipilih secara purposif berupa ayat-ayat imperatif yang memiliki makna pragmatik tertentu. Ketedasan terjemahan ayat-ayat imperatif tidak terlepas dari teknik dan prosedur penerjemahan yang diterapkan dalam menangani unit-unit mikro terjemahan. Prosedur kuplet yang memadukan teknik literal dan teknik amplifikasi dapat menghadirkan ketedasan terjemahan yang berterima.
KEJAWEN SPIRITUALISM: THE ACTUALIZATION OF MORAL VALUES AT PAGUYUBAN SUCI HATI KASAMPURNAN IN CILACAP
Authors: Mustolehudin Mustolehudin , Muawanah Siti
Published: December 2017

In Java, the existence of penghayat—believing in the One Almighty God—has grown significantly during the early reign of President Joko Widodo. This is supported by the Regulation of Ministry of Education and Culture Number 27 in 2016 about education services related to the belief in the One Almighty God at schools. Paguyupan Hati Suci Kasampurnan is one of penghayat groups in Cilacap which implements the teaching of budi pekerti (good behaviors) towards its adherents. This is a qualitative research examining the hidden meaning contained in the guidance book of Paguyupan Hati Suci Kasampurnan through semiotic analysis. This study results in two findings. First, the main source used at this paguyuban is Kitab Adam Makna. Second, the main teaching of this paguyuban is the teaching of good behaviors towards the adherents in order to reach the level of perfect life which is known as manunggaling kawula gusti.

Di Jawa, keberadaan penghayat terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa mengalami perkembangan yang cukup signifikan pada awal pemerintahan Presiden Joko Widodo. Hal ini dikuatkan dengan terbitnya regulasi Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia Nomor 27 Tahun 2016 tentang layanan pendidikan kepercayaan terhadap Tuhan Yang Maha Esa pada satuan pendidikan. Paguyuban Suci Hati Kasampurnan merupakan salah satu kelompok penghayat di Cilacap yang ikut berperan aktif dalam mengimplementasikan ajaran budi pekerti kepada pemeluknya. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini berupaya mengkaji makna yang tersirat dalam kitab ajaran Paguyupan Hati Suci Kasampurnan melalui analisis semiotika. Hasil penelitian berupa dua temuan. Pertama, sumber ajaran Paguyuban SHK adalah Kitab Adam Makna (berupa simbol-simbol yang terdapat di jagat raya). Kedua, bahwa intisari dari ajaran paguyuban ini adalah mengajarkan budi pekerti luhur sebagai dasar untuk memperoleh kesempurnaan dengan Tuhan (manunggaling kawula gusti).
Presentación
Authors: García Miranda Ruben
Published: December 2017

En esta instancia presentamos el sexto ejemplar de Anales de Investigación en Arquitectura, una publicación anual de la Cátedra de Historia y Teoría de la Arquitectura de la Facultad de Arquitectura de la Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Contamos con el valioso aporte de investigadores internacionales, como es el caso de Argentina, David Dal Castello indaga sobre la muerte, ciudad y arquitectura en la Buenos Aires de 1868 – 1903 y Johanna Natalí Zimmerman presenta otra mirada sobre la figura de Mario Buschiazzo. Y de México, Emilio Ruiz Serrano, Carolina Serrano Barquín, Fernando Ciaramitaro y Héctor Paulino Serrano Barquín analizan la narrativa de una casa porfiriana. Del ámbito nacional, las especialistas, Tyana Santini reflexiona sobre la historia ambiental y ecocrítica para arquitectos y María Eugenia Puppo, estudia la experiencia de la casa cómo fenómeno de impacto.

Y complementariamente permanece la política de difusión de trabajos de arquitectos egresados de la Facultad y la reformulación en formato de artículo de sus tesis finales de carrera. En este caso Nicole Halm y María Emilia Deus desarrollan la relación biunívoca entre fotografía y arquitectura, a comienzos del siglo XX.

El Consejo Editorial y la Dirección reiteran su invitación a los investigadores a presentar sus trabajos que posibiliten en las próximas entregas, una vez analizados y evaluados, acrecentar el intercambio conceptual y la difusión de la Arquitectura Iberoamericana.
Historia ambiental y ecocrítica para arquitectos. El potencial de las humanidades ambientales para la arquitectura y el urbanismo
Authors: Santini Tyana
Published: December 2017

Las disciplinas hoy consideradas humanidades ambientales surgen de campos de estudio con larga trayectoria en el análisis de la relación del hombre con la naturaleza, y actualmente se proponen estimular una reflexión más cuidadosa de los postulados sobre el medio ambiente manejados en los medios y la academia. Luego de una discusión sobre la crítica ambiental y la situación en la educación superior, este artículo explora el potencial de las intersecciones entre humanidades ambientales y arquitectura dentro de tres enfoques: material, crítico-teórico y político-administrativo. Los posibles aportes de las humanidades ambientales a la arquitectura y el urbanismo incluyen desde información sobre cambios concretos del paisaje hasta reflexiones sobre naturalezas imaginadas y sus efectos en la gestión del ambiente. A través de esta discusión, este artículo espera contribuir al desarrollo de las reflexiones acerca de la relación entre el entorno construido y el natural mediante la integración de nuevas perspectivas sobre la naturaleza.
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN RANTAI PASOK (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) SUSU SAPI PERAH PADA KOPERASI PETERNAK GALUR MURNI DI KECAMATAN SUMBERBARU KABUPATEN JEMBER
Authors: Isnia Mahlidatul , Hariyati Yuli , Kusmiati Ati
Published: December 2017

Koperasi Peternak Galur Murni is a business in the field dairy farm that located in the Sumberbaru District, Jember Regency. This research aimed to determine: (1) identify the product flow, the financial flow and the information flow in supply chain of dairy cattle, (2) the performance in supply chain of dairy cattle, (3) the value added processing of dairy cattle. The research was deliberately condusted in Sumberbaru district Jember regency. The descriptive and analytical methods are applied in this research. Data analysis tools used are Supply Chain Operation Reference method and value added analysis with Hayami method. The result analysis showed that: (1) there are three flows in supply chain of dairy cattle in Jember Regency, that are the product flow, the financial flow and the information flow that is not optimal, (2) Measuring the performance in supply chain of dairy cattle in the Koperasi Peternak Galur Murni on the Reliability attribute and Responsiveness showed good performance. Then, the Agility attribute, Costs, and Assets show performance is not good. (3) Koperasi Peternak Galur Murni was able to provide a positive added value in the form of processed pasteur milk and yoghurt with the average added value of Rp 5.194,39 per liter with ratio 28,86% and processed yoghurt of Rp. 7.987,78 with ratio 36,31%.
Espacios fragmentados en la frontera de México: la narrativa de Luis Humberto Crosthwaite y Eduardo Antonio Parra
Authors: Trevisan Ana Lúcia
Published: December 2017

El trabajo estudia la obra de dos escritores mexicanos observando el desarrollo de la temática de la frontera como espacio real e imaginario. Propone un análisis de los cuentos de los autores y discute los artificios literarios que traducen la temática cultural implícita a su entorno. Estudia las formas de representación del tema fronterizo en la narrativa mexicana contemporánea.
O direito ao (in) compressível: arte, cidade, paisagem e transformação social
Authors: Lima Catharina , Albuquerque Elaine de , Lima Gabriel dos Santos , Wehmann Hulda Erna
Published: December 2017

O presente artigo busca oferecer uma contribuição ao debate sobre o direito à cidade, partindo de discussões atuais no âmbito dos direitos humanos (demandas por lazer e à arte em paisagens qualificadas). Nesse sentido, partir-se-á de um texto de Antonio Candido de 1988, intitulado “O direito à literatura”, a fim de agregar à discussão sobre a necessidade da arte outras dimensões, tais como o direito à paisagem, nas chaves de leitura crítica de mundo e instância qualificadora do cotidiano urbano. Com isso, propõe-se uma reflexão acerca do caráter incompressível de bens muitas vezes tomados pela sociedade como secundários ou supérfluos, sugerindo novas abordagens para as políticas urbanas.
Ler a cultura hoje: a construção do consenso nas políticas culturais do Estado brasileiro
Authors: Nascimento Felipe Augusto Santana do
Published: December 2017

Este trabalho, situado na Análise de Discurso, tem como objetivos discutir a noção de cultura e compreender a produção do consenso nas políticas públicas de cultura do Estado brasileiro na contemporaneidade. Ao analisar sequências recortadas do site do Ministério da Cultura (MinC), mais especificamente do Plano Nacional de Cultura (PNC), discuto como as políticas de democratização e democracia cultural aparecem como consenso para a inclusão cultural, o respeito à diversidade cultural e a difusão do “vínculo” social. Assim, diferentemente de um “vínculo” construído apenas pelo “consenso étnico-cultural”, o que observo é o funcionamento da construção do consenso pela democracia, que se ancora no jurídico: o direito de todos à cultura.
Mídia territorial Resiliente. Aportes para um debate na Geografia da Comunicação
Authors: Silva Paulo Celso da
Published: December 2017

Os aportes apresentados resultam de reflexões acerca do tema das Smart Cities levado a cabo nos últimos 5 anos, em que as relações mídia e cidade, mídias e tecnologias como estruturadoras do espaço urbano e seus territórios de entorno indicaram a ocorrência de um fenômeno. Isto nos indicou a necessidade de propor e investigar outras possibilidades que se apresentam para o viver contemporâneo e as formas como aplicativos e redes sociais podem ou não auxiliar na superação das dificuldades nos territórios das Smart Cities, a essa dinâmica denominamos de Mídia Territorial Resiliente, entendido aqui como um processo sócio ecológico e não apenas individual. Para tanto, o método de pesquisa é o Mixed Methods e a cidade escolhida, Barcelona.
O estudo das avenidas como método de análise sobre o desenho urbano da cidade
Authors: Andrade Mariana Sousa de , Reis Lysie dos
Published: December 2017

Temos, por objetivo, analisar o desenho urbano da cidade de Feira de Santana – Bahia, de acordo com suas transformações. Consideramos o desenho urbano como linguagem que, como tal, foi o lócus desta análise e compreensão das práticas sociais citadinas. Com este pensamento, serão estudadas as principais avenidas da urbe, relacionando suas modificações com as estratégias de planejamento. Pretendemos, através da revisão bibliográfica e dos estudos da paisagem, entender as características dessas avenidas e, assim, utilizar este conhecimento para a compreensão do traçado da avenida Nóide Cerqueira. Percebemos então, que todas as avenidas influenciam na mudança do desenho urbano das áreas onde são construídas, sendo consideradas vetores de formação e transformação urbana.
Crítica de libros “Treinta y seis años al frente de una revista científica. Memorias del director de Nutrición Hospitalaria”
Authors: Moreno Villares José Manuel
Published: December 2017

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Should Laminar Airflow Systems Still Be Used in Total Joint Arthroplasty?
Authors: Roerdink R.L.
Published: December 2017

The number of joint replacements is increasing annually. One of the most serious complications with total joint arthroplasties is infection. Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are difficult to treat, have a high impact on patients’ lives, and are a serious economic burden. Prevention of PJIs is important. Use of laminar airflow (LAF) systems has been considered a possible preventive measure; however, from the perspective of the current literature, it is possible that this assumption should be reconsidered. This minireview provides an overview of important aspects within the representative literature about the use of LAF systems and why they should be reconsidered as standard technology in the operating room.
Determination of the Level of some Adipokines in Hypo-and Hyperthyroids Patients in Baghdad City
Authors: Al-Jowari Suha A.
Published: December 2017

Determination of the level of adipokines (obestatin, vaspin, tumor necrosis factor-? and interleukin-6)in hypo-and hyperthyroid patients from Educational Baghdad Hospital in Baghdad City was investigated. Fifty patients with hypothyroidism and Fifty patients with hyperthyroidism were selected. A control group of thirty euthyroid persons was included. Blood was collected by vein puncture and serum was separated and stored at –20C. Adipokines (obestatin, vaspin, tumor necrosis factor-? and interleukin-6) were estimated using ELISA method. The findings show a significant (p
The Innovative Method for Vaccine Preparation Against Multidrug Resistant and Virulence Acinetobacter baumannii Iraqi Isolates
Authors: Awayid Hussam Sami , Esaa Rajwa Hasen , Naji Eman N. , Jasem Meroj A.
Published: December 2017

The expanding of the medically important diseases created by multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii warrants the evolve a new methodology for prevention includes vaccination and treatment. Totally of forty-five clinical isolates identified as A.baumannii were obtained from hospitalized patients from three hospital in Baghdad City during the period from February 2016 to August 2016. Followed by diagnosing using different methods. Every strain was tested for susceptibility testing also some important virulence factorswere detected. Two isolates were chosen for the immunization and vaccine model, the first one remittent for most antibiotics except one are too virulence (strong) and the second is less virulent and resistance (weak).Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assaywas used for assessments of Toll like receptor 4,and Toll like receptor 2 concentrations in mouse serum at 14, 21 and 28 days of immunization. Results proved that the strong isolate showed resistance to all antibiotics except one and positive to all virulence factors except one, while the weak isolate resistance to Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime, positive to tow virulence factors. Mice were intramuscular inoculated with strong and weak isolate. There are high significant differences when using strong A.baumannii strong in the level of TLR4 and there was not an important variation among the use of strong and weak isolation in the level of TLR2.Finaly,the yield refers to the TLR4 plays a key role in innate sensing with multidrug resistance isolate immunization, whereas TLR 2 shows it gives the same level of stimulation during immunization with both strains but lesser concentration than TLR4, so the inactivated with MDR isolate has a potential for development as a candidate vaccine for strong protection against MDR isolate infections.
A Study of Zooplankton Community in Dukan Lake, Kurdistan Region-Iraq, with a New Record of Craspedacusta sowerbii Lankester (1880) Medusa (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa)
Authors: Dhahir Sarah Fares , Ali Luay Abdul-Qader
Published: December 2017

A study of Zooplankton community has been carried out at four selected sites on Dukan Lake. Samples of water and zooplankton were collected monthly for the period from July 2015 to February 2016. Some physical and chemical properties of water were studied and the results showed that the air temperature were ranged from 0 to 36.16 °C, water temperature ranged from 2.83 to 34.66 °C, hydrogen ion concentration of studied sites were found to lie in alkaline side, it was ranged between 6.87 to 8.57, electrical conductivity ranged from 190.79 to 850.08 µs.cm­¹, turbidity ranged from 0.9-7.7 NTU, and dissolved oxygen from 3.3 to 6.8 mg.l-¹ while BOD5 were ranged from 0.53 to 34.66 mg.l-¹. Concerning to the zooplankton, 37 species were identified which belonged to Cladocera (48.38%), Copepod (43.28%), Rotifera (8.23%), Targigrada (0.08%) and Cnidaria (0.1%). The medusa of Craspedacusta sowerbii Lankester (1880) was recorded for the first time in Iraq. Regarding to zooplankton community, rotifer were ranged between 0 to 690.91 ind.m-3, Copepoda from 54.55 to 5927.27 ind.m-3 and Cladocera ranged from 18.18 to 6072.73 ind.m-3. According to Shanon-Weiner index, species diversity for zooplankton invertebrates was ranged from 0.325 to 1.091 bits/ind. Jaccard’s similarity index showed that the highest similarity was recorded between site (1) and site (4) with 40.74%.
Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Malva parviflora Extract and Effect on Ecto-5'- Nucleotidase(5'-NT), ADA and AMPDA Enzymes in Sera of Patients with Arthrosclerosis
Authors: Farhan Ahlam M. , Jassim Rasha A. , Kadhim Nafeesa J. , Mehdi Wesen Adel , Mehde Atheer Awad
Published: December 2017

The present research included synthesis of silver nanoparticle from(1*10-3,1*10-4 and1*10-5) M aqueous AgNO3 solution through the extract of M.parviflora reducing agent. In the process of synthesizing silver nanoparticles we detected a rapid reduction of silver ions leading to the formation of stable crystalline silver nanoparticles in the solution.
The Effect of Anesthesia on Thyroid Hormones and Cortisol Levels Following Major Urological Surgery
Authors: Khaleel Fayhaa M. , AL-Shammari Ihsan A. , Oda Noor N.
Published: December 2017

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of anesthesia on thyroid hormones (T3, T4, rT3), thyrotropin(TSH), and cortisol levels in patients undergoing major urological surgery. The study included fifty patients scheduled for elective major urological surgery where 70% of the patients underwent general anesthesia, while30% underwent regional anesthesia. All patients were in stable control general conditions. The study showed that the thyroid hormones, thyrotropin and cortisol levels were affected with general anesthesia more than regional. The levels of these hormones responded to anesthetics and surgical stresses. This response was thought to be mainly mediated by afferent neurogenic impulses from the area of injury. Therefore, abolition of sensory as well as autonomic afferent stimuli by neurogenic blockaded types of anesthesia such as (epidural anesthesia) that may help in reducing the excretion and metabolic response to surgery.
Preparation and Characterization of Lead Oxide Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation as Antibacterial Agent
Authors: Rashed Halah H. , Fadhil Fattin A. , Hadi Iman H.
Published: December 2017

In this work, lead oxide nanoparticles were prepared by laser ablation of lead target immersed in deionized water by using pulsed Nd:YAG laser with laser energy 400 mJ/pulse and different laser pulses. The chemical bonding of lead oxide nps was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR); surface morphology and optical properties were investigated by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and UV-Visible spectroscopy respectively, and the size effect of lead oxide nanoparticles was studied on its antibacterial action against two types of bacteria Gram-negitive (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcusaurus) by diffusion method. The antibacterial property results show that the antibacterial activity of the Lead oxide NPs was inversely proportional to the size of the nanoparticles in both Gram-negative and Gram-positive, and also it has been found that Gram-positive bacteria possess have greater sensitivity and less resistance to the lead oxide nanoparticles compared with Gram-negative bacteria.
On Fully Stable Banach Algebra Modules Relative to an Ideal
Authors: Kadhim Samira Naji , Mohammed A Muna Jasim
Published: December 2017

In this paper, the concept of fully stable Banach Algebra modules relative to an ideal has been introduced. Let A be an algebra, X is called fully stable Banach A-module relative to ideal K of A, if for every submodule Y of X and for each multiplier ?:Y?X such that ?(Y)?Y+KX. Their properties and other characterizations for this concept have been studied.
Revaluation of Student Failure Reasons Using Non-Additive Methods
Authors: Ouda Eman Hassan
Published: December 2017

In this paper, An application of non-additive measures for re-evaluating the degree of importance of some student failure reasons has been discussed. We apply non-additive fuzzy integral model (Sugeno, Shilkret and Choquet) integrals for some expected factors which effect student examination performance for different students' cases.
NACIMIENTO DE LA REVISTA DE INVESTIGACIÓN EN ACTIVIDADES ACUÁTICAS
Authors: Moreno Murcia Juan Antonio
Published: December 2017

Como ya indicábamos tiempo atrás (Moreno y Gutiérrez, 1998), el papel que desempeña la actividad acuáticaen la vida del ser humano, cada día cobra más importancia. Entre las razones que justifican la elección delmedio acuático está la posibilidad de favorecer la educación corporal dentro del proceso de educaciónintegral y la adquisición de otras capacidades diferentes a las adquiridas en el medio terrestre. Otro de losatractivos de este medio es el gran bagaje de sensaciones nuevas que ya son apreciadas, incluso por los niñosde corta edad. Lo cierto es que el medio acuático se nos presenta como fuente de las más variadassensaciones: ruidos, olores, dimensiones, flotación, fluidez, ingravidez, etc., y aunque algunas de éstas sepueden percibir en otros lugares, no se conseguiría la percepción del “sentido del agua”, y de igual modo, seanularía la motivación que estas actividades provoca en las personas. Además, este medio propicia laexteriorización de conductas sensoriales, afectivas, cognoscitivas, que ayudarán a que el ser humano sesienta a gusto en el agua y, de igual modo, disfrute de la relajación propiciada por las propiedades específicasdel medio acuático.
EL PAPEL DE LA NATACIÓN Y LAS ACTIVIDADES ACUÁTICAS PARA LA MEJORA DE LA ESCOLIOSIS IDIOPÁTICA
Authors: Fenoll Rocío , Guillén-Torregrosa Mari Carmen , Panadero-Belmonte Alejandra
Published: December 2017

Antecedentes: La escoliosis idiopática es una desviación lateral de la columna, con rotación de los cuerpos vertebrales, es deorigen desconocido. Desde hace muchos años se viene recomendando la natación para la mejora de esta patología, perorealmente no existe una evidencia científica clara.Objetivos: El propósito de esta revisión ha sido realizar una síntesis de información para conocer cómo afecta el ejercicio en elmedio acuático a la escoliosis.Método: Se ha llevado a cabo una revisión de artículos científicos, capítulos y libros sobre la escoliosis en la base de datos PubMedy Google Académico.Resultados: Los resultados no parecen ser muy claros, existiendo diversas metodologías de estudio; aunque sí se muestra unapequeña mejora.Conclusiones: A pesar de la gran controversia, parece ser que el medio acuático puede ser útil en la mejora de la calidad de vidade las personas que padecen esta patología. Resulta necesario individualizar la prescripción de ejercicio.Palabras clave: tratamiento, mejora calidad de vida, desviaciones columna, actividades acuáticas, espalda, columna vertebral,ejercicio, prevención.
Global factors which influence the directions of social development
Authors: Sardak Sergii , Korneyev Maxim , Simakhova Anastasiia , Bilskaya Olha
Published: December 2017

This study identifies global factors conditioning the global problematics of the direction of social development. Global threats were evaluated and defined as dangerous processes, phenomena, and situations that cause harm to health, safety, well-being, and the lives of all humanity, and require removal. The essence of global risks was defined. These risks were defined as events or conditions that may cause a significant negative effect for several countries or spheres within a strategic period if they occur. Global problems were conceptualized. These problems were defined as phenomena, matters, and situations that are not completely understandable, interesting, actual, require solving and regulation, and in addition do not have unified solutions. Current global challenges were analyzed, defined as strategic guidelines that cause transformational changes and are receiving attention from humanity. Global trends were defined as courses of social development. The composition and role of global actors were described, and defined as international organizations, leading states, regional organizations, powerful corporations, institutional investors, large cities, and well-known personalities. The directions of positive courses of social development were developed by means of using the authors’ mechanism of solving the global problematics.
Ensuring affordable electricity as a vital socio-economic right in South Africa
Authors: O. Odeku Kola , R. Gundani Simbarashe
Published: December 2017

This article examines the socio-economic impacts and effects of unlawful electricity tariff increase in South Africa. Access to electricity is a vital socio-economic right in South Africa because of its intrinsic role in the fulfilment of other social economic rights. The availability and accessibility of electricity guarantees the success of many businesses and the survival of many households, particularly the rural poor. Eskom, a governmental parastatal, generates, transmits and distributes electricity for the people, and charges for these services are rendered based on the tariff approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Recently, NERSA decided to approve tariff increase requested by Eskom which was against the Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006 and the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996. This increase was contested and nullified in court. If this tariff increase had not been challenged in the court, it would have had a devastating impact on the well-being of the people, particularly the poor. Using literature relevant to socio-economic rights to modern energy, particularly electricity, this article accentuates that electricity is a basic socio-economic right in South Africa that must be accessible and affordable to all. It explains the importance of judicial intervention in ensuring that socio-economic rights are made available and accessible to the people. It points out that the court will not hesitate in using its judicial power to extend any opportunity which allows poor people to access and enjoy right to modern energy and electricity and other socio-economic rights in South Africa.
The perceived benefits and barriers to the application of mobile and social networking technologies in Higher Learning Institutions
Authors: Chakuzira Wellington , Kadyamatimba Armstrong
Published: December 2017

This research investigated on the perceived benefits and barriers to the application of mobile and social networking technologies in South African Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs). A quantitative orientation was used in carrying out the study through self-administered questionnaires and a descriptive quantitative method of analysis was applied. The research population consisted of some students and lecturers from University of Venda (Univen) and University of Limpopo (UL). The research results showed that indeed HLIs in South Africa enjoy some benefits using mobile and social networking technologies which makes students and lecturers participate in virtual learning. The results also confirmed that HLIs in South Africa are faced with various barriers affecting mobile and social networking technology adaptations. Five noteworthy barriers identified were connectivity, security problems, small screens, lack of equipment and technology and lack of training among users. Benefits which were identified included, improved participation, improved communication between students and lecturers and enhancement of teaching and learning processes in HLIs. The research recommended HLIs to be aware of the major Learning Management Systems (LMS) which they should use together with social networking platforms to successfully gain full benefits of using mobile and social networking technologies in the education sector.
THE DIMENSION OF TAWḤĪD IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC LAW INSTITUTION: Quranic Exegesis Perspective
Authors: HAM Musahadi
Published: December 2017

Tawḥīd is an essential vocabulary for Muslims. As the essence of belief in Allah, tawḥīd (monotheism) must be manifested in various aspects of Muslims life including the development of Islamic law institutions. The values of tawḥīd are regarded as the guarantors that the institution can represent the exact pattern for human relations in terms of being servants of God and of being fellow humans. That is why Muslims need to mobilize all intellectual potential in order to build legal institutions having benefits contextually and ethically without ignoring the faith. This paper tries to reconstruct how tawḥīd will be mobilized to fulfill these law expectations based on Qur’an.

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Tawḥīd adalah kosa kata penting bagi umat Islam. Sebagai esensi kepercayaan kepada Allah, tawḥīd (monoteisme) harus diwujudkan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan umat Islam termasuk pengembangan institusi hukum Islam. Nilai tawḥīd dianggap sebagai penjamin bahwa institusi tersebut dapat mewakili pola pasti hubungan manusia dalam hal menjadi pelayan Tuhan dan sesama manusia. Itulah sebabnya umat Islam perlu memobilisasi semua potensi intelektual agar membangun institusi hukum yang memiliki manfaat secara kontekstual dan etis tanpa mengabaikan keimanan. Tulisan ini mencoba untuk merekonstruksi bagaimana tawḥīd dimobilisasi untuk memenuhi harapan-harapan hukum berdasarkan Qur’an.