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Health Education England report on the general practice nurse
Authors: Duncan Debbie , Axe Sue
Published: June 2017

The general practice nursing workforce development plan was published in March by Health Education England. In this short article, Debbie Duncan and Sue Axe discuss the role of the general practice nurse, how it has developed and the impact that this report will have on the profession
Adult Burkitt’s lymphoma presenting as intussusception: first UK case report
Authors: Simson R , Planner A , Alexander Roderick
Published: June 2017

Colonic intussusception is rare in adults and can present with non-specific symptoms that can make diagnosis difficult and delayed. Unlike in children, it is commonly due to a pathological lead point that is often malignant. This case is the first reported case of adult intussusception due to Burkitt's lymphoma in the UK. We describe the case of a 22-year-old woman who presented with 4-week history of intermittent epigastric pain. On the third hospital admission, the diagnosis was made by abdominal computed tomography, which showed the ‘target’ sign, suggestive of intussusception. A right hemicolectomy was performed and histology later confirmed Burkitt’s lymphoma. This case demonstrates the difficulty in diagnosing intussusception in adults, which must be considered in recurrent abdominal pain when more common causes have been ruled out. The rare diagnosis of Burkitt’s lymphoma made early diagnosis and treatment important.
Resolving Barriers to Access to the General Curriculum: Lessons From an Exemplary Inclusive District
Authors: Olson Amy J. , Ruppar Andrea L.
Published: June 2017

Although access to general curriculum content is most likely to occur in general education contexts, teachers and educational personnel are often challenged to implement the practice. In this instrumental case study, we examined the ways that a team of educational personnel in a district, which was identified as an exemplar of inclusive education, understood and worked to overcome the barriers to providing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) access to general education content in general education contexts. Educational personnel faced typical barriers to inclusive education, including educational personnel's beliefs and values, knowledge and practices, and time to collaborate. We examined the ways that the educational personnel engaged in reform in order to draw conclusions about how change processes occur when the goal is access to the general curriculum in general education contexts. Findings suggest that, although the process of change can take time, administrators implemented a “forced change” to spur a values shift while offering continued support. Educational personnel engaged in ongoing learning and collaboration to maintain the momentum of the change toward the shared vision while continuing to build relationships with students and provide individualized support. Implications in relationship to policy and practice for inclusive education are discussed.
On the Education of Students With Complex Disabilities
Authors: Swenson Sue
Published: June 2017

Sue Swenson was deputy assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services in the Obama administration. She served as acting assistant secretary twice during her tenure. She also served as commissioner for developmental disabilities in the Clinton administration, and is committed to the formal definition of developmental disabilities that is to be found in the Developmental Disabilities Act. Her middle son Charlie lived to be 30 years old, enjoying the last four years of his life in the community with support. In this essay, she reflects on what she has learned about the education of learners with extensive support needs and where the field needs to go.
The influence of sodium chlorides fog on corrosion resistance of heat exchangers used in automotive
Authors: Peta Katarzyna , Grochalski Karol , Piasecki Adam , Żurek Jan
Published: June 2017

In the work, the most important factors which influence on the exploitative durability of heat exchangers are classified. Particular attention was paid to the compounds of sodium chloride used in the winter season for road maintenance. In order to determine their impact on automotive heat exchanger corrosion resistance, a test of heaters in a salt chamber which imitates the conditions of their work was realized. It also allows to verify the durability of these products. To evaluate the corrosion changes, observation with the use of light microscopy and scanning microscopy SEM were made supplemented with microanalysis of chemical composition by EDS spectroscopy method. Critical areas in the heat exchangers which are mostly exposed to damage including the formation of local corrosion pits were located and analyzed.
Development and performance of EUV pellicles
Authors: Brouns Derk
Published: June 2017

In a lithography process, an image on a mask (reticle) is projected onto a wafer. Continuous decrease in feature sizes also led to a reduction in the wavelength used for exposing. The next step is the move from 193-nm light to extreme ultra-violet (EUV) at 13.5 nm. This poses a lot of challenges that have been overcome in the past years. One of these challenges is the protection of the reticle from front side defects. This protection can be achieved by the use of an EUV pellicle. This is a thin membrane that protects particles from landing on the reticle surface, as will be explained in more detail later. With multiple semiconductor manufacturers preparing for volume EUV manufacturing, the need for a volume production-ready pellicle solution is here today. This article gives an overview of the performance of the current EUV pellicle solution and the status of the development of future EUV pellicles.
Influence of foam rolling on the functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system in healthy women
Authors: Boguszewski Dariusz , Falkowska Magdalena , Adamczyk Jakub Grzegorz , Białoszewski Dariusz
Published: June 2017

Study aim: To determine the effect of foam rolling on the functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system.

Material and methods: The study encompassed 37 healthy and physically active women divided into two groups. Group 1 comprised women who performed self-massage with a foam roller after physical effort twice a week, for two months. Group 2 (control) comprised women who did not undergo any exercises or treatment after physical effort. The study used the following research tools: the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test, the Core Muscle Strength and Stability Test (CMS&ST), and the Sit and Reach Test.

Results: The study revealed that foam rolling minimized functional limitations (as measured with the FMS test). The differences between the first and second measurement in Group 1 were statistically significant (p=0.014). In the control group, the results of both measurements were similar. In the CMS&ST, the maximal result of three minutes was not achieved. Moreover, no improvement of results was observed. In the Sit and Reach Test, a statistically significant improvement in the flexibility of the posterior muscles of the thigh was noted in Group 1 (right lower limb p=0.009, left lower limb p = 0.007).

Conclusions: 1. Foam rolling may minimize the functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system. It is recommended to incorporate self-myofascial release techniques after physical effort into training. 2. Using foam rolling helped maintain the results obtained in the Core Muscle Strength and Stability Test. Therefore, foam rolling may help maintain the achieved core stability.
Generating monotone quantities for the heat equation
Authors: Bennett Jonathan , Bez Neal
Published: June 2017

The purpose of this article is to expose and further develop a simple yet surprisingly far-reaching framework for generating monotone quantities for positive solutions to linear heat equations in euclidean space. This framework is intimately connected to the existence of a rich variety of algebraic closure properties of families of sub/super-solutions, and more generally solutions of systems of differential inequalities capturing log-convexity properties such as the Li–Yau gradient estimate. Various applications are discussed, including connections with the general Brascamp–Lieb inequality and the Ornstein–Uhlenbeck semigroup.
A Balanced Tri-band PD Based on Microstrip-slotline Transition Structure Embedded Complementary Split-ring Resonators
Authors: Chen Lei , Li Xiao Yan , Wei Feng
Published: June 2017

A balanced tri-band equal power divider (PD) is proposed based on a balanced stepped-impedance microstrip-slotline transition structure in this paper. Multi-band differential-mode (DM) responses can be realized by embedding multiple complementary split-ring resonators (CSRRs) into the slotline resonator. It is found that a high and wideband common-mode (CM) suppression can be achieved. Moreover, the center frequencies of the DM passbands are independent from the CM ones, which significantly simplifies the design procedure. In order to validate its practicalbility, a balanced PD with three DM passbands centred at 1.57, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz is fabricated and a good agreement between the simulated and measured results is observed. To our best knowledge, a balanced tri-band PD is the first ever reported.
Hybrid projection method for a system of unrelated generalized mixed variational-like inequality problems
Authors: Kazmi Kaleem Raza , Ali Rehan
Published: June 2017

The aim of this paper is to consider a generalized mixed variational-like inequality problem and prove a Minty-type lemma for its related auxiliary problems in a real Banach space. We prove the existence of a solution of these auxiliary problems. Further, we prove some properties of a solution set of generalized mixed variational-like inequality problems. Furthermore, we use a hybrid projection method to find a common element of a solution set of
a system of unrelated generalized mixed variational-like inequality problems for generalized relaxed α-monotone mappings and the set of fixed points of a common fixed point problem for a family of generalized asymptotically quasi-ϕ-nonexpansive mappings in a reflexive, uniformly smooth and strictly convex Banach space.
Application of Nephelometry to Automatic Control of Cleaning Time during Cleaning Process in Clean in Place System
Authors: Piepiórka-Stepuk Joanna , Mierzejewska Sylwia , Jakubowski Marek
Published: June 2017

The article aimed at the evaluation of possible use of nephelometers to monitor changes of turbidity in cleaning solution while cleaning in flow. The results demonstrate the ability to control the duration of cleaning programs. The tests were carried out in a laboratory Clean in Place station and aimed to clean a 10-section plate heat exchanger contaminated by milk. On the basis of the data, the turbidity curves were calculated. On their basis, the kinetic of the cleaning process was revealed. Following turbidity data collection, the heat exchanger plates were also checked for remaining milk contamination. The proposed cleaning steps allow for the possibility to manipulate the cleaning program’s time, and, correspondingly, enable higher energy efficiency in the program. In comparison with the conventional cleaning program currently used in processing plants, our findings demonstrate that the proposed method to monitor turbidity reduces energy consumption by 40 % without decreasing cleanliness.
Language Orientations and the Sustainability of Arbanasi Language in Croatia – A Case of Linguistic Injustice
Authors: Meštrić Klara Bilić , Šimičić Lucija
Published: June 2017

Despite numerous positive aspects of the global development of language-as-right orientation, we argue that its application is rooted in methodological nationalism, i.e. the idea of society being equal to a nationstate (Chernilo 2006), and the monoglot ideology based on the idea of one proper version of a historically and politically privileged dialect carrying the status of a language. This dominant preconception of social phenomena thus leaves many varieties in a legislative vacuum. As a consequence, language rights, often in the form of more or less mandatory legal instruments, concern only a (politically established) few. When this institutional inadequacy is paired with the existing orders of indexicality, then these varieties face marginalisation processes that render language use even more unsustainable. To address the issue of language sustainability, we analyse the language-as-right, language-as-resource and language-as-problem orientations in Croatia on the case of the Arbanasi, a community of descendants of Catholic albanophones who settled in the periphery of Zadar in the 18th century and whose group identity is marked by significant language loss. We analyse how speakers and community members themselves perceive marginalisation processes, especially concerning linguistic (in)justice that stems from the policies that hinder sustainability of Arbanasi language use in the long run.
Melanthios von Rhodos in Apollodors Chronik (P.Herc. 10
21, col. XXXI)
Authors: Fleischer Kilian
Published: June 2017

A new reading is offered of a passage from the Chronica of Apollodorus which is about the Academic philosopher Melanthius of Rhodes (P.Herc. 1021 col. XXXI,1–20). As well as smaller textual improvements, the new reconstruction of the text shows in particular that the Academic was able to enjoy great wealth and preferred to pursue his studies in Athens.
Movement Velocity as a Measure of Level of Effort During Resistance Exercise
Authors: Morán-Navarro Ricardo , Martínez-Cava Alejandro , Sánchez-Medina Luis , Mora-Rodríguez Ricardo , González-Badillo Juan José , Pallarés Jesús G.
Published: June 2017

Morán-Navarro, R, Martínez-Cava, A, Sánchez-Medina, L, Mora-Rodríguez, R, González-Badillo, JJ, and Pallarés, JG. Movement velocity as a measure of level of effort during resistance exercise. J Strength Cond Res 33(6): 1496–1504, 2019—This study analyzed whether the loss of repetition velocity during a resistance exercise set was a reliable indicator of the number of repetitions left in reserve. After the assessment of one-repetition (1RM) strength and full load-velocity relationship, 30 men were divided into 3 groups according to their 1RM strength per body mass: novice, well trained, and highly trained. On 2 separate occasions and in random order, subjects performed tests of maximal number of repetitions to failure against loads of 65, 75, and 85% 1RM in 4 exercises: bench press, full squat, prone bench pull, and shoulder press. For each exercise, and regardless of the load being used, the absolute velocities associated with stopping a set before failure, leaving a certain number of repetitions (2, 4, 6, or 8) in reserve, were very similar and showed a high reliability (coefficient of variation [CV] 4.4–8.0%). No significant differences in these stopping velocities were observed for any resistance training exercise analyzed between the novice, well trained and highly trained groups. These results indicate that by monitoring repetition velocity one can estimate with high accuracy the proximity of muscle failure and, therefore, to more objectively quantify the level of effort and fatigue being incurred during resistance training. This method emerges as a substantial improvement over the use of perceived exertion to gauge the number of repetitions left in reserve.
Influence of Team's Rank on Soccer Referees' External and Internal Match Loads During Official Matches
Authors: Castillo Daniel , Castagna Carlo , Cámara Jesús , Iturricastillo Aitor , Yanci Javier
Published: June 2017

Castillo, D, Castagna, C, Cámara, J, Iturricastillo, A, and Yanci, J. Influence of team's rank on soccer referees' external and internal match loads during official matches. J Strength Cond Res 32(6): 1715–1722, 2018—The aim was to examine the external and the internal match loads (ML) of field referees (FRs) attending teams of different ranking during championship matches. Twenty FR who officiated in 30 official soccer matches (30 observations) participated in our study. The criteria for allocating the soccer referees' ML results were based on the teams' final league positions as follows: matches performed by Top 10 teams (TOP10), matches performed by bottom 10 teams (BOT10), and matches played among TOP10 and BOT10 teams (MIXED). External (match activities, accelerations [Acc], and decelerations [Dec]) and internal MLs (Edwards' heart rate [HR]-derived training impulse [TRIMPEDW], HRmean expressed as a percentage of HRpeak [%HRpeak], and differentiated rating of perceived exertion [dRPE]) were recorded. The main results showed that FR, who officiated TOP10 matches, covered more distance at a low walking speed (<3.6 km·h−1) and performed a higher percentage of high-intensity accelerations and decelerations than those FR who officiated lower ranked teams' matches. Moreover, FR who officiated MIXED matches registered lower values of TRIMPEDW MLs and %HRpeak and declared higher respiratory (sRPEres ML) and muscular (sRPEmus ML) perceived MLs during the second half. Considering those FR who officiate matches between teams of a higher competitive level will need to produce higher match responses, especially regarding the percentage of distance covered at high intensity, accelerations, and decelerations; physical trainers of soccer referees at a high competitive level should implement these high-intensity short-term actions in specific training regimes.
Methodological utility of chemerin as a novel biomarker of immunity and metabolism
Authors: Eichelmann Fabian , Weikert Cornelia , di Giuseppe Romina , Biemann Ronald , Isermann Berend , Schulze Matthias B , Boeing Heiner , Aleksandrova Krasimira
Published: June 2017

Chemerin is a recently discovered adipokine with inflammatory and metabolic actions relevant for chronic disease development. However, evidence from human research on the role of chemerin in chronic disease risk is still lacking. We assessed the reliability of plasma chemerin concentrations measured on two occasions over a 4-month period in 207 apparently healthy participants. In addition, we explored the cross-sectional associations between chemerin and inflammatory biomarkers using Spearman partial correlation and multivariable linear regression analyses. Intra-individual reproducibility of chemerin measurements was assessed by calculating intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and exploration of Bland–Altman plots. Reliability analyses revealed good reproducibility of chemerin measurements (ICC: 0.72 (95%-CI 0.65, 0.78)). Visual inspection of Bland–Altman plots confirmed that the two time point measurements had a high level of agreement. In correlation analyses, chemerin was positively correlated with adiposity measures (body mass index and waist circumference). In addition, independent of adiposity measures, chemerin was correlated with the biomarkers C-reactive protein, fatty acid-binding protein 4 and progranulin (Rho-s ranging from 0.23 to 0.37). In multivariable linear regression analysis, a combination of correlated factors including body mass index, waist circumference, C-reactive protein, progranulin and fatty acid-binding protein-4 explained 28.0% of chemerin concentrations. These findings demonstrate methodological utility of chemerin concentrations in population-based research setting. Human studies are highly warranted in order to provide further insights into the role of chemerin as a biomarker linking immunity and metabolism in relation to chronic disease risk.
Memoria del dolor, deconstrucción y reconstrucción del sujeto
Authors: Jiménez Quenguan Myriam
Published: June 2017

Esta reflexión sobre la memoria del dolor se realiza con base en la particular propuesta narrativa y ficcional de la obra La carroza de Bolívar del escritor Evelio José Rosero Diago, Se pretende deconstruir al sujeto mítico, encarnado en el aparente héroe latinoamericano Simón Bolívar; desde una lectura diferente de la oficial se traen al presente hechos dramáticos ocurridos en el sur de Colombia durante el siglo XIX: la batalla de Bomboná y la llamada Navidad Negra. Así mismo, se visibiliza la reconstrucción del sujeto colectivo, desde la visión irónica de los descendientes de las víctimas, puesta de manifiesto en la fiesta de Blancos y Negros.

Más allá de la recreación e interpretación histórica, se invita a cuestionar la manipulación de un sujeto que conjuga una serie de intereses y juegos de poder. Para desentrañar lo oculto y para que aflore una nueva conciencia vital, la lectura y la estrategia deconstructivista, ayudan a resaltar la importancia que representa para la salud del pueblo, no sólo la visión crítica de su memoria sino también, la desestructuración de la mentira. En la novela la invención de lo carnavalesco es el acontecimiento que permite depurar odios y crear una conciencia reconciliada de la vida; así el autor logra demostrar la grandeza de un pueblo, capaz de sanar heridas físicas y culturales a través del no olvido y la ironía dionisiaca.
Duplication and Loss of Function of Genes Encoding RNA Polymerase III Subunit C4 Causes Hybrid Incompatibility in Rice
Authors: Nguyen Giao Ngoc , Yamagata Yoshiyuki , Shigematsu Yuko , Watanabe Miyako , Miyazaki Yuta , Doi Kazuyuki , Tashiro Kosuke , Kuhara Satoru , Kanamori Hiroyuki , Wu Jianzhong , Matsumoto Takashi , Yasui Hideshi , Yoshimura Atsushi
Published: June 2017

Reproductive barriers are commonly observed in both animals and plants, in which they maintain species integrity and contribute to speciation. This report shows that a combination of loss-of-function alleles at two duplicated loci, DUPLICATED GAMETOPHYTIC STERILITY 1 (DGS1) on chromosome 4 and DGS2 on chromosome 7, causes pollen sterility in hybrid progeny derived from an interspecific cross between cultivated rice, Oryza sativa, and an Asian annual wild rice, O. nivara. Male gametes carrying the DGS1 allele from O. nivara (DGS1-nivaras) and the DGS2 allele from O. sativa (DGS2-T65s) were sterile, but female gametes carrying the same genotype were fertile. We isolated the causal gene, which encodes a protein homologous to DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RNAP) III subunit C4 (RPC4). RPC4 facilitates the transcription of 5S rRNAs and tRNAs. The loss-of-function alleles at DGS1-nivaras and DGS2-T65s were caused by weak or nonexpression of RPC4 and an absence of RPC4, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated that gene duplication of RPC4 at DGS1 and DGS2 was a recent event that occurred after divergence of the ancestral population of Oryza from other Poaceae or during diversification of AA-genome species.
Influence of natural selection on the reproductive function of bulls
Authors: Kozyr V. , Barabash V.
Published: June 2017

Aim. To investigate the infl uence of natural selection of bulls during tethered and non-tethered keeping on their reproductive function. Methods. Observation of analogue groups in different conditions of keeping, yet with the identical level of feeding and using, ethological methods of the behavior of animals in a herd and in a “mini- herd”, zootechnical, genetic-mathematical, biometric and modelling methods. Results. It was established that dominant animals in the herd oppress the sexual ability of their subordinates, causing the decrease in their libido, erection, quality of sperm (as far as to the impotence). Conclusions. The infl uence of natural selection on the sexual potency of breeding bulls during their non-tethered keeping and some ethological specifi cities during the tethered keeping were established along with the reactions of an organism depending on the type of body composition and build. The application of the revealed regularities facilitates the work regarding the selection of bulls while
evaluating the quality of the sperm production and ensuring the increase in the number of their offspring in further generations.
Adaptation and forage yield of Vetches (Vicia spp.) in the southern highlands of Ethiopia
Authors: Berhanu Tekleyohannes , Abera Mergia
Published: June 2017

Aim. To study the adaptation of vetch species and the level of their forage yield in the highlands of the region. Methods. Field and laboratory methods, statistical analysis. Results. The study was conducted in Bulle and Chencha districts of Southern region of Ethiopia with the objective to identify adaptable and high forage yield- ing vetch species for the high lands of the region. Five vetch species (Vicia sativa L., V. dasycarpa Ten., V. atropurpurea Desf., V. villosa Roth. and V. benghalensis L.) were tested at both locations for two years. The result showed that there was signifi cant variation in dry matter yield of the tested species in the two locations. Vetches planted at Bulle performed well when compared with Chencha area with mean DM yield of 5.3 and 1.2 t/ha, respectively. Among the vetch species, Vicia sativa, Vicia villosa, Vicia dasycarpa, and Vicia bengalensis adapted well at Bulle and produced on average 4 to 7 t/ha forage DM. In Chencha area, V. dasycarpa and V. villosa were the best
performing species with forage DM yield of 1.6-1.8 t/ha. Conclusions. The vetch species tested in the current study could be used for conventional pasture and forage production, in livestock exclu- sion areas, in forage strips, as an under-sowing with food crops, or as a backyard forage crop in the southern highlands of Ethiopia.
Chorioamnionitis and Management of Asymptomatic Infants ≥35 Weeks Without Empiric Antibiotics
Authors: Jan Amanda I. , Ramanathan Rangasamy , Cayabyab Rowena G.
Published: June 2017

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

Management of asymptomatic infants ≥35 weeks’ gestation born to mothers with chorioamnionitis remains controversial, with many clinicians considering the need for changes to the current guidelines. The study objective was to evaluate the outcomes of asymptomatic chorioamnionitis-exposed neonates without the use of immediate empirical antibiotics.

METHODS:

A retrospective data review was conducted from May 2008 to December 2014, including asymptomatic infants ≥35 weeks’ gestation with a maternal diagnosis of clinical chorioamnionitis.

RESULTS:

A total of 240 asymptomatic infants with chorioamnionitis exposure were identified. The majority of asymptomatic chorioamnionitis-exposed infants, 162 (67.5%), remained well in the mother-infant unit with a median stay of 2 days. There were 78 (32.5%) infants admitted to the NICU and exposed to antibiotics due to abnormal laboratory data or development of clinical symptoms. Of those infants admitted to the NICU, 19 (24%) received antibiotics for <72 hours, 47 (60%) were treated for culture-negative clinical sepsis, and 12 (15%) for culture-positive sepsis, with a median NICU stay of 7 days.

CONCLUSIONS:

Nonroutine use of empirical antibiotics in asymptomatic newborns ≥35 weeks’ gestation with maternal chorioamninonitis prevented NICU admission in two-thirds of these infants. This prevented unnecessary antibiotic exposure, increased hospitalization costs, and disruption of mother-infant bonding and breastfeeding. Laboratory evaluation and clinical observation without immediate antibiotic administration may be incorporated into a management approach in asymptomatic chorioamnionitis-exposed neonates. Additional studies are needed to establish the safety of this approach.
Histórias e memórias da cidade: lembranças de viveres urbanos, Cáceres/MT (primeira metade do século XX)
Authors: Da Silva Giuslane Francisca
Published: June 2017

Tendo como fonte documental os relatos de memória de moradores que viveram na cidade de Cáceres no início do século XX, propomos no presente trabalho uma reflexão sobre as lutas em torno da produção das memórias, problematizando as peculiaridades de alguns espaços da cidade de Cáceres na primeira metade do século XX. Os espaços da cidade descritos pelos moradores, por se constituírem em espaços das experiências humanas, com suas complexidades tecidas por feixes de singularidades expressam na memória das pessoas que deles se apropriam, a ressignificação do vivido, e se estabelecem também enquanto “espaços de memória” projetando-se simbolicamente atrelados a um passado vivo, marcando a presença ao mesmo tempo em que reforça os laços identitários do lugar. A rememoração nos possibilitou (re)constituir alguns espaços da cidade, que vão se perdendo com o decorrer do tempo.
Los estudios culturales y la construcción social del patrimonio cultural
Authors: Malavassi Aguilar Rosa Elena
Published: June 2017

ResumenEl presente artículo forma parte una investigación más amplia, cuyo tema es la construcción social del patrimonio urbano y arquitectónico en la ciudad de San José, Costa Rica. El proyecto tiene por objetivo analizar la forma en que se ha construido el concepto de patrimonio en Costa Rica, específicamente en la ciudad de San José, su capital. En este texto se realiza una revisión de los postulados de los principales autores de la corriente de los estudios culturales, para definir un esquema de análisis aplicable al caso de estudio. El artículo se estructura en cuatro apartados: inicia con la obra de los pioneros de este tipo de estudios en Inglaterra, luego se analiza su repercusión en otras latitudes, por ejemplo, el desarrollo de los estudios poscoloniales en lugares como la India, para luego pasar a los trabajos de autores latinoamericanos, y finalmente hacer referencia a su impacto en el desarrollo de los estudios culturales en Costa Rica.AbstractThis article is part of a wider investigation; the theme is the social construction of urban and architectural heritage in San Jose City, Costa Rica. The project aims to analyze how the concept of heritage has been built in Costa Rica, specifically in San Jose City, the capital. In this paper is a review of the postulates of the principal authors of the cultural studies to define a scheme applicable to the case study analysis. The article is divided into four sections: begins with the work of the pioneers of this type of study in England, then its impact is analyzed elsewhere, for example, the development of postcolonial studies in India , the work of Latin American authors , and finally make reference to their impact on the development of cultural studies in Costa Rica.
Entrevista a arquitecta Marian Pérez
Authors: Grané del Castillo Jorge , Pérez Gutiérrez Marian
Published: June 2017

ResumenEl postulado de los fundadores de la Escuela de Arquitectura de la UCR era “aprender a aprender”. Los estudiantes estaban obligados a asimilar esta nueva forma de estudiar. Marian Pérez, egresada en 1981, aprendió que el estudio de la Arquitectura permite descubrir caminos alternos para el desarrollo personal. En su paso por la Escuela encontró un fuerte apoyo de los profesores que la ayudaron a resolver sus incertidumbres. Después de graduarse, sus diversos trabajos se enfocaron hacia el tema de la planificación y la vivienda. Actualmente es viceministra de Vivienda. AbstractThe postulate of the founders of the School of Architecture of the UCR was “learning to learn”. The students were obliged to assimilate this new way of studying. Mariam Pérez, who graduated in 1981, learned that the study of architecture allows the discovery of alternative paths for personal development. In her passage through the School she found strong support from the teachers who helped her solve her uncertainties. After graduating, her various works focused on the subject of planning and housing. She is currently Deputy Minister of Housing.
Thirty Years of Translational Research in Zirconia Dental Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Authors: Siddiqi Allauddin , Khan Abdul Samad , Zafar Sobia
Published: June 2017

Thirty years of transitional research in zirconia (Zr) ceramics has led to significant improvements in the biomedical field, especially in dental implantology. Oral implants made of yttria-tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (Y-TZP) because of their excellent mechanical properties, good biocompatibility, and esthetically acceptable color have emerged as an attractive metal-free alternative to titanium (Ti) implants. The aim of the review was to highlight the translation research in Zr dental implants that has been conducted over the past 3 decades using preclinical animal models. A computer search of electronic databases, primarily PubMed, was performed with the following key words: “zirconia ceramics AND animal trials,” “ceramic implants AND animal trials,” “zirconia AND animal trials,” “zirconia AND in vivo animal trials,” without any language restriction. However, the search was limited to animal trials discussing percentage bone-implant contact (%BIC) around zirconia implants/discs. This search resulted in 132 articles (reviews, in vivo studies, and animal studies) of potential interest. We restricted our search terms to “zirconia/ceramic,” “bone-implant-contact,” and “animal trials” and found 29 relevant publications, which were then selected for full-text reading. Reasons for exclusion included the article's not being an animal study, being a review article, and not discussing %BIC around Zr implants/discs. Most of the studies investigated BIC around Zr in rabbits (30%), pigs (approximately 20%), dogs, sheep, and rats. This review of the literature shows that preclinical animal models can be successfully used to investigate osseointegration around Zr ceramics. Results of the reviewed studies demonstrated excellent %BIC around Zr implants. It should be noted that most of the studies investigated %BIC/removal torque under nonloading conditions, and results would have been somewhat different in functional loading situations because of inherent limitations of Zr ceramics. Further trials are needed to evaluate the performance of Zr ceramics in clinical conditions using implants designed and manufactured via novel techniques that enhance their biomechanical properties.
Foliar Spray of Proline Enhanced the Photosynthetic Efficiency and Antioxidant System in Brassica juncea
Authors: WANI Arif S. , FARAZ Ahmad , FAIZAN Mohammad , AHMAD Aqil , HAYAT Shamsul , TAHIR Inayatullah
Published: June 2017

The present study was carried out to screen out the best concentration of proline, applied exogenously as foliar spray, which will have beneficial effects on growth and physio-biochemical parameters in two varieties of Brassica juncea (‘Varuna’ and ‘RH-30’). The proline concentrations tested in this experiment were 0, 10, 20 or 30 mM. The foliar spray was done at 29 days after sowing (DAS) and sampling at 60 DAS. Out of these concentrations, 20 mM proline was found best. The proline treatment significantly increased the growth, net photosynthetic rate and related attributes, SPAD value of chlorophyll, leaf carbonic anhydrase activity and quantum yield of photosystem II, as well as proline content and activity of antioxident enzymes also increased in both the varieties at 60 d stage of growth. The result was more pronounced in the ‘Varuna’ than in ‘RH-30’.
Effect of Maize (Zea mays L.) Plant-Type on Yield and Photosynthetic Characters of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea balatas L.) in Intercropping System
Authors: LUO Yulong , WU Xueli , TANG Daobin , LIU Xun , LEI Yayun , LV Changwen , WANG Jichun
Published: June 2017

Sweet potato/maize relay-cropping mode is considered as the main farming practices of dry land in Southwest China. Although relay-cropping would cause the reduction of fresh tuber yield, it still remained unclear that the reason was shade resulted from maize or genotype of sweet potato. The present work aims at exploring the effects of maize (Zea mays L.) plant-type on photosynthetic physiology and yield of sweet potato (Ipomoea balatas L.) in relay-cropping system. Besides, three plant-types maize cultivars including compact, semi-compact and expanded type were used for relay-cropping with different sweet potato cultivars (‘Yushu-2’, ‘Yushu-6’ and ‘Nanshu-88’) in field. The results showed that the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) was declined with the increase of expansion of maize plant-type, which decreased by 77.5%, 80.1% and 82.1% respectively. When relay-cropped with extended maize, the yield reduction rate of sweet potato was the highest (67%). The shade-resistance of different genotype of sweet potatoes was different, and the yield reduction rate of ‘Yushu-2’ was the lowest (37.01%). Through conducting correlations analysis, it showed that fresh tuber yield had significant positive correlation with Effective Quantum Yield (Y(II)) and significant negative correlation with Non Photochemical Quenching Coefficient (NPQ). In terms of ‘Yushu-2’, the proportion of heat dissipation was the lowest, and its light quantum efficiency was higher than others. As a result, its reduction rate of yield was lower than the other two. We suggested that compact maize cultivar relay-cropping with strong shade-resistance sweet potato cultivar should be mainly applied in practice of sweet potato.
Chemical Compositions and Sugar Profiles of Consumed Chestnut Cultivars in the Marmara Region, Turkey
Authors: MERT Cevriye , ERTÜRK Ümran
Published: June 2017

In this study, the chemical compositions and sugar profiles of seventeen local cultivars and two foreign chestnut hybrids, grown in the Marmara Region, Turkey, were examined. The results showed that chestnut hybrids and cultivars have 58.12-69.83 total carbohydrates, 10.59-22.38 total sugars, 2.41-3.41 invert sugar, 6.15-12.44 total protein, 2.09-4.36 ash and 0.87-2.61 total fat values (g 100 g-1 dry matter basis). It was determined that chestnut cultivars generally have over 50% water content and higher starch content (40.99-53.16 g 100 g-1). The sucrose contents of the cultivars were higher than the other sugars. Sucrose, glucose and fructose contents were 10.77-21.66, 0.33-1.13, and 0.15-0.79, respectively (g 100 g-1 dry matter basis). These results stated that chestnuts have rich nutritive substances for human nutrition and health.
A Phase Ib Dose-Escalation Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Cobimetinib and Duligotuzumab in Patients with Previously Treated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cancers with Mutant KRAS
Authors: Lieu Christopher H. , Hidalgo Manuel , Berlin Jordan D. , Ko Andrew H. , Cervantes Andres , LoRusso Patricia , Gerber David E. , Eder J. Paul , Eckhardt S. Gail , Kapp Amy V. , Tsuhako Amy , McCall Bruce , Pirzkall Andrea , Uyei Anne , Tabernero Josep
Published: June 2017

Lessons Learned

Cobimetinib and duligotuzumab were well tolerated as single agents and in combination with other agents. The cobimetinib and duligotuzumab combination was associated with increased toxicity, most notably gastrointestinal, and limited efficacy in the patient population tested.

Background

KRAS-mutant tumors possess abnormal mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) pathway signaling, leading to dysregulated cell proliferation. Cobimetinib blocks MAPK signaling. The dual-action antibody duligotuzumab (MEHD7945A) inhibits ligand binding to both epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 (HER3). Blockade of EGFR/HER3 and inhibition of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) in KRAS-mutant tumors may provide additive benefit.

Methods

Patients with KRAS-mutant solid tumors were eligible for this phase Ib dose-escalation study with a planned expansion phase. Duligotuzumab was given intravenously (IV) at 1,100 mg every 2 weeks (q2w), while cobimetinib was given orally in a standard 3 + 3 design to identify the recommended phase II dose (RP2D). The primary objective was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of this combination.

Results

Twenty-three patients were enrolled. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) included grade 4 hypokalemia and grade 3 mucosal inflammation, asthenia, and dermatitis acneiform. Seventy percent of patients experienced grade 3 or worse adverse events (AEs). Five (22%) and 12 (52%) patients missed at least 1 dose of duligotuzumab and cobimetinib, respectively, and 9 (39%) patients required a cobimetinib dose reduction. Three (13%) patients discontinued due to an AE. Best response was limited to 9 patients with stable disease and 13 patients with progressive disease.

Conclusion

Given the limited tolerability and efficacy of this combination, the study did not proceed to expansion stage and closed for enrollment.
A modern approach to porosimetry of virtual cementitious materials
Authors: Stroeven Piet , Li Kai
Published: June 2017

To assess the pore size of virtual cementitious materials, the star volume method (SVM) can be considered an effective tool. Unfortunately, the SVM requires a large number of plane sections in each of the very large number of random points, resulting in a time-consuming and expensive operation. As a more economical alternative, this paper presents a stereology-based contracted method, which uses a well-known theoretical concept proposed by Cauchy. This method completed pore size measurements in a shorter period of time (reductions as high as 85%) while demonstrating reliability to be maintained at the same level.
Users’ Perspective of Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) in India
Authors: Raju S. Raghavendra , Mahadevappa B.
Published: June 2017

There has been a paradigm shift in financial reporting after the introduction of Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). XBRL is a language for electronic communication of business and financial data. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs of Government of India has mandated e-filing of annual reports for certain class of companies in XBRL format from April 1, 2011. Now, more than 1 lakh companies are filing their financial statements through XBRL. The purpose of this paper is to know the users’ awareness about XBRL. The sample for the study includes 76 users. Research instrument was constructed to collect the primary data from the respondents. Hypothesis was tested to know the difference in the users’ perspective about XBRL. The results of the study were presented in five qualitative characteristics: understandability, reliability, relevance, comparability, and timeliness. The results of the paper indicate that there is more understandability, reliability, and relevance of financial statements among the users along with easier comparison of XBRL reports across companies.
Developments in the Payment System Architecture of India
Authors: Bhasin Rahul
Published: June 2017

The payment and settlement systems are at the core of financial infrastructure in a country. A well-functioning payment and settlement system is crucial for the successful implementation of monetary policy and maintaining the financial stability. This paper examines the various types of Payment systems in India along with the developments aimed at improving the efficiency of Payments system. We analyse both the large value payment systems and retail payment systems. The large value payment infrastructure comprises RTGS, high value clearing, and CCIL. The retail payment systems include MICR/non-MICR cheque clearing, national electronic funds transfer (NEFT) system, electronic clearing service (ECS), cheque truncation system (CTS) and payment channels like credit/debit cards, internet and mobile phone-based products. The paper also looks at the role of RBI in Payment and Settlement System. In addition, there is a description of various recent measures to promote electronic retail payments such as the Digital Wallet, Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AEPS) and Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of India.
Northeastern extension of Neogene magmatism in Africa: Evidence from the Zitouna rhyolite, Algeria
Authors: Daif Menana , Toubal Abderrahmane
Published: June 2017

Abstract: The Zitouna rhyolite is the easternmost representative of the Neogene magmatism in the Northeast of Algeria. It is composed of two intrusive rhyolitic apexes: the first outcrop is poorly known and not dated; the second one is greater, and not previously described. It is a well-differentiated rock that does not exceed 12 Ma (Post-Serravallian). Geochemical data show that it belongs to S-type granites with a high peraluminous character corroborating a crustal protolith. The Zitouna rhyolite is considered as the continuation of other neighbouring magmatic episodes and can be related to the late Neogene tectono-magmatic evolution of northeast Africa.Keywords: rhyolite, post-Serravallian, S-type granites, peraluminous, Zitouna, Algeria.Resumen: La riolita de Zitouna es la representación más oriental del magmatismo neógeno en el noreste de Argelia. Está formada por dos cuerpos intrusivos riolíticos: el primer afloramiento es vagamente conocido y no ha sido datado; el segundo es de mayores dimensiones y no ha sido descrito previamente. Se trata de una roca bien diferenciada que no excede de los 12 Ma (Post-Serravaliense). Los datos geoquímicos muestran que corresponde a un granito de tipo S con alto carácter peralumínico, lo que corrobora un protolito cortical. La riolita de Zitouna es considerada como la continuación de otros episodios magmáticos vecinos y puede ser relacionada con la evolución tectono-magmática del noreste africano durante el Neógeno superior.Palabras clave: riolita, post-Serravaliense, granitos de tipo S; peralumínico, Zitouna, Argelia.
A contextualidade da literatura judaica: as vozes do exílio e da diáspora
Authors: Lewin Helena
Published: June 2017

Este artigo analisa a história judaica que tem sua origem marcada por um irreversível ato de ruptura determinando seu perfil identitário. Abrahão, o patriarca fundador, desprende-se de seu passado para seguir o “chamamento” que estabelece uma nova relação “homem/divindade”, tendo como princípio normativo a existência de um deus único em contrapartida ao culto politeísta de sua casa paterna. Duas vertentes caracterizaram o fundamento do novo devir: o princípio do monoteísmo e a errância inaugural em busca da terra divinamente prometida: Canaã.
Needle stick injuries in a tertiary care hospital in India: observations from a clinical audit
Authors: Gita N. , Rao N. P.
Published: June 2017

Background: Needle stick injuries (NSI) is notably one of the most common and preventable occupational hazard amongst healthcare workers (HCW). This article reports the findings of a clinical audit for needle stick injuries (NSI) conducted at a tertiary care hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.Methods: Clinical audit was conducted at the 123 bed ISO 9002 certified and NABH accredited tertiary care hospital having safety protocols and incident reporting mechanisms in place. Data included all reported and unreported events of NSI. Information about the unreported events was collected through personal interview of all HCWs (99 men and 180 women) and employed doctors (23 men and 09 women). The nature of events and situations when NSI occurred were described. This being a only exploratory analysis is done.Results: With a total of 36,376 patients treated in the hospital during 2015, a total of 2,16,336 injections were given. Only 11 NSI events were documented during the year and all were reported voluntarily by the HCWs after the incident occurred. All events occurred in the HCWs and no doctors were involved in any of the NSI events. The number of NSI events per 1000 patients treated (IPD and OPD) was 0.302, i.e. 0.03%, and the annual incidence was 8.94% for the hospital beds. Female HCW’s (63.6%) were involved more in NSI than males (36.4%).Conclusions: Continuous education of all categories of HCWs plays a crucial role in capturing NSI. Staff should be encouraged to self-report without any delay and should treat each NSI as an emergency.