bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DISTRIBUIÇÃO E REPRESENTATIVIDADE FEMININA: UM ESTUDO SOBRE A UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO SUDOESTE DA BAHIA –UESB
Authors: Viana Ana Rocha , Souza Fernanda Pereira de , Neta Maria Madalena Souza dos Anjos
Published: April 2018

O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a inserção da mulher no ensino superior, naUniversidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia - UESB. A metodologia utilizada foi uma pesquisaexploratória e descritiva, estudo de caso único. A classificação do delineamento dosprocedimentos foram as pesquisas bibliográfica, para compreender o processo expansão daeducação no Brasil e na Bahia; e a documental, com a coleta de dados junto a Secretaria Geralde Cursos e a Gerência de Assistência e Assuntos Estudantis. Após o levantamento, os dadosreceberam tratamento quantitativo e foram analisados à luz do referencial teórico. Os principaisautores que nortearam este estudo foram: Martins (2014), Queiroz (2013), Santos (2014), entreoutros. Os resultados demonstraram que na UESB, as mulheres representam maioria,especialmente, no campus de Jequié, muito pela característica dos cursos oferecidos, que sãovoltados para a área da saúde. Vitória da Conquista representa a maior equidade entre osgêneros na população discente, ainda assim, as mulheres correspondem a maior parte. EmItapetinga, no ano de 2016, houve uma tendência de aumento da participação feminina comoocorreu em 2011 e 2012. No que diz respeito as áreas de conhecimento, foi percebido que apredominância feminina é nas ciências humanas e nas da saúde, as ciências exatas e da terra e asengenharias ainda é superior o número de homens. Os destaques positivos foram Engenharia deAlimentos, que apresentou presença forte de mulheres e o curso de Direito que contempla omaior nível de igualdade dos cursos ofertados na instituição
EXTENSÃO CURRICULAR VIVENCIADA POR ESTUDANTESDE CIÊNCIAS BIOLÓGICAS EM UMA UNIVERSIDADE DO SUL DE SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Giassi Maristela Gonçalves , Borghezan Juliana Medeiros , Fenali Suelane Cardoso , Nunes Luis Paulo Cezar
Published: April 2018

A extensão universitária é alvo de muitas discussões e reflexões relacionadasà sua importância eaplicação em uma Universidade. Este artigo tem por objetivorelatar uma experiência deextensão curricular vivenciada por acadêmicos da primeira fase do curso de Ciências Biológicasna disciplina de História e Filosofia da Ciência (HFC). Para tanto a turma foi conhecer umbairro da cidade impactado pela mineração de carvão observando e levantando dados com osmoradores, com a Prefeitura municipal e em outras fontes, associando aos conteúdospreviamente estudados na referida disciplina. Os resultados indicam a iminente necessidade deeducação ambiental dos moradores local e a necessária atuação da municipalidade no que tangeà questão ambiental. Como ações foram desenvolvidas atividades educativas com os estudantesda escola daquela comunidade e a apresentação de seminário final na Universidade.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE UMA AÇÃO EXTENSIONISTA SOBRE CONTROLE SOCIAL EM SAÚDE NA ESCOLA
Authors: Filho José Carlos Ferreira Couto
Published: April 2018

Este artigo trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre um projeto extensionista elaborado durante a vigência do componente curricular Políticas e Serviços de Saúde. As atividades foram realizadas com um grupo de estudantes do segundo ano do ensino médio, em um município no interior da Bahia. As ações foram desenvolvidas através de duas oficinas educativas. O emprego de uma abordagem dinâmica do tema Controle Social no SUS permitiu uma melhor aprendizagem dos alunos. Percebeu-se durante a prática na escola que as atividades de educação em saúde são possíveis e podem ser simples em sua execução, gerando importante e essencial interesse na população, e assim a empoderando do conhecimento para o exercício da participação popular no processo de decisão da gestão pública na saúde.
Relasi Kuasa Perkawinan Anak di Bawah Umur dalam Novel I Am Nujood, Age 10, and Divorced
Authors: Kamalia Mirza Fathima Jauhar
Published: April 2018

Child marriage can be seen as an oppression that not all women in the world will experience it. It happens only in poor and traditional countries like in Yemen. Child marriage in Yemen is clearly described in me Nujood, Age 10, and the Divorce novel. Behind the phenomenon of child marriage, there are several relations of relationships that run it from generation to generation. This study aims to find the power relationships behind the marriage of my child that is Nujood, Age 10, and Divorce. This study uses qualitative methods and readings as data collection. The results of this study indicate that there are three power relationships behind the marriage of children: child marriage as a form of preservation of tradition from generation to generation, marriage of children as a solution to the difficulties of the family financial condition, and marriage of children as a form of preservation of illiterate women.
The Occurrence of Code Mixing in Indonesian Girl Magazine Kawanku
Authors: Rohardiyanto Irwan
Published: April 2018

This research explains about the mixed code that occurs in complex society especially for daily conversation of young women. The purpose of this study is to get a description of the mixed code in the magazine Kawanku, which is to get an idea of how and what factors mix the Indonesian slang code that appears in my magazine. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The findings of the research are the use of foreign languages by Indonesians and they prefer to use non-standard language instead of standard language. The author gets several factors that influence the interference of the code. It is important for Indonesian teenagers to use standard Indonesian when they communicate with each other to preserve their language. This study also aims to make the language study institutions make Indonesian terms in its policy.
Serat Dahor Palak, Sastra Islam Abad XVII
Authors: Wijanarko Fajar
Published: April 2018

Islam and the dimensions of public believe in Java have their own way to sneak around and survive. Both have an equal position till the society find the now concept, which is Islam Jawa. It is a belief that accommodates between Islam and the traditional beliefs system. The fact of them is also happening on writing era of a manuscript. The last, Syncretism and Sufism are became commonplace in the understanding and development of Islamic literature, which one is Serat Dahor Palak (SDP). The truth of syncretism would be written based on philology approach and method of library research. Inside include of local wisdom from the manuscript which talks about the prophet is way in Hinduism era.
Hakikat Tuhan: Kajian Pemikiran Islam dalam Falsafah Jawa
Authors: El Firdausy Syarifah Wardah
Published: April 2018

Islamic thought in the Javanese philosophy of the concept of God begins with the existence of three continuities between (1) the background of Islamization in Indonesia, through cultural approaches, (2) philosophical phrases in the Javanese philosophy as a part of the characteristic Javanese literary works that are educational (didactic) and sublime (piwulang), and (3) the similarity between the concept of tri hita wacana means harmonious relationship of man with God (habluminallah) in Islamic teachings related to the concept of insan kamil. This study uses qualitative methods based on literature study data and descriptive analysis as a whole (integral). The results obtained from this study is the similarity of thinking between the philosophical expressions of Java in the Javanese philosophy with Islamic thought in the verses of the Qur'an as part of the teachings of Islam in understanding the three concepts of the nature of God that is (1) the concept of tan kena kinaya gapa means that God cannot be imagined circumstances and forms, but the absolute power, (2) the concept of Gusti Allah orah sare means God is not sleeping and always awake in every period; Understanding of the concept raises an attitude of being cautious in acting, acting, and fully aware of God's supervision, and (3) the concept of sangkan paran which has an understanding that the beginning of the creation of man and the universe comes from God (sangkan) and the end of creation Man and the universe will return to God (paran).
Ekspansi Kompeni Hingga Sanad Kiai-Santri: Sejarah Islamisasi Ujung Timur Pulau Jawa Abad XVIIâ€”XX
Authors: Subekti Arif
Published: April 2018

This study aims to examine the history of Islamization missionary in Banyuwangi, Eastern Java from 17th century to 20th century. This study identifies the agent of Islamization, motive, a model of da'wah, as well as narrating the attitude and form of acceptance of the Banyuwangi communities. This study deals with a historical approach to gain the answer to the research questions and uses the primary and secondary data such as archives, oral sources, and some relevant references. The conclusions of this study are; first, the Eastern Java was the last section region of Islamization in Java; second, the collaboration of colonial power and the Kingdom of Mataram played important role in Islamization process; third, the depopulation has direct relation toward Islamization and domination of Java and Madura ethnicity; fourth, the chain of Islamic scientific and teacher-students relationships describe the teacher-student lines of Islamization.
Islamic Consolidation in Kazakhstan: Success Story and Challenges of the Future
Authors: Utomo Ario Bimo
Published: April 2018

This article attempts to explain the process of Islamic consolidation in Kazakhstan, a young Muslim-majority state in Central Asia which became independent following the demise of the Soviet Union. Unlike its turbulent regional neighbors, Kazakhstan has virtually been not troubled by the threat of extremists, making its success an interesting case to discuss. There are some aspects which this essay is going to analyze. First, using the consolidation framework, I am going to examine how the rise of Islam is facilitated after the demise of the Soviet Union. Second, I also add another element namely securitization. This paper argues that securitisation is the additional strategy which creates a stable condition of Islamic consolidation in Kazakhstan. This paper concludes with giving some reflections on the future of Islam and the political stability in Kazakhstan.Â
Pacaran or Taâ€™aruf: Contesting Two Cultural Trends of Mate Selection in Indonesia
Authors: Madya Sidiq Hari
Published: April 2018

In Indonesia, marriage still serves the only legal institution of family formation. However, at least since 1950s, the pattern of mate selection to expectedly end up in marriage has undergone a silent transformation from the traditional arranged to self-choice. Following the transition, two major cultural trends termed: pacaran and taâ€™aruf rise as popular ways of young Indonesian Muslims finding their life partner. This study would examine how the changing pattern of mate selection took place in Indonesia and how, under an influence of Giddensâ€™ modernization theory, increasing cultural trends of mate selection were elaborated. Ethnographic evidence provided by previous research was presented. Current trends of mate selection were discussed. The analysis incorporated dimensions of family relations and gender differences to see how much those two aspects influenced the process of spouse choice in Indonesia. The study found that the two most-contested ideals of spouse choice in Indonesia were adopted from â€˜traditionsâ€™ already existing in other part of the world. However, in the modern Indonesian context, to fully understand how these two emerge and currently contested cannot by simply mentioning a process of globalization without taking into account a complex social and political policy happening particularly during the last century.
Variaciones de los signos vitales en estudiantes de odontología durante su primer procedimiento quirúrgico
Authors: Díaz Caballero Antonio , Fang Mercado Luis Carlos , Carmona Lorduy Martha , Donado Rangel Aida , Donado Rangel Yenni , Díaz Rengifo Iván Alejandro , Hernández Arenas Yuritza Yoleinnis
Published: April 2018

Antecedentes: el estrés académico representa un desequilibrio psíquico con posibles consecuencias académicas y médicas con una mayor prevalencia en estudios del área de la salud, como los estudiantes de odontología. Está bien documentado que el estado psíquico se relaciona con las variaciones en los sistemas biológicos y se refleja a través de medidas como los signos vitales. Objetivo: determinar las variaciones de los signos vitales (frecuencia cardíaca, frecuencia respiratoria y temperatura) en los estudiantes de odontología durante su primera exodoncia. Materiales y Métodos: se utilizó un diseño longitudinal prospectivo para tomar tres medidas de los signos vitales y observar sus variaciones antes, durante y después del primer procedimiento dental realizado por los estudiantes durante su carrera. Resultados: Se evaluó un total de 42 estudiantes, con una edad media de 20,43 años y una proporción de mujeres de 71,4%. Antes del procedimiento se observó un ligero aumento en los valores de frecuencia cardíaca, frecuencia respiratoria y presión sanguínea (96 lpm, 22 rpm y 127/83 mmHg respectivamente para el promedio), los cambios de temperatura fueron inferiores de 36,52 ° C a 36,87 ° C. Los signos vitales evaluados muestran cambios con significación estadística respecto al estado previo durante las tres tomas, siendo este cambio el más evidente en la frecuencia respiratoria; Las variaciones pueden persistir después del final del procedimiento. Conclusión: el estrés y la angustia académica están presentes en los estudiantes, especialmente durante las etapas de transición, como el inicio de las actividades clínicas y quirúrgicas, que se reflejan en un componente biológico medible. Los profesores deben ser conscientes de estas manifestaciones y orientar a los estudiantes hacia mecanismos de adaptación más saludables para hacer frente a la transición.
Transformación de las prácticas de aula en la escuela para la construcción del hábito lector
Authors: Baquero Silva María Ligia , Doria Correa Rudy
Published: April 2018

La presente investigación se desarrolló en la Institución Educativa Rafael Núñez del Municipio de Sincelejo, atendiendo a un enfoque cualitativo y siguiendo una metodología de Investigación Acción Participativa, a fin de generar hábitos de lectura a partir de estrategias que posibiliten una transformación práctica por parte de los docentes. La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 5 docentes y 116 estudiantes de básica primaria. Se cumplieron 3 fases secuenciales la primera denominada fase de indagación diagnóstica; la segunda, fase de planificación y acción y por último una fase de evaluación. Como uno de los logros más importantes del presente estudio se relaciona la reflexión efectuada por parte de los GET que permitió analizar y mejorar el proceso formativo en la escuela, llevando consecuentemente a una   dinamización de las clases, obteniéndose un hábito lector más por motivación que por obligación curricular; y la práctica consensuada de estrategias didácticas por parte de los maestros investigadores, para la construcción y sostenibilidad de dicho hábito.
Consideraciones sobre el concepto de concepciones y sus implicaciones en el proceso de enseñanza.
Authors: Simarra Obeso Rutsely , Cuartas López Liliam Del Carmen
Published: April 2018

El presente artículo, muestra de manera muy sucinta una panorámica referente al concepto de concepciones en el ámbito de los procesos de enseñanza. Dicho objetivo, coadyuva a ampliar el concepto de concepciones para el trabajo de investigación acerca de “La oralidad en la primera infancia: prácticas de enseñanza y discursos en torno a su desarrollo”. El grupo de estudio al avanzar en el proyecto, consideró importante indagar la realidad educativa con respecto a discursos y prácticas de los maestros, que llevan a cabo su labor con niños en educación inicial con respecto al desarrollo de la oralidad; percatando que dicho fenómeno social había que estudiarlo, porque los docentes se detienen a pensar poco sobre las concepciones que subyacen en su práctica educativa.
Análisis comparado sobre el concepto de tutela judicial efectiva entre los países de Colombia y España
Authors: Heras Ramos Luis Ernesto
Published: April 2018

En el presente artículo de reflexión se analizará la posibilidad de establecer si en el plano de la justicia efectivamente se presenta la tutela judicial efectiva, por ser un tema relacionado con la administración de justicia y por cuanto la tutela se asocia directamente con los derechos fundamentales de la persona, especialmente la vida, dejando a un lado otro de los derechos fundamentales como es el de la justicia, porque implica quiérase o no de la vida de las personas. Se desarrolló este estudio para determinar la realidad de la tutela judicial efectiva, para ello se realiza un análisis comparado teniendo presente el país de España por tratarse de uno de los más avanzados en el tema. Se basa en los principios estipulados de la tutela judicial la cual se remonta a varios siglos.  Metodológicamente  se aplicó un tipo de estudio descriptivo - exploratorio, además de con la técnica cualitativa sin abandonar el paradigma de investigación sociojurídica. Se aplica el método deductivo, al ir estudiando comparando para llegar a una conclusión general.

 

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Derecho fundamental, juez, ley, persona.
El debate jurídico entorno a la tensión del principio de confianza legítima y la prevalencia del interés general.
Authors: León García Marcela Viviana
Published: April 2018

En este artículo de reflexión se expone de manera teórica la tensión existente en el plano jurídico entre el principio de confianza legítima y el principio de prevalencia de interés general. Así pues, se analizan los diferentes criterios de interpretación que ha utilizado la Corte constitucional para su resolución, en casos tan especiales como el de ocupación del espacio público por parte de vendedores estacionarios.
Principio de transparencia en la contratación pública en el distrito de Cartagena, D. T. Y C.
Authors: Buelvas Mendoza Milton
Published: April 2018

El presente artículo de reflexión tiene como propósito analizar las contradicciones y desajustes al sistema de Contratación Estatal colombiano, en el marco de nuestro Sistema y Régimen Políticos, abordando un análisis que permita entender el tema de Gobernabilidad, Democracia, instituciones, normativas, sociedad, cultura política, participación, cuando de enfrentar la corrupción se trate.  Asimismo, se abordara  la experiencia que tuvo el sector descentralizado de Cartagena D. T. y C., durante el periodo 2008 al 2011,como forma de conocimiento de la inspección, vigilancia, visión ciudadana y control de la gestión en el periodo mencionado, Las conclusiones a las que llega el presente documento, pueden ser punto de partida para entender mucho mejor la problemática, y encontrar posibles soluciones: Instituciones fuertes, gobernabilidad, normativas, participación proactiva y consciente de la sociedad civil.
Hopf bifurcation for a discontinuous HTLV-1 model
Authors: Shamsara Elham , Afsharnezhad Zahra , Mostolizadeh Reihaneh
Published: April 2018

Developing accurate mathematical models for host immune response in
immunosuppressive diseases such as HIV and HTLV-1 are essential to achieve
an optimal drug therapy regime. Since for HTLV-1 specific CTL response
typically occurs after a time lag, we consider a discontinuous response
function to better describe this lagged response during the early stage of
the infectious, thus the system of HTLV-1 model will be a discontinuous
system. For analyzing the dynamic of the system we use Filippov theory and
find conditions in which the Filippov system undergoes a Hopf bifurcation.
The Hopf bifurcation help us to find stable and unstable periodic
oscillations and can be used to predict whether the CTL response can return
to a steady state condition. Also, Hopf bifurcation in sliding mode is
investigated. In this case the solutions will remain in the hyper-surface of
discontinuity and as a consequence the disease cannot progress, at least for
a long time. Finally we use numerical simulations to demonstrate the results
by example.
Ideal convergence of nets of functions with values in uniform spaces
Authors: Megaritis Athanasios
Published: April 2018

We consider the pointwise, uniform, quasi-uniform, and the almost uniform
I-convergence for a net (fd)d?D of functions from a topological space X
into a uniform space (Y,U), where I is an ideal on D. The purpose of the
present paper is to provide ideal versions of some classical results and to
extend these to nets of functions with values in uniform spaces. In
particular, we define the notion of I-equicontinuous family of functions on
which pointwise and uniform I-convergence coincide on compact sets.
Generalizing the theorem of Arzel?, we give a necessary and sufficient
condition for a net of continuous functions from a compact space into a
uniform space to I-converge pointwise to a continuous function.
On product of spaces of quasicomponents
Authors: Markoski Gjorgji , Buklla Abdulla
Published: April 2018

We use a characterization of quasicomponents by continuous functions to
obtain the well known theorem which states that product of quasicomponents
Qx,Qy of topological spaces X,Y, respectively, gives quasicomponent in the
product space X x Y. If spaces X,Y are locally-compact, paracompact and
Haussdorf, then we prove that the space of quasicomponents of the
product Q(XxY) is homeomorphic with the product space Q(X) x Q(Y), so these
two spaces have the same topological properties.
Topological graphs based on a new topology on Zn and its applications
Authors: Han Sang-Eon
Published: April 2018

Up to now there is no homotopy for Marcus-Wyse (for short M-) topological
spaces. In relation to the development of a homotopy for the category of
Marcus-Wyse (for short M-) topological spaces on Z2, we need to generalize
the M-topology on Z2 to higher dimensional spaces X ? Zn, n ? 3 [18]. Hence
the present paper establishes a new topology on Zn; n 2 N, where N is the set
of natural numbers. It is called the generalized Marcus-Wyse (for short H-)
topology and is denoted by (Zn, n). Besides, we prove that (Z3, 3) induces
only 6- or 18-adjacency relations. Namely, (Z3, 3) does not support a
26-adjacency, which is quite different from the Khalimsky topology for 3D
digital spaces. After developing an H-adjacency induced by the connectedness
of (Zn; n), the present paper establishes topological graphs based on the
H-topology, which is called an HA-space, so that we can establish a category
of HA-spaces. By using the H-adjacency, we propose an H-topological graph
homomorphism (for short HA-map) and an HA-isomorphism. Besides, we prove
that an HA-map (resp. an HA-isomorphism) is broader than an H-continuous map
(resp. an Hhomeomorphism) and is an H-connectedness preserving map. Finally,
after investigating some properties of an HA-isomorphism, we propose both an
HA-retract and an extension problem of an HA-map for studying HA-spaces.
On the spectrum of Cayley graphs related to the finite groups
Authors: Ghorbani Modjtaba , Nowroozi-Larki Farzaneh
Published: April 2018

Let G be a finite group of order pqr where p > q > r > 2 are prime numbers.
In this paper, we find the spectrum of Cayley graph Cay(G,S) where S ? G \
{e} is a normal symmetric generating subset.
Curvature inequalities for C-totally real doubly warped products of locally conformal almost cosymplectic manifolds
Authors: Ali Akram , Uddin Siraj , Othman Wan , Ozel Cenap
Published: April 2018

In this paper, we establish some optimal inequalities for the squared mean
curvature in terms warping functions of a C-totally real doubly warped
product submanifold of a locally conformal almost cosymplectic manifold with
a pointwise ?-sectional curvature c. The equality case in the statement of
inequalities is also considered. Moreover, some applications of obtained
results are derived.
Entire functions sharing a linear polynomial with linear differential polynomials
Authors: Ghosh Goutam
Published: April 2018

In the paper we study the uniqueness of entire functions sharing a linear
polynomial with linear differential polynomials generated by them. The
results of the paper improves the corresponding results of P. Li (Kodai Math
J. 22: 446-457, 1999), Lahiri-Present author(G. K. Ghosh) (Analysis
(Munich)31: 331-340,2011) and Lahiri-Mukherjee(Bull. Aust. Math. Soc. 85:
295-306, 2012).
Remarks on ”Some new fixed point theorems for contractive and nonexpansive mappings”
Authors: Pant Rajendra , Nashine Hemant , Kadelburg Zoran
Published: April 2018

Pant [Filomat 28 (2014), no. 2, 313-317] obtained some fixed point results in
ultrametric spaces. Unfortunately, the proofs of main results had flaws. We
present corrected proofs of his theorems for single valued mappings and
correct formulations and proofs in the multivalued case.
Some additive results for the Drazin inverse and its application
Authors: Yang Xiaoying , Liu Xin , Chen Fubin
Published: April 2018

In this paper, we give some formulas for the Drazin inverses of the sum of
two matrices under conditions weaker than those used in some current
literature. Also, we obtain representation for the Drazin inverse of a
complex block matrix under some conditions.
Variational inclusion governed by αβ-H((.,.),(.,.))-mixed accretive mapping
Authors: Gupta Sanjeev , Husain Shamshad , Mishra Vishnu
Published: April 2018

In this paper, we look into a new concept of accretive mappings called
??-H((.,.),(.,.))-mixed accretive mappings in Banach spaces. We extend
the concept of proximal-point mappings connected with generalized
m-accretive mappings to the ??-H((.,.),(.,.))-mixed accretive mappings
and discuss its characteristics like single-valuable and Lipschitz
continuity. Some illustration are given in support of ??-H((.,.),(.,.))-mixed
accretive mappings. Since proximal point mapping is a powerful
tool for solving variational inclusion. Therefore, As an application of
introduced mapping, we construct an iterative algorithm to solve variational
inclusions and show its convergence with acceptable assumptions.
Effect of atmosphere on the fabrication of Si2N2O matrix composites
Authors: Li Wei , Zhang Fan , Li Ning , Su Tingting , Fan Bingbing , Li Hongxia , Ye Guotian , Zhang Rui
Published: April 2018

Si2N2O matrix composites were fabricated by solid/gas reaction in air or N2
atmosphere. The effects of atmosphere on the phase and microstructure of the
composites were investigated. The reaction mechanism of Si2N2O system was
discussed by analysing the variation of the Gibbs free energy with
temperature. The effect of N2 and air on sintering of Si2N2O matrix
composites was discussed in relation to observed kinetics and thermodynamic
calculations. The results showed that gradient structure of Si2N2O matrix
composites were obtained in N2 atmosphere. While high N2 concentration was
useful for the formation of the pure ?-Si3N4 ceramics, low N2 concentration
was proposed to form the pure Si2N2O ceramics. However, in the air
atmosphere, structure of the Si3N4/SiO2 composites is homogeneous without
the gradient structure appearing. Its composition is a little different as
the O2 concentration changes.
The use of a vascular patch CorMatrix ECM® for reconstruction of carotid arteries in the treatment of postoperative wound infection
Authors: Janczak Dariusz , Leśniak Michał , Pormańczuk Kornel , Ziomek Agnieszka , Maciej Malinowski , Chabowski Mariusz
Published: April 2018

Introduction. Operation site infection after carotid endarterectomy is a rare, but potentially fatal complication. The aim of this paper was to present two cases of using CorMatrix ECMR patch for reconstruction of a damaged artery in the course of an operation site infection. Outline of cases. There was an infection and pseudoaneurysm formation in these patients after carotid endarterectomy; one of them ruptured, causing massive hemorrhage. In both cases, carotid artery was reconstructed using CorMatrix ECMR patch resulting in resolution of infection and postoperative wounds healing with maintained complete patency of carotid arteries. Conclusion. The vascular patch of the extracellular matrix CorMatrix ECMR enables successful and safe angioplasty of an artery.
Auditor Independence in the United States: Cornerstone of the Profession or Thorn in Our Side?
Authors: Church Bryan K. , Jenkins J. Gregory , Stanley Jonathan D.
Published: April 2018

SYNOPSIS

The objective of this paper is to provide a systematic evaluation of independence as a foundational element of the auditing profession. We maintain that while independence is a theoretically appealing construct, it is fraught with practical problems surrounding its implementation, monitoring, and regulation. We analyze the current oversight of auditor independence and evaluate the need for auditor independence from the perspective of information users and information producers. In the process, we discuss important implications and intractable challenges that affect one or more parties involved in the financial-reporting process. Finally, we carefully evaluate alternatives to the current regulatory approach for managing auditor independence (i.e., proscribing various auditor-client relationships). We conclude that increasing audit committees' responsibilities for monitoring the auditor's independence—along with additional disclosure about threats and safeguards to auditor independence—is worthy of further consideration and debate as a path toward addressing the auditor independence conundrum.
Seyahat Acentelerinin Bakış Açısıyla Bir Niş Pazarın Profili: Somut Kültürel Miras Yaklaşımı ile Yedi Kiliseler
Authors: Kunt Sinem
Published: April 2018

Kültür turistlerinin
oluşturduğu bir niş pazar haline gelen miras turizmi, üç teorik yaklaşımla ele
alınmıştır. Motivasyon, kültürel sermaye ve bu sermayeyi kontrol eden grubu
yakından tanımak miras hareketlerini anlamanın özünü oluşturmaktadır.
Günümüzde, arz ve talep yönlü gelişim gösteren miras turizminin mevcut ve
potansiyel bir pazar konumunda olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı,
miras turizmi yaklaşımı ile ele alınan Yedi Kiliseler’in ziyaretçi profilini
seyahat acentelerinin bakış açısıyla belirlemektir. Bu amaçla Türkiye’de Yedi
Kiliseler Turu’nu düzenleyen 22 seyahat acentesi ile yarı yapılandırılmış
telefon görüşmesi yapılmıştır. Ele alınan niş pazarın profilini, Amerika (%40)
ve Avrupa’dan (%50) gelen; turistik ve dini (%36), kültürel (%22), duygusal bağ
(%18), hac ve dini (%13) ve St. Paul izini sürmek (%9) amaçları ile hareket
eden amaçlı ve tesadüfi kültür turistlerinin oluşturduğu söylenmektedir. Bu
pazarı yakından tanımak destinasyon pazarlamacılarına pazar bölümlendirme ve
pazarlama karması oluşturma bağlamında faydalı olabilir.
Electric vehicles in |Brazil as an alternative to the reduction of air pollution caused by fossil fuels
Authors: Nilcéia Cristina dos Santos  , Reinaldo Gomes da Silva  , Alberto Martins Junior
Published: April 2018

The pollution has increased of significant form since 1° Industrial Revolution. The atmospheric pollution is most significant for provoking illnesses and deaths in the whole world and the main cause is the derivative of the fosseis fuel burning. In Brazil the happened pollution of the transport represents the main generating source of pollution. Although 88% of the fleet of cars produced in Brazil have engines flex that they emit little pollutant gases, exists 36% of the composed national fleet for models with superior age of 20 years, that use gasoline and diesel and are responsible for emitting about 150 times more pollutant than the new models. In 2016, had died in the world about 6,5 million people due the pollution of air and in Brazil, had been approximately 22 a thousand people and the perspective is that 36 thousand deaths occur up to 2040. Brazil has assigned international agrements to reduce the emission of CO2 and, internaly, creat the Program of Control of Air Pollution by automotive vehicles. Although these initiatives, little is had advanced in the reduction accomplishes of the emission. It is necessary to rethink the question of the use of the electric vehicles as alternative to assist in the reduction of the emissions of pollutant gases.
A New LPF-Based Grid Frequency Estimation for the SOGI Filter with Improved Harmonic Rejection
Authors: J. Matas  , H. Martin  , J. Elmariachet  , A. Abusorrah  , Y. Al-Turki
Published: April 2018

This paper proposes a new method for the estimation of the grid voltage frequency using a low-pass filter (LPF) approach. The estimated frequency is used to tune a second order generalized integrator (SOGI) filter commonly used for grid monitoring purposes and applications requiring parameter estimation from the grid. A first-order LPF is used first for the estimation that behaves identically to the reported normalized SOGI-FLL. A second-order LPF is proposed instead to overcome this circumstance. The behavior of this approach is dynamically analyzed and a linearized model useful for design purposes is derived. The behavior of the proposed system is checked with simulations, showing that the model matches well with the real system and has a smoother transient response to step frequency perturbations and also a better rejection to harmonic distortion than previous approaches.
Trichuris vulpis and T. trichiura infections among schoolchildren of a rural community in northwestern Thailand: the possible role of dogs in disease transmission
Authors: Areekul Pannatat , Putaporntip Chaturong , Pattanawong Urassaya , Sitthicharoenchai Prasert , Jongwutiwes Somchai
Published: April 2018

Background: Trichuriasis is an important soil-transmitted helminth infection caused by Trichuris trichiura. About one-tenth of the world population may be infected. Incidentally, T. vulpis or dog whipworm has been reported to infect humans based on the egg size. However, an overlapping egg dimension occurs between T. trichiura and T. vulpis leading to the potential for misdiagnosis. Objective: Develop a PCR method to differentiate T. trichiura and T. vulpis eggs in stool samples and to investigate the prevalence of both whipworms in humans and dogs in a rural community in Thailand. Materials and methods: We determined and compared the small subunit ribosomal RNA sequences of both species of whipworms for developing species-specific PCR diagnosis. After validation of the method, we conducted a cross-sectional survey at Ta Song Yang District in Tak Province, northwestern Thailand in 2008. Stool samples were randomly recruited from 80 schoolchildren (36 males, 44 females) and 79 dogs in this community. Results: Fifty-six individuals harbored Trichuris eggs in their stools. The PCR-based diagnosis revealed that 50 cases were infected with T. trichiura and six (10.7%) were co-infected with both T. trichiura and T. vulpis. Although the dimension of Trichuris eggs provided some diagnostic clues for species differentiation, a remarkable variation in the length of these whipworm eggs was observed among samples that could lead to misdiagnosis. Conclusion: Both T. trichiura and T. vulpis eggs were detected in stool samples of dogs that roamed around this community, highlighting the potential reservoir role of dogs in the transmission of both human and dog whipworms in this population.
Stem cell factor in gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal health and disease
Authors: Honsawek Sittisak , Unwerawattana Wannee
Published: April 2018

Background: Stem cell factor is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by several cell types including fibroblasts, bone marrow stromal cells, mast cells, and endothelial cells. In addition, stem cell factor is an important hematopoietic growth factor, which binds to and activates the ligand for the tyrosine kinase-type receptor c-kit. Objectives: Analyze concentration of stem cell factor within gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in both periodontal health and disease and to determine the correlation of stem cell factor in GCF and inflammatory status of periodontal tissues. Materials and methods: Forty-five subjects (aged 24 to 75 years) were classified into the following three groups according to their periodontal tissue status as group I (clinically healthy gingiva with no loss of attachment), group II (gingivitis with no attachment loss), and group III (periodontitis). GCF samples collected from each patient were examined for stem cell factor level using enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay. Results: The maximum level of stem cell factor in GCF was obtained for group III (71.8±7.8 pg/g protein), and the lowest mean stem cell factor concentration in GCF was observed for group I (22.1±7.3 pg/g protein). The GCF stem cell factor level of patients in group III was statistically higher than that in group II (p <0.04) and group I (p <0.001). In addition, the mean GCF levels of stem cell factor in group II (48.1±7.5 pg/g protein) were significantly higher than those in group I (p <0.02). There was a positive correlation between stem cell factor in GCF and gingival inflammation index (r=0.59, p <0.001) Conclusion: GCF levels of stem cell factor increased in parallel with the severity of periodontal disease. Its levels in GCF could be potentially useful as a biochemical marker of periodontal inflammation and the host response.
Efficacy of a 3-day artesunate-mefloquine combination in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Kanchanaburi province of Thailand
Authors: Congpuong Kanungnit , Saipomsud Wittaya , Chompoonuch Chutatip , Niemhom Paitoon , Vinayak Sumiti , Satimai Wichai
Published: April 2018

Background: In Kanchanaburi province located on the Thai-Myanmar border, Plasmodium falciparum parasites have developed significant resistance to commonly-used anti-malarials. For use against falciparum malaria, 2-day artesunate-mefloquine combination (MAS2) has recently been replaced by a 3-day artesunate-mefloquine combination (MAS3) that is an artemisinin-based combination therapy regimen recommended by the WHO. Objective: Investigate the efficacy and safety of MAS3 in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in patients of Kanchaburi province. Methods: The study was conducted at Bongtee sub-district, Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province between June and November 2009. Fifty-one uncomplicated falciparum malaria patients were enrolled. Inclusion, exclusion and study method followed the WHO protocol for assessment and monitoring of antimalarial drug efficacy for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Patients received a MAS3 and were followed for 42 days. Results: All patients clinically recovered, but four patients were again parasitaemic on day 21, (1 patient) 28 (2 patients) and 42 (1 patient), respectively. Molecular analyses suggested that all recurrences were caused by recrudescence. There were no severe adverse events, but complaints of headache, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, and vomiting. Delay in parasite clearance was found. Proportion of parasite clearance on day 1, 2, 3 and 7 were 17.7%, 62.7%, 80.4%, and 100%, respectively. Conclusion: MAS3 is comparable to MAS2, and meet the WHO efficacy criteria for use against falciparum malaria, but the effect on parasite clearance was inferior to that of MAS2. Close monitoring evaluation is required.
Association between angiotensin II type-1 receptor A1166C polymorphism and the presence of angiographically-defined coronary artery disease in an Iranian population
Authors: Assali Akram , Behravan Javad , Paydar Roghayeh , Mouhebati Mohsen , Hassania Mitra , Kasaeyan Jamal , Tatari Farnoosh , Tavallaie Shima , Sahebkar Amirhossein , Oladi Mohammadreza , Azimi-Nezhad Mohsen , Ghayour-Mobarhan Majid , Esmaeily Habib A. , Ferns Gordon
Published: April 2018

Background: There are reported associations between a polymorphism of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R/A1166C) gene and coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, and myocardial infarction in some populations. Objective: Investigate the association between A1166C polymorphism and CAD in an Iranian population. Methods: Four hundred and thirteen patients with suspected CAD were recruited. Based on coronary angiography, the patients were classified into CAD+ (n=315) and CAD- (n=98) groups defined as >50% and <50% stenosis of any major coronary artery, respectively. One hundred and thirty-five healthy subjects were also recruited as the control group. The AT1R polymorphism was assessed using a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) based method. Results: A higher frequency of the AC and CC genotypes and lower frequency of the AA genotype was observed in both CAD+ and CAD- groups, compared with the control group (p <0.05). CAD+ and CAD- groups also had a higher frequency of the C allele than controls (p <0.01). There was no significant difference in genotype and allele frequencies between hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients (p > 0.05). In addition, the AT1R genotype frequencies did not differ significantly among different subgroups of CAD+ patients, based on the number of affected coronary vessels (p >0.05). Conclusion: The frequency AT1R/A1166C polymorphism was higher among patients with some degrees of coronary stenosis who are candidates of coronary angiography.
The apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene and the risk of diabetic nephropathy (DN): a meta-analysis in East Asian populations
Authors: Feng Jie , Wan Gang , Zhu Xiaoquan , Wang Binyou , Yang Ze
Published: April 2018

Background: Several studies have examined the association between DN and the APOE gene, but the results have been inconsistent. Objective: Determine whether APOE is a risk factor for DN by a meta-analysis. Methods: A meta-analysis was performed using all findings of 16 similar case-control studies in East Asian to evaluate the effect of APOE as a risk factor for DN. Several electronic databases were searched for relevant articles up to 2009. After data collection, a meta-analysis was used to assess heterogeneity, combine results and evaluate variations by using software STATA SE 9.0. Publication bias was examined by the Egger’s linear regression test and fail-safe number. Results: The meta-analysis showed that the ε2 allele almost doubled the risk of DN in East Asians (pooled ORs [95% CI]: 1.85 [1.49-2.29]). In contrast, studies relating the ε4 allele to DN risk were very heterogeneous and the pooled ORs were 1.05 [95% CI: 0.72-1.52]. In the subgroup meta-analysis, ε4 was substantially related to an increased risk for DN in studies conducted in China (pooled ORs [95% CI]: 1.51 [1.11-2.06]), which was different from previous results. However, the higher risk of DN associated with ε4 was not found in Japanese or Korean populations (pooled ORs [95% CI]: 0.46 [0.27-0.80] and 0.58 [0.09-3.55], respectively). Conclusion: The ε2 allele conferred a higher risk of DN in East Asians, and no significant result was obtained with the ε4 allele.
Prescribing pattern of higher generation antibiotics in the out-patient setting in Bhutan hospitals
Authors: Tobgay Tashi , Tandin  , Rai Manusika , Aagaard-Hansen Jens , Johansen Maria Vang , Hansen Ebba Holme , Trap Birna
Published: April 2018

Background: The emergence of antibiotic resistance is a complex problem contributed by the interplay of various parties such as prescribers, patients or health settings. In particular, prescribers play a vital role in the use of antibiotics both in rational prescribing of drugs and influencing patients on the appropriate use. Objectives: Determine the appropriateness of the higher generation antibiotics (cephalosporin and flouroquonolone groups) in the out-patient setting of Bhutan hospitals. Materials and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in three referral hospitals of Bhutan where the prescriptions were collected from the pharmacy. All prescriptions containing higher generation antibiotics were selected based on the appropriateness using a modified Medication Appropriateness Index. Three hundred thirty three prescriptions containing higher generation antibiotics were analyzed. Results: The use of antibiotics was common with 37.1% of the prescriptions containing antibiotics out of which 14% were higher generation antibiotics. When assessed on the appropriateness of the prescription, 55.9% of the prescriptions containing higher generation antibiotics were prescribed inappropriately. In addition, only 47.1% of the prescriptions had appropriate indications for higher generation antibiotics. Conclusion: There is a widespread inappropriate use of higher generation antibiotics in Bhutan.
The role of metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney diseases
Authors: Chan James C. M.
Published: April 2018

Background and objectives: This review focuses on three areas, basic acid-base physiology especially concerning hydrogen ion balance, development of acidosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the consequences of acidosis. We highlight what is well established, what is less certain, and what is unknown. Method and results: The literature on acidosis in CKD were searched from 2004 to 2010 utilizing PubMed, Google Scholar, and Ovid to augment the classic work on acid base physiology over the past three decades. The original research in endogenous acid production and net acid excretion were reviewed. Touching upon the development of metabolic acidosis in CKD, we focused on the consequences of chronic metabolic acidosis on growth and other important variables. Finally, we recognize the significant issue of patients’ medical non-compliance and presented treatment strategy to counter this problem. Conclusion: The correction of acidosis in chronic kidney disease needs no advocacy. The case is made conclusively. Patient non-compliance because of the medication that needs to be taken several times a day is a problem, requiring due diligence.
Quality and patient safety in anesthesia service: Thai survey
Authors: Charuluxananan Somrat , Saengchote Wanwimol , Klanarong Sireeluck , Punjasawadwong Yodying , Chau-in Waraporn , Lawthaweesawat Chanrit , Werawatganon Thewarug
Published: April 2018

Background: The Royal College of Anesthesiologists of Thailand (RCAT) performed large-scale epidemiologic study of anesthesia-related complications and national incidents study in 2004 and 2007, respectively. Objectives: Evaluate the anesthesia service in Thailand with regard to status of quality and patient safety. Material and methods: A pre-planned structured questionnaire regarding demographic, administrative, preanesthetic, intraoperative postanesthetic variables and complications were requested to be filled in by nurse anesthetists attending the refresher course lecture of RCAT in February 2008. Descriptive statistics was used. Results: Three hundred fifty questionnaires were given and 341 respondents (97%) returned the questionnaires. Most of the respondents (90%) worked in government section. Thirty percent of respondents practiced in hospital without medical doctor anesthesiologist and 58% of nurse anesthetists worked in hospitals that have been accredited. Forty-six percent of respondents reported unavailability of a 24-hour recovery room. The questionnaires revealed of inadequacy of anesthesia personnel (64%), inadequate supervision during emergency condition (53%), inadequacy of patient information regarding anesthesia (57-69%), and low opportunity for patient to choose choice of anesthesia (19%). The commonly used monitoring were pulse oximeter (92% of respondents) and electrocardiography (63%). One-third (32%) of respondents had to provide of anesthesia for patients with insufficient NPO (non per oral) time. Common problems that the respondents experienced were miscommunication (49%), intraoperative cardiac arrest during the past year (35%), error related to infusion pump (24%) and medication error (8%). Fifty-five percent of respondents had to monitor at least one patient per month receiving spinal anesthesia. Conclusion: Suggested strategies for quality and patient safety improvement in anesthesia service are increasing personnel, increasing 24-hour recovery room, improvement of supervision, improvement of communication, compliance to guidelines and improvement of nurse anesthetist’s training regarding monitoring patient receiving spinal anesthesia and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.