bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Expression of a novel gene encoding protease inhibitor from metagenome of sponge in Vietnam
Authors: Hong Tran Thi , Dat Ton That Huu , Hoa Nguyen Phuong , Cuong Pham Viet , Cuc Nguyen Thi Kim
Published: February 2019

Marine sponge is known as a “gold mine” of natural products from marine environment. Many novel bioactive compounds have been isolated from marine sponges and sponge-associated microorganisms such as antibiotics, anti-cancer compounds, protease inhibitors, etc. In this study, we selected a gene encoding protease inhibitor from metagenome of a sponge collected in Da Nang to express in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3). The gene PI-DN9 encoding protease inhibitor (1.3 kb) was cut off cloning vector pUC57/PI-DN9 containing gene PI-DN9 and inserted into expression vector pET32a(+), the recombinant vector pET32a(+)/PI-DN9 then was transformed and expressed in the E. coli strain BL21(DE3). Results showed that recombinant protein (50 kDa) was expressed successfully at 25°C, 1 mM of IPTG in 5 hours. The recombinant protein was purified using Ni-NTA affinity chromatography column. Western blot assay and bioactive assay showed good activity of the purified protein.
A new species of the family Theaceae from central VietNam
Authors: Truong Luu Hong , Gioi Tran , Dat Nguyen Quoc , Cuong Nguyen Hieu
Published: February 2019

Camellia yenhoae (Theaceae) is described as a new species of section Piquetia from Hon Ba Nature Reserve, Khanh Hoa province, Central Vietnam. The new taxon is close to C. piquetiana, but differs from the later by having ovate, slightly longitudinally striated and 3‒4-locular ovaries and 3‒4 styles connate at basal 1/5‒1/3 part and glabrous on apical 1/4 part. A key to all known species of the section is given.
Caracterización de adolescentes gestantes escolarizadas en instituciones educativas públicas de Bucaramanga, Colombia
Authors: Ortiz Rodríguez Sandra Patricia , Andrea del Pilar Niño Beatriz , Solano Aguilar Sonia , Mônica Ribeiro Patricia , Amaya Rueda Claudia Mercedes , Serrano Henao Liliana
Published: February 2019

Introducción: El embarazo adolescente ha demostrado un comportamiento descendente en los últimos años en Colombia. Sin embargo, las cifras actuales evidencian que prevalece como una problemática de salud pública. Materiales y Métodos: Se desarrolló un diseño descriptivo transversal que permitió caracterizar 48 adolescentes gestantes que estudiaban en el año 2014 y primer semestre de 2015 en 22 instituciones educativas públicas de Bucaramanga. Para la recolección de información se utilizó un instrumento adaptado del instrumento de salud del adolescente propuesto por el Centro de Estudios Económicos de la Universidad de los Andes. Se realizó validez del instrumento mediante evaluación de expertos. Se aplicó además Genograma, Ecomapa y APGAR familiar. Resultados: Los casos de embarazo adolescente se presentaron con mayor frecuencia en instituciones educativas ubicadas en la zona norte de la ciudad de Bucaramanga especialmente en la comuna 1. La mayoría de las adolescentes recibieron información sobre sistemas reproductivos y relaciones sexuales a una edad promedio de 12 años por parte de sus madres y docentes. Un 70,4% de las participantes considera que falta información sobre educación sexual en los colegios. Un 23% de las gestantes adolescentes refiere agresión física y 12,5% violación. Se encontró un fuerte apoyo social de la gestante adolescente dado por las familias así como debilidad en las redes de apoyo comunitarias. Discusión: La mayoría de las características personales, del contexto, y de las familias coinciden con los reportes de la literatura. Conclusiones: El embarazo adolescente es una problemática vigente en las instituciones educativas públicas de Bucaramanga y requiere acciones concretas para su prevención y abordaje integral. Como citar este artículo: Ortíz SPR, Niño BAP, Solano SA, Ribeiro PM, Amaya CMR, Serrano LH. Caracterización de adolescentes gestantes escolarizadas en instituciones educativas públicas de Bucaramanga, Colombia. Rev Cuid. 2019; 10(1): e582. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.v10i1.582
Agencia de autocuidado, conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de riesgo biológico en estudiantes de enfermería
Authors: Rodríguez Gómez Mauricio , Trespalacios Ferreira Vanessa , Gutiérrez Blanco María Alejandra , Villamizar Osorio Magda Liliana , Torres Claudia Consuelo
Published: February 2019

Introducción: El abordaje de esta investigación está relacionado con la agencia de autocuidado que demuestran los estudiantes de enfermería al momento de realizar la práctica formativa en el área asistencial. Objetivo: Analizar la relación que existe entre la agencia de autocuidado y los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de riesgo biológico en estudiantes de enfermería de la institución de educación superior en la ciudad de Bucaramanga. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo de tipo analítico correlacional, de corte transversal; con una muestra de 187 estudiantes de IV a VIII nivel del programa de enfermería de una institución de educación superior en la ciudad de Bucaramanga, a los cuales se les aplicó la escala de agencia de autocuidado, escala para medir los conocimientos, actitud y prácticas frente al riesgo biológico. Resultados:  Existe una relación significativa entre la agencia de autocuidado y las actitudes p (<0,05). Por otro lado, se presenta una regular agencia de autocuidado en el 79,1% de los estudiantes. No hay relación estadísticamente significativa entre las variables sociodemográficas y la agencia de autocuidado, a través de la prueba de Chi cuadrado. Discusión: Los resultados encontrados en el presente estudio coinciden con lo hallado por otros investigadores, los cuales afirman que; la agencia de autocuidado en la mayoría de la población se mantiene en un nivel regular. Conclusiones: Se evidencia relación entre la agencia de autocuidado y las actitudes frente al riesgo biológico en los estudiantes, hecho que ratifica la importancia del trabajo de enfermería en el fortalecimiento de comportamientos favorables hacia su propio autocuidado.Como citar este artículo: Rodríguez MG, Trespalacios VF, Gutiérrez MAB, Villamizar MLO, Torres CC. Agencia de autocuidado, conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de riesgo biológico en estudiantes de enfermería. Rev Cuid. 2019; 10(1): e622. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.v10i1.622
Character Evolution and Recircumscription of the Northern Andean Begonia Section Casparya (Begoniaceae)
Authors: Jara-Muñoz Orlando A. , Richardson James E. , Madriñan Santiago
Published: February 2019

Abstract—Sections Casparya and Semibegoniella are some of the most species rich groups of Begonia in the North Andean region. Taken together, both sections are clearly recognizable with respect to other sections of Begonia because of their
distinctive fruits that open at the back of the locules and usually have no wings but horns, however the differences between the two are less clear. The gamophyllous perianth (vs. apophyllous in Casparya) and unilamellar placenta (vs. bilamellar in Casparya) have been proposed
as diagnostic characters for Semibegoniella, but this distinction has been problematic due to species of intermediate morphology, and the lack of documentation of these characters in several species. Using three chloroplast markers and nuclear internal transcribed spacers of ribosomal
DNA (ITS), we present a phylogeny of the Begonia sections Casparya and Semibegoniella (Begoniaceae) and representative species of related sections. We demonstrate that both sections constitute a clade, however each one is polyphyletic, and synonymize Semibegoniella
with section Casparya. Character evolution analysis reveals evidence of multiple events of convergent evolution in characters frequently used to separate Begonia sections Casparya and Semibegoniella. Additional taxonomic changes derived from this study include the
designation of species status to Begonia luteyorum for Begonia brevipetala var. luteynorum, and the inclusion of Begonia raimondii as a synonym of Begonia hirta.
Phylogenetic Placement of New Species with Fused Calyx Reveals Homoplastic Character in Eugenia (Myrtaceae)
Authors: Giaretta Augusto , Amorim Bruno S. , Sano Paulo T. , Souza Gustavo , Lucas Eve
Published: February 2019

Abstract—The hyper-diverse Eugenia with ca. 1050 species currently includes Calycorectes, which fits the morphological delimitation of the latter except its calyx lobes are fused in the bud and tear at anthesis. Previous phylogenetic reconstruction demonstrates
a single evolutionary event of calyx fusion in Eugenia. A new species, Eugenia petaloidea, found in remnants of submontane Atlantic Forest in northeast Brazil is morphologically unique with two external fused calyx lobes that split at anthesis and two internal free and
petaloid calyx lobes. Only a few other Eugenia species share this condition, and Eugenia petaloidea can be distinguished from those by the externally glabrous hypanthium. The phylogenetic placement of Eugenia petaloidea based on three DNA markers (ITS, ETS, and psbA-trnH)
indicates that this is the second clade of Eugenia known to have a fused calyx, indicating fusion of the calyx to be a homoplastic condition. The new species is here described, illustrated, and assessed according to IUCN criteria.
Aristolochia lorenae, a New Cauliflorous Aristolochia (Aristolochiaceae) from the Brazilian Amazonian Forest
Authors: Freitas Joelcio , González Favio , Alves-Araújo Anderson
Published: February 2019

Abstract—We describe and illustrate Aristolochia lorenae, a new species found in the state of Pará, Brazil. The new species is assigned to subseries Anthocaulicae F. González, which is characterized by the presence of extremely short
cauliflorous and/or ramiflorous racemes that have shortened internodes and flowers subtended by a small bract. We provide a taxonomic description complemented with illustrations, photographs, a map of geographical distribution, and a conservation assessment based on field observations. In
addition, a detailed comparison of the new species and its closely morphologically similar species as well as a key to species of Aristolochia subseries Anthocaulicae are also presented.
A Revision of Cuphea section Amazoniana s. s. (Lythraceae)
Authors: Graham Shirley A.
Published: February 2019

Abstract—Cuphea section Amazoniana, one of 13 sections in Cuphea, comprises 20 species, mostly narrow endemics in Colombia, Ecuador, and the Guiana Shield region of Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, and Brazil. The species inhabit river margins,
tepuis, scrubland, savanna, and low montane forests in tropical to cold temperate climates. They are subshrubs defined by the common presence of a strigose indumentum of bifid (malpighiaceous) trichomes; small elliptic to narrowly lanceolate or linear coriaceous leaves; and tubular flowers
to 9 mm long with 11 deeply inserted stamens included in the floral tube. In morphology, they are similar to or partially overlap species currently classified in Cuphea sections Trispermum and Heteranthus. The revision provides a new key, comparative morphological descriptions,
first descriptions and illustrations of pollen and seed morphology, and distribution maps. Cuphea saxatilis S. A. Graham, sp. nov. from Colombia and Cuphea trisperma S. A. Graham, sp. nov. from Venezuela are newly described. Cuphea killipii Lourteig is placed in synonomy
of C. philombria Lourteig. Presence or absence of a floral spur, position and shape of a nectary-like floral organ, the “disc”, and presence of two major pollen types suggest the section is not monophyletic, but consists of a minimum of two phylogenetic lineages, one in
the Guiana Shield region in Venezuela and eastward, the other in low montane forests and on outliers of the Guiana Shield in Colombia and northern Ecuador. Fossilized Cuphea pollen grains resembling two types of pollen known in sect. Amazoniana, establish the presence of the
genus in the Mio-Pliocene to Holocene of northern South America in areas occupied today by members of the section.
Sida uniaristata, a New Species of Sida sect. Sidae L. (Malvaceae, Malvoideae) from Brazil
Authors: Yoshikawa Vania Nobuko , Duarte Marília Cristina , Gonçalez Victor Martins
Published: February 2019

Abstract—Sida uniaristata, a new species of Sida sect. Sidae L. from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, is described. Morphologically, the new species is characterized by having 1-awned mericarps, whereas in the remaining species of the genus
the mericarps are always 2-awned, muticous, or rostrate. Comments about the geographic distribution, conservation status, and morphological affinities of S. uniaristata, as well as images and a key to the new species and similar taxa within Sida sect. Sidae, are
provided.
Morphological and Molecular Evidence for a New Species of Bolanthus (Caryophyllaceae) from Turkey
Authors: Koç Murat , Hamzaoğlu Ergin , Büyük İlker
Published: February 2019

Abstract—In Turkey, the genus Bolanthus is represented by 10 endemic taxa. Some interesting Bolanthus specimens were collected from Afyonkarahisar province. After examining the literature and herbarium specimens, it was found that these specimens resemble
Bolanthus thymoides but differ from this species by several characters. The newly collected specimens and B. thymoides were compared with each other in terms of their general morphology and seed micromorphology. By using DNA sequences of the ITS and trnL‐trnF
regions, phylogenetic relationships between this collected species and the other species distributed in Turkey were investigated. As a result of the evaluation of the molecular and morphological data, it was evident that the specimens collected from Afyonkarahisar represent a new species,
and this new species has been named B. aziz-sancarii.
Two New Species of Prestonia (Apocynaceae) from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Authors: Morales J. Francisco , Cornejo Xavier
Published: February 2019

Abstract—Two species of Prestonia are described: P. lauta (endemic to Colombia) is characterized by its tomentulose stems, subterminal (rarely axillary) inflorescences, elongated pedicels, and corolla without free corona lobes, and P. occultata
(restricted to Ecuador and Peru) is recognized by its densely to sparsely adpressed puberulent stems, terminal to subterminal inflorescences, small sepals, inconspicuous free corona lobes, and 5-lobed ovary. Terminal or subterminal inflorescences are rare in Prestonia and restricted
to six species (including the two here described). Prestonia now comprises 60 neotropical species. We provide illustrations, distribution map, and a key to the species of Prestonia with terminal or subterminal inflorescences.
Hexasepalum nordestinum (Rubiaceae): A New Species from Two Disjoint and Fragmented Areas in Northeast Brazil, with a Key to the American Species of the Genus
Authors: Cabaña Fader Andrea A. , Bezerra de Souza Elnatan , de Sousa Brandão Ellen K. , Cabral Elsa L.
Published: February 2019

Abstract—The genus Hexasepalum (Rubiaceae) is the priority name for Diodella and was recently re-established over the latter taxon. In this study we describe Hexasepalum nordestinum, a new species from northeast Brazil, which occurs in extremely
fragmented areas of Ceará and Piauí states and is assessed here as endangered. The new species is compared with its closest relatives and the first taxonomic key to distinguish all species of Hexasepalum from the Americas is presented. A description, illustrations including
electron microphotographs of the fruits, seeds, and pollen grains, and details of habitat, ecology, and an evaluation of conservation status are provided.
Adding a Wider Range and “Hope for the Best, and Prepare for the Worst” Statement: Preferences of Patients with Cancer for Prognostic Communication
Authors: Mori Masanori , Fujimori Maiko , Ishiki Hiroto , Nishi Tomohiro , Hamano Jun , Otani Hiroyuki , Uneno Yu , Oba Akira , Morita Tatsuya , Uchitomi Yosuke
Published: February 2019

Introduction

Although various phrases to communicate prognoses based on a certain concept have been proposed, no study has systematically investigated preferences of patients with cancer for actual phrases. We investigated whether phrases with a wider range and additional “hope for the best, and prepare for the worst” (hope/prepare) statement would be more preferable and explored variables associated with patients’ preferences.

Materials and Methods

In a cross-sectional survey, 412 outpatients with cancer self-assessed their preferences for 13 phrases conveying prognostic information (e.g., phrases with or without median, typical range, and/or best/worst cases, and those with or without a hope/prepare statement) on a 6-point scale (1 = not at all preferable; 6 = very preferable). We evaluated demographic data and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations and conducted multivariate regression analysis.

Results

Regarding phrases with various ranges, the one including the median, typical range, and best/worst cases was more preferable (mean ± SD, 3.8 ± 1.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.6–3.9) than the one with the median and typical range (3.4 ± 1.2; 3.3–3.6) or the one with only the median (3.2 ± 1.3; 3.1–3.3). Concerning the hope/prepare statement, the phrase including the median, typical range, uncertainty, and hope/prepare statement was more preferable (3.8 ± 1.4; 3.7–3.9) than the one without the statement (3.5 ± 1.2; 3.4–3.6). In multivariate analyses, task-oriented coping was significantly correlated with preferences for phrases with explicit information.

Conclusion

Overall, phrases with a wider range and the hope/prepare statement were preferable to those without them. When patients with cancer ask about prognoses, especially those with task-oriented coping, clinicians may provide explicit information with a wider range and the hope/prepare statement.

Implications for Practice

Discussing prognoses with patients with advanced cancer is among the most important conversations for clinicians. In this cross-sectional survey to systematically investigate preferences of 412 patients with cancer for phrases conveying prognostic information, phrases with the median, typical range, and best/worst cases and those with the “hope for the best and prepare for the worst” (hope/prepare) statement were the most preferred. When patients with cancer ask about prognoses, clinicians may provide explicit information with a wider range and include the hope/prepare statement.
EBELİK HEMŞİRELİK ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN GENETİĞİ DEĞİŞTİRİLMİŞ ORGANİZMALARA (GDO) YÖNELİK BİLGİ DÜZEYLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: YILAR ERKEK Zümrüt , OKAN Fatih
Published: February 2019

Giriş
ve Amaç: Son yıllarda “Genetiği değiştirilmiş organizma”
(GDO) kavramı kamuoyunda ve bilim çevrelerinde en çok tartışılan konular
arasında yerini almıştır. Çalışma ebelik ve hemşirelik öğrencilerinin biyoteknoloji
ve genetiği değiştirilmiş organizmalara yönelik bilgi düzeylerini belirlemek
amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Gereç
ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı türde yapılan araştırma; bir
üniversitenin Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü (n:305) ve Ebelik
Bölümünde (n:250) öğrenim gören toplam 555 öğrenci ile yürütülmüştür. Verilerin
toplanmasında öğrencilerin genetiği değiştirilmiş organizmalara yönelik bilgi
düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla literatür taranarak araştırmacılar tarafından
geliştirilen anket formu ve sosyo-demografik bilgi formu kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Genel olarak
öğrencilerin genetiği değiştirilmiş ürünleri doğru tanımladıkları,  bu ürünlerin insan sağlığına zararlı olduğunu
düşündükleri, birçok sebze, meyve, tahıl, hayvan, süt ve süt ürünlerinin
genetiği değiştirilmiş olduğunu ve ürünlerdeki biyoteknoloji kullanımının
amacını doğru bildikleri saptanmıştır. Ayrıca öğrencilerin %62’sinin genetiği
değiştirilmiş ürünleri tanıyamadıkları ve % 75,5’inin ülkemizde genetiği
değiştirilmiş ürünlerin kullanımına izin verildiğini düşündükleri saptanmıştır.
Öğrencilerin biyoteknoloji ve genetiği değiştirilmiş organizmalara
yönelik tüm soruları doğru bilme oranları ebelik öğrencilerinde%55,9 hemşirelik
öğrencilerinde %55,6 ortalama%55,7 bulunmuştur.

Sonuç:
Öğrencilerin biyoteknoloji ve genetiği değiştirilmiş organizmalara yönelik
bilgi düzey ortalamasının %%55,7 olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Bu sonuç öğrencilerin
konuyla ilgili orta düzeyde bilgiye sahip olduklarını göstermektedir. Bu
ortalamanın yükseltilmesi için öğrencilere biyoteknoloji ve genetiği değiştirilmiş
organizmalara yönelik planlı bir eğitim verilmesi ve müfredat programlarına bu
içeriğin eklenmesi önerilmektedir.
Over-the-Counter Market Liquidity and Securities Lending
Authors: Foley-Fisher Nathan , Gissler Stefan , Verani Stéphane
Published: February 2019

This paper studies how over-the-counter market liquidity is affected by securities lending. We combine micro-data on corporate bond market trades with securities lending transactions and individual corporate bond holdings by U.S. insurance companies. Applying a difference-in-differences empirical strategy, we show that the shutdown of AIG's securities lending program in 2008 caused a statistically and economically significant reduction in the market liquidity of corporate bonds predominantly held by AIG. We also show that an important mechanism behind the decrease in corporate bond liquidity was a shift towards relatively small trades among a greater number of dealers in the interdealer market.
Factores que inciden en la gestión de proyectos de investigación científica
Authors: Rosario Villarreal Marco Aurelio , Ocaña Fernández Yolvi , Capillo Chávez Cesar Herminio , Lavado Rodríguez Alejandrino Benito , El Homrani Mohammed , Arias Romero S. Mateo
Published: February 2019

La presente investigación pretende explicar que existen factores externos, que influyen directamente en la gestión de los proyectos de investigación científica y tecnológica financiados con recursos del Fondo de desarrollo socioeconómico de Camisea (Focam) de la Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica (UNH). Dentro de estos factores externos que inciden directamente se encuentran las competencias profesionales de los docentes investigadores y la gestión logística que permite la implementación de la investigación. Se utiliza el enfoque cuantitativo, el tipo de investigación sustantiva explicativa y el diseño de investigación es no experimental de corte transversal tipo explicativo causal. La muestra censal con un tamaño de muestra de 49 docentes investigadores de Ingeniería. Para la presente investigación, se usó la técnica de la encuesta para las tres variables de estudio. Se puede afirmar que existe influencia positiva de las competencias profesionales y la gestión logística sobre la gestión de los proyectos de investigación científica financiados con recursos de Focam. Es la primera investigación que ofrece una discusión sobre en qué nivel de gestión se encuentran los proyectos de investigación científica ejecutados en la Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica, desde la planificación de la investigación hasta la publicación del artículo científico en una revista indizada. Se plantean alternativas de solución para los investigadores y para la oficina de logística que ayudarán a gestionar eficientemente los proyectos de investigación científica.
Baixa adesão terapêutica em hipertensão arterial sistêmica: prevalência e fatores associados na atenção básica à saúde
Authors: Tosta Larissa , Cavalcante Luciana Ricarte , Gonzaga Vieira João Pedro Azevedo , Rode Yasmin Pitanga , Guimarães Andréa de Araújo , Brito Luciara Leite , Fraga-Maia Helena
Published: February 2019

INTRODUÇÃO: O abandono do tratamento pode ocorrer sem que os profissionais da Atenção Básica identifiquem os motivos para tais condutas concorrendo para o agravamento dos casos. OBJETIVO: Estimar a associação entre fatores sociodemográficos, culturais e de estilo de vida com a adesão terapêutica de hipertensos. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo transversal com usuários hipertensos que usavam medicação para controle dos níveis pressóricos e buscavam atendimento em unidades de atenção básica em um distrito sanitário da cidade do Salvador, Bahia. Foram incluídos os que tinham idade maior que 18 anos e excluídos os que tinham alteração cognitiva e também mulheres com hipertensão gestacional. A magnitude da associação entre as variáveis estudadas e a adesão terapêutica foi estimada pelo cálculo da razão de chances (Odds Ratio, OR), adotando-se o intervalo de confiança a 95% (IC95%). RESULTADOS: A amostra foi composta com 185 hipertensos e a prevalência de não adesão ao tratamento foi de 68,1%. Os fatores associados com a não adesão terapêutica foram situação conjugal solteiro, separado, viúvo (OR= 2,23; IC95% 1,04 – 4,47), não alteração dos hábitos alimentares (OR= 2,51; IC95% 1,12 – 5,59), assim como faltar às consultas (OR=4,20; IC95% 1,16 – 15,18) e entender bem tudo que é dito em uma consulta (OR=0,60; IC95% 0,38 – 0,95). CONCLUSÕES: Grande parte dos hipertensos não apresentou adesão terapêutica, e os fatores associados são passíveis de modificação por meio de tecnologias leves e investimentos na qualidade da atenção primária à saúde. Devem ser encorajados novos estudos com desenhos longitudinais que possam identificar as causas da não adesão.
Early ambulation after femoral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty - report of 02 cases
Authors: Gardenghi Giulliano , Magalhães Fabíola Gomes Silva , Gonçalves de Araújo Adriano , Henrique Fernandes Fernando , De Moraes Júnior Álvaro , Lopes Prudente Maurício
Published: February 2019

INTRODUCTION: In Brazil and around the world, there is still an abundance of hospital services that restrict exercise in individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), in the immediate postoperative period, for fear of complications. It is important to demonstrate that cardiovascular physical therapy can be performed in this population. OBJECTIVE: To verify the adverse effects in the performance of early ambulation after PCI, with the use of a mechanical device of arterial closure in the femoral puncture. POPULATION AND METHODS: Two cases (68-years-old man and 57-years-old woman) submitted to a single-vessel coronary artery (right coronary artery and diagonal branch, respectively) that had their femoral puncture associated with the device Angio-Seal - St. Jude Medical©, who were discharged from the hospital six hours after the intervention. Before PCI, patients had stable angina and cardiovascular risk factors (dyslipidemia, hypertension, and others). After the PCI, the patients were evaluated by the Heart Team, who monitored intercurrences during hospitalization (chest pain, ventilatory discomfort, electrocardiogram, cardiac enzymes and others). The gait of the individuals was verified, in order to evaluate the tolerance of the individuals to the same, after five hours of the PCI. Individuals were advised to walk in a light rhythm (modified Borg 1-3) for five minutes in a corridor of approximately 15 meters, in round-trip movements, and were evaluated after ambulation for hematoma at the puncture site, pain or any complications that might arise. On the first postoperative day, a telephone call was made for a second complication check. RESULTS: Both patients tolerated the five-minute walk and were released from the hospital after six hours, wandering uneventfully. One of the patients reported low-intensity headache during hospitalization. The same patient reported low-intensity pain at the puncture site the next day. There were no clinically relevant changes in cardiovascular or ventilatory parameters during the six hours postoperative hospitalization or during ambulation. CONCLUSION: Early ambulation within six hours after PCI was well tolerated in the two cases studied, even with the femoral artery access site. The use of a mechanical device for arterial closure was important so that the ambulation could be carried out in this population.
The postural system as a functional venous pump
Authors: Usachev Vladimir , Gagey Pierre-Marie
Published: February 2019

Background: In the 90s, Inamura et al. have drawn our attention to the role played by the postural system in the return venous circulation, thanks to plethysmographic recordings which gave free rein to the imagination of the authors to suppose the functioning mechanisms of this venous pump. In 2010, two anatomists, Uhl & Gillot, transformed our representation of the venous network and made assumptions about the functioning of the venous pump. Objective/ Methods: The aim of this work is to verify these hypotheses by scanning the venous blood flow at the level of the sinus soleus and the popliteal vein during various posture-kinetic situations. Conclusion: These studies fully confirm the hypotheses. It is therefore likely that the postural system intervenes not only in the phenomena of stabilisation of the body, but also in the back venous circulation.
Comorbid Illness, Injuries and Health Insurance Subscription Among Self-Reported Mentally Disabled Subjects of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Anusa A.M. , Ramasubramaniam C. , Rooban Thavarajah
Published: February 2019

Background.—Mentally Disabled (MD) subjects often have multiple co-morbidities and also experience injuries, acute and chronic illness like the general population. Details of such episodes and the impact of health insurance have not been described for Tamil Nadu, an Indian state population. This manuscript intends to report on this experience.

Materials and Method.—Secondary Data Analysis of District Level Household and Facility survey-4 (2012-13) were employed for this study. Comparison of MD with the normal population was performed. Demographic characteristics along with injury (in preceding year), acute illness (within past 15 days) and the experience of chronic illness (requiring treatment for 1 month), treatment seeking behavior and health insurance coverage formed the variables. Descriptive statistics, chi-square and odds ratio are presented. P≤0.005 was considered as statistical significance.

Result.—Of the 179381 surveyed, 565(0.3%) had some form of MD and 169938 (94.7%) had no disabilities. The two groups varied in age, gender, and marital status. MD population had nearly 4 times the incidence of injury (P = 0.000) in the past 1 year, more commonly requiring in-patient treatment. Epilepsy was more common among individuals with MD with odds ratio of 7.159 [P = 0.015]. Health insurance cover and its influence on treatment seeking behavior are presented.

Discussion.—The experience of injuries, acute and chronic illness by individuals with MD, to the best of our knowledge has been described for the first time in Tamil Nadu. Individuals with MD and without health insurance often do not take treatment. The absence of health insurance with the resulting increased cost of out-of-pocket expense for chronic illness may force them to neglect their health. These factors are discussed along with recommendations for policy makers.
Merit-based Claim Adjudication for Cancer Treatment Toxicities – Policy Trends that Lower Downstream Costs
Authors: McCullough Ricky
Published: February 2019

Background.—Due largely to the lack of effective therapeutic options, between 1973-2013, chemoradiation toxic mucositis (CRTM) has remained an uncapped expenditure for 40 years, with incremental costs of $17,000-$40,000 per patient per episode. Costs in patient morbidity and mortality have continued as well. A recent therapeutic option associated with complete prevention and/or rapid sustained elimination (high potency polymerized cross-linked sucralfate, HPPCLS) delivers value by eliminating downstream costs CRTM experienced in the first 12 months. While many insurers carry the therapy as a specialty pharmacy support drug, few are familiar with the associated health economic benefits and the statutory requirements driving its coverage.

Purpose.—To present the rationale behind early policy trends that frame CRTM as an emergent/urgent medical condition mandated coverage as an essential health benefit. Rather than problematic for costs, this coverage trend appears to be value-based.

Methods.—Discuss early adverse claim experience of HPPCLS. Present the costs, tenets and statutes driving policy trend toward obligatory coverage of CRTM. Review the ethical (fiduciary) and statutory requirements for CRTM coverage.

Results.—CRTM coverage is ethically responsible since it is a direct consequence of authorized cancer treatment. The symptom/signs complex of CRTM meets the ‘prudent layperson’ statutory definition of emergency medical condition. All previously uncapped downstream costs of CRTM can be reduced to the cost of therapy, saving $15-$30K per patient per CRTM episode.

Conclusions.—Policy trend of CRTM coverage as an emergent/urgent medical condition is a value-based approach of toxicity management, conserving resources, cutting costs and eliminating patient morbidity and mortality.
Historia urbana de bogotá avenida caracas un texto histórico 1933 - 1948
Authors: Puentes González William Fernando
Published: February 2019

La ciudad tomada como un producto social que guarda imágenes de todas sus épocas y además de servir de ente regulador de un espacio geográfico y de un conglomerado de habitantes, guarda las experiencias, ilusiones y deseos de una elite que de alguna forma la va transformando acorde con sus intereses económicos, políticos y percepciones estéticas La Avenida Caracas aparece como un texto histórico para leer e interpretar. Con esta vía se contribuye a modernizar la ciudad y se perfila una frontera entre clases. Se cumplen las aspiraciones de una emergente elite que pretende transformar el espacio urbano a la manera de un hermoso park-way, una rambla, un bulevar, una avenida jardín o algo que se asemeje a una avenida europea.
Estado garante de protección de derechos frente a la ineficacia de los sistemas penitenciarios de México y Colombia
Authors: Díaz Omar Huertas , Montero Zendejas Daniel , Rumbo Bonfil Cristina
Published: February 2019

El Estado constitucional de derechos busca como principal objetivo la paz y el bienestar social, además de brindar los mecanismos necesarios para garantizarles a todos los miembros de la sociedad el pleno uso de sus derechos fundamentales y la seguridad jurídica necesaria para no vulnerar en ningún momento el goce de dichas facultades. El derecho penitenciario debe ser visto hoy en día más como aquella facultad sancionadora del Estado, que es, entre otras cosas, la posibilidad del saneamiento social y de la implementación de políticas públicas que acerquen o, mejor dicho, terminen con la “brecha” entre la pena y su ejecución. El Estado ya no puede tan solo crear leyes cada vez más duras para inhibir conductas antisociales y antijurídicas, tiene además que concebir los mecanismos para que aquellos sujetos que en estricto apego a la ley penal hayan cumplido con esa sanción tengan la posibilidad de “reinsertarse adecuadamente a la sociedad”, no solo en un afán garantista, sino como la única forma de prevenir nuevas conductas delictivas.
“Nothing makes so fine a show as your Greek”: a foreword to Poe’s philhellenism in “How to Write a Blackwood Article” and “A Predicament”
Authors: Tsokanos Dimitrios
Published: February 2019

Poe’s “How to Write a Blackwood Article” and “The Scythe of Time” have both drawn the attention of a number of scholars due to their undeniable connection and their satirical tone. Studies such as those of Daniel Hoffman and Kenneth Silverman have made note of Poe’s satire which features allusions to foreign literatures. In fact, Poe does not hesitate to quote from several foreign authors in the text and he admits it right away. However, even though one can come across studies such as those of Gustav Gruener, Carl F. Schreiber, and Susan Levine all dealing with the German and Spanish influence in Poe, one may not encounter research that explores the Hellenic aspect of the matter systematically. This paper focuses on the importance of Hellenic language and literature for Poe’s literary devices, and it also offers additional links between “A Predicament” and Hellenic mythology that have perhaps been overlooked by relevant research so far.
PRAT FERRER, J. J. y PEÑA DELGADO, A. (2015). Manual de escritura académica. Madrid: Ediciones Paraninfo, 268 pp., ISBN: 978-84-28337-85-4.
Authors: Sánchez-Jiménez David
Published: February 2019

PRAT FERRER, J. J. y PEÑA DELGADO, A. (2015). Manual de escritura académica. Madrid: Ediciones Paraninfo, 268 pp., ISBN: 978-84-28337-85-4.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF PHOSPHORIC ACID FUEL CELL - THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR HYBRID SYSTEM WITH ECONOMIC ASPECT
Authors: AÇIKKALP Emin
Published: February 2019

Purpose of this paper is to evaluate phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) - thermoelectric generator hybrid system with economic and thermoeconomic point of view. Firstly, basic equations of PAFC, thermoelectric generator and hybrid system are described. Secondly, basic performance parameters like power output, energy efficiency, exergy efficiency and exergy destruction rates are investigated. Finally, cost equations are set up to determine economic results of the considered system, in addition to that, these system are considered by using EXCEM analysis. According to results, the maximum total cost of the hybrid system is obtained j= 10900 am-2, exergy loss ratio to capital cost (ec) of the hybrid system increases dramatically after the point where is  j= 11000 am-2. Maximum power density, maximum energy efficiency and of the hybrid system are 8735.340 wm-2, 81.35% and 86.6% respectively.
Hard and Soft Peri-Implant Tissue Augmentation using Ridge Split with Guided Bone Regeneration and Free Gingival Autograft.
Authors: Padhye Ninad Milind
Published: February 2019

Horizontal ridge deficiency, particularly in the mandibular arch, poses a challenge for implant supported rehabilitation. Ridge split, along with expansion, allows simultaneous implant placements in such defects, and avoids the delay which usually follows hard tissue augmentation procedures. A 53 year old female with missing mandibular anterior teeth and a bucco-lingual ridge deficiency was treated using the ridge split technique and simultaneous implant placement. Demineralized freeze dried bone allograft (DFDBA) along with anorganic bovine bone (ABB) was packed in the expanded crypt and covered by a collagen membrane. Following successful implant osseointegration, soft tissue augmentation by a vestibular deepening procedure with a strip of autogenous free gingival graft was performed. Prosthetic rehabilitation was done using a cement retained prosthesis after the healing phase. The case was then followed up for 3 years where stable results were noted. Condensed treatment time and a predictable outcome was achieved by using this technique.
O MUNDO DO TRABALHO E DA EDUCAÇÃO: INDAGAÇÕES COTIDIANAS
Authors: Andrade Aldair Oliveira de , Araújo Wagner dos Reis Marques , Siqueira Antonio Marcos de Oliveira
Published: February 2019

Neste primeiro número do volume 2 (2019) da Revista Relações Sociais iniciamos mais uma etapa do que denominamos como um processo fundamental para a construção de uma sociedade esclarecida e emancipada. Somente a socialização e o acesso aos conhecimentos produzidos pelas diversas instituições de ensino e sua aplicação na transformação da realidade pode tornar o mundo melhor.

É sempre um desafio para a equipe editorial encontrar um fio condutor entre os diversos resultados de reflexões submetidos a este período, sendo de sua natureza acreditar que conhecimento produzido cientificamente deve ser obrigatoriamente compartilhado indistintamente.

Neste volume trazemos temos interessantes, o que nos remente a refletir com pensadores como, Hannad Arendt, Karl Marx, Adorno, Immanuel Kant, entre outros. Assim, somos forçados a lembrar de Hannah Arendt (1999) Que com seu brilhantismo denunciou os descaminhos que a humanidade percorre ao depreciar vida e a “banalizar o mal”. Não menos oportuno lembrar do Kant (2010), quando advoga da urgência de se alcançar o esclarecimento, sendo esta condição possível à aquele que reconhece como sua a culpa de sua menoridade, sendo esta a incapacidade de fazer uso de seu entendimento sem a direção de outro indivíduo.  Nestes tempos em que há uma banalização das informações, é urgente que o homem busque a maioridade e se livre do julgo da ignorância.

Vivemos num tempo e que o capitalismo alcançou o mais alto nível de exploração e expropriação da vida, em que o sentido da vida é consumir, num tempo em que nos tornamos partes e peças de uma grande engrenagem montada, em que desenvolvemos uma um individualismo doentio e patológico (Lipovetsky, 2014) por isso tão difícil de se pensar no protagonismo da classe trabalhadora na transformação do mundo (Marx, 1982 )

Este número,  como num mosaico ou caleidoscópio nos propomos a socializar pesquisas que versam sobre, poder, controle e informações, registros, administração e gerenciamento de registros, formação política de trabalhadores,  a luta por direitos e inclusão social dos menos favorecidos, a luta pela inclusão e o direito ao trabalho, a questão  do crescimento da violência e seu alinhamento com o poder, a formação continuada de educadores, o cerceamento do exercício profissional em detrimento do tipo de formação profissional, a formação do cidadão,  e por fim, e não menos importante a percepção de universitários sobre violência doméstica. Este é, em poucas linhas, o enredo deste volume, essas são as pitadas da tessitura do real que nos propomos a compartilhar com todos os leitores e leituras deste país e por que não ousar, do mundo.

Os textos nos auxiliam a compreender melhor estes tempos e a buscar ações de transformação da dura realidade que bate a nossa porta. É na esperança de transformação, de que acertemos o passo em direção a escolhas que sejam mais promissoras para afirmação da vida é que nos esforçamos para trazer a público os textos que aqui apresentamos.
Coproduciendo en español: hallazgos y nuevas preguntas al estudiar la literatura sobre coproducción de políticas en lengua española
Authors: Valdivieso Cervera Gustavo Enrique , Rangel Parra Valentina
Published: February 2019

Tras revisar 51 artículos sobre copro­ducción de políticas públicas publicados en español entre 2011 y 2018, con un sesgo de selección hacia los más recientes, el artículo presenta una serie de observaciones sobre siete preguntas de investigación: primero, encuentra la producción académica muy concentrada en México y España, con varios países donde el te­ma parece no estar siendo tratado. Segundo, un rol más pequeño de lo esperado para los actores estatales locales y mayor de lo esperado para actores en seguridad. Tercero, pocas menciones a coproducción en sectores de política de gran tamaño como salud y educación. Cuarto, muy pocas experiencias de coproducción documen­tadas para varias fases del ciclo de políticas públicas. Quinto, una literatura mayormente teórica, pero menos de lo esperado. Sexto, pocos reportes de herramientas concretas de coproducción. Séptimo, una literatura que se expande a ritmo más moderado
Analysis of Morphology and Erythrocyte Count in Rat after Electrical Exposure
Authors: Achfidawati Hilda Nur , Elfiah Ulfa , Sakinah Elly Nurus
Published: February 2019

Electrical burns cause high mortality and morbidity and various complications, although the incidence is only 4% of all burns. Joule heating phenomenon occurs in electric burn patients which cause changes in erythrocyte morphology resulting hypercoagulability that contribute to the formation of thrombus. Changes in erythrocyte morphology may cause tissue oxygenation disorders and decrease in erythrocyte count leading to hypoxia. Until now there have been no reports of changes in erythrocyte morphology and reduction in the number of erythrocytes in burn patients due to electricity. This study aims to observe and analyze morphological and erythrocyte count in rats after electrical exposure of 140 V for 17 seconds. This is a true experimental laboratories study with post-test only control group design. The sample used were 24 rats consisting of one control group (K) and five treatment groups (P). Treatment groups were distinguished by days of blood sampling that is days 0 (P1), 3 (P2), 7 (P3), 10 (P4), and 14 (P5) post electrical exposure of 140 V for 17 seconds. Assessment in erythrocyte morphology was performed using giemsa staining that observed with 1000x magnification while erythrocyte count was performed using improved neubauer counting chamber. One Way Anova showed that there was no significant change in rats erythrocyte count after electrical exposure of 140 V for 17 seconds (p = 0.110). Descriptive analysis showed that there is morphological changes in erythrocyte morphology after electrical exposure of 140 V for 17 seconds, in terms of shape there are more fragmentosit, microsite, tear drops, stomatocytes, and cell target, in terms of size there are more microsite, and in terms of color there are more hypochromic erythrocytes.

Keywords: Burn Injury, Erythrocyte Morphology, Erythrocyte Count
Event-Based Quantum Mechanics: A Context for the Emergence of Classical Information
Authors: Licata Ignazio , Chiatti Leonardo
Published: February 2019

This paper explores an event-based version of quantum mechanics which differs from the commonly accepted one, even though the usual elements of quantum formalism, e.g., the Hilbert space, are maintained. This version introduces as primary element the occurrence of micro-events induced by usual physical (mechanical, electromagnetic and so on) interactions. These micro-events correspond to state reductions and are identified with quantum jumps, already introduced by Bohr in his atomic model and experimentally well established today. Macroscopic bodies are defined as clusters of jumps; the emergence of classicality thus becomes understandable and time honoured paradoxes can be solved. In particular, we discuss the cat paradox in this context. Quantum jumps are described as temporal localizations of physical quantities; if the information associated with these localizations has to be finite, two time scales spontaneously appear: an upper cosmological scale and a lower scale of elementary "particles''. This allows the interpretation of the Bekenstein limit like a particular informational constraint on the manifestation of a micro-event in the cosmos it belongs. The topic appears relevant in relation to recent discussions on possible spatiotemporal constraints on quantum computing.
Designing an Engaging Robotic Teaching Assistant for Adults Using the Engagement Profile
Authors: Cooney Martin , Leister Wolfgang
Published: February 2019

We report on an exploratory study conducted at a graduate school in Sweden with a humanoid robot, Baxter.
First, we describe a list of potentially useful capabilities for a robot teaching assistant derived from brainstorming and interviews with faculty members, teachers, and students.
These selected capabilities consist of reading, greeting, alerting, remote operation, clarification, and motion.
Second, we present feedback on how the robot's capabilities, demonstrated in part with the Wizard of Oz approach, were perceived, and iteratively adapted over the course of several lectures, using the \EP tool.
Third, we discuss observations and findings regarding the capabilities and the development process.
Our findings suggest that using a social robot as a teaching assistant is promising using the chosen capabilities.
We find that personalizing the capabilities and the role of embodiment are important topics to be considered in future work.