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PENGGUNAAN BAHAN FINISHING PADA ROTAN NON KOMERSIAL SEBAGAI BAHAN KERAJINAN
Authors: Hamdi Saibatul , Arhamsyah Arhamsyah
Published: March 2017

Development of the rattan furniture industry today is quite fast although the amount of raw materials are decreasing, especially in commersial rattan commodities such as Manau,  Irit, Taman, Sega, etc. Their price is quite expensive too five species of rattan were used as research materials. There are Manau (Calamus mettanensis Becc), Toho (Calamus sp), Galang (Daemonorops verticilaris Griff Mart), Hijau (Calamus sp) and simpurut (Calamus panajuga Becc). For finishing materials, clear glass melamine (ML 131 and NC 141) were used in this research with three different immersion timer for 24 hours, 36 hours and 48 hours long. An immersion method without using any finishing materials was done as control materials. Result show that the average of volume expansion of rattan speseis using NC 141 are 1,56-3,16% in Marau; 1,36-2,91%; in Toho; 2,01-3,05% in Galang; 2,12-3,20% in Hijau and 1,90-2,14 in Simpurut. In the other hand, the average of volume expansion of rattan species using melamin ML 131 are 1,27-2,58% in Marau; 1,46-2,51% in Toho; 2,30-3,23% in galang; 1,10-2,79% in Hijau and 1,45-2,55% in Simpurut. In control materials the average of expantion volume in 5 species rattans is 2,53-3,99%. From those results, the best method was shown in using NC 141 which can prevent the volume expansion and give great influence in volume expansion value.Keywords: rattan, finishing material, melamine ML 131, melamine NC 141, volume expantion.
EKSTRAK DAUN JERUK PURUT (Citrus hystrix DC) SEBAGAI INSEKTISIDA LARVA NYAMUK Aedes albopictus
Authors: Muhamat Muhamat
Published: March 2017

Kaffir lime is one of the plants that produce secondary metabolites. This plant can be used as intercropping plant in the Agroforestry project. Part lime leaves have been used by communities as a refresher, stimulant and insecticide. This study aims to determine the yield of kaffir lime leaves extract and its toxicity against larvae of Aedes albopictus. The extraction method used in this study was maceration with methanol solvent. Yield of extraction Kaffir lime leaves was 8.16%. Toxicity test of Kaffir lime leaves extract against larvae of Aedes albopictus with 24 hours treatment were 2430 ppm for LC50 and 3760 ppm for LC90. This result is classified to the category of low.Keywords : kaffir lime leave, secondary metabolite, intercrooping, ectract, toxicity.
PEMANFAATAN MINYAK KULIT BATANG GEMOR (Alseodaphne spp) SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF MAT REPELLENT ALAMI
Authors: Arhamsyah Arhamsyah , Cahyana Budi Tri
Published: March 2017

The research about the utilization of gemor stem skin oil (Alseodaphne spp) as an alternative natural repellent mat has been done. This research aim to obtain essential oils from the bark  using distillation and extraction method and used  as repellent active ingredient. The result showed  that the product is  efficient and biodegradable  proven by a test activity against the mosquito (Aedes aegypti). Varying the concentrations used are 10%, 20%, and 30% with the time observations to 02, 04, 06 and 08 hours after treatment. The results showed that anti-mosquito activity tends to increase with higer concentration. The use of 30% doses of Gemor bark  essential oil is  effective. The Effectiveness of the product against the mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and the economid value were compared with the innovator product containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamid). Keywords: alseodaphne spp, repellent, concentration, Aedes aegypti, essential oils.
PENGAWETAN ROTAN KURANG DIKENAL SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU MEBEL MENGGUNAKAN RENDAMAN DINGIN
Authors: Hamdi Saibatul
Published: March 2017

This research used the lesser known species as much 5 types rattan, consisted of i.e marau (Calamus Mettanensis Becc), toho (Calamus Spp), galang (Daemonorops Verticilaris Griff Mart), hijau (Calamus Spp) and simpurut (Calamus Panajuga Becc) from Central Kalimantan. Preservative used the mixture of boric acid with the borax and copper-8 by  the concentration of 1,0 %, 2,0 % and 3,0 %. Soaked time during 2 day, 4 day and 6 day by immersion chilled. Result of research indicated that the retention value varied, the greater of concentration condensation and soaking period, the greater average the value of retention while penetration result at all of treatment showed the value 100 %.Keywords:  rattan, preservation, retention, penetration, cold soaking.
SIFAT FISIK MEKANIK PAPAN PARTIKEL TANPA PEREKAT DARI TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT (Elaeis Guineensis acq)
Authors: Cahyana Budi Tri
Published: March 2017

This research aimed to get the physical and mechanical properties of non adhesive-particle board from oil palm empty fruit bunches. The oil palm empty fruit bunches were degradated to fibre and boiled in boiling water during 60 minute then dried in ± 2 weeks. The dried raw material was chopped to be fibre in 5 mesh, 10 mesh, and 16 mesh. It were complied into a mold and then hot pressed in 35 kgf/cm2 pressure during 10 minute with 3 of temperature variety, 160°C, 180°C and 200°C. The result showed that the average of particle board water content was 7,11 -  9,85 % and the density was 0,63 – 0,76 gr/cm3. The highest thickness swelling was 22,59 % in 10 mesh and 160 0C (a2b1) temperature of oil palm empty fruit bunches. The modulus of rupture was 211,67 kg/cm2  in 10 mesh and 180 0C (a2b2) temperature. The modulus of elasticity was 490,85 kg/cm2 in 10 mesh and 160 0C (a2b1) temperature. The tensile strength was 7,49 kg/cm2 in 5 mesh and 200 0C (a1b3) temperature. The average of physical and mechanical properties such as water content, density, modulus of rupture, tensile strength were fulfill the SNI requirement, while the average of thickness swelling and modulus of elasticity were not fulfill the SNI requirement.Keywords: oil palm empty fruit bunches, particle board
PAPAN PARTIKEL DARI CAMPURAN LIMBAH ROTAN DAN PENYULINGAN KULIT KAYU GEMOR (Alseodaphne spp)
Authors: Cahyana Budi Tri
Published: March 2017

Utilization of rattan waste and gemor bark (Alseodaphne spp) distillation  for particle board had been carried out. The aim of this research was to know physical mechanical particle board from rattan waste mixed with gemor bark distillation. The raw materials used were cut-rattan waste of 2 cm and gemor bark distillation mashed in 16 mesh. The adhesive used were starch and PVAC. Composition variety of the mixture of rattan waste and gemor bark distillation particle were 50%: 50%, 60%: 40%, 70%: 30% and 5% adhesive. The results showed that highest average of modulus of rupture (26,62 kg/cm2) was obtained in 60% : 40% comparison of rattan waste and gemor bark distillation with starch adhesive (a2b1) and the density was 0.75 gr/cm3. The highest average of modulus of elasticity (633,76 kg/cm2) was in composition of 60%: 40% with PVAc adhesive (a2b2) and the density was 0,71 gr/cm3. The highest average of tensile strength (3,15 kg/cm2) was obtained in composition of 60%: 40% with starch adhesive (a2b1) and the density was  0.75 gr/cm3.Keywords: rattan waste, gemor bark distillation, particle board
SIFAT FISIS DAN MEKANIS ANYAMAN BAMBAN (Donax canniformis) DENGAN BAHAN STABILISATOR PEG 1000 DAN TANIN KULIT AKASIA
Authors: Harsono Dwi
Published: March 2017

Bamban (Donax canniformis) is one of the biological resources that grow in the swampy areas and has been used by the community as a raw material in the form of woven handicrafts. Bamban bark that used as raw material woven texture is hard and the surface was very slippery so hard to make. This study was conducted to determine the nature of the characteristics of stem Bamban and determine the effectiveness of the stabilizers PEG 1000 and tannin from extract acacia bark in improving the quality of physical and mechanical properties strands of Bamban. Treatments include immersion with PEG 1000 and acacia bark tannins for 2 hours. Results of the study the effectiveness of treatments of soaking the material stabilizers PEG 1000 and tannins from extract acacia bark all of them can improve the physical and mechanical properties of raw material of Bamban woven handicraft and make it easier for artisans in the process of weaving due to the treated material can make more limp strands of Bamban and not to stiff, in addition to making the product brighter and more attractive.Keywords : bamban, physical properties , mechanical  properties
POTENSI TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT DAN ECENG GONDOK (Eichhornia crassipes) SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PUPUK ORGANIK (Potential of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches and Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) As Raw Materials Organic Fertilizer)
Authors: Prabawa I Dewa Gede Putra
Published: March 2017

Oil palm empty fruit bunches and water hyacinth have not been widely used, especially in South Kalimantan. These materials were known containing macro elements that are needed by plants. This research was conducted to study potential of oil palm empty fruit bunches and water hyacinth as raw material for organic fertilizer. The effect of ashing temperature variations (500°C; 750°C; 1000°C) on the macro nutrients content (N, P2O5, and K2O) have been studied. The result showed that the characterization of empty fruit bunches and water hyacinth have the highest P2O5 and K2O content, whereas the content of nitrogen was still lowest. The treatment of ashing temperature was effect on improve total content of N, P2O5 and K2O. The highest nitrogen contents in empty fruit bunches and water hyacinth obtained on ashing temperature 500oC. The highest P2O5 contents in empty fruit bunches obtained on ashing temperature 1000oC and water hyacinth obtained on ashing temperature 750oC. The highest K2O contents in empty fruit bunches obtained on ashing temperature 750oC and water hyacinth obtained on ashing temperature 500oC. Ash of oil palm empty fruit bunches and water hyacinth was potentially as a source of nutrients P2O5 and K2O for organic fertilizer, but less potential as a source of nitrogen.Keywords: oil palm empty fruit bunches, water hyacinth, raw material, organic fertilizer
EVENTOS ADVERSOS EN EL CUIDADO DE ENFERMERÍA BRINDADO A NIÑOS HOSPITALIZADOS.
Authors: Martínez Reyes Cielo Rebeca
Published: March 2017

El cuidado, que involucra “una relación y un proceso cuyo objetivo va más allá de la enfermedad, se considera como la esencia de la disciplina que implica no solamente al receptor, sino también a la enfermera como transmisora de él”1. Éste tiene el propósito de lograr el máximo grado de desarrollo y de satisfacción, para el paciente y quien lo cuida; por lo tanto, el cuidado debe ser sinónimo de calidad en la atención de enfermería, lo que traduce una atención segura. Sin embargo, por ser una acción humana, lleva implícito un riesgo de eventos adversos, como errores en la preparación y aplicación de medicamentos, flebitis por catéteres venosos periféricos y caídas, sobre todo en los cuidados que se les proporcionan a niños hospitalizados. De allí la importancia no solo en el hacer, sino en el conocer científico y la capacidad de gestionar el cuidado por parte del profesional de enfermería.Palabras claves: Atención en Enfermería, Seguridad, Factores de riesgo niños hospitalizados.
Hope and the Problem of Divine Silence
Authors: Cobb Aaron D.
Published: March 2017

The silence of God either by itself or in circumstances of profound suffering can induce hopelessness and despair, eroding a person’s ability to act in ways conducive to her own good. Given the role of hope in human agency, the loss of hope is an event of a significant moral and personal concern. And the standard responses to the problem of divine hiddenness may not address the existential crises occasioned by God’s silence. This paper seeks to develop and address this challenge by evaluating two potential responses to the problem of despair-inducing experience of divine silence.
A Short Note on Hyper-geometric Expression
Authors: López-Bonilla J. , Del Moral V. M. Salazar
Published: March 2017

Available with fulltext. Journal of the Institute of Engineering, 2016, 12(1): 127-128
Indigenous Scheming and Manufacturing of a Laboratory Scale Heat Treatment Furnace - Technical Report
Authors: Wahaj M. , Asim M. , Owais A. W. , Waqas A. W. , Ul Hasson S. Anwar
Published: March 2017

In order to contribute in the research activities related to heat treatment of metals and other engineering materials, a laboratory scale heat treatment furnace is essentially required. Among several other types of furnaces, electric heat treatment furnace is said to be most useful. It is provided with a programmable controller which precisely controls heating rate, soaking time and cooling rate. The controller also helps in keeping the heat treatment safe by emergency turnoff facility. This manuscript reports the indigenous designing and development of electrical heat treatment furnace, which not only provides enormous learning to fresh graduates but also saved a handsome amount, which could have spent in purchasing same article from commercial market. In this paper, the sequential procedure of furnace designing and development is being shared with the engineering community so that the researchers of under developed countries may save their esteemed educational and research funds.Journal of the Institute of Engineering, 2016, 12(1): 151-161
Polynomials and Taylor’s Approximations
Authors: Tuladhar Nhuchhe Shova
Published: March 2017

The main objective of this article is to make a formal description of the polynomial, polynomial equations with definitions and their properties. Besides studying some of its uses in real life situations, we shall discuss polynomial approximation using higher order derivatives.Journal of the Institute of Engineering, 2016, 12(1): 214-221
Importance of English in Engineering for Professional Communication: A Study in the Nepalese Context
Authors: Shrestha Rup Narayan , Pahari Bharat Raj , Awasthi Jai Raj
Published: March 2017

This article attempts to highlight the importance of English in the professional communication in the field of engineering in Nepal. The main objective of the article is to shed light on the role English language plays in the communication related to engineering. Based primarily on the review of some relevant literature available, the present article reveals the fact that English being one of the global languages used in a wide range of communicative fields all over the world, it serves as an important tool for professional communication in engineering in Nepal.Journal of the Institute of Engineering, 2016, 12(1): 222-227
Familienleitbilder – Identifikation und Wirkungsweise auf generatives Verhalten
Authors: Diabaté Sabine , Lück Detlev
Published: March 2017

For a long time, the Federal Republic of Germany has been characterised by a low birth rate. In the past two decades, particularly socio-economic and structural frameworks were used to explain generative behaviour. This article is to be understood as a plea for Leitbild research. Here, normativecultural explanations are developed to explain reproductive behaviour and to obtain a deeper understanding of parental roles and partnership. It is assumed that collectively shared guiding role models (Leitbilder) exist, which are influencing e.g. the partnership, the parent-child relationship and the decision for or against (more) children. Criteria are developed to provide a theoretical foundation for the empirical search for and identification of Leitbilder in the future. Finally, starting points for sociological research on Leitbilder are outlined.

Zusammenfassung

Seit langem zeichnet sich die Bundesrepublik Deutschland durch ein niedriges Geburtenniveau aus. In den vergangenen zwei Jahrzehnten wurden zur Erklärung des generativen Verhaltens vor allem sozioökonomische und strukturelle Rahmenbedingungen herangezogen. Dieser Beitrag versteht sich als Plädoyer für eine Leitbildforschung, in der normativ-kulturelle Erklärungsansätze weiterentwickelt werden, um bestehende Konzepte komplementär zu ergänzen und zu einem umfassenderen Verständnis beizutragen. Hierbei wird angenommen, dass kollektiv geteilte Leitbilder existieren, welche beispielsweise die Gestaltung der Partnerschaft oder Elternschaft und den Kinderwunsch bzw. die Entscheidung für oder gegen (weitere) Kinder beeinflussen. Es werden verschiedene Kriterien entwickelt, um eine künftige empirische Suche und Identifikation von Familienleitbildern theoretisch zu fundieren. Abschließend werden methodische Herausforderungen für eine soziologische Leitbildforschung diskutiert.
Initiation of Diabetes Treatment: Variations from Current Guidelines
Authors: Ashrafuzzaman SM , Mir Ahmed Salam , Latif Zafar Ahmed
Published: March 2017

Background: Bangladesh is a developing country with a population of 160 million, diabetes prevalence of 6- 10% and 85-90% being type 2. Most diabetic patients receive treatment by general practitioners because of scarcity of Endocrinologist and Diabetologists. But, by most of them, initiation of diabetes treatment along with lifestyle is not always in accordance to any guideline proposed by ADA, EASD, AACE, IDF, WHO etc. The current study was designed to find out the practice of follower of Diabetes Guidelines.Methods:From January to December 2014, 1745 prescriptions for newly detected type 2 diabetes were recorded. Their age and BMI, FPG, 2-h PG and HbA1c were recorded.Results: Mean age was 42±12 years and mean BMI was 25±4.2 Kg/m2. Mean FPG 9.4±1.2 mmol/L and 2-h PG 17.7 ±3.4 mmol/L and mean HbA1c was (done in 235 subjects) 9.1±1.3%. Along with lifestyle, metformin (Met) alone (9%), sulfonylurea (SU) alone (8%), Met+SU(41%), Met+DPPIVi(22%), Met plus insulin (7%) were prescribed. Lifestyle alone (6%) and 3 drugs together (insulin, Met, SU/DPP IVi) (7%) were also prescribed. Many of the prescriptions were not in accordance with established guidelines.Conclusion: Current survey concludes that the well accepted guidelines are not properly followed in many newly detected type 2 diabetic subjects. However, every patient is different, so, every aspects of a patient including co-morbidities should be taken in to account before prescribing, still physicians should be aware of existence of guidelines and their utility.Birdem Med J 2016; 6(2): 91-94
Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Iqbal Sarwar , Haque Wasim Md Mohosinul , Chowdhury Tufayel Ahmed , Ananna Mehruba Alam , Rahim Muhammad Abdur , Samad Tabassum , Billah Md Mostarshid , Bhuiyan ASM Monzur Morshed , Mitra Palash
Published: March 2017

Background: Diabetic patients are more vulnerable to develop acute kidney injury (AKI) when compared to non diabetic counterpart. However, it is not known whether outcome of AKI is variable according to etiology in diabetic subjects. This study was aimed to observe the causes of AKI in diabetic population and to evaluate the outcome.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in Department of Nephrology, BIRDEM General Hospital, from May 2009 to April 2010. During the study period a total of 50 subjects were included. All cases of AKI and AKI on chronic kidney disease (CKD) were included except AKI due to trauma.Results: AKI due to acute gastroenteritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),septicemia, gentamicin, obstructive uropathy, rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) comprised 46%, 42%, 4%, 2%,2%, and 4% cases respectively. All cases of AKI due to acute gastroenteritis improved. Among NSAID induced AKI, 26% improved, 6% improved with residual renal damage, 8% did not improve and 1% patient expired. All cases of septicemia induced AKI improved. Patient with gentamicin induced AKI improved with residual renal damage. Patient with obstructive uropathy improved. None of AKI cases due to RPGN improved.Conclusion: It may be suggested that outcome of AKI is variable according to etiology. Outcome is better in AKI due to pre-renal and post-renal causes than AKI due to intrinsic causes. Further study can be done to compare the outcome of AKI according to etiology between diabetic and non-diabetic populations.Birdem Med J 2016; 6(2): 95-99
Tuberous Sclerosis: A Case Report
Authors: Islam Md Rashedul , Rahman Tanbin , Habib Rumana , Safdar AMB , Rahman Aminur , Bhowmik Nirmalendu Bikash , Haque Md Amirul
Published: March 2017

Tuberous sclerosis is a disorder affecting multiple organs leading to morbidity and mortality. It is important to make an early diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis so that lifelong monitoring, early recognition of complications and proactive treatment can lower the morbidity and mortality rates. Here we report a case of a 50-year-old male who presented with seizure. This case report emphasizes the importance of complete evaluation of a case presenting with seizures. Tuberous sclerosis must be included in the differentials if patient presents with seizures, skin manifestations and mental retardation.Birdem Med J 2016; 6(2): 127-129
Fasting Serum Insulin Level Among Overweight and Obese School Children
Authors: Haque Mahmudul , Khan Md Jahangir , Chowdhury Mahmood A , Khaled Md Saifuddin , Barua Prasun
Published: March 2017

Background: The rising prevalence of obesity in developing countries is largely due to rapid urbanization and mechanization which has led to reduction in the energy expenditure. It is accompanied along with an increase in energy intake due to increased purchasing power and availability of high fat, energy dense fast food. A high prevalence of obesity in children can be attributed to the lack of knowledge about adverse effects of unhealthy nutrition in urban school children in Bangladesh. So there is a need to identify overweight and obesity as one of the risk factors leading to condition of metabolic syndrome and or central obesity and give baseline information to approach for its prevention at childhood with the assistance from continuation of medical research as early as possible.Methods: This was a case control study. A total of 100 subjects were included in this study. Among them 50 were considered as cases (Whose BMI was >85th percentile) and 50 were considered as controls (Whose BMI was > 5th percentile to 84th percentile). BMI were calculated by standard protocol used for children. Children suffering from DM, renal diseases and other endocrine diseases were excluded. Serum insulin, blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C and TG were measured in all samples in fasting state. Insulin resistance was calculated by HOMA-IR value.Results: Result showed that serum insulin and HOMA-IR values were significantly higher in cases (Overweight and obese children) than in controls of same age and sex (p=<0.001). Result also showed that there were positive correlation among Total Cholesterol (p=<0.001), LDL-C (p=<0.001), TG (p=<0.001) and HOMA-IR value.Conclusion: We found that insulin resistance was strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and its components.Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.15 (2); Jul 2016; Page 21-24
Detection of Hepatitis B Virus DNA in Chronic HBV Carriers and Correlation with HBeAg
Authors: Akther Shamima , Husain Md Anwar , Hossain HS Mubarak
Published: March 2017

Background: Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus causes a spectrum of diseases ranging from asymptomatic infective state to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The detection and quantification of HBV DNA plays an important role in diagnosing HBV infection as well as monitoring therapeutic responses.Methods: The aim of this study was to detect and quantited HBV DNA by real time PCR and to find out correlation HBeAg with HBV DNA in chronic carriers: The present study carried out among 61 previously diagnosed chronic hepatitis B patients.Results: The mean age of study population was 29.20 years. Among the 61 cases, 13(21.3%) were HBeAg positive and 48(78.7%) were HBeAg negative. By real time PCR, DNA detected in 45(73.8%) patients and 16(26.2%) patients were undetected. Association of HBeAg and HBV DNA was observed in 13 HBeAg positive cases, where 12(92.3%) had detectable DNA and in 48 HBeAg negative patients, 33(68.8%) had detectable DNA while 15(31.2%) were undetected. The present study observed a higher viral load (105copies/ml) among HBeAg positive patients (84.6%) than HBeAg negative patients (12.5%).Conclusion: The present study observed that, there was positive correlation among HBeAg and HBV DNA in chronic HBV carriers. However, there was some discordance observed among HBeAg and HBV DNA. Therefore, in addition to HBeAg, HBV DNA should be assessed for appropriate evaluation of CHB carriers.Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.15 (2); Jul 2016; Page 33-36
Urinary Tract Infection in Nephrotic Syndrome: A Hospital Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Barua Tanuka , Sultana Razia , Babul Fazal Karim , Iqbal Shahed , Sharma Jhulan Das , Dutta Pradip Kumar
Published: March 2017

Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common infection in nephrotic syndrome and have a propensity for long term renal damage. It may be an important cause of poor steroid response. The objective is to study the frequency and etiological organisms of urinary tract infection in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome children.Methods: This Comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in the Pediatric ward of Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong from 01.01.2009 to 31.12.2009. 52 nephrotic syndrome children diagnosed by serum albumin, serum cholesterol and 24 hours total urinary protein or protein creatinin index were included. After elaborate clinical evaluation, urine for R/M/E and C/S was done in all patients. Data regarding pyuria, hematuria, etiological organisms were analyzed by statistical method.Results: UTI was found in 30.8% nephrotic children and in majority cases (68.8%) they were asymptomatic. Male female ratio among UTI patients was 1:1. Mean serum cholesterol in nephrotic syndrome with UTI was higher than that of children without UTI (418.94 mg/dl vs 352.03 mg/dl, p value < 0.05).Pyuria had poor association with definite UTI (p value > 0.05). E-coli was the commonest organism isolated in urine culture followed by klebsiella.Conclusion: UTI is one of the most common infections in nephrotic syndrome and may be asymptomatic. It should be screened in every nephrotic child routinely.Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.15 (2); Jul 2016; Page 41-44
Evaluation of the Outcome of Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Surgical Intervention
Authors: Chowdhury Sumon Rahman , Khan Yarmus , Kamal Aktar , Kamal Abu Hena Mostafa , Talukder Mujibul Huq
Published: March 2017

Background : Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma (PTC) is the most common form of well differentiated thyroid cancer, and constitutes 1% of all solid tissue cancers with a female predominance and surgical intervention helps in removal of the cancer.Methods: A retrospective data analysis was done among 70 papillary thyroid carcinoma patients who had undergone radical thyroidectomy with or without selective lymph node excision in the Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery at Shandong Provincial Hospital from 2005 to 2012.Results: The study showed a female predominance with a mean age 43.81years. 71.4% cases presented with lymphadenopathy and out of 70 patients, 16 had previous thyroid hormone dysfunction. Radical Thyroidectomy with selected lymph node excision was done in 77.1% cases and the rest had undergone only Radical Thyroidectomy. 44.3% of the tumor was <1cm in longest diameter, 58.6% cases had no lymph node metastasis and 38.6% cases had central lymph node metastasis. Mean survival after surgical management was 5.56 years with a standard deviation of 2.64 years. Only in 4 cases operative or postoperative complications were observed and in a single case we needed to perform reopen surgery. Mean hospital stay was 11days with a standard deviation of 5 days. Distant metastasis was observed only in 2 cases and correspondingly died after 1 year. Radio ablation by using radioactive Iodine (I131) was required in 5 patients and 88.6% required thyroid hormone replacement after surgery.Conclusion: So, surgical management is safe and results in an increased survival with possibility of cure in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.15 (2); Jul 2016; Page 52-56
Fictionalising the Romantic Marketplace: Self-reflexivity in the Early-Nineteenth-Century Frame Tale
Authors: Ittensohn Mark
Published: March 2017

The following paper presents the frame tale as a particular genre of early-nineteenth-century literature that openly negotiated the late Romantic period's displaced correspondence between imaginative production and the economic market. The frame tale is best described as a type of narrative fiction that consists of a frame story (such as a storytelling session) in which multiple sub-narratives in a network of reciprocal exchange are embedded. By discussing two frame tales by the Scottish author James Hogg, the following analysis will show how the resurgence of this particular genre in the early nineteenth century is indicative of Romantic literature's active interest in discussing the relations between literary and economic signification. In this reading, the frame tale emerges as a prime indicator of Romanticism's ghostly link between literature and the marketplace. In both The Queen's Wake (1813/1819) and the Three Perils of Man (1822), Hogg conjures intricate fictional spaces of reciprocity as mirrors of the print market in which these texts were themselves published. By means of a mise-en-abyme of narrative exchange, Hogg's frame tales bridge the gap between literature and economics in a way that illuminates both the economics of literature and the literariness of economy in the early nineteenth century.
Science for All, and Sense for Some: The Late-Romantic Convergence of Aesthetics and Economics in Peacock and De Quincey
Authors: de Groote Brecht
Published: March 2017

This article studies two representative late-Romantic texts in which discourses of aesthetics and economics are opposed and ultimately brought into convergence, arguing that these texts aim to document and to contribute to widespread contemporary attempts to ensure the continued viability of Romantic-era social hierarchies by reinforcing the aesthetic ideology supporting the commercial state. The article provides a brief overview of the fractured state of public discourse in post-Waterloo Britain, demonstrating that the volatile political situation in the 1820s and 1830s rendered the growing divide between aesthetics and economics particularly problematic in that it obscured their interdependence in safeguarding the established political order. The argument then turns to Thomas Love Peacock's Crotchet Castle (1831), which allegorises the debates between literature and political economy at the time, as well as the ultimately unsuccessful attempts to bridge their disconnection. In reading Thomas De Quincey's ‘Ricardo Made Easy’ (1843) and The Logic of Political Economy (1844) through Peacock, the originality of De Quincey's attempted aestheticisation of economics fully appears, as do the reasons for his eventual failure.
Premier inventaire des noctuelles du département de la Savoie Lepidoptera Noctuidae)
Authors: Savourey Michel
Published: March 2017

First list of Lepidoptera Noctuidae of the district of Savoie (F 73, S.E. France)

Since the works of Bourgogne in Yanoise (1975) and Dufay in Chautagne (1979), nothing was published about Noctuidae of the department of Savoie (F73). The author fills the gap thanks to numerous recent observations of entomologist-amateurs (and himself). He tries to separate most localized species from larger common ones. The total number of Noctuidae of Savoie comes from approximatly 360 to 480, then 64 % of French fauna.
Tardigrades des cryoconites du Groenland. Exploration de l'inlandsis et de ses abords immédiats
Authors: Séméria Yves
Published: March 2017

Arctic area is rich in species of Tardigrades. We find them in mosses and lichens but, too, in holes of ice. So. the common species, but rather localised, Diphascon reccimieri was discovered in cryoconites, near Disko Bay (Greenland). It is probably new for this area.
Les Bembidiina de la faune de France. Clés d'identification commentées (Coleoptera Carabidae Trechinae) (première partie)
Authors: Coulon Jacques
Published: March 2017

Illustrated and commented identification keys are given for all Bembidiina species of the French fauna with drawings of the male genitalia for each spe¬ cies.
Quel coût des embargos russes sur les produits alimentaires ?
Authors: Gohin Alexandre
Published: March 2017

La Russie impose depuis 2014 deux types d’embargos : un premier embargo de nature sanitaire sur la viande porcine européenne, un deuxième embargo de nature politique sur les fruits, légumes, produits laitiers et viandes en provenance de plusieurs pays développés. Nous en mesurons les conséquences économiques pour les économies européennes en mobilisant une modélisation en équilibre général calculable détaillant le commerce international des produits alimentaires. Nos simulations montrent que l’impact négatif sur les économies européennes de l’embargo sanitaire est potentiellement plus important que celui de l’embargo politique. Elles montrent par ailleurs que ce coût dépend fortement des hypothèses adoptées sur le fonctionnement du marché du travail. En introduisant une rigidité à la baisse des salaires nominaux, nous obtenons une estimation du coût pour l’économie française près de 20 fois supérieur à celui sans cette rigidité.
Perspectives on Violence Against Women: A Study of United States Nursing Textbooks
Authors: Price-Glynn Kim , Missari Stacy
Published: March 2017

Background:

This study examines conceptualizations of violence against women in U.S. nursing textbooks published from 1995 to 2005. Framing this pivotal decade, the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was passed and renewed. The American Nurses Association, the National League for Nursing, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing also recognized violence against women as a health care priority.

Method:

Sampling 107 generalist nursing textbooks from 1995 to 2005, the current study analyzes textbook terminologies, arguments, and protocols. Textbooks including violence were empirically tested for their application of gender neutral, symmetrical, and asymmetrical theoretical frameworks.

Results:

Over 40% of generalist textbooks did not mention violence against women. Despite the VAWA in 1994 and broad recognition across national nursing organizations, textbooks did not change with regard to their treatment of violence over the next decade.

Conclusion:

The frameworks that nursing textbooks use may foster challenges for nurses in recognizing, supporting, and assisting women who are victims/survivors of violence. [
J Nurs Educ.
2017;56(3):164–169.]
Effects of Structured Group Counseling on Anger Management Skills of Nursing Students
Authors: Üzar-Özçetin Yeter Sinem , Hiçdurmaz Duygu
Published: March 2017

Background:

Anger management is an important skill for nurses to prevent conflicts in the health care environment. Efforts, beginning with nursing education, are required to improve this skill and evaluate the effects. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a structured counseling program on improving the anger management skills of nursing students.

Method:

The study had an experimental design with pre- and posttests. Twenty-six undergraduate nursing students who were randomly assigned to the groups participated. The authors conducted eight counseling sessions with the experiment group and no intervention with the control group. Data were collected using the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory.

Results:

The counseling group had higher anger control and repression scores and lower trait anger scores after the counseling, compared with the control group.

Conclusion:

This counseling improved the students' anger management skills. Therefore, such programs should be integrated into the services provided for nursing students. [
J Nurs Educ.
2017;56(3):174–181.]
Phototherapeutic Keratectomy: Science and Art
Authors: Wilson Steven E. , Marino Gustavo K. , Medeiros Carla S. , Santhiago Marcony R.
Published: March 2017

PURPOSE:

To describe, with videos, the principles of excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) for the treatment of corneal scars, corneal surface irregularity, and recurrent corneal erosions.

METHODS:

Depending on the pathology in a treated cornea, the epithelium is removed either by transepithelial PTK ablation with the excimer laser or thorough scraping with a scalpel blade. Stromal PTK can be performed with or without photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), depending on the refractive status of both eyes. Residual surface irregularity is treated with masking-smoothing PTK. Typically, 0.02% mitomycin C treatment is applied for 30 seconds to corneas treated with PTK for scars and surface irregularity.

RESULTS:

Transepithelial PTK with masking-smoothing typically improves corrected distance visual acuity in the eye even if the entire stromal opacity cannot be removed and can be used to debulk surface irregularity to facilitate subsequent therapeutic customized wavefront-guided or optical coherence tomography-guided PTK or PRK. PTK for recurrent erosion is performed after thorough mechanical epithelial debridement of redundant epithelial basement membrane (EBM) with a scalpel and should only include a dusting of excimer laser to remove residual EBM without inducing central irregular astigmatism or damaging limbal tissues. Meta-analyses are provided for PTK treatment for corneal scars, corneal dystrophies, and recurrent corneal erosions.

CONCLUSIONS:

Excimer laser PTK is a highly effective treatment for superficial corneal scars, central corneal irregular astigmatism, and recurrent corneal erosions unresponsive to medical treatment or mechanical epithelial debridement alone.

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J Refract Surg.
2017;33(3):203–210.]
Les milieux professionnels et leur régulation : diversité terminologique et complexité organisationnelle
Authors: Benedetto Caroline
Published: March 2017

Cet article s’intéresse à la fonction de régulation de trois milieux professionnels au Royaume-Uni : la santé, le droit et l’ingénierie. L’accès à ces trois milieux est fortement régulé : il est conditionné par de nombreuses exigences visant à garantir la compétence et le professionnalisme des praticiens auprès du public. Notre étude s’appuie sur un corpus réunissant différents textes de régulation (rapports d’activité des régulateurs et des associations d’usagers, recommandations de bonnes pratiques, codes de conduite, guides d’information), publiés entre 1995 et 2016. Notre corpus présente une grande diversité terminologique, qui se manifeste dans la diversité des appellations et des statuts conférés aux régulateurs, dans les emprunts à d’autres domaines d’application, et dans la prolifération des sigles et acronymes. Cette diversité montre que l’organisation des milieux professionnels s’est complexifiée depuis les années 1990. L’analyse des pratiques et des discours de régulation vise à apporter une meilleure compréhension des milieux professionnels de la santé, du droit et de l’ingénierie.
English as a Lingua Franca in research articles: the SciELF corpus
Authors: Rowley-Jolivet Elizabeth
Published: March 2017

L’objectif de cette note de recherche est de présenter un nouveau corpus qui a été mis librement à la disposition des chercheurs en 2016, le corpus WrELFA (Written English as a Lingua Franca in Academic Settings). WrELFA est la composante écrite du projet ELFA piloté par Anna Mauranen à l’Université de Helsinki; le corpus oral du projet est disponible depuis 2008. WrELFA comprend 1,5 million de mots dans trois genres discursifs universitaires : articles de recherche (corpus SciELF), rapports de thèse, et blogs de chercheurs. Aucun texte n’a été revu ou corrigé par un anglophone ou un correcteur professionnel, et tous les auteurs sont des utilisateurs ELF (anglais comme lingua franca). En tant que membre de l’équipe internationale qui a recueilli des articles du corpus SciELF, je me focalise surtout sur cette composante, qui comprend 150 articles écrits en anglais par des chercheurs de dix L1 différentes. Pour illustrer l’intérêt de SciELF à des fins de recherche et de formation en anglais de spécialité, une première analyse des verbes de permission (allow, enable, permit) est présentée.
Écrire en anglais
Authors: Fotouhi Sanaz
Published: March 2017

Face aux représentations occidentales de l’Iran, nourries d’images orientalistes et de stéréotypes, la diaspora iranienne a fait de sa pratique littéraire l’instrument d’une réappropriation de son identité. En s’appuyant sur des discours occidentaux produisant un Iran imaginaire, les œuvres littéraires contemporaines déconstruisent les rapports de pouvoir qui les soutiennent. Une manière de reprendre l’initiative de la réflexion sur soi et de contribuer à écrire une histoire commune, par-delà les frontières.
La littérature des écrivains et poètes iraniens immigrés en France et en Allemagne
Authors: Salami Shahnaz
Published: March 2017

De plus en plus de romanciers iraniens se situent aujourd’hui à la croisée de plusieurs cultures, langues et imaginaires. En revendiquant le dépassement de la notion même de littérature nationale, ils expérimentent une écriture du non-lieu qui dit le passage, le mouvement, et introduisent un va-et-vient constant entre culture d’origine et culture d’accueil. Cette écriture transculturelle de l’immigration permet d’établir les contours d’un nouveau genre littéraire, où l’exil, thème de leur création, est au cœur d’une nouvelle identité, hybride.
Mobilidade científica e imigração qualificada : situando o debate
Authors: Padilla Beatriz , França Thais
Published: March 2017

O propósito deste breve artigo é introduzir o debate sobre a mobilidade científica e a imigração qualificada, recorrendo a uma revisão bibliográfica minuciosa que problematiza de forma crítica a complexidade do fenómeno, considerando seu aspecto multifacetado e as distintas variáveis envolvidas em sua configuração. Mais ainda, chama a atenção para temas que via de regra são invisibilizadas nessas discussões : desigualdades raciais, de género e assimetrias geopolíticas.
A inclusão de minorias no desenho de territórios educativos interculturais : reflexões a partir do Projecto ALLMEET
Authors: Vieira Inês , Urbano Cláudia , Silva Maria do Carmo Vieira da , Baptista Luís
Published: March 2017

Num contexto de diversidade de grupos populacionais em convivência, acelerado pelos processos de globalização das mobilidades, o diálogo intercultural vem-se afirmando como processo educativo de sucesso para o respeito da diversidade e a promoção da coesão social. Considerado uma boa prática da União Europeia (UE), o diálogo intercultural está na base da proposta do projecto ALLMEET, que prevê a implementação de plataformas educativas interculturais em contextos urbanos diferenciados de cinco regiões da Federação Russa. A reflexão e a partilha de experiências no âmbito da rede de trabalho constituída neste projecto conduziu-nos a uma discussão sobre as finalidades educativas e seu enquadramento de grupos minoritários, a criação de territórios educativos prioritários e a interculturalidade em contexto de desigualdades sociais.
O ensino de Português na Ásia Oriental : de quem para quem
Authors: Matos Ânia Soeiro
Published: March 2017

Ao longo deste artigo são analisados os processos de desenvolvimento da língua portuguesa e do seu ensino na Ásia Oriental, nomeadamente na República Popular da China, Japão e República da Coreia. Posteriormente, traça-se o quadro actual do Ensino da Língua Portuguesa na região, recorrendo, por um lado, a elementos quantitativos que nos permitem ter uma ideia da escala de como o português é tratado em cada contexto e, por outro lado, a elementos qualitativos que nos permitem ter um olhar mais minucioso da realidade para além dos números. O que encontramos são contextos com alguns pontos em comum, mas com muitas diferenças marcadas pela história de cada país, e das suas relações com os países de expressão portuguesa, e com a própria língua portuguesa.
Human-Robot Interaction Design Using Smart Device Based Robot Partner
Authors: Woo Jinseok , Kubota Naoyuki
Published: March 2017

Nowadays, various robot partners have been developed to realize human-friendly interactions. In general, a robot system is composed of hardware modules, software modules, and application contents. It takes much time to design utterance contents and motion patterns as application contents simultaneously, but the design support systems mainly focus on the generation of robot motion patterns. Furthermore, a methodology is needed to easily change the specification of hardware and software according to diversified needs, and the developmental environment to design the application contents on verbal and nonverbal communication with people. In this paper, the authors propose robot partners with the modularized architecture of hardware and software by using smart devices, and propose a developmental environment to realize easy contents design of verbal and nonverbal communication. In order to solve the problem of difficulty in the content design, they develop a design support environment using design templates of communication application contents. Next, they apply the robot partner to navigate visitors to the robot contest of the system design forum held in Tokyo Metropolitan University. Finally, they show several examples of the interaction cases, and discuss the interaction design for smart device based robot partners.
A Theoretical Framework for Ubiquitous Computing
Authors: Hashemi Mahdi , Sadeghi-Niaraki Abolghasem
Published: March 2017

You may forget where you left your keys when you need them. In ubiquitous computing space your keys will find you and inform you where they are. Ubiquitous computing, the third generation of computing spaces, following mainframes and personal computers, is in its incipient evolution steps. In ubiquitous computing space, sensors and computing nodes are invisibly, inconspicuously, and overwhelmingly embedded in all real-world objects and are all connected to each other through omnipresent wireless networks. The goal is to make real-world objects seem intelligent and autonomous in providing users with electronic and Internet services with users not even noticing how they are provided with these services. The real world, cyberspace, modeling, and mathematics are identified as the main constituents of ubiquitous computing in this study. These four areas are investigated one-by-one and in combination to show how they create a solid foundation for ubiquitous computing. An application of ubiquitous computing in car navigation systems is used to indicate the reliability of the proposed framework.
A Lossless Watermarking for 3D STL Model Based on Entity Rearrangement and Bit Mapping
Authors: Chen Juan , Peng Fei , Li Jie , Long Min
Published: March 2017

With the wide application of 3D STL model in 3D printing, much attention has been paid to its content security and copyright protection. Based on entity rearrangement and bit mapping, a lossless and high capacity watermarking scheme is proposed for 3D STL model. Experimental results and analysis show that the average capacity is improved 0.71bits/facet compared with the original entity rearrangement method, and the capacity is 0.247 bits/entity larger than that of the optimal capacity of the standard entity rearrangement method. It can achieve good efficiency and it is robust against translation, rotation and even scaling. It has potential application in secret communication and copyright protection of 3D STL model.