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Issuses in Developmental and Pedagogical Psychology: L.S. Vygotsky and D.N Uznadze
Authors: Imedadze I.V.
Published: June 2019

The article analyzes the interrelation between L.S. Vygotsky’s and Uznadze’s views on some important issues of developmental and pedagogical psychology. This, in particular, refers to the problem of concept formation, periodisation of child development, relation between development and teaching, motive forces of development. Special attention is paid to “coincidence theory” and the principle of solving “empirical postulate” which is a methodological basis for the whole system of D.N. Uznadze’s psychological conception including issues of development and education. It is pointed out that in spite of not being very well acquainted with each other’s works, the difference between viewpoints of L.S. Vygotsky and D.N. Uznadze is considerably less than the things they have in common. As for the principal questions, their approaches are often consistent and, in some cases, identical. Also, a lot of interesting outcomes can be expected from a deeper analysis of the general psychological views of the author of the cultural-historical concept and the author of the theory of set.
Value Transmission and Psychological Well-Being in Adolescents: A Three-Generational Study of Russians and Ossetians in the Republic of South Ossetia — the State of Alania
Authors: Galyapina V.N. , Lebedeva N.M.
Published: June 2019

Subjective well-being and its predictors are a popular research subject in modern science. Many studies have revealed that intergenerational similarity of values and their transmission contribute to the psychological well-being of adolescents. Our research focuses on the similarities and differences of the relationship between intergenerational value transmission and well-being in Russian and Ossetian adolescents living in the Republic of South Ossetia — the State of Alania. The sample included 645 subjects (109 grandparent-parent-child triads from Russian families and 106 identical triads from Ossetian families). The following techniques were used: the PVQ-R Scale by S. Schwartz, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Satisfaction With Life Scale by Diener. The data was processed using Structural Equationnlebedeva@hse.ru Modeling (SEM) in AMOS. The outcomes of the multigroup analysis showed differences in the relationship between intergenerational value transmission and well-being of the Russian and Ossetian adolescents. Also, we have found that older generations (grandparents) play a significant role in transmitting values to the adolescents in families of the Russian ethnic minority.
Lifestyle and Sense of Symmetry: Exploring One Feature of Mental Development in the Lyuli Children
Authors: Ergashev P.S.
Published: June 2019

The paper discusses the issue of the relationship between lifestyle and mental development. With the Lyuli (Central Asian Romani people) children as an example, I explore the impacts of the unsettled way of life on the development of the attitude towards symmetry and asymmetry in childhood. A comparative analysis of the primary school-aged Lyuli children (n=27) and their peers (n=30) studying at comprehensive schools that was conducted using the Barron-Welsh Art Scale suggests it is highly probable that the lifestyle affects the development of the individual’s sense of symmetry. The outcomes show that the unsettled way of life of the Lyuli does not promote unilaterally positive or negative attitude towards symmetry and asymmetry. However, the study revealed that it is far more common for the Lyuli children as compared to their peers from schools to develop attitudes to symmetry or its violation in the environment that are identical in modality. Basing on these facts, I argue that the unsettled way of living has a negative impact upon the child’s ability to develop a differentiated attitude in displaying the sense of symmetry.
The Development of Consciousness in Children Through the Lens of L.I. Bozhovich’s Psychological System
Authors: Akopov G.V.
Published: June 2019

The paper focuses on the importance of L.I. Bozhovich's ideas in the context of new research programmes on consciousness. It reveals the basic characteristics of the psychological system (L. S. Vygotsky) underlying L.I. Bozhovich's research on the problem of personality formation in childhood (the motivational sphere as a core factor, the structure of motives, the hierarchy of motives, etc.) The formation and dynamics of consciousness in L.I. Bozhovich’s system is realized both in the processes of external determination and in self-determination of personality (novelty-seeking, internal position). The psychological systems of Vygotsky and Bozhovich are considered as complementary in their views on such components of consciousness as intellect (communication, understanding, synthesis) and affect (the need for new experiences, mediated motives, inner position). Modern technological progress promotes the next cultural-historical inversion of the ‘affect/intellect’ dilemma determined by the increasing digitalization processess (artificial intelligence) and social communication.
The Scientific School of L.I. Bozhovich: Current State and Future Perspectives
Authors: Ermolaeva M.V. , Lubovsky D.
Published: June 2019

The paper describes outcomes of a study that was carried out within the research project of the Moscow State University of Psychology & Education called “The Scientific School of L.I. Bozhovich: Analyzing the Current Situation”. The study explored how the ideas developed within L.I. Bozhovich’s school of thought evolved at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st; it revealed a growing interest in these ideas among scholars and an increase in the number of works aimed at gaining new data and refining Bozhovich’s concept in modern settings. The paper highlights the most essential features of current situation and future perspectives of Bozhovich’s school of thought and also gives a detailed overview of the International Conference “L.I. Bozhovich’s Scientific Legacy and Modern Psychology of Education” that was held in Moscow on September 24—25, 2018 by the Moscow State University of Psychology & Education together with the Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education.
Features of the Value-Semantic Sphere of Students in the Period of Study at the University
Authors: Bogdanovich N.V. , Shetkina E.I. , Borisova A.A. , Shevtsova N.A. , Moiseeva L.P.
Published: June 2019

The article presents the results of an empirical study, the main tasks of which were to identify the features of the value-semantic sphere among students studying at the law faculty and students studying at the faculty of psychology. The sample consisted of 128 students studying at the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Legal Psychology. The hypotheses of the research were made by the assumption that, firstly, there are statistically significant differences in the system of life meanings, life-span and career orientations, in the leading values of law students and students of the psychology department, and, secondly, there is an interconnection of life-meaning orientations with educational motivation of students of law and psychological faculties. The authors conducted a brief analysis of the characteristics of the formation of the value-semantic sphere of the personality during the period of study at the university. The results obtained in the study can be used when conducting individual psychological counseling with students, when planning and conducting trainings aimed at the formation of students' professional self-awareness.
Bibliografi a czasopisma „Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska, Sectio L, Artes”. 2003-2018
Authors: Gozdecka Renata , Jasiński Tomasz
Published: June 2019

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Z problematyki dowodu z zeznań świadka koronnego – kilka uwag de lege ferenda
Authors: Orkiszewska Dorota
Published: June 2019

The article addresses the slightly anachronistic, in the author’s opinion, institution of state’s evidence witness, whose current legislative shape may raise objections, in particular from the point of view of the application of the principle of equality before the law. The study presents a few conclusions on the law as it should stand (de lege ferenda), which, if implemented, could be used to optimize the legal solutions provided for in the Act on State’s Evidence. The article puts forward, among other things, the proposal to include the subsidiarity principle in the discussed institution, kind of like the requirement relating to operational surveillance, which is also debatable in moral and juridical terms, as it leads to restrictions, which is also not indisputable in the moral and juridical sense. The article also refers to the wording of Article 6 of the aforementioned Act, which provides for a rule that eliminates evidence from the suspect who ultimately did not acquire the status of a state’s evidence witness. According to the author, the approach under this rule is too broad and imprecise, thus it requires an appropriate correction.
PLANO NACIONAL DE SAÚDE: EVOLUÇÃO DO ACESSO ÀS ÓRTESES, PRÓTESES E MATERIAIS ESPECIAIS PELA POPULAÇÃO IDOSA DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Santos Christian Caldeira , Dos Santos Geraldine Alves , Renner Jacinta Sidegum
Published: June 2019

O processo de envelhecimento da população brasileira gera novas demandas na área de saúde; exemplo o acesso às órteses, próteses e materiais especiais. O Plano Nacional de Saúde (2012 - 2015) garantiu acesso da população a serviços de qualidade, da atenção básica até procedimentos de alta complexidade. Redes de Atenção à Saúde foram criadas. Portanto, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar se houve crescimento do acesso às órteses, próteses e materiais especiais pela população idosa no Rio Grande do Sul, entre os períodos de 2008 - 2011 e 2012 - 2015; e se houve diferença entre os gêneros em relação ao acesso a estes materiais no período de 2008 – 2015. A pesquisa é descritiva, quantitativa e documental de fontes secundárias: Censo Demográfico (2010) do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística e dados do Sistema de Indicadores de Saúde e Acompanhamento de Políticas do Idoso. O acesso dos idosos aos recursos nos 19 municípios sedes das Coordenadorias de Saúde apontaram correlação positiva e significativa entre o total anual das concessões e o total da população idosa, por município. O acesso aos recursos entre os períodos demonstrou crescimento de 85% (p < 0,01) no período de 2012 - 2015. Na integralidade dos períodos, a população idosa do gênero feminino apresentou maior acesso aos recursos em relação ao gênero masculino (p < 0,0001). Considera-se que o Plano Nacional de Saúde (2012 - 2015) promoveu maior acesso às órteses, próteses e materiais especiais no estado gaúcho, onde as mulheres idosas foram as mais beneficiadas.
ÍNDICE DE MASSA CORPORAL E OS FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM IDOSOS PARTICIPANTES DE GRUPO DE CONVIVÊNCIA
Authors: Freitas Ronilson Ferreira , Mendes Vieira Júnior Cleber Cesar , Santos André Ferreira , Marinho da Silveira Beatriz Rezende , Brant Rocha Josiane Santos
Published: June 2019

O envelhecimento é uma fase da vida marcada por transformações, sobretudo no perfil antropométrico. Nos idosos ocorre uma perda progressiva de massa magra, com aumento da proporção de gordura corpórea, além da diminuição da estatura, relaxamento da musculatura abdominal e alteração da elasticidade da pele. Com isso o idoso fica frágil e vulnerável a doenças associadas, como doenças cardiovasculares, hipertensão, diabetes, afetando a qualidade de vida e o aumento da mortalidade. Diante desse pressuposto, esse estudo objetivou identificar a associação do Índice de Massa Corporal com os fatores sociodemográficos, hábitos de vida, hábitos alimentares, fatores clínicos e medidas antropométricas de idosos participantes de grupo de convivência de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico do tipo analítico, transversal e quantitativo. Os dados foram coletados a partir de um questionário que abordava aspectos sociodemográficos, econômicos, hábitos de vida, hábitos alimentares, fatores clínicos e medidas antropométricas. Foram avaliados 49 idosos com média de idade de 69±6,88 anos. Houve prevalência de idosos com CA e RCQ alterados (69,4%; 75,5%), respectivamente. Pode-se observar ainda que 46,9% dos idosos estão com sobrepeso, e 18,3% obesos. Houve associação significativa da alteração do IMC com a variável cor da pele (p= 0,043), tratamento para perda de peso (p= 0,034), ingestão de refrigerante, mais de três vezes na semana (p=0,001), comer carne vermelha com gordura (p=0,011) e circunferência abdominal (p= 0,000).
Isolated Myocardial Infarction of the Right Ventricle Complicated by Myocardial Rupture with Cardiac Tamponade in a Female Patient with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
Authors: Baranova M. N. , Ogarkov M. Yu. , Skripchenko A. E. , Chavdar F. N. , Yankin A. Yu. , Kovaleva Yu. V. , Malchikov V. V. , Vereshchagin M. A.
Published: June 2019

Arrhythmogenic dysplasia of the right ventricle is a rare pathology of the myocardium, the diagnosis of which is difficult. Isolated myocardial infarction of the right ventricle occurs and is diagnosed extremely rarely. In this article we describe a case of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia, complicated by transmural infarction of the anterolateral wall of the right ventricle, myocardial rupture, and cardiac tamponade.
Epidemiology of Arterial Hypertension in Russian Federation – Importance of Choice of Criteria of Diagnosis
Authors: Erina A. M. , Rotar O. P. , Solntsev V. N. , Shalnova S. A. , Deev A. D. , Baranova E. I. , Konradi O. A. , Boytsov S. A. , Shlyakhto E. V.
Published: June 2019

Purpose.Assessment of prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH), need for prescription of antihypertensive therapy (AHT), and efficacy of AHT in Russian population in accordance with novel guideline of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (“American recommendations”) on diagnosis and treatment of AH (2017).

Materials and methods. Epidemiological study ESSE-RF (ЭССЕ-РФ) was carried out in 12 regions of Russian Federation (RF) with different climatic-geographic characteristics. Number of examined residents of RF aged 25–65 years was 20 652. The sample was stratified by  gender and age. Examination included anthropometry, laboratory tests, blood pressure (BP) measurement with the OMRON tonometer. The SCORE scale was used for evaluation of risk of development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In  American recommendations AH was defined as  follows: 1-st degree  – systolic BP (SBP) 130–139  and/or diastolic BP (DBP) 80–89 mm Hg, 2-nd degree – BP ≥140/90 mm Hg and/or presence of AHT. In recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology (2013, 2018) (“European recommendations”) AH was defined as BP ≥140/90 mm Hg and/or presence of AHT.

Results. We analyzed data of examination of  20 607  participants – 7806 men (37.9%) and 12 801  women (62.1%). According to  European recommendations AH was diagnosed in 10 347  persons (50.2%)  – 3987 men (51.1%) men and 6 360 women (49.7%). According to American recommendations AH was registered in 14 853 persons (72.1%) – 6 059 men (77.6%) and 8 794 women (68.7%). AHT received 6324 persons (61.1% of those with AH); according to American recommendations, the onset of AHT was indicated to additional 620 persons with 1-st degree AH because of high CVD risk. Among all participants with AH (on and without AHT) strengthening of AHT for achievement of target BP level was required in 77.8 and 92.6% of patients according to European and American recommendations, respectively.

Conclusion. Application of novel criteria of AH diagnosis from 2017 ACC/AHA guideline to Russian population would increase prevalence of AH up to 72.1%. Onset of AHT would be indicated in 13.8% of patients with 1-st degree AH, while in 93% of patients receiving AHT its strengthening would be required.
Comorbidity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Cardiovascular Diseases: Place of Therapy with Modern β-Adrenoblockers
Authors: Belenkov Yu. N. , Tsvetkova O. A. , Privalova E. V. , An G. V. , Ilgisonis I. S. , Voronkova O. O.
Published: June 2019

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth largest cause of worldwide mortality.  Presence of comorbidities is registered in 96% of COPD patients. The most important of these are cardiovascular diseases (coronary artery disease, arterial hypertension, chronic heart failure), which contribute to COPD patients’ mortality in every third case. COPD and cardiovascular diseases have common risk factors and pathogenesis mechanisms. Cardioselective beta-blockers reduce morbidity risk and frequency of COPD exacerbation, are effective and safe in treatment of COPD patients.
A Case of Successful Thrombolysis on the Verge of a Reperfusion Revolution in Coronary Cardiology and Vascular Neurology
Authors: Buryachkovskaya L. I. , Lomakin N. V. , Shirokov E. A. , Vitko N. K. , Verbovoy D. N.
Published: June 2019

Thrombolytic therapy (TLT), as a method of treatment, began to develop in the second half of the 50s of the last century. At that time, there was an accumulation of data on its effectiveness, side effects and contraindications, as well as the development of fibrinolytic drugs, such as fibrinolysin, streptokinase, urokinase, and the conditions for their administration. Official recognition of TLT in regulatory documents began only in the 80s after the development of more effective and safe tissue plasminogen activators. However, on the threshold of an era of development in this area in the treatment of patients with thrombosis of the coronary, carotid, and other peripheral vascular regions, the researchers obtained conflicting data on the results of the use of thrombolytics. There was no concept of a therapeutic window for the use of TLT, there was no data on possible combinations of thrombolytic drugs with anticoagulants, the high probability of bleeding prevented widespread introduction of the method into clinical practice. At that time, vascular imaging and laboratory diagnostics were not sufficiently developed, there was no consensus of the world’s leading experts on the benefits of thrombolysis. The use of TLT in acute arterial thrombosis required not only clinical experience, but also courage and ability to make non-standard decisions. The authors of the article analyze in detail the case of rescuing a patient with progressive thrombotic occlusion of the arteries of the brain stem. Then the pioneer in the field of thrombolytic therapy E. I. Chazov and his colleagues took responsibility for the application in this situation of an insufficiently studied treatment method with uncertain consequences. This decision was not due to the identity of the patient or the threat of an internal investigation. Marshal or soldier – it did not matter for E. I. Chazov and his colleagues. If doctors in this clinical situation relied on recommendations, orders and standards, then such a patient would have to wait thrombolysis for another 30 years.
Splenomegaly in children
Authors: Kamble Milind B. , Meena Kunj Bihari , Meena Vimla Kumari
Published: June 2019

Background: Splenomegaly occurs when the size of the spleen is increased by cells or tissue components or by vascular engorgement. In childhood, it is generally first suspected upon physical examination. The aim of the present study was to find out the prevalence and possible cause of splenomegaly in children admitted in pediatric ward and NICU at tertiary care center.Methods: In this study, total 124 children of age between 0-12 years with clinically palpable splenomegaly, admitted to the wards were studied during the period of 18 months. A detailed history, thorough clinical and all relevant investigation was done. The enlargement of the spleen was graded as per Hacketts and conventional classification. The prevalence, cause of splenomegaly and outcome of the study was noted.Results: The prevalence of splenomegaly was 1.46%. Most common grade of splenomegaly was grade III (33%) of Hackett’s classification. The most common presenting symptom was fever (75%) and sign was pallor (97%). Most common cause of splenomegaly was hemolytic anemia (80.64%) among which thalasemia was 50% followed by sickle cell anemia 30.64%. Out of 124 patients, 123 (99.1%) received medical treatment while only one patient (0.9%) underwent surgical treatment. Among medically treated patients 18 (14.5%) were recovered completely while 100 (80.6%) improved and 4 (3.2%) stable and two patients were (1.6%) died.Conclusions: In patient with grade III, IV, and V of splenomegaly is more likely to have hemolytic anemia as common etiology and hematological investigation should be given more emphasis in a case of splenomegaly.
Pattern of adverse drug reactions in paediatric patients reported to adverse drug reaction monitoring centre in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kurma Veereswara Rao , Manchu Triveni , Amancharla Meena Kumari , Manchu Kalyani , Kandula Pavan Kumar
Published: June 2019

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality across the world and contribute to a significant economic burden on healthcare resources and community. In children, monitoring ADRs is essential as adequate clinical trials are lacking in this group. So, this study was undertaken to assess the ADR pattern in a paediatric population in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: A cross sectional, retrospective study was done at ADR monitoring centre (AMC) for a period of 3 years in a tertiary care hospital. All the ADRs reported by the Department of Paediatrics to AMC were collected and analyzed for age group affected, demographic profile, ADR pattern, drug group, systems affected, causality and severity of the ADR.Results: During the study period, a total of 102 ADRs were reported to the AMC from the paediatric department. Out of 102 ADRs reported, males represented 60.8% and females represented 39.2%. Maximum number of ADRs were seen in the age group of 1-5 years (43.3%). Most common ADR reported was maculopapular rash (27.5%) followed by diarrhoea (14.7%). The most common drug class causing ADRs are antibiotics (36.3%) followed by anticonvulsants (18.6%). Vaccines contributed to 14.7% of all reported ADRs. Majority of the ADRs were of probable (70.6%) causality and moderate (52%) in severity.Conclusions: ADRs were reported more among under 5 years of age and antibiotics were the common implicated causative agents. Most of the reactions were of moderate severity. Information acquired through ADR reporting may be useful in identifying and minimizing preventable ADRs and augmenting the knowledge of the prescribers to deal with ADRs more efficiently.
A study on prevalence of symptomatic not confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis under 5 to 15 years of age in protein energy malnutrition children in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Das Sudhanshu Kumar , Subudhi Monalisa
Published: June 2019

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and malnutrition are important causes of morbidity and mortality in  children, in developing countries. Tuberculosis  can be a  cause of  malnutrition in children and also a common cause of pneumonia  in such malnourished children. In the present study ,our aim is to know the  prevalence and early clinical diagnosis of symptomatic not confirmed TB, in recent challenging environment,  in protein energy malnutrition  children, this information would certainly help clinicians in early detection, diagnosis and management of PTB (Pulmonary Tuberculosis) in such populations ,to reduce morbidity and mortality.Methods: We prospectively investigated protein energy malnutrition children, with clinical features of tuberculosis, between 5 to 15 years of age , admitted during 18 months of study period. Clinical and demographic data  of studied children were collected. Anthropometric (Height and Weight) measurement and physical examination were made. PEM (Protein energy malnutrition) children were classified according to Indian academy of pediatric classification. History of BCG vaccination and exposure to contact were inquired. Chest radiography was done for all  children in our study.Results: A total of 150 protein energy malnutrition children, between 5 to 15 years, admitted over 18 months  period were  studied. Majority of children were female as compared to male and under 5 to 10 years of age. Out of these, symptomatic not confirmed pulmonary TB 93 (62%) and Extra pulmonary TB 18 (12%) and Non TB cases were 39 (26%). According to Grade of PEM, symptomatic not confirmed pulmonary TB cases under grade III were 45 (48.5%) and 35 (37.6%) were under grade II .Conclusions: Pulmonary tuberculosis may be a common cause of pneumonia in malnourished children and  the cause of death in these population. So  Its frequency and early clinical detection ,even without microbiological confirmation and supportive evidence and treatment guideline should be made by more further study. So that, it  will help clinicians to treat these population to reduce morbidity and mortality.
A study of growth pattern in regularly transfused thalassaemic children of age group of 2 years to 12 years
Authors: Badiger Shriharsha , Baruah Aditi
Published: June 2019

Background: ß-thalassemia is an autosomal recessive single gene disorder. Physical growth failure is one of the most important complications of thalassemia. Very few data regarding growth pattern of thalassemic children is available from India especially North East part. Keeping this in mind, present study was undertaken. To study the growth pattern of transfusion dependent thalassaemic children and to compare growth pattern between regularly and irregularly transfused children.Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was done on 38 thalassaemic patients (aged 2 years-12 years) who attended Department of Pediatrics, Assam Medical College Dibrugarh. History, physical examination and investigations were done and filled in predesigned proforma.  Anthropometric measurements like weight and height were taken from all patients. Sexual maturity rating was done in girls ≥10 years and boys ≥11 years. Lab parameters included pre-transfusion hemoglobin (Hb), serum ferritin, LFT, RFT, Thyroid profile. Percentile for weight, height and body mass index were calculated using WHO (2007) reference data. Collected data were compared with age and sex matched normal children.Results: About 34.21% transfusion dependent children had under-nutrition and 50% had stunting. 42% had thinness. Stunting was more in irregularly transfused children (81.25%) as compared to regularly transfused children which was highly significant (p<0.001). Under-nutrition among irregularly transfused children was more (40%) compared to regularly transfused children (28.57%). Pubertal spurt was delayed in 66% children. Those who had Hb <5 gm/dl had 100% stunting and under-nutrition.Conclusions: Regular blood transfusion with growth monitoring and appropriate iron chelation (Sr. Ferritin >1000 ng/ml) is of utmost importance in transfusion dependent thalassaemic children.
Comparative efficacy of IV phenytoin, IV valproate and IV levetiracetam in childhood seizures
Authors: Dar Sheeraz A. , Wani Wasim A. , Nazir Mudasir , Hussan Zul Eidain
Published: June 2019

Background: Seizures are the most common pediatric neurologic disorder, with 4% to 10% of children suffering at least one seizure in the first 16 years of life objectives to compare efficacy of IV phenytoin, IV valproate, and IV levetiracetam in childhood seizures between 2months to 16 years of age.Methods: This prospective, randomized, study was done on pediatric patients in the age group of 2 months to 16 years who present actively convulsing to the emergency department of pediatrics.Results: At 24 hours seizures were controlled in 44 (88%) patients out of 50 patients in phenytoin group, 39 (78%) out of 50 patients in levetiracetam group and 46 (92%) out of 50 patients in valproate group (p-value 0.115). The relative risk of seizure recurrence for levetiracetam and phenytoin groups when compared to valproate was 2.75 and 1.5, respectively.Conclusions: Present study demonstrates that IV levetiracetam and IV valproate were comparable to IV phenytoin in terms of seizure control in acute setting. All the three are safe and efficacious. Time to regain consciousness was less in valproate group and long-term seizure control too was also better.
Kangaroo mother care for low birth weight babies: supportive factors and barriers
Authors: Mekle Dinesh , Singh Amit Kumar Kumar , Dixit Jagdamba
Published: June 2019

Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is skin-to-skin contact between mother and low birth weight (LBW) baby. It keeps the baby warm, increases accessibility to breast feeding, and protects the baby from infections. This study was done to identify supportive factors and barriers in practicing KMC as perceived by mothers of LBW babies and health care personnel (HCP).Methods: It was a questionnaire based descriptive study. Mothers of LBW babies and HCP were enrolled in study. Mothers and HCP were sensitized regarding KMC and after practicing KMC for 3 days, mothers were interviewed with the help of a predefined proforma. Feedback from the HCP was also taken. Data analysis was performed by using IBM SPSS ver. 20 software.Results: Most common factor in initiation and practice of KMC were, knowledge regarding KMC after training (100%), environmental factors (privacy and resources) (87.27%) and support from HCP (94.54%). Most common barriers perceived during performance of KMC were lack of knowledge about KMC during pregnancy (80%), pain due to LSCS/episiotomy (64.54%) and lack of support from family members (51.81%). Majority of the HCP strongly agree that parents must be encouraged to adopt KMC (82.92%), KMC is hampered due to presence of visitors in the ward (73.17%). KMC needs separate room (68.29%) and it is difficult due to LSCS (51.21%).Conclusions: To increase KMC practice, mother’s knowledge about KMC can be improved by educating them in antenatal clinics and all HCP should receive training on KMC.
Lingual thyroid with hypothyroidism in a child
Authors: Ramanathan Ramya , Veerapandian Jennifer Priscilla , S. Sundari
Published: June 2019

Ectopic thyroid is an uncommon embryological abnormality characterized by the presence of thyroid tissue in a site other than its usual pretracheal location. Of all ectopic thyroids 90% are found to be lingual. Lingual thyroid is estimated to occur in 0.2 per cent of normal children, being more common in females. It is a rare congenital anomaly appearing with prevalence of 1:100000. This embryological anomaly originates from failure of thyroid gland to descend from foramen caecum to its normal pre laryngeal site. Interestingly, only 0.01% of these patients present with any overt symptoms. If symptomatic: dyspnoea dysphagia, dysphonia and stomatolalia are some common clinical features associated with it. In females these symptoms manifest during stress as in pregnancy, puberty and menstruation. Some rare clinical presentations reported in literature are hyperthyroidism, malignancy and hemoptysis. Hereby authors are reporting a 7-year-old female child who presented to our department with dysphagia who on evaluation diagnosed to have lingual thyroid with hypothyroidism.
Rett syndrome: a neurodevelopmental disorder
Authors: Dagli Setu , Adhikari Arpita Thakker , Gajre Mona
Published: June 2019

Rett Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. It classically presents with neuroregression, loss of purposeful hand use, stereotypical involuntary hand wringing movements, an ataxic gait and acquired microcephaly with a large proportion of patients developing seizures. The authors present the case of a 3.5 year old girl with severe global developmental delay and regression, loss of purposeful hand use and an ataxic gait for 2 years and seizures since 5 days along with microcephaly with involuntary hand movements but no classic wringing movements with no significant findings on MRI and EEG and diagnosed with Rett Syndrome on the basis of genetic testing.
NÜFUZ PAZARLAMASI (INFLUENCER MARKETING) : YOUTUBERLAR ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ŞAHİN Derya
Published: June 2019

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VALIDATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFFECTIVE PICTURE SYSTEM (IAPS) IN SERBIA: COMPARISON OF A SERBIAN AND A HUNGARIAN SAMPLE
Authors: Grabovac Beata , Deák Anita
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this study was to extend the International Affective Picture System to Serbia, which is worldwide workrelated to the ratings. A total of 158 students participated in the study, which in- cluded ninety Hungarian students and sixty-eight Serbian students. The participants were required to rate sixty pictures from the IAPS database on the dimensions of valence, arousal and dominance. One of our main aims was to compare the results from Serbia and the North American ratings. We found a signifi group difference on the dimension of arousal between the North American and the Hungarian group. Additionally, we found differences between the two groups from Serbia: in Serbian and Hungarian students, as majority and minority groups, there were differences on a dimen- sion arousal. The differences that were statistically signifi in relation to the ratings from Hungary were the ones between the Hungarian group from Hungary and the North American ratings, as well as between the Hungarian group from Hungary and our Hun- garian group, on the dominance dimension. Sex differences were also found signifi regarding arousal and dominance. These differences were in line with other cross-cultural comparisons. We also correlated the results from the USA, Hungary, Bosnia, and our two subgroups, and we found the highest correlations between the two groups from Serbia. Based on the overall results we could conclude that the affective evaluations were similar in Serbia and in other countries, and that the IAPS database could be used for the research purposes in Serbia.
Analisis Pengendalian Kualitas Produk Air Minum Dalam Kemasan dengan Menggunakan Statistical Process Control (SPC) dan Kaizen Pada PT. Tujuh Impian Bersama Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Refangga Marga Area , Gusminto Eka Bambang , Musmedi Didik Pudjo
Published: June 2019

This research aims to analyze the level of damage and identify factors causing damage AMDK 220ml that occurred on March 13 to 11 April 2017 at PT. Tujuh Impian Bersama. The company is engaged in bottled drinking water industry (AMDK) with Al Qodiri brand. This research uses descriptive statistical research model. The analysis used is Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Kaizen. The results of the analysis show that the quality control of the product is beyond the control limits set. The most damage type is dent pack as much as 239pcs. From the causal diagram can be known factors causing damage from the most dominant include machinery, raw materials, humans, and methods. Based on the kaizen implementation tools, the recommendations for improvement are routine maintenance and re-adjustment of production machines, more rigorous selection of suppliers with more stringent standards, and improved human resource performance through supervision and briefing.

Keywords: Bottled Water, Kaizen, Quality Control, Statistical Process Control
Composite concrete beam with multi-web cold-formed steel section
Authors: Kamal Ahmed Youssef , Khalil Nader Nabih
Published: June 2019

Lately, structural engineers use cold-formed steel sections (CFS) in buildings due to its light-weight and easy shaping. Encasing the cold-formed steel sections by concrete avoiding the structure elements some of its disadvantages especially buckling. This paper reports an experimental test program for beams with a multi-web cold-formed steel section encased by reinforced concrete. Eleven (full-scale) specimens have tested under mid-span concentrated load, the experimental test program designed to cover many cold-formed steel section variables such as (web number, web height, and the steel section length). Comparison between the experimental results for specimens with encased steel cold-formed section and that for reference beam have presented. The experimental results show that the cold-formed steel webs number has a noticeable influence on the structural behaviour of the beam, such as increasing the beam load capacity. The beam load capacity, failure mode and the beam ductility have analysed, and some preparatory criteria for a sufficient outline have presented.
On the Solutions of Four Second-Order Nonlinear Difference Equations
Authors: Okumuş İnci , Soykan Yüksel
Published: June 2019

This paper deals with the form, the stability character, the periodicity and the global behavior of solutions of the following four rational difference equations x_{n+1} = ((±1)/(x_{n}(x_{n-1}±1)-1)) x_{n+1} = ((±1)/(x_{n}(x_{n-1}∓1)+1)).
Trend Analysis of Hydroclimatic Historical Data and Future Scenarios of Climate Extreme Indices over Mono River Basin in West Africa
Authors: H. Koubodana Djan'na , Tall Moustapha , Amoussou Ernest , Mumtaz Muhammad , Adounkpe Julien , Atchonouglo Kossi
Published: June 2019

This paper performs non-parametric Mann Kendall (MK) trend analysis of historical hydroclimatic data (1961-2016), an ensemble climate model validation and a computation of 16 Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices (ETCCDI) temperature and rainfall extremes indices. The climate indices are evaluated using MK test and annual trend analysis for two Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP4.5 & RCP8.5) future scenarios from 2020 to 2045 over Mono River Basin (MRB) in Togo. The annual and seasonal trend analyses are assessed on historical potential evapotranspiration, mean temperature, rainfall and discharge data. Results show positive and negative trends of hydroclimatic data over MRB from1961 to 2016. Mean temperatures increase significantly in most of the stations while a negative non-significant trend is noticed for rainfall. Meanwhile, the discharge presents a significant seasonal and annual trend for three gauge stations (Corrokope, Nangbéto and Athiémé). Validation of the ensemble climate models reveals that the model under-estimates observations at Sokode, Atkakpamé and Tabligbo stations, however linear regression and spatial correlation coefficients are higher than 0.6. Moreover, the percentage of bias between climate model and observations are less than 15% at most of the stations. Finally, the computation of extreme climatic indices under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios shows a significant annual trend of some extreme climatic indices of rainfall and temperature at selected stations between 2020 and 2045 in the MRB. Therefore, relevant governmental politics are needed to elaborate strategies and measures to cope with projected climate changes impacts in the country.
“God Spoke to Me”: Subjective Paranormal Experience and the Brain's Homeostatic Response to Early Trauma
Authors: Marks David F
Published: June 2019

Subjective paranormal experience (SPE) has been a notable part of the human historical narrative. Alleged miracles, telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, witchcraft, spiritualism, monsters and ghosts have received a supernatural interpretation. The incidence and prevalence of reported SPE remains at high levels in all populations investigated to date. Previous research on SPE has focused on the cognitive and social factors that facilitate paranormal beliefs and experiences. I consider here developmental factors in the brain’s responses to trauma that appear to predispose certain individuals towards SPE. The theory draws upon the established mechanisms of dissociation and fantasy generation to describe and explain the origins of paranormal experience. The theory hypothesizes that childhood abuse and victimization trigger autonomic responses of dissociation, depersonalization and compartmentalization. Freezing and associated releases of fantasy serve as a survival strategy in the homeostatic regaining of safety and control. The predictions from the homeostasis theory are consistent with the findings of multiple studies and falsifying evidence has yet to be identified.
Strength and Reaction Time Capabilities of New Zealand Polo Players and Their Association with Polo Playing Handicap
Authors: Standing Regan , Best Russ
Published: June 2019

Polo is an equestrian team sport consisting of four players per team, with level of play determined by cumulative player handicap (-2 to + 10 goals), with a higher handicap denoting a better player. There is minimal literature investigating Polo players’ physical attributes, hence the understanding of the physical characteristics that may contribute to an improved handicap are unknown. This study sought to identify the relationship between pertinent strength measures (left and right hand grip strength; absolute and relative isometric mid-thigh pull) and reaction time in Polo handicap in 19 New Zealand Polo players, and ascertain whether handicap could be predicted by these measures. Correlation coefficients were expressed using R values, accompanying descriptors and 90% confidence intervals (C.I.). Variance explained was expressed via the R2 statistic, and statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Right hand grip strength, isometric mid-thigh pull values were found to significantly correlate to and explain variance within Polo player handicap (all moderate to large correlations; p< 0.05). Whereas left hand grip strength (R: 0.380; 90% C.I. -0.011 to 0.670) and reaction time (0.020; -0.372 to 0.406) were non-significant, moderate and trivial correlates and predictors of handicap respectively. Practically, these findings highlight the differing roles between rein and mallet hands of Polo players and emphasise the importance of a strong and stable platform when riding and striking the ball. Lack of association with reaction time may be explained in part by higher handicapped Polo players employing a more proactive approach to the game.
Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals Molecular Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Healthy and Tumor Xenograft Mouse Models
Authors: Licha David , Vidali Silvia , Aminzadeh-Gohari Sepideh , Alka Oliver , Breitkreuz Leander , Kohlbacher Oliver , Reischl Roland , Feichtinger Roland , Kofler Barbara , Huber Christian G.
Published: June 2019

Ketogenic diet (KD) is getting in the focus as auxiliary cancer therapy, since it provides sufficient energy supply for healthy cells, while impairing energy production in tumor cells underlying the Warburg effect. Thereby, it can assist in inhibiting tumor growth and simultaneously counteract cachexia, which is frequently observed in cancer patients under chemotherapy. In order to provide molecular evidence for the proposed synergistic inhibition of tumor growth, we applied untargeted quantitative metabolome analysis on a breast cancer xenograft mouse model. Healthy mice and such bearing breast cancer xenografts and receiving chemotherapy were compared after treatment with control diet and KD. Metabolomic profiling was performed on plasma samples, applying high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry. Statistical analysis revealed metabolic fingerprints comprising numerous significantly regulated features in the group of mice bearing breast cancer. This fingerprint disappeared after treatment with KD, resulting in recovery to the metabolic status observed in healthy mice receiving control diet. Moreover, amino acid metabolism as well as fatty acid transport were found to be affected by both, the tumor and the applied KD. Our results provide clear evidence of a significant molecular effect of KD in the context of tumor growth inhibition.
Structural Changes in the Acceptor Site of Photosystem II Upon Ca2+/Sr2+ Exchange in the Mn4CaO5 Cluster Site and the Possible Long-Range Interactions
Authors: Koua Faisal Hammad Mekky
Published: June 2019

Structural perturbations in the Mn4CaO5 cluster site, an oxygen-evolving complex of photosystem II, such as those induced by Ca2+/Sr2+ exchanges or Ca/Mn-removal have been known to induce long-range positive shifts (+30 mV to +150 mV) in the redox potential of the primary quinone electron acceptor plastoquinone A (QA) located 40 Å distant from the OEC. Here, we reanalyzed the crystal structure of Sr-PSII solved at 2.1 Å and compare it with the native Ca-PSII of 1.9 Å with focus on the acceptor site and report on the possible long-range interactions between the donor, Mn4Ca(Sr)O5 cluster, and acceptor sites.
Large-Scale Multiscale Modeling of Phase Transformation in Nanocrystalline Materials: Atomistic and Phase-Field Methods
Authors: Yousefi Mehrdad
Published: June 2019

In this research, atomistic molecular dynamics simulations are combined with mesoscopic phase-field computational methods in order to investigate phase-transformation in polycrystalline Aluminum microstructure. In fact, microstructural computational modeling of engineering materials could help to optimize their mechanical properties for industrial applications (e.g. directional solidification for turbine blades). As a result, a multiscale modeling approach is developed to find a relation between manufacturing variables (e.g. temperature) and microstructural properties of crystalline materials (e.g. grain size), which could be used to develop an advanced manufacturing process for sensitive applications. The results show that atomistic modeling of grain growth could be used as a first-principle approach in order to study phase transformation's kinetics, which could capture morphology of polycrystalline materials more accurately. On the other hand, phase-field mesoscopic approach needs less computational efforts, but still it relies on semi-empirical data to capture accurate phase transformation regimes, which makes this approach suitable for rapid examining of new manufacturing conditions as well as its effects on microstructural properties of polycrystalline materials.
Influence of Interfacial Traps on the Operating Temperature of Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Mehdizadeh-Rad Hooman , Singh Jai
Published: June 2019

In this paper, by developing a mathematical model, the operating temperature of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) under different operating conditions has been calculated. It is found that by reducing the density of tail states at the interfaces, acting as recombination centres, through some passivation mechanisms, the operating temperature can be reduced significantly at higher applied voltages. The results show that if the density of tail states at the interfaces is reduced by three orders of magnitude through some passivation mechanisms, then the active layer may not undergo any phase change up to an ambient temperature 300 K and it may not degrade up to 320 K. The calculated heat generation at the interfaces at different applied voltages with and without passivation shows that the heat generation can be reduced by passivating the interfaces. It is expected that this study may provide a deeper understanding of the influence of interface passivation on the operating temperature of PSCs.