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Incidence of ischaemic heart disease and stroke among people with psychiatric disorders: retrospective cohort study
Authors: Jackson Caroline A. , Kerssens Joannes , Fleetwood Kelly , Smith Daniel J. , Mercer Stewart W. , Wild Sarah H. 
Published: November 2019

BackgroundPsychiatric disorders are associated with increased risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke, but it is not known whether the associations or the role of sociodemographic factors have changed over time.AimsTo investigate the association between psychiatric disorders and IHD and stroke, by time period and sociodemographic factors.MethodWe used Scottish population-based records from 1991 to 2015 to create retrospective cohorts with a hospital record for psychiatric disorders of interest (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression) or no record of hospital admission for mental illness. We estimated incidence and relative risks of IHD and stroke in people with versus without psychiatric disorders by calendar year, age, gender and area-based deprivation level.ResultsIn all cohorts, incidence of IHD (645 393 events) and stroke (276 073 events) decreased over time, but relative risks decreased for depression only. In 2015, at the mean age at event onset, relative risks were 2- to 2.5-fold higher in people with versus without a psychiatric disorder. Age at incidence of outcome differed by cohort, gender and socioeconomic status. Relative but not absolute risks were generally higher in women than men. Increasing deprivation conveys a greater absolute risk of IHD for people with bipolar disorder or depression.ConclusionsDespite declines in absolute rates of IHD and stroke, relative risks remain high in those with versus without psychiatric disorders. Cardiovascular disease monitoring and prevention approaches may need to be tailored by psychiatric disorder and cardiovascular outcome, and be targeted, for example, by age and deprivation level.
Mutational Profile of Driver Genes in Brazilian Melanomas
Authors: Vicente Anna Luiza S.A. , Crovador Camila S. , Macedo Graziela , Scapulatempo-Neto Cristovam , Reis Rui M. , Vazquez Vinicius L. 
Published: November 2019

PURPOSEMutation testing of the key genes involved in melanoma oncogenesis is now mandatory for the application of targeted therapeutics. However, knowledge of the mutational profile of melanoma remains largely unknown in Brazil.PATIENTS AND METHODSIn this study, we assessed the mutation status of melanoma driver genes BRAF, NRAS, TERT, KIT, and PDGFRA in a cohort of 459 patients attended at Barretos Cancer Hospital between 2001 and 2012. We used polymerase chain reaction followed by Sanger sequencing to analyze the hot spot mutations of BRAF exon 15 (V600E), NRAS (codons 12/13 and 61), TERT (promoter region), KIT (exons 9, 11, 13, and 17), and PDGFRA (exons 12, 14, and 18) in tumors. The mutational profile was investigated for associations with demographic, histopathologic, and clinical features of the disease.RESULTSThe nodular subtype was most frequent (38.9%) followed by the superficial spreading subtype (34.4%). The most frequent tumor location was in the limbs (50.0%). The mutation rates were 34.3% for TERT and 34.1% for BRAF followed by NRAS (7.9%), KIT (6.2%), and PDGFRA (2.9%). The BRAF ( P = .014) and TERT ( P = .006) mutations were associated with younger patients and with different anatomic locations, particularly in the trunk, for the superficial spreading and nodular subtypes, respectively ( P = .0001 for both). PDGFRA mutations were associated with black skin color ( P = .023) and TERT promoter mutations with an absence of ulceration ( P = .037) and lower levels of lactate dehydrogenase. There was no association between patient survival rates and mutational status.CONCLUSIONThe similar mutational profile we observe in melanomas in Brazil compared with other populations will help to guide precision medicine in this country.
E-learning: who uses it and what difference does it make?
Authors: Rawlings Deb , Tieman Jennifer , Moores Carly 
Published: November 2019

Background:CaseSearch ‘My Learning’ e-learning modules were designed to remind clinicians and practitioners about the role of evidence in practice and demonstrate how to find relevant evidence to make a difference in clinical care. This study aims to describe the role of the modules and their uptake, and determine whether the modules influenced the learners' palliative care practice and whether the modules were easy to use.Method:Two sets of questions were designed to capture data to evaluate the modules.Findings:The modules supported the awareness and use of evidence by health professionals. The modules contribute to ongoing professional development for practitioners and can improve palliative care practice.Conclusion:It is possible to collect meaningful data that contributes to understanding who uses e-learning resources and how useful healthcare professionals find them.
Syntactic Ability of Girls With Fragile X Syndrome: Phonological Memory and Discourse Demands on Complex Sentence Use
Authors: Kover Sara T. , Abbeduto Leonard 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
This study was designed to establish the extent of delay in complex sentence use by females with fragile X syndrome (FXS) and to identify sources of variability among individuals. Females with FXS (n = 16; 10;2–15;7) and younger typically developing girls (n = 17; 4;1–8;11) were group-wise matched on nonverbal cognition and receptive syntax. Language samples (conversation and narration) yielded syntactic complexity in terms of mean length of C-unit (MLCU) and Developmental Level sentence coding (DLevel; Rosenberg & Abbeduto, 1987). Complex syntax was not weaker than developmental expectations; however, MLCU was lower than expected for age. Phonological memory and verbal working memory correlated with measures of syntactic complexity in narration. Discourse demands may play an important role in the language produced by females with FXS.
Reflection on education equity in Vietnam: Teachers' and students' voices in an English tourism programme
Authors: Hoang Le Giang Nguyen 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
In this article context, I recall my memories as a Vietnamese English for Tourism Purposes (ETP) programme teacher and a student who grappled with many inequities in the nationwide process of internationalization of higher education. The equity-related issues include the teacher's unpreparedness with the adoption of foreign curriculum, the teacher's lack of recognition of the local cultures, and the unfair treatment of the Vietnamese ETP interns in the workplace. I write this article in the role of a narrator, sharing my personal and professional experiences to give the status quo of ETP education in Vietnam and the various nuances that help unpack the realities of this situation. This reflective article intends to picture the inequities in Vietnamese higher education internationalization that both Vietnamese students and teachers encounter and to pave the road for further discussions to construct future scholarship and research.
Considerações sobre o Parto Humanizado e a Participação do Enfermeiro Obstetra / Considerations on Humanized Childbirth and Obstetrician Participation
Authors: Vieira Maria José Costa , Ferreira Maria Ausinete , Sousa Maria Vera Lúcia Pinheiro de , Bezerra Martha Maria Macêdo 
Published: November 2019

A gravidez e o parto são situações marcantes na vida da mulher, que compõem um processo de mudança de um statusde mulher para a condição de mãe. São normalmente cercados por paradigmas culturais, bem como permeados por valores sociais, emocionais e afetivos. O parto humanizado é essencial para todas as mulheres, compreendendo um relacionamento e cuidado amplo com a gestante. O enfermeiro obstetra na humanização do parto, é direito de todas as parturientes e exigido por lei, na maioria das vezes atua diretamente com a gestante, desde o pré-natal, até o parto. O presente estudo tece considerações sobre o Parto Humanizado e a participação do Enfermeiro Obstetra. Os resultados levaram a crer que o enfermeiro obstetra é um profissional treinado para examinar a gestante, verificar contrações, dilatações, bem como discernir alterações patológicas que necessite atendimento médico especializado. Neste sentido executa os cuidados necessários à mãe, orienta os cuidados que a mãe deve ter com a criança recém-nascida e com seu corpo, podendo atuar nas diversas etapas do parto, inclusive no planejamento da reabilitação da mãe e da criança. Conclusão: A participação de um Enfermeiro Obstetra na situação de parto, pode ser de grande contribuição para trazer maior conforto às mães, reforçando a cultura de uma atenção ao parto com maior participação da mulher. Ressalte-se que, a simples substituição da cesariana por um parto normal intervencionista, não necessariamente garante a humanização do parto. É importante uma mudança de paradigma, que envolva todos os agentes ativos na assistência ao parto. Este procedimento é básico para uma verdadeira prática humanizada.
O Papel do Enfermeiro no conhecimento das Mulheres acerca do Exame de Papanicolau / The Role of the Nurse in the knowledge of Women about Papanicolau Examination
Authors: Lopes Juliana Custódio , Silva Eliane Moura , Fonseca Wanaline , Olinda Antonia Gomes de 
Published: November 2019

Introdução: segundo o Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA) o câncer de colo do útero um problema de saúde pública, o terceiro mais incidente na população feminina brasileira Objetivo: analisar o conhecimento das mulheres, sobre a prevenção do câncer cervical. Métodos: estudo de natureza qualitativa e descritiva por meio de ma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (RSL) utilizando o descritor “Teste de Papanicolau”. Resultados e discussão: a síntese dos dados foi organizada em 02 categorias de acordo com o objetivo sendo a Categoria A: o conhecimento das mulheres sobre a prevenção do câncer cervical. Categoria B: O papel do Enfermeiro no cuidado com essas mulheres na prevenção e monitoramento do câncer de colo de útero. Conclusão: a importância do exame de Papanicolau, a escassez de conhecimento sobre o câncer de colo de útero por grande parte das mulheres e importância do enfermeiro no reforço do exame preventivo
Monitoring the dynamics of acute radiofrequency ablation lesion formation in thin-walled atria – a simultaneous optical and electrical mapping study
Authors: Pollnow Stefan , Schwaderlapp Gerald , Loewe Axel , Dössel Olaf 
Published: November 2019

Abstract

Background
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a common approach to treat cardiac arrhythmias. During this intervention, numerous strategies are applied to indirectly estimate lesion formation. However, the assessment of the spatial extent of these acute injuries needs to be improved in order to create well-defined and durable ablation lesions.

Methods
We investigated the electrophysiological characteristics of rat atrial myocardium during an ex vivo RFA procedure with fluorescence-optical and electrical mapping. By analyzing optical data, the temporal growth of punctiform ablation lesions was reconstructed after stepwise RFA sequences. Unipolar electrograms (EGMs) were simultaneously recorded by a multielectrode array (MEA) before and after each RFA sequence. Based on the optical results, we searched for electrical features to delineate these lesions from healthy myocardium.

Results
Several unipolar EGM parameters were monotonically decreasing when distances between the electrode and lesion boundary were smaller than 2 mm. The negative component of the unipolar EGM [negative peak amplitude (Aneg)] vanished for distances lesser than 0.4 mm to the lesion boundary. Median peak-to-peak amplitude (Vpp) was decreased by 75% compared to baseline.

Conclusion
Aneg and Vpp are excellent parameters to discriminate the growing lesion area from healthy myocardium. The experimental setup opens new opportunities to investigate EGM characteristics of more complex ablation lesions.
Calculators as Facilitators of Understanding Computational and Mathematical Contexts
Authors: Guncaga Jan , Korenova Lilla , Hvorecky Jozef 
Published: November 2019

AbstractLearning is a complex phenomenon. Contemporary theories of education underline active participation of learners in their learning processes. One of the key arguments supporting this approach is the learner’s simultaneous and unconscious development of their ability of “learning to learn”. This ability belongs to the soft skills highly valued by employers today.For Mathematics Education, it means that teachers have to go beyond making calculations and memorizing formulas. We have to teach the subject in its social context. When the students start understanding the relationship between real-life problems and the role of numbers and formulas for their solutions, their learning becomes a part of their tacit knowledge. Below we explain the theoretical background of our approach and provide examples of such activities.
Konstruierte Fremdheit
Authors: Trofaier Maximilian Alexander 
Published: November 2019

Riassunto
Per due secoli e mezzo lo „Schottenkloster“ („monastero scozzese“) di Vienna, fondato nel 1155, appartenne all’unione degli „Schottenklöster“ irlandesi che era caratterizzata dall’unità etnica. Gli irlandesi, posti di fronte all’alternativa di accettare monaci benedettini nativi o di rinunciare all’abbazia, preferirono lasciare Vienna nel 1418. La storiografia posteriore ha attestato ai monaci irlandesi incapacità, comportamenti sbagliati e difetti di carattere – accuse ricorrenti sino ad oggi. L’articolo analizza, da una parte, il rimprovero di inadeguatezza linguistica, rivolto a loro, ed esplora in che misura gli irlandesi abbiano rappresentato, a Vienna, un corpo estraneo destinato all’insuccesso a causa della loro riluttanza al voler integrarsi e vivere insieme con gli altri; d’altra parte esamina il ruolo svolto da questi monaci „scozzesi“ nella vita religiosa, economica e politica della città e del paese, nonché i loro rapporti con la corte, la popolazione urbana e altre istituzioni religiose. Dopo l’analisi della (non-)affidabilità della fonte principale delle accuse, il „Memoriale reformacionis ad Scotos“, si tenta di spiegare i veri motivi che spinsero gli irlandesi ad abbandonare il monastero.
Orientalismo meridionale, patriottismo e musulmani nell’Italia medievale
Authors: Wolf Kordula 
Published: November 2019

Zusammenfassung
Michele Amaris „Storia dei Musulmani di Sicilia“ (11854–1872, 21933–1939) stellt seit mehreren Generationen ein zentrales Referenzwerk für die Erforschung der muslimischen Herrschaft und Präsenz im mittelalterlichen Sizilien und Unteritalien dar. In den mediävistischen Disziplinen hat eine eingehende Auseinandersetzung mit seinen zugrunde liegenden Prämissen jedoch erst in den vergangenen Jahren und mit Fokus auf Sizilien begonnen. Amaris spezifisch sizilianisches Geschichtsnarrativ wird im ersten Teil des Beitrags Ausgangspunkt für die Betrachtung des Zusammenhangs zwischen Orientalismusdiskursen und damaligen Debatten im Rahmen der italienischen Nationalstaatsbildung. Im zweiten Teil werden erstmals die besonderen Interpretationsansätze in Amaris Darstellung der Muslime und ihrer Aktivitäten auf dem italienischen Festland herausgearbeitet, um abschließend nach ihrem Fortwirken zu fragen. In dieser Kombination von Werkanalyse und forschungsgeschichtlichem Abriss kann deutlich gemacht werden, dass Amaris südlicher Orientalismus in seiner spezifisch sizilienzentrierten, patriotischen und eurozentrischen Form große Persistenz hatte und teils noch heute unhinterfragt fortgeschrieben wird.
Appealing Locally for Transnational Humanitarian Aid
Authors: Zavatti Francesco 
Published: November 2019

Riassunto
Nel marzo 1847, Papa Pio IX emanò l’Enciclica „Praedecessores Nostros“, un appello rivolto ai prelati di tutto il mondo affinché organizzassero tre giorni di preghiere e di raccolta di offerte a favore dell’Irlanda colpita dalla carestia. Negli stati italiani, le parole del Papa furono comunicate ai fedeli dai vescovi, che emanarono appelli locali. L’invito era di seguire l’esempio del Papa, il cui contributo personale, risalente ai mesi precedenti, aveva avuto vasta eco sui quotidiani della penisola. Con l’ausilio di un corpus di venticinque appelli scritti dai vescovi sull’impulso dell’Enciclica, l’articolo analizza la riproduzione di un appello umanitario globale negli stati italiani. L’articolo contestualizza la distribuzione della „Praedecessores Nostros“ e degli appelli dei vescovi nella storia politica e culturale nei territori italiani e mappa l’impatto della censura su questa iniziativa caritatevole. In secondo luogo, un’analisi testuale mostra gli elementi narrativi, le risorse metadiscorsive, le parole chiave e i riferimenti biblici e patristici che costituivano la specifica economia morale attraverso la quale i vescovi invitavano a donare a livello locale.
Urban sanitation in Nigeria: the past, current and future status of access, policies and institutions
Authors: Ezeudu Obiora B. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThough rated among the largest economies in sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria is currently grappling with enormous socio-economic challenges such as high poverty rate, power and water supply shortages, large-scale unemployment ratio, economic recession and underperforming agricultural sector. Judging by the scale of urgent political and economic importance, urban sanitation definitely ranks low among the government’s priorities. No wonder political slogans and manifestos of political parties feature provision of water supply while sanitation is conspicuously usually omitted. This is suggestive of the opinion that having not critically understood the status, challenges and opportunities associated with sanitation in the country’s urban areas might be partly responsible for this. Thus, the current work presents a detailed review of the past, current and future status of urban sanitation in Nigeria in terms of access coverage, policies, institutions and future challenges and opportunities. The past status was difficult to evaluate because of the absence of data and unclear definitions of the term ‘sanitation’. The current status shows among other findings that water supply issues receive domineering attention than sanitation, mainly due to merging together of discussions, policies and implementation of the two issues together. In cases where sanitation crops up in the agenda, rural areas are favored more than the urban areas. This pattern is also common in the literature. But the future of urban sanitation in Nigeria is double-edged depending on actions or inactions of the government and other stakeholders. The study further makes recommendations for – balanced and sustainable urban development planning, restructuring of land and housing policies and creation of enabling market environment that could trigger a viable sanitation industry – as the way forward.
Detecting the Fault Section in the Distribution Network with Distributed Generators Based on Optimal Placement of Smart Meters
Authors: Dashtdar Majid , Dashtdar Masoud 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
One of the most important issues in employing distribution networks is detecting the fault location in medium-voltage distribution feeders. Due to the vastness of distribution networks and growing distributed generation (DG) sources in this network, detection is difficult with the common methods. The aim of this paper is to present a method based on voltage distributed meters in a medium-voltage distribution network (by smart meters installed along the feeder) in order to detect the fault location in the presence of DG sources. Due to vastness of distribution network and cost of installing smart meters, it is not economically possible to install meters in all the Buses of the network. That’s why in this article, combination of genetic and locating algorithms and fault-based on voltage drop has been used to suggest a method to optimize the meter locations. In order to evaluate the efficiency of the method suggested, first we determine the optimal number and location of the meters and then we apply the fault that has been simulated in different Buses of the sample network, using PSCAD/EMTDC software. After results analysis, the fault location is estimated by MATLAB. Simulation results show that the fault locating method by optimal number of meters has good efficiency and accuracy in detecting faults in different spots and in different resistance ranges.
Analysis and Optimization of Dual-Heating System Costs
Authors: Năstase L. , Andrei H. , Lungu E. , Dulea Veronica , Diaconu E. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The importance of the heating systems is given both by the quality brought to the social life and from the point of view of pollution. Environmental pollution, global energy crisis as well as global energy policy and our gas heating systems. This motivating reason for the heating system, in terms of their viability and pollution reductions, is the future. In this article a dual heating system is presented, while an electric heating system and one of the gases, the care is coordinated by a monitoring and control system. The operating strategy of the two systems is dictated by an algorithm and a cost optimization function. The use of a dual heating system is the result of comparative results regarding the measurement of the measures and the simulation of the algorithm.
Design of Security System Based on Raspberry-PI
Authors: Abdulhamid Mohanad , Sheshai Singoee 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
As a critical constituent of many associations’ protection and security precedence, video surveillance has set up its importance and benefits numerous instances with the aid of imparting immediate supervising of possessions, people, surroundings and property. This paper deals with the diagram strategy of an embedded real-time surveillance gadget based totally on Raspberry-Pi single board computer (SBC) for intruder detection which is reinforcing technology of surveillance to supply fundamental security to our life and associated control and alert operations. The suggested safety solution is hinging on our novel integration of cameras and action detectors into application of web. Raspberry-Pi is operating and controlling action detectors and video cameras for far flung sensing and surveillance, streams live video and files it for future playback. Also, this paper is focusing on growing a surveillance machine that detects strangers and to response speedily through taking pictures and relaying photos to proprietor based totally wireless module. This Raspberry-Pi based clever surveillance machine presents the concept of monitoring a region in a far-flung area. The suggested solution offers a fee advantageous ubiquitous surveillance solution, environment friendly and convenient to implement. Furthermore, the paper presents the idea of motion detection and tracking using image processing. This type of technology is of great importance when it comes to surveillance and security. Live video streams therefore be used to show how objects can be detected then tracked. The detection and tracking process are based on pixel threshold.
Assessment and Testing of WPT System for the Design of Modern Wireless Energy Transmission Solutions
Authors: Fidel N. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
This article presents the testing of a wireless power transmission system (WPT) in order to obtain the operating parameters for the optimal design of the WPT systems. The system is based on the inductive transfer of wireless energy and is configured for a large range of electrical appliances whose mobility requires the efficient charging of electricity (smartphone, laptop, vacuum cleaner).