bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Developing an Indonesian fertility preservation questionnaire for health care providers treating patients with cancer: A preliminary pilot study
Authors: Harzif Achmad Kemal , Surya Raymond , Maidarti Mila , Mariana Ana , Lovita Bara Tracy , Wiweko Budi 
Published: May 2019

Background: Early detection and advanced treatment increases the five-year survival rate of patients with cancer. However, long-term cancer therapy, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, can have negative effects, such as infertility. This study aimed to develop a standardized Indonesian questionnaire, which would be used to assess the quality of health care providers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding fertility preservation in patients with cancer. Methods: A pilot study was performed in January and February 2018 at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. An existing questionnaire was translated from English to Indonesian using forward translation, back translation, expert panel, pretesting, and cognitive interviewing. Ten subspecialists in the following departments made up an expert panel, who were involved in pretesting and cognitive interviewing: pediatric hematology-oncology, hematology-oncology/internal medicine, gynecologic oncology, gynecologic immune-endocrinology, radiology-oncology, and surgical oncology. Results: The questionnaire was successfully translated. The ten respondents stated that the maximum age for women’s fertility preservation is 40 years of age (60%), 45 years of age (30%), or had no maximum age (10%). Additionally, the respondents stated that the maximum age for men’s fertility preservation is 40 years of age (30%), 50 years of age (20%), or had no maximum age (50%). The respondents’ knowledge stated that > 50% of them were aware but do not know enough about fertility preservation. The respondents stated that more than 50% of them give feedback agreeing to fertility preservation, and they always give advice about fertility preservation to their patients. Conclusion: The translation of the questionnaire followed translation steps from the World Health Organization and was adjusted based on the expert panel’s comments concerning fertility preservation. This validated questionnaire tool in Indonesian can be used for research purposes and clinical evaluation of fertility preservation among health care providers in Indonesia.
The perceived benefit of a short-term service trip of students and participants while working in an HIV community center in Puerto Rico
Authors: Rosario Martin G. , Ewing Samantha , Foster Kaitlyn 
Published: May 2019

Introduction: Puerto Rico is among the top five territories in the USA to be affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is why our goal is to help the island with service trips. Studies have reported the professional and personal benefits students can gain by participating in service activities. However, the benefits obtained by the Hispanic-Latino participants living with HIV in Puerto Rico, have not been outlined. The purpose of this study was to discuss the perceived benefits of a short-term week-long service trip for the students, participants, and personnel. Methods: A total of 11 physical therapy students and one professor travelled to Puerto Rico for a one-week service trip. The group partnered with an established organization named ‘La Perla de Gran Precio,’ which works with low-income Hispanic-Latino USA citizens participants that have been diagnosed with HIV. Students were involved in both academic and cultural components by providing physical therapy services to the participants. At the end of the week, surveys were given to all parties involved. Results: Students, personnel and participants reported the service trip as extremely positive. Students suggested that its integration should be considered in any physical therapy curriculum to improve the future of this profession further. Participants reported learning from this experience and have been able to implement the methods into their routine. Conclusions: The Puerto Rico service trip enhanced the education of physical therapy students and their ability to increase cultural awareness, boost communication skills, provide opportunities to overcome challenges, and foster a sense of purpose. Also, the Puerto Rico service trip was a beneficial and positive experience for all people involved. Consideration should be made to incorporate this initiative a much larger scale in a population that is vastly underserved.
Rectal gonorrhoea and chlamydia among men who have sex with men in coastal Kenya
Authors: Ngetsa Caroline J. , Heymann Marc W. , Thiong'o Alex , Wahome Elizabeth , Mwambi John , Karani Clara , Menza Nelson C. , Mwashigadi Grace , Muturi Margaret W. , Graham Susan M. , Mugo Peter M. , Sanders Eduard J. 
Published: May 2019

Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) experience a high burden of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoea (NG) infections. These remain largely undiagnosed in the context of syndromic treatment. In Kenya, prevalence of rectal CT and NG infection and NG antimicrobial sensitivity are poorly described. Methods: MSM who reported receptive anal intercourse (RAI) were recruited from an ongoing human immunodeficiency virus acquisition and treatment study in coastal Kenya in 2016-2017. Rectal swabs were collected at two time points 6 months apart to estimate prevalence of CT/NG using a molecular point-of-care assay. Participants positive for CT or NG were treated according to national guidelines. NG culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed. Participant and risk behaviour characteristics were collected and association with baseline CT/NG prevalence was assessed by multivariable regression analysis. Results: Prevalence of CT/NG in 104 MSM was 21.2% (CT 13.5%, NG 9.6%, dual infection 1.9%) at baseline and 25% in 84 MSM at follow-up (CT 14.3%, NG 14.3%, dual infection 3.6%). Most CT/NG positive participants were asymptomatic: 95.5% at baseline and 100% at follow-up. CT/NG infection was associated with being paid for sex (aOR=6.2, 95%CI (1.7-22.9)) and being in formal employment (aOR=7.5, 95%CI (1.14-49.2)). Six NG isolates were obtained at follow-up; all isolates were susceptible to ceftriaxone and cefixime (1st line treatment for NG) and all were resistant to penicillin, tetracycline and ciprofloxacin. Conclusions: The high prevalence of asymptomatic rectal CT and NG in MSM reporting RAI demonstrates the need for frequent screening or presumptive treatment. MSM who were paid for sex or had formal employment were more likely to be infected with CT/NG, suggesting increased risk behaviour during transactional sex. Antimicrobial susceptibility results suggest that current antibiotic choices in Kenya are appropriate for NG treatment.
The role of orthopaedic surgery in haemophilia: current rationale, indications and results
Authors: Rodríguez-Merchán E. Carlos 
Published: May 2019

The musculoskeletal problems of haemophilic patients begin in infancy when minor injuries lead to haemarthroses and haematomas. Early continuous haematological primary prophylaxis by means of the intravenous infusion of the deficient coagulation factor (ideally from cradle to grave) is of paramount importance because the immature skeleton is very sensitive to the complications of haemophilia: severe structural deficiencies may develop quickly. If primary haematological prophylaxis is not feasible due to expense or lack of venous access, joint bleeding will occur. Then, the orthopaedic surgeon must aggressively treat haemarthrosis (joint aspiration under factor coverage) to prevent progression to synovitis (that will require early radiosynovectomy or arthroscopic synovectomy), recurrent joint bleeds, and ultimately end-stage osteoarthritis (haemophilic arthropathy). Between the second and fourth decades, many haemophilic patients develop articular destruction. At this stage the main possible treatments include arthroscopic joint debridement (knee, ankle), articular fusion (ankle) and total joint arthroplasty (knee, hip, ankle, elbow).Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2019;4:165-173. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180090
Assessment of bioaerosols in tuberculosis high-risk areas of health care facilities in central Thailand
Authors: Sornboot Jarmmaree , Aekplakorn Wichai , Ramasoota Pongrama , Bualert Surat , Tumwasorn Somying , Jiamjarasrangsi Wiroj 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

Background
Long-term surveillance of airborne bioaerosols in health care facilities is required to protect the health of patients and health care workers. Feasible methods to measure airborne bioaerosol concentrations and determine associated environmental factors may help to avoid nosocomial tuberculosis (TB).

Objectives
To describe the concentrations and size of airborne bioaerosols and to identify the potential contributors to indoor airborne bioaerosols in TB high-risk areas in health care facilities.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study in 7 large health care facilities located in Bangkok and nearby in central Thailand using a 6-stage Andersen cascade impactor to collect viable airborne bioaerosols that were quantified using culture techniques. Environmental parameters were determined using a tracer gas technique with an indoor air quality meter. Other potential factors were assessed using a questionnaire.

Results
The mean indoor airborne bacterial and fungal concentrations were 596.1 and 521.2 colony-forming units (cfu)/m3, respectively, and the mean outdoor airborne bacterial and fungal concentrations were 496.5 and 650.1 cfu/m3, respectively. The majority of airborne bioaerosols were in respirable sizes. The indoor-to-outdoor ratios were 1.2 for bacteria and 0.8 for fungi. Air change rate was inversely correlated with indoor airborne bioaerosol concentrations, whereas emergency department central-type air conditioners and relative humidity were positively correlated with the indoor airborne bioaerosol concentrations (P < 0.05).

Conclusions
High indoor bioaerosol concentrations found in the health care facilities suggest that it is imperative to improve the indoor air quality. Improved air change rate and avoiding use of central-type air-conditioning systems may reduce bioaerosol concentrations.
Treatment outcomes for elderly patients in Thailand with pulmonary tuberculosis
Authors: Somsong Wilawan , Lawpoolsri Saranath , Kasetjaroen Yuthichai , Manosuthi Weerawat , Kaewkungwal Jaranit 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

Background
Elderly patients with pulmonary tuberculosis are less likely to achieve treatment success than younger patients, and patients aged ≥60 years have a substantial increase in mortality.

Objectives
To compare treatment outcomes over 2 periods during the transition of Thai national tuberculosis (TB) reporting systems and determine treatment success rates and mortality for elderly patients in TB treatment-care settings in Thailand.

Methods
Retrospective cohort study of all records of elderly patients extracted from 2 national TB databases in Thailand: the TB Case Management (TBCM) database of the National TB Program (2014–2015) and the database of the National Health Security Office (NHSO; 2010–2011).

Results
There were 8,301 elderly patients with TB in the TBCM cohort and 11,869 in the NHSO cohort. Overall treatment success rates were 78.5% for patients in the TBCM cohort and 87.5% for patients in the NHSO cohort. High success rates for treatment were found for those aged 60–69 years: 91.1% in 2010–2011 and 85.0% in 2014–2015. High mortality was reported for patients aged ≥90 years: 34.6% in 2010–2011 and 50.0% in 2014–2015.

Conclusions
Compared with the NHSO historical cohort, success rates for treatment were lower and death rates were higher in the TBCM cohort. Because NHSO enforced intensive case monitoring and follow-up while TBCM has no such mechanism, the estimates from the TBCM database may be less accurate for TB circumstances in Thailand. Frequent routine home visits may ensure more complete treatment-care information and support, and increase the treatment success rate in the elderly.
Kicking the Philosophy Habit: Richard Rorty’s Clarion Call and the Cultural Politics of the Academic Left
Authors: Jones-Katz Gregory 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Richard Rorty advocated that his confréres kick the ‘philosophy habit’-that is, adopt a post-positivist, post-metaphysical style of interpretation. Philosophers largely ignored Rorty’s clarion call. Unburdened by the kind of Selbstverständnis of scholarly mission held by most analytics, members of departments of literature instead became the most important advocates for reading literature philosophically during the last two decades of the twentieth century. Though the academic Left, especially practitioners of ‘theory’, largely celebrated and encouraged this development, Rorty, in the late 1990s, came to view it as harmfully elevating ‘cultural politics’ above ‘real politics’, which would ultimately lead to the abandonment of civic responsibilities. While heavy-handed and partial, Rorty’s critique of the uses of philosophy by literary critics was not only perceptive, but can be helpful for understanding how the contemporary academic Left might move forward as well.
Pragmatist Transcendence in Rorty’s Metaphilosophy
Authors: Smith Nicholas H. , Llanera Tracy 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
This article argues that a pragmatist ambition to transcendence undergirds Richard Rorty’s metaphilosophy. That transcendence might play a positive role in Rorty’s work might seem implausible given his well-known rejection of the idea that human practices are accountable to some external, Archimedean standpoint, and his endorsement of the historicist view that standards of rationality are products of time and chance. It is true that Rorty’s contributions to epistemology, philosophy of mind and metaphysics have this anti-transcendentalist character. But in his metaphilosophy, Rorty shows great respect for pre-philosophical impulses aimed at transcendence of some kind, in particular the romantic (and indeed religious) experience of awe at something greater than oneself, and the utopian striving for a radically better world. These impulses do not disappear in Rorty’s metaphilosophy but are reshaped in a pragmatist iteration of transcendence which, we argue, can be characterised as horizontal (rather than vertical) and weak (rather strong). We use this characterization to distinguish Rorty’s metaphilosophy from other accounts that share a postmetaphysical ambition to transcendence.
Accuracy of determination of the glomerular filtration marker iohexol by European laboratories as monitored by external quality assessment
Authors: Nordin Gunnar , Ekvall Sara , Kristoffersson Carolina , Jonsson Ann-Sofie , Bäck Sten-Erik , Rollborn Niclas , Larsson Anders 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

Background
Glomerular filtration is the most important kidney function. The most accurate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimates are based on the clearance of exogenous filtration markers. Of these, iohexol is the only exogenous marker that is included in an external quality assessment (EQA) scheme. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the performance of the European laboratories participating in Equalis’ EQA scheme for iohexol.

Methods
Weighed amounts of iohexol (Omnipaque) were added to plasma samples and distributed to laboratories participating in the EQA scheme for iohexol. All laboratories performed the assays in a blinded fashion.

Results
The number of participating laboratories varied between 27 and 34 during the study period. Iohexol was determined by HPLC in 77% of the laboratories and by UPLC/MS/MS methods in 15% of the laboratories. The mean interlaboratory coefficient of variation was 4.7% for the HPLC methods and 6.4% for the UPLC/MS/MS methods. The mean bias between calculated and measured iohexol values was –1.3 mg/L (95% confidence interval ±0.3) during the first part of the study period and 0.1 mg/L (±0.3) during the later part.

Conclusions
The low interlaboratory variation demonstrates that iohexol can be measured reliably by many laboratories and supports the use of iohexol as a GFR marker when there is a need for high quality GFR measurements.
(Pr)escribir el mal, el Santo remedio de Rafael Courtoisie
Authors: Rodríguez Alfonso Adriana 
Published: May 2019

Resumen
El siguiente artículo analiza la novela Santo remedio (2006), del escritor uruguayo Rafael Courtoisie, centrándose en las relaciones entre la ética y la estética allí. Desde distintas perspectivas teóricas (Arendt, Baudrillard, Kayser, Bataille) se aborda, en un primer momento, la “normalidad” del Mal y sus representaciones, y posteriormente el poder simbólico de la literatura como vehículo de salvación. ¿Cómo se articula el horror en la novela de Courtoisie? ¿Qué papel desempeñan el arte y los personajes antiheroicos en un mundo descompuesto por la violencia? Estas interrogantes son el punto de partida del trabajo.
Reivindicación de la relevancia histórica de la parte español-francés (1728) del diccionario de Torre y Ocón
Authors: Bruña Cuevas Manuel 
Published: May 2019

Resumen
En este trabajo reivindicamos la importancia del diccionario español-francés de Francisco de la Torre y Ocón (El maestro de las dos lenguas, 1728) en la historia de la lexicografía hispánica. Mostramos, además, que, por sus contenidos, su significación histórica y su fecha de composición, esta obra hubiera podido ser incorporada a los dos principales tesoros lexicográficos del español publicados hasta ahora: el Nuevo tesoro lexicográfico de la lengua española de la Real Academia Española (2001) y el Nuevo tesoro lexicográfico del español (s. XIV-1726) de Nieto Jiménez et Alvar Ezquerra (2007).
The Power of Comparative Constitutional Law Reasoning in European Criminal Law Procedure
Authors: Herlin-Karnell Ester 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
This paper explores the constitutional dimension of comparative criminal law procedure in a European context. It does so by focusing on the European civil law traditions and by explaining how the impact of constitutional law reasoning has changed the criminal law landscape. The paper argues that the influence of European Union law and the European Convention on Human Rights regime together with other comparative law effects have led to an adapted version of the comparative law project, where the orthodox distinction between civil law and common law is largely erased. Specifically, the paper focuses on the question of fairness and justification in the criminal law process, the principle of proportionality and the notion of dignity in a comparative perspective. The paper draws on both doctrinal and theoretical examples.
Anthropometric evaluation of school-going native highlanders (4–19 years of age) from the Leh-Ladakh region in India
Authors: Yanamandra Uday , Bhattachar Srinivasa A. , Katoch Deeksha , Yanamandra Sushma , Shankar Siddharth , Kumari V. K. Lalitha , Ayekappam Angella , Kumar Suman , Patyal Sagarika , Nair Velu 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

Background
The native population of the Ladakh region faces the unique challenges of a high-altitude environment with distinct physiological adaptations in comparison with lowlanders. However, no comprehensive data on standard anthropometric parameters for the school-going children in this populace is available.

Objectives
We aimed to study the various anthropometric parameters in the school-going native highlander population and computed measures of central tendency. The nutritional status of the community was also be determined by comparing with World Health Organization (WHO) scores for height for age (HFA), weight for age (WFA) and body mass index (BMI) for age.

Design
A cross-sectional, descriptive study was devised to assess the anthropometric parameters. We measured height, weight, mid-upper circumference (MUAC), triceps skinfold (TSF) thickness, sub-scapular skinfold (SSF) thickness, waist, hip and abdominal circumference. Statistical analysis was conducted to determine the mean [±2 standard deviation (SD)], median, range, minimum and maximum. The z-scores for HFA, WFA and BMI for age was computed using WHO reference data.

Subjects
A total of 346 school-going native highlander children (4–19 years of age) were studied.

Results
Among the study population, the mean height was 141.17 ± 39.08 cm, the mean weight was 38.27 ± 25.40 kg. The gender difference in height, MUAC, sub-scapular skinfold (SSF) thickness, TSF thickness and the abdominal circumference was found to be statistically significant. Of the subjects 23.46% were stunted (i.e. HFA below −2 SD of the WHO standard) and 7.01% were underweight (WFA below −2 SD of the WHO standard).

Conclusion
The nutritional status of the Ladakhi population was assessed by comparison with the WHO reference data. Nomograms for anthropometric data in school-going children (4–19 years of age) of Ladakh were created. These can be used for further studies and planning targeted intervention strategies on this geographically isolated and evolutionary distinct highland population.
Begegnungen von Wissenschafts- und Lernkulturen im Netz – Herausforderungen und Chancen für eine Didaktik des wissenschaftlichen Schreibens für chinesische Studierende der Germanistik in Deutschland
Authors: OTTO Gabriele E. 
Published: May 2019

Zusammenfassung
Der Beitrag wendet sich Desideraten zur Etablierung einer plurikulturellen Wissenschaftskommunikation im Kontext von Partizipationswegen von Jung-Akademiker*innen zu. Dazu wird zunächst die Wissenschaftsrezeption von Studierenden bei der Nutzung des Internets bei Seminararbeiten skizziert. Danach werden mithilfe von Wissenschaftstheorie sowie den Transfer- und Kulturwissenschaften wesentliche Merkmale und Bedarfe von Wissenschaftskommunikation ermittelt und dargestellt. Anschließend werden anhand von Praxisbeispielen Wege aufgezeigt, welche Aktivitäten von etablierten Wissenschaftler*innen notwendig erscheinen, um die Wissenschaftsrezeption von Studierenden im Netz ausreichend zu begleiten und anzuleiten. Dazu werden Felder des Austauschs dargestellt und in ihrem Potential zur Entwicklung einer transkulturellen Germanistik skizziert, die als Basis für kulturelles Lernen in der Wissenschaft angesehen wird.
Some fractional differential equations involving generalized hypergeometric functions
Authors: Agarwal Praveen , Qi Feng , Chand Mehar , Singh Gurmej 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
In the paper, using the generalized Marichev–Saigo–Maeda fractional operator, the authors establish some fractional differential equations associated with generalized hypergeometric functions and, by employing integral transforms, present some image formulas of the resulting equations.
Particle diffusion Monte Carlo (PDMC)
Authors: Zarezadeh Zakarya , Costantini Giovanni 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
General expressions for anisotropic particle diffusion Monte Carlo (PDMC) in a d-dimensional space are presented.
The calculations of ground state energy of a helium atom for solving the many-body Schrödinger equation is carried out by the proposed method.
The accuracy and stability of the results are discussed relative to other alternative methods, and our experimental results within the statistical errors agree with the quantum Monte Carlo methods.
We also clarify the benefits of the proposed method by modeling the quantum probability density of a free particle in a plane (energy eigenfunctions).
The proposed model represents a remarkable improvement in terms of performance, accuracy and computational time over standard MCMC method.