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How not to fight a rabies epidemic: a history in Bali
Authors: Clifton Merritt 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Bali, an island, should never have been afflicted with canine rabies, but in 2008 a lack of surveillance allowed the import of an unvaccinated rabid dog from Flores, a distant island where canine rabies was similarly introduced in 1997 and has since become endemic. The initial rabies outbreak on Bali occurred in a remote village at the end of an isolated peninsula, but five months elapsed before the outbreak was officially recognized. Even then, rabies had yet to escape the peninsula. However, Bali officials relied on exterminating dogs as their primary control strategy. They did not vaccinate enough dogs on the neck of the peninsula to keep the outbreak confined, they prevented nongovernmental organizations and private citizens from vaccinating dogs until approximately a year after the outbreak started, they used unreliable indigenous vaccines of only short-term potency; killed vaccinated dogs, and they repeatedly disregarded the advice of visiting rabies control experts. Two years after the outbreak started, 44,000 people had received post-exposure vaccination after suffering bites from suspected rabid dogs. The number of human rabies deaths had doubled each six months since the first death occurred.
Diagnostic tests for tuberculous lymphadenitis: fine needle aspirations using tissue culture in mycobacteria growth indicator tube and tissue PCR
Authors: Supiyaphun Pakpoom , Tumwasorn Somying , Udomsantisuk Nibondh , Keelawat Somboon , Songsrisanga Wilailuck , Prasurthsin Punjapon , Sawatpanich Ajcharaporn 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: The diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBLN) ranges from therapeutic diagnosis to open biopsy with tissue culture. The open biopsies are accepted as the gold standard to diagnose TBLN, but it requires skin incision that leaves unwanted scars. Objective: Test the sensitivity and specificity of fine needle aspiration (FNA) using tissue culture in mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT) and tissue polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for comparison with open biopsy using tissue culture. Subject and methods: Forty patients with clinically suspected cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis were recruited at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. The patients underwent FNA followed by open biopsies either excisional or incisional. Specimens from FNA were collected for tissue culture in MGIT and for tissue PCR. The specimens from open biopsies were divided into two portions for tissue culture in MGIT (the gold standard) and for hispathology. Results: FNA for tissue culture in MGIT had a moderate sensitivity (65%) but high specificity (83%) (73% positive and 76% negative predictive value). FNA for tissue PCR had a moderate sensitivity (53%) but very high specificity (96%) (90% positive and 73% negative predictive values). Combination of either FNA for tissue culture or FNA tissue PCR revealed an increase in sensitivity and specificity to 83.6% and 80.0%, respectively. However, a combination of both FNA for tissue culture and FNA tissue PCR revealed a decrease in sensitivity (34.5%) but a highly increase in specificity (99.0%). Conclusion: Either the FNA using tissue culture in MGIT or tissue PCR had a moderate sensitivity but high specificity. FNA using tissue culture or FNA tissue PCR may be used as an alternative test for diagnosis TBLN. The techniques may replace the open biopsies because of its effectiveness and low complication rate.
Post-antibiotic and post-antibiotic sub-MIC effects of gentamicin, sophoraflavanone G, and their combination against a clinical isolate of Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Mirjani Ruhollah , Rafii Fatemeh , Sharifzadeh Mohammad , Amanlou Massoud , Shahverdi Ahmad R. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Post-antibiotic effect (PAE) defines the potential of a drug to delay re-growth of a bacterial population after short-term exposure and removal of a drug. Determination of the PAE is recommended in preclinical evaluation of all new antimicrobial agents, because it influences optimal antimicrobial dosing intervals. Objective: Evaluate the PAE and PA-SME of gentamicin and sophoraflavanone G against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) itself and in combination. Methods: A spectrophotometric method was used to determine the PAE and PA-SME. Results: Sophoraflavanone G and gentamicin, showed considerable PAE and PA-SME at the tested concentrations against S. aureus. The increased duration of PAE caused by sophoraflavanone G and gentamicin was dosedependent. In addition, sophoraflavanone G at sub-MIC concentrations enhanced the PAE and PA-SME of gentamicin in a dose-dependent manner. The highest enhancing effect was observed for gentamicin at the synergistic MIC and 1/2 the synergistic MIC levels against S. aureus 0.03 μg/mL (30 ng/mL) of sophoraflavanone G (with PAE=55 minutes). It enhanced the post-antibiotic sub-MIC effect (PA-SME) duration of gentamicin at concentrations of 4 μg/mL from 15 minutes to 80 minutes (a six-fold increase). Conclusion: Sophoraflavanone G is promising for the preparation of an effective therapeutic formulation against gentamicin-resistant S. aureus.
Blindness as a result of acid attacks in Cambodia
Authors: Lu Vicky Hsin-Ju , Gollogly James , Soeung Soryoun , Pok Thorn 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Fifty-three patients who had been attacked with acid were treated over the last three years, and 45% suffered blindness in one or both eyes as a result. Objective: Review the charts of all 53 patients to see if the proximate cause of the blindness could be determined to prevent it happening to others. Results: Three principal causes of blindness were direct damage from acid, limbal stem cell loss leading to later eyeball perforation, and delayed corneal abrasion from eyelid deformity. Only the latter cause could be prevented at this time, since the strength of the acid used in the attack could not be controlled, nor could limbal stem cell transplants be performed. Conclusion: Assessment of the ophthalmic injuries revealed three main categories of visual impairment, only one of which could be treated effectively at this stage.
Saga of ghrelin: its structure, actions, and therapeutic uses
Authors: Silvia Wilma Delphine C. R. , Kumar Bharat P. V. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The fat-regulating hormones, adiponectin, ghrelin, and leptin have been studied extensively because therapeutic modality might be gleaned from their augmentation or blockade. Since a link between the hormone and control of hunger was found, ghrelin levels in the human body have received a great deal of attention over the past several years. This mini-review summarizes the role of ghrelin, describing its actions and therapeutic uses.
Twin pregnancy after renal transplant: the first case report in Thailand
Authors: Korpraphong Suksan , Tanawattanacharoen Somchai , Avihingsanon Yingyos 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: With more advanced technology, the renal transplant women have more chance to get pregnant, even multiple gestations. Obstetricians need the knowledge to provide the better care for these patients. Objective: Report the natural course of disease and the intervention for renal transplant woman with twin pregnancy. Patient and methods: A 20-year-old primigravida who underwent living-related renal transplantation eight months before pregnancy with monochrorionic diamniotic twins was treated throughout her pregnancy. Results: At 30 weeks of gestation, the patient was admitted due to rising of creatinine level, high blood pressure, and proteinuria. After conservative treatment for 12 days, the pregnancy was terminated by cesarean section with tubal resection. Both alive twins weighed 1385 g and 1525 g. Allograft kidney biopsy was undertaken, and histologic examination showed acute rejection. The renal function gradually improved after one month of antirejection therapy. Conclusion: The complications of pregnancy and poor perinatal outcomes are higher in renal transplant recipients. A multidisciplinary team is required for the management of these patients.
Transitional cell carcinoma of ureter presenting acute ureteric colic and ruptured caliceal fornix with extravasation of urine
Authors: Ruchdaphornkul Phornthep , Panumatrassamee Kamol 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Primary ureteral tumors are not common. The most common presentations of upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma are gross or microscopic hematuria. Objective: Report a rare case of acute ureteric colic with perirenal urinoma, secondary to primary ureteric carcinoma. Methods: Case report and review of literature. Result: Perirenal extravasation and ureteric obstruction by tumor was diagnosed by contrast-enhanced computed tomography. The patient was successfully treated with laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy after the obstruction was relieved by ureteric stent. Adjuvant radiation was done at the renal fossa for local control. There was no evidence of disease recurrence at twelve month after surgery. Conclusion: The renal caliceal fornix rupture is usually associated with acute ureteric obstruction by stone. Rarely, it occurs by primary ureteric tumor.
Septicemia due to Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis: a rare case
Authors: Nakwan Narongwit , Keawphipool Sukon , Patungkalo Wichian , Nakwan Narongsak 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis is the etiologic bacterium of rhinoscleroma. While rare, it has been implicated as a cause of septicemia. Only five cases of septicemia due to K. rhinoscleromatis have been reported previously. Objective: Report a case of K. rhinoscleromatis septicemia in Thailand and literature review. Results: K. rhinoscleromatis septicemia was observed in a 71-years-old-female diabetic patient suffering with acute fever.
Some Remarks on the Highest Wind Speed Values in Lublin
Authors: Nowosad Marek , Dobek Mateusz , Kieliszek Adam , Siwek Krzysztof 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
This paper presents and analysis of the highest wind speed values recorded at the Meteorological Observatory of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. The study uses values recorded data (3 times a day) for the period 1981-2005. During the 25 years of the study period there were 19 occasions of wind speed ≥ 10 m·s-1 and 14 cases of winds gusting at or over 20 m·s-1. Both kinds of situation were noticed most often in January and did not occur in May, June, July or August.
Recession of Kaffiøyra Region Glaciers, Oscar II Land, Svalbard
Authors: Sobota Ireneusz , Lankauf Krzysztof R. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The main aim of this research was to describe the course of the glacier retreat in the Kaffiøyra Region, starting from the maximum advance of the glaciers to the year 2009. From maps and archival data as well as the results of the field measurements and GPS measurements carried out in the years 1977-2009, the authors present the retreat histories for six glaciers. The smallest retreat was recorded for Waldemarbreen (8 m a-1), while Elisebreen retreated at the fastest rate of 18 m a-1. Since 1909 the area of Kaffiøyra glaciers has decreased by 37% on average. The smallest change was recorded in the case of Irenebreen and Waldemarbreen, while the largest was in the case of Oliverbreen and Einvindbreen. As the analysis of the glacier extension in the valley areas of the Kaffiøyra Region indicates, all of them have been in the same recession stage since 1909.
Archaeological and Archaeobotanical Research at an Early Medieval Site in Wildno, Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship
Authors: Abramów Joanna , Wiktor Arkadiusz 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The paper presents the results of the archaeological excavation of the Early Medieval site at Wildno (site 10) and the initial results of ongoing archaeobotanical analysis of plant macro-remains from the same site. During rescue excavation many archaeological features were found. Among them a few probable huts, smokehouses and tar pits were discovered. Inside them, plant macro-remains were found. Analyses showed remains of cultivated plant and weed species, which provides evidence of farming practice during early medieval times. The cultivated plants were Linum usitatissimum, Panicum miliaceum and Triticum aestivum.
Observer Output Feedback Load Frequency Control for a Two-Area Interconnected Power System
Authors: Huynh Van Van , Vo Hoang-Duy , Le Ngoc Minh Bui , Nguyen Tam Minh , Tai Yao Wen 
Published: April 2018

Most of existing results for load frequency control is achieved under assumption that all sate variables of interconnected power system are available. However, in many interconnected power systems, the state variables are not accessible for direct measurement or the number of measuring devices is limited. In this paper, we propose an observer output-feedback load frequency control for interconnected power system, which the above limitation has been solved. The stability of both the observer error system and closed-loop control system is proven via the Lyapunov direct method. The proposed controller design is dependent on only the observer output. Therefore, the conservatism is reduced and the robustness is enhanced. It also both save computing time and make the control method simpler. Simulation results show that the proposed observer output-feedback load frequency controller results in shortening the frequency’s transient response, maintaining required control quality in the wider operating range, and being more robust to uncertainties as compared to some existing control methods. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The practice of Presentation-Assimilation-Discussion (PAD) class in the practice and training course of Fundamental of Nursing Science
Authors: Wang Jihong , Wang Fuan 
Published: April 2018

Purpose: to discuss the practice pattern and application effect of PAD class in the practice and training course of Fundamental of Nursing Science for the nursing students in medical school. Method:PAD class is applied in the practice and training course of Fundamental of Nursing Science for 111 nursing students of the school, and after it is implemented, the recognition and achievement of the learning objectives during the implementation of “PAD class” are evaluated for the students, and the recognition of the students of nursing specialty on“PAD class” and their learning attitude and exam results before and after its implementation. Results: After implementation of PAD class, the recognition, learning attitude and exam results of the students of nursing specialty are higher those of them before its implementation (P<0.05). Conclusions: The application of PAD class in the practice and training course of Fundamental of Nursing Science for the nursing students in the medical schools is conductive to the improvement of the learning enthusiasm of the students and their exam results.
Study on the Impacts of Japanese Positive List System on the Chinese Frozen Vegetable Exportation
Authors: Chen Jian , Xi Min , Zhou Ziye 
Published: April 2018

This paper mainly studies the Japanese policy, especially the Positive List System and Health Quarantine System, on the Chinese agricultural products exports, taking the frozen vegetable for example. The authors carry out studies on the related polices, consider the non-policy factors, making comparative analysis among the three countries: China, the USA and Thailand, utilizing trade gravity model. Finally the authors present suggestions to the breaking of the trade barriers.
Research on Fast Transient Pulse Group Suppression Filter
Authors: Lv Pan 
Published: April 2018

With the popularization of electronic products, the electromagnetic compatibility problem of electronic equipment is more and more prominent. The suppression of electric fast transient burst (EFT / B) generated by switching power supply is an important research content. Based on the principle of EFT / B, this paper analyzes the basic principles and methods of EFT filter design, and uses the "negative parameter cancellation method" to deal with the design of the filter according to the parasitic parameters of the components that make up the filter Sexual adjustment, to achieve effective suppression of EFT / B noise purposes.
Intelligent Mobile Platform for Patent Consulting Service
Authors: Ma Lidan 
Published: April 2018

Intelligent patent consulting service platform is an integrated service platform based on Android and IOS operating system. It can achieve the customized service at the mobile end and can provide intelligent search service, intelligent service delivery, interactive learning and collaborative consulting and other multi-dimensional services, to meet the needs of a large number of users. This paper provides a mobile platform for the applicant side of the functional modules of the design.
A Method of Parsing Based on Improving the Electricity Behavior and Regulating Excitation System of the Diesel Generating Set in the Nuclear Power Plant
Authors: Wang Meng 
Published: April 2018

This paper introduces an applicable test plan for emergency diesel generator in nuclear power plant. It advances improvement approaches with problems found during field commissioning test and its trouble-shooting processes. The method is based on the integration of complementary through, the extension theory of matter-element model and neural network theory combine to overcome a neural network to learn shelters, and other defects. The purpose of this paper is to provide the better running and commissioning experience for the similar emergency generator unit.
Discussion on Electrical Design of Passive Residential Building
Authors: Shu Bin , Li Erbao , Meng Xianji 
Published: April 2018

As the national buildings in each climate zone and passive low energy consumption building demonstration projects expand, there has been a wave of innovation across the construction industry. China is also becoming a hot zone for energy-efficient and high-performance passive buildings. Along with the traditional passive building structure, steel structure passive construction, assembled PC structure passive construction such as the emergence of various types of passive construction, as well as a variety of new building materials, doors and Windows, and air conditioning air equipment, put forward a new challenge for building electrical engineering design personnel and requirements.
ANALISIS KINERJA MANAJERIAL BERDASARKAN PENERAPAN AKUNTANSI PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN, PARTISIPASI ANGGARAN DAN IMPLEMENTASI STRATEGI PADA PDAM TIRTA PAKUAN KOTA BOGOR
Authors: Lasmana Andy , Nofiyati Nofiyati 
Published: April 2018

This study aim is analyze influence of responsibility accounting, budgetary participation, and strategic implementation to manajerial performance at PDAM Tirta Pakuan Town of Bogor. Data in this study is a primer data that is questionair and interview with relevan parties. Sample in this study is 42 respondents are the lower managers until the middle managers. Instrument in this syudy are analized by validities, reliabilities,and classical assumption. The analyze techniquesed is multiple regression analyzed and hypothesis testing with t test. The result is indicated that responsibility accounting, budgetary participation, strategic implementation have a positif significant impact to manajerial performance particially and simultan.Key words: Responsibility accounting, budgetary participation, strategic implementation, manajerial performance.
Effects of Co content on microwave absorbing properties of Dy–Ni powder
Authors: He Yu , Pan Shunkang , Luo Jialiang , Cheng Lichun 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
DyNi2-

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Co
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(x = 0, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8) absorbing powders were prepared using a non-consumable vacuum melting furnace and a high energy ball milling method. The effects of Co content on the microstructure and the absorbing properties of DyNi2 powders were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and vector network analysis. The absorbing properties of DyNi2 powders were optimized, but did not affect the composition of DyNi2 alloy with increasing Co content. With the addition of Co, the ∊″ formant frequency, μ″ formant frequency and reflection loss peak frequency of the powders shifted to higher values. The minimum reflection loss peak of DyNi1.4Co0.6 powder is about −30.65 dB with a coating thickness of 1.8 mm, and a bandwidth where R < −10 dB is 1.9 GHz.
Modelling, simulation and optimisation of pulse-reverse regime of copper, silver and gold electrodeposition
Authors: Stević Zoran , Vlahović Milica , Martinović Sanja , Dimitrijević Stevan , Ponomaryova Elena , Volkov-Husović Tatjana 
Published: April 2018

AbstractPulse-reverse power modes are used in galvanotechniques in order to obtain coatings with better characteristics in terms of gloss, adhesion, tracking sharp edges and uniform distribution of deposits on complex shape objects, compared with the coatings produced by constant current modes. Pulse-reverse modes also allow the use of a higher current density, and thus the production speed of electroplating cells increases. Systems for standard electroplating of copper, silver and gold are optimised by the suitable choice of duration and intensity of the pulses. It is shown that coatings with satisfactory quality can be deposited using higher current density, different modes of pulsed current in a very short period of time, without expensive and often dangerous additives in the electrolyte. Parameters of the model for certain electrochemical systems were determined by modelling and computer simulation, so the system behaviour under different circumstances becomes predictive.