bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Usefulness of Using Generalizing Words for Teaching Summary Writing
Authors: SIU Fiona Kwai-peng 
Published: May 2018

Different approaches have been used to teach EFL students summary writing, including a genre-based approach (Chen & Su, 2012), implementing key words and question generation (Chou, 2012), and automatic scaffolding and concept mapping (Yang, 2015). This study aims to explore the effectiveness of another approach – one that might be more appropriate to the participants in this study – using generalizing words (such as “solutions” and “difficulty”). Such words were intended to help students visualize the macro-structure of a passage. In the first phase of this approach, a template containing generalizing words was provided to students to guide them in finding the main points of the passage. In the second phase, students were expected to generate generalizing words themselves. Students were also taught how to achieve paragraph coherence by making use of the generalizing words produced. The experimental group scored slightly higher marks in three measures (i.e., Idea Flow, Paraphrasing Techniques and Total Score) than did the control group in the end-of-course summary writing examination, though the differences were not significant at the 95% confidence level. Questionnaire findings revealed the difficulties perceived by participants in completing a summary task and the ways in which this approach had helped them.
Outcome of neonates born to mothers with premature rupture of membranes
Authors: Ramesh T. V. , Panigrahi Bineet , Pranaya P. , Bindu P. Hima 
Published: May 2018

Background: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as rupture of membranes before the onset of labor which is caused by maternal intrauterine infection which increases with the duration of membrane rupture seen in one third cases of all preterm birth. The primary complication for the mother is risk of infection, complications for the newborn consists of prematurity, foetal distress, cord compression, deformation and altered pulmonary development. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the outcome of neonates born to mothers with PROM and know the incidence of adverse outcomes in neonates and the incidence of early onset sepsis following PROM more than 18hours in mothers who have not received intrapartum antibiotics.Methods: Prospective cohort study conducted in between December 2015 to November 2017 in which 100 neonates born to mothers with history of Premature rupture of membranes admitted in Konaseema Institute and Medical Science and Research Foundation, Amalapuram were selected for this study. They were evaluated with various investigations by a written proforma and outcomes of these neonates were studied.Results: Out of 100 cases of PROM 54 had 18-24 hours duration, 38 had 24-72hours and 8 had more than 72 hours duration of PROM. According to swab culture organism found were E Coli in 22, Staphylococcus in 20, Klebsiella in 12, Pseudomonas in 8 cases with rest 38 cases showed no growth. 49 out of 100 cases show morbidity with Respiratory distress being the most common with 37 cases followed by septicaemia with 8 cases. Morbidity are more in the neonate with longer duration (>24hrs) of PROM. Mortality increases progressively as the duration of PROM increases.Conclusions: In neonates born after PROM of >24 hours, risk of maternal infection, neonatal morbidity and mortality is more compared to those with PROM of shorter duration. Active management is needed to enable delivery within 24 hrs of premature rupture of membranes as it is associated with better neonatal outcome compared to longer latency period.
РОЛЬ ЗОЛОТОГО ЗАПАСУ В ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННІ СТАЛОГО ЕКОНОМІЧНОГО РОЗВИТКУ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Ноblyk V. V. , Demyan Ya. Yu. 
Published: May 2018

В статті розглянуто роль золотовалютних резервів, зокрема золота, як індикатора ефективності економіки України. Незначні темпи економічного зростання, економічна криза свідчать про те , що в державі недооцінюється роль золота в якості валютної ліквідності, стабілізації національної валюти та подолання інфляційних ризиків. Визначено переваги золотодобувних країн, адже вони автоматично стають виробником валюти. Проведено аналіз соціально-економічної ситуації в Україні, дефіциту поточного рахунку платіжного балансу. Золото може стати для країни та інвесторів гарантом економічної стабільності та безпеки. Розглянуто можливість в отриманні власного промислового золота, окреслено перспективи відновлення і розвитку золотодобувної промисловості України.
ОСНОВНІ КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНІ ПОЛОЖЕННЯ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ТА РОЗВИТКУ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ ДЕРЖАВНИХ БАНКІВ
Authors: Pohorelenko N. P. 
Published: May 2018

В статті проаналізовано концептуальні положення функціонування та розвитку українських державних банків відповідно до стратегії реформування державного банківського сектору. Досліджено процес реалізації нормотворчих зусиль з боку ключових регуляторів – Кабінету Міністрів України, Міністерства Фінансів України та Національного банку України в частині реалізації складових Стратегії. Визначено ключові напрями діяльності держави, на яких концентрується Стратегія: забезпечення фінансової стабільності; розвиток корпоративного управління; поширення фінансових сервісів; створення умов для окупності інвестицій; усунення тиску проблемних активів на банківські баланси; мінімізація впливу держави на банківський сектор.Це повинно сприяти не тільки вдосконаленню діяльності державних банків, а й підвищити їхню привабливість для потенційних інвесторів.
ПРОБЛЕМИ ФІНАНСУВАННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ПРАЦІ ТА ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ЇЇ ТРУДОМІСТКОСТІ
Authors: Chernoivanova A. S. 
Published: May 2018

В сучасних умовах стан інноваційної діяльності та розвиток інноваційної праці залежить від достатнього та належного їх фінансування. У статі узагальнено динаміка розподілу обсягу фінансування та витрат на інноваційну працю за джерелами фінансування та видами інноваційних робіт; обґрунтовано методологічний підхід до фінансування та визначення трудомісткості інноваційної праці; виявлено основні тенденції та особливості фінансування інноваційної праці; обґрунтовано основні показники для комплексного аналізу фінансування інноваційної праці; встановлено взаємозв’язок показників фінансування стану інноваційної праці з її трудомісткістю; обґрунтовано концептуальні засади визначення трудомісткості інноваційної праці, які містять: встановлення особливості розрахунку трудомісткості інноваційної праці для кожної групи методів нормування; обґрунтування рекомендацій з визначення трудомісткості залежно від методу нормування інноваційної праці та встановлення трудомісткості окремих етапів інноваційних робіт. процедури визначення трудомісткості при нормуванні інноваційної праці.
Comparison of Urdu Versions of the Resilience Scale and the Resilience Scale for Adults
Authors: Hirani Saima S. , Lasiuk Gerri , Van Vliet K. Jessica , Van Zanten Sander Veldhuyzen , Karmaliani Rozina , Norris Colleen M. 
Published: May 2018

Background and Purpose:Several methodological challenges are associated with measuring resilience in women. This study compares the 14-item Resilience Scale (RS-14) and the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA) in a community sample of women.Methods:Data were collected from 120 women residing in low socioeconomic areas of Karachi, Pakistan. Construct validity, internal consistency, and responsiveness were calculated.Results:Both scales demonstrated satisfactory psychometric characteristics. The total RS-14 score was significantly associated with all subscales of the RSA. However, two items of the RS-14 did not show any association with any of the subscales of the RSA. Medium effect size was noted on the “structured style”subscale of the RSA.Conclusion:Differences between the scales concluded that the Urdu version the of RSA yielded improved results in this sample.
Development of the Self-Rated Abilities for Health Practices–Adolescent Version: A Self-Efficacy Measure
Authors: Chilton Jenifer M. , Gosselin Kevin P. , Haas Barbara K. 
Published: May 2018

Background and Purpose:An instrument to measure wellness behaviors in adolescent females did not appear in the literature. The purpose of this article is to describe the development and evaluation of the Self-Rated Abilities for Health and Practices Scale–Adolescent Version (SRAHP-A).Methods:Initial psychometric testing was conducted with a sample of 265 adolescents and young adults aged 13–24 years. Data collection occurred through paper and pencil surveys.Results:Exploratory factor analysis using maximum likelihood factor extraction method and oblique ration was conducted. A four-factor structure consisting of Exercise, Nutrition, Health Practices, and Well-Being emerged.Conclusions:Initial psychometric testing suggested that it is a valid and reliable measure of wellness behaviors in adolescent females. Further testing is necessary; however, it appears this instrument has the potential to move wellness care for adolescents and young adults forward.
Reducing Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infections: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Brown Cynthia Alicia 
Published: May 2018

Problem:Approximately 50% of antibiotics prescribed are not necessary; nevertheless, in the United States among the many outpatient prescriptions, there are few more widely prescribed than antibiotics. The overuse of antibiotics to treat viral infections has been largely responsible for the emergence of antibiotic resistance.Methods:A quasi-experimental study was conducted among a sample of eight urgent care providers who received the 1-hour Reducing Outpatient Antibiotic Resistance (ROAR) educational intervention on antibiotic overuse and appropriate prescribing. Outcomes measured included provider antibiotic prescribing rates for viral illnesses before and after intervention, prescribing practices among the providers, and provider awareness and beliefs regarding antibiotic prescribing and resistance.Results:The antibiotic prescribing rate decreased from 30% to 20% after intervention, p = .078. Pre-intervention patients had a 3.3 times (p = .001) and post-intervention patients had a 4.2 times (p ≤ .0005) greater likelihood of being prescribed an antibiotic if they were seen by a physician than if they were seen by a nurse practitioner. Within their setting, 87% believed antibiotics are overused, and 99% believed antibiotic resistance is a problem.Discussion:Additional research utilizing the ROAR intervention is necessary to evaluate its effect on antibiotic prescribing in the urgent care setting.
Implementing a Protocol to Improve Self-Care Behaviors in Adult Patients With Heart Failure
Authors: Capilouto Sari , Brewer Erica M. , Crawford Wynne 
Published: May 2018

Background:Heart failure (HF) is a condition that affects millions of Americans and costs $30 billion to treat annually. HF is the cause for frequent hospitalizations. Self-care practices have been found to improve quality of life, decrease hospitalizations, and reduce treatment costs.Participants:Fifteen adult patients with a HF diagnosis ages 18 to 70 voluntarily participated in the implementation of a protocol aimed at improving self-care behaviors in patients with HF in a private cardiology practice located in a southeastern city.Methods:The project was a quality improvement design. A protocol was implemented using resources from the American Heart Association. Monitoring logs were provided to patients to record daily weights, sodium intake, blood pressure, and symptoms. Educational resources included information about medications and a list of valid HF websites. Participants were provided medication organizers and a two-liter container with which to monitor daily fluid intake. The written information and logs were compiled in red folders.Results:Of the 15 participants, there were no hospital admissions or readmissions for HF during the implementation period. Leg and ankle swelling worsened; dyspnea improved; fewer participants felt like a burden to their family; HF knowledge improved.Discussion:The findings indicate the feasibility of implementing the protocol throughout a private practice organization.
REVITALIZATION OF LOCAL WISDOM FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Authors: Hilman Iman , Sunaedi Nedi 
Published: May 2018

Local wisdom that exist nowadays is facing challenge that threaten its preservation, so that it begins to eroded by the development of technology, which has adoption process of innovation and the diffusion of technology adoption. Understanding the local wisdom would be clear that local wisdom becomes important in managing natural resources and conserving environment. The purpose of this research is to revitalize and preserve the local wisdom of the indigenous community at Kampung Kuta, Ciamis Regency, West Java. The benefits of this research will be used for revitalization and preservation of local wisdom and revitalize the values and cultural norms contained in regulating the life of community.The research method and planning that would be applied in this revitalization and preservation of cultural is Participatory Planning and Research (PPR) which emphasize on excavate information through thorough inquiry toward local community. Share with the community, to talk about how to empower local community and furthermore to carry out the useful planning for local community.Design of revitalization and preservation of local wisdom; the establisment of local wisdom group with training and learning program; the management of indigenous group continuously; spread widely local wisdom to its supporter with instilling cultural values and local wisdom as a contain of local wisdom; plan regeneration agent and the supporter of local wisdom as a part of inheritance of culture.Revitalization and preservation of local wisdom in educational environment at Kampung Kuta custom produce : cultural tradition management; help and support for cultural development; promoting and introducing cultural tradition to the outside community.
Keywords: Revitalization, Conservation, Preservation, Local Wisdom, Environmental Education
Cotyledonoid Dissecting Leiomyoma of the Uterus: An Unexpected Diagnosis After Delivery
Authors: Rocha Ana Carolina , Oliveira Mariline , Luís Pedro , Nogueira Madalena 
Published: May 2018

Cotyledonoid dissecting leiomyoma, also known as Sternberg tumor, is a rare benign uterine tumor with a gross and radiological appearance that may suggest the possibility of a malignancy. We report a case of a thirty-eight-year-old female patient who presented with menorrhagia and abdominal pain one month after delivery by cesarean section. An ultrasound scan showed a heterogeneous pelvic mass, near the isthmic region, with 25 x 24 x 23 mm without vascularization so the possibility of placenta accreta could not be excluded. During hysterectomy, we also removed a small grey mass in the right ovary. Microscopic examination revealed a proliferation of a sparsely cellular tissue with extensive hyalinization and coagulative necrosis, composed of spindle shaped muscle cells without cellular atypia or mitoses. The patient is without evidence of recurrence one year and six months post-surgery.
Physical activity values in two-to-seven-year-old children measured by accelerometer over five consecutives 24-hour days
Authors: Gutiérrez-Hervás Ana , Cortés-Castell Ernesto , Juste-Ruíz Mercedes , Palazón-Bru Antonio , Gil-Guillén Vicente , Rizo-Baeza Mercedes 
Published: May 2018

Introduction. Interpretation of accelerometer-derived physical activity in preschool children is confounded by differences in cut-off points.Aim. The purpose of this study was to analyze physical activity in 2-to-7-year-old children to establish reference values for daily activity. Methods. Observational study in children aged 2-7 years, without chronic diseases and whose parents provided informed consent. The main variable was physical activity, measured continuously over 120 hours (three workdays and two weekend days) by accelerometer. Secondary variables were weight status (BMI Z-score) and gender. The relationship between the main variable and secondary variables was determined through the t-test, ANOVA and the Pearson correlation coefficient. A multivariate model was used to obtain the standard deviation of all possible combinations of values, constructing percentiles of normality(x±s and x±2·s).Results. 136 children (35% of municipality children), 54.4% girls. Their weight status distribution was: 25 underweight(18.4%), 35 normal weight(25.7%), 40 overweight(29.4%) and 36 obese(26.5%). The median age was 5.7 years and the mean physical activity was 591.9 counts/minute. The boys undertook more physical activity(p=0.031) and the underweight and normal-weight children undertook more physical activity than the overweight and obese children(p=0.032). There were no significant differences according to age. The multivariate analysis showed significant differences(p<0.001) according to gender and weight status. In boys, physical activity decreased as weight status increased. In contrast, the girls in the extreme BMI groups obtained higher levels of physical activity.Conclusion. The reference values obtained, categorized by gender and weight status, provide clinicians with standardized daily physical activity levels of preschool-age children.
Estudio comparativo de las variables determinantes de la condición física y salud entre jóvenes deportistas y sedentarios del género masculino.
Authors: Siquier Coll Jesús , Collado Martín Yolanda , Pérez Quintero Mario , Bartolomé Sánchez Ignacio , Grijota Pérez Francisco Javier , Sánchez Puente Milagros , Muñoz Marín Diego 
Published: May 2018

Introducción: Hoy en día, la práctica de actividad física durante la adolescencia aporta importantes beneficios físicos-saludables que ayudan a desarrollar un bienestar futuro en años posteriores de la vida.Objetivos: El objetivo del presente estudio comparativo fue evaluar la condición física, composición corporal y capacidad cardiorrespiratoria entre jóvenes deportistas y sedentarios de la Comunidad Autónoma de Extremadura (España).Métodos: 225 sujetos varones, con edades comprendidas entre 12 y 18 años, divididos en 2 grupos: 175 deportistas, a su vez dividido en grupo Aeróbico (AEG), grupo anaeróbico (ANAEG) y grupo de deportes mixtos (MG) y 50 sedentarios (SG) o grupo control. Se les evalúo la capacidad respiratoria (FEV, PEF, CV, MVV) y la composición corporal. También se les realizó el test del escalón de “Forest Service” hallando el VO2max.También se registro la FC (FC) previa al escalón, la FC máxima durante el test y la FC en la recuperación posterior. Así como la presión arterial previa y posterior al test.Resultados: Se hallaron diferencias significativas en la composición corporal, la presión arterial, la FC y la capacidad respiratoria en relación a los deportistas con respecto al grupo control (p<0.05).Conclusiones: La actividad física aporta beneficios en aspectos como la composición corporal, y la función cardiorrespiratoria
Validez del perímetro del cuello como marcador de adiposidad en niños, adolescentes y adultos: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Arias Téllez María José , Sánchez-Delgado Guillermo , Martinez-Tellez Borja , Ruiz Ruiz Jonatan , Soto Johana 
Published: May 2018

El objetivo de la presente revisión sistemática fue revisar la validez del perímetro de cuello como marcador de adiposidad en niños y adolescentes así como en población adulta. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de artículos publicados antes del 30 de junio del 2017, utilizando las bases de datos PubMed y Web of Science. Se buscaron estudios originales, en idioma español o inglés, que analizaran la asociación entre el perímetro de cuello y al menos un marcador de adiposidad. En PubMed se usaron las categorías MeSH (Medical Subject Heading). El criterio de búsqueda utilizado fue: ((“neck circumference” or “neck diameter”) AND ("Body Composition"[Mesh] OR "Anthropometry"[Mesh])). Se repitió la búsqueda en Web of Science. Se identificaron un total de 494 estudios, de los cuales 47 fueron finalmente seleccionados para esta revisión. El 66% de los estudios (16 en niños y adolescentes y 15 en adultos) sólo especifican que existe relación entre perímetro de cuello e indicadores indirectos tales como el índice de masa corporal o la circunferencia de cintura, ratio circunferencia cintura/cadera en niños y adultos. Además se observó que el perímetro del cuello se asocia de forma directa con marcadores de composición corporal medidos mediante métodos de referencia tales como el TAC o el DXA en adultos, mientras que no se encontraron estudios en niños. En conclusión, el perímetro de cuello se asocia a marcadores indirectos de masa grasa total y central en niños y adolescentes, mientras que en adultos el perímetro del cuello se asocia tanto a parámetros de adiposidad medidos con métodos directos como indirectos. Se requieren nuevos estudios con métodos que analicen la asociación entre el perímetro del cuello y composición corporal analizada mediante métodos de referencia, principalmente en niños y adolescentes.
The Readiness of Typical Student in Communication By Using Sign Language in Hearing Impairment Integration Programe
Authors: Mohd Yasin Mohd Hanafi , Thai Liong Kon , Mohd Tahir Nuur Thaqifah 
Published: May 2018

<p>This research is regarding the readiness of typical student in communication by using sign language in Hearing Impairment Integration Programme. There were 60 typical students from a Special Education Integration Programme of secondary school in Malacca were chosen as research respondents. The instrument of the research was a set of questionnaire which consisted of four parts, namely Student’s demography (Part A), Student’s knowledge (Part B), Student’s ability to communicate (Part C) and Student’s interest to communicate (Part D). The questionnaire was adapted from the research of Asnul Dahar and Rabiah's 'The Readiness of Students in Following Vocational Subjects at Jerantut District, Rural Secondary School in Pahang'. Descriptive analysis was used to analysis the data. Mean score was used to determine the level of respondents' perception of each question. The findings showed a positive relationship between typical students towards communication medium by using sign language. Typical students were seen to be interested in communicating using sign language and were willing to attend the Sign Language class if offered.</p>
Enacting Self and Scientific Personas: Models for Women Health Professionals in Dr. S. Josephine Baker’s Fighting for Life
Authors: Rubens Amy 
Published: May 2018

In this essay, I call on scientific persona and autobiographical discourse theory to examine Dr. Sara Josephine Baker’s 1939 autobiography Fighting for Life. Through this framework, I consider how Baker and other U.S. women health professionals conceived of individual identity and collective persona during the early twentieth century. Baker helped to revolutionise well-baby and well-child care in the U.S., and in Fighting for Life, she relates the genesis and evolution of her ground-breaking work. Like her contemporaries, Baker was engaged in the research, practice, teaching, and administration of medicine and public health. Presently, scientific persona has been theorized as a conglomerate of dispositions, practices, and characteristics that are associated with scholar-practitioners of the human and natural sciences; it therefore offers a novel lens for the individual and collective fashioning of women health professionals like Baker whose work traversed disciplines and institutions. By considering how Fighting for Life, as autobiography, facilitates Baker’s conception of self and persona, I show that Baker adopts prevailing personas for women health professionals as well as women working in other fields. At the same time, Baker in her autobiography also emphasizes why and how these models transform in actual practice. Thus, scientific personas tend to emerge as subtle variations of previous forms, while Baker’s autobiography also bears witness to the rise of new personas for women health professionals, as demonstrated by her radical reconfiguration of expert knowledge and scientific motherhood.