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Impact of Sexual and Nonsexual Assault on Secondary Victims
Authors: Davis Rob , Taylor Bruce , Bench Sarah 
Published: September 2018

Much information has been collected on the effects of crime upon victims. Experts have spoken as well about the ripple effects of crime on those close to victims. To date, however, little empirical data are available to assess the impact of crime upon “secondary victims.” Our research looks at the effects of crime on a sample of persons named by victims of sexual and nonsexual assault as their primary significant others (SOs). We found that distress experienced by SOs did not vary according to victim distress or according to whether the crime was a sexual or nonsexual assault. Female SOs, however, experienced greater fear of crime than male SOs. High levels of SO distress did not interfere with the ability of SOs to lend supportive actions, but were associated with higher levels of SO unsupportive behavior. Higher levels of unsupportive behavior were also more likely among SOs of sexual assault victims than among SOs of nonsexual assault victims. Clinical implications of the findings are discussed.
Partner Homicide-Suicide Involving Female Homicide Victims: A Population- Based Study in North Carolina, 1988–1992
Authors: Morton Emma , Runyan Carol W. , Moracco Kathryn E. , Butts John 
Published: September 2018

Homicide-suicide is a form of fatal violence in which an individual commits homicide and subsequently kills him- or herself. One hundred and sixteen homicide-suicide events involving 119 female homicide victims in North Carolina from 1988-1992 were identified through state medical examiner files. Case files were reviewed retrospectively to identify event characteristics, precursors, and typologies. In 86% of cases the perpetrator was the current or former partner of the victim. During the study period, 24% of men who killed their female partners in North Carolina subsequently committed suicide and another 3% attempted suicide but survived. Victim separation from the perpetrator was the most prevalent precursor (41%), followed by a history of domestic violence (29%). In nearly half of the cases with a history of domestic violence, the victim had previously sought protection from the perpetrator in the form of an arrest warrant, restraining order, or intervention by a law enforcement officer. Children of the victim (and/or perpetrator) witnessed the homicide-suicide, were in the immediate vicinity, found their parents’ bodies, or were killed, in 43% of cases. The prevalence of separation and domestic violence suggests several potential points of intervention, including stronger domestic violence legislation. Future research should place priority on assessing the impact of partner homicidesuicides on the families in which they occur. Such studies are essential for the informed development of preventive and therapeutic interventions for the families of both the victims and perpetrators of these fatal events. In addition, research focused on assisting men in coping with issues of control and separation is needed.
Women Who Sexually Abuse Children
Authors: Faller Kathleen C. 
Published: September 2018

This article describes a clinical sample of 40 women who sexually abused 63 children. Sixty percent of the female perpetrators victimized two or more children. Almost three-fourths of these women sexually maltreated children in polyincestuous family situations. More than four-fifths were mothers to at least one of their victims. The most common form of sexual activity was group sex; the next most common was fondling. The mean age of these women was a little over 26; they were poor and poorly educated. Their victims were also young, having a mean age of 6.4 years at the time the case was identified. About two-thirds of the victims were female and one-third were male. Female perpetrators evidenced marked difficulties in psychological and social functioning. About half had mental problems, both retardation and psychotic illness. More than half had chemical dependency problems, and close to three-fourths had maltreated their victims in other ways in addition to the sexual abuse.
Self-Punitive Habit Syndrome: A Theoretical Model and Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Strategy
Authors: Johnson Glenn M. 
Published: September 2018

This article proposes a model of a cognitive-behavioral disorder that is manifested by a neurotic tendency to rely on self-punishment strategies to motivate and correct one’s own behavior rather than using insight into its causes and elements. The individual suffering from this disorder appears generally hostile, overdemanding, and unhappy; feels out of control; and verbalizes a sense of deserving to experience difficulties in life. In the extreme, this syndrome might be related to a long-standing inability or unwillingness to enter into intimate social relationships. Its maintenance can be described within a framework of simple behavioral realities. The syndrome is subtle and essentially cognitive and, therefore, covert, and its presence and effects can go unrecognized within the context of more overt pathologies. Three brief case examples are presented, and a set of cognitive-behavioral interventions is described that has had promising results with individuals exhibiting this syndrome. Implications for possible future research are briefly discussed.
Cognitive Group Therapy for Paranoid Schizophrenics: Applying Cognitive Dissonance
Authors: Levine Joseph , Barak Yoram , Granek Ilana 
Published: September 2018

Psychotherapy with paranoid schizophrenics is a hard and often unrewarding task. Individual and group therapies are usually supportive only and are not aimed at changing the paranoid mode of thinking. Although cognitive therapy has been applied in schizophrenic patients, it has not gained wide acceptance. Cognitive dissonance postulates that individuals experience discomfort and tension when holding two dissonant beliefs simultaneously. We here present the group therapy of six schizophrenic paranoids treated by modified cognitive group therapy implementing cognitive dissonance as the vector of change. A control group of six age- and sex-matched paranoid schizophrenics was treated by supportive group therapy. Analysis of the results, using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), during therapy and at follow-up of 4 weeks demonstrates statistically significant improvement in total PANSS score as well as in the positive symptoms subscale.
A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Panic Disorder in a Woman With a History of Incest: A Case Study
Authors: Oestrich Irene H. 
Published: September 2018

This case study is of particular interest because it highlights phenomena that behavior therapists have not described until recently. Such phenomena are regarded as important to an understanding and appreciation of the holistic and complex functioning of human beings. Michael Mahoney and other cognitive therapists (Eelen & Fontaine, 1986, Mahoney, 1980, Mahoney, 1986) have brought our attention to the unconscious processes, psychological self-focus, dynamic conflicts and childhood experiences that may be essential issues in therapy. These personal processes may be very important in coping with anxiety, especially anxiety that derives from early stages of development. The description of this case is an attempt to show how cognitive-behavioral techniques can lead to disclosure in psychotherapy and help a client who suffers from panic attacks. The case study describes how a 47-year-old, married woman, Laura, a victim of incest in early childhood, was helped through cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. The intense experiences of encroachment and invasion involved in incest are described, together with a demonstration of how cognitive methods are useful in uncovering tacit or unconscious processes. Methods used are in essence similar to well- known treatment procedures with clients suffering from panic attacks (Hawton, Salkovskis, Kirk, & Clark, 1989). In addition, the highly damaging phenomenon of incest in this case involves obstacles of resistance and brings us into deeper levels of interpretation and understanding.
Risk Knowledge and Awareness of Coronary Heart Disease, and Health Promotion Behaviors Among Adults in Oman
Authors: Ammouri Ali Ahmad , Abu Raddaha Ahmad H. , Tailakh Ayman , Kamanyire Joy , Achora Susan , Isac Chandrani 
Published: September 2018

Background and Purpose:The purpose of this study was to assess the relationships between an individual’s characteristics and experiences (age, gender, level of education, income, and employment), knowledge of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors, perception of health status, awareness of CHD, and health promotion behaviors among adult Omanis.Methods:Using Pender’s health promotion model, a cross-sectional and correlational survey design was employed. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 180 participants in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Descriptive and multivariate linear regression analyses were employed.Results:Increasing age was associated with high levels of awareness about CHD. Participants who were employed and knowledgeable about CHD risk factors were more likely to have lower perceptions of health. The regression model showed that knowledge of CHD risk factors and awareness of CHD had positive associations with health promotion behaviors. Meanwhile, employed participants had lower health promotion behaviors scores.Implications for Practice:Interventions to increase health promotion behaviors should include application of behavioral change strategies that are suitable for age and employment status. The strategies must focus on providing information to enhance knowledge and awareness about CHD.
Using the QUAIT Model to Effectively Teach Research Methods Curriculum to Master’s-Level Students
Authors: Hamilton Nancy J. , Gitchel Dent 
Published: September 2018

Purpose:To apply Slavin’s model of effective instruction to teaching research methods to master’s-level students.Methods:Barriers to the scientist–practitioner model (student research experience, confidence, and utility value pertaining to research methods as well as faculty research and pedagogical incompetencies) are discussed.Results:The barriers listed earlier are ameliorated by Slavin’s 4 elements of competent instruction (quality of instruction, appropriate level of instruction, incentive, and time).Conclusions:For each component and barrier listed earlier, practical steps are discussed for how to ensure effective teaching for faculty teaching research methods to master’s-level students.
Pengaruh Rasio Profitabilitas terhadap Harga Saham di JII (Studi Kasus pada PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, TBK Periode 2011-2015)
Authors: M Puti Aulia 
Published: September 2018

Penelitian ini berjudul “Pengaruh Rasio Profitabilitas terhadap Harga Saham di JII (Studi Kasus pada PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, TBK Periode 2011-2015)”. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengaruh Return On Asset (ROA) dan Return On Equity (ROE) secara parsial terhadap harga saham di JII (studi kasus pada PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, Tbk Periode 2011-2015) dan untuk mengetahui pengaruhReturn On Asset (ROA) dan Return On Equity (ROE) secara simultan terhadap harga saham di JII (studi kasus pada PT. Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur, Tbk periode 2011-2015). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kausal, penelitian kausal merupakan bentuk penelitian yang sifatnya sebab-akibat, artinya keadaan satu variabel disebabkan atau ditentukan oleh keadaan satu atau lebih variabel lain. Penelitian kausal akan menghasilkan data dalam bentuk angka sehingga data dianalisis dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa variabel-variabel independen ROA dan ROE secara simultan mempengaruhi variabel dependen yaitu harga saham di Jakarta Islamic Index (JII). Hal ini ditunjukkan bahwa nilai F test (Fhitung) sebesar 17,946 dengan signifikan 0,000 atau Fhitung > Ftabel (17,946 > 3,59). Variabel-variabel independen ROA dan ROE secara parsial masing-masing mempunyai pengaruh sebagai berikut: Return On Assets (ROA) memberikan pengaruh positif terhadapa harga saham dalam Jakarta Islamic Index (JII)yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai t test (thitung) sebesar -5,989 dengan tingkat signifikan sebesar 0,000 (dibawah 0,05) atau thitung < ttabel ( -5,989 < -2,10092) dan Return On Equity (ROE) memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap harga saham dalam Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) yang ditunjukkan oleh nilai t test (thitung) sebesar 5,867 dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,000 (di bawah 0,05) atau thitung> t tabel (5,867 > 2,10092).
Aplicación de la regresión cuantílica para predecir el volumen fustal: Estudio de caso
Authors: Antúnez Pablo 
Published: September 2018

En la estimación del volumen fustal de los árboles, es deseable contar con herramientas matemáticas precisas en las que se incorpore la menor cantidad de insumos para un control adecuado de la extracción de madera en rollo de un bosque bajo aprovechamiento. El objetivo fue examinar si la regresión cuantílica puede predecir con mayor precisión el volumen fustal de Pinus patula Schl. et Cham. que las técnicas convencionales, usando el diámetro normal como predictor. Se usaron datos de 148 árboles dominantes y codominantes para generar tres rectas de regresión cuantílica. El ajuste y aplicación de la regresión propuesta se comparó con la obtenida con el modelo exponencial de Berkhout con ajuste por mínimos cuadrados no lineales. Los resultados sugieren que esta técnica mejora la predicción volumétrica de los árboles al generar rectas en distintos segmentos de la distribución condicional, permitiendo una reducción significativa del error de predicción para los datos alejados de la media aritmética.
Tolerancia a sequía y calor en arroz (Oryza sativa)
Authors: López-Hernández Monica Beatriz , López-Castañeda Cándido , Kohashi-Shibata Josué Kohashi-Shibata , Miranda-Colín Salvador , Barrios-Gómez Edwin Javier , Martínez-Rueda Carlos Gustavo 
Published: September 2018

El objetivo fue determinar la respuesta de genotipos de arroz (Oryza sativa) a la sequía. Se evaluó la tem- peratura del dosel vegetal (Tc) en emergencia de panícula (EP), oración (F) y en el llenado del grano (PLG), además del efecto de la Tc en el rendimiento de grano (RG) y sus componentes bajo riego (R) y sequía (S). El experimento se realizó en el Campo Experimental Zacatepec del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias. Se evaluaron ocho líneas F6 del Fondo Latinoamericano para Arroz de Riego (FLAR) y la variedad nacional El Silverio, bajo un diseño de bloques completos con tres repeticiones en riego y sequía. La siembra se realizó a densidad de 100 kg ha−1 con dosis de fertilización de 180-40-40 de N, P, K, respecitvamente. La Tc en S fue mayor que en R, también se relacionó de forma negativa con el índice de productividad media (IPM) y el índice de tolerancia a sequía (ITS); las líneas con baja Tc tienen mayor productividad y tolerancia a la sequía. La Tc redujo el RG, biomasa, panículas m2, granos m2, granos/panícula y peso de mil granos en un 25, 12, 13, 15, 9.6 y 7% por cada 1 ◦C de incremento en la Tc en R y S. La sequía aumentó la Tc y disminuyó el rendimiento y sus componentes; las líneas con baja Tc redujeron menos su rendimiento y fueron más productivas, y tolerantes a la sequía.
Introspecção em Hannah Arendt
Authors: Silva Ricardo George De Araújo 
Published: September 2018

O tema da introspecção aparece em A condição humana (1958) no último capítulo. Nessa oportunidade, Arendt discorre sobre a introspecção e a perda do senso comum. Nesse contexto, entendemos a perda do senso comum como a perda do sentido compartilhado ou, em outras palavras, como o esvaziamento do mundo. Quando a introspecção se torna uma característica do indivíduo pautada nesse movimento de voltar-se a si, o que está em jogo é o mundo. Ou seja, implica na perda do que nos faz políticos, se perde a pluralidade. Rahel Varnhagen foi, em nosso entendimento, a maior expressão dessa introspecção trabalhada por Hannah Arendt. Segundo Arendt, em Rahel, a realidade é subsumida no recôndito da “alma” e, em resguardo, já não deseja o mundo. Assim, fica a questão: é possível constituir vida pública enquanto vida política pautada na introspecção? Tomamos como aporte bibliográfico as obras A condição humana (1958) e Rahel Varnhagen (1957). Elegemos como metodologia a exegese textual.
Novel Diagnostic Biomarkers of Prostate Cancer: An Update
Authors: Anceschi Umberto , Tuderti Gabriele , Lugnani Franco , Biava Pier Mario , Malossini Gianni , Luciani Lorenzo , Cai Tommaso , Marsiliani Davide , Filianoti Alessio , Mattevi Daniele , Costantini Manuela , Misuraca Leonardo , Simone Giuseppe 
Published: September 2018

Objective:In recent years, several biomarkers alternative to standard prostate specific antigen (PSA) for prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis have become available. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the current knowledge about alternative serum and urinary biomarkers for the diagnosis of PCa.Material and Methods:A research was conducted in Medline, restricted to English language articles published between December 2014 and June 2018 with the aim to update previously published series on PCa biomarkers. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) criteria were used for selecting studies with the lowest risk of bias.Results:Emerging role and actual controversies on serum and urine alternative biomarkers to standard PSA for PCa diagnosis, staging and prognosis assessment, such as prostate health index (PHI), PCA3, ConfirmMDx, Aberrant PSA glycosylation, MiPS, miRNAs are critically presented in the current review.Conclusion:Although the use of several biomarkers has been recommended or questioned by different international guidelines, larger prospective randomized studies are still necessary to validate their efficacy in PCa detection, discrimination, prognosis and treatment effectiveness. To date, only PHI and 4Kscore have shown clinical relevance for discriminating more aggressive PCa. Furthermore, a new grading classification based on molecular features relevant for PCa risk-stratification and tailoring treatment is still needed.
Structural Characterization of Gallbladder Stones Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction
Authors: Almarshad Hassan A. , Badawy Sayed M. , Alsharari Abdalkarem F. 
Published: September 2018

Aim and Objective:
Formation of the gallbladder stones is a common disease and a major
health problem. The present study aimed to identify the structures of the most common types of
gallbladder stones using X-ray spectroscopic techniques, which provide information about the
process of stone formation.

Material and Method:
Phase and elemental compositions of pure cholesterol and mixed gallstones
removed from gallbladders of patients were studied using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
combined with scanning electron microscopy analysis and X-ray diffraction.

Results:
The crystal structures of gallstones which coincide with standard patterns were confirmed
by X-ray diffraction. Plate-like cholesterol crystals with laminar shaped and thin layered structures
were clearly observed for gallstone of pure cholesterol by scanning electron microscopy; it also
revealed different morphologies from mixed cholesterol stones. Elemental analysis of pure
cholesterol and mixed gallstones using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed the different
formation processes of the different types of gallstones.

Conclusion:
The method of fast and reliable X-ray spectroscopic techniques has numerous
advantages over the traditional chemical analysis and other analytical techniques. The results also
revealed that the X-ray spectroscopy technique is a promising technique that can aid in
understanding the pathogenesis of gallstone disease.
Recent Trends in Fast Liquid Chromatography for Pharmaceutical Analysis
Authors: Memon Najma , Qureshi Tahira , Bhanger Muhammad Iqbal , Malik Muhammad Imran 
Published: September 2018

Background:
Liquid chromatography is the workhorse of analytical laboratories of pharmaceutical
companies for analysis of bulk drug materials, intermediates, drug products, impurities and
degradation products. This efficient technique is impeded by its long and tedious analysis procedures.
Continuous efforts of scientists to reduce the analysis time resulted in the development of three different
approaches namely, HTLC, chromatography using monolithic columns and UHPLC.

Methods:
Modern column technology and advances in chromatographic stationary phase including
silica-based monolithic columns and reduction in particle and column size (UHPLC) have not only
revolutionized the separation power of chromatographic analysis but also have remarkably reduced the
analysis time. Automated ultra high-performance chromatographic systems equipped with state-ofthe-
art software and detection systems have now spawned a new field of analysis, termed as Fast Liquid
Chromatography (FLC). The chromatographic approaches that can be included in FLC are hightemperature
liquid chromatography, chromatography using monolithic column, and ultrahigh performance
liquid chromatography.

Results:
This review summarizes the progress of FLC in pharmaceutical analysis during the period
from year 2008 to 2017 focusing on detecting pharmaceutical drugs in various matrices, characterizing
active compounds of natural products, and drug metabolites. High temperature, change in the mobile
phase, use of monolithic columns, new non-porous, semi-porous and fully porous reduced particle size
of/less than 3μm packed columns technology with high-pressure pumps have been extensively studied
and successively applied to real samples. These factors revolutionized the fast high-performance separations.

Conclusion:
Taking into account the recent development in fast liquid chromatography approaches,
future trends can be clearly predicated. UHPLC must be the most popular approach followed by the
use of monolithic columns. Use of high temperatures during analysis is not a feasible approach especially
for pharmaceutical analysis due to thermosensitive nature of analytes.
Determination of Probiotic Abilities and Lactic Acid Content of Pediococcus acidilactici
Authors: Kiymaci Merve Eylul , Gumustas Mehmet , Altanlar Nurten , Akin Ahmet , Zenciroglu Aysegul , Ozkan Sibel A. 
Published: September 2018

Background:Probiotics are living microorganisms that have a healthy influence on a host.Objective:The aim of this study was to isolate a probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici strain from newborn faeces and develop and optimize a selective high-performance liquid chromatography method for the determination and validation of its lactic acid content and also evaluate some probiotic characteristics.Methods:Isolated strains were identified by the API 50 CH system and 16S rDNA gene sequence analysis and tested for antibiotic susceptibility, bile salt tolerance, low pH resistance, proteolytic, haemolytic activity, as well as the production of bacteriocin, hydrogen peroxide, and lactic acid. Antimicrobial activity of selected strain against standard test microorganisms was determined by the spot lawn method and the quantitation of lactic acid was carried out by high-performance liquid chromatography on a Rezex ROA organic acid (300x7.8 mm) analytical column.Results:P. acidilactici M7 strain was evaluated as a potential probiotic due to its ability to survive at low pH values or in the presence of pepsin, pancreatin, and bile salts. The lactic acid amount of strain was found in the range between 5.59-5.94 mg mL-1 by HPLC. M7 strain was also found to be resistant to vancomycin, had no bacteriocin, and hydrogen peroxide production and was able to inhibit the growth of P. aeruginosa and E. faecalis by its lactic acid content.Conclusion:This study explains a simple, selective, and fully validated procedure for the determination of lactic acid from probiotic bacteria.