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Physical Mechanical Properties of Medical Socks Proposed for Diabetic Foot Syndrome Sampled from the Market
Authors: Darwish Heba , Abdel-Megied Zeinab , Geiheini Adel El 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Diabetic disease and its chronic complications is a public health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. Feet diabetics need private care by using appropriate shoes and socks, to avoid friction, sweating and high temperature. Diabetic socks have to attain an effective thermal comfort and higher appraisal performance. To achieve these conditions, the diabetic socks have to attain comfortable fit, no pressure points or seams on fingers, suitable size, classified as spring-summer or autumn-winter and also to avoid high temperature. The specifications of the diabetic socks sold in the market consist of its material combination, size and chemical treatments. No definite physical mechanical properties of diabetic socks are proposed. Diabetic socks taken from the market, with appropriate price, were evaluated for both thermal and non-thermal properties. The tested samples demonstrate a great variability’s in the fabric construction and properties. By analyzing the tested socks, the proposed values concerning the properties of diabetic socks for summer and winter are introduced. Moreover, relative geometrical mean of thermal comfort properties was proposed for determining a global measure of diabetic sock properties.
Electrospinning – 100 Years of Investigations and Still Open Questions of Web Structure Estimination
Authors: Kleivaitė Virginija , Milašius Rimvydas 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The article presents an overview of electrospinning process development from the first investigations in the field of behaviour of liquids in an electrostatic field to the electrospinning methods and investigations in the 21st century. The article presents the history of electrospinning process development, the main problems that are solved, and also indicates the gaps in the field of standardisation of nanofibrous web structure measurement and estimation. There are a lot of works in which authors analyse influences of various parameters on the electrospinning process or on the structure of electrospun web, whereas the majority of them do not analyse the quality of structure using mathematical criteria. Such a situation leads to different conclusions and makes it impossible to compare various works by different authors. Despite numerous studies in electrospinning, investigations in the electrospun nanofibrous web estimation are not sufficient. Until now, a unique standard method for measuring and estimating the fibre diameter and web porosity has not been developed. The necessity of such a method and standards is obvious, and the lack of such a standard could have a negative influence on the electrospun product introduction into the market.
The Loss of the Great Outdoors: Neither Correlationist Gem nor Kantian Catastrophe
Authors: Lovat Toby 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis article concerns Quentin Meillassoux’s claim that Kant’s revolution is responsible for philosophy’s catastrophic loss of the ‘great outdoors’, of our knowledge of things as they are in themselves. I argue that Meillassoux’s critique of Kant’s ‘weak’ correlationism and his defence of ‘strong’ correlationism are predicated on a fallacious argument (termed ‘the Gem’ by David Stove) and the traditional, but in my view mistaken, metaphysical interpretation of Kant’s transcendental distinction. I draw on Henry Allison’s interpretation of Kant’s idealism to argue that when Kant’s transcendental distinction is understood epistemologically we can avoid the fallacious reasoning underpinning Meillassoux’s argument, and at the very least attenuate his concerns about the ‘Kantian catastrophe’.
Predictors of Improvement in Physical Function in Older Adults in an Evidence-Based Physical Activity Program (EnhanceFitness)
Authors: Fishleder Sarah , Petrescu-Prahova Miruna , Harris Jeffrey R. , Leroux Brian , Bennett Kimberly , Helfrich Christian D. , Kohn Marlana , Hannon Peggy 
Published: July 2018

Background and Purpose:
Declines in strength, flexibility, and balance in older adults can lead to injuries and loss of independence and are particularly common in those of greater age and in worse health. EnhanceFitness (EF) is a nationally disseminated, evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that has been shown to improve function through cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises. This article examines changes in, and predictors of, participant physical function from baseline through 2 program cycles of EF as measured by 3 physical function tests: arm curls, chair stands, and 8-foot up-and-go.

Methods:
We analyzed data on participants who attended at least 2 consecutive 16-week program cycles between January 2005 and June 2016. We ran 3 random-effects linear regression models, 1 for each physical function test, and accounted for missing data and clustering by class site. Independent variables included attendance, demographics, and health status.

Results and Discussion:
A total of 7483 participants completed baseline and 2 sets of follow-up physical function tests. For all 3 physical function tests, participants showed some degree of improved physical function at each follow-up, and greater program attendance predicted clinically significant improvements. Some participants had less improvement: females, those less active at baseline, older than 75 years, not married or partnered, or in fair or poor health, those who had experienced at least 1 fall, and those with a disability.

Conclusion:
EnhanceFitness program providers may need to implement additional measures to support the participants who could benefit most from EF, such as targeting messaging, coordinating with referring providers to emphasize attendance and general activity in specific participants, and offering additional support to groups who show less improvement during classes. The evidence presented here may inform clinical decision making for older adult patients and increase health care provider confidence in EF and similar exercise programs, thereby providing a mechanism to maintain and continue functional gains made in clinical or rehabilitation settings.
Validity and Reliability of Jump Height Measurements Obtained From Nonathletic Populations With the VERT Device
Authors: Manor John , Bunn Jennifer , Bohannon Richard W. 
Published: July 2018

Background and Purpose:
Vertical jump (VJ) is commonly used to assess lower extremity power in athletic populations. A portable device called the VERT has been validated for this population, but not in nonathletic populations. We sought in this study to assess the clinimetric properties of VJ height measurements obtained with the VERT from older and younger nonathletes.

Methods:
Twenty-eight participants (14 older, 14 younger, evenly split between male and female) completed 2 submaximal and 3 maximal VJ trials wearing the VERT during 2 sessions separated by 5 to 9 days. During the first session, their VJ heights were also monitored using motion capture video.

Results:
Analysis revealed concurrent validity of the VERT against motion capture (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC3,1] = 0.826-0.950) and known-groups validity of the VERT based on age and gender (P < .001). Strong parallel reliability against a second VERT device (ICC = 0.992) was demonstrated as was strong test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.968).

Conclusions:
The VERT device provides valid and reliable measures of VJ height in nonathletic populations, including older adults. However, the VERT may not be suitable for recording the low jump heights of some older adults.
The Golf Movement Screen Is Related to Spine Control and X-Factor of the Golf Swing in Low Handicap Golfers
Authors: Gould Zachariah I. , Oliver Jon L. , Lloyd Rhodri S. , Neil Rich , Bull Mark 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Gould, ZI, Oliver, JL, Lloyd, RS, Neil, R, and Bull, M. The golf movement screen is related to spine control and x-factor of the golf swing in low handicap golfers. J Strength Cond Res 35(1): 240–246, 2021—The aim of the study was to investigate the association between the golf movement screen (GMS), x-factor, which is the separation between the upper torso and pelvis rotation, and biomechanical movements of the pelvis, thorax, and spine during the backswing and impact of a golf shot in low handicap golfers. In total, 62 golfers were involved in this study (n = 40 male, n = 22 female); the mean age of the sample was 15.4 ± 2.4 years. For the GMS, all subjects were assessed on their movement ability over a total of 10 different exercises. After a thorough warm-up routine of practice swings, each golfer then performed a single trial for biomechanical analysis. Biomechanical data were collected using an electromagnetic tracking system. Four of the 10 exercises had a significant correlation with x-factor (r = 0.25–0.33; p < 0.05). Four exercises had moderate correlations with spine rotation at the top of backswing. Spine side bend had a significant correlation with 9 of the 10 exercises and total GMS score (r = 0.26–0.53, p < 0.05). Movements of the pelvis and thorax at the top of backswing had minimal associations with the GMS. At impact, trunk inclination, thoracic rotation, and squat had small to moderate significant relationships with biomechanical movements (p < 0.05). Movement competency, as measured by the GMS, is associated with important aspects of swing mechanics. In particular, golfers who achieve better scores in the GMS have better spine control and can create a greater x-factor during the golf swing.
Identifying Contextual Influences on Training Load: An Example in Professional Rugby Union
Authors: Dalton-Barron Nicholas E. , McLaren Shaun J. , Black Christopher J. , Gray Michael , Jones Ben , Roe Gregory 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Dalton-Barron, NE, McLaren, SJ, Black, CJ, Gray, M, Jones, B, and Roe, G. Identifying contextual influences on training load: an example in professional rugby union. J Strength Cond Res 35(2): 503–511, 2021—We aimed to investigate the contextual factors influencing training load (TL), as determined by session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE-TL), accumulated within a match-to-match microcycle in rugby union players. Session rating of perceived exertion-TL data were collected daily from 35 professional rugby union players from the same team in the English Championship over the course of an in-season period. Players were split by positional groups (backs and forwards) and sRPE-TL data were categorized as: field-based on-feet sRPE-TL (sRPEField-TL), gym-based sRPE-TL (sRPEGym-TL), and the total summation of both (sRPETotal-TL). Three 2-level linear mixed models were built for each dependent variable in each positional group, with magnitude-based inferences applied. Long between-match recovery cycles (≥7 days) resulted in very likely to almost certainly small to moderate increases in sRPE-TL for all modalities and positions (fixed effect [mean range] = 28.5%–42.0%), apart from sRPEField-TL for forwards. For backs, there was a very likely small decrease in sRPEField-TL as the season progressed (−16.7% per trimester). Losing the last league match was associated with very likely and almost certainly small decreases in sRPETotal-TL and sRPEGym-TL for backs (−20.7% and −36.4%, respectively). Losing the last match in any competition resulted in a very likely small increase in sRPEField-TL (21.2%) and a possibly small decrease sRPEGym-TL (−18.5%) for backs—with a likely smaller sRPEGym-TL for forwards (−33.4%). The strength of the upcoming opposition had no effect on sRPE-TL. Our findings highlight some of the multifactorial contextual factors that must be considered when planning and evaluating training microcycles.
Match Demands of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Soccer
Authors: Curtis Ryan M. , Huggins Robert A. , Looney David P. , West Chris A. , Fortunati Andrea , Fontaine Garrett J. , Casa Douglas J. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Curtis, RM, Huggins, RA, Looney, DP, West, CA, Fortunati, A, Fontaine, GJ, and Casa, DJ. Match demands of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer. J Strength Cond Res 32(10): 2907–2917, 2018—This study aimed to profile positional movement characteristics of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I male soccer players. Eighteen Division I male soccer players were monitored using global positioning systems, inertial movement, and heart rate (HR) technology during 24 matches over a full competitive season (N = 235 observations). Positional groups were classified as either a forward (F), center midfielder (CM), wide midfielder (WM), or defender (D). Movement was profiled by locomotor (walking [0–7.19 km·h−1], jogging [7.20–14.39 km·h−1], running [14.40–21.59 km·h−1], and sprinting [>21.6 km·h−1]), and acceleration/deceleration characteristics (low intensity [0–1.99 m·s2], moderate intensity [2–3.99 m·s2], and high intensity [>4 m·s2]). Players averaged distances of 9,367 ± 2,149 m per match at speeds of 91 ± 20 m·min−1 and physiological intensities of 78 ± 8 %HRmax. Center midfielder demonstrated the highest average speeds (97 ± 20 m·min−1) and covered the most distance (9,941 ± 2,140 m). Wide midfielder accumulated the most sprint distance (391 ± 145 m) and high-intensity accelerations (129 ± 30 n)/decelerations (96 ± 24 n). Several practically meaningful differences exist between positions for internal and external load metrics. Match loads seen in NCAA Division I soccer vary from reports of professional soccer; however, the effects of match regulation, structure, and congestion, which are unique to NCAA soccer, require further investigation. Physical and physiological load monitoring of NCAA soccer may aid coaches and practitioners in the periodization of training programs leading up to and during a competitive soccer season. These data speak to the necessity for examining both internal and external loads by position.
A integração do imigrante no Brasil em uma perspectiva comparada com Canadá: o caso dos haitianos
Authors: De Moraes Isaías Albertin , De Aguiar Mônica Heinzelmann Portella 
Published: July 2018

A pesquisa, a partir dos desafios que a recente imigração de haitianos impôs ao Brasil, buscou investigar a atual política pública de integração do imigrante no país em uma perspectiva comparada com o Canadá. O estudo tem como método de análise a Política Comparada e como objetivo de metodologia a pesquisa exploratória. O artigo é dividido em duas seções, a primeira apresenta a política de imigração brasileira e a segunda a canadense, sendo feitas comparações entre ambas na segunda parte e nas considerações finais.
Eficiência de coagulantes na remoção de manganês
Authors: Lopes Bruno , Andreazza Robson , HEYLMANN Kelly , Veigas Diego , Ferreira Rodrigo , Quadro Maurízio 
Published: July 2018

O Mn, se consumido em altas concentrações pela população, pode acarretar problemas de saúde, principalmente pela ingestão de água potável. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficiência da remoção dos íons de Manganês na água bruta com a adição de diferentes coagulantes e concentrações de íons Mn na água bruta. Foram utilizadas diferentes concentrações de Mn, de 2 à 6 mg L-1, e avaliado três diferentes coagulantes: Sulfato de Alumínio, Tanino e Policloreto de Alumínio, para o tratamento de água. Os resultados demonstraram que os coagulantes Tanino e Policloreto de Alumínio apresentaram os melhores potenciais de remoção do Mn, sendo a maior eficiência apresentada para o coagulante Tanino na água bruta sem adição de Mn, e para a água bruta com adição de 2 mg L-1 de Mn. O coagulante Policloreto de Alumínio obteve a maior eficiência apenas para a água bruta com adição de 6mg L-1 de Mn. O Sulfato de Alumínio apresentou os piores índices de remoção. Em situação de maior concentração de íons de Mn na água bruta da região, o coagulante mais eficiente para a remoção do Mn é o Policloreto de Alumínio.
ALTERNATIVA PARA CONTROLE DE PLANTAS DANINHAS POR MEIO DE CAPINA ELÉTRICA EM SISTEMAS SILVICULTURAIS
Authors: Medauar Caique Carvalho , Galvão Ícaro Monteiro , Carvalho Luis Carlos Cirilo , Silva Samuel De Assis 
Published: July 2018

Com este trabalho se objetivou argumentar o uso da tecnologia de capina elétrica para dessecação e/ou controle de plantas daninhas no sistema de silvicultura, auxiliando nas medidas para conservações do meio ambiente como alternativa ecológica. A revisãodestaca a tecnologia de aplicação atual na silvicultura, os principais métodos de combate às plantas daninhas, até chegar ao funcionamento da capina elétrica. Foram relatadas as principais características, funcionamento e algumas hipóteses para inserção ou não do equipamento para a silvicultura.A atividade da capina elétrica na silvicultura em determinada região e época do ano é inviável em relação a critérios técnicos e ecológicos, devido aos riscos de incêndios quando se tem muita matéria seca sobre o solo.
Aqua Zumba versus Aqua Jogging: Comparative effects on health parameters among obese middle age women
Authors: Md Yusof Sarina , Shari Maisarah , Mohd Idris Norizzati , Raja Hussain Raja Nurul Jannat 
Published: July 2018

Background:Obesity is major contributor to diseases and mortality. Constant weight loss significantly reverses the diseases related to obesityand prolonged human life expectancy. Limited scientific evidence comparing the effectiveness between Aqua Zumba® Fitness program and aqua jog in obese women. Thus, the purpose of this study was to compare the effects between 12 weeks of Aqua Zumba® Fitness and aqua jog on health parameters among middle-age women.Methods:A total of sixty previously sedentary obese women (BMI >30 kg/m2), aged 40-59 years old were randomized to either Aqua Zumba® Fitness (AZ, n=20), aqua jog (AJ, n=20) or control group (C, n=20). Exercise groups were involved in 12-weeks of different aqua exercise programmes, 3 times per week, 60 minutes per session, with the intensity of 50-75% of maximum heart rate. Body mass (BM), lean mass (LM), body fat percentage (BF%), abdominal fat (WC), upper and lower body strength (UBS and LBS), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and flexibility were measured at baseline (week-0) and post-exercise intervention (week-13). Result:Both trained groups demonstrated significant changes (p<0.05) in all selected health parameters following 12 weeks of exercise programmes. However, this study found that AZ group produced significant superior change on the improvement of LM, WC, UBS and LBS (P<0.05) compared to AJ group. Conclusion: As a result, Aqua Zumba® Fitness elicits better improvement on health among obese middle-age women compared aqua jog.
Follicular thyroid lesions: is there a discriminatory potential in the computerized nuclear analysis?
Authors: Valentim Flávia O , Coelho Bárbara P , Miot Hélio A , Hayashi Caroline Y , Jaune Danilo T A , Oliveira Cristiano C , Marques Mariângela E A , Tagliarini José Vicente , Castilho Emanuel C , Soares Paula , Mazeto Gláucia M F S 
Published: July 2018

Background
Computerized image analysis seems to represent a promising diagnostic possibility for thyroid tumors. Our aim was to evaluate the discriminatory diagnostic efficiency of computerized image analysis of cell nuclei from histological materials of follicular tumors.

Methods
We studied paraffin-embedded materials from 42 follicular adenomas (FA), 47 follicular variants of papillary carcinomas (FVPC) and 20 follicular carcinomas (FC) by the software ImageJ. Based on the nuclear morphometry and chromatin texture, the samples were classified as FA, FC or FVPC using the Classification and Regression Trees method.

Results
We observed high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity rates (FVPC: 89.4% and 100%; FC: 95.0% and 92.1%; FA: 90.5 and 95.5%, respectively). When the tumors were compared by pairs (FC vs FA, FVPC vs FA), 100% of the cases were classified correctly.

Conclusion
The computerized image analysis of nuclear features showed to be a useful diagnostic support tool for the histological differentiation between follicular adenomas, follicular variants of papillary carcinomas and follicular carcinomas.
MRI texture analysis as a predictor of tumor recurrence or progression in patients with clinically non-functioning pituitary adenomas
Authors: Galm Brandon P , Martinez-Salazar E Leonardo , Swearingen Brooke , Torriani Martin , Klibanski Anne , Bredella Miriam A , Tritos Nicholas A 
Published: July 2018

Background
There are limited predictors of prognosis in patients with clinically non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs). We hypothesized that MRI texture analysis may predict tumor recurrence or progression in patients with NFPAs undergoing transsphenoidal pituitary surgery (TSS).

Objective
To characterize texture parameters on preoperative MRI examinations in patients with NFPAs in relation to prognosis.

Methods
Retrospective study of patients with NFPAs who underwent TSS at our institution between 2009 and 2010. Clinical, radiological and histopathological data were extracted from electronic medical records. MRI texture analysis was performed on coronal T1-weighted non-enhanced MR images using ImageJ (NIH). MRI texture parameters were used to predict tumor recurrence or progression. Both logistic regression and Cox proportional hazard analyses were conducted to adjust for potential confounders.

Results
Data on 78 patients were analyzed. On both crude and multivariable-adjusted analyses, mean, median, mode, minimum and maximum pixel intensity were associated with the risk of pituitary tumor recurrence or progression after TSS. Patients whose tumor mean pixel intensity was above the median for the population had a hazard ratio of 0.44 (95% CI: 0.21–0.94, P = 0.034) for recurrence or progression in comparison with tumors below the median.

Conclusions
Our data suggest that MRI texture analysis can predict the risk of tumor recurrence or progression in patients with NFPAs.
Anexo 1- Uso de las plantas por comunidades campesinas en la ruralidad de Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Authors: Pérez Darío , Matíz-Guerra Laura Catalina 
Published: July 2018

Base de datos con información de cada sabedor considerando nombres comunes, nombre científico, familias botánicas, usos, origen de la especie, hábitat, número de ejemplar de herbario y categorías de usos atribuidas.*Documento principal: https://doi.org/10.15446/caldasia.v39n1.59932
Teoría y práctica del cuento en Hispanoamérica: El caso de Horacio Quiroga (1)
Authors: González Picado Jézer 
Published: July 2018

Horacio Quiroga nace en Salto (Uruguay) el 31 de diciembre de 1978. Empieza a publicar prosa y verso en las revistas uruguayas. Entre 1899 y 1900, funda y dirige una revista literaria: Revista de Salto, a través de la cual pretende imponer el modernismo como escuela poética.
<i>El arpa y la sombra</i> en la poética de Carpentier
Authors: Santander Carlos 
Published: July 2018

Hay antes que nada en Carpentier un arte de intitular. Los títulos de sus cuentos y novelas provocan, incitan, intrigan, cuando no desconciertan. Se puede pensar, por ejemplo, en El siglo de las luces, que irritaba a los editores porque sugería más la densidad de un tratado histórico que el placer que ofrece una buena novela.
Las lenguas dorasque y changuena y sus relaciones genealógicas (1)
Authors: Constenla Umaña Adolfo 
Published: July 2018

Los dorasques y los chánguenas fueron dos grupos indígenas importantes del occidente de Panamá. La "nación Dorasque-Changuina, en los tiempos de la conquista, tenía su residencia y asiento principal detrás del Volcán de Chiriquí... en las altísimas sierras de Chiriqui y de la Talamanca.
Observaciones sobre la tipología de la lengua chorotega o mangue
Authors: Quirós Rodríguez Juan Santiago 
Published: July 2018

El chorotega o mangue, perteneciente a la familia de lenguas otomangues, se habló en las regiones limítrofes occidentales de Nicaragua y de Costa Rica, hasta mediados del siglo XIX. De él conservo un vocabulario de 674 términos y una fraseología de 79 oraciones, recopilados en fechas diferentes.