bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Resultados de la cirugía de mínimamente invasiva y la cirugía abierta tipo scarf para la corrección del hallux valgus moderado y severo. Estudio observacional retrospectivo. [Results of minimally invasive surgery versus scarf osteotomy for correcting moderate and severe hallux valgus. Retrospective observational study].
Authors: Suárez Zarrate Jessica Andrea , Pachon Parrado Claudia Marcela , Reyes Copello José Francisco , Larota Carlos Octavio , Mendoza Doris Ellianne , Uribe Medina Jorge Enrique , Morales Murillo Juan Carlos , Rodríguez Serna Sebastián 
Published: November 2018

Introducción: Cuando el dolor asociado a deformidad en hallux valgus es el principal síntoma y el tratamiento conservador no es eficaz, está indicada la cirugía. El objetivo de este artículo fue evaluar nuestra experiencia con la técnica mínimamente invasiva y la osteotomía tipo scarf, mediante la escala AOFAS, radiografías con la corrección del ángulo intermetatarsiano, el ángulo metatarsofalángico, la escala Regnauld y los criterios de Reynolds.Materiales y Métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo de tipo cohorte retrospectiva. Se incluyeron los pies operados mediante las técnicas mínimamente invasiva y tipo scarf. Se revisaron los datos clínicos preoperatorios, y a los 3 y 6 meses de la cirugía, sobre funcionalidad, hallazgos imagenológicos de tres ángulos, y las clasificaciones de Reynolds y Regnauld.Resultados: Se incluyeron 123 pacientes en quienes se realizaron 150 procedimientos: cirugía mínimamente invasiva (44,7%) y tipo scarf (55,3%). La mediana de edad era de 56 años (RIC 42-61), el 88,6% eran mujeres. No hubo diferencias entre el preoperatorio inmediato, y a los 3 y 6 meses para el ángulo intermetatarsiano entre las dos técnicas; sin embargo, el ángulo metatarsofalángico se corrigió (p <0,001) y el puntaje AOFAS fue mejor a los 3 meses con la cirugía mínimamente invasiva (p <0,001).Conclusiones: Ambas técnicas corrigen la deformidad a valores normales. Con la técnica mínimamente invasiva, la corrección fue mayor y el puntaje AOFAS resultó mejor. La incidencia de complicaciones agudas fue similar. Se necesitan ensayos clínicos sobre este tema para confirmar los hallazgos de este estudio.
The ‘Armed Thaw’: Cultural War under Peaceful Coexistence A Comparative Study between the 1950s and Today
Authors: Auclert Raphaelle 
Published: November 2018

This article proposes a comparative study of the Soviet Thaw, initiated by Nikita Khrushchev after the 20th Congress of the Party, and contemporary Russia, with a special emphasis on the international relations between Russia and the United States. Attempts have been made to draw some parallels between the Khrushchev’s Thaw and President Putin’s parade diplomacy. This paper provides a detailed analysis of parade diplomacy and neo-Stalinist tendencies hovering over the country today. It also dwells upon the role of the carnival within Russian propaganda, shedding a new light on the Kremlin’s actual strategy.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON BENZODIAZIPINE (BZD) ABUSERS OF DHAKA CITY: A SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Monjur Forhad , Rizwan Farhana 
Published: November 2018

Benzodiazepines (BZD) are highly potential drug for abuse among the most frequently prescribed medicine. Different studies say that young-adults are the vulnerable population of BZD misuse in Bangladesh. The aim of the study was designed to evaluate the BZD drug abuser with relation to its impact on socio-psychological condition of Dhaka city. A cross sectional study consisted of 468 current BZD users. The participants were chosen randomly. Structured questionnaires included participant’s personal information; drug use characteristics; physiological and psychological effects of drugs. Verbal consent was taken from each respondent. In this study, 96.15% were male where 40.39 % of respondents were from the age group 23-27 years. 57.70 % participants were single. Here, 34.62 % were student, 40.38 % had monthly family income above 50,000 BDT. BZD was used to relive from stress/pressure by 23.07%, from insomnia by 13.46% of respondents. The drug of choice was diazepam for 44.24% respondents. Most of the users (44.23%) were influenced by friends. 32.69% participant concomitantly used BZD with YABA. The common problem was amnesia, confusion and difficulty in cognition. The withdrawal effects were rebound insomnia, anxiety, headache; restlessness and so on. Drug abuse is a serious public health problem worldwide. Therefore, these findings may help Government or policymakers to take initiative for drug addict. Moreover, there is need of further research on these topics in different area of Bangladesh to get the complete scenario of drug abuse, especially BZD abuse.
STUDY OF RESISTANCE FOR RECENTLY MARKETED CARBAPENEM DRUG AMONG HOSPITALISED PATIENTS IN SANA'A, YEMEN
Authors: Alyahawi Ali , Alkaf Ali , Alnamer Rashad , Alnosary Taha 
Published: November 2018

Carbapenem resistance is a major and a future public health problem globally. It occurs mainly among Gram-negative bacteria. Meropenem is the recently marketed carbapenem drug in Yemen. However, recent emergence of carbapenem-resistant isolates has become a major healthcare concern. The current study was designed to estimate the prevalence of meropenem resistance among hospitalised patients in Sana'a, Yemen. The study was performed at a local hospital in Sana’a, Yemen. The records of Meropenem susceptibility were taken for hospitalised patients. A total of 443 Meropenem susceptibility samples were collected from August, 2017 to July, 2018. The meropenem susceptibility was studied against several isolated pathogens. Out of 443 study sample, 316 (71.3%) were meropenem sensitive isolates and 25.3% of samples were resistant. The Escherichia coli isolates were observed in 27.5% of sample, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (19.6%). 36.4% of total meropenem sensitive isolates (115/316) were Escherichia coli. In addition, 94.3% (115/122) of Escherichia coli isolates were meropenem sensitive. However, the Klebsiella species had higher meropenem resistance than other pathogens (30/112; 26.8%). Moreover, 89.7% (26/29) of Acinetobacter species isolates were meropenem resistant. 82.4% (42/51) of Klebsiella pneumonia isolates were meropenem sensitive and 32.2% (28/87) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were meropenem resistance. In the present study, 34.5% (109/316) of meropenem sensitive isolates were from blood cultures, followed by sputum cultures (23.7%; 75/316). However, 58% (65/112) of sputum culture isolates were meropenem resistance. This study concluded that the percentage of resistance to meropenem was high (25.3%) and cannot be neglected. Continued surveillance to closely monitor trends as well as infection control and antibiotic stewardship activities are necessary to preserve treatment options. A more careful monitoring for use of broad-spectrum antibiotics should be instituted.
PREVALENCE OF HBV AND HCV; AND THEIR ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER CLEANERS AT SELECTED PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS IN SANA'A CITY-YEMEN
Authors: AL-Marrani Waleed Hasan Mohammed , Al-Shamahy Hassan A. 
Published: November 2018

Occupational exposure of public health center cleaners (PHCCs) to blood and body fluids after skin injury or mucous membrane contact constitutes a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens. In the industrialized world, occupational surveillance is performed to assess and monitor health hazards related to blood borne pathogens. In contrast, in developing countries as Yemen, exposure and health impacts are rarely monitored and much remains to be done to protect PHCCs. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of HBV and HCV and their potential risk factors among PHCCs. A cross sectional prospective study was conducted among 388 PHCCs. Data was collected using pre-tested and structured questions. Venous blood was collected and the sera were tested for HBV surface antigen and anti-hepatitis C antibodies using enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay technique. The data were analysis by EPI-Info. Chi square and Odds ratio tests were used to assess the association of risk factors with HBV and HCV positivity. Results revealed that among the total 388 PHCCs examined, HBV and HCV were detected in 32 (8.2%), and 4 (1.03%) of them respectively. There was significant risk factors of hepatitis viruses with age group 20-24 years (OR=2.8), exposure to patients blood (OR=3), accidental stick of used needles (OR=2.3), sharp injury (OR=5.6), history of blood transfusion (OR=2.5), and hospital admission (OR=2.7). Also significant protected roles for HBV vaccine was found with infection. In conclusion high prevalence rates of HBV and HCV occurred in PHCCs. Unfortunately; all workers did not take training on medical waste and few workers use protective measures consistently as vaccination. There is needed to make vaccination of health care workers against HBV infection a firm policy and ensure complete and consistent adherence to work standard safety measures.
MANAJEMEN KEWIRAUSAHAAN SEBAGAI MEDIA DAKWAH
Authors: Aziz Fathul Amin 
Published: November 2018

Entrepreneurial management process can be used as a medium of propaganda because it has some lofty goals in accordance with the valuesâ€‹/precious religion norms. This value is to improve the welfare of society, to make progress, to cultivate the spirit of attitudes, behaviors, reliable, superior, amanah, tabligh, and fatonah. Process toward the goal of entrepreneurial management can be carried out by Muslim entrepreneurs as a medium of propaganda, particularly through the planning of activities to include the fulfillment of religious obligations, recruitment, promotion and office, organizing, implementation to monitoring.
Keywords: entrepreneurship, daâ€™wa
Proses manajemen kewirausahaan dapat dijadikan media dakwah karena memiliki beberapa tujuan mulia sesuai dengan nilai/norma-norma agama yang luhur. Nilai tersebut adalah meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat, menghasilkan kemajuan, membudayakan semangat sikap, perilaku, handal, unggul, amanah, tabligh, dan fatonah. Proses menuju tujuan manajemen kewirausahaan tersebut dapat dilakukan oleh para pengusaha Muslim sebagai media dakwah, diantaranya melalui perencanaan kegiatan kegiatan dengan memasukkan pemenuhan kewajiaban agama, perekrutan anggota, kenaikan pangkat dan jabatan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan sampai dengan pengawasan.
Kata kunci: kewirausahaan, dakwah
APLIKASI MURABAHAH PADA LEMBAGA KEUANGAN SYARIAH
Authors: Damayanti Erna 
Published: November 2018

Abstact
The implementation of murabahah concept in syariah bank, if connected to clerical view, experienced some modification. Murabahah practiced in LKS is known as murabahah li al-'mir bi al-syirÃ¢ ', a sale and purchase transaction in which a customer comes to the bank to buy a commodity with certain criteria, and he promises to buy the commodity/goods in a murabahah contract, i.e. in accordance with the cost of goods purchased plus the level of profit agreed by both parties. The customer will pay it through periodical installment in accordance with his financial capabilities. The application of murabahah in the practice of Sharia Financial Institutions (LKS) is the transfer of direct ownership from suppliers to customers, whereas direct bank payments are made to the first seller/supplier. The customer as the last buyer receives the goods after having entered into a murabaha agreement with the bank and the LKS conducts murabaha with the customer, and at the same time represents the wakalah contract to the customer to buy the goods themselves.

Keywords: Application, Murabahah, LKS (Sharia Financial Institution).
ANJAK PIUTANG (FACTORING) SEBAGAI BENTUK AKAD MUAMALAH MODERN
Authors: Quran Amanah Aida 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
In business world, people always want to expedite the production of goods, so as to increase profits and accelerate capital turnover, which in turn will promote economic growth. The increase of social demand for consumer goods causes many companies prepare funds, taken from fund provider called factoring. Financial or fund provider is a business institution that deals with financing in the form of purchasing and taking over and handling short term receivables. This paper discusses the concept of factoring in the perspective of the economic Islamic law using hiwalah theory approach. In addition, this article explain the different concept of sharia and conventional factoring.
Keywords: Factoring, Hiwalah, Islamic Economics.
Thermal Properties of a New Pavement Material for Using in Road Construction
Authors: Petkova-Slipets Rositsa , Zlateva Penka 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
The paper presents the results from a study of the thermo-physical properties of a new synthetic acrylic polymer used as material in road construction and as concrete on its basis. For the purposes of the study, the Modified Transient Plane Source Method (MTPS) was used. Data on the following thermal characteristics were obtained: thermal conductivity coefficient, thermal effusion, thermal diffusion and specific thermal capacity. A comparative analysis was made with the analogous indicators of conventional petroleum bitumen and asphalt concrete. The results of the study can be used for a more precise calculation and prognosis of temperature deformations and thermal stresses, as well as the crack propensity at low temperatures in asphalt concretes.
Updating the Design Map of Frost Indexes as a Prerequisite for Relevant Assessment of Track Substructure for Non-Traffic Load
Authors: Ižvolt Libor , Dobeš Peter , Pieš Juraj 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
The initial part of the paper briefly characterizes the present state of the track substructure dimensioning for the non-traffic load and the necessity of updating the design map of frost indexes IFd as a basis for dimensioning. A substantial part of the paper is dedicated to the method of evaluating the data provided by the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMI), and determining the dependency of design air frost indexes IFd on altitude for the coldest winter period in the past 50 years. The paper conclusion presents the updated design map of frost indexes and the assessment of the importance of its updating in terms of the track substructure dimensioning methodology for the non-traffic load.
Columnar Entasis in Vignola’s and other Renaissance Works
Authors: Grúňová Zuzana , Holešová Michaela 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
Entasis, upward curvature, columnar inclination and several other manipulations or deviations from the strict geometrical rules were known in Ancient Greece and Rome and some of them - entasis could be taken as example - were used up to the beginning of the 20th century in eclectic and historicizing architecture. The article mentions historical texts about entasis from Vitruvius up to Renaissance works. Mainly Vignola’s description of proper and elegant way of how to construct columnar entasis curve of the Tuscan and Doric order columns is discussed in detail and expressed mathematically.
Determination of Pressure Coefficient for a High-Rise Building with Atypical Ground Plan
Authors: Medvecká Soňa , Ivánková Ol’ga , Macák Marek , Michalcová Vladimíra 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
In this article, the results of pressure coefficient on the atypical object obtained by experimental measurements in a boundary layer wind tunnel (BLWT) of Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) and computational fluid dynamics simulation (CFD) are presented. The pressure coefficient is one of the most important parameters expressing the wind pressure distribution on the structure. The loading by wind can only be acquired by execution of detailed tests and numerical analyses [1].
Stability and Phase Portraits for Simple Dynamical Systems
Authors: Kúdelčíková Mária , Merčiaková Eva 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
In structural dynamics models of mechanical oscillator and vibration analysis are of great importance. In this article motion of mechanical oscillator is modelled using second order linear autonomous differential systems. Stability of such 1 DOF models is investigated with respect to the coefficients of systems. Phase portraits for various cases are displayed and the character of fixed points is described.
Ibuprofen, a Potential Cause of Acute Hemorrhagic Gastritis in Children - A Case Report
Authors: Mărginean Maria Oana , Meliț Lorena Elena , Mocanu Simona , Săsăran Vlăduț 
Published: November 2018

Abstract

Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is an uncommon but possible life-threatening entity in children, frequently caused by erosive gastritis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the most common class of drugs which can cause gastrointestinal complications, including hemorrhagic gastritis.

Case report: The case of a 6-year-old male, admitted for hematemesis, abdominal pain and loss of appetite. It was ascertained at the time of admission, that ibuprofen had been prescribed as the patient had a fever. This was inappropriately administered as the mother did not respect the intervals between the doses.
Initial laboratory tests revealed neutrophilia, leukopenia, high levels of lactate dehydrogenase and urea. An upper digestive endoscopy revealed an increased friability of the mucosa, digested blood in the gastric corpus and fornix. No active bleeding site was detected. The histopathological examination described a reactive modification of the corporeal gastric mucosa. Intravenous treatment with proton pump inhibitors and fluid replacement were initiated, with favorable results.

Conclusion: Ibuprofen can lead to upper digestive hemorrhage independently of the administered dose. Parents should avoid administering Ibuprofen for fever suppression without consulting their pediatrician.
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome as a Multidisciplinary Challenge. A Literature Review
Authors: Popescu Gabriel Alexandru , Bara Tivadar , Rad Paul 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS), despite recent advances in medical and surgical care, is a significant cause of mortality. The purpose of this review is to present the main diagnostic and therapeutic aspects from the anesthetical and surgical points of view. Intra-abdominal hypertension may be diagnosed by measuring intra-abdominal pressure and indirectly by imaging and radiological means. Early detection of ACS is a key element in the ACS therapy. Without treatment, more than 90% of cases lead to death and according with the last reports, despite all treatment measures, the mortality rate is reported as being between 25 and 75%. There are conflicting reports as to the importance of a conservative therapy approach, although such an approach is the central to treatment guidelines of the World Society of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, Decompressive laparotomy, although a backup solution in ACS therapy, reduces mortality by 16-37%. The open abdomen management has several variants, but negative pressure wound therapy represents the gold standard of surgical treatment.
Expression pattern of long non-coding RNA growth arrest-specific 5 in the remission induction therapy in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Gasic Vladimir , Stankovic Biljana , Zukic Branka , Janic Dragana , Dokmanovic Lidija , Krstovski Nada , Lazic Jelena , Milosevic Goran , Lucafò Marianna , Stocco Gabriele , Decorti Giuliana , Pavlovic Sonja , Kotur Nikola 
Published: November 2018

SummaryBackgroundLong non-coding RNA growth arrest-specific 5 (GAS5) is deregulated in many cancers because of its role in cell growth arrest and apoptosis. Additionally,GAS5interacts with glucocorticoid receptor, making it a potential pharmacotranscription marker of glucocorticoid (GC) therapy. In this study, we aimed at analysingGAS5expression in the remission induction therapy phase of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), in which GCs are mandatorily used, and to correlate it with therapy response.MethodsGAS5 expression was measured in peripheral blood mononuclear cells taken from 29 childhood ALL patients at diagnosis, on day 15 and day 33 of remission induction therapy using RT-qPCR methodology.ResultsOur results have shown interindividual differences inGAS5expression at all time points. For each ALL patient,GAS5expression was higher on day 15 in comparison to its level at diagnosis (p<0.0005). On day 33, the level ofGAS5expression decreased in comparison with day 15 (p<0.0005), but it was still significantly higher than at diagnosis for the majority of patients (p=0.001). Patients whose number of blasts on day 8 was below 100 per μL of peripheral blood had a higherGAS5expression at diagnosis (p=0.016), and lower ratio day 15/diagnosis (p=0.009).ConclusionsOur results suggest that the expression level ofGAS5could be a potential marker of therapy response in remission induction therapy of childhood ALL.
Plasma cathepsin S is associated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and bilirubin in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms
Authors: Mirjanic-Azaric Bosa , Vasic Novak , Cerne Darko , Kos Janko , Bogavac-Stanojevic Natasa 
Published: November 2018

SummaryBackgroundCathepsin S (CTSS) is a cysteine protease involved in atherogenesis. We compared the plasma CTSS as well as other biomarkers of atherosclerosis in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and aortoiliac occlusive disease (AOD), aiming to identify the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of the disease development. Also, we hypothesised that the level of plasma CTSS simultaneously increases with a decrease of plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) values.Methods33 patients with AAA and 34 patients with AOD were included in this study.ResultsThere was no difference in the level of plasma CTSS between the two analysed groups (p=0.833). In the patients with AAA, the plasma CTSS was correlated with HDL-C (r = -0.377, p = 0.034) and total bilirubin (r =0.500, p = 0.003) while, unexpectedly, it was not correlated with cystatin C (Cys C) (r =0.083, p = 0.652). In the patients with AOD, the plasma CTSS correlated with triglycerides (r = 0.597, p< 0.001), only. When the patients were divided according to HDL-C (with HDL-C ≤0.90 and HDL-C >0.90 mmol/L), the plasma CTSS values differed among these groups (31.27vs.25.61 μg/L, respectively, p<0.001).ConclusionsThese results provide the first evidence that CTSS negatively correlated with HDL-C and bilirubin in patients with AAA. It is possible that differences in the association of the CTSS and other markers of atherosclerosis can determine whether atherosclerotic aorta will develop dilatation or stenosis.