bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Common Femoral Artery Diameters Determined by Doppler Ultrasonography
Authors: Irina Prună Ion , Carmen Ciufu , Petru Bordei 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Common femoral arteries diameters (left and right) were studied, on a number of 60 cases (26 women and 34 men) with a General Electric – Voluson 730 Expert ultrasonograph. The diameters of the common femoral arteries, left and right, were measured in three points: proximal, middle and inferior, in 60 cases as it follows: 26 cases on women (43,33%) and 34 cases on men (56,70%). Regarding the proximal third of the right common femoral artery, the diameter range was found between 6,1 and 8,9mm, in women being between 6,2-7,9mm, and in men between 6,1-8,9mm. The diameter of the middle third had values between 5,8-9,7mm, in women ranging from 6,1 to 7,8mm, and in men from 5,8 to 9,7mm. At the level of the inferior third, the femoral artery had a diameter between 6,8-12,7mm, in women ranging from 6,5 to 9,8mm, and in men from 6,3 to 12,7mm. The common left femoral artery, in its proximal third had a diameter with values between 5,7 – 9,9mm, in women from 6,2 to 8,0mm, and in men being between 5,7-9,9mm. In the middle third the values were found between 6,1-9,8mm, in women being from 6,6 to 7,9mm, and in men from 6,1 to 9,8mm. Regarding the inferior third, the diameters had values between 7,0-12,5mm, in women ranging from 7,1 to 10,5mm, and in men, from 6,8 to 12,5mm.
Liposomal-lipopolysaccharide vaccine extracted from Proteus mirabilis induces moderate TLR4 and CD14 production
Authors: Nile Ruaa SH. , Darweesh Mayyada F. , Al-Rufaie Mohauman M. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

Proteus mirabilis is a common cause of recurrent urinary tract infections in individuals with functional or structural abnormalities. It also forms bladder and kidney stones. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a potential Proteus virulence factor that plays a key role in pathogenesis, as well as in stimulating innate immune response. Therefore, this study aimed to extract LPS from a highly resistant isolate and incorporate it in a delivery system (liposome) to stimulate an immune response against virulent pathogens. In the work, 50 isolates of P. mirabilis were taken from 200 urine specimens obtained from recurrent-urinary tract infections (UTI) of patients of AL-Sadar Hospital. Specimens were cultured on specific media, and then bacterial isolates were identified via morphological, biochemical and Vitek-2 systems. The results showed that P. mirabilis was expressed in 11 (22%), 30 (60%) and 9 (18%) recurrent UTI, kidney stone and catheter samples, respectively. All isolates were assessed through antibiogram testing, with the results revealing that most isolates were multidrug resistant to more than 3 classes of antibiotics. Herein, P. mirabilis NO 50 revealed particularly high resistance, so it was chosen for LPS extraction. Lethal dose 50 (LD50) observations indicated that a live suspension of P. mirabilis was at 4.5×107 CFU/ml, while LPS was at 270 μg/ml. LPS was used as an immunogenic to stimulate the immune system through injecting Rats intraperitoneally (I.P.) with 1 ml of LD50%. Subsequently, the efficiency of immunogenes in stimulating the immune response was evaluated by determining the Toll-like receptor and CD14 levels. The results indicate that LPS incorporated in the Liposome released moderate levels of Toll-like receptors-4 (TLR4) that enabled the immune system to clear pathogens. The LPS+ complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA) and LPS vaccinated groups recorded hyper production for TLR4 (52.2 and 40.9 pg/ml, respectively), this was followed by liposome (LIP) and bacterial suspension (11 and 20.5 pg/ml, respectively) in ranking effectiveness. This study reveals a mean of CD14 that was higher in both LPS and LPS+CFA and moderate in LPS+LIP, in comparison with control and liposome groups.
In conclusion, LPS-Liposomes are a promising nanomedicine for modulating the hyper response of LPS. This may lead to tissue inflammation but appeared beneficial in stimulating the immune response at moderate levels so as to eradicate infection without tissue damage.
Evaluation of the combined effects of doxorubicin and bortezomib on the human acute lymphoblastic leukemia cell line
Authors: Korga Agnieszka , Humeniuk Ewelina , Adamczuk Grzegorz , Iwan Magdalena , Ostrowska Marta , Luszczewska-Sierakowska Iwona , Dudka Jarosław 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Increasing numbers of oncological patients and growing drug resistance ensure that new methods of cancer treatment are intensively sought. Combining drugs for a synergistic effect is one of several possible ways to mitigate this problem. This leads to reducing the effective drug dose and the occurrence of side effects. Doxorubicin (DOX) is an antineoplastic agent that has several mechanisms of action. DOX intercalates between base pairs of DNA helix, inhibits topoisomerase II and also forms reactive oxygen species. Bortezomib (BZT) is an antitumor agent belonging to the group of proteasome inhibitors. It has been observed that BZT triggers an oxidative stress response in vitro and in vivo.
Accumulation of oxidatively damaged proteins and the simultaneously blocking of the proteasome can be very damaging to the tumour cell. For this reason, the aim of the study was to assess the potentially synergistic effect of DOX and BZT on human acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In the work, the cells were treated with both agents and their combinations and the effect was evaluated on the basis of morphological assessment, MTT assay and level of reduced glutathione measurement.
The study has shown that on acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells, synergistic effects came about in the combination of 1nM BZT with a wide range of concentrations of DOX. Herein, the visible, coactive effect of DOX and BZT was observed on oxidative stress levels. This phenomenon can be essential in blunting the possibility of rapid manifestation of resistance seen in BZT monotherapy. In addition, the needed very low concentrations of DOX reduce the risk of therapy side effect.
Choice Under Uncertainty: The Settlement Decisions of Serbian Self-Initiated Expatriates in the United States
Authors: Civljak Kristijan 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

Objective: This study explores the settlement decisions of Serbian self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) in the United States.

Methodology: Using qualitative phenomenological inquiry, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 Serbian SIEs, and the data were analyzed through the framework analysis method. This explorative study focused on individual preferences and processes, social interactions, and socio-economic environment through the concepts of decision theory, acculturation orientation, and transnational attachment.

Findings: Serbian SIEs were motivated to migrate to the United States for career opportunities, self-worth validation, departure from social norms placed by the Serbian society, and normal, happy lives. Their decisions to stay were deeply influenced by their family members, possible repatriation or further journey dependent on favorable opportunities at home, potential boredom with a current lifestyle, and intention to start a family. Serbian SIEs navigated the macro system based on knowledge gained through exploration and transnational networks. They chose the path of individualism and integration in terms of their acculturation orientation, which put them in balanced position for their own well-being. Serbian SIEs deliberately chose metropolitan areas, in which transnational attachments were fostered, and more opportunities arose.

Value added: Living in a culturally plural society has become a reality, leading to acculturation among migrants. If policy makers, hiring organizations, social service agencies, immigration officials, and law enforcement agencies understand why people choose to permanently relocate, they can also provide appropriate and relevant help in their adjustment challenges.

Recommendations: The research on migration and SIEs’ decisions shows strong evidence that it relates to economic and professional gain as well as social networks and family ties; however, economic and social factors are not the only ones influencing migration decisions. Studies that call for both person- and institutional level are needed for deeper understanding of migration and settlement decisions as parameters exploring the consequences of immigration, crucial for the development of the intercultural management field. This way, both micro- and macro-level aspects would be equally highlighted, while meso-level information would serve for providing the connection between the two.
Predicting overall Staffs’ Creativity and Innovative Work Behavior in Banking
Authors: Tri Ho Thanh , Nga Vo Thi , Sipko Juraj 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This study focuses on the impact of empowering leadership and challenges work environment on both sale employee’s creativity and innovative work behavior in the Vietnamese banking industry. An empirical test, a structural equation model comprising a sample of 319 sale employees in 15 banks, indicates a strong relationship between sales staff creativity and innovative work behavior. Moreover, the findings indicate that both an empowering leadership and a challenging work environment can trigger sale employees’ creativity. Finally, innovative work behavior has a positive impact on innovative output. In general, this study contributes with some suggestions for bank managers to identify appropriate methods in order to stimulate the creativity and innovative work behavior of employees with the objective of achieving strong and sustainable business performance.
Pneumonia by Kocuria rosea: case report and literature review
Authors: Páez Tatiana Paola Pacheco , Parra German Gutierrez , Goyes Alirio Rodrigo Bastidas , Arcila María Daniela Hernández , Cañizares Paula Marcela Alcaraz , Casallas Julio César García , Arsanios Daniel Martin 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Species from the genus Kocuria are strictly aerobic, catalase-positive, coagulase-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. This article deals with the case of a 71-year-old patient with severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) caused by Kocuria rosea. An exhaustive search of the available medical literature revealed no previous reports regarding pneumonia caused by K. rosea.
Pulmonary tuberculosis with atypical presentation because of unknown previous HIV infection – case report
Authors: Călărașu Cristina , Niţu Mimi , Olteanu Mădălina , Golli Andreea Loredana , Dumitrescu Florentina , Olteanu Mihai 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

Background
People coinfected with tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are 20–37 times more likely to develop active TB disease than non-HIV-infected people. Syndemic interaction between HIV and TB epidemics has made testing for TB a must for HIV-infected people and vice versa. We present the case of a young male diagnosed with HIV infection, due to mandatory HIV testing for all TB cases in Romania.

Case presentation
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized for fever, chills and productive cough not influenced by previous antibiotic home treatment. He was admitted with tachycardia and bilateral presence of coarse crackles in lower pulmonary areas. Chest X-ray suggested bilateral bronchopneumonia; the results from blood tests showed inflammation, leukocytosis and anaemia. Hemocultures were negative. Under wide-spectrum antibiotic treatment, his general condition partially improved, but on the seventh day, chest X-ray revealed abscess in the left inferior lobe and the progression of previous lesions. Chest computed tomography revealed multiple large consolidation areas in both lung areas, a 13 cm diameter abscess and multiple mediastinal adenopathy of 2–4 cm in diameter. Acid fast bacilli smear from sputum was positive. After the diagnosis of pulmonary TB, anti-TB treatment was started; the patient was subsequently diagnosed with HIV infection. He received specific anti-TB treatment, and 3 weeks later, retroviral treatment was initiated. Clinical evolution was favourable and radiological appearance improved. In addition, he did not present any adverse effects of therapy.

Conclusions
HIV testing for all TB cases is a must because HIV-TB coinfection raises important diagnostic and treatment problems.
Awake sedation thoracoscopy for the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma: a service review
Authors: Alqallaf Abdullah , Zuber Mariana Ahmad , Tarique Shehnoor , Ionescu Alina A. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

Background
Mortality from malignant mesothelioma is expected to peak in the UK in the current decade. Areas of the country which have historically high rates of industrial exposure to asbestos, such as South East Wales, are expected to bear a disproportionately high burden of mesothelioma, making a priority. Medical thoracoscopy is an effective and safe procedure, affording both a high diagnostic yield in mesothelioma and an opportunity to carry out therapeutic drainage of pleural effusion.

Methods
We evaluated the diagnostic yield and safety of medical thoracoscopy at our centre over a 5-year period from 2010 to 2015 including 104 consecutive patients.

Results
We found that thoracoscopy provided a conclusive result effected 91.6% of successful biopsies. Thoracoscopy was especially superior to pleural cytology in the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, revealing 37 cases when cytology suggested only 5. The procedure was particularly safe with no mortality and only 6.7% of patients experiencing minor complications such as hypotension, and more than 75% of patients tolerated the procedure with mild or no discomfort.

Conclusion
We conclude that the awake sedation thoracoscopy service at our institution is safe and effective, particularly in the diagnosis of mesothelioma, which is common in our area.
Profil Kasus Kekerasan Seksual di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode 2012 - 2016
Authors: Hidayat Taufik , Susanti Rika , Manela Citra , Sari Noverika Winda , Syahputra Abdullah Arief 
Published: July 2019

Background Forensic medicine plays an important role in solving the case of sexual violence. The objective of this study was to determine the profile of cases, victims and perpetrators of sexual violence who were examined in Dr. M. Djamil general hospital of Padang. Method The design of the study was descriptive. Data were obtained from medical records of sexual violence cases in Dr. M. Djamil general hospital from 2012 to 2016. Results. The highest number of sexual violence incident was in 2015 and the lowest was in 2013. The highest type of sexual violence was rape (39.3%). Children were the most frequent victims (76.4%). Most of the victims were junior high school students (22.9%). Most of the victims were not pregnant (92.1%) while hymen remains intact was about 17.1% , old torn (54.3%), new torn (10%) and 1 cases requires medical treatment (0.7%). We were conducted anal examination in 6 cases and found redness of anal in 1 case. We were conducted sperm and semen analysis and found sperm in 9 vaginal swab of the victims (6.4%). We found redness of external genitalia (15%), laceration (5%), and abrasions (9.3%) and no injuries (70.7%) There were 9 cases that show the signs of violence, bruises in 5 victims (3.6%), abrasions in 2 victims (1.4%), and laceration in 1 victim (0.7%). The age of most perpetrators in this study was adults (59.3%). Closefriend is probably the perpetrators of sexual violence (27.1%). Conclusion In this study rape is the most sexual violence cases and the majority of victims were children. Signs of violence were found in most cases and most perpetrators were closefriends.
Keywords: sexual violence, rape, forensic
Koefisien Perpindahan Panas Sumbu Kapiler Pipa Kalor berbasis Sintered Powder Tembaga pada Fluida Kerja Hybrid Nanofluida Al2O3 – TiO2 – H2O dengan Komposisi Ratio 50% : 50%
Authors: Maxwell Tamba Ferdy Yonathan , Septiadi Wayan Nata , Astawa Ketut 
Published: July 2019

Pipa kalor memiliki konduktivitas termal tinggi dimana memindahkan panas dengan mempertahankan perbedaan suhu menjadi sama dibagian yang dipanaskan dan didinginkan. Kinerja termal pipa kalor dapat ditentukan dari nilai hambatan panas, dimana jika hambatan panas besar maka laju perpindahan kalor menurun dan begitu juga sebaliknya. Faktor yang mempengaruhi nilai hambatan panas adalah fluida kerja sebagai media penghantar kalor dan wick sebagai media fluida cair yang bersikulasi dengan prinsip kerja kapilaritas. Kapilaritas wick berbentuk rongga sehingga wick disebut juga porous media. Penelitian dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan nilai koefisien perpindahan panas menggunakan sumbu kapiler pipa kalor jenis sintered wick dengan Fluida kerja hybrid nanofluida Al2O3 – TiO2 – H2O dengan rasio perbandingan 50% : 50%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan nilai koefisien perpindahan panas pada pengujian didih kolam sumbu kapiler pipa kalor berbasis sintered wick menggunakan fluida kerja hybrid nanofluida Al2O3 – TiO2 – H2O dengan komposisi rasio perbandingan 50% : 50% adalah 20,8 kW/m2.K.
Heat pipes have high thermal conductivity which transfers heat by keeping the temperature difference to be the same in the heated and cooled part. Thermal performance of heat pipes can be determined from the value of heat resistance, where if the heat resistance is large then the heat transfer rate decreases and vice versa. Factors that influence the value of heat resistance are the working fluid as a medium for conducting heat and wick as a liquid fluid medium that is circulating with the working principle of capillary. Capillary wick takes the form of a cavity so that wick is also called porous media. The research was conducted to obtain the heat transfer coefficient using capillary axes of sintered wick type heat pipe with a working fluid hybrid nanofluid Al2O3 - TiO2 - H2O with a ratio of 50%: 50%. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the value of heat transfer coefficient on boiling-pool capillary heat test based on sintered wick using hybrid working fluid of nanofluid Al2O3 - TiO2 - H2O with composition ratio of 50%: 50% is 20,8 kW/m2.K.
The Electronic Systems And Taxpayer Compliance
Authors: P. Hardiningsih R. M. Oktaviani, R. Wahono, C. Srimindarti, 
Published: July 2019

Tax administration reform is a step taken by the government to increase the taxpayer compliance. This study aimed to examine and analyze the effect of e-Billing and e-Filing systems on the taxpayer compliance. In addition, it was also meant to test and analyze the influence of understanding the internet as a moderating relationship between the implementation of the e-Filing system on the taxpayer compliance.The sample of 105 respondents. The results of this study indicated that the application of e-Billing system did not affect the taxpayer compliance, while the application of e-Filing system has a positive and significant effect on the tax compliance. While understanding the internet is proven to strengthen the positive relationship between the application of e-Filing system to the taxpayer compliance.
ANÁLISE DA OFERTA DE CONTEÚDOS E DISCIPLINAS DE HISTÓRIA DA CONTABILIDADE NAS INSTITUIÇÕES DE ENSINO SUPERIOR BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Schmidt Paulo , Conceição Jeferson Uilian Silva da 
Published: July 2019

Este estudo objetiva analisar como o tema História da Contabilidade é ofertado nas Instituições de Ensino Superior brasileiras. A pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa analisou os programas e ementas, disponíveis no site ou disponibilizados por e-mail, no período de outubro a dezembro de 2017, de 27 Instituições de Ensino, recomendadas pela CAPES, bem como os seus respectivos cursos de Graduação. A oferta de disciplinas específicas de História da Contabilidade é bastante escassa, sendo a disciplina apresentada em somente 4 cursos de graduação e em 2 de Pós-Graduação, onde somente as graduações da PUCSP e da UFU apresentam a disciplina como obrigatória. Em relação à oferta de conteúdos em disciplinas com outras denominações, verificou-se a massiva oferta nas disciplinas de Teoria da Contabilidade. Apesar de terem sido observados alguns desalinhamentos na oferta de conteúdo entre graduação e pós-graduação, a avaliação geral indica um grau de alinhamento satisfatório entre os dois níveis, de acordo com as métricas de avaliação da CAPES. Foram listadas 10 temáticas de estudos em História da Contabilidade e a pesquisa identificou a abordagem de assuntos relacionados a 9 destas temáticas
NARRATIVAS DE VIDA E PERFIL DO DIRETOR DE ESCOLA
Authors: Da Rosa José Paulo , Abrahão Maria Helena Menna Barreto 
Published: July 2019

Este artigo apresenta um perfil do diretor de escola, a partir de pesquisa baseada na narrativa de vida de quatro diretores de escolas de bom desempenho, três do Rio Grande do Sul e uma de Singapura. As três escolas do RS destacam-se por seus resultados, no ENEM e no IDEB. A escola de Singapura foi apresentada como destaque pela Embaixada brasileira, acrescido do fato de que aquele país obteve o melhor resultado do mundo no PISA de 2015. São trabalhados conceitos sobre gestão, avaliação, desempenho, ENEM, IDEB e PISA. Além disso, é abordada a metodologia de pesquisa baseada em narrativas de vida. Por fim, é proposto o radar do perfil do diretor da escola de bom desempenho.
Palavras chave: Gestão escolar, desempenho, avaliação, direção de escola, narrativas de vida.
Evaluasi Berbasis Kriteria untuk Kesusksesan Implementasi Sistem Informasi Kesehatan Berdasarkan Delone and Mclean Model
Authors: Herlambang Admaja Dwi , Wijoyo Satrio Hadi , Rachmadi Aditya , Alimah Cindy Felita Nur 
Published: July 2019

<p>Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kesuksesan implementasi sistem informasi kesehatan (Homedika.com). Pengukuran dilakukan berdasarkan DeLone &amp; McLean Model. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner yang telah lolos uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 30 responden yang dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik <em>purposive sampling</em> dan data dianalisis dengan statistik jenis deskriptif. Hasil analisis kesuksesan pada variabel <em>system quality, information quality</em>, <em>service quality</em>, <em>user satisfaction</em>, dan <em>net benefits</em> masuk ke dalam kategori Tinggi, dan variabel <em>use</em> masuk ke dalam kategori Cukup Tinggi. Kesuksesan implementasi sistem informasi kesehatan dapat ditingkatkan dengan cara melakukan perbaika pada variabel <em>use</em> dengan indikator <em>frequency of use</em>.</p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p class="Judul2"><em>The study aims to evaluate the success of health information systems (Homedika.com) implementation. Measurements are carried out based on DeLone &amp; McLean Model. Data collection was done through questionnaire that had passed the validity and reliability test. The research sample consisted of 30 respondents who were selected using purposive sampling technique and ata were analyzed using descriptive statistics formula. The results of success analysis in the system quality, information quality, service quality, user satisfaction, and net benefits</em><em> variable</em><em> </em><em>categorized as</em><em> High, and use variable </em><em>categorized as </em><em>Quite High. The success of the implementation of health information systems can be improved by improving the use variable with frequency of use</em><em> indicator</em><em>.</em></p><p><strong><em><br /></em></strong></p>