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A Evaluation On Training Program Candidates For Head Of School Library to Teachers in Bengkulu Province
Authors: Adi Adisel , . Suryadi , Eko Widodo Suparno 
Published: June 2018

Abstract

This study is aimed to evaluate the legal basis and goal of the training program, the training program resources, the implementation process of training program, and the result of the training program for candidate of school library head to the teachers in elementary school, junior high school, senior high school and vocational high school in Bengkulu Province. The quantitative method using Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) is as the evaluation model. The method is performing by using several approaches including the observations, interviews, and documentations. The results show that the training program is consistent with the standard and criteria of the training program. The resultsreveal that the program has a clear basis and purpose. The training program resources also have also qualified with the standard and criteria. In addition the implementation of education and training program has been run in accordance with the objectives of training program. The result of the training program in improving the competence of candidate head of school library in general in the "good" category. Specifically the products of the training program must be maintained and should be increased as much as possible.

Key Words: Implementation process of training program.
Correlates Corelates of Performance of Athletes in Eastern Samar State University
Authors: Lacaba Alvin Bituaran , Lacaba Teresita Villa Golosino 
Published: June 2018

ABSTRACT
Title of Research : Correlates with the Performance of Athletes in the Eastern Samar Samar State University- GuiuanResearcher : Alvin B. LacabaCo-Author : Teresita Villa G. Lacaba
Keywords; Performance, Coaching skills, Technical skills, Competency, Professional preparation. This study was conducted to Correlates with the Performance of Athletes in the Eastern Samar State University, Guiuan, Specifically, this study answered the following:1. What is the level of competency of the faculty-coaches in terms of:2.1 Professional preparation2.2 Coaching skill 2.3 Technical skill? 2. What is the level of performance of athletes in the sports competition? 3. Is there a significant relationship between : 3.1. level of competency of faculty-coaches, and level of performance of athletes? This study employed descriptive-correlation which involved 30 faculty-coaches in the Eastern Samar Samar State University- Guiuan. Data were retrieved using a survey questionnaire. These were tallied and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools such as percentage, mean, Pearson product-moment correlation.Findings of the study revealed the following information: The competency of the faculty-coaches in terms of professional preparation, coaching skill, and technical skill of the faculty-coaches were all significantly associated to the performance of athletes. Hence, it was deduced that faculty-coaches who rated themselves higher in these criteria can motivate and train better athletes. Based on the findings of this study, the following conclusions are drawn:The faculty-coaches were regarded competent since they were professionally prepared for sports, with very good coaching skill and technically capable to handle their respective event or game. From the findings of the study, the following recommendations are offered:An organized sports training program should be implemented in the school or division so that all faculty-coaches will be given the chances to be trained especially the new ones.Further studies maybe conducted to validate the findings of this study.
Identification of odorant characters using GC-MS/O in biosolids emissions from aerobic and anaerobic stabilisation
Authors: Fisher Ruth M. , Barczak Radoslaw J. , Stuetz Richard M. 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Malodorous emissions from biosolids limit potential re-use opportunities. Emissions from anaerobically stabilised biosolids have been widely studied. In contrast, emissions from aerobically stabilised biosolids have not been well documented. Individual odorants in complex emissions can be detected using sensorial analysis methods, such as gas chromatography mass spectroscopy coupled with an odour detection port (GC-MS/O) where assessors sniff the GC effluent to identify odorants present. In this study, GC-MS/O was used to study and compare emissions from biosolids produced from aerobically and anaerobically stabilised biosolids from different wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The WWTPs varied in size, catchments and dewatering technology. Three GC-MS/O assessors were used for the sensorial analysis. The identified odorants varied significantly between the two sites using aerobic stabilisation, in number of odour characters detected, as well as their intensity. Different odour characters were noted from biosolids generated at the aerobic digestion sites compared to characters from biosolids generated at the anaerobic digestion site. Biosolids from the aerobic digestion sites had medicinal, acrid or putrid type odours not noted from the anaerobic site. However, descriptors of biosolids emissions were commonly noted as: rotten vegetables, seaweed, garbage, garlic, or bad-breath. Many of the descriptors were associated with the presence of sulfur-type compounds. The importance of assessor variability was also highlighted in the paper where certain characters were not detected or were described differently by assessors.
Three-dimensional multi-species mathematical model of the aerobic granulation process based on cellular automata theory
Authors: Zheng Guoqiang , Su Kuizu , Zhang Shuai , Wang Yulan , Wang Weihong 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Aerobic granular sludge is a kind of microbial polymer formed by self-immobilization under aerobic conditions. It has been widely studied because of its promising application in wastewater treatment. However, the granulation process of aerobic sludge is still a key factor affecting its practical application. In this paper, a three-dimensional (3D) multi-species mathematical model of aerobic granular sludge was constructed using the cellular automata (CA) theory. The growth process of aerobic granular sludge and its spatial distribution of microorganisms were studied under different conditions. The simulation results show that the aerobic granules were smaller under high shear stress and that the autotrophic bacterial content of the granular sludge interior was higher. However, the higher the dissolved oxygen concentration, the larger the size of granular sludge and the higher the content of autotrophic bacteria in the interior of the granular sludge. In addition, inhibition of toxic substances made the aerobic granule size increase more slowly, and the spatial distribution of the autotrophic bacteria and the toxic-substance-degrading bacteria were mainly located in the outer layer, with the heterotrophic bacteria mainly existing in the interior of the granular sludge.
Hybrid Imaging in Evaluation of Abdominal Sarcoidosis
Authors: Milojevic Isidora Grozdic , Sobic-Saranovic Dragana , Petrovic Nebojsa , Beatovic Slobodanka , Tadic Marijana , Artiko Vera M. 
Published: June 2018

Objective: To determine the prevalence of abdominal involvement, distribution pattern and evaluate role of hybrid molecular imaging in patients with abdominal sarcoidosis.Methods:Between January 2010 and December 2011, 98 patients with chronic sarcoidosis and presence of prolonged symptoms or other findings suggestive of active disease were referred to FDG PET/CT examination. Active disease was found in 82 patients, and they all were screened for the presence of abdominal sarcoidosis on FDG PET/CT. All patients also underwent MDCT and assessment of serum ACE level. Follow up FDG PET/CT examination was done 12.3±5.4 months after the baseline.Results:Abdominal sarcoidosis was present in 31/82 patients with active sarcoidosis. FDG uptake was present in: retroperitoneal lymph nodes (77%), liver (26%), spleen (23%), adrenal gland (3%). Majority of patients had more than two locations of disease. Usually thoracic disease was spread into the extrathoracic localizations, while isolated abdominal sarcoidosis was present in 10% of patients. After first FDG PET/CT examination therapy was changed in all patients. Eleven patients came to the follow up examination where SUVmax significantly decreased in the majority of them. Three patients had total remission, three had absence of abdominal disease but discrete findings in thorax and others had less spread disease. ACE levels did not correlate with SUVmax level.Conclusion:FDG PET/CT can be a useful tool for detection of abdominal sarcoidosis and in the evaluation of therapy response in these patients. Awareness of the presence of intra-abdominal sarcoidosis is important in order to prevent long-standing unrecognized disease.
Synthesis and Anticonvulsant Activity of α-Amino Acid Amide Derivatives
Authors: Currier Valerie , Molki Maryam , Fryman Katelyn , Rodgers Lacey D. , Crider A. Michael 
Published: June 2018

Background:
Epilepsy is a disease of the central nervous system that affects approximately
50 million individuals worldwide. Although several new drugs have been marketed in the last 25 years,
almost one-third of patients are not protected. In many cases, currently available drugs produce undesirable
side effects. As a result, a need exists for novel anticonvulsants with unique mechanisms of action
and minimal side effects.

Methods:
A mixed anhydride coupling procedure and standard deprotection procedures were utilized to
prepare 36 α-amino acid amides. All final products were evaluated in mice and rats utilizing a standard
battery of anticonvulsant tests.

Results:
α-Amino acids containing a 2,6-dimethylanilide group exhibited anticonvulsant activity in the
maximal electroshock seizure test and 6 Hz test in mice and rats. A small, branched-chain on the α-
carbon generally maintained or enhanced anticonvulsant activity in the maximal electroshock seizure
test. The (R)-α-amino acid amides were typically more potent and slightly more neurotoxic than the
corresponding (S)-enantiomers. The valine dimethylanilide (R)-42 was highly active in the MES test in
mice (ED50 = 3.6mg/kg) and rats (ED50 = 3.8 mg/kg). (R)-42 also demonstrated excellent anticonvulsant
activity in the 6 Hz, picrotoxin, and corneal kindled mouse tests. Furthermore, (R)-42 did not lower
seizure threshold when evaluated in the intravenous metrazol seizure test.

Conclusion:
α-Amino acid 2,6-dimethylanilides exhibited potent activity in a variety of anticonvulsant
tests in mice and rats. The valine derivative (R)-42 represents a promising compound for potential use in
complex partial seizures.
Quantification and Evaluation of Glycyrrhizic Acid-loaded Surface Decorated Nanoparticles by UHPLC-MS/MS and used in the Treatment of Cerebral Ischemia
Authors: Ahmad Niyaz , Ahmad Rizwan , Alam Md Aftab , Ahmad Farhan Jalees , Rub Rehan Abdur 
Published: June 2018

Background:
Glycyrrhizic Acid (GRA), a potent antioxidant triterpene saponin glycoside
and neuroprotective properties exhibits an important role in the treatment of neurological disorders i.e.
cerebral ischemia. GRA is water soluble, therefore it’s have low bioavailability in the brain.

Objective:
To enhance brain bioavailability for intranasally administered Glycyrrhizic Acidencapsulated-
chitosan-coated-PCL-Nanoparticles (CS-GRA-PCL-NPs).

Methods:
Chitosan-coated-PCL-Nanoparticles (CS-PCL-NPs) were developed through double emulsification-
solvent evaporation technique and further characterized for particle size, zeta potential, size
distribution, encapsulation efficiency as well as in vitro drug release. UPLC triple quadrupole Qtrap
MS/MS method was developed to evaluate brain-drug uptake for optimized CS-GRA-PCL-NPs and to
determine its pharmacokinetic in rat’s brain as well as plasma.

Results:
Mean particles size (231.47±7.82), polydispersity index (PDI) i.e. (0.216±0.030) and entrapment
efficiency (65.69±5.68) was determined for developed NPs. UPLC triple quadrupole Qtrap MS/MS
method study showed a significantly high mucoadhesive potential of CS-GRA-PCL-NPs and least for
conventional and homogenized nanoformulation; elution time for GRA and internal standard (IS) Hydrocortisone
as 0.37 and 1.94 min at m/z 821.49/113.41 and 363.45/121.40 were observed, respectively. Furthermore,
intra and inter-assay (%CV) of 0.49-5.48, %accuracy (90.00-99.09%) as well as a linear dynamic
range (10.00 ng/mL -2000.0 ng/mL), was observed. Pharmacokinetic studies in Wistar rat brain
exhibited a high AUC0-24 alongwith an amplified Cmax (p** < 0.01) as compared to i.v. treated group.

Conclusion:
Intranasal administration of developed CS-coated-GRA-loaded-PCL-NPs enhanced the
drug bioavailability in rat brain along with successfully UPLC-MS/MS method and thus preparation of
GRA-NPs may help treat cerebral ischemia effectively. The toxicity studies performed at the end
revealed safe nature of optimized nanoformulation.
A Facile Synthesis of Cu2O and CuO Nanoparticles Via Sonochemical Assisted Method
Authors: Botsa Sathish Mohan , Dharmasoth Ramadevi , Basavaiah Keloth 
Published: June 2018

Background:
During past two decades, functional nanomaterials have received great attention
for many technological applications such as catalysis, energy, environment, medical and sensor
due to their unique properties at nanoscale. However, copper oxide nanoparticles (NPs) such as
CuO and Cu2O have most widely investigated for many potential applications due to their wide
bandgap, high TC, high optical absorption and non-toxic in nature. The physical and chemical properties
of CuO and Cu2O NPs are critically depending on their size, morphology and phase purity.
Therefore, lots of efforts have been done to prepare phase CuO and Cu2O NPs with different morphology
and size.

Method:

The synthesis of cupric oxide (CuO) and cuprous oxide (Cu2O) NPs using copper acetate as
a precursor by varying the reducing agents such as hydrazine sulphate and hydrazine hydrate via
sonochemical method. The phase, morphology and crystalline structure of a prepared CuO and Cu2O
NPs were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Field emission
scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Energy dispersive X-ray (EDS) and UV-Visible Diffuse
reflectance spectroscopy (DRS).

Results:

The phase of NPs was tuned as a function of reducing agents.XRD patterns confirmed the
formation of pure phase crystalline CuO and Cu2O NPs. FTIR peak at 621 cm-1 confirmed Cu(I)-O
vibrations, while CuO vibrations confirmed by the presence of two peaks at 536 and 586 cm-1. Further
investigation was done by Raman, which clearly indicates the presence of peaks at 290, 336, 302
cm-1 and 173, 241 cm-1 for CuO and Cu2O NPs, respectively. The FESEM images revealed rod-like
morphology of the CuO NPs while octahedral like shape for Cu2O NPs. The presence of elemental
Cu and O in stoichiometric ratios in EDS spectra confirms the formation of both CuO and Cu2O NPs.

Conclusion:

In summary, CuO and Cu2O NPs were successfully synthesized by a sonochemical
method using copper acetate as a precursor at different reducing agents. The bandgap of CuO and
Cu2O NPs was 2.38 and 1.82, respectively. Furthermore, the phase purity critically depends on reducing
agents.
Intravitreal aflibercept versus intravitreal ranibizumab in patients with age-related macular degeneration: a comparative effectiveness study
Authors: Smit Cornelis , Wiertz-Arts Karin , van de Garde Ewoudt MW 
Published: June 2018

Aim:
A hospital-wide, unselected switch of ranibizumab to aflibercept in treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) allowed us to compare the clinical effectiveness of these agents.
Method:
In a single-center before–after, observational study design new AMD-patients started with aflibercept treatment in 2013–2014 were compared with a control group of AMD-patients on ranibizumab before the switch.
Results:
The mean difference in visual acuity (in logMAR units) after 1 year was comparable (+0.012 [aflibercept, n = 37] vs +0.17 [ranibizumab, n = 30], p = 0.154). However, the aflibercept-group did receive more intravitreal injections (5.8 vs 4.7 injections, p = 0.004) and were treated longer (265.7 vs 197.7 days; p = 0.011).
Conclusion:
With no difference in clinical effectiveness, longer treatment intervals for aflibercept should be investigated.
Desarrollismo subnacional para el nuevo siglo
Authors: Tijerina Sepúlveda Walid 
Published: June 2018

<p>La apertura económica y la ausencia de políticas industriales sectoriales, por parte de la Federación, representaron un nuevo reto para los gobiernos subnacionales al iniciar el nuevo siglo. El presente artículo argumentará que en lugar de que se tuviera un completo abandono del Estado mexicano en cuanto a política industrial se refiere, lo que hubo fue un traslado o apropiación de funciones desarrollistas a nivel subnacional. Para ello, se examinaron dos estados de la República mexicana cuyas políticas industriales sectoriales representaron un claro contraste con el retraimiento federal. La literatura del “nuevo desarrollismo” servirá como trasfondo a dichas atribuciones subnacionales generadas en México, marcando una divergencia con el paradigma neoliberal a nivel federal.</p>
Publicaciones científicas universitarias
Authors: PERIÑAN-PETRO VICENTE 
Published: June 2018

La edición de este suplemento de la Revista Colombiana de Ciencia Animal – RECIA, publicación científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias de la Universidad de Sucre, en donde se compilan los temas tratados en el Primer Seminario sobre Etología y Bienestar Animal, recientemente llevado a cabo en nuestro claustro, escenario en el cual se expusieron y discutieron los diversos aspectos que la temática en mención convoca y en donde docentes investigadores del programa de Zootecnia, de Instituciones nacionales y extrajeras participaron, nos permite entregar a la comunidad académica a manera de escritos científicos los resultados de este evento y otras producciones investigativas que de forma complementaria muestran el avance que en este sentido se está logrando.
Despertar la reflexión en la formación docente: Dispositivos efectivos
Authors: Anijovich Rebeca , Cappelletti Graciela 
Published: June 2018

Los objetivos enunciados en esta investigación realizada en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Buenos Aires fueron dos:1) Relevar y sistematizar los incidentes críticos (IC: incidendte crítico) planteados por los estudiantes que cursan el Profesorado en Ciencias Jurídicas con el objeto de generar conocimientos acerca de los contenidos de las reflexiones que se producen a partir de ello. 2) Proponer estrategias de análisis de los incidentes críticos que contribuyan al desarrollo de procesos reflexivos de los estudiantes del profesorado, en correspondencia con los avances teóricos internacionales en este sentido.La metodología utilizada es de tipo cualitativo, centrada en el análisis de las reflexiones de los futuros docentes acerca de sus prácticas a través de dispositivos de trabajo dentro de un programa de formación docente.En este estudio se analizaron 30 incidentes críticos que constituyen las unidades de análisis. El material recogido pertenece a los abogados que cursaron Residencia Docente durante el 2011 y 2013 en el Profesorado de Ciencias Jurídicas de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.El número de casos estudiados no tuvo como intencionalidad la generalización sino la comprensión de cuestiones vinculadas con la reflexión de la propia práctica en la formación docente.Las fuentes primarias que se utilizaron fueron las producciones escritas de los futuros docentes y las entrevistas en profundidad.
Evidence in Practice: A New Series for Clinicians
Authors: Kamper Steven J. 
Published: June 2018

JOSPT Editor Steven J. Kamper introduces the “Evidence in Practice” series, which aims to help practicing physical therapists build expertise in understanding research. Each article will focus on one feature of the research process and explain the basics concisely in nontechnical language. The articles will not delve into the complexity of scientific methodology; rather, the goal is to provide “bite-sized” explanations that cover the most important issues for interpreting research evidence. The focus will be on clinical research, as opposed to basic discovery research, to reflect the core purpose and readership of the Journal. It is our hope that Evidence in Practice becomes a valuable resource for clinicians attempting to meet the challenge of integrating research evidence into their care delivery. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(6):429. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0105
Songs for Hands
Authors: Maler Anabel 
Published: June 2018

Song signing has long played an important role in Deaf cultures around the world. Recently, sign-language song translations have crossed over from the Deaf to the hearing world; entire communities of Deaf, hearing, and hard-of-hearing song signers now flourish on YouTube. The resulting videos form multimedia events featuring music, English, American Sign Language (ASL), gestures, pantomime, and even costumes.Artistic song signing presents music analysts with a unique challenge. This paper asks how sign language, gestures, sung words, and music interact to shape our understanding of a given song. Using Stephen Torrence’s video interpretation of the song “Fireflies” by Owl City and other supporting examples, I show how the song signer can represent musical features by altering existing signs or creating new ones. More specifically, I reveal how Torrence represents pitch, timbre, and phrasing through sign alteration and manipulation of the signing space. Additional examples demonstrate multiple methods for articulating phrases in signed songs. The analysis draws on scholarship from ASL literary research, popular music analysis, and studies of music and gesture.
IMMUNE STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, ACCOMPANIED WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Authors: Bychkova N.G. , Bychkova S.A. 
Published: June 2018

The chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often accompanied to the chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) III stage and metabolic syndrome, (MS) which is because to the persistence of arterial hypertension and disturbances in hydrocarbon metabolism.
Materials and methods. There were examined the 52 patients with III stage COPD, combined with MS, aged 51,3±4,2 years old, among them 23 with COPD, combined with MS and CKD I-IIstage (the main group). The compared group was included the 29 patients with COPD, combined with MS, without signs CKD. The all persons were examined by immunology investigation with the detection of cell and humoral immunity indexes and cytokine level.
Results and discussion. The breath function data’s, the arterial hypertention stage and level did not have the significant differences. All the patients had the creatinine clearance not less than 60 ml/min/1,73m2.
The detection of immune status shows the decrease of T-cell amount, especially the T-cytotoxical lymphocytes/ supressors, the significantly increase level ofactivated Tcells with early activated markers, those, which expressed adhesion molecule ICAM-1 and FAS- receptor, autoimmune and inflammatory changes in blood serum.
Conclusions. The available ofСKD in patients COPD, combined with MS, initiated the more high activity of system immune inflammation in atherosclerosis manifestation as the morphological substrate of MS.