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The Inclusion of Cultural Diversity in Higher Education Curriculum Design
Authors: Rahman Shukran Abdul , Alwi Azlin 
Published: December 2018

This paper reports findings of a study which assesses the measures taken by universities in selected South East Asian countries when developing the competencies of students from other countries. Itaddresses the link between the content of education programme and different cultural background of the society. This is to address the internationalization thrust which constitutes the participation of international students and academics in higher education-related activities. The research assesses whether education programmes have been developed to suit students’ diverse background. Four participants from four universities in four countries have been approached to gather their responses on the subject studied. The finding is expected to enlighten universities and higher education authorities on the appropriate method to design curriculum in universities which host international students.
Anahtar Kelimeler: : Intersection of culture; Universities; Curriculum; Cultural background; International students; South East Asian countries.
Incontinência urinária e disfunções sexuais em mulheres climatéricas de um grupo de promoção í saúde
Authors: De Arruda Guilherme Tavares , De Campo Giovana Secchi , Braz Melissa Medeiros 
Published: December 2018

No climatério, ocorrem alterações urogenitais na mulher que podem levar í ocorrência de incontinência urinária (IU) e de disfunções sexuais femininas (DSF). Estas são consideradas problemas de saúde pública, pois podem levar í diminuição da qualidade de vida das mulheres neste perí­odo. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a ocorrência e as caracterí­sticas de IU e DSF em mulheres climatéricas de um grupo de promoção í saúde de uma cidade do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa transversal, com abordagem exploratória e descritiva, realizada com mulheres acima dos 50 anos de idade pertencentes a um grupo de promoção í saúde. Foram utilizados o International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF), o Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) e uma ficha de identificação das participantes. Foram investigadas 23 mulheres (66,17 ± 7,04 anos). Destas, 6 (26,08%) possuí­am IU e/ou 17 (73,91%) mulheres apresentavam algum tipo de disfunção sexual, no qual disfunções do desejo, excitação e orgasmo foram os mais citados. A frequência e a quantidade da perda urinária foram baixas. Supõe-se que, nesse grupo, a alta prevalência de DSF e a baixa ocorrência de IU sejam influenciadas por fatores psicossociais e emocionais.Palavras-chave: climatério, incontinência urinária, comportamento sexual.
The Bounds of the Edge Number in Generalized Hypertrees
Authors: Zhang Ke , Zhao Haixing , Ye Zhonglin , Zhu Yu , Wei Liang 
Published: December 2018

A hypergraph H = ( V , ε ) is a pair consisting of a vertex set V , and a set ε of subsets (the hyperedges of H ) of V . A hypergraph H is r -uniform if all the hyperedges of H have the same cardinality r . Let H be an r -uniform hypergraph, we generalize the concept of trees for r -uniform hypergraphs. We say that an r -uniform hypergraph H is a generalized hypertree ( G H T ) if H is disconnected after removing any hyperedge E , and the number of components of G H T − E is a fixed value k ( 2 ≤ k ≤ r ) . We focus on the case that G H T − E has exactly two components. An edge-minimal G H T is a G H T whose edge set is minimal with respect to inclusion. After considering these definitions, we show that an r -uniform G H T on n vertices has at least 2 n / ( r + 1 ) edges and it has at most n − r + 1 edges if r ≥ 3 and n ≥ 3 , and the lower and upper bounds on the edge number are sharp. We then discuss the case that G H T − E has exactly k ( 2 ≤ k ≤ r − 1 ) components.
MAGiiCAT VI. The Mg ii Intragroup Medium Is Kinematically Complex
Authors: Nielsen Nikole M. , Kacprzak Glenn G. , Pointon Stephanie K. , Churchill Christopher W. , Murphy Michael T. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
By comparing Mg ii absorption in the circumgalactic medium (CGM) of group environments to isolated galaxies, we investigated the impact of environment on the CGM. An Mg ii absorber is associated with a group if there are two or more galaxies at the absorption redshift within a projected distance of D = 200 kpc from a background quasar and a line-of-sight velocity separation of 500 km s−1. We compiled a sample of 29 group environments consisting of 74 galaxies (two to five galaxies per group) at

. The group absorber median equivalent width (

Å) and covering fraction (

) are larger than isolated absorbers (1.27σ and 2.2σ, respectively), but median column densities are statistically consistent. A pixel-velocity two-point correlation function analysis shows that group environment kinematics are statistically comparable to isolated environments (0.8σ), but with more power for high velocity dispersions similar to outflow kinematics. Group absorbers display more optical depth at larger velocities. A superposition model in which multiple galaxies contribute to the observed gas matches larger equivalent width group absorbers but significantly overpredicts the kinematics owing to large velocity separations between member galaxies. Finally, galaxy–galaxy groups (similar member galaxy luminosities) may have larger absorber median equivalent widths (1.7σ) and velocity dispersions (2.5σ) than galaxy–dwarf groups (disparate luminosities). We suggest that the observed gas is coupled to the group rather than individual galaxies, forming an intragroup medium. Gas may be deposited into this medium by multiple galaxies via outflowing winds undergoing an intergalactic transfer between member galaxies or from tidal stripping of interacting members.
A 3D Voronoi+Gapper Galaxy Cluster Finder in Redshift Space to z ∼ 0.2. II. An Abundant Cluster Population Dominated by Late-type Galaxies Unveiled
Authors: Campusano Luis E. , Marinello Gabriel , Clowes Roger G. , Haines Christopher P. , Pereira Sebastián , Pizarro Daniel , Hitschfeld-Kahler Nancy , Söchting Ilona K. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
We identify 1901 galaxy clusters (N

g
≥ 2) with the VoML+G algorithm (Paper I) on the Two-Degree Field Galaxy Redshift Survey. We present the 341 clusters with at least 10 galaxies that are within 0.009 < z < 0.14 (the Catalog), of which 254 (∼75%) have counterparts in the literature (NED), with the remainder (87) plausibly “new” because of incompleteness of previous searches or unusual galaxy contents. The 207 clusters within z = 0.04–0.09 are used to study the properties of the galaxy systems in the nearby universe, including their galaxy contents parameterized by the late-type galaxy fractions (f

L
). For this nearly complete cluster subsample, we find the following: (i) 63% are dominated by early-type galaxies (i.e., the late-type-poor clusters, f

L
< 0.5) with corresponding mean multiplicity and logarithmic virial mass (in units of M
⊙) of 22 ± 1 and 12.91 ± 0.04, respectively; and (ii) 37% are dominated by late-type galaxies (i.e., the late-type-rich clusters, f

L
≥ 0.5) with corresponding mean multiplicity and logarithmic virial mass (in units of M
⊙) of 15.7 ± 0.9 and 12.66 ± 0.07, respectively. The statistical analysis of the late-type fraction distribution supports, with a 3σ confidence level, the presence of two population components. It is suggested that the late-type-poor galaxy systems reflect and extend the class of Abell-APM-EDCC clusters and that the late-type-rich systems (∼one-third of the total) belong to a new, previously unappreciated class. The late-type-rich clusters, on average high mass-to-light ratio systems, appear to be more clustered on large scales than the late-type-poor clusters. A class of late-type-rich clusters is not predicted by current theory.
Innovation and Growth from a Schumpeterian Perspective
Authors: Aghion Philippe 
Published: December 2018

Cette leçon présidentielle vise à montrer que des aspects importants du processus de croissance économique sont difficiles a appréhender a travers des modèles où la source principale de la croissance est l’accumulation du capital physique. Quatre aspects sont discutés, en particulier : les trappes de non-transition, la stagnation séculaire, la relation entre croissance et inégalités de revenus, et la relation entre croissance et dynamique des firmes. Cette leçon montre que ces phénomènes peuvent au contraire être analyses a l’aide du paradigme schumpétérien dans lequel : (i) la croissance résulte au premier chef de l’innovation ; (ii) l’innovation répond à des incitations construites sur les politiques économiques et les institutions ; et enfin (iii) les innovations d’aujourd’hui remplacent les innovations d’hier via un processus de destruction-créatrice.
Does the Literature Support a High Willingness to Pay for Green Label Buildings? An Answer with Treatment of Publication Bias
Authors: Fizaine Florian , Voye Pierre , Baumont Catherine 
Published: December 2018

La place majeure occupée par le secteur du bâtiment dans la consommation d’énergie (40 %) et les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (1/3 des émissions) explique le développement du débat scientifique axé sur la réduction de l’impact environnemental du bâtit et sur ses leviers. Ces dernières années ont notamment vu croître une littérature considérable relative à la disposition à payer du public pour les bâtiments « verts » labélisés par des écolabels, cette « valeur verte » étant estimée dans la grande majorité des études via des modèles hédoniques. Dans cet article, nous proposons d’offrir une synthèse de ces résultats dans le cadre d’une méta-analyse portant sur plus d’une cinquantaine d’études à travers le monde. Deux résultats sont produits. Grâce à un modèle à effets aléatoires multi-niveaux et une régression MCO pondérée robuste au regroupement, nous fournissons tout d’abord une estimation moyenne ainsi qu’un intervalle de confiance du premium de prix concédé par les agents économiques (prix de vente) pour accéder à un bâtiment vert. Cette estimation nous permet de corroborer l’intérêt et la pertinence économique de l’investissement dans la rénovation du bâtiment. Toutefois, un important biais de publication semble affecter cette thématique et sa correction amène à une division par deux de la valeur verte immobilière (de 8 à 4 %). Ensuite, nous analysons les facteurs susceptibles d’être à la source de la dispersion des résultats via une méta-régression basée sur différents modérateurs (type de publication, période d’analyse et zone géographique de l’échantillon, technique économétrique employée…). Divers tests statistiques et méthodes alternatives de sélection sont également réalisés pour étayer la robustesse de ces résultats. Nous terminons par un certain nombre de recommandations à destination des recherches futures permettant une meilleure comparabilité des résultats ainsi que par des suggestions aptes à éclairer l’efficacité des politiques publiques visant la soutenabilité du secteur du bâtiment.
Maurice Rolland et l’inspection des services judiciaires à la Libération
Authors: Jean Jean-Paul 
Published: December 2018

Le parcours de Maurice Rolland, magistrat résistant, actif au sein des instances chargées d’apprécier l’attitude des magistrats sous l’Occupation, nous place au cœur de l’Épuration, à la Libération, et au-delà, au cœur de la mise en place de la justice d’après-guerre. Avec quels hommes et au nom de quelles valeurs refonder la justice ? Telle est la ligne d’action de ce magistrat pour qui l’enjeu est d’assurer le retour à la prééminence de l’État en matière de justice.
Confocal Microscopy of Disposable and Nondisposable Heads for the Moria M2 Microkeratome
Authors: Javaloy Jaime , Vidal María T , Ruiz-Moreno Jose M , Alió Jorge L 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To study the quality of the flap obtained with two different heads, disposable and nondisposable, and two different speeds, low and high, using the same Moria M 2 microkeratome (Moria, Antony, France).
METHODS: In a prospective randomized study, 51 consecutive eyes (28 patients) underwent myopic LASIK (-4.3 9 ±2. 15 diopters). The eyes were randomly assigned to four groups related to cutting head model (disposable and nondisposable) and cut speed (low and high). In all cases, the intended cut was 160 ¿m and the same M2 unit was used. During surgery, superficial measurements of the flap and the surgeon's opinion about the quality of the cut were recorded. One month after LASIK, the cut depth, interface particle density, and transparency of the cornea (confocal wound healing opacity index) were measured with a confocal microscope.
RESULTS: Flaps performed with a disposable cutting head and high speed were statistically significantly larger than the flaps created in the other groups (Kruskal-Wallis test; P=. 041). No statistical differences were noted in cut depth, number of particles, and wound healing opacity index. The surgeon's opinion parameters were similar in all groups.
CONCLUSIONS: The Moria M2 microkeratome is safe and provided reproducible results, regardless of cutting head and speed. Disposable and nondisposable head models were similar in their outcome in the quality control model used in this study. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:28-33.]
Standardized Analyses of Correction of Astigmatism by Laser Systems That Reshape the Cornea
Authors: Eydelman Malvina B , Drum Bruce , Holladay Jack , Hilmantel Gene , Kezirian Guy , Durrie Daniel , Stulting R Doyle , Sanders Donald , Wong Bonita 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To develop a minimum set of analyses and a format for presentation of outcomes of astigmatism correction by laser systems that reshape the cornea.
METHODS: An Astigmatism Project group was created under the auspices of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80.ll Working Group on Laser Systems for Corneal Reshaping. The Astigmatism Project Group was made up of experts in astigmatism analyses from academia, government, and industry. An extensive literature review was conducted to identify all currently available methodologies for the evaluation of astigmatic outcomes. Project Group members discussed the utility of each method and its specific parameters for evaluating the effectiveness of astigmatism-correcting devices. They gave consideration to unique terminology and analyses required for evaluation of correction of astigmatism by laser systems that reshape the cornea.
RESULTS: The Project Group defined a comprehensive list of analysis variables needed for the evaluation of astigmatism-correcting devices and generated a mathematical definition for each term. They developed a minimum set of analyses needed for evaluation of astigmatism treatments by laser systems that reshape the cornea. They established methods for calculating the refractive error analysis variables and constructed recommended table and graph formats for data presentation.
CONCLUSIONS: This article contains the recommendations of the Astigmatism Project Group of the American National Standards Institute. We propose it as a standard reference for astigmatic refractive error analyses for the evaluation of safety and effectiveness of laser systems that reshape the cornea. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:81-95.]
Anterior Stromal Puncture in the Treatment of Loose Epithelium After LASIK
Authors: Brilakis Harilaos S , Holland Edward J 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To describe anterior stromal puncture, with or without a bandage contact lens, as a means to treat LASIK epithelial defects and potentially reduce the likelihood of secondary diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK).
METHODS: Six eyes of five LASIK patients had their microkeratome pass complicated by loose epithelium, central in one case. After repositioning the flap, a 25-gauge needle on a tuberculin syringe was used to puncture the anterior corneal stroma to just beneath Bowman's layer in the affected area of irregular epithelium. A bandage contact lens was placed on two eyes, including the one with loose epithelium centrally.
RESULTS: Normal appearance of the corneal epithelium was noted by postoperative day 1; no eye developed DLK or significant epithelial ingrowth postoperatively. All eyes achieved ^20/20 vision.
CONCLUSIONS: By obviating, in select cases, the need for bandage contact lenses, anterior stromal puncture could increase patient comfort and remove a potential source of infection. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:103-105.]
Phacoemulsification and Implantation of an Accommodating IOL After PRK
Authors: Aslanides Ioannis M , Plainis Sotiris , Kumar Vinod , Ginis Harilaos 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To present a case of phacoemulsification and implantation of an accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) in a patient with cataract formation after previous refractive surgery.
METHODS: A 50-year-old man, who initially had photorefractive keratectomy to correct moderate myopia, developed a cataract in one eye. He subsequently underwent phacoemulsification and implantation of a ICU accommodating IOL, as he wished to remain spectacle independent.
RESULTS: The patient's distance vision was fully restored. However, accommodative function, which was assessed using subjective and novice objective techniques, was only partially restored.
CONCLUSIONS: Although the accommodating IOL fully restored the patient's distance vision, accommodative function was only partially restored. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:106-108.]
Confocal Microscopy of Corneal Flap Microfolds After LASIK
Authors: Ramírez Manuel , Hernández-Quintela Everardo , Sánchez-Huerta Valeria , Naranjo-Tackman Ramón 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To describe the morphological characteristics of microfolds that appear at the corneal flap after LASIK, as seen under confocal microscopy.
METHODS: Twenty-one eyes that had undergone LASIK were examined, all within 3 weeks to 1 month after surgery. A central scan of the total corneal thickness was obtained by using confocal microscopy in vivo. Confocal images were captured and digitized. The longitudinal orientation (vertical, horizontal, and oblique) and morphological characteristics of the microfolds were described and recorded.
RESULTS: Six eyes had folds at the central corneal flap, visible as linear distortions in the confocal images: one fold had a vertical orientation, two were horizontal, and three were oblique. The folds were visible from the epithelial basal cell layer to the stromal portion of the flap and were deeper than Bowman's layer.
CONCLUSIONS: Confocal microscopy allowed visualization of microfolds after LASIK. With the appropriate software, it is possible to analyze the morphological characteristics of these folds. Flap microfolds after LASIK are deeper than Bowman's layer. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:155-158.]
A New Calibration Set of Phase Plates for Ocular Aberrometers
Authors: Rodríguez Pablo , Navarro Rafael , Arines Justo , Bará Salvador 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To manufacture and test a set of phase plates for the calibration of ocular aberrometers and apply it to the calibration of an ocular laser ray tracing aberrometer.
METHODS: The set of phase plates is made by a greyscale single-mask photosculpture in photoresist method. Each plate induces a given amount of a particular aberration (Zernike) mode. The set contains two subsets: 1) pure Zernike modes to test the accuracy among different orders (from 3rd to 7th, approximately 0.3 to 0.4 µ??); and 2) plates having different amounts of the same mode, 3rd order coma ranging from 0.11 to 0.47 µ??. After manufacturing, the plates were tested twice, as a crosscheck, measuring the aberration pattern of each plate with a Mach-Zehnder interferometer and a single-pass Hartmann-Shack wavefront sensor. The set was then applied to the calibration of an ocular doublepass laser ray tracing aberrometer.
RESULTS: Close agreement was found between the three types of measurement. The maximum difference between Hartmann-Shack and laser ray tracing measurements was 0.032 µm (ie, approximately λ/20, half of the typical measuring error in human eyes). This permitted detection of a small bias in the ocular laser ray tracing aberrometer.
CONCLUSIONS: The calibration set may be a powerful tool for the assessment of accuracy and reliability in ocular aberrometry. It discovered a small bias, which is almost impossible to detect when working with human eyes or trial lenses. This type of calibration tool is especially important in clinical environments. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:275-284.]
Bilateral Comparison of Corneal Flap Dimensions With the Moria M2 Reusable Head and Single Use Head Microkeratomes
Authors: Pietilä Juhani , Mäkinen Petri , Suominen Sakari , Huhtala Anne , Uusitalo Hannu 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To compare the Moria (Antony, France) M2 automated microkeratome with the head 130 to a new disposable single use head to evaluate complications, accuracy, and safety of the procedure.
METHODS: Ninety-eight eyes of 49 consecutive patients were operated with the Moria M 2 microkeratome. One eye was operated with the metallic head 130 and the other with a plastic single use head, both designed to create a 160-µm flap. Intraoperative flap dimensions were correlated to preoperative parameters and evaluated 1 month postoperatively.
RESULTS: With the head 130, mean thickness was 153.3 µm (standard deviation [SD] 13.3, range: 102 to 179 µm). When using a single use head, mean thickness was 148.0 µm (SD 9.8, range: 120 to 170 µm). Occasional iron particles were observed in one eye with both head types. No true epithelial ingrowth was detected in any of the eyes, but epithelial dots at the wound edge occurred in one eye, when using the head 130, but not in the eyes operated with a single use head.
CONCLUSIONS: On average, both head types created thinner flaps than attempted. Single use heads produced thinner flaps than the head 130. Accuracy in flap thickness in terms of standard deviation was significantly better in single use heads than in the head 130. Single use heads also had fewer microkeratome- related complications. In clinical practice, the single use head was easier to use because no assembly was required. Plastic single use heads also worked more smoothly than the metallic head 130. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:354-357.]
Pachymetry Assessment With Orbscan II in Postoperative Patients With Myopic LASIK
Authors: Cheng Arthur C K , Rao Srinivas K , Tang Emily , Lam Dennis S C 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To compare central corneal thickness after LASIK for myopia, using ultrasonic pachymetry and Orbscan Il measurements, and to evaluate changes in these measurements over time.
METHODS: Central corneal thickness measurements obtained by ultrasonic pachymetry and Orbscan Il (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY) in patients who underwent myopic LASIK between July 2002 and May 2003 were analyzed. The two measurements were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively at 1 day and 1,3,6, and 12 months.
RESULTS: In 237 eyes, using the correction factor 0.93, no significant difference was noted in the preoperative central corneal thickness measured by ultrasonic pachymetry (561. 89 ?28.66 ???) and Orbscan pachymetry (562. 28 ?28.18 /im) (P=. 713). Postoperatively, the difference was statistically significant at day 1 and 1, 3, and 6 months (P<.001), but was not significant at 12 months (P=. 130).
CONCLUSIONS: Orbscan Il measurements of central corneal thickness after myopic LASIK are less than those measured by ultrasonic pachymetry; however, this difference decreases with time and may not be significant after 1 year. [J Refract Surg. 2006;22:363-366.]