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Нефролітіаз у корів: діагностика забійних тварин
Authors: Канівець Н. С. 
Published: April 2019

Мета статті – висвітлити дані стосовно захворювання великої рогатої худоби на нефролітіаз у Полтавській області з урахуванням уже наявних літературних даних щодо поширення вказаної патології.
Методика дослідження. У процесі виконання роботи проводили ветеринарно-санітарну експертизу внутрішніх органів (нирок) великої рогатої худоби при забої, виявляли органолептично нефроліти та визначали їх параметри.
Результати дослідження. У роботі наведено результати досліджень щодо ураження нирок корів нефролітами. Нефролітіаз був встановлений у п’яти (2,1 %) із 243 голів. Виявлено локалізацію ниркових каменів, величину, масу та колір.
Елементи наукової новизни. Невеликі камені (пісок) у корів виявлені в ниркових чашечках.
Практична значущість. З’ясування ролі екологічних та аліментарних факторів у розвитку ниркових каменів у корів заслуговують на увагу.
The purpose of the article is to highlight data on bovine nephrolithiasis disease in Poltava region, taking into account the available information on spreading of this pathology.
Research methods. In the process of work we conducted veterinary-sanitary expert examination of the internal organs (kidneys) of cattle at slaughtering, organoleptically detected nephroliths and determined their parameters.
Research results. The results of the conducted veterinary-sanitary expert examination revealed stones in the kidneys in five animals, which was about 2.1 % of the total number of slaughtered animals.
Uroliths were localized, mainly in the ureter, and less frequently in the calix renalis.
Kidney stones were of different sizes from 1 to 14 mm, in some cases, very small stones in the form of sand grains, the so-called renal sand.
At the same time, uroliths differed in shape. The some stones were large and solid, others were small and sandy. Externally, they had a smooth or rough (thorny) surface. The color varied from light gray to yellow-gray. The weight of uroliths varied from 2.1 mg (the smallest stones) to 0.98 g (the largest stones). Not rarely, during examining the kidneys, isolated cysts of different sizes were detected, which were filled with light-serous fluid.
The analysis of calculus showed its mixed composition (calcium oxalate, magnesium phosphate, calcium phosphate and ammonium urate), which is similar to the results of other researchers and it is coordinated with the hypothesis of the diversity of uroliths’ composition in cattle.
The elements of scientific novelty. Small stones (sand) are found in the calix renalis of cows.
Practical significance. Clarifying the role of ecological and alimentary factors in the development of kidney stones in cows deserves attention.
The Impact of Non-Western Participants at Vatican ii
Authors: Stackaruk Chris 
Published: April 2019

In a way, this article is about a dialectical interaction between religious politics and political religion through an examination of a turn of events during Vatican Council ii. It shows the impact made by global Catholicism on the council and the production of what is now a benchmark document, Nostre Aetate. It provided an impetus for liturgical reforms and developments in the Church’s social teachings that made room for non-European cultures, or the ‘other,’ thereby making the Church truly global for the first time. This has its origin with a small minority of participants, those outside the Eurocentric zone, at the Council. This article demonstrates that the minority exerted considerable influence in producing the aforementioned document. Their influence widened the scope of discussions and later engagement of the Church, transforming the scope of the Nostra Aetate from solely Judaism to all non-Christian religions. This article traces the handful of participants and pivotal events that brought the largest Christian Church into a dialectical dialogue with non-Christian religions and examines their significance in a global context.
From Musicology to Novel: Reassessing Robertson Davies’s Literary Representation of Peter Warlock
Authors: Allis Michael 
Published: April 2019

This article reconsiders the literary refiguring of the British composer Peter Warlock as the character Giles Revelstoke in Robertson Davies’s 1958 novel A Mixture of Frailties. Although several Davies scholars have highlighted the general nature of this portrait, a detailed consideration of how Cecil Gray’s 1934 study of Warlock was a catalyst for Davies has yet to be explored. Gray’s book allowed Davies to incorporate a plethora of details from Warlock’s biography (including his untimely death) and to draw upon Warlock’s work as a composer and critic, his reception, and his family background; however, Davies was also able to explore his own interpretative space. In comparing A Mixture of Frailties with other literary refigurings of Warlock in the early twentieth century, the detail of Davies’s portrayal is distinctive, particularly in terms of its discussion of music. Davies’s novel can therefore be identified as a significant contribution to musico-literary relations.
The Monster in the Corner of the Map: Russian Visitors Describe Nature on Sakhalin Island (1850–1905)
Authors: Corrado Sharyl 
Published: April 2019

Abstract
This article examines evolving constructions of nature on Sakhalin Island in late imperial Russia, emphasising changing Russian views of not only the island, but of science, modernisation, mankind's power over nature and the borders of the empire. From a European land of plenty in the 1850s, welcoming to its Russian visitors, after a quarter-century of penal colonisation, the island had become a monster devouring its prey. This article argues that contradictory and evolving descriptions of Sakhalin's nature reflect tensions Russians faced in a modernising world, as they questioned the relationship between mankind and nature; the reliability of science; and the correct borders of their state. In the 1850s, Sakhalin seemed normal and bountiful, a gift to Russia, while two decades later, it was wealthy but hostile, although, with science, Russians could prevail. By the 1890s, that was called into question, and the island was portrayed as not only hostile, but foreign, desolate and unsubmissive to science; while activists of the early twentieth century reimagined it as abundant, comprehensible and vital to the empire. The image of Sakhalin as hostile and unintelligible prevailed, reflecting a widespread disillusionment with Western modernity. In 1905, Russia surrendered the southern half of the island to Japan.
Decomposition and pointwise estimates of periodic Green functions of some elliptic equations with periodic oscillatory coefficients
Authors: Josien Marc 
Published: April 2019

This article is about the [Formula: see text]-periodic Green function [Formula: see text] of the multiscale elliptic operator [Formula: see text], where [Formula: see text] is a [Formula: see text]-periodic, coercive, and Hölder continuous matrix, and n is a large integer. We prove here pointwise estimates on [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] in dimensions [Formula: see text]. Moreover, we derive an explicit decomposition of this Green function, which is of independent interest. These results also apply for systems.
Development and validation of the Greek version of the comprehensive parental feeding questionnaire
Authors: Michou Maria , Panagiotakos Demosthenes B. , Mamalaki Eirini , Yannakoulia Maria , Costarelli Vassiliki 
Published: April 2019

BACKGROUND: Parental feeding practices can affect children’s eating behavior and diet quality. Greek children seem to have poor diet quality and high rates of obesity. Measuring parental feeding practices could facilitate in the formation of target interventions aiming at improving children’s eating behaviours. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the current study was to develop and validate the Comprehensive Parental Feeding Questionnaire (CPFQ) in the Greek language. METHODS: The sample consisted of 399 parents (71.2% mothers) of children 2–12 years old. A translation to the Greek language of the CPFQ tool, was conducted followed by a repeatability test, explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis, measures of internal consistency test and factor correlations. RESULTS: Factor analysis resulted in a final questionnaire of 42 items distributed over 6 factors. Cronbach alpha values were adequate (0.64–0.89) and the correlations between factors were low (rho = –0.212 – 0.405). In addition, mothers use more the “child control” feeding practice ( p = 0.002), parents with girls use more the “monitoring” feeding practice ( p = 0.010) and normal weight parents use less the “restriction” feeding practice ( p = 0.047), in comparison to overweight parents. CONCLUSIONS: Results support the reliability and validity of the CPFQ for the Greek population.
The nutrition for healthy living study: A randomised clinical trial assessing the effect of protein sources on healthy ageing
Authors: Ribeiro Rosilene V. , Simpson Stephen J. , Le Couteur David G. , Raubenheimer David , Eberhard Joerg , Ruiz Kate , Macia Laurence , Todorova Yvanna , Gosby Alison K. 
Published: April 2019

BACKGROUND: Worldwide, populations are ageing with significant impact on health patterns. Studies have shown that low protein, high carbohydrate diets are associated with more favourable outcomes. Plant-based diets have also been shown to have a positive impact on cardiometabolic health, weight loss and prevention of all causes of mortality. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the current study is to assess the main and interactive effects of two macronutrient interventions in a 2×2 factorial dietary design to determine their effects on appetite and health outcomes in older individuals. METHODS: Individuals aged 65 to 75 with a BMI between 20 and 35 kg/m2 were recruited. Participants were provided with ad libitum access to one of four diets for four weeks, designed as a 2×2 factorial. Each dietary treatment provided 14% of energy as protein, which was either omnivorous or semi-vegetarian in origin. The remaining complement of macronutrient energy (80–82%) was either relatively high in fat (37–41% of energy) and low in carbohydrates (41–43%), or vice versa (28–29% fat with 53% carbohydrate). Study diets were provided via a meal delivery company. Self-completed questionnaires, biospecimen and clinical assessments were collected before and after intervention to assess cardio-metabolic, oral and gut health, body composition and physical performance. RESULTS: Trial status is currently ongoing (sample and data analyses). CONCLUSIONS: This study will help determine whether protein-source (plant vs animal) and fat to carbohydrate ratio have an impact on predictors of healthy ageing. These findings will also create a sound foundation on which to base nutritional interventions in older individuals to support healthy ageing.
Effects of two different protocols of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation combined with transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation on robot-assisted gait training in patients with chronic supratentorial stroke: A single blind, randomized controlled trial
Authors: Picelli Alessandro , Brugnera Annalisa , Filippetti Mirko , Mattiuz Nicola , Chemello Elena , Modenese Angela , Gandolfi Marialuisa , Waldner Andreas , Saltuari Leopold , Smania Nicola 
Published: April 2019

Background: The neural organization of locomotion involves motor patterns generated by spinal interneuronal networks and supraspinal structures, which are approachable by noninvasive stimulation techniques. Recent evidences supported the hypothesis that transcranial direct current stimulation (combined with transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation) may actually enhance the effects of robot-assisted gait training in chronic stroke patients. The cerebellum has many connections to interact with neocortical areas and may provide some peculiar plasticity mechanisms. So, it has been proposed as “non-lesioned entry” to the motor or cognitive system for the application of noninvasive stimulation techniques in patients with supratentorial stroke. Objective: To compare the effects of two different protocols of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation combined with transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation on robotic gait training in patients with chronic supratentorial stroke. Methods: Forty patients with chronic supratentorial stroke were randomly assigned into two groups. All patients received ten, 20-minute robotic gait training sessions, five days a week, for two consecutive weeks. Group 1 underwent cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the contralesional cerebellar hemisphere + cathodal transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation in combination with robotic training. Group 2 underwent cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the ipsilesional cerebellar hemisphere + cathodal transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation in combination with robotic training. The primary outcome was the 6-minute walk test performed before, after, and at follow-up at 2 and 4 weeks post-treatment. Results: No significant difference in the 6-minute walk test between groups was found at the first post-treatment evaluation ( P = 0.976), as well as at the 2-week ( P = 0.178) and the 4-week ( P = 0.069) follow-up evaluations. Both groups showed significant within-group improvements in the 6-minute walk test at all time points.∥Conclusions: Our findings support the hypothesis that cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the contralesional or ipsilesional cerebellar hemisphere in combination with cathodal transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation may lead to similar effects on robotic gait training in chronic supratentorial stroke patients.
A dosimetric comparison of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy in localized cervical cancer radiotherapy
Authors: Wali Lila , Helal Azza , Darwesh Reem , Attar Mohammed 
Published: April 2019

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer radiotherapy is usually administrated through 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) followed by a brachytherapy (BT) boost. PURPOSE: To investigate whether Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) can replace High Dose Rate (HDR) intracavitary BT boost for patients undergoing cervical cancer radiotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Computed Tomography (CT) images for ten patients with tandem and ovoids were included in this study. Target volumes, rectum, bladder, sigmoid, small bowel and both femoral heads were delineated. Two plans were carried out including (a) a BT plan optimized manually by modifying dwell time and Ir-192 source positions, (b) a VMAT plan generated using two partial arcs with 10 MV photon beam. The prescribed dose was 7 Gy. The relevant dose volume parameters (DVPs) of target volumes and OARs for the two plans were analyzed statistically using SPSS Wilcoxon Signed Rank test. RESULTS: VMAT plan showed a significant reduction of 9.1%, 9.3%, 15.4%, 14.4% and 13.1% in rectum maximum dose, rectum D2 cc, bladder maximum dose, bladder D2 cc and sigmoid maximum dose ( P < 0.05). VMAT and BT plans showed comparable D2 cc of sigmoid and small bowel maximum doses ( P = 0.333 and P = 0.646). On the other hand, VMAT showed significantly higher small bowel D2 cc and maximum point dose for both femoral heads comparing to BT plan ( P < 0.05). Also, VMAT plan yielded greater homogeneous target coverage compared to BT plan ( P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated that VMAT plan achieves significant dose reduction of rectum, bladder and sigmoid, as well as superior homogeneous target coverage compared to BT plan. On the other hand, VMAT delivers more radiation exposures to small bowel and femoral heads.
Using synovial volume measurement by MRI to evaluate the effect of 32P Radiation synovectomy on hemophilic arthropathy patients
Authors: Dou Yincong , Li Meixia , Zhang Lu , Cheng Tianming , Lei Pingchong , Ge Yinghui 
Published: April 2019

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential of synovial membrane volume measurement by MRI in monitoring the effect of radiation synovectomy on patients of Hemophilic Arthropathy (HA). METHODS: We studied 63 diseased joints of 42 HA patients who received hospitalized services at the Hemophilia Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Henan Provincial People’s Hospital from May 2011 to January 2015. Unenhanced and enhanced MR scanning of each diseased joint was performed simultaneously. The volumes of synovial membrane of 21 joints from 16 patients before and after being treated with 32P radiation synovectomy (PRS) were measured and compared using image post-processing software and workstation. Two sample matching t test was conducted to analyze the synovial membrane volumes of the same joint measured by unenhanced and enhanced MR, as well as change of MR enhancement ratio after treatments. RESULTS: The synovial membrane volumes measured by unenhanced versus enhanced MR scanning showed no statistical significance. Significant reduction ( t = 7.831, p < 0.001) of the synovial membrane volume after treatment (2479.45±46.48 mm3 versus 2983.30±42.87 mm3 before treatment) was observed. MR enhancement ratio of synovial membrane decreased after treatment (0.92±0.06 after vs 1.17±0.07 before treatment) with statistical significance. CONCLUSION: The synovial membrane volume and MR enhancement ratio can be used to monitor patient response to PRS treatment.
Occupational stress and work ability among nurses in an academic hospital
Authors: Das Shila Rani , Biswas C , Reza AKMM , Akhtar K , Kawsar AA , Hossain S 
Published: April 2019

Background: Occupational stress is one of the key factors in reducing staff productivity in any organization with physical and psychological impacts on employees. Nursing is among the most stressful professions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the extent of perceived level occupational stress and its association with work-related and non-work related variables as causes of stress and work ability among nurses in a Public Medical College Hospital.
Methods: A cross sectional study was done among nurses in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (ShSMCH) dmi.ng July 2015-June 2016 among 197 nurses, selected through a simple random sampling. Face to face interview was conducted, using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Occupational stress and work ability were measured using Expanded Nurses Stress Scale Questionnaire (ENSS) and WorkAbility Index Questionnaire (WAIQ). Appropriate statistical analysis was performed to see the level of significance.
Results: Majority (69.0%) of the study population were between the age of 21 to 39 years, 94.gG/o were female, 68.0% were married, 79.2% were Muslim, 84.3% had diploma, 91.4% fumily income were equal or more than Tk 40,000, 95.5% did clinical work. Some 25.0% worked in medicine ward, 22.8% worked at surgery ward and 90.9% worked more or less than 50 hours per week. Only 5.1% found to be high stress and 94.6% low stress. Significant difference was found between female and male, occupational stress and religion, educational status, type of work, occupational stress and work ability (p<.0.05).
Conclusion: Severe occupational stress is associated with reduced work ability. So, it is recommended to decrease occupational stress to increase work ability, although identification of sources of occupational stress seems necessary in order to adopt appropriate stress management strategies.
Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2018; 44: 113-117
Changes in ECG among patients with drug induced poisoning in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Rahman Ashraf Ur , Chowdhury AW , Jabeen S 
Published: April 2019

Background: A wide variety of ECG changes can be seen with cardiac and noncardiac agents and may occur at therapeutic or toxic levels. Wide QRS and QT prolongation may be seen in poisoning cases; are potentially dangerous and indicate the necessity of continuous cardiac monitoring.The objective of this study was to determine the changes in ECG among patients admitted with pharmaceutical drug induced poisoning in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka.
Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out at the Department of Medicine, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) during July-December, 2013. Detailed information were obtained; clinical examination and relevant investigations including ECG were done in each case according to protocol.
Results: Among 66 cases mean age was 22.9 (±6.47) years and male to female ratio was 1: 2.14 (21 Vs 45). Common drug groups taken by the study population were benzodiazepines in 31(47.0%) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) in 18(27.3%) cases.Normal ECG findings were found in 28 (42.4%) cases, 18 (27.3%) cases revealed sinus tachycardia, 11(16.7%) showed prolong QT Interval, 6(9.1%) had atrial tachycardia, 5(7.6%) showed wide QRS and 3(4.6%) cases revealed prolong PR interval. Patients withTCA poisoning developedsinus tachycardia in 11(61.1%), prolong QT Interval in 6(33.3%), wide QRS in 5(27.8%),atrial tachycardia in 5(27.8%), prolong PR Interval in 2(11.1%), and Tall R in aVRin 2(11.1%) cases. Prolong QT Interval were found among 3 (75.0%) patients with K+ efflux channel blockers (chlorpromazine, chlorpheniramine and quetiapine) overdose.Patients with beta blocker overdose developed sinus bradycardia in 4 (100.0%) and prolong PR Interval in 1(25.0%) cases.
Conclusion: Common drugs taken by the patients were amitriptyline sedatives. Wide QRS, prolong QT interval and some other ECG changes were observed by TCA poisoning in higher doses. TCA, benzodiazepines and K channel blockers induced prolong QT Interval in higher doses.Careful interpretation of ECG findings can provide key information to guide management of the poisoned patients.
Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2018; 44: 160-167
Segmentación R-square: ¿Un nuevo instrumento para la inversión?
Authors: Montalvo Rodríguez Omar 
Published: April 2019

Sinopsis de las siguientes tesis: Segmentación R-square: ¿Un nuevo instrumento para la inversión?; El uso de la teoría del arbitraje en determinar la prima de riesgo específica de cada industria; Relationship Marketing: La Nueva Tendencia en Mercadeo y Cómo es Aplicada por los Distribuidores de Bienes de Consumo en Puerto Rico; La calidad en los servicios de telecomunicaciones ofrecidos al pueblo de Puerto Rico por la Telefónica de Puerto Rico; El impacto de las leyes del FDIC en los sistemas de respaldo para las instituciones financieras; El dinero en la actividad económica en Puerto Rico: Una aplicación de la prueba de causalidad de Granger
La calidad en los servicios de telecomunicaciones ofrecidos al pueblo de Puerto Rico por la telefónica de Puerto Rico
Authors: Hoffman Andújar Joseph H. 
Published: April 2019

Sinopsis de las siguientes tesis: Segmentación R-square: ¿Un nuevo instrumento para la inversión?; El uso de la teoría del arbitraje en determinar la prima de riesgo específica de cada industria; Relationship Marketing: La Nueva Tendencia en Mercadeo y Cómo es Aplicada por los Distribuidores de Bienes de Consumo en Puerto Rico; La calidad en los servicios de telecomunicaciones ofrecidos al pueblo de Puerto Rico por la Telefónica de Puerto Rico; El impacto de las leyes del FDIC en los sistemas de respaldo para las instituciones financieras; El dinero en la actividad económica en Puerto Rico: Una aplicación de la prueba de causalidad de Granger
Comercio electrónico y su impasse de impuestos en los EE.UU
Authors: Pérez Echevarría Sonimar 
Published: April 2019

Sinopsis de las siguientes tesis: Estudio exploratorio sobre la efectividad de un sistema ergonómico contra el desorden músculo-esqueletal ocasionado por las funciones repetitivas de los trabajos de oficina, El Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) 10 años después, Comercio electrónico y su impasse de impuestos en los EE.UU.