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The use of organisational network analysis as a diagnostic tool during team coaching
Authors: Terblanche Nicky H.D. , Erasmus Edna D. 
Published: August 2018

Orientation: Organisational network analysis (ONA) examines relationships between people and is a potential diagnostic tool to use during team coaching interventions. Research purpose: The objective of this research was to investigate how ONA can be used during a team coaching intervention aimed at addressing business challenges. Motivation for the study: The use of ONA as a diagnostic tool in individual coaching has been researched, but has not been applied in the emerging field of team coaching. Research approach/design and method: An action research methodology employing both quantitative and qualitative methods was used in this research. A purposive sampling approach was used to select a leadership team of four people who received 11 team coaching sessions. Quantitative data were collected from the leadership team and their 18 direct reports, using pre- and post-test intervention ONA questionnaires. Qualitative data were collected after the coaching intervention using semi-structured interviews with the leadership team. Main findings: Organisational network analysis helped to identify team coaching goals based on business challenges. It indicated the extent to which team coaching enhanced communication between the leadership team and their reports, enabling them to address business challenges. Organisational network analysis results taken out of context could, however, be misinterpreted. Practical/managerial implications: Team coaches, ONA practitioners and leadership teams could use ONA as a diagnostic tool during team coaching interventions to identify team coaching goals based on business challenges, to gain insights into team dynamics and to assess the contribution of team coaching for addressing business challenges. Organisational network analysis should not be taken at face value and should ideally be triangulated with other data sources such as interviews. Contribution/value-add: On a scholarly level, this research provides empirical evidence for the benefits of using ONA during a team coaching intervention. On a practice level, suggestions are provided for the manner in which ONA can guide team coaching interventions.
Comparative evaluation of three different recording criteria of dental fluorosis in a known endemic fluoride area of Haryana
Authors: Kumar Neeraj , Gauba Krishan , Goyal Ashima , Kapur Aditi 
Published: August 2018

Background & objectives:
Various indices are available to record different grade of severity of dental fluorosis. These indices have chances of inter- and intra- examiner variability. Therefore, study was conducted to compare three different indices for recording dental fluorosis to find out the best and most practical index of recording dental fluorosis for field studies in children living in a fluoride endemic area.

Methods:
The severity grades were recorded in 300 schoolchildren aged 12-15 yr having dental fluorosis of low, medium and high fluoride areas using three different indices, viz. Dean's fluorosis index (1942), tooth surface index for fluorosis (TSIF, 1984) and ICMR index (2013). Dean's index was used as gold standard.

Results:
The occurrence of moderate and severe cases was higher as per the Dean's index and of mild and severe cases was higher as per the TSIF and the ICMR index. The mean time required for recording dental fluorosis as per Dean's index and TSIF was similar and almost double (1.25±0.05 min) of that required for ICMR index (0.68±0.20 min). The intra-examiner variability was found to be least in the ICMR index compared to Dean's index and TSIF.

Interpretation & conclusions:
The ICMR index is a simple index with objective scores and takes less time in recording the dental fluorosis as compared to Dean's index and TSIF in field studies.
Giant Occipital Encephalocele with Chiari Malformation Type 3
Authors: Kanesen Davendran , Rosman Azmin Kass , Kandasamy Regunath 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACTEncephaloceles are rare embryological mesenchymal developmental anomalies resulting from inappropriate ossification in the skull through which herniate the intracranial contents of the sac. Occipital encephaloceles are described as giant when they are larger than the head from which they arise, and they pose a great surgical challenge. Herein, we present a case of a giant occipital encephalocele in a neonate with Chiari malformation Type 3 to highlight the problems encountered in its management and the outcome of the surgery.
Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Relatives of Intensive Care Unit Patients and the Perceived Need for Support
Authors: Bolosi Maria , Peritogiannis Vaios , Tzimas Petros , Margaritis Athanasios , Milios Konstantinos , Rizos Dimitrios V. 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT
Background: Admission of a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the recovery process may be stressful for family members. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the families’ psychological symptoms and their evolution over the 1st week of patients’ ICU stay. Additional objectives were the estimation of the families’ need for support and the estimation of satisfaction regarding the information provided by ICU physicians. Methods: A total of 108 individuals were participated in the study. Participants were interviewed with the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and filled the Beck Depression Scale II on days 1 and 7 of patients’ ICU admission. They also filled a self-reported questionnaire which was created by the investigators, involving decision-making procedures; the satisfaction of the families of the patients’ care; and the support of the families by medical and nursing staff. Results: Anxiety levels were not significantly different among 2-time points, whereas rates of depressive symptoms raised significantly from 38% (day 1) to 58.3% (day 7). In cases of anxiety changes, age, education, closeness of relationship, and APACHE II score were the factors been associated. Changes in depressive symptoms were not associated with any of those factors. Over a week, there were significant differences in relatives’ views on participating in the decision-making procedure, and on expressing their opinion and concerns regarding the treatment process. Their attitudes about receiving support by the ICU personnel and even by mental health specialists, such as psychologists also changed. Conclusions: Over the 1st week of ICU admission, depressive symptoms in patients’ relatives were gradually evolving, while anxiety symptoms fluctuated and they were affected by the severity of the patients’ condition. Attitudes toward treatment procedures and the perceived need for support also changed. These findings should be taken into account by the ICU personnel.
Detailed Clinical and Electrophysiological Illustration of a Patient with Sturge–Weber Syndrome Presenting with Prolonged Transient Neurological Symptoms
Authors: Onder Halil 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACTAlthough transient neurological deficits in Sturge–Weber syndrome (SWS) have been acknowledged for many years, the underlying pathogenesis still constitutes a major topic of discussion. Here, we present the case of a 10-year-old boy with SWS presenting with a progressive clinically mimicking right middle cerebral artery syndrome. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging showed unremarkable findings except extensive right hemisphere leptomeningeal angiomas. Antiepileptic drug (AED) treatments provided recovery of the patient, and concurrently recorded electroencephalography (EEG) revealed delta slowing of the lesional hemisphere in the acute period. However, slowing of the background activity extended to the contralateral hemisphere in subacute period, while ipsilateral background activity started to recover. In the 3rd week of follow-up on intensive AED treatments, the patient totally recovered as well as nearly the normalization of EEG was achieved. In this report, we focus on the dramatic revolution of EEG activity in both hemispheres during the recovery period. Based on this rare illustration and limited literature data, the author suggests some hypotheses regarding the pathophysiology of this mysterious manifestation (transient neurological deficit) in SWS. Future studies of large case series, including detailed paraclinical parameters and remarkably electrophysiological data, are warranted to clarify these arguments.
Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Fixation for Extension of Fusion in Cases of Failed Lumbosacral Fusion
Authors: Turel Mazda K. , Kerolus Mena , Deutsch Harel 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACTSacroiliac fusion and instrumentation extension for correction of failed lumbosacral fusions traditionally requires a long revision surgery. Reopening of the prior surgical incision to expose the prior instrumentation requires a large incision with increased blood loss, increased operative time, increased risk of infection, and longer hospitalization times. We describe the first case series using a minimally invasive surgical sacroiliac screw technique for extension of a prior fusion to the pelvis. Using two small 3-cm paramedian incisions on each side, we were able to obtain autologous iliac crest bone graft, place the sacroiliac screw minimally invasive, perform an arthrodesis, and connect the prior surgical hardware to the sacroiliac screw safely. A detailed review of surgical technique, clinical cases, and brief review of the literature is discussed.
Profile of Patients from a Neurology Registry in Resource-Poor Rural Northwest India
Authors: Bhardwaj Amit , Sharma Ashish , Kumar Girish , Angra Monika , Bhardwaj Sapna S. , Raina Sunil Kumar , Sharma Sushant , Sharma Piyush 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT
Background: The neurology register is based in a tertiary care center in a rural north-west India. The center caters to a predominantly rural population. The present study is based on the data retrieved from this registry over a period of 1 year. Materials and Methods: Details of the patients reporting to the Department of Neurology are entered in a registry. For the purpose of this study, 1-year data (from August 1, 2013, to July 31, 2014) of patients (with complete information and final diagnosis) were analyzed. Results: Out of a total of 2431 patients, 1296 (53.3%) were males and 1135 (46.7%) were females. The six major neurological disorders identified were epilepsy and seizures, headache, spondolysis with neurological manifestations, cerebrovascular disease, Parkinsonism, and neuropathies. Conclusion: Six neurological disorders account for more than two-thirds of the patients with neurological disorders, whereas epilepsy, seizures, and headache together constituted more than one-third.
A Young Patient with Stroke and Primary Tuberculosis
Authors: Arulprakash Narenraj , Narayanan Lavanya , Narayanan Senthil 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACTA 21-year-old woman presented with left hemiparesis, fever, dyspnea, tachycardia, and pericardial rub on examination. She was provisionally diagnosed with infective endocarditis and received the final diagnosis of the primary pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and extra PTB (EPTB) with pericardial effusion and thoracic lymphadenitis. Left hemiparesis due to a pontine infarct was attributed to TB with neurovasculitis. The diagnosis was supported by findings on imaging studies such as echocardiography, computed tomography of the thorax, and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. She improved with anti-TB treatment. It is interesting to note that she was not immunodeficient, with the usual suspects such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and renal failure ruled out. We conclude that PTB and EPTB must be considered in any febrile illness, even in patients who are not immunodeficient, considering its atypical presentation and prevalence in India.
Preliminary Results of the Macedonian-Adapted Version of Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaires
Authors: Stanoevska Blagica , Anunciação Luis , Squires Jane , Singh Ajay , Trajkovski Vladimir 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT
Context: Early detection of developmental problems is critical, and interventions are more effective when they are carried out early in a child's life. In Macedonia, there are only four centers providing early intervention services. Aims: In this research, we determined the reliability of the translation and adaptation of Ages and Stages Questionnaires 3rd edition (ASQ-3-M) for assessment of children aged 3–5 years old in Macedonia, and reported preliminary results of the gender differences in the development. Materials and Methods: ASQ-3-M was completed by 165 parents and 40 educators in seven kindergarten classrooms. Children were 3–5 years old. Statistical Analysis Used: Cronbach's alpha, Intraclass Correlation coefficient (ICC), and interrater reliability (IRR) were used to assess ASQ-3-M psychometric properties. The Bayesian t-test was performed to estimate the difference in means between males and females. Results: The Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.65 to 0.87. The overall ICC was 0.89 (ranged from 0.8 to 0.95), which indicates a strong to almost perfect strength of agreement between test-retest. IRR correlation revealed an average of 0.88 (ranged from 0.74 to 0.95), suggesting that ASQ-3-M is reliable and stable. Conclusions: The results from the comparison between males and females on all dimensions of ASQ-3-M were not statistically significant (BF10 <3), indicating no significant gender difference. That said, the ASQ-3 is recommended for routine use in screening children aged 3–5 years old.
Origin of Thyrolingual Trunk from the Common Carotid Artery
Authors: Goyal Sumit , Jain Manish S. , Shrivastava Amit , Jain Rahul 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACTCommon carotid artery (CCA) usually does not have any branches in the neck and divides into internal and external carotid artery. Superior thyroid and lingual artery (commonly called as thyro lingual trunk) are the branches of external carotid artery. We report a case of rare origin of thyrolingual trunk from the CCA in a case of ruptured intracranial aneurysm.
Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 is Linked with Poor Cardio-Metabolic Profile in Patients with Ischemic Stroke: A Study of Effects of Statins
Authors: Alkuraishy Hayder M. , Al-Gareeb Ali I. , Waheed Huda J. 
Published: August 2018

ABSTRACT
Objectives: The objective of the study is to investigate the effects of statins on the lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) mass in patients with ischemic stroke. Materials and Methods: A total number of 59 patient ages 43–69 years with cerebral stroke compared to 39 healthy controls that matching the age and body weight. The patients were divided into 32 patients on statins therapy assigned as statins users and 27 patients, not on statins therapy assigned as nonstatins users. Anthropometric and biochemical measurements were done including lipid profile and inflammatory biomarkers. Results: Stroke patients on statins therapy showed a comparable low of Lp-PLA (29.82 ± 3.19 IU/mL) to nonstatins user stroke patients (15.58 ± 5.73 IU/mL). Lp-PLA2 mass levels were positively correlated with body mass index, blood pressure changes, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and very low-density lipoprotein and stroke risk (SR) percentage. Conclusions: Patients on statins with ischemic stroke had low levels of Lp-PLA2 mass levels compared to nonstatins user with ischemic stroke. Lp-PLA2 mass levels were higher in men than women and correlated with lipid profile and SR in patients with ischemic stroke.
Cyclicity in Dirichlet Spaces
Authors: Elmadani Y. , Labghail I. 
Published: August 2018

AbstractLet
$\unicode[STIX]{x1D707}$
be a positive finite Borel measure on the unit circle and
${\mathcal{D}}(\unicode[STIX]{x1D707})$
the associated harmonically weighted Dirichlet space. In this paper we show that for each closed subset
$E$
of the unit circle with zero
$c_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D707}}$
-capacity, there exists a function
$f\in {\mathcal{D}}(\unicode[STIX]{x1D707})$
such that
$f$
is cyclic (i.e.,
$\{pf:p\text{ is a polynomial}\}$
is dense in
${\mathcal{D}}(\unicode[STIX]{x1D707})$
),
$f$
vanishes on
$E$
, and
$f$
is uniformly continuous. Next, we provide a sufficient condition for a continuous function on the closed unit disk to be cyclic in
${\mathcal{D}}(\unicode[STIX]{x1D707})$
.
Varietal Effects on the Nutrient Composition of Saccharum Officinarum
Authors: E. C. Chuku, , U. N. Emiri, 
Published: August 2018

Studies on the varietal effects on the nutrient composition of Saccharum officinarum were carried out in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology and the Food Science and Technology Laboratories in Rivers State University. The sugar components assessed were glucose, fructose and sucrose. Sucrose was highest in both varieties compared to others. Nevertheless, the yellow variety had higher total sugar content (82. 9±0.00). The assessment of mineral composition of S. officinarum showed that the red variety had higher values for all the parameters namely calcium, sodium, iron, chlorine, copper, phosphorus and magnesium with an exception in potassium, sulphur and carboxylic acid which were higher in the yellow variety. It was also observed that vitamins A and C values were higher in the red variety. The proximate analysis indicated that the red variety had higher values for carbonate ash, cane fibre, solid bagasse, soluble solid and salt. However, moisture (76.5±0.02), protein (0.71±0.01) and juice fibre (0.8±0.01) were higher in the yellow variety.
Reviewer Acknowledgements
Authors: Smith Wendy 
Published: August 2018

International Journal of Statistics and Probability wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal is greatly appreciated.Many authors, regardless of whether International Journal of Statistics and Probability publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers.Reviewers for Volume 7, Number 5Jacek Białek, University of Lodz, PolandJingwei Meng, Indiana University, USALuiz Ricardo Nakamura, University of Sao Paulo, BrazilPablo José Moya Fernández, Universidad de Granada, SpainRebecca Bendayan, University College London, UKSajid Ali, Quaid-i-Azam University, PakistanSubhradev Sen, Alliance University, India Wendy SmithOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of International Journal of Statistics and ProbabilityCanadian Center of Science and Education
Toxicity of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil to the mitochondrion and NAD+/NADH dehydrogenase in Tribolium confusum
Authors: Liao Min , Yang Qian-Qian , Xiao Jin-Jing , Huang Yong , Zhou Li-Jun , Hua Ri-Mao , Cao Hai-Qun 
Published: August 2018

Background. In our previous study, Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (EO) was considered to have an insecticidal effect by acting on the mitochondrial respiratory chain in insects. However, the mode of action is not fully understood.
Methods. In this study, we investigated the insecticidal efficacy of the M. alternifolia EO against another major stored-product pest, Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val. Rarefaction and vacuolization of the mitochondrial matrix were evident in oil-fumigated T. confusum adults. Results. Alterations to the mitochondria confirmed the insecticidal effect of the M. alternifolia EO. Furthermore, comparative transcriptome analysis of T. confusum using RNA-seq indicated that most of the differentially expressed genes were involved in insecticide detoxification and mitochondrial function. The biochemical analysis showed that the intracellular NAD+/NADH ratio is involved in the differential effect of the M. alternifolia EO. Discussion. These results led us to conclude that NAD+/NADH dehydrogenase may be the prime target site for the M. alternifolia EO in insects, leading to blocking of the mitochondrial respiratory chain.
KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN SKIZOFRENIA DIPERSEPSIKAN MELALUI STIGMA DIRI
Authors: Wardani Ice Yulia , Dewi Fajar Apriliana 
Published: August 2018

Skizofrenia merupakan sekumpulan gejala atau sindrom yang dapat menyebabkan masalah kejiwaan yang sangat serius. Stigma diri muncul akibat efek negatif penilaian orang lain terhadap pasien Skizofrenia sehingga mengakibatkan penurunan kemampuan kerja, fungsi sosial, harga diri, dan harapan. Kualitas hidup pasien Skizofrenia erat kaitannya dengan disabilitas yang dialaminya berupa perubahan kognitif dan persepsi dalam menjalani kehidupan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kualitas hidup pasien skizofrenia melalui stigma diri. Desain penelitian ini adalah descriptive corelative dengan pendekatan cross sectional, sampel 92 responden yang dipilih menggunakan teknik consecutive sampling. Analisis uji statistik menggunakan correlation test. Hasil dari penelitian adalah ada hubungan antara stigma diri dengan kualitas hidup pasien Skizofrenia dengan korelasi negatif (r= -0,568, p= 0,00). Level stigma diri termasuk kedalam klasifikasi stigma tinggi dan klasifikasi kualitas hidup yang rendah. Penelitian ini merekomen-dasikan pelaksanaan intervensi keperawatan yang berorientasi pada pasien berupa pencegahan stigma negatif dan peningkatan kualitas hidup. Abstract Quality of Life Schizophrenia Patients Treated Through Self Stigma. Schizophrenia is a syndrome that could induce seriously psychology problems. Self stigma can induce because of consequence of negative stereotype in patients with Schizophrenia with the result that diminished ability to work, social function, self-esteem and hope. Quality of life in patients with Schizophrenia related to disability because of impaired cognitive and perception in their life. This study was conducted to correlation between self stigmawith quality of life in patients Schizophrenia. Methodology use descriptive correlative with cross sectional study, used 92 patients with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and used consecutive sampling. Statistical analysis test using correlation test. Result this study, there is significance correlation between self stigma and quality of life (p= 0.00 < 0.005) (r= -0.865). The level of self stigma of patients with schizophrenia was determined to be high, and the self stigma had a negative impact on the quality of life. This study recommends the implementation of patient oriented nursing interventions in the form of prevention of negative stigma and improvement of quality of life Keywords: internalized stigma, quality of life, Schizophrenia