bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of aquatic exercise and land-based exercise on postural sway in elderly with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Yennan Pawina , Suputtitada Areerat , Yuktanandana Pongsak 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Knee Osteoarthritis (knee OA) is the most common joint disease in the elderly. It is a major cause of walking disability and balance impairment. The balance impairment or increase postural sway may result in increased risk of fall. Objectives: Compare effects of aquatic exercise and land-based exercise on postural sway and physical performance (pain, quality of life, leg muscle strength and leg muscle flexibility) in the elderly with knee OA. Subjects and methods: Fifty elderly women with knee OA were recruited for this study. They were randomized into aquatic exercise (n=25) and land-based exercise group (n=25). Postural sway views by anterior-posterior amplitude, medio-lateral amplitude, and total area were measured in subjects with eye opened or closed during double and single leg stance after six-week training, using the Force platform. Functional outcome was tested by the modified WOMAC. Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), and pain scale were tested by Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Leg muscle strength was measured by chair stand, and leg muscle flexibility was measured by sit-andreach test. Aquatic group exercised at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital therapeutic pool, while landbased group exercised at home. Results: In comparing postural sway before and after exercise, reduction in postural sway and pain, and increase in strength, the aquatic group were significantly better than those for land-based group (p <0.05). WOMAC, KOOS scores, and sit-and-reach test after six-weeks training were improved after exercise, but these were not significantly different between groups (p >0.05). Conclusion: Elderly patients with knee OA need exercise to improve balance and reduce sway. Six-week aquatic exercise was better than land-based exercise in sway reduction.
Sutureless elastic ring silo for the gastroschisis
Authors: Chiengkriwate Piyawan , Sangkhathat Surasak , Patrapinyokul Sakda , Chowchuvech Vorapong , Janjindamai Waricha , Dissaneevate Supaporn , Chanvitan Prasin 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: The definitive surgical management of gastroschisis is the return of the eviscerated abdominal content into the abdomen as soon as possible. Objectives: Assess the efficacy of using a sutureless elastic ring silo (SERS) for the management of gastroschisis. Methods: Neonates with gastroschisis were enrolled at Songklanagarind Hospital between January 2006 and December 2008. A primary repair (PR) was attempted in all cases. If this was not possible due to concerns about abdominal compartment syndrome, a stage abdominal closure with a silo pouch was fashioned: a traditional silo (TS) or SERS. When the bowel was completely reduced, a second-stage closure was performed in the operating room. Data collected included general demographic data, size of defect, associated anomalies, hospital course, mode of gastroschisis closure, duration of parenteral nutrition (PN) and ventilator, first feeding age, complications, and length of hospital stay (LOS). Results: Twenty-nine children with gastroschisis were treated (PR: 9, TS: 9, and SERS: 11). There were no differences (p >0.05) concerning gender, mode of delivery, APGAR scores, gestational age, birth weight, or defect size. A preformed silo was employed in 20 of 29 cases, TS in nine (31%), and SERS in 11 (38%) cases in an average operative time of 80.6 and 40 minutes, respectively, a significantly shorter operative time in the SERS (p =0.007). Overall, there were no differences (p >0.05) concerning duration of ventilator support (10.2 days), duration of PN (21.3 days), first feeding age (15 days), LOS (26.5 days), and complication. Conclusion: The use of a sutureless elastic ring silo with readily available inexpensive materials is simple, safe and efficacious in our setting.
Pubertal growth in normal Thai children: a longitudinal study
Authors: Wacharasindhu Suttipong , Supornsilchai Vichit , Aroonparkmongkol Suphab , Sahakitrungrueng Thaninee 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Pubertal growth data in Thai children has been reported as cross-sectional studies. There is no longitudinal study in Thai children. Objective: Investigate the longitudinal growth data in normal Thai children including the relationship between age at pubertal onset and other growth parameters. Material and method: Eighty-eight normal children (44 boys, 44 girls) were longitudinally assessed for the growth and puberty until they reached their final adult height. Pubertal staging was assessed by the Tanner method. Results: Mean age of pubertal onset was 10.2 ± 1.2 years for girls and 12.2 ± 1.0 years for boys. Total pubertal height gain was 18.3 ± 4.0 cm for girls and 22.3 ± 4.4 cm for boys. Total pubertal height gain had a negative correlation with age at pubertal onset for girls, but not for boys. Conclusion: The onset of puberty was not much changed from previous studies. Girls with early puberty had a higher pubertal height gain. This might be due to a compensatory mechanism. These longitudinal growth data can be used as a reference in clinical practices for Thai children.
Does history-taking help predict rabies diagnosis in dogs?
Authors: Tepsumethanon Veera , Lumlertdacha Boonlert , Mitmoonpitak Channarong 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Rabies is a fatal disease. However, dogs are the principal vehicle for rabies transmission of human. A little information about pre-morbid behavior in rabid dogs could be found in the literature. Objective: Assess the value of history taking in predicting rabies diagnosis in dogs, and identify the percentage of rabies positives by history taking in a prospective study. Materials and methods: Studies were conducted at the Rabies Diagnostic Unit, Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross Society between 2002 and 2008. Historical data were collected prospectively from 153 live rabies suspected dogs on admission to the diagnostic facility. Results: Rabies was found in 14% to 80% of dogs with completed questionnaires except for dogs less than one month old, not sick or sick for more than 10 days. Conclusion: History taking does not help in decision-making for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis of humans.
Influence of demographic factors and serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) variants on major depression in a northeastern Thai population
Authors: Tencomnao Tewin , Sritharathikhun Thapanut , Suttirat Sarawut 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Several lines of evidence suggest that the serotonergic system may be involved in the etiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). Objective: Investigate a potential association between the functional polymorphism in the serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) and MDD in a northeastern Thai population, and explore the involvement of demographic characteristics in this disorder. Methods: One hundred eighty seven patients with MDD and 207 healthy controls were recruited from the same geographical area into the study. The 5-HTTLPR genotypes were determined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and analyzed statically. Results: Significant demographic differences between the two groups were observed, which included age, marital status, occupation, educational background, income, and alcohol use. The allele frequencies of the 5- HTTLPR polymorphism in our studied population were relatively near those of Asian populations, especially Chinese, which was regarded as enormously distinct from those of Caucasians. Nevertheless, our present study found no significant association between this polymorphism and MDD with respect to either genotype distributions or allele frequencies. Conclusion: No involvement of the 5-HTTLPR polymorphism was suggested, but demographic features in MDD were highlighted with respect to this studied population.
The relationship between human muth homolog 1 gene mutation at site 415 and sporadic colon cancers in Chinese Han population
Authors: Tao Weiping , Hu Sheng , Wang Zhiwei , Fan Jian 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: The genetic factors of colon cancer play an important role in the tumor development and growth. The incidence of colon cancers has greatly increased in China. However, few data is available for the relationship between human muth homolog 1 (hMLH1) gene mutation at site 415 and sporadic colon cancers in Chinese population. Objective: Investigate the relationship between G→C mutation in hMLH1 gene at site 415 and sporadic colon cancers in Chinese Han population. Methods: Using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and DNA sequencing techniques, the genotype of the hMLH1 gene was analyzed at site 415 in 97 cases of sporadic colon cancer patients and 138 controls. Reverse-transcription (RT)-PCR was used to determine the level of hMLH1 mRNA expression in normal colonic mucosa of patients with different genotype. Results: The frequency of genotype C/C at the 415 site of the hMLH1 gene was significantly higher in colon cancer patients than in controls. The expression levels of hMLH1 mRNA in normal colonic mucosa were similar in colon cancer patients with different genotypes. Conclusion: G’!C mutation in hMLH1 gene at site 415 may represent a genetic factor that is associated with sporadic colon cancer in a small group of Chinese Han population.
Efficacy of electro-acupuncture at the main acupoints for weight reduction in Thai obese women
Authors: Rerksuppaphol Lakkana , Rerksuppaphol Sanguansak 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background:Alternative medicine and Asian traditional medicine propose the use of acupuncture for treating obesity that generates several collateral effects on overall health. Objective: Analyze the efficacy of electro-acupuncture (EA) at the main acupoints in overweight/obese Thai women. Methods: Thirty women were recruited from Srinakharinwirot University Hospital. The patients were divided into three groups based on the type of obesity by the traditional Chinese medicine. Electro-acupuncture was done at 22 main acupoints. The primary outcome was efficacy of EA effect on body-weight reduction, while changes of other anthropometric parameters were considered as secondary outcome. Results: At the end of acupuncture, 87% of women had weight reduction, and major benefit was observed in type 2 and type 3 groups. The overall weight reduction was 2.6 kg (95%CI: 1.2-4.0 kg). However, the deficiency-type obese women (type 2 and 3) had more weight reduction than the excess-type obese women (type 1) with mean weight reduction of 2.3 kg and 0.8 kg, respectively. All other anthropometric parameters decreased significantly compared to those at the beginning of acupuncture. Conclusion: Acupuncture was useful for treatment for obesity in middle age women. Our standardized acupoints may be of clinical use for the application of acupuncture to patients.
Vascular homeostasis in early (normo-albuminuric) type 2 diabetic nephropathy
Authors: Futrakul Narisa , Butthep Punnee , Chunhakan Sirichan , Banyatsuppasin Wansa , Futrakul Prasit 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Background: Renal microvascular disease and reduction in peritubular capillary flow are generally observed in type 2 diabetic nephropathy (DN). Earlier therapeutic strategy with vasodilators has improved renal function in normo-albuminuric type 2 DN. Objective: Study the mechanism of vascular homeostasis in twenty patients associated with normo-albuminuric type 2 DN. Results: Angiogenic factors were observed in normo-albuminuric type 2 DN, where vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), was 420 ± 341 vs. 428±291 pg/mL (normal), and vascular endothelial growth factor - receptor 1 (VEGF-R1) was 60±12 vs. 49±5 ng/mL (normal), which were not significantly different from the controls. Anti-angiogenic factors were observed in normo-albuminuric type 2 DN, where angiopoietin-2, was 2309+1125 vs. 1671±835 pg/mL (normal), and vascular endothelial growth factor - receptor 2 (VEGF-R2) was 5715±1400 vs.6126 ±1060 ng/mL (normal), which were not significantly different from the controls. Conclusion: The mechanism of vascular homeostasis was adequately functional in normo-albuminuric type 2 DN. This mechanism may explain the positive response to vasodilators and improved renal function in early stage of type 2 DN following the vasodilator treatment.
On the Role of Tropospheric Circulation in Recent Climate Changes in the Antarctic Peninsula Region
Authors: Tymofeyev Vladislav E. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The state of tropospheric circulation in the West Antarctic sector (WAS) is considered during 1990s, the warmest decade in the Antarctic Peninsula (AP) region. Regional warming has progressed almost coherently with the second phase of global warming and is related to oceanic variability, specifically PDO-ENSO conditions. Atmospheric circulation in 1990s comprises a prevailing cyclogenesis west of the Antarctic Peninsula sector along with frequent weather modifications (the winter season in particular is examined) and the ridge of high pressure to the east. Predominant atmospheric circulation types for the recent decade are found to be stable in time causing smaller air temperature oscillations on different time scales. The circulation background responsible for the stabilization of air temperature growth in the AP region immediately after the turn of the millennium is shown.
The Use of the Temporal Oscillation Model to Assess Variability of Precipitation
Authors: Bartczak Arkadiusz , Brykała Dariusz , Cebulska Marta 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
The article presents the variability of precipitation based on the temporal oscillation model. Series of monthly precipitation totals from the years 1955-1980 were used for the analysis. The detailed research referred to the selected 10 measurement stations in central Poland and 17 in southern Poland. Data series from all the measurement stations were verified in terms of their statistical homogeneity. Furthermore, in accordance with the model guidelines, the tendency was assessed. This was followed by calculation of seasonal and accidental oscillations of precipitation. The results were used to present the variability of precipitation in the two areas studied. The measurement stations in southern Poland showed a much higher mean variation of seasonal oscillations of monthly precipitation. Accidental precipitation, however, is much more significant for the total variability of precipitation in southern Poland.
Krzywopłoty – Late Glacial and Holocene Mire in the Bydlin Area (Częstochowa Upland)
Authors: Żurek Sławomir , Nita Małgorzata , Imioł Katarzyna 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Macroscopic and laboratory tests of over 4-metre-thick organic deposits of Krzywopłoty profile (gyttjas and peat) allowed the authors to identify the development of the peatland as having four phases, each transition being associated with fluctuations in water level. Sediments from a depth of 3.75-0.65 m were also included in palynological testing. Seven local pollen assemblage zones show a continuous transformation in the plant landscape and surroundings of the site between the end of the Vistulian and the Holocene. Pollen data indicates a change of vegetation, from open communities of herbaceous plants and loose pine-birch communities in the Younger Dryas, then dense pine forests in the Preboreal chronozone, and finally multispecies forests in the Atlantic and Subboreal chronozones.
MENYOAL PROFIL SEKOLAH BERTARAF INTERNASIONAL
Authors: Mariati Mariati 
Published: April 2018

Secara umum studi ini bertujuan untuk melakukanÂ pengkajian penyelenggaraan sekolah bertaraf internasional (SBI)Â dan secara khusus untuk mengetahui profil sekolah SBI dan sekolahÂ yang menyelenggarakan kelas bertaraf internasional. PengkajianÂ dilaksanakan terhadap sekolah negeri maupun swasta yangÂ menyatakan dirinya bertaraf internasional. Jumlah sampel 48 sekolahÂ yang terdiri atas enam TK, 15 SD, 12 SMP, dan 21 SMA tersebar di 20Â provinsi/kabupaten/kota. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakanÂ wawancara, angket, observasi, dan te/aah dokumen yang terdapat diÂ sekolah. Responden terdiri atas 48 kepala sekolah, 217 guru mataÂ pelajaran (Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Jnggris, IPA, Matematika, danÂ TIK). Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa definisi dan karakteristik SBIÂ dipahami dengan sangat bervariasi tetapi pada umumnya merekaÂ menyatakan bahwa proses pembelajaran menggunakan bahasa Inggris, didukung oleh sarana dan prasarana yang memadai untukÂ menciptakan lulusan yang dapat bersaing secara global. Hampir semua pelaksana SBI menggunakan kurikulum berbasis kompetensiÂ (KBK) atau kurikulum tingkat satuan pendidikan (KTSP) sebagaiÂ acuan utama yang diperkaya dengan adaptasi atau adopsi kurikulumÂ negara lain, seperti IB (International Baccalaureate) dan Cambridge.Â Penyelenggaraan kelas bertaraf internasional di SBI membentukÂ eksklusivisme dibandingkan dengan kelas reguler. Proses KBMÂ menggunakan dwibahasa (bilingual), sedangkan sistem pembelajaranÂ menggunakan moving class, serta team teaching. Disisi lain, sebagianÂ sekolah sampel masih terlihat seperti kelas reguler berbahasa lnggris.Â penilaian belum menggunakan multi teknik, yang masih didominasiÂ oleh tes, baik tes tertulis maupun lisan.
MENGEMBANGKAN KUALITAS PEMAHAMAN DALAM ALJABAR ABSTRAK MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERDASARKAN TEORI APOS (Eksperimen pada Mahasiswa Matematika UNAND dan Pendidikan Matematika UNP)
Authors: Arnawa I Made 
Published: April 2018

Pemahaman merupakan tujuan utama yang ingin dicapai dalam setiap pembelajaran matematika. Kualitas pemahaman seseorang tentang suatu konsep menggambarkan kualitas skema yang dimiliki oleh orang tersebut. Keberhasilan seseorang dalam menyelesaikan persoalan-persoalan matematika sangat ditentukan oleh kualitas skema yang dimilikinya. Teori APOS yang merupakan suatu pendekatan pembelajaran matematika yang khusus untukÂ perguruan tinggi, mempostulatkan bahwa tingkat-tingkat pemahaman seseorang tentang suatu konsep matematika dapat dikategorikan ke dalam empat tingkatan, yaitu: aksi, proses, objek, dan skema.Â Penelitian yang dilakukan di Jurusan Matematika UNAND dan Jurusan Pendidikan Matematika UNP bertujuan untuk memperolehÂ gambaran tentang kontribusi teori APOS dalam mengembangkan kualitas pemahaman mahasiswa dalam aljabar abstrak. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa yang memperoleh pembelajaran aljabar abstrak berdasarkan teori APOS mempunyai tingkat pemahaman lebih baik jika dibandingkan dengan mahasiswa yang memperoleh pembelajaran secara biasa.
On the Translation of the Government Work Report —Comparing with the State of the Union address
Authors: Fan Linlin 
Published: April 2018

China’s splendid achievements and fast development attract the attention of the whole world. The rising of the great power shock the rest countries. More and more people want to know what is happening in this country and what effect it will bring to the world. At the same time, Chinese people have gradually realized the importance of exchanging information with other countries. Under this motivation, the translation of Chinese materials into English becomes necessary and essential. It is an effective way to present China comprehensively. Among all these materials, Government Work Report is one of the most remarkable ones. The translation of it plays a key role to present the image of China to the world. But, compared with State of the Union address, the translation of Government Work Report contains some problems from the perspective of foreignization and domestication Theory. This essay will discuss the differences between these two texts at the lexical, syntactic, and discourse level from the angle of foreignization and domestication theory, and give some suggestions to the translation of Government Work Report.
Study on China's Carbon Emission Trading Market Development under the Globalization
Authors: Chen Jian , Li Maoguan 
Published: April 2018

This paper starts by describing China's carbon emissions trading market development history, reveals the existence of its development problems, then, analyzes the experience of successful establishment of the European and American national carbon emissions trading market. At last, this paper recommends for a call of unified effort to improve domestic carbon emissions trading market system.
Building Characteristic Sports Towns
Authors: Zhu Yuran 
Published: April 2018

When advancing the construction new-type urbanization was put forward to being an important move of urban economic development in the following decade in the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the characteristic towns' construction emerged as the times require. At the same time, the development of sports industry was lifted to a strategic height of national economic construction. This paper, taking the construction of characteristic sports town as the research object, with multiple research methods such as literature review method, case analysis method and expert interviews applied, makes "Building a Characteristic Sports Town" as the new economic growth pole of the development of sports industry, clearly analyzing the construction of sports town with PEST analytical method, which provides study and reference for opening up the new blue ocean for the economic development of sports industry.
The impact of tourism across the Taiwan Strait on the Taiwanese identity
Authors: Li Qianqian 
Published: April 2018

Nowadays, the search for identity in Taiwan has been more significant today compared to the past because political parties have been attempting to use Taiwanese identity to impact the political loyalty, the democratization as well as language. Based on current situation of tourism cross-Straits, this paper respectively analyzes its economic value, political value as well as cultural value on Taiwanese identity. This paper finds that due to a series of strategies adopted by Tsai’ government, tourism does not make a big difference in Taiwan’s economy, hence, the interdependence of tourism does not remarkably diminish Taiwanese identity from the perspective of economic value. Furthermore, according to the current perceptions of Taiwanese to Mainland tourists, tourism across Taiwan Strait makes slight influence on Taiwanese identity. Consequently, the current effect of using tourism as an economic lever to encourage political unification is extremely rough and tenuous. Besides, to some extent, currently tourism is likely to produce greater social and cultural alienation among Taiwanese, which makes a contribution to boost Taiwanese identity. However, the result can be reverse with the current improvement of education and the quality of Chinese and admiration of China’s remarkable development.
Highway Construction of Soft Soil Foundation Processing Analysis
Authors: Zhao Zhao 
Published: April 2018

Highway is an important channel to connect regional economic development, and is an indispensable part of modern transportation system. In view of the extensive nature of highway cover space and the existence of diversified construction environment, climate and geological influence in highway construction, soft soil foundation is one of the more typical geological forms. With wide distribution in our country, seen as a big difficulty, highway construction technology and directly affect the quality of highway construction, cost, if not properly handled, will cause the soft soil foundation highway engineering structure is not stable, prone to accidents in use. In this paper, we study the treatment of soft soil foundation in highway construction, and put forward some reasonable Suggestions.