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Reflections From Co-Researchers With Intellectual Disability: Benefits to Inclusion in a Research Study Team
Authors: St. John Brittany , Mihaila Iulia , Dorrance Katelyn , DaWalt Leann Smith , Ausderau Karla K. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Participatory action research methodologies may empower and protect marginalized individuals; however, they remain underutilized. Limited studies have investigated the impact of participatory action research, specifically on individuals with intellectual disability (ID). This study examines (1) the perspectives of co-researchers with ID on their involvement in the research process and (2) the feasibility of their inclusion based on perspectives of research staff (academic faculty and graduate students without ID). Three co-researchers with ID were interviewed regarding their research participation. Thematic analysis of interviews identified four themes: (1) Shared Experience of Disability, (2) Teaching and Guidance, (3) Acquisition of Skills and Knowledge, and (4) Value of Participation. Research staff reviewed field notes and identified benefits and challenges to feasibility of including co-researchers with ID. Inclusion of co-researchers with ID was found to be both meaningful and feasible.
Efektivitas Kelembagaan Pemerintah Dalam Pengembangan KEK Tanjung Lesung Kabupaten Pandeglang Provinsi Banten
Authors: Meliana Katrina Doris , Buchori Imam 
Published: July 2018

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Tanjung Lesung located in Pandeglang, Banten Province, was established to increases local economy by tourism. Under law No. 39 year 2009 on SEZ, SEZ was managed by Zone’s board with assistance of SEZ secretariat, its administrator, and company such as PT. Banten West Java (BWJ). Effective institutional productivity is needed in the development of SEZ Tanjung Lesung. This research uses quantitative and qualitative methods to measure effectivity level of its employee’s character, government policy, human resources effectivity, also role and coordination of zone’s board . There is inefficiency in SEZ management mainly in role and coordinating aspects that turns SEZ working inefficently because of the lack of coordination, communication, service standards, monitoring and supervision. Further institutional evaluation and restructurization is needed to ensure optimum SEZ function.
Technology Enhanced Learning, Research Impact and Open Scholarship
Authors: Cochrane Thomas , Redmond Petrea , Corrin Linda 
Published: July 2018

This guest editorial explores the potential impact of alternative metrics and social research networks to enhance Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) research and practice, particularly in the realm of open scholarship. Conventional measures of research impact are based upon a publications’ impact factor. Article or author-level metrics can provide a better view of the contribution to the field of research of a specific research project. However, metrics are based upon citation counts that can take years to accumulate. This can result in a significant lag between the original research, communicating research outcomes to the wider research community, and research impact. TEL researchers are in a unique position to spearhead the growing movement towards open social scholarship and alternative metrics. Alternative metrics provide a powerful addition to conventional measures of research impact, facilitating a dynamic conversation around TEL research. Social media conversations provide the foundation for a collaborative open Scholarship of Technology Enhanced Learning as both an enhancement and alternative to conventional modes of research impact measurement. This guest editorial outlines key tools that are currently used to measure impact. We argue that a culture of open scholarship enhanced via social media and measured via alternative metrics creates an effective feedback loop between research and practice.
Comparison Between Whole-Body MRI and PET/CT in Pediatric Oncology
Authors: Trofimovica Anastasija , Apine Ilze 
Published: July 2018

Summary

Introduction. Positron emission tomography/computer tomography (PET/CT) is one of the main imaging tests for solid tumor and metastases diagnostic nowadays. However, PET/CT scanning is related to the risk of ionizing radiation exposure, which is especially harmful for children health. Whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) allows exact evaluation of malignant tumor without the radiation exposure.

Aim of the Study.To compare and evaluate informativity of WB-MRI and PET/CT imaging methods for detection of metastases in children with malignant disease, being treated at Children’s Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia. The gained data were also compared to the world data published before.

Material and methods. This retrospective study included all patients in whom both PET/CT and WB-MRI imaging examinations were performed between July 2016 and February 2017 in Latvia. Inclusion criteria were: age under 18 years, histological confirmation of a malignant disease. The study included 10 patients (7 males, 3 females, mean age 11 years 7 months). Two patients underwent both examinations 3 times, resulting in a total of 14 cases.

Results. There were identified three types of tumor: Hodgkin lymphoma (n = 12), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (n = 1), rhabdomyosarcoma (n = 1).
PET/CT mean radiation exposure was 263,2 [95% CI: 202.27 - 324.12] mGy.cm, mean radiotracer dosage was 143,5 [95% CI: 114. - 172.52] MBq.
There were identified 34 lesions: 24 (70%) lymph nodes, 5 (15%) bone lesions, 5 (15%) soft tissue lesions. 21 malignant lesions were detected by PET/CT. 27 lesions were found by WB-MRI. Out of 34 lesions, eighteen were identified by both imaging methods. Both examinations found absence of residual disease in 2 cases.
Eleven lesions were detected by WB-MRI (7 lymph nodes, 1 bone lesion and 3 soft tissue lesions) that were not identified by PET/ CT. 5 lesions could not be identified by WB-MRI (2 lymph nodes, 1 bone lesion and 2 soft tissue lesions) that were detected by PET/CT imaging method.

Conclusions. WB-MRI examination should be used before and in addition to PET/CT imagining in children with oncological disease. PET/CT examination results interpretation should be done based on WB-MRI imaging results. WB-MRI could not completely replace PET/CT imaging.
The Role of Taylor Spatial Frame in the Treatment of Blount Disease
Authors: Tsibidakis Haridimos , Panou Artemisia , Angoules Antonios , Sakellariou Vassilios I. , Portinaro Nicola Marcello , Krumov Julian , Kanellopoulos Anastasios D. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Background: Alteration of the posteromedial part of the proximal tibia is the main characteristic of Blount’s disease and if left untreated, leg alignment and normal development of the lower limbs may be compromised.
Aim: To report treatment outcomes in children with Blount’s disease using the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF).
Materials and methods: From January 2007 to December 2014, 16 young children (24 tibia) with a mean age of 7.5 years (range of 3-14 yrs) and severe Blount’s disease were treated using TSF. Preoperative long standing radiographs were performed and anatomic medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), diaphyseal-metaphyseal tibial angle (Drennan), femoro-tibial angle and leg length discrepancy (LLD) were measured.
Results: Post-operative improvement of all measurements was observed. MPTA increased from a mean of 71.8° (58° - 79°) to 92.5° (90° - 95°), the Drennan decreased from 16.6° (14° - 18°) to 3.6° (0° - 6°), the F-T angle changed from 15.4° (10° - 25°) of varus to 5.9° (2° - 10°) of valgus and the LLD decreased from 208 mm (150-320) to 69 mm (0- +120). Mean follow-up was 45.6 months. According to Paley’s criteria pin track infection was present in 6 tibiae, while in 5 patients software changes were necessary. Recurrence was observed in 3 patients (triplets). Complete restoration of the mechanical axis was obtained at the end of the treatment.
Conclusions: In the last decades, different surgical treatments have been proposed for Blount’s disease (tension band plate, staples, osteotomies using external or internal fixation). External fixation using the TSF allows gradual safe correction of multiplanar deformities and is a well-tolerated technique by patients with Blount’s disease.
Genetically Determined TNF-α Secretion Influences the Development of Dermatomyositis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors: Dourmishev Lyubomir A. , Hristova Maria H. , Kamenarska Zornitsa G. , Savov Alexey S. , Vinkov Anton I. , Kaneva Radka , Mitev Vanjo 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Background: Abnormal secretion of TNF-α is known to play a role in the pathogenesis of dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Materials and methods: In the present study we have analyzed the concentrations of TNF-α in the sera of 30 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 28 with dermatomyositis (DM) and 30 healthy controls by standard ELISA tests.
Results: We have found that -308A allele increases TNF-α secretion, while -1031C and -863A alleles decrease it. The -857C/T and 489G/A polymorphisms appeared in strong linkage disequilibrium (D’=0.93) but they did not seem to affect TNF-α secretion.
Conclusion: TNF-α polymorphisms play a significant role in its secretion and influence the development of DM and SLE.
In Vivo Collection and SEM Identification of Oral Biofilm Using Indirect Composite Prototype Restorations. Clinical and Laboratory Study
Authors: Georgiev Kostadin G. , Filipov Ivan A. , Dobrev Iliyan N. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Background: The oral ecosystem is a dynamic environment inhabited by more than 700 microbial taxa. Recent studies report that multispecies oral biofilms develop on the surface of resin composites leading to degradation of its organic matrix and altered structural stability of the restoration.
Aim: To examine the efficacy of a novel clinical approach to investigating in vivo formed biofilms on resin composite surfaces.
Materials and methods: The clinical protocol of this study implemented indirect composite molar restorations (from resin material Filtek Z250, 3M ESPE) as intraoral biofilm carriers (test devices). We recruited for the experiment 5 consenting adult subjects with indications for indirect molar restoration. For each subject we fabricated 4 indirect restorations, 3 of which dedicated to different intraoral duration – 3, 7, and 14 days. All composite carriers were fixed temporarily for the intended time period and consecutively replaced. The detached carriers were prepared for microscope analysis at each time interval. The fourth composite carrier was used as the definitive restoration.
Results: The timeline of the biofilm formation and the microbial morphology were associated with previous studies of in vivo bacterial colonisation. A correlation between the plaque formation cycle and the DMFt indices of the subjects was established.
Conclusions: The implementation of indirect composite restorations as intraoral biofilm carrier offers valuable contribution to the real time investigation of in vivo biofilm accumulation.
Comparison of two different treatments in depressed pregnant women: fetal growth characteristics and neonatal outcomes
Authors: Giardinelli Lisa , Lelli Lorenzo , Ugolini Valentina , Lazzeretti Lisa , Burian Iuliia , Lino Giuliana , Lunardi Clara , Castellini Giovanni , Ricca Valdo 
Published: July 2018

Abstract

Background
In this pilot study, the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and psychological intervention on fetal growth characteristics and neonatal outcomes were evaluated in two different groups of women affected by prenatal depression.

Methods
Forty-seven pregnant women diagnosed with major depression were divided into two different treatment groups according to the severity of their depression. The first group was treated with a combination of pharmacotherapy and psychological support. The second group (milder depression) was treated with psychological support only. The control group (CG) was made up of 26 healthy pregnant women. All of the patients and controls were assessed by means of a structured clinical interview and different self-reported questionnaires. Fetal ultrasonography assessments were performed in the second and third trimesters. Neonatal outcomes were evaluated at delivery.

Results
The infants of both treatment groups showed significant alterations in fetal biometry and a higher rate of low birth weight (LBW) with respect to controls. The infants of the patients treated with psychological support showed only a significantly higher rate of head circumference, <10th percentile with respect to controls. No significant difference was found between the two patient groups when fetal growth characteristics and neonatal outcomes were taken into account.

Conclusion
The data obtained from this study shed light on the effects of pharmacological and psychological treatment of prenatal depression on fetal growth.
A Lost Search for a Generic Tort Action Protecting “Peace of Mind”
Authors: White G. Edward 
Published: July 2018

AbstractI plan to spend most of my time today setting forth the details of an episode in the mid twentieth-century history of American tort law, from which I intend to draw some observations on the place of history in tort law, or, put more precisely, the relationship between tort law and its surrounding cultural contexts, which amount to, when one has some distance from those contexts, its history. But before getting to that episode, I want to state, in general terms, what I take the relationship of tort law to its history to be. I don’t think tort law is any different from any other field of law, private or public, in its relationship to history. I’ve completed two books in a series called Law in American History, and am in the process of writing a third. The coverage of those works ranges from the colonial years through the twentieth century, and I take up fields in both public and private law, including torts. Throughout the books my theory of the relationship of law to its “history”–its surrounding contexts–is that the relationship is reciprocal. Law, at any point in time, is both affected by developments in the larger culture and affects them.
Hippocampale synaptische Plastizität bei neurodegenerativen Erkrankungen: Aβ, Tau und darüber hinaus
Authors: Balschun Detlef , Rowan Michael J. 
Published: July 2018

Zusammenfassung
Die Untersuchung von Langzeitpotenzierung (LTP) und Langzeitdepression (LTD) in Krankheitsmodellen ermöglicht wichtige Einblicke in synaptische Dysfunktion und Umformung bei vielen neuropsychiatrischen und neurologischen Erkrankungen. Die Hemmung synaptischer Plastizität im Hippokampus durch fehlgefaltete Formen der beiden Schlüsselproteine der Alzheimer-Krankheit, Amyloid (Aβ) und Tau, liefert einen hochempfindlichen Test auf drohendes synaptisches Versagen und nachfolgende strukturelle Pathologie. Viele transgene und injektionsinduzierte Nagermodelle zeigen eine schnelle und andauernde Hemmung von LTP und manchmal entgegengesetzte Effekte von Aβ und Tau auf LTD. Interessanterweise sind sowohl intrazelluläre als auch extrazelluläre Wirkungen dieser Proteine beteiligt. Gegenwärtig werden sowohl diese Proteine als auch deren synaptotoxische Wirkungen erforscht, um die Verschiebung von physiologischer zu pathologischer Plastizität bei der frühen Alzheimer-Krankheit zu korrigieren.
The Migration of Corner Separation Flow in Multi-Channel Compressor Cascades at High Attack Angle
Authors: Duan Yu , Jiang Bin , Zheng Qun , Zhao Weicheng , Chen Zhongliang , Ma Yuchen , Zhang Hai 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The corner stall is known as a thorny problem for further increase of aerodynamic load and stability of compressors because of the notable instability separation flow in 3D space. The unsteady flow field in 6 channel rectangle cascades with clearance is studied by numerical simulation of RANS with SST turbulence model and γ-Reθ transition model. The analysis of results shows that with the increase of attack angle, the low energy fluid in the corner region chooses to move along spanwise direction firstly and fluctuates periodically. At critical angle of attack, the low energy fluid adapts to the too large flow drag by breaking through the limitation of local space in identified cascade corner and propagates as a way of unstable stall cells at lateral speed of 27.47% of inlet velocity.
Corilagin attenuates the Parkinsonismin Japanese encephalitis virus induced Parkinsonism
Authors: Yanbing Ding , Lixia Huang , Jun Chen , Song Hu , Fahu Yuan , Jinwen Tu 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis study evaluates the protective effect of corilagin against Parkinsonismin Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) induced Parkinson’s disease. The JaGAr-01 strain of virus was used to induce JE. The virus was injected into the rats (13 days age) at the midpoint between the two ears. Adult rats, 12 week after the inoculation of virus, were used for the further study. Corilagin (20 mg/kg) and levodopa with dopa decarboxylase inhibitor (LEV, 10 mg/kg) were administered intraperitoneally for the duration of one week. Bradykinesia and the levels of dopamine in the brain were estimated at the end of protocol. There was a significant decrease inthe motor function in the corilagin, LEV and LEV + corilagin treated groupscompared to the negative control group. However treatment with corilagin, LEV and LEV + corilagin significantly increases the level of dopamine in the brain compared to the negative control group. This study concludes that corilagin ameliorates the Parkinsonismin JEV induced Parkinsonism. Moreover it shows a synergistic effect when treated with LEV. Data presented in the investigation supports that corilagin can be used clinically.
Effects of an Upper-Body Training Program Involving Resistance Exercise and High-Intensity Arm Cranking on Peak Handcycling Performance and Wheelchair Propulsion Efficiency in Able-Bodied Men
Authors: Chaikhot Dhissanuvach , Reed Katherine , Petroongrad Wannakarn , Athanasiou Fotios , van Kooten Daan , Hettinga Florentina J. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Chaikhot, D, Reed, K, Petroongrad, W, Athanasiou, F, van Kooten, D, and Hettinga, FJ. Effects of an upper-body training program involving resistance exercise and high-intensity arm cranking on peak handcycling performance and wheelchair propulsion efficiency in able-bodied men. J Strength Cond Res 34(8): 2267–2275, 2020—The aim of this study was to determine the training effects of an upper-body training program involving resistance exercise and high-intensity arm cranking on peak handcycling performance, propulsion efficiency, and biomechanical characteristics of wheelchair propulsion in able-bodied men. The training group (n = 10) received a 4-week upper-body resistance training (RT), 70% of 1 repetition maximum, 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 8 exercise stations, 2 times per week, combined with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) 2 times per week. High-intensity interval training consisted of arm-crank exercise, 7 intervals of 2 minutes at 80–90% of peak heart rate (HRpeak) with 2-minute active rest at 50–60% of HRpeak. The control group (n = 10) received no training. Both groups performed a preincremental and postincremental handcycling test until volitional exhaustion to evaluate fitness and a 4-minute submaximal wheelchair propulsion test at comfortable speed (CS), 125 and 145% of CS, to evaluate gross mechanical efficiency (GE), fraction of effective force (FEF), percentage of peak oxygen consumption (% V̇o
2peak), and propulsion characteristics. Repeated-measures analysis of variance was performed (p < 0.05). Training resulted in a 28.2 ± 16.5% increase in peak power output, 13.3 ± 7.5% increase in V̇o
2peak, 5.6 ± 0.9% increase in HRpeak, and 3.8 ± 1.5% decrease in HRrest. No training effects on FEF, GE, % V̇o
2peak, and push characteristics were identified. In conclusion, the combined RT and arm-cranking HIIT improved fitness. However, it seems that this training did not result in improvements in propulsion efficiency and push characteristics. Additional wheelchair skill training may be needed to fully benefit from this advantage in daily life propulsion.
Integration into a PhD Program: An Arts-Based Research Approach to Examine the Experiences of Doctoral Students
Authors: Yılmazlı Trout İnci 
Published: July 2018

[full article in English]
This article explores the experiences of twelve doctoral students during their processes of integrating into a doctoral program. In this qualitative study, by using a participatory, arts-based research design, twelve participants were asked to create collages and write narratives depicting their collages representative of their integration experiences. The research question this study addressed is the following: how have the students experienced integrating into their doctoral program? The gathered data revealed that academic and social factors play important roles in shaping and impacting the doctoral journey of a student.
Konfliktų universitete sprendimas taikant mediaciją: pamokos Lietuvai
Authors: Čiuladienė Gražina , Lasinskas Dainius 
Published: July 2018

[straipsnis lietuvių kalba; santrauka ir reikšminiai žodžiai anglų kalba]
Mediacija universitete yra svarbi ir aktuali tema, nes su konfliktais susiduria visos aukštosios mokyklos bendruomenės grupės. Tinkamai nesprendžiami konfliktai universitete gali pridaryti daug žalos – eikvojami finansiniai ištekliai ir konflikto šalių laikas, žala padaroma universiteto reputacijai, bendruomenės narių moralei. Straipsnio tikslas – išnagrinėti mediacijos taikymo universitete teorines ir praktines prielaidas. Straipsnyje apibūdinama mediacijos paskirtis universitete; apžvelgiama mediacijos vykdymo 15-oje Didžiosios Britanijos universitetų patirtis; nagrinėjamos teisinės prielaidos taikyti mediaciją Lietuvos aukštosiose mokyklose.
Complexity, Contradiction, and Carnival: Microethnographic Research on Student Disruption in a High School English Language Arts Classroom
Authors: Seymour Matt 
Published: July 2018

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When teaching, many educators must respond to unruly and disruptive students. While most scholarship on student disruption focuses on classroom management strategies and tactics, few studies consider the nature of the disruption, its ideological significance and the social consequences that follows. Via ethnographic methods and microethnographic discourse analysis, this paper examines the complexity and contradictions of macro- and microstructures as they manifest during a student’s disruption of a classroom discussion of a novel in an 11th and 12th grade English Language Arts class in the United States. Using Bakhtin’s notion of carnival as a theoretical framework, this paper examines the pattern of disruption in the classroom that evoked multiple and contradictory ideologies and both maintained and subverted power structures in the context. Contrary to the belief that classroom disruptions are always challenges to power, they sometimes reinforced power relations on a broader cultural level. This paper urges that research and scholarship embrace complexity and contradiction as inherent in the interactions of people in schools and seeks to rethink how educators view and respond to classroom disruption. It concludes by advocating that embracing complexity and contradiction will better allow teachers and researchers to think through systems of education as a way to effectively and ethically intervene when these structures prove problematic.