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The effect of educating the clients of rehab centers on the frequency of methadone poisoning among children: a study from Iran
Authors: Abdoli Hakimeh , Sadeghi Tabandeh , Kazemi Majid 
Published: October 2018

AbstractBackgroundPoisoning with methadone is considered dangerous and fatal, which can lead to decreased consciousness, coma, apnea and eventually death.AimsThe present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of educating the clients of rehabilitation (rehab) centers on the frequency of methadone poisoning among children.MethodsIn the present semi-experimental study, the study population included all of the clients referred to the rehab centers in an urban area of Iran who received treatment with methadone. Samples were selected using the census method. The data gathering tool was a researcher-made questionnaire of which the content validity has been approved. To perform the educational program, educational brochures were distributed among all the rehab centers (33 centers) and one face-to-face educational session was conducted at each center. Six months after the intervention, the number of under 12 year-old children who were referred to hospital with methadone poisoning was calculated and compared to the same number from the 6 months prior to the study. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.ResultsAccording to the results, the number of methadone poisonings during the 6-month period prior to the study was 29, while the same number during the 6-month period after the intervention was 9. Fisher’s exact test showed a significant difference between the number of methadone poisonings before and after the intervention (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe increased level of knowledge among the parents referred to rehab centers could decrease the rate of poisoning among their children. Therefore, performing this educational program is recommended for all the rehab centers.
Studies of Dehydrogenation Reaction over Zinc-Alumina Catalyst
Authors: Guha Biswas Koushik , Das Lipika , Basu Jayanta Kumar 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The study represents the development of nano zinc oxide catalyst coated with alumina by co-precipitation method for dehydrogenation reaction studies. The catalyst characterization was done by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), BET surface analyzer and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The reaction chosen was dehydrogenation of 2-butanol to methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) with a variation of different operating parameters such as temperature, partial pressure, reactant flow rate. The conversion was investigated by varying catalyst amount and size. The role of reaction rate on various operating parameters like temperature, the partial pressure of reactant, catalyst to feed ratio has been explored. The rate of the reaction along with order and rate constant have been calculated. The activation energy was calculated from Arrhenius law to depict the nature and efficiency of the reaction chosen.
Recycling fish skin for utilization in food industry as an effective emulsifier and foam stabilizing agent
Authors: Kumar Krishna Kant , Singh Saurabh , Chakraborthy Sanchari , Das Jayashree , Bajaj Mayur , Hemanth Varnika , Nair Meghna , Thota Leelakrishna , Banerjee Pradipta 
Published: October 2018

Abstract

Background
Indian fish industry produces a staggering amount of waste every year part of which is dumped as landfill leading to pollution.

Objective
This study aims to extract collagen from fish skin, a major component of this waste, hydrolyze it and use the hydrolysate as emulsifiers to increase the shelf life of food products.

Materials and methods
Collagen was purified from the skin of Catfish, Mullet and Indian Salmon were characterized through infrared and diffraction studies. The samples were hydrolyzed enzymatically. The hydrolysates were assayed for emulsifying, foam stabilizing and hemolytic properties.

Results
The samples displayed an electrophoretic and infrared spectral profile corresponding to that of collagen type I. X-ray diffraction patterns revealed the presence of triple helix and traces of phosphate. The hydrolysates (6 kDa) exhibited the highest emulsion at 2.74±0.20 m2/g (for 57.00±0.50 min) and foam stability in the range of 75–78%, respectively. The hydrolysates were able to stabilize drug and food formulations successfully and two of the samples exhibited less than 3% toxicity as determined through hemolytic assay.

Conclusion
Collagen hydrolysates from fish skin, a common fish industry waste, were found to be bioactive and non-toxic making them suitable replacements for synthetic emulsifiers.
Synthesis and structural variety of first Mn and Bi selenites and selenite chlorides
Authors: Kovrugin Vadim M. , Colmont Marie , Siidra Oleg I. , Charkin Dmitry O. , Aliev Almaz , Krivovichev Sergey V. , Mentré Olivier 
Published: October 2018

AbstractSingle crystals of new Mn2[Bi2O](SeO3)4(I), MnBi(SeO3)2Cl (II), MnIIMnIII(SeO3)2Cl (III), Mn5(SeO3)2Cl6(IV), and Mn4(Mn5,Bi)(SeO3)8Cl5(V) have been synthesized by chemical vapour transport and hydrothermal methods. They have been structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The compoundsII–Vare the first Mn selenite chlorides, while theI,IIandVcompounds are the first Bi-containing Mn oxoselenites. Structural relationships of the new phases with other compounds are discussed. An overview of the mixed-ligand MnOmClnpolyhedra in inorganic compounds is given.
Resistance Training Frequency Confers Greater Muscle Quality in Aged Individuals: A Brief NHANES Report
Authors: Naimo Marshall A. , Gu Ja K. , Lilly Christa , Kelley George A. , Baker Brent A. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractAimsSarcopenia, the age‐related decline in skeletal muscle mass, results in a loss of strength and functional capacity, which subsequently increases the risk of disease, disability frailty, and all‐cause mortality. Skeletal muscle quality (MQ), i.e., strength per unit muscle mass, is the ability of muscle to perform its functions, and evidence indicates it is a more influential variable underlying age‐related declines in muscle function than losses in muscle mass. Resistance training (RT) is known for enhancing skeletal MQ, improving health span, and reducing mortality. However, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have examined the relationship between RT frequency and MQ in an aged population. Thus, this study was designed to test the hypothesis that greater MQ in older individuals is associated with RT frequency.Methods and ResultsUtilizing data from 2,391 older adults in the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES; 1999–2002), a secondary analysis of data was performed to see if an association existed between RT frequency and MQ in persons aged 55 years and older. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with three different models. Individuals were stratified into two groups based on how many days per week they performed RT: Insufficient (i.e., < two days per week) or sufficient (≥ two days per week). Muscle quality was calculated by taking the average peak force (Newtons) obtained from an isokinetic dynamometer and dividing it by lean mass, excluding bone mineral content (grams), obtained from dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry. The alpha level was set at <0.05. For persons aged 55 and over, a statistically significant association was found between sufficient RT and greater MQ in both unadjusted as well as adjusted models that accounted for various demographic, behavioral, and clinical characteristics (p<0.05 for all). However, when limited to those 65 and older, no statistically significant associations were observed between sufficient RT and greater MQ (p≥0.05 for all). When partitioned according to those 55 to 64 years of age and those 55 to 79 years, a statistically significant association was again observed (p<0.05 for all). No statistically significant associations were observed for individuals 65–79 years of age or those 80 years of age and older (p≥0.05 for all).ConclusionsSufficient amounts of RT are associated with greater MQ in selected older individuals. A need exists for future randomized controlled trials that examine the dose‐response relationship between resistance training and MQ in older adults.
The Evaluation of a Narrative Intervention for Health-Care Professionals in an Urban Oncology Inpatient Unit
Authors: Saint-Louis Nicole M. , Senreich Evan 
Published: October 2018

Background:Oncology professionals in fast-paced urban hospitals are at risk for burnout and secondary traumatic stress.Objective:This exploratory study evaluated the effectiveness of a workplace narrative intervention for oncology professionals in regard to reducing burnout and secondary traumatic stress.Methods:Thirty-five oncology health-care providers from three inpatient oncology units within an urban medical center completed the Professional Quality of Life Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey before and after four monthly group narrative oncology interventions during the work day.Findings:Findings lend tentative support to the effectiveness of this intervention in reducing different aspects of burnout and secondary traumatic stress.Conclusions:Oncology social workers are in a prime position to take a leadership role in instituting such interventions in urban hospitals.
Преглед публикација у форматима приступачним особама оштећеног вида
Authors: Павловић Ана 
Published: October 2018

Рад се бави публикацијама које су приступачне особама оштећеног вида, са посебним освртом на електронска издања. Особе оштећеног вида електронске публикације користе уз помоћ рачунара, који је опремљен говорним софтвером, чиме се кориснику омогућава да се образује, чита, претражује електронске каталоге и несметано ради. Текст се заснива, пре свега, на практичним искуствима библиотекара и корисника оштећеног вида.Приступ информацијама је загарантован Конвенцијом Уједињених Нација о правима особа са инвалидитетом, као и домаћим законодавством. Тако су, поред специјализованих библиотека за ове корисничке групе, неке библиотеке оформиле службе или одељења која особама са оштећењем вида пружају библиотечке услуге.Иако је извесно да је на пољу обезбеђивања несметаног приступа информацијама особама са оштећеним видом са појавом информационих технологија доста урађено, неопходно је да се у будућности усагласе законски прописи, библиотеке и издавачи како би се створила још повољнија клима за развој приступачних библиотека и потпуно доступних публикација за ову категорију корисника.
Lunga risposta al trattamento di II linea con lapatinib in paziente con secondarismi encefalici da carcinoma mammario HER2-positivo
Authors: Prochilo Tiziana 
Published: October 2018

L’identificazione del recettore per il fattore di crescita epiteliale (HER2) e l’introduzione nella pratica clinica di diversi farmaci contro questo target hanno nettamente modificato la prognosi delle pazienti con carcinoma mammario metastatico HER2-positivo, portando la sopravvivenza mediana, una volta di poco superiore ai 12 mesi, anche oltre i 5 anni. In questo contesto si riporta il caso clinico di una giovane donna, affetta da recidiva cerebrale di carcinoma mammario HER2-positivo, trattata con approccio multimodale, chirurgico, radioterapico e sistemico con lapatinib + capecitabina, che ha ottenuto con questo trattamento il controllo della malattia per 29 mesi (Oncology).
Research of the technology for the production of modified sulfur bituminous binders
Authors: Djimasbe R. , Ivanov V. B. , Kemalov A. F. , Kemalov R. A. , Valeev T. F. , Nerobov N. 
Published: October 2018

In this article, a review of the literature on the technology for producing elemental sulfur-based paving material was reviewed, and a laboratory test of this technology was conducted at the Department of Highly Viscous Crude Oil and Bitumen. Natural. Attempts to mix sulfur with bitumen to reduce the cost of road construction and sulfur use were undertaken earlier, but the resulting blends did not provide the appropriate quality and the process was difficult to implement. The article proposes a unique technology to obtain not a physical mixture, but the formation of a chemical bond between sulfur and bitumen with the formation of bitumen polymers. This technology becomes possible with the use of a catalyst specially developed by the initiators of the project and has no equivalent in the world practice. And we add that the subject of the production of sulfur bitumen is not a question of actuality on the one hand since 1970, many researchers are interested in this subject but as with the abundance of oil and no one question about alternative solutions, and today with the reduction of traditional oil this theme is really soliciting.
Innovation as a factor of competitiveness of agricultural enterprises
Authors: Kozlobaeva E. A. , Glotova I. A. , Yablonovskaya S. I. , Litovkin A. N. 
Published: October 2018

The competitiveness of various economic entities is an actual topic of economic research. For agro-industrial enterprises, innovation in the field of industrial technologies is an important condition for competitiveness. Practical interest in the development and implementation of innovative products is the creation of reserves for the renewal and further development of the reproductive process. From this point of view, it is necessary to assess the feasibility of introducing proposed technological innovations, based, inter alia, on the use of the SWOT analysis method and the investment evaluation of the competitiveness of project solutions. When carrying out the SWOT-analysis method, the competitive environment of the functioning of the agro-industrial enterprise is considered as an object of research. The subject of the study is the process of increasing the competitiveness of the agro-industrial enterprise for the processing of poultry products by developing and introducing high technology technological innovations, in which the authors position new recipe-component solutions for paste based on the use of secondary collagen-containing slaughter and poultry products, in particular chickens, broilers. The importance of these innovations is emphasized to strengthen the competitive positions of enterprises in the agroindustrial complex. The economic efficiency of introducing technological innovations is substantiated from the point of view of obtaining an investment effect and having comparative advantages over an alternative variant of financial investments in the form of a bank deposit. In the selected range of bank rates (12–20%), the production variant of investments is more stable than the possible income in the form of interest on deposits, in particular by criteria, internal profitability and the payback period of investments.
Key directions of sustainable development of entrepreneurship in the forest sector of economics
Authors: Grigoryeva V. V. , Sokolinskaya Yu. M. 
Published: October 2018

The significant role of small business in the development of the national economy is manifested not only in ensuring the development of its separate spheres of activity, but also in the historical, legal and economic aspects. The history of the formation of national economies shows that the development of the economies of countries recognized as highly developed was accompanied by a significant economic growth in the share of small business, which is the basis of the economy. Today, the basis for the growth of socio-economic indicators of the economies of developed countries are entrepreneurs. Small business makes it possible to create equilibrium conditions in Russia for integration into a virtual economy that is developing all over the world. This is due to the fact that in crisis conditions of functioning small business tries to make the most effective use of real and innovative means for development, which can attract large initial investments for the development of the virtual economy. At present, ensuring economic stability is one of the key components of the development of the national economy. And in this connection it should be noted that small business plays a key role in ensuring economic sustainability. Of particular interest is not all small entrepreneurship in general, but in certain sectors of the economy that play a strategically important role in ensuring a stable and balanced development of the national economy.
Strategi Pemberdayaan Komunitas Perempuan Miskin Berbasis Agribisnis
Authors: Haryono Dedi , Wisadirana Darsono , Chawa Anif Fatma 
Published: October 2018

<p>The feminization of poverty is one of the major issues in the implementation of development in the Provincial Government of East Java. The main problem is centered on the helplessness and vulnerability in groups of poor and very poor. Approach to empowering the female head of households to develop productive business by utilizing local potential is expected to be one of the alternative solutions to solve the problem of poverty. Various problems that arise later in the implementation to running empowerment of female households head is starting from limited access to working capital, low levels of formal education members, lack of knowledge (soft skills and hard skills), time constraints in dividing roles in the family and work, lack of trust for women doing self actualization, and low self reliance in the decision making process is a real obstacle faced in developing empowerment. The results of this study are as follows; the pattern of the active participation of poor women is needed to overcome the inhibiting factors and optimize a contributing factor in the empowerment process, the strategy of community empowerment of poor women by establishing the Agribusiness Microfinance Institutions (LKMA) and overall support of stakeholders for members of the group community empowerment consisting of poor female head of households.</p><p> </p><p>Feminisasi kemiskinan merupakan salah satu isu utama dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan di lingkungan Pemerintah Provinsi Jawa Timur. Masalah utama difokuskan pada ketidakberdayaan dan kerentanan pada golongan penduduk miskin dan sangat miskin pada kelompok kepala rumah tangga perempuan. Pendekatan pemberdayaan kelompok kepala rumah tangga perempuan tersebut untuk mengembangkan usaha produktif dengan memanfaatkan potensi lokal diharapkan menjadi salah satu alternatif pemecahan masalah kemiskinan. Berbagai permasalahan yang muncul kemudian pada pelaksanaan pemberdayaan kelompok kepala rumah tangga perempuan adalah dimulai dari keterbatasan akses terhadap modal kerja, rendahnya tingkat pendidikan formal anggota, keterbatasan pengetahuan (<em>soft skill</em>) dan keterampilan (<em>hard skill</em>), keterbatasan waktu dalam membagi peran dalam keluarga dan pekerjaan, kurangnya rasa percaya diri perempuan dalam beraktualisasi, dan rendahnya kemandirian dalam proses pengambilan keputusan merupakan hambatan yang nyata dihadapi dalam mengembangkan usaha pemberdayaan. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa bentuk dan pola partisipasi aktif perempuan miskin sangat diperlukan untuk mengatasi faktor penghambat dan mengoptimalkan faktor pendukung dalam proses pemberdayaan, strategi pemberdayaan komunitas perempuan miskin dengan mendirikan Lembaga Keuangan Mikro Agribisnis (LKMA) dan dukungan menyeluruh pihak pemangku kepentingan (s<em>takeholders</em>) kepada anggota kelompok pemberdayaan yang terdiri dari kepala rumah tangga perempuan miskin.</p>
Research on dynamic responses of incompletely water-filled cylindrical shell subjected to explosion impact
Authors: Gao Fuyin , Ji Chong , Liu Ying , Cheng Liangyu , Yu Yang 
Published: October 2018

Numerical simulation on the deformations and damages of incompletely water-filled cylindrical shells subjected to explosion impacts were carried out. The Research shows that the degree of deformation and failure of the incompletely liquid-filled cylindrical shell is smaller than that of the empty cylindrical shell in the same condition. The dynamic response of the completely water-filled cylindrical shell subjected to 75gTNT explosion impact is the same with the one of partially water-filled cylindrical shell. The anti-explosion performance of the 95 % volume water-filled cylindrical shell subjected to 200gTNT explosion impact is better. The explosion direction greatly influenced the dynamic response of partially filled-water cylindrical shell. The dynamic response of a partially water-filled cylindrical shell is approximately the same as that of the fully water-filled cylindrical shell, when the explosion direction is on one side of the water. The results show that internal pressure of water will increase when subjecting to impact loading, the anti-blast ability of tube structure significantly enhanced.
Improve the performance of full-scale continuous treatment of municipal wastewater by combining a numerical model and online sensors
Authors: Chen Qiuwen , Wang Qibin , Yan Hanlu , Chen Cheng , Ma Jinfeng , Xu Qiang 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Mathematical models based on instant environmental inputs are increasingly applied to optimize the operation of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for improving treatment efficiency. This study established a numerical model consisting of the activated sludge module ASM3 and EAWAG bio-P module, and calibrated the model using data from a full-scale experiment conducted in a WWTP in Nanjing, China. The calibrated model was combined with online sensors for water temperature, chemical oxygen demand, -N and -P to optimize and dynamically adjust the operation of the WWTP. The results showed that, compared to the original default operation mode, the effluent water quality was significantly improved after optimization even without supplementation of external carbon or alkalinity, and the required aeration rate in spring, summer, autumn, and winter was reduced by 15, 41, 33 and 11%, respectively. The study indicated that there was the potential for application of closed-loop automatic control to regulate operating parameters to improve wastewater treatment processes through the integration of data on influent characteristics and environmental conditions from sensors, and results from simulation models.
THE “JUSTICE INDEX” IS A STEP TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL GOAL 16 OF THE U.N. AGENDA
Authors: Alekseevskaya E. , Treskina L. 
Published: October 2018

This paper proposes a method for measuring sustainable development as a means of the implementation of the Global Goal 16 of the United Nations Agenda. This method is the primary attempt to quantify the quality of the rules of the judiciary and access to a court in order to monitor sustainable development in the area of justice. In the recent years, the U.N. drew attention to the fact that qualitative changes should be evaluated through quantitative indicators.The authors’ methodology is based on the fair trial standard formulated by the European Court of Human Rights based on the interpretation of Article 6 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, as well as the public services standard of the Russian Federation. This indexing method helps to assess the current level of legal guarantees in the rules of legal proceedings and draft legislation, and to establish their compliance with the fair trial principles. Indexing the access to justice has another positive effect – it helps to monitor the local situations and every level of the judicial system.Putting this method into practice will encourage avoidance of the adoption of bills that might reduce the level of legal guarantees and will assist attempts to monitor its dynamics. It could promote the introduction of effective procedures and better access to court, ensure the improved accountability of all public justice institutions at all levels and support overall societal wellbeing.