bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Sinergin antioxidant complex effectiveness in combination treatment of pyelonephritis complicated by kidney stones
Authors: Nashivochnikova N. A. 
Published: December 2018

The study objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of Sinergin antioxidant complex in therapy of patients with pyelonephritis complicated by kidney stones.Materials and methods. The clinical group consisted of 30 patients who were undergoing antibacterial therapy and were taking 2 capsules of Sinergin a day for 3 months. The control group consisted of 30 patients who were undergoing antibacterial therapy without Sinergin administration. The results were evaluated 3 and 6 months after the start of treatment.Results. The values of clinical urine test normalized in 25 (83.3 %) patients of the clinical group and 21 (70 %) patients of the control group 3 months after the start of therapy. Signs of disease recurrence were detected in 3 patients (10 %) of the clinical group and 6 patients (20 %) of the control group 6 months after the start of treatment.Conclusion. The use of Sinergin in combination antimicrobial therapy leads to a decrease in salt excretion with urine, as well as additional anti-inflammatory effect which persists after the end of antibacterial therapy.
Reseña del libro: 50 Clásicos de la Psicología || Review of the book: 50 Psychology Classics
Authors: Barca-Lozano Alfonso 
Published: December 2018

Se presenta una reseña de una obra sorprendente por su originalidad y muy precisa y concisa en las apreciaciones de las aportaciones más relevantes que han dado a la Psicología una serie de autores e investigadores, alguno de finales del siglo XIX, y la mayoría de medidos y finales del siglo XX. La obra, aunque publicada en inglés inicialmente en el año 2007, y reeditada en castellano en 2016, sin embargo conserva toda su frescura y sus ideas clave que el autor, Tom Butler-Bowdon, economista graduado en la Universidad de Sidney, ganador de varios premios, quiso transmitir pensando no tanto en los psicólogos y profesores sino más bien en el público en general. A través de cincuenta obras de otros tanto autores, médicos, psiquiatras y psicólogos la mayoría, se han ido desgranado cientos de ideas que el propio autor del libro va seleccionando y que abarcan algo más de un siglo, examinando algunas de las cuestiones que más interesan a las personas sobre nuestra conducta… como qué es aquello que nos motiva al actuar, qué es lo que hace que nos sintamos y actuemos de una u otra manera, sobre cómo funcionan nuestros cerebros y cómo se crea un sentido del yo. Un repaso a las principales aportaciones de 50 autores clave de la Psicología se ofrecen como todo un repertorio de ideas, principios y leyes relevantes para tratar de entender y comprender la conducta humana.
Performance of Wheat (Tricticum avestium L.) as Influenced By Application of Single Super Phosphate Alone and In Combination with Different Organic Fertilizers In Calcareous Soil of Swabi, Pakistan
Authors: JAMAL Aftab , YOUNAS Waqar , FAWAD Muhammad 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Effect of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) alone and in combination with different organic fertilizers on wheat (Tricticum avestium L.) Production was evaluated in a field study conducted at farmer field located in Swabi, Pakistan during 2017-18. Results exposed that among all the treatments, combined application of SSP at 100kg ha-1 along with 6 t ha-1 Poultry manure significantly improved the growth as well as yield parameters of wheat crop. On the other hand spike length remained unaffected by all the treatments in the prevailing soil and environmental condition. Combined use of SSP and PM were suggested for obtaining optimum yield of wheat crop.
Cervical spondylosis: a common finding in vertigo patients
Authors: Pandurangarao Santosh Uttarkar , Bhoyar Shraddha Subhash , Ramchandra Aravind Darga , Janarthanan Sridurga 
Published: December 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Vertigo<strong> </strong>or giddiness is a common symptom seen in patients attending ENT OPD. Vestibular and neurological pathologies being the known common causes. Cervical spondylosis is being established as a common condition leading to vertigo. Our aim is to evaluate the significance of cervical spondylosis as a cause in patients with vertigo.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Hundred patients of either sex, between the age group of 23-64 years, with vertigo were evaluated with complete history and clinical examination followed by PTA and impedance audiometry. All common causes of vertigo were ruled out and these patients were screened with digital x-ray cervical spine in lateral view to rule out cervical spondylosis. The results were analysed statistically using Chi square test and inference was drawn. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 100 (100%) patients evaluated, 58 (58%) were female patients and 42 (42%) male patients. Cervical spondylosis was found to be present in 47 (47%) patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Cervical spondylosis was found as a common finding in patients with vertigo. It can be ruled out easily using a simple investigation of cervical spine x-ray, in patients where other commoner causes cannot be established.</p>
Dimensions and morphology of the sinus tympani: an anatomical study
Authors: Kumar B. Y. Praveen , Venugopal Deekshita , Parashuram Rajapur , Veenapani M. K. , Subhash C. , Sunil K. C. , Pardikar Spandana S. 
Published: December 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The sinus tympani is a deep pocket of varying dimensions and shape situated in the retrotympanum. The sinus tympani lies medial to the facial nerve. Hence surgical access is difficult. This area is frequently involved in chronic otitis media attico antral type. Removal of disease from this area is difficult leading to cholesteatoma recidivism. The anatomy has been well described in literature. Its dimensions and morphology has not been described in the Indian population. Knowledge of the endoscopic anatomy of this area will help to eradicate disease leading to better results.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A canal wall down mastoidectomy was performed on twenty wet temporal bones. A zero degree endoscope was introduced into the middle ear to view the sinus tympani. Using a graduated millimetre scale. The dimensions and morphology of the sinus tympani was studied. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Twenty wet bones were dissected. The mean height of the sinus tympani was 3.55 mm. The mean width was 2.22 mm and mean depth was 1.72 mm. The morphology was as follows: 13 bones had a type A morphology (classical type), 6 had a type B morphology (confluent), 1 bone had a type D morphology (restricted type). We did not encounter a type C sinus tympani in our study.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The morphology and dimensions of the sinus tympani are variable. The otologist must have a complete knowledge of the anatomy of this area to successfully eradicate disease from this area.</p>
Os Festivais como estratégia de fortalecimento dos destinos turísticos com vistas à qualidade dos serviços prestados
Authors: Garbuio Maria Emília Martins da Silva , Generoso Paula Guadanhim , Gonçalves Gilberto Da Rosa 
Published: December 2018

O turismo de eventos e, em especial, os festivais, impulsionam a dinâmica social, cultural e econômica das cidades que os sediam, demonstrando considerável crescimento no segmento de eventos, especialmente pelo poder de atração de públicos distintos pelo lazer e entretenimento. Contudo, uma das questões vitais para seu sucesso está na qualidade dos serviços e na sua estrutura operacional. Sob essa reflexão, o estudo buscou analisar a qualidade do 27º Festival Internacional de Balonismo de Torres (RS) segundo a percepção de seus visitantes, em relação aos serviços, infraestrutura e segurança do evento. Em relação aos métodos, adotou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica e o levantamento survey, com amostragem não probabilística. A pesquisa foi aplicada no Parque Municipal de Exposições Odilo Webber Rodrigues entre os dias 30 de abril a 03 de maio de 2015, com 1.473 entrevistados. Os resultados demonstraram que as expectativas do público foram atendidas por, aproximadamente, 94%. Contudo, algumas variáveis foram desaprovadas, como áreas de estacionamento, praça de alimentação e a divulgação tardia do evento em ferramentas midiáticas, requerendo atenção por parte dos gestores nesses aspectos.
Thematic Analysis of The Symbolic And Imaginary Play Indonesian Children
Authors: Suminar Dewi Retno , Wardana Nido Dipo 
Published: December 2018

The aim of this study was to find answers about how the empirical relationship between the theme of the playing process with the background of the children. What themes emerge when children play symbolic and imaginary. Symbolic and imaginary play involves symbolism, where the children can interpret symbols and show imagination and play acting "as if". Symbolic and imaginary play is divided into two, playing the role of the macro when the children themselves play a role in accordance with the theme and the micro is when the child uses dolls to represent themselves or through a process of personification. This research kind is qualitative and the process of assessment is done during play. A qualitative study using observation method is the right method in research on playing process, which the process is more important than the results. Data were collected through natural observation. The subjects in macro symbolic and imaginary play were two girls age 5 and 6 years who play in a single episode “mother and children”. The subjects in micro symbolic and imaginary play were two girls 5 years old and 5 months and was conducted in two episode.
This research showed that the symbolic and the imaginary play can reveal the background of the child. Themes that emerged at macro symbolic and imaginary play is the birthdays. The theme that emerged at micro symbolic and the imaginary play is about house situation, habits, hopes, family relationships, likes and dislikes.
Children in Conflict with the Law (Study in Correctional Center Medan)
Authors: . Marlina , Mulyadi Mahmud , . Nurmalawaty 
Published: December 2018

Children are living beings who have limitations and need protection from others. Definition of a child in criminal law, a child in conflict with the law hereinafter referred to as a child who is 12 (twelve) years old, but not reach 18 (eighteen) years old who is suspected of committing a crime. In the United Kingdom children age from zero years to 18 years.[1] In the United States, namely New York and Vermont, someone who has not reached the age of 16 is still referred to a juvenile court.[2] In Scotland the child is a person aged 7 years to 15 years old so that someone is tried in a juvenile justice. In South Australia children aged 8 years to 18 years old and in Canada someone is under 12 years old.[3] There are differences in understanding of children of each country, due to differences in social influences of child development, because the social and cultural and economic activities of each country are different. Even though things have an influence on the level of maturity of a child. It shows that social influences, social and cultural activities must be the concern of the government and society to prevent children from becoming delinquent. According to Nicholas McBala[4] childhood is a period of life development, also a period of limited ability to harm others. Status and condition of children in Indonesia is paradoxical. Ideally, children are the heirs and progressors of the nation's future. In real terms, the situation of Indonesian children is still and continues to deteriorate. The world of children that should be colored by play activities, learning and developing their interests and talents for the future, the reality is colored by dark and sad data.[5] Children still and continue to deal with the law both as victims and as perpetrators. This condition requires special attention from all components of society and the government to protect and supervise the growth of Indonesian children. So that children are not faced with the law because of doing deviant actions. The direction of legal policy aims to make law a rule that provides protection for the rights of citizens and guarantees future life in the future.[6]
Estudio comparativo en el acceso a los servicios de agua potable entre Panamá y Costa Rica
Authors: Mora-Alvarado Darner A. 
Published: December 2018

Se realizó un análisis comparativo sobre el acceso a los servicios de agua potable entre Panamá y Costa Rica, además de su relación con los indicadores de salud pública y desarrollo, con el propósito de identificar las fortalezas y debilidades que permitan definir metas a mediano y largo plazo. Para el año 2016, la República de Panamá alcanzó una cobertura con agua para consumo humano por cañería de 94,6%, de la cual se estima que el 74,6% fue de calidad potable, específicamente en el área urbana; sin embargo, se desconoce la calidad del agua suministrada por los 5.619 acueductos rurales, debido a que en estos no se aplica el Reglamento Técnico DGNTI-COPANIT 23-395-99. En el caso de Costa Rica y para el mismo periodo, se estima que el 97,6% de los 4.889.762 habitantes fueron abastecidos con agua por cañería, y el 91,8% recibió agua de calidad potable, distribuida en 98% en el área urbana y 78,8% en la rural. Los indicadores básicos de salud y desarrollo son mejores en Costa Rica, lo cual es concordante con la mayor cobertura de agua potable. En ambos países la rectoría es débil y fraccionada; en razón de esto, existen propuestas de políticas nacionales en agua potable, que buscan alcanzar la universalización del suministro de agua potable para el año 2030. Se propone elaborar políticas nacionales del subsector de agua potable, con sus respectivos planes de acción y modelos de evaluación y seguimiento, con el propósito de alcanzar la universalización de los servicios de agua potable en Panamá y Costa Rica en el año 2030.
Drinking water coverage; health indicators; potable; water supply; drinking-water.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING FOR PEER-REVIEW IN RADIOLOGY
Authors: Morozov S. P. , Vladzimirskiy A. V. , Gombolevskiy V. A. , Kuz’mina E. S. , Ledikhova N. V. 
Published: December 2018

Objective.To assess the importance of natural language processing (NLP) system for quality assurance of the radiological reports.Material and methods.Multilateral analysis of chest low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) reports based on a commercially available cognitive NLP system was performed. The applicability of artificial intelligence for discrepancy identification in the report body and conclusion (quantitative analysis) and radiologist adherence to the Lung-RADS guidelines (qualitative analysis) was evaluated.Results.Quantitative analysis: in the 8.3% of cases LDCT reports contained discrepancies between text body and conclusion, i.e., lung nodule described only in body or conclusion. It carries potential risks and should be taken into account when performing a radiological study audit. Qualitative analysis: for the Lung-RADS 3 nodules, the recommended principles of patient management were used in 46%, for Lung-RADS 4A – in 42%, and for Lung-RADS 4B – in 49% of cases.Conclusion.The consistency of NLP system within the framework of radiological study audit was 95–96%. The system is applicable for the radiological study audit, i.e. large-scale automated analysis of radiological reports and other medical documents.
On the Application of the Channel-Fracturing Technique to Soft Rock Formations
Authors: Khanna Aditya , Kotousov Andrei , Luong Hao Thanh 
Published: December 2018

Summary
The application of the channel-fracturing technique can result in a significant increase in the conductivity of hydraulic fractures and reduced proppant usage. In soft rock formations, the conductivity of the partially propped fractures would depend not only on the volume fraction of the open channels, but also on the elastic deformation of open channels and fracture closure resulting from proppant consolidation and embedment. In this study, an analytical approach is developed for identifying the optimal proppant column spacing that maximizes the effective conductivity. The latter parameter can guide the design of the proppant-injection schedule and well-perforation scheme. To demonstrate the approach, we conduct a parametric study under realistic field conditions and identify the folds of increase in fracture conductivity and reduction in proppant use resulting from the optimized application of the channel-fracturing technique. The outcomes of the parametric study could be particularly useful in the application of the developed approach to soft rock formations.
A spatial application of the water poverty index (WPI) in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico
Authors: Wurtz Marie , Angeliaume Alexandra , Herrera María Teresa Alarcón , Blot Frédérique , Paegelow Martin , Reyes Víctor Manuel 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The Water Poverty Index (WPI) standardizes water scarcity diagnostics by considering natural, environmental, and socioeconomic factors which reduce, facilitate, or prevent water access. To integrate these factors, the WPI includes five components: resource, environment (negatively affected by development), capacity, access, and use (positively affected by development). Nevertheless, the place granted to hydrological factors is questioned, and many studies insist on the problematic correlation of WPI with the well-known Human Development Index (HDI). Calculating WPI in the socially heterogeneous and semi-arid context of the State of Chihuahua (Mexico), adapting traditional methodology thanks to geographic information systems (GIS) tools and the corresponding databases, allows discussion of those points. This study uses multi-criteria evaluations from TerrSet software to calculate WPI while preserving specific data precision. In this process, scale calculation and indicator normalization are adapted through raster maps and fuzzy techniques to valorize specific hydrological data. This opens interesting discussions for multidimensional water scarcity diagnostics, since they increase the visibility of diverse water scarcity issues in WPI results. In fact, concentrating socioeconomic factors in corresponding components and valuing GIS alternatives provides a diagnostic different from the HDI and sensitive to hydrological factors.
Structural Basis for Inhibition of Enoyl-[Acyl Carrier Protein] Reductase (InhA) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Authors: de Ávila Maurício Boff , Bitencourt-Ferreira Gabriela , de Azevedo Walter Filgueira 
Published: December 2018

Background::
The enzyme trans-enoyl-[acyl carrier protein] reductase (InhA) is a central
protein for the development of antitubercular drugs. This enzyme is the target for the pro-drug
isoniazid, which is catalyzed by the enzyme catalase-peroxidase (KatG) to become active.

Objective::
Our goal here is to review the studies on InhA, starting with general aspects and focusing on
the recent structural studies, with emphasis on the crystallographic structures of complexes involving
InhA and inhibitors.

Method::
We start with a literature review, and then we describe recent studies on InhA crystallographic
structures. We use this structural information to depict protein-ligand interactions. We also analyze the
structural basis for inhibition of InhA. Furthermore, we describe the application of computational
methods to predict binding affinity based on the crystallographic position of the ligands.

Results::
Analysis of the structures in complex with inhibitors revealed the critical residues responsible
for the specificity against InhA. Most of the intermolecular interactions involve the hydrophobic residues
with two exceptions, the residues Ser 94 and Tyr 158. Examination of the interactions has shown
that many of the key residues for inhibitor binding were found in mutations of the InhA gene in the
isoniazid-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Computational prediction of the binding affinity for
InhA has indicated a moderate uphill relationship with experimental values.

Conclusion::
Analysis of the structures involving InhA inhibitors shows that small modifications on
these molecules could modulate their inhibition, which may be used to design novel antitubercular
drugs specific for multidrug-resistant strains.
THE	DETERMINATION OF THE SURFACE ADHESION RESISTANCE AND PENDULUM	HARDNESS ON THE PARQUETS APPLIED UV VARNISH	AS SINGLE AND DOUBLE LAYERS
Authors: AYATA Ümit , ÇAVUŞ Vedat 
Published: December 2018

In	this	study,	it	aimed	to	determine	the	pendulum	hardness	and	adhesion	resistance test	results	on	the	parquets	which	are	produced	from	sapeli,	limba,	chestnut	and iroko	applied	ultraviolet	(UV) varnish	sistem	according	to	different	varnish	layers. As	a	result	of	this;	the	pendulum	hardness	and	surface	adhesion	values	were determined	on	the	materials	derived	from	the	different	layers.	Consequently,	it	was found	that	the	double	layer	UV	system	varnish	had	a	higher	pendulum	hardness value	than	the	single	layer	application.	As	a	matter	of	fact,	as	the	number	of	UV	system	varnish	layer	increased,	the	pendulum	hardness	values	increased	in	the same	ratio.	Taking	into	account	the	results	of	the	surface	adhesion	resistance experiments,	it	can	be	said	that	the	wood	texture	has	an	important	role	on	the	UV system	varnish	application.
Green Synthesis Nanopartikel Perak (Agnps) Terkonjugasi Etil Parametoksi Sinamat (Epms) sebagai Bahan Tabir Surya
Authors: Agustina Agustina , Munawarah Munawarah , Lumi Stefanus Agustinus , Nur Syamsu 
Published: December 2018

Green Synthesis is a method to make silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by utilizing natural materials as bioreductors. One of the natural materials that can reduce metal ions is Kaempferia galanga rhizome because it has a chemical component that can penetrate the metal. The compounds are ethyl paramethoxycinnamate (EPMC) which is used as sunscreen. This study aims to produce AgNPs conjugated with EPMC that can be used as raw material sunscreen. This study was conducted by extracting EPMS from the Kaempferia galanga rhizome and synthesizing the AgNPs conjugated with EPMC. The synthesis results were characterized by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, FTIR, SEM, PSA and sunscreen activity. Extracted result was obtained crystalline is ethyl paramethoxycinnamate compound with yield 2,3%. The characterization of EPMC with UV-Vis spectrophotometer was obtained maximum wavelength of 308 nm and FTIR analysis result at wave number 1701,27 cm-1 indicated the presence of carbonyl group (C = O) and 1165,97 cm-1 presence of C-O and showed specific characteristic from EPMS. Characterization of AgNPs using Uv-Vis spectrophotometer was obtained maximum wavelength of 469 nm. Characterization of AgNPs using SEM are spherical and monodispers forms. Then, particle size using PSA obtained an average diameter of 182 nm. AgNPs conjugated with EPMS has a sunscreen activity with sunblock category and successfully provide protection against UV exposure at low concentration (200 ppm) categorized as ultra protection with SPF value 36,4.