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Experimental and theoretical investigation of the chromium–vanadium–antimony system
Authors: Regus Matthias , Polesya Svitlana , Kuhn Gerhard , Mankovsky Sergiy , Bauers Sage R. , Johnson David C. , Ebert Hubert , Bensch Wolfgang 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The binary compound V3Sb (V2.64Sb, V3Sb and V3.24Sb) was synthesized as thin multilayered films with varying V:Sb ratios. The V-content determines the crystallization temperature and it is highest for the film with the lowest amount of V. Ternary chromium–vanadium–antimony (Cr–V–Sb) films were prepared containing Cr from 10 to 51 at-% with the Sb content fixed to yield M3Sb (M=Cr, V). In the as-deposited state the layers are already interdiffused which is most likely caused by the very low repeating unit thickness between 0.29 and 0.68 nm investigated by X-ray diffraction experiments. All ternary compounds crystallized from the amorphous state with crystallization temperatures depending more on the repeating unit thickness than on chemical composition. For most samples the simultaneous crystallization of the two phases M3Sb (A15 structure type) and MSb is observed. The crystalline A15 compounds are only stable in a limited temperature range and decompose at elevated temperatures. Compared to the binary Cr–Sb system crystallization of the hexagonal phase MSb (M=Cr, V) occurs at remarkably higher temperatures, i.e. in the ternary system nucleation and crystallization of this phase is hindered. The chemical composition requires short-range composition fluctuations to nucleate the binary phase. The first principles total energy calculations using the spin-polarized relativistic Korringa–Kohn–Rostoker (SPR-KKR) method confirm the experimental observations concerning the concentration-dependent stability of different phases of the Cr–V–Sb system. For the ratio M:Sb=3:1 the system is preferably stabilized in the A15 crystal structure for all possible Cr and V concentrations, while an increase of Sb content up to M:Sb=2:1 results in the stabilization of the Ni2In structure for almost all Cr concentrations. Only in the V-rich regime of the system the Heusler Ni2MnAl-type structure was found to be energetically more preferable.
Effects of Pre-exhaustion on the Patterns of Muscular Activity in the Flat Bench Press
Authors: Gołaś Artur , Maszczyk Adam , Pietraszewski Przemyslaw , Stastny Petr , Tufano James J. , Zając Adam 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Gołaś, A, Maszczyk, A, Pietraszewski, P, Stastny, P, Tufano, JJ, and Zając, A. Effects of pre-exhaustion on the patterns of muscular activity in the flat bench press. J Strength Cond Res 31(7): 1919–1924, 2017—Pre-exhaustion (PE) has been applied in resistance training (RT) to manipulate the order of performing 2 resistance exercises, a single-joint exercise to momentary exhaustion, followed by a multi-joint movement that includes the same muscle group. This method ensures greater recruitment of muscles or muscle groups in the multi-joint exercise to further increase muscle strength and overcome strength plateaus. The purpose of the present study was to investigate muscle activity by electromyography during high-intensity (95% of 1 repetition maximum [RM]) bench press (BP), before and after PE of the pectoralis major (PM), anterior deltoid (AD), and triceps brachii (TB) muscles to determine the effects of PE of the prime movers. Eight healthy athletes, experienced in RT, participated in the study. There were 4 sessions in the experiment. Session 1 was aimed at determination of 1RM during a flat BP. Sessions 2, 3, and 4 consisted of performing a BP after PE of the muscles studied by the incline dumbbell fly, front deltoid raise, and lying triceps extension exercise. Peak concentric TB activation after TB PE (mean ± SD, 147.76 ± 18.6%) was significantly greater by analysis of variance (η
2 = 0.82, F = 5.45, p = 0.004) compared with peak TB activation (114.77 ± 19.4%) before TB PE. The statistical analysis for PM and AD did not show any significant differences. Coaches should not expect the usefulness of PE protocol to elicit higher PM or AD activity or fatigue, but they can use it to increase TB activity before high-intensity BP exercise.
Influence of Pack Boriding on the Wear and Corrosion Resistance of AISI H13 Steel
Authors: Heck S. C. , Neto A. L. , Picon C. A. , Totten G. E. , Casteletti L. C. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This work investigates the effect of pack boriding time and temperature on the wear and corrosion resistance of AISI H13 tool steel. Steel samples were pack borided at 900 and 1000°C for periods of 2 and 4 h; followed by non-abrasive fixed-ball microwear tests on borided and non-borided samples. The corrosion resistance was evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization tests in HCl 0.1 M. High hardness layers were formed on the samples for all treatment conditions employed. The layer's properties, such as hardness, thickness, layer/substrate interface morphology, and phases formed, were influenced by steel composition. For AISI H13 steel, which has a larger amount of alloying elements than carbon steel, the formed layers were hard, thin, with a smoother interface. For all treatment conditions, the presence of Fe2B, FeB, and CrB were identified. The wear and corrosion resistance of borided samples was significantly increased. The best results were obtained for samples borided at 1000°C.
Tantangan Modernitas Hukum Pidana Islam
Authors: Jamaa La 
Published: December 2016

Modernity Challenges of Islamic Criminal Law. One of the challenges facing the Islamic criminal law in the era of modernity is the advancement of science and technology in the fields of medicine and human rights. Science and technology can be used as a analysis method in Islamic criminal law, although the concept of human rights in the era of modernity bore dilemma. In this paper, the author examines some contemporary issues associated with Islamic criminal law that is taking khamr, organ transplant technology, DNA tests and modernity that make a misperception in human rights concept.DOI: 10.15408/ajis.v16i2.4456
Risk Stratification for Opioid Misuse in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: A Quality Improvement Project
Authors: Thienprayoon Rachel , Porter Kelly , Tate Michelle , Ashby Marshall , Meyer Mark 
Published: December 2016

BACKGROUND:The Pediatric Palliative and Comfort Care Team (PACT) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) provides opioids to a large population of patients in the ambulatory setting. Before this project, PACT had no reliable system to risk stratify patients for opioid misuse.METHODS:The global aim was safe opioid prescribing by the palliative care team. The specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely aim was as follows: “In patients who present for follow up with PACT, we will use the “opioid bundle” to increase risk stratification for opioid misuse from 0% to 90% over 5 months.” The opioid bundle includes a urine drug screen, Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System report, pill count, and screening history for drug abuse and mental health disorders. The setting was multiple CCHMC ambulatory clinics. Participants included all PACT members.RESULTS:Since implementing the new system, we have increased risk stratification for opioid misuse among outpatients from 0% to &gt;90%. Results have been sustained for 12 months. Key processes have become reliable: obtaining informed consent and controlled substance agreements for all new patients and obtaining the opioid bundle to enable risk stratification in a consistent and timely fashion. A total of 34% of patients have been stratified as high risk, and an additional 27% have been stratified as moderate risk.CONCLUSIONS:A system to ensure safe opioid prescribing practices to all patients is critical for providers. Identifying key processes and executing them reliably has enabled the palliative care team at CCHMC to risk stratify &gt;90% of patients receiving opioids in the ambulatory setting for opioid misuse.
Phagocytic and metabolic activity of neutrophils of rats in the early stages of post-embryonic development under the influence of biologically active substances of the salt extract of Hirudo verbana
Authors: Aminov R. F. , Frolov A. K. 
Published: December 2016

The nitroblue tetrazolium test reflects the degree of activation of oxygen-dependent mechanisms of bactericidal activity of phagocytotic cells, so the increase in nbt-test and phagocytic indices shows increased activation in the bacterial process and enhanced protection with the help of the absorption ability of the cells in the body. We examined females of nonlinear rats after feeding of their offspring, which 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after mating were injected intraperitoneally with antigens of saline extract of medical leeches (4 injections) and the offspring at days 1, 15, 30, 45, 60. The dosage of salt extract antigens was carried out by determining the protein concentrations using the Lowry protein assay. The animals were immobilized using an immobilizing device. The animals were distributed into three groups: the first research and experimental group of animals was subject to the influence of medical leech salt extract antigens to the amount of 0.5 ml (at the rate of 3 µg/g of animal weight); the second group of intact animals was not subject to intervention, the third control group of animals was administered intraperitoneally saline 0.5 ml of 9% saline solution. We studied females after feeding offspring and offspring at 1, 15, 30, 60 days. The animals were kept in vivarium conditions in individual cages on a standard diet. In the experiment we used 60 females of non-linear rats and 300 of their offspring. All animals were decapitated under ether anesthesia. After that, we took blood, made a solution with crystal heparin and examined the laboratory parameters: total number of leukocytes and leukocyte formula. Evaluation of nonspecific resistance of the organism was investigated using tests which characterize the activity of neutrophils (nbt-test, phagocytosis indices). The results of our studies revealed a positive effect of antigens of saline extract of medical leeches on the absorptive and metabolic activity of neutrophils in the females and their offspring in all study periods compared with the control, an increased number of leukocytes, due to the change of the process of differentiation and deposition of cells in immunogenic organs on proliferation. Changes in immunological parameters indicate the immunostimulatory effect of AG ML on leukopoiesis and on the functional activity of neutrophils – the first line of defense against entry into the body of a variety of bacteria, fungi and protozoa.
Analysis of the application efficiency of the enzyme preparation Ladozim Proxy in the poultry industry
Authors: Hurieva A. G. , Semerak J. V. , Anatsky A. S. 
Published: December 2016

The necessity has been widely noted of improving the nutritional value of forage mixtures used in the poultry industry through the use of enzyme preparations on the basis of phytase for splitting phytic acid and its salts contained in the feed. This technological approach is relevant in feeding farm animals, particularly poultry, as they are unable to synthesise endogenous phytase. On the base of the Agro-Industrial Complex "Oril-Leader" we researched the influence of the enzyme preparation Ladozim Proxy as a feed component for broiler chickens and laying hens on the growth and biochemical parameters of the birds and their egg-laying capacity. The feed ration consisted of wheat, corn, sunflower meal, extruded soy and protein-vitamin complex Biomix. For the research experimental and control groups of broiler chickens were formed (50 birds in each group) and laying hens (20 birds in each group). The experimental feeding period was 35 days for the chickens and 30 days for the hens. The research used physical-chemical methods for determining the content of nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus in the feed, the blood and the excrement of the birds. Statistical data processing was carried out by ANOVA. It was established that the use of Ladozim Proxy in the amount of 60–100 mg/kg feed promotes an increase of the live weight of chickens by 21%. The findings can be explained by an increase of the feed nutrients available for digestion in the gastrointestinal tracts of the poultry due to the hydrolytic action of the enzyme complex added to the phytic-containing components of the feed. The result of these phenomena is also a positive dynamic in assimilation of nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus in the feed by chickens of the experimental group: use of these elements increased by 10–16%. The preparation had no effect on hematological indices of the organisms of the poultry and increased the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. The use of the preparation has not only physiological, but also economic importance because it allows a reduction in feed intake and expenditure on feed for poultry reared for agricultural production. The use of the phytase preparation does not affect the quantitative indicators of egg-laying by hens, but an increase in the thickness of the egg shells was noted, due to deposition of calcium in the organism of the experimental group.
Integración de recursos audiovisuales y multimedia como objetos de aprendizaje en escuelas públicas de Costa Rica con acceso a computadoras XO
Authors: Mena Araya Aáron 
Published: December 2016

El Ministerio de Educación Pública de Costa Rica y la Fundación Quirós Tanzi implementan desde el 2012 el Proyecto Conectándonos, a través del cual distribuyen computadoras XO a escuelas primarias en un modelo uno a uno. La información disponible sobre la forma en que las personas docentes integran los recursos audiovisuales y multimedia a las actividades de aprendizaje mediadas con las computadoras XO es limitada. Con el objetivo de conocer si las computadoras XO han facilitado la utilización de objetos de aprendizaje, y de obtener insumos para el diseño de recursos audiovisuales y multimedia que puedan ser aprovechados en las escuelas del Proyecto, se aplicó una encuesta a 186 personas vinculadas al Proyecto Conectándonos. Fue posible determinar que 82.7 % de las personas docentes emplean las computadoras XO en clase al menos una vez a la semana y que las asignaturas en las que menos se usan son inglés y matemática. Asimismo, se determinó que el profesorado utiliza regularmente recursos audiovisuales y multimedia, pero en la mayoría de los casos estos no son aprovechados como objetos de aprendizaje. Esto significa que los recursos no son manipulados, modificados ni creados por el cuerpo estudiantil. Este documento presenta los resultados de la encuesta, elabora sobre la construcción conceptual de objeto de aprendizaje y sugiere el proceso de investigación, diseño y producción de dos paquetes de recursos audiovisuales y multimedia, para ser empleados como objetos de aprendizaje en las asignaturas de matemática e inglés, aprovechando las posibilidades del modelo uno a uno de las escuelas del Proyecto Conectándonos.
Protofeminismo y masonería como factor de cambio en la España contemporánea
Authors: Roma Garcia Míriam 
Published: December 2016

La investigadora Míriam Roma García ha defendido una Tesis de Final de Grado, cuyo título es "Protofeminisme i maçoneria com a factor de canvi en l’Espanya contemporània (1868-1900)" (Protofeminismo y masonería como factor de cambio en la España contemporánea) en la Universidad de Lleida.
Green fluorescent protein purification through Immobilized Metal Affinity Chromatografy (IMAC) and its relevance for Biomedical Science students during Biochemistry practical classes at La Trobe University – Australia
Authors: De Melo Silva Alex Jose José , Alves Lumar Lucena , Pakay Julian 
Published: December 2016

Este trabalho foi realizado como prática integrada da disciplina de Bioquímica no curso de graduação em Ciências Biomédicas, objetivando demonstrar técnicas utilizadas para a purificação da Proteina Fluorescente Verde (GFP). Para realização dos experimentos foi utilizada como metodologia principal a Cromatografia de Afinidade por Metal Imobilizado (IMAC). A região de abertura para alongamento da GFP foi subclonada dentro de um vetor de expressão chamado pQE30. A produção subsequente da proteína marcada com hexahistidina na região N-terminal, facilitou sua purificação pela IMAC. Uma purificação de aproximadamente três vezes mais que a esperada da GFP foi obtida. Dessa forma, os estudantes completaram o curso adquirindo significante experiência em relação às técnicas fundamentais na área molecular relacionadas à clonagem e princípios de expressão e purificação de proteínas recombinantes.
Effect of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Treatment on Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Serum Endocan, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor‐A, and Tumor Necrosis Factor‐Alpha Levels
Authors: Türer Çiğdem C. , Durmuş Duygu , Balli Umut , Güven Berrak 
Published: December 2016

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs due to the interaction between pathogenic microorganisms and host defenses. Endocan is a proteoglycan secreted by endothelial cells under the control of inflammatory cytokines. Aims of the study are to determine serum and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) endocan levels in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, supported with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF‐A) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐alpha levels. This study additionally aims to evaluate correlation between GCF endocan levels, VEGF‐A, and TNF‐α levels with periodontal probing depth (PD).Methods: The study consists of two groups: group 1 (n = 20), healthy individuals; group 2 (n = 20), individuals with generalized chronic periodontitis (CP). Clinical measurements were recorded; GCF and serum samples were obtained from each participant before and 6 weeks after therapy. Levels of biomarkers were measured by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay. Intergroup comparisons of biochemical and clinical parameters were analyzed by Kruskal–Wallis/Bonferroni‐adjusted Mann–Whitney U test using statistical software.Results: Serum and GCF endocan, VEGF‐A, and TNF‐α levels were significantly higher in patients with CP than in healthy individuals (P <0.001) and decreased after treatment (P <0.03). A significant correlation was observed between GCF TNF‐α and PD (4 mm ≤ PD ≤5 mm and PD ≥6 mm). A significant relationship was found among GCF endocan and TNF‐α, VEGF‐A, CAL, and GI for all groups (P <0.05).Conclusions: Endocan and TNF‐α levels, both in GCF and serum, increased from health to periodontitis and decreased with non‐surgical periodontal treatment. Within the limits of the study, endocan may be considered as a potential inflammatory marker for periodontal disease.
Prime Ideals of Gamma-So-rings
Authors: Mala M. Siva , Prasad K. Siva 
Published: December 2016

A Gamma-so-ring is a structure possessing a natural partial ordering, an infinitary partial addition and a ternary multiplication, subject to a set of axioms. The partial functions under disjoint-domain sums and functional composition is a Gamma-so-ring. In this paper we introduce the notion of prime ideal for Gamma-so-rings and obtain the characteristics of primeideals of Gamma-so-rings.
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Glenoid in a Major League Baseball Prospect
Authors: Grau Luis Carlos , Jose Jean , Sama Andrew Joseph , Baraga Michael Gerald 
Published: December 2016

Case:
A 16-year-old Major League Baseball prospect presented with persistent shoulder pain associated with throwing. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a large osteochondritis dissecans lesion in the posterosuperior aspect of the glenoid. The patient was restricted from throwing and underwent therapy to improve range of motion and throwing mechanics. Eight months after initiating nonoperative treatment, an MRI arthrogram demonstrated a healed lesion. At follow-up 2 years after treatment, full relief of symptoms had persisted.

Conclusion:
Osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the glenoid are extremely rare, but have the potential to heal in overhead-throwing athletes. To our knowledge, this is the only case reported in the literature that demonstrates a healed osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the glenoid following nonoperative treatment.
EVALUASI KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN KEPUASAN PENGGUNA INFORMASI E-GOVERNMENT (WEBSITE) PADA SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN DAERAH (SIMDA) KABUPATEN KOLAKA
Authors: Zaitun Zaitun , Setiawan Herianto Ageng , Guntoro Budi 
Published: December 2016

This research aimed to investigate the users’ satisfaction on information service e-government (website) service at Regional information management system (SIMDA) in Kolaka Regency. The methods used were qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative approach used for process information management understanding by BAPESIKOM/PDE. Meanwhile, quantitative approach used to investigate the user satisfied on information service website based on the information management performance. The informants were interviewed in qualitative approach were 6 persons. The sample of users information service which chosen by simple random sampling method were 40 respondents. The result of the research shown that the information management was not qualified. It was presumed on no strategies to produce good quality of qualified information. Information service users of Kolaka Regional Regency stated their unsatisfied on the using of information service based Website.
Delayed emergence from anaesthesia in a patient with agenesis of the ductus venosus
Authors: Takechi Kenichi , Kitamura Sakiko , Fujii Sonoko , Soutani Masao , Yorozuya Toshihiro , Nagaro Takumi 
Published: December 2016

SummaryAgenesis of the ductus venosus (ADV) is a rare congenital vascular abnormality. ADV is associated with drainage of blood from the umbilical vein into the right atrium and an abnormal connection of the portal vein to the umbilical vein which acts as a post‐natal portosystemic shunt. We report delayed emergence from anaesthesia in a patient with ADV and a portosystemic shunt, perhaps caused by fentanyl. In patients with ADV and a portosystemic shunt, it is important to consider possible prolonged effects of drugs that are metabolised in the liver.
Orphan diseases and anaesthesia. Perip with Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth disease
Authors: Szawarski Piotr , Bareisiene Diana , Pawa Amit 
Published: December 2016

SummaryCharcot‐Marie‐Tooth (CMT) disease, is an inherited peripheral neuropathy. Pes cavus is an associated foot deformity. Concerns exist as to whether regional anaesthesia is safe in patients with a neuropathy. We have performed ultrasound‐guided lower limb peripheral nerve blocks in two patients with CMT undergoing surgery for pes cavus. They obtained significant analgesia and at follow up, there was no worsening of their neuropathy. Informed consent demands a balanced view on the benefits and risks. Unfortunately the data to guide management of patients with orphan diseases such as CMT is lacking and growing expertise with ultrasound mitigates the risks. Even expert opinion varies. Defensive medicine may ill serve the patients with orphan diseases. Our limited experience demonstrates that it is possible to achieve good and safe analgesia using regional anaesthetic techniques in patients with CMT. Systematic data collection concerning outcomes following regional anaesthesia in these patients is required.
Undiagnosed H‐type tracheo‐oesophageal fistula resulting in failed ventilation in an infant with Down's syndrome
Authors: Butt Adil , Montague Terence 
Published: December 2016

SummaryWe present a 6‐month‐old male infant with Down's syndrome with an undiagnosed H‐type tracheo‐oesophageal atresia discovered on induction of general anaesthesia for an elective posterior sagittal anorectoplasty procedure for imperforate anus. Mechanical ventilation was not possible after endotracheal intubation. Rigid bronchoscopy after three failed attempts to ventilate the lungs revealed a large tracheo‐oesophageal fistula.