bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Value of Preoperative Exercise and Education for Patients Undergoing Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Moyer Rebecca , Ikert Kathy , Long Kristin , Marsh Jacquelyn 
Published: December 2017

Background:
Existing evidence regarding the value of preoperative education and/or exercise (prehabilitation) for patients undergoing total joint replacement is conflicting. The purpose of this study was to conduct an updated, comprehensive systematic review with meta-analyses to determine the longitudinal effects and efficacy of prehabilitation on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods:
We searched 11 electronic databases (MEDLINE, AMED, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest, PEDro, SportDiscus, PsycINFO, and Cochrane) from their inception to May 2016 for randomized controlled trials that compared changes in pain, function, strength, anxiety, and hospital length of stay following THA or TKA. Two reviewers independently determined study eligibility, rated study quality, and extracted data. There were no restrictions on study dates, patient characteristics, or the follow-up time point at which postoperative outcomes were measured. We excluded trials comparing 2 interventions. Methodological quality assessments were performed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. We calculated pooled estimates, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), of standardized mean differences (SMDs).

Results:
Thirty-five studies with 2,956 patients were included. After a preoperative program, patients undergoing THA, but not TKA, had significantly less postoperative pain than controls (SMD = 0.15, 95% CI = 0.03 to 0.27, p = 0.017). Postoperative function was also significantly improved compared with controls, with similar improvement after THA (SMD = 0.32, 95% CI = 0.15 to 0.50, p < 0.001) and TKA (SMD = 0.32, 95% CI = 0.06 to 0.57, p = 0.015). Significantly greater quadriceps strength was observed after TKA (SMD = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.16 to 0.68, p = 0.002). No significant differences in hamstring strength were observed between groups after TKA (p = 0.132). Small-to-moderate but nonsignificant improvements in anxiety (SMD = 0.17, 95% CI = −0.05 to 0.39; p = 0.128) were observed after THA, and length of stay was significantly shorter after TKA (SMD = 0.54, 95% CI = 0.24 to 0.84, p < 0.001) and THA (p = 0.027).

Conclusions:
Overall effect sizes for prehabilitation were small to moderate. In patients undergoing TKA, significant improvements were observed in function, quadriceps strength, and length of stay. In patients undergoing THA, significant improvements were observed in pain, function, and length of stay. Included studies were inconsistent with regard to the types of outcome measures reported, and the quality of the interventions varied. A more standardized approach to reporting of clinical trial interventions and patient compliance is needed to thoroughly evaluate the effects of prehabilitation on postoperative outcomes.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Analysis of Mulan’s Image
Authors: Chongjie Chen , Selvi Selvi , Mariza Vika Bregas 
Published: December 2017

Mulan is an ancient Chinese heroine. The story shows that she is the same as other women, having personal life, but also has a heart that loves her country and her parents. She always thinks about her family, society, dan country. This article was based on library research, using Mulan poem dan a folklore entitled Mulan Pergi Berperang as media to analyze Mulan’s image. It can be said that eventhough at that time there was no gender perspective concept, Mulan had been able to replace her father to go to war. She gave a lot of contributions for her country, society, and family. Analysis represents that Mulan has three images, as a heroine, as a daughter for her family, and self-image or leader for the women. Having good character and spirit to love country, people, and family make her equal to men. And, it makes her respected by people in each generation.
Biological nutrient removal in a continuous biofilm process
Authors: Saltnes T. , Sørensen G. , Eikås S. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
A new biological phosphorous and nitrogen removal process is developed. The process is based on biofilm on carrier elements with enhanced biological phosphorous removal and simultaneous nitrification and denitrification in a continuous process. Results from 3 years of pilot and laboratory experiments are presented with regards to removal of organic substances, phosphorous and nitrogen. This process demonstrates essential benefits and improved performance compared to other EBPR-processes in operation today. The first full scale plant was put in operation in May 2016 at Hias WWTP in Norway.
Challenges in implementing integrated catchment management and sustainable stormwater solutions in Bangkok, Thailand
Authors: Maneewan Chayanun , Van Roon Marjorie 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
By reviewing related studies, published journal articles, research and government reports, this study explored the challenges in water governance, focused on the planning for integrated catchment management (ICM) and stormwater source control (SC) in Bangkok and its catchment. The review revealed implementation barriers, and eight categories of challenge: fragmented roles and responsibilities; technocratic bureaucracy; limitations of the regulatory framework; financial barriers; physical barriers; challenges of integrated knowledge; an uncoordinated institutional framework; and limited community and stakeholder involvement. The understanding of barriers to ICM planning and SC approaches is crucial for developing strategies that diminish barriers and increase the implementation of alternative solutions.
Interactive monitoring in reservoirs using NUSwan – preliminary field results
Authors: Koay Teong Beng , Raste Ashish , Tay Yen Hai , Wu YuSong , Mahadevan Arun , Tan Soo Pieng , Lim Jennifer , Chitre Mandar , Ong Choon Nam 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Water quality monitoring of large freshwater bodies is usually slow and laborious, resulting in very sparse samples. This paper presents the design and preliminary field results from a network of low-cost mobile robots called NUSwan, a system aimed at addressing this issue. NUSwan robots can autonomously traverse a reservoir to provide real-time water quality data over the Internet, and allow users to modify the sampling missions interactively based on their interpretation of the data. The quality of measurements generated is comparable to that obtained from standard manual sampling. Moreover, the system incurs little logistics overhead while allowing higher monitoring frequency and spatial coverage. We present an example to show NUSwan's capability in detecting the emergence of water quality hotspots. Lastly, we demonstrate the potential of using data collected from a short mission carried out by NUSwan to rapidly assess the relationship between water quality indicators.
Discharge quality from municipal wastewater treatment plants and the Sludge Biotic Index for activated sludge: integrative assessment
Authors: Ostoich M. , Serena F. , Zacchello C. , Falletti L. , Zambon M. , Tomiato L. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are scrutinized by Environmental Authorities particularly regarding the compliance to discharge limit values fixed by national and local regulations. An integrated approach is necessary to achieve the objectives established with Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD) considering the ecological status of the receiving water body and the quality of the discharge. Specifically, documentary, technical, management and analytical controls should be developed. Moreover, integrative information on the behaviour of the activated sludge in the aeration tank can be useful for plant managers as well as for the regulating Authorities. The study presents the experience concerning WWTP regulation considering the analytic assessment of the discharge as well the monitoring of the Sludge Biotic Index (SBI) for activated sludge. Data from monitoring during the period 2008–14 on SBI values and chemical and microbiological data on the discharges of a sample of 35 WWTPs in the province of Venice (north-east Italy, Veneto region) are presented and discussed. Together with chemical and microbiological analysis, the SBI appears to be a highly useful index for the integrative assessment of plant functionality, in particular when monitoring and identifying critical situations that can determine the exceedance of discharge limit values. The SBI method, in an integrated control approach, can be used for small and medium sized WWTPs that only treat domestic wastewaters. In a case by case assessment this may even substitute part of the analytical monitoring carried out in the WWTPs' control process.
Characterizing water quality monitoring visualization with Hadoop and Google Maps
Authors: Huang Weijian , Zhao Xinfei , Han Yuanbin , Du Wei , Cheng Yao 
Published: December 2017

AbstractIn water quality monitoring, the complexity and abstraction of water environment data make it difficult for staff to monitor the data efficiently and intuitively. Visualization of water quality data is an important part of the monitoring and analysis of water quality. Because water quality data have geographic features, their visualization can be realized using maps, which not only provide intuitive visualization, but also reflect the relationship between water quality and geographical position. For this study, the heat map provided by Google Maps was used for water quality data visualization. However, as the amount of data increases, the computational efficiency of traditional development models cannot meet the computing task needs quickly. Effective storage, extraction and analysis of large water data sets becomes a problem that needs urgent solution. Hadoop is an open source software framework running on computer clusters that can store and process large data sets efficiently, and it was used in this study to store and process water quality data. Through reasonable analysis and experiment, an efficient and convenient information platform can be provided for water quality monitoring.
Phytoremediation of chromium from tannery wastewater using local plant species
Authors: Kassaye Gemechu , Gabbiye Nigus , Alemu Agegnehu 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Phytoremediation, which is an emerging technology for cleaning up contaminated sites, is cost effective and has aesthetic advantages and long term applicability. The technology involves efficient use of plant species to remove, detoxify or immobilize contaminants in a growth matrix (soil, water or sediments) through natural processes. For this study, swamp smartweed (Polygonum coccineum), para grass (Brachiara mutica) and papyrus (Cyprus papyrus) were grown on 20 mm crushed rock filled plastic vessel watered with synthetic chromium containing solution in a greenhouse under ambient conditions. For comparison, the plants were also grown on both synthetic solution and tannery effluent with known concentration of 0.1, 0.5 and 1 mg/L Cr3+ at Bahir Dar tannery. Plants were harvested after 72 days of planting period and their roots and above ground parts were cleaned and digested through microwave digester for further analysis. Chromium in roots and shoots was determined by ICP-OES. It was observed that all plant species have the ability to remove both Cr3+ and Cr6+ from the aqueous solution for the specified initial concentration. Interestingly, using single factor analysis of variance, significant differences were also observed in their partitioning. All the three plants exhibited a significant transfer of Cr from wastewater to roots and shoots, but removal efficiency of Cr for swamp Smartweed was relatively low as compared to para grass and papyrus. On average translocation factor and removal efficiency of para grass for synthetic solution at 0.5 mg/L level and papyrus for tannery effluent at 1 mg/L level of chromium were relatively high (1.260, 83.08% and 1.715, 73.77% respectively). This finding indicated that all the tested plants (swamp smartweed, para grass and papyrus) can be used for phytoremediation of Cr3+ and Cr6+ containing wastewater discharged from industries.
Dealing with hydrogen sulfide induced problems downstream of sewer rising mains
Authors: Vinck E. , Donckels B. M. R. , Severyns J. , Weemaes M. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The problems that arise from hydrogen sulfide formation in sewer rising mains are often dealt with by adding chemicals. The most commonly used chemicals are sodium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, ferric (or ferrous) chloride, calcium nitrate and oxygen. As there is a lack of tools to evaluate and compare dosing strategies, it is hard to identify the most appropriate dosing chemical in terms of investment and operating costs. As a consequence, chemical selection is often done ad-hoc. In this study, the average dosing costs (operating and capital) of these chemicals is assessed by simulations with a dynamic mathematical model, describing the transformations of sulfide, carbon and nitrogen in a sewer rising main. Based on the results of the simulations, and other parameters, a systematic approach to selecting dosing products for sewer rising mains is outlined.
REALIDADE DA MULHER PRESA NO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Authors: Melo, Martins Figueiró, 
Published: December 2017

As políticas públicas voltadas para o encarceramento feminino são frágeis e pouco vistas na prática. Diante disso, teve-se o intuito de investigar a realidade das mulheres presas no estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Para tanto, foi delineado seu perfil social e penal, as condições de saúde a que estão submetidas e os aspectos jurídicos. Utilizou-se como amostra para essa pesquisa as mulheres que se encontram sob custódia em uma penitenciaria do Estado, aplicando um questionário com estas. Participaram quarenta e três mulheres, a maioria adultas jovens, pardas, solteiras, que estudaram até o ensino fundamental, trabalhavam antes do aprisionamento e recebiam baixa remuneração. A maior parte já foi julgada, não era reincidente e recebia assistência jurídica, prevalecendo o crime de tráfico de drogas. Além disso, as entrevistadas relataram não haver atendimento médico, odontológico, ginecológico e psiquiátrico. O único cuidado com a saúde consiste na realização de preventivos por uma enfermeira.
MATAR O TÉDIO, PASSAR O TEMPO – CRIME E MAL-ESTAR NA TEMPORALIDADE
Authors: Simões Pereira Gabriela 
Published: December 2017

Neste ensaio, relaciono a experiência do tempo moderno com o tédio, esse compreendido como um sentimento de mal-estar na temporalidade decorrente da aceleração e da contração do tempo. Para Walter Benjamin, a experiência moderna do tempo possui como metonímia a figura do relógio e caracteriza-se pelo presente perpétuo sem rememoração, pela sucessão homogênea geradora do desaparecimento do sentido da ação. Defendo que tal experiência leva à claustrofobia devido à perda da autonomia, ao extermínio da espontaneidade, à rotinização da existência humana. Com as contribuições da criminologia cultural, busco pensar o crime como um rompante de transgressão da vida reduzida ao fluxo da mercadoria e à velocidade da informação, em que o tédio surge como motivador de momentos ilícitos e de insurreições político-culturais. Também identifico a relação entre tédio e tempo moderno a partir da análise do conto Passeio Noturno I, do escritor brasileiro Rubem Fonseca.
Educação como instrumento de luta: A elevação do senso comum em Gramsci.
Authors: Rebollar Maria Dolores Campos 
Published: December 2017

RESUMOEste artigo apresenta algumas reflexões sobre a Educação desde uma perspectiva transformadora reconhecendo que vivemos num mundo dividido e em luta que gera imensas desigualdades. Por conseguinte, a Educação não pode ser entendida apenas como um processo para adquirir habilidades técnicas e/ou reproduzir as práticas sociais, culturais, filosóficas vigentes, mas, principalmente, um processo que vise transformá-las. Para isso, a mudança de um senso comum, que reproduz relações de dominação e subalternidade se faz necessária a partir do fortalecimento do senso crítico, da elevação deste senso comum para uma consciência filosófica, para a autoconsciência. A Educação, desde essa perspectiva, tem uma relação direta com a filosofia e a política. Ajuda-nos na reflexão algumas categorias de Antônio Gramsci.
A importância da Educação Infantil para o pleno desenvolvimento da criança
Authors: Da Silva Stefânia , Monteiro Stephanie Souza , Rodrigues Marinéa Figueira 
Published: December 2017

O presente estudo objetivou investigar a importância da Educação Infantil para o pleno desenvolvimento da criança, enfatizando o lúdico como recurso de extremo valor nessa tarefa. Tomando por base, pesquisas bibliográficas de renomados autores, como: Ariès ( 1981), Almeida ( 2003), Silva ( 2009), Oliveira ( 2010), Kramer ( 2011) e Rau (2011) dentre outros. Inicialmente, desenvolveu-se a infância dos antepassados, passeando pela Idade Média até os dias atuais. A seguir, foi realizado um breve resumo sobre a Educação Infantil e a sua função pedagógica. Posteriormente, caracterizou-se o lúdico como ferramenta pedagógica na formação da criança, explicitando a sua relevância na escola e para o educador.
Peran Forum Pustakawan dalam Pengembangan Profesionalisme Pustakawan di Lingkungan Universitas Gadjah Mada
Authors: Anggorowati Desy Natalia , Widayati Roh Wahyu 
Published: December 2017

This research discusses the role of Librarian Forum at UGM. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of Librarian Forum to develop professionalism and competence for librarians and to understand the inhibiting factors from librarians to actively involve themselves in the Forum. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the data collection method was literature study and interviews. The result indicated that the role of Librarian Forum in the last 3 period: 2011-2013, 2013-2015 and 2015-2018 has been indicated important to support 4 competencies in SKKNI (Standar Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia). But of the 60 activities, the core competence of “conducting information literacy activities” showed the highest. Challenges faced by the members to utilise the Librarian Forum as a professional development arena and competence was the schedule. Another challenges were that, the content of activities didnot match with what the members needed.
Strategi Pemasaran Informasi Toko Buku (Studi Kasus di Toko Buku Jatinangor, Sumedang)
Authors: Rukmana Evi Nursanti , Komariah Neneng 
Published: December 2017

The bookstores have the same products, prospective buyers in selling books and the location of the bookstores in front of Jatinangor highway. This research analys in the marketing strategy to understanding the differences the bookstores. In this research used qualitative research methods through a case study approach to managers the bookstores. The results of this research analysed the product that had differenced in the type of book to the sold. The bookstores still uses print promotion media, print media, and online media. They sells the book in a cheap price in the price because it is source from the publisher. The third bookstores in the marketing to products from the directof the bookstores. The managers bookstore try to establish communication with buyers and to understanding needs to buyer. The process in the purchase direct in the bookstores and undirect with online media. The structuring in the room and preservation activity service became model manage in the form of physical from the third bookstores. Based on the analysis this results, the people or manager the bookstores become the factors in the activate marketing strategy at the bookstores. This is model 1 P TOP, that factor in the people influence to product, promotion, price, place, process dan physical evidence.
Kerusakan Usus pada Mencit (Mus musculus) yang Diinokulasi Larva 3 (L3) Anisakis spp.
Authors: Permatasari Febrina Dian , Hastutiek Poedji , Suwanti Lucia Tri 
Published: December 2017

This study aims to be show damage in the intestine of mice caused by inoculation of the larvae of Anisakis spp. alive and who has died because of a warming 750C for 7 minutes. Eighteen male mice (Mus musculus) were divided into three groups: control group, a group of mice were inoculated the larvae of Anisakis spp. alive andgroups of mice were inoculated the larvae of Anisakis spp. who have died. 48 hours post inoculation, the mice’s intestines necropsy performed later performed HE staining to identify and scoring intestinal histopathology. The results showed inoculation of the larvae of Anisakis spp. either alive or dead induce histological changes in the intestine in the form of infiltration of inflammatory cells, epithelial changes and structural changes in the intestinal mucosa
Pengendalian Folikulogenesis Ovarium dengan Pemberian Ekstrak Biji Kapas
Authors: Ramadhani Siska Adelya , Supriatna Iman , Karja Ni Wayan Kurniani , Winarto Adi 
Published: December 2017

Gosipol is a substances contained in extracted cotton seed which is thought to have the antifertility ability therefore it is often used as a herbal contraceptive. The aim of this study were to assess the folliculogenesis in mice after administrated with cottonseed extract. 60 female mice strain DDY which was 14-15 weeks old and 30-35 g body weight were divided into five groups and given cottonseed extract each 0; 1,5; 2,1 and 2,7 g/kg BW for 5, 10, 15, 24, and 24 + 10 days (without cottonseed treatment). At the end of the treatment period, mice was euthanasia to observe follicular development histomorphology (each three mice of each treatment). Mice estrous status were evaluated based on the description of the vaginal smear cells with Giemsa staining. The results showedthat the number of developing follicles was low (P < 0.05) compared with control after 5 days cottonseed extract administration at dose 2,7 g/kg BW that were 23 ± 3,6. At dose 1,5 and 2,1 g/kg BW the number of follicles was low after 24 days that were 25 ± 10,4 and 27 ± 3,5. Recovery effects of follicle number after cottonseed extract administration for 24 days was the best at a dose of 1,5 g/kg BW. Prolonge of estrous cycle occured in mice which were administrated the cottonseed extract of at all dose treatment. In conclusion, although the decrease in the number of developing follicles and prolonge of estrous cycles occurred after cottonseed extract administration, but these effects are reversible after the administration ended.