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Development of cognitive achievement test for piano education<p>Piyano eğitimine yönelik bilişsel başarı testi geliştirme çalışması
Authors: Kardeş Barış , Onuray Eğilmez Hatice 
Published: December 2017

The achievement test was developed to identify the cognitive achievement levels of students for piano education. The research, material preparation process, determining the substance and was prepared by researchers with the help of expert selection process. The study was conducted with total of 130 students in the 4th grade undergraduate program of Music Education Department of Balıkesir, Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Uludağ and Pamukkale Universities Education Faculty. In order to ensure the success of the test, the opinions of specialist faculty members were taken and then subjected to item analysis. As a result of the KR-20 analysis, the reliability coefficient of the test was found to be 0.894. As a result, a 32-item achievement test was developed.Extended English abstract is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetPiyano eğitimi için öğrencilerin bilişsel başarı düzeylerini tespit edebilmek amacıyla başarı testi geliştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın, madde hazırlama süreci, maddelerin belirlenmesi ve seçilmesi süreci uzman görüşlerinin yardımı ile araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanmıştır. Çalışma, Balıkesir, Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Uludağ ve Pamukkale Üniversiteleri Eğitim Fakültesi Müzik Eğitimi Anabilim Dalları lisans programında eğitim gören 4. sınıf toplam 130 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Başarı testinin geçerliğini sağlamak için, alanında uzman öğretim elemanlarının görüşü alınmış sonra da madde analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Yapılan KR-20 analizi sonucunda testin güvenirlik katsayısı 0.894 olarak bulunmuştur. Sonuç olarak 32 maddeden oluşan başarı testi geliştirilmiştir.
General Guidelines for Design of Affective Multi-Agent Systems
Authors: Pudāne Māra , Lavendelis Egons 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The paper presents general guidelines for designing affective multi-agent systems (affective MASs). The guidelines aim at extending the existing agent-oriented software engineering (AOSE) methodologies to enable them to design affective MASs. The reason why affective mechanisms need specific attention during the design is the fact that the way how both rational tasks and interactions are done differ based on the affective state of the agents. Thus, the paper extends the traditional design approaches with the design of affective mechanisms and includes them in the design of the system as a whole.
The Adaptation Approach for Affective Game-Based Assessment
Authors: Petroviča Sintija , Anohina-Naumeca Alla 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Game-based learning as a learning approach has been popular for ages; however, game-based assessment as a trend started to evolve only few years ago. Since knowledge assessment is more associated with negative emotions, systems intended to assess knowledge should take into consideration emotions as well. The analysis of existing studies shows that systems with integrated game-based assessment seldom utilise learner’s emotions for provision of adaptation. The main aim of the present paper is to introduce an adaptation approach for to affective game-based assessment.
Machine Learning Methods for Identifying Composition of Uranium Deposits in Kazakhstan
Authors: Kuchin Yan , Grundspeņķis Jānis 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
The paper explores geophysical methods of wells survey, as well as their role in the development of Kazakhstan’s uranium deposit mining efforts. An analysis of the existing methods for solving the problem of interpreting geophysical data using machine learning in petroleum geophysics is made. The requirements and possible applications of machine learning methods in regard to uranium deposits of Kazakhstan are formulated in the paper.
Workflow Generation from the Two-Hemisphere Model
Authors: Gusarovs Konstantīns , Ņikiforova Oksana 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Model-Driven Software Development (MDSD) is a trend in Software Development that focuses on code generation from various kinds of models. To perform such a task, it is necessary to develop an algorithm that performs source model transformation into the target model, which ideally is an actual software code written in some kind of a programming language. However, at present a lot of methods focus on Unified Modelling Language (UML) diagram generation. The present paper describes a result of authors’ research on Two-Hemisphere Model (2HM) processing for easier code generation.
Implementation of a MIX Emulator: A Case Study of the Scala Programming Language Facilities
Authors: Batdalov Ruslan , Ņikiforova Oksana 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Implementation of an emulator of MIX, a mythical computer invented by Donald Knuth, is used as a case study of the features of the Scala programming language. The developed emulator provides rich opportunities for program debugging, such as tracking intermediate steps of program execution, an opportunity to run a program in the binary or the decimal mode of MIX, verification of correct synchronisation of input/output operations. Such Scala features as cross-compilation, family polymorphism and support for immutable data structures have proved to be useful for implementation of the emulator. The authors of the paper also propose some improvements to these features: flexible definition of family-polymorphic types, integration of family polymorphism with generics, establishing full equivalence between mutating operations on mutable data types and copy-and-modify operations on immutable data types. The emulator is free and open source software available at www.mix-emulator.org.
Basic Principles of Simulations: In situ and Online Simulation
Authors: Stošić Biljana , Budić Ivana , Stanković Danijela , Jović Marija , Perić Velimir , Stošić Marija , Radić Milica 
Published: December 2017

Summary
Medical simulation is an artificial and a faithful representation of real clinical situations with the help of static and interactive doll simulators, standardized patients/actors, models for the exercise, simulation on a computer screen and a “serious” performance of a real clinical situation. That is a modern way of learning that helps students and health workers to achieve a higher level of expertise and provide a safer health care. Medical simulation is one of the greatest and most important innovations in medical education for the past 20 years. The goal of the simulation is to provide an optimal relationship between education and patient’s safety. It is used both in undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as in continuing medical education. Simulators used in medical education can be divided into six groups, ranging from the use of paper and pencils to the most modern computerized interactive simulator. Depending on the economic development level and the organization of health care, rigorous high medical simulation can be performed in three ways: in the center for medical simulation, in the form of “in situ” simulation, and as remote simulations.
Surgical Outcome in Patients with Spontaneous Supratentorial Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Authors: Rendevski Vladimir , Stojanov Dragan , Aleksovski Boris , Rendevska Ana Mihajlovska , Chaparoski Aleksandar , Ugurlar Doga , Aleksovski Vasko , Baneva Natalija , Gjorgoski Icko 
Published: December 2017

Summary
The aim of the paper was to evaluate the surgical outcome in patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) after surgical intervention, in respect to the initial clinical conditions, age, sex, hemispheric side and anatomic localization of ICH. Thirty-eight surgically treated patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage were included in the study. The surgical outcome was evaluated three months after the initial admission, according to the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS). The surgical treatment was successful in 14 patients (37%), whereas it was unsuccessful in 24 patients (63%). We have detected a significant negative correlation between the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores on admission and the GOS scores after three months, suggesting worse neurological outcome in patients with initially lower GCS scores. The surgical outcome in patients with ICH was not affected by the sex, the hemispheric side and the anatomic localization of ICH, but the age of the patients was estimated as a significant factor for their functional outcome, with younger patients being more likely to be treated successfully. The surgical outcome is affected from the initial clinical state of the patients and their age. The treatment of ICH is still an unsolved clinical problem and the development of new surgical techniques with larger efficiency in the evacuation of the hematoma is necessary, thus making a minimal damage to the normal brain tissue, as well as decreasing the possibility of postoperative bleeding.
Secondary Metabolites of Hypericum L. Species as Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors
Authors: Šmelcerović Andrija , Šmelcerović Žaklina , Tomović Katarina , Kocić Gordana , Đorđević Aleksandra 
Published: December 2017

Summary
Nine Hypericum species (H. barbatum, H. hirsutum, H. linarioides, H. olympicum, H. perforatum, H. rochelii, H. rumeliacum, H. tetrapterum and H. umbellatum) collected in Serbia were assayed for inhibitory potential against xanthine oxidase in vitro, on the commercial enzyme, and compared with allopurinol. Seven studied Hypericum species (H. barbatum, H. rochelii, H. rumeliacum, H. umbellatum, H. perforatum, H. tetrapterum and H. olympicum) inhibit commercial xanthine oxidase with an IC50 below 100 μg/mL. H. barbatum exerted the most potent inhibitory effect (IC50 = 31.84 ± 6.64 μg/mL), followed closely by H. perforatum (IC50 = 37.12 ± 4.06 μg/mL).
Genetic Variability of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptors Type I and II in Lymphoproliferative Diseases in the Serbian Population –
Authors: Jevtović-Stoimenov Tatjana , Marković Danica , Despotović Milena , Pavlović Dušica , Kocić Gordana 
Published: December 2017

Summary
TNF-alpha and LT-alpha are involved in the pathogenesis of established lymphoproliferative diseases. Both molecules bind to TNFRI and TNFRII. TNFRI is the major mediator of the TNF pro-apoptotic and proliferative effects and TNFRII might enhance these effects. TNF receptors I and II are normally present on hematopoetic cells. TNFR II is characteristic only on immune cells, especially on peripheral leukocytes. Neoplastic B cells and activated B lymphocytes have increased expression of surface TNFR I. In this study, we have analyzed polymorphisms in the TNFRI gene (TNFRI+36A/G SNP) and polymorphism in the TNFRII gene (TNFRII + 676 T/G). All these polymorphisms were studied in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), patients with non-Hodkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and in healthy controls. The present study was undertaken to investigate the genetic association of these polymorphisms with lymproproliferative disease development.
A total of 68 patients (49-CLL, 19-HNL) were diagnosed at the Clinic of Hematology, Clinical centre Niš, Serbia, using clinical findings and conventional morphological, cytochemical and immunological tests. Genomic DNA was isolated from isolated lymphocytes by proteinase K/phenol/chloroform method, and genotyped for TNFR I (A36G) and TNFR II (T676G) using the PCR-RFLP method.
No significant differences in allele frequencies of TNFR1 polymorphism were found between the patients with lymphoproliferative disease and healthy individuals. In a group of healthy individuals, the study has revealed for the first time significantly higher TNFRI G/G genotype compared to the patients with lymphoproliferative disease (χ22 = 5.66; p = 0.017). Also, we reported the implication of TNFRII T allele in NHL pathogenesis, respectively (χ22 = 10.77; p = 0.001; Mantel-Haenszel: χ22 = 10.64; p = 0.0011).
Our data showed that TNFRII T676G polymorphisms have an important role in NHL pathogenesis but not in CLL patients. A/A polymorphism in TNFRI was not associated with CLL and NHL patients in the Serbian population. Investigated polymorphisms on TNFR genes in leukemic cells of CLL and NHL patients have not showed a correlation with increased proliferation of B lymphocytes and increased expression of TNF R II on B CLL lymphocytes.
Correlation between Two Parameters of Mice Behaviour in the Open Field Test
Authors: Stojanović Nikola M. , Randjelović Pavle J. , Radulović Niko S. 
Published: December 2017

Summary
The open field test is being used extensively for the determination of different aspects of animal behaviour for over seventy years. The correlation between different behavioural parameters obtained in this test, although previously studied, is still debatable. Thus, we aimed to analyze and correlate behaviour scores to estimate the importance of individual parameters in this type of experiment. The open field test was performed on male BALB/c mice treated with either saline (10 ml/kg) or diazepam (2 mg/kg), one hour before the experiment. The behaviour scores (number of squares crossed and rearings performed) obtained either by video recording or direct observation, during a five-minute experiment, were compared using a t-test and were tested for correlation. As expected, diazepam caused an increase in the number of squares crossed and rearings performed by the animals. The number of rearings was statistically different between the groups monitored in two different ways. The correlations between the behaviour scores obtained in the two modes of monitoring for all groups were moderate/strong positive ones. The correlation analyses revealed that the amount of information conveyed by a single behaviour parameter, either the number of squares crossed or the number of rearings, could be sufficient to estimate the animals’ motor activity in the open field test. Also, the results of this test could provide clues to very important piece of information in drug discovery, i.e. the general animal behaviour under the influence of CNS acting drugs in an experiment.
The Factors Influencing Galectin-3 Levels in Acute Coronary Syndrome with Decreased Left Ventricular Function
Authors: Andrejić Olivera , Vučić Rada , Apostolović Svetlana , Pavlović Milan , Stokanović Dragana , Nikolić Valentina , Jevtović-Stoimenov Tatjana , Momčilović Stefan 
Published: December 2017

Summary
The aim of our study was to determine the factors influencing galectin-3 levels in patients with acute coronary syndrome and decreased left ventricular ejection fraction. We collected material from 37 successive patients with acute coronary syndrome and decreased left ventricular ejection fraction, of which 19 patients had atrial fibrillation, and 18 patients who were without atrial fibrillation constituted a control group. Blood samples used for the biochemical measurements were obtained on the third day from acute coronary syndrome. We used Statistical Package for Social Sciences for data analysis. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered to be a measure of statistical significance. Galectin-3 concentration is directly correlated with age and B-type natriuretic peptide level. Also, our results showed an inverse correlation between galectin-3 and total body weight, body mass index, body surface area and creatinine clearance. The following variables were found to be significant predictors of galectin-3 level: decreased left ventricular ejection fraction, total body weight, LDL concentration and body mass index. We identified factors that can predict a decrease in the left ventricular ejection fraction below 45% after acute coronary syndrome: atrial fibrillation increases the risk by almost six times, and urea concentration increases the risk by 1.2 times for each unit. Left ventricular ejection fraction below 45%, TBW, body mass index and LDL level are good predictors of galectin-3 concentration in patients with ACS and decreased left ventricular ejection fraction. Atrial fibrillation could be a predictive marker of decreased left ventricular ejection fraction.
Psychological Capital and Academic Burnout in Students of Clinical Majors in Iran
Authors: Rad Mostafa , Shomoossi Nematullah , Rakhshani Mohammad Hassan , Sabzevari Marzieh Torkmannejad 
Published: December 2017

Summary
The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap) and academic burnout in medical students in Iran.
The relationship between PsyCap and academic burnout is not, however, clearly investigated in the clinical education.
This analytical study was conducted on 172 medical students of a major medical university in Iran, selected through randomized stratified sampling. A demographic section together with PCQ-24 and Academic Burnout Inventory were used for data collection. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS software.
Mean academic burnout and PsyCap values were 45.79 and 95.70, respectively. A negative significant correlation were observed between them (r = 0.963, p < 0.001). Stepwise linear regression suggested the predictability of PsyCap by the components of academic burnout (p < 0.001).
The results suggested a relationship between students’ academic burnout and their PsyCap; in other words, their academic burnout can be controlled by enhancing their PsyCap. This will bear implications for educationists.
Case Report of the Patient with Acute Myocardial Infarction: “From Flatline to Stent Implantation”
Authors: Petrović Dejan , Ilić Marina Deljanin , Ilić Bojan , Stojanović Sanja , Stojanović Milovan , Simonović Dejan 
Published: December 2017

SummaryAsystole is a rare primary manifestation in the development of sudden cardiac death (SCD), and survival during cardiac arrest as the consequence of asystole is extremely low. The aim of our paper is to illustrate successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and rare and severe form of cardiac arrest - asystole. A very short time between cardiac arrest in acute myocardial infarction, which was manifested by asystole, and the adequate CPR measures that have been taken are of great importance for the survival of our patient.After successful reanimation, the diagnosis of anterior wall AMI with ST segment elevation was established. The right therapeutic strategy is certainly the early primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). In less than two hours, after recording the “flatline” and successful reanimation, the patient was in the catheterization laboratory, where a successful PPCI of LAD was performed, after emergency coronary angiography. In the further treatment course of the patient, the majority of risk factors were corrected, except for smoking, which may be the reason for newly discovered lung tumor disease. Early recognition and properly applied treatment of CPR can produce higher rates of survival.
Intracystic Papillary Carcinoma in a Male Breast: Thirty Years after Orchiectomy
Authors: Katić Vuka , Radojković Danijela , Radovanović Zoran , Nagorni Ivan , Jović Andrija , Nedić Maja 
Published: December 2017

Summary
Papillary carcinoma of the breast is an extremely rare form of breast carcinoma in males. We report a case of an 83-year-old man who presented with a retroareolar palpable mass, associated with bloody nipple discharge. Cytological characteristics were rare clusters and papillary formations with enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei, surrounded by erythrocytes. Having in mind that a reliable cytological diagnosis of papillary carcinoma cannot be made and that all papillary lesions observed in cytological material should be excised for histological examination, breast conserving surgery (BCS) was performed.
Histologically, cystic ducts were lined with atypical papillary formations bridging the duct lumen, but with the absence of both myoepithelial cells and stromal invasion. Prolactin and testosterone serum levels were decreased. Immunohistochemical examination on actin, estrogen and progesteron receptors was negative.
The authors have pointed out that the patient had left orchiectomy, induced by tuberculous orchiepididymitis with scrotal fistula, performed thirty years before. Twelve months after breast conserving surgery, the patient is still alive.
An Analysis of Rheological Properties of Inconel 625 Superalloy Feedstocks Formulated with Backbone Binder Polypropylene System for Powder Injection Molding
Authors: Gökmen U. , Türker M. 
Published: December 2017

Abstract
Binder formula is one of the most significant factors which has a considerable influence on powder injection molding (PIM) processes. In the study, rheological behaviors and properties of different binder systems containing PIM feedstocks, Inconel 625 powder commonly used in space industry, were investigated. The feedstocks were prepared 59%-69% (volume) powder loading ratios with three diversified binder systems by use of Polypropylene as backbone binder. The average particle size of the Inconel 625 powder used was 12.86 microns. Components used in the binder were mixed for 30 minutes as dry in three dimensional mixing to prepare binder systems. Rheological features of the feedstock were characterized by using a capillary rheometer. Viscosities of the feedstocks were calculated within the range of 37.996-1900 Pa.s based on the shear rate, shear stress, binder formula and temperature. “n” parameters for PIM feedstocks were determined to be less than 1. Influences of temperature on the viscosities of the feedstocks were also studied and “Ea” under various shear stresses were determined within the range of 24.41-70.89 kJ/mol.
Phase Equilibria in the Bi-In-Sn-Zn System. Thermal Analysis vs. Calculations
Authors: Dębski A. , Onderka B. , Gąsior W. , Gancarz T. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractWith the use of the differential thermal analysis (DTA), studies of the phase transitions were conducted for 90 of alloys from the quaternary Bi-In-Sn-Zn system and for the constant ratio of Bi:In and Bi:Sn. The studies were conducted for the alloys prepared from the purity metals (Bi, In, Sn, Zn = 99.999 mas. %) by way of melting in a graphite crucible in a glove-box filled with Ar, in which the impurities level was less than 0.1 ppm. After melting and thorough mixing, the liquid alloys were poured out into a graphite test mold. The phase transition temperature data obtained from the DTA investigations were next confronted with those determined from the calculations based on the binary and ternary optimized thermodynamic parameters available in the literature. It was found that the experimental and the calculated phase transition temperatures were in good agreement.
The Application of Friction Stir Processing to the Fabrication of Magnesium-Based Foams
Authors: Azizieh M. , Pourmansouri R. , Balak Z. , Kafashan H. , Mazaheri M. , Kim H. Seop 
Published: December 2017

AbstractIn the present paper, friction stir processing (FSP) is used to fabricate magnesium-based nanocomposite foams. The effects of the number of FSP passes, TiH2to Al2O3weight ratio, and foaming temperature; on the pore distribution and porosity are described. The results indicate that a minimum TiH2to Al2O3weight ratio is necessary to provide the best pore distribution and porosity. Closed-cell porous magnesium with a porosity of about 17.5% was successfully fabricated using 4-pass FSP at 800 rpm, by adding 5 mass% TiH2and 3.5 mass% Al2O3; at a holding temperature of 858 K, and a holding time of 45 min.