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A Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Relation to the Open Appendectomy in Children / Uporedna Analiza Laparoskopske Apendektomije U Odnosu Na Otvorenu Apendektomiju Kod Dece
Authors: Mickovic Irena Nikolic , Golubovic Zoran , Mickovic Sasa , Vukovic Dejana , Trajkovic Sanja , Antunovic Sanja Sindjic , Mihailovic Natasa 
Published: April 2016

Abstract
Acute inflammation of the appendix in childhood usually requires an appendectomy. Surgical methods are open appendectomy (OA) and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). Both have the same goal of removing the appendix.
Data collected from the medical records of children who underwent hospitalization and operation for acute appendicitis have been retrospectively analysed and statistically processed. The patients underwent surgery in 2010 at University Children’s Hospital in Belgrade, and the methods that were used were open appendectomy (OA) and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). The analysed data refer to gender, age, length of hospital stay, surgery duration, use of pain management therapy, and antibiotic therapy, complications during surgery, complications after surgery, re-hospitalizations, and reoperations.
A total of 218 children underwent an appendectomy operation, of which 158 (72.5%) underwent OA and 60 (27.5%) underwent LA. The average age of patients who had OA was 11.44 years, and 10.87 years for those who underwent LA. The surgery duration was significantly longer for LA (45.3 vs. 42.1 minutes, p = 0.003). The total number of postoperative complications was lower in LA (1 vs. 12), but there was no statistically significant difference. The number of hospital stay days was significantly lower in LA (3.48 vs. 5.45 days), with a high statistical difference, p = 0.00.
The advantages of LA compared with OA are shorter hospital stay, lower total number of intraoperative and postoperative complications, and fewer reoperations. The advantage of OA compared with LA is shorter surgery duration.
Evaluation of Quality Public Transport Criteria in Terms of Passenger Satisfaction
Authors: Olivková Ivana 
Published: April 2016

Abstract
This article presents a detailed description and explanation of the methodology for evaluation of quality public transport criteria in terms of passenger satisfaction. In 2011-2014 this method was applied in an assessment of passenger satisfaction with the urban public transport system in Ostrava. In order to assess passengers’ satisfaction, traffic survey has been chosen utilizing questionnaire and student inquirers. The results achieved by application of the method have been processed to evaluate time accessibility criteria of a public transport system. Time accessibility criteria group (accessibility of stops, waiting for a connection and transferability in the public transport network) evaluates physical and psychological aspects of the passenger during his arrival at the station, while leaving the station, in the course of waiting for a connection and during the transfer. The time accessibility criteria are considered the most significant criteria that impact a passenger’s decision to utilise public transport options.
A Comparison of Alternative Ordered Response Models for Analysing User Satisfaction with Transport Services in Turkey
Authors: Çelik Ali Kemal , Senger Ötüken 
Published: April 2016

Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to analyse user satisfaction with road, maritime, air, and rail transport services in Turkey using four distinctive ordered response models. The estimation results reveal that partial constrained generalized ordered logit model has the best model fit for road and maritime transport services. In addition, ordered logit and generalized ordered logit are the convenient models for air and rail transport services, respectively. Results also indicate that current residence (urban), gender (male), occupational sector (private), and education level (low educated) were the statistically significant variables that are more likely to increase user satisfaction. This paper is probably the first attempt to analyse user satisfaction with all transport services using comparative ordered response models. As a social indicator, the results of this study may provide a valuable evidence for future sustainable transport policies in Turkey.
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Performance in Subelite Gaelic Football Players From Under Thirteen to Senior Age Groups
Authors: Roe Mark , Malone Shane 
Published: April 2016

Abstract
Roe, M and Malone, S. Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test performance in subelite Gaelic football players from under thirteen to senior age groups. J Strength Cond Res 30 (11): 3187–3193, 2016—Gaelic football is indigenous to Ireland and has similar locomotion profiles to soccer and Australian Football. Given the increasing attention on long-term player development, investigations on age-related variation in Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 (Yo-YoIR1) performance may provide useful information in talent identification, program design, and player monitoring. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate Yo-YoIR1 performance across Gaelic football age groups. Male participants (n = 355) were recruited from division one, Gaelic football teams. Participants were allocated to one of the 7 groups according to respective age groups from under 13 (U13), under 14, under 15 (U15), under 16 (U16), minor, under 21 (U21), to senior age groups. Total Yo-YoIR1 distance (m) increased progressively from U13 (885 ± 347 m) to U16 (1,595 ± 380 m) equating to a rate of change of 180.2%. In comparison to U13, total distance at minor (1,206 ± 327 m) increased by 136.4%. Subsequent increases were observed in U21 (1,585 ± 445 m) and senior players (2,365 ± 489). Minimum (800–880 m) and maximum (2,240–2,280 m) total distances were comparable for U15, U16, and U21 players. Differences in total distance (m) for all age groups were statistically significant when compared to U13 players (p < 0.002). In comparison to U13 players, the magnitude of differences between age groups for total distance was deemed to be large (effect size > 0.8). Similar trends were observed for maximum velocity and estimated V̇o
2max. The evolution of Yo-YoIR1 performance in Gaelic football players from adolescents to adulthood highlights how maturation may influence sport-related running ability. Changes in Yo-YoIR1 performance should be closely monitored to optimize interventions for individuals transitioning across age groups.
Sequencing Effects of Balance and Plyometric Training on Physical Performance in Youth Soccer Athletes
Authors: Hammami Raouf , Granacher Urs , Makhlouf Issam , Behm David G. , Chaouachi Anis 
Published: April 2016

Abstract
Hammami, R, Granacher, U, Makhlouf, I, Behm, DG, and Chaouachi, A. Sequencing effects of balance and plyometric training on physical performance in youth soccer athletes. J Strength Cond Res 30(12): 3278–3289, 2016—Balance training may have a preconditioning effect on subsequent power training with youth. There are no studies examining whether the sequencing of balance and plyometric training has additional training benefits. The objective was to examine the effect of sequencing balance and plyometric training on the performance of 12- to 13-year-old athletes. Twenty-four young elite soccer players trained twice per week for 8 weeks either with an initial 4 weeks of balance training followed by 4 weeks of plyometric training (BPT) or 4 weeks of plyometric training proceeded by 4 weeks of balance training (PBT). Testing was conducted pre- and posttraining and included medicine ball throw; horizontal and vertical jumps; reactive strength; leg stiffness; agility; 10-, 20-, and 30-m sprints; Standing Stork balance test; and Y-Balance test. Results indicated that BPT provided significantly greater improvements with reactive strength index, absolute and relative leg stiffness, triple hop test, and a trend for the Y-Balance test (p = 0.054) compared with PBT. Although all other measures had similar changes for both groups, the average relative improvement for the BPT was 22.4% (d = 1.5) vs. 15.0% (d = 1.1) for the PBT. BPT effect sizes were greater with 8 of 13 measures. In conclusion, although either sequence of BPT or PBT improved jumping, hopping, sprint acceleration, and Standing Stork and Y-Balance, BPT initiated greater training improvements in reactive strength index, absolute and relative leg stiffness, triple hop test, and the Y-Balance test. BPT may provide either similar or superior performance enhancements compared with PBT.
Performance Analysis of Surfing: A Review
Authors: Farley Oliver R.L. , Abbiss Chris R. , Sheppard Jeremy M. 
Published: April 2016

Abstract
Farley, ORL, Abbiss, CR, and Sheppard, JM. Performance Analysis of Surfing: A Review. J Strength Cond Res 31(1): 260–271, 2017—Despite the increased professionalism and substantial growth of surfing worldwide, there is limited information available to practitioners and coaches in terms of key performance analytics that are common in other field-based sports. Indeed, research analyzing surfing performance is limited to a few studies examining male surfers' heart rates, surfing activities through time-motion analysis (TMA) using video recordings and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) data during competition and recreational surfing. These studies have indicated that specific activities undertaken during surfing are unique with a variety of activities (i.e., paddling, resting, wave riding, breath holding, and recovery of surfboard in the surf). Furthermore, environmental and wave conditions also seem to influence the physical demands of competition surfing. It is due to these demands that surfers are required to have a high cardiorespiratory fitness, high muscular endurance, and considerable strength and anaerobic power, particular within the upper torso. By exploring various methods of performance analysis used within other sports, it is possible to improve our understanding of surfing demands. In so doing this will assist in the development of protocols and strategies to assess physiological characteristics of surfers, monitor athlete performance, improve training prescription, and identify talent. Therefore, this review explores the current literature to provide insights into methodological protocols, delimitations of research into athlete analysis and an overview of surfing dynamics. Specifically, this review will describe and review the use of TMA, GPS, and other technologies (i.e., HR) that are used in external and internal load monitoring as they pertain to surfing.
Strength and Conditioning and Concurrent Training Practices in Elite Rugby Union
Authors: Jones Thomas W. , Smith Andrew , Macnaughton Lindsay S. , French Duncan N. 
Published: April 2016

Abstract
Jones, TW, Smith, A, Macnaughton, LS, and French, DN. Strength and Conditioning and Concurrent Training Practices in Elite Rugby Union. J Strength Cond Res 30(12): 3354–3366, 2016—There is limited published research on strength and conditioning (S&C) practices in elite rugby union (RU). Information regarding testing batteries and programme design would provide valuable information to both applied practitioners and researchers investigating the influence of training interventions or preperformance strategies. The aim of this study was to detail the current practices of S&C coaches and sport scientists working in RU. A questionnaire was developed that comprised 7 sections: personal details, physical testing, strength and power development, concurrent training, flexibility development, unique aspects of the programme, and any further relevant information regarding prescribed training programmes. Forty-three (41 men, 2 women; age: 33.1 ± 5.3 years) of 52 (83%) coaches responded to the questionnaire. The majority of practitioners worked with international level and/or professional RU athletes. All respondents believed strength training benefits RU performance and reported that their athletes regularly performed strength training. The clean and back squat were rated the most important prescribed exercises. Forty-one (95%) respondents reported prescribing plyometric exercises and 38 (88%) indicated that periodization strategies were used. Forty-two (98%) practitioners reported conducting physical testing, with body composition being the most commonly tested phenotype. Thirty-three (77%) practitioners indicated that the potential muted strength development associated with concurrent training was considered when programming and 27 (63%) believed that strength before aerobic training was more favorable for strength development than vice versa. This research represents the only published survey to date of S&C practices in northern and southern hemisphere RU.
Das Verhältnis von Kartellrecht und Sportschiedsgerichtsbarkeit
Authors: Zimmermann Martin 
Published: April 2016

Zusammenfassung
In seiner Entscheidung in der Sache Pechstein, die in ihrer Bedeutung für die Sportschiedsgerichtsbarkeit kaum zu überschätzen ist, befasste sich der Kartellsenat des OLG München mit der Klage der Eisschnellläuferin Claudia Pechstein gegen die Rechtmäßigkeit einer von dem Eisschnelllauf-Weltverband ISU gegen sie verhängten Dopingsperre. Das OLG hat die von ihm angenommene Nichtigkeit der Schiedsvereinbarung im Wesentlichen auf kartellrechtliche Erwägungen gestützt. Der Beitrag behandelt vor diesem Hintergrund das Verhältnis von Kartellrecht und Sportschiedsgerichtsbarkeit.
Effect of the climatic period on the nutritional quality of cow's milk in Antioquia
Authors: Bustamante Córdoba Laura Marcela , Sepúlveda Valencia José Uriel , Restrepo Molina Diego 
Published: April 2016

This research was carried out in the milk production plants for 10 weeks (5 during the dry season and 5 during the rainy season in Medellín, Colombia). Samples of raw (fresh) milk were taken from Holstein cattle and fresh farmer cheese was produced through enzymatic coagulation. For the milk and the cheese, the physicochemical characteristics and nutritional quality, were evaluated for both seasons. For parameters such as the casein and the ash content, the non-fat milk solids showed a confidence interval that fluctuated between 8.3% and 8.7% (with an a=0.05), which is comparable to that reported by the Colombian legislation; however, unusual results were identified within the registered periods, especially at the transition period between rainy and dry period (7.89% non-fat solids). The obtained yield averages were significantly higher in regards to those reported by various authors, while those found for the other studied parameters had results similar to those proposed in the literature. The evaluation and determination of high nutritional value factors in food, such as the protein percentage and the essential amino acids profile, allow for the improvement of quality based milk payment systems that can be applied nationwide and that are based on the initial proposal of Fedegan and the Republic of Colombia.
Cisplatin/Tegafur/Uracil/Irinotecan Triple Combination Therapy for Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Phase I/II Clinical Study
Authors: Chen San-Chi , Chang Peter Mu-Hsin , Yang Muh-Hwa 
Published: April 2016

Abstract

Lessons Learned
Cisplatin/tegafur/uracil/irinotecan triple combination therapy shows moderate response, especially in patients without previous chemoradiotherapy within the 6 months before this combination therapy. Toxicity is tolerable, and quality of life is improved in responders.

Background.
The prognosis is poor in recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC). Triple combination therapy may increase tumor response.

Methods.
This phase I/II prospective trial first determined the dose-limiting toxicity and recommended dose of irinotecan with cisplatin and tegafur/uracil (UFUR) in phase I. Irinotecan was supplied at doses of 40, 50, 60, and 70 mg/m2 by using a standard 3+3 design. Doses of cisplatin and UFUR were held stable. In phase II, the recommended dose of irinotecan was administered intravenously (i.v.) over 90 min on day 1, with cisplatin 50 mg/m2 i.v. over 60 min also on day 1, and oral UFUR 200 mg twice a day for 5 days every 2 weeks a cycle.

Results.
In the phase I portion, 14 patients were enrolled, and the dose level of irinotecan at 60 mg/m2 was defined as the recommended dose for the phase II portion of the study. Among 43 patients enrolled in the phase II portion, complete response was seen in 2 patients (4.7%) and partial response in 10 patients (23.3%), and the disease control rate was 39.5%. In a subgroup analysis of patients whose prior chemoradiotherapy was more than 6 months earlier, a response rate of 40.7% and disease control rate of 59.3% were observed.

Conclusion.
Cisplatin/UFUR/irinotecan triple combination therapy is tolerated and effective for selected patients. Individualized choice of treatment will influence prognosis and quality of life in R/M HNSCC patients.
INFLUÊNCIA DO USO DE BISFOSFONATOS EM PACIENTES SUBMETIDOS A IMPLANTES DENTÁRIOS: REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Santos Luciano Cincurá Silva , Pereira Renato Piai , Gusmão João Milton Rocha , Almeida Onily Duarte Silva de 
Published: April 2016

O uso de implantes dentários como alternativa reabilitadora em pacientes com necessidade de restabelecimento do sistema estomatognático através da reposição das unidades dentárias é uma prática cada vez mais comum. Desafios sobre o manejo dos pacientes que apresentam algum fator adicional para a prática das reabilitações dentárias com implantes é uma constante, principalmente aquelas descritas na literatura acerca do insucesso envolvendo uso de fármacos à base de bisfosfonatos, sendo apontado diretamente como responsável pela presença de um quadro patológico denominado osteonecrose dos maxilares induzida por bisfosfonatos. Uma busca através de duas bases de dados foi realizada a fim de esclarecer dúvidas sobre a real influência dos fatores apresentados e sua verdadeira relevância na prática clínica, promovendo o conhecimento e estratégias de procedimentos mais coerentes nos casos que exijam a intervenção reabilitadora. Os resultados encontrados evidenciam que a necessidade da realização de novas pesquisas na área ainda é uma realidade.
IMPLANTE UNITÁRIO ANTERIOR PROCEDIMENTOS DE ENXERTIA E PROVISIONALIZAÇÃO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Matsumoto Wilson , Hotta Takami Hirono , Antunes Rossana Pereira de Almeida , Reino Danilo Maeda 
Published: April 2016

A reposição de elementos dentais na região anterior envolve, principalmente, o aspecto estético. Este trabalho relata um caso de exodontia de incisivo lateral com instalação imediata de implante, enxertia de tecido mole, colocação de biomaterial e provisionalização, com o objetivo de manutenção estética. Os resultados clínicos imediatos, pós uma semana e com dois anos de uso da prótese definitiva mostraram-se satisfatórios do ponto de vista estético e funcional. Concluiu-se que é importante a realização de planejamento adequado para seleção e momento da execução de procedimentos clínicos necessários para o sucesso do tratamento.
AVALIAÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTO PRÉVIO SOBRE A DOENÇA FALCIFORME ENTRE PARTICIPANTES DE SEMINÁRIO DE ODONTOLOGIA
Authors: Castro Ilanna Jamile De Souza , Rêgo Emanuel Braga , Oliveira Diane Vasconcelos de Santana , Machado André Wilson , Trein Cristiano Augusto , Goldbeck Ana Stela 
Published: April 2016

A Doença Falciforme (DF) é responsável por um elevado índice de mortalidade e morbidade no Brasil. É sabido que há diversas manifestações bucais e repercussões desta condição no tratamento odontológico. No entanto, pouco se conhece sobre o grau de conhecimento dos dentistas sobre esta enfermidade. O objetivo deste artigo foi avaliar o grau de conhecimento e o perfil de diferentes ouvintes, a partir de um questionário distribuído durante o seminário “O papel da Odontologia no contexto da atenção integral à DF”, realizado em um curso de Odontologia de uma instituição de ensino superior pública. Os resultados da presente pesquisa revelaram que, de uma forma geral, a maioria dos respondentes consideram ter pouco conhecimento sobre DF, apesar de possuírem uma grande disposição em aprender. Constatou-se também que há maior interesse neste tema por parte dos profissionais já formados, provavelmente em decorrência da demanda por atendimento de pacientes com DF no dia-a-dia da clínica, visto que a Bahia é o Estado brasileiro que apresenta a maior prevalência. Deste modo, evidencia-se que ainda há carência de informações e muitas dúvidas sobre o papel da Odontologia no contexto da atenção integral à DF. Uma maior atenção na formação do dentista no tocante às doenças de grande prevalência no Brasil pode promover a elaboração de uma agenda positiva, contemplando melhores condutas e protocolos terapêuticos adequados, traduzindo-se em um benefício real para o paciente.
The Ideas of 1914 – German Intellectuals and the Legitimation of the German Reich's Policy at the Beginning of the First World War
Authors: Antolović Mihael 
Published: April 2016

After the outbreak of the World War in august 1914, German intellectuals – university professors, writers, artists and publicists – gave an important contribution to the legitimation of the German Reich’s war aims. As a kind of ‘spiritual mobilization’ for the sake of the defense of the fatherland from the allied enemies, they engaged in intense publicity and propaganda activities whose goal was to show the responsibility of the opponent countries for the outbreak of the war as well as to prove that Germany was fighting a just war for its national survival. The ideological justification of the German war aims formulated in the so called ‘ideas of 1914’ rested on several motives. First, the French revolution and its entire political, social and conceptual inheritance were discarded. The revolutionary transformation of society, the theory of natural law, the liberal and democratic ideology and the parliamentary system consider to be inappropriate to ‘German national spirit’, German intellectuals argued for the superiority of gradual social reforms, conservative social and political order and authoritarian political system embodied in the Hohenzollern monarchy. At the same time, they rejected the modern class society marked by the predominance of the egoistic individual interests in favour of an allegedly harmonious ‘organic community’. Finally, they attributed some higher metaphysical meaning to the current war since it was conceived of as a battle for the preservation of the German culture understood as sublimation of highest spiritual achievements of the entire humanity, from the decadent materialistic civilization of Western Europe as well as ‘barbarian’ Russia. In that way, in the ‘ideas of 1914, German intellectuals expressed all elements about the peculiarities of German history (der deutsche Sonderweg) thus giving ideological legitimacy to the German Reich’s war endeavours and to its ‘grab for world power’.