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Factors Associated with In-hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Barcan Andreea , Kovacs Istvan , Blendea Ciprian , Orzan Marius , Chitu Monica 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Introduction: The recent development of large networks dedicated to ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) led to a significant increase in the number of primary percutaneous interventions (p-PCI) parallel with mortality reduction in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). The number of non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is increasing and the highest mortality rates are encountered in patients with cardiogenic shock and/or out of hospital cardiac arrest associated to ACS. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with a higher mortality rate in a global population with acute coronary syndromes presented in the emergency department of a county clinical hospital which serves as a regional center for a STEMI network.
Material and method: This is a retrospective study including 684 patients with acute coronary syndrome admitted in the Clinic of Cardiology from the County Clinical Emergency Hospital Tîrgu Mureș in 2014. In all the cases, the factors that correlated with in hospital mortality were identified and analyzed.
Results: The incidence of arterial hypertension was significantly higher in patients admitted with unstable angina (75.0%) and STEMI cases with less than 12 hours onset of symptomatology (68.1%), while impaired renal function correlated with the presence of NSTEMI (66.6%). The presence of a multivessel disease was significantly correlated with cardiogenic shock. The localisation of the culprit lesion in the left anterior descending artery (LAD) significantly correlated with the development of cardiogenic shock, LAD culprit lesions being present in 44.4% of CS cases as compared with 21.7% of noCS cases in STEMI patients. In NSTEMI patients, the localisation of the culprit lesion in the left main artery (LM) significantly correlated with the development of cardiogenic shock, culprit lesions in the left main being present in 47.0% of CS cases as compared with 28.5% of noCS cases in STEMI patients.
Conclusion: Patients presenting with out-of-hospital resuscitated cardiac arrest due to Acute Myocardial Infarction associate higher in-hospital mortality rates. In-hospital mortality seems to be highly correlated with the female gender, STEMI myocardial infarction and the presence of multivascular lesions.
Method to Extend Operationability of Web-Gis Based Marine Services Using SSE Platform
Authors: Drypczewski K. , Stepnowski A. , Bruniecki K. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Earth Observation (EO) products are widely used by geospatial society. Over the last years a number of new applications of satellite imagery were proposed. This led to an increased interest in EO products, not only from researchers but also from companies and individuals. The authors constitute the essential part of the team that created the marine, web-GIS system - SafeCity GIS - for dissemination of data obtained from a 1.5 metre HRPT-MetOp satellite ground receiving station. To increase the operationability of the system the authors successfully attempted to broaden the offered functionality by integration with Service Support Environment (SSE). Due to this, EO products for the Pomeranian Region are served as web-services; amongst them there are True Color imagery, meteorological, algae monitoring and fire-detection services. The authors present the created solution for web service support for GIS system based on Service Support Environment and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
A Model of Thermal Energy Storage According to the Convention of Bond Graphs (Bg) and State Equations (Se)
Authors: Cichy Marian , Kropiwnicki Jacek , Kneba Zbigniew 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The main advantage of the use of the Bond Graphs method and State Equations for modeling energy systems with a complex structure (marine power plants, hybrid vehicles, etc.) is the ability to model the system components of different physical nature using identical theoretical basis. The paper presents a method of modeling thermal energy storage, which is in line with basic BG theory. Critical comments have been put forward concerning multiport energy storage introduced by other authors or the so-called C-field. In suggested approach, the decision not to use pseudo Bond Graphs has been justified as not being in line with basic BG theory. On the basis of molecular physics it was considered that the state variable, in physical and mathematical sense, should be temperature rather than entropy. Examples of the application of the proposed approach to thermodynamic processes and heat exchange have been presented. The application of a single graph as a model for thermal energy storage has been illustrated by a way of numerical simulation examples.
Thermographic Method Based Accelerated Fatigue Limit Calculation for Steel X5CrNi18-10 Subjected to Rotating Bending
Authors: Lipski Adam 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The article presents an accelerated method for fatigue limit calculation which makes use of constant temperature increase rate observed in the middle time interval of specimen fatigue loading. The examination was performed on specimens prepared from drawn rods made of corrosion resistant austenitic steel X5CrNi18-10 (1.4301) subjected to rotating bending. For comparison purposes, the fatigue limit was also calculated with the aid of the Staircase method, using 30 specimens and assuming the base number of cycles equal to 10·106. Three specimens were used for accelerated examination during which their temperature was measured with the aid of the thermographic camera CEDIP Silver 420M (FLIR SC 5200). The applied loads were gradually increased until specimen damage took place. Based on the analysis of temperature changes during specimen loading, the average rate of temperature increase at successive loading stages was assessed. The obtained results were then approximated using the 2-nd order curve and its minimal value was assumed as corresponding to the fatigue limit. The performed statistic test has revealed that the fatigue limit calculated in the above way does not differ substantially from that determined using the Staircase method.
Nonlinear Vibration Signal Tracking of Large Offshore Bridge Stayed Cable Based on Particle Filter
Authors: Ye Qingwei , Feng Zhimin , Yuan Debin 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The stayed cables are key stress components of large offshore bridge. The fault detection of stayed cable is very important for safe of large offshore bridge. A particle filter model and algorithm of nonlinear vibration signal are used in this paper. Firstly, the particle filter model of stayed cable of large offshore bridge is created. Nonlinear dynamic model of the stayed-cable and beam coupling system is dispersed in temporal dimension by using the finite difference method. The discrete nonlinear vibration equations of any cable element are worked out. Secondly, a state equation of particle filter is fitted by least square algorithm from the discrete nonlinear vibration equations. So the particle filter algorithm can use the accurate state equations. Finally, the particle filter algorithm is used to filter the vibration signal of bridge stayed cable. According to the particle filter, the de-noised vibration signal can be tracked and be predicted for a short time accurately. Many experiments are done at some actual bridges. The simulation experiments and the actual experiments on the bridge stayed cables are all indicating that the particle filter algorithm in this paper has good performance and works stably.
(Do Not) Track Me Sometimes: Users’ Contextual Preferences for Web Tracking
Authors: Melicher William , Sharif Mahmood , Tan Joshua , Bauer Lujo , Christodorescu Mihai , Leon Pedro Giovanni 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Online trackers compile profiles on users for targeting ads, customizing websites, and selling users’ information. In this paper, we report on the first detailed study of the perceived benefits and risks of tracking-and the reasons behind them-conducted in the context of users’ own browsing histories. Prior work has studied this in the abstract; in contrast, we collected browsing histories from and interviewed 35 people about the perceived benefits and risks of online tracking in the context of their own browsing behavior. We find that many users want more control over tracking and think that controlled tracking has benefits, but are unwilling to put in the effort to control tracking or distrust current tools. We confirm previous findings that users’ general attitudes about tracking are often at odds with their comfort in specific situations. We also identify specific situational factors that contribute to users’ preferences about online tracking and explore how and why. Finally, we examine a sample of popular tools for controlling tracking and show that they only partially address the situational factors driving users’ preferences.We suggest opportunities to improve such tools, and explore the use of a classifier to automatically determine whether a user would be comfortable with tracking on a particular page visit; our results suggest this is a promising direction for future work.
Effectiveness of electrochemotherapy after IFN-α adjuvant therapy of melanoma patients
Authors: Hribernik Andrejc , Cemazar Maja , Sersa Gregor , Bosnjak Maša , Snoj Marko 
Published: January 2016

Abstract

Background
The combination of electrochemotherapy with immuno-modulatory treatments has already been explored and proven effective. However, the role of interferon alpha (IFN-α) adjuvant therapy of melanoma patients and implication on electrochemotherapy effectiveness has not been explored yet. Therefore, the aim of the study was to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness and safety of electrochemotherapy after the previous adjuvant treatment with IFN-α in melanoma patients.

Patients and methods
The study was a retrospective single-center observational analysis of the patients with advanced melanoma, treated with electrochemotherapy after previous IFN-α adjuvant therapy. Five patients, treated between January 2008 and December 2014, were included into the study, regardless of the time point of IFN-α adjuvant therapy.

Results
Electrochemotherapy of recurrent melanoma after the IFN-α adjuvant therapy proved to be a safe and effective treatment. Patients with one or two metastases responded completely. Among patients with multiple metastases, there was a variable response rate. In one patient all 23 metastases responded completely, in second patient more than 85% of all together 80 metastases responded completely and in third patient all 5 metastases had partial response. Taking into account all metastases from all patients together there was an 85% complete response rate.

Conclusions
The study showed that electrochemotherapy of recurrent melanoma after the IFN-α adjuvant therapy is a safe and effective treatment modality, which results in a high complete response rate, not only in single metastasis, but also in multiple metastases. The high complete response rate might be due to an IFN-α immune-editing effect, however, further studies with a larger number of patients are needed to support this presumption.
Optimal Marginal Deterrence and Incentives for Precaution
Authors: Thomas Lionel 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThis paper studies marginal deterrence in the presence of a basic and an aggravated harm when the occurrence of the latter may be reduced by criminals exerting costly precaution. We determine the optimal probability of fines when the enforcement authority provides incentives such that, if criminals commit offenses, they exert precaution. We show that marginal deterrence is fully optimal, even for severe basic harms. That is, the fine associated with the basic harm is not equal to the maximal sanction, the criminal’s wealth. Moreover, implementing marginal deterrence leads to the use of fines and the probability of being caught and sanctioned in a different way compared to Becker’s well-known result.
Structural identification of the novel 3 way-junction motif
Authors: Jedrzejczyk Dominika , Chworos Arkadiusz 
Published: January 2016

AbstractA novel RNA motif was identified based on its sequence by computational structure modeling. The RNA molecule was reported to be a substrate for the structurally specific endoribonuclease, Dicer, which cleaves doublestranded RNA and cuts out 20−25 nucleotide fragments. This enzymatic property was essential for the potential utilization of the motif in the nanoparticle design of further biological experiments. Herein, the protocol for the prediction of the structure of this motif in-silico is presented, starting from its primary sequence and proceeding through secondary and tertiary structure predictions. Applying RNA architectonics, this novel structural motif, 3wj-nRA, was used for rational RNA nanoparticle design. The molecules, which are based on this three-way junction fold, may assemble into more complex, triangular shaped nano-objects. This trimeric nanoparticle containing 3wj-nRA motif can be further utilized for functionalization and application.
Hidden meanings of the words “religion” and “religious” in legal discourse
Authors: Lo Giacco Maria Luisa 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe words “religion” and “religious” are deeply influenced by cultural and social context. The word “religion” could mean to the ears of a North American a social phenomenon that a South American doesn’t consider such. The same thing can happen in a dialogue between an Asian and an European. In fact, in contemporary society, the word “religion” has many meanings, not always understandable, sometimes hidden. The same goes for the adjective “religious.” What do I mean when I define a place, a behavior, a building, a person with the adjective “Religious”? Can I really be sure that what for me is “religious” is so for the man talking to me as well? Do my culture, education, and family traditions lead me to consider as “Religious” something that for other people is not so? Such questions are particularly relevant if we think about the value that many legal systems attribute to “Religion” and “Religious.” The words “religion” and “religious” have hidden meanings that only knowledge of a given culture and tradition may help to unravel. These hidden meanings are often important in legal discourse, especially in case law; which is why it is necessary to reveal them.
Effectiveness of Balance Acupuncture for the Pain in Neck-Shoulder-Low back-Legs: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Wang Hou-Lian , Guo An-Lin , Ge Jun-Yun , Liu Mai-Lan , Chang Xiao-Rong 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Objective: To systematically review the effectiveness of Balance Acupuncture for the Pain in Neck, Shoulder, Low-back and Legs (PNSLL).
Methods: Web-based search on databases such as PubMed（2008.1.～2014.11）、Web of Science（2008.1.～ 2014.11）、Wan Fang Data（2008.1.～2014.11）、CNKI（2008.1.～2014.11）to collect literature of randomized controlled trials (RCT) on Balance Acupuncture for PNSLL. Literature selection, data extraction and methodological quality assessment of the included studies were conducted by two reviewers independently. The meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5.2 software.
Results: A total of 6 studies involving 816 participants were included. Meta-analysis showed that Balance Acupuncture treatment of the PNSLL is superior to traditional Acupuncture, with significant differences (OR=0.12, 95%CI=[0.08,0.15], Z=5.83, P<0.00001).
Conclusion: Balance Acupuncture is an effective and safe way for treating PNSLL, though it may need further demonstration by more large-scale and well-designed RCT due to the limited quantity and quality of the included studies.
Effect of Electro-acupuncture on Ultrastructure in Diabetic Gastroparesis Model Rats
Authors: He Feng-E , Wan Quan-Quan , Peng Yan , Lin Ya-Ping , Shen Jing 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Objective: To observe the effects of electro-acupuncture (EA) on ultrastructure of gastric antrum smooth muscle cells (GASMCs) in diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) model rats, and to explore the possible mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of EA.
Methods: Sixty Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: blank control (group A), DGP model (group B), EA point (group C), EA non-point (group D), Metoclopramide control (group E). DGP rat model was established by 2% STZ intraperitoneal injection at once, and then being fed with high-sugar-high-fat (HSHF) for 8wks. Phenol red lavage method was employed to measure gastric emptying rate (GER) and intestinal migration rate (IMR). The ultrastructure of GASMCs was observed under the electronic microscope.
Results: Compared with the blank control group, the GER and IMR in model group were decreased significantly (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). Compared with the model group, the GER and IMR in EA point group were increased significantly(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). Electro-acupuncture on “Zu San Li”(ST36) point, etc. has been observed improving the ultrastructure of GASMCs, as well as increasing the number of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs).
Conclusion: Electro-acupuncture can improve the GI motility promisingly, based on a potential underlying mechanism that the electro-acupuncture can improve the ultrastructure of gastric smooth muscle, and increase the number of ICCs.
The interdependence of transcript and protein abundance: new data–new complexities
Authors: Liu Yansheng , Aebersold Ruedi 
Published: January 2016

The relative contribution of transcriptional and translational regulation in gene expression control has been intensely debated and remains a challenging question. Recent reports have suggested that protein abundance in mammalian cells is primarily controlled at the transcript‐level. In their recent work, Cheng et al () determined the proteomic and transcriptomic changes in cells responding to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Their analyses indicate that the ER stress response is significantly controlled at both the transcript and protein levels.
<b>Dilaceração radicular</b>: relato de caso clínico
Authors: Azevedo Carolina Drumond , Ramos Bárbara Couto Ramos Couto , Souza Priscilla Sena , Pereira Jéssica Lourdes Costa , Izar Bruna Raquel da Silva , Manzi Flávio Ricardo 
Published: January 2016

A dilaceração radicular é uma anomalia de forma dentária, geralmente associada a fatores etiológicos traumáticos, na qual há uma mudança de direção da raiz, onde a parte calcificada é deslocada em relação à parte não calcificada, podendo ocorrer em qualquer ponto ao longo do comprimento radicular, dependendo
do estágio da formação radicular quando ocorre o trauma, o local e a intensidade. Esta condição acomete cerca de 3% dos dentes permanentes. O
tratamento da dilaceração radicular é controverso e o planejamento é essencial. O objetivo deste trabalho é demostrar a importância das imagens radiográficas
e tomográficas para o diagnóstico e planejamento do tratamento da dilaceração radicular por meio de um caso clínico.

DOI: 10.18363/rbo.v72i1/2.610
<b>Cerâmicas odontológicas</b>: vantagens e limitações da zircônia
Authors: Bispo Luciano Bonatelli 
Published: January 2016

A evolução dos materiais restauradores indiretos e o aumento da exigência estética proporcionaram alternativas surpreendentes na Odontologia. O uso das porcelanas feldspáticas, das vitrocerâmicas, dos compósitos cerâmicos e finalmente das policristalinas trouxe um ganho de resistência das restaurações
cerâmicas que revolucionou sua indicação e desafiou os conceitos anteriormente imutáveis. Dentre os materiais cerâmicos, a zircônia tem sido empregada quando a estética e a resistência mecânica são desejadas nos trabalhos reabilitadores protéticos. Questionamentos na literatura têm sido feitos sobre a zircônia, apesar das suas excelentes propriedades químicas e mecânicas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma revisão sobre as cerâmicas odontológicas e elucidar clínicos e pesquisadores sobre as vantagens e desvantagens da zircônia como material alternativo na reabilitação protética.

DOI: 10.18363/rbo.v72i1/2.624
<b>O uso da proteína recombinante no aumento ósseo em Implantodontia</b>
Authors: Bispo Luciano Bonatelli 
Published: January 2016

A reabsorção do osso alveolar ocorre após a perda dentária por vários fatores, tais como: exodontia, traumatismo, processos patológicos ou mesmo
reabsorção por desuso. A reabilitação com implantes requer osso em quantidade e qualidade. Os enxertos autógenos são considerados os enxertos tipo “padrão ouro” para regeneração óssea guiada. Contudo, o aumento ósseo dessa região tem sido feito também com biomateriais, que é qualquer substância, droga,
combinação de substâncias de origem natural ou sintética que pode ser usado como reposição de algum tecido, órgão ou função do corpo. Embora promissora,
a utilização das proteínas morfogenéticas ósseas na Implantodontia e na Cirurgia Bucomaxilofacial ainda necessita de maior respaldo científico. O objetivo desse estudo foi fazer uma breve revisão sobre a utilização das proteínas recombinantes e esclarecer os clínicos sobre suas indicações e reais limitações.

DOI: 10.18363/rbo.v72i1/2.625
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking among Arab Youth; a Cross-Country Study
Authors: Kheirallah Khalid A. , Alsulaiman Jomana W. , Al-Sakran Mohammad H. , Alzyoud Sukaina , Veeranki Sreenivas P. , Ward Kenneth D. 
Published: January 2016

<p><strong>Objective:</strong> Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is considered a global epidemic that is spreading among youth. Our analysis was<br />conducted to compare the national baseline prevalence rate estimates of WTS among Arab boys and girls.</p><p><strong>Design, Setting and Participants:</strong> The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a school-based survey using standardized self-administered questionnaires; it employs a two-stage cluster sampling technique to obtain a representative sample of youth (13-15 years of age). We conducted a secondary data analysis of nationally representative GYTSs available from 16 Arab countries.</p><p><strong>Main Measures:</strong> Youth who self-reported smoking waterpipe at least once in the past 30 days were considered to be current<br />waterpipe tobacco smokers. National weighted WTS prevalence rate estimates along with respective 95% confidence intervals were reported for boys and girls.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Pooled GYTS data from 16 Arab countries yielded a total of 31,359 youth. Overall, 10.6% of the respondents were current waterpipe tobacco smokers, with boys (13.7%) having significantly higher estimates than girls (7.2%). Overall, current WTS prevalence rate estimates ranged from .9% in Oman to 34.2%, in Lebanon. The WTS epidemic was more predominant among boys and girls, respectively, in the West Bank (42.8% and 24.2%), Lebanon (38.6% and 30.5%) and Jordan (25.7% and 14.5%).<br /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Among Arab boys and girls, WTS represents a growing strain of the tobacco epidemic that requires immediate attention. <em>Ethn Dis</em>. 2016;26(1):107-112; doi:10.18865/ed.26.1.107</p>