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Analysis of the transients on the multi-circuit overhead transmission line
Authors: Nazarčík Tomáš , Benešová Zdeňka 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
In this paper a method for a transient analysis on the multi-circuit overhead transmission line with different voltage levels (EHV and HV) is presented. The influence of inductive and capacitive couplings between the parallel circuits placed on the same tower is studied. The transmission line model consists of mutual coupled two-port cascades which can be described by a system of ordinary differential equations (ODE). This system has been solved numerically in MATLAB, the obtained results provide the time distribution of currents and voltages in all conductors along the transmission line. The presented algorithm allows solving various types of transients which can occur during switching off- and on-operations, shortcircuits etc.
Serum vitamin D levels in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B patients
Authors: Said Ebada , Agawy Waleed El , Ahmed Rehab , Hassany Mohamed , Ahmed Amal , Fouad Hanan , Baiumy Hosam 
Published: January 2018

Abstract

Background and Objectives
According to the demographic health survey conducted in 2015, Egypt had 10% documented prevalence of anti-HBc positive patients aged 1-59 and 1% viremic patients amongst the population in the same age group, with a domination of genotype D. Several studies claimed the possible role of vitamin D deficiency in hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication and disease progression.

Patients and Methods
Serum vitamin D levels [25(OH D3] were assessed in 96 HBeAg negative non-cirrhotic chronic HBV patients and 25 healthy subjects classified as following: Group I: 48 chronic HBV patients with persistently normal ALT levels and HBV DNA level < 2000 IU/mL for ≥ 6 months; Group II: 48 chronic HBV patients with CHB with persistently elevated ALT and HBV DNA level ≥ 2000 IU/mL for ≥ 6 months; and Group III: 25 apparently healthy subjects with normal liver enzymes and negative hepatitis viral markers were taken as the control group.

Results
Vitamin D was much more deficient in group II than in group I and group III being 11.55 ± 3.97 ng/mL, 15.03 ± 3.45, 27.00 ± 6.76 ng/mL (P < 0.001), respectively, and a strong negative correlation was observed between vitamin D levels and HBV DNA levels (P = 0.043) in groups I and II.

Conclusion
The current study showed high HBV DNA replication in patients with vitamin D deficiency suggesting the antimicrobial immunomodulatory role of vitamin D.
Urgent need to define Pretreatment predictors of immune check point inhibitors related endocrinopathies: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Sehgal Vishal , Childress Richard 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Immune check point inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment of metastatic malignancies. They are a promising area in oncology and more drugs are likely to be available in the coming years. Along with the promise of better response oncologically, there is an increased incidence of endocrinopathies related to autoimmunity. This case report illustrates the dramatic development of hypothyroidism in a patient with underlying subclinical hyperthyroidism. It also suggests the potential pretreatment predictors of endocrinopathies related to these immune check point inhibitors.
A comparative analysis between classical and modified approach of description of the electrical machine windings by means ofT0method
Authors: Wojciechowski Rafał M. , Jędryczka Cezary 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThis paper deals with comparative analysis between classical and modified approach of description of electrical machines windings by means of theT0method. The classical formulation (CF) ofT0method in which the distribution of the turns in the winding is treated the same as naturally determined current paths has been compared to the modified formulation (MF), in which by incorporating coefficients differencing the conductivity the homogeneity of the current density vectorJ0,i.e. turns distribution is achieved. The method of calculating the coefficients correcting the conductivities for the MF approach has been presented. For solving ofT0method equations, the edge element method (EEM) has been incorporated.
Possibilities for Providing Healthy Nutrition for Developing Children in Primary Schools in Latvia
Authors: Olšteine Anita , Laterere Maira , Paegle Lolita , Boča Sigita , Segliņa Dalija , Skrupskis Imants 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
The resources for optimal growth are biologically valuable substances that ensure life, and their consumption needs to be balanced and moderate with an adequate eating plan. Survey showed that 84% of respondents chose food products with low nutritional value and high energy value. The general aim of the research was to evaluate the eating habits of primary school pupils and to compare the tendencies in city and regional schools. Catering services are very different schools of Latvia in terms of both mealtimes and prices. Basic criteria were elaborated for estimation of catering quality for children in schools. It was found that 36% of school children in out-of-school conditions regularly consumed snacks with simple carbohydrates on a daily basis. For better utilisation of food, fresh unprocessed fruits and berries with high mineral and vitamin content have great significance. Pectin found in black currants is used as a natural gelling agent. Structured fruit puree was found to have the most important physical-chemical and sensory parameters. Recommendations to improve healthy eating habits of school children were developed.
Transport behavior of actinides and lanthanides across a supported liquid membrane using an unexplored monoamide, N,N′-bis(2-ethyl hexyl) α-hydroxy acetamide (BEHGA)
Authors: Pahan S. , Sinha Roy P. , Panja S. , Dhami P. S. , Sharma J. N. , Yadav J. S. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
An unexplored novel monoamide N,N′-bis(2-ethyl hexyl) α-hydroxy acetamide (BEHGA) was used as a carrier for transport of Am(III), Eu(III), Pu(IV/VI) and U(VI) from HNO3 medium across a supported liquid membrane (SLM). Various parameters were investigated to obtain the optimum transport conditions. Transport rates followed the trend Pu(IV)>Am(III)≥Eu(III)>U(VI)> Pu(VI). The effects of macro concentrations of U(VI) and Nd(III) on the transport rate of Am(III) were studied. The diffusion coefficient value for the Am(III)-BEHGA system in HNO3 medium was found to be ~1.8×10−6 cm2/s. The standard deviation of the results obtained from transport experiments by this extractant was found to be ±5%. The membrane was found to be highly selective for actinides and lanthanides with respect to different fission products.
Implementasi Pelatihan Tari Daerah dalam Melestarikan Tarian Banten di Sanggar Raksa Budaya Kota Serang
Authors: Nurjaman Fatmawati , Sudadio Sudadio , Faturohman Nandang 
Published: January 2018

Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah Implementasi Pelatihan Tari Daerah Dalam Melestarikan Tarian Banten Di Sanggar Raksa Budaya Kota Serang. Penelitian yang dilakukan ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui (1) Proses implementasi pelatihan tari daerah dalam melestarikan tarian Banten di Sanggar Raksa Budaya Kota Serang (2) Untuk hasil implementasi pelatihan tari daerah dalam melestarikan tarian Banten di Sanggar Raksa Budaya Kota Serang (3) Apa faktor pendukung dan penghambat dari implementasi pelatihan tari daerah dalam melestarikan tarian Banten? Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Adapun tekhnik dan pedoman pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Sumber data penelitian ini berjumlah 6 orang, yaitu 1orang instruktur pelatihan tari dan 5 orang peserta pelatihan di Sanggar Raksa Budaya Kota Serang yang mengikuti pelatihan tari daerah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan menunjukan bahwa: (1) proses implementasi pelatihan tari daerah di Sanggar Raksa Budaya dapat dilihat dari perencanaan yang dilakukan, dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan, sudah tersedianya waktu yang dilakukan yaitu satu kali dalam seminggu, media yang digunakan sudah cukup mendukung untuk menunjang pelaksanaan pelatihan, kemudian evaluasi pelatihan tari yang dilakukan dalam bentuk pementasan (2) Hasil dari pelatihan tari daerah yang berhasil diikuti oleh peserta, mengalami peningkatan kemampuan keterampilan dan pengetahuan peserta dalam melestarikan tarian Banten, kemampuan peserta dalam penguasaan tarian Banten juga mengalami peningkatan. Dalam upaya menjaga, melestarikan dan mengembangkan tarian daerah Banten, beberapa peserta pelatihan sudah mengajarakan gerak tari kepada peserta lainnya (3) faktor pendukung dalam pelaksanaan pelatihan tari adalah sarana belajar, tempat belajar dan lingkungan masyarakat yang membuat keterampilan peserta pelatihan meningkat, sedangkan faktor penghambat bagi peserta pelatihan adalah motivasi, pengaruh moderenisasi/budaya luar dan rendahnya minat karena masyarakat yang lebih tertarik dengan tarian modern dan kurang mengapresiasi tarian daerah Banten.
Aligning speech and co-speech gesture in a constraint-based grammar
Authors: Alahverdzhieva Katya , Lascarides Alex , Flickinger Dan 
Published: January 2018

This paper concerns the form-meaning mapping of communicative actions consisting of speech and improvised co-speech gestures. Based on the findings of previous cognitive and computational approaches, we advance a new theory in which this form-meaning mapping is analysed in a constraint-based grammar. Motivated by observations in naturally occurring examples, we propose several construction rules, which use linguistic form, gesture form and their relative timing to constrain the derivation of a single speech-gesture syntax tree, from which a meaning representation can be composed via standard methods for semantic composition. The paper further reports on implementing these speech-gesture construction rules within the English Resource Grammar (Copestake and Flickinger 2000). Since gestural form often underspecifies its meaning, the logical formulae that are composed via syntax are underspecified so that current models of the semantics/pragmatics interface support the range of possible interpretations of the speech-gesture act in its context of use.
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN LEMBAGA PENELITIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN (LITBANG) DI KABUPATEN BANDUNG
Authors: Sampurna Rizki Hegia , Irwandi Irwandi 
Published: January 2018

Research and development (R &D) plays a pivotal role in the process of national and regional development. National and local board of research and development are expected to be a think thank in the whole process of policy making, formulation and implementation. It is also the case with Bandung regency wherein local development is running rapidly and,thus, demenading a more research-based policy. This study is set to analyze the needs for initiating an independent local board of reasearch and development in the Bandung regency in order to support the implentation of development plan. Trangulation is deployed as a proper method in the investigation to explore the aspiration or opinion of all stakeholders in local government of Bandung. The study reveals that based on the assessment of legal norms and government vision, mission and strategic plans (RPJMD), Bandung regency needs an independent board of research and development. While the survey conducted to 39 local government departments (SKPD) in Bandung shows that 94,9% of them do not recommend an independent board. The follow-up indepth interview indicates that the gap between two results is due to lack of understanding and commitment among the government employees and stakeholders on the important role of research and develompment in the governmental works.
In Search of the Perceived Quality and Impact of Accredited South African Law Journals: Exploring the Possibility of a Ranking System. A Baseline Study: 2009 - 2014
Authors: Carnelley Marita 
Published: January 2018

The DHET Research Output Policy (2015) indicates that there has been a change in the government’s approach to research funding. Previously all research published in any accredited journal was rewarded equally. A decision has been taken, however, that a shift will be made towards rewarding better quality and higher impact peer-review research. Additional mechanisms such as biometric/bibliometric data, including citations, assessments by discipline-specific panels of experts and/or post-publication reviews may be used to determine the quality and impact of publications. The policy notes that the DHET may distinguish between "high" and "low" impact journals after proper consultation.
This article highlights the need for consultation by the legal fraternity with the DHET about the implementation of these possible mechanisms in the light of the special considerations applicable to the evaluation of law journals: most journals publish mainly local legal content, there is a limited number of active legal academics, the nature of legal research is not empirical, and a premium is placed on the writing of books.
The research evaluates the available data between 2009 and 2014 in an attempt to assess if it would be appropriate to introduce a legal journal ranking system in South Africa. The article discusses direct and indirect forms of quality evaluation to inform possible ranking systems. This includes the data from the ASSAf expert panel evaluation of law journals in 2014 and other bibliometric data based on whether the journal is featured in international accredited lists, the size of its print-run, author prominence, rejection-rate, usage studies, and evaluations based on citations. An additional ranking system is considered, based on the five best outputs submitted to the National Research Foundation by applicants applying for rating.
The article concludes that a law journal ranking system would be inappropriate for South Africa. None of the systems meet the minimum requirements for a trustworthy ranking of South African law journals, as the data available are insufficient, non-verifiable and not based on objective quality-sensitive criteria. Consultation with the DHET is essential and urgent to avoid the implementation of inappropriate measures of quality and impact assessmen
Qualitative features in clinical trials: coordinates for prevention of passive and active misconduct
Authors: Wajman José Roberto , Correia Marin Sheilla de Medeiros , Bertolucci Paulo Henrique Ferreira , Chaves Marcia Lorena Fagundes , Bromley Theresa 
Published: January 2018

<p class="abstract"><span lang="EN-IN">For many years, the quality concept in clinical trials has been discussed and recommended by Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Regulatory Authorities and also the Public Involvement anticipate that the pharmaceutical industry will concentrate on creating quality frameworks amid the arranging and leading of conventions of controlled protocols. Nevertheless, many factors have been suggested as contributing to the occurrence of scientific misconduct within the research field, such as: personal and financial interests, site monitoring, available resources, workload, competition among investigators, and the implicit </span><span lang="EN">consent of sponsors. The negligence on data fraud represents not only omission but misconduct as well, in this case, a passive attitude intrinsically related to the act of transgression. A properly culture of research must be based on a fundamental ethos of integrity, openness and honest work of high quality in all parts of the research process. </span><span lang="EN-IN">There is a need to change the focus from inspection-based quality improvement to planned systematic quality management within clinical trials. In search for a monitoring improvement, a full statistical way to deal with information recognition comprises of executing however many measurable tests as could be allowed on whatever number clinical information factors as could be expected under varied circumstances. Adoption of specific and preventive clinical trial monitoring procedures can identify potential misconduct and data fraud leading to improvement in overall data quality and scientific reports</span><span lang="EN-AU">. </span></p>
A retrospective pilot study comparing data from monitoring reports to identify staffing influence on protocol deviation rates
Authors: Jones Carolynn , Fisher Cheryl , Griffith Catherine A. , Bailey Joy , Barlow Candida , Cusack Georgie , Grinke Kathleen , Hall Kathryn E. , Keller Rosemary , Turba Elyce , Jester Penelope 
Published: January 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Clinical research sites are hiring more non-licensed personnel to coordinate clinical trials and to replace licensed nurse counterparts. Revised regulatory documents heavily emphasize research staff training and research activity delegation of authority. <em>The Scope and Standards of Practice for Clinical Research Nursing</em>, published by the American Nurses’ Association and based on role delineation studies for nurses, is the guidance document for clinical research nurses participating in research activities. Policy making related to research activity delegation of authority would be informed by data that correlate protocol deviation rates with licensure and education of research staff. Protocol deviations can lead to invalid clinical trial results, adverse events, and ethical concerns related to participant risk exposure. Outcome data are lacking, which directly compare frequency of protocol deviations by licensed nurse study coordinators to deviation rates of non-licensed study coordinators.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This pilot study reviewed 45 monitoring reports for 3 clinical research studies and associated research sites staffed with licensed RN study coordinators and research sites staffed with non-licensed, non-RN study coordinators to compare deviation rates related to informed consent, protocol endpoints, participant eligibility and adverse events.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> We identified 101 deviations. Adverse event and endpoint deviations were the highest frequency. Differences were evident in overall deviation rates; however, specific deviation comparisons failed to show statistical significance due to low sample size. </p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study illustrates a useful method for planning future studies using monitoring reports for deviation tracking and comparison across staffing levels.</p>
Características clínicas y comorbilidades de pacientes con lupus eritematoso sistémico en niños y adultos
Authors: Coronado Alvarado Carlos Daniel , Gámez Saiz Ilse Lorenia , Sotelo Cruz Norberto 
Published: January 2018

INTRODUCCIÓN: el lupus eritematoso sistémico es una enfermedad autoinmune crónica; se presenta mayormente en mujeres en etapa reproductiva y es menos frecuente en niños. OBJETIVO: comparar las manifestaciones clínicas, comorbilidades y farmacoterapia en niños y adultos con lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES). MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: se seleccionaron 127 expedientes clínicos de pacientes con diagnóstico de LES; 36 menores de edad de un hospital pediátrico (grupo A) y 91 adultos de un hospital general (grupo B). Recolectamos información respecto a las manifestaciones clínicas al diagnóstico en los niños y adultos, así como las comorbilidades relacionadas y mortalidad, atendiendo los criterios de la American College of Rheumatology, también del tipo de medicamentos empleados. Estadísticas utilizadas: cálculo de frecuencias, porcentajes, la prueba de ji cuadrada, prueba exacta de Fisher, razón de momios e intervalos de confianza. RESULTADOS: en niños predominaron: eritema malar (p = < 0.01), vasculitis (p < 0.01), fotosensibilidad (p < 0.01), síndrome nefrítico (p < 0.01), alteraciones leucocitarias (p < 0.01), derrame pleural, anemia, derrame pericárdico, sepsis y hepatopatía; además, el número de medicamentos empleados fue mayor. En adultos predominaron: artralgia (p < 0.01), pancitopenia (p = 0.025), alopecia (p < 0.01), sinovitis (p = 0.044) y falla renal crónica (p = 0.04). Los fármacos usados en el grupo A fueron: hidroxicloroquina (p < 0.01), glucocorticoides (p = 0.14) y micofenolato (p = 0.28), la mortalidad en niños fue de 25% y en 91 adultos ocurrió en 5 (0.05%). CONCLUSIONES: las manifestaciones clínicas en niños muestran mayor lesión cutánea inicial y vasculitis, daño renal, cardiovascular, pulmonar e infecciones; en los adultos predominan afecciones articulares y falla renal crónica. Los niños reciben mayor número de fármacos y su mortalidad es mayor.
The effects of philosophic components on nursing education
Authors: Conoglu Gulsum 
Published: January 2018

Historically, the basis of the knowledge called as education philosophy has been based on understanding the components of philosophy defined as metaphysics, epistemology and axiology by Greeks. Philosophy is a value system required in relieving of scientific nursing knowledge. The values and beliefs in the education program developed provide suitability, shape and consistency for a program. Organizations providing nursing education should define philosophy clearly during developing and implementing of an education program. While doing this, they should take into consideration organizationâ€™s values, personal beliefs of lecturers as well as many social and political factors. Consequently, the philosophy that forms the basis of curriculum and necessary for revealing the scientific nursing information has been based on metaphysics to understand the culture, the real and the existent; on epistemology to question what and how we know; on axiology constituents for our values that distinguish the good from bad. Keywords: Nursing education; philosophy; components of philosophy.
Um saber nas ruas: o discurso histórico sobre a cidade brasileira
Authors: Modesto Rogério 
Published: January 2018

FEDATTO, Carolina Padilha. Um saber nas ruas: o discurso histórico sobre a cidade brasileira. Campinas, SP: Editora da UNICAMP, 2013. 215 p., il. ISBN 9788526810440 (broch.).
Public Health Education: Teaching Epidemiology in High School Classrooms
Authors: D’Agostino Emily 
Published: January 2018

Epidemiology instruction has expanded at the undergraduate level in part because it increases student critical thinking and scientific literacy, promotes students’ perception of public health as both practical and relevant, and empowers students as independent, lifelong learners. Why then are more high schools not adopting epidemiology as a course requirement for students? Although prior iterations of high school epidemiology courses are noteworthy for incorporating active and participatory learning, embedding them into existing and continually shifting curricula is challenging and time-consuming, especially for teachers not trained in the field. It also may be argued that currently available epidemiology teaching resources emphasize content rather than thinking skills and therefore do not optimally promote students’ personal engagement with, and in-depth understanding of, the mission and goals of public health. I propose a new framework for high school epidemiology that draws from progressive education ideology, including three critical elements: empowerment, authenticity, and transfer. I provide multiple examples to show how this framework has been used across a wide array of settings to hone epidemiology thinking skills in high school students.