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Languages of Schooling: embedding literacy learning with genre-based pedagogy
Authors: Rose David 
Published: November 2017

AbstractFor three decades, genre based literacy pedagogy has been describing the written genres that students are expected to read and write in school, and designing teaching/learning activities through which students can be guided to read and write these genres successfully. This paper positions this research within the model of language and pedagogy that informs it, and then describes a system of literacy teaching activities that have been designed in the genre based methodology Reading to Learn. The function of these designed activities is to provide access to the genres in which knowledge is written and read in schools and academia. Both written genres and teaching/learning activities are described in terms of their social functions and structuring. In addition, teaching/learning activities are described in more detail, at the level of classroom discourse, as careful design of teacher/learner interaction is a critical component of the Reading to Learn methodology.
Forschungsthemen der Düsseldorfer und Grazer Informationswissenschaft (2010 bis 2016)
Authors: Dorsch Isabelle , Schlögl Christian , Stock Wolfgang G. , Rauch Wolf 
Published: November 2017

Zusammenfassung
Über eine szientometrische Erfassung der Titelterme der Publikationen gibt der Artikel einen Überblick zu den aktuellen Forschungsthemen des Instituts für Informationswissenschaft und Wirtschaftsinformatik der Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz sowie der Abteilung für Informationswissenschaft der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. Für die Erscheinungsjahrgänge 2010 bis 2016 konnten 129 Publikationen aus Graz und 249 aus Düsseldorf identifiziert werden. Top-Themen in Graz sind Informationswissenschaft, Österreich, mobile Systeme, Kommunikation, Universität, Zitation und (wissenschaftliche) Zeitschrift; in Düsseldorf dominieren Informationskompetenz, Informationswissenschaft, Social Media, informationelle (smarte) Städte und Wissen.
Eine bibliometrische Analyse: Interdisziplinarität im Exzellenzcluster The Future Ocean
Authors: Peters Isabella , Ladewig Leon 
Published: November 2017

ZusammenfassungDer Artikel diskutiert Aspekte der Interdisziplinarität, um diese für eine bibliometrische Analyse des Exzellenzclusters „The Future Ocean“ zu operationalisieren. Das Exzellenzcluster wird als prototypische interdisziplinäre Forschungssituation angesehen, die im letzten Drittel des Förderzeitraums einer systematischen Bestandsaufnahme der interdisziplinären Kooperationen und des interdisziplinären Outputs bedarf. Als Indikatoren der Disziplinarität werden die institutionelle Herkunft der Autoren und Autorinnen über ihre Affiliation sowie die Zuordnung der Zeitschriften zu den Kategorien der Thomson ISI Essential Science Indicators (Stand: 2015), in denen die Artikel von Future Ocean erschienen sind, gewertet. Als Indizien für Interdisziplinarität werden Ko-Autorenrelationen und sog. Boundary Crossing betrachtet, das das Publizieren in fachfremden Disziplinen beschreibt. Die Ergebnisse der Analyse eignen sich als Steuerungsinstrument im Management von interdisziplinären Forschungssituationen, wie Future Ocean, und zeigen wichtige Handlungsoptionen zur Steigerung und Sicherstellung von Interdisziplinarität auf.
The Role of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in STEMI Patients with Normal Coronary Angiography
Authors: Beganu Elena , Rodean Ioana , Bordi Lehel , Cernica Daniel , Benedek Imre 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Usually, the diagnosis of myocardial infarction based on patient symptoms, electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, and cardiac enzymes, is not a challenge for cardiologists. The correlation between coronary anatomy and the ECG territories that present ischemic changes can help the clinician to estimate which coronary artery presents lesions upon performing a coronary angiogram. In certain situations, the diagnosis of myocardial infarction can be difficult due to the lack of correlations between the clinical and paraclinical examinations and the coronary angiogram. In some cases, patients with chest pain and ST-segment elevation on the ECG tracing present with a normal coronary angiography. In other cases, patients without important changes on the ECG can present critical lesions or even occlusions upon angiographic examination. The aim of this article is to highlight the role of noninvasive coronary magnetic resonance and multi-slice computed tomography in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and normal coronary angiography.
The Detection of Proximal Colon Polyps and Its Importance in Screening Colonoscopy
Authors: Opaschi Răzvan , Bățagă Simona , Macarie Ioan , Török Imola , Negovan Anca , Pantea Monica , Ciorba Marius , Macarie Melania 
Published: November 2017

Abstract

Background: Colon polyps are precursors of colorectal cancer (CRC), therefore their endoscopic detection is very important. A shift of in the localization of colorectal polyps toward the proximal colon has been recently observed in Western countries.

Aim: The aim of this paper was to establish the most important clinical and endoscopic aspects of right colon polyps and to correlate them with their histopathological types, with an emphasis on sessile serrated adenomas/polyps (SSA/Ps).

Material and method: We perfomed a retrospective study on a series of consecutive patients who underwent colonoscopy in the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit of the County Emergency Clinical Hospital of Tîrgu Mureș between January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2014, comparing the results with those of patients who underwent colonoscopy between January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2009. In all cases with abnormal aspects at endoscopy, multiple biopsies were taken for histopathological examination. Only cases where the diagnosis of colon polyp was confirmed by the Histopathology Department were included in the study.

Results: In the 2010–2014 period there were 871 patients diagnosed with colon polyps (1,038 polyps), with a mean age of 62.28 years. The most frequent histopathological form was tubular adenoma in 55.97% of cases (n = 581). SSA/Ps were found in 66 patients (75 polyps). Considering all polyps, the most frequent localization was in the sigmoid colon in 32.36% of cases (n = 336), but for SSA/Ps the most common localization was the ascending colon in 24% of cases (n = 18), followed by the sigmoid colon in 21.33% of cases (n = 16). Compared with patients investigated between 2005 and 2009, we found an increasing localization in the right colon, from 10.43% (n = 67) in 2005–2009 to 15.41% (n = 160) in 2010–2014. SSA/Ps were found in the right colon in 5.97% of cases (n = 4) in the first period compared with 11.25% of cases (n = 18) in the second period.

Conclusions: In the last years we found an increasing localization of colon polyps in the right colon. These findings underscore the importance of high quality colonoscopy to maximize protection against colorectal cancer.
Fuzzy Mutual Information-Based Intraslice Grouped Ray Casting
Authors: Mehaboobathunnisa R. , Thasneem A.A. Haseena , Sathik M. Mohamed 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The traditional ray casting algorithm has the capability to render three-dimensional volume data in the viewable two-dimensional form by sampling the color data along the rays. The speed of the technique relies on the computation incurred by the huge volume of rays. The objective of the paper is to reduce the computations made over the rays by eventually reducing the number of samples being processed throughout the volume data. The proposed algorithm incorporates the grouping strategy based on fuzzy mutual information (FMI) over a group of voxels in the conventional ray casting to achieve the reduction. For the data group, with FMI in a desirable range, a single primary ray is cast into the group as a whole. As data are grouped before casting rays, the proposed algorithm reduces the interpolation calculation and thereby runs with lesser complexity, preserving the image quality.
Adenosine Deaminase 1 as a Biomarker for Diagnosis and Monitoring of Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Authors: Ebrahimi-Rad Mina , Khatami Shohreh , Ansari Shahla , Jalylfar Shohreh , Valadbeigi Shirin , Saghiri Reza 
Published: November 2017

SummaryBackground:Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is known as the most prevalent pediatric malignancy all around the world. Identification of specific biomarker is necessary for early diagnosis and effective therapy. It is believed that Adenosine deaminase (ADA) as an enzyme involved in the purine salvage pathway increases in ALL patients. Herein, the quantity and pattern of ADA isoenzymes were surveyed among ALL patients in comparison to healthy subjects.Methods:Serum and RBC samples of three different groups of ALL patients, including newly diagnosed cases without any drugs administration, subjects with the relapsed disease, patients in the remission stage after therapy, and the healthy subjects were enrolled in the study. Then, the activity and pattern of ADA1, ADA2 and ADA1+cp were determined using ADA kit and electrophoresis on SDS-PAGE, respectively. To confirm the presence of ADA enzyme, the fresh serums, extractions from erythrocytes, JM cell line as a human T lymphocyte line and J774 A.1 as mouse monocyte line were electrophoresed on 1.2% agarose gel and stained with the specific dye.Results:The activities of ADA1 isoenzyme and total ADA in new cases and subjects with the relapsed disease were significantly higher than their activities in the patients in the remission stage and healthy controls (p<0.001). The unbounded ADA1 isoenzyme was found to exist in the erythrocyte, lymphocyte and monocyte. But in serum, all the ADA1 was bounded to the cp protein.Conclusions:ADA1 is the key isoenzyme elevating in ALL patients, therefore this isoenzyme could be a useful biomarker to diagnose ALL patients and monitor their therapies.
Alterations in Arginase-No-Synthase System of Spermatozoa in Human Subjects with Different Fertility Potential
Authors: Fafula Roman V. , Iefremova Ulyana P. , Onufrovych Olena K. , Maksymyuk Hanna V. , Besedina Anna S. , Nakonechnyi Iosyf A. , Vorobets Dmytro Z. , Vorobets Zinoviy D. 
Published: November 2017

SummaryBackground:Infertility is an important worldwide problem which affects 10–15% of couples globally. Altered NO production has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of the male infertility. The present study was designed to evaluate the changes in the activity of NO-synthase (NOS) and arginase in spermatozoa of patients with infertility.Methods:The total NOS, Ca2+-dependent constitutive (cNOS) and Ca2+-independent inducible (iNOS) activity and arginase activity were assessed in sperm cells of patients with different forms of pathospermia.Results:We found a significant increase in iNOS activity, but significantly decreased cNOS and arginase activity in sperm cells of infertile men vs fertile, normozoospermic men (p<0.001). The arginase/NOS ratio significantly decreased compared to control group. The iNOS/cNOS ratio was drastically increased in patients with decreased fertility potential indicating predominance of iNOS. Men with leuko cytospermia were distinguished to have the most express iNOS activity.Conclusions:These observations provide evidence for a disturbed balance between the L-arginine metabolic pathways in sperm cells of infertile men. This imbalance includes the considerable activation of the inducible isoform of NO-synthase accompanied by significant inhibition of its constitutive isoform which indicates disturbances in NO production. In patients with decreased fertility potential the arginase/NOS was shifted towards predominance of iNOS-derived NO production.
Association Between MTHFR 677C>T Polymorphism and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Al-Batayneh Khalid M. , Zoubi Mazhar Salim Al , Shehab Murad , Al-Trad Bahaa , Bodoor Khaldon , Khateeb Wesam Al , Aljabali Alaa A. A. , Hamad Mohammad Al , Eaton Greg 
Published: November 2017

SummaryBackground:Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency is a prevalent worldwide health concern. Several factors are associated with vitamin B12 deficiency including lifestyle, genetic predisposition, and malfunctions in the absorption and transport of vitamin B12. In the current case-control study, we aimed at investigating the association between MTHFR polymorphisms and vitamin B12 deficiency in a Jordanian population.Methods:Two polymorphic sites of the MTHFR gene (c.677C>T, rs1801133 and c.1286A>C, rs1801131) were analyzed using RFLP and DNA sequencing in a group of vitamin B12 deficient individuals (45 males and 55 females). As a control, 100 matching individuals (age and sex) with vitamin B12 levels > 200 ng/mL were also recruited for this study.Results:The MTHFR c.677C>T variant was significantly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency in individuals from northern Jordan. The frequency of the homozygous MTHFR c.677C>T genotype was significantly higher in B12 deficient individuals in comparison with the control group (X2= 8.397, p = 0.0150). The T allele frequency showed significant association with vitamin B12 deficiency in the study population (OR= 1.684, 95% CI: 1.116 to 2.542, p = 0.017). On the other hand, the MTHFR c.1286A>C variant did not show significant association with vitamin B12 deficiency in the selected population.Conclusions:Our results showed a significant association between homozygous MTHFR c.677C>T variant and T allele frequencies and vitamin B12 deficiency in the Jordanian population.
Dip coated stretchable and bendable PEDOTPSS films on low modulus micro-bumpy PDMS substrate
Authors: Mehdi Murtuza , Akhtar Maaz , Hussain Ahmad , Nauman Muhammad , Alothmany Dheya Shuja , Ahmed Iqbal , Choi Kyung-Hyun 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOTPSS) is an organic conductive polymer which has a great potential to replace metallic conductors in thin film electronics. This paper reports the experimental findings on the electromechanical performance of conductive PEDOTPSS thin films on a stretchable and flexible low modulus polymer substrate, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), having random micro-bumpy roughness features. All films were fabricated using the method of dip coating, which is cost effective and also favorable for mass production. The main goal of the study is to quantify the stretchability and bendability of dip coated PEDOTPSS thin films on PDMS substrate having random micro-bumpy type of roughness features. The films displayed almost constant resistance up to 10% axial strain and were also found to remain conductive when bent up to a diameter of 2 mm.
Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in recurrent ovarian cancer with peritoneal metastasis: a prospective registry study on 41 patients
Authors: Teo Melissa Ching Ching , Chia Claramae Shulyn , Lim Cindy , Tan Grace Hwei Ching , Chia Whay Kuang , Soo Khee Chee 
Published: November 2017

AbstractBackgroundCytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal metastases from ovarian cancer have been shown to have a role in recurrent ovarian cancer, but are still not considered standard therapy.MethodsFrom March 2005 to July 2013, 41 patients who underwent 44 CRS and HIPEC for peritoneal metastases in recurrent ovarian cancer were included in this study. Details were obtained from a prospectively maintained database. Our aim was to report our 5-year overall and disease-free survivals, as well as prognostic factors for survival.ResultsMedian age was 50 years old (range 23–73). Median duration of surgery was 510 min (range 230–840) and median peritoneal carcinomatosis index (PCI) score was 9.5 (range 0–31). About 92.7% of the patients had completeness of cytoreduction (CC) scores of 0 or 1. Median follow-up was 43.9 months (range 0.7–108.9). There were no mortalities and the high-grade morbidity rate was 31.8%. Median overall survival was 42.8 months (range 28.6–99.9) 5-year overall and disease-free survivals were 49.3% and 7.5% respectively. On multivariate analysis, histology and CC score were significantly associated with overall survival while histology and disease-free interval were associated with disease-free survival. The odds of developing a high-grade complication more than doubled for each additional surgical procedure performed (p=0.01).ConclusionsCRS and HIPEC can attain prolonged survival in selected patients with peritoneal metastasis in recurrent ovarian cancer.
Epistaxis management - our point of view and literature review
Authors: Melinte Violeta , Musteata Oana , Sarafoleanu Codrut 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Nasal haemorrhage or epistaxis is the most common otolaryngologic emergency. It affects about 60% of the population and a percentage of 6% do not cease spontaneously, medical approach being needed.
The management of epistaxis varies depending on its severity and etiology. The therapeutic conduct of this ENT emergency is based on three main principles: 1. local haemostasis; 2. detection and ceasing of the cause; 3. evaluation and correction of hypovolemia if necessary. Haemostasis can be done by chemical or electric cauterisation after identifying the bleeding source, by nasal packing, by endoscopic or external surgery or, in special cases, when none of the above methods returns any results, embolization. The current paper emphasizes our experience and a brief literature concerning epistaxis management in patients presented in the Emergency Room, in chronic cases of vascular intranasal tumors with recurrent bleeding, in iatrogenic haemorrhages, and none of the least we will bring into discussion the treatment applied for patients diagnosed with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
On the production of a multimodal news item: An argumentative approach
Authors: Zampa Marta , Bletsas Marina 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The present paper deals with the production of a multimodal news item from an ethnographic perspective, aiming at fully understanding the role played by news values, i.e. shared criteria for news selection, in newsroom argumentation. The news item we consider is the picture news from Corriere del Ticino, the main Italian-language newspaper in Switzerland. As the Italian name fototesto says, this news item combines a verbal and a photographical component, presenting the journalists with particular challenges in its selection. To shed light on this production process, we take as a case study a picture news on eco-friendly heat distribution and the editorial conference leading to its choice, which took place on January 24, 2013. We analyze the interaction from the viewpoint of argumentation theory, combining Pragma-Dialectics (van Eemeren and Grootendorst) and the Argumentum Model of Topics (Rigotti and Greco Morasso 2009, 2010, under review), and unravel the reasons behind choices in content and form taken collaboratively by the journalists.
Investigations on the Local Structures and the Spin Hamiltonian Parameters for Cu2+ in (90–x)TeO2–10GeO2–xWO3 Glasses
Authors: Feng Chun-Rong , Jian Jun , Chen Xiao-Hong , Du Quan , Wang Ling 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The local structures and the spin Hamiltonian parameters (SHPs) for Cu2+ in (90–x)TeO2–10GeO2–xWO3 glasses are theoretically investigated at various WO3 concentrations (x=7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30 mol%). Subject to the Jahn-Teller effect, the [CuO6]10− groups are found to experience the small or moderate tetragonal elongation distortions (characterised by the relative tetragonal elongation ratios ρ≈0.35–3.09%) in C4 axis. With only three adjusted coefficients a, b and ω, the relevant model parameters (Dq, k and ρ) are described by the Fourier type and linear functions, respectively, and the measured concentration dependences of the d–d transition bands and SHPs are reproduced. The maximum of g
∥ and the minimum of |A
∥| at x=15 mol% are illustrated from the abrupt decrease of the copper–oxygen electron cloud admixtures or covalency and the obvious decline of the copper 3d–3s (4s) orbital admixtures due to the decreasing electron cloud density around oxygen ligands spontaneously bonding with Cu2+ and Te4+ (W6+), respectively.
Evaluating Various Lung Cancer Nodule Detection Techniques—A Comparative Study
Authors: Usman G. , Fahiem M. A. , Farhan S. , Tauseef H. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Lung cancer is one of the most frequent and leading cause of death worldwide. It is the second most severe disease in men and women with the smallest survival rate after diagnosis. Therefore, prediction and diagnosis at an early stage of lung cancer is crucial. This comparative study was conducted for various existing techniques for lung cancer nodule detection along three dimensions including imaging modalities, image processing techniques, and genetics evaluation. Imaging modalities were used to acquire a lung image to examine the lung field. Existing imaging modalities are illustrated in detail. A comparison has been made regarding different existing image processing techniques for lung nodule cancer detection through medical images. Moreover, genetics plays a vital role in the development of lung cancer. An overview of genetics structure with potential genes was also described for detection and prediction of risk evaluation of lung cancer.
Pitting Formation in Concave-Convex Gears Manufactured from AISI 8620 Steel
Authors: Uzun Mahir , Münis Mehmet Mehdi , Düzcükoğlu Hayrettin 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
In this study, the pitting formation of the tooth flank of concave-convex involute gears was investigated. The gears were manufactured from AISI 8620 steel with computer numerical control (CNC) machining and subjected to a cementation hardening process because they could not be produced using traditional methods. The results of the experimental studies with these gears were compared to those obtained with spur gears. As a result of this comparison, and because the pitch line of spur gears is less than the pitch line of concave-convex gears with exactly the same dimensions, the maximum Hertz stress formed in the pitch point of concave-convex gears is found to be less than that formed in the pitch point of spur gears. Therefore, the formation of pitting in concave-convex gears is quite delayed.