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On the Optical Spectrum of Mu Cephei
Authors: Kipper Tõnu 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
High resolution spectra of M-type supergiant μ Cep are analyzed. The movements in the atmosphere of this star are highly supersonic and variable with depth. The lines forming in deeper layers show the widths corresponding to 30 kms−1. The lines forming in outer layers are much wider, 50 kms−1. At the same time, the microturbulent velocity (ξt) is low, from 4.0 to 4.5 kms−1. The atmosphere of μ Cep is slightly metal deficient with [Fe/H]≈-0.4.
Upswing of collections of horse flies (Diptera, Tabanidae) held at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi
Authors: Ježek Jan , Oboňa Jozef , Wamiti Wanyoike , Njoroge Ndung'u 
Published: April 2017

AbstractHistory of zoogeographical views and actual distribution of 23 determined species of Tabanidae from three subfamilies, five tribes and 8 genera (Philoliche Wiedemann, 1828 - 4 species; Chrysops Meigen, 1803 - 3; Thaumastocera Grünberg, 1906 - 1; Ancala Enderlein, 1922 - 1; Atylotus Osten-Sacken, 1876 - 1; Tabanus Linnaeus, 1758 - 8; Haematopota Meigen, 1803 - 4; Hippocentrum Austen, 1908 - 1) mainly from Kenya are summarized, using the names of recent African countries. Tabanus sericiventris Loew, 1858 is new for Kenya. Lower taxonomical units as Tabanus insignis f. neavei Austen, 1912 and T. marmorosus ssp. congicola Bequaert, 1930 are discussed. A complete new references to all identified taxa are given.
Salvation and Speech Act. Reading Luther with the Aid of Searle’s Analysis of Declarations
Authors: Randolph Jacob R. 
Published: April 2017

AbstractMany Luther scholars have made passing reference to Martin Luther’s theology of the Word as a ‘speech-act’ theology. This essay aims to probe points of continuity and discontinuity between Luther’s understanding of the Word, as exemplified in the promise of God, and a particular speech-act philosophy as posited by John Searle. The analysis of Searle in the area of declarations, as well as a survey of Lutheran conceptions of the Word of promise in both sacrament and Scripture, will evidence specific moments of clarity in Luther’s so-called ‘speech-act’ theology and provide a helpful paradigm for viewing the creative impact of the Word as conceived by Luther.
The creation of a concept of one’s own life by adolescents as a manifestation of subjectivity and autonomy
Authors: Czerwińska-Jasiewicz Maria 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
The article discusses the creation by young people of a concept of their own lives during adolescence, which is treated as a sign of their subjectivity and autonomy. What was emphasised therein was the significant relationship between the creation of the own life concept by adolescents and their overall development during adolescence (development of thinking, personality, value system, future perspectives and social development). Deliberations were based on the theoretical concepts of Piaget (1970) and Niemczyński (1980, 1988), as well as in the empirical studies of Nuttin (1980), Nurmi (1991), Zaleski (1991), Trempała (1996, 2000), Liberska (2004), Katra (2008), and Czerwińska-Jasiewicz (1997, 2005, 2015). An extended author’s own model of the creation of an own life concept by adolescents was also presented (Czerwińska-Jasiewicz, 2015). This model indicates the main elements of the own life concept of adolescents (preferred lifestyle, goals and life plans as well as decisions concerning their future) and the main factors that have an impact on the creation of this concept by them (value system, social factors, factors related to general development, and individual characteristics). Conclusions formulated on the basis of the author’s own research were also presented (Czerwińska-Jasiewicz, 1997 2005, 2015). Further considerations constituted an attempt to substantiate the contention that the creation of the concept of their own lives by adolescents is a manifestation of their subjectivity and autonomy.
Enhancement of Executive Control through Short-term Cognitive Training: Far-transfer Effects on General Fluid Intelligence
Authors: Wujcik Radosław , Nowak Michał , Nęcka Edward 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
We predicted that short-term training of executive control would improve both cognitive control itself (Hypothesis 1) and general fluid intelligence (Hypothesis 2). We randomly assigned 120 high school students to the experimental and control groups. The former underwent a 14-day training of four executive functions: interference resolution, response inhibition, task switching, and goal monitoring. The latter did not train anything. The training significantly improved cognitive control and IQ. The control group also improved their IQ scores but gained less than the experimental one. However, the amount of IQ scores enhancement did not correlate with the majority of indices of the training effectiveness, thus justifying the supposition that such enhancement resulted from the general effect of participation in the training rather than from the improvement of executive functions underlying Gf.
Correlation Between Microvessel Density and Morphological Features in Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Kakasheva-Mazhenkovska Lena , Basheska Neli , Crvenkova Simonida , Gordana Petrushevska , Milenkova Liljana , Janevska Vesna , Serafimoski Vladimir 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Introduction. Abnormal angiogenesis is described in tumor growth and it facilitates its metastatic spread. Tumors with high angiogenic activity belong to the category of aggressive tumors with poor prognosis for patients.
The aim of this study was to determine the blood vessels density (BVD), i.e. neovascularization at the tumor invasive front in skin squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in order to determine its possible role in the tumor progression, and to correlate it to the blood vessels density of healthy skin and with the prognostic parameters of the TNM classification: T status, depth of tumor invasion (DI) and tumor histological grade (G), which were also correlated between each other.
Material and Methods. The material consisted of surgical specimens obtained from 30 patients with skin SCC, who underwent surgery.
Tissue samples were routinely processed by standard paraffin technique stained by Hematoxilin-Eosin and immunohistochemically with antibodies against smooth muscle actin (SMA) and CD34. The BVD in the invasive front of the neoplasms was correlated to the healthy skin, tumor status (pT), depth of invasion and grade of histological differentiation (pG).
Results. The histological analysis has shown a high statistical difference in the density of blood vessels in SCC compared to the healthy skin and statistical difference in BVD in neoplasms with different depth of invasion and different grade of differentiation. The density of neovascularzation increased with the deeper invasion and the worse differentiation.
Conclusion. The increased vascularization at the invasive front of SCC with deeper invasion and worse differentiation has pointed out to its possible role in neoplasm progression.
Neonatal Hypoglycemia: Risk Factors and Outcomes
Authors: Stomnaroska Orhideja , Petkovska Elizabeta , Jancevska Snezana , Danilovski Dragan 
Published: April 2017

AbstractBackground and aims: Severe neonatal hypoglycemia (HG) leads to neurologic damage, mental retardation, epilepsy, personality disorders, impaired cardiac performance and muscle weakness. We aimed to assess the clinical characteristics of children with hypoglycemia in a random population of newborns.Patients, methods and results: We investigated 84 patients (M:F=35:48) born at the University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics in Skopje (hospitalized in the NICU) who were found to have hypoglycemia. In total 89.25% of the babies were premature. The mean birth weight was 1795.95 +/596.08 grams, the mean birth length was 41.92+/- 4.62 cm, while the mean gestational age was 33.05±3.19 weeks. 32 children (38.08%) were very low birth weight (<1500g), 38 (45.22%) were low birth weight (1500-2500g), while there were 8 children (9.52%) appropriate for age BW and no high BW for age patients (>4000 g).HG duration was 2.42+/-2.41 hours. In the group as a whole, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) was found in 3 children (3.57%), infections in 22 (26.18%), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in 9 patients (10.62%), intracranial haemorrhage in 2 patients (2.38%). There were no inborn errors of metabolism. There were two deaths (2.38%).Conclusion: Neonatal HG is a significant factor in the overall neonatal mortality. HG can also cause severe invalidity. We found that infections, LBW and low gestational age were most commonly associated with neonatal HG. However the Spearman test showed weak direct correlation, without statistical significance. Neonatal HG requires complex and team interaction of prenatal and postnatal approaches to reduce the incidence of seizures, their consequences and the overall mortality. Special consideration is to be taken in measures that avoid neonatal infections, HIE, LBW and low gestational age. Further studies on a larger population are needed to fully understand and prevent the phenomenon of HG in newborns.
Clinical Evaluation of Root End Resection Bevel in Periapical Surgery
Authors: Kacarska Marina 
Published: April 2017

AbstractRoot end resections play an important role in the success of periapical surgery. Beveling of the root end resections can vary significantly depending on the surgical technique, the root and canal morphology.The intention of this article was to clinically assess the root resections bevels and to estimate their relation to applied periapical surgeries.A prospective clinical study consisted of sixty periapical surgeries performed on teeth with chronic periapical lesions. Thirty periapical surgeries were performed in a conventional manner, while thirty were contemporary ultrasonic surgeries. Following the completion of strictly planned and performed intraoperative procedures, the resection bevels were assessed. To obtain the real bevel angles a compass was used. Root resections were significantly less beveled in all teeth operated with contemporary ultrasonic surgery, with mean values between 2.1° to 7.8°. The number of roots and their dilacerations didn’t influence the root resection bevel. For comparison, root resections were significantly beveled in all conventionally operated teeth, with mean values of 46°. Due to the technical limitations of the conventional periapical surgery, mandibular premolars were exclusively operated with ultrasonic periapical surgery, with mean values of resection bevel not exceeding 20.7°. Significantly lesser resection bevel associated with ultrasonic periapical surgery contributes to root preservation and favorable surgical outcome.
Innovationen in der dokumentarischen Interpretation narrativer Interviews
Authors: Nohl Arnd-Michael 
Published: April 2017

ZusammenfassungRund 20 Jahre, nachdem narrative Interviews erstmals mit der Dokumentarischen Methode interpretiert wurden, liegt zu dieser Vorgehensweise eine große Breite an Forschungserfahrung und methodologischer Reflexion vor. In diesem Aufsatz werden, neben einem Überblick über zentrale Anwendungsfelder der dokumentarischen Interpretation narrativer Interviews, wichtige Innovationen kontrovers diskutiert: die Frage, welche sozialen Entitäten außer dem kollektiven Orientierungsrahmen rekonstruiert werden können, die Bedeutung von Fallrekonstruktion und Sequenzanalyse, neue Formen der Typenbildung wie auch erste Forschungserfahrungen in der Längsschnitt- und Mehrebenenanalyse.
Self-reported dependence on mobile phones in young adults: A European cross-cultural empirical survey
Authors: Lopez-Fernandez Olatz , Kuss Daria J. , Romo Lucia , Morvan Yannick , Kern Laurence , Graziani Pierluigi , Rousseau Amélie , Rumpf Hans-Jürgen , Bischof Anja , Gässler Ann-Kathrin , Schimmenti Adriano , Passanisi Alessia , Männikkö Niko , Kääriänen Maria , Demetrovics Zsolt , Király Orsolya , Chóliz Mariano , Zacarés Juan José , Serra Emilia , Griffiths Mark D. , Pontes Halley M. , Lelonek-Kuleta Bernadeta , Chwaszcz Joanna , Zullino Daniele , Rochat Lucien , Achab Sophia , Billieux Joël 
Published: April 2017

Background and aims
Despite many positive benefits, mobile phone use can be associated with harmful and detrimental behaviors. The aim of this study was twofold: to examine (a) cross-cultural patterns of perceived dependence on mobile phones in ten European countries, first, grouped in four different regions (North: Finland and UK; South: Spain and Italy; East: Hungary and Poland; West: France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland), and second by country, and (b) how socio-demographics, geographic differences, mobile phone usage patterns, and associated activities predicted this perceived dependence.

Methods
A sample of 2,775 young adults (aged 18–29 years) were recruited in different European Universities who participated in an online survey. Measures included socio-demographic variables, patterns of mobile phone use, and the dependence subscale of a short version of the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ; Billieux, Van der Linden, & Rochat, 2008).

Results
The young adults from the Northern and Southern regions reported the heaviest use of mobile phones, whereas perceived dependence was less prevalent in the Eastern region. However, the proportion of highly dependent mobile phone users was more elevated in Belgium, UK, and France. Regression analysis identified several risk factors for increased scores on the PMPUQ dependence subscale, namely using mobile phones daily, being female, engaging in social networking, playing video games, shopping and viewing TV shows through the Internet, chatting and messaging, and using mobile phones for downloading-related activities.

Discussion and conclusions
Self-reported dependence on mobile phone use is influenced by frequency and specific application usage.
Dosing Three-Drug Combinations That Include Targeted Anti-Cancer Agents: Analysis of 37,763 Patients
Authors: Nikanjam Mina , Liu Sariah , Yang Jincheng , Kurzrock Razelle 
Published: April 2017

Abstract

Background
Combining targeted and cytotoxic agents has the potential to improve efficacy and attenuate resistance for metastatic cancer. Information regarding safe starting doses for clinical trials of novel three-drug combinations is lacking.

Materials and Methods
Published phase I–III adult oncology clinical trials of three-drug combinations involving a targeted agent were identified by PubMed search (January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013). A dose percentage was calculated to compare the dose used in combination to the single agent recommended dose: (U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved/recommended phase II dose/maximum tolerated dose). The additive dose percentage was the sum of the dose percentages for each drug in the combination.

Results
A total of 37,763 subjects and 243 drug combinations were included. Only 28% of studies could give each of the three agents at 100%. For combinations involving two targeted agents and a cytotoxic agent, the lowest starting additive dose percentage was 133%, which increased to 250% if two antibodies were included. For combinations of one targeted agent and two cytotoxic agents, the lowest additive safe dose percentage was 137%. When both cytotoxic agents were held at 100%, as occurred in 56% of studies (which generally used cytotoxic doublets with known combination safety dosing), the lowest safe dose percentage was 225% (providing that a histone deacetylase inhibitor was not the targeted agent).

Conclusion
These findings serve as a safe starting point for dosing novel three-drug combinations involving a targeted agent in clinical trials and practice.
Produção de pimentão amarelo sob lâminas de água e coberturas de solo em ambiente protegido
Authors: Rodrigues Domingos , Goto Rumy 
Published: April 2017

Compararam-se diferentes lâminas de água e diferentes coberturas de solo na cultura do pimentão, para estabelecer uma quantidade de água racional e cobertura de solo adequada para a produtividade e qualidade dos frutos de pimentão em ambiente protegido. O experimento foi realizado em São Manuel/SP, no período de maio a dezembro. O delineamento experimental adotado foi parcelas subdivididas com quatro blocos. As lâminas foram comparadas nas parcelas e as coberturas de solo nas subparcelas. Utilizaram-se quatro lâminas de água com 120, 100, 80 e 50% do volume de água evapotranspirada, para os respectivos tratamentos. O controle da irrigação foi feito baseado na evaporação do tanque classe A. As coberturas de solo foram: C1- solo sem cobertura (testemunha); C2-cobertura de solo com bagacilho de cana; C3- cobertura de solo com filme de polietileno da cor preta; C4- cobertura de solo com filme de polietileno da cor prata, C5- cobertura de solo com filme de polietileno da cor laranja e C6 - cobertura de solo com filme de polietileno da cor verde. As coberturas de solo com filmes plásticos de cor preta e cor verde proporcionaram maiores temperaturas do solo, controle de plantas invasoras, maior desenvolvimento das plantas e maior produtividade. Utilizando-se a cobertura de solo com filmes plásticos, as lâminas de água calculada com 80% e 100% de reposição de água proporcionaram maior número de frutos e produtividade.
US Public Opinion on Carrying Firearms in Public Places
Authors: Wolfson Julia A. , Teret Stephen P. , Azrael Deborah , Miller Matthew 
Published: April 2017

Objectives. To estimate US public opinion, overall and by gun ownership status, about the public places where legal gun owners should be allowed to carry firearms. Methods. We fielded an online survey among 3949 adults, including an oversample of gun owners and veterans, in April 2015. We used cross-tabulations with survey weights to generate nationally representative estimates. Results. Fewer than 1 in 3 US adults supported gun carrying in any of the specified venues. Support for carrying in public was consistently higher among gun owners than among non–gun owners. Overall, support for carrying in public was lowest for schools (19%; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 16.7, 21.1), bars (18%; 95% CI = 15.9, 20.6), and sports stadiums (17%; 95% CI = 15.0, 19.5). Conclusions. Most Americans, including most gun owners, support restricting public places legal gun owners can carry firearms. These views contrast sharply with the current trend in state legislatures of expanding where, how, and by whom guns can be carried in public. Recent state laws and proposed federal legislation that would force states to honor out-of-state concealed carry permits are out of step with American public opinion.
How California Prepared for Implementation of Physician-Assisted Death: A Primer
Authors: Petrillo Laura A. , Dzeng Elizabeth , Harrison Krista L. , Forbes Lindsay , Scribner Benjamin , Koenig Barbara A. 
Published: April 2017

Physician-assisted death is now legal in California, and similar laws are being considered in many other states. The California law includes safeguards, yet health care providers will face practical and ethical issues while implementing physician-assisted death that are not addressed by the law.To help providers and health care facilities in California prepare to provide optimal care to patients who inquire about physician-assisted death, we brought together experts from California, Oregon, and Washington. We convened a conference of 112 stakeholders in December 2015, and herein present their recommendations.Themes of recommendations regarding implementation include (1) institutions should develop and revise physician-assisted death policies; (2) legal physician-assisted death will have implications for California’s culturally and socioeconomically diverse population, and for patients from vulnerable groups; (3) conscientious objection and moral distress for health care providers must be considered; and (4) palliative care is essential to the response to the law. The expert conference participants’ insights are a valuable guide, both for providers and health care facilities in California planning or revising their response, and for other jurisdictions where physician-assisted death laws are being considered or implemented.
State Preemption: A Significant and Quiet Threat to Public Health in the United States
Authors: Pomeranz Jennifer L. , Pertschuk Mark 
Published: April 2017

State and local governments traditionally protect the health and safety of their populations more strenuously than does the federal government. Preemption, when a higher level of government restricts or withdraws the authority of a lower level of government to act on a particular issue, was historically used as a point of negotiation in the legislative process. More recently, however, 3 new preemption-related issues have emerged that have direct implications for public health. First, multiple industries are working on a 50-state strategy to enact state laws preempting local regulation. Second, legislators supporting preemptive state legislation often do not support adopting meaningful state health protections and enact preemptive legislation to weaken protections or halt progress. Third, states have begun adopting enhanced punishments for localities and individual local officials for acting outside the confines of preemption. These actions have direct implications for health and cover such topics as increased minimum wages, paid family and sick leave, firearm safety, and nutrition policies. Stakeholders across public health fields and disciplines should join together in advocacy, action, research, and education to support and maintain local public health infrastructures and protections.
Innovations in Population Health Surveillance: Using Electronic Health Records for Chronic Disease Surveillance
Authors: Perlman Sharon E. , McVeigh Katharine H. , Thorpe Lorna E. , Jacobson Laura , Greene Carolyn M. , Gwynn R. Charon 
Published: April 2017

With 87% of providers using electronic health records (EHRs) in the United States, EHRs have the potential to contribute to population health surveillance efforts. However, little is known about using EHR data outside syndromic surveillance and quality improvement. We created an EHR-based population health surveillance system called the New York City (NYC) Macroscope and assessed the validity of diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, smoking, obesity, depression, and influenza vaccination indicators. The NYC Macroscope uses aggregate data from a network of outpatient practices. We compared 2013 NYC Macroscope prevalence estimates with those from a population-based, in-person examination survey, the 2013–2014 NYC Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. NYC Macroscope diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and obesity prevalence indicators performed well, but depression and influenza vaccination estimates were substantially lower than were survey estimates. Ongoing validation will be important to monitor changes in validity over time as EHR networks mature and to assess new indicators. We discuss NYC’s experience and how this project fits into the national context. Sharing lessons learned can help achieve the full potential of EHRs for population health surveillance.