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ESTIMATION OF EFFECTIVE DOSE FROM PEDIATRIC RADIOGRAPHY OF THE CHEST IN MEDELLIN-COLOMBIA
Authors: Jaramillo-Garzon William , Morales-Aramburo Javier De Jesús , Puerta-Ortiz Jorge Anselmo 
Published: March 2017

La Comisión Internacional de Protección Radiológica (ICRP) afirmó que actualmente el uso de la dosis efectiva no es recomendado para evaluar el riesgo de efectos estocásticos en situaciones retrospectivas para exposiciones de pacientes, sin embargo esta cantidad puede ser de valor para comparar el uso de tecnologías similares y procedimientos en diferentes hospitales y países, así como el uso de diferentes tecnologías para un mismo tipo de examen.El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar la dosis efectiva en pacientes pediátricos sometidos a exámenes de rayos X de tórax en el hospital pediátrico más grande de Medellín, Colombia. Para este propósito fue medido el Kerma en aire en la superficie de la entrada (ESAK) para 331 pacientes en las proyecciones anteroposterior (AP) y lateral izquierda (L LAT). Los intervalos de edad estudiados fueron: 0-1 años, 1-5 años y 5-10 años. La dosis efectiva se calculó utilizando el programa computacional PCXMC 2.0. Los resultados fueron validados con otros trabajos reportados en la literatura.
MODELO CONTRAFACTUAL APLICADO AL SECTOR CÁRNICO COLOMBIANO
Authors: Salazar-Uribe Juan Carlos , Guarín-Escudero Julieth Verónica , Trochez- González Johanna , Valencia- Cárdenas Marisol 
Published: March 2017

Existen diferentes métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos para la evaluación de efectos de una política económica, entre ellos el modelo contrafactual, el cual permite realizar comparaciones antes y despues de haber ejecutado una medida económica. Para el caso colombiano la apertura comercial ha representado cambios estructurales en diferentes sectores económicos, en especial el sector cárnico bovino. En este trabajo se pretende realizar una comparación entre la serie de precios del ganado, comercializados en dos frigoríficos de diferentes regiones, con el fin de evaluar el efecto de los tratados de libre comercio sobre las series temporales. Se partede la hipótesis "¿Qué hubiera sucedido con la serie de precios del ganado bovino si no hubiese ninguna intervención económica?", para lo cual se realiza una comparación a través del tiempo, delimitado por el consumo de contingentes arancelarios en el último año, si se encuentran diferencias signicativas, se dirá que los acuerdos de libre comercio han tenido efectos sobre la variable de interés.
DESARROLLO DEL PENSAMIENTO CRÍTICO EN EL ÁREA DE CIENCIAS NATURALES EN UNA ESCUELA DE SECUNDARIA
Authors: Causado-Escobar Robert Eduardo , Santos-Carrasco Blanca , Calderón-Salas Idali 
Published: March 2017

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo describir cómo se desarrolla el pensamiento crítico en el área de ciencias naturales en una secundaria pública colombiana. Para ello se siguió un diseño cualitativo a través de la aplicación de una entrevista semiestructurada y la observación como técnicas de recolección de datos; y guías de observación y matrices de análisis como instrumentos. La muestra estuvo formada por 12 estudiantes de grado noveno a undécimo y 2 docentes de ciencias naturales, todos de una institución educativa oficial. Los resultados demostraron que tanto estudiantes, como docentes se encuentran entre los niveles retado y principiante, dado que se enfrentan con problemas en su pensamiento, siendo muchas veces incapaces de expresarlos al exterior. Se pudo demostrar que en la institución existe un compromiso con el desarrollo de los procesos de pensamiento crítico pero no se cuenta con programas educativos que respondan por el desarrollo de los mismos. Además no hay una práctica educativa generalizada y concreta entre los maestros en torno al pensamiento crítico; De esta forma se observa que los docentes no tienen claro qué es pensar críticamente o cómo pueden intervenir pedagógicamente para fomentar dicha habilidad.
FLORULA DE UN FRAGMENTO URBANO DE BOSQUE SECO TROPICAL
Authors: Barranco-Pérez Willington , Castellanos-Berliza Jeiner Jesús , García-Quiñones Hector , Yepes-Rapelo Diego 
Published: March 2017

El objetivo de este estudio fue registrar la composición de especies vegetales en un fragmento urbano de bosque seco tropical de regeneración secundaria (bs-T), para generar información que pueda ser utilizada en la planeación y gestión de espacios verdes en la ciudad de Santa Marta. Se establecieron transectos de 2 x 50 m equivalentes a 0,1ha y se censaron todas las especies > 1,0 cm de DAP (Diámetro a la Altura del Pecho: 1,3m). Se registraron en total 100 especies de plantas Angiospermas, de las cuales el 47% presentó hábito herbáceo. El número de especies registradas en este estudio representó el 39,6% de las especies reportadas para los cerros de Santa Marta y el 3,8% para los bosques secos de Colombia. Se sugiere aislar este tipo de formaciones secundarias de toda intervención y contemplar la reintroducción de individuos como estrategias para su conservación.
Architecture, Technology and the Uncanny: Infiltrating Space in “The Veldt” and in “The Digital House Project”
Authors: Bussing López Ilse Marie 
Published: March 2017

The original term for the uncanny—das Unheimliche —is inevitably linked to the home. Uncanny is that which is both homey and unhomey, and this ambiguity is precisely what causes it to be disorienting and frightening. This article addresses the inherent link of the uncanny to the home by comparing a literary text, “The Veldt” (1950) by Ray Bradbury, to architectural texts, mainly “The Digital House Project” (1998) by Hariri and Hariri. Bradbury’s prophetic text, first published in 1950, presents an unnerving picture of domesticity, technology and modernity, a picture that is eerily recreated in these technological homes. In order to illustrate the mediation of the uncanny through architectural space, this study will address two issues which contribute to this sense of unease within the architectural and literary home: first, the dehumanization of humans and the consequent humanization of the house, and second, the worrisome recurrence and proliferation of data within these homes. I argue that architectural space has always mediated the uncanny, and that today, this mediation is strengthened by the overpowering presence of technology in the home. El término original para el concepto de lo siniestro —das Unheimliche — está inevitablemente enlazado a la noción de hogar. Lo siniestro remite a la vez a lo hogareño y reconfortante como a lo antihogareño o lo desconcertante, y es precisamente esta ambigüedad la que genera desorientación y terror. Este artículo se enfoca en la conexión intrínseca entre lo siniestro y el hogar, al comparar un texto literario, “The Veldt” (1950) de Ray Bradbury, con textos arquitec tónicos, principalmente “The Digital House Project” (1998) por Hariri y Hariri. El texto profético de Bradbury, publicado en 1950, presenta una imagen desconcertante de la domesticidad, de la tecnología y de la modernidad, una imagen que es recreada en estas casas tecnológicas. Con el fin de ilustrar la mediación de lo siniestro a través del espacio arquitectónico, este análisis se enfocará en dos aspectos que contribuyen a esta sensación de turbación dentro del hogar en el plano arquitectónico y literario: primero, la deshumanización de los individuos y la consecuente humanización de la casa, y segundo, la recurrencia preocupante y la proliferación de información dentro de estas casas. Insisto en que el espacio arquitectónico siempre ha mediado lo siniestro y que, actualmente, esta mediación se fortalece por la presencia abrumadora de la tecnología en el hogar.
<em>Healing in the Gospel of Matthew: Reflections on Method and Ministry</em> by Walter T. Wilson, Fortress Press, December 2014
Authors: Labosier Brian C. 
Published: March 2017

Walter Wilson, a professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology, wrote this book to help us gain new insights on the topic of healing by using a number of different forms of gospel criticism to help us look at the healing miracles in Matthew chaptres 8-9. Wilson challenges us to think more broadly and in new categories in our reading of these healing narratives in Matthew.
Developments in the production of economics PhDs at four research-intensive universities in South Africa
Authors: De Jager Phillip , Frick Liezel , Van der Spuy Pieter 
Published: March 2017

There is a national drive to increase PhD production, yet we know little about how this imperative takes shape within different disciplines. We therefore set out to explore recent developments and the current status of the PhD in economics at four South African research-intensive universities. A data set of all economics PhDs produced in these commerce faculties during the period 2008–2014 was analysed to determine whether the departments of economics responded to the call for increased doctoral production, and the role the PhD by publication might have played in the process. How an increase in quantity might influence doctoral education in the respective academic departments was also considered by supplementing the quantitative data with perspectives from heads of department at the four institutions. The notable increase in doctoral production over the time period studied shows that national and international trends have influenced doctoral education in economics departments within South African research-intensive universities. Increased usage of the PhD by publication has implications for policy and pedagogical practice within these departments, especially as there seems to be limited available supervisory capacity. Other changes in departmental practices, such as the entrenchment of a research culture and the promotion of collaborative research amongst students and staff, also contributed to maintain quality in doctoral education.

Significance:

A substantial increase in the quantity of economics PhDs produced was accompanied by an unexpected increase in quality.
The increase in quality related to management changes, including a move to the PhD by publication, increased attention to ensuring the quality of students allowed entry to PhD programmes, facilitation of full-time doctoral studies through funding arrangements, and the appointment of international faculty with a research orientation.

Data set: http://dx.doi.org/10.17632/4pmck8nhvn.1
Analysis of outcome of diabetic foot ulcer following topical phenytoin and betadine use: a comparative study
Authors: Azeez Arshad , Venkatesh N. S. , Shivakumar T. 
Published: March 2017

Background: Diabetic ulcer is the major cause of morbidity and excess hospital care cost for the patients with diabetes and most frequent reason for hospitalization in patients. Diabetic foot ulcers precede almost 85% of amputations in India. Though there are many modes for care of the wound, treating diabetic wounds are still an enormous problem. Aim of the study was to analyse the outcome of topical phenytoin dressing as compared to conventional wound dressing in diabetic ulcers and thus to know if phenytoin is a better and cheaper alternative option in the management of diabetic ulcersMethods: A sample of 90 patients were selected using purposive sampling technique. Of which 45 underwent topical phenytoin dressings, remaining 45 underwent conventional wound care. Daily dressing was done for 14 days and then was subjected to split skin grafting. The variables were compared based on rate of granulation tissue formation, graft uptake & duration of hospital stay. The categorical variable was compared by chi square test and continuous variable by student t-test. A p value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: In Phenytoin group, mean rate of granulation tissue formation was 92.51%. Mean graft up-take was 92.98% and mean hospital stay was 35.68 days. In Conventional group, mean rate of granulation formation was 83.31%. The Mean graft up-take was only 78.09%, mean hospital stay was 47.31 days.Conclusions: Topical phenytoin helps in faster healing of the diabetic ulcer and better graft up-take and reduces hospital stay.
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in young adults: a study from North India
Authors: Chandey Manish , Kaur Sukhjeet , Kaur Harjot 
Published: March 2017

Background: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors for CVD and is on rise globally as well as in india.Methods: This was a population based study conducted on 356 individuals of the age of 16-45 years, attending Medicine OPD for routine check-up at Sri guru ram das institute of medical sciences and research. Participants were subjected for anthropometric measurements, complete physical examination and evaluation of biochemical parameters in context of metabolic syndrome.Results: On applying, NCEP-ATPIII criteria, the prevalence of MS was found to be 22.47%. The prevalence of MS was comparable in both genders, though MS was significantly higher in females of 36-45 years age group (25.64%). About 82% of the participants were either overweight or obese.Conclusions: Since obesity was the most common entity prevalent and a major risk factor for MS and CVD, early detection and lifestyle modifications to prevent obesity and dyslipidemia should be promoted at all levels in community.
Effect of L-carnitine supplementation on inflammatory marker of coronary artery disease
Authors: Singhai Abhishek , Yadav Vishal , Jha Rajesh Kumar 
Published: March 2017

Background: L-carnitine (LC) might have the potential to control inflammation by reduction of major inflammatory cytokines, including CRP. Therefore, this study was planned to investigate the effect of LC supplementation on CRP levels in CAD patients.Methods: 50 subjects comprised placebo group who received standard line of treatment for coronary artery disease while other 50 subjects comprised LC group who received 1000 mg of LC daily apart from standard treatment for 12 weeks. CRP levels were measured at baseline and again after 12 weeks of treatment in all subjects.Results: The participants in the LC group had significantly lower levels of CRP after 12 weeks of supplementation with LC, than at baseline (p<0.01).Conclusions: We suggest that LC supplementation, due to its antioxidant effects, have potential utility to reduce inflammation in CAD.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among high school girls in Ardabil, Iran
Authors: Fattahzadeh-Ardalani Ghasem , Masoumi Rahim , Amani Firouz , Zakeri Anahita 
Published: March 2017

Background: Overweight and obesity and its problems are the most important health and nutrition issues of adolescents in developed countries. This study aimed to determine prevalence of overweight and obesity among high school girls in Ardabil.Methods: As a cross sectional study height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference were measured. BMI and WHR were used to assess the overweight and obesity. Data analysed by statistical methods in SPSS.19.Results: The mean age of students was 16.6±1.1 years. 0.25 of students were in age 16. According to BMI, 8.8% of all students have overweight. According to the WHR, 72 (35.1%) had WHR >0.8 which were in unhealthy high risk group.Conclusions: Results showed that the rate of overweight and obesity in high school girls in Ardabil was lower than many studies in country. So, programming for rising their knowledge about obesity related factors and increasing their physical activity and modify feeding behaviour is essential.
Mechanism of coping in patients of alcohol dependence and its correlation with anxiety, depressive symptoms
Authors: Bharati Anup S. , Matcheswalla Y. A. , Umate Maithili S. , Jaiswal Suyog 
Published: March 2017

Background: Alcohol use disorder is a common and challenging problem in India. In various studies the prevalence of co-morbid psychopathologies ranges from 15-70% including depression & anxiety disorders. Coping mechanisms of individual play vital role in case of developing alcohol dependence and various psychopathologies. A complex interaction of psychopathologies, coping skills, and alcohol use can influence the outcome of alcohol dependence. This study was undertaken with the aim of studying coping mechanism along with anxiety, depressive symptoms and their correlation in patients of alcohol dependence.Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted in a tertiary government hospital. Institutional ethics committee approval obtained. 152 patients with the diagnosis of alcohol dependence (DSM IV TR) were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria, out of which 60 patients were enrolled after taking written informed consent. Following scales were used for the study, mechanisms of coping scale (MOCS), Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAM-A), Montgomery-Asberg depression rating scale (MADRS).Results: 32 patients had HAM-A score >17 suggestive of anxiety, similarly 40 patients had MADRS score >7 indicating depression. Problem focussed coping mechanism such as problem solving is associated with better outcome in terms of lesser anxiety and later age of first drink as well as developing dependence. Passivity, which is an emotion focussed coping mechanism, is associated with earlier first drink and higher depression score in patient suggesting poor outcome.Conclusions: Coping skills training should be incorporated in abstinence focused programs. Co-morbid psychopathologies like anxiety and depression are common in alcohol dependence individuals and thus, screening for these symptoms is essential for early interventions and better outcomes.
A study on effect of strain-counterstrain in plantar fasciitis
Authors: Pawar Pournima A. , Tople Ruchi U. , Yeole Ujwal L. , Gharote Gaurai M. , Panse Rasika B. , Kulkarni Shweta A. 
Published: March 2017

Background: Bipedal locomotion is a unique feature of human beings and has the advantage of upright mobility. Hence, foot becomes the most important weight loading structure and gets the maximum pressure per unit area. Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole of the foot. Thus a study was conducted to determine the effect of strain-counterstrain in plantar fasciitis.Methods: 30 individuals aged between 18-35 years both male and female with plantar fasciitis were recruited for the study. The patients were treated for a period of 7 days using the technique of strain-counterstrain. Pre-intervention and post-intervention scores of Plantar Fasciitis Pain and Disability scale were assessed and were analysed using unpaired t-test and repeated ANOVA.Results: There was equal distribution of occurrence of plantar fasciitis among both the genders out of the population of study. A significant difference was noted between the pre and post interventional measure of a type of manual therapy called strain-counterstrain (p<0.0001). The difference between pre intervention and after third day intervention did not show much of a difference. However after fifth day a considerable difference was noted (p <0.0001). It was noted that limited dorsiflexion improved after one week of interventional measure of strain-counterstrain (p <0.0001).Conclusions: The technique of strain-counterstrain which is a type of manual therapy is effective in patients affected by plantar fasciitis. It also showed an improvement in the limited ankle dorsiflexion range.
Psychiatric morbidity, quality of life and marital satisfaction among spouse of men with opioid dependence syndrome: a study from North India
Authors: Soni Ruchi , Upadhyay Ritesh , Meena Parth Singh , Jain Mahendra 
Published: March 2017

Background: Opioid dependence syndrome has deleterious consequences not only on addict but also on the members of family especially his spouse who is most vulnerable to develop significant psychiatric disorder given the intimate nature of their relationship. Addressing these issues will be beneficial as spouses are important source of moral support and assistance to the substance user’s quest toward abstinence.Methods: For psychiatric morbidity, 100 spouses of men with opioid dependence syndrome were evaluated. Severity of opioid dependence in the husbands was assessed using severity of opioid dependence questioner (SODQ). Quality of life and marital satisfaction was assessed using short form health survey 36 (SF 36) and marital satisfaction scale (MSS) respectively.Results: Data analysis reveals that 33% of spouses had a psychiatric disorder. Primarily mood and anxiety disorder was present in 22% and 9% of subjects respectively. Highly significant difference existed between cases and controls in terms of marital satisfaction (p = 0.0001) and quality of life (p≤0.05) indicating low marital satisfaction and poor quality of life in spouses of opioid dependent individuals.Conclusions: Psychological distress and psychiatric morbidity in spouses of opioid dependent men is high, with poor quality of marital life and marital satisfaction being low. Hence, interventions that aim at allaying their distress and improving their mental health can improve the condition of the substance user and contribute to a better outcome of substance abuse treatment.
Creativity, Community, & Growth: A Social Geography of Urban Craft Beer
Authors: Reid Neil , Gatrell Jay D. 
Published: March 2017

To better understand the non-economic drivers of growth in emerging industries, this paper examines the craft beer industry. Specifically, the paper will review two examples—the Black Cloister Brewing Company in Toledo, OH and 3rd Turn Brewery, Louisville, KY—to understand how the values of entrepreneurs and local firms that are situated at the nexus of work, place, and creativity promote growth. Further, the paper will consider the socio-cultural meaning of creativity relative to the craft beer industry and the many ways in which the concept of innovation traditionally used by economic geographers to understand growth can be better understood within the context of creativity in some industries. In doing so, the paper represents a conceptual shift away from innovation towards creativity, as well as community.
Medicinal Plant Remedies for Dermatological Problems
Authors: Thakur Sweta , Sidhu M. C. 
Published: March 2017

<p>Present study has been undertaken to document the medicinal plants used to take care of various dermatological problems such as cuts, burns, itching, abscesses, allergies <em>etc</em>. in district Mandi of Himachal Pradesh (India). A total of 1000 respondents were contacted to gather this information using a semi structured questionnaire. This study has highlighted the use of 168 species belonging to 148 genera and 67 families for the purpose under consideration. Most of the plants were herbs followed by shrubs, trees, climber and liana. Leaves were the most frequently used plant part. Medicinal preparations include paste, juice, powder <em>etc</em>. It indicates that the respondents have sound knowledge about the medicinal plants and their utility.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Ethnobotany, Skin problems, Medicinal potential, Plant species, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. </p>