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Ex vivo Functional Evaluation of Isolated Strips in BAMG Tissue-Engineered Bladders
Authors: Chen Baisong S. , Zhang Shengli L. , Geng Hongquan , Pan Jun , Chen Fang 
Published: January 2018

Although gastrointestinal segments have been widely used for bladder augmentation, they are still not considered ideal sources due to the possibility of complications. In this study, with the aim of reducing complications, we performed bladder augmentation in pigs using bladder acellular matrix grafts (BAMG) as a scaffold. Three months after surgery, the BAMG tissue-engineered bladders revealed bladder reconstruction that morphologically resembled that of the normal bladder. Functional experiments were performed to evaluate the contractile characteristics of isolated strips from both normal and BAMG tissue-engineered bladders 3 months after augmentation. No significant differences between these two groups were found in spontaneous contraction and contraction after electric stimulation; in the relaxing effect of epinephrine on potassium chloride-induced twitch height; in the contracting effects of acetylcholin; or in the antagonistic effect of atropine on acetylcholine-induced contraction. These results demonstrate that not only can BAMG tissue-engineered bladders be histologically reconstructed, they also possess electrophysiological and pharmacological characteristics similar to normal bladders. This further confirms BAMG as an ideal scaffold for bladder augmentation.
Long-term clinical and radiographic results of the cementless Spotorno stem in Japanese patients: A more than 15-year follow-up
Authors: Zang Junting , Uchiyama Katsufumi , Moriya Mitsutoshi , Li Zhengwei , Fukushima Kensuke , Yamamoto Takeaki , Takahira Naonobu , Takaso Masashi , Liu Jianguo , Feng Wei 
Published: January 2018

Purpose: Although previous studies have reported encouraging results of cementless Spotorno (CLS) stem, studies with more than 15 years of follow-up are rare. The objective of this study is to investigate the long-term results of CLS stem and the factors potentially influencing the outcomes. Methods: The clinical and radiographic data of 79 hips (64 patients) were reviewed. Clinical outcome was determined using the Japanese Orthopedic Association’s hip scoring system (JOA hip score). Survival rate was assessed by Kaplan–Meier survival analysis. The main end point for survival analysis was revision of stem. The correlations between patient demographics, radiographic factors, and stem survival rates were analyzed. Results: At a mean follow-up period of 20.1 years, the mean JOA hip score at final follow-up was 84.7 points. Stem survival rate for all revisions was 97.5% at 20 years, and stem survival for aseptic loosening was 98.9%. Varus alignment had a significant negative influence on the survival of the femoral stem. Conclusion: This study demonstrates acceptable long-term clinical and radiographic results of the CLS stem in Japanese patients. Caution should be exercised to avoid varus stem alignment.
Predicting response to oxygen therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea patients using a 10-minute daytime test
Authors: Wang David , Wong Keith K. , Rowsell Luke , Don Garrick W. , Yee Brendon J. , Grunstein Ronald R. 
Published: January 2018

There is no satisfactory treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy (LFO2) has been shown to reduce hypoxaemia and is well tolerated by patients with OSA. However, oxygen therapy may be beneficial only to certain subsets of patients with OSA. In this study, we evaluated a 10-min awake ventilatory chemoreflex test in predicting individual OSA response to 2 months of LFO2therapy.At baseline, patients with OSA underwent ventilatory chemoreflex testing in the afternoon, prior to the overnight polysomnography. Subjects were reassessed with polysomnography after 2 months of nocturnal oxygen treatment.20 patients with OSA completed the study. After 2 months of O2treatment, changes in the apnoea–hypopnoea index (AHI) were significantly correlated with baseline CO2ventilatory response threshold (VRT) and chemosensitivity (p<0.05). In predicting a fall in AHI, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was 0.79 for VRT and 0.89 for chemosensitivity. When these two variables were combined in a logistic regression model, the prediction effect became stronger with an AUC of 0.97, sensitivity of 0.92 and specificity of 0.83.Our awake ventilatory chemoreflex test could be considered a simple potential clinical tool to predict individual OSA response to oxygen therapy. It could provide a novel personalised medicine approach to OSA treatment.
Mosquito repellent activity of cotton functionalized with inclusion complexes of β-cyclodextrin citrate and essential oils
Authors: Khanna Shelly , Chakraborty J. N. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractWith the progress of time, demand for healthy and hygienic clothing has gone up tremendously. Fabrics and apparels finished with mosquito repellent finishes belong to one of such highly looked out clothing’s. The present study aims at synthesis, characterization and optimization of β-Cyclodextrin citrate (β-CD CA) followed by its complexion with essential oils of cedarwood, clove, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender and jasmine for the assessment of repellent efficacy against Anopheles Stephensi by means of arm in cage assays on cotton. Protection time, repellency (%), biting (%) and mortality (%) of inclusion complexes encapsulated with oils were evaluated. Two way ANOVA and post hoc analysis had affirmed the significant effect of essential oil type on bio-assay. Lavender and cedarwood had provided the longest protection times (210 and 160 min respectively); jasmine and peppermint were least effective showing protection times of 20 and 60 min whereas oils of eucalyptus and clove behaved as feeding deterrents. Peppermint and lavender were effective as potential repellents and cedarwood had shown supreme mortality against arthropods. Jasmine was the weakest repellent due to its flower-nectar stimulating upshot for Anopheles stephensi.
The role of faith in mental healthcare: Philosophy, psychology and practice
Authors: Foreman David M. 
Published: January 2018

SummaryIt is time to improve clinical approaches to faith in mental healthcare, particularly in psychotherapy. Understood as a psychological trait, faith has potentially great personal salience and introduces socially desirable biases into human reasoning. Therapies may have faith-informed components, either explicitly, or (as with some forms of mindfulness) implicitly, which may modify the patient's faith as well as producing symptomatic change. In this narrative review, the ethics of faith's inclusion in therapy is briefly appraised. The psychology of faith is discussed, and a model of the influence of the practitioner's faith on therapeutic choice is presented. Finally, faith-informed approaches to practice, including their impact on therapeutic effectiveness, are considered and recommendations made for their optimal implementation.LEARNING OBJECTIVES•Understand the main types, characteristics and likely effectiveness of faith-informed therapies versus their secular equivalents•Develop a framework for effective assessment of the contribution of faith to a patient's quality of life, and use this to balance the advantages and risks of employing a faith-informed therapy•Be aware of the unavoidability of bias in the assessment of faith, and learn how to minimise this bias, if necessary by making a group decision
Does the evidence support parent-infant psychotherapy?
Authors: Lumsden Virginia 
Published: January 2018

SummaryParent–infant psychotherapy (PIP) is a psychoanalytic intervention that aims to improve parental and infant mental health. There is uncertainty about the clinical effectiveness of this intervention, particularly in comparison with other interventions. Based on a limited number of trials, this month's Cochrane Corner review aimed to summarise the best evidence available. Although the review found some tentative support for PIP in relation to attachment outcomes, overall the evidence was of low quality and PIP was not found to be more effective than treatment as usual or other interventions. This commentary contextualises and summarises the findings, and considers their implications for researchers and clinicians.
Η κοινωνική νοημοσύνη σύμφωνα με τα μοντέλα των Daniel Goleman & Karl Albrecht
Authors: Γαλατερού Ιωάννα , Αντωνίου Αλέξανδρος - Σταμάτιο� 
Published: January 2018

Με την ανάπτυξη του κλάδου των νευροεπιστημών και της ψυχολογίας μετά τη δεκαετία του 1990 διατυπώθηκαν σύνθετες θεωρίες για την κοινωνική νοημοσύνη, οι οποίες αναγνωρίζουν ότι «ο εγκέφαλός μας είναι κοινωνικός», υποστηρίζοντας τη σημασία της κοινωνικής νοημοσύνης για την επιτυχία των ανθρωπίνων σχέσεων και προτείνοντας ταυτόχρονα και τεχνικές βελτίωσής της. Στόχος της παρούσας εργασίας είναι η παρουσίαση δύο συγκεκριμένων μοντέλων για την κοινωνική νοημοσύνη: του Daniel Goleman και του Karl Albrecht. Το 2006, ο Daniel Goleman ανέπτυξε το δικό του μοντέλο κοινωνικής νοημοσύνης, το οποίο αποτελείται από δυο βασικά συστατικά, την "κοινωνική επίγνωση" (social awareness) και "κοινωνική ευχέρεια" (social facility), καθένα από τα οποία εμπεριέχει και επιμέρους στοιχεία. Κατά την ίδια περίοδο, ο Karl Albrecht πρότεινε το μοντέλο «S.P.A.C.E.», αποδίδοντας επιμέρους ιδιότητες στην κοινωνική νοημοσύνη, την οποία όρισε ως την ικανότητα του ατόμου για καλές συναναστροφές και αποδοτικές συνεργασίες με τους άλλους. Μέσω της κριτικής προσέγγισης του έργου των παραπάνω ερευνητών και της συναφούς διεθνούς βιβλιογραφίας σχετικά με τις προαναφερθείσες θεωρίες, επιχειρείται η παρουσίαση των βασικών τους σημείων και η εξαγωγή συμπερασμάτων που αφορούν εφαρμογές της κοινωνικής νοημοσύνης στην καθημερινότητα και κατ' επέκταση στην εκπαιδευτική πράξη.
Η εξ αποστάσεως εκπαίδευση στο πλαίσιο της μη τυπικής εκπαίδευσης και μάθησης: Διερεύνηση των απόψεων και στάσεων εκπαιδευομένων που συμμετείχαν σε προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης/κατάρτισης εξ αποστάσεως/μικτής εκπαίδευσης του Ινστιτούτου Εργασίας της ΓΣΕΕ
Authors: Οικονόμου Χριστίνα Βασιλείου 
Published: January 2018

Κύριο αντικείμενο της έρευνας αποτέλεσε η διερεύνηση των απόψεων και των στάσεων των εκπαιδευομένων που συμμετείχαν σε προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης/κατάρτισης εξ αποστάσεως/μικτής εκπαίδευσης του Ινστιτούτου Εργασίας της ΓΣΕΕ και υλοποιήθηκαν από το περιφερειακό παράρτημα του ΙΝΕ ΓΣΕΕ Νοτίου Αιγαίου-Κυκλάδων.Στόχοι της έρευνας αποτέλεσαν η συμμετοχή και η εμπειρία των εκπαιδευομένων σε προηγούμενα προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης/κατάρτισης τόσο παραδοσιακής/διά ζώσης εκπαίδευσης όσο και εξ αποστάσεως/μικτής εκπαίδευσης καθώς και η προτίμηση των εκπαιδευομένων για τα προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης/κατάρτισης παραδοσιακής/διά ζώσης ή εξ αποστάσεως/μικτής εκπαίδευσης. Επίσης η διερεύνηση των απόψεων και στάσεων των εκπαιδευομένων ως προς το σύνολο της μαθησιακής τους εμπειρίας, ως προς την ποιότητα του εκπαιδευτικού υλικού που χρησιμοποιήθηκε, ως προς τον ρόλο του/της εκπαιδευτή/τριας και τέλος ως προς το Σύστημα Διαχείρισης Μάθησης (ΣΔΜ) και της συμβολής του ή μη κατά τη διάρκεια της μαθησιακής διαδικασίας στα προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης/κατάρτισης εξ αποστάσεως/ μικτής εκπαίδευσης.The main object of the research was to investigate learner’s views and attitudes who participated in training distance/blended learning of the Labour Institute of GSEE and were implemented by the regional branch of the INE GSEE South Aegean-Cyclades.Objectives of the study consisted of learner’s participation and experience in previous training programs both traditional and distance/blended learning, as well as learner’s preference for traditional training programs or distance/blended training programs. Also the investigation of learner’s views and attitudes to the whole of their learning experience, to the quality of educational material which be used, to the trainer’s role and finally to the Learning Management System (LMS) and contribution or not during the learning process in distance/blended learning training programs.
Women's experiences of tests and procedures carried out at a preterm birth surveillance clinic
Authors: Carlisle Naomi , Carter Jenny , Radford Samara , Shennan Andrew 
Published: January 2018

Background Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, with practices varying between specialist services. Aim To explore the experiences and views of pregnant women at high-risk of preterm birth who were undergoing tests requiring a speculum examination and procedures at a preterm birth surveillance clinic. Methods Women attending for preterm surveillance at a specialist clinic were asked to complete a questionnaire. Findings A total of 102 participants completed the questionnaire. Overall, 97% (n=99) of women found the speculum examination acceptable and 88% (n=90) stated they would be happy to have the examination again if required. This was comparable to 95% (n=97) of women who stated they found the transvaginal ultrasound examination acceptable. Conclusions Our findings suggest that women at risk of preterm birth find speculum examinations and transvaginal ultrasound scans for cervical length measurement acceptable.
The Process and Implication of Inter-Professional Education: A Systematic Review
Authors: Prabawati Dewi 
Published: January 2018

Background: The practice of inter-professional education (IPE) is expanding rapidly especially in the developing countries. The goal of IPE is to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes that result in effective Inter-professional (IP) team behaviors and competency. Therefore, it is essential to understand more about the activity, other professional’s involvement and its implications for nursing students and institutions.Purpose: This paper aimed to review the process and other professional’s involvement in IPE’s nursing education, and describe the implication after implementing IPE for nursing students and institution.Methods: A comprehensive multi-step search of the literature in IPE using ProQuest, EBSCO and Cengage databases was performed. Samples of 19 studies met the inclusion criteria and were used in this study.Results: None of the studies reported findings from developing country, while there were only two studies conducted in Asia. IPE programs utilize a variety of combinations of interactive learning methods, such as group problem solving, focus group interview, social networking (website), and simulated patient or simulated based training (SBT) which is becoming the most common methods employed. IPE gives benefits for the students, such as improving communication skills, recognizing the role and responsibilities, understanding the value and ethics and also increasing teamwork and team-based care.Conclusion: Despite the limitations, this systematic review found a number of activities and other professionals that can be involved with nursing in the IPE implementation. It also found out that IPE applied in a variety of clinical settings is well received by the students and enable them to learn the knowledge and skills for collaborative learning.
Levels of Metals in Soils of Ait Ammar Iron Mine, Morocco: Human Health Risks
Authors: Nouri Mohamed , Rasafi Taoufik El , Haddioui Abdelmajid 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThe concentrations of metals were determined in soil samples collected in Ait Ammar (Oued Zem, Morocco). The mean Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb and Zn contents in the mining topsoil samples were: 2.12, 135, 34.9, 214, 9.13 and 90.8 mg kg−1, respectively. Human health risks developed from metal ingestion, dermal absorption and inhalation of soils were also evaluated. For non-carcinogenic risks, united hazard index (HI) values for children surpassed the safe level (HI=1) for Cr (13.1). Values for HI in adults (1.74) also surpassed the safe level for Cr. The HI values for Pb and Cd for children were 0.69 and 0.68, respectively. Cancer risk due to Cr surpassed the tolerable range (1E-06 to1E-04) for children (1.05E-03) and for adults (1.42E-04). Cancer risks due to Pb and Cd were within acceptable ranges for both children and adults. Furthermore, oral ingestion of soil particles contributed more highly to both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk from Cr than either dermal absorption or inhalation in both children and adults.
Hydroxyapatite deposition on the laser modified Ti13Nb13Zr alloy
Authors: Jażdżewska M. , Majkowska-Marzec B. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
The Ti13Nb13Zr alloy was subjected to laser modification with the Nd:YAG laser provided that such treatment would increase the surface roughness followed improved adhesion of hydroxyapatite (HAp) coatings The hydroxyapatite was deposited by electrophoretic method in suspension of 0.5 g HA powder and 100 ml ethyl alcohol. The deposition was carried out for 10 min at 10 V voltage followed by drying at room temperature for 24 h and heating at 800°C for 1 h in vacuum. The thickness of the HAp coatings was found as of about 4.06 μm to 9.05 μm. The examinations of surfaces were carried out at each stage of the experiment with the ultra-high resolution scanning electron microscope. The measurements of surface roughness after laser treatment and after HAp deposition were performed with the Hommel Etamic Waveline profilograph.
Energy storage: dielectrophores – molecules with non-linear polarizability
Authors: Mourokh L. , Lazarev P. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
We examine the feasibility of film capacitors based on dielectrics with high non-linear polarizability as energy storage devices. Capacitors with increased energy density can be built by using composite materials with aromatic molecules (high polarizability) and envelope of alkyl tails (high resistivity). We determine the impact of the second order non-linearity onto energy density and translate high energy density requirements into molecular parameters necessary for high-performance capacitors. The relationship of permittivity and molecular polarizability is obtained by means of the non-linear Clausius–Mossotti equation. In order to demonstrate the the selection process for the molecular composition of dielectrophores, we compare several molecules, using quantum chemistry algorithms (Gaussian09). Starting from Langhals perylene (LP), we proceed with the nitrophenyl-perylene having one NH2 group (donor) and one NO2 group (acceptor). We show that, while their linear polarizabilities are comparable, the hyperpolarizabilities differ by several orders of the magnitudes. Two NH2 and NO2 groups can be attached to the nitro-naphthalene-perylene further increasing of the hyperpolarizability. Even larger polarization can be achieved by additional rylene groups increasing the polarizable electronic mass. We demonstrate that with such molecular engineering, capacitors can have the energy density which is attractive for practical applications.
Bainitic reaction and microstructure evolution in two normalized and tempered steels designed for service at elevated temperatures
Authors: Ławrynowicz Z. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
In the present work conventional heat treatment like normalizing (bainitic microstructure) and tempering of the alloys has been performed. The materials used in this study were two steels, one the laboratory prepared experimental low alloy Cr-Mo steel in comparison to typical commercial 10CrMo9-10 steel. The determined carbon concentrations of the residual austenite at the different temperatures of bainite transformation supports the hypothesis that the growth of bainitic ferrite occurs without any diffusion with carbon being partitioned subsequently into the residual austenite. It was found that bainitic reaction has stopped when average carbon concentration of the untransformed austenite is close to the T0
line and supports formation of bainitic ferrite by a shear mechanism, since diffusionless transformation is not possible beyond the T0
curve.
Normalized samples were air cooled down to room temperature before tempering at various temperatures in the range of 500-750°C. Samples have been austenitized at 980°C for 0.5 hour air cooled and tempered at 500, 550, 600, 650, 700 and 750°C for 1 hour. After heat treatment, the assessment in the microstructure and phase precipitation was made using the samples prepared for metallographic and transmission electron microscope (TEM) on thin foils analysis. Quantitative X-ray analysis was used to determine the retained austenite content after heat treatment like normalizing and tempering and the total volume fraction of the retained austenite was measured from the integral intensity of the (111)γ and (011)α peaks.
The changes observed in the microstructure of the steel tempered at the higher temperature, i.e. 750°C were more advanced than those observed at the temperature of 500°C. Performed microstructural investigations have shown that the degradation of the microstructure of the examined steel was mostly connected with the processes of recovery and polygonization of the matrix, disappearance of lath bainitic microstructure, the growth of the size of M23C6 carbides, and precipitation of the secondary M2C precipitates. The magnitude of these changes depended on the temperature of tempering.
Comparative Assessment of the Water Quality of Four Types of Aquaculture Ponds under Different Culture Systems
Authors: Mustapha Moshood Keke 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Water quality of collapsible, concrete, earthen and natural ponds under different culture systems were assessed using of Photometer and tester. Temporal and spatial replications of samples were done in triplicates. Dissolved oxygen ranged between 4.6 to 6.8 mg/l, carbon dioxide 1.4 - 3.0 mg/l, nitrate 1.6 - 3.2 mg/l, phosphate 0.8 - 2.3 mg/l, calcium hardness 65- 100 mg/l, magnesium hardness 30 - 50 mg/l and total hardness 80 and 165 mg/l. Conductivity ranged between 346 - 472 μS/cm, total dissolved solids 232 - 316 mg/l, transparency 36 - 82 cm, alkalinity 105 - 245 mg/l, pH 6.35 - 8.03 and temperature 29.1 to 35.9 °C. Significant difference (P<0.05) was obtained among the parameters in the ponds showing the effects of the different culture systems on the water quality. Variations in the water quality was due to the presence of plankton and macrophytes found in earthen and natural ponds where semi-intensive and extensive culture were practiced, use of artificial feed in collapsible and concrete ponds where intensive culture was done, effects of respiration, photosynthesis and decomposition, source of water and materials used for the construction of the ponds. Water quality in the ponds under the different culture systems was good.
The Intangible Assets Advantages in the Machine Vision Inspection of Thermoplastic Materials
Authors: Muntean Diana , Răulea Andreea Simina 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Innovation is not a simple concept but is the main source of success. It is more important to have the right people and mindsets in place than to have a perfectly crafted plan in order to make the most out of an idea or business. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of intangible assets when it comes to machine vision inspection of thermoplastic materials pointing out some aspects related to knowledge based assets and their need for a success idea to be developed in a successful product.