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Changing Trends in Financing of Higher Education: A Critical Review
Authors: Chinara Mitali , Rout Himanshu Sekhar 
Published: May 2017

<p align="LEFT"> </p><p><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Education in general and higher education in particular has significant favourable influence on economic development, which calls forth investment in the sector by individuals, households and nation as a whole. However, over the years, many developing countries have showed apathy towards development of higher education. They have reduced public investments in higher education, allowed laissez-faireism, and even adopted policies towards marketisation of higher education. To the extent that the markets in developing countries are ‘incomplete’ and ‘imperfect’, the outcomes are also far from perfect. However, to compete in a global knowledge economy and to traverse along the growth path achieved by the developed countries, the developing countries like India have to accord top priority to higher education. To achieve the 12</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">th </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Plan targets of 25.2 percent of GER by 2017 and / or to reach the global target of investing 6 percent of GDP in education, India needs to explore the innovative methods of financing of the sector. In this context, this review paper traces the changing trends of financing higher education across the globe over the years and the entry of private sector into the arena. </span></em></p>
OPPORTUNITIES OF SOCIO-EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS SERVING ALTERNATIVE TO IMPRISONMENT SENTENCES: THE PROGRAMME BEHAVIOUR-CONVERSATIONCHANGE APPLICATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Žukauskienė Lilia , Viršilas Vaidas , Farbring Carl Åke 
Published: May 2017

The paper focuses on the issue of socio-educational assistance to alcohol addicts serving non-custodial sentences in the Probation Department of Klaipėda Regional Probation Service. It comments on the results of the behavioural correction programme Behaviour-Conversation-Change (BCC), applied to the individuals serving non-custodial sentences. The research was based on the qualitative research strategy. The conducting of the research was underpinned by the works of W.R. Miller, S.Rollnick (1991, 2002) and numerous other authors on a motivational interview, as well as on a motivational interview-based programme Behaviour-Conversation-Change to be used by the penal system institutions (Farbring, Berge, 2004). The participants of the research were individuals with alcohol addicts, serving non-custodial sentences in the Probation Department of Klaipėda Regional Probation Service. In the period 2012 to 2017, 160 respondents took part in the research (accordingly, the sample was 151 respondents). The changes in the respondents' behaviour were recorded by means of the SOCRATES 8A 19 question- scale (The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale), designed to evaluate three key components: problem recognition, ambivalence, and the steps taken (Miller, Tonigan, 1996). The changes were evaluated at the beginning and at the end of the Behaviour-Conversation-Change programme. As proved by the findings, the impact of the Behaviour-Conversation-Change programme was positive at the recognition and the step taking stages. The results achieved in the application of the Behaviour-Conversation-Change programme meaningfully differed, given the officers approach to the programme.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a predictor of poor outcome of surgery for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Authors: Loginova I. Yu. , Kamenskaya O. V. , Chernyavskiy A. M. , Lomivorotov V. V. 
Published: May 2017

Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate an influence of pulmonary ventilation and diffusion disorders on outcome of pulmonary endarterectomy.Methods. The study involved patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) with (n = 43) or without (n = 88) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Body plethysmography and lung diffusing capacity measurement were performed in all patients before pulmonary endarterectomy. We analyzed perioperative clinical characteristics, complications and inhospital mortality.Results. COPD was diagnosed twice more often in patients with CTEPH. Patients with CTEPH and COPD had more severe lung function disorders including more significant reduction in lung diffusing capacity. Comorbidity of COPD and CTEPH significantly increased a risk of respiratory failure in early postoperative period (OR = 2.1 (1.25 – 4.76), p = 0.020), length of hospitalization (p = 0.02), and a risk of inhospital mortality (OR = 4.4 (1.21 – 16.19), p = 0.023). Lung diffusion capacity had an independent predictive value to predict the development of the respiratory failure in early postoperative period (OR = 1.8 (1.08 – 3.57), p = 0.050).Conclusion. Diagnosis of COPD in patients with CTEPH significantly increased risk of poor outcome of the pulmonary endarterectomy
Particularities of nitric oxide cycle in respiratory disease
Authors: Soodaeva S. K. , Klimanov I. A. , Nikitina L. Yu. 
Published: May 2017

This review describes unique components of nitric oxide (NO) cycle in humans. The NO cycle involves NOsynthase, NOsynthase independent component and oxidationreduction reactions. Substrates for NO synthesis could be nitric oxides, nitrite and nitrate anions, organic nitrates, and food nitrates and nitrites. A role of human microbiota has been discussed. A role of important components of nitrite reductase and nitrate reductase systems in the NO cycle, activation and deactivation mechanisms were also described including enzymes, cofactors, homeostasis parameters, etc. These findings help to understand regulatory mechanisms of NO cycle that is important for targeted treatment.
Airway inflammation patterns and clinical and functional features in patients with severe uncontrolled asthma and cold-induced airway hyperresponsiveness
Authors: Pirogov A. B. , Kolosov V. P. , Perel'man Yu. M. , Prikhod'ko A. G. , Zinov'ev S. V. , Gassan D. A. , Mal'tseva T. A. 
Published: May 2017

The aim of this study was to investigate airway inflammation patterns and clinical and functional features of severe uncontrolled asthma.Methods. The study involved 25 patients aged 45 to 55 years with severe uncontrolled asthma. Medical history was analyzed. Lung function tests, cytological and cytochemical investigation of induced sputum were performed in all patients. Asthma control was assessed using the Asthma Control Test questionnaire.Results. The patients were divided into groups: with eosinophilic (> 2% of eosinophils; n = 11) or mixed (≥ 2% of eosinophils and ≥ 61% of neutrophils; n = 14) airway inflammation patterns according to induced sputum cytology. Oxidative function of leucocytes according to myeloper oxidase level in the cells and the degree of cytolysis were increased in the mixed inflammation group. More severe symptoms, more frequent asthma exacerbations, a tendency to worse asthma control and lower FEF50 and MEF25–75 were found in the mixed inflammation group. Coldinduced air way hyperresponsiveness was diagnosed in 12 patients of the mixed inflammation group and in 3 patients of the eosinophilic inflammation group. Severity of the disease, lung function abnormalities and coldinduced airway hyperresponsiveness in patients with severe uncontrolled asthma were related to the airway inflammation pattern.Conclusion. The mixed inflammation pattern was associated to more severe asthma course and worse control of the disease.
A retrospective study of the clinical features of 50 consecutive cases diagnosed to have adenomyosis by histopathology in hysterectomy specimens in a tertiary centre
Authors: K. Sreelakshmy , Nair Rema V. , V. Rajmohan 
Published: May 2017

Background: Adenomyosis is characterised by the presence of ectopic endometrium, both glands and stroma deep in myometrium. Myometrial weakness caused by previous surgery or pregnancies, genetic factors, and tamoxifen use has been proposed as some aetiological factors.Methods: Present study aims to study the clinical profile of patients who have histological evidence of adenomyosis in hysterectomy specimens. The records of consecutive patients who had undergone hysterectomy were analysed.Results: The commonest age group affected is 41-50 years and menorrhagia is the predominant symptom. The preoperative diagnosis of adenomyosis remains poor at around 8%.Conclusions: The age of onset and clinical features of patients should serve as an index for suspecting adenomyosis.
Study of blood sugar levels in high risk neonates using glucometer method and laboratory glucose oxidase peroxidase method
Authors: Mehta Yogesh P. , Munde Baliram P. 
Published: May 2017

Background: The glucose oxidase method used for determining the blood glucose concentration is time consuming, requires more quantity of blood and rapid glycolysis of red blood cells glucose which mandates early estimation using faster techniques. A blood glucose method requiring one drop of blood and giving reliable results within a minute would help greatly in identifying and treating the infants who require extra carbohydrate. Glucometers have the advantage of being simpler, uses less quantity of blood, quick reading and can be handled even by unskilled personnel. Hence, there is a need to know the efficacy and accuracy of glucometer used in our set up.Methods: About 150 infants admitted in NICU and high risk neonates in post-natal ward in department of pediatrics at our Hospital from June 2014 to June 2015 were included in the study. The blood samples were collected immediately after birth or within 5 minutes of admission. Comparison of variables representing categorical data (between two markers) were estimated by Chi Square Test. Sensitivity, Specificity and Predictive Values of Glucometer were calculated by using formulas. All values will be reported based on two-sided and all the statistical tests were interpreted at 5% level of significance level (i.e. p <0.05).Results: After the comparison between glucometer and laboratory method, results show that blood glucose estimation using capillary blood has an excellent pick-up rate of detecting neonatal hypoglycemia. More than 93% of the proven cases of hypoglycemia proved by lab method] were diagnosed when blood glucose estimation with glucometer was done. The overall pick-up rate of hypoglycemia by glucometer is very good compared to the laboratory method.Conclusions: Blood glucose estimation using Glucometer method is an effective method in detecting neonatal hypoglycemia.
Overview of Nanoparticle Coating of Dental Implants for Enhanced Osseointegration and Antimicrobial Purposes
Authors: Parnia Feridoun , Yazdani Javad , Javaherzadeh Vahid , Maleki Dizaj Solmaz 
Published: May 2017

PURPOSE: Nanomaterials are suitable candidates for coating of titanium based (Ti-based) dental implants due to their unique properties. The objective of this article is to summarize the application of nanoparticles as Ti-based implant coating materials in order to control and improve the implant success rate with focus on enhanced osseointegration and antimicrobial purposes. METHOD: This review was conducted using electronic databases and MeSH keywords to detect associated scientific literature published in English. RESULTS: The reviewed articles exhibited that a significant progress in research has occurred in the case of nanomaterial-based coatings for dental implants. Coating of Ti surfaces with nanoparticles can improve soft tissue integration and osteogeneration that leads to improved fixation of implants. Furthermore, osteoconductive nanoparticles induce a chemical bond with bone to attain good biological fixation for implants. Surface modification of implants using antibacterial properties can also decrease the potential for infection, and certainly, present improve clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the reported success, more clinically and in vivo information on the nanoparticle-based implant coatings will add to the successful application of the device in the clinic. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.
Application of modified Spatial K’luster Analysis by Tree Edge Removal Method (SKATER) on the level of Crime data in Way Kanan district, Lampung
Authors: Rinaldi I Kadek Yama 
Published: May 2017

Modification of method Spatial K'luster Analysis by Tree Edge Removal (SKATER) is one of the regionalization method for clustering based on the location by spatial autocorrelation and spatial patterns. This method uses graph theory approach to identify the homogeneous location is the minimum spanning tree. In addition to clustering objects based on similarity characteristics, in everyday life, often found that there are significant spatial clustering that affect specific object. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of the crime rate between districts in Way Kanan, Lampung. Based on these results, the characteristics of the crime rate in terms of spoliation, robbery and gambling have spatial autocorrelation and spatial patterns. Further applied modifications of SKATER. Generate 4 cluster (k) graded of the 14 districts. on average k1 (17.67% ) k2 (10.09%) k3 (7.80%) k4 (4.28%).
Morphometrical diversity of reproductive structures in Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. : an ethnomedicinal weed of Lamiaceae
Authors: Saha Puja Rani , Sinha Sangram , Sinha Rabindra Kumar 
Published: May 2017

<p><em>Hyptis suaveolens</em> (L.) Poit. is an invasive ethnomedicinal weed of Lamiaceae. Morphometrical studies of floral structures and seed dimorphism in the species were carried out. Detailed measurements of reproductive structures revealed moderate size variability in morphometric characters. The present study reconfirms the existence of efficient pollination system in protandrous flower with carinal explosion in the species. Characteristic seed dimorphism prevailed with variable nutlet number and sizes in mature fruits. The inconsistent pattern of nutlet distribution in the fruit was grouped into five categories and the most frequent was category A (2+2). Seed germination of <em>H. suaveolens</em> was PEF type. Large seeds showed higher germination rate with 95% under lateritic soil condition whereas small seeds almost lacked germination. The present study highlights the irregular and random nutlet distribution in fruits of <em>H. suaveolens</em> adding to its diversity and fundamental reproductive behaviour.</p><p>Keywords: Ethnomedicinal weed, morphometry, reproductive structures, Lamiaceae. </p>
Corporeidades Mestiças: pesquisa somático - Performativa como uma opção descolonial
Authors: Sebiane Serrano Leonardo 
Published: May 2017

O texto discute o princípio de corporeidade e(m) mestiçagem para as artes (cênicas/performáticas), sob os princípios do Manifesto da Pesquisa Somático-Performativa apresentado no VII Congresso da Associação Brasileira de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação em Artes Cênicas, em 2012, na cidade de Porto Alegre, pela Profa. Dra. Ciane Fernandes; (re)vistos como uma opção descolonial, para a pesquisa/criação artística e acadêmica nas artes cênicas e performativas na atualidade. Discute a necessidade e a possibilidade de (re)considerar novos olhares, estéticas e poéticas para a pesquisa/criação em artes, a partir da Pesquisa Somático-Performativa, das interfases destas corporeidades mestiças e da desobediência epistêmica, proposta na opção descolonial.
Três esboços de horizontes imprecisos – lentes de Allan Kaprow para pensar a performance hoje
Authors: Nardim Thaise 
Published: May 2017

A partir da obra de Allan Kaprow são propostas três lentes para pensar a arte da performance hoje: primeiramente, o entendimento dos happenings como uma forma inicial de teatro performativo; em seguida, a proposição da ausênciacomo valor indissociável da presença em performance; por fim, o papel da brincadeira como modo de nutrir a vida e a arte.
Região Norte do Brasil e sua inserção no comércio internacional brasileiro
Authors: Lobão Mário Sérgio Pedroza , Corrêa Alexandre de Souza , Schneider Mirian Beatriz 
Published: May 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é compreender a evolução da inserção da Região Norte do Brasil no comércio exterior brasileiro entre o período de 2006 a 2015. Como procedimentos metodológicos, foram utilizados indicadores de transações comerciais de compra e venda da região com o resto do mundo, como o Índice de Concentração das Exportações (ICX) e Importações (ICM); Índice de Comércio Intrassetorial (ICS); e o número de setores que compõem 90% do valor total das exportações e importações. Os dados foram coletados no Ministério da Indústria, Comércio Exterior e Serviços (MDIC). Os principais resultados indicam pouco dinamismo regional e de inserção externa, reforçando a vulnerabilidade externa da Região Norte, como também a pouca diversificação de seus produtos, que se concentram no setor de extração mineral e em maior parte no Estado do Pará.
Exposing “Bright” Metals: Promising Advances in Photoactivated Anticancer Transition Metal Complexes
Authors: Bjelosevic Aleksandra , Pages Benjamin J. , Spare Lawson K. , Deo Krishant M. , Ang Dale L. , Aldrich-Wright Janice R. 
Published: May 2017

Background:
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an increasingly prominent field in anticancer
research. PDT agents are typically nontoxic in the absence of light and can be stimulated with nonionising
irradiation to “activate” their cytotoxic effect. Photosensitzers are not classified as chemotherapy
drugs although it is advantageous to control the toxicity of a drug through localised irradiation
allowing for selective treatment. Transition metals are an extremely versatile class of compounds
with various unique properties such as oxidation state, coordination number, redox potential and molecular
geometry that can be tailored for specific uses. This makes them excellent PDT candidates as
their properties can be manipulated to absorb a specific range of light wavelengths, cross cellular
membranes or target specific sites in vitro. This article reviews recent advances in transition metal
PDT agents, with a focus on structural scaffolds from which several metal complexes in a series are
synthesised, as well as their in vitro cytotoxicity in the presence or absence of irradiation.

Conclusion:
The success of clinical photoactive agents such as Photofrin® has inspired the development
of thousands of potential PDT agents. Transition metal complexes in particular have demonstrated
excellent versatility and diversity when it comes to PDT for treatment of invasive cancers.
This review has highlighted some of the many recent advances of transition metal PDT agents with
high in vitro and in vivo phototoxic activity. Photoactive transition metal complexes have proven their
potential due to their inherent physicochemical variety, allowing them to fill a niche in the PDT
world.
Diplomacia energética: el papel del petróleo en la política exterior de los Estados Unidos
Authors: Rodríguez Borda Camilo Andrés , Palomo Suárez Nurth Inés 
Published: May 2017

El petróleo es un recurso estratégico para los Estados Unidos (EE.UU) que se relaciona con la política exterior por su importancia económica, geopolítica y estratégico-militar y que le otorgan al país cualidades claves y necesarias para ser reconocido como hegemónico en el escenario internacional. Identificar el rol del petróleo dentro de las actuaciones externas del país, puede ayudar al entendimiento de ciertas posturas que el gobierno asume en el escenario internacional. Al demostrar la importancia económica de este recurso especialmente para mantener el crecimiento económico y revisar su relevancia estratégico-militar es posible determinar que las actuaciones de la política exterior no están necesariamente condicionadas por la apropiación de este recurso, ya que el país ha avanzado en la consecución de la tan anhelada independencia energética, sino que existe un sentido geopolítico por ejemplo en el control del tránsito y la influencia en zonas con reservas de petróleo, que lo hace mantenerse en la agenda internacional del país.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR BILANGAN BERPANGKAT DENGAN MODEL PROBLEM POSING PADA SISWA KELAS IX SMP NEGERI 4 BATU.
Authors: Sudiyono Sudiyono 
Published: May 2017

ABSTRAK Masih kurang minatnya siswa dalam belajar khususnya pelajaran matematika, salah satu sebab adalah metode yang digunakan oleh guru masih konvensional dan siswa bekerja secara individu, sehingga siswa yang kurang mampu kesulitan dalam memahami konsep dengan benar.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar bilangan berpangkat dengan model problem posing pada siswa kelas IX SMP Negeri 4 Batu.Penelitian ini menggunakan desain Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (Classroom Action Research), pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif yaitu penelitian yang datanya tanpa menggunakan teknik statistik. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi.Berdasarkan data yang diperolah dari pelaksanaan tindakan mulai siklus 1 sampai dengan siklus 2 dan berdasarkan hasil observasi tiap-tiap siklus terjadi peningkatan prestasi yaitu siswa yang mendapat nilai kurang dari KKM dari 17 siswa menjadi 7 siswa, mengalami peningkatan siswa yang mendapat nilai memenuhi KKM dari 18 menjadi 27 siswa, dan rata-rata tes siswa dari 62,29 menjadi 71,76 mengalami kenaikan 2,47%, serta prosentase ketuntasa juga mengalami peningkatan dari 48,6% menjadi 79,4% meningkat 30,8%.Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan pendekatan model problem posing dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa khususnya pada materi bilangan berpangkat. Kata Kunci: Peningkatan hasil belajar, Bilangan berpangkat, Problem Posing ABSTRACT The lack of student’s study interest especially on mathematics, one of the reason is the method is still conventional and students work individually, with the result that students harder to understanding the concept correctly. The purpose of this research is improving learning outcome on exponential numbers with problem posing model in 3rd years students on State Junior High School Batu. This research using Classroom Action Research design and qualitative approach, which is the research that not using statistics technique. This Classroom Action Research executed in two cycle. Every cycle consist of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Based on data that obtained from the 1st cycle until 2nd cycle and based on observation from every cycle there is an achievement increase that is students that having under the minimum learning mastery standard from the initial is 17 students increase to 7 students, then there is increase the numbers of students that having on the minimum learning mastery standard from 18 to 27 students, and the average of students’ test from 62,29 to 71,76 (increasing 2,47%), so the percentage of learning mastery increased from 48,6% to 79,4% increase for about 30,8%. This shows that Problem Posing approach can increasing student’s study result especially on exponential numbers subject. Keyword: Increase of study result, Exponential numbers, Problem Posing