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Method-centered digital communities on protocols.io for fast-paced scientific innovation
Authors: Kindler Lori , Stoliartchouk Alexei , Teytelman Leonid , Hurwitz Bonnie L. 
Published: June 2017

The Internet has enabled online social interaction for scientists beyond physical meetings and conferences. Yet despite these innovations in communication, dissemination of methods is often relegated to just academic publishing. Further, these methods remain static, with subsequent advances published elsewhere and unlinked. For communities undergoing fast-paced innovation, researchers need new capabilities to share, obtain feedback, and publish methods at the forefront of scientific development. For example, a renaissance in virology is now underway given the new metagenomic methods to sequence viral DNA directly from an environment. Metagenomics makes it possible to “see” natural viral communities that could not be previously studied through culturing methods. Yet, the knowledge of specialized techniques for the production and analysis of viral metagenomes remains in a subset of labs. This problem is common to any community using and developing emerging technologies and techniques. We developed new capabilities to create virtual communities in protocols.io, an open access platform, for disseminating protocols and knowledge at the forefront of scientific development. To demonstrate these capabilities, we present a virology community forum called VERVENet. These new features allow virology researchers to share protocols and their annotations and optimizations, connect with the broader virtual community to share knowledge, job postings, conference announcements through a common online forum, and discover the current literature through personalized recommendations to promote discussion of cutting edge research. Virtual communities in protocols.io enhance a researcher’s ability to: discuss and share protocols, connect with fellow community members, and learn about new and innovative research in the field. The web-based software for developing virtual communities is free to use on protocols.io. Data are available through public APIs at protocols.io.
Typification of the Linnaean names Plantago serraria and P. subulata (Plantago subgenus Coronopus, Plantaginaceae)
Authors: Hassemer Gustavo , Iamonico Duilio , Rønsted Nina , Di Pietro Romeo 
Published: June 2017

AbstractPlantago subg. Coronopus is a mainly Mediterranean group of plantains whose taxonomy is very complex. Two Linnaean names within this subgenus still remain untypified: P. serraria and P. subulata. We here discuss the possible types for these names, and designate lectotypes for both. For nomenclatural purposes, the names P. triquetra and P. pungens are also included in the treatment of P. subulata.
MANAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC CHANGES IN THE PROCESS OF RESTRUCTURING THE MODERN COMPANY BASED ON EXPRESS DIAGNOSTICS BY THE METHOD OF DELPHI SURVEY
Authors: Игошина Ирина , Igoshina Irina , Сазыкина Ольга , Sazykina Ol'ga 
Published: June 2017

The purpose of the article is to develop methodological approaches
to managing strategic changes in the process of restructuring
a modern company. Particular attention is paid to changes in
strategic economic areas, organizational and legal form and management
structure of the company. To make a decision on the need
to restructure the company's activities, it is proposed to use express
diagnostics of the company's real state using the Delphi survey method,
an example of which procedure is given in the article
A controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for addiction severity in methamphetamine users: preliminary study
Authors: Bahrami Sajad , Asghari Farhad 
Published: June 2017

Aim of the studyThe present study aimed at determining the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on addiction severity of methamphetamine users.Subject or material and methodsTo achieve research goals and to test the hypotheses, theoretical bases and background of the study were investigated, showing that ACT decreased addiction severity of methamphetamine users. After visiting outpatient centers in Tehran and screening the visitors, 48 subjects were selected as initial sample. After removal of those who were unwilling to cooperate with the researcher, the remaining 30 subjects were assigned randomly to ACT or waiting-list control (WLC) condition. Treatment intervention was administered individually over 12 sessions of 45-60 minutes weekly. Data was analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance.ResultsResults showed that ACT reduced addiction severity of methamphetamine users in seven dimensions of medical condition (p=0.016), occupational status (p=0.037), alcohol use status (p=0.002), substance use status (p=0.001), legal status (p=0.002), family status (p=0.000), and psychological condition (p=0.000).DiscussionEnhancing psychological flexibility through redirecting the experiential avoidance to experiential acceptance and clarifying the values, the seven dimensions of addiction severity were improved.ConclusionsThe findings suggest the effect of ACT on reduction of the severity addiction of methamphetamine users.
When is a simple fracture of the lateral malleolus not so simple?
Authors: Gougoulias N. , Sakellariou A. 
Published: June 2017

Stable fractures of the ankle can be safely treated non-operatively. It is also gradually being recognised that the integrity of the ‘medial column’ is essential for the stability of the fracture. It is generally thought that bi- and tri-malleolar fractures are unstable, as are pronation external rotation injuries resulting in an isolated high fibular fracture (Weber type-C), where the deltoid ligament is damaged or the medial malleolus fractured. However, how best to identify unstable, isolated, trans-syndesmotic Weber type-B supination external rotation (SER) fractures of the lateral malleolus remains controversial. We provide a rationale as to how to classify SER distal fibular fractures using weight-bearing radiographs, and how this can help guide the management of these common injuries. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:851–5.
Predictors of direct home discharge following fractured neck of femur
Authors: Salar O , Baker PN , Forward DP , Ollivere BJ , Weerasuriya N , Moppett IK , Moran CG 
Published: June 2017

INTRODUCTION Direct home discharge (DHD) following hip fracture surgery represents a challenging proposition. The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing the discharge destination (home vs alternative location) for patients admitted from their own home with a fractured neck of femur. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected major trauma centre data was performed, identifying 10,044 consecutive hip fracture admissions between 2000 and 2012. RESULTS Two-thirds of the patients (n=6,742, 67%) were admitted from their own home. Half of these (n=3,509, 52%) returned directly to their own home while two-fifths (n=2,640, 39%) were discharged to an alternative location; 593 (9%) died. The following were identified as independent variables associated with a higher likelihood of DHD: younger patients, female sex, an abbreviated mental test score of 10, absence of certain co-morbidities, cohabiting, walking independently outdoors, no use of walking aids, no assistance required with basic activities of daily living and intracapsular fracture. CONCLUSIONS Identifying those at risk of being discharged to an alternative location following admission from home on the basis of identified preoperative indices could assist in streamlining the postoperative care phase. Pre-emptive action may help increase the numbers of patients discharged directly home and reduce the number requiring additional rehabilitation prior to discharge home with its associated socioeconomic effect.
Intravenous fluid and electrolyte administration in elective gastrointestinal surgery: mechanisms of excessive therapy
Authors: Simpson RG , Quayle J , Stylianides N , Carlson G , Soop M 
Published: June 2017

INTRODUCTION While clinical guidelines stress the importance of the judicious perioperative intravenous fluid administration, data show that adherence to these protocols is poor. The reasons have not been identified. We therefore audited the magnitude and indications of fluid and electrolyte administration in a teaching hospital. We hypothesised that epidural analgesia is associated with excessive fluid therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Intravenous fluid and electrolyte administration during the day of surgery and the subsequent 2 days in consecutive patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery between November 2013 and May 2014 were retrospectively audited. Timing, volumes and indications were recorded. RESULTS One hundred patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal resection were studied. Patients received 9030 ml ± 2860 ml (mean ± standard deviation) intravenous fluids containing a total of 1180 ml ± 420 mmol sodium and resulting in a cumulative fluid balance of +5120 ml ± 2510 ml; 44% ± 14% of total volumes were given in theatre. Nearly all fluid was given for maintenance, 100% (96–100%, interquartile range), with 17 patients only receiving replacement or resuscitation. Independent predictors of increased volumes included open surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, increased duration and epidural analgesia but not body weight. Postoperative fluid volume was the only independent predictor of postoperative complication grade (P = 0.0044). CONCLUSIONS Despite published guidelines, perioperative fluid and electrolyte administration were excessive and were associated with postoperative morbidity. Substantial volumes were administered in theatre. Nearly all administration was for maintenance, yet patients received approximately five times the amount of sodium required. Epidural analgesia was an independent predictor of fluid volumes but body weight was not.
Rectal foreign body insertion as a rare cause of persistent lumbosacral plexus injury
Authors: Meister FA , Amygdalos I , Neumann UP , Lurje G 
Published: June 2017

Rectal foreign body insertion is a common condition in emergency surgery, which often requires surgical intervention. Here we report a clinical case of rectal foreign body insertion as a rare cause of persistent lumbosacral plexus injury. A 72-year-old man presented to the emergency department complaining of acute bilateral paraplegia with loss of sensation in both legs, as well as total urinary retention. The patient underwent abdominal computed tomography, which showed a rectal foreign body measuring 13 × 11.5 × 10 cm in the lower abdomen and pelvis. Extraluminal assistance through a median laparotomy was required after unsuccessful attempts at transanal recovery alone. After removal of the foreign body, the rectal wall and anorectal sphincter were massively dilated, with severe bruising of the rectal mucosa on proctoscopy. A protective loop-ileostomy was performed. The sacral plexus is located posteriorly in the pelvis. Physiologically, the nerves are well protected by surrounding anatomical structures. Post-traumatic lumbosacral plexus injuries with paraplegia, urinary retention and anorectal sphincter insufficiency occur quite frequently after heavy traffic accidents. Lumbosacral plexus injury as a result of rectal foreign body insertion is rare. Severe neurological deficits through rectal foreign body insertion are rare but known medical conditions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of severe and persistent post-traumatic lumbosacral plexus injury through a rectal foreign body.
Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the tongue: a case report
Authors: Brantes Michele Fonseca , Azevedo Rebeca Souza , Oliveira Silvia Paula , Gouvêa Adriele Ferreira , Takahama Jr Ademar 
Published: June 2017

The fibrous histiocytoma is a soft tissue neoplasm that affects the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue, rarely is found in the oral cavity and perioral regions, and is originated from the proliferation of fibroblasts and histiocytes. The objective of this paper is to report a case of Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma in a 30-year-old male patient, complaining of a painless nodule in the tongue for about six months. With the clinical diagnostic hypotheses of Fibrous Hyperplasia or Traumatic Neuroma an excisional biopsy was performed. The histopathological examination revealed a non-encapsulated proliferation of spindle cells with some giant multinucleated cells in the periphery of the lesion. Immunohistochemical reactions were performed, staining only for vimentin in the spindle cells and for CD68 in the multinucleated giant cells. According to these characteristics, the final diagnosis was Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma. The correct diagnosis of spindle shaped cell neoplasia must be performed with the aid of histopathological analysis and immunohistochemistry, mainly because the morphological similarities with other benign and malignant lesions.
REVISIÓN SOBRE ALGORITMOS DE OPTIMIZACIÓN MULTI-OBJETIVO GENÉTICOS Y BASADOS EN ENJAMBRES DE PARTÍCULAS
Authors: Meza Álvarez Joaquín Javier , Cueva Lovelle Juan Manuel , Espitia Helbert Eduardo 
Published: June 2017

El enfoque evolutivo como también el comportamiento social han mostrado ser una muy buena alternativa en los problemas de optimización donde se presentan varios objetivos a optimizar. De la misma forma, existen todavía diferentes vias para el desarrollo de este tipo de algoritmos. Con el fin de tener un buen panorama sobre las posibles mejoras que se pueden lograr en los algoritmos de optimización bio-inspirados multi-objetivo es necesario establecer un buen referente de los diferentes enfoques y desarrollos que se han realizado hasta el momento.En este documento se revisan los algoritmos de optimización multi-objetivo más recientes tanto genéticos como basados en enjambres de partículas. Se realiza una revisión critica con el fin de establecer las características más relevantes de cada enfoque y de esta forma identificar las diferentes alternativas que se tienen para el desarrollo de un algoritmo de optimización multi-objetivo bio-inspirado.Review about genetic multi-objective optimization algorithms and based in particle swarmABSTRACTThe evolutionary approach as social behavior have proven to be a very good alternative in optimization problems where several targets have to be optimized. Likewise, there are still different ways to develop such algorithms. In order to have a good view on possible improvements that can be achieved in the optimization algorithms bio-inspired multi-objective it is necessary to establish a good reference of different approaches and developments that have taken place so far. In this paper the algorithms of multi-objective optimization newest based on both genetic and swarms of particles are reviewed. Critical review in order to establish the most relevant characteristics of each approach and thus identify the different alternatives have to develop an optimization algorithm multi-purpose bio-inspired design is performed.Keywords: evolutionary computation, evolutionary multi-objective optimization.
Publikacje polskich naukowców indeksowane w Social Sciences Citation Index w latach 2009-2015
Authors: Drabek Aneta 
Published: June 2017

W artykule przeanalizowano publikacje polskich naukowców indeksowane w Social Sciences Citation Index. Wzięto pod uwagę wszystkie artykuły oraz artykuły przeglądowe z lat 2009-2015 (N = 6109) opublikowane w 1799 czasopismach. Każdemu czasopismu przyporządkowany został odpowiedni kwartyl Impact Factora na podstawie danych z Journal Citation Reports. Badanie pokazało, że polscy naukowcy publikują coraz więcej artykułów w czasopismach z części A „Wykazu czasopism punktowanych” i jednocześnie coraz częściej wybierają czasopisma z I lub II kwartyla Impact Factora.
Importancia de la integración de contenidos de publicidad política en la ficción televisiva en el contexto de transición a la democracia en México / Importance of integration policy content of advertising in television fiction in the context of transition
Authors: Pareja Sánchez Norma 
Published: June 2017

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la importancia de la integración de contenidos de publicidad política en la ficción televisiva en el contexto de transición a la democracia en México, misma que ha implicado modificaciones al marco jurídico que no contemplaron la regulación de espacios originalmente dedicados al entretenimiento; así como las implicaciones en términos éticos, de autorregulación y responsabilidad social. La regulación de contenidos político-electorales en la ficción televisiva mexicana quedó fuera de las consideraciones de las reformas políticas de 2007-2008 y 2014, y parcialmente de la nueva Ley de Telecomunicaciones, Radiodifusión y Servicio Público (2014); dejando vacíos que vulneran el derecho a la información de las audiencias en México. En una perspectiva de género es relevante considerando que el 51.1% de las personas que ven telenovelas lo hacen a diario y que de ese porcentaje el 54.7% son mujeres.
Processos formativos para a docência: o que dizem os estudantes de Pedagogia de uma IES pública?
Authors: Fleig Maria Talita , Bolzan Doris Pires Vargas 
Published: June 2017

Este artigo aborda os processos formativos de estudantes em formação inicial do curso de Pedagogia Noturno de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) pública do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Referenciado na abordagem qualitativa, o estudo caracteriza-se como sociocultural de cunho narrativo. Buscou-se, nas entrevistas semiestruturadas a partir de tópicos guia, compreender os processos formativos dos estudantes e identificar as ações autoformativas, interformativas e heteroformativas desenvolvidas, pois é possível que destas decorram a atividade discente de estudo. Os achados da pesquisa revelaram que os estudantes precisam ter iniciativa e autonomia para fazer escolhas, tomar decisões e refletir acerca das ações desenvolvidas, e para compreender o processo formativo que estão vivenciando. A busca permanente por formação sinaliza uma concepção desta permeada pela consciência do inacabamento, considerando as demandas pessoais, profissionais e sociais.
Vitamin C attenuates methotrexate-induced oxidative stress in kidney and liver of rats
Authors: Savran M , Cicek E , Doguc DK , Asci H , Yesilot S , Candan IA , Dagdeviren B , Cankara FN , Oncu M , Uğuz AC , Ozer MK 
Published: June 2017

Like several other anticancer drugs, methotrexate (MTX) causes side effects, such as neuropathic pain, hepatotoxicity, and nephrotoxicity. Abnormal production of reactive oxygen species has been suspected in the pathophysiology of MTX-induced hepatorenal toxicity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the probable protective role of vitamin C (Vit C) on oxidative stress induced by MTX in the liver and kidney tissues of rats. A total of 32 rats were randomly and equally divided into four groups. The first group served as the control group. The second group received a single dose of 20 mg/kg of MTX intraperitoneally. To demonstrate our hypothesis, the third and the fourth groups received 250 mg/kg of Vit C for 3 days by oral gavage, with or without MTX treatment. At the end of the study, the liver and kidney tissues of the rats were collected and examined using histology. Both the tissues were assayed for malondialdehyde concentration and superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities. In hepatic and renal tissues, lipid peroxidation levels were increased, whereas SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px levels were decreased by MTX. All parameters, including CAT levels in hepatic tissue, were significantly restored after the administration of Vit C for 3 days. Similar to the biochemical findings, evidence of oxidative damage was examined in both types of tissues by histopathological examination. From the results of this study, we were able to observe that Vit C administration modulates the antioxidant redox system and reduces the renal and hepatic oxidative stress induced by MTX. Vit C can ameliorate the toxic effect of MTX in liver and kidney tissues of rat.
Polityka zrównoważonego rozwoju gmin śląskich
Authors: Lorek Agnieszka 
Published: June 2017

After addressing more immediate problems following the self-governance regained in the 1990s after system transformation, local governments in Silesia began to feel the need to map out a comprehensive development strategy. One possibility for constructing a modern development strategy is to implement the concept of sustainable development. Practical implementation of policies based on the principles of sustainable development first requires local authorities to have the “political will” to implement solutions in accordance with this concept. The research done for this article was intended to help assess the progress municipalities in Silesia have made in implementing sustainable development policies. The basic research method used for the article was analysis of the data contained in the questionnaire “The policy of sustainable development”. The questionnaire was carried out by the Department of Social and Economic Policy at the University of Economics in Katowice in 2015. The results of the survey are complemented by an analysis of previously conducted surveys. Based on the studies, it can be concluded that progress has been made, if very slowly, in implementing the principles of sustainable development in local politics. The first studies, which were done in municipalities at the beginning of Poland’s post-communism transformation, point to approx. 5% of local governments trying to implement a policy of sustainable development in their communities. The share has risen to approximately 25% of the municipalities surveyed.
Współczesne wyzwania państwowej polityki rozwoju lokalnego w świetle oczekiwań władz małych miast
Authors: Sztando Andrzej 
Published: June 2017

The article presents the results of research carried out in mid-2014 to identify the expectations presented by the authorities of small cities in the light of Polish state local development policy. 46 mayors were selected as the source of information about these expectations and a diagnostic survey based on long personal interviews was chosen as the research method. The expectations concerned the reform of the municipalities’ permanent funding system, changes in the systems governing EU funds distribution, providing local authorities with new instruments for shaping their municipalities’ supra-local relationships, reducing anti-patterns in policy and politics, eliminating contradictions and ambiguities in law, and changes in the rules governing both decisive and executive bodies of local authorities. The expectations discussed should be approached as contemporary challenges for state policy on local development, since the mayors refer to thorough and multidimensional alterations to that policy. Furthermore, if analysed jointly, the expectations constitute a challenge for this policy, which can be referred to as its general contemporary challenge. Local authorities expect that the state government will increase its subjectivity in defining and creating local development by extending its approval for the local development paradigm.