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Effect of different nickel soil contents on cock’s-foot yield and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contents
Authors: Kuziemska Beata , Klej Paulina , Trębicka Joanna 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
This study assessed the influence of liming and waste organic materials on the yield and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contents in cock’s-foot (Dactylis glomerata L.) grown on nickel-contaminated soil in the third year of a pot culture experiment. In the experiment, the following factors were taken into consideration: (1) nickel soil contamination (0, 75, 150 and 225 mg Ni·kg−1 of soil); (2) liming (0 Ca and Ca according to 1 Hh of soil) and (3) organic materials (no waste organic materials added, brown coal from a coal mine in Turów and rye straw). Introducing nickel into the soil, regardless of its amount, caused a significant decrease in the total yield of cock’s-foot and increased the nitrogen and potassium contents. Liming caused a significant increase in the yield of cock’s-foot and decrease its potassium content, but it did not clearly differentiate the nitrogen and phosphorus content. The used organic materials (straw and brown coal) caused a decrease in the phosphorus content in the grass biomass.
The Use of a Consumer Survey to Determine the Relevant Market – Case Study for public transport between Prague and Most
Authors: Kleinová Eliška 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to define a relevant market in the passenger transportation industry for the route between Prague and Most. A rising number of bus companies operating on this particular market suggests competition pressures. On the basis of European Commission legislation and its common practice we apply a demand-side substitution analysis in the form of the so called SSNIP test. Data for the empirical analysis were collected by means of a customer survey, which captured reactions to a 10% increase in the price of purchased tickets. The survey outcomes were then used to calculate an own price elasticity of demand and to carry out a critical loss analysis in order to define the relevant market.
A Case of Possible Hypersensitivity Reactions to Human Insulin
Authors: Adamescu Eduard , Tudose Adriana Mihaela , Dumitrescu Nicolae Viorel , Dobjanschi Carmen 
Published: March 2016

Abstract

Background: Insulin therapy is commonly used in diabetic patients. It represents the only option for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and could be part of the treatment plan for the patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clinical appearance of hypersensitivity reactions to insulin vary significantly, depending on the immune mechanism involved. Many skin prick tests could be interpreted as positive reactions (either by using inappropriate concentrations or due to other mast cell degranulation causes).

Case History: Four weeks after initiation of insulin therapy, patient V.I. experienced a maculopapular rash, severe pruritus, induration at the injection site after 12-24 hours after administration. The presence of an insulin sensitization was proven by skin prick test and determination of specific IgE.

Discussions: Patients suspected of insulin hypersensitivity should be evaluated by an allergologist in order to obtain a correct diagnosis and to identify other possible causes for the insulin intolerance. Desensitization should be undertaken only in real insulin hypersensitivity cases in patients who need it.

Conclusions: Insulin allergy can be managed successfully with a good cooperation between the diabetologist and the allergologist.
The Effect of Pumpkin on GLP-1 and HOMA-β in Hypercholesterolemic Rats
Authors: Sunarti  , Rubi Dianandha Septiana , Sadewa Ahmad Hamim 
Published: March 2016

Abstract

Background and aim: High fat and fructose diet may impair β cell function through oxidative stress that is induced by subsequent hypercholesterolemia. The β cell function is usually quantified by homeostatic model assessment beta-cell function (HOMA-β). Oxidative stress may be decreased by β-carotene from pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima). This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pumpkin powder on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) level and HOMA-β in rats with high fat and fructose diet.

Material and method: A total 25 rats were administered a high fat and fructose diet during 25 days. They were divided into five groups 1) normal, 2) hypercholesterolemic rats 3) hypercholesterolemic rats with 0.16 g pumpkin/200g bodyweight (BW); 4) hypercholesterolemic rats with 0.32 g pumpkin/200 g BW, and 5) hypercholesterolemic rats with 0.64 g of pumpkin/200 g BW. The lipid levels were measured before and after administration of pumpkin for 4 weeks, and at the end of the study, GLP-1 level and HOMA-β were analyzed.

Results: Administration of pumpkin to the rats on a high fat and fructose diet reduced total cholesterol, triglyceride, and increased HDL levels. Changes were positively correlated with the amount of pumpkin intake. The decrease of cholesterol levels was positively associated with GLP-1 level, and negatively correlated with HOMA-β

Conclusions: This study suggested that pumpkin can improve the HOMA-β and decrease GLP-1 levels, possibly by reducing cholesterol levels.
Liver and Metabolic Diseases
Authors: Draguţ Ramona Maria , Rusu Emilia , Enache Georgiana , Popescu Horaţiu , Nan Raluca , Radulian Gabriela 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Chronic liver diseases and metabolic disorders represent two real public health problems that cause increased morbidity and mortality in a significant number of people worldwide. The most common cause of chronic liver disease is represented by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Hepatic inflammation is a critical event in the progression of NAFLD and excess adiposity, through the hormones and cytokines secreted by the adipose tissue, plays an important role. There is ample evidence supporting a significant association between chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and metabolic disorders. CHC may be considered not just a viral disease, but also a metabolic type condition. Multiple pathogenic mechanisms have been proposed to explain the interaction between hepatitis C virus and impairment of glucose and lipid metabolism and diabetes. The relationship between hepatitis B infection (HBV) and metabolic diseases remains uncertain.
The Emerging Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. Focus on Dapagliflozin
Authors: Timar Bogdan , Serafinceanu Cristian , Vlad Adrian , Timar Romulus 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive metabolic disorder, accounting for more than 90% of all cases of diabetes. Treatment strategies target blood glucose reduction and non-glycemic effects that can reduce long-term complications, such as cardiovascular disease. Although metformin is often initially effective as monotherapy, the progressive nature of diabetes frequently requires additional therapies. Sodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) became a very attractive therapeutic target in diabetes management. The mechanism of action of SGLT2 inhibitors is not dependent on insulin, thus making them attractive options anytime over the course of the disease. Dapagliflozin is a stable and highly selective inhibitor of SGLT2. The reductions in fasting plasma glucose concentration and bodyweight recorded during the first week of treatment in the dapagliflozin groups continued over weeks and years of treatment. Early weight loss with dapagliflozin might be partly due to a mild osmotic diuresis, while the gradual progressive reduction in bodyweight is consistent with a reduction of fat mass. Although dapagliflozin is well tolerated, signs and symptoms suggestive for urinary and/or genital infections were reported during clinical trials in more patients assigned to the drug than in placebo groups.
Cerebellopontine angle subdural empyema in a 2-years old patient with bilateral mastoiditis - a life-threatening condition. Case presentation and review of literature
Authors: Tascu A. , Spatariu A. , Pascal C. , Iencean St.M. 
Published: March 2016

AbstractInfratentorial subdural empyema is a life-threatening condition, the common source being an ear infection. We present a 2-year old boy treated for bilateral mastoiditis, with infratentorial-left cerebellopontine angle subdural empyema. Clinical presentation encompassed a systemic febrile illness, headaches, and a stiff neck. Empyema was diagnosed with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The patient was successfully treated with surgery and appropriate antibiotics. Empyema should be considered in patients with ENT infection associated with neurological signs that suggest a posterior fossa lesion.
Asymptomatic posterior cervical myelomeningocele with tethered cord in an adolescent: a rare form of spinal dysraphism with rare presentation
Authors: Gunjan Gangesh , Sharma Sumit , Jain S.K. , Chopra S. 
Published: March 2016

AbstractUnlike lumbar spinal dysraphism, cervical spinal dysraphism with or without tethered cord are rare lesions. These lesions are generally asymptomatic at birth, but with progression of time symptoms develop. These may be associated with various other anomalies. Not much have been reported in literature about cervical myelomeningocele (MMC) in adults or adolescents. We report a case of a 17 years old adolescent boy with cervical myelomeningocele with tethered cervical cord, who was completely intact neurologically even at this age and was without any associated anomaly. He came to us only for cosmetic reasons. The tethering band, which was evident on imaging was confirmed intra-operatively.
Eyes without a ribbon
Authors: Moser Tobias 
Published: March 2016

Eye and ear employ specialized glutamatergic synapses that feature an elaborate electron‐dense projection—the synaptic ribbon. Despite major efforts, the function of the synaptic ribbon has remained enigmatic, because its brick‐stone‐like core‐component RIBEYE has remained hard to crack genetically. In an elegant study, Maxeiner et al () genetically deleted RIBEYE in mice. This abolished retinal ribbons and impaired exocytosis at the presynaptic active zone of bipolar cells.
Pastarųjų dešimties metų pokyčiai Lietuvos archeologinio paveldo apsaugos teisinio reglamentavimo srityje
Authors: Augustinavičius Renaldas , Poškienė Justina 
Published: March 2016

Pastarasis dešimtmetis paveldo apsaugos srityje yra susijęs su 2005 m. įsigaliojusiu Nekilnojamojo kultūros paveldo apsaugos įstatymu. Ryškiausi pokyčiai vyko archeologinio paveldo apskaitos, apsaugos reikalavimų įteisinimo bei archeologinių tyrimų reglamentavimo srityse. Apskaitos problematika aptariama vertinimo, paveldo objektų gradacijos ir paveldosauginių apribojimų taikymo aspektais. Straipsnyje taip pat nagrinėjamos šios archeologinio paveldo apsaugos priemonės: informavimas apie žemės plotui taikomusarcheologinio paveldo apsaugos apribojimus; galimų veiklų ir sąlygų archeologinio paveldo objekto teritorijoje ir apsaugos zonoje nustatymas; archeologinių tyrimų privalomumo atvejų apibrėžimas. Aptariamas rcheologinių tyrimų reglamentavimas, archeologinio paveldo apsaugos in situ klausimas.
Predictive value and construct validity of the work functioning screener‐healthcare (WFS‐H)
Authors: Boezeman Edwin J. , Nieuwenhuijsen Karen , Sluiter Judith K. 
Published: March 2016

ObjectivesTo test the predictive value and convergent construct validity of a 6‐item work functioning screener (WFS‐H).MethodsHealthcare workers (249 nurses) completed a questionnaire containing the work functioning screener (WFS‐H) and a work functioning instrument (NWFQ) measuring the following: cognitive aspects of task execution and general incidents, avoidance behavior, conflicts and irritation with colleagues, impaired contact with patients and their family, and level of energy and motivation. Productivity and mental health were also measured. Negative and positive predictive values, AUC values, and sensitivity and specificity were calculated to examine the predictive value of the screener. Correlation analysis was used to examine the construct validity.ResultsThe screener had good predictive value, since the results showed that a negative screener score is a strong indicator of work functioning not hindered by mental health problems (negative predictive values : 94% ‐98%; positive predictive values: 21%‐36%; AUC: .64‐.82; sensitivity: 42%‐76%; and specificity 85%‐87%). The screener has good construct validity due to moderate, but significant (p<.001), associations with productivity (r=.51), mental health (r=.48), and distress (r=.47).ConclusionsThe screener (WFS‐H) had good predictive value and good construct validity. Its score offers occupational health professionals a helpful preliminary insight into the work functioning of healthcare workers.
Komemoracja osoby papieża w eucharystycznej celebracji Kościoła
Authors: Szczych Jan 
Published: March 2016

Eucharystia jako najważniejszy sakrament jedności Kościoła (sacramentum unitatis) jest celebrowana w łączności z Chrystusem, który rządzi swoim Kościołem przez papieża i biskupów. Osoba i urząd papieża stanowi w tym względzie widzialny fundament jedności wiary i modlitwy, dlatego też biskup Rzymu „pełniący w Kościele posługę Piotra, jest zjednoczony z każdą celebracją Eucharystii i wymieniany w niej jako znak i sługa jedności Kościoła powszechnego” (KKK 1369).Modlitewna komemoracja osoby papieża w kontekście celebracji eucharystycznej obejmuje formularz mszalny pro Papa, jest stałym elementem intercessiones Modlitw eucharystycznych Missale Romanum Pawła VI oraz ma swoje uzasadnione miejsce podczas modlitwy powszechnej. W ten sposób uczestnicy liturgii mszalnej podkreślają jedność wiary i modlitwy we wspólnocie Kościoła pielgrzymującego, gdzie cum Petro et sub Petro pragną otrzymać obiecane przez Chrystusa królestwo nieba.
W poszukiwaniu spełnienia
Authors: Krawczyńska-Zaucha Tatiana 
Published: March 2016

Każdy człowiek oczekuje od swojego życia czegoś więcej niż tylko zaspokojenia jego podstawowych potrzeb. Gdy tylko ma możliwość, szuka uzasadnienia swojego istnienia w świecie, celu swojego istnienia, szczęścia. Artykuł omawia temat spełnienia w życiu człowieka. Podejmuje próbę definicji spełnienia w oparciu o cytat z dzieła Edyty Stein. Rozważa korelację między pojęciami „spełnienie” i „szczęście”, odnosząc się do klasycznego rozumienia szczęścia u trzech wielkich filozofów: Sokratesa, Arystotelesa i św. Tomasza. Następnie analizuje rolę wyznaczenia celu w życiu w osiągnięciu spełnienia. Na koniec podejmuje próbę odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy osiągniecie spełnienia w dzisiejszych czasach w ogóle jest możliwe.
DESAFÍO DOCENTE: EL ALUMNO POSTMODERNO
Authors: Alfaro Ramírez Teresa 
Published: March 2016

Las sociedades progresan: la actual, en un mundo que comandan la globalización y la informática, es una sociedad postmoderna. En ella, se han modificado las formas de transmitir y relacionar socialmente la cultura; se han desarrollado nuevos seres humanos, individuos postmodernos con características muy particulares: ellos son nuestros alumnos. ¿Cómo optimizamos la tríada del aprendizaje (alumno-docente-conocimientos)? No basta saber los contenidos y ser un especialista en la materia; es indispensable ser conscientes del entorno actual para analizar y comprender las características de nuestros alumnos, también denominados “hijos de la globalización” o “nativos digitales”. Solo así conoceremos, asimismo, nuestra propia realidad como individuos y docentes. El presente ensayo procura analizar las características de nuestros alumnos y reflexionar sobre nuestro papel como docentes en un entorno complejo y cambiante.
EL PROBLEMA DE COMPRENSIÓN Y PRODUCCIÓN DE TEXTOS EN EL PERÚ
Authors: Ramos Moises 
Published: March 2016

Este artículo busca explicar el problema de la lectoescritura en el Perú; se enfoca en la carencia de información respecto a cómo los niños aprenden o adquieren el sistema de escritura, que posibilita la alfabetización inicial. Propone a las universidades e institutos pedagógicos incorporar a sus currículos un enfoque más próximo al desarrollo del niño; concretamente, al periodo de los primeros siete años, cruciales para su formación como lector y redactor.Asimismo, invoca a declinar las prácticas tradicionales, que condicionan el fracaso de lectores activos y reflexivos desde la educación inicial y que explican, en parte, por qué los universitarios y profesionales peruanos leen poco o se limitan a escribir textos breves. En esa línea, expone las dificultades que tiene el alumno para emplear la redacción como una forma personal de procesar información y como una herramienta para interactuar con su entorno. En la última parte, se enumeran los conceptos y procesos mínimos a los que debería recurrir una educación que respete los procesos evolutivos, afectivos y comunicativos, vinculados con la alfabetización inicial. Resulta de enorme importancia, para entender el problema, la psicogénesis de la lectoescritura: este problema tiene implicancias políticas y económicas, pues un niño que no comprende lo que lee es un niño que estará limitado en sus oportunidades laborales; del mismo modo, una sociedad en vías de desarrollo con niveles deficientes de comprensión lectora, como la del Perú, tendrá complicaciones para insertarse en una economía globalizada.
Utilization of maize husk (Zea mays L.) as low-cost adsorbent in removal of iron from aqueous solution
Authors: Indah S. , Helard D. , Sasmita A. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Adsorption of iron from aqueous solution by using maize husk (Zea mays L.) as a low-cost adsorbent was studied. Batch experiments were carried out at ambient temperature, 0.075–0.250 mm of particle size and 100 rpm of agitation speed to determine the influence of initial pH, adsorbent dose, initial concentration and contact time on the removal of iron. Langmuir and Freundlich models were applied to describe the adsorption isotherm of iron by maize husk. The results showed that optimum condition of iron removal were 4 of pH solution, 20 g/L of adsorbent dose, 10 mg/L of Fe concentration and 15 min of contact time of adsorption with 0.499 mg Fe/g maize husk of adsorption capacity. Experimental data fitted well to Langmuir's adsorption equilibrium isotherm within the concentration range studied. This study demonstrated that maize husk, which is an agricultural waste, has potential for iron removal from groundwater or other polluted waters.
Scoundrels or Stars? Theory and Evidence on the Quality of Workers in Online Labor Markets
Authors: Farrell Anne M. , Grenier Jonathan H. , Leiby Justin 
Published: March 2016

ABSTRACT
Online labor markets allow rapid recruitment of large numbers of workers for very low pay. Although online workers are often used as research participants, there is little evidence that they are motivated to make costly choices to forgo wealth or leisure that are often central to addressing accounting research questions. Thus, we investigate the validity of using online workers as a proxy for non-experts when accounting research designs use more demanding tasks than these workers typically complete. Three experiments examine the costly choices of online workers relative to student research participants. We find that online workers are at least as willing as students to make costly choices, even at significantly lower wages. We also find that online workers are sensitive to performance-based wages, which are just as effective in inducing high effort as high fixed wages. We discuss implications of our results for conducting accounting research with online workers.
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The Outcome Effect and Professional Skepticism
Authors: Brazel Joseph F. , Jackson Scott B. , Schaefer Tammie J. , Stewart Bryan W. 
Published: March 2016

ABSTRACT
Despite the importance placed on professional skepticism by the accounting profession and regulators, the failure of auditors to exercise an appropriate level of skepticism continues to be a global issue. We experimentally test a potential barrier to skepticism. We find that outcome knowledge biases supervisors' evaluations of skeptical behavior. Holding a staff member's skeptical judgments and acts constant, superiors on the engagement team evaluate the staff's skeptical behavior based on whether the staff's investigation of an issue ultimately identifies a misstatement. Our evidence suggests that evaluators penalize auditors who employ an appropriate level of skepticism, but do not identify a misstatement. Although consultation with their superiors while exercising skepticism improved staff auditors' performance evaluations, consultation did not effectively mitigate the outcome effect on their evaluations. Last, we observe that auditors in the field anticipate that their superiors will be influenced by outcome knowledge when they evaluate their skeptical behavior. Collectively, our results depict an evaluation system that may inadvertently discourage skepticism among auditors in the field.
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Velopharyngeal changes after maxillary distraction in cleft patients using a rigid external distraction device: A retrospective study
Authors: Taha Mahasen , Elsheikh Yasser M. 
Published: March 2016

ABSTRACTObjective: To evaluate early and late velopharyngeal changes in cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients after use of the Rigid External Distractor (RED) device and to correlate these changes to the amount of maxillary advancement.Materials and Methods: Thirty Class III CLP patients were included in the study. Maxillary advancement was performed using the RED device in combination with titanium miniplates and screws for anchorage. Lateral cephalograms, nasometer, and nasopharyngoscope records were taken before distraction, immediately after distraction, and 1 year after distraction. A paired t-test was used to detect differences at P &lt; .05.Results: SNA angle and A point and ANS to Y axis were significantly increased after maxillary distraction (P  =  .0001). Statistically significant increases in nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal depths, velar angle, and need ratio were also found (P  =  .0001). Nasalance scores showed a significant increase (P  =  .008 for nasal text and .044 for oral text). A significant positive correlation was observed between the amount of maxillary advancement and the increase in nasopharyngeal depth and hypernasality (P  =  .012 and .026, respectively).Conclusions: Nasopharyngeal function was deteriorated after maxillary advancement in CLP patients. There was a significant positive correlation between the amount of maxillary advancement and the increase in nasopharyngeal depth and hypernasality.