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Structure and Level of Religiosity Test
Authors: Rydz Elżbieta , Walesa Czesław , Tatala Małgorzata 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
The aim of the article is to present a new measure of structure and level of religiosity. The cognitive-developmental concept of integral development of religiosity by Czesław Walesa, which distinguishes eight parameters of religiosity: religious awareness, religious feelings, religious decisions, bond with the fellowship of believers, religious practices, religious morality, religious experience and forms of profession of faith served as the theoretical bases for the test. The measure was constructed to fit the specificity of the people of the Christian profession. The preliminary reliability and validity indicators were calculated on 126 participants. Construct validity was established with Centrality of Religiosity Scale (C-15), Scale of Religious Identity, Deconversion Scale for Adolescents. The psychometric indicators were satisfactory, which shows that the test can be used to measure structure and level of style of religiosity.
5th Rare Disease South Eastern Europe (SEE) Meeting, Skopje, Macedonia (November 15th, 2016)
Authors: Gucev Zoran , Tasic Velibor , Polenakovic Momir 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
The fifth SEE meeting on rare diseases (RDs) was held in Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MASA) the November 11th, 2016. Several lectures dealt with mucopolysaccharidosis, glycogen storage diseases and the possibilities for their diagnosis and treatment. Enzyme replacement treatment (ERT), its availability, effects (or the lack of it) on the brain, and further prospects of eventual gene treatment were comprehensively exposed and discussed. Special accent was on Gaucher, Morquio IVA, Hunter and the audience was given new knowledge on the complexities of diagnosis and treatment. A block of lectures on rare renal diseases was also impressive. From renal stones, their molecular and genetic mechanisms to different forms of CAKUT the use of NGS and other molecular methods in diagnosis of RDs. Mitochondrial diseases, the novelties and importance of early discovery were comprehensively exposed. Special lecture was given on the complement system. Endocrine disruptors, microprolactinomas were also the topic of the meeting. A rather reach session of posters was also presented.
Announcing a Special Issue of the Deakin Review
Authors: Wiltse Lynne 
Published: April 2017

It is my pleasure to be contributing this editorial for the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature.My name is Lynne Wiltse and I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. I teach courses in language and literacy and children’s literature, and have eagerly read each issue of the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature since its inception in 2011. I have made sure to introduce my students to this valuable resource. For example, I have the undergraduate students in my children’s literature course undertake an assignment that requires them to explore the site in detail. With its feature editorial and reviews of contemporary English-language texts for children and young adults, the Deakin Review is an excellent resource for prospective teachers. This is the second time that the graduate students in my Children's Literature in the Elementary School (EDEL 510) course have participated by writing book reviews for a Special Issue of the Deakin Review (the reviews were published in Vol 4, No 4, 2015). The first time my students took part in this initiative was such a powerful learning experience that the next time I was due to teach the course, I approached the editorial team to see if we could recreate the opportunity. The result is this Special Issue. Once again, I am delighted with the diverse range of books my students selected for review. With the 2015 issue, the book review of The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, introduced me to the amazing author and illustrator team of Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet. I have since read all their other biographies written for children. This year, Ada Twist Scientist, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, one of the books selected for review, really caught my attention. I can’t wait to read Beaty’s other books! As most of my students are practicing elementary teachers, we focused on picture books for young children at the K-6 level. These graduate students were able to apply what they were learning about visual literacy and evaluating picture books in our course to the picture books they had selected to review. We also discuss the importance of authentic writing opportunities for children; writing the reviews certainly proved to be an authentic writing experience for my students, one that they took very seriously. We are excited to see the published reviews. I thank Kim Frail and the rest of the editorial team of the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature for their support of this special issue.
In Celebration of the New “International Journal of Automation Technology”
Authors: Tsuchiya Sojiro 
Published: April 2017

I’m especially pleased to send you my congratulations on the publication of “International Journal of Automation Technology”.
The automation technology has the extremely clear purpose of replacing human work with automated system. However, the automation technology requires various kinds of technologies, ranging from mechanical technology, electronics, control technology, software technology for computer, to system technology necessary for those to be functioned effectively. Therefore, people, who start to learn the automation technology or keep up on it, cannot help gathering fragmentary information from many kinds of technology fields. Additionally, relationship and collaboration between academic institute and industries are important issues that mean industrial firms investigate mostly practical applications of automated machines and production systems, while mainly universities and institutes research fundamental and elemental technologies. With these backgrounds, it has been tough to grasp its whole picture of the automation technology in general, although some of leading universities, institutes and industry firms themselves advance and accumulate the automation technology systematically.
This time, through publishing “International Journal of Automation Technology”, I believe the automation technology must become popular and familiar for a great number of engineers, researchers and students. Especially, this publication is delightful news for young engineers, who work toward advanced automation in global business. I greatly expect this journal play a roll of network among engineers and researchers working on the automation in various technology fields, to help upskilling and stimulation for them, and to contribute the development of the automation technology itself as well.
ASURANSI SYARIAH DI INDONESIA (Studi Tentang Peluang ke Depan Industri Asuransi Syariah)
Authors: Effendi Afif 
Published: April 2017

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>The term of takaful originates from Arabic verb ”kafalah” which means ”to help one another” or ”mutual guarantee”. Now takaful can be defined as an Islamic insurance concept which is grounded in Islamic muamalat, and regulations of Islamic law. This concept has been practiced in various forms. Theoretically, Takaful is perceived as cooperative or mutual insurance, where members contribute a certain sum of money to a common pool. Takaful is invited since commercial/conventional insurance is prohibited in Islamic law. Commercial/conventional insurance is strictly disallowed for Moslem because it contains the elements of gharar (uncertainty), maysir (gambling), and riba (usury).<br />Islamic Insurance or Sharia Insurance is based on mutual cooperation, responsibility, assurance, protection and assistance between groups of participants. Sharia Insurance gives members the opportunity to benefit in two ways ; from the financial security of a risk sharing arrangement, and from the spiritual benefit. Indonesia Islamic Insurance Association (AASI) said the growth of Takaful industry in 2013 reached 30-40 per cent. This year is expected better than before because Indonesia has prospect for the insurance industry to grow.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> <em>Islamic Law, Risk Sharing, Mutual Cooperation</em></p>
Simulação e análise de métodos para o aumento da eficiência termoenergética de uma edificação
Authors: AKWA João Vicente , PETRAGLIA Gabriel De Oliveira e Souza , LAUFFER Henrique De Araujo , SOARES Raiana Schirmer 
Published: April 2017

Este trabalho apresenta um estudo sobre algumas alternativas de redução de custos energéticos em edificações. Foi utilizado para as simulações parte da estrutura do prédio da Fundação Escola Técnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, localizado no município de Novo Hamburgo, RS, Brasil. A estrutura analisada consiste em uma construção de alvenaria e possui dois andares, apresentando área total de 1919,14 m². Nela, situam-se salas de aula e laboratórios utilizados pela Fundação Escola Técnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha e pela Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (UERGS). A simulação foi realizada no software de simulação dinâmica de edificações EnergyPlus, criado pelo Departamento de Energia (DOE) e gerenciado pelo NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), ambos situados nos EUA. Foram estabelecidas como propostas de redução de custos a substituição das lâmpadas fluorescentes tubulares por lâmpadas de LED compatíveis, a troca dos vidros comuns por vidros com menor transmitância e maior refletância, a implementação de um telhado verde e a implementação de um controle de temperatura anual. Levando-se em conta o consumo real de energia elétrica do prédio, através da simulação, foram avaliados os impactos causados por tais alternativas no consumo de energia elétrica do prédio. Os resultados obtidos através das simulações demonstram o significativo impacto causado pela troca das lâmpadas fluorescentes por lâmpadas LED, bem como pelo controle do termostato. O telhado verde e a troca dos vidros, por sua vez, não implicaram em grandes reduções de consumo.
The Impact of the Choice of Data Source in Record Linkage Studies Estimating Mortality in Venous Thromboembolism
Authors: Gallagher Arlene , Williams Tim , De Vries Frank 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT
ObjectiveLinked electronic healthcare databases are increasingly being used in observational research. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the choice of data source in estimating mortality following VTE, with a secondary aim to investigate the influence of the denominator definition.
ApproachWe used the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) to identify patients aged 18+ with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Multiple cohorts were identified in order to assess how mortality rates differed with a range of data sources. For each of the cohorts, incidence rates per 1,000 person years (/1000py) and relative rates (RRs) of all-cause mortality were calculated.
ResultsThe lowest mortality rate was found when only primary care data were used for both the exposure (VTE) and the outcome (death) (108.4/1000py). The highest mortality rate was found for patients diagnosed in secondary care (237.2/1000py). When linked primary and secondary care data were included for eligible patients and for the overlapping period of data collection, a mortality rate of 173.2/1000py was found. Sensitivity analyses varying the denominator definition provided a range of results (140.6-164.3/1000py). The relative rates of mortality by gender and age were comparable across all cohorts. Depending on the choice of data source, the population studied may be different. This may have substantial impact on the main findings, in particular on incidence rates of mortality following VTE.
Linking the English Cancer Patient Experience Survey to Cancer registration: relating patient experience to outcomes, a step towards better services and outcomes
Authors: Carneiro Isabella Gomes , Charnock James , Fry Anna , Mak Vivian , Ormiston-Smith Nick , McConnell Hannah , Lyratzopoulos Yoryos 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT
ObjectivesTo link the English Cancer Patient Experience Survey (CPES) to Public Health England’s cancer registration records and allow new exploration of the association between patient experience and outcomes and eventually improve service provision and patient outcomes.
ApproachPatients’ responses from the first 4 waves (2010, 2011/12, 2013, 2014) of CPES were linked to tumour level cancer registration records. Cancer registration is available via the Cancer Analysis System (CAS).
A patient may have multiple tumour records in CAS. Therefore, the same CPES survey result could be mapped onto multiple tumour records in the cancer registration data.
It was necessary to match the patient records to identify the tumour records in CAS that most likely corresponded to the correct CPES response. The following criteria were used to match records at patient-tumour level: a match in the ICD-10 diagnosis codes from both datasets; and the time frames from diagnosis to discharge to best assess the correct match.
In order to increase the matching yield, the linkage also flagged related tumour types in the two datasets, following consultation with clinical and research experts in the field.
ResultsOver 75% of records in the survey cohort were successfully linked for each year of the survey waves. Analysis based on concordance between data items in both CPES and cancer registrations were mostly the same in the two datasets.
As an example of the linkage potential, the overall experience of patient care was compared with stage at diagnosis. The results show that patients diagnosed at later stages have significantly lower scores of overall care. To our knowledge, this is the first time these two variables have been analysed together in regards to the care of cancer patients in England and emphasise the need for earlier cancer diagnosis.
ConclusionThis is the first time the CPES has been linked to cancer registrations. The new linkage provides insight into how well represented the overall cancer patient population is within CPES and also assess concordance of data between them. This work is essential to support a programme of further analysis at NCRAS, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK.
Collateral benefits: Unintended consequences of the Roots of Empathy program
Authors: Fransoo Randy , Chartier Mariette , Nickel Nathan , Nie Yao , Brownell Marni 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT
ObjectivesRoots of Empathy is a school-based mental health program with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing bullying and aggression, and raising children’s social/emotional competence and empathy. This study examines the program’s impact on several longer-term health and social outcomes that are related to the program’s goals, but not specifically targeted by the program’s design or objectives.
ApproachThis study used linked, de-identified administrative records of health, education, social service use and justice system involvement for children and youth in Manitoba who participated in the ROE program, along with a carefully matched comparison group. Propensity scores were used along with hard matching on key variables to ensure comparability of groups. Outcome measures encompass a broad array of health, educational, and social indicators including hospitalization for injury, teen pregnancy, high school graduation, involvement with the criminal justice system, and suicide attempts. Analyses were performed at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), using SAS 9.4.
ResultsFindings from analyses of data from the pilot study (N=688) reveal several ‘collateral benefits’ that may be related to the program, though most differences did not reach statistical significance in this initial sample. (Results from the full sample will be available May 2016; N ~ 8000.) Compared to matched counterparts who did not receive the program, ROE participants had lower rates of teen pregnancy (6.6% vs 9.6%; p=0.19), and school grade repetition (2.4% vs 3.8%, p=0.09), and higher rates of high school graduation (77.7% vs 73.5%, p=.36). However, they also had higher rates of injury-related hospitalization (6.4% vs 5.0%, p=0.14). Even in this small pilot, sub-group analyses for some outcomes showed significant differences for some strata but not others. Analyses of the full study group (underway) will provide more robust results.
ConclusionThese findings provide intriguing evidence suggesting beneficial impacts in several longer-term health and social outcomes that could feasibly be related to participation in the Roots of Empathy program. The multi-variable propensity scores and hard-matching algorithms used on this large group provide considerable confidence in attributing group differences to program participation. Results from the full sample will provide more conclusive results, and allow sub-group analyses. The linkage of databases from health, education, social service and justice systems provides a unique opportunity to examine the truly multi-dimensional long-term impacts of a program already proven to provide dramatic improvements in short and medium-term outcomes.
Small area variation in the utilization of common medical tests and consultations in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Webber Colleen , Dewit Yvonne , Hall Steve 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT
ObjectiveEvidence of regional variation in the utilization of medical tests and procedures has raised concern surrounding the potential overuse of unnecessary care. Such overuse is detrimental as it may lead to overdiagnosis, and the resulting overtreatment of indolent disease, inefficient use of resources, and rising healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to explore small area variation in rates of commonly used laboratory, imaging, and cardiac tests and specialist consultations, and to identify factors associated with rate variations.
ApproachThis is a population-based cross-sectional study in Ontario, Canada using linked, administrative databases from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES). The study population was all adults aged 40 to 75 as of January 1, 2008. We measured the age- and sex-standardized rates of 36 laboratory, imaging and cardiac tests and specialist consultations across 97 health regions in 2008 using physician and laboratory billing data. The list of tests and consultations was chosen through discussion with primary care physicians to identify procedures that are commonly used and potentially overused in primary care settings. We compared the small area rates to the Ontario rate. We calculated small area variation statistics, including the extremal quotient (EQ), coefficient of variation (CV) and systematic component of variance (SCV), for each test and consult. We used multivariable regression models to identify factors associated with health area utilization rates.
ResultsAt minimum, a 10-fold difference was observed in the rates of each test and consult across the 97 health regions in Ontario, with the extremal quotients ranging from 13.6 to 54.9. When ranked in highest to lowest variation using the SCV, the tests and procedures with the greatest small area variation were limb computed tomography (EQ=49.6, CV=23.3, SCV=38.9), ferritin blood tests (EQ=42.7, CV=33.4, SCV=36.8) and vitamin B12 blood tests (EQ=40.9, CV=35.9, SCV=36.0). The test with the smallest variation was knee imaging (EQ=13.6, CV=2.1, SCV=1.7).
ConclusionWe observed substantial variation across Ontario in the utilization of 36 medical tests and consultations. These findings may indicate problems with access to care in areas with low utilization, or overuse of potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medical care in areas with high utilization. Ongoing analyses are exploring determinants of area-level utilization to better understand the observed rate variations.
Case definitions for common mental health disorders among adolescents using electronic primary care data: a comparison with self-reported data from ALSPAC
Authors: Cornish Rosie , John Ann , Boyd Andy , Tilling Kate , Macleod John 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT
ObjectivesRates of common mental disorders may be increasing among children and adolescents, though evidence of this is mixed. Symptom questionnaires in population surveys may overestimate clinical disease. Conversely, lower participation of individuals with mental disorders may lead to underestimates in surveys. Clinical databases may have greater population coverage and contain information of more obvious clinical validity; however, several factors, including the help-seeking behaviour of individuals and the recording practices of clinicians, may influence burden-of-disease estimates based on these databases. The aim of the current investigation was to compare case definitions of common mental disorders (CMD) using linked electronic primary care data to definitions derived from self-reported data obtained in an observational study.
ApproachWe studied 1,562 adolescents who had completed the Revised Clinical Interview Schedule (CIS-R) in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) at age 17-18 years and had linkage established to their electronic primary care records for at least 6 months after the time they completed the CIS-R. We used lists of Read codes corresponding to diagnoses, symptoms and treatment to create twelve definitions of CMD and also of depression alone. We calculated sensitivities and specificities of these, using CIS-R case definitions as the reference standard. All analyses were carried in Stata 13.0.
ResultsSensitivities ranged from 5.2% to 24.3% for depression and from 3.8% to 19.2% for CMD. The specificities of all definitions were above 98% for depression and above 96% for CMD. For both depression and CMD, the definition that included current diagnosis, treatment or symptoms identified the highest proportion of cases.
ConclusionsMost individuals meeting case definitions for CMD based on information in clinical records also met CMD case definitions based on symptoms reported in a contemporaneous survey. Conversely, many individuals identified as CMD cases based on reported symptoms had no evidence of CMD in their clinical records. A small number of individuals with CMD recorded in their clinical records had not reported symptoms of this in the survey. Overall, these data suggest that clinical databases are likely to yield underestimates of the burden of CMD in the population. Clinical records appear to yield highly valid diagnoses of common mental disorders which may be useful for studying risk factors and outcomes of these conditions. The greatest epidemiological value is likely to be obtained when the combination of information from both survey and clinical records is possible.