bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Choice of Suture Pattern for Linea Alba Closure
Authors: Roberts Chrissy 
Published: September 2017

<p><strong>Clinical bottom line</strong></p><p>Incidence of complications using either a simple continuous or a simple interrupted suture pattern in the linea alba is low if appropriate suture material is chosen and appropriate surgical technique is used. More, well-planned studies with higher power are required before an evidence-based recommendation for one pattern over the other can be made.</p><br /> <img src="https://www.veterinaryevidence.org/rcvskmod/icons/oa-icon.jpg" alt="Open Access" /> <img src="https://www.veterinaryevidence.org/rcvskmod/icons/pr-icon.jpg" alt="Peer Reviewed" />
The Effect of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Application on E-learning Acceptance: A Structural Equation Model
Authors: Al-Azawei Ahmed , Parslow Patrick , Lundqvist Karsten 
Published: September 2017

<p>Standardising learning content and teaching approaches is not considered to be the best practice in contemporary education. This approach does not differentiate learners based on their individual abilities and preferences. The present research integrates a pedagogical theory <em>Universal Design for Learning (UDL) </em>with an information system (IS) theory <em>Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).</em> It aims to examine the effectiveness of a technology-enhanced traditional web design course on blended e-learning acceptance and learner satisfaction in which UDL principles (multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement) were implemented. This casts some light on the role of addressing curricula limitations on learner perceptions and e-learning adoption. A mixed research design combining survey and action methods was followed. Overall, 92 undergraduate students took part in the study. The research instrument was validated first. Subsequently, partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was applied to identify the path associated among constructs used in the proposed framework. The extended model accounted for 45.4% and 41.6% of the variance of perceived satisfaction and behavioural intention respectively. The findings suggest that using educational technologies to address curricula limitations is a bridge to enhancing learner willingness to accept e-learning. </p>
Editorial
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino 
Published: September 2017

A edição especial desta revista intitulada ―Tecnologias na Educação‖ traz em sua capa, elaborada por um profissional da área de design, a representação simbólica na figura do giz na sala de aula mixada, a tecnologia avançada por meio do computador, Internet e TV Digital, entre outros aparatos tecnológicos, vislumbrando numa única imagem, os anseios de educadores e outros profissionais sobre a perspectiva do desenvolvimento educacional nos dias atuais.
Editorial
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino 
Published: September 2017

Ao iniciarmos mais uma edição da ETD – Educação Temática Digital, informamos que após 12 anos de existência, encaminhamos a ETD para análise nas principais bases de dados de indexação, consideradas pelas agências de fomentos como essenciais para a longevidade dos periódicos científicos. As bases destacadas são: Scopus (Elsevier) e ISI (Thomson); e reenviamos para a SciELO. Em relação à RedALYC, o processo está sendo finalizado e ainda no primeiro semestre de 2012 teremos uma posição para divulgar aos leitores e usuários da ETD – Educação Temática Digital.
Panorama dos casos de câncer atendidos no Hospital Geral Público de Palmas, Tocantins, Brasil
Authors: Neves Rodolfo Rezende das , Mendonça Nivaldo Fernandes , Martins Fernanda Resende , Rodrigues Junior Carlos Alberto , Dias Fellipe Camargo Ferreira , Cuellar Pedro Manuel Gonzales 
Published: September 2017

Estratégias de prevenção e tratamento contra o câncer progrediram nos últimos anos. No entanto, a incidência continua em crescimento progressivo, gerando elevados custos à população mundial. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo com o objetivo de determinar o perfil dos indivíduos internados por câncer no período de 2010 a 2015 no Hospital Geral Público de Palmas Dr. Francisco Ayres (HGPP), Tocantins, Brasil. Foram coletadas e avaliadas informações presentes no banco de dados da Comissão Hospitalar de Câncer do HGPP. Constatou-se que o tipo de câncer que apresentou maior ocorrência foi o de próstata, com 564 casos (15,38%), seguido por câncer de colo do útero, com 462 casos (12,60%), pele, com 403 casos (10,99%) e mama, com 381 casos (10,39%). Morreram 1.123 (30,63%) pacientes internados por câncer nesse período. E 3.100 (84,56%) indivíduos foram submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos. Esses dados, portanto, podem possibilitar o direcionamento das estratégias de prevenção a serem adotadas ou melhoradas com o objetivo de diminuir a incidência de câncer e mortalidade por essa doença.
Palavras-chave: Neoplasias; Tocantins; Brasil.
ABSTRACT
Strategies for prevention and treatment against cancer have progressed in recent years. However, the incidence continues to grow gradually, generating high costs to the world population. A retrospective study was carried out to determine the profile of individuals hospitalized for cancer in the period from 2010 to 2015 at the Public General Hospital of Palmas Dr. Francisco Ayres (PGHP), Tocantins, Brazil. Data were collected and evaluated in the PGHP Cancer Hospital Commission database. It was found that the type of cancer that presented the highest occurrence was prostate, with 564 cases (15,38%), followed by cervical cancer, with 462 cases (12,60%), skin, with 403 cases (10,99%) and breast, with 381 cases (10,39%). There were 1.123 (30.63%) patients hospitalized for cancer in this period. And 3.100 (84,56%) individuals underwent surgical procedures. These data, therefore, may enable the targeting of prevention strategies to be adopted or improved in order to reduce the incidence of cancer and mortality from this disease.
Keywords: Neoplasms; Tocantins; Brazil.
Platelet-Rich Plasma in Orthopaedic Surgery
Authors: Wang Dean , Rodeo Scott A. 
Published: September 2017

* Platelet-rich plasma has shown great promise and potential to stimulate biologic activity in difficult-to-heal musculoskeletal tissue. However, the optimal formulation, method of administration, and dosing for different tissues have yet to be determined.* Within a given platelet-rich plasma preparation technique, there is a high degree of inter-subject and intra-subject variability in the composition of platelet-rich plasma produced. This likely contributes to the inconsistent results reported in the current platelet-rich plasma literature.* Current evidence best supports the use of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. Evidence on the use of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment or adjunct for rotator cuff repair, lateral epicondylitis, hamstring injuries, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, and fractures is inconsistent or only available from low-powered studies. To our knowledge, no comparative studies examining platelet-rich plasma treatment for partial ulnar collateral ligament tears in the elbow currently exist.* Current evidence suggests that different platelet-rich plasma formulations are needed for different tissues and pathologies. Ultimately, improved understanding of the underlying structural and compositional deficiencies of the injured tissue will help to identify the biologic needs that can potentially be targeted with platelet-rich plasma.
Expected Return Dan Risiko Saham LQ-45 Untuk Pengambilan Keputusan Investasi Serta Pembentukan Portofolio Optimal(Capital Asset Pricing Model)
Authors: Arimarista Lita 
Published: September 2017

This study aims to determine the number of groups (clusters) sector, which is for med from the LQ-45 for investment decisions as well as the establishment of an optimal portfolio (Capital Asset Pricing Model). The approach used in this study is quantitative. To test this hypothesis used cluster analysis. The results obtained by Hierarical Cluster Analysis, getting the results that the group ingo eight (8) sectors of 22 shares for med two (2) groups (clusters) . Cluster 1 is a group of sector swith the expected return is not too hight risk is not too high anyway, but Cluster 1 BUMI stock company, INCO and ANTM from the mining sector, and company shares LPKR of the service industry as a high expected return with the higher the risk. Cluster 2 is a group of sectors with the highest expected return with the highest risk anyway. However, Cluster 2 on BBNI company shares of the financial sector has the highest expected return to risk is not too high, when compared with the risk in the shares of other companies which have the expected return is not too high. By using the model of Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) in the calculation and analys is of portfolios .In this study, the portfolio formed from the LQ-45 is AALI, BBNI and GGRM offers a portfolio expected return of 3.00 % and offers portfolio risk by 1.64%.
Prediction of Slug-Liquid Holdup for High-Viscosity Oils in Upward Gas/Liquid Vertical-Pipe Flow
Authors: Al-Ruhaimani F.. , Pereyra E.. , Sarica C.. , Al-Safran E.. , Torres C.. 
Published: September 2017

SummarySlug-liquid holdup is a critical slug-flow parameter, which affects average liquid holdup and pressure gradient in pipes. Most experimental slug-liquid-holdup studies in the literature were conducted either by use of low-viscosity liquid for all inclination angles or high-viscosity liquid for horizontal and slightly inclined pipes, indicating a lack of experimental data for vertical flow of high-viscosity liquid. Therefore, the objective of this study is to experimentally and theoretically investigate the effect of oil viscosity on slug-liquid holdup in gas/liquid upward vertical flow, and to develop a new closure model to predict slug-liquid holdup in vertical pipes. In this study, experiments were conducted in a 50.8-mm inner-diameter (ID) vertical pipe for six oil viscosities: 586, 401, 287, 213, 162, and 127 mPa·s.A new slug-liquid-holdup closure model derived from Froude and inverse viscosity numbers was developed in this study for high-viscosity-liquid two-phase upward vertical flow. The proposed model was validated against independent experimental data and showed excellent prediction for high-viscosity data. Furthermore, the proposed model was compared with existing models that take into account the viscosity effects showing better performance. The new model was incorporated in the Tulsa University Fluid Flow Projects (TUFFP) unified model (all versions; Zhang et al. 2003b), improving the prediction of pressure gradient and average liquid holdup for high-viscosity upward vertical flow.
Stability of extemporaneously prepared rosuvastatin oral suspension
Authors: Zaid Abdel Naser , Shtayah Rania , Qadumi Ayman , Ghanem Mashour , Qedan Rawan , Daibes Marah , Awwad Somud Abu , Jaradat Nidal , Kittana Naim 
Published: September 2017

Abstract

Purpose
The stability of an extemporaneously prepared rosuvastatin suspension stored over 30 days under various storage conditions was evaluated.

Methods
Rosuvastatin suspension was extemporaneously prepared using commercial rosuvastatin tablets as the source of active pharmaceutical ingredient. The organoleptic properties, dissolution profile, and stability of the formulation were investigated. For the stability studies, samples of the suspension were stored under 2 storage conditions, room temperature (25 °C and 60% relative humidity) and accelerated stability chambers (40 °C and 75% relative humidity). Viscosity, pH, organoleptic properties, and microbial contamination were evaluated according to the approved specifications. High-performance liquid chromatography was used for the analysis and quantification of rosuvastatin in selected samples. Microbiological investigations were also conducted.

Results
The prepared suspension showed acceptable organoleptic properties. It showed complete release of rosuvastatin within 15 minutes. The pH of the suspension was 9.8, which remained unchanged during the stability studies. The microbiological investigations demonstrated that the preparation was free of any microbial contamination. In addition, the suspension showed stability within at least the period of use of a 100-mL rosuvastatin bottle.

Conclusion
Extemporaneously prepared rosuvastatin 20-mg/mL suspension was stable for 30 days when stored at room temperature.
Macroalgae of Iridaea cordata as an efficient biosorbent to remove hazardous cationic dyes from aqueous solutions
Authors: Escudero Leticia Belén , Smichowski Patricia Nora , Dotto Guilherme Luiz 
Published: September 2017

AbstractIn the present work, Iridaea cordata (IC), a red marine macroalgae, was used as an efficient biosorbent for the removal of crystal violet (CV) and methylene blue (MB) dyes from aqueous solutions. The effects of pH (5, 7, and 9) and IC concentration (1, 3, and 5 g L−1) on the biosorption were studied through a 32 full factorial design. Under the optimal conditions (pH: 7, biosorbent concentration: 1 g L−1), biosorption kinetic studies were developed and the obtained experimental data were evaluated by pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order models. The results showed that the pseudo-second order model was in agreement with the experimental kinetic data for both dyes. Equilibrium studies were also carried out, and results exhibited good concordance with the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller isotherm. The biosorption capacities were 36.5 and 45.0 mg g−1 for CV and MB dyes, respectively. The dye removal percentages were around 75% for CV and 90% for MB. Thermodynamically, the biosorption process proved to be exothermic, spontaneous, and favorable. These results showed that IC biomass is a promising biosorbent for removal of CV and MB dyes from aqueous solutions.
Tajemnica miłosierdzia Bożego w ujęciu św. Zygmunta Szczęsnego Felińskiego
Authors: Bachanek Grzegorz 
Published: September 2017

Arcybiskup Warszawy Zygmunt Szczęsny Feliński wielokrotnie podejmował problematykę miłosierdzia Bożego. Wskazywał na liczne teksty Pisma Świętego, w którym odsłania się prawda o tym Bożym przymiocie. W tajemnicy Wcielenia i Odkupienia można dostrzec wielki dar miłosierdzia Pana, który staje się dla człowieka niewyczerpanym źródłem światła i siły. Miłosierdzie Boże odsłania się w posłannictwie Kościoła przede wszystkim w darze sakramentów i Boskiej nauki, ale także w wielowiekowej, kreatywnej, pełnej poświęcenia działalności odpowiadającej na różnorodne potrzeby człowieka. Szczególnie uprzywilejowane miejsce działania miłosierdzia Bożego stanowi sakrament pokuty będący ratunkiem dla grzesznika i okazją spotkania z lekarzem i duchowym przewodnikiem. Feliński dostrzega działanie miłosierdzia Bożego w historii naszego narodu, przede wszystkim w procesie moralno-religijnego odrodzenia dokonującego się w trudnym czasie niewoli. Ufność Bożemu miłosierdziu nabiera szczególnego znaczenia podczas przeżywanych trudności i niepowodzeń, stanowiąc zachętę do wytrwałej modlitwy za siebie i innych oraz chroniąc przed rozpaczą i skupieniem na sobie i swoich problemach.Istnieje pewien związek między apostołką Bożego Miłosierdzia siostrą Faustyną Kowalską a Zygmuntem Felińskim. Biskup sprowadził do Warszawy siostry Matki Bożej Miłosierdzia i ofiarował im dom. W tym miejscu będzie zdobywała formację zakonną przyszła święta. Zygmunt Feliński w niektórych wystąpieniach rosyjskiego zaborcy dostrzega niebezpieczeństwo manipulacji orędziem o Bożym miłosierdziu, próbę wykorzystania go do pomniejszania i usprawiedliwiania ludzkich zbrodni. Ostrzega, że człowiek niestety jest zdolny do odrzucenia wielkiego daru miłosierdzia Bożego w życiu doczesnym i wiecznym.
Aerococcus urinae and Aerococcus sanguinicola: Susceptibility Testing of 120 Isolates to Six Antimicrobial Agents Using Disk Diffusion (EUCAST), Etest, and Broth Microdilution Techniques
Authors: Carkaci Derya , Nielsen Xiaohui C. , Fuursted Kurt , Skov Robert , Skovgaard Ole , Trallero Emilio P. , Lienhard Reto , Åhman Jenny , Matuschek Erika , Kahlmeter Gunnar , Christensen Jens J. 
Published: September 2017

Background:

Aerococcus urinae and Aerococcus sanguinicola are relatively newcomers and emerging organisms in clinical and microbiological practice. Both species have worldwide been associated with urinary tract infections. More rarely cases of bacteremia/septicemia and infective endocarditis have been reported. Treatment options are therefore important. Just recently, European recommendations on susceptibility testing and interpretive criteria have been released.

Objective:
In this investigation 120 A. urinae and A. sanguinicola isolates were tested for susceptibility to six antimicrobial agents: Penicillin, cefotaxime, meropenem, vancomycin, linezolid, and rifampicin.

Methods:
Three susceptibility testing methods were used; disk diffusion according to The European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) standardized disk diffusion methodology and MIC determination with Etest and broth microdilution (BMD). All testing was performed with EUCAST media for fastidious organisms.

Results:
Data obtained in this study were part of the background data for establishing EUCAST breakpoints. MIC values obtained by Etest and BMD were well correlated with disk diffusion results.

Conclusion:
All isolates were found susceptible to all six antimicrobial agents: penicillin, cefotaxime, meropenem, vancomycin, linezolid, and rifampicin.
Caracterización del hábitat de Amoreuxia wrightii (Bixaceae), una especie en peligro de extinción en el noreste de México
Authors: Soto-Mata Brianda , Alanís Rodríguez Eduardo , Jurado Enrique , Pando-Moreno Marisela , Molina-Guerra Víctor , Alcalá-Rojas Alejandro , Marroquín-Castillo Jonathan J. 
Published: September 2017

Antecedentes y Objetivos: En México, Amoreuxia wrightii se encuentra en estatus de peligro de extinción de acuerdo a la NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010. En este estudio se realizó la caracterización de poblaciones naturales de A. wrightii, mediante un análisis de la flora asociada y las propiedades físicas y químicas de los suelos donde se desarrollan en dos comunidades contrastadas desde el punto de vista de la cobertura del dosel en el matorral tamaulipeco en el noreste de México.Métodos: En 2014 se establecieron 10 sitios de muestreo en dos ambientes diferenciados por la estructura de la vegetación: cinco sitios en asociaciones vegetales con cobertura vegetal densa y cinco sitios en áreas perturbadas con suelo desnudo. En cada área se evaluó la estructura vegetal y variables edáficas y se realizó un Análisis de Correspondencia Canónica.Resultados clave: De acuerdo a la relación con otras especies, A. wrightii se asoció con especies pioneras, que emergen después de un disturbio, con el dominio de pastos como Aristida purpurea, Cenchrus ciliaris, Cynodon dactylon, Panicum obtusum, especies de herbáceas Gutierrezia sarothrae, Gymnosperma glutinosum y Parthenium hysterophorus, así como arbustos de porte bajo como Acacia amentacea, A. berlandieri y Eysenhardtia texana. De acuerdo con las variables edáficas, se observó que A. wrightii prefiere suelos arcillosos y limosos, con suelos con pH ligeramente alcalinos y con densidad aparente alta. Ningún individuo de A. wrightii fue registrado en sitios que presentaron suelos con altos contenidos de arena y altos contenidos de materia orgánica.Conclusiones: Amoreuxia wrightii fue más abundante en áreas con nula cobertura, desprovistas de vegetación, sobre suelos con bajo contenido de materia orgánica y altos contenidos de pH, limo, arcilla y densidad aparente. De acuerdo a la relación con otras especies, se asoció con especies pioneras, que emergen después de un disturbio.
Especies de Eretmocerus Haldemn (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) - parasitoides de Aleurothrixus floccosus (Maskell) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) de México, con la descripción de una nueva especie
Authors: Myartseva S. N. , Corondo-Blanco J. M. 
Published: September 2017

Una nueva especie es descrita, Eretmocerus naranjae. Se incluye una clave de las seis especies de Eretmocerus, parasitoides de la mosquita blanca Aleurothrixus floccosus (Maskell) de México, así como la diagnosis, hospederos, distribución y material examinado de cuatro de las especies colectadas.
Descripción de un especie nueva de Creugas Thorell (Araneae: Corinnidae) de la península de Baja California, México
Authors: Jiménez María Luisa 
Published: September 2017

Se describe e ilustra una nueva especie de araña corredora Creugas comondensis sp. nov. basada en especimenes colectados en oasis del estado de Baja California Sur.
Biogeography of the areas and Canthonini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) of dry tropical forest in Meseoamerica and Colombia
Authors: Padilla-Gil Dora Nancy , Halffter Gonzalo 
Published: September 2017

Este análisis biogeográfico examina los procesos históricos, geológicos, climáticos y ecológicos que han influido en la formación de los bosques tropicales secos (DTF) de Mesoamérica y Colombia, bosques que son sitios de múltiples historias biogeográficas como la que ilustran los Canthonini. Sometemos a prueba la hipótesis de que la fauna de Canthonini de los bosques tropicales secos tiene una afinidad sudamericana. Para este propósito comparamos las especies que se encuentran en un enclave de bosque tropical seco en México, en un segundo enclave en Costa Rica, en cuatro de la región Caribe de Colombia y finalmente uno más en el norte de Tolima en el valle superior del río Magdalena, Colombia. Las características geomorfológicas de los enclaves son también comparadas, así como la distribución geográfica y las afinidades taxonómicas de cada una de las especies de Canthonini que se encuentran en estos bosques tropicales secos. Los aspectos de historia biogeográfica, geológica y ecológica de los enclaves son evaluados usando un Análisis de Parsimonia de Endemicidad (PAE), utilizando como grupo externo dos lugares de selva siempre verde: Leticia (Amazonas, Colombia) y Los Tuxtlas (Veracruz, México). Este estudio pone de manifiesto que el origen y distribución de los bosques tropicales secos de la región ocurre durante el Pleistoceno, con una acentuación de las características de sequía durante el Holoceno. También revela similitudes entre los Canthonini de los bosques tropicales secos de México, Costa Rica y Colombia, con tres patrones de distribución que corresponden a diferentes grados de expansión hacia el norte y a la diversificación de líneas evolutivas, incluso a la presencia de especies sudamericanas.La comparación entre el cladograma generado por las especies de Canthonini y el de eventos geológicos, indica que la distribución de los primeros en los bosques tropicales secos comienza en el Plioceno con el restablecimiento de la conexión panameña, sin evidencias de que eventos geomorfológicos previos hayan ejercido influencias. Por otra parte, hay muy pocas especies compartidas con las selvas siempre verdes usadas como grupo externo en los cladogramas.
Some notes of natural history and distribution of Leptostylus gibbulosus bates, 1874 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)
Authors: Romero Napoles Jesús , Chemsak John A. , Rodríguez Hernández Cesáreo 
Published: September 2017

Se registra a Sapindus saponaria como un nuevo hospedero de Leptostylus gibbulosus; aunque la distribución de éste se cita desde Texas a Venezuela, su presencia no se había registrado para el Estado de Oaxaca. Se describe brevemente su biología y se contrasta ésta con la de Bruchidae.