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Revisão da dimensão desconfiança do Inventário Dimensional Clínico da Personalidade
Authors: Carvalho Lucas De Francisco , Martins Denise Da Fonseca 
Published: June 2017

O presente estudo teve como objetivo revisar a dimensão desconfiança do Inventário Dimensional Clínico da Personalidade (IDCP). Fizeram parte da pesquisa 230 sujeitos, com idade entre 18 e 63 anos (M = 23,00; DP = 9,44), sendo 76,4% mulheres. Os sujeitos responderam o IDCP, o NEO-PI-R e o PID-5. A dimensão foi revisada e chegou-se a um conjunto de 35 itens novos, além de 13 itens originais. A partir de procedimentos analíticos, estabeleceu-se um conjunto de cinco fatores, composto por 18 itens, com coeficientes de consistência interna de 0,90 para o conjunto total de itens e índices variando entre 0,73 e 0,83 para os fatores. Foram encontradas correlações coerentes entre os instrumentos. Concluiu-se que a dimensão revisada é mais adequada em relação à original.
Awareness of surgeons and surgical trainees of online web-based techniques for teaching laparoscopic surgery in north Queensland
Authors: Egedovo Alfred , Ho Yik-Hong , Larkins Sarah , Mushuya Chrispen , Ashraf Muhammad , Nyandowe Masimba , Emeto Theophilus I. , Vangaveti Venkat N. 
Published: June 2017

Background: For generations, surgical training has followed the example of an apprenticeship model. However, many doctors see this training as insufficient and potentially unsafe for the patient. Web-based simulation training for teaching laparoscopic surgery is not only becoming increasingly popular but is cheaper in comparison to the traditional apprenticeship method. Objective is to assess the educational value of web-based training videosMethods: Data was obtained through questionnaires sent to consultant surgeons and surgical trainees at three sites in North Queensland. Study invited participants to complete a 24-item questionnaire on knowledge and attitudes. The questionnaires were distributed using online survey monkey software to send emails to the three Government Hospitals.Results: There was a response rate of 11.40%, Consultant surgeons (13/17; 72.20%) and surgical trainees (4/17; 22.20%). Majority of participant`s sources of learning laparoscopic surgery was from supervisors in operating theatre (64.30%) and online Web-based training video (WBTV; 7.10%), although satisfaction with current web-based training video resources was found to vary widely for a variety of reasons. WBTV were used mainly when required for clinical rotation.Conclusions: There was a response rate of 11.40%, Consultant surgeons (13/17; 72.20%) and surgical trainees (4/17; 22.20%). Majority of participant`s sources of learning laparoscopic surgery was from supervisors in operating theatre (64.30%) and online Web-based training video (WBTV; 7.10%), although satisfaction with current web-based training video resources was found to vary widely for a variety of reasons. WBTV were used mainly when required for clinical rotation.
A case series of uterine rupture: a continuing cause of maternal and fetal morbidity!
Authors: Choudhary Vinu , Bisu Surendra 
Published: June 2017

Background: Uterine rupture is defined as a full-thickness separation of the uterine wall and the overlying serosa. It is a rare peripartum complication associated with severe maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to review the incidence of ruptured uterus and evaluate associated risk factors, maternal and fetal complications.Methods: 14 case notes were reviewed for every patient with a ruptured uterus for a period of 4 years, from January 2012 to December 2015.Results: 79% patients had uterine rupture while in labour. Three patients were not in labour (two had a spontaneous rupture at 28/40 and 33/40 weeks respectively and for one patient it was found during an elective C/S). Two out of five patients with 2 previous C/S ruptured at 28 and 33 weeks respectively. Two or more C/S were associated with increased risk of pre- labour rupture uterus as highlighted by the three cases.Conclusions: Challenging diagnosis and cases of pre- labour rupture may necessitate pre- pregnancy counselling and antenatal LUS thickness USS in certain cases.
Medical expulsion therapy in the management of ureteric calculi: a comparative real-life experience
Authors: Degaonkar Anil S. , Jamdade Pundlik T. , Bhamare Nikhil S. , Shirure Prashant A. , M. S. Manjuprasad , Swami Onkar C. 
Published: June 2017

Background: One of the conservative management of ureteric caculi is by medical expulsive therapy by targeting common causes of obstruction such as edema, ureteral spasm and infection which will favour expulsion of calculi. The objective of this study was to assess comparative efficacy and safety of medical expulsive therapy of ureteric calculi.Methods: This was a randomized, prospective, open label, comparative study. Subjects satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomized into 4 groups tamsulosin, nifedipine, progesterone and control. Medical expulsion of calculi of 6mm to 15 mm size was carried out in 120 patients. Patients were followed up on OPD basis every third day. Calculi expulsion until day 28 as confirmed by abdominal ultrasonography was taken as the end point.Results: Expulsion rate in tamsulosin group was 90%, whereas nifedipine, progesterone group were 83.33% and 70% respectively which was significant compared to control group which was 36.6% (p < 0.005). Expulsion time was also reported to be significantly less in these groups as compared to control group. Therapy related adverse effects were minor and were seen in only 6 patients.Conclusions: Medical expulsive therapy of ureteric calculi of size 6 to 15mm with Tamsulosin, nifedipine and progesterone were safe and efficacious and could be implemented for initial management in selected patients.
Retroperitoneal cystic metastasis from cervical cancer: a rare case report
Authors: V. Shruthikamal , S. Reshma , A. Akmal 
Published: June 2017

Cervical cancer accounts for 5% of all cases of cancer diagnosed worldwide. Cervical carcinoma commonly spreads via the lymphatics, with metastases first occurring in the pelvic lymph nodes, and then sequentially spreading to the paraortic nodes. Retroperitoneal cystic metastases originating from cervical cancer is extremely rare. In patients undergoing chemoradiation, isolated failure in the lymph nodes is uncommon and is more commonly associated with failure to control the primary tumor. Study report a case of 62 years old woman with retroperitoneal cystic metastasis from cervical cancer managed with cystojejunostomy along with Roux en y reconstruction and chemotherapy.
Study of tuberculosis in HIV positive children in a tertiary care hospital of Odisha
Authors: Gahan Ajaya Kumar , Champatiray Jyoti Ranjan , Satpathy Saroj Kumar 
Published: June 2017

Background: Tuberculosis and HIV have been closely linked since the emergence of AIDS. Worldwide, TB is the most common opportunistic infection affecting HIV seropositive individuals and it remains the most common cause of death in patients with AIDS. HIV infection has contributed to a significant increase in the worldwide incidence of TB. So, an attempt was made in the present study to know the magnitude/extent of tuberculosis, associated clinical patterns, epidemiological factors and outcomes in HIV positive children attending the ART Centre of SCB medical college and hospital, Cuttack.Methods: A tertiary care hospital based prospective study was carried out in 50 children between 6 months to 14 years of age for a period of 2 years.Results: Most of the cases were less than 6 years old. TB was more common in male children than in females. Most cases were from rural areas. Majority belong to Class IV (Upper Lower) and Class V(Lower) socio-economic class. Most had Grade II and Grade III malnutrition as per IAP classification. Definite history of contact and recent infection was present in most. Majority (75%) had pulmonary tuberculosis. Pleural variant was predominant in extra-pulmonary form followed by TB lymphadenitis and disseminated forms. 5% had both PTB and EPTB. Most cases were un vaccinated. Common clinical features were fever, cough, FTT, chronic diarrhoea. Disseminated TB was common in unvaccinated group. Recovery pattern was almost similar in vaccinated and unvaccinated groups. Most of the PTB cases were cured of the disease with only 2 deaths in this group whereas the number of deaths, children going LAMA and development of MDR-TB was more in disseminated forms.Conclusions: Occurrence of TB is high in HIV positive cases. EPTB is common in unvaccinated cases. TB is common in rural and underprivileged children. Drug compliance is poor in disseminated forms. Mortality is high in disseminated forms. Sequele is more in disseminated forms of TB.
Complicated severe acute malnutrition: anthropometric status from Southern Rajasthan, India
Authors: Jain Rupali , Suman Rameshwar Lal , Goyal Suresh , Meghwal B. L. , Meena Suresh Kumar 
Published: June 2017

Background: Childhood under-nutrition is an important public health and development challenge in India. Undernourished children have significantly higher risk of mortality and morbidity. Objective of present study was to identify the anthropometric status of complicated Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Southern Rajasthan, India.Methods: It was a retrospective study conducted in children admitted at Malnutrition Treatment Centre attached to a tertiary hospital. Basic socio-demographic and anthropometric records of all children between 6 months to 5 years of age were analysed.Results: Out of the total 1554 SAM children admitted in last two years, 855 (55.01%) were males and 699 (44.98%) were females. Mean weight was 6.17±1.59 kg, mean height was 71.65±8.6 cm and Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) was 10.99±1.53 cm. Among these, 1375 (88.48%) children fulfilled weight for height (WFH) criteria, 919 (59.13%) fulfilled MUAC criteria and 246 (15.83%) had edema. On WFH Zscore analysis, 53% had <-3SD and <-4SD, 19.88% had <-5SD, 9.97% had <-6SD, 3.47% had <-7SD and 1.67% had <-8SD. Also, we observed that lower values of MUAC ranging from <11.5cm to <9cm. MUAC of 11.5-10cm was in 43.43% of children and 15% had MUAC <10cm. Among the children of all age group, we observe that males of 6-24 months of age are more significantly affected as compared to females.Conclusions: The study highlights the fact that extreme grades of malnutrition exist in our area ranging upto Z-score of -8SD and beyond, and is not limited to -3SD and -4SD. Also, males are the more affected of the two sexes in our rural and tribal area setting.
Determinación experimental de la curva de la DBO5 y el valor de las constantes K y Lo en una muestra de agua contaminada del río Bogotá
Authors: Sierra Plazas Julia 
Published: June 2017

Con el objeto de llevar a la práctica los conceptos teóricos de la DBO5 del curso de Fundamentos de Ingeniería Ambiental; los estudiantes de séptimo semestre de Ingeniería Civil (I semestre/01) junto con la profesora realizaron en el laboratorio de aguas de la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada las mediciones de Oxígeno Disuelto a una muestra de agua tomada del río Bogotá antes de Chía- Cundinamarca. Se pretende con este trabajo establecer las variaciones de oxígeno disuelto, de la DBO eliminada y presente durante siete días y estimar las constantes K y Lo de una muestra de agua contaminada. Se realizaron dos diluciones 2 y 10 ml; para la dilución de 2 ml se obtuvo una DBOs de 531 mg/l, un valor de K de 0.154 d^-1; y una Lo de 989 mg/l; para 10 ml una DBOs de 650 mg/l, K de 0.233 d^-1 y Lo de 190.4 mg/l.
Comparison of Periodontal Parameters and Self‐Perceived Oral Symptoms Among Cigarette Smokers, Individuals Vaping Electronic Cigarettes, and Never‐Smokers
Authors: Javed Fawad , Abduljabbar Tariq , Vohra Fahim , Malmstrom Hans , Rahman Irfan , Romanos Georgios E. 
Published: June 2017

Background: To the authors’ knowledge, there are no studies that have compared periodontal parameters and self‐perceived oral symptoms (OSs) among cigarette smokers (CSs) (group 1), individuals exclusively vaping electronic cigarettes (group 2), and never‐smokers (NSs) (group 3). The aim of this study is to assess periodontal parameters and self‐perceived OSs among vaping individuals, CSs, and NSs.Methods: Ninety‐four male participants (groups 1, 2, and 3: 33, 31, and 30 individuals, respectively) were included. Demographic data, self‐perceived OSs, and duration and daily frequency of vaping and smoking were gathered using a questionnaire. Full‐mouth plaque index (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD) ≥4 mm, and clinical attachment loss (AL) were measured; marginal bone loss (MBL) around all teeth was measured on digital radiographs. Numbers of missing teeth (MT) were also recorded. Odds ratios were calculated for OSs, and periodontal parameters were assessed using analysis of variance and Bonferroni post hoc tests. P <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: PI (P <0.01) and PD ≥4 mm (P <0.01) were significantly higher in groups 1 and 2 than in group 3. BOP was significantly higher in group 3 than in groups 1 (P <0.01) and 2 (P <0.01). There was no difference in number of MT, clinical AL, and MBL among all groups. Gingival pain was more often reported by individuals in group 1 than by individuals in groups 2 (P <0.01) and 3 (P <0.01).Conclusion: Periodontal inflammation and self‐perceived OSs were poorer among CSs than among vaping individuals and NSs.
Reflexiones en torno al uso del motivo de Iliupersis en la narración titoliviana de la caída de Veyos
Authors: Moreno Agustín 
Published: June 2017

El trabajo pretende contribuir al estudio de la alusión explícita al paralelo de la caída de Troya con la caída de Veyos en la narración titoliviana. Con el fin de complejizar el análisis de la cuestión, que últimamente ha sido pensado, principalmente, en un marco literario, la propuesta aquí es considerar, además de lo anterior, datos que exceden dicho marco, para lograr una comprensión más completa de las razones por las que Tito Livio juega con ese paralelo en este episodio.
Efectividad metodológica para el levantamiento de requerimientos de aplicaciones web.
Authors: López Caballero César Augusto , Cuello de Ávila Silvio Rafael 
Published: June 2017

El presente proyecto parte de un objetivo general que consiste evaluar la efectividad del proceso de investigación de requerimientos, para tal efecto se configuró una metodología compuesta por cinco fases y dos herramientas, dentro de la metodología se encuentra la elicitación, modelado, codificación, comprobación (análisis, verificación y validación) e impresión de uso, en donde las dos primeras fases corresponden a la propuesta central y las tres siguientes corresponden a la estructura de cuantificación, en cuanto a las dos herramientas, se encuentra un formato de preguntas que está compuesto cinco aspectos generales que corresponden a: Fundamentación, tiempos, organización institucional, negocio y aspectos sistémicos, dentro de los cuales se estructuraron 25 preguntas relacionadas con los aspectos y el entendimiento del negocio y un modelo de pantalla resultado de la aplicación del formato, en las fases posteriores, se obtiene como resultado un 86,6% de efectividad y un 92% de satisfacción. Determinando que las estrategias que orientan el éxito están relacionadas con el proceso de entrevista y el uso de las dos herramientas dado que permiten recolectar y entender la situación futura que espera el líder y además reduce la aleatoriedad en los requerimientos recolectados.
Identification of Parameters Influencing the Response of Gas Storage Wells to Hydraulic Fracturing With the Aid of a Neural Network
Authors: McVey D. S. , Mohaghegh Shahab , Aminian Khashayar 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Performing hydraulic fractures on gas storage wells to improve their deliverability is a common practice in the eastern part of the United States. Most of the fields in this part of the country being used for storage are old. Reservoir characteristic data necessary for most reservoir studies and hydraulic fracture design and evaluation are scarce for these old fields. This paper introduces a new methodology by which parameters that influence the response of gas storage wells to hydraulic fracturing may be identified in the absence of sufficient reservoir data. Control and manipulation of these parameters, once identified correctly, could enhance the outcome of frac jobs in gas storage fields. The study was conducted on a gas storage field in the Clinton formation of Northeastern Ohio. It was found that well performance indicators prior to a hydraulic fracture play an important role in how good the well will respond to a new frac job. Several other important factors were also identified.
The identification of controlling parameters serves as a foundation for improved frac job design in the fields where adequate engineering data is not available.
Another application of this type of study could be the enhancement of selection criteria among the candidate wells for hydraulic fracturing. To achieve the objective of this study, an artificial neural network was designed, trained and applied. The paper will discuss the results of the incorporation of this new technology in hydraulic fracture design and evaluation.
Coiled Tubing as Initial Production Tubing: An Overview of Case Histories
Authors: Nirider H. L. , Snider P. M. , Walsh K. D. , Cordera J. R. , Williams Joe 
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT
From January, 1993 through July, 1994 Marathon Oil Company completed ten newly drilled gas wells using coiled tubing as the initial production string. This paper reviews the operational aspects of each job and summarizes the areas where improvements in equipment and technique were implemented. The use of coiled tubing allows the tubing size to be closely matched to the performance of these relatively low rate wells, minimizing the tubular costs and improving the well's ability to stay unloaded. The main areas of improvement from one job to the next involved the use of a pressurized, hydraulically operated access window, ensuring that all frac sand was cleaned out prior to landing the coiled tubing and employing a "hot cut off" system to make the final cut on the coil tubing. Lessons learned include keeping the coiled tubing size large enough to run smaller coiled tubing through it for clean out and slickline work, care in closing the BOP rams to avoid damaging the pipe and the use of wellhead equipment specifically designed for coiled tubing. This technique is especially suited to low pressure and water sensitive reservoirs where loss of fluid is of concern. An additional benefit is the cost savings from reducing the hole and casing sizes to match the reservoir potential. This completion technique is often quicker than using a conventional completion rig and jointed tubing.

INTRODUCTION
Marathon has used coiled tubing for initial production tubing in several wells in order to match the tubing to the well productivity, unload frac fluids as quickly as possible and to minimize cost by reducing the time the drilling rig stays on location. An additional benefit is that no fluid is lost to the formation during the completion.
Light Supplement and Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Affect Yield and Quality of Off‐Season Pepper
Authors: Li Xiaojie , Kang Shaozhong , Li Fusheng , Zhang Xiaotao , Huo Zailin , Ding Risheng , Tong Ling , Du Taisheng , Li Sien 
Published: June 2017

Core Ideas

Carbon dioxide enrichment and light supplement significantly increased the photosynthetic rate, yield, and water use efficiency.
Carbon dioxide enrichment reduced fruit nutrition quality, whereas light supplement improved it.
Applying light supplement and a CO2 concentration of 550 μmol mol−1 can optimize yield and quality.
Off‐season vegetable crops in a greenhouse need supplementary light intensity and CO2 concentration to obtain good growth and fruit quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of supplementary light intensity and CO2 concentration on the photosynthesis, yield, and fruit quality of fresh hot pepper (cultivar Meite). Two light intensities—supplementary (SLI) and natural (NLI) light intensity with the averaged photosynthetic active radiation of the whole growth period of 463 and 233 μmol m−2 s−1, respectively—and 4 CO2 concentrations (400, 550, 700, and 900 μmol mol−1) were conducted on pepper planted in pots in phytotrons over the autumn and winter seasons in the arid Northwest region of China. Results showed that: (i) CO2 enrichment significantly increased the net photosynthetic rate (Pn), water use efficiency (WUE), yield parameters, and fruit storage qualities, but decreased the fruit nutrition qualities to different extents. (ii) SLI increased Pn, WUE, and fruit nutrition qualities to different extents, and increased fruit yield per plant (FYPP) by 157%. (iii) The treatment with SLI and a CO2 concentration of 550 μmol mol−1 can maximize the overall quality of pepper fruits and significantly increase FYPP with a first ranking in the technique for order of preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS) method. Therefore, the yield of pepper grown in the off‐season was increased and fruit quality was maintained by SLI and moderately increasing CO2 concentration (550 μmol mol−1).
Occurrence of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria in the Consumer End of a Water Distribution System
Authors: Hoca Süleyman , Üstüntürk‐Onan Miray , Ilhan‐Sungur Esra 
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT: In this study, mixed species biofilm formation including sulphate‐reducing bacteria (SRB) on polypropylene surface and bacteriology of network water were investigated in a model water distribution system during a nine‐month period. Water and biofilm samples were analyzed for the enumeration of aerobic heterotrophic bacteria (AHB), anaerobic heterotrophic bacteria (ANHB) and SRB. The number of live/dead bacteria was also analyzed by epifluorescence microscopy. In addition, extracellular polysaccharide substances (EPS) extraction, carbohydrate analysis and scanning electron microscope observation were performed. A biofilm with heterogeneous structure formed on the polypropylene surface of the model water distribution system. Live/dead staining data indicated that biofilm matured in the first month. It was observed that especially AHB entered into a viable but not culturable state because of the temperature decrease. It was also noted that temperature is an important environmental factor especially for planktonic SRB. The quantity of carbohydrate significantly decreased according to the temperature.