bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Metformin in gestational diabetes mellitus: predictors of poor response
Authors: Gante Inês , Melo Luís , Dores Jorge , Ruas Luísa , Almeida Maria do Céu 
Published: October 2017

Objective
Metformin can be regarded as a first-line treatment in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) due to its safety and effectiveness. However, a proportion of women do not achieve adequate glycemic control with metformin alone. We aim to identify predictors of this poor response to metformin.

Design and methods
Retrospective multicentre cohort study of women with GDM who started metformin as first-line treatment. The assessed cohort was divided into a metformin group and metformin plus insulin group. Biometric and demographic characteristics, glycemic control data, obstetric, neonatal and postpartum outcomes were compared between groups and analysed in order to identify predictors of poor response to metformin. Data were analysed using STATA, version 13.1.

Results
Of the 388 women enrolled in the study, 135 (34.8%) required additional insulin therapy to achieve the glycemic targets. Higher age (aOR: 1.08 (1.03–1.13), P = 0.003), higher pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) (1.06 (1.02–1.10), P = 0.003) and earlier introduction of metformin (0.89 (0.85–0.94), P < 0.001) were independent predictors for insulin supplementation. Regarding all the analysed outcomes, only cesarean delivery rates and postpartum glucose levels were higher in women requiring insulin supplementation.

Conclusions
Although almost 35% of women did not achieve adequate glycemic control with metformin, insulin supplementation was not associated with poor neonatal outcomes. Higher age, higher pre-pregnancy BMI and earlier introduction of metformin could be used as predictors of poor response to metformin.
QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE IDOSOS RESIDENTES EM INSTITUIÇÃO DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Santos Ariana Oliveira , Andreotti Brenda Couto , Freitas Verônica Porto de , Carmo Naiara Andrade do , Araújo Claudineia Matos de , Reis Luciana Araújo dos 
Published: October 2017

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de idosos residentes em instituição de longa permanência por meio de uma revisão sistemática. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática. Foram selecionados e lidos detalhadamente um total de 20 artigos recuperados das bases de dados SciELO e LILACS, entre os anos de 2010 a 2015. As seguintes etapas foram aplicadas na elaboração do artigo sistemática:1) elaboração da pergunta norteadora; 2) definição dos critérios de inclusão e buscas na literatura; 3) análise crítica dos estudos; 4) representação dos estudos inclusos em tabelas; 5) discussão dos resultados; e 6) reportar a evidências encontradas. Resultados: Foram apresentados em forma de quadros, divididos nas seguintes categorias analíticas: “principais resultados encontrados sobre a qualidade de vida dos idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência” (46,1%), “principais resultados encontrados quanto aos fatores associados a qualidade de vida dos idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência” (38,4%) e “principais resultados encontrados sobre medidas preventivas para a qualidade de vida dos idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência” (30,7%). Conclusão: Os idosos submetidos ao fator institucionalização estão mais dispostos a terem sua qualidade de vida comprometida, cabe às instituições focar na humanização do ambiente físico e qualificação dos profissionais da equipe, adotando uma postura que proporcione a ressignificação do idoso, trazendo um novo olhar para o idoso residente de forma que suas particularidades sejam atendidas.
Anthropometric assessment of nutritional status of children attending anganwadi in urban slums of Miraj city, Maharashtra
Authors: Gondikar Abhay , Sangrulkar Tejaswini V. , Brahmankar Tanuja R. 
Published: October 2017

Background: Children between 1 to 6 years of age in India constitute 15% of total population as against 7% in the developed countries. Nutrition of these children is of prime importance as they are most vulnerable to malnutrition. Anthropometry has become a practical tool for evaluating the nutritional status of children in developing countries which is the best indicator of global wellbeing of children. The objectives were to study nutritional status of study subjects and to identify various socio-demographic risk factors associated with under-nutrition.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out in 205 Children of 0-6 years of age registered in Anganwadis in adopted urban slum area of community medicine department of Government Medical College, Miraj during January –December 2014. Data was collected using a pre-designed proforma and was analyzed at 5% level of statistical significance. For all the classifications in study WHO classifications were used.Results: Out of 205 children, 113 (55.12%) were males and 92 (44.88%) were females. Majority were Hindus (54.1%), from joint family (67.8%), belonged to class IV Socio-economic status, with literate parents (81% fathers and 70.7% mothers), having maternal age between 20-30 years, having birth order one (37.5%), were attending Anganwadi regularly (71.7%), completed their immunization as per age (92.2%). Prevalence of malnutrition was 26.8% (Weight for height or length). 32 (15.6%) children were underweight, 20 (9.8%) children were in MAM i.e. moderate acute malnutrition, and 03 (1.4%) were in SAM i.e. severe acute malnutrition. Prevalence of malnutrition in 166 under 5 children was 72.9 %. 94 (56.6%) children were underweight, 24 (14.5%) children were in MAM, and 03 (1.8%) were in SAM. Prevalence of stunting was 64.5%. Majority children had normal mid arm circumference.Conclusions: Undernutrition was more prevalent in age group of 13-24 months, females, Hindus, class 4 SES, in those having illiterate mothers, in children having birth order one and those with incomplete immunization.
Change in physico-chemical properties of soil and nutrients in Desmodium triflorum in case of seasonal variation in Ratnanagar-11, Jirauna, Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Paudel Niroj , Paudel Lila Pati , Rai Prakash Deep , Das Bishnu Dev 
Published: October 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Physico-chemical change is described in case of seasonal variation. The plant became grazed in different seasonings; nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are estimated. The aim of paper is the nutrient uptake of <em>Desmodium triflorum due</em> to the change in season.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The sample is collected as four month interval period the grass is tolerate as low pH<strong>. </strong>N-1.67–2.04%, P- 0.34–0.61% and K-1.46–4.15%. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Soil had lowest concentrations of nitrogen (0.096%), phosphorus (0.004%), and potassium (0.027%) in the rainy season. The highest concentration of nitrogen (0.22%) occurred in summer season, phosphorus (0.005%) in winter and summer seasons, and potassium (0.073%) in the winter season. The carbon/nitrogen (C/N) ratio was highest (15.22:1) in summer and lowest (13.96:1) in the rainy season.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Present study will be valuable in evaluation and management of the middle land pastures in Nepal.</p>
A study of mechanical properties of titanium alloy Ti-6al-4v used as dental implant material
Authors: Alaraby Hosam Alegaly , Lswalhia Magdi Mohamad A , Ahmed Tajammul 
Published: October 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Titanium and its alloys are being extensively researched and are applied relatively in different fields of dentistry since 1970s. Its inherent advantages like high strength, ductility, low modulus of elasticity, ease of formation of oxidized surface layer, ability to retain mechanical integrity after autoclave and relatively low toxicity has led to extensive application of titanium and its alloys in implant dentistry.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The Titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V dental implant material used for the present study was procured from Mishra Dhatu Nigam (Midhani, Hyderabad). The mechanically polished samples were etched using Kroll’s reagent (5% hydrofluoric acid+10% nitric acid+85% water). The etched specimens were examined under optical microscope. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The primary α phase being the low temperature phase, is stable and shows single phase microstructure. The size and volume fraction of the primary α and transformed β phases depend on the solution treatment temperatures and the subsequent rate of cooling.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The success of the treatment modality relies on the knowledge of the properties required to employ them at the right situation. </p>
Multiculturalismo: Olhares Necessários aos Territórios e Problematizações da Construção da Base Nacional Comum
Authors: Mauricio Wanderleia Pereira Damasio , Andrade Izabel Cristina Feijó de 
Published: October 2017

O artigo “Multiculturalismo: olhares necessários aos territórios e problematizações da construção da Base Nacional Comum” apresenta uma discussão sobre o contexto de um currículo multicultural, bem como explora conceitos relacionados a problemática: quais os indicativos de um currículo multicultural que estão presentes nas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (2013) e que nos impulsionam para uma perspectiva de Base Nacional Comum que vigore a respeito da pluralidade de valores e culturas no âmbito educacional. Autores como MOREIRA (2010), (MOREIRA & CANDAU, 2008), ANPED (2015), Apple (2006), Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais e a Base Nacional Comum alicerçaram os estudos desse artigo. O objetivo desse estudo foi discutir o significado de um currículo multicultural presente nas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais e explicitado na Base Nacional Comum. Para alcançar o objetivo proposto, a metodologia adotada compreendeu análise documental das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (BRASIL, 2013) e suas indicações para um currículo multicultural. A técnica da pesquisa foi a análise de conteúdo. Resultados preliminares apontam que os indicativos de um currículo multicultural presentes nas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (2013) e que nos impulsionam para uma perspectiva de Base Nacional Comum precisa conceber o contexto da sala de aula, as implicações em seu entorno e amplo debate de conhecimentos que compreendam e atue sobre a “realidade Cultural Contemporânea” (MOREIRA, 2010 p. 176) para que vigore o respeito e a pluralidade de valores e culturas no âmbito educacional.
Lingkungan Kerja Auditor Dan Pilihan Karirnya Sebagai Auditor : Perspektif Mahasiswa Akuntansi
Authors: Biduri Sarwendah 
Published: October 2017

This study attempts to try and get empirical evidence perceptions regular students and non regular accounting prodi school of economics and business muhammadiyah university sidoarjo about auditor work environment on their carrier choice as auditors .This research kind of quantitative research The data that had been collected were obtained through distributing questionnaires to 70 redpondents who were student active first half of 5 and 7 gasal 2016-2017 force. This study used analytics normality and the test t independent sampel-test with on the spss version 19 for windows. The result of the research there is a difference of the perceptions student non regular or regular accounting of auditors about the auditor work environment at the economic and business muhammadiyah university sidoarjo with differences a perception of his career as auditors choice between student regular or regular non of accounting in school of economics and business Muhammadiyah University Sidoarjo
MIB and geosmin removal during adsorption and biodegradation phases of GAC filtration
Authors: Doederer K. , De Vera G. A. , Espino M. P. , Pype M.-L. , Gale D. , Keller J. 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Biologically active carbon (BAC) filtration is a robust process for removal of many contaminants of concern. In this study, the effectiveness of BAC filtration to remove natural organic matter (NOM) and taste and odor (T&O) compounds was investigated by long-term (7 months) bench-scale filtration experiments. Filters contained fresh granular activated carbon (GAC) and a 2-year-old BAC which were fed with ozonated water from a full-scale water treatment plant spiked with 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) and geosmin. The study aims to evaluate T&O removal of GAC transitioning from its adsorptive to biological state, and to determine the effects of changing hydraulic loading during T&O episodes and its effect on dissolved oxygen (DO) consumption. Sequencing of microbial communities in the BAC revealed that 20% of the identified bacteria were of genus Nitrospira. Based on nitrate formation and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) removal of the 2-year-old BAC, the fresh GAC turned biological after approximately 32,000 bed volumes. DOC removal of the GAC decreased from the initial 80% to 17%, however, the removal of MIB and geosmin remained &gt;90% throughout the experiment (i.e., from adsorption to biodegradation). The 2-year-old BAC showed 9% lower MIB removals than the transitioned GAC filter indicating a contribution of remaining adsorption sites on MIB removal. When challenging the filters at different hydraulic loadings, higher T&O removal was achieved at higher empty bed contact times, which correlated well with increased DO consumption.
Effect of a static magnetic field on the microscopic characteristics of highly efficient oil-removing bacteria
Authors: Ren Zhijun , Leng Xiaodong , Liu Qian 
Published: October 2017

AbstractTo better understand the microbial oil removal enhancement process by a magnetic field, the effect of a static magnetic field (SMF) on the microscopic characteristics of highly efficient biodegradation oil-removing bacteria was studied. The Acinetobacter sp. B11 strain with a 53.6% oil removal rate was selected as the reference bacteria. The changes in the microscopic characteristics of Acinetobacter sp. B11 such as the cell surface morphology, cell permeability and cell activity of the bacteria were investigated. The results showed that low-intensity magnetic fields (15–35 mT) improved the ability of Acinetobacter sp. B11 to remove oil by 11.9% at 25 mT compared with that of bacteria with no magnetic field. Without destroying the cell membrane, the low-intensity magnetic fields increased the cell membrane permeability and improved the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), which effectively enhanced the oil degradation performance of the bacteria.
Investigating the Antioxidant Potential of Garlic (Allium sativum) Extracts Through Different Extraction Modes
Authors: Awan Kanza A. , Butt Masood S. , Ul Haq Iahtisham , Suleria Hafiz A.R. 
Published: October 2017

Background:
Garlic (Allium sativum) possesses health enhancing abilities due to the presence
various phytoceutics moities. The current research was deigned to explore the phytochemicals and
antioxidant capacity of Pakistani garlic.

Methods:
Garlic extracts were obtained using methanol, hexane and ethyl acetate at different time intervals
(35, 50 and 65 min) followed by their polyphenols and flavonoid content determination. Afterwards,
the antioxidant potential was also determined.

Results:
The outcomes revealed that the methanolic extracts obtained at 50 min extraction time showed
maximum total phenolics as 60.38±0.23 mg GAE/100g and flavonoids as 58.45&amp;#177;1.24 mg/100g. Similarly,
the highest DPPH activity (61.59±1.58%) and &amp;#946;-carotene and linoleic acid potential
(64.96&amp;#177;1.72%) were also observed for methanolic extract.

Conclusion:
Inferences were made that Pakistani garlic contains myriad of phenolics and flavonoids but
the extraction of these components depends upon the solvent/time combination. In this study, methanol
proved to be the ideal solvent for the maximum extraction of phytochemicals from garlic.
El discurso capitalista y sus consecuencias en el amor
Authors: Llaneza Sebastián 
Published: October 2017

El presente escrito se propone elucidar la referencia lacaniana al discurso capitalista y las consecuencias que produce, tras la forclusión de la castración, en el campo del amor.
Palabras clave: Discurso capitalista - Castración - Amor–Verwerfung
Aplikasi Cendawan Pelarut Fosfat Indigenous Tanah Sawah Meningkatkan Ketersediaan dan Serapan P Padi Sawah
Authors: Hutagaol Dermawan , Hasrizart Iwan , Sofian Dan Ahmad 
Published: October 2017

Increasing P availaibility can be done using Phosphate solubilizing microorganism, but available information about indigenous phosphate solubilizing microorganism utilization from paddy soil that intensively fertilized with P is limited. The objectives of this experiment were to isolate, to select and to test the potential of phosphate solubilizing fungi (PSF) in increasing P availability, P uptake and rice production. Five isolates of PSF, referred to A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 isolates, were belong to the Aspergillus genera. Field experiment was arranged in a randomized block design with one factor and 3 replications. The treatments consisted of 11 combinations of PSF and NPK fertilizer, i.e., without PSF + 100% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A1 + 50% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A1 + 100% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A2 + 50% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A2 + 100% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A3 + 50% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A3 + 100% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A4 + 50% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A4 + 100% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A5 + 50% rate of NPK fertilizer; PSF A5 + 100% rate of NPK fertilizer. Experiment results showed that application of PSF isolates increased P availaibility, P uptake, rice growth and rice production significantly. Application of PSF A1 + 50% rate of NPK fertilizer was the best treatment as indicated by the increased in weight of 1,000 rice grains, P availaibility and P uptake
Peranan Fosfor dalam Meningkatkan Toleransi Tanaman Sorgum terhadap Cekaman Aluminium
Authors: Lestari Tri , , Trikoesoemaningtyas , Ardie Sintho Wahyuning , Sopandie Dan Didy 
Published: October 2017

The management of P nutrition can be a good solution for aluminum toxicity and P nutrient deficiency in acid soil. This study aimed to determine the role of phosphorus in improving the tolerance of sorghum to Al stress in nutrient culture. This research was conducted at green house of IPB Bogor, tissue culture laboratory in the Department of AGH IPB and Balai Besar Pasca Panen Cimanggu Bogor, from January to November 2014. A completely randomized factorial design was used in three experiments. The results revealed that addition of P improved the tolerance of two sorghum genotypes to Al stress as indicated by the reduction in root length inhibition by Al, where P was more effective in tolerant genotype Numbu. Addition of P reduced the accumulation of Al in the root tissues as shown by the lighter intensity of hematoxylin staining, especially in Numbu. Aluminum stress increased the secretion of oxalate acid in both sorghum genotypes, where P lowered oxalate acid secretion in both genotypes. These facts showed that the role of P in improving the tolerance of sorghum to Al stress might be associated with the inhibition of Al absorption into the root tissues, although the mechanism is not yet known.Keywords: Al stress, organic acid secretion, role of P, root staining method, sorghum
Finanzas de la Ont-FARC: Hacia la formulación de estrategias de debilitamiento y reducción
Authors: Hernández Valbuena Erika Katherine 
Published: October 2017

Frente al problema de los mercados de violencia del conflicto armado, este artículo examina las aristas desde las cuales se traza y se formula una serie de soluciones estratégicas encaminadas a contrarrestar el financiamiento ilegal de la ONT-Farc, desde el análisis de los mecanismos y las fuentes de las que esta agrupación se vale para volverse sostenible en el periodo 2013-2023.
Así, al perfilar esas características de banda criminal que persigue el lucro, se brindan luces respecto a concebir y planificar a través de los componentes comunes que las diversas autoridades en la materia han identificado, iniciativas que se anticipen a lo que el grupo terrorista pueda estar ideando para robustecer sus finanzas en el periodo en mención, y desde esa lógica consolidar formas de reducción del capital actualmente perfilado gracias a la formulación viable de dichas estrategias. Es por esto que la tesis descrita, soporta el eje rector del estudio.
CO2 and Environment Change Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Masood Javeria , Farooq Fatima , Saeed Muhammad 
Published: October 2017

A safe and healthy environment is a basic right of all living bodies but in current era pollution is at peak. The present study applied bound test based co-integrating technique using annual time series data from 1970-2014 for exploring major determinants of Environmental degradation. Present study included four determinants were energy consumption, gross domestic products, FDI and population growth. Finding of the present observed a significant relationship among energy consumption, GDP, population growth and environmental degradation in short run and long-run. However, foreign direct investment has a positive and significant association with environmental degradation at 10% level of significance both in short and long-run. The econometric findings suggest that Pakistan has to sacrifice use of energy consumption, to have a safe and healthy environment for better livings; Pakistan should adopt other way of energy like solar energy .While foreign direct investment must be used for pollution free machine or pollution free projects so that we can have clean Pakistan. Government of Pakistan should care about green policy and should spread awareness in public so that population growth should not be a problem of environmental degradation. This research study made a unique participation in emergent body of empirical studies on practices of environmental awareness in Pakistan by using bounds test based co-integration technique.
The Determinants of Female Child Labour in Pakistan: The Case of Multan City
Authors: Imran Anum , Farooq Fatima , Chaudhry Imran Sharif 
Published: October 2017

The ever-rising danger of child labour has created several problems in Pakistan. The purpose of this study is to find out those determinants which affect the female child labour in Multan and also identify some new determinants which affect the incidence of the child labour. Data has been collected for 200 female labourers, employed as maidservants, baby sitters and other household activities. The results of the study show that female child labour decreases due to increase in schools, assets, per-capita income, transfer payments, education and number of employed members in a family while on the other hand; large family size increases the female child labour. On the basis of the econometric analysis, we may suggest that government officers, media experts, members of non-government organizations and educationists should make serious and sincere efforts to achieve the objective of decreasing the incidence of female child labour and develop their living situations.
The internal layering of Pine Island Glacier, West Antarctica, from airborne radar-sounding data
Authors: Karlsson Nanna B. , Rippin David M. , Vaughan David G. , Corr Hugh F.J. 
Published: October 2017

AbstractThis paper presents an overview of internal layering across Pine Island Glacier, West Antarctica, as measured from airborne-radar data acquired during a survey conducted by the British Antarctic Survey and the University of Texas in the 2004/05 season. Internal layering is classified according to type (continuous/discontinuous/missing) and the results compared with InSAR velocities. Several areas exhibit disruption of internal layers that is most likely caused by large basal shear stresses. Signs of changes in flow were identified in a few inter-tributary areas, but overall the layering classification and distribution of layers indicate that only minor changes in ice-flow regime have taken place. This is supported by bed-topography data that show the main trunk of the glacier, as well as some of the tributaries, are topographically controlled and located in deep basins.