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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Young People after L’Aquila Earthquake
Authors: Bianchini Valeria , Roncone Rita , Tomassini Annarita , Necozione Stefano , Cifone Maria Grazia , Casacchia Massimo , Pollice Rocco 
Published: December 2013

Objective:
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) emerges as the best validated therapeutic approach for children and adolescents who experienced trauma-related symptoms, particularly associated with anxiety or mood disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the CBT efficacy among young people exposed to L’Aquila earthquake, in 2009.

Methods:
one year after the disaster, 39 young subjects as a case group (CBT treated) and 24 as a comparison group (no CBT treated) were evaluated with the Impact of Event Scale Revised (IES-R), the General Health Questionnaire-12 items (GHQ-12) and the Brief Cope. CBT was conducted in 12 sessions (once per week for 3 months). After CBT intervention, both groups were evaluated again with the same psychometric instruments.

Results:
our results show a significantly decrease in post traumatic symptoms and psychological distress severity in CBT group. It was attributable to an improvement in each of three PTSD dimensions (intrusion, avoidance, and arousal) and in the total score of IES-R (p< 0.04). Among CBT treated group, subjects that adopted “planning/problem solving” coping strategies (p < .02) and “religiosity” (p < .045) show higher improvement in psychological distress.

Conclusions:
our findings show the efficacy of CBT and the influence of individual coping strategies in the improvement of posttraumatic stress symptoms and psychological distress among young people seeking help from an outpatients service for young people with psychiatric problems (the SMILE) after the catastrophic disaster in L’Aquila.
The Advantage of a Total Knee Arthroplasty with Rotating Platform is Only Theoretical: Prospective Analysis of 1,152 Arthroplasties
Authors: Delport H.P. 
Published: December 2013

Background:The aim of total knee surgery is to provide patients with end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee with both pain relief and a functional range of motion with a securely fixed prosthesis for the long term. Many types of implants are designed to achieve these goals. Only clinical outcome studies are able to substantiate the superiority of one design over another. Our primary research question was to determine whether patients receiving a rotating platform implant had a better functional outcome.Methods:A total of 1,152 Performance Total Knee Arthroplastiesin 943 patients were studied prospectively. In 561 cases, the cruciate retaining model (CR) was used. In 591 cases the cruciate substituting with posterior-stabilized model (PS) was implanted (324 cases with a fixed bearing (PSFB) and 267 cases with a rotating platform (PSRP)).Results:The Clinical KSS score was similar for the three types at 1, 5, 10 and 15 years post-operatively. The Functional score also remained similar for all types until 10 years; at 15 years functional results of the CR group decreased.Conclusions:Neither clinically nor radiographically did the use of a rotating platform prove to be more advantageous than fixed bearing tibial components. Thus, the advantage of a Total Knee Arthroplasty with Rotating Platform remains theoretical.
Prooxidative and antioxidative properties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) callus in vitro and young in vivo plantlets in response to copper ions
Authors: Lukatkin Alexander S. , Michailova Irina D. , Teixeira da Silva Jaime A. 
Published: December 2013

ABSTRACT
The effects of different concentrations of copper ions (Cu2+ in the form of CuSO4 × 5H2O) on in vivo cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. ‘Edinstvo’) seedlings as well as on in vitro hypocotyl-derived callus were considered. Callus induction from hypocotyls was more prolific than from roots or cotyledons. Thus, callus obtained from hypocotyls of 7-day-old cucumber plants was cultured for 5 weeks on Murashige and Skoog medium containing 4 mg dm-3 2,4-D + 1 mg dm-3 BA supplemented with 0.01 mM, 0.1 mM or 1.0 mM of Cu2+. Biochemical indices related to oxidative stress were assessed. Cu2+ at 0.01 mM stimulated callus induction but 1.0 mM Cu2+ negatively affected callus formation and growth. LPO intensity was significantly lower than the control at all concentrations of Cu2+ but significantly higher than the control in plants exposed to 0.01 or 0.1 mM Cu2+. A similar trend was observed for the generation of the superoxide radical in both callus and plantlets. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidase (APOX) activity increased in both callus and plantlets, but the level of increase in these antioxidant enzyme systems depended on the Cu2+ concentration. Cu2+ ions had a stronger (i.e., more negative) influence on oxidative stress in cucumber seedlings than on cucumber callus.
A contribution to the bryoflora of the Western Ghats in Karnataka State, India
Authors: Schwarz Uwe , Frahm Jan-Peter 
Published: December 2013

Abstract Based on fieldtrips of the authors in 2012, a list of species collected in a small area of the Western Ghats (Coorg District, state of Karnataka) is presented. It includes 18 species of liverworts and hornworts as well as 76 species of mosses. 27 species of mosses are newly reported for the state of Karnataka, 6 species are new for Coorg province. Holomitrium javanicum Dozy & Molk. is reported as new to India. Campylopus sedgwickii Dix. described from Sri Lanka and so far only known from the type locality is a new synonym of C. recurvus Mitt. The list gives a rough inventory of the bryoflora in altitudes between 900 m and 1750 m and can be regarded as typical for the northern Western Ghats.
Notes on the lichen genus Ochrolechia in Bolivia
Authors: Kukwa Martin , Flakus Pamela Rodriguez , Flakus Adam 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
The paper presents new records for four taxa of Ochrolechia A. Massal. from Bolivia, of which three, O. austroamericana (Räsänen) Räsänen, O. subpallescens f. Verseghy uruguayensis Verseghy and O. upsaliensis (L.) A. Massal., are new for the country. Ochrolechia subpallescens f. uruguayensis is shown to differ chemically from O. subpallescens s.str., but its taxonomic rank needs to be clarified with molecular studies. Ochrolechia africana Vain. is also reported for the first time for Tanzania and Uruguay, and O. austroamericana for Ecuador.
Alumina Supported Synthesis of Some &alpha;,&beta;– Unsaturated Heterocyclic Acids
Authors: Mishra A. D. 
Published: December 2013

Solid supported synthesis of some novel 3- (5'- substituted-2-furyl/thienyl) propen -2- oic acids has been carried out from malonic acid and 5- substituted furan/thiophene-2-carboxaldehydes under microwave irradiations in solvent free condition. The reaction completed in one step via condensation affording 88-96% of yield within 4-6 minutes. The reactions are accompanied with easy work-up, limited use of organic solvents and the use of inexpensive and hazard- free chemicals. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v29i0.9229Journal of Nepal Chemical SocietyVol. 29, 2012Page: 1-4Uploaded date : 12/3/2013
Conductance of Sodium dodecyl sulphate in Presence and in Absence of KCl and NaBr in Methanol-Water mixed solvent media at 308. 15 K
Authors: Niraula Tulasi Prasad , Chatterjee Sujeet Kumar , Bhattarai Ajaya 
Published: December 2013

Correction: On 10/01/2014, the first author of this paper was changed from Tulsi Ram Niraula to Tulasi Prasad NiraulaPrecise measurements on conductivity of sodium dodecyl sulphate in presence and in absence of KCl and NaBr in methanol-water mixed solvent media containing 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 volume fractions of methanol at 308.15K are reported. The concentrations were varied from ~ 0.001 to ~ 0.05 mol-1. The results showed a sharp increase in conductivity with increase in concentration of sodium dodecyl sulphate. Also,the conductivity of sodium dodecyl sulphate increases with addition of salts. The conductivity of sodium dodecyl sulphate decreases with increase in amount of methanol. The conductance of sodium dodecyl sulphate is found more in presence of KCl than NaBr in methanol-water mixed solvent media containing 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 volume fractions of methanol. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v29i0.9230Journal of Nepal Chemical SocietyVol. 29, 2012Page: 5-10Uploaded date : 12/3/2013
Development of Natural Cation Exchanger for the Treatment of Lead ions from Aqueous Solution
Authors: Homagai Puspa Lal 
Published: December 2013

Cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin are the main constituents found in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) bagasse having many surface active sites containing hydroxyl and/or phenolic groups which are effective for chemical modification. The biowaste was first charred with concentrated sulphuric acid and then the charred aminated sugarcane bagasse (CASB) was prepared by reduction followed by oxidation. The developed bio-sorbent was characterized by SEM, TGA/DTA, FTIR and elemental analysis. Batch adsorption methods were carried out to determine Pb+2 sorption capacities at different pH ranges and sorbate concentrations. The maximum adsorption capacity for Pb+2 was found to be 323 mg g-1 with an efficiency of 98% at pH 4.The experimental data showed a good fit to Langmuir isotherm as compared to Freundlich isotherm models. The kinetics was best fitted with the pseudo-second order model. The adsorption equilibrium was attained within 20 min. The high adsorption capacity and fast kinetics results of the charred aminated sugarcane bagasse indicated that it might be potential adsorbent for the removal of lead from contaminated water. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v29i0.9235Journal of Nepal Chemical SocietyVol. 29, 2012Page: 34-43Uploaded date : 12/3/2013
Removal of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solution using Charred Pomegranate Waste
Authors: Gautam Rajendra Prasad , Pokhrel Megh Raj 
Published: December 2013

Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution was studied using charred pomegranate fruit waste [CPW] as a new low cost biosorbent under batch method at room temperature. Its efficiency for removal of Cr(VI) was compared with raw pomegranate fruit waste[RPW]. Various sorption parameters such as contact time, initial concentration of Cr(VI) ion and effect of pH on the adsorption capacity of the biosorbent were studied. The adsorbent was effective for quantitative removal of Cr(VI) ions in highly acidic condition (pH=1) and equilibrium has been achieved in 2 hours. The adsorption isotherm data were fitted to Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherm models and the model parameters were evaluated. Spectrophotometric method using diphenylcarbazide as a complexing reagent was used to analyze the chromium content in synthetic samples and the landfill site effluent collected from Kuleshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v29i0.9256Journal of Nepal Chemical Society Vol. 29, 2012 Page: 81-88 Uploaded date: 12/5/2013
Acute subdural hematoma from bridging vein rupture: a potential mechanism for growth
Authors: Miller Jimmy D. , Nader Remi 
Published: December 2013

Most acute subdural hematomas (ASDHs) develop after rupture of a bridging vein or veins. The anatomy of the bridging vein predisposes to its tearing within the border cell layer of the dura mater. Thus, the subdural hematoma actually forms within the dura. The hematoma grows by continued bleeding into the border cell layer. However, the venous pressure would not be expected to cause a large hematoma. Therefore, some type of mechanism must account for the hematoma's expansion.
Cerebral venous pressure (CVP) has been demonstrated in animal models to be slightly higher than intracranial pressure (ICP), and CVP tracks the ICP as pressure variations occur. The elevation of CVP as the ICP increases is thought to result from an increase in outflow resistance of the terminal portion of the bridging veins. This probably results from a Starling resistor model or, less likely, from a muscular sphincter.
A hypothesis is derived to explain the mechanism of ASDH enlargement. Tearing of one or more bridging veins causes these vessels to bleed into the dural border cell layer. Subsequent ICP elevation from the ASDH, cerebral swelling, or other cause results in elevation of the CVP by increased outflow resistance in the intact bridging veins. The increased ICP causes further bleeding into the hematoma cavity via the torn bridging veins. Thus, the ASDH enlarges via a positive feedback mechanism.
Enlargement of an ASDH would cease as blood within the hematoma cavity coagulates. This would stop the dissection of the dural border cell layer, and pressure within the hematoma cavity would equalize with that in the torn bridging vein or veins.
Incidence of cranial nerve palsy after preoperative embolization of glomus jugulare tumors using Onyx
Authors: Gaynor Brandon G. , Elhammady Mohamed Samy , Jethanamest Daniel , Angeli Simon I. , Aziz-Sultan Mohammad A. 
Published: December 2013

Object
The resection of glomus jugulare tumors can be challenging because of their inherent vascularity. Preoperative embolization has been advocated as a means of reducing operative times, blood loss, and surgical complications. However, the incidence of cranial neuropathy associated with the embolization of these tumors has not been established. The authors of this study describe their experience with cranial neuropathy following transarterial embolization of glomus jugulare tumors using ethylene vinyl alcohol (Onyx, eV3 Inc.).

Methods
The authors retrospectively reviewed all cases of glomus jugulare tumors that had been treated with preoperative embolization using Onyx at their institution in the period from 2006 to 2012. Patient demographics, clinical presentation, grade and amount of Onyx used, degree of angiographic devascularization, and procedural complications were recorded.

Results
Over a 6-year period, 11 patients with glomus jugulare tumors underwent preoperative embolization with Onyx. All embolization procedures were completed in one session. The overall mean percent of tumor devascularization was 90.7%. No evidence of nontarget embolization was seen on postembolization angiograms. There were 2 cases (18%) of permanent cranial neuropathy attributed to the embolization procedures (facial nerve paralysis and lower cranial nerve dysfunction).

Conclusions
Embolizing glomus jugulare tumors with Onyx can produce a dramatic reduction in tumor vascularity. However, the intimate anatomical relationship and overlapping blood supply between these tumors and cranial nerves may contribute to a high incidence of cranial neuropathy following Onyx embolization.
Risk factors indicating the need for cranial CT scans in elderly patients with head trauma: an Austrian trial and comparison with the Canadian CT Head Rule
Authors: Wolf Harald , Machold Wolfgang , Frantal Sophie , Kecht Mathias , Pajenda Gholam , Leitgeb Johannes , Widhalm Harald , Hajdu Stefan , Sarahrudi Kambiz 
Published: December 2013

Object
This study presents newly defined risk factors for detecting clinically important brain injury requiring neurosurgical intervention and intensive care, and compares it with the Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR).

Methods
This prospective cohort study was conducted in a single Austrian Level-I trauma center and enrolled a consecutive sample of mildly head-injured adults who presented to the emergency department with witnessed loss of consciousness, disorientation, or amnesia, and a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13–15. The studied population consisted of a large number of elderly patients living in Vienna. The aim of the study was to investigate risk factors that help to predict the need for immediate cranial CT in patients with mild head trauma.

Results
Among the 12,786 enrolled patients, 1307 received a cranial CT scan. Four hundred eighty-nine patients (37.4%) with a mean age of 63.9 ± 22.8 years had evidence of an acute traumatic intracranial lesion on CT. Three patients (< 0.1%) were admitted to the intensive care unit for neurological observation and received oropharyngeal intubation. Seventeen patients (0.1%) underwent neurosurgical intervention. In 818 patients (62.6%), no evidence of an acute trauma-related lesion was found on CT. Data analysis showed that the presence of at least 1 of the following factors can predict the necessity of cranial CT: amnesia, GCS score, age > 65 years, loss of consciousness, nausea or vomiting, hypocoagulation, dementia or a history of ischemic stroke, anisocoria, skull fracture, and development of a focal neurological deficit. Patients requiring neurosurgical intervention were detected with a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 67% by using the authors' analysis. In contrast, the use of the CCHR in these patients detected the need for neurosurgical intervention with a sensitivity of only 80% and a specificity of 72%.

Conclusions
The use of the suggested parameters proved to be superior in the detection of high-risk patients who sustained a mild head trauma compared with the CCHR rules. Further validation of these results in a multicenter setting is needed. Clinical trial registration no.: NCT00451789 (ClinicalTrials.gov.)
Volume loss from lower Peyto Glacier, Alberta, Canada, between 1966 and 2010
Authors: Kehrl Laura M. , Hawley Robert L. , Osterberg Erich C. , Winski Dominic A. , Lee Alexander P. 
Published: December 2013

AbstractMass loss from mountain glaciers contributes to sea-level rise and reduces freshwater availability in glacier-fed river basins, with negative effects on hydropower generation, agriculture and the health of aquatic ecosystems. In this study, we determine the volume of lower Peyto Glacier, Alberta, Canada, from ground-penetrating radar surveys in 2008–10, and compare our volume estimate with previous estimates from 1966 and 1984. The long-term record of mass-balance estimates on Peyto Glacier highlights Peyto’s importance as an ‘index’ glacier for the region. We calculate a mean volume of (3.39 ± 0.30) × 107 m3 for the glacier snout for the period 2008–10. Glacier volume decreased linearly from 1966 to 2010. If this trend persists, the glacier snout will disappear by ~2019 and Peyto Glacier will have retreated by ~1 km. Our results agree with modelling studies, which suggest that Peyto Glacier and other nearby glaciers along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains will likely lose 80–90% of their present-day volume by 2100.
On the formation of blue ice on Byrd Glacier, Antarctica
Authors: Ligtenberg S.R.M. , Lenaerts J.T.M. , Van Den Broeke M.R. , Scambos T.A. 
Published: December 2013

AbstractBlue-ice areas (BIAs) cover ~1% of the East Antarctic ice sheet and are visual evidence of persistent ablation. In these regions, more snow is sublimated and/or eroded than is accumulated. The physical processes driving the formation of BIAs are poorly understood. Here we combine a firndensification model with high-resolution (5.5 km) maps of surface mass balance and ice velocity to simulate the build-up and removal of a firn layer along an ice flowline passing Byrd Glacier. A BIA is formed once the complete firn layer is removed. Feedback processes, which enhance blue-ice formation through the difference in surface characteristics of snow and ice, are examined using sensitivity simulations. The presence of blue ice on Byrd Glacier is found to be mainly determined by (1) ice velocity, (2) surface mass balance and (3) the characteristics (thickness, mass) of the firn layer prior to entering the ablation area. With a moderate decrease of the surface mass balance, the location and extent of the simulated BIA on Byrd Glacier is found to be in good qualitative agreement with MODIS optical imagery.
Évaluations « expérimentales » : quelques leçons de l’histoire.
Authors: Barbier Jean-Claude 
Published: December 2013

A decade into this century, evaluation in France was transformed by a craze for experimental assessment, as was the case in Scandinavia and Germany. This conceptual innovation came about after major development assistance donors were questioned about the relevance of their evaluation practice, and after consideration by theWorld Bank, an associate of the Gates and Hewlett foundations. Subsequently, experimental evaluation has attracted
new interest for evaluation by the economics profession. In France, the Revenu de solidarité active provided the opportunity for using it on a large scale. It is unlikely that experimental evaluation will live up to the expectations placed in it by certain new advocates. It will probably, more logically, add to the pluralist methodology involved in the evaluation of policies and public programmes since its beginning.
Qualité de l’emploi et des conditions de travail des professionnel-le-s de la petite enfance.
Authors: Devetter François-Xavier 
Published: December 2013

Since the 1990s, there has been a big increase in early years professions (childminders and nursery assistants in particular) which have also seen many changes. However, the quality of employment (i;e employment circumstances in terms of pay, stability and working conditions) has still not been analysed very closely. The objective of this article is to study the working and employment conditions of these professions using the same grids as those normally used (Employment survey by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies and Working conditions survey by the Directorate for Research,
Studies and Statistics) by comparing them to other similar professions. Specific features in career paths should first be highlighted and a more precise analysis of the quality of employment should be performed by paying particular attention to four additional aspects : level of pay, job stability, physical, mental and temporal working conditions and finally, the extent of the resources available for the worker. This approach also means that ambiguities can be highlighted in the status of childminders who fluctuate between being employees and self-employed.
Retours sur le « modèle danois » : quinze ans d’analyses croisée
Authors: Barbier Jean-Claude 
Published: December 2013

15 years on : revisiting the “ Danish model”.
The common expression “ The Danish model” is very misleading because it suggests that Denmark could be copied abroad. Only to the extent that Danish society is consistent and cohesive can Denmark be considered a “ model”, i. e. a system of structural relationships that appear sustainable over the years. Denmark has undergone a considerable number of reforms and political changes over the period 1990-2013. When one revisits – as the present text does – analyses conducted since 1997, in parallel and in cooperation with Danish colleagues (especially Henning Jørgensen), “ breaking points” emerge, but also some continuity. There is no doubt as to Danish society keeping its distinctive traits, when one compares it with French society. Yet, Danish social protection and Danish social policies, as well as Danish industrial relations and its system of government have been profoundly transformed.
False Confessions and the Use of Incriminating Evidence
Authors: Cole Tim , Teboul JC Bruno , Zulawski David E , Wicklander Douglas E , Sturman Shane G 
Published: December 2013

To date, few experimental studies have looked at the factors that influence people’s willingness to confess to something they did not do. One widely cited experiment on the topic (i.e., Kassin & Kiechel, 1996) has suggested that false confessions are easy to obtain and that the use of false incriminating evidence increases the likelihood of obtaining one. The present research attempted to replicate Kassin and Kiechel’s (1996) work using a different experimental task. In the present experiment, unlike Kassin and Kiechel’s (1996) study, the participants were completely certain that they were not responsible for what had happened, thereby providing a different context for testing the idea that false incriminating evidence increases the likelihood of obtaining a false confession. The results are discussed with respect to factors that may or may not increase individuals’ willingness to offer a false admission of guilt.