bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERCEPÇÃO DOS PESCADORES EM RELAÇÃO AOS EVENTOS METEOROLÓGICOS DE SHANGRI-LÁ, PONTAL DO PARANÁ.
Authors: Mayer Fabiola Zene , Dourado Marcelo Sandin , Krelling Allan Paul
Published: July 2020

O ser humano historicamente observa seu ambiente para prever e identificar a ocorrência dos eventos meteorológicos. Com isso, estabeleceu uma relação com o meio que o cerca, devido a influência que os fatores meteorológicos possuem sobre a realização de suas atividades cotidianas, sobretudo para aquelas que dependem diretamente do tempo, como a agricultura, pesca, transporte e turismo. Na região do litoral do Paraná, umas das principais atividades econômicas é a pesca artesanal. Para garantir uma maior segurança na navegação, os pescadores necessitam saber a previsão diária do tempo. Sendo assim, pressupõe-se que as comunidades pesqueiras utilizam saberes tradicionais para prever possíveis mudanças meteorológicas. Esses saberes são estudados pela Etnometeorologia, a qual é definida como a análise da percepção cultural sobre os eventos climáticos e meteorológicos. O presente trabalho teve como objetivos (i) identificar os eventos meteorológicos citados pelos pescadores da comunidade de Shangri-lá e (ii) investigar as relações desses eventos com estudos científicos. Para realizar o estudo, utilizou-se o método de coletas de dados através de entrevistas semi-estruturadas, as quais passaram por um teste piloto, sendo finalmente aplicadas na comunidade alvo. Observou-se que os pescadores dispõem de métodos para a observação do tempo, utilizando de linguagem própria para se referir às frentes frias, chamando-as de “Rebojo”. Tal evento foi analisado mais a fundo, constatando que existe relação entre conhecimento tradicional e estudos científicos. Conclui-se assim, que o conhecimento tradicional é de grande importância para a comunidade, especialmente em relação ao tempo e ao clima.
Comparison of a deterministic and statistical approach for the prediction of thermal indices in regulated and unregulated river reaches: case study of the Fourchue River (Québec, Canada)
Authors: Beaupré Laurie , St-Hilaire André , Daigle Anik , Bergeron Normand
Published: July 2020

Water temperature is an important factor modifying fish distribution patterns and community abundance in streams, and this is especially true for salmonids. Knowing that dams often modify the thermal regime of rivers, understanding these changes is of crucial importance for fish habitat management. This study aims to improve knowledge about the impact of dams on the thermal regime of rivers during the summer season and to assess the relative efficiency of two modelling tools used to predict water temperature downstream of dams. A deterministic model (Stream Network Temperature (SNTEMP)) and a statistical model based on a canonical correlation analysis were calibrated on the Fourchue River (St-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, Québec, Canada) upstream and downstream of a reservoir. SNTEMP was used to simulate mean water temperature time series using meteorological inputs and discharge. The statistical model was used to directly estimate thermal indices (descriptive statistics of the thermal regime). The two models were compared based on their efficiency to estimate thermal indices such as mean and maximum monthly water temperatures and other parameters of importance in the understanding of the distribution and growth of ichthyofauna. Water temperature was monitored at 18 locations in the Fourchue River during the summers of 2011 and 12 locations in 2012 to describe the thermal regime and calibrate the models. The statistical model achieved better results than SNTEMP in estimating most of the thermal indices, especially the mean and maximum daily ranges with root mean square errors of 4.1 and 4.9 °C, respectively, for SNTEMP as compared to 0.5 and 1.1 °C for the leave-one-out validation and 0.6 and 1.4 °C for the split-sample mode for the statistical model. The better performance of the statistical model for metrics related to thermally stressful events for fish makes it more appealing as a management tool for water resources and fisheries managers. However, SNTEMP should be considered when the objective is to investigate the impact of climate change, reservoir operations or other anthropogenic impacts.
Efficient Production of Light Olefin Based on Methanol Dehydration: Simulation and Design Improvement
Authors: Kianinia Mahsa , Abdoli Seyed Majid
Published: July 2020

Background:

Ethylene, propylene, and butylene as light olefins are the most important intermediates in the petrochemical industry worldwide. Methanol to olefins (MTO) process is a new technology based on catalytic cracking to produce ethylene and propylene from methanol.

Aims and Objective:

This study aims to simulate the process of producing ethylene from methanol by using Aspen HYSYS software from the initial design to the improved design.

Methods:

Ethylene is produced in a two-step reaction. In an equilibrium reactor, the methanol is converted to dimethyl ether by an equilibrium reaction. The conversion of the produced dimethyl ether to ethylene is done in a conversion reactor. Changes have been made to improve the conditions and get closer to the actual process design carried out in the industry. The plug flow reactor has been replaced by the equilibrium reactor, and the distillation column was employed to separate the dimethyl ether produced from the reactor.

Results:

The effect of the various parameters on the ethylene production was investigated. Eventually, ethylene is produced with a purity of 95.5 % in the improved design, and thermal integration was performed to minimize energy consumption.

Conclusion:

It was finally found according to the exothermic reaction of the dimethyl ether production, thermal integration in the process reduces the energy consumption in the heater and cooler.
Management of Impulse Control Disorders with Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Amstutz Deborah , Paschen Steffen , Lachenmayer Martin Lenard , Maradan-Gachet Marie Elise , Deuschl Günther , Krack Paul , Debove Ines
Published: July 2020

Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs) and related disorders are common side effects of dopaminergic
treatment in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and are associated with negative effects on mental and
physical health, quality of life and interpersonal relationships. Current management options are limited,
as a reduction of dopaminergic medication often leads to worsening of motor symptoms or dopamine agonist
withdrawal syndrome. The aim of this review was to investigate if ICDs improve, worsen, or remain
stable after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation (STN-DBS). We reviewed retrospective,
prospective and randomized-controlled studies published between 2000 and 2019 examining the effect
of STN-DBS on one or more ICDs. The number of participants, time of follow-up, methods used to
measure ICDs, type of ICDs, the incidence of ICDs before STN-DBS, the incidence of improvement
(remission or reduction) of ICDs after STN-DBS, the incidence of de novo ICDs after STN-DBS, stimulation
parameters, lead position, change in motor score and change in medication are reported for each
study. Available studies suggest that ICDs improve after STN-DBS in most patients and that persisting
new-onset ICDs induced by STN-DBS are rare. However, more randomized-controlled studies are needed
to confirm the findings and to further investigate the underlying mechanisms.
Biodegradation of Synthetic Effluent Containing CI Direct Red 28 (Congo Red) by Lentinus sp. Laccase Leads to Low Ecotoxicity
Authors: Coelho Glauciane D. , Silva Kamila K.S. , Silva Dayse P.D. , Soares Julya K.N.C. , Ballaminut Nara , Thomaz Douglas V.
Published: July 2020

Background:

Azo dyes are widely used recalcitrant chemicals and may promote environmental
hazards. Amongst the known azo dyes is CI Direct Red 28 (C32H22N6Na2O6S2) aka Congo Red
(CR), which is a known mutagen and carcinogen. In this regard, this work aimed at the biodegradation
of a CR-containing synthetic effluent, and the evaluation of the ecotoxicity of post-treatment residues.

Methods:

Lentinus sp. Laccase (Lac)-mediated bioremediation of CR was optimized upon added concentrations
of sucrose and CuSO4, moreover a standard ecotoxicity assay was performed.

Results:

Results showed that the addition of 5% sucrose and 2 mM CuSO4 increased CR degradation,
with Lac activity at 48 h of 30.2 U mL-1, and at 72 h of 31.9 U mL-1. Moreover, the ecotoxicity assay
showcased that CR degradation by Lentinus sp. Lac seemingly generated low ecotoxic byproducts.

Conclusion:

Given that CR bioremediation byproducts were known to exhibit high toxicity, our results
shed light on the use of Lentinus sp. catalytic arsenal to promote proper remediation of azo dyepolluted
effluents.
Eva Debray et al.: Spinoza et les passions du social
Authors: Bella Daniel
Published: July 2020

Besprechung von 

Debray, Eva; Lordon, Frédéric; Ong-Van-Cung und Kim Sang: Spinoza et les passions du social. Paris: Éditions Amsterdam. 355 Seiten.
Evaluation of Islam education teachers training implementation
Authors: Adib Helen Sabera , Mardapi Djemari , Zamroni Zamroni , Jait Adam
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the Islam education teachers' training in the Religion Education and Training Center in Palembang. This study is an evaluation research conducted using the Islam Education Teachers Training model, which consists of Context, Input, Process, and Product aspects. Sources of information in this study include the training organizers, Widyaiswara (civil servants assigned as instructors), and the participants of the training. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study was quantitative descriptive. The results of the study conclude that the implementation of the Islam Education teachers' training program is very successful, as shown by the success indicators in terms of context, input, process, and product aspects.
The effectiveness and constraints of learning in polytechnic education
Authors: Gunung I Nyoman , Darma I Ketut
Published: July 2020

This study is aimed at finding out: (1) the level of effectiveness of the teaching implementation at a polytechnic education institution viewed from the interrelatedness of the components of context, input, process, and product, and (2) the constraints in the teaching implementation at the institution. This study used the Contex Input Process Product (CIPP) model from Stufflebeam. The data were collected using a questionnaire, interview guide, and related docu-ments. The subjects of the evaluation were the students, lecturers, and the top management staff of the departments at the polytechnic. The data were analyzed using a quantitative descriptive method. The effectiveness of the learning program is determined based on the results of the prototype verification in the Glickman quadrant. The results of the analysis show that the teaching program implementation at the polytechnic viewed from the inter-relatedness of context, input, process, and product is considered effective enough. The constraints in the implementation of teaching at the polytechnic are in teaching planning, implementation of semester teaching plans, curriculum, and infrastructure as well as facilities. Those constraints create other barriers to the achievement of learning outcomes, both academic and non-academic.
Evaluation of the implementation of Batik-skills training program
Authors: Prasetyono Hendro , Kurniasari Dedeh , Desnaranti Laila
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of batik skills training program as a recommendation for program improvement. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach using Context, Input, Process, and Product evaluation model. Samples were taken from the Institute of Skills and Training in the areas of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, and Tangerang. The results of the evaluation components that meet the evaluation criteria are all aspects of the context component, discipline and learning process, while the components of batik teachers' education qualifications, the use of educational facilities and infrastructure standards, curriculum components, program financing, evaluation of learning outcomes, mastery of theoretical competencies, practices, and impacts to program participants have not been met. The batik skills training program needs to be continued with some improvement. It is recommended for the product components, especially on the impact aspects felt by graduates, to be improved.
Psychometric characteristic of positive affect scale within the academic setting
Authors: Fathiyah Kartika Nur , Alsa Asmadi , Setiyawati Diana
Published: July 2020

This analysis study is one of several stages that must be passed before testing the structural model. This study is initiated due to the limited information related to the measurement of the Positive Affect Scale within the academic settings. The research method used in this study was a quantitative method.  It was done in among 724 students of state junior high schools in Sleman, Yogyakarta. The instrument development consisted of guideline arrangement, language feasibility testing, content validation through expert judgments, trials to measure the item discrimination index, item selection based on the item discrimination results, items representation for each indicator, and the construct validity test for the selected items. The testing of the measurement model used the data analysis techniques of Structural Equation Models (SEM) with the assistance of the AMOS program version of 21. The results of the study show that the validity analysis of the Positive Affect Scale within the academic setting was able to produce items that can reveal constructs or latent concepts appropriately.
The effectiveness of Game-Based Science Learning (GBSL) to improve students’ academic achievement: A meta-analysis of current research from 2010 to 2017
Authors: Setiawan Heru , Phillipson Shane
Published: July 2020

This study identifies the effectiveness of game-based science learning (GBSL) for improving students’ learning outcomes by conducting a literature review of the current research from 2010 to 2017. This study also explores the correlation between variation in school level and year of publication on GBSL effect size. Data were collected from peer-reviewed journal articles published in educational databases including ERIC (Educational Research Information Centre), Springer Link, ProQuest education journal, and A+ education. Seven inclusion criteria were used to select relevant studies. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA 2.0) was used to analyze the data. This study finds that (1) GBSL intervention has a statistically significant effect on students' learning outcomes with a higher average on the effect size of the experimental group (41.12) than the control group (37.07). The mean of the reviewed studies’ effect size is 0.667 in the medium category. (2) The implementation of GBSL in secondary school has a bigger average effect size than in elementary school. Year of publication and effect size has a low positive correlation with a coefficient of correlation 0.40.
An analysis of the suitability of students' civic knowledge and disposition in the topic of citizen's rights and obligations
Authors: Riyanti Dwi
Published: July 2020

Civic Education has been taught in primary education, but it has not impacted significantly with no strength and function. It is proven by the number of youths who have not understood and implement the citizen right and obligation (hak dan kewajiban warga negara) topic in Civic Education for their daily life. Thus, civic knowledge and civic disposition have not run as expected. This matter has become a great task for Civic Education lecturers to maximize and correlate comprehensively civic knowledge and civic disposition. This study discussed the suitability of civic knowledge and civic disposition in the topic of “Hak dan Kewajiban Warga Negara”. This study was descriptive research with a qualitative approach conducted in Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), SMKN 1 Kalikajar (Vocational High School), SMPN 1 Magelang (Junior High School), and SD Kembangsongo (Elementary School) and focused on Civic Education subject by using purposeful sampling. The data were collected through interviews and documentation. The data were then analyzed through the triangulation technique. This study resulted that students in their daily life have not fully implemented both civic knowledge and civic disposition. The matter was caused by students and lecturers of the Civic Education, whereas the subject’s topic has met the criteria of the curriculum in the level of Elementary School, Junior High School, and Senior High School/Vocational High School although not all topics were taught in these levels.
The Impact of Brexit on the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain of the United Kingdom: Scoping Review Protocol
Authors: Milne-Ives Madison , Lam Ching , van Velthoven Michelle , Meinert Edward
Published: July 2020

Background

The continuing uncertainty around Brexit has caused concern in the pharmaceutical industry and among health care professionals and patients. The exact consequences of Brexit on the pharmaceutical supply chain in the United Kingdom will depend on whether a deal is reached and what it entails, but it is likely to be affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Regulatory issues and delays in supply have the potential to negatively affect the ability of UK residents to receive an adequate and timely supply of necessary medicines.

Objective

The purpose of this protocol is to provide an overview and critical analysis of current perspectives on the effect of Brexit on the UK pharmaceutical supply chain.

Methods

The PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines will be used to structure this protocol. A systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Healthcare Management Information Consortium (HMIC), Cochrane, Web of Science, Business Source Complete, EconLit, and Economist Intelligence Unit will be conducted, as well as a Google and Nexis.UK search for grey literature such as reports, opinion pieces, and press releases. Two reviewers will independently screen the titles and abstracts of identified references and select studies according to the eligibility criteria. Any discrepancies will then be discussed and resolved. One reviewer will extract data from the included studies into a standardized form, which will be validated by a second reviewer. Risk of bias will be assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias tool for any randomized controlled trials; quality will be assessed using the relevant Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklists; and grey literature will be assessed using the Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, Significance (AACODS) checklist. Outcomes include the agreement between sources on the potential, likelihood, and severity of the consequences of Brexit on the UK pharmaceutical supply chain.

Results

Results will be included in the scoping review, which will be published in 2020.

Conclusions

This scoping review will summarize the currently expected consequences of Brexit on the UK pharmaceutical supply chain.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/17684
Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of the PsyMate Scale Using a Smartphone App: Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
Authors: Yang Yong Sook , Ryu Gi Wook , Delespaul Philippe A E G , Choi Mona
Published: July 2020

Background

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a method for capturing the changes in the variables in daily life with increased accuracy and decreased recall bias. The PsyMate scale assesses momentary moods in daily life and can be used in various settings.

Objective

The aim of this study was to develop a Korean version of the PsyMate (K-PsyMate) scale and evaluate its psychometric properties by using the EMA method in patients with moyamoya disease (MMD) in South Korea.

Methods

Patients with MMD aged over 18 years were recruited from July 2018 to January 2019 at the inpatient and outpatient departments of a university hospital in South Korea. The K-PsyMate scale comprising 13 items was developed following a translation/back translation approach of the English version and loaded onto a mobile app. Participants were instructed to enter their moods 4 times a day for 7 consecutive days. Content validity index, factor analysis, and Pearson’s correlation were performed for validity analysis. For reliability, intraclass correlation coefficients between the first and last measurements were estimated by mean rating, absolute agreement, and a 2-way mixed-effects model. Usability was analyzed through a descriptive analysis, 2-tailed t test, and analysis of variance, and the results were confirmed by Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test, as the dependent variable was not normally distributed.

Results

In total, 1929 assessments from 93 patients were analyzed. The mean age of the participants was 40.59 (SD 10.06) years, and 66 (71%) of the 93 participants were women. Content validity was excellent as content validity index was 0.99, and 2 factors, negative affect and positive affect, were derived by an exploratory factor analysis. The correlations between the subdomains of the K-PsyMate scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were significant (P<.001). The agreement between the first and last measurements was poor to moderate according to the obtained intraclass correlation coefficient values. Usability was evaluated by 67 (72%) out of the 93 participants. The participants rated the accuracy of assessing their momentary moods on the app at 4.13 (SD 0.97), easiness in understanding questions, operating, and inputting answers at 4.12 (SD 0.88), and interruption by the survey alarms at 2.48 (SD 1.02) out of 5.

Conclusions

The K-PsyMate scale has good validity but poor to moderate agreement, which reflects the characteristics of the EMA data collected in real and natural living environments without control. The findings of our study show that the K-PsyMate scale uploaded in a mobile app can be a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the momentary mood of patients with MMD because using a mobile app is convenient and patients are familiar with their own smartphones, which they use in their daily lives.
Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of the PsyMate Scale Using a Smartphone App: Ecological Momentary Assessment Study (Preprint)
Authors: Yang Yong Sook , Ryu Gi Wook , Delespaul Philippe A E G , Choi Mona
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a method for capturing the changes in the variables in daily life with increased accuracy and decreased recall bias. The PsyMate scale assesses momentary moods in daily life and can be used in various settings.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to develop a Korean version of the PsyMate (K-PsyMate) scale and evaluate its psychometric properties by using the EMA method in patients with moyamoya disease (MMD) in South Korea.

METHODS

Patients with MMD aged over 18 years were recruited from July 2018 to January 2019 at the inpatient and outpatient departments of a university hospital in South Korea. The K-PsyMate scale comprising 13 items was developed following a translation/back translation approach of the English version and loaded onto a mobile app. Participants were instructed to enter their moods 4 times a day for 7 consecutive days. Content validity index, factor analysis, and Pearson’s correlation were performed for validity analysis. For reliability, intraclass correlation coefficients between the first and last measurements were estimated by mean rating, absolute agreement, and a 2-way mixed-effects model. Usability was analyzed through a descriptive analysis, 2-tailed t test, and analysis of variance, and the results were confirmed by Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test, as the dependent variable was not normally distributed.

RESULTS

In total, 1929 assessments from 93 patients were analyzed. The mean age of the participants was 40.59 (SD 10.06) years, and 66 (71%) of the 93 participants were women. Content validity was excellent as content validity index was 0.99, and 2 factors, negative affect and positive affect, were derived by an exploratory factor analysis. The correlations between the subdomains of the K-PsyMate scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were significant (P<.001). The agreement between the first and last measurements was poor to moderate according to the obtained intraclass correlation coefficient values. Usability was evaluated by 67 (72%) out of the 93 participants. The participants rated the accuracy of assessing their momentary moods on the app at 4.13 (SD 0.97), easiness in understanding questions, operating, and inputting answers at 4.12 (SD 0.88), and interruption by the survey alarms at 2.48 (SD 1.02) out of 5.

CONCLUSIONS

The K-PsyMate scale has good validity but poor to moderate agreement, which reflects the characteristics of the EMA data collected in real and natural living environments without control. The findings of our study show that the K-PsyMate scale uploaded in a mobile app can be a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the momentary mood of patients with MMD because using a mobile app is convenient and patients are familiar with their own smartphones, which they use in their daily lives.
Smartphone Apps Targeting Physical Activity in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systematic Quality Appraisal and Content Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Bearne Lindsay M , Sekhon Mandeep , Grainger Rebecca , La Anthony , Shamali Mehrdad , Amirova Aliya , Godfrey Emma L , White Claire M
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disabling, inflammatory joint condition affecting 0.5%-1% of the global population. Physical activity (PA) and exercise are recommended for people with RA, but uptake and adherence tend to be low. Smartphone apps could assist people with RA to achieve PA recommendations. However, it is not known whether high quality, evidence-informed PA apps that include behavior change techniques (BCTs) previously identified as effective for PA adherence are available for people with RA.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to systematically identify apps that include goals to facilitate PA for adults with RA and assess app quality and content for the inclusion of relevant BCTs against recommendations for cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor PA and exercise.

METHODS

A systematic search of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the United Kingdom was conducted to identify English language apps that promote PA for adults with RA. Two researchers independently assessed app quality (mobile app rating scale [MARS]; range 0-5) and content (BCT Taxonomy version 1, World Health Organization, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the European League against Rheumatism recommendations for PA). The completeness of reporting of PA prescription was evaluated using a modified version of the Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template (CERT; range 0-14).

RESULTS

A total of 14,047 apps were identified. Following deduplication, 2737 apps were screened for eligibility; 6 apps were downloaded (2 on the Apple App Store and 4 on the Google Play Store), yielding 4 unique apps. App quality varied (MARS score 2.25-4.17). Only 1 app was congruent with all aspects of the PA recommendations. All apps completely or partially recommended flexibility and resistance exercises, 3 apps completely or partially advised some form of neuromotor exercise, but only 2 offered full or partial guidance on cardiorespiratory exercise. Completeness of exercise reporting was mixed (CERT scores 7-14 points) and 3-7 BCTs were identified. Two BCTs were common to all apps (information about health consequences and instruction on how to perform behavior). Higher quality apps included a greater number of BCTs and were more closely aligned to PA guidance. No published trials evaluating the effect of the included apps were identified.

CONCLUSIONS

This review identifies 4 PA apps of mixed quality and content for use by people with RA. Higher quality apps were more closely aligned to PA guidance and included a greater number of BCTs. One high-quality app (Rheumatoid Arthritis Information Support and Education) included 7 BCTs and was fully aligned with PA and exercise guidance. The effect of apps on PA adherence should be established before implementation.
Current Status on Treatments and Clinical Trials for COVID-19 (Preprint)
Authors: Yin Guosheng , Zhang Chenyang , Jin Huaqing
Published: July 2020

UNSTRUCTURED

With the worldwide rapidly growing number of patients infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the death toll has also been climbing up at a fast speed. There is an urgent need to search for cures for COVID-19 patients. A large number of clinical trials have been launched to test some existing or new antiviral therapeutics and vaccines. In contrast to starting from the scratch, many trials are initiated directly in phase II or III with the hope to expedite the developmental process. We summarize the information on the registered trials for the top ten COVID-19 drugs, and give an overview on the current situation and trend of treatments and clinical trials. In particular, we review those trials that have already been finished and discuss lessons that can be learned from them.
The New Zealand Experience of a Design-Led Approach to Post-Earthquake Recovery in Christchurch
Authors: Brand Diane , Allen Natalie , O’Donnell Greer
Published: July 2020

This paper evaluates the masterplan for Christchurch which was conceived in the wake of the 2011 earthquakes, against projects completed in the intervening 8 years, paying special attention to three key objectives of the blueprint: a low-rise/compact core, a green city, and an accessible city. The paper finds that the design-led, top down, recovery approach forms a minimal framework for recovery, and that successful regeneration following the recovery phase will require significant community engagement and coherent governance.
The effect of CIPPA instructional model and inquiry method on nursing students' achievement and scientific attitude
Authors: Anjirawaroj Suwanida
Published: July 2020

A good comprehension in the both theoretical and practical principles aspects is crucial for nursing students to achieve scientific achievement and attitude. The purpose of this research was observing the effect of CIPPA instructional model on nursing students’ scientific achievement and attitude. The population of this study was 110 nursing students who were in first semester of the academic year 2018/2019. The samples were selected and divided equally into two groups by using cluster random sampling technique. The first group was taught by using inquiry method instructional model while the other was taught using CIPPA instructional model. The research instruments were three plans of inquiry method and CIPPA instructional model, Biology for Health Science Achievement and Students’ Scientific Attitude tests. The data analysis techniques used mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The study results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups observed in both scientific achievement [t(53) = 0.42, p = .81] and attitude [t(53) = 1.12, p = .313]. Interestingly, albeit that students’ perseverance and responsibility reached the highest score yet their rationality placed in the lowest level. Hence, more intensive and detail attention need to be given in all aspects of students’ scientific attitude.
The Logic Model, Participatory Evaluation and Out Of School Art Programs
Authors: Kleinhans Kimberly A.
Published: July 2020

The logic model and participatory evaluation are two popular methods of conducting program evaluation. Although both methods have their strengths, each has distinct weaknesses which can be ameliorated by combining them both together. The combined method is used to evaluate an out of school art program at a museum. Using both the logic model and participatory evaluation yielded beneficial results with more accurate representation of program outcomes
DA RECLUSÃO À DESATIVAÇÃO DO HOSPITAL COLÔNIA: A EXPERIÊNCIA VIVENCIADA PELOS HANSENIANOS DE MARITUBA
Authors: Bezerra Francisco Pinto , Nepomuceno Marcus Vinicius Azevedo , Barbosa Silvana Quadros
Published: July 2020

A hanseníase é uma doença infecciosa crônica, maculada por insensibilidade e mancha na pele que, se evoluída, causa deformações nas extremidades dos dedos e na face. O preconceito contra os hansenianos de que poderiam contaminar os sadios resultou na construção dos hospitais colônias, gerando problema da cisão entre o paciente e o convívio familiar e social. O objetivo do artigo foi analisar a trajetória de reclusão, isolamento e de segregação social vivenciada pelos hansenianos, com enfoque nas estratégias adotadas pelos internos para superar as adversidades durante o período de internamento. A metodologia adotada foi a abordagem historiográfica, que permitiu realizar análise sobre a história dos hansenianos de Marituba, a partir da história oral narrada pelos sujeitos através do questionário, cujo discurso foi sustentado por autores que discutem a história na perspectiva das pessoas comuns. Os resultados revelam que os hansenianos foram capazes de reelaborar suas vidas, através de estratégias afetivas, a ponto de garantirem boa estadia durante a permanência na Colônia, indicando que os internos não tiveram o seu modo de vida interrompido. Conclui-se que as estratégias adotadas pelos hansenianos para superar as adversidades na Colônia foram: a interação, socialização, colaboração, organização, ajuda mútua e o compartilhamento de tarefas, enfim os laços de amizade e de solidariedade foram fundamentais para superar o confinamento, solidão e a revolta contra o sistema de tratamento coercitivo.

Palavras-chave: Preconceito. Reclusão. Estratégias. Laços afetivos.
TENDÊNCIA DA MORTALIDADE POR SUICÍDIO NO BRASIL E REGIÕES NO PERÍODO DE 2000-2014
Authors: Santos Emelynne Oliveira , Barbosa Isabelle Ribeiro
Published: July 2020

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a tendência da mortalidade por suicídio no Brasil e regiões no período de 2000 a 2014. É um estudo ecológico de série temporal que analisou os óbitos por suicídio (X60-84) registrados no Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade. As taxas de mortalidade padronizadas foram analisadas pela regressão Joinpoint, de acordo com o sexo e região geográfica. Foram registrados 144.848 óbitos no período, na razão de sexos de 4:1. Apresentou aumento mais intenso para o sexo feminino (APC = 1,2% IC95% 1,0-1,3) do que para o sexo masculino (APC = 0,5% IC95% 0,4-0,7). Houve tendência de aumento significativo para o sexo masculino nas regiões Sudeste (APC = 0,9%), Norte (APC = 2,3%) e Nordeste (APC = 8,2%), tendo esta região apresentado estabilidade a partir do ano de 2005. Para o sexo feminino, na região Sudeste (APC = 2%). Essa tendência se repete para as regiões Norte e Nordeste, tendo estas apresentado joinpoints para o ano 2002, mantendo a tendência de aumento, porém de maneira moderada. Existe uma tendência de aumento da mortalidade por suicídio no Brasil, sendo esta mais intensa entre as mulheres, além de estar desigualmente distribuído entre as regiões brasileiras.

Palavras-chave: Suicídio. Tendências. Distribuição por idade e sexo. Desigualdades em saúde. Epidemiologia.
Glass As A Sustainable Material To Design A Modern Office Building In Seismic Area, A Case of : Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: El Faridy Zia Faizurrahmany
Published: July 2020

Glass as a material in building facades is rarely applied in a large scale, especially in design of office buildings, within Aceh province. Since Aceh is located in the area with dynamic earthquake activities, building design in this area required higher degree of concern in relation to better refrain from earthquake movements. Nowadays, glass technology that could withstand the seismic effects while sustaining seismic loads is available. To bring this new technology into design of office buildings in Aceh, the paper aims to measure the suitability and level of acceptance of the technology among Acehnese people by conducting some methods of cost comparison and cost savings. In this regard, a comparison in dead loads of a sample building with conventional cavity walls against that of high performance glazing system in a faÃ§ade of the building was performed. The results indicated that the cost for glass technology are twice higher compared with cavity wall. But in the dead loads part, the glass material are 13.8 times more lighter than cavity wall
Subordinación remunerada y autonomía económica: modalidades de especialización laboral de africanos y sus descendientes libres en la ciudad de La Plata, siglo XVII
Authors: Camacho Dina
Published: July 2020

El ordenamiento de la mano de obra llevado a cabo por Francisco de Toledo en el virreinato del Perú (1574) impuso para los africanos y sus descendientes libres la obligación de asentarse con amos conocidos, bajo subordinación remunerada, con el objetivo de limitar su participación en actividades económicas fuera del marco regulador del amo y el reino. La revisión de un conjunto de escrituras públicas producidas activamente por estos sujetos en la ciudad de La Plata durante el siglo xvii permite reconocer cómo el aprendizaje, la experticia en un oficio y la administración de empresas comerciales vinculadas al arriendo de propiedades y tiendas permitieron generar autonomías económicas que contribuyeron a presentarse, jurídica y públicamente, como personas honorificas, diversificando de tal modo los imaginarios jurídicos que fundamentaban su valía social.
La alimentación en contextos mineros surandinos: diálogos entre cultura material y evidencia documental (siglos XIX y XX)
Authors: Sironi Osvaldo , Maferra Luis Eduardo
Published: July 2020

Este artículo analiza prácticas sociales de alimentación en contextos mineros de plata, oro y esquistos bituminosos del periodo republicano en la precordillera de Mendoza (Argentina). El objetivo es reconstruir la cadena operativa alimentaria y la escala de distribución espaciotemporal de los conjuntos artefactuales de la población, a partir de la integración de seis líneas de evidencia: fuentes documentales, elementos cerámicos, metálicos y vítreos, así como también restos arqueofaunísticos y botánicos. Los resultados sugieren que las fases de la cadena operativa alimentaria se encuentran sub o sobrerrepresentadas, con diferencias entre ambos sitios. Respecto a las escalas de distribución, los sitios estuvieron especialmente insertos en circuitos de circulación de productos regionales y, en menor medida, locales y globales.
Decir el malestar y malestar en el decir en los márgenes urbanos de Buenos Aires
Authors: Epele María
Published: July 2020

Basada en la etnografía realizada en contextos de desigualdad y pobreza (2013-2017), este artículo problematiza las relaciones entre los mal-estares, los cambios en las las condiciones materiales de vida y las psicoterapias entre aquellos conjuntos que viven de trabajos precarios y flexibles en el área metropolitana de Buenos Aires. Específicamente, el objetivo consiste en examinar los modos de enunciación de ciertos mal-estares en términos de ensambles frágiles e inestables, hechos de diferentes materiales e insumos, orígenes, y cronologías en estos contextos sociales. Revisando las orientaciones y argumentos dominantes en la antropología del sufrimiento, se exploran otros modos de abordar estos mal-estares, por las características particulares que aquellos asumen en estas poblaciones.
Voces para transformar a Colombia: el curar inacabado de las memorias sobre el conflicto armado
Authors: González-Ayala Sofía
Published: July 2020

Con el fin de aportar a la comprensión de los museos como espacios para la reparación simbólica y la no repetición, en este artículo analizo la curaduría intencionalmente inacabada empleada en la exposición itinerante “Voces para transformar a Colombia”, que exhibió el guion del futuro Museo de Memoria Histórica de Colombia. Haciendo uso de la conjunción entre etnografía y curaduría como forma de investigación, me valgo de mi rol como curadora, etnógrafa, visitante y mediadora de la exposición para dar cuenta de aspectos como antecedentes, contenidos, equipo involucrado y algunas reacciones de sus públicos. También señalo posibilidades y límites de considerar a sus visitantes como conarradores de este tipo de curaduría inacabada, y de cómo la completan con narraciones, encuentros e interacciones en la exposición.
Trans-tornando las memorias posibles del género. Juegos y choques con el sistema sexo/género
Authors: Arias Cuéllar Ian
Published: July 2020

A través de un ejercicio de rememoración de dos personas que transgreden el género que les fue socialmente asignado (mujer), un hombre trans y una persona trans no binaria, retomo elementos de sus trayectorias para, en diálogo con mi experiencia, evidenciar la articulación entre memorias e identidad como puentes entre un pasado, un presente y un futuro en ruptura simbólica y social permanente. Hacer inteligible estas experiencias íntimas, que desde la perspectiva de la matriz cultural del género son incoherentes, contribuye a la comprensión que tenemos de lo trans, del funcionamiento del género y sus memorias asociadas.
An index to study corporate governance in banks in India
Authors: Sandhya Sandhya , Parashar Neha
Published: July 2020

There are many factors that affect corporate governance (CG). It is highly difficult to comprehend corporate governance and define it. Yet, research is imperative to understand the changing specific needs of good corporate governance practices and the impact of such practices. As banks have special governance needs, in this study the corporate governance of banks in India has been studied with the help of corporate governance index (GCI) especially designed for banks. Following the method used by Ararat, Black, and Yurtoglu (2017) to investigate the effectiveness of corporate governance, the index was divided into six sub-indices and to test the index it was used to find the correlation of CG practices with the banks profitability measured in terms of return on assets (RAO) and net interest margin (NIM) as dependent variables. The fixed regression model was run to know the relationship between the sub-indices and the dependent variables. Apart from the CG index, capital adequacy ratio (CAR) and Net NPA ratio were taken as independent variables. A weak correlation was found between CG and ROA and NIM that contributes to the findings of Fallatah and Dickins (2012).
Editorial: Corporate governance and regulation: Trends and outlooks
Authors: Ginevri Andrea Sacco
Published: July 2020

Notwithstanding the difficulties due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the editorial team is proud to present a new issue of the Journal of Governance and Regulation. In particular, the latest 2020 issue 2 of volume 9 includes contributions from various authors who focus on a number of interesting topics in the field of governance and regulation, including the development and penetration of new technologies in corporate governance, the protection of stakeholders and the role of regulators and policy makers in such respect.
Covid-19, globalización, complejidad e incertidumbre: algunas reflexiones sobre gestión empresarial en tiempos de crisis y más allá
Authors: Rodríguez-Castellanos Arturo , San-Martin-Albizuri Nerea
Published: July 2020

La pandemia de la covid-19 ha inducido una fuerte crisis económica, de duración e intensidad difíciles de prever. Muchas empresas de diferentes sectores han padecido sus efectos. ¿Qué puede hacerse para asegurar la supervivencia de las empresas, no solo frente a los efectos inmediatos de la crisis, sino, a más largo plazo, para superar las dificultades de un entorno progresivamente complejo e incierto? En este trabajo pretendemos aportar algunas respuestas al respecto. Por ello, tras examinar las características de esta crisis, tanto en sus diferencias como en sus similitudes con crisis anteriores, y aventurar algunas de las consecuencias esperables de la misma, se abordan sugerencias en el ámbito empresarial, tanto para superar sus efectos inmediatos como para afrontar la supervivencia empresarial a más largo plazo. A este último respecto,  se plantea la consecución de dos propósitos básicos: la innovación y la sostenibilidad. Y para ello deben desarrollarse una serie de capacidades, en especial tres ambidestrezas.
A Note on Nearly Hyperbolic Cosymplectic Manifolds
Authors: KARADAĞ Müge
Published: July 2020

Interest in hyperbolic cosymplectic manifolds has increased in recent years. In this paper, pseudo slant submanifolds of a nearly hyperbolic cosymplectic manifold have been explored deeply. In particular, the integrability conditions of distributions on such manifolds have been investigated. So, for a pseudo submanifold M of a nearly hyperbolic cosymplectic manifold M ̃ which is totally geodesic, D_θ,D_( _μ ) distributions with〖 D〗_( _μ )⊕⟨ξ⟩ and D_θ⊕D_( _μ ) are proved integrable but D_( _θ )⊕⟨ξ⟩ or not.
Peranan Implementasi Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi (IT Governance) sebagai Faktor Penting dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Perusahaan
Authors: Putra Defriko Gusma , Rahayu Rita
Published: July 2020

The application of information technology governance (IT Governance) plays an important role in utilizing information technology to fit the company's vision, mission and goals. However, there are still many companies that have not implemented IT Governace due to various factors such as: the existence of internal companies that refuse the application of information technology, the limited human resources who master information technology competence, the unavailability of frameworks and policy foundations in the information technology environment, the lack of commitment from top management, the high cost of investment in IT Governance and so on. The greater use of technology has not been accompanied by greater support for the achievement of strategies so that investments made are in vain. research and research results show that the lack of understanding of IT Governance makes unproductive investments made by companies. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative which presents a systematic review of the problems in the implementation of Information Technology Governance (IT Governance).
KINERJA GURU DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN NEGERI KECAMATAN LUBUK BEGALUNG KOTA PADANG
Authors: Sari Dia Permata
Published: July 2020

The goal of this research are to see information about Teachers’sperformance in vocational high School. The population are308 teachers that taken by proportional stratified randomsampling. The instrument of this research is question with Likert scale modelsthat had tested for validity and reliability. Data analyzed using mean score and performance level. The result of this research is the teachers’s performanceon vocational high Schoolin Kecamatan Lubuk Begalung Kota Padang stay in good category.The Key word: teacher, performance, vocational high school