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Lack of Financial Reporting Using Crowe’s Fraud Pentagon Theory
Authors: Koharudin Alif , Januarti Indira
Published: April 2022

Research purposes: This paper examines factors affecting fraudulent financial reporting based on Crowe’s fraud pentagon theory. Pentagon theory elements include pressure (financial stability, financial target, external pressure), opportunity (the independent board of commissioners), rationalization (change in auditor), competence (director change), arrogance (frequent number of directors’ display picture in the annual report).Methods: This study used secondary data gathered from annual reports and financial reports of companies in the manufacturing sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2015-2019. Data analysis method tested using logistic regression analysis.Results: The results showed that financial stability and auditor change effects on fraudulent financial reporting. Results also show that financial target, external pressure, independent board of commissioners, directors change, and a frequent number of director’s display picture in an annual report does not affect the fraudulent financial reporting.Novelty: The combination of using pentagon theory with Beneish M-Score as a prediction of financial statement fraud. The contribution of this research is to provide input to report’s users to pay attention to pressure and rationalization factors in fraudulent financial reporting.
Análisis de datos en Lenguaje R
Authors: Ximénez Carmen , Revuelta Javier
Published: April 2022

Este libro tiene como objetivo introducir al manejo del lenguaje de programación R para aquellas personas que deseen tener un primer contacto sencillo con la herramienta. El Lenguaje R es un software libre y gratuito. Quizá este sea su principal atractivo. Pero tiene un atractivo mayor y es que es utilizado y bien conocido por la comunidad académica y profesional a nivel mundial. Vayamos donde vayamos, las personas que saben analizar datos conocen y usan R. Asimismo, R es muy versátil y su variedad de librerías asociadas hace que se utilice en multitud de disciplinas. Estos aspectos confieren una utilidad importante a esta herramienta. De ahí que sea necesario tener un conocimiento de la misma.
The regulation of mitochondrial NO synthase activity under nitroglycerine application in rat heart and liver mitochondria
Authors:   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Akopova O.V. , Korkach Yu. P. ,   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Sagach V. F. ,   O.O. Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology of National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: April 2022

Nitroglycerine (NG) affords cardioprotection via NO formation, but the impact of NG application on reactive nitrogen species (RNS) metabolism remains little studied yet. Mitochondrial NO synthase (mtNOS) is an important endogenous source of RNS. Our aim was to study the effect of NG application on mtNOS activity and RNS production in rat heart and liver mitochondria. Different regulation of mtNOS activity in the heart and liver under NG treatment was found. While in heart mitochondria it increased dose-dependently, in liver mitochondria only moderate elevation and bell-shaped dose dependence of mtNOS activity on NG was observed. Nitrite and nitrate, which are the end products of L-arginine transformation by NOS, showed similar dose dependence on NG. To find an explanation for the observed dependences, we studied the effects of NG administration on the activity of arginase which competes with NOS for physiological substrate, Larginine. A strong reciprocal dependence between mtNOS and arginase activities was found. As we observed, the arginase activity increased under NG application. However, while in heart mitochondria high mtNOS activity agreed with moderate arginase activation, in liver mitochondria high arginase activity coincided with suppression of mtNOS activity at high doses of NG. Low arginase and high mtNOS activities observed in heart mitochondria were consistent with high NO2 − and NO3 − production and low hydroperoxide (H2O2) formation, whereas high arginase activity in liver mitochondria was accompanied by the reduction of NO2− /NO3− formation and simultaneous elevation of H2O2 production. A linear correlation between the arginase activity and hydroperoxide formation was found. We came to the conclusion that under NG administration arginase activation resulted in reciprocal regulation of RNS and ROS production in mitochondria, dependent on the proportion of mtNOS to arginase activity. Suppression of RNS metabolism could be the cause of ROS overproduction caused by high arginase and low mtNOS activity.
A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Screen Time in a Children’s Hospital
Authors: Schmitz Anna , Eastman Heather , Ostegaard Robin , Stewart Stephanie
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVES

The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends that children age 2 and under should have little to no digital media exposure. However, most children are exposed to regular screen time at home. This may also be true for hospitalized children. Through education and access to alternatives, we aimed to reduce screen exposure in our children’s hospital for children 2 and under.

METHODS

Between January 2020 and May 2021, we designed and implemented a quality improvement intervention to educate staff and caregivers on the American Academy of Pediatrics screen time recommendations and offer alternatives for hospitalized children. Our primary aim was to decrease screen time exposure for children age 2 and under by 50% within 12 months of project initiation. Balancing measures included staff perception of workload when using screens and perceived parental acceptance of screens being turned off.

RESULTS

During baseline data collection period, screens were on for an average of 63% of the audits. Following interventions, the average was reduced to 40%. The outcome measure met special cause with 8 consecutive points below the center line. There was a significant increase in staff who reported offering screen alternatives after intervention. Staff perception of workload and perceived parental acceptance was unchanged.

CONCLUSIONS

Through implementation of this quality improvement initiative, we reduced screen time by approximately 37% without impacting staff workload. Most importantly, we were able to educate staff and model best practices for caregivers, which may carry into the home, leading to a reduction of screen time and improved health overall.
Conocimientos y actitudes de voluntarios de la Cruz Roja Colombiana sobre VIH y sus portadores
Authors: Prada Cadena Carlos Alberto , Guerrero Rodríguez Freddy Alfonso
Published: April 2022

Objetivo Determinar el conocimiento y las actitudes de un grupo de 53 jóvenes de la Cruz Roja de la Juventud en la Seccional Valle del Cauca sobre el fenómeno social del VIH/SIDA y sus portadores.Método El diseño de la investigación se basó en la línea de desarrollo humano y construcción de ciudadanía, bajo el método cuantitativo de orden descriptivo. Para la recolección de la información, se empleó un formato de encuesta de tipo descriptivo con preguntas cerradas o de alternativa fija, compuesto por un cuestionario de 39 preguntas. Resultados Entre el 69% y 72% de los jóvenes refieren conocimiento sobre sus derechos sexuales y reproductivos; sin embargo, un porcentaje bajo, entre 26% y 39%, afirma haber recibido asesoría sobre la realización de la prueba del VIH, un porcentaje menor se la ha realizado. Conclusiones Es claro el bajo nivel de reconocimiento que tienen las instituciones y los medios de comunicación como difusores de temas en salud sexual y reproductiva. Por otro lado, a pesar del reconocimiento de sus derechos, perviven en los jóvenes mitos sobre la forma de contagio, la actitud de distanciamiento con los portadores y las conductas de riesgo en las prácticas sexuales.
Thrixspermum patkaiensis sp. nov. (Vandeae: Aeridinae) from Assam, northeast India
Authors: Gogoi Khyanjeet
Published: April 2022

A new species of orchid, Thrixspermum patkaiensis from the tropical evergreen forest in Dehing Patkai National Park, Assam, India, is described. It is morphologically similar to T. musciflorum and T. formosanum but distinct from these species by the inflorescence 12–18 cm long; the lip with purplish bands and glandular hairy both side of the side lobes and the epichile forming a rim of glandular hairs.
Beziehungsräume – Raumkonzepte von Zsuzsa Bánks Heißester Sommer
Authors: Propszt Eszter
Published: April 2022

The texts of Zsuzsa Bánk (being born in Germany to Hungarian parents, so growing up bilingually, writing in German and having at least one character with a Hungarian background performing in each of her works) explore affiliations. This is perhaps best seen in the volume of stories The Hottest Summer. With the present contribution, it was my aim to examine spatial concepts in this volume as concepts of belonging.
DINAMIKA LARVA IKAN SEBAGAI DASAR OPSI PENGELOLAAN SUMBER DAYA IKAN DI LAGUNA PULAU PARI KEPULAUAN SERIBU
Authors: Puspasari Reny , Damar Ario , Kamal M. Muklis , Batu DTF Lumban , Wiadnyana Ngurah Nyoman , Taufik M.
Published: April 2022

Proses rekruitmen populasi ikan sangat ditentukan oleh kelangsungan hidup larva ikan yang ada di daerah pemijahan/asuhan. Laguna Pulau Pari merupakan daerah pemjahan bagi banyak jenis larva ikan karang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji dinamika kelimpahan dan komposisi dari larva ikan di laguna Pulau Pari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelimpahan larva ikan yang ditemukan berkisar antara 1,0 x103 – 14,7 x 103 individu/m3. Puncak kelimpahan tertinggi terjadi pada bulan Juli dan Oktober. Larva ikan ditemukan tersebar di semua lokasi pengamatan. Larva pada fase perkembangan pre flexion ditemukan dalam presentase yang paling tinggi. Selama masa pengamatan ditemukan 79 famili larva ikan yang didominasi oleh Pomacentridae, Aulostomidae, Blenniidae, Engraulidae dan Pinguipedidae. Dinamika yang terjadi pada larva ikan dapat dijadikan dasar bagi pengelolaan perikanan di wilayah Laguna Pulau Pari dengan cara memperluas daerah perlindungan laut dan rehabilitasi ekosistem Laguna Pulau Pari, sehingga peran dan fungsinya sebagai pemasok rekrut bagi stok ikan di perairan sekitarnya terjaga. Fish Recruitment is, in turn, thought to be directly related to the survival of the early life stages in the spawning/nursery ground. Pulau Pari Laguna is considered as a spawning ground for many reef fishes. The aims of the research were to investigate the dynamic of abundance and composition of fish larvae in Pulau Pari lagune. The Results show, fish larvae abundance range between 1,0 x 103 – 14,7 x 103 ind/m3. Highest larval abundance occurred on July and October, which predicted as the month of fish larvae production seasons. Fish larvae were distributed in all part of the lagune. Larvae in the pre flexion stage found in the highest precentation compare to other. Totally 79 families of reef fish larvae were found during June – November 2010 dominated by Pomacentridae, Aulostomidae, Blenniidae, Engraulidae and Pinguipedidae.
RELUNG EKOLOGI BEBERAPA IKAN TARGET HASIL TANGKAPAN BUBU DI SEKITAR TERUMBU BUATAN PERAIRAN TELUK SALEH, NUSA TENGGARA BARAT
Authors: Sentosa Agus Arifin , Satria Hendra
Published: April 2022

Terumbu buatan yang ditempatkan di perairan Teluk Saleh merupakan salah satu upaya rehabilitasi habitat. Keberadaan ikan target yang tertangkap di sekitar terumbu buatan menunjukkan peranan terumbu buatan dalam pemacuan stok ikan karang di perairan Teluk Saleh. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis relung ekologi beberapa ikan target di Teluk Saleh. Penelitian dilakukan pada modul terumbu buatan di perairan Pulau Rakit dan Pulau Ganteng, Teluk Saleh, Nusa Tenggara Barat pada bulan April, Juni, dan Oktober 2010. Contoh ikan target diperoleh dari hasil tangkapan nelayan yang menggunakan bubu. Ikan samel dibedah saluran pencernaannya diambil lalu diberi formalin 4% untuk pengamatan di laboratorium. Analisis kebiasaan makanan menggunakan indeks preponderan. Hasil menunjukkan jenis ikan target yang tertangkap bubu terdiri dari 10 famili dan 20 spesies. Analisis kebiasaan makanan menunjukkan sebagian besar ikan target yang tertangkap tergolong ikan karnivora dengan kisaran luas relung antara 1,00 – 3,21. Tumpang tindih relung pada komunitas ikan target menunjukkan adanya kesamaan dalam pemanfaatan sumber daya makanan alami. Analisis pengelompokan dengan similaritas 50% menunjukkan komunitas ikan target di Teluk Saleh memiliki kesamaan dalam memanfaatkan sumber daya makanan alami di Teluk Saleh. Artificial reef placed in the waters of the Saleh Bay is one of the habitat rehabilitation efforts. The presence of target fish species caught around the artificial reefs showed its roles to enhance coral fish stock in the waters of Saleh Bay. The aim of this research was to analyze ecological niche of some target fish species. The study was conducted on artificial reef modules placed in the waters of Rakit Island and Ganteng Island, Saleh Bay, West Nusa Tenggara in April, June and October 2010. Fish samples were collected from fisher catch by using traps. Fish samples were sectioned and the gut organ was preserved in 4% formaldehyde for further analyze in the laboratory. Food habits of the fish were analyzed by using index of preponderance. The result showed that target fish species caught consisted of 20 species of 10 families. The Most of the fish species were belong to carnivorous fish with interval niche breadth between 1.00 to 3.21. Niche overlap of the target fish community indicated the same utilization of natural food resources. Cluster analysis showed that the target fish community in the Saleh Bay had similarities in natural food resources utilization.
Maternal Characteristics and Infant Outcomes of Women Born in and Outside the United States: United States, 2020
Authors: Driscoll Anne , Valenzuela Claudia
Published: April 2022

This report describes and compares maternal characteristics and infant outcomes by maternal place of birth, that is, whether the mother was born in the United States or in regions, subregions and selected countries outside the United States among births occurring in 2020.
Two in one: the little bat that pollinates and disperses plants at an urban site in Southeastern Brazil
Authors: Sazima Ivan , Sazima Marlies
Published: April 2022

Abstract: The glossophagine Pallas’s long-tongued bat (Glossophaga soricina) fares well in urban environments across its range. In addition to roost sites, there are nectar and fruit sources available in diverse situations across the urban gradient. Phyllostomid bats that thrive in urbanized situations are behaviorally plastic generalists and rely on patches of ornamental or feral plants as food sources. Herein we report on G. soricina and its food sources at an urbanized site in Southeastern Brazil. This small phyllostomid bat consumes nectar from landscaping ornamental plants, besides consuming the soft pulp along with the tiny seeds of pioneer trees and shrubs. In addition to these natural sources, the bat exploits hummingbird feeders to consume the sugared water. Ingested small seeds are defecated in flight, the bat acting as a disperser of pioneer plants that favor cleared areas. Glossophaga soricina role as flower-pollinator and seed-disperser at Neotropical urban areas merits further attention due both to the maintenance of urban biodiversity and delivery of ecosystem services.
A VERDADE FORMAL DA CIÊNCIA MODERNA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A ANGÚSTIA
Authors: GODOI BERNARDO SOLLAR , NOÉ SIDNEI VILMAR
Published: April 2022

RESUMO: Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir duas relações, destacadas por Lacan em uma coletiva de imprensa de 1974, entre ciência moderna, o real e a angústia: (a) uma, que se refere à manipulação laboratorial de bactéria; e (b) outra, da qual a primeira é dependente, que diz respeito aos impactos dos gadgets. Essa segunda relação remete às elaborações dos neologismos “aletosfera” e “latusa”, para indicar o estatuto de verdade que está envolvido na “atmosfera” e nas objetivações científicas. Esses termos originais, todavia, não têm por fim desprestigiar os avanços científicos, mas o de demonstrar teoricamente que tais avanços também implicam consequências subjetivas.
Co-sponsorship networks in the Brazilian Congress: An exploratory analysis of Caucus influence
Authors: Nery Pedro Fernando , Mueller Bernardo
Published: April 2022

Abstract A defining characteristic of the Brazilian Congress is the informal self-organization of legislators from different parties into issue-specific caucuses, known as bancadas. Though not official entities and often loosely delineated, these groups many times play central roles in proposing and approving or blocking legislation. Presidents often negotiate directly with the more influential caucuses instead of going through formal political parties. Caucuses can thus have great influence on public policy, both as a locus of lobbying and rent-seeking or as means of representation and governability. In this paper we use network theory to measure the links between legislators using the co-sponsorship of proposed bills. The analysis identifies and ranks the main caucuses and provides a measure of their influence and power. The networks that emerge from these exercises show that, at least at the level of co-sponsorships, caucuses can provide a better description of the legislators’ behavior and interaction than political parties.
Reação fiscal, rigidez orçamentária e a sustentabilidade da dívida pública no Brasil: uma abordagem por meio de MS-VECM
Authors: Oliveira Felipe Araujo de , Nobrega Wellington Charles Lacerda , Maia Sinézio Fernandes
Published: April 2022

Resumo A preocupação a respeito da sustentabilidade fiscal é crescente não só para garantir a intertemporalidade das políticas públicas, como também para não prejudicar a potência da política monetária e a redução da vulnerabilidade do país a crises. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi avaliar se a condução da Política Fiscal foi sustentável entre 1999 e 2021, usando o modelo proposto em Bohn (2007). Por meio das abordagens de Markov-Switching-VECM, Regressão com Regimes Markovianos, usando janelas móveis e testes de quebra estrutural pôde-se concluir que a condução da política fiscal é frágil. A depender do método empregado e do tamanho da amostra, o resultado pode ser alterado significativamente. Caso se controle a reação fiscal pelos gastos obrigatórios e discricionários, é possível concluir que houve baixo grau de sustentabilidade fiscal até 2009, correlacionado com a maior produtividade do período. Evidencia-se que houve uma deterioração da condução da política fiscal a partir de 2009, e, também que a rigidez orçamentária deve ser levada em consideração ao se desenhar um regime fiscal capaz de estabilizar o produto e reduzir a vulnerabilidade do país a crises.
Alterações auditivas e deficiência de biotinidase: revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Azevedo Tamara Miranda de , Carvalho Elaine Alvarenga de Almeida , Carvalho Sirley Alves da Silva , Starling Ana Lúcia Pimenta , Arantes Rodrigo Rezende , Rodrigues Valeska Letícia Gonçalves , Assis Adriane da Silva , Garcia Vinícius Soares , Mancini Patrícia Cotta
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT Purpose: to review the available literature on the relationship between hearing disorders and Biotinidase deficiency. Methods: a literature search carried out between October 2018 and August 2021, on the following databases: ELSEVIER, MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS. Descriptors were used in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. PRISMA tools were used to select the articles and STROBE was used to analyze them. Literature Review: the selected articles were published between 1983 and 2020 and answered the guiding question of the research. Observational studies, case series studies, and case reports were included. Articles without a methodology description, or carried out by the same author and with the same sample were excluded. The initial search strategy identified 152 articles. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were selected for this review. Conclusion: the presence of Biotin was often associated with auditory pathways origins. The literature suggested a relationship between Biotinidase deficiency and hearing disorders.
Análise bibliométrica da literatura sobre a consciência fonológica em crianças bilíngues
Authors: Messias Bárbara Louise Costa , Medeiros Ana Carolina Dantas de , Cunha Élison Rixadson Araújo , Azevedo Anna Irenne de Lima , Rocha Thayane Amanda de Lima , Alcântara Hellen França , Azoni Cíntia Alves Salgado
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT Purpose: to characterize the profile of scientific production in the international literature on phonological awareness in bilingual children between 2011 and 2020. Methods: a bibliometric analysis was made with the search for articles in ERIC, LILACS, MEDLINE, and SciELO databases, using descriptors in English. The articles were selected based on the eligibility criteria, by reading the titles, then reading the abstracts, and lastly, reading the full-text articles. Results: a total of 1,167 articles were analyzed, 1,152 of which were excluded for not meeting the inclusion criteria. Hence, 15 articles were selected for full-text reading and bibliometric analysis. The United States was the country with most publications, followed by Brazil, Singapore, and China. The approach of the studies was predominantly quantitative, followed by qualitative; the most common type of study was cross-sectional, with samples of more than 100 participants. Conclusion: there was a greater number of publications in the last 3 years, most of them cross-sectional ones, presenting better phonological awareness performance among bilinguals, with positive results in reading.
Evidências de validade do “Test of Narrative Language (TNL)” adaptado para o português brasileiro
Authors: Santos Gladis dos
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT Purpose: to furnish psychometric evidence of the Test of Narrative Language version, examining a) the equivalence and analysis of internal consistency; b) performance differentiation per age; c) convergent validity; and d) dimensionality analysis. Methods: the adapted test version was applied to 68 children with typical development, aged 5 to 6 years and 11 months, from private and public schools. The data were analyzed for the reliability and validity of the instrument. Results: in the three narrative comprehension items, the highest scores were obtained when the story was told with five pictures in a logical sequence, followed by the one with a single picture, and lastly, the one with no pictures. In the three narrative production tasks, the best performance was in the story told along with a single picture, followed by the five pictures in a logical sequence, and lastly, the one with no pictures. There was no significant difference in the scores of all private-school children and in those of the 6-year-old public- and private-school children. The single-factor structure better explained the instrument dimensionality. Conclusion: the reliability and validity evidence demonstrated its indication, and the potential of the results must be taken into account for future standardized construction to assess oral narrative.
Análise das exportações brasileiras desagregadas por parceiros comerciais: uma contribuição à lógica estruturalista-kaldoriana
Authors: Cabral Joilson de Assis , Silva Filipe da , Feijo Carmem Aparecida , Cabral Maria Viviana de Freitas , Oliveira Daniel Ribeiro de
Published: April 2022

Resumo Para Kaldor, o ciclo virtuoso de crescimento em uma economia iniciaria com o aumento das exportações de produtos de intensidade tecnológica maiores. Tendo em vista o aumento das exportações brasileiras no primeiro quinquênio dos anos 2000, este trabalho analisou a importância das relações comerciais na ótica estruturalista-kaldoriana. Para tanto, foi utilizada a metodologia de insumo-produto com as exportações brasileiras desagregadas para o Mercosul, países norte-americanos, EU 27 e China e exportações totais. Os resultados evidenciaram que um aumento na demanda dos países de renda alta e totais impactaram o setor de commodities. Quando o aumento das exportações acontece no Mercosul, os setores mais impactados são os de intensidades tecnológicas maiores. Estes achados implicam que uma maior integração comercial com países vizinhos latino-americanos, cuja estrutura produtiva possui maturidade tecnológica similar, pode ser uma estratégia para desencadear o ciclo virtuoso kaldoriano tanto para o Brasil quanto para outros países do bloco.
Desenvolvimento da escola das estruturas sociais de acumulação no contexto da economia radical americana
Authors: Mello Filho Marcelo Soares Bandeira de
Published: April 2022

Resumo O texto1 busca compreender as origens e as transformações da escola das estruturas sociais de acumulação (EESA), tendo como foco as modificações do seu conceito principal, que dá nome à abordagem. A EESA é uma das mais importantes vertentes da economia política radical americana, que se desenvolveu a partir da década de 1960 procurando explicações para o racismo, o sexismo, o imperialismo, as ondas longas do capitalismo, entre outras questões. O conceito de estrutura social de acumulação foi elaborado, a partir de meados da década de 1970, para criar um nível intermediário de análise entre uma teoria abstrata e geral do capitalismo e o seu âmbito histórico e empírico. Ao longo da evolução histórica da EESA, essa se afastou de considerações teóricas acerca das características fundamentais do capitalismo e acabou adotando posições pré-teóricas acerca dessas características. Por isso, os pesquisadores ligados à escola tiveram que reformular seu conceito central recentemente.
Accuracy of international growth charts to assess nutritional status in children and adolescents: a systematic review
Authors: Oliveira Mariane Helen de , Pereira Débora dos Santos , Melo Daiane Sousa , Silva Jessica Cumpian , Conde Wolney Lisboa
Published: April 2022

Abstract Objective: To verify, through a systematic review, the accuracy of nutritional assessment in children and adolescents using the length/height-for-age and BMI-for-age growth charts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2000), the World Health Organization (WHO) (2006/2007) and the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) (2012). Data source: We selected articles from the databases Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), through PubMed, National Library of Medicine and The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and Virtual Health Library (VHL). The following descriptors were used for the search: “Child”, “Adolescent”, “Nutritional Assessment”, “Growth Chart”, “Ethnic Groups”, “Stature by age”, “Body Mass Index”, “Comparison”, “CDC”, “WHO”, and “IOTF”. The selected articles were assessed for quality through the Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies of the NIH. Data synthesis: Thirty-three studies published between 2007 and 2020 were selected and, of these, 20 presented good quality, 12 presented fair quality and one presented poor quality. For children under five years old, the WHO length/height-for-age growth charts were shown appropriate for children from Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, Gabon, Qatar, Pakistan and the United States. For those five years old and older, the WHO BMI-for-age growth charts were accurate for the Brazilian and Canadian populations, while the IOTF growth charts were accurate for the European populations. Conclusions: There are difficulties in obtaining international growth charts for children from 5 years old and older that go along with a long period of growth, and which include genetic, cultural and socioeconomic differences of multiethnic populations who have already overcome the secular trend in height.
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: a case series
Authors: Gaspar Arianne Ditzel , Kuzma Gabriela de Sio Puetter , Amancio Luana , Floriani Idilla , Bezerra Vinicius Neves , Bortolon Gabriela Cristina , de Siqueira Ana Paula Viana , Machado Maura Peruchi , Machado Ana Cristina dos Santos , Camargo Camila Faversani , João Paulo Ramos David
Published: April 2022

Abstract Objective: To describe a case series of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) in a pediatric tertiary hospital. Methods: Patients under the age of 18 years who met MIS-C criteria of the Brazilian Ministry of Health (MH) and/or the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) were included. A retrospective analysis was carried out by reviewing medical records and complementary exams. Results: Six pediatric patients with mean age of 126 months were admitted with fever associated with multisystem involvement: all of them had abdominal pain and diarrhea and two underwent appendectomy; 100% had coagulopathy and increased inflammatory markers; 83% had cardiovascular impairment and 60% required vasoactive drugs; 83% had mucocutaneous symptoms and 50% required ventilatory support by invasive mechanical ventilation or non-invasive ventilation. One patient showed coronary artery dilation on echocardiogram. All patients received empiric antibiotic therapies. SARS-CoV-2 IgG testing was positive in five patients. Treatment was performed after excluding infectious causes: five patients (83%) received intravenous immunoglobulin, five patients (83%) pulse methylprednisolone therapy and one (16%) Tocilizumab. One patient died. The average length of stay in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) was seven days. Conclusions: These cases are added to the literature in construction of this emerging condition. Early diagnosis should be considered due to its potential severity.
Aplicação do conceito de crowdsourcing na avaliação de instituições de ensino superior: um estudo comparativo entre instituições públicas e privadas
Authors: Vianna Fernando , Graeml Alexandre , Peinado Jurandir
Published: April 2022

O presente trabalho conduziu uma survey para capturar a importância percebida por discentes de Instituições de Ensino Superior brasileiras, públicas e privadas, sobre os fatores motivacionais que influenciam sua participação em avaliações institucionais, atividade observada à luz do conceito de crowdsourcing. Participaram da pesquisa 383 discentes, de três estados brasileiros e 25 cursos. Foi desenvolvida uma análise fatorial exploratória que definiu oito fatores motivacionais relevantes estatisticamente presentes nas respostas. Em seguida foi conduzida uma comparação entre as médias dos fatores e um teste paramétrico, com o objetivo de verificar a presença, ou não, de diferença da percepção dos fatores motivacionais entre os discentes das IES públicas e os discentes das IES privadas. Também foi conduzida uma análise de conteúdo de 93 respostas a uma questão aberta de resposta opcional, que fazia parte da mesma survey. O fator motivacional “relacionamento/socialização” emergiu como o mais relevante para os discentes de IES privadas, sendo que o fator motivacional “compartilhamento de conhecimento/altruísmo” também se destacou tanto entre os discentes de IES privadas quanto públicas. A análise das respostas à questão aberta evidenciou que os discentes relacionam a avaliação institucional a uma avaliação dos docentes, mais do que à avaliação da instituição.
Precarização e Função Social: análise dos significados do trabalho de docentes da pós-graduação
Authors: Nunes Thiago Soares , Gonçalves Júlia , Torga Eliana Marcia Martins Fittipaldi
Published: April 2022

O trabalho pode proporcionar um continuum de significados que perpassa aspectos positivos, instrumentais e negativos, capazes de influenciar a forma que o indivíduo o interpreta, sua saúde, produtividade e vínculo organizacional. A Pós-Graduação - espaço de prestígio, produtividade e competição -, proporciona diversos sentidos para os docentes nos diferentes estágios de suas carreiras. Esta pesquisa analisou os sentidos e significados do trabalho para docentes vinculados à programas de pós-graduação stricto sensu de uma universidade brasileira. Por meio de uma pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva, 33 docentes vinculados a pós-graduação responderam questões sobre seu trabalho que foram submetidas a análise de conteúdo. Os sentidos positivos que surgiram nos discursos dos participantes estavam vinculados, principalmente, a função social da profissão, seja na formação discente ou na contribuição a sociedade por meio do ensino, pesquisa e extensão. Por outro lado, os sentidos negativos apareceram associados a precarização do trabalho e a desvalorização do docente. Os sentidos do trabalho, identificados na pesquisa, refletem situações de prazer e sofrimento que oscilam no decorrer dos anos, de um lado, a falta de atenção do Estado para com as universidades e docentes, e no outro, o corpo funcional das instituições na busca e luta para melhorar este ambiente.
Pós-graduações brasileiras em engenharia e a formação pedagógica docente: um estudo dos dados na Plataforma Sucupira
Authors: Sgarbi Victor Souza , Santos Cleber Nauber dos , Nascimento Márcio Luis Ferreira , Luis Suzana Maria Barrios , Sgarbi Elaine dos Santos , Alves Carlos Henrique Almeida
Published: April 2022

Este trabalho, de cunho quantitativo, objetivou avaliar o espaço que programas de pós-graduação stricto sensu brasileiros das áreas de engenharias dão à formação docente, que é um de seus objetivos, de acordo com a Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) e com a Lei 9.394/96 das Diretrizes e Bases da Educação (LDB). Tendo como base a análise da avaliação da pós-graduação entre 2013 e 2016, coletou-se mais de 1.600.000 dados extraídos da Plataforma Sucupira para identificar e quantificar a presença de termos chave da área de educação nos títulos de Disciplinas, Produções e Trabalhos Finais na área de engenharia. Observou-se que 0,39% das disciplinas, 0,8% da produção intelectual, 0,93% dos trabalhos finais e 0,54% da produção intelectual relevante dialogam de fato com a área pedagógica, concluindo que há uma desvalorização da formação docente nos programas analisados, reforçando estudos qualitativos prévios.
Sistema Georreferenciado de apoio à avaliação da infraestrutura de cursos universitários
Authors: Magalhães Iara de Araújo , Brito Patrícia Lustosa
Published: April 2022

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma proposta de Sistema de Informações Geográficas (SIG) que dê suporte à gestão da infraestrutura universitária, atendendo em especial à demanda de dados no processo de avaliação de cursos realizado pelo INEP/MEC. O espaço gerido pela Escola Politécnica da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) foi utilizado como estudo de caso para experimentação da proposta. A pesquisa aqui apresentada foi realizada em 4 etapas: 1) revisão de literatura buscando exemplos de outros SIG utilizados para gestão de infraestrutura levantando as demandas do INEP/MEC, 2) detalhamento das demandas da universidade por meio de entrevistas com gestores e técnicos da Superintendência de Meio Ambiente e Infraestrutura da UFBA (SUMAI) e da Escola Politécnica. A partir dessas informações foram definidos quais dados espaciais, os atributos e as informações adicionais (como fotos e plantas baixas) são necessários para o sistema, 3) elaboração de método de cálculo de indicadores de qualidade da infraestrutura com base nos critérios do INEP/MEC e 4) exemplificação de produtos possíveis do sistema proposto para sua aplicação na gestão do espaço físico de uma unidade universitária ilustrando seu potencial.
Eficiência das universidades federais brasileiras
Authors: Silva Cristiane Aparecida da , Rosa Fabricia Silva da
Published: April 2022

Este estudo objetiva analisar a eficiência das universidades federais concernentes aos produtos finais ofertados. Para isso analisou 37 universidades federais brasileiras, por meio da estatística descritiva e Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA). Delimitou o ano de 2014 a 2016 para realizar as análises. A importância da investigação está no propósito de que a análise de eficiência das universidades pode ser um dos estímulos importantes para aumentar a qualidade do ensino e da pesquisa, como também melhorar a eficiência dos recursos públicos e sua alocação, resultando no aperfeiçoamento da gestão das universidades públicas e consequentemente um melhor desempenho da educação superior. Outra contribuição relevante é ter no conjunto de variáveis que compõe os produtos finais ofertados para a análise da eficiência, entre outras as variáveis: produção científica e depósitos de patente essas variáveis foram pouco investigadas na análise de eficiência na educação superior. Os resultados da análise demonstraram que quanto menor for os recursos humanos e financeiros nas universidades federais brasileiras menores será a quantidade de produção científica e revelaram também que mais da metade das universidades investigadas são eficientes. Contudo, tais resultados devem ser interpretados com cautela, em função do acesso temporal das variáveis utilizadas no modelo e de distintas localidades de algumas universidades, recomenda-se que futuras pesquisas investiguem outras variáveis para perceber o impacto na eficiência das universidades federais brasileiras.
A experiência de ensino remoto durante a pandemia de Covid-19: determinantes da avaliação discente nos cursos de humanas da Unifesp
Authors: Vazquez Daniel Arias , Pesce Lucila
Published: April 2022

O artigo analisa a avaliação dos estudantes de graduação em Ciências Sociais, Filosofia, História, História da Arte, Letras e Pedagogia da Universidade Federal de São Paulo sobre o processo de ensino-aprendizagem durante o primeiro semestre de oferta dos cursos no regime de Atividades Domiciliares Emergenciais (ADE), implantado devido à pandemia de Covid-19. Realizou-se um survey, com 468 respondentes, via questionário autoaplicável, para coletar a avaliação discente - por meio de indicadores em escala qualitativa (Likert) e quantitativa (notas de 0 a 10) - e outras informações que foram agrupadas em quatro dimensões: 1) participação e interação; 2) saúde mental; 3) disponibilidade de tempo; 4) condições materiais de estudo. Além da análise descritiva, utilizou-se dois modelos de regressão (linear e logística) para verificar os fatores pedagógicos, socioeconômicos e emocionais que explicam as diferenças nas avaliações dos estudantes. Os resultados mostraram queda na qualidade geral dos cursos em ADE na percepção dos estudantes. A avaliação é mais positiva entre os que conseguiram participar e interagir, com melhor aproveitamento das aulas síncronas. Quando há aumento de stress e dificuldade de concentração, a avaliação piora. Por fim, as condições materiais adequadas de estudo apareceram como fatores necessários, mas não suficientes para uma boa avaliação discente.
Relato NEWTON CESAR BALZAN Fazer doutorado não é para qualquer um
Authors: Calderón Adolfo-Ignacio , Wandercil Marco , Costa Rafael Fernando da , Meneghel Stela Maria
Published: April 2022

Formação de professores, qualidade do ensino, avalição e autoavaliação institucional, sempre foram estudadas em profundidade pelo professor Newton César Balzan. Persona que soube combinar seu marcante papel na docência e atividades de gestão com proeminente participação na história de duas grandes universidades no Estado de São Paulo, tem na educação, reconhecidamente, seu trabalho de pesquisador e divulgador científico dessa área do conhecimento. Com o objetivo de abordar o processo de formação de pesquisadores em nível de doutorado na visão do professor Newton Cesar Balzan, retomamos elementos marcantes de sua trajetória por meio de lembranças, cartas, mensagens, e-mails trocados entre o homenageado e os autores, assim como, transcrição de sua fala no projeto Vivências realizado em 2016, no âmbito da disciplina obrigatória “A produção do conhecimento no campo das Ciências da Educação” do Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas. No intuito de manter viva a voz do professor Balzan, este texto contém também aspectos pessoais com forte vínculo emocional, devido a influência exercida pelo homenageado nos autores deste.
ivcrc: An Instrumental Variables Estimator for the Correlated Random Coefficients Model
Authors: Benson David , Masten Matthew A. , Torgovitsky Alexander
Published: April 2022

We discuss the ivcrc module, which implements an instrumental variables (IV) estimator for the linear correlated random coefficients (CRC) model. The CRC model is a natural generalization of the standard linear IV model that allows for endogenous, multivalued treatments and unobserved heterogeneity in treatment effects. The estimator implemented by ivcrc uses recent semiparametric identification results that allow for flexible functional forms and permit instruments that may be binary, discrete, or continuous. The ivcrc module also allows for the estimation of varying coefficients regressions, which are closely related in structure to the proposed IV estimator. We illustrate use of ivcrc by estimating the returns to education in the National Longitudinal Survey of Young Men.
The Fassier technique for correction of proximal femoral deformity in children with osteogenesis imperfecta
Authors: Mwelase Sandile M , Maré Pieter H , Thompson David M , Marais Leonard C
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Children with osteogenesis imperfecta frequently present with coxa vara. Skeletal fragility, severe deformity and limited fixation options make this a challenging condition to correct surgically. Our study aimed to determine the efficacy of the Fassier technique to correct coxa vara and determine the complication rate METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of a cohort of eight children (four females, 12 hips) with osteogenesis imperfecta (6/8 Sillence type III, 2/8 type IV) who had surgical treatment with the Fassier technique for proximal femoral deformity between 2014 and 2020 RESULTS: The mean age at operation was 5.8 years (range 2-10). The mean neck-shaft angle (NSA) was corrected from 96.8° preoperatively to 137° postoperatively. At a mean follow-up of 38.6 months, the mean NSA was maintained at 133°, and 83% (10/12) of hips had an NSA that remained greater than 120°. There was a 42% (5/12) complication rate: three Fassier-Duval rods failed to expand after distal epiphyseal fixation was lost during growth; one Rush rod migrated through the lateral proximal femur cortex with recurrent coxa vara; and one Rush rod migrated proximally and required rod revision CONCLUSION: The Fassier technique effectively corrected coxa vara in children with moderate and progressively deforming osteogenesis imperfecta. The deformity correction was maintained in the short term. The complication rate was high, but mainly related to the failed expansion of the Fassier-Duval rods. Further studies are required to determine the long-term outcome of this technique Level of evidence: Level 4 Keywords: osteogenesis imperfecta, coxa vara, Fassier-Duval, neck-shaft angle, deformity
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Gulf Elites’ Dependence on International Press in Times of Crisis: The US-Iran crisis 2019-2020
Authors:   Umm Al Quwain University, UAE, Ziani Abdulkarim , Elareshi Mokhtar ,   Al Ain University, UAE, Chaudhary Shubhda ,   Delhi University, India, Alsridi Hatem ,   Bahrain University, Bahrain
Published: April 2022

International press coverage is often considered a legitimate source of informed opinion, especially during a political conflict such as the US-Iran crisis in 2019-2020. The international press coverage needs an in-depth understanding of such socio-political relationships to understand direct media effects and media dependability. Most studies have examined the intersection of international relations with communication and media studies and failed to consider the effects of emotional, cognitive and behavioural media on other non-state actors involved in the conflict. This study attempts to identify the degree to which the Gulf Elites – powerful non-state actors – depend and prefer the international press (newspapers) for following news coverage of the crisis, their news coverage professionalism, and news sources. An online survey was conducted with a snowball sampling technique which resulted in more than 200 Gulf Elites (following Al-Din Hassan’s classification) in five Gulf countries: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, and Kuwait. The research indicated that, overall, these newspapers were followed/read to some extent, with a preference for accessing them online, confirming the ease of online accessibility in the region. The two UK newspapers were highly preferred compared to the two US and French newspapers. However, the news coverage of the crisis was described as lacking professionalism, and respondents showed a lack of interest in following such coverage, highlighting the emergence of Pan-Arab media. Keywords: American-Iranian relationship, Gulf Elites, news sources, international press, colonialism.
Teenagers and Media: Highlighting ‘Teen Voices’ Based on Issues and Language Use
Authors:   Universiti Utara Malaysia, Isam Hishamudin , Abd Mutalib Mashetoh ,   Universiti Utara Malaysia, Yaakub Yusniza ,   Universiti Utara Malaysia, Mansor Marzalina ,   Universiti Utara Malaysia
Published: April 2022

Teenagers often use social media as a platform to develop their potential. The channel is used to express their views on various contemporary issues using their own ways and unique style of language. A review of previous studies on teenagers and the internet, especially teenagers and social media clearly shows that a lot of research has been conducted. However, studies that focus on issues discussed by teenagers, the language they use in highlighting certain issues and the related social and identity aspects, are often studied separately resulting in teenager-related studies to be very limited. Thus, this study was conducted to examine the voices of teenagers from the aspect of issues discussed and the use of language that highlights every issue discussed on social media Facebook. A total of 150 respondents among teenagers agreed to make their Facebook as data through Virtual Advertising Operations. The process of obtaining data based on corpus analysis was carried out by extracting a total of 50,000 Facebook submissions and comments through the use of selected keywords based on cognitive principles. The process of data analysis was done through the process of categorization and detection of word text information based on the semantic prosody approach. The results of the analysis showed that there are at least 10 very popular themes voiced by teenagers on Facebook, with three (3) of them being the main theme, namely the themes of relationships, economics and politics. Each theme has shown the side of teenagers who dare to express their stance, emotions, desires and hopes. Keywords: Teenagers, social media, Facebook, corpus, semantic prosody.