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Status and Prospect of Improved Oil Recovery Technology of High Water Cut Reservoirs
Authors: Xue Liang , Liu Pengcheng , Zhang Yun
Published: March 2023

The high water cut stage is an important stage of the water injection development of oilfields because there are still more oil reserves available for recovery in this stage. Most oilfields have experienced decades of waterflooding development and adjustment. Although waterflooding reservoirs face the problems of the seriously watered-out and highly dispersed distribution of remaining oil, they remain dominant in waterflood development. This paper investigates the current situation of high-water content reservoirs and the methods available to improve oil recovery and elaborates on the fine reservoir description. Furthermore, it analyzes the main technical measures taken during the high water cut period, namely, secondary oil recovery waterflooding technology (including layer system subdivision, well pattern infilling, strengthening of water injection and liquid extraction, closure of high water cut wells, cyclic waterflooding technology, and water injection profile control) and tertiary oil recovery technology (represented by chemical flooding and gas flooding). In addition, this study reveals the mechanisms and effects of these methods on improving waterflooding development. Finally, this paper summarizes improved oil recovery technology and discusses the key directions and development prospects of this technology in enhancing the oil recovery rate.
Impacts of River Bank Filtration on Groundwater Hydrogeochemistry in the Upper of Hutuo River Alluvial Plain, North China
Authors: Zhang Baoyun , Chen Lining , Li Yasong , Liu Yaci , Li Chao , Kong Xiangke , Zhang Yuanjing
Published: March 2023

River bank filtration (RBF) under human supervision has been applied for groundwater recharge. This study clarified the characteristics of water composition and its origins during the reservoir water recharge RBF. The groundwater samples were collected during four periods: pre-recharge (June 2018), early recharge (November 2018), intermediate recharge (May 2019), and late recharge (October 2019). Hydrogeochemical methods (Piper diagram, chlor-alkali index, and ion correlation) and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to analyze the chemical evolution of groundwater in the aforementioned periods. TDS concentration tended to increase in the later stage due to the aggravation of carbonate rock dissolution and cation exchange adsorption. Results demonstrated a small, temporary influence of reservoir water on groundwater, characterized as the Ca–Mg–HCO3–SO4 and Ca–Mg–SO4–HCO3 types, both before and after the recharge. The research on water chemistry changes under different mixing ratios depicts that the continuation of the recharge process promotes mineral dissolution. Rock dissolution was the primary environmental control factor of groundwater components during the recharge period. This strengthened the water–rock reaction and caused potential risk impacts such as the increase of nitrate.
La Cosmographia d’Aethicus Ister. A propos d’une édition récente
Authors: Gautier Dalché Patrick
Published: March 2023

The article reviews the valuable edition of Aethicus Ister’s Cosmographia recently published by M. Herren (Turnhout, 2011), which is characterized by several corrections and brilliant conjectures. It scrutinizes the editor’s hypothesis concerning the dating of the work (placed shortly after 727) and its nature (a collection of excerpts written during a tour of various libraries in Ireland and Italy and converted into a coherent ensemble at Bobbio), reviews the details of editor’s and translator’s choices, and offers the identification of further sources.
The Corpus Corporum, a new open Latin text repository and tool
Authors: Roelli Philipp
Published: March 2023

The article presents a new online resource : the Corpus Corporum, an open Latin text repository and tool hosted at the University of Zurich. It is organised as a meta-collection of Latin text corpora from various sources which can be used separately or collectively. Currently there are some 130 million words loaded from all epochs during which Latin was used. They can be searched and studied in various ways : for instance as proximity searches, time restricted searches or lemmatised searches. Word frequency lists and concordances can also be generated – all of this on any level between single work and globally. Furthermore the tool is useful for reading texts online as the user can click words to get their grammatical form resolved and dictionary entries about them displayed. The database is fed by root texts in the standardised TEI xml format which are downloadable freely in various formats (if their owners agree). Apart from Latin texts, a few Greek texts and a version of the Hebrew bible are also experimentally loaded into the database. The article explains how this resource works and what texts it currently contains, featuring graphics showing text volume per time. It ends with a few
Assessment of Patients' Knowledge and Awareness about their Rights and Duties
Authors: Al-Asadi Jasim N. , Abed Alaa H. , Shami Sabah A. , Al-Shammary Husam , Khalaf Shukrya K.
Published: March 2023

Background: patient's right is the one of the basic issues in health care. Implementation of patient's rights law is intended to secure good medical practice and can improve the doctor-patient relationship if both of them are aware of it.
Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge and awareness of patients about their rights and duties.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted for the period from 1st December 2013 to 28th February 2014 among patients of both sexes aged 17 years and more attending 16 primary health care centers in Basra city using a self-administered questionnaire. The study included 886 out of 1010 patients invited to participate in the study giving a response rate of 87.7%. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 19. Chi-square test was used to compare the proportions among the various groups and a P-value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.
Results: Eight hundred and eighty six (886) patients were included in the study aged 17-71 years with a mean age of 39.3 ± 13.8 years. Of them, 537 patients (60.6%) were females and 349 patients (39.4%) were males. Most patients (77.2%) didn't know about the existence of patients' list of rights, even though they were aware about some of their rights, 72.2% of them disagreed to be prevented from access to information related to their health status, and 76.6% of them were aware about the privacy of such information. Most of the patients (73.5%) disagreed to withhold some information relevant to their health conditions, and 83.2% of them agreed to notify the PHC Center if they change their residential address.
Conclusion: There was a lack of patients' knowledge regarding the patients' rights.
Recommendation: Extensive education of patients about their rights through mass media and legislation of such rights are recommended.
THE VIBRATION MEASUREMENT USING MICROCONTROLLERS
Authors: Smutný Jaroslav , Janoštík Dušan , Rímský Radovan , Petr Iunishchenko
Published: March 2023

The contribution is devoted to the issue of measuring vibrations and possibly also noise
using microcontroller technology. The contribution contains a theoretical introduction to
the issue, and further describes the practical hardware implementation of the measuring
system, the basis of which is a suitable microcontroller. Part of the contribution is also an
analysis of the appropriateness of using such a measurement technique for application specifically in the field of railway constructions and buildings. The conclusion includes recommendations for other workplaces that would like to use this method of measurement.
FAKTOR PENYEBAB DAN UPAYA PENANGGULANGAN KEJADIAN HUBUNGAN SEDARAH (INCEST): STUDY LITERATURE
Authors: Sukma Deanny Melati , Yamin Ahmad , Hendrawati Hendrawati
Published: March 2023

Pada tahun 2018 menurut Catatan Tahunan Indonesia (CATAHU) kejadian incest mencapai 1.210 kasus. Kondisi ini menghawatirkan semua kalangan termasuk petugas kesehatan karena mereka memiliki tanggung jawab untuk membantu masyarakat melakukan pencegahan maupun penanganan bila terjadi. Untuk membantu petugas diperlukan informasi yang sesuai agar mereka mampu melaksanakan peranannya. Study Literature ini bertujuan untuk mengupas berbagai faktor penyabab dan upaya penanggulangan agar mencegah terjadinya incest.Metode studi literatur ini menggunakan scoping review dengan kata kunci Incest dan Penanggulangan/ Countermeasures/preventive dan Penyebab/ Causative factor, yang di ambil dari Google Scholar dan PUBMED. Berdasarkan pencarian melalui kata kunci serta pemeriksaan judul, abstrak dan tahun terbit penulis mendapatkan 20 artikel, setelah itu artikel diperiksa kembali sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi sehingga didapatkan 10 artikel.Hasil penelitian menggambarkan faktor penyebab kejadian hubungan sedarah (incest) yaitu adanya kelainan seksual dalam diri pelaku, keluarga tidur dalam ruangan yang sama, dan situasi rumah yang sepi. Sedangkan upaya penanggulangan incest yaitu dengan aturan hukum pidana, serta perlindungan dan pemulihan korban di rumah aman. Adapun bentuk upaya lain diantaranya: pemberian layanan konseling kepada keluarga, pembinaan mental spiritual, menghindari pakaian yang mengumbar aurat, dan tidak tidur bersama dengan anggota keluarga berlawanan jenis.Kesimpulan faktor penyebab kejadian incest dapat terjadi akibat adanya kelainan seksual dalam diri pelaku, keluarga tidur dalam ruangan yang sama, dan situasi rumah yang sepi, akan tetapi melalui berbagai pencegahan seperti menghindari pakaian yang mengumbar aurat, tidak tidur bersama dengan anggota keluarga berlawanan jenis, menciptakan suasana yang tidak menyimpang dengan tata nilai yang dianut oleh masyarakat, mengadakan penyuluhan hukum dan keagamaan diharapkan akan meminimalisir bahkan mencegah terjadinya incest.
POTENSI SALEP DARI FRAKSI AKTIF BAWANG MERAH BIMA (ALLIUM SP) SEBAGAI PENGHAMBAT INFEKSI SEKUNDER JAMUR PATOGEN PENYEBAB LUKA DIABETES
Authors: Mustariani Baiq Ayu Aprilia , Rahmawati Sri , Aulia Nur Hikmatul
Published: March 2023

Bawang merah bima merupakan salah satu tanaman endemik di Bima NTB yang berpotensi sebagai antijamur karena memiliki kemampuan sebagai penghambat bakteri resisten yang tidak mampu dilakukan oleh ekstrak bawang secara umum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi salep dari fraksi aktif bawang merah bima (Allium sp) sebagai penghambat infeksi sekunder jamur patogen penyebab luka diabetes. Penelitian adalah penelitian eksperimental laboratories secara in vitro dan invivo yang bersifat eksploratif analitik untuk menguji aktivitas antijamur dari beberapa fraksi aktif bawang merah Bima (Allium sp) terhadap jamur penyebab infeksi sekunder pada luka diabetes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sediaan salep fraksi aktif bawang merah bima efektif dalam penyembuhan luka sayat pada mencit dengan rata-rata kesembuhan 78% pada salep fraksi aktif bawang bima 10% dan 73% pada salep fraksi aktif bawang merah bima 5%. Formulasi sediaan salep fraksi aktif bawang bima dengan konsentrasi 10% memiliki zat aktif yang lebih banyak dan beberapa zat yang terkandung di dalamnya berupa Flavonoid, fenolik, alkaloid, steroid, dan triterpenoid.
PENGEMBANGAN E MODUL MTBS BERBASIS DIGITAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Litasari Resna , Fauzi Aulia Ridla , Dewi Sri Wulan Ratna
Published: March 2023

Masa darurat pandemi ini mengharuskan sistem pembelajaran diganti dengan pembelajaran daring agar proses pembelajaran tetap berlangsung. Terdapat beberapa alternatif dalam memanfaatkan teknologi diantaranya dengan penggunaan media dan sumber belajar. Salah satu media dan bahan ajar yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran yaitu e-modul atau dapat disebut (modul elektronik). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membuat software e-modul MTBS berbasis website dan android yang dapat diakses melalui website atau diinstal di handphone sebagai media pembelajaran daring. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan prosedur Research and Development (R&D). Untuk pengembangan sistem penelitian ini menggunakan model Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Model SDLC yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah model Waterfall. Responden terdiri dari mahasiswa D3 Kebidanan semester 4 dan 6. Statistik data menunjukkan komponen kejelasan, ketepatan, dan kebaruan bersifat netral dengan nilai mean diantara -0,8 sampai 0,8. Hal ini menjadi dasar bagi peneliti untuk melakukan perbaikan pada e-modul ini, terutama pada petunjuk penggunaan dan kemudahan akses setiap komponen e-modul, juga pada tampilan Jurnal Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada : Jurnal Ilmu Ilmu Keperawatan, Analis Kesehatan dan Farmasi Volume 22 Nomor 1 Februari 2022 50 (user interface) perlu dimodifikasi agar lebih menarik sesuai dengan pendapat dari pengguna/responden/mahasiswa
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN SWAMEDIKASI OBAT MAAG PADA MAHASISWA NON KESEHATAN
Authors: Fauzia Rizki Rahmah , Harvyani Annisa Syifa , Zuniarto Ahmad Azrul
Published: March 2023

Penyakit maag merupakan penyakit yang umum terjadi di masyarakat dan salah satu penyakit yang dapat diobati dengan cara swamedikasi. Salah satu kalangan masyarakat yang berpotensi besar mengalami sakit maag adalah mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan video terhadap pengetahuan swamedikasi obat maag pada mahasiswa non kesehatan dan mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan swamedikasi obat maag pada mahasiswa non kesehatan sebelum dan setelah penggunaan video. Jurnal Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada : Jurnal Ilmu Ilmu Keperawatan, Analis Kesehatan dan Farmasi Volume 22 Nomor 1 Februari 2022 98 Desain penelitian ini menggunakan pra-eksperimen studi “one group pretest/posttest”. Pengambilan sampel secara Purposive Sampling dengan sampel 78 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa kuesioner pretest posttest dan video sebagai media edukasi. Hasil pengujian menggunakan uji T paired sample test dengan nilai sig (2-tailed) < 0,05. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000. Disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh penggunaan video terhadap pengetahuan swamedikasi obat maag pada mahasiswa non kesehatan. Sedangkan hasil tingkat pengetahuan meningkat setelah adanya penggunaan video dengan nilai pretest 61,47% dan posttest 83,07%
Effect of ethanol extract of Ganoderma lucidum from Tasikmalaya against the growth of Salmonella sp bacteria and some Pathogenic Fungi using the Kirby-Bauer method in vitro
Authors: Khusnul Khusnul , Kusmiati Meti , Nurpalah Rianti , Aryantha I Nyoman Pugeg , Kartawinata Tutus Gusdinar
Published: March 2023

Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi) can be used as traditional medicine. This mushroom has many properties, one of which is as an antimicrobial. Antimicrobial functions as antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. Lingzhi contains organic alkaloid compounds, flavonoids, and triterpenoids. One of the bacteria that often cause disease in Indonesia is Salmonella sp and several dermatophyte diseases caused by infection with several pathogenic fungi such as Malassezia furfur, Trichophyton rubrum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes . This study aimed to determine the inhibitory power of  Lingzhi from Tasikmalaya ethanol extract against Pathogenic Microorganism. The method used is tested against the anti-microbial used by using the diffusion method using disc paper or Kirby Baure. The analysis showed that the 70% ethanol extract of Lingzhi mushrooms had antibacterial activity against salmonella sp as evidenced by the presence of an average inhibition zone at a concentration of 50% (16,57mm), 60% (18,1mm); 70% (18,55mm), 80% (19.17mm), 90% (21,2mm), and 100% (21,8mm). Inhibitory ability against several pathogenic fungi was able to inhibit at a concentration of 100% with a diameter of Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Malassezia furfur with an average diameter of inhibition of 12.9 mm, 9.4 mm, and 6 mm.
Capacidades estatais em tecnologias de informação e comunicação dos estados e exclusão digital no Brasil
Authors: Ribeiro Manuella Maia , Macaya Javiera F. M. , Storino Fabio Franklin , Silva Luciana Portilho da , Barbosa Alexandre Fernandes , Cunha Maria Alexandra Viegas Cortez da
Published: March 2023

Discute os desafios para a inclusão digital em serviços de e-gov, com destaque para a identificação das desigualdades de acesso e provisão. Observam que a variação entre os estados estaria associada às capacidades estatais, entre outros fatores relevantes. A partir da compilação e análise de dados originais, os autores mostram que apesar de os governos municipais e estaduais já terem praticamente universalizado seus trabalhos administrativos de forma on-line via internet, esta elevada capacidade ainda não se transformou em maior oferta de serviços públicos on-line para os cidadãos. Os dados que informam o número de indivíduos desconectados – com destaque para população rural, idosos e as classes D e E – dão uma dimensão dos focos prioritários de estratégias de inclusão digital no Brasil e de correção de desigualdades que poderiam ser mais bem endereçados por meio de políticas públicas de apoio a esses segmentos digitalmente excluídos.
As Possibilidades de aprimoramento na implementação das cotas raciais em Concursos Públicos: reflexões a partir do contexto da UFRJ
Authors: Bulhões Lucas Mateus Gonçalves , Arruda Dyego de Oliveira
Published: March 2023

No texto os autores voltam-se para os concursos realizados, entre 2014 e 2018, para a carreira de técnico administrativo em educação (TAE) da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Os autores exploram dados que apontam preenchimento das vagas reservadas abaixo do percentual estabelecido pela legislação, com diferenças significativas conforme o perfil dos cargos e o nível de formação exigido. Em linhas gerais, reforçam o diagnóstico de que a reserva de vagas muitas vezes não ocorre mesmo quando são preenchidas (ou há tendência de que sejam preenchidas) as condições estabelecidas na legislação, como no caso da segmentação de vagas nos editais ou da não previsão de cotas em certames que preveem menos de três vagas inicialmente, mas que são usualmente contemplados com novas vagas ao longo do prazo de vigência.
Legislações brasileiras sobre cotas raciais no serviço público : uma análise da categorização racial e da distribuição temporal e espacial
Authors: Ferreira Gianmarco Loures , Igreja Rebecca Lemos
Published: March 2023

Expõem análise preliminar da cartografia em desenvolvimento sobre as experiências de ação afirmativa em concursos públicos vigentes em todo o país. Baseando-se em abordagem espaço-temporal para classificação e análise dos padrões e da trajetória das medidas afirmativas, os autores apontam aumento significativo de normas locais após a promulgação da Lei Federal no 12.990/2014, configurando-se uma segunda geração de iniciativas na área. Também indicam que a maioria das medidas afirmativas apresenta 20% como o percentual de reserva de vagas, em acordo com a legislação federal, e que, embora o termo “negros” seja amplamente empregado – de modo convergente com a legislação federal – para definir os beneficiários(as) das medidas afirmativas, há uma fluidez terminológica construída ao longo da trajetória de difusão da ação afirmativa. A diversidade de informações reunidas pelos autores possibilita visualizar um quadro amplo e ao mesmo tempo detalhado de como a política de cotas raciais tem se desenvolvido nos últimos anos no país.
Lei no 12.990/2014 e os descompassos entre elaboração e implementação de uma política afirmativa racial
Authors: Santos Eduardo Gomor dos , Faria Roseli
Published: March 2023

Os autores problematiza, a partir de um balanço de diversas experiências, alguns dos aspectos envolvidos na implementação da referida legislação. Destacam-se a inobservância dos critérios de alternância e proporcionalidade na nomeação de candidatos(as) e na sua disposição em isonomia dentro das carreiras; a persistência da controvérsia em torno da exclusividade do critério fenotípico na verificação da autodeclaração de candidatos(as) cotistas pelas comissões de heteroidentificação; as divergências em torno do momento da aplicação da reserva de vagas e do procedimento de heteroidentificação nos concursos, fator relevante para o preenchimento das vagas em certames com diversas etapas; e a insuficiência da reserva em 20% das vagas, principalmente em carreiras públicas de perfil mais elitizado, em que o incremento proporcional da presença de pessoas negras tem tido efeito pouco significativo na composição racial da força de trabalho. Alinhavando essas questões como um conjunto de desafios que ainda permeiam a implementação da Lei de Cotas e impactam sua efetividade, os autores sugerem algumas diretrizes na perspectiva de renovação da vigência da legislação após 2024.
A Experiência da Polícia Federal na implementação da reserva de vagas para candidatos negros nos seus concursos públicos
Authors: Santos Andersson Pereira dos
Published: March 2023

Relata o caso de um dos primeiros certames realizados após a aprovação da normativa federal e as dificuldades enfrentadas para sua implementação, como a definição dos critérios a serem empregados para operacionalizar a reserva de vagas e evitar fraudes, sem tolhimento do direito dos(as) candidatos(as). Ao ressaltar a importância do apoio em outras experiências, como aquela das instituições de ensino superior, o autor também evidencia que entendimentos contraditórios no posicionamento do Ministério Público Federal e nas decisões judiciais acerca do tema influíram no sentido de tornar o processo seletivo mais complexo e difícil de ser executado.
As Políticas de ações afirmativas no concurso de admissão à carreira de diplomata : experiências e desafios
Authors: Matsuoka Emiko Aparecida de Castro , Silva Leonardo Passinato e
Published: March 2023

Analisam o Programa de Ação Afirmativa (PAA) do Instituto Rio Branco, do Ministério das Relações Exteriores, que, desde 2002, favorece o acesso de negros e negras à carreira diplomática por meio da oferta de bolsas a candidatos(as) ao certame. Os autores conferem destaque às alterações promovidas no desenho do programa ao longo do tempo, em especial às mudanças mais recentes; e diante do que percebem como efeito restritivo dessas mudanças sobre as condições de admissão ao programa e o resultado final do certame, propugnam pelo monitoramento e acompanhamento constante e transparente da iniciativa, de modo que o desempenho dos(as) bolsistas possa ser continuamente verificado e a ação afirmativa sofra os aprimoramentos necessários
Apresentação – O Plano na prática : experiências de planejamento e orçamento nos níveis subnacionais e o papel do governo federal
Authors: Couto Leandro Freitas , Cardoso Junior José Celso
Published: March 2023

Esta edição especial do Boletim de Análise Político-Institucional (Bapi) sobre planejamento e orçamento nos níveis subnacionais se apresenta com um duplo propósito. Em primeiro lugar, resgatar o esforço de pesquisa do Ipea na compreensão das experiências subnacionais em planejamento e orçamento, esticando o olhar para alcançar também algumas experiências municipais e casos que destaquem as conexões com o processo orçamentário. Nessa linha, há aqui convergências com a experiência do Instituto Latino-Americano de Planejamento Econômico e Social da Comissão Econômica para a América Latina e o Caribe (Ilpes/CEPAL), parceiro deste projeto, que mantém um observatório regional de planejamento para o desenvolvimento na América Latina e Caribe. Em segundo lugar, observar quais funcionalidades de estados e municípios têm relacionado ao PPA, identificando elementos que, de um lado, demonstrem a utilidade do instrumento para os arranjos de planejamento, orçamento e gestão e, de outro, inspirem ou reforcem apostas que possam vir a ser feitas no plano federal.
PPA do estado do Rio de Janeiro : trajetória recente, funções e propostas futuras
Authors: Abreu Rafael , Henriques Suellem , Laquini Nathalia
Published: March 2023

Traz uma leitura a respeito dos avanços e desafios que ainda persistem para o PPA do estado do Rio de Janeiro. O distanciamento da gestão do plano em relação ao centro do governo remete o instrumento de médio prazo do planejamento a uma função assessória, que, diante da estabilidade política que o estado atravessou nas últimas gestões, não conseguiu desempenhar funções relevantes. Em contrapartida, buscou-se reforçar as relações do órgão central de planejamento com as contrapartes setoriais, reforçando o caráter técnico do planejamento em contraposição ao seu componente político. A partir daí, são estruturadas apostas para o próximo ciclo, envolvendo elementos técnicos importantes, na ausência dos direcionamentos políticos.
Orçamento regionalizado como ferramenta de combate às desigualdades socioespaciais : reflexões a partir do PPA 2022-2025 do município de São Paulo
Authors: Marin Pedro de Lima , Almeida Mariana Neubern de Souza
Published: March 2023

Que destaca o orçamento regionalizado como ferramenta de combate às desigualdades socioespaciais, com reflexões propostas a partir do PPA 2022-2025 do município de São Paulo. Segundo os autores, a experiência de São Paulo indica que a classificação geográfica das despesas, uma etapa inicial do processo de territorialização do planejamento, pode ser importante não apenas para aumentar a transparência e a participação cidadã no orçamento mas também para que os tomadores de decisão nos municípios possam desenvolver melhores estratégias de alocação de recursos, permitindo que as regiões mais vulneráveis sejam privilegiadas na destinação de investimentos e serviços públicos. A regionalização também tem potencial de servir como plataforma para integração e cooperação entre políticas públicas sob responsabilidade de secretarias diferentes, ampliando a efetividade da ação pública.
Coalizão pró-clima é condição para o ingresso do Brasil na OCDE
Authors: Basso Larissa
Published: March 2023

Este artigo apresenta o motivo pelo qual a temática climática é central no processo de acessão do Brasil à Organização para a Cooperação e o Desenvolvimento Econômico (OCDE), dados a importância do tema na organização e o papel do Brasil na governança climática global; e o fato de a formação de uma coalizão pró-clima no Brasil ser crucial para avançar a acessão. O trabalho apresenta a posição do Brasil no ciclo global do carbono; o perfil das emissões brasileiras; e a trajetória da política climática brasileira desde os anos 1990, combinando elementos de economia política, política interna e os posicionamentos de política exterior. A conclusão traz os desafios para avançar a implementação da regulação de combate às emissões, especialmente as advindas do desmatamento, de modo a alinhar o Brasil à normativa da OCDE.
CREATIVITY OF STUDENTS IN FAVOUR OF THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM POLAND
Authors: Wach Krzysztof , Bilan Svitlana
Published: March 2023

The article aims to empirically verify the impact of creativity on students’ entrepreneurial intentions using a theoretical framework of the enhanced theory of planned behaviour of Icek Ajzen. The primary research tool was a survey conducted among students (n = 719) of several universities in Kraków, Poland. Statistical calculations of multiple regression positively verified the hypothesis that students’ creativity strengthens their entrepreneurial intentions to start their own business. The model has a strong predictive power (R2 = 65.3%). University teaching should be focused more on unleashing students’ creativity to boost entrepreneurial intentions of students, then to transpose into startups, and then eventually to support the competitiveness of the economy. This article’s novel contribution is to confirm that social norms in Poland do not play an essential role in stimulating entrepreneurial intentions despite numerous affirmations to this factor in other countries.
Increasing biological knowledge for better management of by-catch species: age, growth, and mortality of piper and red gurnards (Teleostei: Triglidae)
Authors: Sequeira Vera , Sousa Inês , Neves Ana , Rita Vieira Ana , Silva Elisabete , Silva Frederica , Duarte Ana Marta , Mendes Susana , Ganhão Rui , Assis Carlos Alberto , Rebelo Rui , Magalhães Maria Filomena , Gil Maria Manuel , Serrano Gordo Leonel
Published: March 2023

Gurnards are a valuable by-catch of mixed demersal fisheries and are commercially important in European waters, but they are often discarded, reported under “mixed gurnards” and with incomplete biological information by species. In the present work, a total of 558 piper gurnard specimens of between 10.9 and 44.4 cm (1 to 11 years) and 425 red gurnard specimens of between 10.2 and 42.1 cm (0 to 9 years) from the northeast Atlantic (Portuguese) coast were used to study age and growth. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters for piper gurnard were estimated through the combination of whole-otolith readings and back-calculation (L∞=44.7 cm, k=0.16 yr–1 and t0=–2.781 yr). For red gurnard the same growth parameters were estimated using whole-otolith readings (L∞=40.2 cm, k=0.28 yr–1 and t0=–1.074 yr). The results indicate that the red gurnard reaches a smaller length, although it grows faster than the piper gurnard. Natural, instantaneous and fishing mortalities were estimated as well as the exploitation rate for both species. For the Portuguese coast, the red gurnard showed a higher fishing mortality and exploitation rate than the piper gurnard, raising concerns about its sustainable management.
Biogenic habitats as drivers of invertebrate benthic community variability in Tongoy Bay (SE Pacific coast): implications of macroalga harvesting
Authors: González Jorge E. , Yannicelli Beatriz , Rodríguez-Zaragoza Fabián , Ortiz Marco
Published: March 2023

Habitat biogenic complexity is thought to exert a significant positive influence on benthic communities. We examined the link between the seasonal variability of macroinvertebrate community structure (species and trophic richness, diversity and biomass) and habitats with different macroalgal assemblages. We identified macroinvertebrates and algae from 336 samples spread over four types of habitat: sand, mud, sand-gravel and seagrass meadows. Considering the whole macroalgal and macroinvertebrate assemblage, we confirmed that macroinvertebrate community variability within and among habitats can be mainly (but not only) explained by a few macroalgal structuring species. The variability of macroinvertebrate communities between habitats and seasons depended on the changes in the relative contribution of the explanatory biostructuring species in the overall algal community. Biomass, trophic behaviour and species richness remained stable in habitats with conspicuous macroalgal communities in contrast with habitats devoid of macroalgae. However, invertebrate species richness and biomass remained stable only in habitats whose dominant species did not change between seasons and not in those where dominant structuring species shifted. The seasonal change in a key structuring macroalgal species (Condracanthus chamissoi), probably as a result of harvesting, led to a major reduction in invertebrate community biomass and richness both in the particular habitat and in those nearby at species level. These consequences are especially important for invertebrates linked by trophic relationships and targeted by fisheries.
Revisiting the Diabetes Crisis in Korea: Call for Urgent Action
Authors: Moon Jun Sung
Published: March 2023

The prevalence of diabetes in Korea is increasing and presents significant challenges to the healthcare system, the economy, and society. Some experts had predicted that the number of patients with diabetes would exceed 6 million by 2050, but this number has been reached three decades earlier than expected in Korea. This tremendous increase is due to accumulation of diabetic patients as the population ages and obesity prevalence rapidly increases. According to the Diabetes Fact Sheet of 2022, the percentage of people with diabetes was more than 30% in the population older than 65 years. To address these challenges, preemptive strategies such as rigorous screening and risk stratifications are necessary. The Korean Diabetes Association has lowered the age for diabetes screening from 45 to 35 years. In support of this, young-onset diabetes is more threatening than that in older people due to higher glucose level at diagnosis, greater obesity, and poor adherence. To prevent diabetes, appropriate education and publicity programs for proper eating habits and increased physical activity are needed. Awareness must be increased on the importance of proper care in young-onset diabetes. In conclusion, the increase in diabetes in Korea is a significant health issue that requires urgent attention.
Pattern of Inpatient Consultation-liaison Psychiatry Utility in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Kumar Pankaj , Chaudhary Rupesh , Bhalla Jasleen Kaur , Gupta Aarti
Published: March 2023

Background:

Consultation-liaison psychiatry (C-LP) is an interface between physical and psychological health where the psychiatrists become a part of the medical team for a holistic approach in the treatment of the patient.

Aims:

Our study aimed to see the pattern and utility of C-LP services among inpatient referrals to the department of psychiatry.

Settings and Design:

This observational descriptive study recorded inpatient referrals to the department of psychiatry of a tertiary care hospital for 2 months.

Subjects and Methods:

The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M. I. N. I.) was administered for identifying the comorbid psychiatric diagnoses.

Results:

Most of the received inpatient referrals were for male patients (73.7%) in the age group of 30–60 years (58%). Overall, the referral rate was significantly higher from the emergency department and intensive care units (ICU) (50%), followed by specialty (medicine and surgery) wards (20%) and super specialty (cardiology, gastroenterology, and oncology) wards (16%). Altered sensorium and restlessness were the most common reasons for referral (42%), followed by alcohol/drug withdrawal (21.6%), somatic complaints (7.3%), sadness of mood, disturbed sleep, and deliberate self-harm (6% each). Substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid (32%), delirium (25%), and depression (19%), were among the most common psychiatric diagnoses seen in the referred patients.

Conclusions:

The pattern observed indicates that most inpatient referrals for psychological evaluation are received for altered sensorium from emergency and ICU than wards. The utility of C-LP helps to understand the reciprocal interdependence between the medical illness and the psychiatric comorbidity.
Smoking Rationalisation, Tobacco Dependence and Intention to Quit Among Indian Adults and Adolescents
Authors: Taneja Pratibha , Tandon Shourya , Marya Charu Mohan , Nagpal Ruchi , Kataria Sakshi
Published: March 2023

Introduction:

Unfortunately, indicators of tobacco dependence are present even after low levels of exposure in young smokers. Early emergence of these signal risk for subsequent chronic smoking and nicotine dependence is negatively associated with cessation in young adults. One important yet understudied modifiable predictor of intention to quit among smokers is smoking rationalization. Smokers often subscribe to smoking rationalisation beliefs, also known as self-exempting beliefs, to justify or rationalize their smoking behaviors. Smoking rationalizations can predict a lack of intention to quit.

Objective:

To assess the correlation between smoking rationalisation, tobacco dependence and intention to quit among Indian adults and adults.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional pilot study was carried out among 18–60-year-old subjects. Data were collected for tobacco dependence, smoking rationalisation and intention to quit (no/yes) by structured interview. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS statistics for windows, version 16 (IBM Corp, Armork, NY.) The independent t-test and one way ANOVA and binary logistic regression were performed for inferential statistics.

Results:

Smokers with no intention to quit and high tobacco dependence scores had significantly higher smoking rationalisation than those to quit and low dependence scores. Logistic regression models demonstrated that all types of rationalisation beliefs were consistently inversely associated with the intention to quit and low tobacco dependence.

Conclusion:

Findings suggest that smoking rationalisation plays an important role in the lack of intention to quit among Indian smokers. Future interventions should tackle smoking rationalisation beliefs as a strategy to promote smoking cessation.
The benefits of cooperative learning: an overview
Authors: Trung Dang Ngoc , Truong Do Xuan
Published: March 2023

In the current trend, the trend of international cooperation, global integration, equipping students with skills such as: critical thinking, communication, cooperation, social awareness, creative thinking is an urgent problem. This requires an alternative teaching approach to promote active learning among students of which “cooperative learning” is one method that can meet this requirement. To better understand the benefits of cooperative learning, We performed a review of 84 published papers related to cooperative learning worldwide. Research results show the benefits of cooperative learning in motivating students, improving learning outcomes and developing skills for students. In addition, we also noticed a number of barriers affecting the organization of cooperative learning. These research results play an important role to build an active teaching strategy and also serve as a reference base for further research.
The Effectiveness of Gender Responsive Budgeting Schemes in curbing domestic violence in southern districts of Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam
Authors: Dileep Nivedita , Abraham Michael
Published: March 2023

Women in Kerala, despite performing well in socio-economic indicators such as sex ratio and literacy rate, continue to be dictated by patriarchal norms. Male dominance often manifests as violence, in both domestic and public spheres. Gender-based violence negatively impacts women's wellbeing and consequently, their careers. Alongside the COVID recession, Indian women have been facing a “shadow pandemic of domestic violence”. Kerala, an early adopter of Gender Budgeting in India, releases an annual Gender Budget Statement. This paper examines the effectiveness of State Government policies in tackling this issue, with the research question: ‘To what extent have the Gender Budgeting Schemes, introduced in the Kerala government’s Annual Financial Budget 2021, been effective in reducing the occurrences of gender-based violence in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam in Kerala, for the period 2021-2022?’. Kerala Government’s annual overall gender budget allocations and the percentage allocations toward each scheme have been examined. Data was collected from 44 women occupying the Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam region regarding their socio-economic profile, types of harassment experienced, whether they experience domestic violence, awareness of gender budget schemes, experiences with any of those schemes and effectiveness rating for the schemes.The study found that the schemes created some impact, but not enough to significantly reduce gender-based violence in the state. Schemes with the potential to reduce violence receive minimal funding. The paper recommends that greater financial support be provided to POCSO Courts, Bhumika Counselling Centres, Vanitha Commission and other victim relief measures, in order to provide solid support to women experiencing violence.
Ex-Situ Development and Characterization of Composite Film Based on Bacterial Cellulose Derived from Oil Palm Frond Juice and Chitosan as Food Packaging
Authors: Abu Hasan Norshafira Syazwani , Mohamad Shahril , Sy Mohamad Sharifah Fathiyah , Arzmi Mohd Hafiz , Supian Nurul Nadia Izzati
Published: March 2023

The development of alternative food packaging films using bio-based residues is in great demand for replacing petroleum-based packaging materials. However, large-scale application is severely limited by costly production and poor performance. This study investigates the ex-situ modification of bacterial cellulose (BC) produced by Acetobacter xylinum in oil palm fronds juice to obtain BC-Chitosan (BCC) films. FTIR revealed the structure of amide I and II bands, confirming the presence of chitosan in BCC films. The FE-SEM images of BCC films showed the formation of a thick chitosan layer with increasing chitosan incorporated into the BC surface structure. The coated chitosan layer observed improved mechanical properties in BCC films due to the disappearance of empty pores between BC fibers. Increments in chitosan concentration slightly decreased the thermal behavior of BCC. The antimicrobial effects of BCC films were effective against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) when the concentration of chitosan incorporated was above 0.6 %w/v. This study reveals the potential of extending the application of BC derived from oil palm frond juice (OPFJ) for developing food packaging materials.
A Preliminary Study on the Content Validity of the Family Assessment of Quality in Self-Care Engagement
Authors: Steele Valencia , Grajo Lenin
Published: March 2023

Importance: Families raising children on the autism spectrum experience a confluence of life factors that influence their adaptation to self-care. The Family Assessment of Quality in Self-Care Engagement (FAQ–Self-Care) focuses on unpacking the factors that influence such families’ self-care participation. 

Objective: To contribute to the content validity of the FAQ–Self-Care, a tool that aims to measure the quality and extent to which families who are raising children on the autism spectrum are participating in self-care. 

Design: Mixed-methods research design. Qualitative data were drawn from experts’ feedback, and the relevance of FAQ–Self-Care test items was quantitatively analyzed. 

Participants: Ten occupational therapists with expertise in the fields of pediatrics and family practice were invited to review the FAQ–Self-Care. Six occupational therapists agreed to participate. 

Outcomes and Measures: Occupational therapy experts reviewed the FAQ–Self-Care and rated how essential each test item is in measuring the construct of families’ self-care participation using a 4-point Likert scale. An item-level content validity index (I-CVI) and a scale-level content validity index (S-CVI) were then calculated. 

Results: Twenty test items with an I-CVI score between 0.833 and 1.000 were accepted. Items 3 and 16 obtained an I-CVI score below the cutoff range (0.667) and, therefore, were revised. Additional amendments to test items were made according to the qualitative feedback provided by content experts. 

Conclusions and Relevance: Initial content validity of the FAQ–Self-Care assessment tool was established. Further rigorous evaluation of validity and reliability of the FAQ–Self-Care is necessary. 

What This Article Adds: The FAQ–Self-Care is a promising assessment tool that highlights the influential life factors that intersect with the self-care participation of families raising neurodiverse children on the autism spectrum.
Joint Attention–Based Occupational Therapy Intervention in Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Özkan Esma , Belhan Çelik Sümeyye , Yaran Mahmut , Bumin Gonca
Published: March 2023

Importance: A viable occupational therapy program based on joint attention is needed to ensure that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) lead lives in which they interact socially.

Objective: To explore the benefit of a joint attention–based occupational therapy program offered simultaneously with the usual special education program (USEP) compared with USEP alone.

Design: Randomized controlled study, including pre-, post-, and follow-up testing.

Setting: Special education and rehabilitation center.

Participants: Twenty children with ASD in the study group, M = 4.80 yr (SD = 0.78 yr), and the control group, M = 5.10 yr (SD = 0.73 yr), were included.

Intervention: All children received USEP (2 sessions/wk for 12 wk). Joint attention–based occupational therapy was applied to the study group in addition to USEP (3 sessions/wk for 12 wk).

Outcomes and Measures: The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), and Motor-Free Visual Perception Test–4 (MVPT–4) were implemented.

Results: The study group had a statistically and clinically significant improvement in SCQ, ABC, and MVPT–4 scores after the intervention (p < .001). The control group did not show statistically significant improvement in measurements (p > .05). The mean values of SCQ–Total, ABC–Total, and MVPT–4 variables measured at 3-mo follow-up were significantly different than preintervention (p < .05).

Conclusions and Relevance: Joint attention–based intervention, including a child-centered approach, can improve social communication, reduce ASD-related behaviors, and improve visual perception.

What This Article Adds: This study emphasizes the importance of occupational therapy with a holistic perspective, based on joint attention, in terms of increasing the effectiveness of special education programs attended by children with ASD and reinforcing visual perception, communication, and positive behaviors in children with ASD.
Sleep Quality and Its Possible Predictors Among University Students of Islamabad, Pakistan
Authors: Zahoor Mamoona , Waqar Saman , Kawish Ayesha Baber , Sughra Ume- , Mashhadi Syed Fawad , Shahzad Asima
Published: March 2023

Objective: To assess sleep quality among Islamabad university students and find predictors of poor sleep quality.

Study Design: Cross-sectional analytic study

Place and Duration of Study: Capital University of Science and Technology ,Islamabad Pakistan, from Feb to Jun 2019

Methodology: The study population (n=397) was undergraduate students from all eight semesters of four faculties. The dependent variable sleep quality was measured through a standard validated tool, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Results: Out of 397 participants, 158(40%) were hostelities and 239(60%) were day scholars. There were 134(33.5%) students having a good sleep, and 263(66.5%) were having a bad sleep, according to PSQI scores obtained. Association analysis showed a statistically significant association between sleep quality and heavy meals, gadget use, drinking beverages before bedtime,sleeping in a noisy room, and type of residence (p ≤ 0.001). Study findings showed gadget use before bedtime (AOR=4.472,95% CI=2.674-7.478), residence type (AOR=2.323,95% CI=1.4-3.855), sleeping in a noisy room (AOR=2.241,95% CI=1.369-3.665)and heavy meal before bedtime (AOR=1.985,95% CL=1.142-3.451) were significant predictors of poor sleep quality.

Conclusion: It was concluded that two out of three students need better sleep quality. Universities should give preparatory assistance for developing and executing health promotion and educational curricula.