bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fear-avoidance beliefs are associated with exercise compliance: Secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial among female healthcare workers with recurrent low back pain
Authors: Taulaniemi Annika , Kankaanpää Markku , Rinne Marjo , Tokola Kari , Parkkari Jari , Suni Jaana Helena
Published: October 2019

Background Exercise is recommended for the treatment and management of low back pain (LBP) and the prevention of chronicity. Compliance with exercise has proved to be only modest in intervention studies among people with musculoskeletal pain. Fear-avoidance beliefs (FABs) are known to affect exercise adherence.The purpose of the study was twofold: to examine which bio-psycho-social factors contributed to exercise compliance during a 6-month neuromuscular exercise intervention among female healthcare workers with recurrent LBP, and to investigate how exercising affects FABs at 6 and 12 months’ follow-up.Methods A total of 219 healthcare workers aged 30–55 years with mild-to-moderate re-current non-specific LBP were originally allocated to four groups (exercise, counselling, combined exercise and counselling, control). In the present study, the exercise groups (exercise only and exercise + counselling) and non-exercise groups (counselling only and control) were merged. Baseline factors of the exercise compliers (exercising ≥24 times over 24 weeks; n=58) were compared to those of the non-compliers (exercising <1 time/week, 0–23 times; n=52). The effects of the exercise programme on FABs were analysed by a generalised linear mixed model according to the intention-to-treat principle (exercisers; n= 110 vs non-exercisers; n=109) at three measurement points (baseline, 6, and 12 months). A per-protocol analysis compared the more exercised to the less exercised and non-exercisers.Results A low education level (p=0.026), shift work (p=0.023), low aerobic (p=0.048) and musculoskeletal (p=0.043) fitness level, and high FABs related to physical activity (p=0.019) at the baseline contributed to lower exercise compliance. The exercise programme reduced levels of both physical activity- and work-related FABs, and there was a dose response: FABs reduced more in persons with better exercise compliance.Conclusion Healthcare workers who had lower education and fitness levels, worked shifts, and had high physical activity-related FABs had a lower compliance to the 6-month neuromuscular exercise programme. Exercising with good compliance reduced levels of FABs, which are known to be linked with prolonged LBP. In exercise interventions, motivational strategies should be targeted at persons with low education and fitness levels and high FABs in order to achieve better exercise compliance.
Is arthroscopic decompression better than conservative management for shoulder impingement? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Liu Shujing , Yu Yingying , Lu Guangxu , Dong Hui , Wang Wenliang
Published: October 2019

Background Arthroscopic decompression is commonly used to treat shoulder impingement, while the role of conservative treatment in these patients remains unclear. The objective of this paper is to synthesise available evidence regarding the effectiveness of subacromial decompression for shoulder impingement compared with conservative treatment to verify whether arthroscopic surgery is superior to conservative treatment. Methods We systematicly retrieved the Cochrane databases, Embase as well as Pubmed (from inception to July. 02, 2019) for randomized controlled trials. Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to assess all referred studies’ quality and we pooled outcomes with a random-effects model. We divided the outcomes into short-term subgroup(<2 years) and long-term subgroup (≥2 years). Results 7 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included, involving a total of 607 patients, 297 patients operated arthroscopic decompression, compared to 310 patients treated with conservative management. We found no significant differences either in shoulder pain scores or shoulder function scores between arthroscopic decompression and conservative management wether in long-term or short-term follow-up subgroups. Conclusion No significant difference was demonstrated on the treatment outcomes of shoulder impingement between arthroscopic decompression and conservative management in our meta-analysis. Thus, we suggested that conservative management should be chosen firstly for patients with shoulder impingement, when patients’ symptom cannot be relieved from the conservative treatment, arthroscopic decompression should be taken into consideration.Levels of Evidence Level-I study
1-1-8 one-step sevoflurane wash-in scheme for low-flow anesthesia: simple, rapid, and predictable induction
Authors: Tribuddharat Sirirat , Sathitkarnmanee Thepakorn , Vattanasiriporn Naruemon , Thananun Maneerat , Nonlhaopol Duangthida , Somdee Wilawan
Published: October 2019

Background Sevoflurane is suitable for low-flow anesthesia (LFA). LFA needs a wash-in phase. The reported sevoflurane wash-in schemes lack simplicity, target coverage, and applicability. We proposed a one-step 1-1-8 wash-in scheme for sevoflurane LFA to be used with both N 2 O and Air. The objective of our study was to identify time for achieving each level of alveolar concentration of sevoflurane (F A S) from 1% to 3.5% in both contexts.Methods We recruited 199 adults requiring general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation and controlled ventilation—102 in group N 2 O and 97 in group Air. After induction and intubation, a wash-in was started using a fresh gas flow of O 2 :N 2 O or O 2 :Air at 1:1 L·min -1 plus sevoflurane 8%. The ventilation was controlled to maintain end-tidal CO 2 of 30-35 mmHg.Results The rising patterns of F A S and inspired concentration of sevoflurane (F I S) are similar, running parallel between the groups. The F A S/F I S ratio increased from 0.46 to 0.72 within 260 sec in group N 2 O and from 0.42 to 0.69 within 286 sec in group Air. The respective time to achieve an F A S of 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, and 3.5% was 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 3.5, and 4.5 min in group N 2 O and 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, and 5 min in group Air. The heart rate and blood pressure of both groups significantly increased initially then gradually decreased as F A S increased.Conclusions The 1-1-8 wash-in scheme for sevoflurane LFA has many advantages, including simplicity, coverage, swiftness, safety, economy, and that it can be used with both N 2 O and Air. A respective F A S of 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, and 3.5% when used with N 2 O and Air can be expected at 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 3.5, and 4.5 min and 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, and 5 min. This scheme may be applied for sevoflurane LFA in situations where an anesthetic gas analyzer is unavailable.
Lived experiences of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: navigating through the complex healthcare system
Authors: Lyu Yang , Jia Yanrui , Gao Fengli , Huang Yaling , Lin Frances
Published: October 2019

Background : Over the last decade, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has been attracting health care professionals’ attention worldwide due to its impact on poor survival rate and quality of life, such as ongoing physical and emotional distress experienced by patients and their families. The diagnosis and management of IPF patients often remain as a significant challenge for clinicians. Therefore, it is imperative to gain an in-depth understanding on experiences of IPF patients during their disease journey in order to improve the care delivered to this vulnerable group. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of the disease journey and care needs of patients with IPF. Methods : A semi-structured face-to-face one on one interview was conducted with a purposive sampling of 16 IPF patients admitted to a respiratory medicine department of a tertiary hospital in Beijing, China. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research checklist was used. Results : Four themes emerged from the qualitative data included the long and confusing journal to reach diagnosis, living with the disease, understanding the disease and treatment, and desire for continuity of care. Conclusions : The findings provide an in-depth understanding of the lived experience of the disease journey and the care needs in patients with IPF. There is an urgent need to improve the care delivery to this vulnerable population. To meet the health demands of this group of patients, it is of paramount importance to develop effective education programs for health professionals and IPF patients and also to improve the care models of healthcare systems, especially in the remote area in order to enhance the principle of continuing care for IPF patients in the communities.
Diagnostic procedure for idiopathic eosinophilic pleural effusion: A single-center experience
Authors: Luo Weizhan , Zeng Yunxiang , Shen Panxiao , He Jianxing , Wang Jinlin
Published: October 2019

Background: Eosinophilic pleural effusion (EPE) is attributed to many known and obvious causes, but some patients remain idiopathic even after thorough clinical work-up. The present study aims to better characterize idiopathic EPE (IEPE) and to outline the diagnostic procedure for this disease. Methods: The complete clinical data of eleven prospectively collected consecutive patients with IEPE were analysed and preliminary diagnostic procedure of IEPE in our hospital was performed. Results: All the 11 patients had respiratory symptoms and unilateral pleural effusion (PE) occurred in 4 patients. The mean percentage of eosinophils in PE was 22.4% (range, 12.4%-50.5%). Lactate dehydrogenase, adenosine deaminase, protein and carcinoembryonic antigen in PE were 246.0 U/L (range, 89.8-421.9 U/L), 13.8 U/L (range, 1.8-24.0 U/L), 42.6 g/dl (range, 32.8-52.6 g/dl) and 2.17 mg/mL (range, 0.46-4.31 mg/mL), respectively. A parasite-specific IgG antibody in blood and parasite eggs in stool were negative. No evidence of tuberculosis or malignancy was observed in pleural biopsy. Symptoms and abnormal pulmonary imaging were eliminated after glucocorticoid use. Conclusions: IEPE is a diagnosis of exclusion. Patients with EPE without a clear cause should be asked for complete medical, surgical and drug-related history, and we recommend a thorough work-up and follow-up after the use of glucocorticoid until the effusion does not reappear.
Association of ADHD symptoms, depression and suicidal behaviors with anxiety in Chinese medical college students
Authors: Shen Yanmei , Zhang Yaru , Chan Bella Siu Man , Meng Fanchao , Yang Tingyu , Luo Xuerong
Published: October 2019

Background Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric disorders and imposes a great burden on both individuals and societies. Previous studies indicate a high comorbidity of anxiety disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, few studies have examined the comorbidity of anxiety and ADHD among medical college students in mainland China. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of anxiety and the associated risk factor of anxiety disorder as well as to explore the association between ADHD symptoms, depression, suicidal behaviors and anxiety.Methods A cross-sectional design was employed among 4882 medical college students who were recruited and enrolled with convenience sampling. Self-reported demographic information and clinical characteristics were collected online on a computer or through a social media app named Wechat. Results: The prevalence of anxiety in this study was 19.9%. Students with anxiety were more likely to have a poor relationship with parents, be of Han nationality, have smoking or drinking habits, have an extensive physical disorder history and have engaged in suicidal behaviors. The independent risk factors for anxiety were: smoking, physical disorder history, suicidal ideations, suicide attempts, inattention and hyperactivity. Significant associations were observed between anxiety and depression, inattention, hyperactivity, suicide plans and suicide attempts. Limitations: The participants were mainly females.Conclusions Nearly 1 in five medical students suffered from anxiety. The findings of this study indicate the importance of addressing both anxiety and ADHD symptoms in order to better promote mental health and the well-being of medical students as well as reduce suicidal behaviors.
Ameliorative Effects of Jasmonic Acid and Humic Acid on Antioxidant Enzymes and Salt Tolerance of Forage Sorghum under Salinity Conditions
Authors: Ali Adam Yousif Adam , Ibrahim Muhi Eldeen Hussien , Zhou Guisheng , Nimir Nimir Eltyb Ahmed , Jiao Xiurong , Zhu Guanglong , Elsiddig Aboagla Mohammed Ibrahim , Zhi Wenfang , Chen Xubing , Lu Haitong
Published: October 2019

Salinity is one of the most important factors that reduce the growth and antioxidant defense of plants. A controlled pot experiment was conducted to investigate the ameliorative effects of jasmonic acid (JA) priming (0, 5, and 10 mM) and humic acid (HA) (0, 3, and 6 g HA kg−1 soil) amendment on antioxidant enzymes and salt tolerance of forage sorghum seedling (Sorghum bicolor L.) grown under three salinity conditions (0, 100, and 200 mM NaCl). Salinity stress reduced emergence seedling index (ESI), promptness index (PI), emergence stress tolerance index (ESTI), dry weight stress tolerance index (DWSTI), and the activities of the peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) enzymes. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) content increased with salinity. Application of JA positively affected all parameters except CAT and MDA. Humic acid significantly increased all measured parameters except ESTI, DWSTI, and SOD activity. At the 200 mM NaCl level, JA and HA increased CAT, POD, SOD, ESI, DWSTI, ESTI, PI, and MDA as compared with the control. The application of HA at 6 g kg−1 soil decreased SOD and ESI relative to the control at high salinity. The application of 10 mM JA combined with HA at 6 g kg−1 soil was most effective in alleviating salinity stress. Therefore, the combined application of JA and HA on forage sorghum may improve salt tolerance and increase antioxidant enzymes that alleviate damages caused by salinity stress.

Core Ideas

Application of jasmonic acid and humic acid (HA) mitigated salinity stress.

Jasmonic acid (JA) and HA increased the antioxidant enzymes.

Applying a combination of JA and HA at high levels of salinity improved salt tolerance.
Effects of Drought and Low Nitrogen Stress on Provitamin A Carotenoid Content of Biofortified Maize Hybrids
Authors: Ortiz‐Covarrubias Yadhira , Dhliwayo Thanda , Palacios‐Rojas Natalia , Ndhlela Thokozile , Magorokosho Cosmos , Aguilar‐Rincón Victor H. , Cruz‐Morales Andrea S. , Trachsel Samuel
Published: October 2019

Maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids with enhanced provitamin A (proVA) content have been deployed in sub‐Saharan Africa, where low soil nitrogen and drought stress are common. The objectives of this study were to assess: (i) the effects of drought and low‐N stress on grain proVA content of hybrids with enhanced proVA content, and (ii) the inheritance of proVA carotenoids under these stress conditions. An 11‐line diallel cross (55 F1 crosses) was evaluated for carotenoid content and grain yield under optimum conditions, drought, and low‐N stress. Compared with the optimum treatment, mean proVA was lower under both stress treatments. The consistency of genetic effects across stress treatments suggested that hybrids with improved proVA content can be developed for a broad range of environments, provided they are sufficiently adapted. General combining ability (GCA) was significant (P < 0.01), and accounted for >85% of the variation among hybrids, whereas specific combining ability (SCA) effects were generally weak (P < 0.05), accounting for 5 to 15% of hybrid sums of squares across the three treatments. These results indicated that the inheritance of proVA was not affected by stress treatments. A negative correlation between grain yield and proVA carotenoids was detected, but the data suggested that it was caused by the genetic background of the germplasm used rather than pleiotropy. Our results provide insights that may help breeders design effective breeding strategies to develop proVA‐enriched cultivars for resource‐limited farming systems.
Herbage Accumulation, Nutritive Value, and Organic Reserves of Continuously Stocked ‘Ipyporã’ and ‘Mulato II’ Brachiariagrasses
Authors: Paraiso Isadora G. N. , Silva Débora S. M. , Carvalho Ana Paula S. , Sollenberger Lynn E. , Pereira Dalton H. , Euclides Valéria P. B. , Pedreira Bruno C.
Published: October 2019

Although Brachiaria spp. grasses are important components of sustainable forage–livestock systems in the Amazon biome, cultivar diversification is needed to reduce risk from pests and diseases. Brachiaria hybrid ‘BRS RB331 Ipyporã’ [B. ruziziensis Germ. & Evrard × B. brizantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Stapf] was released in 2017 as an alternative for intensively managed forage–livestock systems. Our objective was to compare herbage accumulation (HA), nutritive value, and organic reserves of Ipyporã and standard hybrid ‘Mulato II’ (B. ruziziensis × B. brizantha × B. decumbens Stapf) under continuous stocking during 2 yr in the Amazon biome. Treatments were the two cultivars replicated four times in a randomized complete block design, and each experimental unit was 1.5 ha. Pastures of Mulato II presented ∼15% greater HA than Ipyporã (17,360 vs. 14,930 kg dry matter ha−1 yr−1) across the 2 yr, and Mulato II leaf mass was greater than Ipyporã (1440 vs. 1900 kg dry matter ha−1) in the dry season. Both cultivars had greater herbage mass, HA, and herbage bulk density during the rainy season of 2016–2017 compared with 2017–2018 due to a shorter period of water deficit (30 d) and greater rainfall (2147 vs. 1762 mm) in the first than second year. Mulato II herbage crude protein was 10 g kg−1 greater than Ipyporã. In this severe risk region for spittlebug, Mulato II required spittlebug monitoring and control due to occurrence of foliar damage. Although Ipyporã had lesser HA, no spittlebug damage was evident. Thus, Ipyporã is an attractive alternative for diversification of forage‐based livestock systems in the Amazon biome.
A New Index for Remote Sensing of Soil Organic Carbon Based Solely on Visible Wavelengths
Authors: Thaler Evan A. , Larsen Isaac J. , Yu Qian
Published: October 2019

Core Ideas

A soil carbon remote sensing index was developed using visible wavelengths.

The new index performs as well as or better than existing indices.

The new index can be applied to any true color image to map soil organic carbon.

Remote sensing is a powerful method for mapping soil properties, such as soil organic carbon (SOC), a key property of soil quality. Spectral remote sensing indices that rely on shortwave‐infrared (SWIR) or near‐infrared (NIR) wavelengths have been developed to quantify spatial patterns in SOC. However, the application of SWIR‐ and NIR‐based indices for quantifying fine‐scale patterns of SOC is limited due to the requirement of high‐resolution multispectral or hyperspectral imagery. Visible wavelengths are measured by virtually all sensors, often at high resolution; hence, development of a visible wavelength–based index can greatly increase the ability to remotely estimate SOC. Here we develop such an index by assessing the relationship between laboratory‐measured SOC and spectral reflectance using 7916 SOC and hyperspectral measurements from the nationwide USDA Rapid Carbon Assessment. Our new SOC index (SOCI) predicts SOC concentrations for the 7916 samples with a RMSE of 1.5%, which is comparable to predictions from the SWIR/NIR ratio (RMSE = 1.3%) and outperforms the predictions of an index based on NIR and red wavelengths (RMSE = 2.8%). We applied the index to a high‐resolution satellite image and tested the ability of the image‐based SOCI to predict measured SOC concentrations for a plowed field in Iowa. Regression models with and without local calibration data accurately predict measured SOC, with RMSE values of ∼0.5%. Given the widespread availability of imagery with spectral data in the visible wavelengths, there is potential to use the SOCI to address a range of soil‐agronomic problems.
The Relation between Soil Water Repellency and Water Content Can Be Predicted by Vis‐NIR Spectroscopy
Authors: Hermansen Cecilie , Moldrup Per , Müller Karin , Knadel Maria , de Jonge Lis Wollesen
Published: October 2019

The severity of soil water repellency (SWR) varies nonlinearly with water content (w), and it is extremely laborious to obtain complete SWR‐w curves, which are needed to predict the occurrence of SWR. In this study, we combined a three‐parameter moisture‐dependent SWR (MD‐SWR) model with visible near‐infrared spectroscopy (vis‐NIRS) as a fast and novel method to estimate the SWR‐w curve. The method was applied to a data set of SWR‐w curves determined for 71 soil samples (organic carbon [OC] content: 0.021–0.147 kg kg‐1, clay: 0.000–0.520 kg kg‐1). The degree of SWR was measured on air‐dried soil samples (SWRAD) and on soil samples with increasing water contents until the water content at which the soils became wettable (wNON) was reached. The three‐parameter MD‐SWR model was fitted to the measured SWR‐w curves between the water content at air‐dry conditions (wAD) and wNON. The total SWR was then calculated as the trapezoidal integrated area underneath the SWR‐w curves (SWRAREA). Air‐dried soil samples were scanned with a vis‐NIR spectrometer. Each of the three MD‐SWR model parameters was correlated to vis‐NIRS spectra using partial least squares regression. The SWRAREA was predicted using two approaches. For Approach I, the SWRAREA calculated from the MD‐SWR model was predicted with a single vis‐NIRS model. Approach II utilized predicted MD‐SWR model parameter values to obtain vis‐NIRS‐predicted SWR‐w curves between wAD and wNON, and the SWRAREA was calculated from these curves. Results show that vis‐NIRS can predict the shape of the SWR‐w curves as well as the SWRAREA (R2 = 0.58 and 0.56 for Approach I and II, respectively) across a highly variable dataset from a single vis‐NIRS scanning and one SWR measurement at air‐dried conditions.
MITOCHONDRIA AND THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE
Authors: Manus Widya Christine
Published: October 2019

Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine
BOŞANDIĞI EŞİYLE FİİLEN BİRLİKTE YAŞAYAN EŞ VE ÇOCUKLARIN GELİR VE AYLIKLARININ KESİLMESİ
Authors: KÖME AKPULAT Ayşe
Published: October 2019

2008 yılında yürürlüğe giren 5510
sayılı Kanun ile birlikte, sosyal güvenlik hukukumuzda önemli değişiklikler
olmuştur. Bu değişikliklerden biri de gelir ve aylık bağlanmayacak hallerin
düzenlendiği 56. maddede yer almaktadır. Buna göre, boşandığı eşiyle fiilen
birlikte yaşayan eş ve çocuklara bağlanmış olan gelir ve aylıklar kesilir ve
kendilerine önceden yapılan ödemeler ise geri alınır. 5510 sayılı Kanun'un 56.
maddesinin son fıkrasındaki bu hükmün bir diğer yasal dayanağı, Türk Medeni
Kanun'un 2. maddesinde yer alan hakkın kötüye kullanılması yasağıdır. Ancak
anılan bu kanun hükmüne dayanarak Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu müfettişleri
tarafından yapılan incelemeler sonucu gelir ve aylıkların kesilmesinde bir
takım sorunlar ortaya çıkmaktadır. Her şeyden önce 56. maddenin, özel ve aile
yaşamının gizliliği ve eşitlik ilkeleri dikkate alınarak titizlikle
incelenmelidir. Bunun yanında, Kurum müfettişleri tarafından yapılan
denetimlerin ve hazırlanan sonuç raporlarının da bazı esaslara uygun olması,
birlikte yaşamanın somut delillerle ispatlanması gerekir. Konu hakkında
Yargıtay kararları incelendiğinde de, bazı sorunların var olduğu görülmektedir.
Bu amaçla çalışmada; konu hakkındaki çeşitli sorunlar ele alınmış, eleştiriler
ve çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur.
Retraction: Assessment of Russian banking system performance and sustainability
Authors: Lopatin Evgeniy
Published: October 2019

Retracted on August 17, 2020 by the Journal’s owner and Publisher. Type of retraction – plagiarism.There wasn’t a request for this retraction, but the reason for investigation of plagiarism fact was the Russian Academy of Sciences Committee’s report “Predatory Journals at Scopus and WoS: Translation Plagiarism from Russian Sources”: https://kpfran.ru/wp-content/uploads/plagiarism-by-translation-2.pdf” dated August 12, 2020. The publishing house has familiarized itself with the report. The article by Alexey Mikhaylov, Natalia Sokolinskaya and Evgeniy Lopatin (2019). Asset allocation in equity, fixed-income and cryptocurrency on the base of individual risk sentiment. Investment Management and Financial Innovations, 16(2), 171-181. doi:10.21511/imfi.16(2).2019.15 was mentioned in this report. It is noted that translation plagiarism was detected in this article - http://wiki.dissernet.org/wsave/IMFI_2019_2_1publ.html. Due to this the publishing house carried out an investigation on possible cases of plagiarism of all articles of these authors (Alexey Mikhaylov, Natalia Sokolinskaya and Evgeniy Lopatin) published in “Business Perspectives” journals. When the manuscript "Assessment of Russian banking system performance and sustainability" was submitted to the Journal for consideration, the authors signed the Cover letter and attested to the fact that their manuscript is an original research and has not been published before. Then, the manuscript was accepted for consideration by the Managing Editor and was tested for plagiarism using the iThenticate and Unicheck programs. Plagiarism was not detected. On August 12, 2020 the Russian Academy of Sciences Committee’s presented the report. Editorial staff decided to re-test all articles of mentioned authors for plagiarism using the iThenticate and Unicheck programs – the programs didn’t show the plagiarism, then the articles were tested for translation plagiarism by the experts of “Business Perspectives” and plagiarism was detected (plagiarism and paraphrases from Russian-language sources).
According to the results of the investigation, the Publisher and owner of the journal decided to retract this article because of plagiarism on August 17, 2020.The authors were notified of such a decision.
PRODUÇÃO DE INFORMAÇÃO SOBRE O ACESSO DOS ADOLESCENTES AOS SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA NO NÍVEL LOCAL NA VENEZUELA
Authors: Heredia-Martínez Henny Luz , Artmann Elizabeth
Published: October 2019

Objetivo. Discutir a produção de informação sobre o acesso dos adolescentes aos serviços de saúde no nível local. Metodologia. Estudo de caso múltiplo, realizado em três municípios do estado Nueva Esparta. Foram incluídos 35 estabelecimentos, 35 profissionais e 246 adolescentes. Resultados. As pontuações variam entre 10,9% e 67,2% significando necessidade de melhoria importante. A dimensão disponibilidade é limitada por fatores como: escassez de medicamentos, contraceptivos e infraestrutura. Sobre aceitabilidade, 96% dos adolescentes confirmaram que a política de confidencialidade não estava visível. Para os profissionais há necessidade de treinamento para melhorar a atenção aos adolescentes. Conclusões. A aceitabilidade é a dimensão mais afetada, como as normas 2,4 e 8. O processo de avaliação das normas pode ser um espaço de capacitação/reflexão sobre os principais fatores que influenciam o acesso. Os resultados do estudo permitiram mostrar um caminho para produzir evidências sobre o acesso dos adolescentes aos serviços de saúde.Palavras clave: Adolescente, Equidade no Acesso aos Serviços de Saúde; Serviços de Saúde; Atenção à Saúde
ESCORPIONISMO NO RIO DE JANEIRO: CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA CIÊNCIA CIDADÃ PARA O APRIMORAMENTO DAS POLÍTICAS DE ATENÇÃO EM SAÚDE
Authors: Souza Claudio Mauricio , Bochner Rosany
Published: October 2019

Nesse artigo analisamos o escorpionismo como doença tropical negligenciada sob a ótica da ciência cidadã. No Brasil, esse agravo, entre os envenenamentos animais, é o que apresenta crescimento e expansão mais dinâmicos em várias regiões, especialmente no Nordeste e Sudeste. A partir da análise quanti qualitativa do SINAN, SIM e SIH-SUS identificamos fragilidades na informação sobre os óbitos decorrentes de picadas de escorpião no estado do Rio de Janeiro. Esses eventos passaram a servir como “sentinela” para nossa pesquisa. Formamos uma ampla comunidade de diálogos com atores dos locais onde esses agravos são relevantes e, a partir da análise e comparação dos saberes, vivências e propostas desse grupo coletivo de pesquisa, produzimos subsídios para uma proposta de reforma da política pública de atenção. Desse exercício resultaram respostas práticas aos problemas cotidianos de saúde dos cidadãos e reflexões sobre as possibilidades de contribuição dessa abordagem nesse campo da saúde ambiental.
Using Application Programming Interfaces to Access Google Data for Health Research: Protocol for a Methodological Framework (Preprint)
Authors: Zepecki Anne , Guendelman Sylvia , DeNero John , Prata Ndola
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND

Individuals are increasingly turning to search engines like Google to obtain health information and access resources. Analysis of Google search queries offers a novel approach, which is part of the methodological toolkit for infodemiology or infoveillance researchers, to understanding population health concerns and needs in real time or near-real time. While searches predominantly have been examined with the Google Trends website tool, newer application programming interfaces (APIs) are now available to academics to draw a richer landscape of searches. These APIs allow users to write code in languages like Python to retrieve sample data directly from Google servers.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this paper is to describe a novel protocol to determine the top queries, volume of queries, and the top sites reached by a population searching on the web for a specific health term. The protocol retrieves Google search data obtained from three Google APIs: Google Trends, Google Health Trends (also referred to as Flu Trends), and Google Custom Search.

METHODS

Our protocol consisted of four steps: (1) developing a master list of top search queries for an initial search term using Google Trends, (2) gathering information on relative search volume using Google Health Trends, (3) determining the most popular sites using Google Custom Search, and (4) calculating estimated total search volume. We tested the protocol following key procedures at each step and verified its usefulness by examining search traffic on birth control in 2017 in the United States. Two separate programmers working independently achieved similar results with insignificant variation due to sample variability.

RESULTS

We successfully tested the methodology on the initial search term birth control. We identified top search queries for birth control, of which birth control pill was the most popular and obtained the relative and estimated total search volume for the top queries: relative search volume was 0.54 for the pill, corresponding to an estimated 9.3-10.7 million searches. We used the estimates of the proportion of search activity for the top queries to arrive at a generated list of the most popular websites: for the pill, the Planned Parenthood website was the top site.

CONCLUSIONS

The proposed methodological framework demonstrates how to retrieve Google query data from multiple Google APIs and provides thorough documentation required to systematically identify search queries and websites, as well as estimate relative and total search volume of queries in real time or near-real time in specific locations and time periods. Although the protocol needs further testing, it allows researchers to replicate the steps and shows promise in advancing our understanding of population-level health concerns.

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Religación y Gracia en el pensamiento de Xavier Zubiri
Authors: Sepúlveda del Río Ignacio
Published: October 2019

We can find in Xavier Zubiri’s work a large reflection on the problem of God and His relationship with the human being. On this article we are looking to show what are the key ideas of this thinking from a zubirian philosophical perspective. We will also try to show how this philosophical thinking can be translated into a theology, which is able to put in relation the Creator with the creature from a dual perspective: the donation of the First and the transformation of the second.
Literature Review on the Biological Effects of Taraxacum Officinale Plant In Therapy
Authors: Faria TC , Nascimento C. C. H. C. , Vasconcelos S. D. D. De , Stephens P. R. S.
Published: October 2019

Since human beings have sought in nature, components that can obtain help in therapeutics or even in the cure of diseases. The progress made in the area of ​​science promoted the development of recognized and effective herbal medicines, as well as the search for the population, for less aggressive treatments. The evaluation of the antioxidant activity of plants has been an important issue taking into account its importance on human health, since the natural antioxidants present a reduced health risk, when compared to the synthetic ones that present toxic effect. From the Asteraceae family, of which the plant species Taraxacum officinale, popularly known as dandelion, stands out among the 71 species on the list of the Ministry of Health (RENISUS), scientifically affirmed, to treat liver disorders, inflammations, potential in the anti-bacterial, cytotoxic, antiviral, antiparasitic, antifungal activity, besides studies to verify its anticancer action and of carcinogenic prevention. The acute toxicity of Taraxacum officinale appears to be low, with LD50 values ​​estimated at 36.8g / kg and 28.8g / kg, for the whole plant. The adverse or complex toxic effects for T. officinale have not yet been reported. This review of the literature was elaborated through studies of articles contained in the Scielo, Google Scholar and Pub Med platforms. Through this review the importance of phytotherapy studies for pharmacological purposes was verified, aiming to improve the therapeutics.
A Comparative Study on the Effect of the Voice of the Holy Quran and Arendeshine Music on the Anxiety of the Primiparous Women of the Natural Provisional Candidate
Authors: Kadkhodaei Fatemeh , Mansouri Ali , Hajar Salehi , Abak Fariba , Pour Bahareh Khajeh , Nehbandani Sanaz
Published: October 2019

Introduction and goal: Anxiety is the most common psychological reaction of pregnant women near childbirth and is a high prevalence in Iranian women. Nearly 50% of pregnant women report high levels of anxiety. The use of pharmaceutical methods to solve this problem has always led to problems and complications for patients. One of the non-pharmacological methods of music therapy. Therefore, the present study was conducted to compare the effects of the Voice of the Holy Qur'an and Arendeshine music on the anxiety of nulliparous women of normal delivery.

Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of all pregnant women referred to the maternity hospital of Amiralmounin Hospital in Zabol city. The sample consisted of 54 female candidates of normal delivery, selected by convenience sampling and randomly divided into two groups. The data collection instrument was Spielberger's Standard Anxiety Inventory. At first, the questionnaire was completed by patients. Then, in the first intervention group Arend Stein, and in the second intervention group, the voice of the Quran was broadcast for 45 minutes and immediately after that the questionnaire was completed again. SPSS software version 22 was used to analyze the data.

Findings: Findings showed that there was no significant difference between the mean of anxiety scores in the music group and the Qur'an before the intervention (p = 0.11). But after the intervention, this difference was significant (p = 0.02). Also, there was no significant difference between the mean scores of hidden anxiety in the two groups before the intervention (p = 0.21). But after the intervention, this difference was significant (p = 0.04).

Discussion and conclusion: According to the results of this study, it can be concluded that the Qur'anic verse can be used as a non-pharmacological method in the treatment of anxiety in women who are candidates for delivery. Hence, employees are advised to use this method in conjunction with routine care.
Isolation of Pyran Composition and Anti-Parkinson’s Activity of euphorbia Cyathophora
Authors: Ruby S , Jaykar B
Published: October 2019

Aim of the study: The aim of this research was to investigate the phytochemical profile, isolate the phytoconsitutuents, Characterised and evaluation of Anti Parkinson activity of ethanolic extract of Indian Medicinal plant of E.cyathophora Materials and methods: Qualitative phytochemical analysis for their phyto constituents. Ethanol was used to extract the crude bio active compound from whole E. Cyathophora plant. Phenolic derivative were isolated from the ethanolic extract of E. cyathophora by using suitable solvent system and characterised by IR, NMR, MASS spectrophotometric method. The total Neuroprotective activities of E. Cyathophora extract were measured by haloperidol induced experimental animal models. Result: Qualitative phytochemical analysis showed phenolic compounds, Flavonoids, Alkaloids, glycosides, phenolic compounds and Tannins were in high amounts. The isolated compound Phenolic derivative showed various regions from IR, NMR and MASS the functional groups, mass of the molecule and proton were analysed and confirmed. The effects of E. Cyathophora (200, 400mg/kg, p.o) were studied using in vivo behavioural parameters like catalepsy, muscle rigidity and locomotor activity and its effects on neurochemical parameters in rats. The increased haloperidol-induced cataleptic scores were significantly(p<0.01) found to be reduced, with EEEC at dose of 200mg/kg and 400mg/kg(ip). EEEC administration showed significant increase in dopamine level and significant reduced in serotonin and L-glutamate level. Daily administration of EEEC (400mg/kg) significantly improved motor performance. Conclusion: Overall results the study proved that E. Cyathophora possessed potential components involving in anti -Parkinson treatment significantly attenuated the motor defects and also increased the neuro chemical dopamine level.

Keywords: E. cyathophora, Anti-Parkinson‟s activity, Ethanol extract, L-Dopa, Carbidopa and Haloperidol.
The Phytochemical Screning and Assesment of Bioactivity of Pagoda Flower (Clerodendrum paniculatum L.) Using Brine Shrimp (Artemia salina) Lethality Assay
Authors: Hafiz Ihsanul , Fitri Khairani , Helvin Sipayung Joi
Published: October 2019

Objectives: The purpose of  this study was to determine the bioactive content of the pagoda flower ethanol extract and measure its activity using the brine shrimp lethal dose method

Design: The design of this study was qualitative and quantitative experimental, where bioactive compounds of pagoda flower ethanol extract was tested by qualitatitive chemical analisys and brine shrimp lethal dose method was quantitatively calculated the number of deaths.

Interventions: The variable that was intervened in this study was the concentration of extract used.

Main outcome measurre: The main measurement results in this study were to know the bioactive compounds contained in the extract and the value of Lethality Concentration 50% (LC50).

Results: The results of phytochemical screening from the ethanol extract of pagoda flowers showed bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids/triterpenoids, tannins, saponins, and glycosides. The value of LC50 in the toxicity test for artemia salina was 49.415 ppm.

Conclusion: The pagoda flower ethanol extract contains alkaloid compounds, flavonoids, steroids/triterpenoids, tannins, saponins, and glycosides. Pagoda flower ethanol extract has strong potential activity.
The relationship between minority directors and earnings management: An empirical analysis in the Italian institutional setting
Authors: Fera Pietro , Moscariello Nicola , Pizzo Michele , Ricciardi Giorgio
Published: October 2019

This study contributes to the accounting literature, as it is the first to investigate on the relationship between minority directors and earnings management, extending knowledge and collecting new evidence on the relation between financial reporting quality and internal corporate governance mechanisms. Moreover, findings highlight the effectiveness of this corporate governance feature that can lead to benefits for non-controlling shareholders and financial markets
The role of the media in executive pay: Evidence from the UK
Authors: Gupta Aditi
Published: October 2019

Using a large sample of FTSE All-Share companies between 2002 and 2013 was study the impact of media coverage on executive compensation. Beside, was assess whether: 1) excessive levels of executive compensation are associated with negative media coverage; 2) negative media coverage towards executive compensation acts as a constraint on compensation levels; 3) negative public opinion towards executive compensation affects certain components of the compensation package. It was concluded that the media acts as an effective watchdog in reporting excess pay but does not act as an effective governance mechanism in curbing it
Activist investors and implications for corporate governance: A case study of Barington Capital Group and L brands
Authors: Grove Hugh , Clouse Maclyn
Published: October 2019

The key research question of this paper is to explore the implications for both financial and corporate governance performances from the emergence of activist investors. This paper uses a case study of one specific activist investor’s role, Barington Capital Group, in analyzing the public company, L Brands (Barington, 2019; Haigh, 2019). In conclusion, this activist investor’s approach and recommendations in this case study could be used as operational guidelines by boards of directors and corporate executives for improving both their financial and corporate governance performances
Corporate governance: How fiscal and industry revolution in Italy can change the labour market?
Authors: Di Tommaso Francesco , Gulinelli Arturo
Published: October 2019

The intent of the paper is to understand which new scenarios and future figures could emerge with the Corporate Governance Industry Revolution 4.0, but also which professional figures could disappear, decrease in number or transform; also prefigure what changes could occur in the way of work performance, of new and old professions, in relation to the inevitable changes in production processes that will be introduced by this new industrial revolution. My point of view, of analysis, is clearly that of union representation, in all forms, and of workers. The question that I and I hope all the components of the trade unions are asking is: will we be able to be able to understand, represent and protect all the workers who will be involved in Industry 4.0? Clearly the writer does not pretend to find solutions, although from my observations, experience of representation can certainly provide suggestions and ideas, aided by the study and research still conducted by the major unions such as: CGIL-FIOM, CISL- FIM and UIL-UILM in Italy.
Communication in corporate governance behavioral and distortion: A cognitive approach to the management of the company
Authors: Greco Francesco
Published: October 2019

The globalization of markets and the development of increasingly complex business networks emphasize the criticality of information flows and communication channels aimed at relations between the corporate executive body, management, shareholders and other stakeholders. In a complex framework of relationships, communication and information of corporate governance are of major importance for the tools of consensus management of complex organizations, characterized by multiple structures of interest and oriented Market-Driven Management. Regardless of the governance model chosen, companies must put the goal of building a consistent system of relationships, with different target audiences, thus establishing consistent communication of corporate governance policies
The link between CSR and the board’s role: A theoretical framework on non-financial disclosure
Authors: Quattrociocchi Bernardino , Mercuri Francesco , Sergiacomi Silvia
Published: October 2019

This study aims to review the main organisational theories identifying the significant roles of the board of directors in order to analyse how the board composition influences both CSR activity and disclosure. We present a literature review of the main organisational theories in order to identify their implications for non-financial information disclosure and disclosure of diversity information. The non-financial information is a tool for organisations to discharge their accountability to various stakeholder groups, allowing the organisation to legitimise its performance and manage the perception of its stakeholders and thus preserving its image and the status of legitimacy in society. Moreover, it seems that disclosing the board composition has a positive effect on corporate performance by enhancing transparency, reducing information asymmetry, discharging accountability, signalling legitimacy, and achieving excellence. The main limitation of the study is that the findings could be generalised by applying quantitative research methods, such as a multiple case study approach, which is useful to explore the dissemination of a new phenomenon. In order to define a theoretical framework, for each theory we highlighted its implications for non-financial information disclosure and disclosure of board diversity information. The study aims to contribute to the debate on CSR by providing insights for future research
Clinical and laboratory features of acute intestinal infections with hyemocolitis syndrome in children
Authors: Klimova O. I. , Gonchar N. V. , Alekseeva L. A. , Lobzin Yu. V.
Published: October 2019

The acute intestinal infections (AII) with a haemocolitis syndrome represent group of a serious illness at children that defines relevance of studying of their etiology and pathogenesis. The purpose of the work is to study the clinical and laboratory features of AII with hemocolitis syndrome depending on the etiology and complications. Materials and methods. Observed 77 patients of AII aged from 3 months up to 16 years. The etiological diagnosis verified using bacteriological and PCR studies of feces with AmpliSens® OKA screen-FL reagents and serological methods. Hemocolitis syndrome was observed in all patients. Patients with AII of a clarified etiology formed group 1 (n = 59), with AII of unclarified etiology – group 2 (n = 18). Intercurrent diseases were detected as non-specific complications of acute intestinal infections: respiratory (RI) and urinary infections (UI). AII severity was determined by the Clarke-index, the severity of dehydration – according to the WHO clinical scale. To evaluate the data of a research, the Mann-Whitney U-test and Pearson correlation coefficients were used. Results. There was a difference in the age of children in group 1 (3.9 ± 4.2 g) and group 2 (2.2 ± 2.6 g; p = 0.03) and in the frequency of complications: RI is diagnosed in group 1 for 54.5% of children, in group 2 for 83.3% (p=0.001); UI – at 45.5% and 16.7% respectively (p=0.03). In complicated course of AII, macroscopic signs of hemocolitis and inflammatory changes in the hemogram with the inclusion of platelet hemostasis in group 1 observed significantly more often than in group 2. In children of group 1, with uncomplicated acute intestinal infections, there was a significant correlation of signs of inflammation with dehydration and a higher severity of the disease according to the Clarke-index than with a complicated course. Conclusion. The age of children with AII of a clarified etiology was 3.9 ± 0.6 years, with AII of an unclarified etiology – 2.2 ± 0.6 years. AII of a clarified etiology preceded more hard, than AII of unclarified etiology. Complicated course of AII with hemocolitis syndrome characterized by expressiveness of signs of the local and system inflammatory answer.