bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Environmental health community service: Confronting the human resource challenges
Authors: Mbola Patience , Human Izanne S. , Melariri Paula E.
Published: November 2019

Orientation: The environmental health graduates are required to complete community service before they could be registered as independent practitioners by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Community service programme serves as the mechanism to recruit healthcare professionals who will improve the provision of equitable and quality healthcare.Research purpose: The study aimed to explore, identify and describe the factors that had an influence on the effective selection, placement and utilisation of environmental health graduates as well as an evaluation of the effectiveness of community service.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaires. The study included 24 environmental health practitioners who completed their community service and 10 environmental health practitioners responsible for coordinating community service in the municipal, provincial and national spheres of government in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa during 2013–2016. Purposive sample was drawn from each population. T-test and chi-square test were used to determine the statistical significant differences. The open-ended question responses from the structured questionnaire were qualitatively analysed by an independent coder.Main findings: The findings revealed major problems regarding the effective implementation of community service that included decreasing number of community service posts, inadequate material resources, lack of induction, inconsistent supervision, and a lack of evaluation of the community service.Contribution: The study findings suggest important inequalities that should deserve urgent attention. Study concludes by presenting recommendations for the improvement of the community service in the environmental health.
Palatal Gingival Recession Root Coverage: A Case Report
Authors: Bahammam Maha A.
Published: November 2019

The treatment of palatal gingival recession is technically challenging due to difficult accessibility and the nature of the palatal mucosa. Treatment of this defect was not reported routinely in the literature and perhaps is not usually performed. However, palatal gingival recession defects might be indicated for the treatment in some cases. This case report presents a method of using a rotational connective tissue pedicle flap to correct a palatal gingival recession defect. Substantial amount of root coverage was obtained with this technique (85.7%). Therefore, whenever indicated, the rotational connective tissue pedicle flap can be used to correct palatal gingival recession defects
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Jabbad Husain H.
Published: November 2019

Because left main coronary artery disease carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality, this retrospective study will review the data and results of surgical management of left main coronary artery disease, in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. 448 patients underwent coronary bypass graft into two groups, left main group (50) patients and non-left main group (398) patients. Preoperative data, risk factors and cardiac catheterization findings were compared in between the two groups in addition to perioperative morbidity and mortality. Patients in the left main group were younger in age with significantly lower ejection fraction and more risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking). In our study the left main group patients had higher mortality than non-left main patients [4 patients = 8%, 6 patients = 1.8%]; the most common cause of perioperative mortality in the left main group was low cardiac output state, and the most common complications were perioperative myocardial infarction and prolonged ventilation. The higher mortality and morbidity associated with surgery for left main coronary artery disease can be explained by the higher risk profi le, the need of urgent surgery and critical preoperative status.
The Use of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as an Alternative Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Authors: Suliman Samra M.
Published: November 2019

This case report studies the effi cacy of omega-3 fatty acids as an alternative to using psychopharmacological agents for treating patients with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. While this study may not end the controversy concerning the eff ectiveness of omega-3, it does establish a very solid case for using omega-3 fatty acids as an augmenting agent along with a lower than recommended minimum starting stimulant dose.
Is Cardiopulmonary Fitness Level a Risk Factor in Young Saudi Females?
Authors: Al Asoom Lubna I.
Published: November 2019

Low physical fitness is one of the all-cause mortality risk factors. This study aims to estimate cardiopulmonary fitness (VO2 max) in young Saudi females and correlate it to anthropometric and hemodynamic parameters. Forty-eight young Saudi females completed an exercise stress test until exhaustion. Basal and maximum pulse rate, arterial blood pressure, VO2max and other anthropometric data were measured. The population was divided into low and high VO2 max groups and a comparison was run using student t-test. Correlation was tested between VO2 max and other measured parameters. The mean VO2 max of the sample population was low (33.6 ± 8.2 mL/ (kg min) with 37.5% exhibiting fair to very poor VO2 max value. The low VO2 max group was characterized by higher body mass index, exercise diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure when compared to normal VO2 max group, indicating a strong negative correlation. This study revealed a low cardiopulmonary fitness in young Saudi females and showed a strong association between VO2 max and increased body fat and maximum exercise diastolic blood pressure. These findings provide reliable indicators of increased all-cause mortality risk in young Saudi females and increase the urgency of prompt action.
Acute Pediatric Pericarditis
Authors: Alkhushi Naif A.
Published: November 2019

Recognizing pericarditis in the emergency sitting is important, as it may be associated with life-threatening tamponade or myopericarditis. Typically children present with retrosternal chest pain and may appear ill. However in many instances the presentation is not typical and the management is delayed with serious consequences. Electrocardiogram may show typical signs of pericarditis and may suggest associated complications. Echocardiography is the modality of choice for its diagnosis and assessment. Suspected patientsshould be evaluated and managed by a pediatric cardiologist. The management may involve urgent pericardiocentesis or a surgically created pericardial window. Non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs are the mainstay of medical treatment with some recent evidence supporting the value of using colchicine even in the first episode to prevent recurrence. Recurrence is an important and challenging concern requiring those children to have regular and careful follow up.
Legal Uncertainty—The Gray Area around Substandard Medicines: Where Public Health Meets Law
Authors: Olliaro Eugenia , Olliaro Piero , Ho Calvin W. L. , Ravinetto Raffaella
Published: November 2019

A vicious circle links lack of equitable access to health to the supply of poor-quality medicines, which amount to one-tenth of medicines available in low- and middle-income countries. The WHO introduced a new, public health–focused definition of substandard and falsified (SF) medicines, which offers opportunities for governments to broaden the scope of interventions to combat poor-quality medicines. At the same time, translating it into legal and regulatory measures may be challenging because this definition is not free of ambiguity (in that, there is a gray area between intentionally falsified and unintentional substandard medicines), and some countries may not have appropriate regulatory mechanisms/jurisdictions in place. The focus of the article is to consider what a public health–informed legal and regulatory environment could look like in light of WHO’s SF definition and propose appropriate measures to put it into effect. We present a “legal levers matrix” that may assist legislators and policymakers evaluate the adequacy of measures (i.e., criminal, civil, and administrative mechanisms) to address the problem of poor-quality medicines, particularly in terms of their configuration. In addition, this matrix underscores the importance of fostering dialogue between medical/public health and the legal/regulatory communities and to develop alternative/complementary solutions, including regulatory strengthening and nonpunitive actions. Substandard and falsified medicines arise from the interplay between societies, economies, and behaviors: effective regulation is necessary to disincentivize the production and/or supply of SF medicines, whereas health systems should strive to provide affordable medicines to all levels of society.
Ganhar acesso numa etnografia com crianças em espaços públicos abertos: dilemas de confiabilidade em tempos de risco
Authors: Da Rosa Ivana Martins , Ferreira Maria Manuela Martinho
Published: November 2019

A etnografia com crianças gera permanentemente dilemas ético-metodológicos que exigem do(a) pesquisador(a) uma postura de reflexividade metodológica acerca dos acontecimentos experimentados e negociados no trabalho de campo. Focalizando a construção de relações com crianças entre 6 e 10 anos nos espaços públicos abertos de uma comunidade piscatória do norte de Portugal, refletem-se neste texto processos de ganhar acesso aos seus mundos culturais e dilemas emergentes em torno da confiabilidade, a propósito: i) da identidade da etnógrafa; ii) dos limites e consequências das confianças tecidas entre as crianças e a etnógrafa. Compreende-se que tais dilemas são agudizados no contexto em que a etnografia acontece, no sentido em que incorporam algumas das complexidades sociais que afetam as experiências da infância nas sociedades ocidentais contemporâneas, interpretadas como “sociedades de risco”.
As crianças na escola de samba: o saber-fazer da Etnografia em contextos locais de educação
Authors: Duarte Fabiana , Lima Patrícia De Moraes
Published: November 2019

Este texto reflete acerca da etnografia como metodologia que permite a construção de saberes locais com e sobre as crianças. Problematiza, a partir das práticas culturais e locais no contexto da escola de samba, a etnografia com crianças como uma metodologia útil e uma epistemologia que permite a produção de conhecimentos que reconhecem as crianças como sujeitos de direitos que participam de convívio coletivo marcado pela intergeracionalidade. Parte-se da pesquisa realizada sobre o carnaval na cidade de Florianópolis/SC e, especificamente, do “projeto mirim de casais de mestre sala e porta bandeira” da Escola de Samba Embaixada Copa Lord, localizada na comunidade do Morro da Caixa, região central da cidade, em que a proximidade com as crianças e adultos permitiu conhecer o lugar das crianças na interioridade das práticas ali existentes. Nesse texto escolhemos refletir sobre o aprimoramento do fazer etnográfico, identificando de que forma o tempo, as relações e as escolha das “técnicas” e recursos ocorrem no processo da pesquisa com crianças, em um esforço de interseccionar a etnografia pelo campo da Antropologia, colocando-a em diálogo com os Estudos da Infância e procurando conhecer as crianças a partir dos contextos locais onde constituem seus modos de vida.
Pensar as crianças indígenas Kaingang pelos caminhos da Etnografia
Authors: Alves de Almeida Silvia Maria , Agostinho Katia Adair
Published: November 2019

A composição deste artigo buscou aproximar-se de alguns elementos presentes no campo metodológico da etnografia, para então dialogar e problematizar a respeito dos desafios da pesquisa com crianças indígenas. Destaca-se a relação pesquisadora-crianças no campo da pesquisa e a produção da escrita etnográfica enquanto possibilidade de desconstrução de “verdades” que constituem o pensar as crianças e infâncias indígenas. A trajetória da etnógrafa no campo e sua relação com as crianças indígenas na pesquisa etnográfica se constitui por caminhos, leituras que demarcam as escolhas. Numa relação ética de olhar para si e para o “outro”, dos estranhamentos que marcam a travessia pela pesquisa e da multireferencialidade de olhares que nos colocam ao campo, a escrita aparece tecida na etnografia pela incompletude, profundidade complexidade de si e do campo que a significa.
O sentido solidário e sua relação com os limites éticos em pesquisa etnográfica com crianças cronicamente enfermas
Authors: Volcov Katerina
Published: November 2019

Por meio dos referenciais teóricos e práticos da etnografia, a partir de uma perspectiva fenomenológica, este artigo desenvolve reflexões sobre os limites éticos da pesquisa com crianças cronicamente enfermas. A partir da apresentação de uma narrativa ambulatorial de uma criança acometida por dermatite atópica, desenvolve-se o conceito de sentido solidário como requisito para a parrhesía a fim do estabelecimento de uma troca genuína entre pesquisador e informante. Nesse caso, para além de uma escuta ética, o pesquisador deve considerar que o atual estado da criança enferma exige uma percepção e cuidados distintos daqueles relativos ao desenvolvimento de pesquisas etnográficas em outros contextos.
Soccer games and record-breaking PM2.5 pollution events in Santiago, Chile
Authors: Lapere Rémy , Menut Laurent , Mailler Sylvain , Huneeus Nicolás
Published: November 2019

Abstract. In wintertime, high background concentrations of atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are commonly observed in the metropolitan area of Santiago, Chile. Hourly peaks can be very strong, up to ten times average levels, but have barely been studied so far. Based on atmospheric composition measurements and chemistry-transport modeling (WRF-CHIMERE), the chemical signature of sporadic skyrocketing wintertime PM2.5 peaks is analyzed. This signature and the timing of such extreme events traces their origin back to massive barbecue cooking by Santiago's inhabitants during international soccer games. The peaks end up evacuated outside Santiago after a few hours but trigger emergency plans for the next day. Decontamination plans in Santiago focus on decreasing traffic, industrial and residential heating emissions. Thanks to the air quality network of Santiago, this study shows that cultural habits such as barbecue cooking also need to be taken into account. For short-term forecast and emergency management, cultural events such as soccer games seem a good proxy to prognose possible PM2.5 peak events. Not only this result can have an informative value for the Chilean authorities, but a similar methodology could also be reproduced for other cases throughout the world in order to estimate the burden on air quality of cultural habits. In particular, the present study shows that investigating the atmospheric composition in large cities during major events is key for the design of effective air pollution mitigation policies.
Measurement of the water balance components of a large green roof in Greater Paris Area
Authors: Versini Pierre-Antoine , Stanic Filip , Gires Auguste , Scherzer Daniel , Tchiguirinskaia Ioulia
Published: November 2019

Abstract. The Blue Green Wave of Champs-sur-Marne (France) represents the largest green roof (1 ha) of the Greater Paris Area. The Hydrology, Meteorology and Complexity lab of Ecole des Ponts ParisTech has chosen to convert this architectural building as a full-scale monitoring site devoted to study the performances of green infrastructures in stormwater management. For this purpose, the relevant components of the water balance during a rainfall event have been monitored: rainfall, water content in the substrate and the discharge flowing out of the infrastructure. Data provided by adapted measurement sensors were collected during 78 days between February and May 2018. The related raw data and a python program transforming them into hydrological quantities and providing some first elements of analysis have been made available. These measurements are useful to better understand the processes (infiltration and retention) conducted their hydrological performances, and their spatial variability due to substrate heterogeneity. Link to the data set (Versini et al., 2019): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3467300 (doi:10.5281/zenodo.3467300).
Machine learning analysis of lifeguard flag decisions and recorded rescues
Authors: Houser Chris , Lehner Jacob , Cherry Nathan , Wernette Phil
Published: November 2019

Abstract. Rip currents and other surf hazards are an emerging public health issue
globally. Lifeguards, warning flags, and signs are important, and to varying
degrees they are effective strategies to minimize risk to beach users. In
the United States and other jurisdictions around the world, lifeguards use
coloured flags (green, yellow, and red) to indicate whether the danger posed
by the surf and rip hazard is low, moderate, or high respectively. The
choice of flag depends on the lifeguard(s) monitoring the changing surf
conditions along the beach and over the course of the day using both
regional surf forecasts and careful observation. There is a potential that
the chosen flag is not consistent with the beach user perception of the
risk, which may increase the potential for rescues or drownings. In this
study, machine learning is used to determine the potential for error in the
flags used at Pensacola Beach and the impact of that error on the number of
rescues. Results of a decision tree analysis indicate that the colour flag
chosen by the lifeguards was different from what the model predicted for
35 % of days between 2004 and 2008 (n=396/1125). Days when there is a
difference between the predicted and posted flag colour represent only
17 % of all rescue days, but those days are associated with
∼60 % of all rescues between 2004 and 2008. Further analysis reveals that the largest number of rescue days and total number of rescues are associated with days where the flag deployed over-estimated the surf and hazard risk, such as a red or yellow flag flying when the model predicted a green flag would be more appropriate based on the wind and wave forcing alone. While it is possible that the lifeguards were overly cautious, it is argued that they most likely identified a rip forced by a transverse-bar and rip morphology common at the study site. Regardless, the results suggest that beach users may be discounting lifeguard warnings if the flag colour is not consistent with how they perceive the surf hazard or the regional forecast. Results suggest that machine learning techniques have the potential to support lifeguards and thereby reduce the number of rescues and drownings.
Comparing the efficiency of hypoxia mitigation strategies in an urban, turbid tidal river via a coupled hydro-sedimentary–biogeochemical model
Authors: Lajaunie-Salla Katixa , Sottolichio Aldo , Schmidt Sabine , Litrico Xavier , Binet Guillaume , Abril Gwenaël
Published: November 2019

Abstract. Coastal-water hypoxia is increasing globally due to global warming and
urbanization, and the need to define management solutions to improve the
water quality of coastal ecosystems has become important. The lower tidal
Garonne River (TGR; southwestern France), characterized by the seasonal
presence of a turbidity maximum zone (TMZ) and urban water discharge, is
subject to episodic hypoxia events during low river flow periods in the
summer. Future climatic conditions (higher temperature and summer droughts) and
increasing urbanization could enhance hypoxia risks near the city of
Bordeaux in the coming decades. A 3-D model of dissolved oxygen (DO) that
couples hydrodynamics, sediment transport and biogeochemical processes was
used to assess the efficiency of different management solutions for
oxygenation of the TGR during summer low-discharge periods. We ran different
scenarios of reductions in urban sewage overflows, displacement of urban
discharges downstream from Bordeaux and/or temporary river flow support
during the summer period. The model shows that each option mitigates hypoxia,
but with variable efficiency over time and space. Sewage overflow reduction
improves DO levels only locally near the city of Bordeaux. Downstream
relocation of wastewater discharges allows for better oxygenation levels in
the lower TGR. The support of low river flow limits the upstream TMZ
propagation and dilutes the TGR water with well-oxygenated river water.
Scenarios combining wastewater network management and low-water
replenishment indicate an improvement in water quality over the entire TGR.
These modelling outcomes constitute important tools for local water
authorities to develop the most appropriate strategies to limit hypoxia in
the TGR.Highlights.
A 3-D model shows different efficiencies of management actions to limit hypoxia. Downstream relocation of wastewater discharge totally mitigates hypoxia. Sewage overflow reduction improves DO levels but only locally. Water replenishment improves DO in the upper estuary.
Las metáforas de amor en la poesía de Nizar Qabbānī y su traducción al español: análisis pragma-cognitivo
Authors: Abdel-Latif Ali Mohamed Abdel-Latif
Published: November 2019

El presente estudio analiza las imágenes cognitivas y conceptuales que subyacen en la conceptualización, y por tanto, en la expresión del amor en árabe y cómo influyen en el proceso de la traducción de las metáforas de amor al español. El objeto de análisis es un corpus de poesías del poeta árabe Nizar Qabbānī.
Estudio traductológico de los chengyu presentes en la novela ‘Shifu, harías cualquier cosa por divertirte’ de Mo Yan
Authors: Ku Menghsuan
Published: November 2019

Shifu, harías cualquier cosa por divertirte es una novela breve de sesenta páginas escrita por Mo Yan, el primer Premio Nobel de literatura chino reconocido por el gobierno de China. Aunque la mayoría de sus obras son novelas largas, en esta novela corta consigue reflejar de manera resumida el devenir de la China del siglo pasado haciendo gala de tramas conflictivas rebosantes de sátira y humor negro. Nuestro objetivo principal es el estudio de los chengyu más utilizados en dicha novela. Los chengyu constituyen expresiones idiomáticas chinas con un formato reducido, aproximadamente de cuatro caracteres. Asimismo, entre los principales objetivos de este trabajo se encuentra el estudio de las principales técnicas de traducción aplicadas, la situación de los textos literarios chinos traducidos dentro del sistema literario y, por último, el análisis de la traducción al inglés y al español de la obra de Mo Yan.
Los recursos naturales son poder: la geopolítica de las periferias latinoamericanas durante el boom de precios de materias primas y el ascenso económico de China
Authors: Espinoza Piguave Edwin Ulises
Published: November 2019

El inicio del siglo XXI se caracteriza por la crisis del orden unipolar estadounidense, cuya principal manifestación es el ascenso de las economías emergentes o semiperiferias. La disputa entre centros y semiperiferias generó el contexto para que las periferias latinoamericanas aumenten su cuota de poder global. Este artículo analiza los factores que hicieron posible el periodo de empoderamiento de la región latinoamericana a inicios del siglo XXI, la estrategia geopolítica seguida por los gobiernos de la región, los resultados de esta estrategia y el declive de su efectividad. El empoderamiento regional latinoamericano, estuvo basado en una alianza de intereses geopolíticos y económicos con las semiperiferias, principalmente China; en el poder negociador que generaba la demanda mundial de sus recursos naturales; y en los ingresos recibidos por sus exportaciones. Esta estrategia era vulnerable pues su efectividad se sostenía en los recursos monetarios percibidos por la exportación primaria. Al caer los precios de los bienes primarios, los gobiernos afines al multilateralismo perdieron el apoyo de la población, así como esta nueva cuota de poder internacional. Por tanto, la estrategia latinoamericana adoleció de las mismas debilidades que su comercio exterior al estar basada en la profundización de su condición de periferia.
El principio del nuevo orden mundial
Authors: Nishida Kitarō
Published: November 2019

La Primera Guerra Mundial no creó otros principios para la formación mundial que una noción abstracta de autodeterminación nacional. Una noción tan abstracta no podría resolver los desafíos históricos que enfrentó el mundo, lo que quedó demostrado por el estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Cada Estado-y-nación debe realizar su misión histórica mundial para construir el mundo histórico-mundial en el que los Estados-y-nación se unirían para formar "un mundo global” (sekai-teki sekai) mientras mantienen su propia singularidad histórica. Para que esas entidades históricamente únicas se unan en el todo sin perder su singularidad, sería necesario un proceso intermedio de formación de "un mundo particular” (tokushu-teki sekai). En este proceso, cada Estado-y-nación se trasciende a sí mismo, se conecta con los Estados-y-nación vecinos, y sigue su propia tradición regional (supranacional) al mismo tiempo, lo que lleva al establecimiento de mundos no occidentales. Las naciones del Este asiático deben realizar su misión histórico-mundial y construir un mundo particular basado en la idea de la cultura del Este asiático. Debe haber un jugador central para enfrentar tales desafíos y no habría otro país que Japón para desempeñar ese papel.
Don’t Join the Joyride:
Authors: Skjerve Kjetil Mangset , Lavik Trygve
Published: November 2019

The paper argues that, counter to Walter Sinnott-Armostrong and Ewen Kingston’s view, we are morally required to refrain from joyguzzling, i.e., driving a fuel-inefficient car for no other purpose than having a good time. It is undisputed that joyguzzling is an example of a situation where the uncoordinated actions of a large group of individuals lead to an undesirable outcome. Additionally, it is highly unlikely that any one individual’s actions will have a significant impact on that outcome. But there are morally relevant differences between cases that share these characteristics.  The paper clarifies the debate by introducing and discussing three different types of cases: drop-in-the-ocean cases, overkill cases and emergence cases. We argue that we may have moral obligations in drop-in-the-ocean cases, and that emissions of GHGs are not examples of overkill cases.   Then we demonstrate through counterexamples that there are moral obligations in a subgroup of emergence cases we call joyguzzling-like cases. After criticizing the soundness of Kingston and Sinnott-Armstrong’s arguments, we critically address their relevance. We argue that Sinnott-Armstrong and Kingston fail to distinguish between two concepts of moral obligation — namely, autonomous and heteronomous moral obligation; that their most important arguments do not have any relevance to heteronomous obligations; and, finally, that heteronomous moral obligations are essential for social change.

Keywords: joyguzzling, individual responsibility, climate ethics, harm principle, autonomous vs. heteronomous moral obligations
Reception History, Theological Interpretation, and the Future of New Testament Studies
Authors: Rowlands Jonathan
Published: November 2019

In this article the author seeks to fulfil two aims: (1) to outline briefly the problems facing the discipline of New Testament studies (broadly construed), and (2) to compare and contrast the manner in which reception history and theological interpretation of Scripture might be seen to overcome these problems. The author concludes by arguing that, while reception history serves to entrench the problems facing the discipline, theological interpretation may serve as the key for a more secure future for New Testament studies.
Pluriatividade Rural: a percepção de agricultores de Lages, Santa Catarina, sobre a oferta de hospedagem
Authors: Ribeiro Gustavo Costa , Mondo Tiago Savi
Published: November 2019

Apesar da forte tradição agrícola do Brasil há, no âmbito nacional, um grande fluxo migratório para as cidades, em detrimento da atividade rural principal, notadamente a agricultura familiar. O objetivo deste artigo foi verificar a disponibilidade de ofertar lazer e hospedagem, de pequenos proprietários que estavam exercendo agricultura familiar na zona rural de Lages, Santa Catarina (SC), e qual o impacto de uma possível renda extra no desejo de ali permanecer. Tentou-se identificar, com o auxílio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, as possibilidades e oportunidades de manutenção de pequenos produtores rurais em suas atividades principais, apesar da sazonalidade característica das ocupações rurais, com a incorporação de atividades relacionadas à hospedagem. Foi utilizada a pesquisa de campo como método de pesquisa. Como resultado, mostrou-se ser relevante a possibilidade de auferir renda extra com inclusão de hospedagem em suas propriedades, apesar do desconhecimento das atividades relacionadas ao turismo, ou ainda das limitações estruturais e necessidade de investimentos para uma melhor adequação das instalações. Outro fator apurado refere-se ao relacionamento entre vizinhos, que necessitaria ser mais bem compreendido e mediado.
An intern’s case study analysis of the patient transport function
Authors: Wilson Asa B. , Wilkerson Zachary , Dickinson Leanne , Young Caitlin M.
Published: November 2019

Study provides an understanding of a hospital’s patient transportation department (PTD) and its essential function within a complex health care system. A participant-observer case study was accomplished using an intern’s extended exposure to first-hand interactions with managers, directors, and employees. The narrative delineates the importance of patient transportation in a large, expanding, fast-paced integrated delivery system; an environment requiring daily vigilance, continuous improvement, strategic positioning, innovation, and anticipation of future service needs. The departmental challenges and benefits of a facility-wide transition to a new electronic health information system are specified. The intern’s insights into the strategies and data sources that leadership uses to ensure departmental operating effectiveness are identified. Future PTD operations research opportunities are summarized.
The Extent of Higher Education Institutions Commitment in Serving Community According to Its Social Responsibility
Authors: Iriqat Ismail Salameh
Published: November 2019

The purpose of the study is to investigate the extent of higher education institutions commitment in serving community according to its social responsibility. Accordingly; the researcher adopted the descriptive analytical approach through using the quantitative approach by developing a questionnaire fitting the nature of the study. Based on this the study concluded several findings; indicating that the evaluations of faculty members for the role of Palestinian higher education institutions participated in the study (Beir Zait. Al-najah. American University) are in an average level in the domains of encouraging faculty members on participating in conferences as well as local and international seminars. Developing courses and academic programs and directing scientific research to solve community problems. Additionally, serving special needs people in the community. Meanwhile, the evaluations of faculty members for the role of Palestinian higher education institutions participated in the study were high in the domains of preserving environment, seeking to serve the community and social responsibility towards its employees.

Based on the findings the study reached several recommendations such as; the need to work to establish social responsibility in the curricula and university courses specializing in community service and bring about desired behavioral changes. And put social responsibility at the heart of the general strategies of institutions of higher education so as to have a key role in establishing a competitive strategic thought that serves society and its issues by addressing its problems and seeking solutions to them using scientific methods. Enhancing coordination between higher education institutions and research centers in holding seminars and conferences and participating in the preparation of studies and researches related to community issues.
The Promotion Background of Qi-qi Cotton Textile Machine
Authors: Zhang Wen , Yang Xiaoming
Published: November 2019

The Qi-qi cotton textile machine of 1977 is a handmade textile machine which was vigorously promoted by the government in the 1930s in China. Its name comes from the Chinese homonym of the July 7th Incident. This paper discusses the reasons and process of popularization of the Qi-qi cotton textile machine by the Agricultural Production Committee under the special background of the Anti-Japanese War. Through the deep analysis of historical data, this paper summarizes the Popularization Background and reasons of the machine. It is believed that the Qi-qi cotton textile machine increased the domestic cotton yarn output, largely met the cotton yarn demand in the southwest and northwest of China at that time, increased the income of the residents in the popularization area, and filled the cotton textile demand in the period of the Anti-Japanese.
Developing Education for Sustainable Development-Oriented-Character Learning Model for Indonesian Golden Generation
Authors: Amran A. , Jasin Ismail , Satriawan Muhammad , Perkasa Magfirah , Satriawan Muhammad
Published: November 2019

This study aimed at developing and investigating the appropriateness of education-oriented-character learning model to develop sustainability to build 2045 Indonesian golden generation. The development model was adapted from Dick and Carey Model with product trial subject to XI graders of some schools in West Nusa Tenggara. The model of character learning was implemented into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Subjects through learning instrument which had been developed with the syntaxes of character learning model. The indicator of character assessment was adapted from character education indicators which had been combined with 21st Century Skill. The data collection instruments included self assessment and observation sheets. The findings showed that: (1) the developed character learning model had syntaxes of collect, discuss, analyze, communicate, and apply; the problem and the solution was focused on themes of environment, society, and economy; (2) education for sustainable development-oriented-character learning model which had been developed was worth applying with very good category.
Exploration of the “Bank Consortium” and Shenxin’s Controlled Cotton Mills
Authors: Sun Zhengkun , Yang Xiaoming
Published: November 2019

Shenxin Textile Company’s involvement in management by other enterprises since its establishment was a special period witnessed by the textile industry. In this study, we analyzed and evaluated the Shenxin textile sector and the bank consortium by studying the interaction between them, as well as the characteristics of society and the attitudes of the national government at that time.
Random Measure Algebras Under O-dot Product and Morse-Transue Integral Convolution
Authors: Jae Park Jason Hong
Published: November 2019

In this article, we consider two operations of random measures: O-dot product and the convolution product by Morse-Transue integral. With these two operations, we construct algebras of random measures. Also we investigate further on the explicit forms of the products of Wiener processes by O-dot operation and by Morse-Transue integral convolution.
Provable Security of The Generalized ElGamal Signature Scheme
Authors: Sow Demba , Camara Mamadou Ghouraissiou
Published: November 2019

A new variant of the ElGamal signature scheme called "a Generalized ElGamal signature scheme" is proposed in 2011. The Generalized ElGamal signature scheme is a modified ElGamal signature scheme. In this paper, we propose the security proof of the Generalized ElGamal signature scheme in the random oracle model. First, we recall some security notions of signature schemes and show the security of the modified ElGamal Signature scheme.
The implementation of laser biostimulation at the early treatment stage of facial nerve palsy in children
Authors: Olesińska Jolanta , Płomiński Janusz , Tayara Samer
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Peripheral-type facial nerve palsy (FNP) is called "Bell's paralysis". This is the most common type of damage to the facial nerve among children. Treatment includes the use of various types of pharmacologically assisted physical treatments.

Study aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of laser biostimulation in the treatment of peripheral FNP as well as the speed and sequence at which the disease symptoms subside. In addition, the relationship between the progress in physiotherapy and the patient's age were determined.

Material and methods: The study included 50 patients (27 girls and 23 boys) aged 6 to 18 with FNP symptoms. Left-sided paralysis was noted in 22 of them, and right-sided in 28. All of the subjects included in the study were divided into two equal groups. In group A, treat-ment with the use of magnetic fields and electrostimulation was applied, while in group B, laser biostimulation was additionally applied. The speed and sequence of regression of symp-toms and the recovery of muscular strength were assessed.

Results: In group A, in 17 of the treated children, symptoms subsided after 3 weeks. In group B, symptom relief occurred in 18 of them after 2 weeks. Due to one of the symptoms main-taining, although the symptom was not intense, 8 patients from group B continued ambulatory treatment, while 14 continued from group A.

Conclusions: The early application of laser biostimulation in FNP patients leads to the rapid regression of symptoms and shortens the time of hospital treatment. Not fully shutting the eye and Bell’s symptoms were the quickest to subside. The age of the child with FNP does not affect the duration of treatment.
Differences in male and female lower extremity joint kinematics during walking
Authors: Szymańska Karolina , Domżalski Marcin , Stolarczyk Artur
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Men and women are claimed to walk differently- with modern techniques we are able to quantify gait parameters and establish whether those perceived dissimilarities are supported by precise measurements. Creating separate normative values for men and women may help in gait disturbances diagnosis, prevention and therapy.
Objectives: We review available studies on normal locomotion in adult men and women, to clarify if there is scientific evidence to create separate normative values of normal gait according to gender.
Methods: Potentially relevant articles were identified with an electronic search of PubMed, Web of Science and Science Direct. Combination of keywords ‘gait’, ‘sex’, ‘gender’, ‘men’, ‘women’, ‘male’, ‘female’ were used. Articles were included if they met following criteria: article was written in English, the article contained information about non-pathological subjects, the study analyzed biomechanics of walking, the article compared metrics of both sexes, the study included data for adults. If additional papers were identified from cited references and met the inclusion criteria they were incorporated into the catalog of references.
Results: The inclusion criteria was met by 12 articles. After reviewing abstracts and full-text articles 8 were included and 4 were excluded due to not applying common gait biomechanics parameters or studying gait biomechanics for purposes not connected to the review’s topic.
Conclusions: There are differences between males’ and females’ gait kinematic values for coronal plane pelvis and hip movement and possibly in sagittal plane ankle movement. Creating separate normative values is recommended.
The effects of a 2-hour physical exercise session using the oriental dance training mechanism on changes in selected indices of blood morphology
Authors: Zawadzka Alicja , Ptaszek Bartłomiej , Mikuśkiewicz Andrzej , Teległów Aneta
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Movement in combination with music, i.e. dance, is one of the most popular types of physical activity at all ages. Dance is a form of activity that differs in style and technique, and thus, energy consumptions during training are different. Under the name of oriental dance one can find: folklore, religious, ritual and popular dances that are associated with everyday life. In Polish and international literature on the subject, there are no studies in which changes in blood morphological properties of dancers practicing oriental style dance would be demonstrated. The results of laboratory tests published so far rarely describe the effect of dance on morphological blood indices, in addition, they are results for styles other than oriental dance.
Study aim: The objective of the study was to demonstrate the effects of 2-hour physical exercise using the mechanism of oriental dance training on changes in selected quantitative indices of blood morphology in a group of young women.
Materials and methodology: The study group consisted of 12 young women between the age of 20 and 35, with the average of 26.4±0.52 years, training oriental dance. Blood tests were performed twice: before and after the 2-hour workout. The dancers practiced a variation of oriental dance called shaabi, a high-intensity dance with a lot of jumping figures.
Results: Analysing the average values of morphological indices before and after oriental dance training showed a statistically significant increase in WBC [109/L] by 23.28% and a decrease in RBC [10¹²/L] by 1.29%, HGB [g/L] by 1.00% and HCT [L/L] by 1.22% in the study group after the 2-hour oriental dance training session.
Conclusions: The applied training influenced the results of blood indices in dancers participating in the study. Physical activity carried out in the form of dance causes quantitative changes in morphological blood indices.
Evaluating the mechanisms of therapeutic impact of joint manipulation based on the results of experimental studies
Authors: Szajkowski Sebastian , Dwornik Michał , Pasek Jarosław , Cieślar Grzegorz
Published: November 2019

Spine joint manipulation is a form of treatment for spinal pain with various etiologies. The most common form of these maneuvers is: HVLA – (High Velocity Low Amplitude); (ICD-9 No. 93.62) which is widely used in everyday clinical practice. HVLA utilizes a mechanical manipulative stimulus characterized by high speed, short duration and low amplitude of displacement of joint surfaces with respect to each other. Despite the long history of use, the mechanisms of their biological impact are still insufficiently explained. In the review, the hypotheses concerning the therapeutic mechanism of HVLA impact were verified based on the analysis of scientific reports available in PubMed database. Reports have been discussed presenting theoretical mechanisms of influence of HVLA techniques and experimental work taking up the issues of manipulation carried out on animal material. The following keywords were used for search: HVLA, spine manipulation, experimental studies, osteopathic treatment. Particular attention was focused on the research examining basic biological mechanisms being the basis for explaining the observed clinical effects. The analysis of scientific reports in recent years has shown that there is no direct evidence pointing to the need for obtaining the phenomenon of cavitation during HVLA procedures. Moreover, studies on an animal model prove that HVLA are safe and non-invasive procedures from the point of view of biomechanics. They inhibit the development of hyperalgesia and allodynia as confirmed by immunohistochemical studies. Previous experimental studies have shown clearly that more than one biological mechanism is responsible for the obtained effects of HVLA therapy, and the patients' reactions to therapy are complex and individually variable.
Rehabilitation of people with disability from the perspective of positive psychology
Authors: Majewicz Piotr
Published: November 2019

Throughout history, problems of disability and rehabilitation were considered mainly in the context of pathology. However, at the end of the twentieth century, positive psychology was officially formed. It focuses on the positive sides of psycho-social human functioning. The science of happiness and human strength captures the problems of rehabilitation in terms of systemic theories; more specifically, in the context of a self-organizing system (autopoietic). In the process of maintaining the self-organization of a system, movement and speech have a special role. This has clear implications for rehabilitation, including therapies aimed at posttraumatic growth. Emphasized by positive psychology, the potential of human resilience e.g., self-determination, has made it possible to supplement the traditional approach to rehabilitation by supporting beneficial processes and positive aspects of psycho-social development and functioning of people with disabilities.
Analyzing the identity reconstruction process of a person with an acquired body dysfunction
Authors: Niedbalski Jakub
Published: November 2019

The purpose of the article is to identify how the emergence of a permanent body dysfunction causes significant transformations in the self-perception of a person who previously had full control over their body. In this article, Iattempt to present an existing parallel between a body crisis caused by the loss of its full capacity and a crisis on the identity level. At the same time, I try to highlight that acquiring a body dysfunction contributes to changes in self-perception, leading to the disorganization of the existential order and a destabilization of an individual’s self-definition. Therefore, the text will include an analysis of the objective determinants of a person’s own body perception in the categories of inadequacy as well as its social consequences. In this article, I adopt symbolic interactionism and Goffman’s stigmatization theory as cognitive perspectives, rooted in the interpretative paradigm. The above-mentioned theoretical references, constitute the foundation of this paper.. The research material adopted in this work is composed of personal experiences from people who lost physical abilities due to various random events. Unstructured interviews were conducted with members of this group of people. Analysis and interpretation of the research material are performed in accordance with the procedures of grounded theory.
Stop motion como estratégia de ensino e aprendizagem para crianças, jovens e adultos
Authors: Santos Sylvana Karla , Kondo Cristiane
Published: November 2019

A técnica Stop Motion, por ser relativamente simples e exigir poucos recursos, favorece seu uso em sala de aula. O estudo teve como objetivo promover a interação dos usuários, com idade entre 8 e 11 anos, com a ferramenta e observar o interesse para planejar atividades futuras com outros grupos de estudantes. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que a aplicação de tecnologias digitais associadas à técnica do Stop Motion pode promover o empoderamento do educando, que passa de consumidor a produtor de conteúdo audiovisual, e servir como alternativa para a elaboração de estratégias de ensino e aprendizagem por educadores. Para dar continuidade, está prevista uma oficina com estudantes de nível médio e superior.
Introdução a ciência da computação com computação desplugada no Ensino Fundamental II
Authors: Silva Francisco , Guimarães Kelinne , Laurence Moisés
Published: November 2019

Este trabalho teve como foco o desenvolvimento de uma proposta metodológica baseada nos princípios e fundamentos da computação desplugada (CD), por meio das metodologias do livro Computer Science Unplugged, com o intuito de desenvolver atividades lúdicas relativas à ciência da computação, demonstrando que tais atividades podem ser executadas sem o uso do computador e ao ar livre.