bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TURISMO, POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E SUSTENTABILIDADE DOS RECURSOS NATURAIS NO MUNICÍPIO DE RIO QUENTE (GO)
Authors: Vieira de Oliveira Ramos Roberta , Vieira do Carmo Letícia
Published: February 2015

O processo de desenvolvimento das atividades turísticas é um dos que mais tem crescido nos últimos anos, e está ligado diretamente às questões socioambientais. Seu crescimento acelerado exige ferramentas de controle e de um planejamento eficaz, capaz de minimizar os impactos negativos e priorizar os positivos. É nesse contexto que o presente estudo visa analisar os impactos socioambientais decorrentes das atividades do turismo e suas percussões no desenvolvimento local e regional, enfocando os elementos que caracterizam um turismo planejado. As ações decorrentes dessas atividades turísticas têm causados impactos ambientais e sociais para o Município de Rio Quente (GO), para tanto emerge o enfoque das Políticas Públicas de Meio Ambiente como uma das propostas para minimizar ou solucionar os impactos motivados por essas atividades. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Turismo. Impactos socioambientais. Políticas Públicas Ambientais.   TOURISM, PUBLIC POLICY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE CITY OF RIO QUENTE (GO) ABSTRACT The process of development of tourist activities is one of the fastest growing in recent years, and is directly linked to environmental issues. Its accelerated growth requires control and effective planning tools, able to minimize the negative impacts and prioritize positive. It is in this context that the present study aims to analyze the social and environmental impacts of tourism activities and their percussions in local and regional development, focusing on the elements that characterize a planned tourism. Actions arising from these tourist activities have caused environmental and social impacts for the City of Rio Quente (GO), for both the emerging focus of Public Policy for the Environment as one of the proposals to minimize or resolve impacts motivated by these activities. KEY-WORDS: Tourism. Social and environmental impacts. Environmental Public Policy.  TURISMO, POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS Y LA SOSTENIBILIDAD DE LOS RECURSOS NATURALES EN LA CIUDAD DE RIO QUENTE (GO) RESUMEN El proceso de desarrollo de la actividad turística es una de las de más rápido crecimiento en los últimos años, y está directamente relacionada con las cuestiones ambientales. Su crecimiento acelerado requiere de control y herramientas de planificación eficaces, capaces de minimizar los impactos negativos y priorizar positivo. Es en este contexto que el presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar los impactos sociales y ambientales de las actividades turísticas y sus percusiones en el desarrollo local y regional, centrándose en los elementos que caracterizan a un turismo planificado. Acciones derivadas de estas actividades turísticas han causado impactos ambientales y sociales para la ciudad de Rio Quente (GO), tanto para el enfoque emergente de la Política Pública para el Medio Ambiente como una de las propuestas para minimizar o resolver impactos motivados por estas actividades. PALABRAS-CLAVE: Turismo. Los impactos sociales y ambientales. Política Pública Ambiental.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA CARACTERIZAÇÃO PARA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DO RESÍDUO PERIGOSO NO RESÍDUO SÓLIDO DOMICILIAR
Authors: Cortijo Costa Mariana , Novaes Teixeira Eglé
Published: February 2015

Atualmente, um dos grandes desafios da humanidade é como dispor a enorme quantidade de resíduo sólido gerada diariamente, principalmente nos grandes centros urbanos, pois a geração do resíduo sólido doméstico traz implicações econômicas, ambientais e sociais. Outro problema é o descarte inadequado de resíduo perigoso misturado ao resíduo doméstico. Neste trabalho, buscou-se identificar esse material perigoso no resíduo sólido domestico de Cabreúva-SP. Assim, foram realizadas caracterizações do resíduo gerado no município. Nas caracterizações foram identificadas a composição do resíduo gerado na cidade e a quantidade de resíduo perigoso descartado. Após a caracterização, os resultados foram analisados e avaliados para proposição de medidas que auxiliem na melhora ambiental do município. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Instrumento de gestão. Gerenciamento de resíduo. Sustentabilidade urbana.   THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARACTERIZATION FOR IDENTIFIED DANGER WASTE IN DOMESTIC WASTE ABSTRACT Currently, one of the greatest challenges of humanity is what to do with the huge quantity of solid waste generated daily, mainly in the big cities, because the generation of domestic waste brings economic, environmental and social implications. Another issue is the improper disposal of danger waste mixed with domestic waste. In this work, the goal was identified this danger material on domestic waste in Cabreúva-SP. So, several analyses of the waste generated in the city were made. During these analyses there were identified the composition of the waste generated at the city and the quantity of danger waste discarded. After the characterization, the results were analyzed and evaluated in the order to create solution that assist in the environmental improvement of the city. KEY-WORDS: Management tools. Waste management. Urban sustainability.  LA IMPORTANCIA DE LA CARACTERIZACIÓN PARA LA IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LO RESIDUO PELIGROSO EM EL RESIDUO DOMICILIAR   RESUMEN Actualmente, uno de los grandes desafíos de la humanidad es como disponer una enorme cantidad de residuo solido que se genera diariamente, sobre todo en los grandes centros urbanos, debido a que la generación de residuo domiciliar trae implicaciones económicas, ambientales y sociales. Otro problema es la disposición inadecuada del residuo peligroso mezclado con la basura domestica. En este trabajo hemos tratado de identificar lo material peligroso en el residuo domiciliar de la ciudad de Cabreúva-SP. Así, se fueran realizadas la caracterización de los residuos generados en la ciudad. En la caracterización fueran identificadas la composición de los residuos generados en la ciudad y la cantidad de residuo peligroso que fueron descartados. Después de la caracterización, se analizaron y evaluaron los resultados para proponer medidas que ayuden a la mejora del medio ambiente de la ciudad. PALABRAS-CLAVE Instrumento de gestión. Gestión de los residuos. Sostenibilidad urbana.
PLANEJAMENTO URBANO NA PERSPECTIVA DA VISÃO DA SUSTENTABILIDADE: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA NO TERRITÓRIO DE ARAPIRACA/AL
Authors: Almeida de Barros Alice , Rachel Lopes Romão Simone , De Fátima Lima Maria
Published: February 2015

Este artigo relata uma experiência técnica de um grupo de trabalho conduzido na Prefeitura Municipal de Arapiraca, em Alagoas, que vem desenvolvendo estratégias de planejamento territorial sustentáveis. Este grupo vem realizando a atualização de documentos essenciais para o controle e desenvolvimento da cidade, são eles: a Agenda 21 Arapiraca e o Plano Diretor Participativo. Tal revisão está em consonância com os Oito Objetivos do Desenvolvimento do Milênio e com os indicadores das políticas públicas monitoradas e avaliadas pelos Selos UNICEF e AbrinQ. A partir do debate e da análise crítica da situação atual do município, pretende-se concluir versões atualizadas que sintetizem uma Arapiraca Sustentável, tema desse projeto. O Relato de experiência é uma reflexão crítica sobre a maneira como a cidade de Arapiraca encontra-se em expansão e como a estrutura urbana, a oferta de serviços públicos (educação, saúde, cidadania, segurança, mobilidade urbana, habitação) e infraestrutura (abastecimento de água, drenagem, pavimentação, esgotamento sanitário, gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos) possam ser ofertadas com qualidade para a população. Este trabalho visa prioritariamente dar um retorno social e, por isso, haverá discussões com a população através de eventos democráticos como forma de educação cidadã. Este projeto também expõe a importância de planejar as ações do presente para alcançar um território sustentável no futuro, de maneira que aqueles que usufruem a cidade hoje construam com responsabilidade um território melhor para as atuais e próximas gerações. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Planejamento Urbano. Sustentabilidade. Arapiraca.
MEMÓRIA E REPRESENTAÇÃO SOCIAL DAS ÁGUAS URBANAS DE PRESIDENTE PRUDENTE - SP
Authors: Fagundes Beatriz , Cezar Leal Antônio
Published: February 2015

Palavras-chave Águas urbanas. Memória. Representações Sociais.
PLANEJAMENTO E RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIOAMBIENTAL NO TURISMO
Authors: Vieira de Oliveira Ramos Roberta , Cecília Rodrigues de Oliveira Maria
Published: February 2015

Palavras-chave Turismo. Planejamento. Responsabilidade socioambiental.
COWORKING: CONTRIBUIÇÕES DE UM MODELO DE CONSUMO COLABORATIVO E DA ARQUITETURA CORPORATIVA PARA O GERENCIAMENTO DAS CIDADES
Authors: Maria Neme dos Santos Claudia
Published: February 2015

Palavras-Chave Coworking. Arquitetura Corporativa. Sustentabilidade.
EFEITOS DA MUDANÇA DE USO DA TERRA NO MUNICÍPIO DE ILHA SOLTEIRA - SP, BRASIL
Authors: Nardoni Marteli Alice , Augusto de Lollo José
Published: February 2015

Mudanças de uso da terra são comumente o mecanismo desencadeador de processos de degradação ambiental. O trabalho avalia mudanças de uso da terra ocorridas no município de Ilha Solteira nos últimos quarenta anos e seus efeitos nos processos de degradação ambiental identificados na área. O uso da terra foi classificado a partir de imagens Landsat de 1975 e 2014 usando-se o módulo Makesig para obtenção das assinaturas espectrais e treinamento e o módulo Maxlike para classificação das imagens no SIG Idrisi Selva. As mudanças nos padrões de uso da terra identificadas foram decorrentes de expansão urbana e de atividades agrícolas. Combinadas às condições de solos da área, tais mudanças têm sido responsáveis pelo desenvolvimento de processos erosivos e por indícios de degradação dos mananciais superficiais. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Uso e ocupação da terra. Degradação ambiental. Sensoriamento Remoto.   EFFECTS OF LAND USE CHANGE IN ILHA SOLTEIRA DISTRICT – SP, BRAZIL ABSTRACT Land use change is the main mechanism causing Environmental degradation. This article evaluates land use changes in Ilha Solteira District in the paste forty years and its effects in environmental degradation in the area. Land use was classified from 1975 e 2014 Landsat Imagery using Makesig module for spectral signature and training, and Maxlike module for imagery classification(both from Idrisi Selva). Land use changes identified were due to urban expansion and farming. Associated with soil conditions in the area, land use change were responsible by erosion processes and water quality compromising evidences. KEY-WORDS: Land use. Environmental degradation. Remote Sensing.  EFECTOS DE CAMBIOS EM USO DE LA TIERRA EM ILHA SOLTEIRA - SP, BRASIL   RESUMEN Los cambios en el uso de la tierra son responsables por la activación de procesos de degradación del medio ambiente. El estudio evalúa los cambios en el uso ocurridos en Ilha Solteira en los últimos 40 años, y sus efectos en los procesos de degradación del medio. El uso de la tierra se clasificó de imágenes del satélite Landsat de 1975 y 2014 con la herramienta Makesig para obtener registros espectrales y para lo entrenamiento del proceso, así como la Maxlike para la clasificación de las imágenes en el SIG Idrisi Selva. Los cambios identificados fueran debido a la expansión urbana y las actividades agrícolas. Junto con las condiciones de los suelos, esos cambios han sido responsables por los procesos de erosión y la degradación de la calidad de las aguas. PALABRAS-CLAVE Uso de la tierra. Degradación ambiental. Detección remota.
ESPAÇO URBANO: UMA ANÁLISE DAS AVENIDAS YANDARA E SENADOR HÉLIO CAMPOS NO MUNICÍPIO DE RORAINÓPOLIS – RR
Authors: Melo de Souza Felipe , Roseno Monteiro Adriana , Tolrino de Rezende Veras Antonio
Published: February 2015

Com o intuito de fortalecer as discussões sobre o espaço urbano, este trabalho é fruto de uma pesquisa realizada na cidade de Rorainópolis/RR, trazendo uma contribuição ao estudos das relações com o espaço urbano a partir da análise das avenidas Dra. Yandara e Senador Hélio Campos, com o objetivo de analisar os fixos e fluxos nas avenidas a partir da análise dos aspectos considerados por Del Rio como forma de entender a dinâmica  no processo de produção do espaço, estabelecendo suas características, como resultado as características e as diferenças entre a relação ao uso e organização do espaço urbano.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Análise Urbana. Espaço Urbano. Rorainópolis/RR.   URBAN SPACE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE AVENUES AND SENATOR YANDARA HÉLIO FIELDS IN Rorainópolis COUNTY - RR ABSTRACT In order to strengthen discussions on urban space, this work is the result of a survey conducted in the city of Rorainópolis / RR, bringing a contribution to studies of the relationship with the urban space from the analysis of the avenues and Senator Dr. Yandara Helium fields, with the aim of analyzing the fixed and flows in the avenues from the analysis of the aspects considered by Del Rio as a way to understand the dynamics of the production process space, establishing its characteristics as a result of the characteristics and differences between the relationship the use and organization of urban space. KEYWORDS: Urban Analysis. Urban Space. Rorainópolis / RR. ESPACIO URBANO: UN ANÁLISIS DE LA AVENIDAS Y SENADOR YANDARA HÉLIO CAMPOS EN RORAINÓPOLIS CONDADO – RR RESUMEN Con el fin de fortalecer el debate sobre el espacio urbano, este trabajo es el resultado de una encuesta realizada en la ciudad de Boa Vista / RR, trayendo una contribución al estudio de la relación con el espacio urbano a partir del análisis del Dr. avenidas. Yandara y el Senador Hélio campos, con el objetivo de analizar las y los flujos fijos en las avenidas del análisis de los aspectos considerados por Del Río, como una manera de entender la dinámica en el proceso de producción del espacio, el establecimiento de sus características, como consecuencia de las características y diferencias entre la relación el uso y la organización del espacio urbano. PALABRAS CLAVE: Análisis Urbano. Espacio Urbano. Rorainópolis / RR.
ACESSIBILIDADE NO PARQUE DO SABIÁ NA CIDADE DE UBERLÂNDIA (MG)
Authors: Aparecida Silva Moura de Melo Cristiane , Henrique Kingma Orlando Paulo
Published: February 2015

Este trabalho é fruto de uma pesquisa sobre as questões que tangem a necessidade de que exista um planejamento urbano com infraestrutura voltada para a criação de áreas verdes que no trabalho faz referencia ao parque do Sabiá, primeiro parque urbano criado na cidade de Uberlândia (MG). Assim o objetivo desse é realizar a análise da infraestrutura do parque do Sabiá verificando se a mesma é acessível para os deficientes físicos e pessoas com mobilidade reduzida. Para a composição do trabalho foi realizada um levantamento bibliográfico em materiais já publicados que tratam da temática bem como a lei  nº 10.098, de Dezembro de 2000 de acessibilidade, nº 12.587 e a norma técnica 9.050 de 2004, da Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas – ABNT. Ainda foram realizados trabalhos de campo para observar se os aspectos estruturais do Parque do Sabiá estão em conformidade às normas citadas. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Planejamento. Acessibilidade. Parque do Sabiá.   ACCESSIBILITY IN PARK SABIÁ IN UBERLÂNDIA (MG) CITY ABSTRACT This work is the result of a research to the questions that concern the necessity that there is an urban planning in infrastructure aimed at creating green areas that work makes reference to the Sabia first urban park created the city of Uberlândia (MG). Thus the aim of this is to perform the analysis of the Sabiá park infrastructure checking if it is accessible for the disabled and handicapped. ABNT - for makeup work a literature on material already published that deal with this theme as well as Law No. 10.098, December 2000 Accessibility, No. 12.587 and the technical standards 9050, 2004, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards was performed. Further field work was carried out to observe whether the structural aspects of the Park Sabia conform to the standards listed.   KEY-WORDS: Planning. Accessibility. Park Sabiá.  ACCESIBILIDAD EN PARQUE SABIÁ EN LA CIUDAD DE UBERLÂNDIA (MG)   RESUMEN Este trabajo es el resultado de una investigación sobre las cuestiones que preocupan a la necesidad que existe una planificación urbana en infraestructuras destinadas a la creación de zonas verdes que la obra hace referencia al primer parque urbano Sabia creada en la cuidad Uberlândia (MG) . Así, el objetivo de esto es llevar a cabo el análisis de la infraestructura del parque Sabia comprobar si es accesible para minusválidos y discapacitados. ABNT - para tareas de recuperación de una literatura sobre materiales ya publicados que tratan sobre este tema, así como la Ley N º 10098, diciembre de 2000 de accesibilidad, N º 12.587 y las normas técnicas 9050, 2004, se llevó a cabo la Asociación Brasileña de Normas Técnicas. Además del trabajo de campo se llevó a cabo para observar si los aspectos estructurales del Parque Sabia ajusten a las normas citadas.   PALABRAS-CLAVE Planificación. Accesibilidad. Parque Sabia
Performance Target Revisions in Incentive Contracts: Do Information and Trust Reduce Ratcheting and the Ratchet Effect?
Authors: Bol Jasmijn C. , Lill Jeremy B.
Published: February 2015

In this study, we examine a setting where principals use past performance to annually revise performance targets, but do not fully incorporate the past performance information in their target revisions. We argue that this situation is driven by some principals and agents having an implicit agreement where the principal “allows” the agent to receive economic rents from positive performance-target deviations that are the result of superior effort or transitory gains by not revising targets upward, while the agent “accepts” target revisions by not restricting output when these revisions are the result of structural changes in the operation's true economic capacity. Although both the principal and the agent can benefit from an implicit agreement, we argue that for the implicit agreement to be maintainable, the principal either needs information on the cause of the performance-target deviation or there needs to be trust between the principal and the agent. Using archival data across multiple years and independent bank units, we find a pattern of ratchet attenuation and output restriction that is consistent with the existence of implicit agreements for those principal-agent dyads where information asymmetry is sufficiently reduced or mutual trust exists.

Data Availability: Data used in this study cannot be made public due to a confidentiality agreement with the participating firm.
Accounting Comparability and the Accuracy of Peer-Based Valuation Models
Authors: Young Steven , Zeng Yachang
Published: February 2015

We examine the link between enhanced accounting comparability and the valuation performance of pricing multiples. Using the warranted multiple method proposed by Bhojraj and Lee (2002), we demonstrate how enhanced accounting comparability leads to better peer-based valuation performance. Empirical tests using firms from 15 European Union (EU) countries over the period 1997–2011 (with comparable peers selected from the entire cross-section of foreign firms) document significant improvement in valuation performance measured as pricing accuracy, the ability of value estimates to explain cross-sectional variation in observed price, and the ability of the pricing multiple to predict future market-to-book multiples. Findings for a series of identification tests suggest that enhanced valuation performance is the consequence of improvements in the degree of cross-border accounting comparability that occurred during the sample window, and that a significant fraction of comparability gain operates through improved peer selection.
Capital Market Consequences of Audit Partner Quality
Authors: Aobdia Daniel , Lin Chan-Jane , Petacchi Reining
Published: February 2015

This paper examines whether the identity of the individual audit partners provides informational value to capital market participants beyond the value provided by the identity of the audit firms. Using data from Taiwan, where firms are mandated to disclose the names of the engagement partners, we find a positive association between the partner's quality and the client firm's earnings response coefficient. We also find a positive market reaction when a firm replaces a lower quality partner with a higher quality one. Moreover, we find evidence that firms audited by higher quality partners experience smaller initial public offering (IPO) underpricing and are able to obtain better debt contract terms. Overall, these results suggest that the quality of engagement partners matters to capital market participants.
Does a Live Instructor Matter?
Authors: Chiu Victoria , Gershberg Tatiana , Sannella Alexander J. , Vasarhelyi Miklos A.
Published: February 2015

This pedagogical study examines accounting undergraduate students' performance, satisfaction, and perceived course effectiveness under two distinct modes of course delivery: traditional live-instructed classes and teacher-less pre-recorded online lectured classes. Hypotheses testing on the differences and possible factors influencing the two settings are based upon data collected from two sections of each introductory accounting course: Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. The findings on students' performance indicate no significant differences in students' grades in each mode of course delivery. Live lectures given in traditional classrooms do not affect students' overall learning when compared to a teacher-less course environment. The results of testing indicate that a student's prior GPA and interest in the course material are the most important factors that determine his or her final course grade. This study also provides some evidence that students' satisfaction and perceived effectiveness is greater in a traditional course setting. The methodology employed in this research avoids many of the problems encountered in prior studies. The main findings are also useful to university instructors and administrators in terms of the use of technology and its impact on the cost and effectiveness of introductory accounting courses.
Product Market Competition, Legal Institutions, and Accounting Conservatism
Authors: Haw In-Mu G. , Ho Simon S. M. , Li Yuansha , Zhang Feida (Frank)
Published: February 2015

In this study, we examine product market competition's role in shaping accounting conservatism in an international setting. Using a large dataset from 38 countries, we find evidence that product market competition is positively associated with accounting conservatism in countries with strong legal institutions, but not in countries with weak legal institutions. Moreover, the positive association is significantly more pronounced in countries with high-quality financial reporting environments comprising a higher earnings quality, more frequent and greater disclosure practices, and the more stringent enforcement of insider trading regulations. Our empirical findings suggest that product market competition and strong legal institutions jointly drive accounting conservatism.
Barriers to Knowledge Creation in Management Accounting Research
Authors: Salterio Steven E.
Published: February 2015

In this article I address the questions posed to the 25th Anniversary of JMAR Panel on the management accounting topics we have established knowledge on, are currently working on, and where we might go in the future. In order to understand what we know, what we are currently learning about, and what we might learn in the future, I argue that we need to understand how knowledge in management accounting becomes legitimate. In the course of examining the two principal means of obtaining academic legitimacy I enumerate a number of barriers to the production of management accounting knowledge. These barriers include the relatively limited growth of management accounting research in the “top general interest” accounting journals, the lack of a globally acknowledged top niche journal in management accounting, and the perceptions of management accounting researchers about their craft as barriers to the production of such knowledge. Along the way I identify research topics that have waxed and waned over the 25 years since JMAR was first published. I conclude by suggesting a way forward that would require resolute leadership.
Hobby Horses Ridden
Authors: Labro Eva
Published: February 2015

I have yet to decline an opportunity to ride some of my favorite hobby horses in managerial accounting research, so the invitation by Ranjani Krishnan to participate in the Journal of Management Accounting Research's 25th Anniversary Panel at the 2014 Management Accounting Section Midyear Meeting in Orlando was very welcome. The following summarizes my thoughts expressed during the panel. I hope to stir the pot and perhaps get management accounting researchers to think somewhat differently after reading this piece about where we are as a field and where we need to be going to be successful in the next 25 years.
Fear of Ebola epidemics in Bangladesh: Issues and approaches
Authors: Ahsan Rabiul
Published: February 2015

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21829 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 1-3
Effect of breast feeding on child development: At birth and beyond
Authors: Tasnim Saria
Published: February 2015

The effect of breast feeding on infant health and development has been the subject of scientific enquiry for decades. The association between breast feeding and early child development is also a complex issue. It has been found that determining the true influence of breastfeeding on child development is difficult for several reasons. This review has been made to explore the effect of ever breast feeding and duration of breast feeding on intelligent quotient, psychomotor and social development of the child during childhood and beyond. Breast feeding has positive effects on cognitive development of infant and it is more pronounced in premature infants. Breast feeding infants have higher intelligence quotient (IQ) than non-breast fed. The amount of mutual touch, tactile stimulation and mothers gaze to the infant are significantly elevated during breastfeeding and this has a positive influence on the childs psychological development. The impact of breast feeding on cognitive development, behavior, social adaptation and understanding of the infant needs to be emphasized during the promotion of breast feeding and early child development programs.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21831 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 4-8
Level of fatigue and daytime sleepiness among heavy vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka
Authors: Gunawardane Damitha Asanga , Dharmaratne Samath D , Dharmaratne Samath D
Published: February 2015

Heavy vehicle crash rates are high in Sri Lanka. International studies showed that fatigue and day time sleepiness are linked to heavy vehicle crashes. The aim of this study is to examine the level of fatigue, day time sleepiness and their associated factors among heavy vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 403 heavy vehicle drivers through an interviewer administered structured questionnaire consisting of the Fatigue Severity Scale (FFS) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). The mean age of the study sample was 36.5±8.6 years and all were males. They drive an average of 129.03±87.24 km/day. It was found that the mean FFS score in the study participants was 2.43±0.99 and the mean ESS score was 6.57±4.07. Prevalence of fatigue (FSS score ?4) was 8.7% (n=35) and the prevalence of excessive day time sleepiness (EDS) (ESS score ?10) was 14.4% (n=58). Working for non-fixed schedule, married marital status, and working more than 11 hours/day are found to be significant risk factors for being fatigue. Drivers who were having night sleep of less than 6 hours were found to have a higher risk of EDS. A high prevalence of fatigue (8.7%) and EDS (14.4%) among heavy vehicle drivers was found which may link to heavy vehicle crashes. The occupational health service providers should be aware of the possibility of fatigue and daytime sleepiness in heavy vehicle drivers and its overall risk on the roads to take neces-sary actions.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21832 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 9-16
Video show helps in improving IYCF knowledge and practice: Experience from rural Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Zakia , Rahman Fazlur , Rahman Aminur , Mashreky Saidur Rahman
Published: February 2015

Proper Infant and young child feeding is crucial for growth and development of an infant and child under two years. In Bangladesh government has taken many initiatives for improving nutritional status of children less than two years. One of them is mass media campaign. To evaluate the effectiveness of media campaign on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) in rural Bangladesh. An ecological study was conducted in a rural setting of Bangladesh during 2011. Higher proportion of mothers in intervention area had the right knowledge on initiation of breastfeed-ing and right practice was also found better in intervention area (p=0.003). Compare to control correct knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding found significantly higher (p=0.02) in intervention area. Better EBF practice was found in intervention area, it was 79% and 71% in intervention and control area respectively. Compare to control area, significantly higher proportion of mothers in intervention area had correct knowledge of adequacy of breast milk till six month of child (P=0.000). Right knowledge regarding way of increase breast milk supply was also found significantly higher in intervention area (P=0.003). Correct knowledge regarding initiation of complementary feeding found significantly higher in intervention area (p=0.012), proportions were 53% and 41% in intervention and control area respectively. Animal food feeding practice was found higher in intervention area (P=0.015). Both knowledge and practices of mothers on IYCF found better in intervention area. This better effect suggests videoDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21835 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 25-29
Association between maternal socio-demographic factors and low birth weight newborn in a rural area of Bihar, India
Authors: Shahnawaz Kashif , Choudhary Sanjay Kumar , Sarker Gautam , Das Palash , Pal Ranabir , Kumar Laxman
Published: February 2015

Low birth weight (LBW) is an important cause of perinatal, neonatal and post-natal morbidity and mortality. In developing countries, LBW of newborns is mainly due to the poor socio-economic and environmental conditions of the mother. The aim of the study was to identify and quantify the effects of age, religion, socio-economic status and occupation of mothers, in order to examine which factors were primarily responsible for LBW of babies. In this study, all singleton newborn having a weight of <2.5kg was included as a case and a weight of ?2.5kg was included as a control. The relation of birth-weight to few maternal factors such as age, socio-economic status, religion and occupation were studied. A total of 120 cases and 240 controls were selected. After selection of each case as defined, the next available two newborns that had fulfilled the criteria for controls given above were selected and included in the control group. This ensured a case:control ratio of 1:2. Our Study showed that the greatest number of mothers having LBW newborns were in the age group of 21 to 25 years (50% and 45.1% in both the cases and control groups respectively), belonged to socio-economic group V (42.5% and 40% in both groups respectively) and were Hindus (96.7% and 89.6% in both groups respectively). It was found that 70% of LBW babies were born to mothers who belonged to the labor class by occupation. This study concluded with the findings that maternal factors like age, socio-economic status, religion and occupation of the mothers were related to LBW of the newborns. Avoiding teenage pregnancies, improving the socio-economic status (SES) of people and providing better workingDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21836 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 30-34
Body fat percentage, BMI and skinfold thickness among medical students in Sabah, Malaysia
Authors: Zin Thant , Yusuff Aza Sherin Mohamad , Myint Than , Naing Daw KS , Htay Kyaw , Wynn Aye Aye
Published: February 2015

Nutrition is a critical part of human health and development. However, overweight and obesity prevalence are rising worldwide, with associated diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other diet-related conditions. Body mass index (BMI) is an index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. The skin-fold measurement method is the most widely used body fat composition testing method for assessing body fat percentage. The objective of the study was to measure the body weight and body fat of medical students of Sabah, Malaysia by using different types of nutritional assessment methods. A cross-sectional study among the selected Year 2 medical students of School of Medicine, University Malaysia Sabah was conducted using different types of nutritional assessment. The average BMI and mean body fat percentage measured by body fat analyzer of the re-spondents were 21.95±0.59 kg/m2, and 16.98±1.37% respectively. The mean body fat percentages calculated by different skinfold thickness were: abdominal 24.13±1.11%, supra-iliac 20.35±1.35%, subscapular 21.83±1.01%, and alternative three-site 19.46±1.02%. In reliability testing, results are variable between male and female  internal consistency of the alternative three-sites skinfold calculation for body fat percentage showed male (excellent) and female (acceptable), and skinfold reading for body fat percentage for triceps, abdomen, sub-scapular and supra-iliac showed male (good) and female (poor to acceptable). Our findings could be used in obesity awareness promotion among Malaysian youth. However, further investigation about the determinants of obesity and body fat, including age, sex, race, nutrition, and changes over time, is needed.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21838 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 35-40
Magnitude and reasons of initial default among new sputum positive cases of pulmonary tuberculosis under RNTCP in a district of West Bengal, India
Authors: Mandal Amitabha , Basu Mausumi , Das Palash , Mukherjee Sujishnu , Das Sibasis , Roy Nirmalya
Published: February 2015

Under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), Tuberculosis services are provided free of charge in India; all diagnosed TB patients are initiated on treatment within 7 days. Initial default is a potentially serious problem, particularly in cases of smear positive patients because they may continue transmitting the disease. This study was conducted to estimate the proportion of new sputum positive pulmonary TB patients who dropped out before initiating treatment, and their reasons for not registering for treatment. A cross-sectional study was carried out at Darjeeling District from July 2011 to April 2012 among 132 initial defaulters. Initial defaulter rate was 23.5%. A majority of the defaulters were 15-29 years old (59.10%); male (70.45%); from rural areas (80.06%); literate (78.79%); employed (86.36%); married (71.97%); non-smokers (77.27%); and had a mean per capita monthly income of Rs 741.40. Age, literacy, employment, marital status, smoking habits, alcohol consumption and pre treatment counseling were associated more among males than females and the differences were statistically significant. Among busy with other jobs, 76.19 % of patients were from a rural area, 71.43%were below the mean age, 73.81% had below mean per capita income. Among temporary vocational migration, 87.8% of patients were from rural areas, 56.1% were below the mean age, 63.41% had below mean per capita income. Among idle at home, 78.57% patients were from rural areas, 60.71% were below mean age, 75% had below mean per capita income. There is a need to convince the tuberculosis patients for initiating and completing treatment.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21839 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 41-47
Knowledge and preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among nurses in some selected hospitals of Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Authors: Mehriban Nadira , Ahsan GU , Islam Tajul
Published: February 2015

Hepatitis B is the most important infectious occupational hazard which the healthcare workers (HCWs) encounter. Healthcare personnel specially nursing staff represents a high risk population for HBV infection. The objective of the study was to assess the level of preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among nurses and the factors associated with preventive practices. The study was conducted among 300 nurses both from public and private hospitals using a pretested structured questionnaire adopting a purposive sampling technique. The mean age of the respondents was 29.7±5.8 and majority of them (83.7%) were holding Diploma degrees with (83.3%) designated as staff nurse. About 59.7% were married and 94.3% were females. One third of the respondents (34.3%) were from public institution and 65.7% from private institution. It was revealed from the study that (67.3%) of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge on Hepatitis B but only half of them (49.3%) had good level of preventive practices. Bivariate analysis showed association between institution, income, age, religion, knowledge and level of preventive practice (P<0.05). In conclusion it can be said that compared to knowledge of the respondents on Hepatitis B, their preventive practices were low. Appropriate educational and health promotion programs should be implemented to increase the level of preventive practices on Hepatitis B among the nurses.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21840 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 48-52
Association between smoking and body mass index among males aged 20 years and above: A study in rural Tamil Nadu, South India
Authors: Mathew Anil C , Kurian Royce , Akshaya KM , Karthikeyan S , Chacko Thomas V
Published: February 2015

A large number of epidemiological studies reported an increase in mortality due to cancer and other diseases among lean individuals. In this paper we aimed to investigate the relationship between smoking status and Body Mass Index (BMI) in men aged 20 years and above. A cross sectional study was conducted in the rural field practice area of the Department of Community Medicine, PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore during June and July 2010. A total of 459 men aged 20 years and above were included in the study. Statistical analyses were done using the General Linear Model procedure of SPSS. We observed that cigarette smokers weighed (Kg) less, p<0.01 (age adjusted mean ± standard error= 58.64±0.44) and were leaner, p<0.001 [age adjusted mean BMI (kg/m2) ± standard error=21.13±0.13] than ex/non-smokers (61.11±0.69 and 22.19± 0.2 respectively). Regarding the intensity of smoking and BMI, light smokers (1 to 20 cigarettes per day) were leaner than ex/non smokers (mean ± standard error were 21.13 ± 0.13, 22.19 ± 0.208 respectively, p< 0.001). Regarding the duration of smoking and BMI, a linear diminution in BMI is observed with increasing duration of cigarettes smoking compared to ex/non smokers (mean ± standard error of BMI) for ex/non smokers 22.19±0.208, 1 to 10 years of smoking 21.56 ± 0.221(p<0.05); 11 to 20 years of smoking 21.23±0.256 (p<0.01); 21 to 30 years of smoking 20.30 ± 0.333 (p<0.001); 30 and above years of smoking 20.07±0.501 (p<0.001). In conclusion, we found significant results confirming an association between cigarette smoking and lower BMI in men. Hence we recommended that health intervention programs to quit smoking should take into account the underlying perceived benefits of smoking with body weight.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21841 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 53-58
Propensity of the managers to outsource hospital services in Shiraz, Iran
Authors: Kavosi Sahra , Setoodehzadeh Fatemeh , Kharazmi Erfan , Khammarnia Mohammad , Ravangard Ramin
Published: February 2015

Contracting out of health services to the private sectors has been the subject of extensive debate and discussion among health personnel and policymakers. Outsourcing is now considered as a useful management tool for health care managers in the public sector. Outsourcing increases efficiency and service quality, reduces costs, focuses on core processes, improves skills, enhances the overall competitive advantages of the organization, and creates effective occupations in the private sector. The present study aimed to determine the present status of outsourcing hospital services (i.e. radiology, laboratory, nursing, and nutrition) to the private sectors and the propensity of the managers to outsourcing services in six hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The study was conducted in six hospitals of Shiraz, Iran in 2012. The study population included all hospitals managers and the sample size was 24. The findings of the study revealed that nutrition, radiology and laboratory services were being outsourced by the hospitals to the private sectors. None of the hospitals outsourced the nursing services. Nutrition service was outsourced by five of the six hospitals, and radiology and laboratory services were outsourced by only one hospital. The highest propensity for outsourcing services among the studied hospital managers were nutrition (87%) followed by laboratory (73.9%), radiology (62.2%) and nursing services (43.3%). Hospital managers and health policy makers should pay more attention to the characteristics of services, besides considering the costs, while outsourcing the services. An effective national policy should be developed to engage the private sectors to improve public health by outsourcing health services.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21843 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 59-62
Reproductive health practices of rural mothers in Bangladesh: Community-based learning experiences for medical students
Authors: Rahman Md Mahfuzar , Rahman Md Atiqur , Sajani Tabassum Tahmin
Published: February 2015

Reproductive health is an emerging issue in Bangladesh as well as in the world. This was a survey conducted among rural women of the reproductive age group as a part of academic exposure of the medical students in community medicine during the Residential Field Site Training (RFST) program. The study aimed to determine antenatal and natal services, nature of complications during last delivery, and health problems related to the reproductive tract. The study also highlighted the views of the students in various aspects of the RFST program during development and implementation. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried among 534 married women of reproductive age during December 2012 in different villages of Dhamrai Upazila, Dhaka. Medical students collected the data using a pre-tested questionnaire through face to face interview. The students feedback was collected through another questionnaire using Likert 5-points scale. The study revealed that the mean age of respondents was 29±7.3 years, 86% were housewives, 58% had 2-4 children and mean age of the respondents at first issue was 19±3.5 years. The study showed that 75.7% and 75.4% respondents received antenatal visits and TT immunization respectively. Among the respondents 48% had hospital delivery and 52% had home delivery, of which 30% were by skilled and 22% were by untrained birth attendants. The common reproductive health problems in relation to delivery were obstructed labor (28%), PPH (22%) and abortion (21%.) Other related reproductive health problems included: menstrual disturbance (52%), leucorrhoea (41%) and UTI (35%). In this study, students expressed their satisfaction about the RFST program except duration of program. Medical students should provide opportunities to learn about reproductive health in a community-based setting which helped to increase their skills and confidence.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21844 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 63-66
A study on the prevalence of Schistosoma Haematobium and Schistosoma Intercalatum in a rural community of Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Otuneme O Gladys , Akinkuade FO , Obebe O Oluwasola , Usiobeigbe OS , Faloye TG , Olasebikan AS , Akinleye WA , Koku OD
Published: February 2015

Urinary Schistosomiasis is endemic in Nigeria and continues to pose public health challenges especially in inhabitants of rural areas. This study was conducted in an attempt to determine the co-infection of Schistosoma haematobium and S. intercalatum in Apojola Community area of Abeokuta North LGA of Ogun State, Nigeria. Urine samples were analyzed in the Laboratory using sedimentation/centrifugation technique to determine schistosoma eggs. Positive urine samples were further confirmed using Ziehl-Neelsen (zn) staining method for differentiating S. haematobium from S. intercalatum eggs. The results indicate that 79 (52.7%) of the urine samples collected were positive for schistosoma eggs. Among the positive urine samples, 62% had S.haematobium while 38% had S. intercalatum eggs. Infections were found to be high in males 39 (55.7%) than female 40 (50%). Villagers who were <13 years of age had the highest prevalence rate of infection. Co-infection of S. haematobium and S. intercalatum among the villagers was established in the study and was observed to be highest in the age group <13years, compared to other age group. The study confirmed the endemicity and the co-infection of S. haematobium and S. intercalatum in the study area. It is therefore recommended that water control, sanitation and snails elimination as well as community-based programs are urgently needed to reduce S. haematobium and S. intercalatum infection.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21845 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 67-71
Is it assessment of learning or assessment for learning?
Authors: Rahman Sayeeda , Majumder Md Anwarul Azim
Published: February 2015

Assessment is a central feature of teaching and the curriculum. It powerfully frames how students learn and what students achieve. It is one of the most significant influences on students experience of higher education and all that they gain from it. The reason for an explicit focus on improving assessment practice is the huge impact it has on the quality of learning.1Students should realize that assessment can be an opportunity for learning, rather than just something to be endured and suffered.2'Institutions should ensure that appropriate feedback is provided to students on assessed work in a way that promotes learning and facilitates improvement'.3DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21847 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 72-74
Risques naturels et catastrophes (Natural hazards and damaging events)
Authors: Julian Maurice , Martin J.
Published: February 2015

Abstract. - Natural hazards are an acute topic for land-use planning in the region Provence-Côte d'Azur. Two damaging events are studied : earthquakes and their secondary effects like rockfalls and landslides, floods in the urbanized valleys.
L'impact des activités humaines (sports d'hiver) sur le milieu montagnard (Control of the mountain ecosystem by winter-sports)
Authors: Barbier Bernard
Published: February 2015

Abstract. - The mountain environment, naturally fragile, is subject to erosion which has been accentued by the rural exodus. But the present occupation of space by skiing installations causes an important and disturbing degradation, especially on the ski slopes. If this phenomenon is clearly apparent to day, it has not been yet sufficiently studied.