bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differences in the quality of school-based assessment: Evidence in Grade 9 mathematics achievement
Authors: Van Staden Surette , Motsamai Puleng
Published: October 2017

This non-experimental, exploratory and descriptive study, using a qualitative case study approach, aims to investigate whether there is evidence of variance in the quality of school-based assessment (SBA) in Grade 9 mathematics. Participants were purposefully selected from five schools in a district in the Northern Cape in South Africa. After questionnaires were completed, individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants from the participating schools. Documents were collected and analysed to corroborate or contradict data from the questionnaires and interviews. Lack of adherence to policy, variation in classroom practice and inconsistent monitoring and moderation practices were identified as themes of possible sources of variation in SBA. An analysis of the interviews and document analysis revealed that most of the Heads of Department and principals lacked in-depth knowledge and understanding of their roles and functions in making SBA reliable, credible and valid. This was not only due to a lack of capacity to perform such functions, but was also due to a lack of effective induction and training by the district and provincial offices. Findings from the current study point to the necessary role that a periodic evaluation of SBA may play to ensure its effectiveness, credibility and reliability as part of successful assessment practices in a mostly developing context.
Effect of earnings management on economic value added: G20 and African countries study
Authors: Liu Zhen-Jia , Wang Yi-Shu
Published: October 2017

Background: Economic value added (EVA) may reflect true performance compared with other conventional accounting indices, it is still measured through financial statements. It is highly probable that EVA motivates managers to manipulate earnings.Aim: The main contribution of this study is the analysis of the association between earnings management and EVA. This study provides shareholders, lenders and creditors (or other categories of investors) with a method for analysing the value of enterprises.Setting: We analyse the association between earnings management through real earnings management (REM) or discretionary accrual (DA) activities and the EVA by African and the Group of Twenty (G20) nations.Methods: The sample for this study was obtained from the COMPUSTAT database between 2009 and 2013. This study also adopted the ordinary least squares (OLS) method.Results: The results indicate that a significantly positive relationship exists between earnings management through DA items and EVA in African nations. In addition, a significantly negative relationship exists between earnings management through DA items or REM activities and EVA in G20 nations.Conclusion: Our results provide critical implications for managers, researchers, investors and regulators of various nations; for example, managers may determine whether to increase the EVA through earnings management, researchers may analyse varying degrees of REM activities and DAs existing in the same nation groups or regulators may determine how to establish laws or rules to prevent earnings management because it is likely that differences in national development, culture or politics exist in these nations.
Research support services to small and medium enterprises by university libraries in Uganda: An entrepreneurial and innovation strategy
Authors: Buwule Robert S. , Mutula Stephen M.
Published: October 2017

Background: Sub-Saharan Africa tops the list of poorest regions in the world. The region is characterised by poverty, high unemployment rates, hunger and disease. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) the world over contribute significantly towards social economic growth and have the potential if well harnessed to contribute towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and also reverse the cycle of poverty on the African continent. Most university libraries in the developed world have put in place strategies to re-engineer information on research and innovation (R&I) for SMEs to support entrepreneurship and innovation programmes. However, university libraries in Africa are still lagging behind in this regard despite the fact that the region has the highest number of SMEs.Objectives: The objectives of this study were to: investigate how university libraries in Uganda are managing the universities’ research output; find out how the research output is disseminated to SMEs for their entrepreneurial activities, to understand how SMEs access and use R&I information for their entrepreneurial programmes; and propose feasible strategies of how best university libraries can re-engineer the dissemination of the research output for use by SMEs in their entrepreneurial endeavours.Method: The study used document analysis which is a qualitative data collection method. Empirical literature related to the research variables of the study was reviewed through systematic searching of manual and electronic documents on how university libraries treat their R&I information in relation to entrepreneurship.Results: The findings demonstrate that university libraries can re-engineer their R&I information services for SMEs through: repackaging R&I information in formats and languages easily accessible by SMEs; creating informal social networks for information sharing among SMEs; creation of R&I information library corners; University Library Consortia advocating for this concept; periodical announcements of new R&I information in the library through emails to SMEs; organising SME days in the library; creation of SME pages on the library website; conducting information literacy training sessions for SME entrepreneurs; and adding this concept in the library and information science curricular.Conclusion: This article discusses how university libraries, from a developing country context such as Uganda, can re-engineer research output for SMEs and use it to develop innovative solutions that can contribute positively towards SDGs and the social economic transformation of Africa at large.
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on contributing factors among low back pain patients attending outpatient physiotherapy treatment in Malawi
Authors: Tarimo Nesto , Diener Ina
Published: October 2017

Background: Low back pain (LBP) affects many people globally. Its aetiology is not clear. Patients lack knowledge of its contributing factors and have negative perception about their LBP. This study aimed to identify knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding the perceived contributing factors to LBP among patients attending physiotherapy outpatient departments in Malawi. This information can possibly facilitate planning of a LBP education programme in Malawi.Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted, using a six-part self-administered questionnaire with questions on demographic information, participants’ attitudes and beliefs regarding their LBP, knowledge about the course and causes of LBP, beliefs regarding nine contributing factors to LBP (identified in a Delphi study) and the sources of the participants’ knowledge. Data were analysed descriptively using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 19.0). A Chi-square test was used to determine any association between variables (alpha 0.05). All ethical procedures were strictly followed.Results: Most participants (186, 91.2 %) did not manage to answer all six questions regarding knowledge correctly and were regarded as ‘partially knowledgeable’ about the course and causes of LBP. More than half (67%) portrayed negative attitudes and beliefs about LBP in general. The findings also showed a statistically significant relationship between knowledge, attitudes and beliefs (p = 0.04).Conclusion: This study highlighted that many patients with LBP in Malawi are not adequately knowledgeable about LBP and hold negative attitudes and beliefs regarding their LBP. Therefore, LBP management programmes in Malawi should include education programmes aimed at empowering patients with knowledge regarding LBP, as well as changing their negative attitudes and beliefs about their pain. Patients’ understanding of the cause and nature of their pain may enhance the achievement of treatment goals.
Central vein rupture during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for central vein stenosis or occlusion in haemodialysis patients
Authors: Kim Young J. , Yang Seung B. , Lee Woong H. , Kim Yong J. , Lee Jae M. , Goo Dong E. , Kim Beum J.
Published: October 2017

Background: Endovascular treatments such as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and stent placements are becoming the standard method in managing haemodialysis access failure. Venous rupture is the most common complication during endovascular procedures. Complications during endovascular treatments of central venous stenosis or occlusion have been rarely reported.Objectives: To investigate the incidence and management of central vein rupture while performing PTA for central vein stenosis or occlusion in haemodialysis patients.Method: Between 1998 and 2013, PTA was performed using various techniques in haemodialysis patients for central vein stenoses (n = 2437) and occlusions (n = 666). When the guide wire passed through the stenosis or the occlusion, PTA was performed regardless of the presence of a venous rupture. The incidence of central vein rupture was analysed using the chi-square test according to the gender, location, right versus left, presence of thrombosis and stenosis versus occlusion. Percutaneous management of central vein rupture was also evaluated.Results: Central vein rupture occurred in 12 cases (0.39%). All ruptures occurred in the cases with occlusion. Only stenosis versus occlusion reflected a significant correlation (p < 0.001) with central vein rupture. Central vein ruptures were managed by low-pressure balloon tamponade (n = 2), stent/stent-graft (n = 5) and balloon-mediated haemostasis blocking venous inflow followed by the observation (n = 5).Conclusion: Central vein rupture is a rarely occurring complication while performing PTA for central vein stenosis and occlusion, and the majority can be successfully managed by percutaneous techniques.
Climate wars and fat wars: A new role for law
Authors: Kroeze Irma J.
Published: October 2017

Public trust in science is eroding because of a number of conflicts. In the sphere of climate science and of nutrition science, a basic methodological difference between scientists has escalated into what can be called wars. These wars are the result of influences such as personalities of leading scientists and powerful commercial and political interests. The wars have escalated to such an extent that leading scientists are being threatened with legal action and disciplinary procedures for advocating divergent views. These legal processes are not primarily about the procedural aspects of their actions, but are couched as being ‘about the science’. This means that legal processes are being used to ‘settle’ the science – something that the law has never been required to do. This new role for law has implications for legal education and requires that lawyers become more capable to understand empirical research.
Формула следа и ее приложение к гамильтонианам Штарка с непостоянными магнитными полями
Authors: Duong Anh Tuan
Published: October 2017

В статье обобщается формула следа, полученная Д. Робером для функции спектрального сдвига. Полученная формула применяется для изучения высокоэнергетической и полуклассической асимптотик функции спектрального сдвига для гамильтонианов Штарка с непостоянными магнитными полями.
О безусловных базисах из воспроизводящих ядер в пространствах типа Фока
Authors: Isaev Konstantin Petrovich , Yulmukhametov Rinad Salavatovich
Published: October 2017

Рассматривается вопрос о существовании безусловных базисов из воспроизводящих ядер в пространствах типа Фока $\mathcal F_{\varphi }$ с радиальными весами $\varphi $. В данной работе показано, что существуют сколь угодно медленно растущие функции $\varphi (r)$, для которых $\ln r=o(\varphi (r))$, $r\to\infty$, и в пространстве $\mathcal F_{\varphi }$ нет безусловных базисов из воспроизводящих ядер. Таким образом, критерий существования безусловных базисов невозможно дать только в терминах роста весовой функции.
Empirical Study on the Recognition of Critical Factors for Implementing Six Sigma in Taiwan
Authors: Cheng Jung Lang
Published: October 2017

Organizational culture and perceptions regarding systems such as Six Sigma differ among the managers in local enterprises. These differences need to be surveyed based on the concepts underlying the managers’ recognition and original meaning of the Six Sigma system, with the goal of creating unique Six Sigma characteristics suitable for local enterprises.Some managers are part-time students pursuing an MBA or EMBA program, and are likely to have an in-depth understanding of Six Sigma. This study applies a questionnaire survey to managers in regard to their perceptions of Six Sigma in Taiwan, conducts an analysis and then offers suggestions based on the results.The study samples are 300 managers from EMBA or MBA programs in Taiwanese universities. Using SPSS statistical tools, this paper finds that significant difference in Six Sigma implementations among the managers, but some significant differences in organizational characteristics such as industrial characteristics, capital in business scale and the pressure from customers and competitors.
Balinese Women and Men and Their Language
Authors: Kasni Ni Wayan , Budiarta I Wayan
Published: November 2017

The use of language for men and women is tightly related with the culture and norm where the language is used. The language used for men and women termed as gender language in Bali is much influenced by its culture. Therefore this research was done to investigate what linguistics devices are used to show men and women and what are the functions of those devices. There are two kinds of data used in analyzing the problems, namely spoken data taken from the informants and written data taken from the book of Basita Paribahasa by W.Simpen (2010) and of Aneka Rupa Paribasa Bali written by I Nengah Tinggen (1988). The result of the study revealed that there are six linguistics devices; (1) morphological device, (2) article, (3) nouns, (4) verbs, (5) adjectives, and (6) figurative language. They are as the markers of female and male, describing characters and physical appearance, giving suggestion, and used in daily communication for seducing women.
Transient analysis and simulation of a grid-integrated large-scale photovoltaic (PV) energy system
Authors: Refaat Shady S. , Abu-Rub Haitham , Mohamed Amira
Published: November 2017

Photovoltaic (PV) power generation is the fastest growing technology in the distributed generation sector. In addition to integrating renewable energies, current grid is required to be reliable, stable, and of high-quality power. The large-scale integration of PV power into the grid is bound up with problems of the safe operation of the grid, bringing new challenges to the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) system. The objective of this paper was to study and analyze the integration of large-scale PV facilities into the GCC power grid and to address their energy security and environmental challenges. A new simulation model was developed to analyze and investigate the impact of integrating large-scale solar PV facilities into the distribution power grid and to carry out transient stability analysis.
The Impact of Regulation on Corporate Hedging Activities and the Response of Corporates – A Preliminary Conceptual Framework
Authors: Kifle Henok
Published: October 2017

Following the financial crisis of 2007/2008 regulators intensified the regulation of financial derivatives through (i) the implementation of the European Markets Infrastructure Directive (EMIR) to increase transparency of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and (ii) the implementation of Basel III to increase capital underpinning. Non-financial corporates, who mainly hedge with OTC derivatives, are seeing tendencies of increasing costs and decreasing availability of required OTC derivatives but fail to have a full concept of the impact and possible responses to manage the impact. Also, theoretical research did not consider reguation as an influencing factor and thus does not offer theories to analyse the impact of regulation on corporate hedging activities (defined as the willingness and ability of NFCs to conduct hedging in an optimal way). Given this gap, this paper reviews existing theories and based on that pre-conceptualises a model that helps to analyse the impact of regulation on corporate hedging activities and provides a preliminary conceptual framework that includes corporate responses to manage the regulatory impact.
The Political Knowledge of University Students (A Comparative Study between Jordan and Libya)
Authors: Alsati Alfeetouri Salih Mohammed , Ghanem Al-Sayed Abd ulmutallab
Published: October 2017

The current research aims at identifying and measuring the political knowledge of the students of the two universities of Al- Balqaa in Jordan and Omar Al- Mokhtar in Libya. The two communities are almost similar in terms of the social formation, Arab customs and traditions, the Bedouin values, the difference in the institutional age and the political stability.The study attempts to measure and compare the political knowledge in the communities of the two universities using the descriptive and comparative analytical method. The study uses a 400 random questionnaire of 30 paragraphs to measure eight indicators divided into internal and external political knowledge, and other aspects of knowledge: general political knowledge, knowledge of the political institutions and leaders, the political interest, the geographical and historical knowledge, and knowledge of the methods of exercising the political process. The study also attempts to identifying the most important sources and the role of the university in university students’ political knowledge.The results show that the level of the political knowledge is medium while its level in the sample of the Jordanian students is high. According to the samples, the internal political knowledge is more than the external knowledge with a lack of interest in the political matters. The samples do not consider the political matters as their priorities. The political knowledge as a whole needs to much effort to be exerted to confront the current circumstances. The variables of the place of resident, age and the educational level make big difference in the political knowledge. In contrast, the level of the parental education does not create big differences.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Computer and Information Science, Vol. 10, No. 4
Authors: Lee Chris
Published: November 2017

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Computer and Information Science, Vol. 10, No. 4
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Law Research, Vol. 6, No. 1
Authors: Tai Joseph
Published: October 2017

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Law Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2017
Wyznania, Rousseau i dyskurs edukacyjny – zarys badań w perspektywie (post)foucaultowskiej
Authors: Ostrowicka Helena
Published: November 2017

The paper takes into consideration the Foucauldian concept of confession as an analytical category attractive for educational research. The article consists of three parts. Part one, based on Michel Foucault’s lectures at the Collége de France and “The History of Sexuality”, contains definitions of the key concepts: “the regime of truth” and “the regime of confession”. Part two provides an overview of selected studies in which the category of confession was used in the analyses of contemporary education. The last part refers to the Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s “Confessions” and presents selected aspects of research on educational discourse in the light of the concept of confession.
Napiszę Ci bajkę… – budowanie doświadczeń edukacyjnych studentów pedagogiki metodą projektów
Authors: Kędzierska Hanna
Published: November 2017

Project-based learning (PBL) witnesses ever more interest on the part of teachers at all levels of education. Unfortunately, the growing popularity of this method is only occasionally accompanied by in-depth and critical refl ection. Available literature devoted to this topic generally lacks critical publications that would inspire deliberation over of the conditions necessary to apply project-based learning into the educational process. The number of texts in which the authors move beyond the level of description concerning the implemented project and revise their educational practices is even smaller. In this paper I critically review my own educational activities in which project-based learning was a dominating method. When analyzing transcripts of students’ discussions during the evaluation stage of the project, I uncover stores of knowledge of teachers-to-be (communicative and conjunctive patterns) that govern their activities in order to eventually answer the questions as to the conditions in which project-based learning might be applied in the educational process of prospective teachers.
Na marginesie artykułu Hipoteza – krzywa wiedzy dziecka
Authors: Dolata Roman
Published: November 2017

Na marginesie artykułu "Hipoteza-krzywa wiedzy dziecka"
Material de origem do solo
Authors: Espindola Carlos Roberto
Published: November 2017

A importância do substrato que sustenta plantas é reconhecida desde as primitivas civilizações. Na ciência, essa acepção antecede à pedologia na singular noção de rocha-mãe do solo, substituída depois por material de origem. A percepção da conexão do material de origem com o solo acima é facilmente percebida nos climas temperados, cuja formação ficou restrita ao Quaternário pós-glaciação, mas adquire complexidade nos trópicos úmidos: mudanças climáticas propiciaram ciclos pedogênicos superpostos, dificultando decifrar a natureza dos materiais que compuseram esses solos. Conforme o foco do estudo, os contatos entre o substrato geológico e o solo recebem distintas denominações e concepções ligadas ao material de origem: regolito, alterito, saprolito, horizonte C e camada D. Independentemente das suas aplicações, objetiva-se neste trabalho avaliar as diferentes concepções dos pesquisadores sobre esses termos. Assume-se maior complexidade quando o assunto se refere à gênese dos solos, principalmente em relação à distinção entre material de origem in situ e material transportado. Nesse caso, métodos sedimentológicos, datações absolutas e análises geoestatísticas são ferramentas importantes para investigar o material de origem do solo.
COMMERCIAL AND NATIONAL PROFITABILITY OF COAL MINING AT GACKO COAL DEPOSIT
Authors: Vuković Boško
Published: November 2017

Coal resources, beside oil, gas and uranium as nonrenewable source of energy, represent the most significant part of energy potential of Republic of Srpska and energy source of strategic importance.Modern pace of technological and industrial development conditions constant increase of coal exploitation and consumption. Usage of this resource must be planed and utterly rational.Production of coal from Gacko deposit has great importance from socio - economical and national aspect. If taken into account that thermoenergey capacity of installed power of 300MW was built very close to Gacko coal deposit, to the greatest extent the problems of unemployment and purchasing power of locals and residents of neighboring municipalities are solved. In the former production of coal and electric energy from energy complex in Gacko the commercial profitability is realized, which represents direct financial benefit for Republic of Srpska energy sector. However, commercial profitability, which is practically determined by market economy and its principles can not give clear picture about contribution of coal and electric energy production to national economy of Republic of Srpska.
SILTATION OF MODRAC HYDROACCUMULATION FROM ASPECT OF USABLE VOLUME
Authors: Suljić Nedim , Hrnjadović Jasmin
Published: November 2017

Modrac hydroaccumulation is the largest and most important multi-purpose water resource for water supply to large industrial capacities of importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also for public water supply of Tuzla and Lukavac. Since the water quality of the hydroaccumulation is threatened by the waste water of a large number of different pollutants in the basin area of 1.189 km², and that the useful volume of hydroaccumulation is limited, then during the time it comes to the filling of the hydroaccumulation dominated by coal dust from coal mines in the basin reservoirs. It must be ensured that good quality water is supplied to consumers, especially households and industries, while ensuring hydrobiological minimum dilution of waste water discharged into the river Spreča downstream from dam and reservoir Lukavac.
TAXONOMY AND ECOLOGY OF PHYTOCOENOTIC DIVERSITY OF THE GROMIŽELJ WETLAND AS A SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE
Authors: Ćurčić Milenko , Stanković Mihajlo , Milinković Dragica , Petrović-Tomanić Olivera
Published: November 2017

The research of the Gromiželj wetland flora as a special nature reserve includes the diversities of algae, lichens, mosses, ferns and seedlings. The Gromiželj wetland represents a lowland peat with the total area of 831 ha where 67.39 ha have the first degree protection and 763.61 ha the second degree protection. A special geomorphological structure of this lowland peat causes the diversity of a large number of plant species, particularly species that are the Balkan endemics and glacial relicts. 36 species of algae, 3 types of lichen, 8 species of mosses, 6 species of ferns and 240 species of seedlings have been identified in the wetland.
Measuring Multidimensional Empathy: Theoretical and Practical Considerations for Osteopathic Medical Researchers
Authors: Martingano Alison Jane , Martingano Daniel
Published: October 2017

Osteopathic physicians are increasingly recognizing the importance of empathy for improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. This review advocates for a multidimensional perspective of empathy, encompassing both affective and cognitive empathy, and highlights situational and dispositional factors relevant to the curtailment of empathy. A review of the utility of self-report, behavioral, and physiological measures that researchers may use to quantify empathy in further research is also provided. The authors encourage members of the osteopathic medical profession to embrace a fuller understanding of empathy.
Entrustable Professional Activities for Entering Residency: Establishing Common Osteopathic Performance Standards in the Transition From Medical School to Residency
Authors: Basehore Pamela M. , Mortensen Luke H. , Katsaros Emmanuel , Linsenmeyer Machelle , McClain Elizabeth K. , Sexton Patricia S. , Wadsworth Nicole
Published: October 2017

Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are measurable units of observable professional practice that can be entrusted to an unsupervised trainee. They were first introduced as a method of operationalizing competency-based medical education in graduate medical education. The American Association of Medical Colleges subsequently used EPAs to establish the core skills that medical students must be able to perform before they enter residency training. A recently published guide provides descriptions, guidelines, and rationale for implementing and assessing the core EPAs from an osteopathic approach. These osteopathically informed EPAs can allow schools to more appropriately assess a learner's whole-person approach to a patient, in alignment with the philosophy of the profession. As the single accreditation system for graduate medical education moves forward, it will be critical to integrate EPAs into osteopathic medical education to demonstrate entrustment of medical school graduates. The authors describe the collaborative process used to establish the osteopathic considerations added to EPAs and explores the challenges and opportunities for undergraduate osteopathic medical education.
Management of Postaxial Polydactyly in the Neonatal Unit
Authors: Rathjen Nicholas A. , Rogers Tyler S. , Garigan Thomas P. , Seehusen Dean A.
Published: October 2017

Postaxial type B polydactyly is the presence of a supernumerary digit attached by soft tissue in a pedunculated fashion to the fifth digit. In the present case, a newborn with bilateral postaxial type B polydactyly underwent suture ligation to remove the supernumerary digit, but multiple ligation attempts were required. Ultimately, residual tissue remained bilaterally, but it did not seem to be painful. A comprehensive review of the literature revealed no clear recommendation on treatment options for patients with postaxial polydactyly. Although suture ligation has been common practice, surgical excision is an acceptable option that can be performed in the neonatal unit and may result in fewer complications than suture ligation.
Language, Form and Emotion in James Joyce’s Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man: A Literary Analysis
Authors: Jones Robert S.P.
Published: November 2017

James Joyce’s Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man has fascinated readers for more than a century and there are layers of psychological meaning to be found throughout the novel. The novel is the perfect vehicle to discuss the relationship between form language and emotion as Joyce deliberately manipulated the emotional response of the reader through innovations in form and language, departing dramatically from previous literary traditions. This paper attempts to take a fresh look at the novel from a psychological perspective and seeks to examine underlying conditioning processes at work in the narrative – particularly the concept of associative learning. Understanding emotional responses to different stimuli is the bedrock of psychological investigation and 100 years after the date of its publication, Portrait of an Artist presents remarkably fresh insights into the human experience of emotion. Despite its age, Portrait of the Artist contains many contemporary psychological insights.
Diminution and Magnification: Gothic Images in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Authors: Jamil Bani-Khair Baker Mohammad
Published: November 2017

This paper studies two significant techniques in Jonathon Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726) which are diminution and magnification as influential devices which show gothic and supernatural images throughout the whole novel. The paper investigated and analyzed the supernatural images in terms of the gothic fantasy and its elements such as the ones that relate to the sublime, horror, and exotic images. The study concluded that the use of those two techniques of diminution and magnification tend to create several and various effects on the plot, characters, and the narrative development which increase the level of suspense in a critical framework.
Quizzes in Every Other Session Improve Undergraduate EFL Learners' Pronunciation Achievement
Authors: Ghorbani Mohammad Reza
Published: November 2017

The proponents of frequent quizzes claim that they stimulate students and have a positive effect on their learning, while the opponents argue that too frequent quizzes might frustrate students and hinder their learning. This study examined the effect of frequent quizzes on Iranian undergraduate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ pronunciation achievement. The nonequivalent group, pretest-posttest design was employed to study two classes of English literature and English teaching students, who were taking the Phonology Course, at Kosar University of Bojnord (KUB) as the experimental group (EG) and control group (CG) respectively. Two 40-item pronunciation tests were developed based on the 3rd edition of the book Ship or Sheep written by Baker (2006). The reliability of the tests was estimated 0.78 and 0.81 respectively through KR-21 formula. After the pretest administration, both groups were exposed to the same activities; however, only the EG took the quizzes every other session. At the end of the training program, the pretests were rearranged and used as the posttests. The results of the independent samples t-tests from the posttests revealed that the EG had a better performance than the CG suggesting that EFL learners’ pronunciation achievement can improve if quizzes are used every other session.
The Phenomenon of Intrusive Thoughts in Yejide Kilanko’s Daughters Who Walk This Path
Authors: Dodhy Shamaila
Published: November 2017

Hegemonic masculinity, with patriarchal supremacy and female subservience are the norms of many African societies. Suffering in silence goes along with the traditional place of woman in African societies as they observe sexist hierarchy of power. Physical attack and its wounds flourish in an atmosphere of secrecy and silence. Silence to such problems escalates  psychological distress, casting adverse effects on the individual. Silence leaves overt and covert markings on the psyche. Intrusive thoughts are one of symptoms among nightmares, flashbacks, fear, and anxiety of psychological trauma. No previous research examined the intrusion of intrusive thoughts which disturb the life of Morayo. The article addresses this gap as this symptom of trauma makes life difficult for a girl whose trust is violated by a kinsman. This work accentuates that speaking-out can end a false sense of shame that survivors often carry. Speech will agitate legal change, bring about advancement in therapeutic approaches, and undermine social myths about sexual assault which will promote acceptance for the survivors.
Early skin-to-skin contact between healthy late preterm infants and their parents: an observational cohort study
Authors: Nyqvist Kerstin H. , Rosenblad Andreas , Volgsten Helena , Funkquist Eva-Lotta , Mattsson Elisabet
Published: October 2017

Background

Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is an important factor to consider in the care of late preterm infants (born between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 completed weeks of gestation). The literature suggests that SSC between preterm infants and their mothers facilitates breastfeeding. However, more studies are needed to explore potential dose-response effects between SSC and breastfeeding as well as studies that explicitly investigate SSC by fathers among late preterm infants. The aim was to investigate the duration of healthy late preterm infants’ SSC with the mother and father, respectively, during the first 48 h after birth and the associations with breastfeeding (exclusive/partial at discharged), clinical and demographic variables.

Methods

This was an observational cohort study in which parents to healthy late preterm infants, born between 34 5/7 and 36 6/7 completed weeks of gestation, recorded duration of SSC provided by mother and father, respectively. Demographic and clinical variables were retrieved from the medical records and were used as predictors. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the association between the predictors and the outcome, SSC (hours), separately for mothers and fathers.

Results

The mean (standard deviation [SD]) time per day spent with SSC with mothers (n = 64) and fathers (n = 64), was 14.7 (5.6) and 4.4 (3.3) hours during the first day (24 h) after birth and 9.2 (7.1) and 3.1 (3.3) hours during the second day (24 h), respectively. Regarding SSC with mothers, no variable was significantly associated with SSC during the first day, while the mean (95% confidence interval [CI]) time of SSC during the second day was 6.9 (1.4–12.4) hours shorter for each additional kg of birthweight (p = 0.014). Concerning SSC with fathers, the mean (95% CI) time of SSC during the first day was 2.1 (0.4–3.7) hours longer for infants born at night (p = 0.015), 1.7 (0.1–3.2) hours longer for boys (p = 0.033), 3.2 (1.2–5.2) hours longer for infants born by caesarean section (p = 0.003), and 1.6 (0.1–3.1) hours longer for infants exclusively breastfed at discharge (p = 0.040). During the second day, the mean (95% CI) time of SSC with fathers was 3.0 (0.6–5.4) hours shorter for each additional kg of birthweight (p = 0.014), 2.0 (0.5–3.6) hours longer for infants born during night-time (p = 0.011), 2.9 (1.4–4.4) hours longer if the mother was primipara (p < 0.001), and 1.9 (0.3–3.5) hours shorter if supplementary artificial milk feeds were given. None of the other predictors, i.e., mother’s age, gestational age, or induction of labor were significantly associated with infants’ SSC with mothers or fathers during any of the first two days after birth.

Conclusion

Future studies are warranted that investigate duration of SSC between late preterm infants and their parents separately and the associations with breastfeeding and other variables of clinical importance.
Composition, abundance and specific richness of fishes from Concepcion Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Authors: Rodríguez-Romero J , Abitia-Cárdenas LA , Galván-Magaña F , Chávez-Ramos H
Published: November 2017

Studies of composition, abundance and specific richness of fishes caught in Concepción Bay, B.C.S., were carried out during 1987. A total of 822 organisms from 30 families, 50 genera and 59 species were analysed. The total biomass was 440.62 kg. Nine species were dominant: Nematistius pectoralis, Kiphosus elegans, Gerres cinereus, Scomberomorus concolor, Calamus brachysomus, Scomberomorus sierra, Haemulon steindachneri, Trachinotus rhodopus and Mugil cephalus. The study area has different habitats and a great richness. A list of 212 species from Concepción Bay based on 1944-1992 bibliography is presented.
Nursing protocol for assistance to women in lactation process Protocolo de enfermagem para assistência à mulher em processo de lactação
Authors: Vieira Giovana Mereguete , Morais Thyara Benedito , Lima Eliane de Fatima Almeida , Pontes Mônica Barros , Brandão Marcos Antônio Gomes , Primo Candida Caniçali
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: elaborar um protocolo para a assistência à mulher em processo de lactação contendo diagnósticos, resultados e intervenções de enfermagem. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, desenvolvido com base nos termos do Modelo de Sete Eixos da Classificação Internacional para a Prática de Enfermagem, complementados com os da literatura da área. Resultado: Elaborou-se sete diagnósticos: “lactação adequada, lactação diminuída, lactação aumentada, lactação ausente, risco para lactação diminuída, risco para lactação aumentada, risco para lactação ausente”, e 87 intervenções de enfermagem referentes a esses diagnósticos. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o protocolo de diagnósticos, resultados e intervenções apresenta um alcance amplo do papel da enfermagem junto à mulher no período da lactação, sendo compatível com a visão integral e interativa da Teoria Interativa de Amamentação e o enfermeiro tem multidimensões para o seu agir.
Professional competencies of managers of an integrated nursing curriculum Competências gerenciais de gestores de um curso de graduação em enfermagem
Authors: Farias Sheila Esteves , Moraes Aluana , Guariente Maria Helena Dantas de Menezes
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: Compreender as competências referentes ao gestor de um curso de graduação em enfermagem que desenvolve a metodologia do Currículo Integrado. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, descritivo-exploratória, realizada por meio de entrevista progetista com gestores do curso de enfermagem de uma universidade pública do sul do país. Resultados e Discussão: Duas categorias surgirama: “Entre os Aspectos Cognitivos e a Prática Operativa na Gestão Educacional” e “Das Habilidades Interacionais à Prática Democrática”.  Conclusão: Ao se desvelarem as competências inerentes ao papel do gestor de um Currículo Integrado em saúde, foi possível identificar que atualmente os gestores necessitam de habilidades que sejam de aspecto cognitivos e interacionais, para exercer uma gestão educacional qualificada e democrática. Com a finalidade de promover uma ensino qualificado e futuros profissionais comprometidos com o exercicio de uma profissão de excelência. Descritores: Educação em enfermagem, Gestão em saúde, Educação baseada em competências, Currículo.
Educational strategies for the anxiety reduction of caregivers of children with congenital heart disease Estratégias educativas para redução da ansiedade dos cuidadores de crianças com cardiopatia congênita
Authors: Queiroga Andrey Vieira , Araújo Hirla Vanessa Soares de , Gomes Eduardo Tavares , Belo Rebeka Maria de Oliveira , Figueirêdo Thaisa Remigio , Bezerra Simone Maria Muniz da Silva
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: avaliar a realização de intervenções educativas para os cuidadores de crianças com cardiopatia congênita como estratégia para redução do nível de ansiedade. Métodos: Estudo do tipo grupo intervencionista, realizada em um hospital de referência de Pernambuco, no período de junho a setembro de 2014. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 32 cuidadores de crianças com cardiopatia congênita. Observou-se que os cuidadores de crianças com cardiopatia congênita apresentaram-se com nível de ansiedade menor após as intervenções educativas realizadas pelo enfermeiro no pré-operatório quando comparados com os que não receberam (12,47±8,98 versus 17,12±10,46). Conclusão: Conclui-se que as estratégias de intervenção educativa produzem efeitos positivos na melhoria do grau de ansiedade em cuidadores de crianças com cardiopatia congênita.
Paulo Freire in the nursing academic production: a bibliometric study Paulo Freire na produção acadêmica de enfermagem: estudo bibliométrico
Authors: Demarchi Stephania Mendes , Gouvea Maria da Penha Gomes , Sousa Susane Petinelli
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: analisar a utilização das obras de Paulo Freire na produção científica de enfermagem, encontrada na base de dados LILACS/Brasil, no período de 2005 a 2015. Método: foram selecionados 36 trabalhos, sendo que 80, 5% eram artigos, 16,5 % dissertações e 3% teses. Resultado: considerando a titulação acadêmica dos autores: 16% eram mestrandos e 15% doutorandos, 10% mestres e 41% doutores. Em relação às obras de Paulo Freire, foram utilizadas citadas 21 obras e as mais frequentes utilizadas foram Pedagogia do oprimido, encontrada em 78% das publicações; depois Pedagogia da autonomia: saberes necessários à prática educativa, em 50% Educação como prática da liberdade, em 50%; e Educação e mudança, em 42%. Conclusão: o estudo também demonstrou que as obras de Paulo Freire estão sendo utilizadas como base para a fundamentação de teorias pedagógicas na enfermagem, principalmente em relação a temas em educação em saúde e atenção primária á saúde.
Operation of a psychosocial care center for the treatment of crack users Funcionamento de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial para o atendimento a usuários de crack
Authors: De Pinho Leandro Barbosa , Siniak Débora Schlotefeldt , Da Silva Aline Basso , De Araújo Laura Borges , Folador Brenda
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: analisar o funcionamento de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial para Álcool e outras Drogas (CAPS AD) para o atendimento a usuários de crack. Métodos: trata-se de um recorte da pesquisa “ViaREDE”. Possui natureza avaliativa, do tipo estudo de caso, baseando-se na utilização da Avaliação de Quarta Geração como referencial teórico-metodológico. Resultados: o CAPS AD é apontado enquanto um serviço potente na rede de atendimento ao usuário de crack. Destaca-se a importância da porta aberta do serviço para garantia do acesso universal e comprometido com o usuário. Outras questões discutidas são a necessidade de fortalecimento da rede interesetorial e ampliação de horários de funcionamento do serviço. Conclusão: a análise do funcionamento do serviço contribuiu para pensarmos a constituição cotidiana da rede, bem como a capacidade reformadora dos dispositivos de cuidado.
Machado-Joseph Disease in the context of the person/family that experiences it: daily changes and future expectations Doença de Machado-Joseph no contexto da pessoa/família que a vivencia: alterações cotidianas e expectativas futuras
Authors: Vieira Della Giustina Micheli , Rodrigues Marinho Mara Glarete , Zamberlan Claudia , Spagnolo Rodrigues Martins Elenice , Ilha Silomar
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: Conhecer as principais alterações cotidianas e as expectativas futuras vivenciadas pela pessoa/família com a Doença de Machado-Joseph.  Métodos: Pesquisa exploratória, descritiva de abordagem qualitativa, realizada com sete familiares de uma pessoa com a doença de Machado-Joseph, em uma cidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Os dados coletados durante uma visita domiciliar realizada no mês de abril de 2016, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e observação participante, foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Emergiram cinco categorias: (Des)conhecimento da doença antes do diagnóstico; Conhecimento da doença após o diagnóstico; Dificuldades do diagnóstico; Alterações vivenciadas após o diagnóstico; Expectativas para o futuro com a doença de Machado-Joseph. Conclusão: Torna-se necessário, mais investimento por parte dos profissionais da saúde, especialmente dos enfermeiros, na realização de estudos voltados a buscar auxiliar as pessoas/familiares que convivem com a Doença de Machado-Joseph.
Care to the extreme premature: minimum handling and humanization Cuidado ao prematuro extremo: mínimo manuseio e humanização
Authors: Marques Lucilia Feliciano , Ribeiro Renata Vitalino , Rocha Cristiane Rodrigues , Carreiro Mônica Almeida , Santiago Luiz Carlos
Published: November 2017

Objetivos: Analisar as publicações sobre os riscos do manuseio excessivo em prematuros extremos, e sugerir formas de cuidados ao prematuro extremo que priorize o mínimo manuseio em detrimento de uma rotina estabelecida sem uma avaliação individualizada. Método: Pesquisa descritiva e exploratória, de abordagem qualitativa com revisão integrativa. Foram selecionados 15 artigos, que se subdividiram em duas categorias, assistência humanizada e o cuidado individualizado. Resultados: Os artigos estudados abordavam sobre à humanização e o vínculo mãe-bebê, na busca por um cuidado individualizado que minimizem as conseqüências advindas do tempo de internação relacionado com a prematuridade, mas não versam especificamente sobre o mínimo manuseio na assistência. Conclusão: A ausência de pesquisa nesta área específica configura-se uma lacuna na assistência que poderia reduzir inúmeros agravos ao prematuro extremo. As medidas simples mais essenciais, como um cuidado delicado com mínimo manuseio, respeitando o momento de cada recém-nascido deveriam ser objeto de mais estudos científicos.
Outpatient nursing care: perception of the heart transplant patients on outpatient nursing consultation Assistência de enfermagem ambulatorial: percepção de transplantados cardíacos sobre a consulta de enfermagem ambulatorial
Authors: Pessoa Vera Lúcia Mendes de Paula , Silva Jéssica Naiane Gama da , Cestari Virna Ribeiro Feitosa , Florêncio Raquel Sampaio , Freitas Teresa Cristina de , Justino Paulo Ricardo da Silva
Published: November 2017

ResumoObjetivo: Conhecer a percepção de transplantados cardíacos em relação à consulta de enfermagem em um ambulatório na Unidade de Transplante e Insuficiência Cardíaca (UTIC). Método: Estudo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado na UTIC de um hospital público, localizado em Fortaleza, Ceará, de julho a novembro de 2013, com 11 pacientes transplantados cardíacos. Os discursos foram obtidos através da entrevista semiestruturada e organizados segundo os pressupostos teóricos da hermenêutica. Resultados: Os pacientes revelaram o impacto sofrido pelo transplante cardíaco e satisfação no acolhimento pelos profissionais, em especial, a enfermeira. Expressaram o reconhecimento das orientações prestadas, das modificações estabelecidas nesse processo e do vínculo entre enfermeira-paciente. Conclusão:Os transplantados cardíacos compreenderam que a enfermeira age de forma humanizada, acolhedora, cria vínculos e promove o autocuidado a fim de garantir melhorias na saúde, por meio da consulta de enfermagem ambulatorial. Descritores: Transplante de coração, Ambulatório hospitalar, Enfermagem.