bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TRABALHO DOCENTE E FORMAÇÃO: O QUE DIZEM OS PROFESSORES DA EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL?
Authors: Victor Sonia Lopes , Oliveira Ivone Martins de
Published: May 2019

Este texto visa a compreender aspectos da relação do professor de educação especial com o próprio trabalho, com base na perspectiva do materialismo histórico-dialético. Trata-se de um estudo de caso de professores que participaram do processo seletivo para um curso de especialização. Analisam-se enunciados escritos produzidos pelos professores, a partir de três eixos: a educação especial e o aluno da educação especial; o trabalho docente; a formação como uma necessidade. Das análises destacam-se: o contexto desafiante da escola; a não implicação desses profissionais ao comentar sobre o próprio trabalho; a ausência de uma perspectiva de análise perpassada pelo conhecimento científico e reflexão filosófica; o caráter multideterminado do trabalho docente e a tendência a ver a formação como iniciativa apenas dos professores.
“REFORMA” DO ENSINO MÉDIO: DISCUSSÕES INICIAIS SOBRE A LEI Nº 13.415/2017
Authors: Cunha Neto Júlio Henrique , Resende Marilene Ribeiro
Published: May 2019

O ensino médio brasileiro está em fase de reformulação, prevendo mudanças significativas na organização e currículos escolares e, consequentemente, para a formação docente.  Dessa forma, questiona-se: Qual o intento das alterações na LDB (Lei nº 9.394) no que concerne ao ensino médio? Neste estudo, analisa-se as adulterações na referida Lei, fundamentando-se na pedagogia histórico-crítica, buscando compreender o impacto que tal legislação pode causar ao referido nível escolar. Verifica-se o oferecimento de um ensino médio de caráter dubio; observa-se, ainda,  contradições, visto que tais alterações pressupõe a necessidade de um maior investimento financeiro para sua execução, num cenário que a economia do país está crise; prevê uma formação integral do aluno, mas não deixa claro a obrigatoriedade de artes, filosofia e sociologia; além de romper com estudos sobre o ensino médio que estavam sendo realizados, com um propósito de dar celeridade a um processo reformador naturalmente lento devido a sua complexidade.
ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO: RELATOS DO PROCESSO DE CONSTITUIÇÃO DA IDENTIDADE DOCENTE EM UBERABA-MG
Authors: Pereira Diego Carlos , Bovolenta Ovigli Daniel Fernando
Published: May 2019

Este artigo insere-se no âmbito de uma pesquisa realizada com licenciandos e licenciados que vivenciaram experiências de estágio curricular supervisionado (ECS) em uma universidade pública de Uberaba, Minas Gerais. A partir de relatos extraídos de entrevistas semiestruturadas, em uma perspectiva qualitativa e interpretativa, temos como objetivo compreender as experiências que subsidiam aspectos da constituição da identidade profissional docente. Com a interpretação dos relatos, acreditamos que as experiências desses sujeitos perpassam dois eixos de significado que eles atribuem ao estágio no processo de sua constituição identitária: os processos de socialização e suas transformações profissionais; e a reflexão sobre a realidade dos espaços-tempos dos estágios nas contradições com a realidade profissional.
IDENTIDADES E CULTURA AFRO-BRASILEIRA NA DOCÊNCIA EM CLASSES MULTISSERIADAS
Authors: De Souza Antônio José , Rios Jane Adriana Vasconcelos Pacheco
Published: May 2019

Este estudo buscou identificar como a identidade e a cultura afro-brasileira emergiam nas histórias de vida, formação-profissão dos docentes da roça de classes multisseriadas do município de Itiúba, interior da Bahia, através de uma pesquisa-formação atravessada pela fenomenologia e hermenêutica que através da abordagem (auto)biográfica revelou a hesitação dos docentes em cumprir a Lei 10.639/2003 por terem sido imersos em um contexto de negação da identidade e cultura negra. Foi realizado o Ateliê (auto)biográfico oportunizando experiências formativas a partir da relação entre educação e questões étnico-raciais. Percebemos a necessidade de refletir sobre o lugar do negro nas histórias de vida desses professores para que fosse possível pensar em uma proposta construída com eles a partir de suas trajetórias de vida/formação/negação.
QUIERO SER MAESTRO O ¿EXISTE ALGUNA DIFICULTAD? UNA INVESTIGACIÓN NARRATIVA SOBRE UN FUTURO MAESTRO
Authors: Amar Víctor
Published: May 2019

Se analisa e se relata a experiência que vive um estudante homossexual que quer ser professor, mostrando seus temores de que o ridicularizem ou questionem sua orientação afetivo-sexual quando for atuar como professor. Além da preocupação de que seus familiares possam duvidar da sua competência profissional como docente. Para esse estudante, a narrativa se centra no que fazer metodológico e as entrevistas são as ferramentas para ressaltar a necessidade da aceitação da diversidade e da convivência na sala de aula. Um relato ético que dignifica esse aluno que defende sua identidade gay e sugere não a violência e não aos qualificativos pejorativos. Por fim, propõe a necessidade da criação de materiais didáticos, bem como a necessidade da formação e a importância da participação da família para superar essa situação. Palavras chave: Homossexualidade, professor, narrativa, diversidade
O TRABALHO DOCENTE E OS CAMINHOS DO CONHECIMENTO: A HISTORICIDADE DA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL
Authors: Silva Terezinha Severino
Published: May 2019

Na apresentação do livro, a autora busca reunir a clareza na exposição das ideias e o rigor na fundamentação teórica de historicidade na pesquisa em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica. A autora pontua que, historicamente, na sociedade brasileira, a educação não é um assunto de interesse de empresários, que veem a educação como instrumento para preparar mão de obra “dócil” com salários de baixo custo e, ainda, que a pesquisa na área da história da educação – trabalho e formação profissional – tem pouca consideração no campo de  estudo. Assim, são escassos os historiadores “de ofício” e que estes têm dificuldades em relação à docência, as obrigações técnico-administrativas, convênios com a carência de laboratórios e ambiente apropriados para as aulas.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Teresinha de Abreu Bernardes Sueli
Published: May 2019

É de grande responsabilidade ser professor em uma sociedade em que mudanças ocorrem constantemente e refletem diretamente na formação e na atuação do docente. Também é grande a responsabilidade das instituições formadoras de professores - em especial dos programas de pós-graduação em educação - pois devem repensar, sistematicamente, os processos de formação para a educação básica, sem perder de vista o compromisso com uma educação emancipatória.
AN ANNOTATED TRANSLATION OF ANY MINUTE
Authors: Wibowo Agus
Published: May 2019

This research is an annotated translation. The object of the research is an English novel entitled Any Minute. The problems of the research are: 1) What are the difficulties the translator/researcher encountered during the process of translating the novel Any Minute? and 2) What are the solutions for those problems/difficulties? The objectives of this research are: a) to attain factual information concerning the problems/difficulties faced by the researcher and b) to solve the problems/difficulties in the course of translating the source text. In this annotated translation research, the translator/researcher uses the introspective and retrospective methods. The result and analysis reveal that there are 2 words, 8 phrases, 2 clauses, 8 sentences, and 5 idioms from the 25 data of the aspects of languages analyzed that were difficult for the translator/researcher. Those difficulties were at the same time became the problems of the translator/researcher. The solutions of the problems were attained by the annotation or analysis done relevant to the translation strategies and translation theories.
MAIN IDEA MEMORY STORAGE AS THE WAY TO TEACH READING COMPREHENSION FOR INDONESIAN EFL LEARNER
Authors: Pesalozy Doni
Published: May 2019

English is international language that used to communicate between people in the world with different language background. In Indonesia, English as foreign language that taught in the school, so all of Indonesian students learn English as the main subject lesson in the school. In learning process there are lot of difficulties that faced by students, one of them is reading, reading is process gaining the meaning in the text that conveyed by author, students must understand the meaning of the text both of lexical and  phrase, so main idea memory storage as the best technique in teaching English h for the students
USULAN SISTEM PENGOLAHAN DATA SISWA DI SMP HARAPAN ANANDA KUBU RAYA
Authors: Arpan Muhamad , Budiman Ridho Dedy Arief , Jalianus Nizwardi
Published: May 2019

Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis kebutuhan sistem pengolahan data siswa di SMP Harapan Ananda Kubu Raya. Metode penelitian adalah deskriptif. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa dan guru SMP Harapan Ananda Kubu Raya. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dengan teknik pengumpul data menggunakan panduan wawancara. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Analisis sistem pengolahan data siswa SMP Harapan Ananda Kubu Raya yang dilakukan meliputi nilai, daftar hadir, dan aktivitas non-akademis yang melibatkan siswa. Hasil penelitian berbentuk alur program yang digunakan untuk melakukan pengolahan data yang menghasilkan output berupa data siswa. Semua data siswa disimpan dalam database dengan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan MySQL sehingga dapat dengan mudah diakses saat diperlukan.
Comparative Effect of a Balance Training Program and Core Stabilization Program on Factors Related to the Prevention of Falling in Healthy Middle-Aged Individuals: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Sonthikul Chatwalai , Kaewmunee Wanida , Sriwannawit Porraporn , Kasipan Jirapinya , Khuatjit Natthanan , Kimakhom Duangkamol , Rueangsuk Pattaraporn
Published: May 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study to compare the effectiveness of the balance training program (BTP), and the corestabilization program (CSP), on dynamic balance in healthy middle-aged individuals.Material and Methods: This study was a single-blind randomized controlled trial design. Forty-two healthy middle-aged participants were randomly assigned to the BTP group (n=21), or the CSP group (n=21). Participants in both groups received an intervention program (balance training or core stabilization) 3 times a week, for 60 minutes, over 6 weeks. The primary outcome was the dynamic balance measured by the timed up and go test. The other outcomes were: core muscle endurance, muscle strength of the lower extremities, the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles, and gait variables. The measurements included: the prone bridge endurance test, 5 times sit to stand test, sit and reach test and a wireless movement monitoring inertial sensor system, respectively. All outcomes were measured at baseline, and then after 6 weeks. The data were analyzed by the Independent Sample t-test between groups, and the paired t-test within either group.Results: After 6 weeks, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in either dynamic balance,or other variables, however, a statistically significant difference was found in core muscle endurance (p-value=0.003). In so saying, the BTP group, statistically significant improvements were found only in core muscle endurance, the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles, and gait variables from pre- to post-test. Moreover, in the CSP group, there was a statistically significant difference from pre- to post-test in all measured outcomes. Conclusion: The Core stabilization program is not superior to a balance training program, for the improvement of dynamic balance. Although, after 6 weeks of training, the study found that the Core stabilization program was effective for improving dynamic balance. This finding may point out that the Core stabilization program helps improve balance in a middle-aged person
Editors' Note
Authors: Peri Yoram , Scham Paul L.
Published: May 2019

We write this in early February 2019, as the parties in the upcoming Israeli
elections (due to take place on 9 April) are still sorting themselves out
before the deadline for submission of party lists. Social media and ordinary
conversations are full of speculations, such as “will Benny and Bogie run
with Yair, and will Gabi join them?” and “will Orly, Tami, Yvet, or even
Avi fail to make the threshold?” Of course, the ultimate question is, “will
Benny topple Bibi?”
The Status Quo and the Feminization of Political Alternatives
Authors: Balf Noa
Published: May 2019

The Oslo peace process has effectively stalled and failed. In
this article I show that by positioning the Oslo process and any political
and civic forces involved with it as tainted by irrational and emotional
weakness, neo-conservative figures and institutions within Israel have
successfully argued for a hyper-masculinized Israeli security paradigm. In
this configuration, the process of cooperation and the acknowledgement of
Palestinian claims are viewed as weak and reprehensible, while aggressive
military strategies, deterrence, and the demand for unequivocal Palestinian
acceptance of Israel’s terms are perceived as rational and responsible
actions that protect Israeli interests. By conflating security with the state,
Israeli political leaders perpetuate the conflict rather than resolve it.
Internal Mechanism of Corporate Governance and Firms’ Profitability: A Comparative Study of Financial and Non-Financial Firms
Authors: Kaleem Muhammad , Abbas Sammar , Khattak Zeeshan Zaib
Published: May 2019

This research examines comparative effects of corporate governance internal mechanism on Profitability (ROA/ROE) in financial vs non-financial firms indexed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.The data of 296 firms (both types of firms) was taken from companies' audited accounts and various available documents of the State Bank of Pakistan for the period of 14 years (2001-2014). Panel data study is conducted as the data have the characteristics of both time series and cross-sectional. Multiple regression and fixed effect methods were employed to analyze the given dataset. Results revealed significance of both board characteristics and managerial ownership in the profitability of the selected companies.
Lying with truth: A Postmodernist Representation of History in Gerald Vizenor’s The Heirs of Columbus
Authors: Manzoor Fehmida , Malghani Mehwish , Mazher Shumaila
Published: May 2019

This study traces the representation of deconstructed history in Gerald Vizenors fictional work The Heirs of Columbus. The study highlights the metanarrative techniques through which the officialized history is subverted and decentralized. The study is grounded in postmodern Historiographic Metafiction theory of Linda Hutcheon for investigation of the data. Historiographic metafiction dismantles the overriding official version of history and presents many mini versions of truths. The study exhibits the dismantled version of overriding history of American Indians. It gives an insight into the American Indian approach of United States history.
Analysis of Political Discourse in Pakistani Party Manifestos
Authors: Malghani Mehwish , Akhtar Shabana , Farooqi Farhat
Published: May 2019

Political discourse is inarguably deemed an essential tool, impercetably influencing people’s perception within a socio-political zone. The present research revolve around the critical discourse analysis of manifestos of Pakistani political parties, pertaining to the general election of 2013. The theoretical framework for the study triangulates VanDijks (1998) Socio-Cognitive Model, along with the support of Turner and Tajfels (1979) Social identity approach and Budge and Farlies Salience theory (1983). The research revealed that all the political parties under study used the discursive strategies in their party manifestos in order to enhance the positive self-image of party to in-group people, by focusing the negative aspects of the out-group, thereby (re)constructing peoples political identities and ideologies and achieving the desired hegemony for itself.
Complications and 3-month outcomes of children with hydrocephalus treated with ventriculoperitoneal shunts in Malawi
Authors: Reid Trista , Grudziak Joanna , Rodriguez-Ormaza Nidia , Maine Rebecca G. , Msiska Nelson , Quinsey Carolyn , Charles Anthony
Published: May 2019

OBJECTIVE

Hydrocephalus is the most common pediatric neurosurgical condition, with a high prevalence in low- and middle-income countries. Untreated, hydrocephalus leads to neurological disability or death. The epidemiology and outcomes of hydrocephalus treated by ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts in Sub-Saharan Africa are not well defined and vary by region. The aim of the present study was to examine the mortality and morbidity rates and predictors of mortality in children treated by VP shunt placement for hydrocephalus at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi.

METHODS

This is a prospective study of 100 consecutive children presenting with hydrocephalus who were treated with VP shunt placement from January 2015 to August 2017. Demographics, nutritional status, maternal characteristics, developmental delay, shunt complications, readmissions, and in-hospital and 3-month mortality data were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify predictors of death within 3 months of surgery.

RESULTS

Overall, 46% of participants were female, with an average age of 5.4 ± 3.7 months at the time of surgery. The majority of patients were term deliveries (87.8%) and were not malnourished (72.9%). Only 10.8% of children were diagnosed with meningitis before admission. In-hospital and 3-month mortality rates were 5.5% and 32.1%, respectively. The only significant association with mortality was maternal age, with older maternal age demonstrating decreased odds of 3-month mortality (OR 0.9, 95% CI 0.8–1.0, p = 0.045).

CONCLUSIONS

Surgical management of hydrocephalus with VP shunts portends a high mortality rate in Malawi. The association of younger maternal age with mortality is likely a proxy for social determinants, which appear to contribute as much to mortality as patient factors. VP shunting is inadequate as a sole surgical management of hydrocephalus in resource-limited settings.
Surgical relevance of pediatric skull base maturation for the far-lateral and extreme-lateral infrajugular transcondylar–transtubercular exposure approaches
Authors: Rennert Robert C. , Hoshide Reid , Brandel Michael G. , Steinberg Jeffrey A. , Martin Joel R. , Meltzer Hal S. , Gonda David D. , Fukushima Takanori , Khalessi Alexander A. , Levy Michael L.
Published: May 2019

OBJECTIVE

Lesions of the foramen magnum, inferolateral-to-midclival areas, and ventral pons and medulla are often treated using a far-lateral or extreme-lateral infrajugular transcondylar–transtubercular exposure (ELITE) approach. The development and surgical relevance of critical posterior skull base bony structures encountered during these approaches, including the occipital condyle (OC), hypoglossal canal (HGC), and jugular tubercle (JT), are nonetheless poorly defined in the pediatric population.

METHODS

Measurements from high-resolution CT scans were made of the relevant posterior skull base anatomy (HGC depth from posterior edge of the OC, OC and JT dimensions) from 60 patients (evenly distributed among ages 0–3, 4–7, 8–11, 12–15, 16–18, and > 18 years), and compared between laterality, sex, and age groups by using t-tests and linear regression.

RESULTS

There were no significant differences in posterior skull base parameters by laterality, and HGC depth and JT size did not differ by sex. The OC area was significantly larger in males versus females (174.3 vs 152.2 mm2; p = 0.01). From ages 0–3 years to adult, the mean HGC depth increased 27% (from 9.0 to 11.4 mm) and the OC area increased 52% (from 121.4 to 184.0 mm2). The majority of growth for these parameters occurred between the 0–3 year and 4–7 year age groups. Conversely, JT volume increased nearly 3-fold (281%) from 97.4 to 370.9 mm3 from ages 0–3 years to adult, with two periods of substantial growth seen between the 0–3 to 4–7 year and the 12–15 to 16–18 year age groups. Overall, JT growth during pediatric development was significantly greater than increases in HGC depth and OC area (p < 0.05). JT volume remained < 65% of adult size up to age 16.

CONCLUSIONS

When considering a far-lateral or ELITE approach in pediatric patients, standard OC drilling is likely to be needed due to the relative stability of OC and HGC anatomy during development. The JT significantly increases in size with development, yet is only likely to need to be drilled in older children (> 16 years) and adults.
Factors influencing patient satisfaction after adult scoliosis and spinal deformity surgery
Authors: Hayashi Kazunori , Boissière Louis , Guevara-Villazón Fernando , Larrieu Daniel , Núñez-Pereira Susana , Bourghli Anouar , Gille Olivier , Vital Jean-Marc , Pellisé Ferran , Sánchez Pérez-Grueso Francisco Javier , Kleinstück Frank , Acaroğlu Emre , Alanay Ahmet , Obeid Ibrahim
Published: May 2019

OBJECTIVE

Achieving high patient satisfaction with management is often one of the goals after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. However, literature on associated factors and their correlations with patient satisfaction is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical and radiographic factors independently correlated with patient satisfaction in terms of management at 2 years after surgery.

METHODS

A multicenter prospective database of ASD surgery was retrospectively reviewed. The demographics, complications, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) subdomains, and radiographic parameters were examined to determine their correlation coefficients with the Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire (SRS-22R) satisfaction scores at 2 years (Sat-2y score). Subsequently, factors determined to be independently associated with low satisfaction (Sat-2y score ≤ 4.0) were used to construct 2 types of multivariate models: one with 2-year data and the other with improvement (score at 2 years − score at baseline) data.

RESULTS

A total of 422 patients who underwent ASD surgery (mean age 53.1 years) were enrolled. All HRQOL subdomains and several coronal and sagittal radiographic parameters had significantly improved 2 years after surgery. The Sat-2y score was strongly correlated with the SRS-22R self-image (SI)/appearance subdomain (r = 0.64), followed by moderate correlation with subdomains related to standing (r = 0.53), body pain (r = 0.49–0.55), and function (r = 0.41–0.55) at 2 years. Conversely, the correlation between radiographic or demographic parameters with Sat-2y score was weak (r < 0.4). Multivariate analysis to eliminate confounding factors revealed that a worse Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score for standing (≥ 2 points; OR 4.48) and pain intensity (≥ 2 points; OR 2.07), SRS-22R SI/appearance subdomain (< 3 points; OR 2.70) at 2 years, and a greater sagittal vertical axis (SVA) (> 5 cm; OR 2.68) at 2 years were independent related factors for low satisfaction. According to the other model, a lower improvement in ODI for standing (< 30%; OR 2.68), SRS-22R pain (< 50%; OR 3.25) and SI/appearance (< 50%; OR 2.18) subdomains, and an inadequate restoration of the SVA from baseline (< 2 cm; OR 3.16) were associated with low satisfaction.

CONCLUSIONS

Self-image, pain, standing difficulty, and sagittal alignment restoration may be useful goals in improving patient satisfaction with management at 2 years after ASD surgery. Surgeons and other medical providers have to take care of these factors to prevent low satisfaction.
Numerical simulation and experimental study of the impact of an early-time HEMP field on an engine speed acquisition system
Authors: Zhou Dong , Wei Min-Xiang , Shi Li-Hua , Cao Jie
Published: May 2019

The mechanism of electromagnetic interference (EMI) is studied for an engine speed acquisition system in this paper. The effect of states and terminal loads is analyzed for the interference signal, which is simulated by using a commercial software. The oscillation of the voltage interference signal is produced by the speed sensor under the radiation of high-altitude nuclear electromagnetic pulse (HEMP), which has been validated by both simulation and experiment. The interference signal can be collected by the speed acquisition system and the normal operation of the engine will be obstructed. The GTEM cell is used for producing the plane wave for the experiment and the speed acquisition controller is used to test the ability of acquisition for interference signals.
Collusion attacks and fair time-locked deposits for fast-payment transactions in Bitcoin
Authors: Yu Xingjie , Thang Michael Shiwen , Li Yingjiu , Deng Robert Huijie
Published: May 2019

In Bitcoin network, the distributed storage of multiple copies of the block chain opens up possibilities for double-spending, i.e., a payer issues two separate transactions to two different payees transferring the same coins. While Bitcoin has inherent security mechanism to prevent double-spending attacks, it requires a certain amount of time to detect the double-spending attacks after the transaction has been initiated. Therefore, it is impractical to protect the payees from suffering in double-spending attacks in fast payment scenarios where the time between the exchange of currency and goods or services is shorten to few seconds. Although we cannot prevent double-spending attacks immediately for fast payments, decentralized non-equivocation contracts have been proposed to penalize the malicious payer after the attacks have been detected. The basic idea of these contracts is that the payer locks some coins in a deposit when he initiates a transaction with the payee. If the payer double-spends, a cryptographic primitive called accountable assertions can be used to reveal his Bitcoin credentials for the deposit. Thus, the malicious payer could be penalized by the loss of deposit coins. However, such decentralized non-equivocation contracts are subjected to collusion attacks where the payer colludes with the beneficiary of the depoist and transfers the Bitcoin deposit back to himself when he double-spends, resulting in no penalties. On the other hand, even if the beneficiary behaves honestly, the victim payee cannot get any compensation directly from the deposit in the original design.

To prevent such collusion attacks, we design fair time-locked deposits for Bitcoin transactions to defend against double-spending. The fair deposits ensure that the payer will be penalized by the loss of his deposit coins if he double-spends and the victim payee’s loss will be compensated within a locked time period. We start with the protocols of making a deposit for one transaction. In particular, for the transaction with single input and output and the transaction with multiple inputs and outputs, we provide different designs of the deposits. We analyze the performance of deposits made for one transaction and show how the fair deposits work efficiently in Bitcoin. We also provide protocols of making a deposit for multiple transactions, which can reduce the burdens of a honest payer. In the end, we extend the fair deposits to non-equivocation contracts for other distributed systems.
Shame in Parkinson’S Disease: A Review
Authors: Angulo Julio , Fleury Vanessa , Péron Julie Anne , Penzenstadler Louise , Zullino Daniele , Krack Paul
Published: May 2019

Shame is a self-conscious emotion marked by an intensely negative self-evaluation. It is exhibited by an individual upon realizing that she/he has violated an important (usually social) norm. Shame can be a source of emotional distress leading to social withdrawal and depression, with a significant negative impact on quality of life. In Parkinson’s disease (PD), shame is rarely addressed. Based on reports of persons affected with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) as well as a literature review, this article describes PD-related shame. PD-related shame may emerge from motor and non-motor symptoms, from self-perception of inadequacy due to loss of autonomy and need for help, or from perceived deterioration of body image. The neurobiology of shame delineates neuronal networks involved in cognitive and emotions regulation, self-representation and representation of the others mental states. Although this hypothesis remains to be demonstrated, these substrates could be modulated, at least partially, by dopaminergic depletion related to PD, which may open a window for pharmacotherapy. Owing to the negative impact that shame can produce, shame should be actively explored and addressed in the individual PwP. Teaching PwP how to develop resilience to shame may be a useful strategy in preventing the vicious circle of shame. The paucity of existing data on prevalence and management of PD-specific shame contrasts with the manifold reported situations inducing suffering from shame. There is a crucial need for further investigations of shame in PD and the development of interventions to reduce its impact on PwP’s quality of life.
miR-22 Regulates Invasion, Gene Expression and Predicts Overall Survival in Patients with Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Gong Xue , Zhao Hongjuan , Saar Matthias , Peehl Donna M. , Brooks James D.
Published: May 2019

Background:

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is molecularly diverse and distinct molecular subtypes show different clinical outcomes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are essential components of gene regulatory networks and play a crucial role in progression of many cancer types including ccRCC.

Objective:

Identify prognostic miRNAs and determine the role of miR-22 in ccRCC.

Methods:

Hierarchical clustering was done in R using gene expression profiles of over 450 ccRCC cases in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed to identify prognostic miRNAs in the TCGA dataset. RNA-Seq was performed to identify miR-22 target genes in primary ccRCC cells and Matrigel invasion assay was performed to assess the effects of miR-22 overexpression on cell invasion.

Results:

Hierarchical clustering analysis using 2,621 prognostic genes previously identified by our group demonstrated that ccRCC patients with longer overall survival expressed lower levels of genes promoting proliferation or immune responses, while better maintaining gene expression associated with cortical differentiation and cell adhesion. Targets of 26 miRNAs were significantly enriched in the 2,621 prognostic genes and these miRNAs were prognostic by themselves. MiR-22 was associated with poor overall survival in the TCGA dataset. Overexpression of miR-22 promoted invasion of primary ccRCC cells in vitro and modulated transcriptional programs implicated in cancer progression including DNA repair, cell proliferation and invasion.

Conclusions:

Our results suggest that ccRCCs with differential clinical outcomes have distinct transcriptomes for which miRNAs could serve as master regulators. MiR-22, as a master regulator, promotes ccRCC progression at least in part by enhancing cell invasion.
EPIDEMIOLOGIC APPROACH TO QUALITY OF LIFE IN DIABETIC PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW STUDY
Authors: Feyzi Rezvan , Madmoli Mostafa
Published: May 2019

Introduction: Diabetes is a common disease with multiple complications that has an increasing trend and affects all aspects of the life of the patients, especially their quality of life. Therefore, considering the chronicity of diabetes and its complications, it causes a lot of material burden on the patient and a decrease in the quality of life in them. Considering that planning to increase the level of health of these patients requires studying on the barriers of their quality of life, this systematic review was conducted with the aim of determining the epidemiological approach to quality of life in diabetic patients.

Materials and Methods: In this systematic review study, in order to achieve the goal of the study and to improve the accuracy of its study and its comprehension, this integrated overview study was conducted based on the Broome method. The purpose of this method was to achieve the purpose of the study and to enhance the study's thoroughness and comprehension. The method is based on three steps in the search of texts, data evaluation and data analysis. In the search phase of the texts, the studies after the retrieval were examined in terms of the criteria for entering the study in four stages. After obtaining the terms of entry into the study, the content of the study is evaluated and at the end the analysis of the data was done.

Results: Several studies have been done on the quality of life of diabetic patients. One study that was conducted in this study was a study that showed a positive and significant correlation between patient's ability with all aspects of their quality of life. Also, there was a significant negative correlation between empowerment and patients age. There was a significant difference in the level of ability of patients according to gender, marital status, type of life, education and income.

Conclusion: According to the results of some studies, it can be said that the level of quality of life in the majority of diabetic elderly people is moderate, and the results of this study show a high need for care in the elderly and emphasize the role of care in improving the health of diabetic elderly. It is also necessary for these patients to be covered in order to receive educational, counseling, care and support services aimed at improving quality of life.

Keywords: Diabetes, quality of life, diabetic patients, epidemiologic approach
MANAGEMENT OF MENOPAUSAL PROBLEMS THROUGH YOGIC PRACTICE
Authors: Naragatti Mr. Siddappa
Published: May 2019

Menopause involves both physiological and psychological manifestations that result from hormonal changes Basically health is understood as the perfect equilibrium of body, mind, intellect and soul. The person who enjoys lightness of body, slowness of breathing, calmness of mind, control over emotions, action in relaxation and blissful awareness is said to be healthy. Women’s health is bound up with social, cultural and economic factor that influence all aspect of their lives and consequences are born by women themselves. Yoga is a physical and mental practice that involves the body, mind and spirit. The practice, which originated in India, is designed to enhance awareness, create a mind-body-spirit balance, cleanse, heal and strengthen the body, liberate the true self and, as practiced today, improve fitness.

Keywords: Menopausal problem Management Yoga Therapy
La gestión de Marketing de servicios basada en una estrategia de Marketing relacional y su incidencia en el crecimiento empresarial del sector odontológico de la ciudad de Tulcán
Authors: Portilla Bustos Pablo Alejandro
Published: May 2019

La presente investigación tiene como principal objetivo  proponer  un  esquema sobre la gestión  de Marketing,  enfocándose en estrategias de Marketing relacional para el consultorio odontológico "Solución Sonrisas" de la ciudad de Tulcán .Se describe la situación actual que atraviesan los consultorios odontológicos de la ciudad de Tulcán, en cuanto a temas de Marketing se refiere, además se justifica el por qué es importante la investigación desarrollada, y se determina los objetivos general y específicos que se plantearon antes de iniciar con la investigación.Mediante fichas de observación se puedo identificar a 36 consultorios odontológicos en la ciudad de Tulcán, utilizando la operacionalización de variables se procedió al diseño de un formulario de la encuesta enfocada hacia los propietarios de los consultorios odontológicos de la ciudad de Tulcán, se continuo con la recolección de esta información y por ultimo al respectivo análisis de la información obtenida.Finalmente incluyo las conclusiones y recomendaciones de los resultados de la investigación realizada.
Análisis de la gestión de recursos humanos por competencias y su incidencia en el Desempeño del personal administrativo de la Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi
Authors: Enríquez Revelo Leidy Soledad
Published: May 2019

La presente investigación titulada: Análisis de la Gestión de Recursos Humanos por competencias y su incidencia en el Desempeño del Personal Administrativo de la Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi, es un aporte para que el personal administrativo asistencial aumente sus niveles de eficiencia y así pueda contribuir a la consecución de los objetivos institucionales proyectándose a mejorar continuamente. Em primer lugar , se definió las bases teóricas y científicas para determinar la insidencia que existe entre las variables: gestióndel recurso humano y desempeño del personal, a través de la síntesis de la variada bibliografía existente, tanto en las bibliotecas como en internet.
The Effect of Complete Dentures on The Body Mass Index of Elderly Patients
Authors: Asegaff Andi Alifianti Puteri , Adrian Nova
Published: May 2019

Introduction: As people age, physical changes, such as complete tooth loss, can occur. The therapy for complete tooth loss is to wear complete dentures (CDs). However, this can affect patients’ body mass index (BMI) and overall health, especially in patients who are elderly. BMI is an indicator that is often used to determine a person’s nutritional status.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of wearing a new set of full upper and lower dentures affects the BMI of elderly patients, one month after insertion at Dental Hospital of Dentistry Faculty, Trisakti University.

Method: This was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were 31 elderly patients (according to the World Health Organization [WHO] age classification).

Result: Of the 31 elderly patients studied, 7 had an unstable or fluctuating BMI, 12 had a stable BMI from the beginning of CD insertion, 4 showed a consistent increase in BMI, and 2 showed a consistent decrease in BMI but remained in the normal BMI range. Using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, the result was shown to be significant (p=0.00), which means there was a strong correlation between CD use and change in BMI (0.76–0.99).

Conclusion: It can be concluded that elderly patients at Dental Hospital of Dentistry Faculty, Trisakti University who are wearing CDs encounter a significant change in BMI. Most of the subjects reached a normal BMI by one month after CD insertion, caused by an increased ability to masticate effectively.
The Effect of Presto Cooker as an Alternative Sterilizer Device for Standard Dental Equipment
Authors: Djais Ariadna Adisattya , Theodorea Citra Fragrantia
Published: May 2019

Introduction: In the suburb area of Indonesia, autoclaves as a sterilizer could not been used optimally due to inadequate electrical capacity. An alternative sterilizer such as a pressure cooker (presto) have been choosen because it has same principle as an autoclave, but it doesn’t required the electrical supply. Nevertheless, the procedure of presto in dentistry remain unclear.

 

Objective: To obtain a standard procedure by using presto for dental instrument.

 

Methods: The effect of presto was observed on aerobic (S. aureus ATCC 25923T), facultative anaerobes (S. mutans ATCC 25175T), anaerobes (P. gingivalis ATCC 33277T) and yeasts (C. albicans ATCC 10231T) which are exposed to the dental mirror. Each dental mirror (triplo) was dipped for 3 minutes on media containing bacteria (106 bacteria/ mL). Furthermore, the dental mirrors were cooked at presto (MAXIM, 7 L, Indonesia) which contained 500 mL of water, for 15, 30 and 45 minutes. Bacterial growth analysis were observed visually and microscopically after Gram staining.

 

Results: In the S. aureus ATCC 25923T and C. albicans ATCC 10231T groups, up to 30 minutes the color of the media showed cloudy but remained clear when sterilized for 45 minutes. Likewise, these groups showed appereance of bacterial growth for 15-30 minutes but didn’t appear to grow in 45 minutes. While in the S. mutans ATCC 25175T and P. gingivalis ATCC 33277T groups, up to 15 minutes the color of the media showed cloudy but remained clear after being sterilized for 30 minutes. In addition, these groups showed appereance of bacterial growth for 15 minutes but absence in 30-45 minutes.

 

Conclusion: Presto can be used as one of alternative equipment to sterilize dental instrument, effectively. The optimal killing time of bacteria and yeast was 45 minutes.
El legado de utensilios en el pensamiento de Neracio (jurista del periodo de Trajano y Adriano)
Authors: González Roldán Yuri
Published: May 2019

La publicación de interesantes estudios respecto al fundus instructus sirve como una ocasión para reflexionar sobre el problema en relación a un jurista determinado y a su trabajo, Neracio Prisco. La opinión de Neracio sobre el argumento se encuentra en Ulpiano, libro vicesimo ad Sabinum en D. 33.7.12.35 y D.33.7.12.43, en Ulpiano, libro trigesimo secundo ad edictum en D. 19.2.19.2, in D. 33.7.23, en Paulo, libro secundo ad Vitellium en D. 33.7.18.2, libro tertio ad Neratium en D. 33.7.24, libro quarto ad Sabinum en D. 33.7.13 pr.-1 y Ulpiano, libro vicesimo ad Sabinum en D. 33.7.12.4. Estudié varios problemas, por ejemplo: fundus cum instrumento, domus instructa y el instrumentum tabernae.
El principio de igualdad y no discriminación. Aproximaciones a la discriminación estructural del estado paraguayo hacia los pueblos indígenas
Authors: Mendieta Miranda Maximiliano ,   Universidad Católica “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción”
Published: May 2019

El objetivo de este articulo consiste en aportar delimitaciones a los efectos de avanzar hacia el entendimiento, las causas y consecuencias de la discriminación estructural en el contexto de los pueblos indígenas que habitan la República del Paraguay. La metodología se basa en un estudio y revisión documental con un enfoque cualitativo. Los pueblos indígenas que habitan la República del Paraguay se encuentran en una situación de vulnerabilidad a causa de una discriminación estructural del Estado paraguayo hacia los mismos. Ésta, se afianza a través de acciones u omisiones por parte de las instituciones del Estado que, observando los hallazgos, generan una importante brecha en relación al acceso a derechos humanos si se compara la población no-indígena con la indígena, encontrándose ésta muy por debajo de aquella. En este contexto, se pueden observar los privilegios que reciben quienes explotan la tierra a través de los agronegocios en detrimento de las cosmovisiones de los pueblos indígenas sobre las mismas.
El proceso civil como vía para reducir divergencias entre las partes
Authors: Carrasco Delgado Nicolás Ignacio Ariel ,   Universidad de Chile
Published: May 2019

Desde el análisis económico del derecho se aborda una característica del proceso que ayuda a un juez a resolver un conflicto civil con el uso de criterios de eficiencia. Misma que corresponde a la posibilidad de que las reglas procesales permitan reducir las divergencias entre las partes. Una posibilidad que no ha sido explorada por la doctrina, debido a que el proceso civil es enfocado como un ámbito de decisión no colaborativo. Por esta razón, se sostiene que el proceso es un juego, en donde las partes y el juez cumplen diversos roles condicionados por las normas procesales. El cual debe fomentar que las posiciones de las partes se expresen de manera sincera y definitiva.
La empresa agraria en el nuevo código civil y comercial Argentino
Authors: Antonio Notaro Pablo ,   Universidad de Litoral
Published: May 2019

La reciente aprobación y entrada en vigencia del Nuevo Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación, auspiciosa y necesaria, en apariencia repite el olvido y la falta de regulación integral en materia agraria. La realidad histórica marca la importancia de la actividad agraria en Argentina, sin embargo, ello no se ha visto reflejado en su tratamiento legislativo, siempre parcial y asistemático, producto del contexto ideológico político que animó la intervención del Estado en la economía. El propósito de este artículo es presentar un enfoque inédito, que sustenta la recepción legal de la Empresa Agraria en el art. 320 Código Civil y Comercial, lo que constituye un hecho novedoso para el Derecho Agrario Argentino. Este punto de vista es valioso para futuras investigaciones.
La polémica de las ilicitudes probatorias derivadas de las fases de la cadena de custodia y el rango de la norma quebrantada
Authors: Calderón Arias Emma ,   Universidad de la Habana
Published: May 2019

El tema de las ilicitudes probatorias se muestra en la doctrina y en la praxis jurídico penal, como uno de los más importantes y esenciales relativos a probar los hechos con caracteres de delito. Es la cadena de custodia una de las instituciones que contribuye a la integridad y autenticidad del material probatorio, para que llegue al acto del juicio oral tal cual fueron obtenidos en el lugar de los hechos, garante a la vez de un debido proceso. Pero cuando transcurren las diferentes etapas de la cadena de custodia, puede que se rompa algún eslabón de la misma y por consiguiente se vulneren derechos fundamentales o garantías procesales, aspectos de interés para las denominadas ilicitudes probatorias.
El fracaso de la Ley de Libre Convivencia en el estado de Jalisco
Authors: Zavala López Erika Crystal ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: May 2019

El artículo expone las antinomias existentes y controversias que genera la Ley de Libre Convivencia frente a las expectativas de derecho que pretende otorgar, así como la inconstitucionalidad y violación en materia de derechos humanos al restringirse el derecho a la adopción y custodia. Se explica cómo es inoperante la ley en contraposición de otros ordenamientos y como hoy en día se convierte en una opción poco atractiva ante las disposiciones pronunciadas por la SCJN ante el matrimonio igualitario.
La impugnación internacional de resoluciones jurisdiccionales en materia del derecho humano a la seguridad social
Authors: Ruíz Moreno Ángel Guillermo ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Ruíz Buenrostro Ángel Edoardo ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: May 2019

En este mundo globalizado en todos los órdenes, uno de los reclamos más sentidos por la ciudadanía es sin duda el respeto irrestricto por parte del Estado a los derechos humanos, y en caso de su eventual inobservancia por cualquier motivo, lograr una eficiente administración de justicia que garantice tales derechos en todo tiempo y lugar. La constante discrecionalidad por los Poderes Públicos en su pleno respeto, así como la manera de interpretar los alcances de la seguridad social, en realidad muy poco abonan para generar una genuina cultura de la seguridad social, para colmo uno de los derechos humanos menos estudiado y conocido por la colectividad. Ese complicado problema estructural, si no es posible repararlo adecuadamente ante tribunales nacionales, debe ser controlado al través del uso cotidiano de los mecanismos legales de defensa consagrados en los Tratados Internacionales, acudiéndose en caso necesario a instancias y jurisdicciones internacionales.
Aproximación al Pensamiento Político de Danilo Zolo
Authors: Restrepo Tamayo John Fernando ,   Universidad de Medellín, Quintero Giraldo Cristian Camilo ,   Universidad de Medellín
Published: May 2019

El pensamiento político de Danilo Zolo está configurado, inicialmente, por una completa crítica-analítica en clave realista de los procesos de globalización, donde se estudian a fondo las principales perspectivas y los matices más relevantes de las teorías cosmopolitas surgidas en los últimos dos siglos, y los intentos que, de facto, se han dado por parte de las principales potencias mundiales después de Westfalia, en busca del establecimiento de una paz global realizada y efectiva. Y, por otra parte, los riesgos e implicaciones de un proyecto de gobierno mundial que puja por salir del papel cada vez con mayor fuerza, o al menos es ésta la creencia dada; por un lado, la constatación de una anarquía estatal latente en el mundo actual y, por otro, la constante pugna, por parte de un buen puñado de los principales politólogos y estudiosos de la política actual, por el desmantelamiento del sistema de los Estados nacionales. Este artículo tiene por objeto hacer un registro de tales premisas a través de las cuales resulta posible y necesario leer una percepción crítica de los procesos actuales de integración internacional o ruptura.