bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ПРОСТОРОВИЙ КОНЦЕПТ ОБГРУНТУВАННЯ ЕКОЛОГО-ЕКОНОМІЧНОГО РОЗВИТКУ
Authors: БИСТРЯКОВ Ігор
Published: May 2020

Для умов України важливим є пошук нових форм організації господарської діяльності, що забезпечать подолання стану «наздоганяючого» світову економіку. Проблему доцільно вирішувати з позицій встановлення особливостей національного простору сталого розвитку. При цьому об’єктивно виникає необхідність адаптувати визначення «простору» як такого до практики управління еколого-економічним розвитком. З методологічних позицій питання полягає у використанні постіндустріальних підходів до опису економічних процесів з акцентуванням уваги на категорії «інтерес». Оскільки економічний простір постіндустріального типу формується потоками «інтересів» суб’єктів господарювання, які циркулюють і визначають його структуру, то увагу зосереджено на домінуванні енергії та інформації в комунікативних процесах.Ефект від економічної діяльності з позицій функціонування належного комунікативного поля забезпечується за рахунок зниження параметрів тривалості трансакцій, а відтак і зниження витрат, що відповідатимуть прийнятному рівню. Еволюція системи комунікацій указує на зміну характеру взаємодії суб’єктів господарювання з навколишнім середовищем. Головними є питання еколого-економічного кодування простору життєдіяльності, які поступово перетворюються на повсякденну реальність і формують відповідні когнітивні фрейми. Тому важливим моментом стає пошук сучасних форм економічного самозабезпечення функціонування екологічних систем на рівні вимог до їх безпечного існування за рахунок раціонального використання природно-ресурсних активів. Підкреслено доцільність спрямованості на децентралізовані форми управління процесом забезпечення еколого-економічного розвитку територій з урахуванням відповідних компетенцій локальних господарських систем у межах визначення їх комунікативних полів. Зазначений підхід повною мірою вирішується в межах так званої платформної економіки. Як феномен макроекономічного рівня вона дає орієнтири щодо зміни механізму формування вартості на низовому рівні. Еколого-економічний концепт сталого розвитку вписується у загальні тенденції, що пов’язані з трансформацією роботи ринків у напрямі поширення мережевих взаємодій, оскільки за подібними до природних екосистемними законами починає розвиватися й бізнес.
ФІСКАЛЬНІ ІНСТИТУТИ У ПРОЦЕСІ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО СОЮЗУ
Authors: ПЛОТНІКОВ Олексій , БОРЗЕНКО Олена , ПАНФІЛОВА Тамара
Published: May 2020

Розглянуто трансформаційні процеси фіскальної сфери ЄС щодо розвитку фіскальних інститутів у контексті системоутворюючої складової як інтеграційних, так і дезінтеграційних процесів. Фіскальні інститути ЄС виконують важливу не тільки економічну, але й політичну роль у формуванні стрижня інтеграційних процесів. Саме завдяки фіскальним інститутам здійснюється матеріалізація доведення політичного впливу на країни – члени ЄС і зворотний зв’язок. Трансформаційні процеси фіскальної сфери стосуються: політики витрат (оптимізації обсягів і раціоналізації структури, підвищення ефективності витрачання державних ресурсів), формування доходів (коригування системи оподаткування, підвищення ефективності адміністрування податкових платежів, детінізації економіки, поліпшення умов кредитування реального сектору, вдосконалення державної підтримки малого й середнього бізнесу) та фінансування сектору державного управління (зменшення дефіциту державних соціальних фондів, обмеження обсягів та формування оптимальної структури державних запозичень) тощо.Визначено сутність основних функцій фіскальних інститутів ЄС (загальноутворюючої, розподільної та контрольної) як стрижнеутворюючих елементів його архітектури у конструктивному та деструктивному напрямах розвитку.Охарактеризовано сучасний стан розвитку трансформаційних процесів в ЄС у двох основних напрямах – конструктивному і деструктивному. Конструктивний напрям передбачає подальше розширення ЄС з використанням відповідних процедур. Деструктивний – вихід країн з ЄС і відновлення всіх атрибутів країни, яка не входить до тих чи інших об’єднань. Сформульовано положення про те, що фіскальні інститути в деструктивному напрямі відіграватимуть гальмуючу роль. Причому, чим вищий рівень інтеграції було досягнуто даною країною, тим більш гальмуючою буде роль фіскальних інститутів у випадку деструктивних процесів.Для України акцентування уваги на фіскальних інститутах у їх відповідних якостях може бути корисним для подальшого поглиблення співпраці з Євросоюзом та коригування вже реалізованих кроків.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS A FORCE MAJEURE FOR MASSIVE LAYOFFS
Authors: Mustakim Mustakim , Syafrida Syafrida
Published: May 2020

The fact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemics was often made as a reason by a lot of companies to conduct massive layoffs (PHK) in Indonesia. The regulation about force majeure to do massive layoffs (PHK) could only be found in Article 164 Act No. 13 Year 2003 about employment and it is not that specific about what kind of condition which could be categorized as force majeure that enables companies to conduct massive layoffs PHK. The statement of problem of this research is the spread of Covid-19 a condition categorized as force majeure that could become the reason to do a massive layoffs and how is the legal protection of worker toward the layoffs during the Covid-19 pandemics? This is normative research with constitutional and conceptual approach. The result from the observation and analysis indicated that the Covid-19 pandemics could be qualified as a force majeure but to conduct massive layoffs the companies need to experience loss or disadvantage and already closed permanently or massive layoffs is conducted for efficiency as what has been regulated by Article 164 point (1) and (3) Act No. 13 Year 2003 about employment by doing some steps in advance as stated in Minister Hand-outs  No. SE-907/MEN/PHI-PPHI/X/2004, 28th October 2004 and the decision of the Supreme Court No. 19/PUU-IX/2011, 20th June 2012.
From “Back in the race” to “Push to pass”: estratégias de lucro da PSA Peugeot-Citroën
Authors: Lima Raphael Jonathas Da Costa
Published: May 2020

A presente discussão visa contribuir com as pesquisas sobre os grupos automobilísticos a partir da interpretação das estratégias de lucro dessas corporações, não somente associadas à produção de veículos, mas também à prestação de serviços, inclusive financeiros. Como tem sido pouco estudado do ponto de vista sociológico em dimensões que transcendem a esfera da produção, o setor automotivo vem se revelando um tema com enorme potencial de pesquisa em função do movimento disruptivo que experimenta a partir de mudanças como a introdução do motor elétrico, dos veículos autônomos e dos serviços de compartilhamento. O seu dinamismo tecnológico e a capacidade que vem demonstrando de produzir novos significados para o automóvel como forma de acompanhar as mudanças no perfil dos consumidores são aspectos que cada vez mais o tornam essencial a uma sociologia econômica inclinada a investigar processos associados à firma, especialmente no que tange às estratégias de conquista de mercado. O artigo apresenta a trajetória da PSA Peugeot-Citroën que, ao conciliar mercados de produtos industriais e de produtos financeiros, ilustra o cruzamento entre estratégias de lucro e configurações institucionais.
A dinâmica da participação em conselhos gestores de Itajaí
Authors: Wendhausen Águeda Lenita Pereira , Kersten Mayara Ana da Cunha , De Oliveira Ana Claudia Delfini Capistrano
Published: May 2020

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa realizada junto aos Conselhos Municipais de Assistência Social e da Criança e do Adolescente de Itajaí, SC. Seu objetivo é analisar as dinâmicas participativas nesses conselhos durante os anos de 2005 e 2006. Os procedimentos metodológicos foram a coleta e a análise das atas e das pautas discutidas nas reuniões ordinárias e extraordinárias. A análise foi orientada pelos seguintes eixos: o que se informa, o que se discute e o que se decide, com base na observação de quem foram os atores presentes na discussão e quais foram seus pronunciamentos e posicionamentos. Como principais resultados da pesquisa, foi possível compreender a importância da temática participativa no âmbito dos conselhos ao constatar as limitações e as possibilidades dos processos participativos que poderão, futuramente, melhor qualificar intervenções nesse processo nos municípios pesquisados e em outros que podem se beneficiar dos resultados encontrados.
Size and Layer Dependence of Hybrid Graphene/h-BN Models Upon Heating
Authors: Nguyen Hang Thi Thuy
Published: May 2020

Different models contained graphene layer are studied via molecular dynamics simulation. Models are heated up from 50K to 8000K via Tersoff and Lennard-Jones potentials to have an entire picture about the evolution of graphene layer in the models upon heating. Various thermodynamic quantities, structural characteristics, and the occurrence of liquidlike atoms are studied, such as, the total energy per atom, the heat capacity per atom, the radial distribution functions, and the appearance of liquid atoms upon heating. The phase transition exhibits the first order. The melting point of graphene layer depends on the number of layers in the models while it does not depend on the size in the range of this study. The melting process of hybrid graphene and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) satisfies the first step towards Devil's staircase type phase transition. The melting point of hybrid graphene/h-BN is close to the one of experiment of graphite.
Efficient Generation of Coherent Stokes Field in Hydrogen Gas-Filled Hollow Core Photonic Crystal Fibres
Authors: Thai Thanh Doan , Ho Quy Quang , Nguyen Thang Manh
Published: May 2020

In this paper, we study of the coherent Stokes generation in a transient Raman regime by Hydrogen gas-filled hollow-core photonic crystal fibres (HC-PCFs) configuration. The temporal and spatial evolution of the pump and Stokes field envelopes as well as the coherence and population inversion is numerically observed. The influence of the pump pulse width and gas pressure on the energy exchange along fiber and Stokes generation efficiency is investigated.
(Dis)Joining Fitness Gyms Membership: Sustained Participation and Deterred Mindset amongst Female Teachers in Singapore
Authors: Phang Vernetta Xinn Yinng , Chung Ho Jin
Published: May 2020

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to examine the key decision making elements of why female teachers join and disjoin a fitness gym membership.METHODS The participants of the study comprised of ten healthy female teachers, aging from 34 to 45. Out of the ten participants, five of them were members of fitness gyms while five of them were non-members of fitness gyms. A semi-structured interview was conducted with each participant. Each interview was audiorecorded, before being transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis approach was used for data analysis and higher-order themes were identified for each group of participants.RESULTS The key elements to sign up for a gym membership included keeping body and mental health, group synergy and peer influence, instructors’ guidance and convenience of gym facilities. The key elements for deterrence included the high cost of membership, lack of time, dislike for long term commitment and inconvenience of schedule.CONCLUSIONS The study discusses the controllable and uncontrollable factors associated with signing up for a gym membership including, the cost of membership and the occupations of teachers such as working hours and teachers’ circumstances. The results of this study enable gym operators to better understand how to cater and engage a specific target audience.
New design rules for plate girders curved in plan
Authors: Hendy Chris R. , Cai Minjie , Martins João Pedro , Ljubinković Filip , da Silva Luís Simões
Published: May 2020

Many steel plate girder bridges today are curved in plan. This is because it is now relatively inexpensive to construct bridges with continuous plan curvature, which is more aesthetic than the traditional series of straight spans kinked at supports, and because many bridges are now built in congested urban areas where complex curved plan alignments are required to thread new infrastructure past the existing. However, design rules have not caught up with this fabrication trend. The design of continuously curved steel plate girder bridges is typically more complex than that for equivalent straight ones. The plan curvature both induces additional stresses in the webs and flanges, reducing overall bending strength, and changes the shear behaviour and resistance of the webs. This paper considers typical steel–concrete composite multi-girder decks with plan curvature and uses the results of an extensive finite-element parametric study to propose new design rules based on modifications to the existing Eurocode rules for straight girders so there is a consistent approach provided for the design of plated girders for all curvatures, including none.
Construction 4.0 and built assets in-use: creating an e-topia or dystopia?
Authors: du Plessis Chrisna , Sherratt Fred
Published: May 2020

Construction 4.0 makes many promises. The use of technologies will not only improve productivity in the construction of future built environments but will also enhance their operation and maintenance as they become smart cities. These latter stages in the built asset project life cycle are impacted by Construction 4.0 technologies able to both automate and optimise their operations, thus bringing benefits for facility management while also linking the built environment fabric to wider societal and governmental systems. However, there is growing concern that Construction 4.0 is directing the industry towards a ‘smart dystopia’, a situation with as much vulnerability as resilience, without due consideration or challenge. For example, the automation of operational processes arguably increases vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, corruptions of data or energy loss, while the constant collection of worker and citizen data by smart buildings and infrastructures raises concerns around surveillance and privacy, as well as issues of exclusion. Although Construction 4.0 has the potential to enable the industry to support the delivery, operation and maintenance of an e-topia, such ethical and social challenges should perhaps be considered before its technologies are unquestioningly embedded within built assets for use throughout the duration of their life cycles.
HISTÓRIAS (E)DITADAS: a memória nos/dos arquivos do Jornal Nacional, um recorte discursivo
Authors: MOREIRA MARIA RACHEL
Published: May 2020

Este artigo discute os conceitos de memória e arquivo a partir de um recorte da pesquisa de doutorado na área de Linguística. Fundamentada nos pressupostos teóricos-metodológicos da Análise do Discurso de filiação Pecheutiana, analisamos os efeitos de sentidos que atravessam o site Memória Globo, no que se refere aos arquivos do Jornal Nacional (JN), da TV Globo. O JN foi o primeiro telejornal exibido em rede nacional no Brasil, a partir de 1º de setembro de 1969, e é o que está há mais tempo em exibição na TV Brasileira, além de ser o programa de maior audiência entre os de conteúdo jornalístico.O que nos interessa, sobremaneira, nessa pesquisa, são questões que apontam posicionamentos nas superfícies discursivas e que compõem a chamada “memória” do JN, envolvendo os principais eventos noticiosos em cada década, a partir de 1970 até 2010. Nosso movimento investigativo se debruça ao olharmos para o passado – memória/arquivo -, que insiste em ser guardado/apresentado à sociedade. Nesse sentido, buscamos em Michel Pêcheux as noções de memória e arquivo, buscando compreender que este não pode ser visto apenas como um frio banco de dados arquitetado por sujeitos que se anunciam com editores de histórias. É necessário considerar seu caráter histórico, cultural, político e ideológico. Desse modo, entendemos que o site Memória Globo, através de gestos seletivos, faz circular sentidos a partir de uma posição ideológica, que, em um movimento de lembrança, acaba apagando, a memória histórica, e, assim, silencia, ao mesmo tempo, sua posição política-empresarial.
O AUMENTO DO ENCARCERAMENTO FEMININO NO MATO GROSSO DO SUL: IMPACTOS DA CRISE ECONÔMICA BRASILEIRA E DO TRÁFICO DE DROGAS NA FRONTEIRA
Authors: Da Silva Luzia Bernardes , Carneiro Filho Camilo Pereira , Preussler Gustavo de Souza
Published: May 2020

Resumo: O aumento do encarceramento feminino registrado no Mato Grosso do Sul entre 2015 e 2018 foi acompanhado por uma conjunção de fatores, dos quais fazem parte a crise econômica do Brasil (aumento de desemprego, do percentual de pobreza e o corte de investimentos em programas sociais), a presença de uma rede internacional de tráfico drogas com grande atuação na fronteira Brasil-Paraguai e a dificuldade de inserção no mercado formal de trabalho por parte das classes com baixa escolaridade. O presente trabalho tem como enfoque a atuação feminina no âmbito do tráfico internacional de drogas nas fronteiras sul-americanas, mais particularmente na fronteira Brasil-Paraguai. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de cunho exploratório, dentro do escopo das Relações Internacionais.

Palavras-chaves: Encarceramento feminino. Tráfico internacional de drogas. Fronteira sul-mato-grossense.
Na voz de Gonzaga: a musicalização da migração interna e da urbanização brasileira
Authors: Lazarin Monique Roecker
Published: May 2020

O presente trabalho tem por intuito entender o fenômeno da migração interna inter-regional da metade do século XX no Brasil, correlacionando-o à conjuntura de urbanização da época. Para tanto, utiliza como objeto a obra de Luiz Gonzaga, cantor que vivenciou tais processos e os registrou em seus cantos. Ou seja, o enfoque é o entendimento do fluxo migratório das áreas rurais do nordeste com destino às grandes cidades do sudeste a partir da análise de letras de músicas do Rei do Baião. O artigo parte da contextualização conjuntural do período em questão, juntamente como a revisão bibliográfica que embasa a reflexão do escrito. Em seguida, discorre sobre músicas selecionadas do repertório de Gonzaga, tendo como orientação o entendimento sobre o percurso migratório dos nordestinos em deslocamento. E, por fim, pondera-se sobre o que há além da trajetória, do movimento em si, concebendo as ressonâncias de tal fluxo interno mais contemporaneamente.
ETNICIDADE E RESISTÊNCIA CULTURAL
Authors: Dias Luiz Antonio , Campos Alzira Lobo de Arruda , Godoy Marília Gomes Ghizzi
Published: May 2020

Com o propósito de contribuir para a compreensão da tomada de posição política do movimento negro, consubstanciada pelo dia nacional da "Consciência Negra", este artigo reflete sobre debate historiográfico e a apropriação de conceitos sobre raça, cultura e etnicidade por correntes ideológicas interessadas em continuar a ver os negros como seres inferiores, aptos à subjugação "branca", em um passado sempre reatualizado. Nesse sentido, abordam-se teorias sobre o tema, verificando a sua vigência na marcha dos afrodescendentes brasileiros para a conquista de uma cidadania plena.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA: um estudo de caso do Projeto “Teste da Orelhinha em Irati e Região”
Authors: Nadal Karla , Oliveira Paulo Rogério Melo de , Magni Cristiana , Kuhl Marcos Roberto
Published: May 2020

Esta pesquisa identifica os benefícios gerados pelo projeto de Extensão Teste da Orelhinha em Irati e Região (TOIR) à comunidade local e traz reflexões sobre Extensão Universitária, a partir de suas políticas, ações e diretrizes institucionais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa aplicada, com abordagem qualitativa na qual se utilizou como instrumento para levantamento dos dados a aplicação de entrevista aberta semiestruturada, realizada com a comunidade atendida no projeto TOIR, professores, acadêmicos e gestores municipais de saúde. Foram empregados procedimentos metodológicos pautados em estudos descritivos e exploratórios como: levantamento bibliográfico, análise dos relatórios finais do projeto e pesquisa survey. Os resultados obtidos revelam que o principal benefício do projeto TOIR é a identificação da perda auditiva, antes de a criança completar três meses de idade, e o encaminhamento dos bebês que falham na triagem ao médico otorrinolaringologista. Verifica-se também que o projeto estabelece uma relação entre a Universidade e outros setores da Sociedade, com vistas a uma atuação transformadora e implementadora de desenvolvimento regional e de políticas públicas. Além disso, a pesquisa revela que o projeto apresenta limites quanto ao acesso sobre os resultados dos encaminhamentos realizados para avaliação otorrinolaringológica. Por fim, aponta alguns caminhos que viabilizem a melhoria na execução do projeto.
O AFRONTAMENTO DE TÁSSIA REIS : NÃO TOLERAMOS MAIS O SEU XIU
Authors: De Santana Silva Marilda Santanna
Published: May 2020

O protagonismo da mulher negra na arte é algo ainda a ser estudo e questionado. A música é uma linguagem artística que nos oferece subsídios para um estudo desta natureza que pode fazer a diferença. Neste artigo se pretende destacar esta voz autoral carregada de subjetividade que ousa se insurgir numa Música popular brasileira plural, mas, nunca, democrática. Em especial, neste estudo, selecionamos uma artista jovem, negra e periférica, Tássia Reis. Com uma trajetória recente, mas, de bastante fôlego, a artista, nascida na periferia de São Paulo; além de cantautora e dona da marca de roupas “Xiu”, é uma militante feminista negra que reconhece que existem várias maneiras de silenciar as memórias de um povo, mantê-las subterrâneas, enquadradas, beirando ao esquecimento total, silenciando-as de vez. Assim, utilizar como aporte teórico o conceito de interseccionalidade de Crenhsaw (2015), de lugar de fala de Djamila Ribeiro (2017), vozes plurais de Adriana Cavarero (2011) é perceber como este apagamento vai se reconfigurando ao longo das décadas e do mercado da artista negra. Afinal, o pessoal é político. É o que se pretende com o presente trabalho.
A Damping Modification Factor for Horizontal Acceleration Spectrum from Subduction Slab Earthquakes in Japan Accounting for Site Conditions
Authors: Zhao John X. , Jiang Mingxiu , Zhang Xiaonan , Kang Lili
Published: May 2020

We present a damping modification factor (DMF) model for the total acceleration spectrum from subduction slab earthquakes. The model can be used for scaling a 5% damped design spectrum not associated with a particular earthquake that occurred in a subduction slab. The DMF model uses site-period-based site classes as the site-effect proxy. DMF models were constructed based on the spectrum for 13 damping ratios and 34 spectral periods; the DMF values can be calculated for any damping ratio between 1% and 30% and at any spectral period between 0.03 and 5.0 s. At moderately long and long spectral periods, the DMF values for acceleration spectrum are similar to or less than those for the displacement spectrum for a damping ratio of less than 5%, whereas the DMF values for the acceleration spectrum are similar to or larger than those for the displacement spectrum when the damping ratio is more than 5%. The standard deviations for acceleration and displacement spectra are similar at short or moderately short spectral periods, but those for the acceleration spectrum are about twice those for the displacement spectrum at long spectral periods. All standard deviations decrease linearly with increasing damping ratios in the logarithm scale when the damping ratio is less than 5% and increase linearly with increasing damping ratios in a logarithm scale for the other damping ratios. A set of simple functions for calculating various standard deviations is presented. The spectra from the Zhao, Jiang, et al. (2016) study for slab events scaled by the DMF values for other damping ratios vary smoothly with spectral period and have a trough at short spectral periods for a large event, a short distance, and high damping ratios. The relatively large between-event and within-site standard deviations are from the source and path effects.
Stress-Drop and Source Scaling of the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, Earthquake Sequence
Authors: Trugman Daniel T.
Published: May 2020

Stress drop, while difficult to measure reliably and at scale, is a key source parameter for understanding the earthquake rupture process and its relationship to strong ground motion. Here, we use a P-wave spectral decomposition approach, designed for large and densely sampled datasets, to measure earthquake stress drop in the region surrounding the 2019 Ridgecrest, California, earthquake sequence. With more than 11,000 measurements of earthquake stress drop in the 20-yr time period from 2000 through 2019, this dataset provides an opportunity to understand how coseismic stress changes and how other geophysical factors relate to the distribution of stress drop and its evolution in space and time. We observe a mild but persistent deviation from self-similar scaling, with larger events having systematically higher stress drops, though this trend depends on the assumption of an omega-square source spectral model. Earthquake stress drop increases with hypocentral depth in this study region, and the Ridgecrest aftershocks tend to have higher stress drops than the pre-event seismicity. This is in part due to their deeper hypocenters. Coherent spatial patterns of stress drop in the aftershock sequence correlate with the slip distribution of the M 7.1 mainshock, whose northwest rupture tip terminated in a long-lived zone of enervated stress drop. Although physical interpretation of these results is complicated by the trade-offs between the timing, depth, and location of these earthquakes, the observations provide new insight into the physics of the earthquake source in an area of renewed seismic activity in southern California.
Relationship between grain yield and blossoming in upland rice lines
Authors: Fernandes Monique Carolina Nunes , Castro Douglas Goulart , Botelho Flávia Barbosa Silva , Moura Amanda Mendes de , Tomé Laís Moretti , Rodrigues Camila De Souza
Published: May 2020

For upland rice, it is desired, among many objectives, to obtain highly productive and early genotypes, consequently reducing the risk of establishing a crop regarding climatic adversities. Therefore, this study aimed to verify the correlation between the agronomic traits days to flowering and grain yield of 14 upland rice lines. The experiment was conducted in seven environments, in the 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16 crop years, in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Both the genotypic and phenotypic correlation were significant and positive, whereas the genotype correlation was superior to the phenotype. However, it was noted a low magnitude of the correlation values. It was concluded that a favorable and simultaneous selection is possible for high grain yield and plants with early blossoming cycle in upland rice.
Electrical conductivity test for evaluation of the pea seed vigor
Authors: Silva Edvan Costa da , Menechini Wagner , Galvão Carolina Dos Santos , Oliveira Luís Augusto Batista de , Ferreira Natália Cássia de Faria , Silva Luciana Sabini da
Published: May 2020

The electrical conductivity test is routinely used to differentiate the physiological quality of seed lots, and has stood out for its ease of execution, low cost, speed, repeatability, and straightforward interpretation of results. This study aimed to establish a methodology for the electrical conductivity test in pea seeds (Pisum sativum L.) involving seed quantity and seed imbibition periods. The experiment was carried out at the Multidisciplinary Laboratory of the State University of Goiás, the campus of Ipameri Campus, in 2018. Pea seeds (Pisum sativum) stored in the seed laboratory of the same institution were used for this experiment. The completely randomized experimental design with four replications in a 4x6 factorial scheme was used. Four quantity of seeds (25, 50, 75, and 100 seeds) and six imbibition periods (4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 h) at 25ºC were evaluated. The electrical conductivity test was performed with four replicates of 25, 50, 75, and 100 seeds each, weighed on a precision scale (0.001g) and placed in disposable plastic cups, with a capacity of 200 mL, containing 75 mL of distilled water. The cups were then kept in a BOD chamber, set at 25°C, and the measuring was performed after 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 h of imbibition with a conductivity meter and results were expressed in μS cm-1 g-1. There were no significant results for the interaction between the number of seeds and the imbibition time. Significant results were observed only for the individual effects of each factor. It is recommended to use 100 seeds of Maria pea, and 24 h for the electrical conductivity test.
Soil temperature and agronomic implications in two regions of the State of São Paulo, Brazil
Authors: Nasser Maurício Dominguez , Bardiviesso Estefânia Martins , Aguilar Ariel Santivañez , Zonta Augusto
Published: May 2020

Plants can tolerate a wide range of soil temperature variations, but their development is affected when the soil undergoes higher or lower temperatures of certain extreme values. The aim of this study was to assess the soil temperature of two regions of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Daily measurements of soil temperature were taken at two weather stations, one in the municipality of Adamantina (soil classified as Podzolic, Dark Red Latosol, Eutrophic, moderate A, of sandy/medium texture) and another in the municipality Monte Alegre do Sul (soil classified as Red Yellow Podzolic, of fine sandy-clayey texture) within a period of 365 days. The experimental design was completely randomized, with the two municipalities being the treatments, and 12 repetitions determined by monthly averages. The soil temperature at a 3-cm depth in Adamantina reached values above 40°C, values not observed in Monte Alegre do Sul. At a 12-cm depth, there were no differences between the municipalities. In Monte Alegre do Sul, the recorded soil temperatures proved suitable for crops, with better use of organic matter by the soil and greater stability of surface temperature throughout the day compared to Adamantina. In Adamantina, however, the use of agronomic technology is required to ensure greater stability of surface temperature. The temperature throughout the year in the soil surface layer in the Adamantina region in the afternoon was higher than in the Monte Alegre do Sul region, a fact that implies the need of differentiated agronomic technology depending on the cultivation location.
Cross sectional study evaluating the correlation of thyroid dysfunction with severity of disease in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: D. Vinoth Kumar , R. Aruna
Published: May 2020

Background: The present study was conducted to evaluate the correlation of disease severity in RA and thyroid dysfunction.Methods: The present cross-sectional descriptive study enrolled 164 participants aged 12 years and above diagnosed as having RA. Use of drugs causing thyroid dysfunction, malignancy, diabetes mellitus, systemic hypertension, pregnancy and prior thyroidectomy were the criteria for exclusion. Data was analyzed using R and tests of significance were Chi square test and independent sample t-test and Pearson correlation. Institutional ethics committee approved the study and written informed consent was obtained from all study participants.Results: Serum TSH positively correlated with DAS 28 (r=0.2, p=0.005), ESR (r=0.2, p=0.03), CRP (r=0.2, p=0.006), RA factor (r=0.2, p=0.003), subjective assessment (r=0.3, p= 0.001) and anti TPO antibodies (r=0.7, p=0.001). Free T4 negatively correlated with DAS28 (r=-0.2, p=0.006), ESR (r=-0.2, p=0.02), CRP (r=-0.2, p=0.01). RA factor (r=-0.2, p=0.01), subjective assessment (r=-0.2, p= 0.01), anti TPO (r=-0.6, p=0.001) and Free T3 negatively correlated with DAS28 score (r=-0.2, p=0.02) , ESR (r=-0.2, p=0.03), RA factor (r=-0.3, p=0.001) and anti TPO antibodies (r=- 0.3, p=0.001).Conclusions: Hypothyroidism was significantly associated with disease severity of RA with linear positive correlation of TSH with DAS28 score, ESR, CRP, RA factor, subjective assessment and anti TPO antibodies, linear negative correlation of serum free T4 with DAS 28 score, ESR, CRP, RA factor, subjective assessment and anti TPO antibody and linear negative correlation of free T3 with DAS28 score, ESR, RA factor and anti TPO antibody was observed.
Association of cord serum albumin with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia among term-neonates
Authors: Kumar Vinod , Shrangi Girish , Jangid Sunil , Yadav Munmun , Verma Mahendra Kumar
Published: May 2020

Background: NH affects nearly 60% of term and 80% of preterm neonates during first week of life. 6.1% of well term newborn have a serum bilirubin over 12.9 mg%. Serum bilirubin over 15 mg% is found in 3% of normal term newborns. Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia (NH) is a cause of concern for the parents as well as for the paediatricians. Aim of study to find out the association between various levels of cord serum albumin (CSA) and significant neonatal hyperbilirubinemia requiring interventions like phototherapy or exchange transfusion and whether it can be used as a risk indicator for subsequent development of significant jaundice.Methods: The present study was conducted on 150 randomly selected eligible term neonates delivered at Department of Pediatrics, Rajkiya Mahila Chikitsalaya, JLN Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Ajmer, India.Results: Authors conducted a prospective study on 150sequentially born term babies. Cord blood was collected at birth and cord serum albumin estimation was done within 4-6 hours of collection of the blood. Cohort was grouped into Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 based on CSA level ≤ 2.8g/dl, 2.9-3.3g/dl and ≥ 3.4 g/dl respectively. Knowledge of risk factors of NH in neonates could influence decision of early discharge vs. prolonged observation cord serum albumin level of ≤ 2.8g/dl has a correlation with incidence of significant hyperbilirubinemia in term newborns. So this ≤ 2.8g/dl of cord serum albumin level can be used as risk indicator to predict the development of significant hyperbilirubinemia. Whereas cord serum albumin level ≥3.4g/dl is considered safe.Conclusions: Term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia with a total serum bilirubin level ≥17 mg/dl had levels of cord serum albumin of ≤ 2.8 g/dl, and this can be used as a risk indicator to predict the development of NH.
Pregnancy outcome in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Authors: Kant Shashi , Attri Sumeet , Thakur Sita , Sood Ajay
Published: May 2020

Background: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a multifactorial condition of pregnancy diagnosed when otherwise unexplained pruritus with abnormal liver function test and neither of which has an alternative cause. The most appropriate gestational age for the delivery of women with ICP is yet to be determined. The present study is designed to determine whether with active intervention, pregnancy with ICP can be carried to a later gestation.Methods: Fifty Women with diagnosed a case of ICP were recruited into the study. The diagnosis of ICP was based on the symptoms, clinical examination and lab investigations. Group I: 25 women planned for delivery at POG 37 - 37+6 weeks of pregnancy. Group II: 25 women Planned for delivery at POG ≥38 weeks of pregnancy.Results: In group, one woman had preterm delivery at POG 36+2 weeks and rest of 24 women were delivered at POG 37-37+6 weeks. In group II, out of 25 women one woman had emergency LSCS at POG 35+3 weeks for MSL and induction of labour was done in 2nd for abnormal fetal well-being tests at POG 37 weeks. One woman had pre-term delivery at POG 36+1 weeks. Remaining 22 women in group II were delivered at POG ≥38 weeks. In the present study there was no significant difference in the gestational age at delivery between the two groups.Conclusions: It can be concluded that pregnancies with obstetric cholestasis can be carried to later gestation of ≥38 weeks under surveillance with UDCA treatment.
Clinical and radiological features of fahr’s disease: a mimicker of varied neurological manifestations
Authors: Mohapatra Suvendu Kumar , Nayak Rashmita Binod
Published: May 2020

Fahr’s disease is a disorder characterized clinically by a wide spectrum of varied clinical-neurological and psychiatric manifestations occurring secondary to intracranial calcifications with subsequent neuronal cell loss. Though the disease can present in early childhood or adolescence the usual age of manifestation is around 4th-5th decades of life. We report a series of 6 Fahr’s disease cases with respect to different clinical and radiological manifestations. The details of different clinical manifestations with respect to the disease were studied. The frequency of symptoms, the radiological pattern of intracranial calcifications and the association of different parameters were studied.  Progressive cognitive decline and Parkinsonism was detected in all the patients but in none of them it was the chief presenting feature. Seizure was presenting symptoms in 3 patients. Chorea was encountered in 2 patients as the presenting complaint. Mild wide-based cerebellar ataxic gait was found in only one patient but other cerebellar signs were absent. Athetosis, dyskinesia, or dystonia was present in none of our patient. CT scan revealed symmetric basal nuclei and cerebellar calcification in all patients. The disease needs a high index of suspicion and CT brain scanning should always be performed in patients younger than 50 years who present with refractory seizures, Parkinsonism and cognitive decline. However radiological findings did not predict the presentation and outcome.
Acute pancreatitis complicated by encephalopathy
Authors: Jhamb Rajat , Parasher Anant , Baweja Ashish
Published: May 2020

Pancreatic encephalopathy is a frequently under-diagnosed and rare complication of acute pancreatitis. It denotes the occurrence of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in the setting of acute pancreatic inflammation, and presents with neurological symptoms that may persist even after the resolution of all metabolic parameters. Here we present the case of a 42 year old male patient presenting with altered sensorium and focal neurological deficit during the course of acute pancreatitis. The patient was treated conservatively, and later improved with supportive care.
Extramedullary plasmacytoma of larynx: A report of an interesting case
Authors: S Magdum Swapna , A Kadkol Girish , D Phadke Madhura , N Pol Jaydeep
Published: May 2020

Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is neoplastic proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells outside the bone marrow. Only 3% of plasma cell neoplasms occur at extramedullary site. Majority of cases occur in head and neck region and very few cases are reported in larynx. We herein report a case of extramedullary plasmacytoma involving the left vocal cord and diagnosed after histopathology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) study.
Satisfação do atendimento fisioterapêutico hospitalar: visão do paciente e do fisioterapeuta
Authors: Silva Letícia Andrade , Walsh Isabel Aparecida Porcatti de , Costa Karlla Leandro , Martins Lislei Jorge Patrizzi , Shimano Suraya Gomes Novais , Accioly Marilita Falangola
Published: May 2020

Trata-se de um estudo transversal, quantitativo e descritivo, realizado em 2016, com o objetivo de verificar a satisfação dos pacientes e fisioterapeutas em relação ao atendimento fisioterapêutico em um Hospital Universitário Público. A amostra não-probabilística por conveniência, foi composta por 40 indivíduos, com idade de 43,1±10,5 anos; 15 do sexo feminino, com faixa etária entre 26 e 59 (43,1 ± 10,5 anos), correspondente ao grupo de pacientes, com prescrição e realizando fisioterapia. O grupo de profissionais foram 12 fisioterapeutas, do sexo feminino. Foram aplicados dois questionários estruturados, sendo que o primeiro apresentou 12 questões (quatro do domínio Interação, quatro do Recursos e quatro do Ambiente) e o segundo 20 questões (quatro do domínio Interação, quatro do Recursos, quatro do Ambiente, quatro do Condições de trabalho-horário e remuneração, e quatro do Condições de trabalho – equipe e capacitação). O domínio de maior satisfação para os pacientes foi o Ambiente (M=11). A Interação foi o domínio de menor satisfação (8,3). Para os fisioterapeutas o Ambiente foi o domínio de menor satisfação (8,42) e o de maior satisfação foi a Interação (13,5). É salutar iniciar a discussão a respeito da necessidade de instrumentos que avaliem a satisfação dos usuários de serviços de fisioterapia, bem como, do profissional fisioterapeuta.Fisioterapia; Satisfação do paciente; Satisfação no emprego, Hospitais públicos.
Development of Gelatin-Alginate-TiO2-SOD Biosensor for the Detection of Superoxide Radicals
Authors: KARAKAYA Utku , DERKUŞ Burak , EMREGUL Emel
Published: May 2020

In this work, a biosensor that uses
gelatin and alginate hydrogels in addition to titanium dioxide (TiO2)
nanoparticles (NPs) as sensor matrix was developed in order to detect
superoxide radicals (O2•-), which play role in carcinogenesis when
present in excess levels. Parameters affecting the performance of the biosensor
such as amount of gelatin-alginate ratio, amount of TiO2 NPs,
concentration of SOD enzymes and glutaraldehyde cross-linker were investigated.
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and chronoamperometry were used as
electrochemical technique for the development of biosensor as well as
characterisation steps. The developed biosensor exhibited two linear ranges
between 0.0009 mM – 0.125 mM and 0.25 mM – 2 mM which were utilized as
calibration curves. Detection limit of the biosensor was found 0.9 μM, which
was at appropriate level for the detection of O2•- in tumour
samples. Finally, the constructed biosensor showed significant analytical performance
such as high selection for O2•-,
low detection limit, and long-term stability.
Patients' and Nurses' Perceptions of What Constitutes Good Nursing Care: An Integrative Review
Authors: Lee Kyungmi , Kim Su Hyun
Published: May 2020

Background

Differences between patients' and nurses' perceptions of good nursing might be one of the barriers to optimal nursing care that matches the preferences of patients. A better understanding of the attributes of Good Nursing Care across different settings, circumstances, and patient populations will provide an integrated idea about Good Nursing Care, which can contribute to nursing theory development and future research.

Purpose

This study aimed to integrate the literature on patients' and nurses' perceptions of what constitutes Good Nursing Care and thereby identify the similarities and differences in patients' and nurses' perceptions of Good Nursing Care.

Methods

A literature search of PubMed, CINAHL, and MEDLINE was conducted for article published between January 2000 and June 2017. A total of 18 studies were identified and assessed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool. The studies were analyzed and synthesized using Swanson's theory of caring as the theoretical framework.

Results

Some dissents and agreements were found between patients and nurses regarding the crucial attributes of Good Nursing Care. While “enabling,” such as providing information, coaching, and guidance, was more emphasized by patients, “being with” (being present at the bedside) was more emphasized by nurses. “Doing for,” especially expert performance and enhancing physical comfort, was the most frequently mentioned attribute of Good Nursing Care by both patients and nurses.

Implications for Practice

Theoretical developments regarding Good Nursing Care—characterized by a balance between sufficient nursing knowledge and competent technical skills on one hand and patient empowerment based on trusting relationships on the other hand—would promote the provision of Good Nursing Care in clinical practice.
Overview and introduction
Authors: Christie Fiona , Cunningham Eileen , Houston Kath
Published: May 2020

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Revisiting the CareerEDGE model of graduate employability
Authors: Pool Lorraine Dacre
Published: May 2020

It has been thirteen years since the publication of the article that introduced the CareerEDGE model of graduate employability. During this time, there have been many changes in Higher Education and the graduate employment market, which raises the question, is the CareerEDGE model still relevant in 2020? This article looks back at the development of the model and the complementary questionnaire, the Employability Development Profile and evaluates their global impact. It also considers any criticisms and explores some other employability-related concepts for inclusion in a model of graduate employability development.
Modelling of S. cerevisiae and T. delbrueckii pure culture fermentation in synthetic media using a compartmental nitrogen model
Authors: BROU Paul , Patricia Taillandier , Beaufort Sandra , Brandam Cédric
Published: May 2020

Aim: The objective of the present work is to propose a model describing the evolution of the pure culture fermentation of two oenological yeasts: S. cerevisiae and T. delbrueckii.Methods and results: For both yeasts, pure culture fermentation was performed in a synthetic medium with different initial concentrations of yeast available nitrogen. The datasets obtained from those experiments were used to identify the parameters of the proposed model.Conclusions: The developed comprehensive model of wine-making fermentation is based on the partition of assimilated nitrogen between the constitutive and the storage compartments. It efficiently describes the evolution of S. cerevisiae and T. delbrueckii pure cultures. This mass-balance model provides a stoichiometric approach in biomass production, unlike nitrogen backboned models used in winemaking. Moreover, it gives an estimation of non-accessed data such as nitrogen partition between vacuole and cytosol during T. delbrueckii fermentation.Significance and impact of the study: The developed model is robust enough to precisely describe the fermentation evolution of two pure culture yeasts and therefore has future potential for modelling mixed culture fermentations of S. cerevisiae and T. delbrueckii.