bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ACTN3 Genotype in Professional Sport Climbers
Authors: Ginszt Michał , Michalak-Wojnowska Małgorzata , Gawda Piotr , Wojcierowska-Litwin Magdalena , Korszeń-Pilecka Iwona , Kusztelak Małgorzata , Muda Rafał , Filip Agata A. , Majcher Piotr
Published: February 2018

Ginszt, M, Michalak-Wojnowska, M, Gawda, P, Wojcierowska-Litwin, M, Korszeń-Pilecka, I, Kusztelak, M, Muda, R, Filip, AA, and Majcher, P. ACTN3 genotype in professional sport climbers. J Strength Cond Res 32(5): 1311–1315, 2018—The functional RR genotype of the alpha-actinin-3 (ACTN3) gene has been reported to be associated with elite sprint/power athlete status. Although large and rapidly increasing number of studies have investigated the associations between the ACTN3 genotypes and athletic performance in various sport disciplines, there is a lack of studies on the genetic predisposition in sport climbing, which was selected to be part of the next Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 with three subdisciplines (“lead climbing,” “speed climbing,” and “bouldering”). The aim of the study is to determine the frequency distribution of ACTN3 genotypes and alleles in professional lead climbers and boulderers. 100 professional sport climbers from Poland, Russia, and Austria were divided into 2 equal groups: professional boulderers and professional lead climbers were involved in the study. ACTN3 allele frequencies and genotypes were compared with 100 sedentary controls. Genotypes were determined using polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism method. The percent distribution of RR genotype in the boulderers was significantly higher than in lead climbers and controls (62 vs. 26%; 33%, respectively; χ2 = 17.230, p = 0.0017). The frequencies of ACTN3 R allele in boulderers differed significantly from lead climbers and controls (77 vs. 51%; 58%, respectively; χ2 = 15.721, p = 0.0004). The proportion of the ACTN3 RR genotype is significantly higher in boulderers than in lead climbers and may be related to the specific type of predisposition to this subdiscipline.
Examination of a Multi-ingredient Preworkout Supplement on Total Volume of Resistance Exercise and Subsequent Strength and Power Performance
Authors: Bergstrom Haley C. , Byrd M. Travis , Wallace Brian J. , Clasey Jody L.
Published: February 2018

Bergstrom, HC, Byrd, MT, Wallace, BJ, and Clasey, JL. Examination of a multi-ingredient preworkout supplement on total volume of resistance exercise and subsequent strength and power performance. J Strength Cond Res 32(6): 1479–1490, 2018—This study examined the acute effects of a multi-ingredient preworkout supplement on (a) total-, lower-, and upper-body volume of resistance exercise and (b) the subsequent lower-body strength (isokinetic leg extension and flexion), lower-body power (vertical jump [VJ] height), upper-body power (bench throw velocity [BTv]), and cycle ergometry performance (critical power and anaerobic work capacity). Twelve men completed baseline strength and power measures before 2 experimental visits, supplement (SUP) and placebo (PL). The experimental visits involved a fatiguing cycling protocol 30 minutes after ingestion of the SUP or PL and 15 minutes before the beginning of the resistance exercise protocol, which consisted of 4 upper-body and 4 lower-body resistance exercises performed for 4 sets to failure at 75% 1 repetition maximum. The exercise volume for the total, lower, and upper body was assessed. The VJ height and BTv were measured immediately after the resistance exercise. Postexercise isokinetic leg extension and flexion strength was measured 15 minutes after the completion of a second cycling protocol. There was a 9% increase in the total-body volume of exercise and a 14% increase in lower-body volume of exercise for the SUP compared with the PL, with no effect on exercise volume for the upper body between the SUP and PL. The increased lower-body volume for the SUP did not result in greater lower-body strength and power performance decrements after exhaustive exercise, compared with the PL. These findings suggested the potential for the SUP to increase resistance exercise volume, primarily related to an increased lower-body volume of exercise.
Effects of Different Plyometric Training Frequencies on Measures of Athletic Performance in Prepuberal Male Soccer Players
Authors: Bouguezzi Raja , Chaabene Helmi , Negra Yassine , Ramirez-Campillo Rodrigo , Jlalia Zied , Mkaouer Bessem , Hachana Younés
Published: February 2018

Bouguezzi, R, Chaabene, H, Negra, Y, Ramirez-Campillo, R, Jlalia, Z, Mkaouer, B, and Hachana, Y. Effects of different plyometric training frequencies on measures of athletic performance in prepuberal male soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 34(6): 1609–1617, 2020—This study aimed to compare the effects of 1 vs. 2 sessions of equal-weekly volume plyometric training (PT) across 8 weeks on measures of athletic performance (i.e., sprint time, change of direction [CoD], jumping ability, and muscle strength) in prepuberal male soccer players. Thirty participants were randomly assigned either to 1 session PT group (1SPT [n = 15]) or 2 sessions PT group (2SPT [n = 15]). Plyometric training was integrated into their regular soccer training routine. Pretraining and posttraining tests for the assessment of sprint time (e.g., 5, 10, 20, and 30-m), CoD (e.g., T-test and modified Illinois change of direction test [MICODT]), jumping ability (e.g., standing long jump [SLJ], countermovement jump [CMJ], and squat jump [SJ]), muscle strength (reactive strength index [RSI]), and kicking distance were conducted. Results showed a main effect of time for 5-m sprint-time performance (F
(1,56) = 4.00, effect size [ES] = 0.53 [medium], p = 0.05), T-test (F
(1,56) = 23.19, ES = 1.28 [large], p < 0.001), MICODT (F
(1,56) = 5.72, ES = 0.94 [large], p = 0.02), SLJ (F
(1,56) = 16.63, ES = 1.09 [large], p < 0.001), CMJ (F
(1,56) = 15.43, ES = 1.04 [large], p < 0.001), SJ (F
(1,56) = 20.27, ES = 1.20 [large], p < 0.001), RSI (F
(1,56) = 26.26, ES = 1.36 [large], p < 0.001), and kicking distance (F
(1,56) = 47.19, ES = 1.83 [large], p < 0.001). There were no training group × time interactions in all the measured outcomes. In conclusion, when an equated moderate volume of jumps is performed, higher PT frequency across 8 weeks has no extra effects on prepuberal male soccer players' measures of athletic performance. The present findings may help optimizing PT interventions dedicated to prepuberal male soccer players.
Effective Control Chart for Monitoring the Capability Stability of Non-Normal Processes Having S-Type Quality
Authors: Liao Mou-Yuan , Ling Hsiao-Chi
Published: February 2018

For processes that have an S-type quality characteristic, the index CpkuWSD provides a proper measure for process quality. In the context of the index CpkuWSD, the main purpose of this study is to construct efficient control charts via bootstrap procedures for monitoring the stability of process quality. Simulations show that these bootstrap procedures have reasonable empirical coverage probabilities. In addition, run rules are provided for decision-making.
Une collaboration et une complémentarité nécessaire dans l’évaluation du projet Passion-Perfectionnement-Études (PPE) et Travail-Perfectionnement-Études(TPE) à l’École Secondaire des Grandes-Marées (ESGM)
Authors: Amboulé-Abath Anastasie , Larouche Catherine , Savard Denis
Published: February 2018

Confrontée à un contexte de concurrence entre les écoles publiques et les écoles privées pour recruter des élèves, l’École Secondaire des Grandes-Marées (ESGM) a voulu se démarquer en proposant un projet original Travail-Perfectionnement-Études (TPE) et Perfectionnement-Passion-Études (PPE), démocratique et accessible à tous. Cet article a pour objectifs de décrire la démarche collaborative mise en place dans le cadre de l’évaluation du projet (TPE) et (PPE), de présenter les avantages et les défis de cette approche ainsi que les retombées pour le développement professionnel des praticiens et des chercheurs universitaires impliqués. Cette perspective de collaboration praticien-chercheur structurée autour d’une complémentarité qui nécessite l’intégration des connaissances théoriques et pratiques a permis de développer des outils de collecte des données qui tiennent compte des besoins réels de l’école. Les résultats obtenus montrent l’important potentiel de la recherche collaborative dans l’évaluation des projets d’établissement. Cet article poursuit deux objectifs : (a) décrire la démarche collaborative mise en place dans le cadre de l’évaluation dudit projet; et (b) présenter les avantages et les défis de cette approche ainsi que les retombées pratiques actuelles et anticipées pour le développement professionnel des praticiens et des chercheurs universitaires impliqués. Les résultats obtenus montrent l’important potentiel de la recherche collaborative dans l’évaluation des projets d’établissement.
S’impliquer dans des groupes de codéveloppement professionnel accompagné : témoignage d’un observateur
Authors: Gagnon Vincent
Published: February 2018

Cet article propose une réflexion au sujet de l’implication en recherche à travers un témoignage sur le dispositif méthodologique du groupe de codéveloppement professionnel accompagné. L’originalité de l’article tient au fait qu’il est rédigé du point de vue d’un assistant de recherche qui a été présent à de très nombreux moments de la collecte, à titre de soutien technique. Ayant été un témoin privilégié et ayant entendu la richesse des nombreux échanges, le regard porté sera donc transversal et intégrateur. Le point de vue partagé a le potentiel de rejoindre une catégorie du lectorat curieux de mieux comprendre l’intérêt de s’impliquer en recherche, par un angle original différent de celui du chercheur. Dans un article de type scientifique, un chercheur tente généralement d’expliquer le contexte de sa recherche, sa méthodologie, ses résultats et la portée de ceux-ci. Dans le texte proposé, il s’agit d’un article à caractère professionnel où la posture est celle d’un assistant de recherche qui a participé uniquement à la collecte de données, sans intervenir activement lors de celle-ci. L’article abordera les avantages, les inconvénients et les retombées potentielles du groupe de codéveloppement professionnel accompagné et plus globalement de l’implication en recherche pour un enseignant.
Collaborer pour développer des pratiques d’enseignement de science et technologie à l’école primaire : des retombées pour la pratique, la recherche et la formation
Authors: Couture Christine , Aurousseau Émmanuelle , Levesque Yvan , Tremblay Pauline
Published: February 2018

Le développement des pratiques d’enseignement est un processus long et complexe pouvant se faire dans différents contextes. Pour soutenir un tel développement, la collaboration entre différents acteurs est souvent mise de l’avant dans des perspectives allant de la formation continue à la recherche. La question des retombées de tout ce travail de collaboration demeure toutefois difficile à saisir. Afin d’apporter un éclairage sur cette question, ce texte propose une réflexion sur les retombées de trois projets de recherche collaborative menés avec des enseignants du Saguenay, de 2004 à 2016, pour développer et documenter des pratiques d’enseignement de science et technologie au primaire. Pour ce faire, une mise en contexte présente l’évolution de ces projets, quelques balises théoriques en donnent les orientations et les considérations méthodologiques en décrivent le déroulement. Les constats sont ensuite présentés en termes de retombées pour la pratique, la recherche et la formation.
Ketamine Alters Lateral Prefrontal Oscillations in a Rule-Based Working Memory Task
Authors: Ma Liya , Skoblenick Kevin , Johnston Kevin , Everling Stefan
Published: February 2018

Acute administration of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonists in healthy humans and animals produces working memory deficits similar to those observed in schizophrenia. However, it is unclear whether they also lead to altered low-frequency (≤60 Hz) neural oscillatory activities similar to those associated with schizophrenia during working memory processes. Here, we recorded local field potentials (LFPs) and single-unit activity from the lateral prefrontal cortex (LPFC) of three male rhesus macaque monkeys while they performed a rule-based prosaccade and antisaccade working memory task both before and after systemic injections of a subanesthetic dose (≤0.7 mg/kg) of ketamine. Accompanying working-memory impairment, ketamine enhanced the low-gamma-band (30–60 Hz) and dampened the beta-band (13–30 Hz) oscillatory activities in the LPFC during both delay periods and intertrial intervals. It also increased task-related alpha-band activities, likely reflecting compromised attention. Beta-band oscillations may be especially relevant to working memory processes because stronger beta power weakly but significantly predicted shorter saccadic reaction time. Also in beta band, ketamine reduced the performance-related oscillation as well as the rule information encoded in the spectral power. Ketamine also reduced rule information in the spike field phase consistency in almost all frequencies up to 60 Hz. Our findings support NMDAR antagonists in nonhuman primates as a meaningful model for altered neural oscillations and synchrony, which reflect a disorganized network underlying the working memory deficits in schizophrenia.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTLow doses of ketamine, an NMDAR blocker, produce working memory deficits similar to those observed in schizophrenia. In the lateral prefrontal cortex, a key brain region for working memory, we found that ketamine altered neural oscillatory activities in similar ways that differentiate schizophrenic patients and healthy subjects during both task and nontask periods. Ketamine induced stronger gamma (30–60 Hz) and weaker beta (13–30 Hz) oscillations, reflecting local hyperactivity and reduced long-range communications. Furthermore, ketamine reduced performance-related oscillatory activities, as well as the rule information encoded in the oscillations and in the synchrony between single-cell activities and oscillations. The ketamine model helps link the molecular and cellular basis of neural oscillatory changes to the working memory deficit in schizophrenia.
Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and constitutional delay of growth and puberty have distinct genetic architectures
Authors: Cassatella Daniele , Howard Sasha R , Acierno James S , Xu Cheng , Papadakis Georgios E , Santoni Federico A , Dwyer Andrew A , Santini Sara , Sykiotis Gerasimos P , Chambion Caroline , Meylan Jenny , Marino Laura , Favre Lucie , Li Jiankang , Liu Xuanzhu , Zhang Jianguo , Bouloux Pierre-Marc , Geyter Christian De , Paepe Anne De , Dhillo Waljit S , Ferrara Jean-Marc , Hauschild Michael , Lang-Muritano Mariarosaria , Lemke Johannes R , Flück Christa , Nemeth Attila , Phan-Hug Franziska , Pignatelli Duarte , Popovic Vera , Pekic Sandra , Quinton Richard , Szinnai Gabor , l’Allemand Dagmar , Konrad Daniel , Sharif Saba , Iyidir Özlem Turhan , Stevenson Brian J , Yang Huanming , Dunkel Leo , Pitteloud Nelly
Published: February 2018

Objective

Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) and constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) represent rare and common forms of GnRH deficiency, respectively. Both CDGP and CHH present with delayed puberty, and the distinction between these two entities during early adolescence is challenging. More than 30 genes have been implicated in CHH, while the genetic basis of CDGP is poorly understood.

Design

We characterized and compared the genetic architectures of CHH and CDGP, to test the hypothesis of a shared genetic basis between these disorders.

Methods

Exome sequencing data were used to identify rare variants in known genes in CHH (n = 116), CDGP (n = 72) and control cohorts (n = 36 874 ExAC and n = 405 CoLaus).

Results

Mutations in at least one CHH gene were found in 51% of CHH probands, which is significantly higher than in CDGP (7%, P = 7.6 × 10−11) or controls (18%, P = 5.5 × 10−12). Similarly, oligogenicity (defined as mutations in more than one gene) was common in CHH patients (15%) relative to CDGP (1.4%, P = 0.002) and controls (2%, P = 6.4 × 10−7).

Conclusions

Our data suggest that CDGP and CHH have distinct genetic profiles, and this finding may facilitate the differential diagnosis in patients presenting with delayed puberty.
Profil Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Ditinjau dari Gaya Kognitif Reflektif dan Impulsif
Authors: Azhil Imam Muhtadi
Published: February 2018

This research aims to explain the ability of problem-solving between reflective cognitive and impulsive cognitive students. The subject of this research is students of class VII C SMP Al-Hikmah Surabaya. Subject chose based on a test of cognitive style, one student of reflective cognitive style and one student of impulsive cognitive style. The instrument uses a test of the MFF (Matching Familiar Figures) and tests the ability to problem-solving of ratio. The subject of reflective cognitive style can retell the problems that exist in the problem, said, write down the steps used in the settlement of a matter, carry out all settlement plan as a whole and coherent, and provide settlement solutions at the end of time. The subject of impulsive cognitive style, the average can tell, mention, write on some matter, of course, does not implement the settlement plan, not coherent, and settlement in a hurry.
Desain Didaktis Bahan Ajar Matematika SMP Berbasis Learning Obstacle dan Learning Trajectory
Authors: Dedy Endang , Sumiaty Encum
Published: February 2018

This study is to correct mathematical learning by didactic design based on learning obstacles and learning trajectory. This is a qualitative study through Didactical Design Research (DDR) by three analytical phase, i.e. 1) didactical situation analysis before learning presented as didactical design hypothesis including ADP; 2) metapedadidactical analysis which analyzes teacher’s ability such as unity, flexibility, and coherency in learning; 3) retrospective analysis which is the correlated analysis between the result of didactical situation hypothesis analysis and metapedadidactical analysis. The result of problem analysis related to integer arithmetic operation, a concept of function, and two triangle similarity concept, implementation of early didactical design could predict probable mistakes done by students and even if the mistakes still there, it was decreased compared to early learning obstacle test. These conditions were reinforced after learning with mathematics score school succeed standard 75% was done.
Identifikasi Mental Computation Siswa Disleksia dalam Melakukan Operasi Penjumlahan dan Pengurangan Bilangan Bulat
Authors: Sadieda Lisanul Uswah , Cahyani Agustin Eka
Published: February 2018

To describe mental computation strategies of the dyslexic student in performing the addition and subtraction of 1-digit and 2-digit integer. Mental computation is a process of doing arithmetic calculations without using other tools. This strategy will help dyslexic students find more accurate and flexible solution while solving the arithmetic problem because it can minimize their weaknesses in terms of reading and writing. This research uses the qualitative approach. Data were collected by using a task-based interview for two dyslexic students. The results of this study indicate that dyslexic students use the spin-around strategy to solve the addition for the 1-digit number and the working from the right and from the left strategies to solve the addition for the 2-digit number. Meanwhile, to solve the subtraction problem, dyslexic students use think addition and counting back strategies for the 1-digit number and Working from The Right strategy for the 2-digit number.
Pemodelan Matematika Infiltrasi Air pada Saluran Irigasi Alur
Authors: Manaqib Muhammad
Published: February 2018

Water is one of the main necessity of agricultural activities, because without enough water agricultural crops will not be produced optimally. The way to insufficient water in agricultural crops is irrigation. One of the irrigation methods which is used on agriculture in the world is furrow irrigation method. Water gets into the soil from the bottom of the furrow and furrow’s wall towards the root zone of the plants.  The complexity of the water infiltration process in the ground makes infiltration analysis by laboratory experiment difficult to do and needs substantial cost. The alternative way which can do is with mathematical modeling. This paper discusses about mathematical modeling of water infiltration in furrow irrigation channel trapezoidal in shape. This mathematical modeling is shaped boundary condition problem with a cross section of a closed and limited line of irrigation. Governing  equation obtanined from Richard equation which then transformed using Kirchoff transformation and non dimensional variable into the modified Helmholtz equation. While, the boundary condition is shaped mixture Neuman and Robin boundary condition.
Distribusi Batik Madura Melalui Penerapan Generalized Vehicle Routing Problem (GVRP)
Authors: Faisol Faisol , Makruf Masdukil
Published: February 2018

Product distribution process is an effort to convey a product of consumer handlebar with a planned and programmed system. Cluster method is a grouping of the nearest market location, then analyzed the location of potential facilities through center of gravity. GVRP (Generalized Vehicle Routing Problem) is one of the algorithms in the cluster method [1]. In the GVRP describes the route determination to minimize the required distribution costs. GVRP is a generalization of VRP, so the point of the graph is partitioned into several sets of specific points, called clusters [2]. In this research, modification of GVRP model for multi-capacity vehicle case can determine the route and minimize the cost of distribution. Taken case on UD. Damai Asih for the distribution of Madura writes batik to 25 districts in East Java. From the results of running using MATLAB 7.8.0 obtained the efficiency of the distribution cost of 8.71% of the initial cost before doing the clustering based on distance and maximum capacity of the car of Rp. 6,969,480.00. After the filtering based on the distance and maximum capacity of the car obtained a cost of Rp. 6.365.500.00. The highest value of efficiency is obtained in cluster four, while the lowest efficiency value is obtained in cluster eight. The existence of cost efficiency is due to the different mileage in the clustering process.
Peramalan Indeks Harga Konsumen dengan Metode Singular Spectral Analysis (SSA) dan Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA)
Authors: Lubis Deltha Airuzsh , Johra Muhamad Budiman , Darmawan Gumgum
Published: February 2018

Consumer Price Index (CPI) are the indicators used to measure the inflation and deflation of a group of goods and services in general. Forecasting CPI to be important as early detection in facing price hikes. This study uses the SSA and SARIMA. SARIMA a parametric model that requires various assumptions while SSA is a nonparametric technique that is free from a variety of assumptions, but both methods require seasonal patterns in the data. Based on the research results, methods of SSA with length window(L) of 24 and a grouping of 4 (1 group of seasonal and 3 groups of trends) and SARIMA models of order (0,1,1), (0,1,1) 6 is the most accurate and reliable models in forecasting CPI to the value Padang Sidempuan City. Forecasting CPI Padang Sidempuan City for the next 5 months with SSA method and SARIMA (0,1,1), (0,1,1) 6 shows the pattern of a trend is likely to increase but forecasting the 5th month with SSA method showed a surge in the value of CPI high or high inflation will occur.
Beberapa Metode pada Masalah Pemrograman Stokastik
Authors: Hasbiyati Ihda , Hasriati Hasriati
Published: February 2018

Stochastic programming problem is mathematical problem (linear, integer, mixed integer, and nonlinier) with stochastic element lies data. To get reasonable solution and optimal with its stochastic data is needed several method.  Applicable method in trouble stochastic programming are L-Shape decomposition and lagrange decomposition. Each method can determine optimal solution to troubleshoots stochastic programming
Ethical Packaging – a Preliminary Study
Authors: Kowalska Aleksandra
Published: February 2018

The paper is a preliminary study of the concept of ethical packaging. Its main aim is to define the term “ethical packaging” and systemise a magnitude of the ethical issues surrounding packaging. A review of the literature on ethics and packaging enable the definition of such terms as business ethics, corporate ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Triple Bottom Line, ethical consumption, ethical eating, and sustainable packaging and provide the background for the discussion. To broaden the understanding of ethical packaging, a survey among 71 students from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland, was conducted in 2016. The results of the survey contribute to the analysis of consumers’ perception of ethical packaging.
Wpływ bazy kosmetycznej na uwalnianie kwasu usninowego
Authors: Kucia Małgorzata , Sikora Elżbieta
Published: February 2018

Usnic acid is a type of lichen acid which exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activity, functioning as an antimicrobial, an anti-inflammatory and a UV-filter. It is used as an active ingredient in herbal medicines and cosmetics products. Its influence as a cosmetics base, including through properties such as emulsion type or degree of internal phase droplet size, on the release of usnic acid, was studied. Two types (O/W, W/O) of usnic acid – loaded, stable emulsions with varying degrees of dispersion of the dispersed phase were obtained. The concentration of usnic acid in all of the formulations studied was 0.05% w/w. The formulations’ physicochemical properties, including stability, viscosity, pH and the droplet size of the dispersed phase, were evaluated. The kinesis of the usnic acid’s release was performed in a thermostatic diffusion chamber, at a temperature of T = 32°C, using dialysis membranes of regenerated cellulose. A mixture of phosphate buffer (PBS) and ethanol (EtOH), in 90/10, PBS/EtOH, volume ratio, was used as an acceptor solution. The concentration of released usnic acid was analyzed by UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results showed that the O/W emulsions, as compared to W/O emulsions, are a much more effective means of administering usnic acid to the skin. After 24 hours, approx. 45% of the initial acid concentration penetrated into the acceptor solution from O/W emulsion, while from the W/O emulsion the released amount was about 18%.
Orientacja zasobowa w praktyce zarządzania przedsiębiorstwami – omówienie wyników badań empirycznych
Authors: Pietruszka-Ortyl Anna
Published: February 2018

One consequence of the emergence of a knowledge economy has been the creation of resource-based theory and greater concentration on the growing importance of an organisation’s intangible resources. The redefinition of resources has resulted in many proposals for how they should be classified, and how conceptualisation based on their specific characteristics should be designated.The aim of the study was to synthesize the subject literature in terms of the specifics of intangible resources and to answer the question of whether, in the respondents’ opinions, the companies they describe have a resource-based orientation. The results of empirical analyses presented in the paper confirm that the resource approach predominates in organisational management practice. They also pointed to the growing awareness of the need for an orientation towards intangible resource management. At present and in the future, most often in the competencies, attitudes and behaviours of employees, the image of the company and its relationships are and will even more come to be seen as the sources of sustainable competitive advantage for organisations.
Zastosowanie gier symulacyjnych w kształceniu w zakresie współczesnych koncepcji zarządzania
Authors: Walczak Maciej
Published: February 2018

The article presents the results of research into the effects of simulation games used in a university course on contemporary management concepts. Aside from a review of the literature, the article’s key findings come from a survey of 142 full-time students in academic years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016. The basic issues surrounding simulation games for education are briefly described and two games used in the study are presented in the first part of the article. The most important results of the questionnaire, along with an interpretation of them, are presented in the further sections. Recommendations on how to use simulation games in the teaching process at universities conclude the paper.
Characteristics of Medical Students with Physician Relatives: A National Study
Authors: Choi Kwang Jin , Tak Hyo Jung , Bach Clark , Trias Cathleen , Warsi Huma , Abraham Joseph , Yoon John D.
Published: February 2018

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. BackgroundLittle is known regarding U.S. medical students with close family relatives who are physicians. Family-related factors may influence students' specialty decisions to enter primary care or practice among the underserved.MethodsSelf-administered questionnaires were sent to 960 third-year U.S. medical students from 24 U.S. allopathic medical schools in January 2011. We asked respondents whether or not they had a physician parent or grandparent. We also tested associations between physician relative status and demographics, educational factors and career intentions.ResultsResponse rate was 61% (564/919). Among the respondents, 124 students (22.0%) responded that they had a physician relative. Students having a physician relative were less likely to intend to practice among the underserved and enter into a primary care specialty (all P-values < 0.05). Having a physician relative was negatively associated with intention to practice among the underserved (odds ratio, 0.37; 95% confidence interval, 0.16-0.87) in multivariate logistic estimation controlling for socio-demographics and educational factors.ConclusionStudents who reported having a physician parent or grandparent were less likely to be reporting intentions to practice among the underserved. More studies are needed to identify whether physician relative status represents an important factor for future career trajectories or serve merely as a surrogate for other socioeconomic factors.
Patient participation in hand hygiene among health professionals
Authors: Oliveira Adriana Cristina de , Pinto Selma de Almeida
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the perception and attitude of health professionals (HPs) about the patient participation in hand hygiene (HH). Method: A cross-sectional study with 150 HPs from a university hospital in Brazil. A descriptive analysis was conducted. Results: Simple hand hygiene was the preferred method of HPs, rather than hand rubbing with alcohol-based solutions. A total of 83.3% of the HPs supported the patient participation in reminding them about HH, but 48% reported that they would feel uncomfortable; 45.3%, comfortable; and 20.7% were familiar with the "Patients for Patient Safety" program. Conclusion: HPs showed limited knowledge about HH, opposing recommendations on the topic. The contradiction between the HPs acceptance and attitude when questioned by the patient regarding HH was revealed, reflecting a lack of knowledge about the WHO program and the need to implement educational practices in health.
Problematization Methodology and Convergent Healthcare Research: praxis proposal in research
Authors: Cortes Laura Ferreira , Padoin Stela Maris de Mello , Berbel Neusi Aparecida Navas
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: Presenting theoretical subsidies for the nursing care practice based on the possibility of convergence between research practice and educational practice. Method: The Convergent Healthcare Research was developed from February to August 2015, with an intersectoral working group formed by 32 participants, including health, social services and public safety professionals. Ten group meetings were organized, based on the Problematization Methodology with Maguerez's Arch. Results: The reflection-action movement resulted in the shared (re)building of the flowchart of care to women subjected to a situation of violence, as a device for communication between the services. Final considerations: The research practice based on the Problematization Methodology with Maguerez's Arch proved to be useful and viable in qualitative research, which has as purpose the transformation of the reality studied.
Clinical and epidemiological teaching of dengue through simulated practice
Authors: Ribeiro João Henrique de Morais , Otrenti Eloá , Takahashi Renata Ferreira , Nichiata Lúcia Yasuko Izumi , Padoveze Maria Clara , Pereira Érica Gomes , Nunes Júnior Sebastião Silveira , Gryschek Anna Luiza de Fátima Pinho Lins , Ciosak Suely Itsuko
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the experience of clinical teaching on dengue and the practice of epidemiological surveillance using problematization methodology. Method: report of experience on educational activity with undergraduate nursing students, held in March 2016, at a public university in the city of São Paulo, conceived in four stages: dialogic lecture, active search of Aedes aegypti, case study and simulation of nursing consultation to individuals with dengue. Results: The activity allowed to retrieve previous knowledge about the disease, respond to exercises that addressed different clinical situations and epidemiological surveillance, including in situ evaluation of possible mosquito outbreaks, and discuss the need to expand prevention and health of the individual and the community, the impact of the media in the dissemination of cases and the coping difficulties experienced in the different levels of attention. Conclusion: the methodology adopted enabled qualified training of students to cope with dengue.
Construction and validation of clinical contents for development of learning objects
Authors: Hortense Flávia Tatiana Pedrolo , Bergerot Cristiane Decat , Domenico Edvane Birelo Lopes de
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the process of construction and validation of clinical contents for health learning objects, aimed at patients in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Method: descriptive, methodological study. The development of the script and the storyboard were based on scientific evidence and submitted to the appreciation of specialists for validation of content. The agreement index was checked quantitatively and the suggestions were qualitatively evaluated. Results: The items described in the roadmap were approved by 99% of expert experts. The suggestions for adjustments were inserted in their entirety in the final version. The free-marginal kappa statistical test, for multiple evaluators, presented value equal to 0.68%, granting a substantial agreement. Conclusion: The steps taken in the construction and validation of the content for the production of educational material for patients with head and neck cancer were adequate, relevant and suitable for use in other subjects.
Conceptual definitions of indicators for the nursing outcome "Knowledge: Fall Prevention"
Authors: Luzia Melissa de Freitas , Argenta Carla , Almeida Miriam de Abreu , Lucena Amália de Fátima
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to construct conceptual definitions for indicators of nursing outcome Knowledge: Fall Prevention, selected for evaluation of hospitalized patients with the nursing diagnosis Risk for falls. Method: integrative literature review performed in the LILACS, MEDLINE and Web of Science databases, comprising articles published in English, Spanish and Portuguese languages from 2005 to 2015. Results: the final sample of the study was composed of 17 articles. The conceptualizations were constructed for 14 indicators of nursing outcome Knowledge: Fall Prevention focused on hospitalized patients. Conclusion: the theoretical support of the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), through the process of constructing the conceptual definitions of the indicators of its results, allows nurses to accurately implement this classification in clinical practice and to evaluate the effectiveness of their interventions through the change of the patients' status over time.
Carga da doença para as amputações de membros inferiores atribuíveis ao diabetes mellitus no Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, 2008-2013
Authors: Santos Kadine Priscila Bender dos , Luz Soraia Cristina Tonon da , Mochizuki Luis , d'Orsi Eleonora
Published: February 2018

O objetivo foi estimar a carga da doença para as amputações de membros inferiores atribuíveis ao diabetes mellitus no Estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, no período de 2008 a 2013. Realizou-se um estudo epidemiológico descritivo, utilizando-se o cálculo de anos de vida perdidos ajustados por incapacidade (DALY - disability-adjusted life years). A carga da doença foi alta, mais de 8 mil DALY, distribuídos entre homens e mulheres. A incapacidade respondeu por 93% do DALY e a mortalidade por 7,5%. A carga dos homens foi 5.580,6 DALY, praticamente o dobro das mulheres (2.894,8), sendo que a participação do componente anos de vida saudável perdidos em virtude de incapacidade (YLD - years lost due to disability) dos homens impulsionou esta taxa para 67,6% do total do DALY. Os homens vivem mais tempo com a amputação, por isto perdem mais anos de vida sadia (65,8%), e a mortalidade é maior entre as mulheres (61%). As distribuições das taxas de DALY no estado não mostraram distribuição homogênea. A intensificação de avaliação, planejamento e desenvolvimento de estratégias custo-efetivas para a prevenção e educação em saúde para o pé diabético deve ser considera a partir da maior vulnerabilidade masculina.
Fatores ambientais associados à ocorrência de leishmaniose visceral canina em uma área de recente introdução da doença no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: Abrantes Tuanne Rotti , Werneck Guilherme Loureiro , Almeida Andréa Sobral de , Figueiredo Fabiano Borges
Published: February 2018

Resumo: Foi avaliada a associação entre características ambientais obtidas por sensoriamento remoto e a prevalência da leishmaniose visceral canina (LVC) no bairro do Jacaré, área de recente introdução da doença, no Município de Niterói, Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo seccional para avaliação da prevalência de LVC, definida por meio da positividade no teste imunocromatográfico rápido em dupla plataforma (dual path platform - DPP), confirmada com o ensaio imunoenzimático (EIE). Foram incluídos 97 cães com prevalência de LVC de 21,6%. Houve maior frequência de LVC em cães com a convivência com outro cão, gambá, mico e ouriço-terrestre, assim como com a história de remoção de outros cães com LVC do domicílio. Na análise multivariada, ajustada por sexo e idade do cão, cães residentes em áreas com maior cobertura de vegetação esparsa apresentaram prevalência da infecção por Leishmania infantum cinco vezes maior do que aqueles que residiam em áreas menos vegetadas (OR = 5,72; IC95%: 1,47-22,20). Por outro lado, áreas mais urbanizadas caracterizadas como comerciais ou residenciais carentes, identificadas pelo sensoriamento remoto como aquelas com alta densidade de estruturas cinza, estiveram associadas à menor ocorrência da LVC (OR = 0,09; IC95%: 0,01-0,92). A maior prevalência de infecção em cães convivendo com outros animais silvestres e em áreas com maior cobertura vegetal, associada com menor prevalência em áreas urbanizadas, indica um padrão rural de transmissão da LVC nessa área.
Territorio, lugares y salud: redimensionar lo espacial en salud pública
Authors: Molina Jaramillo Astrid Natalia
Published: February 2018

El propósito de este escrito es avanzar en la lectura del proceso de salud-enfermedad en clave territorial. La teorización sobre el vínculo salud y ambiente debe extenderse desde las tipologías médicas, y su énfasis en la distribución del riesgos ambientales (físico, biológico, químico), hacia el reconocimiento de la producción social y subjetiva de los territorios. Para avanzar en esta teorización la salud pública debe enriquecerse con la integración de nociones propias de las ciencias sociales como la apropiación del espacio, territorio-territorialidades y lugares. Además, ha de orientarse desde una mirada escalar hacia los microterritorios, pues es en el escenario de los territorios locales y en los lugares cotidianos de la vida, donde se concretan los modos de vivir, de enfermar y de construir salud.
Associação das concentrações séricas de zinco com hipercolesterolemia e resistência à insulina em crianças brasileiras
Authors: Albuquerque Fernanda Martins de , Filgueiras Mariana De Santis , Rocha Naruna Pereira , Castro Ana Paula Pereira , Milagres Luana Cupertino , Pessoa Milene Cristine , Fransceschini Sylvia do Carmo Castro , Novaes Juliana Farias de
Published: February 2018

O objetivo foi avaliar a associação entre a concentração sérica de zinco e os fatores cardiometabólicos em crianças pré-púberes brasileiras. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com amostra representativa de escolares na faixa etária de 8 e 9 anos, matriculados em escolas urbanas públicas e privadas em Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A composição corporal foi avaliada pela técnica de absortometria de raios-x de dupla energia. Foram avaliadas as concentrações séricas de glicose, insulina, colesterol total, lipoproteínas de alta e de baixa densidade de colesterol, triglicerídeos, apolipoproteínas A (Apo A) e B, ácido úrico, leptina, homocisteína, proteína C reativa-ultrassensível e zinco sérico. A pressão arterial foi aferida por equipamento de insuflação automática. A deficiência de zinco foi observada em 1,3% das crianças. As meninas apresentaram o pior perfil cardiometabólico, com maiores prevalências de valores aumentados para gordura androide, triglicerídeos, resistência à insulina, leptina, zinco e Apo A. No 1º terço de concentração sérica de zinco, a prevalência de resistência à insulina foi 96% maior (RP = 1,96; IC95%: 1,04-3,66) e a de hipercolesterolemia foi 23% menor (RP = 0,77; IC95%: 0,61-0,96) em relação à categoria de referência (2º e 3º terços de concentração sérica de zinco agrupado). Apesar da baixa prevalência da deficiência de zinco, a resistência à insulina foi mais prevalente entre crianças localizadas no menor terço da concentração sérica de zinco. Torna-se importante a prevenção das alterações cardiometabólicas na infância, principalmente da resistência à insulina, com ênfase na avaliação sérica do zinco.
Contribution of chronic diseases to the prevalence of disability in basic and instrumental activities of daily living in elderly Brazilians: the National Health Survey (2013)
Authors: Costa Filho Antônio Macêdo , Mambrini Juliana Vaz de Melo , Malta Deborah Carvalho , Lima-Costa Maria Fernanda , Peixoto Sérgio Viana
Published: February 2018

Abstract: This study’s objective was to assess the contribution of selected chronic diseases to the prevalence of disability in elderly Brazilians, based on data from the National Health Survey (PNS 2013). Disability was defined as some degree of difficulty in performing ten activities, considering three levels: (i) without disability; (ii) disabled only in some instrumental activity of daily living (IADL); and (iii) disabled in some basic activity of daily living (BADL). The multinomial additive hazards model was the attribution method used to assess the contribution of each self-reported chronic condition (hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, depression, heart disease, and lung disease) to the prevalence of disability in this population, stratified by sex and age bracket (60 to 74 years and 75 or older). Study participants included 10,537 elderly Brazilians with a mean age of 70.0 years (SD = 7.9 years) and predominance of women (57.4%). Prevalence rates for disability in at least one IADL and at least one BADL were 14% (95%CI: 12.9; 15.1) and 14.9% (95%CI: 13.8; 16.1), respectively. In general, the contribution of chronic diseases to prevalence of disability was greater in younger elderly (60 to 74 years) and in the group with greatest severity (disabled in BADL), highlighting the relevance of stroke and arthritis in men, and arthritis, hypertension, and diabetes in women. This knowledge can help orient health services to target specific groups, considering age, sex, and current illnesses, aimed at preventing disability in the elderly.
Comunidade de marca ou boca a boca eletrônico: qual o objetivo da presença de empresas em mídias sociais?
Authors: Seller Michel Lens , Laurindo Fernando José Barbin
Published: February 2018

Resumo O uso crescente de mídias sociais vem alterando o relacionamento entre empresas e clientes. As mídias sociais abrem um canal de comunicação bidirecional entre a organização e seus consumidores, assim como promove a interação entre estes. De acordo com a literatura, são dois os objetivos perseguidos pelas empresas neste ambiente: aumento de confiança e lealdade à marca por meio de comunidades de marca; e influência na decisão de compra do cliente pela promoção de comunicação boca a boca positiva sobre seus produtos. O presente artigo estuda a abordagem utilizada por duas empresas (dos segmentos farmacêutico e de varejo de moda) em suas fan pages no Facebook. Evidências de consciência comum e prática de rituais e tradições obtidas a partir de um estudo netnográfico revelam uma comunidade de marca na página da empresa farmacêutica. A análise de métricas de boca a boca eletrônico revela que o estímulo a esta forma de comunicação é o que busca a indústria de moda por meio de sua página. O estudo ainda discute mecanismos para estimular o boca a boca em fan pages e a presença de vínculos fracos como fator de engajamento de consumidores nesta prática. Implicações gerenciais, limitações e sugestões de pesquisas futuras são apresentadas ao final.
Antes do mito: Soldados-cidadãos da Guarda Nacional do Rio Grande do Sul (1850-1873)
Authors: Mugge Miqueias H.
Published: February 2018

Resumo O artigo investiga a composição das fileiras de soldados e oficiais da Guarda Nacional na província do Rio Grande do Sul, durante os anos de centralização política da administração da milícia (1850-1873). Dessa forma, busca solapar a imagem já clássica do sul do Brasil, onde, supostamente, os homens em armas seriam sobretudo peões sob as ordens de estancieiros, facilmente mobilizáveis para as lides guerreiras - configuração, aliás, que pretensamente seria a marca indelével da estrutura social da região. A partir das listas de qualificação da Guarda Nacional, o trabalho revela uma fotografia muito mais complexa da sociedade brasileira na parte meridional do país, dando especial enfoque aos homens livres, libertos e pobres que faziam parte da milícia. Sendo a Guarda a espinha dorsal do híbrido sistema militar do Império, conclui-se que foi através dessas redes e cadeias de interdependência que os assuntos de guerra eram gerenciados ali, conformando a própria natureza do Estado Imperial.
Outro modo de financiar o café: Hipotecas no sudoeste de Minas Gerais (1890-1914)
Authors: Oliveira Lélio Luiz de , Marcondes Renato Leite
Published: February 2018

Resumo A análise das hipotecas registradas nos cartórios dos municípios em estudo do sudoeste mineiro permitiu verificar, de 1890 a 1914, os bens e valores negociados, as condições de financiamento (juros e prazos) e o perfil dos credores e devedores (moradia e profissão). O crescimento das atividades econômicas principalmente do café beneficiou-se do crédito hipotecário. Os credores residiam principalmente na própria região do Sudoeste, sendo que os demais moravam mais no Estado de São Paulo do que noutras áreas de Minas Gerais e mesmo do Rio de Janeiro. Comparativamente a outros municípios cafeeiros, verificou-se um menor emprego de hipotecas e também menores valores negociados apesar da maior produção de café no Sudoeste mineiro.