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Популизм и элитизм в современной России: анализ взаимосвязи
Authors: Паин Эмиль , Федюнин Сергей
Published: January 2019

В связи с ростом влияния популистских движений и настроений в разных странах и регионах мира популизм в последние годы стал одним из ключевых объектов изучения политической науки. Однако применительно к российскому кейсу исследования этого явления пока что остаются крайне редкими и несистематическими. В статье предпринимается попытка преодолеть ряд спорных трактовок популизма, рассматривающих его как сугубо риторический феномен и обращающих недостаточное внимание на его содержательную роль в политическом процессе. Анализ наиболее влиятельных подходов к определению сущности популизма позволил авторам предложить собственное понимание данного явления в российском обществе, сочетающее идейный и мобилизационный подходы. Опираясь на политическую теорию, а также межстрановые сравнения и эмпирические данные, исследователи рассматривают действия ключевых политических акторов в современной России, характеризуемых, по преимуществу, как популистов. Авторы впервые поднимают вопрос о взаимосвязи между двумя видами современной демагогии, а именно популизмом, основанном на заигрывании с “народом”, и элитизмом, выражающим (в той или иной форме) презрение к “народу”, и приходят к выводу, что в России наибольшую проблему представляет именно элитизм в двух его разновидностях – “патерналистской” и “снобистской”. Авторы считают, что популизм не следует расценивать как исключительно негативное явление, он может иметь позитивные последствия как в странах с либерально-демократическим режимом, так и в странах с отсутствующей или крайне слабо проявленной демократической культурой. Поэтому популизм более продуктивно рассматривать в качестве “упрощенного” представления о демократии. Именно в этом качестве он может способствовать массовому усвоению базовых демократических ценностей в условиях, когда политический плюрализм существенно ограничен, идеологические предпочтения населения низко дифференцированы, а гражданское общество неразвито.
Бастионы традиции: этнический фактор и политические машины в регионах России
Authors: Шкель Станислав
Published: January 2019

Политические машины в регионах России, созданные губернаторами в середине 1990-х годов, оказались наиболее эффективными в национальных республиках. Этому способствовало несколько причин, среди которых плотность патронажных сетей среди аграрного населения этнических меньшинств, экономическое наследие советской эпохи, политизация и институционализация этничности. Все это позволяло региональным элитам интегрировать этнические меньшинства в структуру клиентелистского распределения символических и материальных благ в обмен на их электоральную поддержку. На современном этапе, однако, федеральные власти существенно сократили автономию национальных республик и лишили их многих преференций. Проведенный анализ электоральной статистики итогов президентских выборов 2018 г. дал автору возможность исследовать политические последствия перемен в отношениях между центром и регионами и изменения в функционировании региональных политических машин в условиях сокращения ресурсной и институциональной автономии губернаторов. В результате обнаружена диверсификация электорального поведения этнических меньшинств в разных республиках. На основе сравнительного анализа пяти кейсов (Республики Башкортостан, Республики Татарстан, Республики Коми, Чувашской Республики и Республики Саха (Якутия)) представлено объяснение причин этой диверсификации.
Символы и ценности в международных отношениях на Ближнем Востоке
Authors: Звягельская Ирина
Published: January 2019

Статья посвящена рассмотрению влияния символов и ценностей на двусторонние и многосторонние отношения ближневосточных игроков. В то время как символическая политика достаточно давно рассматривается в качестве органичной составляющей внутренней политики, особенности ее трансляции во внешнеполитическую сферу привлекают все большее внимание. Во внешнеполитическом поведении государств проявляются важнейшие характеристики государствообразующего сообщества: актуальный исторический нарратив, структура социальных и политических статусов, обеспечивающие его интеграцию ценности и символы. Для Ближнего Востока символическое наполнение внешнеполитической повестки дня наиболее очевидно. В этом регионе не завершены процессы национального строительства, имеются системные конфликты, в которых важную роль играет этноконфессиональный фактор, страх и укоренившееся недоверие препятствуют адекватной оценке намерений и возможностей оппонента, а реакция на возникающие вызовы приводит к быстрой эскалации напряженности. Восприятие угроз в значительной степени зависит от субъективных факторов, тесно связанных с традицией и диктующих определенное поведение, использующих “политически пригодное прошлое”, героизирующих предков и требующих от современников готовности к самопожертвованию. В числе центральных остается вопрос о ценностном содержании политики. Ценности транслируются через символы и ритуалы, которые закрепляют символический контракт между властью и обществом. Тем не менее политическая практика далека от воплощения в жизнь декларируемых ценностных установок, а в случае, когда ценности провозглашаются одной из основ внешнеполитического поведения государств и негосударственных акторов, разрыв между декларируемыми целями и методами их реализации может становиться критически значимым. Борьба за справедливость вполне совмещается с запредельной жестокостью, а продвижение демократии – с военным вторжением. В статье анализируются многочисленные примеры, иллюстрирующие данные положения.
The Military and Nation-Building in Nigeria: The General Ibrahim Babangida Regime, 1985-1993
Authors: Falode Adewunmi James
Published: January 2019

On August 27, 1985, Major-General Ibrahim Babangida carried-out a coup d’etat against the then military ruler of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari. The main reason for the putsch was the believe that the Buhari regime had no plan to return Nigeria to civilian rule. Apart from this, the country was beset with various nation-building challenges that the junta had no clear-cut answers to. Such challenges include that of corruption, ethnicity, governance and religion. Babangida carried-out his coup ostensibly to return the country to civilian rule, tackle these nation-building challenges and turn Nigeria into a cohesive, functional and viable polity. To achieve these important aims and objectives, Babangida established a transition programme to return Nigeria to civilian rule and used institutional, praetorian and constitutional mechanisms to tackle the country’s nationhood challenges. This work is an analysis of the programmes, measures and initiatives that the Babangida regime used to tackle Nigeria’s nation-building challenges and prepare the country for eventual return to civilian rule.
A cross sectional study to assess pharmacotherapeutic adherence among diabetes mellitus patients in tertiary care hospital
Authors: Gaur Richa , Kushwaha Virendra , Agrawal Pooja , Agrawal Saurabh , Kumar Amit , Malhotra Kriti
Published: January 2019

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) refers to a group of common metabolic disorders that associated with abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism which results in chronic complications. Attainment of optimal blood sugar level is generally based on appropriate usage and proper adherence to prescribed medications. The study was, therefore, aimed to assess adherence to oral antidiabetic drugs among diabetic patients attending outpatient clinic of L. L. R. Hospital, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, U.P.Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study design was conducted from April 2017 to June 2018. The data was collected by interviewing T2DM patients receiving antidiabetic medications using Morisky’s four item adherence assessment questionnaire. The collected data was processed and analyzed with SPSS version 20.Results: From the 126 patients of diabetes, when asked about adherence to their medications as per the Morisky's four item method, 114 (90.47%) of them did not forget to take the drugs, 108 (85.71%) of patients reported that they had been being careful in taking their medications, 90 (71.42%) patients did not stop medications when they felt better and the other 108 (85.71%) patients reported that they did not stop medications when they felt worse while taking medications. This study shows that 54 (42.86%) respondents were adherent to their medications.Conclusions: This study revealed a moderate level of adherence among the participants and statistically significantly depended upon their socioeconomic status. Efforts are needed to increase the medication adherence of these patients’, so they can realize the full advantage of prescribed therapies.
Recurrent decidual cast with membranous dysmenorrhea
Authors: . Jyoti , Kumari Suman , Kumar Devender , Gupta Pratiksha , Gupta Nupur , Kumar Anand
Published: January 2019

Decidual cast is the entire sloughed endometrium that takes the form of the endometrial cavity. It causes membranous dysmenorrhea because the intact cast passes through an undiluted cervix. It may be associated with ectopic pregnancy, incomplete abortion, non-pregnant state with use of progesterone, Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), rarely with oral contraceptive pills. Authors are reporting a case of recurrent decidual caste formation with membranous dysmenorrhoea in 33 years old women P3L3 who was on norethisterone acetate treatment for a typical uterine bleed (AUB). She presented with heavy menstrual bleeding with severe dysmenorrhea in Gynae causality of ESI Basaidarapur medical college, Delhi. She expelled decidual caste and required therapeutic Dilation and Curettage (D and C) to control bleeding per vaginum. Her histopathology report showed marked decidua like change of the stroma but no villi suggestive of endometrial caste.
Prevalence of obesity among adults in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Authors: Kalavathy Ramasamy , Al Araj Sumaya Ahmed , Rabbani Syed Arman
Published: January 2019

Background: There is an increasing prevalence of obesity globally which is associated with Non Communicable Diseases. As this trend continues even in UAE we decided to focus on determining the prevalence of obesity among adults in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), UAE.Methods: This was a retrospective observational study done in adults between the age group of 18 to 77 years using convenience sampling technique in 544 subjects. Anthropometric, bio chemical, clinical and demographic data was collected by direct interview for four consecutive years, i.e. from 2013 to 2016. Body Mass Index (BMI) was analyzed to classify individuals as overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9kg/m²), Obese grade I (BMI 30.0-34.9kg/m²), Obese grade II (BMI 35.0-39.9kg/m²) and obese grade III (BMI > 40.0kg/m²).Results: Data was obtained from 544 subjects and considered for analysis. Our results showed that the mean age of the study population was 39.29±13.43 years, the mean weight was 75.35±15.65 kilograms and the mean BMI was 27.62±5.43kg/m2. A total of 67.6% of the study population was either overweight or obese. The prevalence of overweight is 36.2% followed by obesity prevalence of 31.4% of which 22.8% were categorized as Grade I obese, 5.5% Grade II obese and 3.1% Grade III obese. We found that higher proportions of males were in overweight and obese category compared to females.Conclusions: The results derived from our study shows that obesity and overweight are widespread among Ras al khaimah population with the obesity prevalence of 31.4%. Hence, policy makers should focus on preparing national nutritional strategies and implement protocols to overcome this burden by giving practical solutions.
Pre-operative anti-microbial administration for prevention of post-operative infections in patients with open cholecystectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: Jain Vijay Kumar , Das Dilip Kumar
Published: January 2019

Background: Prophylactic antibiotics are used in many elective surgeries by the surgeons to prevent postoperative wound infections. The present study was done with the aim to find out the efficacy of antibiotics to reduce the bacterial load.Methods: This prospective study was done in KPC Medical College from January 2015-December 2015. A total number of 56 patients with symptomatic gall stone disease were included in the study. Of them, 36 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (group A) and 20 patients underwent open cholecystectomy (group B). 18 cases who underwent laparoscopic procedure and 10 cases who underwent open procedures were given preoperative antibiotics while the other half did not receive preoperative antibiotics. Postoperative wound infection was analysed by wound swab culture.Results: Female preponderance was seen in the study (M:F-1:7). Majority of them belongs to 21-30years of age. Postoperatively wound infection was seen in 6 cases in group A and in 4 cases in group B and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). The positive rate of bacteria by wound swab culture was higher in NPTG cases in both group A (n=7) and group B (n=4) and the difference was statistically significant among two groups. No complications and mortality were reported in the study.Conclusions: This study document that administration of prophylactic antibiotics before cholecystectomy will reduces the incidence of postoperative wound infections.
A comparative study of serum adiponectin levels in patients of acute coronary syndrome with and without central obesity
Authors: Tiwari Shashank R. , S. Lokesh , P. Arunprasath , R. Arun Kumar
Published: January 2019

Background: Coronary artery disease burden has been on a rise globally with it emerging as the principle cause of death even in the Indian subcontinent. Serum adiponectin has recently gained interest due to its close relation with atherosclerotic CAD and Metabolic syndrome. The levels of serum adiponectin are reduced in ACS. There is a paucity of studies in South Indian population comparing the effect of central obesity in patient with ACS. The aim of the present endeavour was to study the association of serum adiponectin in risk evaluation of patient with acute coronary syndrome with and without central obesityMethods: The study was conducted in a tertiary center in patient who presented with first time ACS they were grouped into two groups based on the presence and absence of central obesity. Central obesity was defined on the basis of waist to hip ratio. Serum adiponectin levels were estimated in both the groups using ELISA method. The results were statistically analyzed using t- test.Results: Authors concluded that the mean age of patients presenting first time with ACS was 55±12years in both the group. There was a significantly raised LDL and Total Cholesterol (TC) level in patient with central obesity. The estimated serum adiponectin level was reduced in both the group with more significant reduction in group with central obesity. The mean adiponectin level in CAD patients with central obesity was 2.326±1.437µg/ml as compared to 3.486±1.6999μg/ml in patients without central obesity, which was statistically significant (p value <0.0049).Conclusions: Authors concluded that serum adiponectin levels were reduced in both the group with ACS with a further reduction in patient with central obesity. It was also observed that there was a significant relation between adiponectin level and visceral fat as compared to superficial fat, as adiponectin was significantly reduced in patient higher waist-hip ratio.
Prospective and retrospective study of weekly intermittent hormone (estrogen and progesterone) replacement therapy in hysterectomised women
Authors: Jhavar Dharmendra , Jalori Nikhil , Jharbade Hemlata , Verma Archana
Published: January 2019

Background: Estrogen therapy in younger postmenopausal women is associated with a decisive reduction in morbidity and mortality, but estrogen use in this population is low because of risk of side effects. Weekly intermittent therapy is a more patient friendly approach with reduced pill burden increasing compliance and adherence as well as reducing side effects. Therefore, authors wanted to study the effect of weekly intermittent fixed dose estrogen and progesterone (ultra-low dose) supplements in hysterectomised surgically menopaused women.Methods: The present study was prospective and retrospective study. For retrospective study authors records of 100 hysterectomised women up to 45years of age with severe post-menopausal symptoms treated in authors Medicine Department of Hospital with once weekly MALA-D tablets were studied. For prospective study, all consecutive hysterectomised patients with severe post-menopausal symptoms attending medicine OPD were given once weekly MALA-D which contains ethinylestradiol 0.03mg and levonorgestrel 0.15mg tablets and followed up monthly with outcomes measured by Modified Kuppermann Index, visual analogue scale, and women’s health questionnaires.Results: Present retrospective study showed moderate degree of postmenopausal symptoms as indicated by Modified Kuppermann index of 19.57. Prospective study showed significant improvement in postmenopausal symptoms with weekly intermittent hormone replacement therapy as indicated by outcomes measured by Modified Kupperman index and Visual analogue scale. Women’s health questionnaire also showed statistically significant improvement in 6 out of 8 dimensions.Conclusions: Authors concluded that weekly estrogen progesterone hormone replacement therapy with mala-D tablet (ultra-low dose therapy) was 100% effective in relieving vasomotor symptoms and it is very effective in improving psychosomatic symptoms, urinary symptoms and quality of life with no obvious side effects and greater adherence.
Correlation between pulmonary function tests and inflammatory markers in familial mediterranean fever patients
Authors: Saler Tayyibe , Coşkun Murat , Ahbab Süleyman , Çağlayan Benan , Sağlam Zuhal Aydan , Türker Betül Çavuşoğlu , Türker Fatih , Bankir Mehmet , Ay Nurettin , Keşkek Şakir Özgür
Published: January 2019

Background: Familial mediterranean fever (FMF) is a disease frequently seen in some races and characterized by recurrent attacks affecting various organs with chronic inflammation. As a result of chronic inflammation, microvascular changes may occur. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between pulmonary function tests and inflammatory markers in FMF patients.Methods: Seventy-five FMF patients followed up at the Department of Internal Medicine who did not have any comorbidity affecting lung functions and 64 healthy subjects were enrolled. Both groups underwent CO (carbon monoxide) diffusion analysis and pulmonary function tests. Inflammatory markers of the groups were recorded as well and compared with CO diffusion and pulmonary function tests.Results: FVC%, FEV1, FEV1%, FEV1/FVC, PEF, FEF25-75% values of the patient group was significantly lower than those in the control group. When compared, DLCO%, DLCO/VA, DLCO/VA% were also significantly lower than controls. There was a significant correlation between pulmonary function tests and ESR, hsCRP and fibrinogen levels.Conclusions: Inflammation in FMF patients may lead to damage on pulmonary tissue that causes an impairment in pulmonary functions.
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its associated risk factor assessment among elderly in urban area of Punjab
Authors: Arora Ishan , Singh Shairoly , Bhuwal Parveen Kumar , Singh Shireen
Published: January 2019

Background: Greek Physician Aretaeus (30-90CE) observed a disease with symptoms such as constant thirst (polydipsia), excessive urination (polyuria) and loss of weight. Based on these findings, he named the condition ‘diabetes’, meaning ‘a flowing through. Diabetes mellitus is a serious public health concern, not just because of its high prevalence or the chronicity, but more importantly because of its life-threatening micro vascular and macro vascular complications which are often silent and undetected until the advanced and irreversible stage has developed, and they may even appear years before the diagnosis of diabetes.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on elderly (60 years and above). This study was intended to measure prevalence of diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors.Results: In present study, the prevalence of diabetes was found to be higher among female participants at 41.98% compared to males at 25.90%. Prevalence of diabetes was highest in the age group of 60-70 years. Mean BMI (28.05) of female participants was higher compared to the BMI of the male participants which was 25.52. It was observed that the prevalence of diabetes increases with increase in BMI.Conclusions: Early detection and treatment of these chronic morbidities should be done with regular health check- ups and screening of these diseases before they can cause permanent damage to health of individual or death. People should also be educated and counselled about monitoring their health parameters to ensure early detection and treatment.
Impact of educational intervention in promoting knowledge attitude and practice for prevention of common childhood diseases among 9-11 year old school children in rural Bangalore
Authors: Kamila Achalaa , Madaiah Madhusudan , Munipapanna Santhosh , Sonnappa Suresha Doddasabbenahalli
Published: January 2019

Background: Children are the most vulnerable and easily influence able part of society and thus when subjected to health education the knowledge they gain and the practices they develop are more likely to stay with them throughout their life hence the study was done to assess the impact of health education among school students.Methods: Educational intervention study was carried out in three primary schools in Hoskote, rural Bangalore among 9-11 years school children. Initial survey was done to assess the KAP levels in 9 to 11 years old school children regarding prevention of common childhood disease and intervention was done using an interactive story board to provide health education and impact of intervention was assessed.Results: The study comprised of 200 students (112 boys and 88 girls). It was found that overall general knowledge and attitude regarding prevention of common childhood diseases was poor among the study participants. Following educational sessions using interactive story board (edutainment) a significant improvement was observed in knowledge and attitude of the students as detected by improved correct response rates.Conclusions: Interactive story board was successful in providing educational intervention in 9 to 11 year old school children which may help to prevent common avoidable childhood diseases.
Levels of childhood nutritional status among the Muslims of char areas in Barpeta district, Assam
Authors: Begum Gulrukh
Published: January 2019

Background: The chars depend mostly on the whims of the current of river. The location, delicate ecological conditions and the political situation arising out of the ill- defined problem of immigration have collectively made the chars of Barpeta a challenging place to live. The worst sufferers are the children before entering adolescence period. This study aims to assess the level of nutritional status among the pre-adolescent children.Methods: 466 children (250 boys and 216 girls) from age 3 to10 years were measured cross-sectionally for their height and weight. Sample was collected from Chasra No. 2 char which fall under Baghbor revenue circle of the district. Using Z-score value, the underweight, wasting and stunting status was evaluated.Results: It has been detected that 39.2% boys and 18.98% girls are underweight. The percentage of stunted among them is 16% for the boys and 12.96% for the girls. With the increase of age the prevalence of stunting has decreased. BMI-for -age has detected 24% boys and 24.53% girls to be affected. When the children of the present study were compared with other populations, they were below the tribal children but above other children in their nutritional status.Conclusions: The prevalence of stunting is lesser than underweight percentage, reflecting their current nutritional status to be more affected than the long term exposure to undernutrition. The prevalence of underweight and stunting is higher among the boys than the girls. Further analytic studies are required to identify the underlying causes of their status.
Perceived stress and coping strategies among post graduate students of a medical college in Thrissur, Kerala
Authors: Abraham Joe , Navya C. J. , Joshy Vidhu
Published: January 2019

Background: Medical education is inherently demanding and stressful. Stress is an external constraint which upsets an individual both mentally and physically. The postgraduate students suffer from higher stress that definitely affects the mental wellbeing of these students. Stressors faced by post graduate students include time pressure to meet deadlines, large amount of content to be learnt, work overload, unfair assessment by superior, fears of making mistakes that can lead to serious consequences, work demands affecting personal and home life. Objectives of the study were to assess the perception of stress amongst post graduate medical students and to assess various coping strategies employed by them.Methods: Predesigned, pretested, validated, self-administered, structured questionnaires were used for data collection over a period of two months. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used for measuring the perception of stress. Brief COPE inventory was used to assess the various coping strategies medical students use to deal with the stresses in their life.Results: One fourths of the study subjects (25%) were under high stress while 68.3% of the students were under moderate stress. Use of emotional support, self-distraction and venting were the common coping strategies employed.Conclusions: The prevalence of perceived stress seems to be high among post graduate medical students. Review of academics and exam schedules, more leisure time activities, advisory services and peer counseling at the campus could do a lot to reduce the stress.
Evaluation of vaccine storage and cold chain management practices during intensified mission Indradhanush in community health centers of Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Panika Ram K. , Prasad Pankaj , Nandeshwar Sunil
Published: January 2019

Background: Vaccination is one of the most effective disease prevention strategies and potency of vaccine is dependent on effective management of cold chain at all levels of vaccine handling. An effective cold chain maintenance system is the backbone of success of any immunization program. This study was done to assess the cold chain management and vaccine storage practices in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh.Methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out using a structured questionnaire.Results: Dedicated room/space for dry storage not available in any of 03 CHCs. Dedicated table for conditioning of icepacks, dedicated clean clothes for wiping of icepacks after conditioning and power back up was available, ILR and DF were connected to separate functional voltage stabilizer and thermometers were placed correctly only in 66.6% CHCs. ILRs and DFs were properly placed, cabinet temperature of ILR and DFs was maintained in normal range in all the three (100%) CHCs. Record of power failure, records of defrosting/cleaning was maintained in temperature log book and cold chain handlers had knowledge of shake test in only 33.3% CHC.Conclusions: Proper vaccine storage and management of cold chain system is essential for immunization. In order to improve quality of immunization services there is a need of space, temperature monitoring and regular defrosting with record keeping and regular training of cold chain handlers to keep their knowledge and skills updated. Monitoring and supervision of cold chain points by DIO should be on regular basis.
A community based cross-sectional study on the health system responsiveness in the urban field practicing area of tertiary health care centre, Hyderabad
Authors: Vemuri Jyothi Lakshmi Naga , Kiranmai B. , Cheedarla Viveka , Laxmi S. Bhavana
Published: January 2019

Background: According to WHO, responsiveness is an important goal of the health system, in addition to the two predominant goals of improving health and fairness of financing. Responsiveness includes non-medical aspects of health care. As the progress to universal health coverage is gaining pace, the present study has attempted to study the domains of responsiveness in the government and private health services and health care providers.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study for a period of 3 months in the households of the urban field practising area. Sampling technique was simple random sampling. Assuming the prevalence of 50% and allowable error of 5%, 400 households were surveyed. KISH table method was used at household level. Study tool was World Health Survey responsiveness module questionnaire for the eight responsiveness domains-prompt attention, dignity, communication, autonomy, confidentiality, choice, quality of basic facilities and social support (for inpatients).Results: The mean age (yrs) of the study subjects is 46.078±13.998. 68.25% (273) were males.31.75% (127) were females. 46.25% (185) were using government services and 53.75% (215) were using private services. The mean waiting time (min) in the public health facilities was 135.2±111.2 which was more than private facilities, 62.4±40.8.Conclusions: All the responsiveness domains (except confidentiality) were found to be positively associated (p<0.05) with the government health services. Proportion of people rating the responsiveness domains from most important to the least important showed prompt attention (52%) and dignity (30%) as the most important domains.
Study of knowledge, attitude and practice of needle stick injury among nurses in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Gupta Dharmendra , Saxena Shashi , Agrawal Vijender Kumar , Singh Meenakshi , Mishra Saurabh
Published: January 2019

Background: Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are a hazard for people who work with hypodermic syringes and other needle equipment. These injuries can occur at any time when people use, disassemble, or dispose of needles. Needle Stick and Sharps Injuries (NSSIs) are one of the major risk factors for blood-borne infections. The aim and objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice and prevalence of NSIs among nurses in a private tertiary care hospital of district Bareilly; to recommended the preventive measure to control the injuries.Methods: A survey has been conducted in August 2013 to February 2014 among the nurses. This is a cross-sectional study. A purposive sampling was done aimed at covering at least 50 trained nurses and 50 nursing students working in a private tertiary care hospital Bareilly.Results: The prevalence of needle stick injuries per year equals 69.0%. Self inflicted were most common among nurses working in the wards. Instruments contaminated with infectious material accounted for the injuries in the study group of nurses.Conclusions: NSSIs are highly prevalent among nurses, and prevention is the most effective way to protect nurses from infectious diseases. The most common cause of injuries from needles was an improper handling of syringes and needles after injections.
Multiple Myeloma and Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome Combined with Unexplained Elevation of CA-125 Levels
Authors: Du Jun , Deng ShuHui , Qiu LuGui , An Gang
Published: January 2019

Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) and its precursor, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), have been linked with several autoimmune conditions like primary Sjögren’s Syndrome (pSS). Several studies link MM with autoimmune disorders. However, the data has not yet been fully analyzed or systematized.Case presentation: We described a 60-year-old Chinese woman diagnosed as multiple myeloma who presented with ocular and oral sicca symptoms, unexplained elevation of CA-125. In this patient, there was an inner connection between MM and pSS remaining to be investigated further.Conclusions: Multiple myeloma and primary Sjögren’s Syndrome could be coexisting due to the similar physiopathologic mechanism, which might be the explanation of bortezomib’s effectiveness. Moreover, tumor marker like CA-125 might be elevated owing to the secretion of CD-138+ve plasma cells.
Islamic Education by Badiuzzaman Said Nursi in Secularic Period of Turkey
Authors: Kholis Nur
Published: January 2019

This research discusses the role of Badiuzzaman Said Nursi in the islamic education happened in Turkey during the secularic period in the year of 1924 to 1950. This is a library reseacrh with the historical method of analysis through the literature study and documentation of the works of Badiuzaman Said Nursi and another supporting literature. From the research obtained the information that Badiuzzaman Said Nursi plays the important role for giving the islamic education during the secularic period in Turkey. In addition, Badiuzzaman Said Nursi also creates a work under the title Risalah Nur to perform the islamic education during the secularic period. The Risalah Nur contains the education of tauhid, qur’anic interpretation and the fundamental rules of islam that successfully educate the people to secure the faith from the secularism.
Implicações epistemológicas e teóricas da incorporação dos conceitos de ser mais e inconclusão na educação ambiental.
Authors: Fonseca de Andrade Daniel , Senna Guimarães Marcelo
Published: January 2019

O Objetivo deste texto é estabelecer a importância da incorporação dos conceitos de ser mais e inconclusão como referenciais para a educação ambiental. Para tal, promovemos o desvelamento conceitual e a contextualização histórica que justifica o resgate desses conceitos e tecemos uma costura entre eles com um enfoque nas suas implicações para a visão de mundo, a organização do socioambiente e da educação ambiental. Como resultado, propomos que tanto o socioambiente quanto o campo da educação ambiental sejam vislumbrados a partir das noções de campos contínuos e de um arranjo tridimensional da realidade, que permitem um trânsito livre pelas suas dimensões objetiva, subjetiva e intersubjetiva. Consideramos que esse trânsito, tendo-se em conta a inconclusão e o potencial de ser mais de educadores e educandos, pode colaborar na construção de processos educadores ambientalistas que ao terem como meio e fim a reumanização dos envolvidos, desafiam a mentalidade colonizadora predominante e contribuem para o reencantamento da vida.
Educação Ambiental e Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio: (cor)relações e implicações de uma abordagem em macroescalas geográficas
Authors: Santos Luiz Ricardo Oliveira , Melo e Souza Rosemeri , Costa Jailton de Jesus
Published: January 2019

O Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM) foi instituído para avaliar essa etapa de ensino, servindo também como meio de acesso ao Ensino Superior nas principais universidades do país. Apesar das reformulações pelas quais tem passado, o seguimento restrito de sua matriz de referência pode comprometer a discussão de temas socioambientais em escala local. O objetivo do presente estudo foi argumentar acerca das implicações trazidas pelo ENEM para a discussão de questões socioambientais em escala local no âmbito escolar. Para isso, foram coletados dados bibliográficos como artigos indexados e documentais, através da análise das provas de Ciências Humanas e Ciências da Natureza, aplicadas entre os anos de 2012 a 2016, que comprovaram o pouco número de questões que trataram de temas socioambientais em escala local nesses anos, prevalecendo as macroescalas global/nacional. Constatou-se, assim, que o ENEM, raramente, abordou questões locais em suas provas, devendo a escola utilizar de outros instrumentos para ampliar discussões dessa natureza.
TRABALHO, GÊNERO E RAÇA: análise da precarização do trabalho nas telecomunicações do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Rodrigues Maria Cristina Paulo
Published: January 2019

O presente artigo resulta de pesquisa que investiga as transformações nas telecomunicações após a sua privatização, em 1998, tendo como foco o Trabalho nas empresas do Rio de Janeiro. Mostra que esse trabalho foi profundamente flexibilizado e precarizado, também como parte das estratégias adotadas pelo capital, a nível global, para enfrentar mais uma de suas grandes crises, a partir da década de 1970. Aponta, ainda, que a flexibilização das relações de trabalho atinge especialmente determinados grupos (jovens, mulheres, negros), o que compromete as formas de organização e representação dos trabalhadores. Conclui, no entanto, que a análise dos documentos acessados – fichas de homologação, e-mails de denúncias, Acordos e Convenções Coletivas de Trabalho – além de entrevistas com dirigentes sindicais e questionários com demitidos nos permite dizer que há uma resistência dos(as) trabalhadores(as) contra essa lógica da precarização.Palavras-chave: Precarização, desigualdade, gênero, raça, resistência.
FRESU, Gianni. Nas trincheiras do ocidente: lições sobre fascismo e antifascismo. Ponta Grossa: Ed. UEPG, 2017. 256 p.
Authors: Lima Cristiana Costa
Published: January 2019

Gianni Fresu é doutor em Pesquisa em Filosofi a pela Universidadede Urbino (Itália), tendo sido orientado por um dos mais importantes pensadores italianos, Domenico Losurdo. Fresu é professor efetivo de Filosofi a Política da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia.
A CIDADE E A QUESTÃO DA TERRA E DA MORADIA: o caso de Pelotas-RS
Authors: Ribeiro Cristine Jaques , Kruger Nino Rafael Medeiros
Published: January 2019

O artigo visa problematizar o tema da cidade, apresentando a questão da terra e da moradia como ativos fi nanceiros resultantes da especulação imobiliária no Brasil. Analisa o espaço relacionado ao tema do direito à cidade, bem como discute a questão da fi nanceirização expondo a falta de uma política urbana capaz de garantir a proteção no campo dos direitos sociais. Para evidenciar a lógica fi nancista, apresenta a implantação do Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida e o contraponto das ocupações urbanas no município de Pelotas no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Utiliza pesquisa bibliográfi ca, pesquisa documental e estudo de campo. Conclui que os processos de desigualdades socioambientais são resultantes da defesa da propriedade privada e que a mudança só ocorrerá por intermédio da luta pela reforma urbana e agrária, reafi rmando políticas sociais que garantam a moradia como direito universal.Palavras-chave: Programa Minha Casa Minha Vida, cidade, propriedade privada, financeirização ocupações urbanas.
The Case of the Football Club Rosenborg in the Norwegian Region Trøndelag-Insights from a Regional – Global Organizational Model Emphasizing how Improvisation can Lead to Outstanding Results using Insights from “Total Football” and “Flow Theory”
Authors: M. Syvertsen Carsten , J. Steiro Trygve
Published: January 2019

The Norwegian football club Rosenborg is used as the empirical setting in the article. Improvisation and good routines are the foundations for success in the soccer field is a finding in this piece of research. We link improvisation to “total football” and “flow theory as a means to achieve high performance using a regional-global organizational model as our illustration. We focus on qualitative methods when interviewing the former coach Mr, Niels Arne Eggen, and former top players. For this purpose, we use thematic analysis and secondary sources to gain deep insights.
Women Participation in the Implementation of REDD + Program “Reduction Emission from Deforestation and Degradation” in Kapuas District Central Kalimantan
Authors: Afitah Ise , I. Mariaty
Published: January 2019

This study aims to examine the extent of women’s participation in the implementation of the KFCP (Kalimantan Forest and Carbon Partnership) Project in Central Kalimantan and provides recommendations for the women requirements in the context of developing strategies and programs related to the project area. The expected outcomes of this study may provide the necessary information for monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of project activities in particular matters relating to women and their participation for future program improvement. Sampling is done by using purposive sampling technique, targeting several respondents such as community leaders, traditional leaders, village officials and village communities, especially women. Data collection was done by observation, interview, and documentation study. The data obtained were analyzed by a descriptive method. The result of the research shows that the participation rate of women is feeble, mostly only at the level of Tokenism, where the role is only heard and allowed to argue, but their views and opinions have not influenced policy. The participation level is lower in the village of Sei Ahas and the village of Katimpun, only at the Non-Participations level, because their involvement is to educate not to express opinions about REDD + projects. This lack of participation is due to socio-political and cultural societies that still retain traditional gender roles which only locate and position women for domestic affairs thus undermining their position in public spaces. Besides, discrimination by male leaders and their lack of self-esteem, and low levels of education weaken them to play a role in their village community even in the implementation of the KFCP project.
Developing A Trauma-Informed Lens In The College Classroom And Empowering Students Through Building Positive Relationships
Authors: Gutierrez Daniel , Gutierrez Andrea
Published: January 2019

In many social science college courses, professors cover a wide variety of topics that may act as triggers for victims of trauma in both traditional and online courses. At the same time, we may also encounter students who suffer trauma during their college experience. The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of creating a safe and empowering environment in college classrooms regardless of what subjects we teach. Safe environments and the relationships we build with our students play a vital role in student success by understanding the importance of being trauma-informed.
O IMPACTO DO ICMS VERDE NOS MUNICÍPIOS PRIORITÁRIOS DO ESTADO DO PARÁ
Authors: Fadel Luiz Paulo de Sousa LeÃ£o , Tupiassu Lise , Gros-Désormaux Jean-RaphaÃ«l
Published: January 2019

O ICMS Verde consiste no dimensionamento dos repasses financeiros, decorrentes da repartição do produto da arrecadação do Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias e Serviços (ICMS), dos Estados-membros aos municípios, segundo critérios ambientais. A recente implementação da política no Estado do Pará demanda a verificação da adequação de seus resultados práticos a seus pressupostos teóricos e finalidades declaradas. Para tanto, foi realizada análise dos impactos financeiros relativos aos municípios integrantes da Lista de Municípios Prioritários do Ministério do Meio Ambiente, grupo diretamente relacionado ao objetivo de controle e redução das taxas de desmatamento no Estado. Ao comparar os valores repassados a estes entes municipais desde a inserção do critério ambiental (2014-2016) e os que receberiam caso se mantivesse a divisão de receitas anterior, constatou-se que saíram beneficiados com a nova forma de repartição, o que contraria, à primeira vista, as diretrizes básicas de compensação e incentivo, embora existam considerações pertinentes em contrário. As alterações na composição do critério ambiental realizadas em 2017 irão aprofundar este quadro, em um momento em que se verifica o recrudescimento do processo de desmatamento no Estado – e na Amazônia -, o que demanda a reavaliação da política, de modo a aproximá-la dos objetivos estabelecidos em sua concepção, bem como conformá-la a partir de seus fundamentos teóricos.
A MEDIDA DA INOVAÇÃO FARMACÊUTICA E OS PEDIDOS DE PATENTE: O CASO DA DOENÇA DE CHAGAS
Authors: Feres Marcos Vinício Chein , Silva Alan Rossi , Morais Anderson Resende , Souza Andressa Mendes de
Published: January 2019

O presente estudo visa a investigar se o número de depósitos de pedido de patente, relacionados à determinada doença, constitui-se como medida confiável e válida para se aferir os níveis de inovação farmacêutica na realidade brasileira. Para se alcançar esse objetivo, foi realizada, na base de dados oficial do INPI, uma coleta dos depósitos de pedidos de patente relacionados à doença de Chagas. Como substrato teórico-metodológico, utilizaram-se as regras de inferência, de Epstein e King, bem como o conceito de inovação farmacêutica, de Marcia Angell. A partir dos dados analisados, ao final, foi possível inferir, em primeiro lugar, que o número de depósitos de pedidos de patente, relacionados à determinada doença, pode ser considerado uma medida confiável da inovação farmacêutica, caso a coleta dos depósitos, em base oficial do INPI, seja norteada por regras precisas, transparentes e replicáveis. E, em segundo lugar, foi possível inferir que, apesar de confiável, por não ser considerada uma medida visual, imparcial e eficientemente válida, o número de depósitos de pedidos de patente, relacionados à determinada doença, não pode ser considerado uma medida válida para se aferir os níveis de inovação farmacêutica na realidade brasileira.
OLHAR, OUVIR E ESCREVER NOS JÚRIS DE POLICIAIS MILITARES DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Da Silva Ferreira Poliana
Published: January 2019

Este trabalho apresenta resultados parciais de uma pesquisa em andamento cujo objeto é o tratamento judicial dos homicídios dolosos praticados por policiais militares no sistema de justiça de São Paulo em diferentes âmbitos do Direito, seja criminal, administrativo ou cível. Foram estudados múltiplos casos. O estudo de caso “convida os pesquisadores em direito a observar o sistema de justiça sem as barreiras impostas pelas áreas jurídicas, a atentar às interaçõesprocessuais e às suas implicações ao desfecho do caso” (Machado, 2014, p. 14). Foram, portanto, valorizadas a leitura e análise dos documentos pertinentes, bem como observações participantes nos Júris, além de entrevistas semidirigidas com os profissionais de diversas instituições da área. Assim, o “olhar” sobre o tratamento jurídico e judicial dos homicídios dolosos praticados por policiais militares nos remete ao “olhar etnográfico”, sensibilizado pela teoria disponível. Um olhar atento aos rituais, encenações e estratégias dos atores no jogo que é o Tribunal do Júri. O “ouvir” demanda a “criação de espaços semânticos compartilhados por ambos os interlocutores”, isto é, cabe ouvirmos como os atores que operam nas diferentes áreas reconstroem o grave problema da letalidade policial durante suas ações. O “escrever” conduz à reconstrução de narrativas que comporão o mosaico desenhado pela pesquisadora, a partir de hipóteses como a de que a atuação do Estado nos processos de responsabilização varia radicalmente conforme as características sociais e étnico-raciais das vítimas.
Produção de documentos e gestão de conflitos: a atuação do Ministério Público na implantação do Projeto Minas-Rio, em Conceição do Mato Dentro/MG
Authors: Da Silva Sales Ferreira Luciana
Published: January 2019

O Projeto minerário Minas-Rio, empreendimento do conglomerado britânico Anglo American, inclui, além de um mineroduto e um porto, uma mina de minério de ferro, em Conceição do Mato Dentro/MG. O foco do artigo são os documentos de autoria do Ministério Público produzidos durante o processo de instalação do empreendimento, com o propósito de investigar o campo de relações e o conjunto de práticas vislumbradas pela análise da materialidade produzida por um Inquérito Civil Público (ICP). Os documentos, como tecnologia de Estado, são analisados por suas dinâmicas, efeitos e poderes mobilizados por meio dos procedimentos – Audiências e Reuniões Públicas – que visaram à participação social e à interlocução entre agentes de “dentro” e de “fora” do Estado bem como dos artefatos institucionais – Recomendações Legais e Termos de Ajustamento de Conduta – que pretendiam a resolução negociada dos conflitos instaurados.