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Trends in Ectopic Pregnancy: A Prospective Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Center in Eastern India
Authors: Barik Shreya , Malakar Abhishek , Laha Somnath
Published: November 2020

Background

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants at a site outside the uterine cavity. The most common location is within the fallopian tube and the condition can be life threatening due to risks of tubal rupture and hemorrhage. Unless more cases are diagnosed at an early stage, it is difficult to reduce mortality, and provide fertility preserving management.

Aim and objective

To determine the local incidence of ectopic gestation, its risk factors, clinical presentations and management provided.

Materials and methods

This was a prospective observational study where ectopic pregnancy cases admitted over one year in a tertiary care hospital in eastern India, were analyzed regarding age, parity, risk factors, signs and symptoms, management and morbidity.

Results

There were total 280 cases, with incidence of 13.03/1000 deliveries. Most patients were primipara, between 21–30 years. The common risk factors were previous cesarean section (CS) in 26.07% and pelvic inflammatory disease (19.04%). Predominant symptom was abdominal pain (98.21%) and classic triad was present in 45% cases. Adnexal and cervical motion tenderness was elicited in most, while 10% presented in acute shock. Right sided ampullary tubal ectopic was the most common type encountered, with 70% cases in ruptured state. Salpingectomy was the mainstay treatment (85.36%). Successful non-surgical management was given to 7.14% cases. There was no mortality.

Conclusion

The majority of cases in this study were received in ruptured condition, rendering conservative management impossible, a drawback in the era of modern diagnostics. With global increase in CS rate, a risk factor, the ectopic incidence may inadvertently rise, which is an alarming concern.

Clinical significance

Awareness of the local trends of ectopic pregnancy, its risk factors, and diverse clinical presentation is of paramount importance for providing efficient management.

How to cite this article

Barik S, Malakar A, Laha S. Trends in Ectopic Pregnancy: A Prospective Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Center in Eastern India. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2020;12(3):172–177.
The Revised American Occupational Therapy Association Fieldwork Performance Evaluations: Evaluation of Content Validity—Part 1
Authors: Preissner Katharine , Duke Kathryn Bernice , Killian Catherine , Ouyang Rachel Luangdilok , Jarek Eva D. , Kottorp Anders
Published: November 2020

Importance: Occupational therapy education and practice has changed over time; however, items on the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA’s) Fieldwork Performance Evaluations (FWPEs) for the Occupational Therapy Student (OTS) and Occupational Therapy Assistant Student (OTAS) have not been updated in more than two decades.

Objective: To explore evidence of validity in relation to test content of the revised FWPEs for the OTS and OTAS

Design: A qualitative study using cognitive interviews was conducted to gather perspectives on the revised FWPEs, including updated items and a proposed rating scale. A content analysis approach was used to link patterns in responses to stable, meaningful constructs to further align and refine content of the tool before further validation.

Setting: Fieldwork sites and academic settings.

Participants: Eighteen fieldwork educators (FWEs) and academic fieldwork coordinators

Results: Seven areas for refinement were identified: (1) relevance to a variety of practice settings, (2) overlapping and redundant items, (3) long item statements, (4) double- and triple-barreled item statements, (5) alignment between OTS and OTAS items, (6) further alignment with AOTA and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education documents and contemporary practice, and (7) wording and features of the proposed rating scale. The findings guided revisions of FWPE content.

Conclusions and Relevance: Cognitive interviewing was a critical step in refining the FWPE items to support content validity. The issues identified may not have been detected using traditional approaches to survey development and therefore were critical in maximizing the validity and usefulness of the final items, which will ultimately benefit fieldwork educators and students.

What This Article Adds: This study resulted in refinements to FWPE items before the next step in the validation process, ultimately improving the final FWPE items. In addition, this article outlines a process that other researchers can use to validate similar tools.
Natural intraspecific trait variation patterns of the wild soursop Annona senegalensis (Annonaceae) along a climatic gradient in Benin, West Africa
Authors: Hounkpèvi Achille , Salako Valère Kolawolé , Donhouédé Janine Conforte Fifonssi , Daï Emilienne Houévo , Tovissodé Frédéric , Glèlè Kakaï Romain , Assogbadjo Achille Ephrem
Published: November 2020

Background and aims – Geographic patterns of phenotypic variability can inform understanding of the resilience potential of plant species to environmental hazards such as climate change. Such understanding provides support for conservation and domestication efforts. Here, we investigated natural morphological variation of the individuals, fruits, seeds, and leaves of the tropical shrub Annona senegalensis Pers. along a climatic gradient. Methods – Morphological data were collected on shrubs, fruits, seeds, and leaves of 150 shrubs from five populations in the three climatic zones of Benin. Linear mixed effects models were used to test the variability of the morphological traits of the species and also to estimate the variance components in order to tease apart the importance of each source of variation. The most important morphological descriptors discriminating climatic zones were identified using a stepwise discriminant analysis. Redundancy analysis was then used to determine the relationships between discriminant morphological traits and bioclimatic variables. Key results – Morphological traits of A. senegalensis varied greatly both within and among climatic zones. A substantial part (42%) of the among-climatic zones phenotypic variability in the species was attributable to climate, mainly rainfall and temperature. Morphological traits such as big shrubs, big fruits, and high number of seeds per fruit were associated with high mean annual rainfall and low mean temperature of the warmest quarter. Conclusions – The findings suggest an important zonal adaptation of the species to climate variability. The phenotypic diversity pattern that we highlighted can be useful when designing conservation policies for the species. However, quantitative genetics through common garden or reciprocal transplantation experiments related to the species’ populations would enable to explore the heritable part of the observed variability to support effective conservation and domestication efforts.
Un nouveau Cynorkis (Orchidaceae) pour la flore des Mascareignes
Authors: Pailler Thierry
Published: November 2020

Contexte et objectifs – Lors de la révision taxonomique du genre Cynorkis (Orchidaceae) aux Mascareignes, un nouveau taxon collecté à La Réunion a été découvert et est officiellement décrit ici.Matériel et méthodes – Une comparaison de 312 spécimens (conservés dans les herbiers de P, MAU et REU) des Mascareignes avec les types nomenclaturaux a été entreprise afin de confirmer le statut taxonomique du nouveau taxon. Son état de conservation a été évalué selon les Catégories et Critères de la Liste Rouge de l’UICN.Principaux résultats – Cynorkis borbonica Pailler sp. nov. est décrit et illustré. Il est endémique de La Réunion où il se trouve dans les écosystèmes naturels à plus de 1900 m au-dessus du niveau de la mer. Son habitat est principalement le maquis dominé par Erica borbonica où il se rencontre sur le sol dans un tapis de bryophyte. Cynorkis trilinguis est la seule espèce proche et en diffère morphologiquement par la forme de son éperon et par la forme des feuilles. D’un point de vue de la distribution altitudinale, C. borbonica se développe à des altitudes supérieures à C. trilinguis. L’espèce est considérée comme En Danger selon les catégories et critères de l’UICN.

A new Cynorkis (Orchidaceae) for the flora of the Mascarene Islands

Background and aims – While conducting a taxonomic revision of the genus Cynorkis (Orchidaceae) in the Mascarenes, a new species collected in La Réunion was discovered and it is formally described here.Material and methods – A comparison of about 312 specimens (housed at P, MAU, and REU herbaria) from Mascarenes with nomenclatural types was undertaken in order to confirm the taxonomical status of the new species. Its conservation status was assessed using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Key results – Cynorkis borbonica Pailler sp. nov. is here described and illustrated. It is endemic to La Réunion where it is found in natural ecosystems at an elevation of more than 1900 m a.s.l. Its habitat is mainly shrubland dominated by Erica reunionensis where it grows on the ground in bryophyte mats. The only morphologically close species is Cynorkis trilinguis but it differs from the latter by its spur and leaf, as well as growing at a higher elevation. The species is considered as Endangered according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria.
Further new species and records from the coastal dry forests and woodlands of the Rovuma Centre of Endemism
Authors: Darbyshire Iain , Goyder David J. , Wood John R.I. , Banze Aurélio , Burrows John E.
Published: November 2020

Background and aims – The coastal dry forests and woodlands of Cabo Delgado Province (Mozambique), part of the proposed Rovuma Centre of Endemism that is shared with coastal southern Tanzania, are known to support high numbers of endemic and highly range-restricted species. Here we investigate the taxonomic status of three taxa that were discovered and highlighted as potential novelties during botanical surveys of northeast Cabo Delgado in 2003–2012.Methods – This study was based on standard practices of herbarium taxonomy and morphological analyses. The conservation (extinction risk) assessments are based on application of the Categories and Criteria of the IUCN Red List. Key results – Three new species are described, all of which are currently thought to be endemic to Cabo Delgado Province and recorded from the area around the coastal town of Palma and/or inland along the lower Rovuma River Escarpment. Casearia celastroides I.Darbysh. & J.E.Burrows (Salicaceae), the smallest African member of its genus, is assessed as globally Endangered. Convolvulus goyderi J.R.I.Wood (Convolvulaceae), which, in contrast, has the largest flowers in its genus in tropical Africa, is known only from the type collection and is assessed as Data Deficient (DD) but could potentially be threatened. Vitex franceseana I.Darbysh. & Goyder (Lamiaceae) is also assessed as globally Endangered. Crossopetalum mossambicense I.Darbysh., a species previously thought to be endemic to Cabo Delgado, is reported for the first time in neighbouring southeast Tanzania. A review of new species discoveries from Mozambique since 2010 reveals that 26 species (one third of the newly published species) are derived from the forests and woodlands of the Rovuma Centre of Endemism, which is a critical area for plant conservation in Mozambique.
Myxomycete diversity in a humid montane forest on the eastern slopes of the Peruvian Andes
Authors: Treviño-Zevallos Italo F. , Lado Carlos
Published: November 2020

Background – The humid montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Peruvian Andes are known for their high biodiversity and natural resources. While their incredibly rich plant and animal communities are still in the process of being discovered, the diversity of smaller organisms such as the Myxomycetes are even more scarcely known. In this work, we document the Myxomycete diversity in these montane forests and evaluate species abundance, occurrence by substrates, distribution, and seasonality, thus documenting population status and species ecology.Material and methods – The study was carried out at the Wayqecha Biological Station located in the Cusco region of Peru. Two sampling campaigns took place in late January (wet season) and early May (dry season) of 2018. We performed a species inventory and evaluated alpha diversity, assemblage similarity, and abundance of Myxomycetes within six 100 m2 plots. We documented variations of species richness and abundance between seasons as well as between substrates. Results – We recorded a total of 81 taxa of Myxomycetes. The order Physarales was the most diverse, and the most abundant species were Didymium squamulosum and Diderma deplanatum during the wet and dry season, respectively. The substrate with highest diversity overall was dead leaves. Diversity was similar in both seasons but with a notable species turnover. Conclusion – The humid montane forest on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru revealed an unexpected richness in Myxomycetes. Based on our results, we conclude that this type of forest harbours one of the greatest Myxomycetes diversities in the Peruvian territory, also due to the important seasonal species turnover.
Combining the small South American genus Androtrichum into Cyperus (Cyperaceae)
Authors: Pereira-Silva Luciana , Trevisan Rafael , Rodrigues Ana Claudia , Larridon Isabel
Published: November 2020

Background and aims – Molecular phylogenetic studies have provided a clearer understanding of the complex relationships within the family Cyperaceae. These studies have consistently shown that 12 allied genera are nested in the genus Cyperus. However, early Sanger sequencing-based phylogenies that included the two species of the small South American genus Androtrichum were inconclusive in placing this genus either as sister to Cyperus or as part of its early divergent lineages. A recent phylogenetic analysis however conclusively placed the two species of Androtrichum within the C3 Cyperus Grade. In this study, we investigate if the morphology and anatomy of Androtrichum species provide additional evidence for their placement in the genus Cyperus. In addition, we provide descriptions and distribution data for the species.Material and methods – Herbarium material from FLOR, FURB, GENT, ICN, and K has been studied. Samples of the culm and leaf were studied using histological methods. Taxonomic changes and typifications of names were performed according to the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. Key results – The morphology and the non-Kranz anatomy observed in the Androtrichum species confirm their placement among the other C3  Cyperus species. Androtrichum is combined into Cyperus. For one species, a combination in Cyperus is already available: Cyperus trigynus. For the other species, a new name in Cyperus is published: Cyperus byssaceus. Two typifications are established and morphological descriptions and distribution data are provided. Conclusion – By integrating recent molecular phylogenetic data with additional evidence from morphology and anatomy, Androtrichum is combined into Cyperus. As a result of this taxonomic change, a single monophyletic genus Cyperus is now recognised in the Cyperus Clade of tribe Cypereae.
Editorial Tecnologias de Diagnóstico e Terapêutica
Authors: Caseiro Armando
Published: November 2020

Editorial do Coeditor de Tecnologias de Diagnóstico e Terapêutica, Prof. Doutor Armando Caseiro.
Editorial Ciências Dentárias
Authors: Mendes José João
Published: November 2020

Editorial do Coeditor de Ciências Dentárias, Prof. Doutor José João Mendes.
Using Non-Probability Sampling Methods in Agricultural and Extension Education Research
Authors: lamm Alexa , Lamm Kevan
Published: November 2020

Understanding what the public thinks can guide how to target international agricultural and extension education interventions. Public opinion data can also provide insights into how the agricultural and natural resource industry communicates about emerging technologies and practices. However, the use of cellphones and the Internet have greatly reduced response rates to antiquated methods of public opinion data collection and the research world must alter its approach in response. The use of nonprobability sampling techniques has increased dramatically in public opinion research the past five years and more recently within agricultural and extension education research. To keep up with these trends, agricultural and extension education researchers must know the nuance associated with the use of nonprobability sampling techniques and how to mitigate some of the issues that may arise as a result.
Extension Officers’ Adoption of Modern Information Communication Technologies to Interact with Farmers of Trinidad
Authors: Narine Lendel , Harder Amy , Roberts Grady
Published: November 2020

The Ministry Extension struggled to provide adequate services to Trinidadian farmers because of a reliance on top-down methods. Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been touted as an effective and efficient way to serve farmers in the Caribbean. This study sought to describe the factors affecting Ministry Extension officers’ decisions to adopt text messaging via Short Messaging Service (SMS) to communicate with farmers. The Diffusion of Innovation theory guided this study, and data were collected from a census of Extension officers in the Ministry Extension service. Results showed most Extension officers used voice calls and SMS to communicate with farmers. Many Extension officers who did not use ICTs were willing to use multimedia messaging, SMS, electronic mail (email), voice calls, and social media to interact with farmers. Extension officers were accustomed to using text messaging, saw the benefit of using SMS to communicate with farmers, and were confident in their ability to use SMS for farmer interactions. However, results indicated a lacking policy environment for SMS use, and limited support existed from peers and supervisors to use SMS to interact with farmers. Findings showed most Extension officers perceived farmers can use mobile telephones to make calls, send text messages, and use multimedia messaging. This implies Extension officers were aware of the potential for using a variety of ICTs to engage with farmers. However, internal policies and administrative support are critical to their adoption of ICTs for farmer interactions in Extension.
Expanding the design space of stratospheric aerosol geoengineering to include precipitation-based objectives and explore trade-offs
Authors: Lee Walker , MacMartin Douglas , Visioni Daniele , Kravitz Ben
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Previous climate modeling studies demonstrate the ability of feedback-regulated, stratospheric aerosol geoengineering with injection at multiple independent latitudes to meet multiple simultaneous temperature-based objectives in the presence of anthropogenic climate change. However, the impacts of climate change are not limited to rising temperatures but also include changes in precipitation, loss of sea ice, and many more; knowing how a given geoengineering strategy will affect each of these climate metrics is vital to understanding the limits and trade-offs of geoengineering. In this study, we first introduce a new method of visualizing the design space in which desired climate outcomes are represented by 2-D surfaces on a 3-D graph. Surface orientations represent how different injection choices influence that objective, and intersecting surfaces represent objectives which can be met simultaneously. Using this representation as a guide, we present simulations of two new strategies for feedback-regulated aerosol injection, using the Community Earth System Model with the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model – CESM1(WACCM). The first simultaneously manages global mean temperature, tropical precipitation centroid, and Arctic sea ice extent, while the second manages global mean precipitation, tropical precipitation centroid, and Arctic sea ice extent. Both simulations control the tropical precipitation centroid to within 5 % of the goal, and the latter controls global mean precipitation to within 1 % of the goal. Additionally, the first simulation overcompensates sea ice, while the second undercompensates sea ice; all of these results are consistent with the expectations of our design space model. In addition to showing that precipitation-based climate metrics can be managed using feedback alongside other goals, our simulations validate the utility of our design space visualization in predicting our climate model behavior under a given geoengineering strategy, and together they help illustrate the fundamental limits and trade-offs of stratospheric aerosol geoengineering.
LEVERAGING MATURITY ASSESSMENT TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT APPLICATIONS FOR SMART CITIES: TURKEY’S APPROACH
Authors: Bayraktar H. , Bayar D. Y. , Kara B. , Bilgin G.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Cities are facing numerous challenges because of the unprecedented growth of population all over the world. In this context, smart city stands out as a viable option to improve quality of life. Smart city, with its ability to transform the information into economic, social and environmental benefits, offers acquisitions in the fields of sustainable development, competitiveness and environmental sustainability. However, the cost of implementing and maintaining smart city applications on a large scale reveals the necessity to choose the right smart city application at the beginning of smart city transformation. In order to determine which smart city application should be used in smart city domain, the current situation and needs of the city should be analysed effectively. Maturity assessment can be used as a tool to understand the existing conditions of a city. In this study, Turkey's smart city approach will be addressed and Smart City Maturity Assessment Model of Turkey will be introduced with the preparation and implementation process. Consequently, the impact of the Smart City Maturity Assessment Model on selection of smart city applications will be discussed with the result of maturity assessment which is implemented on 4 cities of Turkey.
BUILDING DETECTION FROM SAR IMAGES USING UNET DEEP LEARNING METHOD
Authors: Emek R. A. , Demir N.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. SAR images are different from the optical images in terms of image properties with the values of scattering instead of reflectance. This makes SAR images difficult to apply the traditional object detection methodologies. In recent years, deep learning models are frequently used in segmentation and object detection purposes. In this study, we have investigated the potential of U-Net models for building detection from SAR and optical image fusion. The datasets used are Sentinel 1 SAR and Sentinel-2 multispectral images, provided from ‘SpaceNet 6 Multi Sensor All-Weather Mapping’ challenge. These images cover an area of 120 km2 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As training datasets 20 pieces of 900 by 900 pixel sized HV polarized and optical image patches have been used together. The calculated loss value is 0.4 and the accuracy is 81%.
INTERNET OF THINGS FOR SMART HEALTHCARE: A REVIEW ON A POTENTIAL IOT BASED SYSTEM AND TECHNOLOGIES TO CONTROL COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Ennafiri M. , Mazri T.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Healthcare is an important part of life. Sadly, the spread of Covid-19 has strained the majority of health systems and the demand for resources from hospital kits to doctors and nurses have become extremely high. However, the significant advancement in the computing sector have led to the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) which has now become one of the most powerful information and communication technologies due to its capability to connects object such as medical kits, monitoring cameras, home appliances and so on… Capitalizing on the efficiency of data retrieval from smart objects in the health sector, it is clear that a solution is necessary and required to improve the health sector in the era of Covid-19 pandemic while continuing to provide a high-quality care to patients. In this paper, a real-time covid-19 monitoring system is introduced in a form of an IoT based bracelet that measures body temperature and blood oxygen level, which are essential factors for determining the patient’s condition and whether he needs a quick intervention to enter ICU room. The bracelet also has a GPS tracker to determine the patient’s commitment to quarantine and social distancing. Based on the study conducted with more than 50 medical stuff, the IoT based bracelet was identified as a promising tool that can help control the spread of the covid-19 virus, by providing a modern access to medical healthcare services anywhere and anytime which is useful for the patient and hospital management stuff.
SYSTEM DYNAMICS APPROACH FOR EVALUATING EXISTING AND FUTURE WATER ALLOCATION PLANNING AMONG CONFLICTING USERS
Authors: Amoo O. T. , Nakin M. D. V. , Abayomi A. , Ojugbele H. O. , Salami A. W.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Water shortages are a chronic and severe problem in South Africa. Allocation of this limited water resources, environmental quality, and policies for sustainable water use are issues of increasing concern that require accurate and timely information to evolve strategies for dynamic natural resources management. Specifically, this paper is aimed to assist the planning, restoring and to rationally allocate the water resources in any river basin in resolving the current water stresses in many parts of South Africa, by using integrated knowledge from simulation and integrated river basin management approach. The developed system dynamic (SD) allocation system was used to investigates the extent to which the framework is ‘sustainable’ in the medium and long terms in evaluating existing and future water allocation among conflicting users at Mkomazi River Basin (MRB), KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa The invented SD framework confirms agricultural water use as the highest demand when compared with other users. The optimal sustainability performance index (0.25) of the system at 70% dependable flow shows an integrated scenario that combines rainfall variation with improved irrigation water use efficiency as a suitable framework plan. The study uses integrated knowledge from simulation and integrated river basin management approach as a feasible method to assist the planning, restoring and to rationally allocate the water resources in any river basin with similar attributes to the study area in resolving the current water stresses in many parts of the country. Water resources managers would find these tools beneficial in understanding the complex nature of water resources allocation and in determining priorities area which required prompt attention and intervention.
SEQ2SEQ VS SKETCH FILLING STRUCTURE FOR NATURAL LANGUAGE TO SQL TRANSLATION
Authors: Ahkouk K. , Machkour M. , Majhadi K. , Mama R.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Sequence to sequence models have been widely used in the recent years in the different tasks of Natural Language processing. In particular, the concept has been deeply adopted to treat the problem of translating human language questions to SQL. In this context, many studies suggest the use of sequence to sequence approaches for predicting the target SQL queries using the different available datasets. In this paper, we put the light on another way to resolve natural language processing tasks, especially the Natural Language to SQL one using the method of sketch-based decoding which is based on a sketch with holes that the model incrementally tries to fill. We present the pros and cons of each approach and how a sketch-based model can outperform the already existing solutions in order to predict the wanted SQL queries and to generate to unseen input pairs in different contexts and cross-domain datasets, and finally we discuss the test results of the already proposed models using the exact matching scores and the errors propagation and the time required for the training as metrics.
MEASURING THE SPATIAL READINESS OF AMBULANCE FACILITIES FOR NATURAL DISASTERS USING GIS NETWORKS ANALYSIS
Authors: Awad A. , Ali H. , Abujayyab S. K. M. , Karas I. R. , Sumunar D. R. S.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. The massive disasters that arise by nature and humanity are significantly leads to several losses in lives and infrastructures. Disasters such as chemical explosions, flash floods and volcanoes. The high level of preparedness from the governments and administration authorities and ambulance services can significantly reduce the losses in lives. The aim of this paper is to measure the spatial readiness of ambulance facilities for natural disasters using GIS networks analysis. The measurement performed based on three standards, the area covered by the ambulance service, speed of service and the proportion to the population. ArcGIS spatial analysis and network analysis tools employed to develop the coverage maps of the three measured standards. According to the analysis, 94.4% from the study area appeared within the standard distance (20 km) from the ambulance stations, while 91% from the study area appeared within the time response standard (15 minutes) from the ambulance stations. The study area has a deficit of 256,714 people and needs 5 additional ambulances to achieve the demographic standard. The main recommendation of this study is to apply this methodology regularly in the study area to avoid any weakness before the disasters and to increase the level of preparedness.
USING THE TOTAL EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS (T-EFA) AS A CALIBRATION TECHNIQUE FOR SLEUTH MODEL
Authors: Ayazli I. E.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Developments in information technologies (IT) allow to modelling dynamic and complex form of cities and several studies have been implemented since 1990s. The cellular automata based urban growth simulation model, SLEUTH is the most well-known one among the simulation models. Calibration is the most important stage of the model created in three stages such as test, calibration, prediction. The more precise the calibration is completed, the more accurate the model generates. Several methods have been developed for the calibration step in which growth coefficients values are calculated by metrics. The study aims to investigate success of the Total Exploratory Factor Analysis (T-EFA) technique, which provides using the 13 metrics all together, in rapid grown settlement areas using high resolution data. In this context, the Sancaktepe district of Istanbul was selected as the study area and a simulation model was generated for the year 2050. The obtained results are promising to apply the T-EFA method in different studies.
DEVELOPING A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR SMART REAL ESTATE INFORMATION
Authors: Aydinoglu A. C. , Bovkir R.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Successful land information management is an important issue for governments in regards to sustainable development. Reliable and comprehensive data about land and all related factors are essential for effective land policies. Various land related legal applications such as planning, taxation, property management, mortgage, and real estate investments require interoperable, extensive and realistic information about the land and real property. GIS provides greater insight into land by its capability to advance geographic analysis in different aspects. The statistical analysis capabilities of GIS increase the efficiency and accuracy of the evaluations related to land and real estate. Along with the developments of information and communication technologies, modern GIS technologies can handle large and complex data. Web-based and mobile GIS technologies provide the capability of operating and sharing local data and provide geographic analysis tools to users via the web. In this way, various mobile GIS applications can be developed in many different application areas. In this study, a mobile application titled as Smart Real Estate was developed for presenting urban real estate characteristics in different thematic groups by analysing data in different formats coming from different sources.
Trauma and Relational Care
Authors: Freeman James
Published: November 2020

Healing—the restorative process of becoming healthy and whole—is a central element in recovery from trauma. The integration of trauma-informed care into relational practice supports this healing process. The characteristics of relational child and youth care have been defined (Garfat & Fulcher, 2012) and organized into a framework (Freeman & Garfat, 2014). The impact of trauma and an example of relational trauma in early childhood are explained, and select characteristics are identified and described in the context of trauma-informed practice.
Erikson and Adolescent Development
Authors: Benson Peter , Bundick Matthew
Published: November 2020

Many of Erik Erikson’s theoretical contributions to our understanding of adolescent psychosocial development endure; some have even proven to be true. At the same time, in the decades since Erikson’s seminal works there have been many advances in developmental theory, especially in the realms of identity and positive youth development, along with important critiques of adolescent psychosocial theory. Together, these advances and critiques provide new lenses through which Erikson’s work may viewed. The present work thus reviews the enduring concepts and qualities as well as limitations of Erikson’s views on psychosocial development in adolescence, while considering possible expansions in light of contemporary identity theories and technological advances.
La mediación comunitaria como estrategia de apropiación del desarrollo social
Authors: Sáenz López Karla , Ramos Morales María Leonor , Toa Bi Zoan Sylvain
Published: November 2020

El presente trabajo es una reflexión teórica sobre la importancia de considerar la mediación comunitaria como una estrategia de las políticas públicas de desarrollo en el proceso de desarrollo social de Costa de Marfil. Para ello, compila las reflexiones sobre mediación comunitaria, desarrollo social y política pública, para apreciar la interacción existente entre dichos conceptos que participarían en la definición de la mediación comunitaria como eje esencial en las políticas públicas de desarrollo del país por sus elementos como la transformación positiva de conflictos, la concienciación de la comunidad y la participación comunitaria que son relevantes en todo proceso de desarrollo.
Teachers’ Attitude towards Using Songs in English Vocabulary Classes
Authors: Ahmed Shahata Lana Hussain
Published: November 2020

This paper aims at identifying teachers’ attitude towards using songs in English vocabulary classes. The study is descriptive in nature. It uses a sample of closely related group members; formed of teachers of English from different Sudanese schools. That group is made up of 35 teachers. The data collection tool used is a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire for the teachers. The data from the questionnaire are treated statistically by using SPSS program. The weighted means for the individual items and for the whole aspects of the tool are calculated. The results are used to answer the study questions and to verify the hypotheses. The study comes out with some important results that include (1) Teachers strongly agree that songs make the teaching English vocabulary classes fun, so they have positive attitudes towards using them. (2) There are many difficulties that face teachers in using songs in English vocabulary classes. The paper offers five recommendations concerning the following: (a) songs have to have their due weight in classroom practice. They have to be used more frequently. (b) Teachers should be trained on how to avoid the pitfalls of songs and they should be trained on how to maximize their benefits. (c) School administrations should be made aware of the importance of songs and they should provide more opportunities for the teachers to use them. (d) Class tests and continuous assessment have to include songs. (e) Parents should be educated on the value of songs as effective techniques for learning English. Songs should be a constant feature in the Parents Day. The paper also suggests three areas for further research. These include (a) the ability of songs to develop listening and speaking skills. (b) The potentiality of songs to develop cultural awareness. (c) The potentiality of songs to match the characteristics of the new generations (Alpha Gen in particular).
Evaluation of Teacher Professional Development Program—A Developmental Evaluation Approach
Authors: Lin Su-Ching
Published: November 2020

The professional development of teachers is the main mechanism for improving classroom teaching and improving students’ learning outcomes. To have secondary school teachers improve their teaching by using the new teaching approach of project-based learning, this study engaged teachers to participate in Teachers’ Project-Based Learning Program (T-PjBLP) to learn new knowledge, pedagogy, and skills. During the program implementation, the study applied a developmental evaluation (DE) approach to evaluate teachers’ professional development and to assist them to develop an initiative program for students. In the DE approach, the role of the researcher was as a team member, shaped the course of development to help participants learn, and tracked the professional development process and results through a digital technology platform. The participants in this study consisted of 7 science teachers coming from two secondary schools. The major findings indicated that more than 95% of participants agreed that digital technology was a wonderful platform to provide them with an opportunity to share ideas, feedback, and experiences about what they learned from the program. Also, most of them provided positive feedback about their learning. To conclude, the program effectively changed teachers teaching beliefs from the teacher-centered approach to the learner-centered approach and used what they learned from the program to develop an initiative program for students. However, some limitations encountered in applying the DE approach to evaluate the program also were discussed in this study.
Valentine Gross Hugo: Fashion & Performance in Early Twentieth-Century French Magazines
Authors: Papalas Marylaura
Published: November 2020

Valentine Gross Hugo, an artist remembered for her illustrations in surrealist poetry and edited collections beginning in the 1930s, started her career decades earlier in a flourishing Parisian journal industry. Her drawings and articles on ballet, theater, and fashion in magazines like Art et Décoration (1897–), La Revue Archéologique (1844–), Le Mercure Musical (1904–1914), Comoedia Illustré (1908–1921), La Gazette du Bon Ton (1912–1925), and La Revue Musicale (1920–1940), were some of the earliest representations of modernist trends in the performing arts. She was also one of the few women to contribute regularly to these journals and receive public praise from contemporary editors and journalists, attesting to her role as a legitimate translator of modernism for both a French and international audience. Examining her textual and visual commentaries on the Ballets Russes, her writing on the evolution and history of dance, and her designs for fashion and theater, this article argues that Hugo's unique interpretations shaped the reception of new and sometimes shocking aesthetic innovations.
Simulation of local head loss of drip-irrigation tape with integrated in-line emitters as a function of cross section
Authors: Wang Yalin , Ju Xueliang , Zhu Shijiang , Li Meng
Published: November 2020

Aim of study: To investigate how the cross section of a drip-irrigation tape affects local head loss.Area of study: The work was carried out in the laboratory of Irrigation hydraulics, College of Water Conservancy and Environment, Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei province.Material and methods: Tapes with six different wall thicknesses were studied experimentally to determine the relationship between cross-section deformation, wall thickness, and pressure. Based on the experimental results, we determined the factors that influence local head loss in drip-irrigation tapes by numerical simulation and dimensional analysis.Main results: The cross-sectional shape of the drip-irrigation tape varied with pressure: under low pressure, the cross section was nearly elliptical. The cross-sectional shape of the tape strongly influenced the local head loss, which was inversely proportional to the 0.867th power of the flattening coefficient of the drip irrigation tape. We expressed the local head loss of a drip-irrigation tape equipped with integrated in-line emitters by considering the deformation of the cross section. Under the conditions used in this study, when the cross section is circular, the ratio of local head loss to frictional head loss was about 10% but, when the cross section is elliptical, this ratio increased to 15%.Research highlights: The shape of the cross section of a drip-irrigation tape is nearly elliptical under low pressure. Local head loss is inversely proportional to the 0.867th power of that is the flatting coefficient of the drip-irrigation tape. Local head loss is about 1.5 times for elliptical tape than circular tape.
Internal Information Environment and Labor Investment Efficiency
Authors: Luo Xin , Zhang Fan
Published: November 2020

This study investigates the relation between internal information environment and labor investment efficiency. We argue that better internal information quality allows managers to obtain more timely and accurate information from subordinates and therefore make better decisions in labor investments. Our results suggest that the labor investments of firms with high quality internal information have less deviation from the optimal level. This association holds for both companies in industries with high and low union coverage.
Identificando elementos do cuidado centrado na pessoa: estudo qualitativo a partir da perspectiva de pacientes hospitalizados
Authors: Wanderley Veluma de Sousa , Araújo Karla Fernanda Gonçalves de , Santos Matheus Medeiros de Morais , Maroja José Luis Simões , Sousa Muñoz Rilva Lopes de
Published: November 2020

Os objetivos deste estudo foram analisar as percepções de doentes internados em enfermarias de clínica médica de um hospital universitário em relação aos médicos que os atendiam, assim como se tais percepções se enquadravam nos conceitos do método clínico centrado na pessoa ou no modelo biomédico. Um estudo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, baseada na técnica de análise de conteúdo foi desenvolvido. Realizaram-se entrevistas individuais com 11 pacientes através de guia com perguntas abertas. Foram observadas narrativas relacionadas ao exame clínico e exames complementares. Os discursos revelam gratidão, satisfação com a atenção do médico e com a descoberta do diagnóstico. Observaram-se discursos que mostraram uma comunicação sobre o diagnóstico e a terapêutica entre o médico e o paciente, com discussão do que seria necessário para o melhor tratamento, conforme preconiza o método clínico centrado na pessoa, embora não tenha havido menção ao compartilhamento de tomadas de decisão. Observou-se que o saber médico teve uma posição de superioridade com relação ao dos pacientes, que assumiram atitude passiva, alguns deles não identificando qual era seu principal médico e com pouco entendimento sobre seus diagnósticos pela ausência de linguagem acessível, características que se enquadram no modelo biomédico. Como conclusão, as falas dos entrevistados mostraram que grande parte se sentiu bem atendida e revelou confiança e satisfação, havendo alocuções compatíveis com o método clínico centrado na pessoa. Contudo, não houve narrativas sugestivas de sua participação ativa nas decisões tomadas, observando-se, nesse aspecto, uma relação centrada no médico e/ou na doença.
Programa Cuide-se Mais: impacto na prevenção e rastreamento do câncer no Paraná
Authors: Cormanique Thayse Fachin , Salla Larissa , Tozo Fabiana de Cássia , Vieira Ana Paula , Ferreto Lirane Elize Defante , Yamada Roberto Shigueyasu , Follador Franciele Ani Caovilla , Panis Carolina
Published: November 2020

O aumento da incidência de câncer na população brasileira alerta para a necessidade de implantação de medidas de rastreamento baseadas na busca ativa de novos casos. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho avaliou o impacto de um programa itinerante de rastreamento dos cânceres de mama, colo de útero, próstata e pele realizado pelo Serviço Social da Indústria (Sesi) no período de 1 ano, em 22 municípios do estado do Paraná. O estudo é descritivo, com banco de dados secundários e abordagem quantitativa, referente ao programa Cuide-se Mais do Sesi Paraná. Através de uma unidade móvel, foram realizadas análises da superfície da pele, coleta de Papanicolau em mulheres de 25 a 69 anos, mamografia em mulheres com idade entre 40 e 69 anos e dosagem de Antígeno Prostático Específico (PSA) em homens de 45 a 69 anos de 22 municípios do Paraná. Foram atendidos 4679 trabalhadores paranaenses em 202 empresas, realizadas 4120 palestras de orientações e 1346 oficinas de prevenção. As lesões avaliadas em pele suspeitas para câncer corresponderam a 3,4% do total de 3054 exames. Foram realizadas 873 mamografias, e encaminhados 11 casos de lesões suspeitas no exame de Papanicolau de um total de 2073 coletas. O PSA esteve alterado em 8 homens de um total de 1308 exames. A instalação da unidade móvel dentro da empresa quebra duas barreiras de impedimento dos trabalhadores realizarem seus exames preventivos: a sociocultural e a institucional. Desta forma, programas e ações de rastreamento do câncer podem contribuir para o diagnóstico precoce desta patologia, especialmente na população em idade economicamente produtiva.
Prescrição e uso de medicamentos por gestantes usuárias do Sistema Único de Saúde
Authors: Melo Adriana Mestriner Felipe de , Santos Edilene Alves dos , Berndt Marcos Ávalo , Castilho Luis Arthur Spinola , Braga Nuccia Garcia Regiani , Onda Kyara Marques
Published: November 2020

Apesar do uso de medicamentos durante a gestação ser um assunto bastante polêmico, existe consenso que o uso desnecessário pode provocar efeitos irreparáveis ao feto. Com o objetivo de descrever o uso de medicamentos prescritos, realizou-se um estudo descritivo em gestantes em pré-natal de três unidades do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no município de Dourados, estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Os dados sobre o uso de medicamentos foram coletados através de consulta à cópia das prescrições e prontuários das gestantes. Foram analisadas 115 receitas medicamentosas para gestantes atendidas em consultas de rotinas, sendo encontrada a média de 1,4 medicamento por prescrição; sendo 77,8% prescritos pelo nome genérico, 89 % constavam na Relação Municipal de Medicamentos Essenciais, enquanto 81% constavam na Relação Nacional de Medicamentos Essenciais. As preparações antianêmicas foram prescritas em todos os trimestres de gestação, já os analgésicos apareceram numa frequência maior no segundo e terceiro trimestres, bem como os antibacterianos de uso sistêmico. O sulfato ferroso, ácido fólico e paracetamol foram os medicamentos mais prescritos, sendo a maioria pertencente às classes A e B segundo o potencial de risco pela Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A prescrição de medicamentos a gestantes atende aos indicadores de prescrição da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS). O uso de medicamentos é frequente e a maioria das gestantes utilizou um ou mais fármacos prescritos durante a gestação.