bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Numerical analysis of sulfur dioxide absorption in water droplets
Authors: Bešenić Tibor , Vujanović Milan , Baleta Jakov , Pachler Klaus , Samec Niko , Hriberšek Matjaž
Published: May 2020

Mass transfer between the phases is a cornerstone of many technological processes and presents a topic whose understanding and modelling is of high importance. For instance, absorption of gases in liquid droplets is an underlying phenomenon for the desulfurization of flue gases in wet scrubbers. Wet scrubbing is an efficient cleaning method where the liquid is sprayed in a stream of rising gases, removing pollutants due to the concentration difference between the gas phase and droplets. A model for absorption in water droplets has been developed to describe the complex physical and chemical interactions during the exposure to flue gases. The main factors affecting the absorption are the mass transfer of pollutants through the gas–droplet interface and the aqueous phase chemistry in a droplet. The mass transfer coefficient, which has been modeled with several approaches, is the most significant parameter regulating the absorption dynamic into the droplet, while the in-droplet chemistry controls the maximum quantity of dissolved pollutants. Dissociation of sulfur dioxide and the chemical reactions in seawater have been described by the equilibrium reactions. Afterward, the influence of the mass transfer coefficient has been investigated, and the model has been validated against the literature data on a single droplet scale. Obtained results are comparable with the experimental measurements and indicate the applicability of the model for the design and development of industrial scrubbers.
Essential oil composition of three Cryptocarya species from Malaysia
Authors: Azhar Muhammad Ammar Mohd , Salleh Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan , Khamis Shamsul
Published: May 2020

Cryptocarya species are mainly distributed in Africa, Asia, Australia and South America, widely used in traditional medicines for the treatment of skin infections and diarrhea. The present investigation reports on the extraction by hydrodistillation and the chemical composition of three Cryptocarya species (Cryptocarya impressa, Cryptocarya infectoria, and Cryptocarya rugulosa) essential oils from Malaysia. The chemical composition of these essential oils was fully characterized by gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 51 components were identified in C. impressa, C. infectoria, and C. rugulosa essential oils representing 91.6, 91.4, and 83.0% of the total oil, respectively. The high percentages of α-cadinol (40.7%) and 1,10-di-epi-cubenol (13.4%) were found in C. impressa oil. β-Caryophyllene (25.4%) and bicyclogermacrene (15.2%) were predominate in C. infectoria oil. While in C. rugulosa oil, bicyclogermacrene (15.6%), δ-cadinene (13.8%), and α-copaene (12.3%) were predominate. To the best of our knowledge, there is no report on the essential oil composition of these three species.
Assessing the effect of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of a company
Authors: Ibrahim Umar Abbas , Umeano Okechukwu
Published: May 2020

Purpose – to research the effect of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the corporate financial performance (CFP) of quoted banks in Nigeria.

Design/Method/Research approach. Using data of corporate social responsibility expenditure as a proxy for CSR and the trio of return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and bank earnings per share (EPS) as a proxy for CFP, regression analysis was conducted. ROA, ROE, and EPS data were collected from the banks’ financial statements for the period 2012 – 2016.

Findings. In particular, our analysis and findings suggest that CSR expenditure had no significant effect on all the three proxies of CFP of quoted banks in Nigeria. It supports the arguments in the literature that financial performance alone does not justify expenditure on CSR activities by the quoted Nigerian banks.

Practical implications. Our results show that there is a need for banks to consider other factors to see if the case for CSR activities exists. If they do not, the banks should stop engaging in these activities to increase the banks’ profitability.

Paper type – empirical.
Job security and labor productivity
Authors: Machek Martin
Published: May 2020

Purpose – to investigate the relationship between job security and labor productivity among 45,506 companies from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Latvia.

Design/Method/Approach. This article uses linear regression analysis based on data from the period of 2013-2017.

Findings. The study indicates an inverse U-shaped relationship between employment volatility, as measured by the coefficient of variation, and labor productivity. Labor productivity increases along with employment fluctuation up to a certain point; however, when employees feel insecure, their labor productivity deteriorates. Surprisingly, for most companies, the relationship between employment fluctuation and labor productivity remains positive. Labor productivity gets affected positively by the security feeling rather than by guaranteeing the job position.

Originality/Value. The results are consistent within the subsamples of the five individual countries in the sample and robust to two alternative measures of fluctuation, the mean absolute deviation, and the studentized range.

 Paper type – empirical.
Resource efficiency strategies based on the circular economy
Authors: Nikolaienko Artem
Published: May 2020

Purpose – to describe resource efficiency strategies based on the circular economy.

Design/Method/Approach. Logical and critical, abstract-logical methods are used for the theoretical generalization of crucial approaches to the formation of resource-efficiency strategies based on the circular economy.

Research results. There were considered the scientific and theoretical approaches to the formulation of resource-efficiency strategies based on the circular economy. The circularity strategies within the production chain has been formed in the order of priority. The idea of classifying circular strategies has been expanded.

Practical implications. The results of the research allow establishing a target system of the circular economy structure, to show the possible effect of the circular economy.

Originality/Value. The theoretical bases for the development of the circular economy in terms of identification of the essential tools for the resource-efficiency strategies implementation based on the principles of the circular economy at micro-,       macro-, meso-, and mega-levels.

Research limitations/Future research. The research serve as the basis for further evaluation and forecasting of the operation efficiency, costs optimization of the production resources and entity’s commercial activity, making the mechanism for the sustainable economic development of the enterprise.

.Paper type – theoretical.
The usage of an online survey questionnaire to study the phenomenon of student prostitution
Authors: KAMILA WYLĘGŁY
Published: May 2020

Aim. The aim of the study is to prove the effectiveness of conducting Internet researchwhen analysing controversial and embarrassing topics, such as e.g. providing sex servicesfor money during studies.Methodology. The research group consisted of 1877 people taking up studies atPolish universities. Empirical data was collected using a questionnaire form via the Internet.Respondents were asked about their own experience in prostitution and their attitudetowards providing sexual services for money. Students expressed their opinions ona four-level scale and in open questions, where they had the opportunity to write a longeranswer.Results. Studies conducted via the Internet have shown that the phenomenon of studentprostitution is popular in Polish academic circles. It turned out that the most frequentreasons for practising prostitution were: the unfavourable material situation in the familyhome, unfavourable material situation during studies, lack of responsibility for oneself andlow level of religiousness. What is more, in the open questions the students indicated: laziness,above-average sexual drive and consumerism supported by the culture of promiscuity.The online survey gave the respondents an increased sense of anonymity, which madethem willing to share their experiences and private stories.
Online research about online research: advantages and disadvantages
Authors: MARIJA TOPUZOVSKA LATKOVIKJ  , MIRJANA BOROTA POPOVSKA
Published: May 2020

Aim. Many people believe that the Internet may revolutionise several disciplines byallowing easier and faster data collection, larger and geographically diverse samples, andtherefore collecting more representative data. However, others are skeptical of its usabilityas well as its practical value. The paper’s aim is to highlight both positive and negativeoutcomes in the online research.Methods. The paper is based on the e-methodological approach by using exclusivelyonline data and online research methods: secondary data/articles with an open accessabout the topic in the literature review section; and online forum as an online researchmethod for the data collection.Results. As the most common advantages are recognised: quick access to information,wide geographical scope, a larger sample size leading to greater statistical power, reducedcost of conducting empirical research, support from online search engines and data bases,open data sources, no need for face-to-face interaction, no paper wasted. The most commondisadvantages appointed by the respondents are: the need of evaluation for the accuracyof the online sources, the need for Internet access, limited access or high costs of some databases, the contrast between fresh and redundant data available, irrelevant data, the needand knowledge for precise formulation of the key phrases/questions, users’ multiple accounts,AI involvement, low motivation of the targeted respondents, unreliable answers, etc.Conclusions. It is interesting that the narratives confi rm the already highlighted positiveand negative outcomes in the online research process as they are already elaboratedin the theoretical frame. This research proves that is possible to use the online forums forgathering data, especially in the kinds of networks, where the most important attribute ofthe respondents is known solely by the membership itself. Because the internet is widespread,easily available, low costing, it is important to open a wide discussion about overcomingshortcomings on online research approach, and come to the useful and improvedsolutions.
Possibility of reservoir-triggered earthquake occurrence in the Huoi Quang and Ban Chat hydropower dam area
Authors: Duan Bui Van , Duong Nguyen Anh , An Tran Thi , Tuan Vu Minh , Linh Nguyen Thuy
Published: May 2020

The possibility of reservoir-triggered earthquake occurrence in the Huoi Quang and Ban Chat hydropower dam area has been assessed based on studying and analyzing the relationships between the reservoir-triggered earthquake occurrence and the following factors: (1) the types of rocks underlying the reservoir; (2) the oscillating reservoir loads on faults in the reservoir area; (3) the incremental stress caused by reservoir loads; (4) the slip tendency of faults in the reservoir area; and (5) the Coulomb stress change of faults in the reservoir area. The results show that these factors have interactive effects and simultaneously contribute to the favorable conditions for reservoir-triggered earthquake occurrence. The Huoi Quang and Ban Chat hydropower reservoirs are located in the area of moderate seismicity; however, with the favorable conditions due to these five factors, reservoir-triggered earthquakes can possibly occur. If reservoir-triggered earthquakes occur, they will be concentrated around the Ban Chat hydropower dam area within a radius of 11 - 12 km and at a depth of about 6 ± 1 km.
Some preliminary results of paleo-tsunami study in the coastal region of the Nghe An province, Vietnam
Authors: Trieu Cao Dinh , Dung Lai Van , Bach Mai Xuan , Hung Pham Nam , Trong Cao Dinh , Tuan Thai Anh , Quang Phan Thanh , Hien Pham Thi , Cuong Nguyen Dac
Published: May 2020

In the coastal region of the Nghe An province, the geomorphology is characterized by appearances of fields of arca granosa with placura placenta and hills of placura placenta with arca granosa, namely: The hills of placura placenta with the arca granosa shells in the Quynh Van and Nghi Tien communes; the fields of arca granosa with the placura placenta: deep-seated in the Quynh Nghia, Dien Chau and along the Nghi Yen coast  which have age of 4,500 - 4,300 yrs.; The appearance of the placura placenta-arca granosa shell’s fields and hills which do not originate from either marine transgression in the Holocene epoch, tectonic movement or artificiality; Our results suggest that there were three tsunami events occurring in the past during the periods of 4,500 - 4,300; 4,100 - 3,900 and 900 - 600 yrs., respectively in the region.
Researching migration methods, entropy and energy diagram to process ground penetrating radar data
Authors: Thanh Van Nguyen , Nguyen Thuan Van , Dang Trung Hoai , Vo Triet Minh , Vo Lieu Nguyen Nhu
Published: May 2020

Electromagnetic wave velocity is the most important parameter in processing ground penetrating radar data. Migration algorithm which heavily depends on wave velocity is used to concentrate scattered signals back to their correct locations. Depending wave velocity in urban area is not easy task by using traditional methods (i.e., common midpoint). We suggest using entropy and energy diagram as standard for achieving suitable velocity estimation. The results of one numerical model and areal data indicate that migrated section using accurate velocity has minimum entropy or maximum energy. From the interpretation, size and depth of anomalies are reliably identified.
The Vietnam national seismological network: establishment and development
Authors: Van Dinh Quoc , Anh Nguyen Xuan , Binh Nguyen Xuan , Minh Le Huy , Giang Nguyen Van , Minh Nguyen Le , Hung Nguyen Tien , Khoi Le Quang , Thuy Nguyen Ngoc , Son Le Tu , Phung Dinh Doan , Ngoan Doan Thi , Dung Nguyen Danh , Binh Nguyen Thanh
Published: May 2020

In this article, by combining/following previous publications, we summarize the history of nearly 100 years of development of the Vietnam seismological network and its achievements in earthquake monitoring and seismological research to contribute to prevention and mitigation of natural disasters and sustainable development of the country. Earthquake observation in Vietnam has gone through many stages of development, the first seismic station was established in Sapa by the French in 1924. In the years of  70-80s of the 20th Century, the earthquake monitoring network of Vietnam consisted of 7 stations, including five stations distributed in the Northern part (Phu Lien, Sa Pa, Bac Giang, Hoa Binh, Tuyen Quang) and two stations located in the south (Nha Trang and Da Lat). In the period from 1990 to 2005, the national seismological network with 24 digital seismographs and short-period sensors was created and distributed throughout the country. Today, earthquake monitoring in Vietnam has made great progress, the new seismological network with 30 broadband stations with advanced earthquake monitoring technology been established completely in 2017. The international cooperation on earthquake monitoring and seismological research is  always promoted and expanded, over the past 60 years, IGP has collaborated with many scientific organizations from different countries such as Russia, France, China, Japan, Poland, The United State of America,... and prestigious international organizations as UNDP, PTWC, CTBTO, IRIS, ADPC, RIMES,.. Through these cooperations, many research projects have been done and Vietnamese seismologists have been trained and educated at different levels that help to improve their knowledge earthquake monitoring and seismological research. Besides operating the national seismological network, some local seismic networks have also been established by Institute of Geophysics for many years to monitor and study induced seismicity in some reservoirs of hydropower dams such as Son La, Hoa Binh, Tri An, Yaly, Song Tranh, Lai Chau, Huoi Quang, Ban Chat,...
Building database of WEBGIS for the exchange of marine data between Vietnam and ASEAN countries
Authors: Cuong Do Huy
Published: May 2020

The system of oceanic database management and exchange is built with the purpose of exchanging the oceanic data between Vietnam and other ASEAN countries. The system can meet the demand of sharing and exchanging oceanic data through internet connection between Vietnam and ASEAN member countries. Besides, the system of oceanic database management and exchange can meet the demands of researches, managements and share of data domestically and internationally. In this paper, we focused on the details of the system of oceanic database management and exchange, such as hardware and software, data storage, data format and data structure, data management and integration, and other issues of interface, security, standards. The WEBGIS oceanic thematic database is properly built and managed for exchanging data domestically and with other ASEAN countries.
Evaluating the shoreline and bottom terrain variations in the naval port of zone 5, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang by using multi - temporal remote sensing images
Authors: Luan Nguyen The , Tien Nguyen Ngoc , Tuan Tran Anh , Nam Le Dinh , Hung Pham Duc , Tung Nguyen Xuan
Published: May 2020

In this study, the authors aim to study two major contents: (1) Evaluating the shoreline variation in the naval port of zone 5 (in the years of 1999, 2006, 2009 and 2016); (2) Evaluating the bottom terrain variation in the naval port of zone 5 (in the years of 2007 and 2010). Three main research methodologies were applied: (i) Band rationing method for the shoreline extraction; (ii) Shoreline change analysis method using GPS data; (iii) Digital elevation model integrated with bottom terrain analysis method. The most obvious change in shoreline is in the An Thoi port from Mui Den to Mui Ong Doi. In the shoreline from Mui Den to Mui Con Duong, a backward shoreline evolution (erosion) mainly occurred with an average width of about 40–50 m, while some other places had a forward shoreline evolution (accumulation), especially in Mui Con Duong with a width of 60 m. These sediment materials are sent to conductor and accumulation, making the bottom terrain raised. As on the sections AA’, BB’, CC’, DD’, we could see that the bottom terrain at the channel of naval port of zone 5 has the depth variation only from 2 m to 4 m. The accumulation rate is up to 1 m/year in this period.
A new record of congrid eel, Bathycongrus bleekeri (Congridae) from Vietnam
Authors: Vo Quang Van , Ho Hsuan- Ching , Tran Hoa Hong Thi , Le Thao Thu Thi , Tran Thinh Cong
Published: May 2020

Three specimens of Bathycongrus bleekeri were collected during the survey in 2015 and 2017. The newly recorded species is described herein, a small, moderately elongate species of Bathycongrus with head and body compressed; vertical fins without black mark; tail slender, attenuated, but not filiform; trunk length 1.2 times greater than head length; teeth small, conical, in about three-four rows on jaws, in a small triangular patch on vomer; 28–29 preanal vertebrae, total of 111–113 vertebrae; 26–28 preanal lateral-line pores. Additional data on the morphology and distribution of the species increases the total number of known species in the family Congridae in Vietnamese waters to twelve.
Some issues of geomorphology to serve coastal environmental management of Quang Nam province
Authors: Binh Tran Van , Mau Le Dinh , Phai Vu Van
Published: May 2020

This paper presents the results of studies on the coastal geomorphological processes, which have been happening, to serve the coastal environmental management of Quang Nam province. Research results show that the geomorphological process is mainly destruction or coastal erosion, which has been occurring in most of the shores formed by loose material. In particular, coastal erosion has occurred strongly on the beaches of Cua Dai ward (Hoi An), in the south of Cua Dai (Duy Xuyen) and the south of Cua Lo (Nui Thanh). On the other hand, using geomorphological research methods, in the study area, we have determined five different geomorphic units belonging to the nearshore seabed. Thus, the zonation is carried out for risk warning according to different levels of risk of geomorphological hazards. This can help managers get a general picture for planning as well as have a specific planning policy for each coastal region in the coastal strip of Quang Nam province.
Ciguatoxin-like toxin in mackerel Acanthocybium soladria in Vietnam
Authors: Ha Dao Viet , Vy Phan Bao
Published: May 2020

Two processed mackerel products were sent to VAST keylab on “Food and Environmental Safety” in Institute of Oceanography for Ciguatoxin criteria as exported seafood requirement. The specimens were caught from offshore region of Vietnam South-Eastern sea in April 2019.  By DNA sequencing of COI gene, both specimens were identified as Acanthocybium solandri, one of high commercial mackerel species which is well-known to be distributed in Central and South-Eastern sea of Vietnam. In mouse bioassay, both extracts from 2 samples exhibited acute toxicity, which killed tested mice within 6 and 15 hours after i.p. injection. In SIM LC/MS-MS analysis, the extracts showed the peak with retention time closed to that in CTX-1B standard in both cases of optimized and non-optimized solid phases. The result suggested that at least there was occurrence of CTX-like toxin in these mackerel specimens. The equivalent toxin levels were estimated as 0.51 ng/g and 0.84 ng/g; 5 and 8 times higher than regulation limit for CTXs in seafood product (0.1 ng CTX-1B/g). Further verification is in progress to confirm toxin in these mackerel samples in Vietnam. However, this data is the first alert on potential poisoning by consumption of mackerel, not only in Vietnam but also in Asia.
Classical University Education in Volgograd Region: Origin and Development
Authors: Yudina Taisiya
Published: May 2020

Introduction. The article covers history waypoints of the corporate culture, tradition, emblems of Volgograd State University, its corporate ideology and the role of the University in the regional community. The author enlightens the activity and responsibility of the rector department and faculties in terms of the development of the University as region’s leader of science, education and culture.

Methods and materials. The principles of historicism and objectivity were used as a methodological base of the research. The study is based on scientific papers on the role of university education in modern society and corporate cultural space in the university community.

Analysis. The core activity and focused informational work of the University has allowed to form its positive image. Special attention is paid to the appearance of higher education institutions in the region and the establishment of Volgograd State University. The author studies the contribution of the University to the social-economic, public and cultural sphere of region’s life.

Results. The main conclusion of the article is that nowadays classic university education leads to forming the social elite, increases the level of education and culture in the regional community. The program of transforming Volgograd State University into the University Centre of innovative, technological and social development of the region allows to reach success for not only the University, but for the whole region.
Criteria for Rating the Level and Quality of Digitalization of the Educational Process in Universities of the Russian Federation
Authors: Brodovskaya Elena , Dombrovskaya Anna , Pyrma Roman , Azarov Artur
Published: May 2020

Introduction. The article reflects the authors’ system for calculating the level and quality of digitalization of the educational process in Russian universities. This task is actualized by a number of circumstances of modern realities. The need to create a digital twin / double for each university has become a trend due to the importance of providing applicants, students and graduates with the most accessible educational environment. The high-quality digital environment of a university during the spread of pandemics is an important condition for maintaining the stability of the educational process. Today, the ability of universities to quickly adapt the digital educational space to the needs of distance learning is a significant sign of the viability and quality of the management staff of higher education institutions. Methods and materials. To develop the system, the authors used a mathematical tool – the method of summary indicators for calculating the level of digitalization of universities, which allows to evaluate various characteristics of the value, efficiency and quality of objects with a significant number of different parameters. Analysis. To develop indicators – basic rating indicators – the authors used the results of a preliminary study of the best practices of digitalization of the university environment of leading foreign and Russian universities. The system takes into account the needs for digitalization of the educational environment of three different categories: applicants, students and graduates. Results. The introduction of the rating into the Russian practice will allow to justify a system of recommendations to university administrations to improve the level and quality of their digitalization of the educational process.
Liberal Arts and Science University and the Global Challenges of the 21st Century
Authors: Pushkina Darya
Published: May 2020

Introduction. Over the last 30 years, the educational model based on liberal arts and sciences has spread beyond its traditional United States to other parts of the world. However, recently, many liberal arts and science universities face a challenge: due to the pressures of the fast developing world, young people prefer more STEMs (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) oriented universities. The paper addresses the following question: How have private liberal arts universities adjusted to the global challenges of the 21st century? Methods and Materials. This paper conducts a case study of one of American leading private small universities – Reed College (Portland, Oregon, USA) by using reports on and studies of liberal arts universities and its graduates; interviews with students, faculty and administration of Reed College as well as academic writings on the subject. Paper examines the Reed College curriculum, faculty and student body, examines evidence from the current Reed faculty, student body and alumni, as well as the information about jobs that Reed alums land. Analysis. In the process of analysis, the paper discusses as to whether this adaptation has led to giving up on some of Reed College traditional principles. The role of international partnerships / programs in this process is analyzed. Results. The paper demonstrates that Reed College has been adapting to the global challenges of the 21st century by keeping its main focus on individual learning, research collaboration between faculty and students as well as expanding its majors to reflect the demands of the time, staying financially sound by incorporating alumni donations, and engaging internationally.
Avaliação de estratégias de relaxamento do distanciamento social para o Brasil e estado do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Volpatto Diego , Resende Anna , Anjos Lucas dos , Silva João , Dias Claudia , Almeida Regina , Malta Sandra
Published: May 2020

Nesta nota técnica discutimos algumas medidas de relaxamento do distanciamento social e seus impactos no sentido epidemiológico com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos nas projeções da epidemia da COVID-19 no Brasil e, em particular, no estado do Rio de Janeiro. A análise de possíveis cenários de relaxamento do distanciamento social é tema de grande relevância para auxiliar a estimar o momento mais apropriado para o retorno à normalidade do cotidiano. Neste contexto, discutimos a importância -- e as possíveis consequências -- de realizar o relaxamento do distanciamento social em um momento adequado. Os resultados indicam que a adoção de medidas de relaxamento gradual do distanciamento social, quando em situação de controle epidemiológico, são viáveis. Por outro lado, na ausência de verificação de controle epidemiológico, tanto medidas de relaxamento gradual quanto abruptas geram substancial aumento no número de casos confirmados e óbitos, além de evidências de considerável aumento no tempo necessário para a erradicação da doença. Portanto, no cenário em que não é possível aferir o controle epidemiológico, as medidas de relaxamento do distanciamento social estudadas nesta pesquisa não são recomendadas.
Clara D. Bloomfield, M.D. (1942–2020): Legacy in Leukemia Research
Authors: Grever Michael R.
Published: May 2020

This In Memoriam reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Clara D. Bloomfield, whose work in leukemia research will have a truly lasting effect.
Perfil dos usuários atendidos pela fisioterapia dermatofuncional em uma clínica escola de Belém, Pará
Authors: Monteiro Rainara dos Santos , Bezerra Ketiane Moura , Lima Thiffany da Costa , Braga Sidney de Assis da Serra
Published: May 2020

INTRODUÇÃO: A fisioterapia dermatofuncional atua nas disfunções físico-estético-funcionais decorrentes de patologias, procedimentos cirúrgicos e/ou sequelas que afetem direta e indiretamente a integridade do sistema tegumentar. OBJETIVO: Analisar o perfil clínico dos pacientes atendidos em uma Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia de Belém/PA que procuram o serviço de fisioterapia dermatofuncional. MÉTODOS: Esse estudo trata-se de uma análise descritiva, quantitativa e retrospectiva, realizado através da análise prontuários dos pacientes da área de fisioterapia em dermatofuncional (CAAE 25678819.5.0000.5169). RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 140 prontuários, sendo a maioria dos pacientes do sexo feminino, casados e com idade de média de 36,77 anos e sedentários. Em relação à função psicológica, os pacientes declaravam sentir-se deprimidos e estavam com a autoestima diminuída; a principal queixa mais encontrada foi a adiposidade localizada e o recurso mais utilizado nos atendimentos foi o ultrassom terapêutico de 3 MHz. CONCLUSÃO: Através do presente estudo foi possível descrever que no setor de fisioterapia dermatofuncional da clínica escola, a principal queixa foi estética, a disfunção mais tratada foi adiposidade localizada e o recurso mais utilizado foi UST e nortear quanta as queixas mais prevalentes, visto que, a procura por essa especialidade está crescendo. Dessa forma, faz-se necessário conhecer as características do perfil clínico dos pacientes atendidos na área e as diferentes técnicas utilizadas para o tratamento das disfunções.
Correlação da ventilação voluntária máxima com a força e resistência dos músculos respiratórios em jovens
Authors: De Oliveira Francisco Tiago , Guimarães Juliana , Ramos Ribeiro Jessica , Alonso Andrade de Oliveira Igor , Augusto dos Santos Costa Felipe , Nascimento de Almeida Celso , Maria Carvalho Costa Dias Cristiane
Published: May 2020

INTRODUÇÃO: A ventilação voluntária máxima é um dos testes difundidos para avaliação da resistência da musculatura respiratória, mesmo sem ser validado para este fim. Na literatura ainda são encontradas controvérsias quanto a interpretação e aplicabilidade do uso da VVM na prática clínica. OBJETIVO: Verificar a correlação entre a ventilação voluntária máxima e a força e resistência dos músculos respiratórios em jovens hígidos. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional de corte transversal realizado na Clínica. Foram incluídos indivíduos > 18 anos, de ambos os sexos e hígidos. Os participantes tiveram sua avaliação da força muscular respiratória através do manovacuômetro, no qual se obteve a Pimáx e Pemáx. A resistência foi avaliada através do teste de carga constante pelo Power Breathe, utilizando 60% da Pimáx. A ventilação voluntária máxima foi realizada pelo espirômetro. Para a correlação das variáveis Pimáx, Pemáx e VVM foi aplicado o teste de correlação de Pearson. O estudo foi aprovado pelo comitê de ética, CAAE 10849519.9.0000.5544. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 27 participantes, em que 59,3% eram do sexo masculino e 55,6% ativos. A ventilação voluntária máxima com a Pimáx e Pemáx, apresentaram respectivamente p = 0,04 e 0,02 e r = 0,53 e 0,57. CONCLUSÃO: O teste de ventilação voluntária máxima possui uma correlação moderada com a força muscular respiratória, e não obtém correlação com o teste de carga constante.
Physico-geographic distribution of Right Bank Polissya: prospects for development of specialties of tourism
Authors: Nesterchuk I.
Published: May 2020

The territory of the study of the Right Bank Polissya in this article is extremely vivid and dotted, it is possible to outline the following main tasks: the territorial physical and geographical differentiation of the region in the context of the methodology of studying the food traditions of the Polischuk; assessment of the territory for the prospects of practical management of gastronomic tourism within the united territorial communities. In general, the Polesie region is not a zonal phenomenon, and its origin is connected with paleogeographic conditions of anthropogeny, therefore it is the physical and geographical edge of the zone of mixed forests of the East European country. The involvement of geographic science in the study of the history of food prints of the Polyschuk in the original landscapes of residence deserves detailed study. The nutrition of the Polischuk apparently bears the landscape-specific consumption of food in certain areas. Organically healthy food demonstrates the geological past and predicts a nutrition system at the present stage without paying attention to the pace of the urban food culture. Under certain circumstances and with the complication of natural conditions, the gastronomy of the Polischuk differed by simple gastronomic markers, but not coarse and not perfect processes for the preparation of autochthonous dishes. The consideration of the physical and geographical preconditions for the formation of gastronomic tourism resources in the region contributed to the popularization of the gastronomic industry in a certain retrospective period. In Ukraine, tourism was underdeveloped, until 1914, when tourism activities were carried out by the Russian Society of Tourists and the Polish Local History Society. The study of physical and geographical regionalization of the region at an angle of gastronomic tourism is almost unknown. At the time there is a rather interesting scientific issue for the territory of the Right-bank Polissya in the reflections of the feeding of the Polischuk. But a significant financial leverage for the development of the united territorial communities is to have gastronomic tours within the boundaries of their original habitats and the transfer of gastronomic practices to a wide tourist community
System-forming factors of the organization of coastal paradynamic landscape systems
Authors: Vorovka Volodymyr
Published: May 2020

The basis of system-forming factors of the organization of coastal paradynamic landscape system is composed of natural factors associated with characteristics of geographic distribution of the coast, its configuration, tectonic, morphometric, hydrological, climatic and other indices, along with characteristics of the surrounding land. Paradynamic interactions are formed on the basis of exchange of matter, energy and information between spatially adjacent contrasting complexes. The main system-forming factor of the coastal paradynamic landscape system is the relationship of its structural complexes with various types of spatial dynamics and corresponding processes, distinguished into three main streams - matter, energy and information, caused by the simultaneous interaction of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and their specificity. A complex nature of the interaction between natural landscape complexes and their components among themselves in the coastal zone was revealed. Characteristics of the horizontal interaction between marine waters and the surrounding land, river mouth and adjacent sea area, interactions in the system "sea-river-liman" were found out. Main processes of the vertical interaction between the environments were revealed: the land and sea, air and water, bottom layers of water and the bottom itself. The principal scheme of energy flows in the coastal zone was developed. The paradynamic interaction is based on the exchange of matter, energy and information between spatially adjacent contrasting systems. The importance of this type of research is explained by the need to take into account the revealed interactions for the formation of effective system of integrated management of the coastal zone to ensure further optimization of its structure and functioning.
Declaração de Bubaque
Authors: Simão da Silva Alfredo
Published: May 2020

A V edição do Congresso sob a temática: “Crise Ecológica e Migrações: leituras e respostas da Educação Ambiental” desafia-nos a pensar alternativas para construir um mundo mais democrático e sociedades mais sustentáveis.
Intergenerational Brand Transfer on Cosmetics Products
Authors: Ting Su-Ding
Published: May 2020

The study examined intergenerational brand transfer from mother to daughter for cosmetics products using evolutionary psychology as the framework.  Studies were conducted involving interview data with 30 participants in Sibu, Sarawak that is an East Malaysian state on Borneo Kalimantan Island for in-depth interviews.  The interview was carried on 15 dyads of mothers and daughters.  Purposive sampling was conducted, and participants were sought from college, church, and other social contacts.  The results showed that the finding is in line with the evolutionary psychology framework in that their influence of the brand preferences and purchasing factors is relatively high where the daughters had adopted their mothers’ behavior and thinking in product selection.  Besides the mother, the extended family also influenced the daughter’s choice of cosmetics brands because families are close-knit and communalistic in Sibu, where the study was conducted.  The findings offer information on the brand transfer in mother to daughter.
Ultra-fast Broadband: The New Zealand Experience
Authors: Milner Murray Owen
Published: May 2020

This paper outlines the key learnings from the first decade of the Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) and its associated Rural Broadband initiatives (RBI) in New Zealand. The UFB initiative provides the opportunity for 87% of New Zealand premises to have access to broadband using Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) technology. The remaining 13% of premises have access to enhanced wireless broadband. These initiatives are due for completion by year end 2023 and are showing promising results as at the end of 2019.

The success of these initiatives has not been achieved without a lot of challenges along the journey. However, as it is shown in the paper, the alignment of policy around broadband development across government and the establishment of a set of policy objectives and principles at the outset has enabled the initiatives to stay on track over time, relative to the original intentions. The establishment of these policy principles and the strict adherence to these principles throughout the execution of the initiatives has been the most significant learning from this substantial programme of telecommunications development in New Zealand.
Assessment of labor room communication skills among postgraduate students of obstetrics and gynecology
Authors: Gupta Amit , Gupta Bharti , Verma Ashok , Sharma Chanderdeep , Thakur Sita , Soni Anjali
Published: May 2020

Background: “Communication with patients” is an important skill needed for every physician in their clinical practice.  These soft skills are required in dealing with patients at every step which include history taking from the patients, explaining them the diagnosis, the prognosis of the disease with associated complications. Dealing with empathy, taking informed consent, explaining the operative procedure and the complications associated with surgery, the art of breaking bad news are the mandatory skills for a good clinician. Labouring women like other patients also require special attention and empathy. So, the residents working in labor room need commitment to develop these soft skills in order to improve the labor room experience of expectant mothers. Objective of this study was to analyse role of a formal training in labor room communication skills among post graduate students of the department of obstetrics and gynecology.Methods: Faculty and students’ sensitization was done after approval from institutional ‘ethics committee’ for conducting this study. Pre-workshop assessment of residents for communication skills attitude and effective communication was done through ‘communication skill attitude scale’ (CSAS) and ‘GAP-KALAMAZOO scale’. Workshop for communication skills on the framework of Calgary Cambridge patient interview model and online teaching of students through what’s app videos, role-play demonstrations was followed by reassessment of the residents through above used scales.Results: Results depicted both improvements in attitude and effective communication skills among residents. 100% of the students were convinced and opined that good communication skills necessary for perfect clinical practice.Conclusions: The skill to communicate with patients is a fine art and needs to be mastered to be a good clinician. A formal training in effective communication skills is absolutely necessary to bring professionalism in medical practice.
Comparison of obstetric outcomes with use of two different standard doses of oxytocin for induction of labor
Authors: Gupta Alka , Thakare Rucha , Prasad Madhva
Published: May 2020

Background: The interventions used in a suspected abnormal labor include amniotomy (artificial rupture of membranes), oxytocin infusion, forceps application and caesarean section. No study is available for individualised treatment with oxytocin. Considering the literature review, many unanswered questions remain regarding the use of oxytocin and definite improvements are possible. All this led us to choose this as the topic for study.Methods: This study was conducted over a duration of 18 months (January 2017 to June 2018) where ninety (90) laboring patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital were included. They were categorized into two groups, one group (30 patients) received the low dose and the other group (60 patients) received high dose oxytocin infusions. The labor outcomes including the maternal and fetal outcomes were observed.Results: The average age in the study population was 26 years and the average gestation was 38 weeks. The overall rate of cesarean section in this study was 16.67% (23.33% in the low dose group and 13.33% in the high dose group). Gravidity and parity have an association with the vaginal delivery.Conclusions: It is safe to use oxytocin infusion either in the low dose or the high dose for induction of labor as both the regimens are equally effective and comparable in terms of outcomes. The low dose oxytocin regimen can be safely recommended in a patient requiring oxytocin infusion for induction of labor and the treating doctor should consider starting with low dose oxytocin.
Dengue in pregnancy, maternal and fetal outcome: a case series managed at a Zonal Hospital
Authors: Singh Tina , Singh S. M. , Paprikar M. M.
Published: May 2020

Background: Dengue is a vector borne disease with various grades of severity. Pregnancy is a high-risk group and is prone for complications of dengue haemorrhagic fever. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical profile of pregnant patients with dengue and to assess the maternal and fetal outcomes of dengue in pregnancy.Methods: All pregnant patients reporting to the hospital with fever and serologically confirmed dengue infection were included in the study. Clinical and laboratory data of patients were collected. The cases were followed up till their delivery to monitor the effect of dengue. An account of the mode of delivery in these patients was made. The neonates were evaluated and followed up till 6 weeks of life.Results: A total 100% patients reported with fever and serologically confirmed dengue infection. 15% had severe thrombocytopenia requiring platelet transfusion. 31% required ICU care and 15% needed mechanical respiratory support due to severe complications of dengue. NICU admission rate was 30% but there was no major neonatal complication or vertical transmission noted. A high index of suspicion should be maintained by the clinician with an aim to identify infection early, start supportive treatment and evaluate for complications. In-patient care should be provided for feto-maternal monitoring.Conclusions: The progression of dengue infection in pregnancy was rapid leading to major complications. Close materno-fetal monitoring and timely obstetric care are essential to ensure a favorable pregnancy outcome
Study of clinical characteristics of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Authors: Upadhya Jeevanthy P. , Rai Supriya , Acharya Shrikrishna V.
Published: May 2020

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinal disorders of the reproductive age group causing anovulation, infertility incidence being 8.7-17.8%. It is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and metabolic syndrome. This study was aimed to study the different clinical characteristics of women diagnosed with PCOS, attending a tertiary care hospital outpatient department.Methods: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional observational study of 200 patients with PCOS meeting the revised Rotterdam criteria from January 2018-June 2019 excluding pregnant and women with other systemic disorders. A detailed history and examination done, data collected regarding menstrual complaints, features of hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, acne, oily skin and Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) was documented. All data were statistically analyzed and compared using the chi-square or fissures’ exact test. p-value <0.05 considered significant.Results: A total of 200 patients with PCOS were included in the study, of which 41% were obese, 18% lean. The mean age was 24.44±5.62 years. Menstrual complaints were present in 88% -oligomenorrhea (49%) being the most common. 59% had hirsutism,38% of severe grade. Acanthosis nigricans was present in 33% of the patients. Correlation between hirsutism and alopecia, waist to hip ratio (WHR); acanthosis and WHR were statistically significant.Conclusions: PCOS is an ill-defined symptom complex where ethnicity plays a vital role, hence creating a greater need to know the characteristics of the syndrome in different populations and ethnicity. All women presenting with oligomenorrhea or other menstrual complaint should be investigated for PCOS and treated accordingly. The syndrome usually occurs with multiple characters. Though obesity is common in PCOS, non-obese are also at risk. The prevalence of AN and Hirsutism in PCOS were comparable. This mandates a need to increase awareness regarding the syndrome in the general population.