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Correlações entre a Participação Ocupacional, Independência e Cognição em Adultos com Deficiência Física
Authors: CRUZ Daniel Marinho Cezar da , PARKINSON Sue , CARRIJO Débora Couto de Melo , COSTA Jacqueline Denubila , FACHIN-MARTINS Emerson , MANZINI Mariana Gurian , PFEIFER Luzia Iara
Published: March 2021

RESUMO: A participação ocupacional é uma questão crucial para a atenção à pessoa com deficiência e caracteriza-se pelo grau de participação de uma pessoa em várias ocupações, tais como as de autocuidado, trabalho, escola, lazer, dentre outras. O objetivo deste estudo foi, assim, verificar se a participação ocupacional avaliada pelo Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool (MOHOST Brasil) apresenta correlações com as medidas de independência funcional e de cognição em adultos com deficiências. Foram avaliadas 41 pessoas com deficiência física usando o MOHOST Brasil, a Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF) e o Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM). A subescala motora da MIF apresentou correlação moderada com o fator de habilidades motoras MOHOST (r 0,586 p = 0,001). O item "Linguagem e práxis" do MEEM apresentou correlação moderada com o fator "habilidades de processo" do MOHOST (r 0,573 p = 0,001). As correlações entre o MOHOST e a MIF e entre o MOHOST e o MEEM mostram que há relação entre as dimensões de participação, desempenho e habilidades, confirmando que o MOHOST é útil para avaliar a participação ocupacional de pessoas com deficiências físicas. Conclui-se também que o MOHOST pode fornecer dados que possam contribuir para o planejamento de intervenções que estimulem a participação ocupacional em diferentes papéis no âmbito da Terapia Ocupacional e na sua inferface com a Educação Especial.
Associação entre inteligência emocional e empatia em estudantes de Medicina: estudo transversal unicêntrico, Brasil, 2019
Authors: Silva Janaína Teixeira Nunes , Toledo Júnior Antonio
Published: March 2021

Abstract: Introduction: Emotional intelligence (EI) and empathy are two essential skills for person-centered Medicine. Objectives: To evaluate the association between EI and empathy and to assess whether sociodemographic factors and year at the medical school influence the level of EI and empathy. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out in medical students from a private educational institution in the city of São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazil. EI levels were assessed using the Schutte Self-report Emotional Intelligence Test and empathy levels were assessed using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy (student version). All volunteers signed the Informed Consent Form before inclusion in the study. The statistical analysis used mean values, standard deviation, frequency distribution, Student’s t test, Pearson’s correlation, and linear regression. A significance level of 0.05 was considered. Results: From August 5 to 30, 2019, 193 volunteers, corresponding to 85.8% of the total population, agreed to participate in the study. The total EI (129.8 ± 13.3) and empathy (121.2 ± 11.6) observed scores were high. EI scores were influenced only by age (padjusted = 0.018). Students attending more advanced semesters had higher total empathy scores (padjusted = 0.013). Students whose parents did not have a higher education degree also had a higher total empathy score (padjusted = 0.031). A moderate positive correlation was observed between the total EI and empathy scores ( ρ =0.304, p<0.001) and between the total empathy score and the EI domain Managing Others’ Emotions ( ρ =0.300, p<0.001). A weak positive correlation was also observed between the total EI score and most of the empathy domains. Conclusion: A positive correlation between emotional intelligence and empathy was observed. The age influenced EI and the year of medical school and parental schooling influenced empathy.
Carga horária de cirurgia em escolas médicas do Brasil
Authors: Martini Athos Paulo Santos , Oliveira Sofia Romay , Grosseman Suely
Published: March 2021

Abstract: Introduction: Surgery is an important curricular component of undergraduate medical courses. This study was conducted because the surgery course load in Brazilian medical has not been systematically explored at the national level. Objective: To analyze the surgery course load in Brazilian medical schools. Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out with Brazilian medical schools acknowledged by the Ministry of Education, which had begun their activities prior to December 31, 2017 and, as of September 2018, had their curriculum matrix and/or political-pedagogical project with the surgery course load available on the internet. The variables studied were total medical curriculum course load and surgery course load before and during clerkship, as well as the schools’ geographic region and fee status. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistic Student t-test, analysis of variance, and Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests, with the null hypothesis rejected for p < .05. Results: The study included 205 of the country’s 323 existing medical schools, of which 175 had available information on the surgery course load during the clerkship, 157 before the clerkship, and 129 had information on course load before and after the clerkship. The median total surgery course load in hours was 815.0 (P25 - 75 = 677.5 - 992.0; minimum = 340.0 h; maximum =1,665.0), while the mean surgery course load before clerkship in hours was 268.7 (SD = 140.3; minimum = 32.0; maximum = 780.0), with no difference between geographic regions or fee status. During the clerkship, the median course load was 540.0 hours (P25 - 75 = 400.0 - 712.0; minimum = 170.0 h; maximum = 1,410.0), with no difference between geographic regions, but with higher values in medical schools with no tuition fees. Regarding the total curriculum course load, the mean percentage of the surgery course load before clerkship was 3.2% (SD = 1.7), the median percentage during the clerkship was 6.4% (P25 - 75 = 5.0 - 8.2), the median percentage of the total surgery course load was 6.4% (P25 - 75 = 5.0 - 8.2%, and the median percentage of surgery course load (both periods) was 9.7% (P25 - 75 = 8.3 - 11.8%). Conclusions: Despite the considerable variation in the surgery course load limits, the median of total surgery and the mean of surgery course load before clerkship were similar across geographic regions and fee statuses. The median surgery course load during clerkship was also similar across regions but higher in tuition-free medical schools. The values found in this study can help schools’ administrators to assess and plan the surgery course load in their institutions.
Sources of Teacher Self-Efficacy in Teacher Education for Inclusive Practices
Authors: Martins Bárbara Amaral , Chacon Miguel Claudio Moriel
Published: March 2021

Abstract Self-efficacy concerns the individual’s beliefs in their ability to perform certain activities and influences the level of determination and effort involved. This study aimed to investigate whether teacher education courses for inclusive practices, involving sources of self-efficacy, produce effects on teacher self-efficacy. Thirty-six teachers participated; part of them took part in the course on inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities and the others on inclusion of students with giftedness. The courses stood out for their indissolubility between theory and practice and joint reflexive analysis of videos with successful inclusive educational situations, in order to involve social persuasion and vicarious experiences. The effects of the teacher education were evaluated with the Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices Scale, in the versions Intellectual Disability and Giftedness. The results revealed that there was an increase in teachers’ self-efficacy, in order to indicate the potential of the sources of self-efficacy addressed in teacher education.
O demônio familiar, de José de Alencar, no Teatro D. Maria II (Lisboa, 1860)
Authors: Souza Silvia Cristina Martins de
Published: March 2021

RESUMO Neste artigo são analisadas apresentações de O demônio familiar, de José de Alencar, realizadas no Teatro D. Maria II, em Lisboa, em 1860. O objetivo é mostrar que episódios como este podem ajudar na compreensão sobre as formas de apropriação da dramaturgia brasileira pela cena portuguesa e dos possíveis lugares que ela ocupou nos seus palcos, relativizando uma noção partilhada por alguns estudiosos segundo a qual não teria havido uma adoção do repertório teatral brasileiro pelas companhias portuguesas no século XIX.
EVALUACIÓN DEL APRENDIZAJE EN LOS PROGRAMAS ORIENTADOS AL REENGANCHE SOCIO-EDUCATIVO E INSERCIÓN LABORAL
Authors: González-Barea Eva María , Rodríguez-Entrena María Jesús , Bolarín-Martínez M.ª José
Published: March 2021

RESUMEN En este artículo se analiza la evaluación del alumnado en dos programas de reenganche educativo y social: Programas de Aprendizaje Integral (PAI) y Programas Formativos Profesionales (PFP) en la Región de Murcia (España); se reflexiona sobre el tipo de evaluación y su pertinencia para el reenganche y la inclusión del alumnado. Para ello, se optó por una metodología de investigación de estudios de caso múltiples con diferentes instrumentos de recogida de datos: análisis documental, cuestionario, entrevista y grupos de discusión. Los resultados arrojados en este estudio ratifican el desarrollo de una evaluación en el aula parael aprendizaje a través del uso de distintos instrumentos de evaluación y criterios para evaluar, lo que puede facilitar la inserción educativa y social del alumnado.
La práctica del silencio como una herramienta educativa: directrices para la educación basada en competencias
Authors: Dulčić Francisco José Lería
Published: March 2021

Resumen Las características de los entornos educativos contemporáneos, abundantes en actividades y uso excesivo de las tecnologías digitales, alertan a la necesidad de proveer al estudiante de una experiencia de equilibrio psicofísico al interior del aula. Esto ha despertado el interés de los y las docentes por el silencio como un acto educativo crucial para un proceso formativo menos saturado de información y más harmónico en naturaleza. Así, el presente artículo revisa literatura científica sobre el concepto de silencio como un potenciador de la neurofisiología, por ejemplo, la neurogénesis y estado basal del cerebro; pero también el desarrollo psicosocial, las habilidades auto regulativas atencionales y la calidad del procesamiento del lenguaje, sugiriendo así que su práctica posee las condiciones necesarias para ser considerada como una herramienta pedagógica, tarea a la cual este artículo está dedicado. Se expone una breve revisión de la orientación contemplativa en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, como aquel enfoque teórico y práctico interesado en el silencio como una estrategia de uso y alcance pedagógico, potenciadora del crecimiento psicológico y la transformación social, a través del desarrollo de la conciencia y la promoción del comportamiento ético-relacional. Se describen algunas implicaciones para la educación basada en competencias y la articulación de su práctica con el desarrollo de las competencias procedimentales. Finalmente, algunas limitaciones son abordadas para generar conciencia sobre el mejor camino para la promoción del silencio y sus beneficios para los entornos educativos.
Enrichment of Integrated Steel Plant Process Gases with Implementation of Renewable Energy
Authors: Medved Ana Roza , Lehner Markus , Rosenfeld Daniel C. , Lindorfer Johannes , Rechberger Katharina
Published: March 2021

The steel industry is one of the most important industry sectors, but also one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters. The process gases produced in an integrated steel plant, blast furnace gas (BFG), basic oxygen furnace gas (BOFG) and coke oven gas (COG), are due to high shares of inert gas (nitrogen) in large part energy poor but also providing a potential carbon source (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide) for the catalytic hydrogenation to methane by integration of a power-to-gas (P2G) plant. Furthermore, by interconnecting a biomass gasification, an additional biogenic hydrogen source is provided. Three possible implementation scenarios for a P2G and a biomass gasification plant, including mass and energy balances were analysed. The scenarios stipulate a direct conversion of BFG and BOFG resulting in high shares of nitrogen in the feed gas of the methanation. Laboratory experimental tests have shown that the methanation of BFG and BOFG is technically possible without prior separation of CO2. The methane-rich product gas can be utilised in the steel plant and substitutes for natural gas (NG). The implementation of these renewable energy sources results in a significant reduction of CO2 emissions between 0.81 million tonnes CO2eq and 4.6 million tonnes CO2eq per year. However, the scenarios are significantly limited in terms of available electrolysis plant size, renewable electricity and biomass.
СT and MRI in the assessment of resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic tumors
Authors: Kudryavtseva A. V. , Bagnenko S. S. , Dzidzawa I. I. , Zheleznyak I. S. , Trufanov G. E. , Ryazanov V. V. , Krasovskaya V. A. , Kotiv A. B. , Kazakov A. D.
Published: March 2021

Aim. To evaluate the capabilities of CT and MRI in the assessment of resectable and potentially resectable pancreatic tumors.

Materials and methods. From 2015 to 2020 CT and MRI examination of the abdomen was performed in 220 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The average age of the patients was 54.6 ± 9.9 years. 198 (90%) patients had a tumor of the pancreas head, 22 (10%) patients had a tumor of the body or tail of the organ. 110 (50%) people were recognized as inoperable. The results of examination of 88 (40%) patients were subjected to in-depth analysis.

Results. Eighty eight patients were assessed for tumor resectability. In 36 (40.9%) cases, the neoplasm was recognized as resectable, and the standard resection was performed. In 52 (59.1%) cases, the tumor was determined as borderline resectable; extended gastropancreatoduodenal resection was performed.The usefulness of CT was shown in assessing the features of the variable vascular anatomy of the hepatopancreatobiliary area, determining the nature of the involvement of key vessels in the pathological process and lesions of the pancreas as a whole. The importance of using multiphase CT scanning is demonstrated and emphasized. The advantages of the MRI are indicated, including examples of the effective use of diffusion-weighted images.

Conclusion. Multiphase MDCT and MRI with dynamic contrast enhancement are the leading methods of radiological diagnosis of malignant tumors of the pancreas and effectively complement each other.
Non-Financial Corporate Credit and Recessions
Authors: Curcuru Stephanie E. , Jahan-Parvar Mohammad R.
Published: March 2021

The global financial crisis of 2008-09 (GFC) followed an extended period of growth in non-financial corporate (NFC) sector debt. NFC corporate debt resumed its climb a few years after the GFC, and the pace of growth picked up in 2020, as firms took on debt to cover revenue lost during the pandemic or to build up precautionary liquidity buffers.
The Macro Effects of Climate Policy Uncertainty
Authors: Fried Stephie , Novan Kevin , Peterman William B.
Published: March 2021

Uncertainty surrounding if and when the U.S. government will implement a federal climate policy introduces risk into the decision to invest in capital used in conjunction with fossil fuels. To quantify the macroeconomic impacts of this climate policy risk, we develop a dynamic, general equilibrium model that incorporates beliefs about future climate policy. We find that climate policy risk reduces carbon emissions by causing the capital stock to shrink and become relatively cleaner. Our results reveal, however, that a carbon tax could achieve the same reduction in emissions at less than half the cost.
Atreverse a pensar en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Garcés Eduardo Kingman
Published: March 2021

La Historia interesa en la medida en que se conecta con la vida y la potencia. Esta posición extrema, planteada por Nietzsche, ha tomado fuerza de nuevo, en el contexto de la pandemia. Consecuentes con esa postura, no se trata de reconstruir el pasado por el pasado sino de asumirlo desde las preocupaciones actuales, complejizando, en lo posible, nuestra forma de concebir el mundo. La Historia, no solo enriquece el archivo, sino que contribuye a ampliar el horizonte de inteligibilidad a partir del cual pensamos. Buena parte de lo que llamamos ciencias sociales ha mostrado, por el contrario, un escaso interés por la Historia, y por ende una merma en su capacidad para acercarse a “lo que nos hace contemporáneos”.
Violencia económica y patrimonial en mujeres afroesmeraldeñas: un enfoque interseccional
Authors: Castillo Sinisterra Nidia Andrea
Published: March 2021

Este artículo presenta un análisis sobre la violencia económica y patrimonial desde una perspectiva interseccional, en el barrio El Kilombo de la ciudad de Esmeraldas, en Ecuador. A partir de un estudio antropológico e histórico, se analiza la violencia contra las mujeres afrodescendientes desde la articulación de clase, raza y género para mostrar cómo estos patrones interactúan entre sí, según las narrativas de las víctimas. Por un lado, la Ley Orgánica Integral para Prevenir y Erradicar la Violencia contra las Mujeres tipifica esta violencia como una medida preventiva. Por otro, existe un desconocimiento de la ley entre las organizaciones barriales conformadas por mujeres. Esta situación influye tanto en la invisibilización como en la naturalización de dicha violencia.
Entre líneas. Ponencia presentada en el acto de incorporación a la Academia Ecuatoriana de la Lengua. Quito, 23 de mayo de 2019
Authors: Arcos Carlos
Published: March 2021

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О ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИИ МЕЖДУ СОЦИАЛЬНЫМИ НАУКАМИ И МАТЕМАТИКОЙ
Authors: Дятлов Александр Викторович , Воденко Константин Викторович
Published: March 2021

Статья посвящена изучению специфики взаимодействия между социальными науками и математикой. Авторы исходят из необходимости объяснения вопросов подготовки к технологическому перевооружению и осуществлению перехода к экономике знаний в контексте изучаемой проблематики. Анализируются вопросы, связанные с вероятностными моделями в социальных науках, цикличность в глобальной социальной динамике, вопросы технологического перевооружения в условиях перехода к инновационной экономике.
Copy of Determination of viable cells by XTT v1
Authors: not provided tzhang
Published: March 2021

This protocol describes the test method for analysis of metabolic activity in various cell lines with colourimetric XTT analysis. It can be used to determine cytotoxicity of various drug compounds. XTT salt (2, 3-bis-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide) is a compound that is metabiolized by the purple dye formazan, in living cells, to form an orange colour. The colour change will only occur in the presence of these reagents and in living cells, so the amount of colour change can be used to quanitfy the amount of viable cells. The Beer-Lambert Law states that absorbance of a given wavelength will be proportional to concentration, and therefore the concentration of colour that is absorbed will be proportional to the number of viable cells.
Internet das Coisas e blockchain no Sistema Único de Saúde: a proteção dos dados sensíveis diante da Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados
Authors: Camara Maria Amália Arruda , Lins Gabriel Henrique Albuquerque , Oliveira Fábio Henrique Cavalcanti de , Camelo Evellyn Millene Alves , Medeiros Nataly Regina Fonseca Carvalho de
Published: March 2021

Objetivo: O Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) vem investido nas tecnologias da internet das coisas – Internet of Things (IoT), em inglês – para coletar dados dos pacientes. Esse artigo aponta as fragilidades quanto à privacidade de usuários do SUS e propor uma solução teórica, ainda a ser testada a partir de uma infraestrutura pautada em armazenamento pessoal de dados – personal data stores (PDS), em inglês – ou, a partir da segurança da blockchain. Metodologia: realizou-se revisão narrativa da literatura nacional e internacional relacionados a instrumentos, políticas e casos voltados a tecnologias de informação e comunicação na saúde a fim de apontar as fragilidades quanto à privacidade de usuários desse sistema. Resultados: percebeu-se que ainda existe uma falta de transparência no tratamento dos dados pessoais e pouco accountability por parte dos cidadãos, se fazendo necessária uma mudança de estratégia tecnológica e de governança. Conclusão: o PDS, de fato, empodera o usuário na medida que dá maior controle e transparência sobre o tratamento de seus dados. No entanto, essa solução, em um sistema como o utilizado pelo Departamento de Informática do SUS, pode comprometer a precisão dos dados usados nas políticas públicas, ao mesmo tempo que pode comprometer alguns direitos dos cidadãos, pois são dados salvos em registros e os metadados estão disponíveis publicamente. A implementação do PDS ainda não possui perspectiva de resultado ótimo. Ainda existem algumas restrições metodológicas quanto aos direitos dos cidadãos ou à eficiência do Estado, mas é um passo no empoderamento civil e uma melhoria exigida por lei quanto à privacidade e à proteção de dados pessoais.
Podemos falar de segurança do paciente durante uma pandemia? Uma experiência portuguesa
Authors: Ferreira Catarina Isabel Gomes Mendes , Diniz Ana Cristina de Almeida Marinho , Bordalo Idalina Maria Santos Vieira Lisboa , Leitão Maria João Lage de Sousa , Ramos Susana Maria Sardinha Vieira
Published: March 2021

Objetivo: enumerar medidas governativas e de saúde pública implementadas em Portugal decorrentes da pandemia pelo vírus SARS-CoV-2 e descrever a atuação do Gabinete de Segurança do Paciente do Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC), referência nacional na resposta à situação de emergência de saúde pública. Métodos: utilizou-se como método a análise normativa, documental, além de relato de caso por pesquisa-ação. Resultados: em Portugal, documentaram-se os primeiros casos de infeção por SARS-CoV-2 a 2 de março de 2020. Os processos assistenciais são geridos pelo Ministério da Saúde e Direção Geral da Saúde, abrangendo o Sistema Nacional de Saúde (universal) e o sector privado. O Gabinete de Segurança do Doente do CHULC, participou na redefinição dos processos, criação de vias alternativas de informação entre as várias estruturas, implementação de inovações no uso de tecnologias e vigilância clínica, gestão dos equipamentos de proteção, motivação e suporte emocional dos profissionais e na consolidação das principais metas de segurança do doente (ex. identificação do doente, medicação e cirurgia segura). A aprendizagem feita com os erros contribui para a melhoria contínua dos processos. Conclusão: em Portugal e no mundo a pandemia por COVID-19 não terminou. Compreendemos que é tempo de refletir e voltar aos princípios básicos da segurança, como a higiene das mãos, a etiqueta respiratória e o controlo ambiental. Na gestão do risco e segurança do paciente em situação de crise, é necessário, mais do que nunca, inovar e aprender com os erros.
SOUTH CAUCASUS IN THE NETWORK OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Authors: Chechelashvili V.
Published: March 2021

The article considers the problems of divisive lines, separating nations and diminishing prospects of shared prosperity in South Caucasus. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the resultant independence for Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, the South Caucasus has primarily been associated with conflicts, hostility, military actions, closed borders. The article highlights the causes of problems and directions for their solutions. An assessment of the development potential of the South Caucasus’and tendencies of establishing a stable and secure space with broad prospects for economic cooperation in the region based on geopolitical and geo-economic opportunities is made. Arguments are based on variety of different factors, such as the facts that the region has inexhaustible transit and tourist potential, important natural resources of international significance, and an educated, relatively cheap labour force. Attemps are made to resolve issues such as prospects for the South Caucasus to become an attractive region, determined desirable further actions of the regional states and external players (Russia, United States of America, European Union) which are necessary to achieve a result. Expanding European principles, standards and criteria for cooperation in the South Caucasus is the most realistic way for the three states to achieve shared success. Nothing better has been offered in practice with respect to international regional cooperation. The future of the South Caucasus primarily depends on the three states themselves, their ability and vision, the capacity to observe the overall picture of regional developments and assist each other, and shared activity in order to help the population of the states perceive a new reality. The stable and integrated South Caucasus will make a serious contribution to the security system in a broader regional context and will bring greater stability in adjacent areas.
An attempt to comprehend the phenomenon of patriotism in the context of generational change and its upbringing in the domestic education system.
Authors:   Ural State Mining University Ekaterinburg, Russia, Abramov Sergey M. , Akulov Sergey A. ,   Ural State Mining University Ekaterinburg, Russia
Published: March 2021

In the article, the problem of patriotism is considered as a meaningfully changing social phenomenon from the point of view of its nature and essence, which are not invariable. Special attention is paid to the fact that patriotism locked onto itself the unfulfilled hopes of social groups and strata of society, whose expectations turned out to be higher than its political and cultural capabilities. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that it speaks of the dependence of patriotism on a generational shift or generational change, since the emergence of a new capable subject of social action, possessing not only a post-material independent of the departed Soviet nature, but also a new idealized system of values, is capable of predetermining changes in patriotic sentiments in society. The paper argues that various interpretations of patriotism, despite its seeming naturalness and eternity, create the preconditions for the emergence of stereotyped chimerical constructions. It is noted that the traditionally form of patriotic fetishism is the institution of education, reduced to the logic of "service" – to the provision of educational services, built in accordance with a given vertical of values and priorities outlined by the state, within which patriotism is not brought up, but proclaimed. The Institute of Education, for which the frame of education of patriotism has ceased to be an organizing principle, is no longer stitched with strong temporary ties within the direct contact of generations, their semantic dialogue. As a result, patriotic education is poorly integrated into the educational process. Another consequence of this situation is the blindness of the institution of education in modern Russia in relation to generational shifts and their impact on social development. Today it is much more important for the Russian state (its political elite) to reproduce the form of patriotism at the level of official formulas, but not its literal meaning. The article is based on the principles of science, objectivity and creativity.
Reducing RbcS Expression by RNAi Technology Causes Diverse Responses to Nematode in Wheat
Authors: Alotaibi Saqer
Published: March 2021

The reaction of four wheat RbcS RNAi mutants and wild type to the infection of M. incognita was investigated in a greenhouse pot experiment using plant growth parameters as well as nematode reproduction. Obtained results revealed that all estimated growth parameters of lines under study were reduced by M. incognita infection to various extents. RSS13.2 line showed the highest percentage of reduction of plant total fresh weight, length, and shoot dry weight. It did act as good host for root-knot nematode; therefore, it was classified as susceptible host. In addition, the lowest reduction percentage of fresh and dry weights was observed in RSS8.5 line although it showed high values for nematode development and reproduction parameters; therefore, it seemed to be as a tolerant host. The maximum reduction in chlorophyll content was recorded in RSS7.6 line, whereas, the minimum was obtained from RSS11.5 line. It was evident that none of the five tested wheat lines was immune to M. incognita infection. The lowest numbers of second stage juveniles, galls, and egg-masses were observed in soil and on roots of RSS11.5 line although its plant growth was slightly affected; therefore, it is considered as partially resistant line. It could be concluded from the results of this study that, RNAi mutants of the RbcS were partially effective in suppressing root-knot nematode development. © 2019 Friends Science Publishers
Relationship Between Production Characteristics and Proportion of Body Measurements of Holstein Cows
Authors: ÖNAL Ahmet Refik , DAMA Ersin , TUNA Yahya Tuncay
Published: March 2021

The objective of this study was to determine Holstein Cattle body measurements using digital imaging DIPM methods. The ratios were calculated by dividing each measurement by another and the relationship between the ratios and the output characteristics were evaluated. For this reason, the body measurements of the 198 heads of Holstein cattle breed dairy cows were calculated by the Set Object Video System (SOVS) process. The ratios were calculated by dividing each body measurement to another then the relationship between these ratios and the characteristics including the daily average milk yield (DAMY), the number of inseminations per calving (NIPC), the age at insemination (AFI) and the age at first calving (AFC) were evaluated. The relationship between DAMY, NIPC, AFI, AFC and body measurements were; withers height (WH), back height (BH), rump height (RH), pin bone height (PBH) ), chest depth (CD), body length (BL), trunk length (TL), body area (BA) and body perimeter (BP) was low, negative and not statistical significantly (p>0.05). The highest R2 measured for DAMY by WH (0.389 (p
İstiridye Mantarının (Pleurotus ostreatus) Farklı Flaş Zamanlarına Göre Antioksidan Aktivitesinin ve Hiperglisemide Anahtar Enzim Rolü Olan α -amilaz ve α -glukozidaz İnhibisyon Potansiyelinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: DOĞAN Nurcan , DOĞAN Cemhan
Published: March 2021

Pleurotus ostreatus, lezzeti, yüksek besleyici değeri ve tıbbi özellikleri ile dünya çapında bilinen ve ilk kültüre alınan mantarlardandır. Ancak flaş zamanına dikkat edilmemesi ve buna bağlı olarak duyusal, besinsel ve biyoaktif özelliklerinde birtakım istenmeyen değişmeler meydana gelmesi önemli bir problemdir. Bu çalışmada olgun meyve (OM) ve aşırı olgun meyvelere (AOM) ait mantar tozlarının ekstraksiyon şartları Yanıt Yüzey Yöntemi (YYY) ile optimize edilmiştir. Ayrıca optimum şartlarda ekstraksiyonu yapılan mantar tozlarının, toplam fenolik madde miktarı (TFMM), antioksidan aktivitesi (DPPH, FRAP ve ABTS) ve hiperglisemide anahtar enzim rolü olan α-amilaz ve α-glukozidaz inhibisyon etkisi ortaya konulmuştur. AOM’lerde TFMM %6.93, DPPH, FRAP ve ABTS değerleri ise sırasıyla %19.48, %24.87 ve %16.91 oranında kayba uğramıştır. Ayrıca α-glukozidaz inhibisyon potansiyeli hasat zamanının geciktirilmesi ile %7.33 oranında azalmıştır. Pleurotus ostreatus’un daha yüksek biyoaktif faydalar sergilemesi açısından flaş zamanı, dikkate alınması gereken önemli konular arasında olmalıdır.
Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling in Port Areas
Authors: Milošević Teodora , Kranjčević Lado , Piličić Stjepan , Čavrak Marko , Kegalj Igor , Traven Luka
Published: March 2021

For the last couple of decades, environmental protection awareness within port areas is gaining ever more importance. Ports can have a tremendous impact on the environment, especially in terms of air pollution. The main pollution sources are various port activities such as road and rail traffic, cargo handling and marine vessel operations. Air quality models can be of great help in estimating the effect on the ambient air quality from one or more sources emitting pollutants to the atmosphere. One of those models is the widely used Gaussian Plume dispersion approach. Based on existing measurements and port activity data, models can simulate the dispersion of air pollutants caused by activities and operations taking place within the port. By using historical data, they can simulate the current state of the air quality in the port and with the help of weather predictions simulate possible future situation. Simulations can assist the port manager/operator in the decision-making process in order to optimize various activities within the port and minimize their impact on the environment. One of the main objectives of the Horizon 2020 Project PIXEL (Port IoT for environmental leverage) is the deployment of environmental pollution models which can aid in the decision-making processes within the port domain. This paper reviews the current advances in the field of air pollution modelling with a special emphasis on port scenarios.
Study of Tube And Tank Specimens Repaired Using a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Epoxy
Authors: Frank Darko , Milat Arijana , Balunović Miloš , Burlović Darko
Published: March 2021

Merchant and passenger ships operate in harsh environments where they constantly suffer from corrosion and crack problems. The traditional cutting and welding of the steel parts most often requires redirection of a vessel to a shipyard what results in substantial vessel out-of-service time. In such situations, a ship operator seeks an efficient and fast repair solution to minimise ship delays. Following advancements in research and application of composite materials, an opportunity to implement composite patches made of carbon fibres and epoxy resin has emerged in the shipping industry as one of the cost and time efficient repair solutions. Although, the resin hardens and bonds the fibres strongly to the damaged surface, classification societies still consider this repair as a temporary solution and accept it conditionally, meaning with the frequent obligatory inspections. This is because there hasn’t been enough practical evidence yet to recognise the composite patching as the permanent repair solution. In order to further investigate the efficiency of the composite patching, this paper presents the finite element (FE) strength investigation of 17 patches applied to tube and tank specimens under water pressure. The future work will consider a validation of the obtained FE results by means of pressure testing during the course of the qualification process.
Bivariate Transmuted Burr Distribution: Properties and Application
Authors: Shahbaz Muhammad Qaiser , Darwish Jumanah Ahmed , Al Turk Lutfiah Ismail
Published: March 2021

The bivariate distributions are useful in simultaneous modeling of two random variables. These distributions provide a way of modeling complex joint phenomenon. In this article, a new bivariate distribution is proposed which is known as the bivariate transmuted Burr (BTB) distribution. This new bivariate distribution is extension of the univariate transmuted Burr (TB) distribution to two variables. The proposed  BTB distribution is explored in detail and the marginal and conditional distributions for the distribution are obtained. Joint and conditional moments alongside hazard rate functions are obtained. The maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) for the parameters of the BTB distribution is also done. Finally, real data application of the BTB distribution is given. It is observed that the proposed BTB distribution is a suitable fit for the data used.
A Cross-Sectional Study on Association between Antibiotic Resistance Pattern and Biofilm Production of E. coli in NonCatheterised UTI Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kolkata
Authors: Das Debalina , Chakrabarty Parthasarathi , Saha Sipra , Pal Nandita , Bhattacharya Susmita
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND Urinary tract infections are some of the most common community-acquired as well as nosocomial infections with E. coli being the most common pathogen. There is increased antimicrobial resistance among bacteria worldwide. One of the important mechanisms of resistance and virulence of bacteria is biofilm formation. This study was conducted to find out the association between antibiotic resistance pattern and biofilm formation in E. coli in non-catheterised patients of UTI in a tertiary care hospital. We further wanted to determine the association between the ability of E. coli to form biofilm and their ability to produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and carbapenemase in non-catheterised patients. METHODS Urine samples collected from 300 non-catheterised patients who had symptoms of UTI were inoculated into MacConkey’s agar and blood agar media. Then identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests were done. Phenotypic detection of ESBL production was done by double disc diffusion test and carbapenemase production was done by mCIM (modified carbapenem inactivation method) and eCIM (EDTA carbapenem inactivation method) tests according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2019 guideline. Biofilm detection was done by Congo red agar (CRA) method. RESULTS Out of 78 isolates E. coli were the commonest (61.5 %) isolate. Out of 48 E. coli isolates from non-catheterised UTI patients, 26 (54.1%) were biofilm producers. Antibiotic sensitivity pattern among the E. coli isolates showed the highest susceptibility of the strains to amikacin, whereas the least susceptibility was for amoxicillin. Out of 48 E. coli, 20 (41.6 %) were ESBL producers, 16 (33.33 %) E. coli were carbapenemase producers. Significant association was found between ESBL and biofilm production. However, no statistical significance was found between the association of carbapenemase production and biofilm formation. CONCLUSIONS Uropathogenic E. coli is not an uncommon pathogen for biofilm formation even in non-catheterised patients. The antibiotic-resistance rate was higher among biofilm producing E. coli isolates. The biofilm forming ability was found to be significantly higher among ESBL producing strains but was not statistically significant for carbapenemase producing strains of E. coli. KEYWORDS Biofilm, Uropathogen, Congo Red Agar (CRA) Method, UTI, ESBL, Carbapenemase
A Study of Patterns of Breast Lesions Diagnosed on Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Mandya
Authors: Siddegowda Mallegowdanadoddi , Ara Tahniyat
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND Breast lump is fairly a common complaint in females for which patient seeks medical advice and becomes anxious about the diagnosis. Quick diagnosis by fineneedle aspiration cytology (FNAC) relieves patient’s anxiety and assists in their preoperative management and overall treatment. This study was conducted to find out the cytomorphological patterns and distribution of breast lesions in various age groups in our institute. METHODS This is a prospective observational study of breast lesions conducted in the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya, for a period of 18 months from January 2016 to June 2017. About 200 cases were studied by cytology and correlated with histopathology wherever biopsy specimens were available, and were stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H & E) and May–Grunwald–Giemsa stains (MGG). Cases were grouped according to the five-tier reporting format for breast lesion (C1 – C5) laid down by National Cancer Institute. RESULTS The spectrum of breast lesions on cytomorphological interpretation was 1 % inadequate / insufficient material (C1), 80 % benign (C2), 1.5 % atypia probably benign (C3), 0.5 % suspicious of malignancy (C4) and 17 % malignant (C5). Out of 200 cases studied, 160 cases were benign lesions, and 34 cases were malignant lesions. Most of the benign lesions belonged to the age group 21 - 30 years followed by 31 - 40 years. Malignant lesions were maximum in the age group of 41 - 50 years. In benign disease, fibroadenoma was the commonest i.e. (31 %) followed by fibrocystic change (22 %), benign epithelial hyperplasia (8.7 %), acute mastitis (3 %), chronic mastitis (2 %), epidermal cyst (1.8 %), subareolar abscess, granulomatous mastitis, galactocele (1 %) and gynaecomastia (8.5 %). In the malignant group, infiltrating ductal carcinoma - not otherwise specified, was the commonest lesion (82.4 %), followed by mucinous carcinoma (8.8 %), papillary carcinoma, medullary carcinoma and metaplastic carcinoma (2.9 %). In this study, the specificity, sensitivity, positive and negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology were 100 %, 90 %, 100 %, 95 %, and 96 %, respectively. CONCLUSIONS FNAC of the breast lump is an easily performed outpatient diagnostic method for determining the nature of the breast mass. KEYWORDS FNAC, Fibroadenoma, Haematoxylin and Eosin, Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma - Not Otherwise Specified (IDC NOS), May Grunwald Giemsa
Analysis of the Effect of Marketing Communication Mix on Consumers’ Buying Interest of OE Bold
Authors: Suharko Adrian , Melinda Tina
Published: March 2021

This research aimed to test the influence of Marketing Communication Mix on consumers’ purchase intention of OE Bold, a cigarette product made by PT Ongkowidjojo in Malang. The variables examined were Advertising (X1), Personal Selling (X2), Sales Promotion (X3), and Mobile Marketing (X4). The analytical tool used in this study was multiple linear regression analysis. The population used in this study was the consumer of OE Bold, who made the purchase in each area of the target market of PT Ongkowidjojo (in Sampang, Pamekasan, Sumenep, and Malang) within a month. The questionnaire sample size was 188 respondents. The results were that Advertising (X1), Personal Selling (X2), and Mobile Marketing (X4) variables had a significant influence on the OE Bold consumers’ purchase intention. On the other hand, the Sales Promotion (X3) variable did not have a significant influence on the OE Bold consumers’ purchase intention. Based on the results, the company must retain the aspects that have been assessed well by the consumers and improve the aspects that are considered less good. In subsequent studies we expect to add other variables that have been used in previous studies.
Keywords: Advertising, Personal Selling, Sales Promotion, Mobile Marketing
Customer Preferences for the Use of Tutoring Services
Authors: Lusiana Ita , Harianto Eric
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to determine customer preferences for the use of tutoring services. The attributes studied were teacher (X1), location (X2), facilities (X3) and method (X4). The population were students in Surabaya. The sample of this study was students in NMC in 2019-2020 who had children 7-17 years old and had used another course located in Surabaya. The total number of respondents was 96. Based on the results of conjoint analysis, the main preferences were a teacher with a degree above a bachelor’s degree who can speak English, the location in West Surabaya, a facilities exercise module, and an offline method. The most important attribute was the learning method.
Keywords: Course, conjoint analysis, consumer preferences
Improving Employees’ Performance in Citra Mandiri Mobil
Authors: Humato Steven , Melinda Tina
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this research was to describe the methods that can improve employee performance in the Citra Mandiri Mobil company. This research used qualitative methods by interviewing participants, namely employees of Citra Mandiri Mobil, automotive entrepreneurs, and the owner of Citra Mandiri Mobil. The results of this study found that efforts to improve employee performance can be done in several ways, including: (1) increasing employee motivation; (2) meeting employees’ expectations to improve their performance; (3) improving employees’ knowledge and skills; (4) creating a comfortable work climate; (5) increasing the role and support of leaders to overcome work problems faced by employees; and (6) rewarding employees with achievements and using more persuasive punishment for employees. Furthermore, the formation of a marketing team led by seniors, providing facilities such as vehicles, give a loan to employees who excel, starting periodic briefings, using the “Employee of the Month” approach to reward employees, and using a more persuasive approach when employees commit violations, are some tangible forms of efforts to improve the performance of Citra Mandiri Mobil employees.
Keywords: performance management, employee performance, marketing
Customer Preference of Attributes of Skema Wooden Chair Furniture
Authors: Bahasuan Hisyam Hilmy , Kodrat David Sukardi
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this research was to find the preferred combination of attributes regarding wooden chair furniture. The subject of this research was Skema Furniture, a Surabaya-based furniture developer since 2016. Variables in this research were acquired through a pre-survey with twenty of Skema Furniture’s previous customers. The attributes were form, seat cushion, customization and wood finish. The form attribute had two levels: curvilinear and rectilinear. The seat cushion attribute had two levels: using a seat cushion and not using a seat cushion. The customization attribute had two levels: the ability to customize and otherwise. The wood finish attribute had two levels: natural finish and solid color finish. Conjoint analysis was used. The sample of 134 people were past consumers of Skema Furniture from the age of 25 to 54. The sample needed for this research, using the Slovin formula, with a 0.05 error tolerance, was around 100 people. The research was conducted via an online survey, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This research concluded that the most preferred wooden chair furniture was that with a curvilinear form, without a seat cushion, able to be customized, and with a solid color finish. The variables that were most important for the consumers were wood finish and form. This study only describes the preferences of the buyer and user of the furniture chair products. The wooden chair furniture in this research is not specified to any function of a chair.
Keywords: customer preference, Skema Furniture, wooden chair furniture
Consumer Preference for Attributes of Out & Jump Outer Products
Authors: Damayanti Shabrina Restu , Melinda Tina
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to identify the attributes that are considered most important for consumers of Out & Jump outer products. This research employed quantitative research using the conjoint method. The sample of 97 was recruited using purposive sampling. There were three attributes in purchasing an outer product that were studied, namely motif, arm design and fabric. Each attribute had several levels: the motif attribute levels were patterned and plain; the arm design attribute levels were the short arm design and the long arm design; and the fabric attribute levels were rayon fabric, maxmara fabric and chiffon fabric. The results indicated that the attributes that were considered the most important for potential consumers of Out & Jump were fabric and arm design, and the attribute that was considered less important was motif.
Keywords: consumer preferences, product attributes, purchasing decision making