bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevention of calcium deficiency in children
Authors:   Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky, Krasnoyarsk,  Russian Federation, Taranushenko T.E. , Kiseleva N.G. ,   Krasnoyarsk State Medical University named after Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
Published: November 2020

One of the urgent problems of modern pediatrics is to assess the value of adequate calcium intake to ensure the skeleton strength and the formation of tooth resistance to caries in children and adolescents. This article is aimed at providing generalized data on the prevention of calcium deficiency in children and adolescents. The physiology of calcium metabolism and vitamin D regulatory role are discussed. The article describes non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods for the prevention and correction of calcium deficiency in children and adolescents. It also indicates the use of calcium salts in insufficient calcium content in the diet, somatic pathology, as well as with an increase in the need for minerals during periods of intensive growth. The article discusses the differences between organic (citrate, lactate, and calcium gluconate) and inorganic calcium salts (calcium phosphate and carbonate), as well as between liquid and solid forms. The benefits of liquid forms should be considered a uniform particle distribution of the active substance, an increase in the surface area of absorption and absorption degree, as well as the possibility of use in children with difficulties in swallowing solid forms. The use of calcium and vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of adverse events in children.KEYWORDS: calcium and phosphorus metabolism, bone tissue, calcium, children, adolescents, calcium deficiency, vitamin K, vitamin D.FOR CITATION: Taranushenko T.E., Kiseleva N.G. Prevention of calcium deficiency in children. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2020;4(8):511–517. DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2020-4-8-511-517.
Experience with an engineered biological therapy for Sjogren’s syndrome
Authors:   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Svintsitskaya I.S. , Volkov K.Yu. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Tyrenko V.V. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Sopova D.I. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Published: November 2020

Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) a chronic slowly progressive autoimmune disorder caused by the production of anti-nuclear antibodies and B cell hyperactivity. This disease affects exo-crine glands and involves a number of other organs and systems. In SS with systemic manifes-tations that is resistant to standard corticosteroids and basic anti-inflammatory treatment, en-gineered biological therapies are recommended. B cells having an important pathogenic role in SS are the most promising therapeutic target. Multiple comorbidities should not be considered the contraindications to anti-B-cell therapy. The paper addresses a case study of SS in a 68-year-old woman and authors’ experience with engineered biological therapy (rituximab). Rituximab treatment resulted in the significant clinical improvement as demonstrated by the reduction in dry mouth and dry eye symptoms, the improvements in exercise tolerance, ab-dominal pain relief, and improved dyspnea. Laboratory tests also showed the reduction in the acute phase and immunological activity of SS.KEYWORDS: Sjogren’s syndrome, autoimmune disorder, engineered biological therapy, anti-B-cell therapy, dryness, xerostomia, xerophthalmia, rituximab.FOR CITATION: Svintsitskaya I.S., Volkov K.Yu., Tyrenko V.V., Sopova D.I. Experience with an engineered biological therapy for Sjogren’s syndrome. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2020;4(8):529–534. DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2020-4-8-529-534.
Editorial: Politische Ökonomie des Krieges
Authors: Redaktion PROKLA
Published: November 2020

Editorial
CARBON, NITROGEN, AND ORGANIC MATTER OF SOIL IN AN INTEGRATED CROP-LIVESTOCK SYSTEM
Authors: Mattei Eloisa , Rabello de Oliveira Paulo Sérgio , Rampim Leandro , Rocha de Moraes Rego Carlos Augusto , Piano Jeferson Tiago , Carpiski Sampaio Marinez
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the integrated crop-livestock system on the contents and stocks of total organic carbon, total nitrogen, and soil organic matter. The experiment was carried out between April 2016 and February 2017, in a randomized block design in a strip-block scheme, with additional control treatment (fallow) and four repetitions. The treatments consisted of two densities of oat sowing (40 and 60 kg ha-1) in strips A and different grazing frequencies (without grazing - WG, one grazing - 1G, and two grazing - 2G) in strips B, besides fallow as a control treatment. The determinations of the contents of total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), and organic matter (SOM) were carried out in the soil layers of 0-5, 5-10, and 10-20 cm. Samplings were carried out after oat management, in the winter, and after soybean harvest, in the summer. The sowing density of black oats and the grazing frequencies were not able to promote changes in the total organic carbon and in the TOC stock, regardless of the time of evaluation. The use of 40 kg ha-1 of oat seeds would be recommended, as it does not promote changes in the increase in MOS, thus generating savings in the acquisition of seeds. The use of the lowest density of oat without grazing and one grazing promoted changes on the total nitrogen in the 5-10 cm layer after the removal of oats, when compared to the fallow, and it presented content similar to the management with two grazings.
TAMARIND TREE SEEDLINGS IN PROTECTED ENVIRONMENTS AND SUBSTRATE
Authors: Silva Anne Karoline da , Costa Edilson , Curi Thayla Morandi Ridolfi de Carvalho , Salles Josiane Souza , Binotti Flávio Ferreira da Silva , Binotti Eliana Duarte Cardoso , Vieira Gustavo Haralampidou da Costa , Zoz Tiago
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to evaluate the formation of tamarind tree seedlings in different protected environments and substrates. Five protected environments were used and substrates using combinations of different proportions of humus, cattle manure, vermiculite, and cassava stems. The environments with screens and the environments with polyethylene films were conducive to the emergence of the tamarind seedlings. All the substrates presented adequate conditions for the emergence of seedlings in these environments. The environment covered with bacuri straw was not favorable to the emergence of the tamarind seedlings. The substrates containing cattle manure provided the best conditions for emergence in the environment covered with bacuri straw. The greenhouses and the screenhouse with the aluminized screen and the substrates containing manure provided the largest number of leaves, larger plants, and larger diameters. The mixture of cassava stems and cattle manure, as well as the mixture of three or four tested materials, are conducive to the development and accumulation of biomass in tamarind seedlings. The mixture of humus with vermiculite or cassava stems is not indicated for the biomass accumulation in tamarind seedlings. Greenhouses and screens are indicated for the formation of high-quality seedlings.
CYCLING OF WINTER FORAGE NUTRIENTS UNDER INTEGRATED CROP-LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS
Authors: Perini Vengen Andressa , Bartzen Bruna Thaina , Mattei Eloisa , Rocha de Moraes Rego Carlos Augusto , Piano Jeferson Tiago , Rabello de Oliveira Paulo Sergio
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to evaluate the decomposition and release of nutrients from the remaining straw of two annual forage species conducted in an integrated crop-livestock system (ICLS). The experimental design used was randomized blocks, in split plots, with three replicates. The managements were allocated in the plots (52 m2): without grazing, one grazing, and two grazings. Subplots were defined by material collection times after the forage’s desiccation (0, 30, 60, 90, and 120 days after desiccation). Dry matter yield, amounts of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and half-life time were evaluated. Oat cultivar IPR Esmeralda had the highest initial dry matter yield (6,099 kg ha-1) when not grazed, while triticale cultivar IPR 111 showed the highest average values when subjected to grazing (8,088 kg ha-1). The amounts of N, P, and K released from the remaining dry matter, regardless of the management adopted, decreased over time. Potassium was the nutrient that presented the most accelerated release, with an average half-life of 14 days. When subjected to grazing, triticale is more efficient in nutrient cycling, providing 197, 38, and 231 kg ha-1 of N, P, and K, respectively, with a half-life time of 10, 37, and 25 days, respectively. Forage species can improve the cycling of nutrients and make them available to crops in succession in the ICLS.
COMPATIBILITY OF AZOXYSTROBIN AND CYPROCONAZOLE ON PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING MICROORGANISMS
Authors: Rocha Weslany Silva , Silva Mara Caroline Alves da , Machado Filho Gilberto Coutinho , Dos Santos Mauro Gomes , Chagas Júnior Aloísio Freitas , Santos Manoel Mota dos
Published: November 2020

Avoiding the toxicity effect of chemical fungicides on rhizobacteria is a sustainable alternative for agroecosystem management. Rhizobacteria, whose bioprotective and plant growth-promoter potential have been reported in the literature, lack studies on their performance in integrated management with pesticides. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of azoxystrobin + cyproconazole on the growth of Bacillus subtilis, Streptomyces seoulensis, and Bradyrhizobium japonicum. Three independent experiments were set up, i.e., one for each microorganism, and carried out in a completely randomized design in a factorial scheme (3 × 6), with three doses (recommended by the manufacturer, half, and twice) and six periods of evaluations (48, 96, 144, 192, 240, and 288 hours), with three replications. Growth inhibition rings were evaluated. Azoxystrobin + cyproconazole at all tested doses is compatible with B. subtilis. The use of azoxystrobin + cyproconazole affected the growth of B. japonicum and S. seoulensis, which were sensitive to all its doses until 288 hours after inoculation.
Fruit and berry raw materials is a promising source of food ingredients for flour confectionery.
Authors:   School of Biomedicine Far Eastern Federal University, Fedyanina L.N. , Smertina E.S. ,   School of Economics and Management Far Eastern Federal University, Lyakh V.A. ,   School of Biomedicine Far Eastern Federal University, Elizarova A.E. ,   School of Biomedicine Far Eastern Federal University
Published: November 2020

The article considers the problem of improving the range of confectionery from the standpoint of use plant materials of satisfaction by consumer demand in dieteticpreventive foods. The analysis of domestic and foreign scientific literature on promising directions of improving the range of dietetic-preventive confectionery is given. It is noted that in the recipes for flour confectionery introduced from non-traditional raw materials containing dietary fiber.
Biochemical and molecular genetic identification of industrially valuable strains of leavening yeast
Authors:   St. Petersburg branch of the State Research Institute of Baking Industry, Lokachuk M.N. , Savkina O.A. ,   St. Petersburg branch of the State Research Institute of Baking Industry, Pavlovskaya E.N. ,   St. Petersburg branch of the State Research Institute of Baking Industry, Kuznetsova L.I. ,   St. Petersburg branch of the State Research Institute of Baking Industry
Published: November 2020

The article describes the main strains of the species S. cerevisiae, widely used for many years by the bakery industry in our country for the various sourdough technologies. As a result of the molecular genetic studies, the passport data on the species belonging of eight Saccharomycete strains were confirmed. The research was carried out in the St. Petersburg branch of the Saint-Peterburg branch of State Research Institute of bakery industry under the theme of state assignment № 2593-2014-0018 «To develop scientific foundations for the formation of microbial compositions and biosystems based on them, ensuring high quality and safety of bakery products».
Chelovek.RU/Человек.RU
Authors:   St.Petersburg State Pedagogical University, Svetlov Roman
Published: November 2020

Autobiographical interview
POST-COSMISM AND POST-HUMANISM: TWO STRATEGIES IN THE MOD-ERN PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Rostova Natalia
Published: November 2020

The article analyzes the current state of affairs in philosophy in relation to the question «What is hu-man?». In this regard, the author identifies two strategies – post-humanism and post-cosmism. The strat-egy of post-humanism is to deny the idea of human exceptionalism. Humanity becomes something that can be thought of out of touch with human and understood as a right that extends to the non-human world. Post-cosmism, on the contrary, advocated the idea of ontological otherness of the human. Re-sponding to the challenges of anthropological catastrophe, its representatives propose a number of new anthropological projects.
Assessment of the potential and use of recreational resources of Stryj district of Lviv region
Authors: Kalyn B. M. , Stanishevska M. V.
Published: November 2020

In Lviv region, the development of the recreational sphere is a strategic landmark. Natural recreational resources of Lviv region and the largest in Ukraine in number, diversity and degree of preservation of historical and cultural resources have led to significant development of the industry. However, the territory of the region is characterized by varying degrees of development of recreational resources and development of recreational potential. The level and intensity of the current use of the potential of recreational resources of Stryi district are estimated. Due to the favorable geographical location, favorable climatic resources, a significant number and diversity of historical and cultural recreational resources, Stryi district has significant potential for the development of recreation. One of the main components of therapeutic recreation is the availability of natural therapeutic recreational resources – mineral waters and therapeutic mud – in the area. Morshyn has the largest number of mineral water sources, which are characterized by high sulfate content. 21 objects of the nature reserve fund have been created on the territory of the district, which has a high value for the organization of recreational activities and allows to consider them as the most important component of natural recreational resources. The potential of recreational resources of Stryi district is determined, which is 0.46 and corresponds to the average attractive level. Separate recreation centers have been formed within the district. This is, first of all, the city of Stryi, which has a significant number of historical and cultural resources, the city of Morshyn – as a center of medical and recreational recreation. The proximity to these cities of protected areas increases their recreational potential. Threats to further recreational use of nature are a significant anthropogenic load on the environment, irrational use of natural recreational resources and low investment activity in the development of the industry. Priorities for the development of recreational activities are the identification and use of new types of recreation, unique features of individual territories, popularization of their historical and ethnographic features, increasing the share of objects of will, in particular national importance.
Information systems and technologies in the business process management
Authors: Vovk M. V. , Kindrat O. V. , Hrymak O. Y.
Published: November 2020

With the rapid development of information technologies and information economy ingeneral, effective information management determines the success of almost every business operation, and the choice of information and management decisions in general relieson IT managers. However, it is rather difficult for functional or line managers decidewhether it is important to participate in the formation of information strategy of their own business and whether they need to know what tools are available to turn a large array of information into business intelligence. This article is intended to reveal the important role of information and information resources in the activities of modern enterprises. The concepts of “data” and “information” are described. The data model and data types used by business information systems are described. The role of the database in the business process management system is revealed. It is indicated how important it is to form the information space of the enterprise correctly and choose the necessary software product for a particular enterprise. It is determined that the information system of the enterprise is based on the integrated use of potential and available information resources, taking into account their main features. The connections between the component of management systems are investigated and it is noted that the business process management system of the enterprise covers all levels of the enterprise. It is said that the enterprise may face different problems without data administration procedures. The types of information support using different levels of management are given. The internal and external information which his taken into account during making management decisions is characterized. It is proposed to invest in the management practice of developing an information strategy that significantly improves the management process and increases its efficiency. The typical structure of the proposed document and the role of information strategy regarding the levels of enterprise management are given.
Foreign experience of agricultural insurance and prospects of its adaptation in Ukraine
Authors: Muzychka J. , Dadak O.
Published: November 2020

In the articles of the considered process of agrarian insurance in foreign countries. The essence of the concept of “agricultural insurance” and “agricultural insurance risk" is revealed. The history of development of agricultural insurance in the international market of insurance services is studied. There are several well-known national agricultural insurance systems and their characteristics. The national systems and participants of agrarian insurance in the countries of the world, namely: the United States of America, Canada, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, France, Germany, Latvia and Poland are singled out. It is proved that in most countries of the world the importance of insurance of risks of agricultural production as an irreplaceable financial and economic lever of development of agriculture and economy of the countries is described. The most important measures that are provided and mandatory for the participants of the above-mentioned foreign national agricultural insurance systems are highlighted. Models of agricultural insurance in different countries are characterized by certain features: the state is an active participant in the agricultural insurance system; insurance is overwhelmingly voluntary; state policy in the field of insurance is characterized by structure and transparency; the state subsidizes both agricultural producers and insurance companies; Appropriate state institutions and appropriate levers of financial influence are created for the development and implementation of state policy in the field of agricultural insurance. Based on the experience of foreign countries, three main operating systems of agricultural insurance protection have been identified: the system of catastrophic coverage, the system of state administration of agricultural insurance programs, the system of cooperation between the state and insurance companies. It is noted that there is also an inefficient system of “state insurance company”, which sells agricultural insurance services. The main normative acts regulating the insurance process in Ukraine are described. It was proposed to introduce a new program of state support for agricultural insurance, which would clearly define: the subjects of the market of insurance of agricultural products with state support, insurance contracts, insurance rules, the mechanism for providing state support to farmers; information support of state support of agricultural insurance.
Age Estimation with Smartphone: Is It Reliable for Forensics Identification?
Authors: Ruth Mieke Sylvia Margaretha Amiatun , Novita  , Gita Levina , Kurniawan Arofi , Utomo Haryono
Published: November 2020

Age estimation is one of the important components in forensic science used for personal identification, biological profile reconstruction, and help narrowing the search possibilities. Age estimation can be done by various methods and biological evidence, such as the human face. The human face is one of biometrics that provides a variety of information.  The purpose of this article is to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of age estimation with face using smartphone for forensic identification based on previous studies and experiences. Age estimation by face is based on age progression that causes attrition and degeneration on soft tissue. With the development of technology, age estimation by face can be done with applications or websites on smartphone. In general, the utilization of smartphone can reduce waste, pollution, research cost and easier to save and share. A lot of applications have been developed and free to download. Unfortunately, the accuracy of its results is unknown. In conclusion, the applications for age estimation on smartphone give quiet good results and can be used as a supporting tool to estimate age in forensic identification.
The Relationship Between Lipoprotein (A) And Lipid Profile In Patients Treated With Bay Leaf Extract [Syzygium Polyanthum (Wight) Walp] In Patients Dyslipidemia
Authors: Prianwari Catur , Syafril Santi
Published: November 2020

Background: Increased Lp(a) accelerates atherosclerosis by means of cholesterol deposits in tunica. The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship of decreased Lp(a) with lipid profile in patients with dyslipidemia given bay leaf extract [syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp] treatment. Method: Thirty subjects were divided into 2 groups: group I received salam leaf extract therapy 2 x 200 mg and group II received salam leaf extract therapy 2 x 300 mg per day capsules for 30 days randomly selected and double blind. Examination of Lp(a), total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C and TG before and after research. The manufacture of bay leaf extract is done by maseration, the extraction process using ethanol 70%, then the extract is inserted in the capsule. Result: In groups I and II there were significant differences in variable Lp(a) and lipid profiles after treatment except HDL-C. There is a significant correlation between Lp(a) and LDL at salam leaf extract therapy doses of 2x200 mg per day. Conclusion: Decrease in Lp(a) is significantly correlated with decreased LDL-C. Salam leaf extract therapy can predict decreased cardiovascular risk in patients with dyslipidemia.
An Abridged Version of My Book, Asahi Shimbun no Ianfu Hōdō to Saiban [The Reports of Comfort Women by the Asahi Newspaper and Litigations]
Authors:   Asahi Newspaper, Kitano Ryūichi
Published: November 2020

The Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun has covered the Comfort Women issue since the 1990s, and because of that, it has been a target of the rightwing attack in Japan until now. Ryūichi Kitano, Senior Staff Writer at Asahi Shimbun, decided to write a tome about the entire proceedings of legal battles with the rightwing groups in Japan over Asahi’s coverage of the comfort women issue. The book was published in August 2020, and this contribution by Mr. Kitano is a summary of the 539 page-long record of historical documents and commentaries regarding the litigations and the comfort women issue. Mr. Kitano believes that this book is the only reliable source from Japan that present and future researchers of the comfort women issue can reliably use.
Cosmopolitan Empowerments and Biographical Trajectories among Young French Fans of Hallyu
Authors:   Ceped, Université de Paris/IRD/Grip, Cicchelli Vincenzo , Octobre Sylvie ,   Deps, MC/Gemass, Paris Sorbonne-CNRS
Published: November 2020

This article explores the passion of young French people for the Hallyu, within the framework of an analysis of the contribution of the “consumption of difference” (Schroeder 2015) to the formation of the self through the figure of the 'cosmopolitan amateur' (Cicchelli and Octobre 2018a). We will first look at the reasons for the success of Hallyu in France then discuss the different forms of empowerment stemmed from the consumption of Korean products, among young people (74 in depth-interviews with young fans aged 18-31) with no previous link with Korea, which nurture their biographical trajectories.
Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin: Kerangka Konsep Keharmonian Di Malaysia
Authors: Mohd Khalli Mohd Nazmi , Sintang Suraya , Marinsah Syamsul Azizul
Published: November 2020

Sensitiviti agama seringkali menjadi cabaran utama dalam mencapai sebuah keharmonian negara. Apatah lagi seringkali dipaparkan melalui media berlakunya ekstrimis dan kesalahfahaman antara agama mahupun bangsa yang kemudiannya memberi satu impak prasangka dan prejudis antara masyarakat. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk membawa satu pencerahan melalui konsep Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin sebagai platform yang digunakan untuk merangka keharmonian dalam kepelbagaian masyarakat di Malaysia. Melalui konsep dan gagasan Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin ini bukanlah suatu yang baru diketengahkan malah ia telah lama diamalkan. Metode kajian ini adalah berdasarkan analisis kandungan teks (content analysis) yang diolah daripada perspektif Islam, historis dan falsafah bagi menjelaskan kerangka konseptual keharmonian yang dibina daripada gagasan Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin. Berdasarkan kajian ini, hubungan masyarakat Malaysia masih terkawal walau banyak cabarannya dalam mengecapi keharmonian tersebut. Hal ini kerana sikap toleransi sesama masyarakat masih diketengahkan sebagaimana konsep Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin. Jangkaa kajian akan menghasilkan satu kerangka konseptual keharmonian dalam konteks Malaysia yang diperincikan daripada perbahasan tentang gagasan Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin daripada pelbagai perspektif dan amalannya di Malaysia. Dengan adanya kajian ini, hubungkait antara keharmonian dan Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin dapat dihasilkan yang boleh diguna pakai sebagai satu dasar kerajaan demi melestarikan masyarakat plural yang harmoni di Malaysia.
Optymalizacja kosztów transakcyjnych jako sposób na podniesienie konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstw
Authors: Bentkowska Katarzyna
Published: November 2020

Tradycyjne koncepcje konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstwa koncentrują się na podstawowych rynkowych czynnikach konkurencyjności, warto jednak szukać przewag konkurencyjnych w różnych obszarach, w tym w obszarze instytucjonalnym. Celem artykułu jest więc wskazanie roli optymalizacji kosztów transakcyjnych w zwiększaniu konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstw. Przeprowadzona analiza pokazuje, że kształtowanie kosztów transakcyjnych wpływa na skuteczność strategii kosztowych i strategii wyróżniania. Przedsiębiorstwa dążąc do podnoszenia konkurencyjności dzięki optymalizacji swoich kosztów transakcyjnych mogą: wydzielać pewne czynności z przedsiębiorstwa i zlecać je ich innym firmom, budować sieć relacji oraz rozwijać swoje zasoby wiedzy i doświadczenia. Dla poprawy konkurencyjności ważne jest posiadanie świadomości istnienia kosztów transakcyjnych, ich kształtowania, znajomości czynników determinujących ich wartość, wiedzy na temat związku z ponoszonym ryzykiem itp. W praktyce niska świadomość kosztów transakcyjnych utrudnia skuteczną analizę, choć przedsiębiorstwa mogę intuicyjnie podejmować pewne działania w tym zakresie. Lepsze możliwości optymalizacji kosztów pojawiają się przy ich świadomym i przemyślanym kształtowaniu w celu podnoszenia konkurencyjności.
Determinants of subjective quality of life among older married adults in Poland
Authors: Chełchowska Milena
Published: November 2020

In recent decades, the issue of life quality and its determinants has been increasingly discussed in the scientific literature. One of the key determinants of subjective well-being is the fact of being in a relationship (formal or not) as well as its quality. The results of analyzes for other countries show that people who have a partner have a higher subjective well-being than people who do not live with their spouse, while divorced people have the lowest (and the highest level of depression). In addition to being in a relationship, its quality is also important: people more satisfied with marriage declare greater well-being than those less satisfied. The aim of the study is to analyze quality of life (expressed in terms of well-being and depression) among older people in Poland, putting emphasis on their individual (e.g. age, sex, health status, level of education) and household (financial situation) characteristics. Importantly, the analysis takes into account the quality of the marriage approximated by the satisfaction with marriage declared by both spouses separately. For the purposes of this study I use data of ‘Social Diagnosis’ study carried out in 2015 in Poland. The final sample was limited to partnered older people aged 65+. Basic individual socio-demographic and economic as well as household characteristics were controlled for.

The results show that older partnered men in Poland have higher subjective well-being than older partnered women. Also, older partnered men report significantly higher levels of marital satisfaction than older partnered women do. Moreover, it should be underlined that higher levels of marital satisfaction among older spouses may be beneficial for their own quality of life expressed by well-being and depression. Thus, better opinion about marriage may increase subjective well-being and decrease depression level. However, this relationship is different for older partnered men and women. Positive relationship between marital satisfaction and well-being is stronger for partnered women when subjective well-being is taken into account and for men when well-being is understood as depression level.
We are more alike than you think. Age distribution of quality of life among persons with and without disabilities
Authors: Antczak Radosław , Grabowska Izabela , Zwierzchowski Jan , Panek Tomasz
Published: November 2020

Purpose: In this article we apply the age perspective to assess the quality of life (QoL) of persons with disabilities. Using a single measurement tool, we compare age profiles in the quality of life of persons with disabilities to the population without disabilities. By doing so, we examine whether the general patterns (such as U-shaped profile) are observed also among the population with disabilities, hence assessing how heterogenous this group is.

Methods: We have constructed a multidimensional measurement model identifying overall and nine dimensions of the quality of life using structural equation modelling. The model conceptually is based on the Eurostat guidelines. All analyses are based on EU-SILC survey data, carried out in Poland in 2015.

Results: The quality of life for both groups has inverse, right-skewed U-shape. The maximum value is achieved for the age group of 30–34 and after this threshold a constant decline is observed. The QoL scores for the population with disabilities are obviously significantly lower. Additionally, they are more heterogenous, and with greater variation between men and women. In a majority of the domains we also observe lower scores for persons with disabilities. However, people with disabilities are similarly diversified by age as persons without disabilities.

Conclusion: Our study suggests that people with disabilities are similarly diversified by age as persons without disabilities. Therefore, disability means something different for younger and older persons and this difference is reflected in their quality of life. It means that public policy for persons with disabilities should also be diversified, avoiding ‘one-for-all’ policy.
Contribution of avoidable causes of death to premature mortality in Poland and selected European countries
Authors: Wojtyniak Bogdan , Stokwiszewski Jakub
Published: November 2020

Our study, availing the new, agreed by the OECD and Eurostat, lists of preventable and treatable causes of death, seeks to quantify the contribution of avoidable causes to premature mortality and its dynamics in Poland and Central European countries – Czechia, Hungary, Lithuania and Slovenia, in comparison with Sweden serving as a benchmark country in 1999–2017. We calculated age standardised death rates for the broad groups of avoidable causes and more specific ones, which comprised preventable and treatable cancer and diseases of the circulatory system (DCS), preventable injuries and alcohol-related diseases. Deaths from not avoidable causes were also analysed. The analysis of time trends in the death rates and calculation of the Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) for the overall trend were performed with joint-point models. The contribution of changes in mortality from avoidable causes to increase life expectancy during 1999–2017 and contribution of the difference in mortality from these causes to the difference in life expectancy between five countries and Sweden were based on the decomposition of temporary life expectancy between birth and age 75 [e(0-75)]. For the calculation of life expectancy, we used the classic Chiang method and the decomposition of life expectancy by the death causes and age was conducted with the Arriaga method. The AAPC of death rates from avoidable causes in 1999–2017 was similar in all the countries but Lithuania, where the decline started later. The decline in the death rates from not avoidable causes is much slower than the rates from avoidable causes. Mortality from treatable causes was decreasing faster than from preventable causes in most populations. In 1999–2017, the average rate of mortality decline for preventable cancer was greater among men than among women, while for treatable cancer the sex-related differences were much smaller and in favour of women. As for preventable and treatable death from DCS, their decrease was faster among women than men in all the countries but Sweden. Improvements in mortality from causes that could be avoided through prevention or treatment made substantial positive contributions to the overall change in life expectancy in all the countries. The differences in temporary life expectancy e(0-75) between the analysed Central European countries and Sweden were much smaller in 2017 than in 1999, due to the reduction of the gap in mortality from avoidable causes. Our results show that among men, and to a lesser extent among women, mortality from preventable causes contributes more than mortality from causes that can be effectively treated to shorter life expectancy in the countries of Central Europe than in Sweden.

This indicates that in reducing the health gap between the inhabitants of Central Europe and Western Europe, the healthcare system should consider disease prevention even to a greater extent than just treating them.
Dynamiczne tablice trwania życia a przeciętna długość życia w Polsce w latach 2008-2018
Authors: Jóźwik Piotr
Published: November 2020

Przy użyciu dynamicznych tablic trwania życia, w artykule zobrazowano zahamowanie tempa wzrostu oczekiwanego trwania życia noworodków w ostatnich latach w Polsce. W tym celu wykorzystane zostały dane z lat 2008–2018 oraz metoda dynamicznego przedłużenia tablic trwania życia zaproponowana przez Franka Dentona oraz Byrona G. Spencera, która zmienia standardowe dla tablic trwania życia założenie o braku zmian prawdopodobieństwa zgonu na założenie stałości dynamik prawdopodobieństwa zgonu. Ta metoda dotychczas nie została opisana w literaturze polskojęzycznej ani użyta w odniesieniu do przekrojowych tablic trwania życia dla Polski. W wyniku zahamowania tempa wzrostu oczekiwanego trwania życia noworodków w latach 2016–2018 widoczne jest skrócenie dynamicznego oczekiwanego trwania życia dla noworodków w 2018 r. o 3,5 roku dla kobiet i 6,6 roku dla mężczyzn w relacji do dynamicznego oczekiwanego trwania życia w 2013 r. Straty w oczekiwanym trwaniu życia są najbardziej widoczne dla młodych i średnio-zaawansowanych grup wiekowych. Ponadto, skrócenie dynamicznego oczekiwanego trwania życia w grupach wiekowych poniżej 80. roku życia jest wyższe dla mężczyzn.
Assistência do SAMU a pessoas sob efeito de substâncias psicoativas
Authors: Rosa Kathleen Andreia , Oliveira Michele Mandagará de , Ramos Camila Irigonhé , Pereira Gabriela Botelho , Alves Poliana Farias , Rodriguez Maria Leticia Benelli , Farias Taís Alves
Published: November 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer a percepção dos profissionais do SAMU sobre a atenção de urgência e emergência a pessoas que estão sob o efeito de substâncias psicoativas. A pesquisa foi realizada com uma abordagem qualitativa, realizado na sede do SAMU de um município de médio porte do Rio Grande do Sul. Utilizou-se da técnica de entrevista semi-estruturada para a coleta de dados, da análise temática emergiram os resultados, os quais foram divididos em três temas: o atendimento de urgência e emergência a pessoas que estão sob o efeito de substâncias psicoativas; O medo de sofrer violência; e A importância da educação permanente para a abordagem dos usuários de substâncias psicoativas.  O preconceito e o estigma por parte de profissionais de saúde e, também, as dificuldades nesses atendimentos, foram pontos percebidos pelos participantes como influenciadores desse atendimento. Além disso, foi possível também observar que alguns profissionais acreditam que o SAMU não seria o serviço ideal para atendimentos psiquiátricos.
Risk Evaluation in Software Project Using Bayesian Network Modeling
Authors: Cassia Adalberto Ramos , Librantz André Felipe , Costa Ivanir , Spinola Mauro de Mesquita , Kinjo Erika Midori
Published: November 2020

Project risk events are often influenced by each other and rarely act independently. In this context, effective methods to identify, model and analyze these risks are necessary. The objective of this article is to apply the risk analysis in a software development project, based on the model of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), using the Bayes model to calculate the event probabilities and also the Noisy-OR calculation structure to assign the initial weights of the network of factors that influence the project. In this way, it is expected to increase the chances of success of the risk analysis process. The results obtained by the techniques adopted prove to be promising in assisting the process of decision making by the managers of software development projects.
Educação em saúde sobre câncer de pele para agentes comunitários de saúde de unidades de saúde da família do Distrito D’AGUA em Belém, Estado do Pará, Brasil
Authors: Faro Sarah Maria de Lima , Bahia Silvia Helena Arias , Sodré Renan Santana , Marinho Pedro Carneiro , Silva Alex Luiz Menezes da , Silva Larissa Lorena Lopes da , Cavalcante João Carlos da Silva , Soares Sarah Pontes , Serpa Juliana Barroncas , Moraes Carlos André Chagas , Chaar Victor Nagib Valente , Escudeiro Alana de Freitas
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: Realizar intervenção de educação em saúde com Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) das Unidades de Saúde da Família (USF) do Distrito D’ÁGUA, em Belém-PA, acerca de fatores de risco, prevenção, sinais e sintomas do câncer de pele (CP). Metodologia: Constou de aplicação de questionário acerca de conhecimentos básicos sobre o CP, antes e após realização de palestra, de forma a medir o impacto da informação adquirida e posterior discussão no conhecimento dos participantes. Ao final, foram entregues folders informativos sobre o tema e eventuais dúvidas esclarecidas. Após as palestras, os dados dos questionários foram organizados e analisados com o software Excel 2013, utilizando análises descritivas. Resultados: Entre os 64 participantes predominou o gênero feminino (76,6%) e média de idade de 38 anos, destes 57,8% declararam-se pardos. Acerca do grau de escolaridade, 54,2% concluiu o ensino médio, 23,4% concluiu o ensino superior, 18,7% possui o ensino superior incompleto e 1,5% não concluiu o ensino médio. O filtro solar era utilizado por 71,9% dos entrevistados, guarda-chuva/sombrinha por 65,2%, óculos escuros por 31,2%, e o chapéu/boné por 20,3%. Após a discussão, percebeu-se incremento de 4% de acertos sobre a relação sol e CP, e 15,7% sobre medidas preventivas para a doença. Houve um aumento geral de 16% no grau de conhecimento sobre a doença, com acréscimo de 25% sobre percepção de sinais e sintomas. Conclusão: Notou-se maior domínio dos ACS sobre o assunto, o que pode melhorar o autoconhecimento e consequentemente promover melhor orientação para a comunidade.
Associação entre a qualidade dos carboidratos da dieta e o estado nutricional de sobreviventes de câncer de próstata
Authors: Cardoso Neto Carlos , Cacau Leandro Teixeira , Sampaio Helena Alves de Carvalho , Henriques Eliane Mara Viana , Carioca Antônio Augusto Ferreira , Oliveira Vitória Costa de , Alves Patrícia Cândido , Vergara Clarice Maria Araujo Chagas
Published: November 2020

Objetivou-se determinar o índice de qualidade do carboidrato (IQC) da dieta de sobreviventes de câncer de próstata, verificando se há associação com seu estado nutricional. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, em que foram coletados dados sóciodemograficos, antropométricos e de consumo alimentar de 106 homens sobreviventes de câncer de próstata. O IQC foi determinado como preconizado em protocolo especifico. A associação entre o IQC e estado nutricional (índice de massa corporal - IMC e circunferência da cintura - CC) foi avaliada pelo teste de correlação de Spearman, com p<0,05 como nível de significância. O IQC médio foi 12 (3,3). Houve 50 (47,1%) pacientes com excesso de peso e 44 (41,5%) com CC elevada. Não houve correlação do IQC com IMC (p=0,647), nem com CC (p =0,425), mas, entre os componentes do IQC, detectaram-se algumas correlações significantes. O IQC desponta como uma ferramenta apropriada e rápida para avaliar a dieta em relação ao seguimento de diretrizes nutricionais internacionais de prevenção do câncer de próstata. Estudos futuros poderão definir qual pontuação reflita adequada adesão às recomendações nutricionais preventivas do câncer.
Visitando o estudo, um estrangeiro em família – revisão de tese
Authors: Carvalho Marcelo Costa Freire de , Possidônio Victória Feitosa , Joca Terezinha Teixeira
Published: November 2020

O presente artigo constitui-se como uma revisão do estudo “Um estrangeiro em família: ser surdo como diferença linguística” e tem o objetivo de refletir sobre os resultados de uma tese de doutoramento com o estudo desenvolvido em uma universidade particular. Por meio de uma pesquisa qualitativa, com desenho etnográfico, que ocorreu no período de maio de 2010 a maio de 2012, com dez estudantes surdos universitários.   Esses estudantes, sete alunos do sexo masculino e três alunos do sexo feminino, de 18 a 38 anos, faziam uso da língua de sinais como meio de comunicação principal no Campus, provenientes de vários cursos, além da participação de seus familiares ouvintes, na investigação. Fez-se uso da técnica de Grupo Focal e de entrevistas semiabertas, com a formação de dois grupos, um composto por surdos e o outro por seus familiares. Como recurso para análise de dados empregou-se o software Nvivo, apontando oito categorias: Comunicação, Oralização Obrigatória, Cultura Surda, Preconceito, Escolarização Inadequada, Família, Perspectiva da Diferença e Perspectiva Médica, que revelam correlações entre si e demonstram divergências de percepções, entre os dois grupos. Deixando claro que os surdos sustentam a perspectiva da condição de ser surdo como uma diferença, enquanto os familiares apontam como uma deficiência, na perspectiva do modelo médico. A revisão do estudo constatou que os surdos não aceitam a perspectiva da deficiência, enquanto os ouvintes familiares, como a sociedade asseguram-se de que há uma falta e que a condição de ser surdo é uma deficiência.
Tratamento de Hipertrofia Muscular do Temporal com Toxina Botulínica: Relato de caso clínico
Authors: Rocha Aléxia Annelycia Amaral , Melro Joana Ismenia de Oliveira Freitas , Rosa Joedy Maria Costa Santa , Lessa Filho Luciano Schwartz , Rosa Palmyra Catarina Costa de Santa
Published: November 2020

Introdução: A hipertrofia do músculo temporal é rara, e pode ser ocasionada por uma variação de fatores, como causas congênitas ou até mesmo adquiridas através de uma hiperatividade dos músculos mastigatórios. Fazendo com que o músculo em questão desenvolva em excesso tecido muscular alterando o contorno facial gerando queixa estética para muitos pacientes. Objetivo: Esse trabalhoeve como objetivo abordar o tratamento de hipertrofia muscular do temporal com toxina botulínica. A pesquisa se justifica pela importância de conhecer esse tratamento diante da raridade do caso. Metodologia: A metodologia foi pesquisa integrativa com base em artigos científicos e um relato de caso clínico. Portanto, o uso da toxina botulínica no campo da Odontologia se tornou eficaz no tratamento de reabilitações em pacientes com hipertrofia muscular do temporal proporcionando melhora estética e funcional para o paciente e podendo envolver terapia multidisciplinar abrangendo a Ortodontia e a Psicologia.
Ferramentas de manutenção preditiva de motores diesel: uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática
Authors: Aquino Evelim Larissa Rombi De , Mollo Neto Mario , Bernardo Cristiane Hengler Corrêa , Morais Flávio José de Oliveira , Santos Paulo Sérgio Barbosa dos
Published: November 2020

O setor de manutenção de frota representa grande parte dos custos nas propriedades agroindustriais e toda a inovação e tecnologia empregada na redução destes custos impacta diretamente no preço final do produto. Diante desse contexto, o objetivo desse artigo é identificar como está configurado o estado do conhecimento sobre as ferramentas de manutenção preditiva para motores diesel. Para atender o objetivo, foi utilizada uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática, composta por três fases: Entrada, Processamento e Saída. Foi possível identificar um avanço nas produções científicas relacionadas as ferramentas de manutenção preditiva, o que reforça a sua importância.  Ao analisar os documentos na íntegra, foi possível categorizar os documentos por aplicabilidade, sendo: Industrial; Motores Diesel; Motores Diesel 2T; Motores Diesel de Tratores Agrícolas; Motores e equipamentos Mecânicos; Ônibus e Transporte de Passageiros; Mineração e Marítima.  Pôde-se, ainda, concluir que os setores que mais pesquisam e desenvolvem ferramentas de manutenção preditiva para motores são o industrial e o marítimo. Dos 41 documentos analisados nesta pesquisa, oito são capítulos de livros, o que demonstra que a análise de tal formato documental é relevante à temática aqui abordada.  Da mesma forma, pesquisas sobre a manutenção preditiva vem ganhando importância nos últimos anos, o que nos leva a acreditar que também deve caminhar em direção ao setor agrícola.