bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Librarians’ Participation in the Systematic Reviews Published by Iranian Researchers and Its Impact on the Quality of Reporting Search Strategy
Authors: Eskrootchi Rogheyeh , Shahraki Mohammadi Azita , Panahi Sirous , Zahedi Razieh
Published: June 2020

Abstract

Objective – The validity of the results from systematic review studies depends largely on the implementation and the reporting of the search strategy. Using an experienced librarian can greatly enhance the quality of results. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the librarian’s participation and the quality of reporting search strategy in systematic reviews published by Iranian researchers in medical fields.

Methods – Three databases were searched to identify the systematic review studies conducted by Iranian researchers from 2008 to 2018. A total of 310 studies were selected using systematic random sampling, and the quality of their search strategy reports was reviewed by the Institute of Medicine checklist. A short questionnaire about the librarians’ participation in the search strategy of these studies was sent to the corresponding authors of the selected studies. A total of 229 questionnaires was returned. The data obtained from the questionnaire about the librarians’ participation in reporting search strategy in systematic review studies and also from the evaluation checklist for reporting search strategy in systematic review studies were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results – The mean value of the evaluation checklist for reporting search strategy in systematic review studies was low. The librarians’ participation rate for these studies was 13.6%. No meaningful relationship was found between the librarians’ participation and the mean value of the evaluation checklist for reporting search strategy of systematic review studies. However, an investigation of the relationship between each of the items in the evaluation checklist for reporting search strategy in systematic review studies and librarians’ participation as the corresponding author or a member of the research team showed a meaningful relationship in five items.

Conclusion – The results showed that the quality of reporting the search strategies in systematic reviews was low and the librarians’ participation in designing and reporting the search strategy in systematic reviews was limited. The authors of the systematic review studies, as well as the journals’ editors and referees, need to pay more careful attention to reporting the search strategy exactly and comprehensively. Employing librarians in this area can have a major impact on this part of systematic review studies.
Teaming up to Teach Teamwork in an LIS Master’s Degree Program
Authors: Mandel Lauren H. , Moen Mary H. , Karno Valerie
Published: June 2020

Abstract
Objective – Collaboration and working in teams are key aspects of all types of librarianship, but library and information studies (LIS) students often perceive teamwork and group work negatively. LIS schools have a responsibility to prepare graduates with the skills and experiences to be successful working in teams in the field. Through a grant from the university office of assessment, the assessment committee at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies explored their department’s programmatic approach to teaching teamwork in the MLIS curriculum.
Methods – This research followed a multi-method design including content analysis of syllabi, secondary analysis of student evaluation of teaching (SET) data, and interviews with alumni. Syllabi were analyzed for all semesters from fall 2010 to spring 2016 (n = 210), with 81 syllabi further analyzed for details about their team assignments. Some data was missing from the dataset of SETs purchased from the vendor, resulting in a dataset of 39 courses with SET data available. Interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of alumni about their experiences with teamwork in the LIS program and their view of how well the LIS curriculum prepared them for teamwork in their careers (n = 22).
Results – Findings indicate that, although alumni remembered teamwork happening too often, it was required in just over one-third of courses in the sample period (fall 2010 to spring 2016), and teamwork accounted for about one-fifth of assignments in each of these courses. Alumni reported mostly positive experiences with teamwork, reflecting that teamwork assignments are necessary for the MLIS program because teamwork is a critical skill for librarianship. Three themes emerged from the findings: alumni perceived teamwork to be important for librarians and therefore for the MLIS program, despite this perception there is also a perception that the program has teamwork in too many courses, and questions remain about whether faculty perceive teaching teamwork as important and how to teach teamwork skills in the MLIS curriculum.
Conclusions – Librarians need to be able to collaborate internally and externally, but assigning team projects does not guarantee students will develop the teamwork skills they need. An LIS program should be proactive in teaching skills in scheduling, time management, personal accountability, and peer evaluation to prepare students to be effective collaborators in their careers.
Many Indian PhD Students Lack Motivation and Skills to Use Academic Journal Articles, Their Libraries Lack Resources and Standards
Authors: DuBroy Michelle
Published: June 2020

A Review of:

Saxena, S. (2018). Factors impacting the usage of academic journal articles by PhD students in India. Information Discovery and Delivery, 46(4), 204-213. https://doi.org/10.1108/IDD-09-2017-0069

Abstract

Objective – To investigate the factors influencing the use of academic journals by PhD students in India.

Design – Grounded analysis.

Setting – Five universities in India.

Subjects – 147 PhD students.

Methods – Subjects were selected using a mix of convenience and purposeful sampling. Email was then used to send the questions, receive the responses, and seek clarification as required. This process was conducted between September 2016 and January 2017.

Main results – Completed responses were received from 134 students, resulting in a response rate of approximately 91%. The researcher identified five factors influencing academic journal usage: institutional, task complexity, relevance and application, information quality, and technical. There was “marked” dissatisfaction with library facilities and access to academic resources, with one respondent stating that their library “does not subscribe to a single electronic journal” (p. 209). Other identified issues include students’ insufficient awareness of what is available, limited motivation to “undertake serious research work” (p. 210) and inadequate skill levels to use available resources effectively.

Conclusion – Universities should provide the required resources (both human and infrastructure) to ensure their academic libraries meet quality standards. To do so requires appropriate funding. Additionally, researchers should be encouraged to use their library’s resources in the context of improving their scholarly contribution.
Research Supports are Effective in Increasing Confidence with Research Skills in Early Career Academic Librarians
Authors: Koos Jessica A.
Published: June 2020

A Review of:

Ackerman, E., Hunter, J. & Wilkinson, Z. T. (2018). The availability and effectiveness of research supports for early career academic librarians. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 44(5), 553-568. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILS-09-2016-0068

Abstract

Objective – To identify the type and efficacy of research supports currently available to early career academic librarians.

Design – Survey.

Setting – The United States.

Subjects – 213 academic librarians who were not yet promoted or have received tenure, or those up to three years post-tenure or promotion. 

Methods – The researchers created a survey containing 39 closed and open-ended questions using the software Qualtrics. The question types included multiple choice, Likert scale, and free text. The survey was distributed through direct emails and various professional electronic mailing lists.

Main Results – The majority of respondents listed finding time as the most significant barrier to conducting research. Respondents listed informal mentoring as the most commonly used and most widely available form of research support. Statistical analyses revealed that for every type of research support a librarian engaged in, on average confidence increased by 0.10.

Conclusion – Engagement in formal and informal research supports may influence early career academic librarians’ confidence levels in regards to conducting research projects. Academic institutions as well as professional organizations should ensure that ample opportunities are available.
First-Year Students’ Understanding of Research and Their Information Literacy Skills Change Over Time and in Four Different Ways
Authors: Howlett Alisa
Published: June 2020

A Review of:
Kirker, M. J., & Stonebraker, I. (2019). Architects, renovators, builders and fragmenters: A model for first year students’ self-perceptions and perceptions of information literacy. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 45(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2018.10.009
Abstract
Objective – To explore students’ perceptions of their information literacy skills and how these change during the first-year experience.
Design – A longitudinal qualitative study using cognitive dissonance theory.
Setting – Two large public universities in the United States of America.
Subjects – Students enrolled in research methods and information literacy-based courses in their first semester.
Methods – Students were required to submit two written self-reflections as part of their course; the first was completed in the first two weeks of the semester and the second at the end of the semester. Informed consent was obtained for all reflections used for the study. The authors selected 12 students (6 from each institution) to participate in semi-structured interviews at the end of their first year. A total of 178 self-reflections were included in the analysis.
Main Results – The study found that students’ understanding of research changed during the first-year experience, and that students had four main journeys related to their information literacy skills and perceptions. Instances of cognitive dissonance were observed. Students can consider themselves both good and bad researchers at the same time. The study also revealed the research process as an emotional labour, not just an intellectual one.
Conclusion – The study concluded that a shared understanding of “research” between librarians and students is needed in order to teach information literacy effectively. It is also important to recognise that students transform their information literacy over time (not just from a single class or program) and that teaching needs to meet students where they are on their journey, depending on their “developmental paths.”
Role of neutrophil-lymphocyte-ratio in the mortality of males diagnosed with COVID-19
Authors: Belice Tahir , Demir Ismail , Yüksel Arif
Published: June 2020

Background and Objectives: With this study, for the first time among patients diagnosed with COVID-19, the neutro- phil-lymphocyte-ratios of  men and women were compared.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with 80 patients and the data was gained retrospectively on the electronic documents of the hospital.
Results: The neutrophil-lymphocyte-ratio was statistically significant and higher in the male than the women for all ages and geriatric patients (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The higher neutrophil-lymphocyte-ratio in older males diagnosed with COVID-19 could be a causative reason for the higher mortality rates in men. We hope that these findings would be helpful for further studies.
Visualizing the Research Hotspots and Emerging Trends in Neural Tube Defects: A Review
Authors: MAO Baohong , ZHANG Chichen , YANG Liping , WANG Yanxia , SU Chunhui , ZHAO Huining , SHAO Yawen , LIU Qing
Published: June 2020

Background: Neural tube defects (NTDs) are among the second most common serious birth defects and constitute a major cause of infant death. Research about NTDs has achieved tremendous progress over the last 50 years. Methods: Visualization analysis has been used to explore the hot topic and their emerging trends in NTDs research domain. The scientific literature of research for NTDs has been retrieved from Web of Science™ Core Collection (1966–2014) databases, and final acquire 9125 related bibliographic records, then analyze time trend, distribution of journals, hot keywords, and try to explore the hot topic and their emerging trends in NTDs research domain using Histcite and CiteSpace. Results: The number of publications about NTDs have shown an increased tendency over the last 50 years although there was on a slight decline. Birth Defects Research Part A published the most articles on NTDs research, followed by Lance and Teratology, and the Lancet had the greatest number of total citations. The largest cited frequency keywords was the “Folate”, followed by “Pregnancy”, “Prevention”, and “Spina bifida”. The research hotspots in NTDs research were homocysteine, anencephaly, and screening. Conclusion: With the help of visualization analysis, we explore a quantitative and efficient way of understanding the NTDs knowledge field.
 
Keywords: Visualization analysis; Neural tube defects; Scientometrics; CiteSpace
The Effectiveness of Healing Interventions for Post-Abortion Grief: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: BAGHERI Leila , NAZARI Ali Mohammad , CHAMAN Reza , GHIASI Ashraf , MOTAGHI Zahra
Published: June 2020

Background: Abortion is the ending of pregnancy due to removing an embryo or fetus before it can survive outside the uterus. Some women suffer from psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression and grief after abortion. Early detection of high-risk women after abortion and psychological intervention is one of the healing methods than can lead to improving outcomes but its effectiveness is not clear. The present meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of this approach. Methods: The international and national electronic databases were searched from Jan 1998 until Aug 2018 including Medline, Web of Knowledge, Ovid, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, ScienceDirect, PsycINFO, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Iranmedex, Scientific Information Database (SID), and Magiran. The pooled mean difference with the random-effects model was used for meta-analyses. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines adhered in this study. Results: We enrolled 7 relevant studies involving 918 subjects into the meta-analysis process. The metaanalysis of the interventions aiming at prevention of post-abortion grief yielded a pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) of −0.03 (95% CI: −0.40−0.34; Z=0.16; P=0.87) at post-test and of -0.21 (95% CI:-0.53- 0.10; Z=1.32; P=0.19) at follow-up. Conclusion: This systematic review found psychotherapy-based interventions are effective in post-abortion grief treatment but; we found psychotherapy-based interventions are somewhat effective in short-term postabortion grief and it has a better effect on long-term grief.
Public Health and Tourism; A Personalist Approach to Community Well-being: A Narrative Review
Authors: ALIPOUR Habib , REZAPOURAGHDAM Hamed , ESMAEILI Banafshe
Published: June 2020

Given concerns over the public and individual health status of modern society and the scarcity of research on mobility and the health nexus, taking a personalist perspective grounded in spillover theory integrated with broaden-and-build theory, this study uses preventive science ideology and explores the links between tourism and public health through the illustration of the effects of travel on people’s personal, mental, and social wellbeing (PMS-web). A comprehensive review of the literature which is based on themes initiated from WHO (1948) statement: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” was adopted. Physical, mental, and social (PMS) well-being and tourism/travel keywords were used to search top tier journal articles via the Web of Science and google scholars’ search engines. Findings revealed that a positive linkage exists between travel/tourism and the PMS well-being of individuals that contribute considerably to their state of health per se and is vital to the public health in societies. Although the reviewed tourism literature includes plentiful studies on health/medical tourism or the health issues of host/guests, the lack of focus on the nexus of tourism and public health is sensible.
Community Vulnerability Map in Endemic Areas of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), Banyumas, Indonesia
Authors: HIKMAWATI Isna , SHOLIKHAH Umi , WAHJONO Hendro , MARTINI Martini
Published: June 2020

Background: Community vulnerability is influenced by the low participation of the community in Pemberantasan Sarang Nyamuk (PSN). PSN is an activity done by society independently in their respective environment to eliminate mosquito-breeding places by 3 M (Menguras, Menutup, Mengubur). We aimed to prove the relationship between knowledge and practice of the community in PSN with the incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), beside to describe the map of vulnerability of the community in endemic areas of DHF. Methods: This study used case control design. The population of this research is the community in the area of Puskesmas Kembaran 1 and 2. The samples were taken from Bojongsari villageas, Banyumas districtis, Indonesia one of the endemic areas of DHF from Jan 2014- Dec 2015. The number of samples was 62 respondents. Results: The community in endemic areas of knowledge about dengue was mostly good (55%) but in practice PSN was mostly less (56%). There was no correlation of knowledge with the incidence of DHF (P=0.444) and there was an association of DHF occurrence with PSN practice (P=0.010) and the vulnerability map showing many negative DHF residents living close to dengue cases. Conclusion: Community vulnerability in DHF endemic areas is dominated by densely populated settlements, Slum environmental conditions, and PSN practices are lacking. Mobilization of all components of the communityis required to participate in prevention of DHF.
Comparison of Eating Attitudes and the Susceptibility to Orthorexia Nervosa of Students in Health-Related Fields and Those in Other Fields
Authors: KAMARLI ALTUN Hülya , KESER İlkay , BOZKURT Selen
Published: June 2020

Background: This study was conducted to evaluate the eating attitudes and behaviors, the susceptibility to Orthorexia nervosa and obsessive attitudes of the students who were taking undergraduate education in the field of health and the students who were not taking undergraduate education in the field of health at the time of the study. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Akdeniz University with randomly selected 304 students who were studying in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing Law and Communication, Antalya, Turkey. Data, sociodemographic features of the students were collected using the questionnaire form consisting of Eating Attitude Test (EAT-40), The Orthorexia Nervosa Evaluation Scale (ORTO-15) and Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI). Results: 61.5% of the students were female. 51.9% of them were studying in the health field, while 48.1% of them were studying in other fields. At the beginning of the study, the use of ORTO-15 scale was planned to evaluate the students' orthorexic behaviors, but they were evaluated with the ORTO-11 scale because of the validity and resusceptibility of the ORTO-15 scale were found as too low. The incidence of orthorexic behavior was higher in students who were not studying in the field of health for both ORTO-15 and ORTO-11 scales. Conclusion: It is necessary to acquire healthy eating habits for university students by practical nutrition education given informal and non-formal education institutions, thus their quality of life can be increased.
Investigation of JC Polyomavirus (JCV) Genome in Colorectal Cancer Patients from Iran
Authors: KARBALAIE NIYA Mohammad Hadi , KESHAVARZ Mohsen , SAFARNEZHAD TAMESHKEL Fahimeh , TAHERIZADEH Mahsa , ESGHAEI Maryam , PANAHI Mahshid , KEYVANI Hossein
Published: June 2020

Background: JC polyomavirus (JCV) is an epitheliotropic and neurotropic virus that identified in relationship with some devastating complications such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and linked to colorectal cancer. The aim of current study was to identify the prevalence of JCV in colorectal cancer for the first time in Iran. Methods: This retrospective case-control study was conducted by the hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran from 2011 to 2016. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks were used for DNA extraction by QIAamp® DNA FFPE Tissue Kit. The SYBER Green Real-time PCR assay performed by specific primers for JCV T-Large Ag. Melting curve analysis used for evaluation of amplification specificity. Positive control cloned in pTZ57R/T plasmid by Generay Biotechnology system. Results: Of 157 specimens 66 were colorectal cancer by the mean age (y) ± std. deviation 59.35±14.48 and 91 healthy control by the mean age (y) ± std. deviation 57.21±14.66. All 157 specimens tested for JCV T-Large Ag gene by Real-time PCR method and we found that there was not any positive result although the melting analysis showed specificity of positive control amplification. Conclusion: Low prevalence of JCV infection in Iranian CRC population confirmed by the current study results; there was not any JCV positive result in CRC and healthy control groups. Further studies by broader and different populations are recommended.
Condylar Size in Malocclusion Skeletal Patterns: Measurements of Three Dimensional Models
Authors: JEON Eun-Young , RO Jin-A , LEE Sang-Min , PARK Jong-Tae
Published: June 2020

The article's abstract is no available.
Effects of Different Exercise Modes and Intensities on Skeletal Muscle Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Signaling in Streptozotocin and High-Fat-Diet Induced Prediabetic Mice
Authors: ROH Hee-Tae , SO Wi-Young
Published: June 2020

The article's abstract is no available.
Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Left Atrial Size in Elderly Subjects
Authors: ALBU Adriana , BONDOR Cosmina I. , PARA Ioana
Published: June 2020

The article's abstract is no available.
Health Literacy in the Population of Diabetic Patients in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: MOMENI Marjan , MIRMOHAMMADKHANI Majid , ZIARI Abbas
Published: June 2020

Background: The present systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to find the degree by which the Iranian diabetic patients were informed about their disease in term of health literacy. Methods: The search was carried out in databases including the PubMed, MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, Web of Science, Science Direct and Wiley and also domestic databases including the Iranian Academic Center for Education Culture and Research (sid.ir), the Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc.ac.ir), Barakat Knowledge Network System (barakatkns.com), the national publications database (magiran.com) and also Google Scholar and Elmnet search engines. All the original studies published by Oct 20, 2018, in Persian or English, to assess the health literacy of adults with diabetes were included in the study. Ultimately, 17 articles were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis was carried out using the fixed-effects method using Stata-11.2. Results: The pooled mean score of health literacy was 56.65 out of score of 100, and its 95% CI was estimated as 49.85 to 63.45. No significant heterogeneity could be reported for the articles included in the meta-analysis (I-squared=21.3%, P=0.177). The pooled mean scores with the CI of 95% by gender based on the study population in women and men were estimated as 47.97and 50.06 respectively. Conclusion: Health literacy is not high in Iranian diabetic patients and is rather inadequate in most of them in both genders. Diabetic women have somewhat lower health literacy compared to diabetic men.
The Application of Non-Parametric Count Models for the Modeling of Female’s Accident Rates in Hamadan Province from 2009 to 2016
Authors: EGHBALIAN Mostafa , MOGHIMBEIGI Abbas , MAHMOODI Marzieh , MOHAMADFAM Iraj , MIRMOEINI Razieh Sadat
Published: June 2020

Background: Accidents were just one of the general health problems. According to WHO forecasts (2013), deaths from road accidents will become the fifth-highest cause of death in the world by 2030. Therefore, we have attempted the application of non-parametric count models for modeling female’s accident rates. Methods: All accidents in Hamadan Province, western Iran are referred to as one of the emergency centers located in the hospitals. Data regarding the accidents were obtained from 21 emergency centers across Hamadan for the period 2009-2016. To assess the trend and pattern of the accidents, the Generalized Additive Model for the accident rate has been utilized. Results: The Mean±SD age of the females in study was 31.23±12.88 yr old. For each of the three kinds of road accidents (car accidents, motor accidents and pedestrian crashes), the accident rates in the “residential urban” areas are lesser than in the “non-residential” area (P=<0.001) and in "public and sports grounds" and "great roads, avenues and streets" are more than in "others". For the three kinds of accidents, the functional effect in the monthly trend of the accidents was signification (P=<0.001). Conclusion: The rates for all three kinds of accidents decreased. The increase in accident rates from the beginning of 2014 to Mar 2016 maybe due to the generalization of insurances in Iran and the increase in the number of accident victims being referred to the hospitals, which was the same with the results of other studies.
Polymorphisms of Pre-miR-499 rs3746444 T/C and Pre-miR-146a rs2910164 C/G in the Autoimmune Diseases of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the West of Iran
Authors: AHMADI Kolsoum , SOLEIMANI Azam , SOLEIMANI MOTLAGH Shadi , BAHARVAND AHMADI Shahram , ALMASIAN Mohammad , KIANI Ali Asghar
Published: June 2020

Background: The present research is a case-control study to analyze the influence of pre-miRNA-146a rs2910164 and pre-miRNA-499 rs3746444 polymorphisms as candidate susceptibility factors for both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods: Polymorphism in miR146 and miR499 using ARMS-PCR was genotyped on 139 autoimmune disease (AD) patients (89 RA and 50 SLE) referred to Educational Hospitals of Khorramabad, Lorestan Province, west of Iran in 2018–2019 and 237 healthy control subjects. Results: A significant increase in the likelihood of carrying the GC vs. GG of pre-miR146-rs2910164 and T vs C allele of pre-miR499- rs3746444 in patients with RA was found. On the contrary, patients with RA were less likely to carry the TC + CC vs TT genotype and the C vs T allele of pre-miR499- rs374644. In females with the GC vs GG and GC+ CC vs GG genotypes, a significant association was found with the increased risk of RA. Interestingly, the genotypic combination of TC of the pre-miR499-rs374644 with GG of pre-miR146-rs2910164 more strongly decreased the risk of RA. In patients with SLE, no notable associations were found between both pre-miRNA-146a rs2910164 and pre-miRNA-499 rs3746444 with risk of disease. Conclusion: Genetic polymorphisms of miR146 rs2910164 is associated with RA susceptibility especially in females. Interestingly, there is a potential in miR499 to reduce the risk with the protective effect of gene-gene interactions on miR146 in RA disease.
Increases of Obesity among Iranian Adults: An Alarm for Policymakers
Authors: KHAZAEI Salman , BASHIRIAN Saeid , JENABI Ensiyeh
Published: June 2020

The article's abstract is no available.
Expressions of IFN-γ and IL-4 before and after Treatment of Lupus Nephritis with Traditional Chinese Medicine Combined with Cyclophosphamide and Their Values for Efficacy Prediction and Evaluation
Authors: JIANG Yan , ZHANG Qichang , WANG Haoyu , TANG Dabei , ZHANG Yan , ZHANG Yimo , YU Li
Published: June 2020

Background: To explore IFN-γ (interferon-γ) and IL-4 (interleukin-4) expressions before and after the treatment of LN (lupus nephritis) and their values for efficacy prediction and evaluation. Methods: Altogether 107 patients with LN treated in the First Hospital of Qiqihaer City, Qiqihar, China from March 2017 to September 2018 were enrolled. Sixty-two patients were treated with cyclophosphamide and prednisolone (control group), while another 45 patients were treated with Qing Shen Fang based on the control group (observation group). Their clinical efficacy and changes in immune indices after treatment were observed. Results: Compared with those in the control group, clinical efficacy, IFN-γ, IL-4, hemoglobin, complements C3 and C4, ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), serum IgG, SLEDAI (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index) score, and TCMSSS (Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Score Scale) score were significantly improved after treatment in the study group. Based on the observation, IFN-γ and IL-4 could be used as potential indicators for evaluating clinical efficacy. Conclusion: The combination of cyclophosphamide, prednisolone, and Qing Shen Fang improves conditions of patients with LN and significantly reduces their IFN-γ and IL-4 levels in serum. IFN-γ and IL-4 can be used as potential indicators for the efficacy prediction and evaluation of the disease.
Performance Evaluation of Community Hospitals in Thailand: An Analysis Based on the Balanced Scorecard Concept
Authors: AUJIRAPONGPAN Somnuk , MEESOOK Kanookwan , THEINSATHID Pornpan , MANEECHOT Chanidapa
Published: June 2020

Background: Although the concept of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) was designed for profit-based organisations, the application of the BSC in public and nonprofit organisations (NPOs) could be performed within the NPOs and public health sector, as the conceptual foundation of this system was developed from community hospitals performance. Methods: This study used the BSC concept to analyse the 16 key performance indicators and trends of performance during the last five years of 52 community hospitals located in upper southern Thailand in 2017 and tendency of 2013-2017. The instruments included an annual report and a questionnaire. A statistical analysis to determine percentages, means and standard deviations was performed. Results: The major findings of the community hospitals performance were as follows: Customer perspective: 1. Patient complaint rate of 0.0097% and 2. Outpatient waiting time of 91.89 minutes, Financial perspective: 1. Ratio of total revenue to total expense at 0.9949 and 2. Cost of drugs and materials to total expense at 13.32%, Internal process perspective: 1. Bed turnover at 88.16 and 2. Hospital infection rate of 0.379 times:1,000 patient days, Learning and growth perspective: 1. Staff turnover rate of 4.69% and 2. Number of research studies at 3.77 articles. Trends and performance of hospitals in every perspective of the BSC in the last 5 years showed no differences. Conclusion: The community hospitals offer services such as treatment of common diseases. If the community hospitals could not assist, they will go to referral system by referring patients to secondary and tertiary care respectively.
Survey of undergraduates’ perceptions of experiential learning in the MPharm programme: The TELL Project
Authors: Jacob Sabrina A. , Boyter Anne
Published: June 2020

Objective: To determine the perception of undergraduate pharmacy students of their experiential learning (EL) placements both in the community and hospital settings.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted utilizing a six-item online survey consisting of one open-ended and five closed-ended questions, the latter utilising five-point Likert-type scales ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). All undergraduate pharmacy students from the School of Pharmacy (N=496) were included in the study. Survey questions assessed students’ perceptions on the effectiveness of the EL, tutors and placements sites, and organisation and structure of the EL. Thematic content analysis was performed on the open-ended comments, where relevant themes were generated.

Results: From the 139 responses (response rate: 28%), 121 responses were analysed, and of these, 72.5% already had part-time jobs in community pharmacies. Close to 85% felt that their part-time work should contribute to EL hours, which is currently not recognised by the university. Respondents were positive about the effectiveness of EL in developing their professionalism and communication (M=3.84, SD=1.05), clinical (M=3.42, SD=1.22), and technical skills (M=3.32, SD=1.25) Respondents provided favourable feedback about their experience in the hospital as it gave them a real-world exposure to the role of a hospital pharmacist. Community placements were not viewed favourably and this was mainly attributed to the poor experience with tutors whom they felt used them as an extra pair of hands. This was thought to impede their learning experience. They also felt that hospital placements were of insufficient duration, reported by 72.5% of respondents. Respondents also felt they should be sent to other sites such as primary care for placements.

Conclusions: Tutor-training is key to ensure tutors are aware of the responsibilities and expectations. Similarly, quality assurance measures should be adopted to ensure tutors and placement sites are capable of providing students with an effective placement experience. While placement durations are a concern, the focus should be on the quality of the placement experience, and ensuring there is structure and flexibility. Content changes are also needed to include emerging placement sites such as primary care to prepare students for evolving pharmacist roles in the changing healthcare system.
A VIVÊNCIA DO ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO E AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DO PIBID PARA A FORMAÇÃO DOS LICENCIANDO EM CIÊNCIAS: BIOLOGIA E QUÍMICA
Authors: Souza Mayana Glenda Pinheiro de , Lima Renato Abreu
Published: June 2020

O desenvolvimento do estágio supervisionado e a vivência durante o PIBID auxiliam na formação de professores de Ciências Naturais, Biologia e Química proporcionando ao acadêmico a aproximação da realidade profissional que o aguarda ao término da sua formação. É importante que no ensino de Ciências, os docentes priorizem abordagens contextualizadas, com metodologias e recursos didáticos possibilitando assim um melhor reforço nos conceitos. Este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar a importância do ensino de Ciências, Química e Biologia no ensino fundamental e médio por meio do estágio supervisionado, e do PIBID. As atividades foram desenvolvidas nas escolas estaduais de Humaitá-AM conveniadas do programa, partindo de projetos de intervenção onde se buscou a abordagem de diversas temáticas de valores na busca de contribuir com ações. A metodologia pautou-se em pressupostos da pesquisa, intervenção e observação, que permitiu a estreita relação entre teoria e prática, de 90 estudantes de turmas distintas durante a etapa de regência. Dessa forma, constatou-se que o estágio exerce grandes contribuições na aprendizagem significativa dos estudantes, com metodologias contextualizadas, priorizando assim a utilização de conhecimentos prévios. Observou-se também que, o uso do jogo lúdico juntamente com o livro didático, possibilita as relações interpessoais entre os estudantes e até mesmo os professores e o desenvolvimento cognitivo, sendo essas contribuições indispensáveis para uma aprendizagem mais sólida para à formação do cidadão crítico e reflexivos.
FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE PARA O ENSINO DA LIBRAS: SINGULARIDADES E VALORIZAÇÃO DA LÍNGUA
Authors: Janes Constâncio Rosana Fátima
Published: June 2020

RESUMO: O reconhecimento da Libras no Brasil foi promulgado com a Lei de Libras nº 10.436/02 e do Decreto nº 5626/05 possibilitou a oferta da disciplina de Libras sendo inicialmente ofertada nos cursos de licenciatura. Foi a partir destas legislações que estabeleceram normas e critérios para a implementação da disciplina de Libras que os cursos de licenciatura passaram a ofertar em uma perspectiva não somente de aprendizagem de uma língua, mas a fim de oportunizar a quebra de paradigmas. A criação e a oferta do curso de licenciatura em Letras Libras para formar profissionais aptos e qualificados para atuar na área educacional como professores de Libras emerge em atendimento às políticas públicas vigentes. Inicialmente o curso de licenciatura em Letras Libras foi ofertado somente para surdos no ano de 2006, e depois a partir do ano de 2008 houve a criação do curso de Bacharelado em Letras Libras para formar profissionais tradutores e intérpretes de Libras. Nesta perspectiva o presente artigo reflete sobre a formação docente para o ensino da Libras e o currículo que é contemplado nos cursos de licenciatura que ofertam obrigatoriamente a disciplina de Libras, pois nos demais cursos de bacharelado a disciplina de Libras é ofertada como optativa.
CLÍTICOS ACUSATIVOS E ENSINO DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA
Authors: Laperuta-Martins Maridelma , Vedovato Luciana , Coutinho Eduarda Corvelloni
Published: June 2020

O objetivo da pesquisa aqui reportada é discutir a respeito dos clíticos acusativos de terceira pessoa do Português Brasileiro (PB) e como/se esse fenômeno gramatical é ensinado numa escola do interior do Paraná. Para a pesquisa, partimos da hipótese de que, apesar de a língua estar em constante mudança, o ensino da gramática normativa ainda continua desconsiderando-a. A metodologia empregada foi de cunho etnográfico colaborativa, a qual consistiu na observação de aulas regulares e ministração de aulas sobre o conteúdo clíticos acusativos e aplicação de testes de percepção, além da pesquisa bibliográfica: análise comparada entre o constante de gramáticas do Português e do PB. O artigo analisa e discute, de acordo com a Teoria Sociolinguística, as abordagens das gramáticas sobre a variável clítico acusativo de terceira pessoa e como os alunos receberam o conteúdo a respeito desses clíticos por meio das aulas ministradas num período de aproximadamente dois meses. Como resultado, pudemos constatar que as diferentes abordagens dos clíticos nas gramáticas não são consideradas no ensino de língua portuguesa e os testes de percepção relevaram que os alunos não se identificam com os clíticos acusativos como objeto, ao contrário, o objeto nulo e o pronome reto são seus preferidos
CUIDADOS NECESSÁRIOS QUANDO DA SOLICITAÇÃO DA ESCRITA ACADÊMICA NA FORMAÇÃO DE NÍVEL SUPERIOR.
Authors: Alves dos Santos Rodrigo
Published: June 2020

O presente texto se propõe a socializar algumas reflexões geradas pela experiência de mais de uma década lecionando disciplinas do ensino universitário cuja finalidade é desenvolver a competência de comunicação por escrito de estudantes do ensino superior. Tal experiência e a interação com os professores das disciplinas específicas da formação de engenheiros veio permitindo identificar que, mesmo que haja inúmeros fatores que interferem na qualidade da escrita do estudante universitário brasileiro, uma parcela considerável das falhas nos projetos de texto dos estudantes desses cursos se deve à ausência, quando as solicitação da produção de textos por parte dos professores, de informações imprescindíveis para orientar o aluno-redator quanto ao texto final a ser entregue por ele. Logo, sem incorrer em qualquer tipo de reducionismo dos fatores que contribuem para o atual quadro que se encontra no ensino superior brasileiro quanto à dificuldade de escrita dos estudantes universitários, defende-se, neste ensaio, o argumento de que, para que se obtenha um efetivo sucesso na produção do conhecimento no ensino superior, é importante se atentar para as condições de solicitação de uma produção escrita na universidade. Nestes termos, mesmo que sejam produzidas a partir do contexto do ensino superior das engenharias, as reflexões aqui contidas, ousamos afirmar, são úteis para cursos das demais áreas do conhecimento.
AS reflexões do estagiário sobre a aula de língua portuguesa
Authors: Teixeira Patricia Soares Batista , Barbosa Marinalva Vieira
Published: June 2020

Neste artigo analisamos a escrita produzida em relatórios de estágio sobre a aula do professor de língua portuguesa visando compreender a natureza da reflexão empreendida pelo estagiário, a partir daquilo que registrou, sobre a aula de língua portuguesa.  O propósito é saber como essa escrita está fundamentada, se com argumentos baseados na própria experiência,  ou se está apoiada numa espécie de senso comum sobre a docência na educação básica. Para tanto, analisamos como o licenciando realiza o trabalho de “escuta” da aula, considerando que escutá-la está para além de descrever em detalhes os acontecimentos discursivos que se desenvolvem nesse espaço, mas é também percebê-la como espaço de interação entre sujeitos singulares.  As análises se sustentam no conceito de análise linguística de Geraldi (2006) que propõe uma compreensão das ações que se fazem com a linguagem por meio das atividades, epilinguísticas, linguísticas e metalinguísticas. O corpus é constituído por excertos de relatórios de estágio supervisionado dos cursos de Letras de duas instituições da rede federal de ensino.
Análise diagnóstica nas produções textuais de alunos nos anos finais do ensino fundamental
Authors: Guimarães Rocha Girlane
Published: June 2020

Este artigo apresenta uma análise diagnóstica da produção de textos narrativos de três alunos do 9° ano do Centro de Ensino Fundamental 20 de Ceilândia, escola pública do Distrito Federal, com base nos fatores de textualidade propostos por Beaugrande e Dressler(1981), além de apresentar um plano interventivo de ação com ênfase na análise linguística para solucionar as principais dificuldades encontradas no material levantado. Amparada pelas reflexões teóricas da Linguística Textual, a análise dos textos levantados fundamentou-se nas considerações propostas por ANTUNES (2011), GERALDI(2006), KOCH(2014) e MENDONÇA(2006).
A (re)escrita de contos maravilhosos como proposta de produção textual no 6º ano de uma escola estadual do Município de Uberaba/MG
Authors: Souza Nayara Cristina de Sene
Published: June 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma análise das produções textuais desenvolvidas com alunos do 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental II em uma escola estadual do município de Uberaba/MG. O propósito da atividade foi conduzir os alunos à produção de textos narrativos a partir da (re)leitura e (re)interpretação de contos maravilhosos como, “Branca de Neve”, de Jacob Grimm, “Cinderela” e “Bela Adormecida”, de Charles Perrault, “João e Maria”, de Wilhelm Grimm e “Os três porquinhos”, de Joseph Jacobs. O trabalho consistiu na leitura e interpretação dos contos maravilhosos originais e na produção textual de versões modernas. A sequência de atividades propostas conduziu os alunos a ultrapassar a primeira leitura dos textos, que é a fase de apreciação, a questioná-la e a contrapor as ideias, observando as diferentes adaptações e podendo produzir outra versão para as mesmas histórias. Rildo Cosson defende que “a prática da literatura, seja pela leitura, seja pela escritura, consiste exatamente em uma exploração das potencialidades da linguagem, da palavra e da escrita, que não tem paralelo em outra atividade humana.” (2014, p.16). Através da leitura de textos literários como os contos maravilhosos, aprendemos com as experiências narradas por outros, assim, o aluno usa a linguagem de seu modo, tornando-se sujeito da escrita à medida que expressa o mundo por si mesmo e formando-se ao mesmo tempo leitor e escritor/produtor do que aprende através das próprias experiências e das experiências de outros. A escolha do gênero conto maravilhoso se deu porque, além de se tratar de textos mais curtos, a temática desse tipo de literatura costuma, segundo nossa experiência docente, despertar enorme interesse dos alunos.
Grafite: a consciência através das palavras
Authors: Vicente Bruna Gabriela Corrêa
Published: June 2020

O presente artigo busca desvelar sentidos, bem como questionar representações constituídas em torno da arte urbana a fim de defender alternativas comprometidas com a humanização das classes subalternizadas. Fundamentou-se teórico-metodologicamente na Análise de Discurso Crítica (Fairclough, 2001). O corpus analítico se compôs de uma matéria de capa da Revista do Correio, ano 12, número 613, parte adjacente do jornal Correio Brasiliense do dia 12 de Fevereiro de 2017. A análise feita nos remete a uma compreensão político-ideológica, que revela conflitos da luta do grafite na busca por lugar nas artes e na sociedade. Palavras chave: Discurso; Grafite; Cultura.
Relações entre natureza e cultura - marcas na educação e nos gestos corporais no romance 'O morro dos ventos uivantes'
Authors: Duarte Leticia Rocha
Published: June 2020

Este trabalho pretende observar os aspectos trazidos nas relações entre a natureza e a cultura. Mais especificamente através da educação e dos gestos corporais os quais marcam a fronteira entre os valores e as ações do sujeito, que está entre a experiência individual e a social, entre o subjetivo e o coletivo. À luz de referências da Sociologia serão evidenciados os aspectos sociais dos processos de educação e civilização dos personagens que trazem as marcas da educação, do corpo e do decoro. No romance aqui observado há várias passagens que explicitam os modos ‘selvagens’ ou ‘refinados’ dos seus personagens que protagonizam as relações entre natureza e cultura presentes na obra. Suas experiências traduzem a dicotomia do que é considerado ‘selvagem’, portanto desvalorizado e aquilo que é considerado ‘culto’ e valorizado pela sociedade a qual os personagens representam. Através das teorias dos processos civilizatórios dos indivíduos descritos por Erasmo de Rotterdam e Norbert Elias é elucidada toda disciplina a que o indivíduo se submete para dominar seus instintos naturais de ser humano num esforço de domar sua força, inicialmente animal, para tornar-se civilizado.
Corpo performático: uma análise discursiva sobre a mulher no contexto publicitário machista
Authors: Lemes Fabiane
Published: June 2020

Neste artigo, discutimos a objetificação e a subjetificação da mulher enquanto corpo do afazer doméstico pelo olhar de uma campanha publicitária. Com base na Análise do Discurso francesa, sob uma perspectiva interdisciplinar possível pela Linguística Aplicada, objetivamos analisar como a mulher foi discursivizada nessa materialidade, a qual foi criada e divulgada em 2013, nas redes sociais, e se apropriou do contexto relacionado ao futebol para fazer uma analogia entre a torcida feminina e a masculina.  Cogita-se verificar a partir de que perspectiva a empresa se inspira ao voltar-se para lugar social ocupado pela mulher nos dias atuais, aquela que trabalha fora e, mediante resquícios do discurso machista o qual ainda vigora, sente-se e é vista por considerável parte da sociedade enquanto responsável pelos afazeres domésticos. Apropriamo-nos dos aportes teóricos de Michel Foucault e Michel Pêcheux no intuito de analisarmos as condições de possibilidade, as regularidades enunciativas e as estratégias linguísticas das quais emergem efeitos de sentido machistas. Nossa análise nos permite afirmar que as campanhas publicitárias selecionadas corroboram o discurso machista ao refutarem a igualdade entre homens e mulheres no papel social de torcedor e ao atribuírem à mulher a responsabilidade pelos afazeres domésticos.
Explorando as relações entre segurança, constituição e constitucionalismo europeu
Authors: López Enrique Guillén
Published: June 2020

Com o presente artigo, pretende-se explorar as relações entre segurança, constituição e constitucionalismo europeu. A análise mostra a necessidade de revelar a profunda densidade e complexidade do conceito de segurança e a importância de adequá-lo a modelos constitucionais que já não são exclusivamente estatais. No âmbito regional europeu, as respostas constitucionais nacionais devem ser consideradas como respostas parciais no quadro de uma política europeia de segurança e direitos.