bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La embajada del 155 a. C.: Carnéades, Cicerón y Lactancio sobre la justicia y la injusticia
Authors: Mas Salvador
Published: December 2020

En el año 155 a. C. Atenas envió una embajada a Atenas para que mediara en los asuntos relativos a la intervención ateniense en los asuntos de la ciudad de Oropos. A pesar de que no hacía mucho que el senado había expulsado de Roma a filósofos y rétores, se decidió confiar las negociaciones al académico Carnéades, al estoico Diógenes y al peripatético Critolao. Nada sabemos de las intervenciones de estos dos últimos, que en los testimonios conservados o bien no aparecen o bien son meramente mencionados, tal vez porque solo lo escandaloso se recuerda o porque no tuvieron la suerte de que Cicerón se fijara en las mismas. Tenemos además la suerte de que Lactancio conservara partes de lo contrario perdidas del texto ciceroniano. El presente artículo trata de las relaciones e interrelaciones entre estos tres niveles de lectura: los (presuntos) discursos de Carnéades a favor de la justicia y de la injusticia, la recreación del discurso sobre la injusticia que Cicerón pone en boca de Filo y los fragmentos de Lactancio que permiten completar los discursos anteriores.
Infinitos y filosofía natural en Leibniz (1672-1676)
Authors: Esquisabel Oscar M. , Raffo Quintana Federico
Published: December 2020

En este trabajo abordaremos los aspectos teóricos del modo en el que Leibniz pensó las cantidades infinitamente pequeñas e infinitas en el marco de su filosofía natural del período parisino (1672-1676). Sostenemos que en los escritos de este período se encuentra un intento de problematización de los conceptos de la matemática infinitaria cuya falta se percibe en los escritos estrictamente matemáticos. En esta perspectiva, proponemos también la idea de que existe en Leibniz un “doble registro” metodológico en lo que respecta a la cuestión de lo infinito y lo infinitesimal. Como matemático, Leibniz se preocupa por las cuestiones técnicas relativas a la construcción del cálculo infinitesimal, en sus diversos aspectos, sin preocuparse por los desafíos filosóficos que implican su adopción. En cambio, como filósofo y metafísico, Leibniz se ve obligado a abordar los problemas epistemológicos y ontológicos que resultan de la adopción de los recursos técnicos en materia de matemática infinitesimal.
Profecía e intelecto. En torno a una problemática en la filosofía judía medieval (Haleví, ibn Daud, Maimónides)
Authors: Fernández López José Antonio
Published: December 2020

El estudio del fenómeno de la profecía es tema de enorme relevancia y singularidad en el pensamiento judío medieval. Representa el fascinante punto de encuentro entre la inmanencia del intelecto humano y el mundo transcendente de la divinidad. Nuestro objetivo en el presente artículo es indagar en esta problemática, desde su comprensión como concepto teológico y como fenómeno intelectual de la conciencia con evidentes implicaciones epistemológicas. Lo haremos atendiendo a los prestamos e influencias de esta filosofía, fundamentalmente de los pensadores islámicos, y focalizando nuestra reflexión en las tres aportaciones que consideramos más significativas y relevantes a la cuestión de los pensadores judíos hispanos, las de Yehudá Haleví, Abraham ibn Daud y Maimónides.
After Sócrates. Leo Strauss and the Esoteric Irony
Authors: Basili Cristina
Published: December 2020

Throughout the philosophical tradition that stems from Plato, Socratic irony has represented an enigma that all interpreters of the Platonic dialogues have had to face from different points of view. In this article I aim to present the peculiar Straussian reading of Socratic irony. According to Leo Strauss, Socratic irony is a key element of Plato’s political philosophy, linked to the «logographic necessity» that rules his texts. I will therefore examine the genesis and the main features of Straussian hermeneutics. I will end the article by highlighting the relevance of the esoteric interpretation of Platonic thought as a conceptual tool that responds to the crisis of modern political philosophy.
Attitude formation towards Islamic banks
Authors: Jaara Osama Omar , Kadomi Abdelrahim Mohamad , Ayoub Majda Issa , Senan Nabil Ahmed Mareai , Jaara Bassam Omar
Published: December 2020

This study aims to determine client’s attitude explanatory factors for the selection of an Islamic bank at Jordan. Mainly, the study identifies factors shaping client’s attitude toward Islamic banks that are considered in clients' decision choices related to different behavioral theories. Data were randomly collected from Islamic banks clients in Jordan. A questionnaire was developed, distributed, and analyzed via the model of t-test on 138 clients. The results show that clients consider several factors in their choices between religious and non-religious. Essentially, religious factors are principles, absence of interest, religious edict or justification, profit-sharing, and Islamic price basis of banking services. The non-religious related factors were sufficient branches, caring and comfortable, appearance and internal decoration design, fast services, response to their clients’ needs, sufficient number of staff, giving clients the top priorities, clients' needs to include disclosing information as a part of accounting system adequacy. Adequate attention is needed to every client, competitive service prices, and the influence of friends and family. The study concludes that it is not possible to say that religious factors are enough, but the interest-free banking greatly represents the non-religious or the economic factors, and the profit-sharing principle is important; Policymakers must consider this to buildup a positive attitude toward Islamic banks. The findings recommend that religious and non-religious values significantly influence clients’ intentions and choices. It suggests that religious ethics is the most important factor, and the availability of information systems disclosing clients' needs.
Moderating the role of top management commitment in usage of computer-assisted auditing techniques
Authors: Daoud Luay , Marei Ahmad , Al-Jabaly Sameer M. , Aldaas Abdullah Ahmed
Published: December 2020

The importance of computer-assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) is widely acknowledged by auditors. However, the current usage of CAATs is not as broad as expected. In this work, the technology–organization–environment framework is used to establish and analyze the organizational factors affecting the post-adoption usage of CAATs. This study also determines whether or not the use of CAATs enhances the audit process. Top management commitment is introduced as a variable that moderates audit firms’ use of CAATs and audit performance. The data used in this work were obtained from auditors of audit firms in Jordan. Analysis results reveal that CAAT usage is affected by the cost–benefit of technology, firm size, readiness and competitive pressure. By contrast, technology compatibility and the complexity of the accounting information systems of clients do not appear to influence CAAT usage. Top management directly influences audit performance and is thus crucial in dictating how auditors utilize CAATs. However, it does not exert a moderating effect (top management × audit firm’s use of CAATs) between audit firms’ use of CAATs and audit performance. Moreover, the use of CAATs improves the overall audit process of audit firms.
The effect of total quality management on the financial performance by moderating organizational culture
Authors: Maswadeh Sanaa , Al Zumot Rania
Published: December 2020

This study aims to learn the effect of the Total Quality Management dimensions, Top Management Support, Customer Focus, Process Management, Employees Participation, Employees' Empowerment, and Continuous Improvement, on financial performance by moderating organizational culture. The study population includes nine transport companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange until the end of 2019. Alia Company and Royal Jordanian Airlines were excluded since its financial data formed extreme values when compared with the values of the rest of the companies. The study uses Multiple Linear Regression to test the hypotheses. The study found a statistically significant effect at the level of significance (α < 0.05) for both top management support, customer focus, employees’ participation and empowerment, by moderating the organizational culture on financial performance measured by return on asset for the Jordanian transport companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. In light of the statistical results, the study presented several recommendations, the most important of which was to increase the top management interest in cultivating a profound organizational culture towards learning, development, mastering performance and improving the quality of its services to attract customers, and distinguish the organization from other organizations, in a way that reflects positively on developing its financial performance.
Impact of land-acquisition induced resettlement policy on the ethnic household income in mountainous Vietnam
Authors: Thanh Nguyen Lam , Phong Nguyen Anh , Phuc Vu Huy , Ha Pham Thi Thu , Linh Nguyen Mai , Minh Le Ngoc , Quan Nguyen Phung
Published: December 2020

Land acquisition and resettlement issues related to hydropower and irrigation works have always been one of the hot issues in Vietnam mountainous areas for many years. Although the Government has introduced many policies to ensure the rights of resettled people, as well as protect their lives, the effectiveness of these policies seems to be still insignificant, because many resettled people still face many difficulties in their daily life, especially income. The research is conducted within the project titled “The urgent issues in resettlement implementation for the ethnic minorities in Vietnam mountainous areas” and funded by National Council for Science and Technology Policy in 2016-2020 (CTDT/16-20) under Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs. Applying Likert-scale and Propensity Score Matching (PSM), this study shows that 34% of the resettled households have a lower income, specifically estimated to be 8.0 - 13.1 million VND/household/year or 1.7 - 3.0 million VND/person/year lower than the income of the controlled group. However, agricultural income is not significantly different between resettled households and controlled households. This article only focuses on clarifying the impact of the resettlement policy on the general income and agricultural income of ethnic minority households; while methods to create jobs, increase income, and reduce poverty sustainably for ethnic minority households in the resettlement sites should be conducted in another research in the future.
The impact of the sustainable development dimensions on the quality of financial reports
Authors: Jaff Rizgar Abdullah Saber , Al-Kake Farhad Rafaat Ali , Hamawandy Nawzad Majeed
Published: December 2020

This study aimed at testing the potential impact of the disclosure of the main variables of sustainable development on the quality of financial reports, in a developing country, Iraq, where there is a lack of research in this area. To achieve its goal this study relied on an analysis of a sample from 91 financial reports of the Iraqi commercial banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange during the period 2012-2018. Our results prove that disclosure of the dimensions of sustainable development as a whole has a positive impact on the quality of financial reports in commercial banks in Iraq. The paper recommends conducting more research and studies on the dimensions of sustainable development in the future for other sectors such as industrial and service sectors linking it with other variables such as the cost of capital, or inconsistency of information.
The effect of artificial intelligence technologies on audit evidence
Authors: Al-Sayyed Saleh Mohammed , Al-Aroud Shaher Falah , Zayed Lena Mustafa
Published: December 2020

Technologies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are critical for future of the auditing profession. These technologies are actually vital tools that provide the auditing professionals with the means necessary for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of their jobs. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of artificial intelligence technologies on audit evidence, from the point of view of certified auditors in information technology (IT) companies in Jordan. Descriptive research design was adopted in the study among 314 auditors. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain the information needed for the study. The findings of the study showed that expert system had a significant effect on the audit evidence. Neural network technology did not provide any significant effect on the audit evidence. The study recommended increased interest in artificial intelligence technologies by audit offices operating in Jordan because of its scientific importance in improving the collection of audit evidence.
The role of budget participation in improving managerial performance
Authors: Amir Andi Mattulada , Ridwan Ridwan , Din Muhammad , Yamin Nina Yusnita , Zahra Femilia , Firman Muh. Fiqram
Published: December 2020

This study aims to analyze the effect of budget participation on the performance of the government apparatus of Palu City through budgetary slack with Culture kaili “Nosarara Nosabatutu” as moderating. This research was conducted in the regional apparatus organization of the Palu City Government in 41 regional work unit. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with WARP PLS 7.0. The results show that budget participation has a positive effect on the performance of government officials, budget participation has a negative effect on budgetary slack and negative budgetary slack on the performance of the government apparatus. The results of this study also indicate that budgetary slack was a partial mediator between the effect of budget participation on the performance of local government officials. The Kaili culture variable “Nosarara Nosabatutu” cannot be proven as a moderator.
Impact of Information Technology (IT) Governance on Business-IT Alignment
Authors:   Weimar Santos Castellanos. Centrum Católica Graduate Business School, Jr. Daniel Alomía Robles n.° 125, urbanización Los Álamos de Monterrico, Surco, Lima (Perú) – a20134372@pucp.pe, Santos Castellanos Weimar
Published: December 2020

Purpose: This basic, quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional research aims to empirically examine the impact of IT governance on business-IT alignment. Method: This study adopts the Structural Equation Model (SEM) technique with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to evaluate the relationship between IT governance and business-IT alignment, testing three basic hypotheses on the data collected from 672 web-based surveys of companies in Colombia. Main finding: IT governance significantly and directly affects business-IT alignment, but there are no differences in such influence as per industry type or company size. Limitations: This study only considered companies located in Colombia with a limited sample size in several industry types, which may become a possibility for further studies. Additionally, the data collected relies on the honesty of respondents and is not completely free of bias.
Increase the influence of the travel video bloggers by using Youtube to sell trips indirectly through relationship marketing and service quality online
Authors:   Department of Marketing and Business Administration. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Paseo de Artilleros, s/n CP -28032, Madrid (Spain) - joseramon.sarmiento@urjc.es, Sarmiento Guede José Ramón , De Esteban Curiel Javier ,   Department of Marketing and Business Administration. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Paseo de Artilleros, s/n, CP -28032, Madrid (Spain) – javier.deesteban@urjc.es, Antonovica Arta ,   Department of Marketing and Business Administration. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Paseo de Artilleros, s/n CP -28032, Madrid (Spain) – arta.antonovica@urjc.es
Published: December 2020

Purpose: The main aim of this article is to verify by applied field research the relationship between the e-service quality provided by the travel youtubers and the e-relationship quality with the users, formed by trust, satisfaction and commitment. Design/methodology/approach: For the theoretical framework and the creation of the hypothesis there was used a literature review that is focused on travel youtubers, relationship marketing and service quality online. For confirmation of the hypothesis there was applied a quantitative survey technique to 1245 sample units. Findings: Dimensions of information and communication, that are part of the quality of the service, are the ones that affect the most in the development of the quality of the relation. As a consequence, travel youtubers have to develop a strategy that includes all kinds of actions of content creation in order to grow their notoriety while not selling any sort of product or service. Hence, the quality of the relation must be defined as a multi-dimensional construct with a superior order formed by trust, satisfaction and commitment as main dimensions that may be influenced (antecedent) or may be admitted of other dimensions (consequents), having them put through clients and users. Therefore, travel youtubers must create among their followers a positive attitude towards themselves. Attitude is formed by cognitive elements (trust), affective elements (satisfaction) and conative elements (commitment). Originality/value: This research paper offers theoretical framework confirmed by a field study for measuring quality relationship online by users and travel youtubers and identifies which are the dimensions that form the user’s attitude. These attitudes will be transformed into behaviors such as the repetition of purchase and the development of positive word-of-mouth communication. KeyWords: Travel Youtubers, Relationship Marketing, Service Quality, Online Information and Communication, Followers, Content Creation
Modelling e-mail marketing effectiveness – An approach based on the theory of hierarchy-of-effects
Authors:   Department of Organization Engineering, Business Administration and Statistics. ETSI de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Av. Complutense 30, 28040, Madrid (Spain) – ajlorenteparamo@alumnos.upm.es, Lorente-Páramo Ángel-José , Hernández-García Ángel ,   Department of Organization Engineering, Business Administration and Statistics. ETSI de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Av. Complutense 30, 28040, Madrid (Spain) – angel.hernandez@upm.es, Chaparro-Peláez Julián ,   Department of Organization Engineering, Business Administration and Statistics. ETSI de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Av. Complutense 30, 28040, Madrid (Spain) – julian.chaparro@upm.es
Published: December 2020

Despite the importance and pervasiveness of e-mail marketing, improving the effectiveness of e-mail marketing programs continues to be a priority for most businesses due to their revenue-generating potential. However, the study of e-mail marketing has been mostly neglected by academic research. More notably, the lack of holistic approaches and conceptual frameworks to tackle this challenge stand in the way of helping companies to better plan and deploy their e-mail marketing strategies and campaigns. This study addresses this issue by proposing a comprehensive model for the study of e-mail marketing effectiveness based on the hierarchy-of-effects theory. The effectiveness model is built by linking the stages of the AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) model to the sequence of steps that consumers undergo when they interact with promotional e-mails. This approach allows identifying different partial effectiveness metrics associated with the cognitive, emotional and conative stages, which are later operationalized through key performance indicators with widespread adoption in the industry (open rate, clickthrough rate, retention rate and conversion rate). Thus, attention is linked to open effectiveness, interest is linked both to click effectiveness and subscriber retention effectiveness, and action is linked to conversion effectiveness. The stage of desire is dropped from the model because it usually takes place outside the e-mail marketing process. The study includes a practical illustration of the adequateness of the framework based on data and results from prior studies.
A Process Evaluation of the Use of a Training Protocol Integrating Biofeedback and Neurofeedback in a Counseling Setting: Consideration of the Working Alliance and Treatment Satisfaction
Authors: Fragedakis Tami M. , Leierer Stephen , Toriello Paul , Russoniello Carmen , Sherlin Leslie
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study was to evaluate clients' experience of engaging in a training protocol integrating biofeedback and neurofeedback in conjunction with counseling. The model constructed proposes that biofeedback applications may be used as a means to enrich the counseling experience as defined through the working alliance and treatment satisfaction.
Mothers’ false beliefs and myths associated with teething
Authors: Yousif Miami K.
Published: December 2020

Background: Teething is a physiological process experienced by all children. However, many unrelated illnesses are blamed on teething.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess mothers’ beliefs toward teething and to investigate the practices preferred by mothers to alleviate symptoms that might accompany the teething process.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Basra. The study population includes mothers of young children aged (6–30) months who had at least one erupted primary tooth, and who had no history of medical or systemic disease that might affect teething. Two hundred mothers of different age groups and educational backgrounds responded to a questionnaire that included information on the child's age and birth order, mother's age, level of education, occupation, number of children, beliefs toward teething symptoms, and the practices preferred to relieve the attributed symptoms. Data has been presented in numbers and percentages, the Chi-square test was performed where appropriate, and a p value of < 0.05 was considered significant.

Results: All (100%) participants attributed at least one symptom or sign to the teething process. The most common symptoms reported were fever (70%), diarrhea (68.5%), and sleep disturbance (63.5%).

Sixty-eight percent of mothers believed teething remedies were effective; only 10 (5%) did not give any treatment. Over half (62%) gave medications, such as antipyretics, antibiotics, and antidiarrheal agents. Some used teething gels (29%), pacifiers (50%), gum massage (22%), and hard foods such as biscuits and carrots (43.5%). Mothers of various educational levels reported attributed symptoms, and the result was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Mothers of a firstborn child were found to have a higher tendency to attribute symptoms to teething than those who had previous experience with children (p < 0.05).

Discussion and conclusions: Teething myths and misconceptions are common among mothers. The study identified a significant number of doctors, dentists, and pharmacists still attribute many symptoms and signs to teething despite the lack of supporting evidence. Therefore, the findings of this study highlight the need for continuous medical education and nationwide prospective studies to eradicate these false beliefs.
Estado del suelo y agua en 24 fincas de seis comunidades de los municipios de Santa Teresa y La Conquista en Carazo, Nicaragua, 2017
Authors: Pineda Rizo Oswaldo Martin , Guzmán Guillen Fidel
Published: December 2020

Uno de los problemas en Nicaragua es el agua en el medio rural en términos de disponibilidad y calidad. El propósito de esta investigación fue analizar el estado del suelo en términos de su fertilidad y el agua en cuanto a su calidad. Este trabajo se realizó en 24 fincas de seis comunidades de los municipios de Santa Teresa y La Conquista en el departamento de Carazo, Nicaragua. La metodología se organizó en cuatro fases: i) selección de parcelas y pozos a muestrear, ii) recolección de muestra de agua y de suelo, iii) procesamiento de datos de campo y iv) restitución de resultados de análisis de bacteriológico y de suelos con productores. Las variables de estudio fue calidad de agua, manto freático y análisis de suelo. Los resultados indican que los 24 pozos contienen contenido de coliforme fecales y totales y el 90 % de los pozos ubicados en zonas áridas y degradadas están más propenso a secarse en periodo seco. Los suelos son de pH neutro, con bajo contenido de materia orgánica, de nitrógeno y deficientes en fósforo. En lo que respecta al potasio, ocho fincas presentan contenidos bajos. En todos los suelos se presentan contenidos altos de calcio y magnesio.
O QUE QUEREM OS ALUNOS QUE CURSAM UMA ESPECIALIZAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA? UM ESTUDO SOB A LUZ DA TEORIA DA AUTODETERMINAÇÃO
Authors: Alcantara Caio Cesar Violin de , Borges Iasmini Magnes Turci , Pavão Juliane Andressa
Published: December 2020

Este estudo tem por objetivo verificar o nível motivacional dos alunos com relação a realização de uma especialização EaD na Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM). A pesquisa tem caráter descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. A coleta de dados foi realizada com a aplicação de questionários aos alunos dos cursos de especialização oferecidos pela UEM, e contou com a participação de 320 respondentes. O questionário utilizado na pesquisa foi estruturado com base na Escala de Motivação Acadêmica (EMA), desenvolvida por Vallerand et al. (1992), que faz uso de conceitos da Teoria da Autodeterminação. A partir dos achados, verificou-se que, em geral, os alunos de especialização EaD apresentam prazer e interesse em buscar novos conhecimentos, estando intrinsecamente motivados em realizar um curso de especialização EaD da UEM. Além disso, demonstraram ter interesse em manter contato com o meio acadêmico, sendo este um fator preponderante na escolha dos respondentes por realizar o curso. O estudo contribui ao evidenciar que os alunos de especialização latu sensu a distância estão motivados com o curso. Destaca ainda a que a motivação possui origem no prazer e na satisfação de aprender coisas novas.
Formulário de avaliação
Authors: Klein Luciana
Published: December 2020

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Scientific Bases the System of Future Fitness Coaches’ Professional Training in Higher Educational Institutions
Authors: Kornosenko Oksana , Khomenko Pavlo , Taranenko Iryna , Zhamardiy Valeriy , Shkola Olena , Tolchieva Hanna , Saienko Volodymyr
Published: December 2020

In the article is the system of future fitness coaches’ professional training in higher educational institutions in the unity of conceptual, contention, technological and effective components. The purpose of this paper is to ground conceptual principles of future fitness coaches’ professional training in higher educational institutions. Method of the study reflects the theoretical substantiation and development of a system of professional training for future fitness coaches in higher educational institutions. The model of the system of professional training of future fitness coaches was proposed, which contains four interrelated components: conceptual, intensive, technological and effective. The efficiency of the system is provided with the integration of medical-biological, social-humanitarian and psychoeducational knowledge in disciplines of different cycles of training based on integrative interdisciplinary connections, unity and intercommunication of sport and professional-pedagogical perfection in professional-motive abilities and skills formation, application of innovative information-communicative technologies and educational-technical facilities, the collaboration of higher educational institutions lecturers and practicing fitness coaches, development of international connections and collaboration in the context of the world and European educational sphere integration.
Artificial Neural Networks Predict 30-Day Mortality After Hip Fracture: Insights From Machine Learning
Authors: DeBaun Malcolm R. , Chavez Gustavo , Fithian Andrew , Oladeji Kingsley , Van Rysselberghe Noelle , Goodnough L. Henry , Bishop Julius A. , Gardner Michael J.
Published: December 2020

Objectives:

Accurately stratifying patients in the preoperative period according to mortality risk informs treatment considerations and guides adjustments to bundled reimbursements. We developed and compared three machine learning models to determine which best predicts 30-day mortality after hip fracture.

Methods:

The 2016 to 2017 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for hip fracture (AO/OTA 31-A-B-C) procedure-targeted data were analyzed. Three models—artificial neural network, naive Bayes, and logistic regression—were trained and tested using independent variables selected via backward variable selection. The data were split into 80% training and 20% test sets. Predictive accuracy between models was evaluated using area under the curve receiver operating characteristics. Odds ratios were determined using multivariate logistic regression with P < 0.05 for significance.

Results:

The study cohort included 19,835 patients (69.3% women). The 30-day mortality rate was 5.3%. In total, 47 independent patient variables were identified to train the testing models. Area under the curve receiver operating characteristics for 30-day mortality was highest for artificial neural network (0.92), followed by the logistic regression (0.87) and naive Bayes models (0.83).

Discussion:

Machine learning is an emerging approach to develop accurate risk calculators that account for the weighted interactions between variables. In this study, we developed and tested a neural network model that was highly accurate for predicting 30-day mortality after hip fracture. This was superior to the naive Bayes and logistic regression models. The role of machine learning models to predict orthopaedic outcomes merits further development and prospective validation but shows strong promise for positively impacting patient care.
Use of Surgical Approach Is Not Associated With Instability After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Meta-analysis Comparing Direct Anterior and Posterolateral Approaches
Authors: Huerfano Elina , Bautista Maria , Huerfano Manuel , Nossa Juan M.
Published: December 2020

Introduction:

Posterolateral approach (PA) has been historically associated with an increased risk of dislocation after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA), especially when compared with the direct anterior approach (DAA). However, current evidence is inconsistent regarding the risk of dislocation with either approach. The purpose of this study is to determine whether surgical approach influences joint stability.

Methods:

A systematic search in PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase databases was performed. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs comparing DAA with PA in primary THA were included. Pooled effect measure of risk differences, relative risk and mean differences for postoperative dislocation, acetabular implant positioning, and leg length discrepancy were calculated.

Results:

Twenty-five studies (5 RCTs and 20 non-RCTs) of 7,172 THAs were assessed. There were no significant differences in dislocation rates between approaches (risk difference = −0.00, 95% confidence interval: −0.01 to 0.00; P = 0.92; I2 = 0%). Results were similar in the subgroup analysis of RCTs (P = 0.98), posterior soft-tissue repair (P = 0.50), and learning curve (P = 0.77). The acetabular implant was better positioned within the safe zone in the DAA group (relative risk = 1.17; 95% confidence interval: 1.03 to 1.33; P = 0.01), but no significant differences were found in cup inclination (P = 0.8), anteversion (P = 0.10), and leg length discrepancy (P = 0.54).

Conclusion:

Dislocation rates after THA are not different between DAA and PA. Furthermore, no differences in the rate of dislocation were associated with cup positioning or surgical factors related with hip instability. Therefore, the surgical approach has little influence in prosthesis instability after primary THA.

Level of Evidence:

Level III
Preoperative Hemoglobin A1c >7.5 Is Associated With Increased Bundled Payment Costs in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
Authors: Kavin Michelle , Yayac Michael , Grosso Matthew J. , Courtney P. Maxwell
Published: December 2020

Introduction:

Studies have shown that patients with diabetes mellitus are at an increased risk for complications and higher episode-of-care costs after total hip (THA) and total knee arthroplasties (TKA), but the effect of poor glycemic control on episode-of-care costs has yet to be addressed in the literature. The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients with a higher preoperative hemoglobin A1c have increased episode-of-care costs in diabetic patients undergoing THA and TKA.

Methods:

We reviewed a consecutive series of 9,511 primary THA and TKA patients between 2015 and 2018. We recorded demographics, medical comorbidities, and hemoglobin A1c for patients with diabetes mellitus. We compared complications, readmissions, and 90-day episode-of-care costs from Medicare claims data across A1c levels. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was done to assess the independent effect of A1c on episode-of-care costs.

Results:

Diabetic patients (n = 1,042) had higher episode-of-care costs ($20,577 vs $19,414, P < 0.001) than patients without diabetes. Higher stratified A1c levels were associated with increasing mean episode-of-care costs (6.5% to 6.9% = $18,912; 7.0% to 7.49% = $19,832; 7.5% to 7.9% = $20,827; >8% = $21,169). In multivariate analysis, patients with hemoglobin A1c >7.5% had higher episode-of-care costs ($2,331, 95% confidence interval, $511-$4,151, P = 0.012). Those with a hemoglobin A1c >7.5% had increased rates of complications (7% vs 3%, P = 0.049) and readmissions (11% vs 5%, P = 0.020).

Discussion:

Hemoglobin A1c levels above 7.5% are associated with increased episode-of-care costs, complications, and readmissions after THA and TKA. Optimizing glycemic control before surgery may improve quality of care and lead to success in Medicare bundled payment models.
Os direitos humanos como efetivação da justiça em Ricoeur
Authors: Cerilo Marcella Marques dos Santos , Vieira Viviane Almeida , Quadros Elton Moreira
Published: December 2020

Consideramos que a reflexão de Paul Ricoeur sobre a justiça pode ser um importante caminho para a demanda acerca de tornar os Direitos Humanos (DH) socialmente relevantes. A concepção de justiça de Ricoeur está interligada com as prerrogativas da norma moral e em diálogo com a Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos (DUDH), especialmente na reflexão que propomos a partir do método hermenêutico-fenomenológico ricoeuriano sobre os DH como o critério balizador para a efetivação da justiça. Destacamos aqui três pontos fundamentais do pensamento ricoeuriano: a igualdade no sentido de uma justiça distributiva, o reconhecimento jurídico, tendo em vista a acolhida da alteridade independentemente das concepções sociais hegemônicas, e, por fim, a efetivação de instituições justas como o caminho para a garantia e proteção dos DH. Portanto, ao unirmos esses três fundamentos, percebemos a relação que Ricoeur estabelece entre a Justiça e os DH, bem como a importância da reflexão jus-filosófica para lançar novas luzes quanto à busca pela efetividade dos DH, encontrada na possibilidade real de alcançar a justiça para todos os seres humanos.
Coração Púrpura: o debate sobre as pessoas com deficiências não aparentes e os reflexos nos direitos humanos e da personalidade
Authors: Ribeiro Daniela Menengoti Gonçalves , Dos Santos Conde Patrícia , Monteiro de Andrade Renata
Published: December 2020

O objetivo do trabalho é analisar os direitos das pessoas com deficiência não aparente, utilizando como ponto de reflexão a condecoração Coração Púrpura, concedida a oficiais feridos ou mortos em missões bélicas norte-americanas, mas que, porém, é negada a veteranos que sofrem de transtorno pós-traumático decorrente de combates. A partir desta reflexão, questiona-se a efetividade dos direitos humanos e da personalidade das pessoas com deficiência não aparente no Brasil. Para tanto, utilizar-se-á do raciocínio indutivo, partindo da análise específica da condecoração Coração Púrpura para uma análise geral, que terá como escopo a dimensão social alcançada pela definição de deficiência traçada na Convenção das Nações Unidas sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência de 2007, e empregar-se-á, os instrumentos bibliográfico e documental, com análise descritiva e o jurídico-comparativa. Conclui-se, que, quando não esse reconhecimento aos soldados, se reforça o estigma que circunda as deficiências não aparentes e se nega às pessoas, os seus direitos.
Editorial: Edição 02/2020 - Prisma Jurídico
Authors: Campos da Silva Guilherme Amorim , Lemos Jorge André Guilherme
Published: December 2020

A edição n. 2 de 2020 da Revista Prisma Jurídico representa mais um passo deste periódico para efetivação da pesquisa crítica em direito, permitindo a livre circulação e o debate de pensamentos.Os artigos ora publicados permitem a compreensão dos temas investigados em profundidade, encerrando, qualificada fonte de pesquisa para a comunidade científica.Os trabalhos publicados são da autoria de professores brasileiros e estrangeiros e por seu elevado grau acadêmico possibilitam qualificada fonte de consulta e discussão da pesquisa brasileira em Direito.Registramos nossos agradecimentos aos autores e avaliadores pelo cuidadoso trabalho acadêmico que garante a qualidade da revista e sua classificação científica.Desejamos uma excelente leitura e reiteramos o convite para submissão de suas pesquisas à Revista Prisma Jurídico. Sejam muito bem vindos.Prof. Dr. André Guilherme Lemos Jorge Prof. Dr. Guilherme Amorim Campos da SilvaEditores-Chefes da Revista Prisma Jurídico
Den fælles horisont
Authors: Sigurdsson Lakshmi , Skovmand Keld
Published: December 2020

Artiklen kaster nyt lys over religionsdidaktikken ved at anskue fagvidenskaben, den almene didaktik og den almene dannelsesteori som ligeværdige basisfag for religionsundervisning. Artiklen forbinder modeller for dannelsesteoretisk didaktik og udvikling af religiøs myndighed (Klafki, Nielsen, Skovmand og Andersen & Sigurdsson). Modellernes brug eksemplificeres ved hjælp af Lignelsen om arbejderne i vingården. Den didaktiske og dannelsesteoretiske bearbejdning af teksten viser, hvordan tilgange til tekster transformeres, når de gøres til genstand for undervisning og ud fra en pædagogisk normativitet og en almen didaktisk begrundelsessystematik. Artiklen konkluderer, at religionsundervisningen skal repræsentere viden i en didaktisk reflekteret og omsat form og samtidig være pluralistisk, idet den underlægges et alment dannelsesformål om myndighed.Nøkkelord: religionsdidaktik, almen didaktik, almen dannelse, lignelse, religiøs myndighed
Hva slags sosiologi?
Authors: Repstad Pål
Published: December 2020

Religionsfagene er i støpeskjeen, både i grunnskolen og den videregående skolen, og det vil også få konsekvenser for lærerutdanningene. I artikkelen vil jeg se særlig på sosiologiens rolle i religionsundervisningen. Et hovedpoeng er at sosiologi er så mangt, og at lærere bør ha en bevissthet om hva slags sosiologiske perspektiver de tar i bruk i fagene som handler om religion, livssyn og etikk. Det er ellers et utbredt inntrykk at samfunnsvitenskapelige perspektiver på religion, livssyn og etikk kommer sterkere inn i skolen. En gjennomgang i artikkelen konkluderer imidlertid med at de direkte referansene til sosiologi ikke er så tydelige eller mange i de nye læreplanene for disse fagene. Bevisstheten om perspektivmangfoldet i samfunnsvitenskapene er heller ikke så sterk i læreplanene. Dette er likevel ikke til hinder for at samfunnsvitenskapelige blikk på religion, livssyn og etikk kan bli viktigere i undervisningen, som ledd i generelle tendenser i samfunnet. I forlengelsen av dette presenteres noen normative synspunkter på bruken av sosiologi i KRLE og Religion og etikk. Ulike former for sosiologi kan ha ulike etiske implikasjoner.
Mångfald och sekularitet i religionskunskapsundervisning
Authors: Flensner Karin
Published: December 2020

I syftestexten för det svenska religionskunskapsämnet anges att undervisningen i religionskunskap ska ge eleverna «möjlighet att utveckla en beredskap att förstå och leva i ett samhälle präglat av mångfald [samt att eleverna] ska ges möjlighet att reflektera över och analysera människors värderingar och trosföreställningar och därigenom utveckla respekt och förståelse för olika sätt att tänka och leva» (Skolverket 2011). Samtidigt visar ett flertal studier att klassrumspraktiken och talet om religion i svenska skolmiljöer är starkt präglade av en sekularistisk diskurs om religion där religiösa livsåskådningar artikuleras som tillhörande en förgången tid, vara svårförenliga med ett rationellt, modernt och vetenskapligt förhållningssätt och att troende människor uppfattas som irrationella, lurade eller psykiskt sjuka (Berglund, 2017; Carlsson & Thalén, 2015; Eddebo & Magnusson, 2020; Flensner 2015; 2017; 2018; Holmqvist Lidh, 2016; Osbeck & Lied, 2011; SKR, 2020; Vikdahl, 2018; von Brömssen, 2009, 2012; 2016). Många gånger är det andra elever som uttrycker denna typ av åsikter i undervisningen, men även lärare bidrar till att denna diskurs blir hegemonisk i klassrummet. Detta sekularistiska förhållningssätt uppfattats många gånger som en neutral position av de som uttrycker den, vilket får implikationer för hur man förhåller sig till olika aspekter av mångfald. I den här texten ska jag resonera kring relationen mellan sekularitet och mångfald och diskutera några möjliga implikationer för ickekonfessionell undervisning om religion. Jag kommer att utgå från resultat från empiriska studier av religionskunskapsundervisning.
Effects of sulfur dioxide, ozone, and ambient air pollution on bone
metabolism related biochemical parameters in a rat model
Authors: Kheirouri Sorayya , Alizadeh Mohammad , Abad Razieh Musapour Sultan , Barkabi-Zanjani Sona , Mesgari-Abbasi Mehran
Published: December 2020

Ambient air pollution (AAP), as an important environmental health problem, affects everyone. A large body of literature links AAP, such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ozone (O3), with a wide range of non-communicable diseases. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of the pollutants on the bone metabolism biochemical parameters in a rat model. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were divided to four groups: control, SO2 (10 ppm), O3 (0.6 ppm), and AAP groups. After 5 weeks of exposure (3 hours/day, 6 days/week), blood samples were taken, and biochemical parameters were assayed. Vitamin D level of the AAP group was higher than the control and SO2 groups (p=0.004 and 0.003). Parathyroid hormone (PTH) level of the O3 group was significantly higher than the AAP group (p=0.006). Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), phosphorus, magnesium levels of the SO2 group; Vit D, ALP, osteocalcin (OC), and PTH of O3 group; and OC and osteoprotegerin (OPG) of AAP group were higher than those of control group but differences were not significant. Calcium level of the SO2 group; OPG and calcium of O3 group; and PTH of AAP group were less than those of control group but differences were not significant (p>0.05). The results showed significant effect of AAP with natural daylight on vitamin D and also O3 on PTH of the rats. In the concentrations and conditions of the study, we didn't find any significant unwanted effects of AAP, SO2, and O3 on the bone biochemical parameters. More investigations with more concentrations and exposure time are recommended.
DESENVOLVIMENTO PROFISSIONAL DOCENTE DE PROFESSORAS ALFABETIZADORAS EXPERIENTES: MARCAS POSITIVAS E NEGATIVAS VIVENCIADAS AO LONGO DA CARREIRA DOCENTE
Authors: Pedroso Bruns Juliana , Buzzi Rausch Rita
Published: December 2020

The present research aimed to unveil the positive and negative marks in the teaching trajectory of six experienced literacy teachers who have worked for more than fifteen years in the Municipal Education Network of Brusque (SC). The option for experienced literacy teachers is justified by the trajectory already experienced by these teachers in the exercise of their profession. Contributions were chosen as a theoretical framework Marcelo García (1999, 2009), Vaillant and Marcelo (2012, 2015), Imbernón (2010,2011), and Nóvoa (1992, 2000, 2009, 2010, 2019) to dialogue with the narratives of the participating teachers.The research has a qualitative and biographical approach called “life story”, and the data analysis occurred through discursive textual analysis. The results showed that the positive marks point to the training and courses offered by the municipality through the federal government; the dialogue and collaboration of the family in the relationship of pedagogical work; the relationship with children and learning to read and write. The negative marks reveal the lack of courses for literacy teachers; lack of continuing education linked to the real needs of teachers; difficulties with the family when the parents doubt the work they do; inclusion in the classroom and the lack of support from family members in this process. It is hoped that the narratives of the most experienced literacy teachers will contribute to a reflection on teacher training, helping, above all, literacy teachers beginning in the profession.
LIMITES E POSSIBILIDADES DA INTEGRAÇÃO CURRICULAR NO INSTITUTO FEDERAL CATARINENSE: REFLEXÕES A PARTIR DA FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Lucia Gossler Rodrigues da Silva Filomena , Graziele Brandt Andressa , Possamai Tamiris
Published: December 2020

In this work, we systematize some of the reflections carried out based on continuing education with teachers of Basic Technical and Technological Education at the Instituto Federal Catarinense(IFC) -Campus Camboriú, Brazil, about the limits and possibilities of curricular integration in Integrated High School courses. The methodological approach, of qualitative character, was based on literature review, document analysis and participant research along with the teachers from the IFC. Among the results, we identified that teachers understand that the concept of curricular integration requires both restructuring the pedagogical projects of the courses and, consequently, the curricula, as well as rethinking the pedagogical practices so that they contemplate the interdisciplinarity that the reality requires. Among the limits and possibilities for the viability of the integrated curriculum, there are aspects of administrative and pedagogical order that reveal wide knowledge of the institution by the teachers and,also, recognition of the existence of concrete material conditions for the materialization of the integral education of the students present in the concept of Integrated High School, including continuing education.
ANÁLISE DOS EFEITOS DA EXPOSIÇÃO CRÔNICA ORAL AO HERBICIDA À BASE DE GLIFOSATO NA REMODELAÇÃO CARDÍACA EM RATOS
Authors: Ferreira Ros Larissa , Pontes Teodozio Cristiane , Julia Alias Costa Ana , Calciolari Rossi Renata , Batista Brinholi Rejane , Lopes Pacagnelli Francis
Published: December 2020

The aim of this study was to analyze the structural cardiac remodeling of rats exposed to the herbicide glyphosate chronically. Twenty male adult Wistar rats (300-450 g) were used, divided into a control group (CG, n=10) and group of rats fed diet contaminated by glyphosate (OG), n =10) for 180 days. After the experimental period, the rats were euthanized and to evaluate structural cardiac remodeling the heart was dissected in the left ventricle (LV), atriums (ATs) and right ventricle (RV) and heavy. There was an increase in the atrium (CG= 0,084±0,22mg e OG 0,105±0,21mg, p=0,048), right ventricles (CG= 0,219±0,04mg e OG= 0,276±0,03mg, p=0,036) and left ventricles (CG= 0,950±0,05mg e OG= 1,030±0,09mg, p=0,040) in the group exposed to glyphosate. Glyphosate promoted an increase in the cardiac chambers of rats that ingested contaminated feed.